or 2.179. ’ Iii irritants. or run our oosnsasmos raoossnisas. " honorarium Inst rats Inning so . . too sunny-Lonnie»- Matters-Widest Yos- mmm'slosston. 1hr commissioners appoinnd to op _' the property of D. P. Ely, which wears”: the outbursts: norm: m. snot this morning at Oo'clork reviewed the testimony and board tho Wt! oi the attorneys. Russell for ILEIy and Edmund Zacher thaccmpsny. At yesterday afternoon's mien J. Mon. Jr., appraised the damage to term “$1.000; he didn't know what itsdsmsge‘to the building would be; he ”I.“ the whole plot from $120 to $125 ' par front foot. ’ B. I. Berrian, chief engineer of the tallload, testified as to the dimensions of tho property, the portion desired being 8 n, idbfeet Elias E. Pratt, superintendent of build- > legs for the Consolidated railroad. testi- r Mthotthebuiidingo could be out o! All! rebuilt for 0860. G. 0. Btiilson valued the land at .1, ; he didn’t know thecost of cutting o! the buildings. John L. Richards gave his estimate as w for the strip; ll per foot: the whole property was assessed ID 1804in000. 3. fl. Bowie also appraised the land ”Mn he thought lir Ely should be paid for, domags to the building. '[s'lsls GIVE UP THE 300‘s. vac r. ’ . 0. A. to Vacate its (in arters Bo. use Kore lost is Required. 0n . pril 1 the Young bien’s Christian n will have to vacate its present ions quarters in the Lockwood his! leg on Wall street. 1' several years the association has » will rent for these rooms. Lust 9 .. y‘nignt President A. B Hill, of . association. paid the rent to Colonel ‘ . s .t. John Lockwood, the owner. until 1. his. Lockwood. at that tune, . ahtheshould receive at least $750 the ensuing year, being the sums . . «it that was originally paid by the ' (ion President Bill did not feel ‘ that the organiz ition could aflord the in- - just at present, and an informed“ . Lockwood, who said he did not see u ,hsconld leave the rent at such a , . . ~ lagers. Yesterday it was drcided by the associ- .. togivs up the rooms. President '1 hopes to secure a small cottage and ,’ bulidogymnusium in the rear, on the I 9th. plan as at Stamford. He has secur- edrno place as yet. change is regretted. so the organ- isnnce more getting on its let-t. the old-time interest is reviving. AN INJUNCTIUN SERVED. lolng the Consolidated Read from I’us'aaslsg lipo- Ann Birrst Property. Attorney John E. Light yesterday sedan injunction against the New oak. New Haven and Hartford Rail- coui ,restraining the company from trespass g upon the land of Frank J. Bradbury. on Ann street. ' The papers were served by Deputy MS Fenolon, of Bridgeport, and work was stopped yesterday afternoon by Connectors Foley & Coughlin. who have 3 slbmtract from H. H. Brown, for the work in that section. Ir. Bradbury alleges that on and since the but of larch, i895. the company has combed upon the homestead property he ”III and occupies; that it is making aosaosivs improvements adjacent to the property.sod that without authority it he «acted a derrick and dumpud large the of stone and in other ways W and disfigured the property, M Wench damage was not due to management or agreement, nor has rumpaldoroflered to ply any I. for M damage. Ir. Bradbury shiatsu injunction iron: further tres- ‘ps-oeddomogssofliooo. HANDED!” ANA! l’lwl ”DIE. forties min: for In. 0. I. was. of loath rim street. m parties were out all lost ”t and today trying to discover some m of In. Cheri. S. Barraclcugh, of ”fir-cursor. ”narration“ has been sick for rmMsnditlothought her mental 'l’oaellli were impaired. Bhewsoiost u yostarday.sbcut noon,» ls sold. - m from Norsolh on a trolley car. yotacthinghas sincsboenlesrnad of pennants. and it is thought the unspent for her return, although the will not hsglvon up until an» fipg is issued of bar. WWWmm Monsoon. «smut-nu. , Wears asst supra 'Wfllfllflfl'b ll'flflfllOl. Various Isles of liarslos Inhibited at “01.3.0. I. low-sunlight. Thennplaossnt weather oi lost Mt undoubtedly kept many away iron the whvoimoa’s reception given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary ot the Young Ian's Christian uscciuioe rooms. In the gymnasium there was an elaborate om hibit oi whorls by the localsgalits. Edgar E. For, of the You Cycle coor- pony. made on attractive display of Onooents, Sterilngsaad Ionsrcbs. fie explained to a 3mm representative that he was informed oi the exhibit too late