Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 24, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 May 1894 — Page 1

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Vol. 24.—No. 46

ON TIIE QUI VIVE.

Can anyone of good guessing proclivities tell why it .is that the majority of ministers always manage to array themselves on the wrong side of every question directly aflecting the working people—that is, if they do not actually take the wrong side, they assume a position that creates such an impression. For instance, the objection of our own ministerial association to the Sunday concerts at Collett par,k, and the opening of the park at night. Collett park was donated to the city for the purpose of giving to the people a placeof recreation and reHt—a chance to spend a day in the woods when opportunity offers, a day in the woods that to many would be an unknown luxury otherwise. To nine of every ten of the men and women who work that day is

Sunday. Q-V. believes

that the people's money—the money that they pay in taxes to support the park—can be used in no better way than to improve that beautiful place, aud make it as inviting as possible. The man with the horse and carriage who can pick up a party of friends and drive out to some beautiful spot in the country, and spend a day whenever be chooses, does not appreciate what a boon the park is to those who are not so fortunate as himself. He probably thinks it Is a waste of the people's money to spend it on the park—but if he thinks this he doesn't know bis business. The people's money was never better spent than in this way, and wishes it were possible to have a dozen Collett parks scattered about the city, with lakes and boats and bands, and other attractions, to give people a chance to forget foi a while that life is a weary, weary struggle, and to realize what a great good it is occasionally to get away from its worries and burdens. A man cannot get much nearer God in tnis life than when he stretches himself out on the grass, with the trees standing guard 'around him, the winds playing hymns through thoir swaying branches, which give glimpses above and through of heaven's own blue, while he lies daydreaming, forgetful of the drudgery of yesterday and unmindful of that of tomorrow. And it doesn't destroy«the beauty oT the scene or dispel the Illusion to have the inusicof a brass band wafted to his ears by these same summer winds. In fact it strengthens the illusion, for it cannot but suggest the music that some day for us is to begin, and continue forever and ever. By no means curtail the oujoyment of the people at the park on Sunday. a

As to closing the park at night, the talk that it will breed immorality is f«r fetched. The vice and immorality that simply await opportunity for indulgence will not be kept from their purpose* by the closing of the park. No city in the country, at least in the west, has such a splendid system of parks as Chicago, and their parks are not closed at sundown. Eloctric lights shou'd be put itt the park, and it should be kept open until nine or ten. It would give satisfaction to the majority or the people of Torre Haute, except tbo ministerial association.

Speaking of the minister* getting on the wrong side of matters relating to the .working men, reminds me of an address delivered by our own Kev. Charles K. Henderson, at Chautauqua, last summer. Q, V. wasn't fortunate enough to hear u, but he read a very complete report of it, which he saved. The occasion was the address of a labor leader from Chicago on the attitude of the workingmen towards the church. Mr. Henderson replied to the severe strictures on the church, and defended it from the attacks, but he made the following admission: "I believe it is literally true that if Jesus Christ should come into the world agalh, wearing the garb of a carpenter, which he was, be would not be admitted to some of the modern oburohes in which his name is emblaa oned In letters of gold."

Russell B. Harrison is becoming acclimated to Terra Haute, and the city rather likes Mr. Harrison. He has toned up the street car aervioe so that it is more metropolitan and more useful. The stationing of a band and orchestra in Collett Park every afternoon is a stroke of business policy that appeals to the social side of town. For onoe in its lifetime the street railway brings out its open motors in the spring. Usually, we have waited for the locusts of August to coax out the summer car. And then the neat uniforming of the employes is not slackening. tj V. always hai suggestions for more improvements in anything, but when a corporation is exerting itself as this one is at present, to please the people, suggestions become earplugs.

When the sherifl's hammer fell (figuratively speaking) last Monday, in the case of Comegys and Catherwood vs. the Grand City Ooal Co., the last chapter was finished in the history of that illfated Grand City, of wh*«h we heard so much a year or two ago. We were going to have such a suburb "over the river" as to threaten out own commercial and manufacturing standing. Mills,

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factories, coal mines galorn, and a trunk line (electric) from Grand City to Chicago were a few of the features advertised for this paper city. But alas! poor Yorick! The paper city was consumed in its own fire, and the only Grand City we know of is Terre Haute, and our light so shines as to illumine all the surrounding territory.

