' every time.
VolJVII Whole No.1598.
_ THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS.
Norwalk, COnn., Thursday Evening, April,- 22, 1897;
Price One tent .
NATIONALIIAPITAL
The TariffBillwill be Reported
' next Week.
Beet Sugar Seed Wanted by the Farmers.
GAZETTE’S BUREAU, ‘)
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, )-
WASHINGTON. APRIL 21. )
Therepublicans of the finance com-
mittee feel that they are on the home
stretch on the tariff. They will prob-
ably not be able to report to the full
committee on Saturday of this week,
but the following Saturday will prob-
ably find the bill infull committee. The
senators who are at work on the bill
are pretty near worn out, but they are
working day and night. Much Of their
time now is being devoted to adjusting
matters so as to secure the necessary
support of the hill.
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Any expectation of further hostili-
ties between the Republicans land
Democrats in the House was disap-
pointed soon after the assembling of
that body at noon. Speaker Reed
presided, the representation of Demo-
crate, Republicans and Pcpulists being
large. '
After the reading of the journal and
the presentation of bills from the Sen-
ate for signature, Mr. Dingley ‘arose.
and announced formerly the death of
Hon. Seth L. Milliken, and that he
would ask at some future [time for a
fuller consideration of the subject, and
soon after the House adjourned.
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The Agricultural Department is being
importuned from all parts of the coun-
try for beet sugar seed. In view of the
unsatisfactory prices received for staple
crops during the past few years, and
the prospective increase in the duty on
sugar, farmers in all sections of the
'Unionlevidently intended to experiment
with beet sugar culture. Heretofore
beet sugar growing has been confined
almost exclusively to Nebraska, Kan—
sas and California. The Agricultural
Department has sent beet seeds this
spring to about thirty states and terri-
tories.
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_ The troublesin Texas were aired at
the White House this afternoon, when
adelegation from the state appeared.
Among other things, this delegation,
headed by err-Representative Noonan,
asked the President to retain Mrs. Mor-
row as postmistre ss at Abilene. She is
a daughter of the famous Sam Houston.
She has served through a number of
administrations.
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Representative Wilson was an early
caller at the White House to-day. He
came for the purpose of thanking the
President for the appointment of Frank
R. Moore as collector of internal re-
venue for Brooklyn, N. Y. “It is a mis-
take tO think” said Representative Wil-
son, “that Senator Plait and the Presi-
dent have clashed over any of the New
York appointmnns !but have been
made. Their relations are amicable
and Mr. Platt will do nothing to em-
barrass the administration.”
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Samuel J. Randall. jr. son of the late
Democratic leader of Pennsylvania,saw
the President for a few minutes. Un-
like his distinguished: father, young
Randall is a Republican, and wants to
be appointed appraiser of merchandise
for Philadelphia. '
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. A delegation of leading citizens of
Philadelphia called to-day to invite the
President to be present at the unveil-
ing 'of the Washington monument in
that city on May 15.
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The American Federation of Labor,
through its highest representatives;
called on Speaker Reed to-day to urge
that remedial legislation be had at the
earliest practical day. The executive
. council of the Federation is now in ses-
sion. Speaker Reed met these repre-
sentatives, heard argument, and made
a reply. . The Federation submitted to
the Speaker a memorial referringmmong
other things.specifically to thelenforce-
ment of the eight-hour law. ‘
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The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed to-day was ninety-
three. Of this number thirty-nine
‘were to fill vacancies caused by death
and resignation.
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Quite alarge number of prominent
Connecticut gentlemen are here, some
as candidates and more as parties in-
terested in tarifi' changes. Mr. Hawley,
brother-in-law of George B. St, John
is among the latter. . ,-
-NO claims, no afiidavrts, out "a
GAZETTE advertisement gets there
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AT instance. I
The Members of the New Mili-
tary Company Will Hold
an Important Meeting
Tonight.
All Young Men and Especially Graduates
of the Public Schools Invited
to attend.