to get his Barnes machines in time for display. The Ramblers were ex: hibited by Henry ’1‘. Prowitt, of the J. T. Prowitt company. They were much ad— mired. H. R. Bulkley and 11A. Gonn- ders called attention to the handsome 'flfi Keating and Stcnrns bicycles. G. A. Gregory & Co. had the Victor bicycles. The Columbia bicycle display was super- intended by A. P. Sherwood, who show- ed a fine line of Columbine and Hart- fords. The strong points of the differ. ent machines were explained by the agents.aud an hour was spent by the visitors in looking at the exhibit All then adjourned to the reading room, where a generous collation was served by the ladies of the Auxiliary. The guests did justice to the meal, and many compliments were paid to the casino talents of the fair ones. The next lesture of the cccesion was an interesting gymnasium exhibition and basket ball contest by a picked team. The exhibit was on the parallel and hori- zontal bars and the high jump, the lead- er being W. N. Hoff. The adult was a success, highly credit- able to the energetic secretary and presi- dent, and to the hearty co‘ operstion of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. POPULAR Al USEM this. Home of the Events in Which lmwwll People are Interested. The curtain rose upon a scene of spice-v dor. at Hoyt’s Theatre, last night, and the audience gazed upon Tnatcher and Johnson's minetrel company srtieticnily arranged amid the beautiful scenery oi the Royal blunt club prises. The vocal entertainers and the orchestra of the club rendered most pleasing selections; George Powers introduced his lain: ban: jo novelties; the Collins Brothers sang with guitar and mandolin accompani- ment; Mr. Leighton sang vary sweetly; Kisses Bellini and Cortlaudt appeared in operatic duo for soprano and crmtlrlslto. and graciously responed to the warm applause awarded them; Frank White was inlmltahly funny and kept the andi~ ones in a continuous statcofcscbineiion; Messrs. Sharp and Flatt, the module musical comedians, were very good; Messrs. Thatcher and Johnson amused with their humorous sketches. and comic songs. The other artists were liberally applauded. The programme concluded with a humorous sketch entitled "Uncle Jeff's Return " The company sppmv again tonight. when a large audience should witness the performance. The Circle of King's Diogbll‘ers oi Plainlield, N. J., announce a stilecrip' tion series of three recitals by Mr. Unv derhillat two dollars stichet. The/op- portunity for enjoying the some ssriesat less than half the espouse will be our jlyed by olarge number of subscribers here. The price here was fired low for two reasons: no local enterprise was financially interested, and in the hope that none would feel excluded. The course will be of rare litersry excellence, entertaining and instructive. The visit of the gorgeous "Illicit Crook“ to Hoyt’n Theatre Monday, even lug, March 18. promises in every way to be the red letter event of the theatrical reason. There will bathres grand bul- lets. one in which children exclusively take part, leading premieres iron the continental capitals, new and sickness scenery in which electricity wrli play on important part, hundreds of dosallsg in- candercent lights illuminating the gorv genus terrace scene. The male in the Fairy Queen's grotto. is which a large number of fair ilgnvantas attired is the most hesntifnlsnd costly spoon! take part, will present arcane of m magnificence, the greed marsh oi the statsly Amorous arrayed from head to foot in glittering armor, osilysisg any- thing previously attempted in artistic and harmoniomstogs-oaossvros. The magnitude and regulators oi the scenic enacts of "The flinch Crook" may be imagined when gills-swim seutsal foot that lorryiia arts of nose, three linestns not, making 1” llooo, arois use for hanging their dropssvsery. Apostinihe Century says: "i would [ware horvioiio tombs-oath has dimpisd chin." That wasld its also. mtaluiy.hothe|asgas repose saw her disrplsdsiuaiihowmshwytyhrr bran. Asdthotweaidhssioor. www.misihs hols is a stunting. Ila—Yuan! cording to the modern hunks yptooosapoloossssaw. Vocations. is slammed when. on: W than...» A lull OIN 9180011133 m SOCIAL Ill) PEBSlllllLl ”mm" As mm Wise of Dial-assa- ohslmtmwl false hale. To the Editor of The Mindmnasn In: Thslswodliov of your neighbor, the MI. in the issue of the 18th, inst" devotes