BOZARTH NOW
IN COUNTY JAIL
Brought Down From Green
wood Yesterday.
Other and additional details of the
killing of James Dyer by Matt Bozarth
at (jreenwfHxj I uesday, have now
t een received. Owing to the confusion
of names in transmission over the phone
at first, the name of the dead man
was given as Dwyer when it should
have been Dver and Mr. Hozarth's first
namd was given as Milt when it should
have been Matt. Aside from this the
details of the crime as given in last
evening's Journal are substantially
correct.
From the evidence of eye witnesses,
it appears that the two men met upon
the Main street of Greenwood a short
distance from the Burlington station,
Hozarth approaching Dyer in a stealthy
manner from the rear. Spectators say
that Dyer seemed unaware of impend
mg danger and Bozarth succeeded in
stabbing him four times in the abdomen
before the men grappled. Dver made a
desperate attempt to save himself from
he attask and fouirht cramelv with his
assailant but in a few moments Bozarth
had broken away and again plunged his
knife into Dyer's breast penetrating
the heart and producing almost instant
death.
The deed occurred at about 'J:40 o'
clock in the morning when there were
quite a number of people upon the
streets but none near enough to render
the doomed man any assistance.
After the killing Bozarth made no
particular effort to escape, lesiurely
walking up the street toward his home
when he was seized by several bystand
ers who had been eye witnesses to the
bloody deed. Dyer's body was picked
up by several others and carried to his
home. Medical attendance was had
but life was extinct, he having died al
most instantly.
The Sheriff's office and the Coroner
at Elmwood were notified at once, and
Coroner Clements started at once for
Greenwood arriving there in time to
impanel a jury and hold an inquest in
the afternoon. The jury was com
posed of N. H. Meeker, Frank Nich
ols, A. B. Welton, J. D. Weideman,
E. Metcalf and W. E. Hand. There
were several witnesses examined who
all testified to substantially the facts
as set out above and the jury at once re
turned a verdict finding that Dyer came
to his death by knife wounds inflicted
by Bozarth and recommending that Bo
zarth be apprehended and held on
charge of murder in the first degree.
For fear there might be mob violence
toward Bozarth he was hurried away
from Greenwood and arrived in this city
Tuesday night, he being brought
down by Marshal Andrus, of Greenwood,
and William Doud, a special deputy.
He was at once confined in the county
jail.
There is considerable mystery con
nected with the murder. There seems
to be an absence of motive in the mat
ter, as the two men seemed to have
been the best of friends and it is even
said, that they were cousins. The two
men were both southerners, having
come from Tennessee some years ago,
where they were acquainted. Bozarth
had recently had some hard luck and ill
ness and Dyer had headed a subscrip
tion list to aid him. The murderer bore
the reputation of being a peaceable,
sober man and a good citizen as had
Dyer.
Many are of the opinion that Bozarth
is insane and killed Dyer over some
imaginary grievance. This theory is
said to be held by some medical men
who are aware of the facts in the case.
After being taken into custody Bo
zarth refused to talk and to explain
why he committed the terrible deed.
Dyer left surviving him a widow and
nine children, three sons and six daugh
ters, while Bozarth has a wife and two
small children.
The dead man will be buried tomor
row (Thursday) afternoon at Green
wood, interment being at the Green
wood cemetery.
Since his confinement in the jail Bo
zarth has been more communicative
than before he reached there. He
frankly owns up to having done the
the killing and in explanation states
that he understood Dyer was looking
for him, intending to shoot him. He
seems sane enough according to the
Sheriff and quite cheerful. He does
not claim that he was threatened by
Dyer but contents himself with stating
he was told Dyer would shoot him.
County Attorney Rawls has not yet
had time to look into the case as he has
been kept busy in court since the first
of the week. He is now trying the two
Cedar Creek burglary cases and intends
to go to Greenwood immediately upon
the close of these cases to look into the
Dyer case, after which he will find his
complaint.
Card of Thanks.
