Straits Echo, 27 March 1909

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    37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, 27th MATCH, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. fb.
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      931 1 SOLE AOEHTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. H S 3 /Vi i\S -A n > r '«■> m .f--c 1 ■>XW O V 'w; ■aiv s,ssva THE 33 A N MC S > EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. V/orks, Weld Quay and
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      25 1 X THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST, j vT YA 7 Qj X > 3 ft JOKTOjf^ Tiaiun Lrg A Co, t So /c Agents.
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    Municipal Commission.
    587 2 j Official Minutes. Minutes of a Meeting of tLe Municipal Comraiieioners held on Thursday, the 11th Maich, 1909. Present. Dr. G. W. Park (Deputy President.) J. W. Hallifax, Esq. /Lim Cheng Teik, Esq. Quab Beng Kee, E q. L. U. Clayton. Esq. Dr. P. V. Locke. 1. The
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    At the 6ates of the Desert.
    491 2 {By a Banker.) Guarding the approach to that arid and barren ocean of driven sand, the Libyan Desert, and almost beneath the shadow of the mightiest structure ever elected by man upon this eaith, stands that strange wonder of the ancient world, the Great
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    The Music of the Bells.
    211 2 An interesting demonstration of how a big bell is made was given on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Surrey Bell Ringers’ Association held at Messrs. Gillett and Johnston’s premises at Croydon. A bell—one of a chime which is to be sent to
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      32 2 OoDosan (in capsules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus no complication of auy sort occurs, aud its action is most favorable in C)stitis, Approved by the leading specialists of the day.
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      422 2 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will lie granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenbam every Saturday afternoon available on'y for return per s.s. Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenhaui on the next afternoon and expected to arrive in Penang about
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      1955 2 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large Stools Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GIL.FIL.L.AN CO., LTD. FROM GEORGE I. TO EDWARD VII. AN UNVARYING REPUTATION FOR HIGHEST QUALITY 1715 HAS BEEN HELD BY 1908 KARTELL'S BRANDY. YOU KNOW IT BY THE BLUE SILVER LABEL. m N PA’ Masters Rings. Speciality for A £l5
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    36 3 Vtstelt Fro »/i Age*/.* Dus K'eibt Billow Benavon Aseaye Delhi I Singapore B.M.ACo. Colombo 'B-M.&Co. Loudon 3. B.ACo. Colombo A.G &Co. Singapore I \.G &Co. 1 30th Mar. 1st Apr. 2nd 8 h 10th
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    SAILINGS.
    31 3 rt'** tit For A (tariff Lerve* Kleist Colombo B.M.-f Co. Mar. Bulow Singapore B M ACo. Apr. Benavon Singapore S B ACo. Asa&ye 3 ngapore A.G.ACo. Delhi Colombo A G.ACo.
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  • Shipping.
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      ARRIVALS.
      77 3 Macedonia, Br. s.s., 5,215, Bennett, 26th Mar, Shanghai, 17tb Mar., Q eu A. G. A Co. j Mary Austin, Br. ss, 121, Harvey, Mar., Asahan, 25tb Mar., Gen. g Co.. Ltd. 1 link Canton, Br. s.s., 294, Scott, 27th M»t. f Acheeu, 22nd Mar., Gen —Ban Ho Hm. Canton.
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      DEPARTURES.
      59 3 27th March. Lindula, for Rangoon and Calcutta, i Tamba Maru, for Colombo and TuticorinJin Ho, for Langkat. Mary Austin, for Asaban. Sportsman, for Trang and Setul. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. De Kock, for Deli and Langsa. Vorwarts, for llaugoon. Kistna, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Flying Dragon, for Pulau
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      MAILS CLOSE
      267 3 Fo* Colombo and Tuticoriu— Per Danny, 29tb instant, 2 p in. Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy <fc Swatow— Per Sexta, 29th instant, 2 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleli and jSibang— Per link Canton, 29th instant, 3 p in. Singapore and Hongkong—Per C. Apcar, 29th instant, 4 p.in. Calcutta—Per G.