The street commissioner certainly did his part in furnishing work last month, as he had a pay roll of $3,059 61. Of this 91,941.61 was spent in cleaning the paved streets.

One of the first things the new council will do will be to cut down the expensive force of the city engineer. During all the past winter the engineer has had a force of seven men working for him, with a monthly pay roll of 9330, and while the street improvements have been in progress the inspectors have cost over $100 a month. This, of course, should not properly be charged to the engineer. The streets and alleys committee, it is said, will cat three men off the engineer's force, making a saving of $135 a month.

The new tire committee assert that they will do nothing in their effort to secure rightful control of the fire department that will endanger property or lives. They will not attempt to make a forcible postoffice entry, but whatever is done, will be in a peaceable, lawful manner. One thing is certain that they are men of too high standing in the community to do anything contrary to law or honest public sentiment, and their declaration does them credit.

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It is certainly proper that the they, I mean woman with or without a city should clean these streets, but it seems that $1,94L a month is rather a large amount to pay for it.

Qui VIVE.

AMUSEMENTS.

Manager Hayman offers the theater goers next week one of the strongest popular priced attractions on the road, the Carrie Louis company in repertoire. They will open at Naylor's on Monday evening and will hold the boards the balance of the week with the usual matinee on Saturday. The star of the company, MIBS Carrie Louis, is a soubrette of more than ordinary ability while the supporting company is one Of the best on the road playing at popular prices. In addition to the regular cast, Manager Howard Wall of the company, has engaged three specialty artists, Frederick Andertou, a well known tenor singer, Joseph Mazziotta, novelty musician, who renders sweet music on a variety of instruments, and the little piano and organ soloist, Miss Gertrude Haynes, who, among other difficult feats, plays a selection on the organ with her hands crossed and her back to the instrument. She also produces three tunes on the piano at tue same time. The musical features and specialties alone are worth the prices of admission charged. The repertoire includes "The Little Detective,""The Buckeye""Dad's Girl," "A Midnight C.ill," "Uncle Suzan, "Chick," "Little Wild Cat," "The Governor," etc., all light comedies and comedy dramas. On Monday night "The Buckeye," an Ohio home drama will be the bill, Miss Louis appearing as Mary Jane, the wair. Each play presented during the engagement will have all the necessary adjuncts of#w»rdrobeand stage settings. The usual custom of giviug away ladies' tickets on Monday night will be carried out by tjjis company. Those who do not secure one from the agent cau be supplied by ctllHg at Button's Book Store, where seats are uow on sale. The engagement Is at pular prices of admission, viz. 10, 20 u.td 30 cents matinee prices 10 and 20 cnts.

WARASH CLUB MINSTRELS.-

The fourth annual minstrel performance of the Wabash Club w^ given at Naylor's Wednesday night, and was an overwhelming success. It Is wonderful how these clever young men can furnish three hours' of amusement to a crowd of people who are not novices at minstrel shows, and send them away with the impression that even high priced professionals could have done no better. Yet they have been doing it year after year, and in such a way that each succeeding performance outshines its predecessor. Lack of space prevents the mention of individuals, and where all were so uniformly good it would be unfair to mention any without naming all. It was a first-class show in every respect, and the Wabash club boys have just cause to feel proud of a performance that pleased every one who witnessed it. It is gratifying to know, too, that the club will net a handsome sum from the performance.

p. J. Kaufman won his suit against ex-Oouneilman Kick Stein for violation of the lire limits ordinance, the Supreme court this week reversing Judge MeNutt's decision in favor of Stein. Kaufman objected to the councilman removing his house to what he considered dangerous proximity to a house of his own, and claiming it was a violation of the fire limits ordinance he seught to restrain the removal. He lost in the lower court, but has been vindicated by the higher.

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WOMAN'S OPINIONS.