The undersigned beg to extend their
sincere thanks to the many friends who
extended so many courtesies during the
illness and death of father and brother,
Benjamin F. Mason.
Jacob Mason,
D. J. Mason,
Mrs. E. L. Court,
Miss Belle Mason.
Commissioners Grant The
License.
The county commissioners Tuesday
adjourned after transacting a large
amount of business, one of the most
important items of which was to finally
grant a license to T. W. Fountain, the
aged South Bend ferryman, to operate
his ferry across the I'latte near South
Bend village. The commissioners also
passed upon the quarterly reports of
the county judge, county recorder and
county clerk, showing the fees earned
by their respective offices for the
quarter ending Sept. 30, filing same.
The bond of the Lincoln Construction
Company, the bridge contractors, was
filed and approved.
H. A. Schneider who had been ap
pointed a viewer to examine into clos
ing a road through the village of Cedar
Creek reported favorably upon the pro
ject. Philip H. Tritsch and eighteen
others filed a petition to establish a
road commencing at the northeast cor
ner of Sec. 17, Town 12, Range 13, and
running south to the southeast corner
of Sec. 17. The county clerk was
authorized to appoint viewer.
Was Severely Bruised-
From Wednesday's Daily
This morning while at work painting
the ceiling of the room in the Coates
Block formerly occupied byH.E. Weid
man, M. M. Beal sustained some severe
bruises by reason of a plank upon one
of his scaffolds being laid crooked and
giving way under him. lie stepped
upon the plank in the course of his
work and, it not laying square, the
plank slipped and threw him to the
floor a distance of some twelve or fif
teen feet. The plank which had slipped
followed Mr. Beeal to the floor catchin
him and severly bruising his hip and
side. As soon as he could Mr. Beal
got Ot. his feet and walked to the
door intending to go for help when he
was overcome by the pain and fainted.
Some parties who saw him hurried to
his assistance and Dr. Cook was sum
moned at once. He found Mr. Beal
had sustained no worse injuries than a
badly bruised hip and had him conveyed
to his home where he will rest until his
hip is in shape to permit him to return
to work. It was a very narrow escape,
however.
Will Contest the Will.
Heirs to the late Joseph A. Connor,
while resisting the probate of the will
leaving a large share of the estate to
found parochial schools in Omaha have
already determined to carry out in part
at least the wishes of Mr. Connor. At
least one parochial school along the
plans laid down by Mr. Connor in the
missing will, will be established accord
ing to good authority. The heirs in a
written statement announce their in
tention of providing a fund to carry out
some of the bequests, but would not
discuss the details of their plan.
It is said that one school will be es
tablished, probably in St. Peter's par
ish where Mr. Connor attended church.
The heirs will oppose the probating of
the will of December 24, 1907, on the
grounds Mr. Connor himself invalidated
it and that it was only in course of con
struction and was not near enough
complete to constitute a will. Omaha
Bee.
Is Now Feeling Better-
C.B.Schleicher came in Tuesday even
ing from Brady, Lincoln county where
he is now situated, on a brief business
trip and to visit with relatives. Mr.
Scheicher is feeling considerably better
since he underwent the operation at
Lincoln sometime ago for gall stones
and appendicitis. He was in a very
critical condition at that time and his
recovery was only due to the several
operations he had preformed. He has
the gall stones which were removed
from him in a bottle with him. They
number five hundred and ninety-two.
He has also had preserved his appendix
and gall bladder which were removed.
He will be in the city several days.
To Inspect Proposed District.
From Wednesday's Daily
County Commissioners Friedrich, Jor
dan and Switzer were passengers this
morning on No. 19 for Greenwood, go
ing out to look over the ground of the
proposed new drainage district in the
northwest corner of the county. None
of them are entirely familiar with the
situation in that vicinity and the trip
is made with the end in view of post
ing themselves so that they can arrange
intelligently for taking care of Cass
county's interests in the proposed dis
trict. Bryan Here Oct- 15th-
From Wednesday's Daily
Agent Hale of the Missouri Pacific
today received a message to the effect
that Col. W. J. Bryan would be here
on Thursday, Oct. 15, for a night meet
ing. He will ask the M. P. for addi
tional coaches on their five o'clock
north boadr train to return on the mid
night train so as to accomodate the
democrats from Union, Nehawka,
Murray and other points.