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    288 3 Pei I. G. M. 8.8. Buslow (from Hamburg, 25th Feb.) due at Penang on Ist Apr. To Penang Mr. aud Mrs. Diedrich Picker. Mr. A. Maurer, Mr. G. Gade. To Singapore Miss Annie Krause Ariens, Miss Kate, Mr. C. H. Bild. Per P. and O s.s.
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      951 3 BRITISH INDIA P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Bervice. Outward. Apr 8 A stayc 22 Delta Mav *6 Oceana 20 Delhi Juins 3 Devanha connecting with do. do. do. do. Homeward. India Victoria Mooltan China Macedonia Date. Ster.uier. Con”«ctiDg! Due with S.S. LondoD. [Apr. 10 ‘U
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      444 3 (SIIIPPI JW O.)-— NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN IMPERIAL. GERMAN MAIL. LINE. -A 3R5 -«.«MS fTlHEfav we -rnowu id .k e ur-t* .< ot this Comp nygi Ifo lightly from Bremen, 1 Rottechm, An:wt p,Southampton,Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (conrect on ji •?■>' es, N'ap'es, A'exanJria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden,
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    The Straits Echo.
    95 4 Jtniice •atlsfles e«eryb(*lj and Justice a!«ne -I»*" KiibHahod dally (eiropt Kornlay».! 4T r i CRITERION PRESS, Ltd.. No. 226—232. Bench Street. Penan-* PRICE DAILT LOCAL |2« perannt.m OUTKTATIONH Postage Ultra MAIL IIHTION (Poet Pree) SIS CAULKADDUKS4 Eche—Fenang." Tv'vphone No. 343 A.A.—All boaliici-* communication» atioold be to Tsa
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    DREAD.
    1455 4 If the Australians expect to defend their long coastline with any fleet of their own providing, their provision will have to be on a generous scale. It is probable that the whole British Navy could not do it effectively. The Australian idea of relieving the Motherland of this duty
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    Penang Swimming Club.
    87 4 The following programme for a Water Carnival to be held on Saturday, 24th April, starting at 3.15 p.m. is issued for publication. Entries open on Sunday, the 28th instant, and close on Sunday, the 18th April. 1. Team Race. 2. Rowing Race for Malays (in fishing boats.)
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    The Smoking Concert.
    194 4 [Contributed A very enjoyable smoking concert was held in the Engineers' Institute last night, and, although the attendance was not as numerous as it might have been. Mr. Boteler’s effort to provide a good night's entertainment for members and their friends was greatly appreciated by everyone present,
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    Chinese Charily Performances.
    140 4 We are asked to publish the following statement of accounts in connection with the Selangor Chinese Amateur Dramatic Co.’s performances on the 26th and 27th Dec, 1908; Receipt». 5 c. Sale of Tickets 2,096 50 Bouquets 645 00 Refreshments 114 (X) Donations 290 00 Total £3,145 50
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    287 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exch&uge, 35 tons at »66 35 Eastern SmeltiDg Co., 25 66 70 Straits Trading Co, 25 t 6 70 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 125 66.66 J Total 210 tons. Tin is quoted in
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    SUPREME COURT.
    5758 4 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Braddell.) Ong Jin, Ong Hoi and Law Moi vs. Foo Choo Choon. Concluding Day's Proceedings The interesting Uw suit in which Oog Jin, Ong Moi and Liw Moi claim »350.000 from towkay Foo Choo Choon for breach of an agreement dated
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    Muslim Society.
    578 5 [Contributed-^ A meeting of this Society was held at 1-30 pm. at the Kapitan Kling Mosque on Friday under the presidency of Mr. E. Abdullasah Mericar F. A., to consider the question of the annual Moulood festival and of entertaining the boys of the Government Vernacular Schools and
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      The Near East.
      80 5 (Z 'Supplied by Reuter.) Curious Statement. Loudon, 26th March.—Vienna is more optimistic. As a result of the Servian Crown Prince’s renunoiation of tLe succession, Russia is willing to give an unconditional assent to the annexation of Bosuia-Herze-govina. Britaiu aud France Disagree with Russia. London, 27th March.—The interchange
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      French Navy.
      39 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Said to be Mismanaged. London, 26tb March.—The Fiench Chamber has been debating alleged Naval mismanagement. While voting confidence in the Government, it agreed that there should be a committee of enquiry before granting credits.