A VERY CLEVER WOMAN'

got up an opera, and standing behind the scenes, she said to a friend: 'Isn't it lovely to see a good ballet?" "And the friend answered: 'Yes,"they dance very well.' "And she said: 'Oh, that isn't what I mean isn't it lovely -to see a virtuous ballet?' "And her friend asked: 'How do you know they are all virtuous?' "Ob,' she said, *1 sent a paper around, and every one of them wrote that they wore, opposite their names.' '. "W "Now that is what will happen to what you call the had votet Then there is something else. It is right and proper that a woman should love pretty clothes. Don't you suppose there is many a young girl who will sell her vote for a blue frock? Or a pretty brooch? or a new parasol? "I don't deny that men sell their voter, but I don't believe as nany sell them as is believed, and I think the sale of Votes would be lees if suffrage were restricted. "Wyoming? Yes, the women vote in Wyoming, and people who have lived there tell me that gambling is allowed by law, morality is at its lowest ebb, and if there have been fewer haogings— legal ones, I mean—it has been because, lynching is more popular. Wbat the influence of the favorite clergyman may be upon the votes of his congregation, who can say? I heard one woman announce that she wouldn't vote for a man who ever drank a glass of wine. Shades of George Washington, Jefferson, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Winthrop, Rosooe Conkling, Randolph and all the great

TERRE HAUTE, END., SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 12,1894.

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BAB BELIEVES THAT THE IDEAS OF HER SEX WILL RUN ON FOREVER.

A Word About Political EducationsShould Real Nice Women

Have

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Ideas? Sacred Plays In Worldly PlacesHappiness Likened to a Delicious Hose,

[Copyright, 1894.]

Opinions? That's what they are all claiming to have nowadays. And by

capital, with or without a spring bonnet. but always with a tongue calcu lated, like that famous brook, to run on fovever. I saw a picture the other day of the pre-historic woman and aft«r hei death, evidently to keep her quiet, there had been drawn through her lips long strings of flax so that they coulcl not possibly move." There are some women I would like to see undergo this treatment while alive, and, there are some others who are so delightful to listen to and who say such truthful things that one wishes time wasn't fleeting and art less long. I listened to both kinds the other day. Oue of them gleefully announced that she had put her name on five different petitions advocating woman's suffrage, and she supposed when she got a vote she would be able to vote five different times! She finished up by saying: "I can't understand why you object to suffrage, because I think it will be so awfully cute."

THE WOMAN WHO HAD AN IDEA. Its cuteness hadn't struck the other woman, so she started in to tell why she didn't believe suffrage was desirable. "In the first place," said she, "instead of extending the suffrage, I would contract it. I would let no man vote who had not lived in this country five years, who did not know how to read and write, and who was not a property holder. Then, I do not think the women of this generation or the next, or the next will be politically educated. What do I mean by that? I mean this. It is inherent in every man to value his vote. Generations of men have taught him its worth. From the standpoint of a professor of English literature, this man may know nothing, but politically he is educated. He knows the meaning of great movements, he knows what men in political life represent, and he hasn't learned this yesterday or last year, but it has come from father to son in a straight line. Then, I do net believe that women will be able to separate the man from the politician. At present they seem to think that when they get the vote all men will become saints. Now, if you happen to hear that the man who was put up for Mayor had committed a little fault that was against your idea of what was right and wrong, you would refuse to vote for him, and perhaps keep out of place a man competent to make good laws for the commonwealth. Women are essentially emotional, and their votes would represent, not their knowledge of what was good Jor the nation, but their personal likes and dislikes. Then there is another thing. It is proven by statistics that one-quarter of the life of every woman finds her in a oonditiou wbeu, mentally or physically, she is not able to cope with men. I tell you, the whole thing is wrong. "There is what you call the bad vote— and you say, very gliblj, that you will keep these unhappy women from voting. How are you going to do it? Will any of these women register her trade? Won't her vote be bought? By-the-by, talking about her registering, reminds me of a funny story I heard once, which may be true or untrue.

procession who were fine politicians, who made good laws, and who yet saw the virtue of taking a little wine for their stomach's sake and their often infirmities, what do you think of this? These area few of my reasons for objecting to suffrage."

