The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1900
1900-05-23
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Title Section20 1900-05-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WIDNESDAY, 23 rd MAY, V igoo. DAILY [SSUE, Xo. Bfi20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement700 1900-05-23 1 \f n Office. CoMyer Quay. XT Wharves. Keppel Harb our O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers Jor CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, (KYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KGYPT MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. .MAI TA. BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ol leading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also lor 1 £>.•»• Coast,700 words
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Advertisement743 1900-05-23 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIM. TED. *T*HE following are (he dates on wliich the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honukono Shano* For Makseillh.s and mi J-f»Nl'iiKiv London. 1900. 1900 V«ngt«=ze May ai Pi g Suey M«y 34. Chii g Wo June 15. Tl-rout'h Bills743 words
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Advertisement550 1900-05-23 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PARfcTVAART M AATSCHAPPIJ. Umdbb Contract witm tki n v >■» tk i »ni.s India t.ovtRNHiNT. ACENTS ATSINCAPORP. SHrp«; AC.RNCY. LAli' f \j \KNI >ELS Xt Co.. 2-3 COLI-YER QUAY Ihs lm>kk*ln rio.sfcn da v ak> ami a^pkoximatk. From bxpectea Will be ae«p»«ct. o u.t Brouwrr H. Ii May550 words
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Advertisement698 1900-05-23 1 I-TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI AX BANKING CORPORATION. j PAJD-L'P CAPITAL S.onoo.vt 1 .i IVK FVftD ft, cx>.ax RKSKRVt LIABILITY OK PKOPRIHTOkS 1 $«o,ooa,oc< Cou»t or l)m«rr..m N. A Sibm, Esq t haikman. R. SHKWAN, E«l ,< iy < lIAIUMAN. M. GtLKM, Hut. IH. w. Sum. K»q. E. GotTZ, E«j. L». .1.698 words
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Advertisement809 1900-05-23 1 PETER SYS 1 WONDERFUL SPECIFIC 0 THKonly remedy „pM M k ..s ,n I>ALU n.r PB N I\N LO«« 1 bprue. Dysentery, Di^rhoea, Hemorrhage and Ulcemtloti THE FETER SYS COM!' NY Nov,6 R TORS )OL M^"»' I^'^9,OL,,u 1Nt Sr, >7«*i.tf«a ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY? FIRE LIFE Total Invist«d Funds Kiciid THE809 words
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Article37 1900-05-23 2 Domestic Occurrences. DEATHS. On }fkl L>v, M b Kdin.. Mil) d i»; lei I Mr. s .ifTl:j'l <. Lai .-U> ca On Ta>vl.i\, Mud i S N \vs M,H,tKrr, vk.t. o' C. h. tries Simon, of l| '.ik.37 words
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Article, Illustration372 1900-05-23 2 The Singapore Free Press. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1900. cr H-r* |HMI Truth h»f »ioriou« >f«. r?t« <Jra« PlWar< to Rc.icion. I or» tr. »r i L»w. From Nl dI Ihc <ampainn •v\ .i hit of Ia 1 lvi k for a art) '1 BE1 H Nl Infantry.' no -r<l preltj372 words
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Article1175 1900-05-23 2 A destructive fire occurred at W'uhu on Bth May when the office of the China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company was burned to the ground. The return ol plague ra*es at Hongkong up to noon on tl«c 15th May showed that nine fresh cases and thrre deaths occurred during the preceding1,175 words
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113 1900-05-23 2 Tkt Jofitn M<"l anticipated rather a (rial for the rown Princes on her wedding day. In its is>, col (he 7th, it wrote :—Il appears that the Ci»*n I'rincess will have to go through a paintul Ijn the ***** instant. Her embroidered robes so113 words
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Article207 1900-05-23 2 To morrow being tlie anniversary of the Birth. lay of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, thi forces of the Uarfison will parade on tlnir H»|lftJ¥C parade grounds and fire a feu dc joic at 7 am. The S. V. A. will pa'ade a- the Drill Hall at 6207 words
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Article181 1900-05-23 2 With a hasty glance over the handicaps, and wilbottl knowing tkc '-cratchings, my lioM cannot be so correit as if I had lia'l until to-morrow to publish them. think Flipper Ought to be v<-ry near winning the long Griffin Race. He ran a great hone yesterday,181 words
