Straits Times Weekly Issue, 20 July 1887
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section29 1887-07-20 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Series Publishkd for Transmission by Every Homeward Mail Steamer [Price 40 Cems VOL XL IT I. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. JULY 20, 1887. NO. 3,42829 words
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Article13 1887-07-20 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. I reet, on the 15th Julv EB, of I son.13 words
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227 1887-07-20 1 STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 20th JULY, 1887. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singapore 20m July, 18>>7. Produce. G*mbier #< j <)~:>. do. Cube No. i...'.'...'.'.'.'.'.'.!! 10.2O do. do. No. 2 9.05 Maca-sar 4.1:1. do Pontiau.ik 3.:." ««jk PoppeA 23.374 *ff> Floar, Sar 2.00. Bali 26.06 Tapioca, small Flake 6. do. do. Ist quality227 words
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Article622 1887-07-20 1 iward mail wa.s despatchon the 13th instant per AI »i amer Iraouaddg and the present mail taken on per P. and O. Bteamer Maiwa. The lon mail ..I' the 24th June was deli morning per V. and < u t Pekin. On the morning of the622 words
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Article49 1887-07-20 1 It is hen by notified that \V. P Esq. passed tbe final examination on the 25th ultimo. The Secretary of State has I D pi, to approve of the appointment of W. Portley, Esq, as Assistant Protector of Chines. Singapore, to date from the ultim...49 words
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Article621 1887-07-20 1 Thk Courrimr tf Haiphong states that the subject of railways in Tonquin is engaging attention in Franc. A parliamentary committer has been investigating the matter, and has heard evidence as to the bed means of covering Tonquin with a network of irou roads for commercial purposes. Tin- same621 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement496 1887-07-20 1 DR. J. (OLLIS BROWNE'S 1 (lILOKODVNE Thk Obigiwal and only Genuink Advice to Invalids,— lf you wis)l to obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from head,, relief from pain and anguish, to ealm and assua<rc thc weary aehings of protracted disease invigorate the nervous media, and regulate the cireulai ems of496 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous202 1887-07-20 1 p\ssex(;ers. Per M. M. steamer Trouaddy, on the I:sth instant. Por Singapore. From Hongkong: Mr. Slaiter. From Saigon: Mr. and Mrs. Boyes. For Baittmia. From Saigon: Governor ,1a < K>Sts and For Mareeil From Fokohama: Messn. liguchi, Siraga, Collin de Prancj P Nitta. Oknda and S. Oi. From Kobe: Messrs.202 words
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Article1062 1887-07-20 2 The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 15th July, 1887, was 7(>9. The mail despatched from Singapore on the 15th June per M. M. steamer mien was delivered in London on the 13th instant. The following appointment appears1,062 words
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Article2467 1887-07-20 2 bue Honorary Tre i receipt of the sul»Bcript i"t:-. i ii Li- Brought forward $112,0^0.46 .n of the hit! ii M. K. EUi 200. 5,270.46 K. SOB, Honorary rer, 1 mortal. W «erve that our contemporary the Free Prett, which has now ta a weekly for2,467 words
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Article502 1887-07-20 3 I A supplement to the Government Oazett pub! bains the follow..: Sandilands Buto. to J U F. M. Cork. 1X.,.. Supere .vernmenl Plantations, Lk. ■J Ist Jam. 1887. Deai: By the mail just arrived, we Have received advice of the sale of Perak Go▼ernuiei.i Coffee. <>n 6th502 words
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Article258 1887-07-20 3 The Fair Penang ,"Bentan" Case. An appeal has been entered against the finding of the Marine Court of Enquiry iu thi> ease and a public subscription raised to enable Captain Harrison to meet thi expenses <>i his trial in thr Supreme Court. Amongst the subscribers we notice the names of258 words
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1247 1887-07-20 3 Monday, 11th July, 1887. IXi.SI.NT Hid Excellency the Governor, (Sir Frederick A. Weld, a.i .H.G li.. Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the I (Lieut. -Colon.l S. Simpson, I the Colonial Secretary F. Dickfon, the Attorney-General (J. \V. Bonder), the Colonial Treasurer (A. M. Skinner. tl.e1,247 words
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Article1740 1887-07-20 3 are »i I Acting C< second i in makiir. provisio] the pi-ant-il. Bill is )n the m< j},,. li; r.-d iu Committee and. after some 'marks ird apon th > is Int md Building to which the Colonial y replies, it iM'.'.l wit boul amendment. Notice1,740 words