The other woman didn't say much, but she pouted a little, and then, for her criticism, announced: "I don't think that what you said is very nice, and I don't think you ought to have such positive ideas it isn't refined."

THEATRICAL OPINIONS ADVANCED. And this woman thinks she ought to have a vote.

Somebody else was talking about the play which has caused so much discussion—"Hannele." Said she: "I saw it the night that there was an invited audience, and right here 1 must say that under those circumstances, when the people were a thinking, cultured set, who came net to condemn without reason or to praise unless they saw cause for it, and when there was no noise, it presented itself to me as at onoe oue of the most powerful dramatic plays and one of the saddest I had ever seen. But I do not think it shoufd ever be aoted before an ordinary audience, nor can I bring myself to believe it right that it should be played by ordinary actors. Brought before us as the Passion Play is at Oberammergau, played in a spirit of reverence by people who lead believing, simple lives, it would have its place. It is a marvelous lesson against cruelty. The great objection to it has been that it would make familiar all that should be approached with reverence. This it might do if, at any time during the play, there was an attempt at wit or at religious controversy, but it represents people who believe, and, after all, the story of the reward that is to come to the little creature who has suffered so much is only a dream. There is not an effort made, unless indeed, it should be in the use of words spoken by our Blessed Saviour, to induce one to believe that the good angel who cares for Hannele is other than a good angel, for although clothed in white garmehts, the lace and the hair, the whole figure are those of the schoolmaster, the only human being, except her mother, who bad been kind to the child. As a daystic play, it is great but it should not be presented in the theater, nor did think it possible that in a nation lacking belief, like this, it would be understood. Now, for.my objection to it. I have never believed in CONFOUNDING THE THEATER WITH THE

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"A play should either interest or amuse that, usually, the wicked are punished and the good are rewarded in a play ife because tho audience prefers that pioture of life. The theater is intended as a place of recreation, consequently we do not want to have our souls harrowed and our hearts torn to pieces by what we see there. I do not think any woman who had ever lost a little child could endure seeing 'Handle,' for there in brought to her and before her, not alone the restfulness of death, but the horrors of it and the trappings of it. The lesson that it teaches would, when this story is played in the theater, not reach the class of people who need it but, played as the peasants might do it, and before people not unlike those in the play, who would s,ee it as It is meant., the purpose desired by the author, who I do believe wrote it in all earnestness, might be attained. What we, as a nation, need, and what the theater should give us, is something that will prove interesting, amusing and restful and this play, with its wonderful mysticism, cannot do this." "Well, the night you went to see that," said another woman, I'l went somewhere else. I saw the new reading room started for the Boys' Club. There is more goodness to be derived from that than there is from either mysticism or suffrage. .The boys had appeared about 3 o'clock, with faces glowing from the effect* of soap and water, and they began with great energy to arrange to receive their guests. Chairs were carried to where they would be needed, and everything done to have the place in order for evening, when the visitors were to arrive.

THINGS WERE SPICK *ND SPAN,

and I don't believe there were happier boys in the world than those hard-work-ing little chaos as they escorted their visitors abont and let them look at the gloriea of the new rooms, and dainty curtains, and the flowers and plants. They dedicated it ail by singing 'America,' but when I say ail I mean as many aslcnew it. After it was finished they ail—this time it was all—sang, but the next song was 'Molly and I and- the Baby,' and after that every boy came in .with extra force as the charms of the 'Bicycle Made for^ Two' and the rapturous loveTelt for 'Daisy Bell' were dilated upon. They did have a good time and I don't believd they did ever bave a thought abont suffrage, or queer plays, or anything else, except doing their work as well as they can, getting through

It as soon as they can, having as much fan as possible, and putting a little money in the Penny Provident Fund* That's the sort of thing that appeals to

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Somebody else was talking about gratitude, and a woman put up her lorgnette, looked at the other one curiously, and then said: "Do you ever expect it? Why, I got over that long ago. When I do anything unselfish or generous nowadays, I do it because it gives some pleasure and makes me feel more comfortable, butl don't expect gratitude any more than I do that there should be no weeds because they're all flowers.

