Franklin Sentinel newspaper, 1900, Part 56

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.... BOSTON.


Telephone 1829.


A FINE LINE OF


Cotton Mill Oils.


H. E. RUGGLES, Assignee.


Chamber Outfits


Comfortable and enjoyalde sleep will surely come to you if you pro- vide yourself with one of these outfits. The prices will surely be higher when this stock is exhaust. ed. Don't stop to count your Rioney. l'ay us a dollar a week and have the ontit at once.


OUTFIT NO. 1. This outfit consists of a bedstead. bu- reau with three drawers and fancy shaped tou, commode with ibree draw. ers and splasher back, 2 chairs, 1 rocker. 1 table, 1 soft top mattress, two parts, woven wire spring bed, I toilet set of . ten pieces, all decorated.


$99.85-$3 down, $1 per week. OUTFIT NO. 9.


This outfit has a larger and' better chamber set, including the chairs.rock- er, table, mattress, spring bed and toilet set. $39-$3.50 down, ยง1 per week. OUTFIT NO. 3.


This outfit is made up with one of our most popular selling chamber sults. including the 2 chalrs, rocker, table mattress, woven wire spring hed and toilet set. $35-53.50 down, $1 per week.


The Weeks Furniture Co., 48 NORTH MAIN ST., Near Opera House. WOONSOCKET, R. I.


TY" Store opeu Wednesday and Sat- urday evenings.


WOODWARD'S every description of INSURANCE can be placed. This AGENCY officially represents the LEADING American and Foreign COMPANIES.


P A. WOODWARD Dana Block, Franklin, Man. my4-1yF


Collector's Motice.


The owners of the following describefl parcel e real estate in the town of Medway, county of N :- folk and commonwealth of Massachusetts and th public are hereby notified that the taxes thereot assessed for the year within specified, according to the list cominitted to me by the Assessors of Taxes, remain unpaid, and that the said parcel of rea estate will be offered for sale by publie auction, the Town Clerk's office in snid Medway, on THURSDAY, MARCH IST, 1900. at ten o'clock a. m., for the payment of said taxe and interest, together with the conts and charges thereon, unless the same shall be previously du charged :


The New England Food Co., or Owner-About on acre of land, with the buildings thereon, situ ated in the westerly part of Medway, bounded on the north by lan h by land of estate ot Peter Foles east by land of M. M. Fisher and Oakinf cemetery, south by land of W. B. Hodges, west by open way. Or however otherwise be parcel of land may be hounded and described, Tax aosessed, $42.00. GEORGE F. MADDEN, fe9;16,23 Collector of Taxes for 180.


COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NORFOLK, SS.


PRODATE COURT. To all persons interested In the estate of l'hoebe R. Gerrish, late of Bellingham, In sand county, deceased : Whereas. Robert L. McPherson, the admin:s- trator of the estate of said deceased has pre sented for allowance the first and Anal account of his administration upon the estate of said de- ceased : You are hereby clted to appear at a Probate Court to be held at Dedhamn, in said county, on the twenty-first day of February. A. D. 1900, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, lo show cause, it any you have, why the same should not be allowed.


And said administrator is ordered to serie this citation by delivering a copy thereof to all persous interested in the estate fourteen days at feast before said court, or by publishing che same once in each week, for three successtre weeks, in the Franklin Sentinel, a newspaper published in Franklin, the last publication to be one day at least before sald court, and by mail ing, postpanl. a copy of this citation' to all known persons interested in the estate seved days at least before said court. Witness, James H. Flint, Esquire, Judge of said court, this thirty-first day of January, is he year one ibousaml nine hundred. JONATHAN COBB, Register. fe2,0,1 %


COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NonFOLK, 88. PROBATE COURT. To all persons interested in the estate of Sarah B. Akerman, late of Franklin, in said county. decensed :


Whereas, Albert H. Martin, the trustee under the will of sala deceased, bas presented for al- lowance the first annual account of bis trust under aald will, You are hereby cited to appear at a Probate Court to be held at Dedham, in said county, 00 the twenty-first day of February, A. D. 1900, al ten o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, it any you have, why the same should not be allowed.