There will be an important meeting
of the members of the proposed new
military company at the Armory to-
night, and all young men of the Twin
Cities are invited to attend. Lieut.
Colonel Hendrie of Stamford will be
present and address the meeting, and
it is hoped that a goodly number will
be present. , ‘
Ex-Lieutenant Aiken who has charge
of the organization, has already re-
ceived a large number of signatures to
the roll and only a few more names are
needed to fill the ranks. He specially
invites all young men who have gradu-
ated from the public schools of the
town to visit the Armory to-night and
take part in the meeting.
If the young men will take an interest
in the new organization there is no rea-
son why Norwalk should not have the
best company in the state militia.
The inducements made to the new
company by the officers of the C. N. G.
are sufficient to indicate that they, too,
are taking an unusual interest in the
organization.
With‘new uniforms and new material
and Company D out of existance.
Company A promises to become an
organization that will certainly receive
the earnest support of every citizen of
the town of Norwalk. ,
Let every young man who takes an
interest in military affairs, come to t1 0
Armory tO-night and place his name on
the roll of Company A.
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NOT A OUORUM.
Board of School VisItors Compelled to De-
. fer Important Business.
_ Aregular meeting of the Board of
.School Visitors was called for last even-
ing, at whichit was expected that im-
portant business would be transacted-
This includedjthe election of a secretary
to fill a vacancy caused by death and to
elect another member of the board to
fill vacancy from the same cause.
But four members, Messrs. Bradley
S. Keith,0harles Olmstead, George W.
Carroll and Charles W. Bell were pres-
ent. The living absentees being A.
Blanchard, John H. Light and Freder-
ick Mead.
There not being a quorum present
the business transacted was informal.
Important school matters were inform-
ally discussed. The plans‘for the 'pro-
posed new school house in East Nor-
walk were in evidence and met the in-
dividual approval of those present.
The board will meet again the third
Tuesday in May. -
“HAT TRIMMING CASE.”
Suit Involving Several Millions wen by the
Government.
Notice has been received at the treas-
ury department that the government
has won the famous “hat trimming
case” in the Philadelphia courts, a case
which involves several million dollars
to importers and which has been in the
courts for a long time.
Q
Greenwich Minister Resigns.
The Rev. Dr. J. F. We°ll of the First
Presbyterian church of Greenwich
has resigned. Itis intended to turn
the church over to the Westchester
Presbytery. ' H. 0. Havemayer four
years ago loaned the church $20,000 for
a new edifice and parsonage. Christ
Episcopal church has been trying to
buy the edifice. There is back interest
-of 8800 due and Mr. Havemeyer has
threatened to foreclose.
o
Gershom 3. Bradley Dead.
Gershom B. Bradley died suddenly,
yesterday morning at his home in ‘
Saugatuck, aged 77 years. Deceased was
one of the best known and most re-
spected residents of Westport. A year
or two ago he suffered a paralytic stroke
and has since been in poor health.
Funeral services will be held from the
house at 2:30 next Saturday afternoon-
. Of Edward Hayes near by,
AGIED SfliNDIDLY. ,
Hoboken Firemen Watch :the
Steam Fire Engine
Work.
They Afterward Dine at the Ratchford
Cafe.
At the rcquest and expense of the
manufacturers of the American Fire
Engine company, one of the products
of which company V N orwalk has a
splendid sample, the engine was tested
yesterday afternoon near the Electric
Light station for the benefit of the city
of Hoboken, which city is considering
the purchase of one or more new steam
fire engines. _ .
The city was represented by Chief
Applegate of the fire department and
members of the board of fire commis-
sioners.
Engineer Aiken was in charge of the
steamer, and put her to the severest of
tests with satisfactory results to himself
and the manufacturers. She was tested
with two streams, the deluge set and
others and surprised those present at
the continuous work without the appre-
ciable dropping of the pressure of steam
by reason of the power required.
Chief Engineer Prowitt and Assis-
tants Smith and Murray with members
of Pheonix Engine company attended
to all the details in an efficient manner,
and naturally felt proud of the success-'
ful work of their “pet machine.”