For Chapped Skin
Chapped skin whether on the hands
or face may be cured in one night by
applying Chamberlain's Salve. It is al
so unequaled for sore pimples, burns
and scalds. For sale by F. G. Fricke
& Co.
B20RE DETAILS
OF THE DEAL
Flans of Reorganization of Porfer-Ryerson-riooblcr
Company
Now Public.
The Omaha Bee of Wednesday adds
new and more complete details to the
reorganization of the Porter-Ryerson
Hoobler Company, which are given be
low. From this it would appear the
Gerings have acquired a very large in
terest in the concern and become its
principal officers.
"The Gerings of Plattsmouth will
enter business in Omaha, having
bought an interest in the Porter-Ryer-son-Hoobler
company, manufacturers
of pharmaceuticals, which makes II.
R. Gering president of the big chemical
company and Matt Gering a director,
Mr. Hoobler retiring.
The company occupies a three story
building at 1315 Howard street and is
capitalized for $150,000. The Gering
interests eliminate G. W. Hoobler, F.
J. Fitzgerald and the J. M. Richards
estate. The company has been in busi
ness seven years, succeeding the Mer
cer Chemical company and has built up
a business in the Omaha Trade-Empire-extending
to the Pacific coast.
The new board of directors and
officers will consist of the following:
H. R. Gering, president; F. F. Porter,
vice president; M. U. Gering, secretary
treasurer: Matt Gerir.g and David
Lowe, directors.
F. F. Porter has been president of
the concern for a number of years and
remains as vice president; David Lowe
has been manager during the last few
years and will remain as manager of
the institution. Mr. Hoobler was for
merly in the bond and investment busi
ness in Omaha and expects to return to
the investment security business. The
name of the firm will not be changed at
present.
Additional capital comes to the firm
by the Gering interests buying in and
the business will be enlarged.
Business is Booming-
From Wednesday's aily
The marriage license market has been
booming yesterday and today and Miss
Gertrude Beeson, the license clerk for
Judge Beeson has been working hard
the past couple of days. Yesterday
afternoon she issued a license to Wil
liam Glenn Boedeker, age 23, of Murray
and Miss May Leona Sans aged 21, of
Plattsmouth. This couple will be mar
ried today at the home of the bride's
parents near Rock Bluffs.
This morning a license was issued to
to Seeley LeRoy Lawton, aged 22, of
Okatown, S. D., and Miss Ono May
Young, aged 23, of this city. Miss
Young is a daughter of Dave Young
and is a well and favorably known
young woman.
A license was also issued to Oscar S.
Anderson, aged 26, and Miss Mila N.
Judkins, both residenas of Eagle. The
last license was issued on an affidavit
received in the mails this morning.
Will Make A Short Visit-
Albert Fickler came in Wednesday
from Stanton, Neb., where he has a
farm. Bert reports that everything in
his locality is booming and prospects
are fine. He says that democrats
are thicker than ears of corn and the
Bryan sentiment is something mighty
strong. He will make a short visit
with his folks for a few days when he
will return to his home. He is looking
and feeling fine and seems to find the
country near Stanton very much to his
liking.
MAGUIRE MAK
ING A FIGHT
Lincoln Man Names W. D. Wheeler
Committeeman.
J. A. Maguire, democratic candidate
for congress in the First district has
opened headquarters in the same room
with the Lancaster county democratic
committee. He claims to be waging a
fierce fight against Congressman Pol
lard and feels confident of winning.
Congressman Pollard however says
that he has found but two towns so far
in which the democratic candidate has
made speeches. Mr. Maguire has nam
ed his congressional committee, a
month behind his republican opponent.