THE MORE I SEE OF HUMANITY, the more I am convinced that gratitude is an unknown quantity. People seem to dislike you as soou as it is possible for you to do anything that is good for them. It is the old story of one man hating the other who has lent him money. Perhaps it is pessimistic. I don't like to think it is, but people will force these disagreeable things. upon you. So now days, when I am made unhappy, I ask myself: 'Who did I oblige? Who did»I give anything to? Who did I let eat my bread aud butter, and who did I let share the contents of my purse?' For I am certain that the blow comes not from the stranger, but from the one within my gales who should, of all others, regard me

I don't like to hear this, but oh, 1 know it is so true, and so do you, my friend. And so does every human being who has ever tried to be good and kind and thoughtful of other people. I tell you What we will do—you come to the same conclusion that I bave One only reaches this when there bave been a good many blows to the heart. THE FLOWER THAT GROWS IN THE HEART.

Conclude to be generous as well as just, to be thoughtful as well as polite, not because of the reward that will come, but because it is right, and then you are bound to make yourself happy. If you know you have done as near right as you know how, and as your environments would allow, then you can give the smile, perhaps it will be a

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at every fresh species of ingratitude, and if you keep on doing this you will find that there is a little flower that is growing and growing in your heart. One day you will discover that it is the rose of happiness, and that its sweet odor is so delightful that you will forget in the joy it gives that your kindness and your generosity bave met with no human recognition. Let us try to cultivate that flower—you and I—it is well worth while, and every now and then you can help me by sending a word of encouragement to BAB.

THE printers of New York City are going to make Decoration Day extra notable this year by dedicating a statue to Horace Greeley, who perhaps more than any other prominent man of past years is lovingly remembered for his devotion to the art preservative. The only man who vies with him in the pleasant memories of the craft is George W. Chi Ids, aud while he did more perhaps in a financial way for the printers, even he lacked that "one touch of ^nature" that at least makes.all printers kin—ho was not a graduate from the case. With his life embittered by disappointments, deceived and betrayed by those upon whom he had relied, poor old Horace Greeley was an example of the possibilities in the way of good that are open to the aspiring American youth. It is an appropriate thing that Amos

Cummings,

who is the ouly representative of the union labor organizations in the present congress, and who glories in the fact hat he carries a card from New York City Typographical Union, is to deliver theovation at the unveilingof the statue, and that Mr. Greeley's son-in-law will make the opening prayer.. It will be an interesting event, and yet withal is but an example of the tardy justice that New York does those who have grown great within her limits.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Indianapolis Journal, commenting on our Australian ballot, suggests a change that would greatly simplify it, and prevent the confusion that must ever arise as long as it is necessary to give two sets of instructions, one for voting a straight ticket, and one for voting a mixed ticket. He would print the respective party emblems at the head of ths ticket but without the square enclosing it as now required. Follow this with the party title, and then with the list of candidates. In front of each name place a hollow square, omitting the abbreviations now place 1 there. Then it would be necessary only to give one instruction, "Stamp the squares in front of the namee of candidates for whom you wish to vote." There could be no confusion, and the loss of votes would be nothing as compared with the present operation of the law. The writer in the Journal, as a proof of needed simplification of the law, mentions that in one election precinct in Marion last week, 296 vote were cast, and of these twenty-one, or nearly ten per cent, were thrown out on account of being badly stamped, and the voters in that particular precinct frere among the most intelligent in the city. He concludes, therefore, that there "is something radically wrong in the method of voting, for his experience is similar to that of every election judge in the state.

Twentv-fourth Year

NEWS OF THE CITY.

The uew church at Sixth and Washington avenue, has been christened the Washington avenue Presbyterian ohurch.

The cigar stand in the New Filbeck house has been rented to Ed. McElfresh, the barber shop and bath rooms to Phil Spengler, and the bar privilege to David Kiefner.

Morton Post G. A. R. is arranging for an appropriate observance of Decoration day, including a parade and memorial services. Rev. Hickman, of Asbury, will deliver the addro»».