And said trustee Is ordered to serve this cita' tion by dollvering a copy thereof to all persom Interested in the estate fourteen days at least before sald court, or by publishing the same once In each week, for three successive weeks. in the Franklin Sentiuel, a newspaper published in Franklin, the last publication to be one day at least before said court, and by malling, post paid, a copy of this citation to all known per. sons Interested in the estate seven days at least before said court.


Witness, James H. Flint, Esquire, Judge of Baid court, this thirty-first day of January, in the year one thousand nine hundred. fe2,9,16 JONATHAN COBB, Register. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NORFOLK, 50 PROBATE COURT.


To the heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, creditors and all other persons Interested in the estate of Matthew Mooney, late of Medway, in said county, deceased, intestate ;


Whereas. a peticion has been presented to said court to grant a letter of administration on the estate of said deceased to M. Richard Mooney of Medway without giving a surety on his bond. You are hereby cited to appear at a Probate Court to be held at Dedham, in sald county of Norfolk, on the twenty-first day of February. A. D. 1000, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any you have, why the same should not be granted. And the petitioner is hereby directed to give public notice thereof by publisbing this citation once in each week, for three successive weeks, in the Franklin Sentinel, a newspaper published in Franklin, the last publication to he one day at least before sald court. Witness, James H. Flint, Esquire, Judge of said Court, this thirty-first day of January, A.D. 1900. JONATHAN COBB, Register.


fe2,9,16


COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS NORFOLK, 88. PROBATE COURT.


To all creditors of the estate of Jesse H. Hop- kins, late of Franklin, In sald county. deceased: You are hereby notified that the nudersigned commissioneis of said estate will hold a meeting at the office of Rutus G. Fairbanks,' In West Medway, In sald county, on SATURDAY, FRB. 24 next, at 2 o'clock p. m., and all persons Having clalmus against said estate inay prewont them at wald place and tline for allowancef


RUFT'S G. FAIRBANKS, FRANCIS W. CUMMINGS Commissioners. fe2,9,16


Medway, Feb. 1, 1000.


ON THE HEAD ...


IS WHERE OUR


QUINONE HAIR TONIC


HITS YOU.


It stimulates the growth of tiny, new hairs and gives a refreshing glow to the scalp. We do not claim for it the absurdity that it will make hair appear where no roots are. but it will do just what we say it will-tone up the scalp.


It is 35c. per bottle.


ALBERT C. MASON, Druggist. PURLIC TELEPHONE STATION.


MONEY SAVERS


Each of the following articles means a saving of 25 per cent. on your Groceries. Every day at this store can be found prices on high quality articles that nowhere else can such inducements be offered.


GENUINE BARGAINS.


Fine Potatoes, bush .....


75 |Steak Salmon, per can. .


0


25


25


25! Oats .


25


1-2 tin Cocoa. . 15


SPECIAL --- 3 lbs. Prepared Buckwheat and bottle of fine Syrups, a 40c. deal, for this occasion to sell for 29c.


...


Bresnahan Grocery Co. WATCH OUR DAILY AD. PAINTED ON OUR WINDOWS.


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OUR SPRING LINE . .


Hamburg Edging and Insertions NOW READY.


Butterick's Publications for March. Glass of Fasblons.


Metropolitan Fashions.


N. C. NYE. FLETCHER BLOCK.


Turkeys, Chickens, Fowls, Etc. 13c. to 16c.


EVERYTHING AT- CHILSON'S.


Assignee's Sale.'


Now is the time to buy your Winter stock of Groceries of the finest quality and at the lowest prices in town.


Sugar. 19 lbs. for $1. Light Brown Sugar, 21 lbs. for $1. Fancy Ponce Porto Rico Molasses, never sold before less than 50c gal- lon, now 40c gallon.


Fancy New Orleans Molasses, always sold at 60c gallon, now 50c gallon.


Four Crown loose Raisins, 12c 1b. Gilt Edge Seeded Raisins, 12 1-2c lb.