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      Parliamentary Compromise.
      60 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Balfour’s Vote of Censure. London, 27fh March.—Mr. A. n. Lee is down to move the vote of censure on the Government, of which Mr. Balfour gave notice in consequence of the Government’s alleged neglect of naval matters. The change is regarded as indicating that a
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      Grand National.
      31 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fivo-year-oid Wins. London, 27th March —The winners over the Aintr?e course yesterday were Ist Lutteur 111 lOst. 91b. 2ad Judas lOst. 81b. 3rd Caubeen list- slb.
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      Australia and the Navy.
      48 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Increase in Subsidy Probable. London. 27th March.—A telegram from New South Wales states that the Premier consider» the Dreadnought scheme as inappro priate, because there was uo immediate danger. He favours the increase of the commonwealth subsidy to J 6500 003.
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      Colonial Governorships.
      359 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Appointments. Loudon, 27th March—Sir William Macg regorge, c m a., Governor of Newfoundland, has been appointed Governor of Queensland, in succession to the Rt Hoc. Lord Chelmsford, k. c. M. G Sir Ralph Cbampueys William?, kcno, Governor of the Windward Islands, succeeds Sir William
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    Passengers.
    164 5 Arrived. Per as. Macedonia. 26th Mar., from Hongkong Mr. Kberdard. From Singapore Miesegaes, Mr. A. Lindlev, Mr. T. H. Ted lie. Per 8.8. Lindula, 27th Mar, from Singapore Mrs. Dobbie and infant, Mr. C- S. Me Cormick. Departed. Per s-8. Malaya, 26th Mar., for Deli Mr. Tb L. A.
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    FIXTURES.
    115 5 To-day. 6th Day of Intercalary 2ud Moon: Golf Club Annual Meeting. 6 15 p.ui. The New Japanese Cinematograpli, corner of Campbell Street and PeHang Road. 7-30 p-m. and 9 10 p in. Grand Chang* of Programme. Alcazar Cinematograph. King Street Theatre, 8 30 p m. Special Programme* To-morrow. 7th
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    MAILS DUE.
    15 5 China (Kleist ...30th Mar. German Bulow Ist Apr. English Assaye) China (Delhi) ...10th
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    33 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards Assaye 8 Apr. Delhi 10 Apr. Delta 22 Devanha 24 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Pera 29 Mar. I Palawan 1 Apr. Somali 13 Apr. Sumatra 20
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      517 5 PENANG SALES ROOM. The undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, The Household Furniture, Plants etc. COMPRISING lion Bedsteads, Ahneirabs, Dressing Tables, Dicing Table, Tea Tables, Bentwood and Rattan Furniture, Qlass and Crock»ry Ware, Muslin Curtains, Hanging and Table Lamps, Pasteur Filter etc At 24. Johore Road and Anson
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    MUNICIPAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY. 1909.
    2888 6 The Commission. 1. The President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, went on leave on the 17th and I was nominated by His Excellency the Governor to bo Deputy President and a Commissioner in his place. Meetings. 2. The meeting postponed from 29tb January was hold
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    EXCHANGE.
    125 6 Penan», 27th March. (By cjurtety of the Chartsrei Bank.) London Demand Sank ..2/3^ 4 months’ sight Bank ..2 4 y n n Credit ...2/4 T s n 3 Documentary ...2/4^ 'aicurta, Demand Bank R> 174j 3 days’ sight Pnvar»- 17 6 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Mraimein, Demand Bent 173
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    PRODUCE.
    184 6 Gold lieaf $64.64 8. Pep{ er( W.Coast 3ibs.s oe.) no stock White Pepper $l6 45 buyers Trang Pepper 12.40 sellers Clives 38. buyers Mioe 73. —sales Mace Pick'nv'* 63. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 18.75 sales CNo 1 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3 65 sales Tipioc. Flour
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    MARKET PRICES.
    210 6 Penano, 27th March, 1509. Bee*— So u P... per cat t\ 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 to 18 Rump Steak M 24 Ox Tail ear»’ 30 Tongue 55 to 60 Feet 15 Heart M 3 v i Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork
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    SHARES.
