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595 - HI Mar. 29; adv:2/4 - The Firemen are hereby notified to meet at the Farmer Block Reservoir, April 1st for monthly Drill. By order Chief Engineer, C. W. Hurd, 1st Asst. Eng'r., I. Eddy, 2nd Asst Eng'r. (1)
596 - H Apr. 1:2/2 - Council Hall, March 28th, 1845. Fire Department met pursuant to notice. The Committee in reference to obtaining a charter reported by handing in the same, report accepted. After the charter being read, it was accepted and ordered to be put on file.
Resolved, That the present by-laws of the Association, so far as they do not conflict with the Charter, be adopted.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Association be tendered to the Hon. Moses Kelley and John M. Woolsey for their efficient agency in procuring said charter.
Resolved, That the Editors of the several papers of this city be solicited to publish the charter with the minutes of this meeting. J. B. Emmons, Pres., L. H. Cutler, Sec'y.
(2)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 597 - 604
FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) 597 - H Apr. 29:3/3 - The city council met last night and adopted a resolu- tion to reconsider the vote of the last meeting appropriating $60 for the con- struction of a new fire apparatus, termed the "Battering Ram." (5)
598 - H May 8:3/1 - The Chief Engineer of our Fire Department has re- minded us that, in our hasty notice yesterday of the fire in the morn- ing, we omitted paying the tribute due to the hard labors and valuable services of the Ohio City Fire Department, which is always prompt in its efficient aid at every fire in our city. (verbatim) (1)
599 - H May 20:3/3 - The city council last night adopted a resolution appointing the following fire wardens for the current year: first ward, R. Bailey, J. Gardner, J. Mitchell, E. St. John Bernis; second ward, C. F. Lender, J. H. Kelley, James E. James; third ward, A. S. Sanford, W. J. Goodwin, and C. L. Camp.
(3)
600 - H June 3:3/1 - Fire Department. - The election of officers yesterday resulted in the choice of A. S. Sanford, Chief Engineer; W. A. Lawrence First Assistant, and James Barnett, Second Assistant Engineer. (verbatim)
(1)
601 - H June 6:2/4 - At a meeting of Phoenix engine co., No. 4 at the engine house on (June 3) a resolution was passed directing that the thanks of the company be published and tendered to M. M. Spangler, chief C. W. Hurd, and I. Eddy, for able, efficient, and impartial dis- charge of their duties for the past year.
(1)
602 - H June 9:2/4 - At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fire- men's General Association fund, the following resolution was unanimously passed: Resolved, That the thanks of the board be tendered to the presi- dent, secretary and treasurer, for their able, efficient and impartial discharge of their several duties. (1)
603 - II June 23:2/4 - At the meeting of the fire-department, held on June 16, committees were appointed to draft a resolution for the increase of the firemen's general association fund the following resolution was adopted: Resolved. That the department hold a parade on the Fourth of July and have an oration, public dinner, and fire works in the evening.
(4)
604 - H July 1; adv:2/4 - The new Propeller PHOENIX, under the command of Captain Jones will leave the foot of Superior lane, on Thursday July 3, at 10 o'clock A. M. for Fairport on an excursion of pleasure, for the benefit of the PHOENIX Engine company No. 4, the avails to go towards repairing the engine. Refreshments will be provided on board. The Cleve- land Brass Band is engaged for the trip. Single tickets 50 cents. Tickets admitting one Gentleman and two ladies, $1. (3)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 605 - 613
FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) 605 - H July 2; adv:2/4 - Fire Department of Cleveland and Ohio Cities, Will assemble on the Public Square, on the 4th inst., at 9-1/2 o'clock A. M. By order of the Committee of Arrangements. A. S. Sanford, Marshal. (verbatim) (1)
606 - II July 3:3/3 - The common council on June 30 adopted an adverse report of a committee on a proposed ordinance to better regulate the fire department.