Fancy Ribbon Candy, 10c lb. Fancy Mixed Candy, 10c 1b. Fancy Chocolates, 15c 1b. Lowney's 40c goods now 35c. We carry the finest quality Butter


Good dark Molasses, 30c gallon. [cut from the tub, 1 1b. prints, 5 1b. boxes, 10, 20 and 50 1b. tubs, at the lowest prices, quality considered. J. P. Squire's Pure Lard, 8c lb. 10 1b. pails Lard, full weight, 75c. J. P. Squire's Pure Leaf Lard in 5 lb. pails, 50c. Pure Maple Syrup, 25c quart. Best Cider Vinegar, 15c gallon. Boiled cider, quart bottles, 20c. 5 lb. can Java and Mocha Coffee, 90c. The best 50c, Tea 40c. The best 60c Tea, 50c. Fancy Table London Layer Rais- ins, 20c lb.


Come in and leave your order with us and get the best for the least money.


Gentlemanly Dealing and Prompt Delivery is Our Motto.


Mckinnon's Grocery Store, CENTRAL SQUARE.


Try FALES, the Grocer. noIT-F


REPAIRING Watches, Clocks, Jewelry. ENGRAVING OF ALL KINDS.


OPTICAL GOODS Eyes tested .. And .. Properly fitted.


Jalbert & Farrington, 160 MAIN ST .. WOONSOCKET, R. I. Sign of the Electric Clock.


del Fly


A Case of Grip Pneumonia. Pleurisy or Bronchitis can be avoided at this season of the year by taking Hill'sCascara Bromide Quinine


For andden chills and colds it Is well to area hox on hand to prevent a more serions climax to the attack, "Will cure a cold in the hend in 24 hours. Do not affect the beadt. proluce ringing or callse nervousness ilke the Sulphate Quinine. They move the bowels gently without griping.


A.C.Dana & Son. Pharmacy DANA BLOCK, FRANKLIN.


WRENTHAM.


Charles William Albert Dewey Peder son, youngest sou of Mr. and Mrs. Neils Pederson, died Monday of marasmus. The intorment was made at the center cemetery .- The Holly club had au in- teresting meeting at the restlence of Mrs. Joseph F. Jenckes. The subject way "Local History." - Monday morning Miss Allite Ware, one of the oldest resi- dents of the town, died at the residence of Charles Hamilton, with whom she had made her home for over fifty years, aged 95 years. The funeral was held from ber late residence on Wednesday after- noon, at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. J. Minchin conducting the services. The deceased was very well known in town where she enjoyed the respect and friendship of all. -The Cypress Aid soclety gave their entertainment in the banquet room iu the Town hall Wednesday night to a good audience .- Wampum lodge con- templates giving an entertainment con- sisting of local talent sometime in the early spring. - Miss Hazel Messenger


Young America Abroad.


Among the crowd of fashionable folk to Rotten row stood little Lois with her motber, eagerly watching the com- ing of the royal equ page-for the ru- mor bad gone abroad that her majesty wonld drive in flyde l'ark that day. "Mother. if the queen sees me will she speak to me?"' asked little Lois. "Ob, no. dear."


"Why, mother ? Is the queen so shy ?" -Judge.


Prevented a Tragedy.


Timely information given Mra. George Long, nf New Straitsville. Obin, pre- vented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightful congh had long kept lier awake every uight. She had tried many remidies and doctors bul steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr. King's New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured ber, and she writes this marvelous medi- eine also cured Mr. Long of a severe at- tack of pneumonia. Such cures are posi- tive proof of the matchless merit of this grand remedy for curing all throat, chest and lung troubles, Only 50c and $1 00. Every hottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at A. C. Mason's drug store.


Jell-O, the New Dessert, pleases all the family. Four flavors: Lemon, orange, raspberry and strawber- rs. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try it today.


To Core Constipation Forever. Take Cuscarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c. If C. C. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money


SHELDONVILLE.


Miss Eveline Outhouse friends in Attleboro.


is visiting Mixs Beatrice Puvan has returned to her position with Whiting & Davls of Plainville.


Mrs. C. E. Thomas and daughter and Miss A. M. Bradford spent Saturday and Sunday in Plymouth.


Mr. Whitney of Attleboro Falls, a former resident here, was lu town Mon- day vlalting old friends.