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Article42 1900-05-23 2 re will be .iSin^j Service entitled lii Vojragt of Life ia the Methodist Church C tleman *i ,ot Friday j;th mst at I vil! bf a collection taken to •x, i rrj rt-pairin^ the rout Charch. All are <orfJially invited.42 words
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Article78 1900-05-23 2 THE TROU BLE AT WEIHAIWEI. pondent 'A the X.-<\ Daily ed on 8:h May -Un Saturday at i ttvtc hundred natives attacked M I soldiers and Maj <r I'enrf jf> d. Co'oii»:l Mower of ihe Ist (intent with his escort umt to their being k lied. On S jnday a.tacked78 words
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Article22 1900-05-23 2 < will be provided at 6am. at the Drill Hall, before t S.V.A fall m on parade to-morrow m jrr.ing.22 words
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Article28 1900-05-23 2 On account ot the races this week the M r.t: Medal Competition of the above Club will be postponed till Saturday t!i»: 2nd June.28 words
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Article199 1900-05-23 2 A despatch from l'a< oma, dated April 8, read-. i'r I Northern announces that his plai s fjr a new line of American transpacific steamers h ive again bien changed. Same t.iiv: ago he had plans prepared for several j-ton vessels. Further mvestigati M has199 words
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Article233 1900-05-23 2 Shutting Pains *nd Pbnaltibs. A northern contemporary says Hongkong a wonderful place tor rumours. One was m circulation yesterday to the effect that a telegram had been received by the Military Authorities announcing the t that all males between certain age* were to be supplied by233 words
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Article165 1900-05-23 2 There seem to be an idea m the mind of at least one scientist, that water may supplant lyddite as a charge for cmridges m the eaily future. The Daily Mail correspondent at Rome states that an Italian officer, I 01. L ornara, has discovered that water,165 words
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Article63 1900-05-23 2 Death of Sir Graeme Elphinstone. Penang, May 23rd ijoo. Sir Gr.cme Elphinstone died last night at faipeng. "We very much regret to learn of the senoui mess ol Sir Gr.ime Klphinstone. He h.is been einoved to Kuala Kangsar, and is m the hand 0 Ar. Apothecary Hughes. We63 words
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Article21 1900-05-23 2 AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION The Commonwealth Bill m the Commons. The House of Commons ha> r Commonwealth Bill a second time.21 words
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Article28 1900-05-23 2 Mr. McKinley Won t Bite. Mr. Secretary Hay ha- mforme 1 t Boer delegates that President M X idheres to his policy of neutrality {Later28 words
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Article80 1900-05-23 2 A Squadron of Bethune's Mounted Infantry Waylaid. Sixty-six Casualties. Two Officers Missing. Lord Delawarr Wounded. General Buller, wiring from V an the and, states that Bethune reportthat a squadron of his Mounted Inf.t i%as ambushed yesterday (Monday while mar< hing to Newcastle. Very few escaped. The80 words
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Article26 1900-05-23 2 To be Revised at Peking. Mr. Brodrick has stated that negotiation-, concerning the revision of the Chinese t would be conducted at E'eking.26 words
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Article60 1900-05-23 2 Promotions for the Far East. The Mirthday Honours include Sir Claud Macdonald to be G.C.M G Mr. Kwen Cameron of the Hongko:.^ and Shanghai Bank to be K. C. M. G. Mr. Fulford. Consul at Newchwang, to be C.MG. Mr. C. W. Kinder, the Railway Engi« neer,60 words
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Article282 1900-05-23 2 Last night, a large audience, including H. H. the Sultan of lohore, attended the first performance of Harmston Circus during its present visit. The programme was long and attractive. The management may be congratulated on having presented a show thoroughly free from vulgarity, and teeming with amusement. Ihe282 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement336 1900-05-23 2 FOR SALE SUPER Clon.al Saddk lonlv u* ed »ew times) > Complete *.ih BrhJh> B-t S.c Apply to Mess.s. JOHN LI JILE ac Co. d. May 16 6s "AUCTIdN SALE OF HOUSEHOLD IURNITI RE, M At 187-1 K«mpon« B^hri Road. On Monday, jSth May, at f> m THE sale will336 words