a «lame toan astounding aggre- gotloooi disingenuous reinstate-outsell folss logic We quote: "0» general l . voles .. mount: 1:: whonsvor an opportunity is uttered, take a natural pleasure in exercising t at right." Behold. hero is the pith and marrow oi the whole subject. and yet. after uttering this profound sentiment. the writer there of proceeds to demolish his own struo tore. since he reiterates his belief that the people are not possessed of aniilcient intelligence to understand the subject of town courts. nor to grapple with queer tions at science. religion and philosophy, only the few provincial lawyers residing in our midst being mentally endowed to an adequate degree. The picturesque. if utterly untruthful sketch of the suppositious method adopt- ed for obtaining sillrmative respousoa to your reporter’s inquiries, in a part of the some fabric of offensiveness and super clllousoess exhibited by these few gentle- men oi "practice and experience.” We «cant believe it possible that the law editor oi the Newsio so generously de vsloped as to ears, as to honestly believe that any of the persons interrogated was approached in that way. The ”instance" cited to strengthen the position of the editor, viz: the petition relative to the paternity of colored chil- dren. even if bus. has yet no direct hear- ing on this case. and should be ruled out of the testimony. The editor dons not give the location of the “instance" (pos- sibly it is New Canaan); but us such "in- stances" are unknown or rare in South Norwolk, this fact will serve to prove that this favored locality. through great- er morality. is loss in need 0! double- headed town courts than localities less- hsppiiy constituted It is a and com- mentary on the morale of is community when a petition of the kind mentioned by the editor can receive the signatures of ever minister. lawyer, doctor and business man in town. the good faith and validity oi the signatures not being questioned by the editor. We quote again: "Not one in the list ' " ‘ would have given the matter a moments thought had ntt thlssolf assumed conservator oi the public welfare warned them or the imminent danger in which they stood." nuns! ?AIAGIAPHI All)” IMPLIOI‘I’II “If“ civics. Aoduamflydoldlrsosf‘wnh a chm-tog lesion-unis lies Issue stole-worsen oi lea liath ~Voriowoousoslvaots. homoerotic ballot the Brat it:- gsrdo Social club, in Grand Army Hail. lastnightmsoogrest success. The at tcudsnce was very large. and a iind‘ time woo anj ryed by oil linsic was for- nlsbsd by losers. la and Patrick and wssotasexcollent character. The ofv bcsrsacdmombaro putlortb their host stiletto to‘make the affair a pleasant one, and «recorded admirably. The Matinee Whirt club was plesasutv ly r entertained by Anna Windward. yesterday afmnoon An afternoon tea was served after the gamm. and the young ladies dioceswd the project of giv ingsswell dance after Dent. Ar other meeting will be held with Miss Mabel Cholwcll Miller in the near future, to de- clde'opon and moire arrangements for "'9 ‘flIJIr Ira. Ids 8. Keep gases whist putty at her residence. 9 Fairleid avenue. last evening. The prizes were secured by Ira. S. G. l’slmer, “redeem Golden, Tolimodge Baker and Elwin Adams The occasion wsoof a very pleasant character-van assembly of old friends with a charming hostess. lir. and lira. Arthur Trembly. of Trenton, N. J.. who have been guests of It. and Mrs. Claude Poyvez, of the Rocks road, Norwallr, returned home this morning, Miss Emily Rsndleis celebrating the sixth anniversary of her birthday‘this altcruoon with a prrty of her young friends, at her home on High street. lira.‘l.l. Prattand son. of Buffalo, N. Y., ore spending a few demo with the farmer's pursuits. Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Brown, lisviland street. 4-...