    850 6 1898 1906 1903 1906 1907 1904 1904 1903 1907 1907 1898 1901 1865 1905 1883 1901 1899 1907 1907 1890 1887 Dividends Name. p PQ 10 }?> for year ending 31/3/08 7/- in 07, 6/-in 08, 1/6 C 9 p. c. fot '903 'or 19* 8 35 p.c. for
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      30 6 The most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with Gonosan (Kawa Smtal). Booklet and sample to medical men free ou application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      53 6 Pneumonia. This is one of the most dangerous, and ofteu fatal, diseases. It always results from a cold or from an attack of the grip. Chamberlain’s Cough Remfdy quickly cares these diseases aud counteracts any tendency towards pneumonia. It is made especially for these and similar ailments. The George Town
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      74 6 BUNGA MELOR PERFUME FOR THE HANBEEROHIEF. We have just received the above n re paration specially made for us by a leading French Perfumer. It is the finest perfum! ever produced and is superior to the ordinary Jasmin. Put up in boxes of three bottles, very suitable for presents. PRICE
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    Disordered Stomachs Cause
    531 7 Much of the World’s Misery, Shanghai Insurance Agent Cured of Acute Dyspepsia by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Are you troubled with pains after eating, Biliousness, Headaches, poor appetite, Constipation, a furred tongue? Do you feel nervous and iriitable, “too tired for anything,” liverish, low-spirited If so you
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      1068 7 INSURANCES MAC KAY’S The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd. HUD OtVICB No. Si, KllCl STRUT. Pimt, BOARD OP DIRBCTORB. Mr.Cbeab Cboo Yew Quah Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Kboo Hun Yeang Kboo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim Mr. Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang Swee
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      21 7 Urimault an<l Co.’s Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood from all impurities arising from Scrofula, Eczema, 15ad Logs, Skin Diseases, Pimples So resand.
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      964 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KMSIDIKA AT /Vo. 2ta, Penang Road A few doors from the Eastern and Orlenta Hotel. 6 mth« FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. TEA K> TEA uOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd.
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    A COCK AND POLICEMAN STORY,
    2547 9  -  [All Rights Reserved.] BT RALPH KAYE ASSHETON (Author of Blackmailed, The Impostor,” etc.). It happened up in Lancashire, and the truth can be vouched for by at least half a l hundred spectators. It fell in this wise. I'.ob O’ Tims owned a game cock
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    Singapore Notes.
    946 9 (From Our Own Correspondent-) Wednesday, March 24. Chiuese Lons Distance Swimmers. Mr. Chia Cheng Kang, a Straits-born j Chinaman, who is well-k> own here as an expert swimmer, gave another exhibition of his powers of endurance on Sunday morning, when he swam from Johnson’s Pier to the Tanjong
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    Another Exhibition.
    1582 9 [Contributed Promptly on June l.the day first announced, Seattle, Washington, will open to the world the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. If, for auy reason, it should be desirable to open it before that date, it could be done as well ou May 1, for it is already ninety per ceut.
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      68 9 Croup. The first svmptom of this disease is hoarseness. Wben Chambrt.Uiu’s Couyh Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes bourse the attack can a'ways be averted. Ewn after the croupv coujb has appeared, the attack can be warded off by the prompt use of this remedy. It is
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      99 9 A Sprained Ankle. As a rule a man will feel well satisfied it he can hobble around on crutches in two or three weeks after spraining bis ankle, and if is two or three months before he is fully recovered. This is an unnecessary loss of time, for in many
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      38 9 The Fruit Season. This season always brings on more or less diarrhoea which is promptly checked by Chamberlain’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedv- Get a bottle and ba mepired for Buddeu attacks. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      83 9 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Ibe many remarkable cures of colds and grip effected by this preparation have made it famous over a large part of the civilized world It can always be depended upon. Tbo George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. THE CELEBRATED “S. 3. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandllands Buttery
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      971 10 NOV READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan. Contents: Pantun Dagang. Runda Diri. Puji Pujian. Budi. Kasih. Sambayang. Sindier. Price 60 oents. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd 226—232. Beach Street, Penang. FOR SALE. STEPHEN'S INKS. Hi w ■r.scs aafEiACK CO FRESH STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS JUST ARRIVED. MULHEN’S 4711 EAU DE
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