During the test sparks from the
steamer set fire to the roof of the house
also the
roofs of a barn and outbouse belonging
to Mrs. Fitzmaurice, but a spray of
water was quickly dropped on the little
sparks and they were quickly quenched
before having done much damage.
Mr. Hayes’ well was also deluged
with water foreign to its wont, and,
was partially caved in. The damrge
will be righted to the satisfaction of the
owner.
After the trial of the steamer the
visitors and firemen adjourned to M.
Ratchford’s cafe where they were
treated to a dinner such as has won
for Mrs. Ratchf 0rd much econium in
the past. It comprised beside turkey
and all the fixin’s, meats, and salads
some Of Mrs. M’s. appetizing home-
made mince pies and light hot; biscuits,
the latter causing the dairy butter to
melt as if in shirtin with the same. It
wasa feast that all appreciated and a
credit to the cafe.
The visitors returned home appar-
ently well pleased with their visit.
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NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS.
Annual Convention to be Held in New Ha-
' van in August.
The twenty-sixth annual convention
of the National Fire Chiefs’ association
will be held in New Haven during the
third week of August next. The ex-
ecutive committee of the association
decided to request the following chiefs
to prepare papers Of the subjects
named: Chief Swenie,Chicago,“Fight-
ing Fires in High Buildings,” Chief
Dickinson, Cleveland, “Best Method
of Handling Coal Oil Fires;” Chief
McAlsee, Baltimore, "Improvements in
Automatic Sprinklers.”
Union Mill to. Start.
The Union Mills have been rented to
a joint stock corporation now being
formed. The lease is for a. termpf three
years and'eight months with privilege
Of a renewal. The work necessary pre-
paratory to starting up the Mill will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible,-
and it is net thought that it will be long
before the hum of the looms will he
heard. The promoters of the scheme
are the lessees, and the organization (f
the company will not cause any delay
in getting the mill in readiness. As
for that matter it is already in condi-
tion for immediate use.
Base Ball.
The League championship base hall
season will” be opened today. The
\New Yorks will begin the race at
Philadelphia, the Brooklyns at Wash-
ington, Bostons at Baltimore, Pitts-
burgs at St. Louis, Clevelands at Louis-
ville, and ohgcagoa at Cincinnati. _ l
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' SUDBIMEATH.
Henry Cook Found Dead in His
Room at the War-
wick Hetel.
Formerly Lived in the Town of Wilton.
This morning shortly before 11 o’clock
the chambermaid at the Warwick hotel
on North Main street, South Norwalk,
Cook lying face downward on the floor
of his room.
Landlord Isaac Hrmilton was notified
and he in‘turn summoned Medical Ex-
aminer-Burke, who decided it a case of
apoplexy and had the body removed to
D. W. Raymond’s undertaking rooms.
Mr. Cook was a man of about 70 years
of age,short in statue and lame,walking
with a cane. He was a son of the late
James H. 000k, a retired New York
merchant 'who died in Wilton some
years since, where his son also lived
before coming to Norwalk.
Mr. Cook at one time lived with his
sister and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Char-
les Cook, in the house on West avenue
at present occupied by Dr. Bean. The
sister, Miss Louise Cook, died a few
weeks since in New York. The deceas-
ed was natrually of a cheerful dispo-
sition and had many friends in town. :
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GRANT’S TOMB.
The Steamer Isabel Will Make an Excur-
sion from Norwalk.
The Steamer Isabel will make an ex-
cursion to New York on Tuesday next
to give the citizens Of Nor walk and vi-
cinity a chance to witness the dedica-
tion ceremonies at the Tomb of General
Grant, which includes the grand mili-
tary and naval parade.
The Isabel will leave the steamboat
dock at South Norwalk at 7:30 a. in.
after landing at the foot of East Slst
street will proceed to the North river
"where passengers can see the great
naval review of American and foreign
war ships. A landing will then be made
at the foot Of West 43d street. Return-
ing the Isabel will leaveWest 43d street
at 4:30 p. m. and East 3lst street at 5 p.
m. Fare for round trip 75 cents, and
for one way 50 cents.