The council adopted a resolution to appropriate $50 to repair engine house no. - * . (sic) (1)
607 - H Aug. 2; adv:2/4 - Fire! Fire !! The Fire Department will assemble on Tuesday next at the Junction of Euclid & Erie - sts., at 2 o'clock, P.M. By order, W. C. Lawrence, A. J. Barnett, Assistant Engineers. (verbatim) (1)
608 - H Aug. 21; ed:3/1 - A company of Ithaca, N.Y., Firemen are now visiting their friends at Detroit, and will give our city a call, pro- bably to-morrow. (verbatim) (1)
609 - H Aug. 28:2/4 - The fire department will assemble for drill at two P. M., Sept. 2, at the junction of Erie and Euclid streets. By order of assistant engineers, W. G. Lawrence and James Barnett. (1)
610 - H Aug. 30:3/1,2 - In a letter to the editor, "A Fireman says: I am much surprised to learn that Cleveland fire engine company No. 5 has taken a pleasure trip to Buffalo, accompanied by their engine and appara- tus. What will happen if a fire breaks out here in their absence?
"Our city has and is expending largely in procuring substantial Fire Engines and furnishing water, to subdue a fire that may break out at any moment, and rage with determined severity, causing irreparable loss and suffering, and will they justify any company or body of men in carry- ing off such engines for several days at a time, on a mere party of pleasure? Is this a standing rule, adopted by our City Council?" (4)
611 . H Sept. 1; adv:3/2 - Cataract Engine Company No. 5, of Cleveland, tender their sincere thanks to the Fire Department of the City of Buffalo for the attention shown them on a visit there.
Also to Major Masten for his kind invitation to visit him. John Forbey, Jr., Foreman.
(3)
612 - 11 Sept. 15:2/4 - Fire, Fire. - The Fire Department of Cleveland, are notified to meet at the court house, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 16th, at 7-1/2 o'clock, to elect one secretary to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. John Forby. J. J. Vinall, President of the Board of Directors. E. Shepard, Sec'y, pro. tem. (verbatim) (1)
613 - H Sept. 17:3/1 - The election of Secretary of the Fire Department yesterday resulted in the choice of Frederick Whitehead by a majority of 46 over E. Shepard. (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 614 - 621
FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) 614 - H Nov. 1; adv:2/4 - The Fire Department will assemble on Nov. 4, at the new Reservoir, corner of Water and St. Clair, for the last public drill of the season.
(1)
615 - H Nov. 21:2/3 - At the city council meeting on Nov. 17, J. Mitchell, C. F. Lender and W. T. Goodwin were appointed acting fire wardens.
A committee was appointed to examine and report the expense of erecting a large reel for the purpose of drying the hose. (1)
616 - H Dec. 27:3/1 - Phoenix fire engine company No. 4 will receive a silver trumpet at its engine house on Water st., on Dec. 29. After the ceremony of presentation, the company will parade through the principal streets and dine at the Merchant's hotel. In the evening a fireman's ball will be given at the hotel. (9)
FIRES & FIRE PREVENTION
617 - H Jan. 9:3/1 - The building occupied by Messrs. T. N. Bond and com- pany as a general trading store was totally consumed by fire yesterday. The building was owned by S. S. Stone.
In the loft of the building was about $800 worth of vessel rigging which belonged to Capt. William Lacy.
(3)
618 - H Jan. 16:3/1 - The house of Alva Smith, in Bedford, was consumed by fire on the 8th inst. The building had just been erected and nearly finished, when some little boys got to playing with fire and shavings, which caused its destruction. Loss from $600 to $800. (verbatim)
(1)
619 - H Jan. 28:3/1 - The woolen factory at East Cleveland was entirely consumed on Saturday night. It is not known how the fire was communicated to the building; it might have caught from the stove-pipe, or from spon- taneous combustion among the wool and grease. Loss ten or twelve hun- dred dollars. Small insurance on the machinery.