There was a social in the vestry of the church Thursday evening given by the Ladies' Benevolent society. George Heffron has severed his con- nection with D. B. Oliver and Burtou W. Newell will supply the vacancies.


Mrs. E. E. Harris is ill with ueuralgia and her daughter, Ruth, is ill with la grinpe and the little daughter, Mary, is just recoverlug from a very severe cold.


Church Services.


St. John's Church (Episcopal)-Even entertained a party of her young friends | ing Prayer with Sermon at the Baptist the first of the week. -- Maud Young church at 3 Sunday school at 2. Rev. Guy W. Miner, Rector. fell into the water while crossing the brook at the button hook factory last Saturday, but succeeded in getting ont, though exhausted.


St. Mary's Roman Catholic church,- Low mass at ?; high mass at 10.43; meet ing of sodalities and Sunday-school at 10 Rev. M. J. Lee, rector: Rev. M. J. Sullivan, chrate.


Universalist church .- Rev. Dwight M llodge, D. D. pastor, will preach at 10 30 on "The Slavery That Still Exists." Vexper service at 3; sermon nn "Some Probable ('onditions of Immortal Life, " r. P. C. U. at G.


Baptist ch ch-Preaching at 10.30 by Rev. G. H. Horton of Blackstone. Sunday school at 12 Young People's meeting at 5 45. Preachiug at i by pastor ; theme. "Sowing Wild Oats," the second


of a series on "The Prodigal Son. "


Congrazatimal church-Preaching by the pastor, Rev. I. W. Sneath, at 10.30. Sunday school at 12. Y. P.S. C. E. at G. Evening service at 7.


Methodist church - Preaching at 10.30 by S. A. Cook, pastor, Sermon will be one of a series on the general subject: Lessous from Some Characteristic lu- cidents in the Life of Christ." Special subject: "The Resurrection of Christ " Junior league at 3. Epworth league at 6. Evening service at i; subject, "Christ's Promise to Receive " Special singing morning and evening; solos by Mrs. (". L. Stewart.


Advertising ix business news. It tella the things which are of great daily im- portance. It is of more acconut lo the frugal housewife to know where to get certaiu necessary commodities at a less price than usual thau to know of the troubles in Siam and Alaska,


CASTORIA.


The Husband-Haven't I told you again and again that I want you to trade at Fales' Grocery Store? Wile-That's all right, but I saved a cent on a dollar's worth of sugar Nothing | at another store.


Husband-That may be, but you said yourself that the sugar some- how didn't seem to sweeten the food like other sugar.


Wife-So I did; I forgot that. Tell Mr. Fales' man to stop here on his rounds tomorrow. His Groceries are good enough for me. after all.


VACUUM OIL COMPANY,


Mixed Nuts, English Walnuts, Oranges and Lemons in stock at the lowest prices.


4 cans Tomatoes .. .


4 lbs. best Creamery 1.00 4 quarts Onions . . . Butter . . Common Crackers, 1b .. . 5 4 packages Mince Meat .. New Maple Sugar, 14c. 1b., 2 lbs. 10 4 1-2 1b. pakgs. Rolled


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FRANKLIN, MASS., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1900.


SINGLE COPIES 3 CENTS.


NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Quarterly Statement Franklin National Bank ..


POST OFFICE NOTICE.


Office Hours from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p. m. Satur days, 8.30 a. in. to 8.15 p. m. Sundays from 9 to 10 s. m. Money Order Department from 8.80 a. m. to


MAILS OFEN FROM


North, South East and West.++


7.20 A. M.


Providence. ..... .****


12.00 P. M Easiern States and Provinces


4.40


West and South


6.40


Providence ..


Boston and East. Milford


MAILS CLOSE FOR


9.05


Providence. .


8.45 A. M.


Eastern States and Province


9.00


West and South


4.00


Milford.


11.30 M.


Eastern States and Provinces


4.05 P. M.


West and South. .** **** Eastern States and Provinces 4.80


North. South, East and West. 7.15


Sunday Mail closing in all directions at 5 P. M. MATTHEW F. CONROY, P. M.