Personal.
Miss Mollie Osborn and Miss Belle
Hyatt of N orwalk, have returned home
after spending afew days with Miss
Carry E. Smith Of 169 Park avenue.
Miss Pansy Stevens of Cove street
Norwalk, is the guest of Bridgeport
friends.
Miss Annie Danna, wholhas been so-
journing with Miss Bertha ‘Halstead
of this city, has returned. to her home
at Rowayton. '
Miss Daisy Diver, an expert stenog-
rapher, has removed here from N or-
walk to accept a position with the
Knapp & Cowles Co.——Bridgeport Tele-
gram.
, ' Chapin—Wilson.
Miss Harriett Theobald Wilson and
Henry Judson Chapin of Montclair, N.‘
J., Were married Monday afternoon at
the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs.
Oliver C. Wilson, 564 West End ave-
nue. The Rev. Edward Bradley Of St.
Agnes’ Chapel performed the cere-
mony, and the bride was given away by
her brother. Percy R! Wilson. Thomas
C. Chapin was his brother’s best "man,
and the only bridal attendant. Owing
to the fact that the families of both
bride and bridegroom are in mourning,
the reception after the ceremony was
for relatives only. The Uhapin family
at one time resided here, occupying
the preseut'Ira Cole residence.
Widow Murphy’s Pig.
“Everybody knew the Widow Mur-
phy. She sold apple‘s at the street
crossing, and her cheeks were as red
and her smile as sweet as the tempting.
fruit, which made the children’s eyes
sparkle with delight.” The Widow
Murphy had a pig. Wouldn’t you like
to hear how the adventures of this pig
and the Widow Murphy are described
in Palmer Cox’s inimitable new book
“FUNNY FOXi-is”? This is one of the
four 150 books which the GAZETTE will
send mailed free for 10 cts. The other
three books are ”BUSY BROWNIEs,”
“COCK ROBIN,” ’ and “BIRDS’WEDDING. ”
See adv. ‘ _
. .0..L———-—
——You can find the best of everythidg
in the meat, fish or vegetable line at
tat 'Gregory.’s Wall street market. _ ,
discovered the dead body of Henry“.
‘ HEREIA_N_D;_ THERE.
An Epitome of Happenings OT
Interest to the Public.
Garnered With Scissors and Pencil.
s
The Heptasophs held a regular meet-
ing last evening.
Miss Annie 0. Cotter is seriously ill
at her homevon West Main street.
A'i‘.‘smoker” will be held at the Nor-
walk club rooms to-morrow evening.
Acake sale is being held at the
Berkeley street chapel, this afternoon.
The entertainment committee of St.
Paul’s Social club met last evening.
Thelformal Opening of the new Catho-
lic club house takes place this evening.
The steam road roller this morning
continued i's roll on Newtown avenue.
The funeral of Mrs. Henry. C. Clark
will take place at 2 o’clock to-morrow
afternoon.
Edward Kelly entertained the Oriole
club at his home on IWest avenue last
evening.
The first of the Dramatic Teas under
the management of the Central Club
was given yesterday afternoon.
-.—Lane’s ice cream is pure. A 20 ti
Revs. Frank Murray of Norwich,
John Sheehan of ’Colchester, and T.
Crowley of New Milford were in town
tc-day.
Mrs. M. E. Mead’s school was re—
opened this morninr', after the Easter
vacation. Hon. John S. Seymour’s
daughter has joined the club.
Jack Frost has nipped the blossoms
on nearly every magnolia tree in town.
And the blossoms have turned black
with rage or something akin to it.
—Asepticon tooth powder is for sale
by...H. Glendenning & Co. 8’ 20-60.
Mrs. William A. Curtis read a valua-
ble paper on .“India,” before the
Ladies association in the Congrega-
tional chapel yesterday afternoon.
There was a runaway on Main street
this morning. The horse and carrrige
overturned themselves near North ave-
nue and the runaway was at an end.