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Article559 1887-07-20 4 naon <i r htnaJbzprees till, June. The Holt'.,. -crew composite gunboat, Lieutenant-* nder J, Maitlaud-Dougah having bad d. t. ets ma de good, i md On the 9th .lune for the hina Station, to relieve the X. phyr. The Cleopatra, Capt. L. C. Keppel, which •d at. Devonporl559 words
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Article390 1887-07-20 4 A GOOD number of letters uuder the signature of J. M. P. have appeared in our columns recommending our (Government to follow the example of the Hongkong Government bv recalling all certificates granted to masters, mates and engineers of the mercantile marine previous to 31st December 1883.390 words
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Article357 1887-07-20 4 The finding of the Marine Court ol l-.n-quirj as to the loss of the steami r Benledi was read at rhe Had ur Mast« r's < Ifl Hongki no on the 6th instant l>v tbe Hon. H. 6. ih. msett, K.X.. Hari our Master 1357 words
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186 1887-07-20 4 Thk following statement of the number ot vessels, with their aggregate tonnage, belonging to the principal steam ship Companies in the world mav be inteiw to our readers testing NwiiiU'r of R «*tat«t*i. 1 Peninsular a Oriental Steam Navigation C0... t > j*. Messageries Maritimes186 words
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Article236 1887-07-20 4 AOBUT a year ago, in the village of Madhabpore, in the district of EUjshahye, siyi tl, 9teietsuin,stigercameandteoknphiB quarters in a jungle hard-bv. He had an attack small-pox and loved to lie down in a slmdv plaeo. A large monkey happenihg t.. he in the same jungle took236 words
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Article253 1887-07-20 4 Tin; R.i,,. i with satisfaction, from a telegram whi. i hr published. that 1 1 l„. dia has declined to sant ion the pne]Mwed S* greement, giving a five rears' monoply of tha Ruby Mines u j, Burma to Streeter. Throughout the whole pr... connected with th.253 words
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Article210 1887-07-20 4 Messrs. Win Q !i a Co I rculsi of Llth duly. 1B ■'■<■.— The continued depression in tlie Hongkong Hie. market has resulted in an almost entire cessation of shipments to lhal port, and poorer qualities of grain are cheaper here in consequence; for b rts,210 words
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Article522 1887-07-20 5 (Penang Gazette, •sth July.) Messrs. Crofton and Fen-ell's Comedy and Varietv Troupe will, it is expected, he located m Peiiang during the race week. Both of the abovenamed artistes were leading characters [ntforrille's Gaiety Company. A rifle match will be fired on Wednesday between a team of the522 words
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Article1187 1887-07-20 5 I mak Hau ttc of M July. i.'ith dune II E. Sir F. A. Weld. JJC-G., Governor of the Straits Settlements. He oiB first is.it to Sarawak en route to Singee from his diplomatic mission to Brunei, aoan and North Borneo, arriving a I KuchJin the Colonial Governmenl1,187 words
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Article104 1887-07-20 5 The Queen's Jubilee was celebrated at walla Lumpur ou the 27th aud 28th une. The following is the Programme ►f the proceedings President .1. P. Rodger, K5,,., Acting British Eicsulent. Vice President,— H. Conway Boltield Bsa Secretary. W. H. West. E'si,. Treasurer, -K. Tamboosamy Pillai. Monday,104 words
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Article188 1887-07-20 5 6 a. m— Royal Salute. -p.m.— Parade ground.) Native Sports and Pony Raeo Programme published separately. 7p. m. (Government Offices. Barracks and lown. niuminatious. !< p. in.—, Residency. Concert Sim. Programme as follows. Conc> ef. Overture and Song Three Jolly Sailor hoys Messrs John Muir and F.188 words
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Article246 1887-07-20 5 Thk Jubilee demonstrations in Shanghai, which were held on Saturday the 25th June., were considerably interfered with hv showery weather. The procession for which" elaborate preparations had been made s».,>ms to have been a great success. The decorations also were on a scale never seen in246 words
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Article198 1887-07-20 5 thi Straits Tim Pn Parte, 13th Jnly. M. Ploquet has re ligned the P». iid< ocj pf the Chamber accusing tlie Government of Royalist tendencies. The .Mai K'tii' London, I ill, J ulu. Sir John Pope Eennessej has been reinstated Governor of the .Mauritius. I BEL iND, Tbe198 words
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Article1026 1887-07-20 5 Ceylon Observer.) Bombay, 80tk Jm,,, The lomdon oorrespondent ofthe Boston towetU telegraphing regarding the Hoard of Trade enquiry into the loss of the Tasmania, says that mi the first dav the principal witness. Mr. Watkins. the chief officer, denied that Captain Perrins bad I n dazed by blow1,026 words
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EDITORIALS.