Franklin, Mass., June 17, 1898.


FRANKLIN ELECTRIC FIRE ALARM


BOX 6-Corner Cross and Central streeta. 8-Central street, head of Summer street. 13-Corner Emmons and Main streets. 23-Arlington street, near corner Waohn- sett straat.


24-Nason's Crossing. 39-Corner Union and Central streets. 41-Union street, near Beaver, opposite St. Mary's Church.


43-Corner of Garfisid and Crescent streets. Two Blasts-Fire out. One Blast-Testing apparatus.


Directions for Giving an Alarm. Being sure that a tire actually exists, o the nearest box, unlock, pull down tha hoy and let go. The apparatus works antomatically. Close the hox and remain until the fire .en arrive to direct them to scene of the fire


FRANKLIN NEWS IN BRIEF


Items of Interest to Readers.


Matrimony-


Man! Man !! Man !!! Come! Admire our full, ripe beauty. The Spinsters say they yearn for lovers. The postoffice will be closed on Thurs- day from 10 to 5 and after 7.


P. A. Woodward has been wrestling with a severe oold the past few days. 'Tis said that one Spinster often visits the lunoh cart and alweys orders "dog." Howard Winters, an assistant at the SENTINEL office, ie laid np with the mumps.


The Messrs. Wbiting and their wives and Nassau.


Miss Ethel Woodman, the leading lady in "Shannon of the Sixth," this evening, is a former pupil at Dean.


The Lawrence Gulld will meet at the rectory this evening instead of Wednes. day evening, at 7.45 o'clock.


T. L. Martin has men and 10 horses engaged in drawing logs to the saw mill from North Franklin for Edward Cook. It is understood that some of Frank- lin's capitalists are interested in the re- cent purchase of the Slatersville mi !! property.


Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Rathbun are spend- iog a few days at the Adirondacks, where | trouble and expense to take them to Chester E. Smith is spending the winter for his health.


The hans of marriage between Peter


One of the most punctual and seldom Emsum and Miss Catherine Kearns were absent pupils In one of the schools did published at the 10.45 mass in the Opera house on Sunday.


An interesting article, from the pen of Rev. F. B. Sleeper, entitled "A Theologi- schoiara transported in a harge, and was cal Explosion," appeared in the Chris- fon time the other morning, but the tian Herald last week.


harge was not. Consequently all in the barge were late for school. They were all marked tardy, and they felt as if that stigma ought not to rest upon them. We think so, too.


There are 21 ladles registered as quali- fied to vote , for school committee. The registration of voters will close Saturday 'evening, Feb. 24, at 10 p. m.


Walpole is considering the matter of an electric fire alarm system and has made some investigations at Franklin in regard to the system used bere.


The Motbers' mseting will be held at Mrs. C. B. Johnson's on Friday after- noon, the subject belng "The Law of Compensation," by Mrs. E. D. Danlels. The grange will bold Its regular meet- ing in Central Square hall on Thursday evening, when the district deputy will be prssent and the third and fourth degrees will be worked.


The regular meeting of the Y. P. C. U. will he Friday evening next, The com- mittee in charge have a most plensing programme in store. Everybody ls cor- dially invited. All will feel repeid for coming


As an illustration of the appreciation of our public library, over 611 persons patronized it last year, 10,205 hooks being taken out, This is an increase of 32 persous and 812 hooks over the record of last year.


", "The storm which started on Saturday afternoon developed into the fiercest storm of the winter, almost preventing service at the churches on Sunday, though a few faithful ones of each de- Manager Partridge went to Hyde Park last sveniug to see the production of "Shannon of the Sixth," aud pronounces nomination turued out. The snow fell from eight inches to a foot, though not it one of the finest of the kind he ever uniformly; drifting quite badly. The saw: The Opera house ought to he packed this evening.


Owing to the unsafe condition of the during the day, and by Monday morning


Inspiring Words.


Tbe Franchise at Once.


IN THE WAKE OF THE SWALLOWS.