—,Best butter, 21c lb; 22 lbs of Granu»
lated Sugar, for S1. W. R. Bates, Cash
Grocery, 47 Main street. a 22 2'.
The subject for the mid-week in the
Congregational chapel this evening will
be “TheGood News of the Risen
Christ.” Dr. Noble will ~open the
topic; '
—DO not fail to hear the singing by
the ladies of the “Musical Art club,”of
Bridgeport tomorrow night in the
Congregational chapel. a 22 1t
The Board Of Management of the
Norwalk Chapter D. A. R. will meet at
the Central club next week Wednesday
at 10:30 a. m.. to examine and pass
upon applications for membership.
The paper on the City of Washington
which Mrs. Noble will read at the first
of the “Evenings of Travel” to-morrow
night in the Congregational chapel,
was prepared for the Woman’s club.
Engineer George Aiken .was highly
complimented by Expert Wessells who
represents the American Fire Engine
00. for the expert manner in which be
exhibited the prowess of our city fire
steamer.
.-—Get a chance at the $50 in gold,
given away April 29, at A. H. Hoyt &
Son’s, Shoes lowest prices; best 92. kid
shoes. The best wearing Vici russet
shoes for men. . Bicycle leggings. A ‘2-1
A regular meeting of Buckingham
Post G. A. R. was held last evening.
Routine business was transacted. Ten
members signified their intention of
being present at the dedication of the
Gen. Grant tomb in New York on Tues-
day.
A. Goldberg, I am prepared to furnish
my old customers with the latest styles
in spring millinery. Mrs. Fawcett, 115
Main street, a 21-tf
There was a good attendanceat the
entertainment given in the Opera
of Hope Hose compmy. 'Ihe enter-
tainment was fairly good but did not
meet the expectations of those in inter-
est who had been guaranteed afirst-
class show, and it is through no fault of
the Hope Hose boys that their hopes
were not fully. realized.
——-Having severed my' connection with'
House last evening under the auspices;
DON’T we men
The Latest Ads. Received «Be:
fore Going to Press,
By the People and For the People.
V -i
' DI ED.
MACLEAN. In Norwalk, April 19th, J Ola-n
W. Maclean, in the 60th year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence.No. 13 North
avenue, on rlhursday, April 22. at. 3:30 p. m.
F0 UNI).
0UNP—A black Shepherd dog with wha
, chest. Can be had by a 'n
afinglérovmg ownership.- J. E.p Eugrfllggded
. Attfl-‘LSt
TO RENT.
r ~0 RENT—Upper part of house N
A Center avenue. Suitable for two one?!
sons. $6 per month. A ‘
street. . ”fly at ho. 6 OlActhlgd
To BENT—One store and two full suites of
_ apartments in James’ Block. Possession
immediately. F. ST. J OHN Locrtw oon, Trustee.
m10—tf
FOR SALE.
' OliaSALS—Geknt's foluinbia bicycle: first
c ss or or 2..) w eel price $30. A
Tocque, Dyer, Broad River: ‘ A22P3Itly
FOR SALE—A handsome hay colt, 2 years
two seated carriage.
Broad RIVG".
FQR SALE—At a bargain, or to rent. The
residence corner of Camp street and
Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms. large
attic, gas. sewer conn- ction, water. bath
room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn.
carriage house. With considerable fruit on the
prenu-‘esz It’ sold, terms Will be easy—for fur-
ther particulars, inquire of the undersigned,
near the premises or at‘No, 5. Masonic Build-
ing. , CHAS. OLMSTEAD,Agt.
A pril 3d. 1897. A-3 tf
Apply Tocque, Dyer.