- lire. George R. VonAlstyne and son Word will go to Brooklyn tomorrow, where they will visit liar. and Its. George VanAlstyue. Thomas C‘rrlo. the popular vocalist of Washington street. has bran entertain' inn; Idiom Agnes and Grace Delaney. of Bridgeport. Here's richness; that is to say. not one ”hm Ira. Sylvester flunt,of Chests ln the list has intelligence sufficient to not street, on mm“ her mm. u”, w. resent on audacious attempt on the part B. Lewis, in (ileubrook. of a handful of men to sneak through a M... legislatures scheme to provide benefi- ors for themselves at the expense of a public from whose memory has not faded the covert attempt of the some bands to inflict upon them the infamous new city charter of two years since Pray, mesaieurn, the gentlemen of “practice and experience," what oppor tunity was offered to the pwpls at large “who cannot appreciate this subject" to olirr any opinion, or ultcr any protest either in this present matter. or in that to Which allusion was lust mam? The law editor oaks, “Why didn’t the people of the county vote on the es~ tablishment of the Common Pleas Court in Bridgeport?" Did the people ask to vote in that instance, as in the one un der consideration? Again, the editor speaks of the trend of popular opinion. is he ignorant of the fact that the trend is toward the extension of the field wherein popular selection of official pre- veils. The selection as targets of two citizens of this cit y by the law editor, serves only to intensify the oiicnsivo element in this nefarious scheme, and blinds no one to the utter contempt of public rights and privileges entertained by the conspira- tore. Will msaoieurs. the remai- tories of all the intelligence and attain: enema ordinarily allotted to entire com munities, enlighten no as to what hear- ing t is the pursuits or characteristics of any individual upon the merits of this bill? Ir Batman, in your first public at bronco on the subject you struck the key-note in the question. “Whither are are drifting?” The query may well cause us to ponder on the possibilities. Another pertinent utterance is. “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Armurmvr sun—— ' lasso Godivay, of New Milford, is the guestni his brother. Frederick P. God- frey, oi Norwolk. ~— Mrs. Moment flurgner, of New York city. iv the guest o! her cousin, John lumber. ll. ii. Burton, of Brooklyn. formerly of Norwoia, was in town yr 1‘crdsy. Julius W Miller, the Water street mo- chinisi, is in Chicago Wills K. Maples spent yesterday in New listen. WEBB“, BETWEEN "ill “Hill, "to My of Little Harris Ilorris found In Ilse Ilvar ‘flsio loaning. The body of Morris Harris. son of Him- on llsrris, who mysteriously disappeared yesterday morning, was found at 9:15 o'clock this morning. by Frank Ohiotto. son of the (rollover on the Washington slam bridge. Young lir. Gillette. with «hers. Ind spent communion time since yestcrdsy searching for the led. and was not again in a rowboot this morning. When near the role of splits lying in the «same channel near the railroad bridge. and which starchy used by (buttociora slam & Mela, he discovered something peculiar wedged between the piles. 0n dovovinvsatigotion be found the cities» tohaiho ehildhowosseorchlngfor. The little fallow’s body was lying lacs down- wsvdinthowstsr,snd his clothes were over his hood. World was sent to lisdicoi Examiner Barks. who Immediately responded. and gave W to have thobody towed to hits Olson's hoot below the earrings bridge. whore Ralph lock-nod carried it late the homo or the grief-stricken parrots. A forgo number of (allow countrymen and tempered spectators gathered. bet the aarltomontsoon passed away. Fora-boarertwo beinrsthotido was low ywssrdsy sits-races. and alter the wombadloftthalsts. search was-ads far the mlsoisg child under the corrlogs limp, slang tho docks. and up and down the river between the two bridges, batlat the “but irons of the boy’s body could he told. sad the search was shaadaaal at desk. the in lay-oar Property acid. . PM ldwia Ada-s has pur. chased the Ira Seymour property. which hsdsironisge on liodlscn and lionroe streets. and adjoins the Consolidated rslirnadonths east. The purchase in- cludss three houses and nursery property It. Manse states that the purchase was peachy himself. and that J. Donovan. to. was not in any way interested in the purchase to his knowledge. Ir. Adams ho; as yet made no plans whatever about 7 and will not until the pub- iiehsshod a reasonable time to deter» mine the matter of approaches to the "fly door, what is that awful noise ‘ “hesitates?” "i dao'tkoew. Jack. FELL DEAD Ill HISbQAT. cellphone intros sxeinss sunburn AT nowsrros. Ilodleal lxomlaer fro-oh. of Dorian, Pro- Ienaees Death Due to Apopioxy-lxtal— olvsly leaned in the Oyster Business ands- Active loan of Alain. Commodore John Hilton, one of the best-known residents of Rowoyton, living on the west side of the river, fell dead