A Soutbland Pligrimage-Tbe Univer- sity of Virginia.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Feb. 12, 1900. The charm of a long journey begins befors it begins! There is the first con- ception of the idea, tbe euggsetlon of wbetber or no, the decision to go some- wbere, the question "where?" ths sagsr consultation of maps and railroad


At 2.30 the exercises proper com- made the franchiss will be granted/ guides, the securing the literature of the within ten daye or two weeks, and the chosen roads, tbe attractive booklets of the hotels, filled with illustrations, company will at ones procsed to carry out its plans for laying the rails. Indeed, wblch can alwaye he had for ths asking, they are Informally pledged to have the the final preparations and the start. road in operation between here and Med. way by Memorial day. menced, with an exceedingly well ren- dsred piano selsction by Miss Helen Tappan, followed by prayer by Rev. Dr. Capen of Tufts college. Miss Mabel Goddard then eang the "Slumber Song," with great acceptance. Following the address Miss Voltmann sang three se- lections with rare taste and expression, making it a treat to listen.


The enjoy ment of anticipation and im- aginetion half make the trip a reality in these days of luxurious advertising, for If they succeed in doing this they will doubtless catch a good deal of epring and summer travel, and our merchants one can see himself at any point hy means of the tine pictures, which hring are of the belief that they will bring Into a place vividly to the mind. For us, old the town a good deal of business from Medway people.


Continued on Second Paga.


"Tbe Spinsters."


The cost of "The Spinsters' Matrimo- nial club, which will make its bow to a large and representative audience at the edly in favor of grenting it, and se the Opera house tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, nt 7.45 o'clock, will be made up company does not wish auy delay In the matter, so that they may get the cars running as soon as possible. They have as follows: President, Maribah Love- man, Miss Frances E. King; secretary, their material already secured, so they do not anticipate any difficulty there. Amarilla Haywood, Mrs. S. C. Bailey; treasurer, Prudence Priscille Jonee, Miss Laura E. Bloke; Rachel Rebecca Short, Miss Linna M. Farrer; Penelope Gertrude Doolittle, Mise Rose F. Maoder- be the transfer of school children and teachere at half price, which will he mot; Portia Olivia Bennett, Mrs. J. E. Duprez; Josephine J. Green, Mrs. H. M. H. Haydan; Betsey Bohhit, Mrs. H.


quite e saving to the town in the matter of transportation.


United Statee reverses the exnenee end spends Su cents for her army and more


thisu three times as much for education.


Education is the most important of


human interests. It commences with


the firet cry of the infent, and develops the citizens had to the granting of a


through memory, observation, judgment franchise to the Medway and Medfield


and reflection, Different nations regard Street Railway company to extend its education differently. Sparta sought for road through to the Franklin line, which physical courage, Athens to know


sible time. Their customs, costumes,


mannere, modes of living, places of wor- ship, etc., were all clearly portrayed, meking one feel quite well acqueinted with these people who hold direct con- nection with ante-Biblical times. He


the Bible. The interest was maintained throughout and everyone felt amply re- paid for coming out. He should have. been given a wider hearing.


"King's


Wbich Do You Prefer ?


You may urge that liquor is sold in


leave this week for New Orleans, Florida |cided upon a location, Two members of town to a certain extent in spite of no-


the board of trustees visited Foxboro |license, and that "prohlhition does not Feb. 12 to look at a fine old mansion |prohibit." Granted, hut the town is there offered for sale. Nothing has heen free from the open saloon, a drunken man is the exception except late at decided upon. It was thought at one night and then he keeps off the main streets, liquor cannot he bought openly, nor sold except secretly hy men who ere time that the home might be located here and hopes are etill entertained that this may be brought about.


It has been noticed that on the nights traitors to law, good order and self es.


previous to the sitting of the police court teem. No-license simply means that


the town will not legally, and therefore


knowingly, permit a liquor nuisance to


he placed next to your door, with its


hellish influences thrown about your children. You guard them corefully at home, why not upon the street?


In e word, why will you vote to curse


yourself and your neighbor with that which has never been other than a ourse to everyone who has in any way been connected with the eala or use of intoxi-


cants? Think it over.


A Notable Issue.


There is throughout the entire coun-


disturbed over it. He is one of the | try a great deal of interest in the pro-




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