A22-3t
FOR SALE-'1 he elegant residence of the late
General Darius N. ('ouch,siiuated at NO. 38
M anle street, on high ground, ove looking the
twm cit:es of Nt-rwalk and South Norwalk,
Npi walk Islands and Long Island Sound. fora.
distant-e of some twenty miles. The dwelling
iSInearly lit \v;lii='s10 largo , commooious rooms,
with modern improvements; about two acres
of land, fronting on said Maple >treet, which
could be sold tn good advantage for building
lots: abundai cc of fruit; excellent well of
watt r: Applv to O. E. WILSON, Room 3, Gazette
Building, horwalk. Conn. m19 tf
0 the R ~ard of County Commissioners for
Faii'fie d County: ‘
I hereby apply ff-r a license to sell spirituous
and in‘oxwating liquors. ale, lager beer.Rhine
Wine and older. at 23 Day street, Town of
Norwalk. .
My place of business is not located Within
200 feet in a. direct line of a church edifice or
public school-house. or the premises pertain-
ing thereto.or any post-office or tub ic library,
1539D7ated at Norwalk this 22d day of April, A. D
AUGAUST FIELDES. Applicant.
We, the understgned, electors and tax-pay-
ers, as defined bv law. of the Town of Norwalk,
hereby endorse the. application Of the above.
named Augaust Fielues for such license.
DDuggél at Norwalk this 22d day of April, A.
Augustus B. St. John. O E. Barker. Chris-
tian Michel, John Olden3chlagcr, Edw. L.
H0 fner. _
I hereby certify that the at ova-named en-
dorsers areelectors and tax-par ers. as defined
by law. of the 'I own ot‘ Norwal . ‘
Dated at Norwalk this 22d day of April A - D.
HERBERT R. SMITH. Town Clerk.
« A II C T I 0 N .
Will be sold at Public Auction at the Resi
dence of the late Charles F. Osborn, No.10
East avenue, on Friday April 23d. ’97 at one
o’clock p. m., household goods consisting in
part of One Large Book-case, One Extension
Dining Table, Writing Desk, Bedsteads, Books,
Chairs, Carpets, Crockery, Kitchen Ware. _
quantity of Garden Tools,and other things too
numerous to mention. ,
Terms cash. If very stormy, next fair day.
MITCHELL A; SON, Auctioneers.
Norwalk. Conn-, April 12th, 1897'. .
Sealed proposals will be received by
the selectmen of Wilton until one
o’clock p. m; on Monday May 3d, 1897,
for grading and graveling the so called
Kent road from the south bounds of the
town to Hunt’s store; also bids for
graveling the same Without grading.
Bids to be made in 2500 feet section=,
and each bid must. be accompanied by a
properly executed bond of 9250.00 as a
guarantee of good faith, and to ensure
the faithful performance Of the condi-
tions of the contract, if awarded. .
Plans and specifications can be seen
at the Office of the Commisioners of
Highways at Hartford, or at the town
clerk’s office Wilton. The selectmen
reserve the right to reject any or all
proposals. as the interests of the town
him seem to rt quire. _; p
All envelopes containing proposals,
Lilllsl be markedon the outside as con-
« taming mob, to avoid unintentional.
opening .. f the same before the time ap-
pointed
JOSIAH GILBERT, l Selectmen
GEORGE W. GODFREY, —of
JOHN GORHAM, . Wilton.
Wilton, Conn., April 17. 1897.
demo Ixcunsiom
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Dedication, Grant’s Tomb.
torso”, APIIIL 21. '
The Steamer Isabel will make an ‘Ex—
cursion to New York on that day to give
the citizens of Norwalk and vicinity a.
chance to witness the Dedication Cere-
monies of the Tomb of General Grant,
which includes the grand Military and.
Naval parade. ' ‘
The Isabel will leave the Steamboat
dock at South Norwalk at 7:30 a. 111.,
landing at the foot of East 315t street,
then proceeding to North River where
passengers can witness the great Naval
review of American and Foreign war
ships, landing at the foot Of West 43d
Street. _
Returning will leave West 43d street at
4:30 and East Slst street at 5 p. m.
[one Way only, 50 cents.
old; fine pedigree—or. will exchange for '
IIOTIGE to contractors.
Fare for the round trip T5 cents; for"
g - A22 3t : ' .
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