Thursday was the forty-second anniversary of the opening of the old Terre Haute A Richmond railway, now the IV H. & 1. "Uncle" Billy Baugh who pulled the throttle on that da}' is still in the employ of the Yandalla.

Conrad Baude, tte waiter, who wa» badly injured by "Snipe" McGlew, the sport, last winter, tried to end his career by taking rough of rats Tuesday night* but a stomach pump saved him.

The Princes of the Orient will have a public celebration here the first Wednesday in June, patterned after the Mardi Gras carnival There will be an illuminated parade iu the evening, followed by an entertainment at the opera house.

Fred Lee is announced in this impression of The Mail as a candidate for county auditor, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. Mr. Lee has a wide acquaintance throughout the county, is ably qualified for the position, and his nomination would give uniform satisfaction.

Morton T. Hidden announces himself this week as a candidate for countyclerk, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. He is a young man of great popularity* peculiarly fitted for the position to which he aspires, and should he be given the nomination, would make a campaign that would materially assist the entire ticket.

Harry RUSBOII is announced this week as a candidate for sheriff, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. Mr. Russell was the choice of bis party for that office in the ill-fated campaign of 1890, and made a gallant race that showed him to be a strong man. He is a large employer of labor, has great popularity with the laboring element, and for this aud other reasons would add strength to the ticket.

The new council was ushered in last Tuesday n'^-ht, the proceedings attracting a crowd that filled the council chamber, The main interest centered in the appointment of the various officers, which resulted as follows:

City Attorney-John Piety. Chief of Fire Department—J. D. Jones. Assistant Chief—Theodore Goodman. Superintendent Telegraph—J. W. Hnrrold. Street Commissioner—Caleb Jackson. Deputy Street Commissioner— William Piper.

Civil Engineer—A. B. Filch. First Assistant Civil Engineer—Chnrles Early.

Mnrketmaster—Frnnk Kiminei. Superintendent Work House—Nate Tate. Superintendent of rem a tor y—James Mitchell.

Board of Health—Jenkins, Elder and Mc* Claln. Board of Public Improvements—Crawford, Larkias and Walsh.

The Democratic occupants of these offices decline to turn them over until September, claiming that the McHugh. law extended their terms until that time, and the question will be determined by the courts. The committees of the council were named by the Mayor as follows:

Finance—Young. Crawford and Urban. Judiciary—Lark Ins, Barney and Messick. Fees and Salaries—Haley, Keener and Urban.

Elections—Schonefeid, Barney and Roach. Printing—Neukom, Hollls and Messlck. Accounts—Larkins, Graham and Seeburger.

Fire Department—Fuqua, Fenner and Liehr. Streets and Bridges—Crawford, Fuqua and Wey.

Markets—Haley, Young and Wey. and Roach. Taxes—firtggs,,Fenner

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Light—Rrlggs, Lewis and Liehr. Water—Fenner, Barney and tteeburger. Ways and Means—Hollls, Schonefeld and Messfck.

Railroads—Graham, Neukom and Roach. Sewers and. Wharves—Lewis, Graham and Urban.

Sanitary—Young, Haley and Walsh. Supplies— Fenner, Graham and Walsh.

LICENSED TO WED.

Wm. Robt- Paige and Mary B. Hunt. Herald Lake and Eva B. Pattorf. Wm. aged or and Leila Pfelf. Chas. Blonch and Anna £. Smith. Elison West and Polly Smith. Chas. Reich and A1 vfna Langen.

THE amended tariff bill reported to the Senate this week is not calculated to arouse the hearty enthusiasm of the free traders who fondled themselves into the belief that they were to conduct the tariff legislation of the present Congress. It isn't exactly a McKinley bill— in fact, it is far from it—but it gives much greater protection to a number of industries than either of the bills before introduced. It will possibly pass the Senate, although it will meet with the opposition of several Northern Democrats on account of the income tax. One of these Senators, Smith of New Jersey, in his opposition to the income tax, gave utterance to this terse truth: "We have no more right to tax the few for the benefit of the many than to tax the many for the benefit of the few." The passage of the income tax is not a question of right, but of might.

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