Building owned by Mr. Samuel Cozad, and remainder of property belonged to Messrs. Kay, Ramsbottom, and one or two others. (verbatim) (1)
620 - H Feb. 4:3/2 - The soap and candle factory of Mr. Ingraham on the river, near the Catholic Church, was burned last evening. Loss fully covered we learn, by the Etna Insurance Company, Hartford, Conn. (verbatim)
(1)
621 - H Feb. 6; ed:2/1 - At about three A. M. today the Cleveland Tem- perance House and the building on Superior st., adjacent were destroyed by fire. The fire originated in the kitchen in the rear of the Temper- ance House. Fortunately the wind was in a direction to favor the slow progress of the flames. The loss was very heavy, there being no insur- ance on the building which was owned by the Commercial Bank of Lake Erie and was rented to G. Dorwin.
"We never before witnessed the burning of combustible wooden buildings, where such ample time was allowed for the removal of their contents, and in this instance much industry and care in handling property was manifested."
(7)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 622 - 628
FIRES & FIRE PREVENTION (Cont'd) 622 - H Feb. 10:3/1 - Last evening the dwelling and grocery of L. Ehrlick in the New Jerusalem portion of the city was burned. Most of the con- tents were saved. The building was insured.
(1)
623 - H Mar. 10:2/2 - There have been something like half a dozen alarms of fire the week past, but no serious fire has occurred. The alarm to- day proceeded from the burning of a barn east of Erie street in the vicinity of Mr. May's. The fire was got under and the building only partially destroyed. (verbatim) (1)
624 - H Mar. 12; ed:3/1 - Two more alarms of fire were received last night. One was caused by the burning of an old building which was be- ing removed at the canal basin, and which was set on fire by an incen- diary. The second originated when a lot of combustibles were collected and set on fire for the purpose of excitement.
"Our excellent Fire Department has been called out a dozen times or more by false alarms or the burning out of chimneys within a couple of weeks, and the annoyance should some way be abated."
(3)
625 - H Apr. 8:3/2 - A small frame dwelling house on St. Clair street was consumed last evening, supposed to be the work of an incendiary as the house had not been occupied for some days. It was owned at the east and insured. (verbatim) (1)
626 - H Apr. 14; ed: 3/1 - About 11:30 p.m. yesterday the Champlain street school house was set on fire by some fiend in human shape and destroyed.
"The prompt efforts of the Firemen prevented further spread of the flames. The building destroyed was of no great value."
(1)
627 - H Apr. 14; ed: 3/1 - We anticipate our usual publication hour in order to lay before our reader a full account of the terrible afflictions which has unexpectedly befallen our Pittsburgh friends. "The numerous sufferers will have the warmest condolence of every heart, and we trust will receive substantial sympathies of the affluent in all the sister cities of the Union.
"The destruction of property is unparalleled. The burnt district covers over thirty acres, and the buildings burned number from 1200 to 2000."
The AMERICAN places the loss at $10,000, 000. (3)
628 - H Apr. 15:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "Caution" says: I would suggest to the council that they cause large Reservoirs to be constructed at the following points: on St. Clair street at the junction of Water, Bank, Seneca, Wood, and Erie sts; on public square; at the junction of Superior and Erie sts., and on Prospect st., near the market.
"With an efficient Fire Department, and the Reservoirs always full, no very serious fire could occur in our city. Without them, I would advise every citizen to keep insured to the full amount in several companies.
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 629 - 634
FIRES & FIRE PREVENTION (Cont'd)
"When there is an alarm of fire at night, persons should be careful to have their houses and stores locked while they are absent." (2)
629 - H Apr. 16:3/1 - We are gratified to see that Mayor Starkweather has offered a reward of $250 for the discovery of the incendiary or incendiaries who fired the Champlain street school house on Sunday night. (verbatim) (1)
630 - H Apr. 17:3/1 - The barn, workshop, sheds, and other buildings belonging to Judge Coe, of Dover caught fire on Tuesday Apr. 15 and, together with their contents, were totally consumed. The fire is sup- posed to have originated from the firing of a gun. The loss is esti- mated at $1,000. There was no insurance.