about 8 o ’clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hilton went to his boat, lying along- side his dock, accompanied by n domes- tic. and had just begun to show her how to ball the water out, when he suddenly fell over the gunwals, and it is presumed expired immediately. Medical Examin- er French, of Darien, was called, and pronounced death due to apoplexy. Mr. Hilton was born in England, but when a young man he came to America. and for three years taught school in Hanover, N. Y. His wife was Miss Magdaline Snee- hanakle. When the Pennsylvania and Eric railroad was first in operation he was one of the directors and auditors of the road. After holding these positions for several years he retired with a for- tune, and became commodore of the Jer- sey City Yacht club. and on its partial disbandment in 1868,he took his yacht and came to this place, where be erected the cottage in which he had always lived. Some time afterward he engaged quite extensively in the oyster business, being for some time associated with Olive! Cook. He took an interest in the affairs of the place and did considerable to pro— mote its growth. in politics he was a staunch Democrat and represented Dari- en in the Legislature in 1883. He leaves a widow and five sons, James, oi Ridge- ilcld; John, of Jersey City, secretary of the Louisville and Nashvnlle railroad; Walter, treasurer of the Hannibal and St. Jose railroad; Henry. of Rowayton. and Hanson. of Mexico. The late hire. Cher-ire T. Lcwndea was a daughter by adoption. Mr. Hilton wee eighty-one years old. No arrangements have been made for the funeral. ROWAYTON The Young Ladies' Literary club gave a free musical and literary entertainment in Guider’s Hall last night, to which about fifty people were present. There were mutations by Miss Edith Alwoy. lll’s loud Raymond and Ilsa slay Fitch, vocal solos by Iisses Katherine Mills, Olive Bart and Hand Raymond, a violin solo by Charles Wells, accompanied on the piano by his brother Shepard, instru- mental music by liissee Emma Cushman and Ella Dcran and a vocal duet by the Misses Plunder. After the entertainment refreshments were on sale and the affair was made a decided success. The young ladies are to be congratulated on their first efforts to benefit the church. Captain W. I Stevons’ oyster clean”, “Mabel Stevens," with Captain Lewis Raymond at the wheel. yesterday towed a good svzld mast from South Norwalk to this place. and it will be utilized for a ll lgpoio In front of the new school build- ing. Del/on L'iiummedieu, formerly of Rownyion, is the guest of friends in this place. Earl Stevens is home from school on a ten doye' vacation. DARIEN AND NOROTON. [lorry llindloy, yesterday purchased a strip of land from Miss Phoebe Clock, adjoining his present property, and through which he intends to cut a road from Maple street to the Turnpike, opening up many desirable building sites. Dr. (3. ll. Noxon gave aamoklng par- ty to a number of his male friends, last Tuesday night. The time was pleasantly passed swapping stories. etc. and all who were there pronounce the doctor a most gr-ninl entertainer. E l) (lsrow contemplates enlarging he residence this spring and making numerous other improvements. (liar- cncc Scalinld will have charge of the carpenter work. Miss Lottie Hill. of Palisades, N. Y.. who has been visiting her sister, has re- turned home. Rev. W. W. W. Wilson, of PcrtChas- tar, will preach in the Methodist Episco- pal church. tomorrow night. Miss Lillian Bociisld. also known as Lillie Bernard. has returned iron: a visit in New York city. WILTON. On Monday evening. liadarao Helene Wisely lay reclining on aooit couch in her luxurious drawingnroorn. Hortlny fest. cased in the daintiost of velvet slip pars, were easily resting on the brass tender bsiors a glowing hrs. whilst their venerable but still hewltchlngiy beauti- ful owner was dresmlly musing over the divariness of life in the Davenport mansion. since her quoudam goats-nth veterans of the great Whitioch firs-had left her hospitable root to be isolation in their msgnlncsst new institute. Bat, Hush! iiarhl “artisans seam overtho rplrltoi her dress-"sod the Moses um.wsiivasnssmssiswaaov ’ssrsrsslspesnagisrihissllsarsh her windows. Ber woll-bolovod‘l' had come to serenade the fol: , tress of “Belmonloo' s" and tom . appreciation of her hospitality during their stay in winter quartets Madame Wisely appeared “berm tolsxpress hsr acknowledgments the was rent v‘ith doalonlna charts. In ., “ choicest language she addressed the‘ . f classic throng and her every transit ‘ woe punctuated with enthusiastic harass. ,‘ “Prof.” lescali responded on behalf of '3, the principal, “Leander,"of baseball to" * nown, conveyed the thanhsofths Awl- ' ' can pupils. whilst liessro. Coronado and, :1 Pastor voiced the sentiments oi the Gas» "’ tiliau students. The crowd then moved towards the institute. theband playing L “The Girl I Left Behind Me" so lh.