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2755 1887-07-20 6 1. July IS.) Thk .aim of Straits Produi latepiall ic welfare of our Colons thai it is rather surprising that more general attention is not < d to a subject which is so full of i in itself and which has such an immediate2,755 words
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Article557 1887-07-20 7 (tf. T. July l'J.) It is difficult for people in the Straita ■t lenient s aud in other Coloniea where tglishmen, Irishmen, and Scotchmen dwell tog ither in unity, to understand the fiercene ol the opposition to the Criminal •liaw Amendment Bill now before Parliament, lt is a measure557 words
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Article609 1887-07-20 7 T. July 16.) Thi announcement made yesterday that a branch of the Women's Jubilee Fund ia about to be formed in this colony for the purpose of collecting funds here and in tlie adjoining States for the purposes of thai fund, would be received with satisfaction.609 words
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Article448 1887-07-20 7 I.V. T. July IS.) Thk delay in the ratification by the Sultan of the Anglo-Turkish Convention, coupled with the return of Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, is no doubt a Berious matter. It apparent]) means that the Porte has been swayed by the arguments or overpowered by the menaces of448 words
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Article643 1887-07-20 7 Minutes of l > i\H--r,U. tbe Municipal Commiasionera ou Wednesday, tbe 6th July 1887. t 'ommissiom rs I',, < nt Hon'ble J. P. Joaquim, President. '01. 8. I >unlop. c.m.0., i.o.p. I < Mugliston, Esq., m 1.r.c.p., E. lra ii- Ks. j. lan Keng Saik, Esq. The Minutes643 words
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Article3763 1887-07-20 7 The Mi m. Ai Tm; B reading of this Bill waa moved on the 30th ultimo Colonial i<X Mr. Shelford, as leader ol the opposition, addressed the Council at some imenced lo Memorandum of thi s l "i" ;i ti! a of local matters th ,il would be3,763 words
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1718 1887-07-20 9 The Recreation Club held its second Annual Athletic Sports on its side of the Esplanade during the past week. As the gports lasted over two days and were not concluded until late on Saturday afternoon, this is our first opportunity of giy. ing1,718 words
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Article1444 1887-07-20 9 i From a correspond! nt.) Malacca, Hth July, iss; n the Police Court to-day, a Chinaman was charged with having in his possession illicit chandoo. Remanded to 1 5th instant Hail $40. Two Klings. Ramsatny and Vera Mootoo, having absconded from the estate of Messrs. Hill and Rath1,444 words
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Article2101 1887-07-20 10 {From OUr OWn Corns/, undent.) Faris. ISth June. The reputation of this capital was bad enough for highway robberies and practical joking ending in murder, but the new industry of abduction at noon, within .me hundred yards of the Are de Triumph.-, is a most astonishing venture. Perhaps,2,101 words
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Article7718 1887-07-20 10 The Fourth Criminal for the present opened on the 12th instant before Hi- Honour Chief .1 astice Ford in the Supreme st 11 a. m. Mr. Justice Goldney, at pres, nt in Sii occupied a seat upon the Benel bfesidi ti lot- a part of the7,718 words
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Article753 1887-07-20 12 Municipal Engineers Ojfice, •Singapore, 23rd Jut /ss; To ti" Seen try to the Municipal Comtsnissiotu rt, Singapore, Sib, Forth.e information ofthe Municipal iiiuissioners 1 beg to hand you the following monthly progress report. Co i„ fry Roads. During the past month merely ordinary upkeep repairs have been753 words
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Article6246 1887-07-20 12 'I u follow ing int., an Expedition to tbe Batu Puteh aud flu Batang Pa'dang Mountains in IVrak has b. en at us for publication On the second of April Mr. Cock audi took bearings of the mountains as seen fnss my house at Tapah. and I made a6,246 words
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Article1565 1887-07-20 14 y_. c. e J dinner t^i with pre- tous nature, and br i com ni uni tie. md the l din: now tak p J ear-. not be allowed mai i.'.i r u i ipl lo su« h m good he) <1 i 1:1 furt 11,565 words