(3)
631 - H Apr. 25:3/3 - At the city council meeting last night, $60 was appropriated for the building of a machine to pull down buildings in time of fire.
(1)
632 - H May 7:3/1 - A destructive fire occurred at the corner of Seneca and Centre sts. this morning, which swept off several tenements before its rapid progress could be arrested. A Mr. Cottrell lost his car- penter shop and tools. A. M. Lowman's carriage was burned, resulting in a loss of about $300. Some 11 families were rendered houseless by the conflagration but most of them saved a large share of their effects. No doubt exists but that the fire was the work of incendiaries. The alarming recurrence of fires should lead the city police to detect and bring to justice the miscreants who endanger the security of the whole community.
(7)
633 - H May 12:2/4 - Mr. J. F. Hanks tenders his warmest gratitude to his neighbors in East Cleveland, for their well directed efforts, in saving his dwelling from destruction, during the conflagration of his barn on yesterday afternoon. (verbatim) (1)
634 - H July 23; ed:2/2 - On Apr. 10, a $5,000,000 fire swept through Pittsburgh, devastating entire blocks and bringing want and misery. How- ever, nothing daunted, the brave citizens of that town, with the aid of sympathizers all over the land, commenced rebuilding and reconstructing and already 500 new structures are in the process of construction. In five years, it is estimated, the entire financial loss of the city will be made up by Pittsburgh's productive industry, which, it is stated, adds $1,000, 000 yearly to the wealth of the town. Stout hearts have won again!
"Well may Pennsylvania be proud of such a city; well may our country be proud of such a peopie; and well will it be for the people of other cities, if they profit by the example set them by the industrious enter- prising and energetic citizens of the 'Iron city. '' (7)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 635 - 641
FIRES & FIRE PREVENTION (Cont'd) 635 - H Aug. 15:3/1 . The alarm of fire this morning proceeded from a Lumber Kiln on Noble Alley. It was partially consumed. The loss was about $100. The building was owned by Mr. Noble - the lumber by Mr. Cobb, Sutherland & Co. (1)
636 - H Sept. 29; ei:3/2 - E. Mars of New York has invented a mode of work- ing the fire engine by which it can be operated by a lesser number of men and with greater ease. By means of a screw, turned in a moment by a crank attached, the machine is lifted from the ground when required to be set in motion and the hind wheels made to serve as fly wheels. With the aid of a rope attached to the fly wheels, the machine can be worked by eight men, or 200. so that any number of persons can assist by merely holding and pulling on the rope.
"It will save the almost insupportable labor now experienced by firemen, and be, without doubt, a most invaluable improvement."
(3)
637 - H O t. 10:3/1 . The dwelling house of Mr. O.'ell, on Pittsburgh street, in the vicinity of the Pittsburgh House, was burned last night. The loss was from $300 to $1000. There was no insurance.
The house was unoccupied, lut persons had been employed during the day previous in cleaning and preparing the dwelling for the reception of a family.
(1)
638 . H Nov. 11:3/1 . On the 12th inst. the dwelling house of Mr. Anthony Sherman, in Mayfield, in this county, was burned with all its contents. Mr. S. had $45 in money burned, and all his wheat, which was stored in the house. Mr. Sherman and family are peculiarly unfortunate, for the tornado that swept over a portion of Mayfield in 1842, crossed the farm of Mr. S. and blew away his house with its contents.
(1)
639 - H Nov. 12:3/2 - A cooper shop near Union Lane was burned last eve- ning.
(1)
640 - H Nov. 21; ed: 3/1 - The season of the year has now arrived when the utmost care and vigilance are called for to guard against fire in homes and stores. Deposits of waste paper and all combustible stores and stock, must be watched and placed away carefully, lest the flames start from these sources.