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Advertisement832 1900-05-23 2 \t /ANTED Ma.me Engineers, having 2nd I W Class Dutch Certificates. Apply to M. E. co Frt* Prest May s uc> WANTED BY end of June or earlier, a Compound House, furnished preferred suitable for bachelors mess. Apply to A. G.. c/o Free Press. May 21 **•> I WANTED APPLICATIONS832 words
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Advertisement771 1900-05-23 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. "SANS SOUCI. 1 St. THOMAS WALK. AVAILABLE for BairJ .yd Lodging. suite of rooms tuitablt.- for married couple 01 two gentlemen. May 23 3' S FOR Sal E AS*;t Of BILLIARD CUSHIONS, Burrouj;^ and Wall?., extra low Eureka Suel Blotk— will tit any lull-bized table. Thebc C usliions771 words
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Advertisement206 1900-05-23 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS NOTICE RAFFLES HOTEL Special Race Dinner. Saturday, 2h t h instant. 2 per guest. The Hand of the M. N I. m aitcrndance during and after dimi' r To make sure enj^a^e your >< ats m advance SAKKIKS BROS., r'rt pti-iors. 1 May 23 26.5 To-Night To-Night HARMSTON'S206 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous155 1900-05-23 2 The Week. Wednesday, 23rd High Water 4.28 a., 5.^1 P. S.V.R. Sqoad and Coy. Drill. Lodge St. George, Regular, 8.45 p. Thurtday, 24th Hi,;m Water I—b.i1 b.i a., ''.5^ p. Ascension Day— Holy Thursday. Oueen Victoria's 81st Birthday. Public and General Holiday. S.V.A. Parade. Drill Hall, 6.30 a. .N.1). 1.1.155 words
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Article2631 1900-05-23 3 SPRING MEETING. 1900. FIRST DAY: lues i.iy. May 2211 Commit tee.—C Sugden, Esq., Chairman VV. A Cadell. I*«n H. Fort, Esq., J. C. Jones, E^j., Hon bie C W. Laird, D. D. Mackie, Esq., A. R WriK'ht. Esq. Stewards.— ?«</«'. H. Fort Ksq., Asst. Judge and Time-Keeper,2,631 words
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Article623 1900-05-23 3 Thursday. 24th May. Tna Piaai GnivriM iundk at— Value B^so. A Handicap for Griflaaa tkathavs entered for the I-t Griffin Kace (RaCS No. 2) on the First Day. Winners of either Griflin R(cc- on the First Day excluded. Distance, R. C. and a distance. H. S. Tann Kruifer.623 words
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Article359 1900-05-23 3 ''/•<■ „,y and > 'by |f^s l ni c!iii|oss '(Kci.'y an<l \V.,i-.!i, Ltd., Singapore, lyooj. Wlm b dm ttk ks pretty steadily at a job it is wonderful how the tale of work mounts up. And until our friend and "stiff poet," J'.-^ CaiochiajoM, forwarded us his neat359 words
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Article271 1900-05-23 3 M. YvtS CitTYOT ON THE Kbsli.T OK THE War. N< Yv«s (Juyot, writting m the Serle MJft the result q| t he Transvaal war will Lc to free South Afnca Irom the menaces of a people who are NKaaeblo of vlumanly adapting themselves to indu.inai271 words
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399 1900-05-23 3 The Range of Mori- rn Cans i»d«i ribod hr Mr. \V. J. (i.jT'l II m the February i.ri^ure Hour wi'.n a "raaUung sense" of what it RMMM that positively makes one shudder. To begin with. then it given this experiment In height and399 words
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Article586 1900-05-23 3 Ihe < ;«bo j'. 1 miles, or 15.789,003 moreen a mOT| >eai!y two acres— ami (.He aumbef of f >■■ m the Free State \on r 2 Mm >ri•- and trees arc rare. s»ve Ml r VcTJ i-> known as the rt le ■trip lateen586 words
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135 1900-05-23 3 Mr. P. M. l.inlry of Mef me, writing to the Sf<e tat>r, suggests that when the war is over, Brhain should smd with the Australian returning soldiers lie Gordons." Ml W ,t, h,"orothei crack regiment, on a visit to the ftaHiahaw capitals. At Melbourne they135 words
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Article153 1900-05-23 3 Ihe "Japa n .\fatl andor the heading of Careen Aitnr, reports The title deeds ol the land i quired by Russia at Masarnpho hav< b en duly handed over, it is said. 1 1. 11 il will be plu.l tothe uses of the Volumi. Fleet. In olt-.tr153 words
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Article73 1900-05-23 3 POLICE NEWS A Sikh hai been rommittf-d for trial by a Court of Iwo Maanauatei t<jr tli^ th.ft ol t< ba^s of rice bclonj;iii^ to a Chinaman value $250. Owe hundred and tw«;nty-live Municipal were lieard before Mr. Hrockman y< tterdajr. A GeraMw, named Albert Szarpech, jresterday month i bard73 words