‘ broad avenue was traversed and striking up “When Johnny Comes Marching ‘ Home” as they wooded their way through the linin street. On arriving home they were entertained by the principaLOhsIle's W. Whitleck, and by Mrs. Whithek.” The remainder of the evening was away amid general hilarity and Huntley night’seclipss was distinctly and most unequivocally out eclipsed in the opinion of all within the spacious halls of the Wilton Educational Institute. CRANBURY. The Post Office Departmeni at Wash- ington has establisheds poet ofllce at Cranbury. Yesterday E. L. Gregory lo- united the appointment of postmaster. He will have thepincttnitod up at once. It will receivp can through the Non- walk oilics. ‘ ' . W. H. Sherwood purchased a 'horse of Joseph Liiinger yesterday. Mrs. E EuTaylor is visiting-Yrehtives in Green’s Farms. tiles Currie E. Gregory is the guest of her sister. lira. Frank Gregory is ill with the grip. CHARGES 0F BRIBERY. _"_V A Member of the atomic-ritually Outs-nil Demands an Investigation. Dr. Ctmrlea E. Reeve“. of the Stem- ford Common Council, created a sensa- tion in that. body last night by demand- ing an investigation oi a charge which had been made and which has been quietly talks-d about for the last few days. The charge was that he made a W sition to Dr. Charles R. Hexamsr that if with him he would use lilfihlwa» secure Bexamer the em a health officer by the Common M flaxamer says that he declined th‘ me but he was subetquenily appointed. The salary is $400 a year, and a feature of the alleged agreement was that Dr. Rowe)! would not it increased to 8000. The ( OUHCII voted to hold on investi- gation in which the entire body will act as a committee. The opening session will he held next Tuesday night. Both physicians are Republicans and are prominent in poll ice. They were iornwriy wnim iriendo. but recently had a falling out Powers Broom-s Violent Again. John Powers, son of James J. Pole", of (3 Valley place, who was released from the Middletown insane asylum during the holidays, become violent again this morning, and drove his mother out of the house. broke the furniture and de- molishcd a lam quantity of crockery. Word was sent to South Norwalh, and Chief of Police Vollmer went to Powers’ home and nrrrsted him, placing hand- cuffs on him, and brought him to the police station. He will probably be com- mltted to the asylum again. -. “Wt—M..- Wm “tips for Traders. Sturtsvant is exhibiting a line of sample refrigerators, comprising some fifteen styles. and is taking orders on his. usual installment plan. People can order now, and pay in such amounts as they can afford until June iii, when the re- lriuorstor will be delivered. This offer holds good only to April 1. Benedict it Cots half prior sale was a great success. people coming from found near to secure some of tho offers. Al- though tho table tops are showing than» solves. a few more bargains "main. 1'. D. Lawton & Co's new this work savers of cleanliness; that is. the subject is soap. upon which the h makes special prices. Bale, the druggiot. will give you I sample bottle of his famous Rose Cream for the asking w Probate tie-rt Notes. in orwalk Probate Court. yester- day, order was made authorising the sale of the Burr Osborne estate at Wil- ton. and hire. Emma Hurlbutt,“ Bed. ding. was appointed conservator over 1.. Gilbert. of Wilton. The insolvent estate of William E. Batch. of New Canaan, was settled. This morning George W. Raymond was appointed conservator over George I. Waterbury. Allen Baits was given power to sell a. portion of the estate of the lots Willis. 8. it John. George W. hays-end this “twoso- quatiiisdas ssroty tor .100 hr Joseph , Isihaislb thsaottilag at his with we ’9' Dr. Hexamer wouldWMO-m—u
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