"The duty of every citizen to prevent any fire from originating on his own premises should be vigilantly performed, and the effect would be that there would be fewer alarms, and a smaller number of calls for the services of the fire companies."
(5)
641 - H Dec. 23:2/2 - A fire broke out in the brewery of Governor Hamilton, on Michigan st., on Dec. 21, and caused a loss of $2,000.
Hamilton thinks the fire was the work of incendiaries. No insurance covers the loss. (2)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 642 - 649
FIRES & FIRE PREVENTION (Cont'd) 642 - H Dec. 29:3/1 - Last night fire broke out at the clothing store of C. and W. Fink, on River st. Insurance of $2600 will nearly cover the loss. The origin of the fire was undetermined. (3)
See also Fire Department; Insurance; Welfare
FISH & GAME 643 - Il Jan. 6:3/1 - The steamboat UNITED STATES, which arrived here from Boston on Jan. 3, brought to Cleveland codfish, haddock, and other sea foods. (1)
644 - H Feb. 28:3/3 - At the city council meeting on Feb. 22, the clerk was authorized to give notice that proposals will be received at the next meeting of the council for the use of the unoccupied ground upon that part of Bath st. adjacent to the lake for fishing purposes; that this ground be divided into two parts by the east line of lot 25. (1)
645 - H Mar. 3:3/3 - At the city council meeting last night, the mayor was authorized to publish notices inviting proposals for the fishing ground on Bath st.
(1)
646 - H Mar. 10:2/3 - At the city council meeting on Mar. 7, it was resolved to accept the proposal of George C. Wild, for the west fishing ground on Bath st. for the term of three years.
(1)
647 - H Mar. 20; ed: 2/3 - Cist's Advertiser says: - For years, at re- peated intervals, efforts have been made to introduce the White Fish of our great lakes into market here and other places as a substitute for the shad of the Susquehanna and Connecticut.
These efforts have proved a failure, we think, due to the use of western salt in curing the whitefish. They come out of the cure with a peculiar flavor.
This could be avoided, we believe, if New York City or Kanawha Salines were used in curing whitefish.
(HERALD) "Does it not sufficiently affect the interests of packers of fish on our Lakes to examine into this matter? The exportation of fish is an item of considerable importance and that it should increase rather than diminish, we think must in a measure depend upon the rep- utation the article bears abroad." (7)
648 - H July 16:2/2 - We were indebted this morning to our old friend, Capt. Hart, of the fine propellor OREGON, for delicious trout and white fish fresh from Lake Huron. (verbatim)
(1)
649 - H July 28:3/1 - Fish and Fowl. - Many thanks to friend Winslow, Clerk of the staunch BUNKER HILL, for a fine Mackinaw trout and a flock of Prairie chickens. (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 650 - 655
FLOWERS & FLORISTS 650 - H July 1; adv:2/6 · To Amateurs of Flowers - Elliott & Co., have now in flower a collection of "Picotees," to which they invite inspection. These flowers are equal in beauty and size to the Carnation, and are as hardy as the most common Garden pink.
(1)
651 - H July 9:3/1 . The prettiest thing we have seen this season was received yesterday from Mr. Elliott's "Owl's Nest." The chief attraction was the splendid Picotees, of which there were some 20 varieties, of different colors and richly tinted. The "Belle Kate," a seedling of sur- passing beauty, shone the queen of flowers. Our fair friends should not fail to secure the Picotees for their borders. They are perfectly hardy, and Mr. E. has some 30 varieties from which to select. (verbatim) (1)
652 - H July 22; ed:4/2 - The curious in flowers can have an opportunity of seeing the Rhododendron Maximum Album in flowers by visiting the gar- den of Messrs. Elliott & Co. We were there yesterday morning and saw the flowers in full bloom. (verbatim) (1)
See also Greenhouses & Nurseries; Horticulture
FOOD ADULTERATION & INSPECTION
653 . H Jan. 3; adv:1/2 . James Craw, Inspector of Pork, Beef, Fish, etc., office foot of St. Clair st., on the wharf.