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Article74 1900-05-23 3 Whan I >r. L laik Sedye beeawn president o' Smith ollege h- th ll <• ibilHy »i I possibly wHn the difficulty of hn 1p A I] k ii>; 1, a man of perfect p:ety and fine n serve I t speech. Hu*. one night, m74 words
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Article114 1900-05-23 3 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sh»ris Paid Dit. HankoK^M.ndj.^Lu,. Nom.nal. r a.000.000 4.4,23. 199.875 4 interred. 5 l >-# 250 v B»T»A»fae»4o* IT 1 Hii 11 AgMiLj. \<,,n, u ioo..o('f S'S 8 8,584 £1 6* Debs. 1 prem. 1*5,000 3 W Royal J..1,. r 1.M., j5.,5,,1r,.114 words
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Article47 1900-05-23 3 (CO*:. CTBO UP IU MiV J, On m Baak^ m l/ i/n __i. credits tRANCE. lANV, demand inou, r.T v K n vi v r..4«p£ JAVA, demand.... „^i IILA, 'Jfruiarjd... t>v wucns, to i o-y,..; iiJJE «>f England Elate Discount 3 month* biJU >I<V BarSilv J*f47 words
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Article25 1900-05-23 3 [Mag q j* (Pair'^yklitr)!! ;u •> I do.) 6,0 do Hike (iair do.) 700 icoTi .1 \-er .Il.lus.inii jj 3 S.i awak Sa>jo Flour c25 words
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Advertisement423 1900-05-23 3 Net Beyond Hope I li .-e > .r w ith Khe>. has proved Re Then .re no condil ons ol Rhooni itism, no matter h_w t. i i r in what cause, thai cannot immediately be d permanently cared by Lmle's i tal Balai. Peopk have tried a hu :ies,423 words
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Miscellaneous164 1900-05-23 3 MAILS CLOSB. i n iississ L'lbuai A'. li am Penang ac I) 11 am Amherst n am k lin... i i »m s 1 1 vm li I J r MAM K. Pa i l vm Kkii.av. 1 ma .m I I A M 2 I'M 1.4 4 I M164 words
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Miscellaneous710 1900-05-23 3 M«a-or.Wai Fl«ji md Tom Commanders Arrive) v# pi«m« <ri J 6 l <>v v• B«»« Bnucnw. 77 Sir B. Wrey May 15 I Vet*el» H«k«* Ton. Matiert Arrived Krora Ccn.K-ne AwwaTM 0 isfc Taraba 1 Ma notzu R. S Alcih P AwH.Ksr ir.t. 108 v May .8 Kelantan A«t«» M710 words
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Advertisement957 1900-05-23 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. TINDtHf »W be r,.c.,d at the Coloni* M v.i i? w..ik- < tin* irfcf m t-l'.ck drains at Bt Road V ,b-bv 1^ h- M-.uk dr.^r.. at :y Ka H v .11 £C. iv v .'i >n«. <».iv n>- sr»i, and x k ,n. t .nm. O* -.y957 words
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Advertisement937 1900-05-23 4 TO LT T WITH entry from the 15th of May, l-arije Airy 'Rites, now 111 the uicupaii' n of the under-vgi.e-d. IiAUI UW ft l<>. Nt r 27ih uc TO LLP FURNISH ID HOi SK nr..r PangNa OaK Al'iwui. H, .1 N.p. 7, ui.bU for bnchelois' mess. A|>ply to >/o937 words
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Advertisement294 1900-05-23 4 ABe«tS for LEA PERRIKS' I|T fl J|fra> WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. rVOjSSyU WE ft 'ft PURVEYORS TD EMPRESS CF INDIA. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. '^^'if-RASLROr-rWr^.^ jjj < (rum the yry^_ 'VQ* John Little CO., LTD. NhW BOOKS. HKiJ I'OI lACik by M < >.«ordtley. THK *-.< ARLBI IIY by P.ns md s*tarv ROAf<294 words
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Advertisement350 1900-05-23 4 John Little Co., Ltd. Sole Agents, for the following well-known IW h i s k i es. ANDKKW USHER'S "Special Reserve," do "Cold Capsul e," do I; ia c k Cap s v 1 c. 1 do 'Gr,rJ Old Hifhlan d, blundells "Cabinet" HARVEY'S 'Fit/ James 1 SAT ■UKKaON'S 'Glenleith350 words
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Advertisement159 1900-05-23 4 For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Imperial GwNMn M .jl me Ikr s I OLDENBURG. of tb« N rd em ctier Lloyd. Captafa H. Praqbr having l^ft C'lomtK) on Hie 18th inst.nt, may be expect* d to airive here on the 24th instant m the aficrnoon, M route fur above ports.159 words
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Advertisement340 1900-05-23 4 Kelly and Walsh Ltd. WAR MAPS. P LI IPS' LAM3CSCALI MILITARY A A!! MAP <f SOUTH AFRH A I The BKIION or BOKR WAR MAP, produced at CAPETOWN. F.YKRN KOPJE MARKED NEW BOOKS. The BOOK of GOLF and GOl.l H.KS l>> H. G. Hutchmson with 72 portraitsnew edit FROM the340 words
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Miscellaneous1222 1900-05-23 4 VESSELS EXACTED. Gun aati m mtpmnmm. 1 n date Am tare, m> 1 A <.n*.i t. H.M S 1. J"' ;r B.i m <> .S 1111 11 ■>' H m- i .'l'" J ul >' v II S ...'I"" J i 1,,. N 1 .1> i tj < Iha !ur1,222 words
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