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167 1887-07-20 14 The following is the third annual rep^| of the Board of I Erectors w hi. h ed to the sh.irellol qj Meeting, at the lb Tb.r- n i I July, 18 A ai I, lu submit 'ine* to t he Sharchoi Ann lit and167 words
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Article308 1887-07-20 14 31st March, WW Dr LIABILI ll I Paid up iapital, vu 1 Shares. £600.0 SilvcrShare-. 17,010 0 0 "»b SJ per cent Perpetual Debenture Stock, •utiri's Secured on Pre mis< At 5 per cent. £219,287 1" 0 29,723 15 0 3 Draft-. Acceptances and En- <^ 0 0308 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter115 1887-07-20 15 SrR, The idea has occurred to me to fown a company of Amateur Christy Minstrels from among the gentlemen of SinWpore. Idle entertainments given to be "f a twofold character, viz, Ist. amuse- ment lor the general public, and 2nd, the I surplus funds to be devoted to115 words
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Letter247 1887-07-20 15 th-AX Sik. I am more or less of a stranger in these parts and do uot as vet know what the rules of the Botanical Gardens are. but im it customary for gentlemen j and others, to bleak iti their bones on the 'Harrow roadway round the247 words
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Letter141 1887-07-20 15 j SiR. Ifl fending your account of the Jubilee Celehrafi./rts in this Colonv, I see with pleasure that the 9. Government found the occasion a fitting Ott€ tofmirf, their appreciation of the cnuluet of th" Troops iu Garrison bv sundrv gifts, b'»t whv were their141 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement103 1887-07-20 15 ■HBHHBmi genuine IdGUILLIES ELIXIR I ij§ A Tonic Anti-6lutinous and Anti- Bilious Remedy Prepared >y PAUL GAGE. Pharmaceutical Chemist. M. P. 1 LIVER SOLE PROPRIETOHi OF THIS MEDICINE EPIDEMIC lOA STOMACH PARIB 9, nn dp GreiK'UvSuni-G^rmain. 9 PARIS FEVERS v i Diseases '"■> a,-< ur,- \.-i tn- u Pulmonsrv Ptinfltl103 words
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Page 15 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous701 1887-07-20 15 ARRIVALS VaaaM/aMaMa. Vo**. Cap-raiX Kro.v. n,s, ■tofto-rer Brit.str. 170 Mnhlenbien Kian- .lub !M,im ban ACo gWuhj air. W lM> M e Palemhan^ Juh Wee B J 11 Imshowen Head str. li**, Cahu.im .'rodift* lj: fpntcrnoß 5i.,.,., tc .n. uio luh/ s,,^ Jul :^V:,T" k T. \2 BanS^UKCuan Bnt. str .^l.;e»ry701 words
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Miscellaneous817 1887-07-20 15 CLEARANCES. |ATK vnasßL'tNam Flag A Rio Captain- DnernraTTon I Jlll t Glenartne.. Brit. -tr. Ms cK inlay w i „rk Gjenorch.> B tr. Gelje London Billßnn str. ho^wrd Malacca aad KJ H-.verton str. EBowe Calcutta D«'ut-H. ,nd Ger. atr. Hi lhran.it Hongkonglfcl Mannachneig .tr. Stroiaer Bremerhaven ;lt:,, 8»a. ntr. Neidenfnrh817 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement297 1887-07-20 16 moi:*irJtmm!**Fl****z*™^ g to Consumers g t^%^ OmT ****\w 1 ORIZA PERFU MERY 1 1 I W PARIS 207, Foie Saint-Honoro, 207 PARIS X j—.jgnr- yr» _s»~* "'CM. jT^ v^'lSi_^'^"^'^TX x *"*L T* I HB&" I oirea ffa ~r#'ra« and iooue amonsr //ic j>» fie Q 1- To tie very particular297 words
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Advertisement263 1887-07-20 16 I *jCO» b TOOTH o_^0 I I*s* the Dcntifiie e Slisir, Powder and Paste I tf& B.R.F.F BENEDICTINESI Mh Dom MAGUELONNE Prior I (^^Jb^^^_!_L» in the ?**Y ■3 3 Pierr BoimSAXJX>I i H^V-jfl I^BB P reservative I;,Jln ail i>ental §V Sw^»« j^E ■E-'-tLlisheci 1807QP Af |]R| 3,rue Huguerie.3 l iSSWm263 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1887-07-20 17 POWELL CO. AUCTIONEERS, SINGAT 0 R E FURNITURE, Acl, For Sale. i BnitM Japauenw Screens Lannie Kstaii'ls Linoleum Sard TaV.l- HL fieteal wnnbcr Cuphoard.-- Office D, jjinets HUe*' lhain vofte of Dvi'\\' Pnnkaha -frAg* St.)' I'^1 Piano Stools ;ron fire-}>roof) Screens woinmode« Sideboards Suites Shanghai Bathing Jars Dinner VX_ fas287 words
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Page 18 Advertisements
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Advertisement751 1887-07-20 18 <_ fe^r -w j3__^^fe^"'*^ a YA lIKOW'S. SMALL STEAMERS AND STEAM LAUNCHES. Screw Steamers with spekds kan.jing up to 20 MILES ax hoi b, Paddle Steamers with draft banging Down to inches <»k water. STERK WHEEL STEAMERS WITH VERY SHALLOW DRAFT ESVF.CT 1 LY SUITABLE FOR RIVER NAVIGA_?IO&. MACHIXERY CONSTRUCTED751 words
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