(1)
654 - H Jan. 15; ed: 3/2,3 - A majority report of the common council, signed by W. T. Goodwin and George F. Marshall, is strongly in favor of the passage of the bill now before the general assembly of Ohio, giving to the city council the power to appoint inspectors of provisions. The third member of the committee, William F. Allen, gives the minority report as being unfavorable towards the law, believing that inspection should be left to those buying and selling the provisions.
"We see no reason why there should be any inspector of these articles. As it is now, a packer of Fish, for instance, when he puts them up, knows that when they arrive in our market it is necessary to have them inspected before they are sold, and consequently he puts only salt sufficient for their keeping until they reach here and are inspected; whereas if there were no Inspector, it would be for his interest to so pack his fish that they would need no repacking, and by putting his brand upon them, the quality would soon become known, and the brand would sell the fish as readily as does now the Inspector's brand."
(22)
655 - H Feb. 6:2/1 - In the senate on Feb. 3, Wetmore reported the bill to authorize the authorities of the city of Cleveland to provide for the appointment of inspectors of provisions in said city, with an amendment introducing an entire new bill.
Jones moved the bill be laid on the table, to be printed, Kelley objected to the motion at some length, and explained the provisions of the bill. The senate refused to table the bill, the report of the
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 656 - 664
FOOD ADULTERATION & INSPECTION (Cont'd) committee was agreed to, and the bill was ordered to a third reading · (3)
yeas 19, nays 11.
656 - H Feb. 10; ed:3/1 - We learn from Columbus that the senate sub- stituted the draft of the bill drawn up by the city council and pub- lished in the report of the council proceedings of Jan. 11, for the house bill "to authorize the City of Cleveland to appoint inspectors of pro- visions and other articles." The house agreed on Feb. 6 to the amendment of the senate. (4)
657 - H Apr. 24:2/4 - At the city council meeting on Apr. 22, William Lemen was appointed inspector of beef, pork and fish.
(1)
658 . H May 1:2/5 - Wm. Lemen, City Inspector, Office and Warehouse, at the Foot of Light House-street, on the River. Where I will receive and Inspect Beef, Pork, Fish, etc., and deliver it, free of charge, at any warehouse in the city. (verbatim) (1)
659 - H June 28:2/2 - There is no article of food in which so much deception can be practiced with so great success as that of flour. If any one will take the trouble to visit the flour market of Cleveland, he will find ship stuff middlings, and fine flour, all branded superfine by the millers. As it requires both skill and experience to determine the difference in the various grades of flour, the law provided, and the consumer should avail himself of the inspector's brand; the in- spector being a disinterested person between the buyer and seller. (5)
660 - H July 1; adv: 1/2 - James M. Craw, Inspector of Pork, Beef, Fish, etc., office foot of St. Clair st., on the wharf.
(1)
661 - H July 1; adv: 2/6 - Mr. A. N. Gray, having rec'd the appointment by the court of common pleas, of Inspector of flour, meal and buscuit, and guager ard inspector of foreign and domestic spirits and oils, has opened his office at the foot of Superior-lane, next door to the custom house, where he will be ready at any time to attend to such calls as he may be favored with in his line.
(1)
662 - H Dec. 5:3/2 - At the city council meeting on Dec. 1, J. M. Craw was appointed inspector of meat for the remainder of the year at a $125 yearly license fee. (1)
FOOD & DRINK 663 - H Jan. 3; adv:1/6 - No. 1 Mackerel, llerring, Whitefish, Codfish and Trout, just rec'd and for sale by E. Binghan & Co. (1)
664 . H Jan. 3; adv: 4/7 - Oysters! Oysters !! Oysters !!! We are now receiving daily a full supply of Fresh Oysters direct from Baltimore: they are arriving in fine condition and will be warranted to purchasers.
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