In its makeup there is no lack of har
mony. A. P. Fitzsimmons of Tecum
seh, Maguire's rival for the privelege
of fighting Pollard, is made the chair
man of the committee although he but
yesterday resigned the populist nomi
nation for the office he is now to help
Maguire to work for. Following is the
committee. Dr. A. P. Fitzsimmons of
Tecumseh, chairman; W. M. Whelan
of Lincoln, secretary; A. V. Johnson
of Lincoln, W. C. Parriott of South
Auburn, F. H. Marnell of Nebraska
City; George A. Cotton of Table Rock,
R. C. James of Falls City, W. D.
Wheeler of Plattsmouth. Secretary
Whelan is already at his desk and
Chairman Fitzsimmons will be on hand
soon.
A Very Delightful Shower
Last Saturday afternoon at the de
lightful home of the Misses Ora and
Winnie Hutcheson near Rock Bluffs, a
charming shower was given Miss May
Leona Sans.
There were a large number of guests
present and the afternoon from two to
five o'clock was spent in games, music
and conversation. The delights o'. the
afternoon were small in comparison to
the superb three course luncheon which
the charming hostess' served. All the
dainties sf the season were there in
profusion and the guests were unstint
ed in praise of the hospitality which
they received.
The luncheon over, the many gifts
which were showered upon Miss Sans
were opened and many of them were
accompanied by humorous verses which
occasioned much laughter and merri
ment. One useful gift was the old
time friend Mr. Broom. The "Bride
to be" ws assisted in "jumping the
same" to the infinite delight of those
present.
Those in attending were Mesdames
Will Cross, Jos. Sans, John Hendricks,
and Will Wolf and Misses Annabel
Moore, Pearl Carey, Maude McCulloch,
Nettie Smith, Ltona Sans, Berta Sans,
Fern Hendrickfi, Verda Cross, Willa
Moore, Rebecca Haines, Beulah Sans,
Daisy Hutcheso-.i, May Chalfant, Flor
ence Hutcheson, Ora Hutcheson and
Winnie Hutcheson.
THEY FOUND GAME
IN GREAT PLENTY
Plattsmouth Party Has Great
Hunting Trip in Northwest.
General Foreman Robt. B. Hayes of
the Burlington, Geo. Tartsch and L. D.
Hiatt returned Tuesday afternoon from
their outing at Hackberry Lake near
Valentine, looking brown as berries
and with plenty of good, healthy color
to their faces. The boys had a great
time during their trip being fortunate
in getting plenty of shooting and lots
of game especially snipe and ducks.
They found the weather pretty cold the
first few days they were up there but
it moderated later and when they came
away it was quite comfortable. They
were twenty-eight miles northwest of
Valentine in a sparsely settled country
where game was very plentiful. The
greatest hunt Tartsch indulged in is
said to have been after fleas which
made life a burden for him. He com
plains of being muchly speckled up yet
where they attacked him. The party
brought back some of the game of their
last day aud it was an appetizing sight.
Asks an Injunction.
Upon application of Joseph Burns, a
member of the order, District Judge
Stewart at Lincoln entered a restrain
ing order forbidding the grand lodge of
the Degree of Honor, Ancient Order
United Workmen of Nebraska, and
Mary A. Latky, the grand chief of
honor, from paying any of its funds to
the superior lodge of the Ancient Order
United Workmen, or any corporation
outside the state of Nebraska. Hear
ing of the injunction was set for Oc
tober 10. The suit is similar to the one
brought several months ago enjoining
the Ancient Order United Workmen
grand officers from sending any money
from this state to the supreme lodge.
JIM SMITH IS
FOUND GUILTY
Jury Convicts "Hig" Burglary
Case How On Trial.
In the district court Tuesday after
noon the evidence in the case of the
State vs. Jim Smith, charged with
breaking and entering the residence of
Mrs. W. H. Schildknecht, was heard,
and it took the jury just about five
minutes to make up their minds as to
his guilt, returning a verdict of guilty
in record time. He will get his sen
tence later. Smith created something
of a sensation yesterday noon as Sheriff
Quinton was taking him to jail at the
noon recess. When he had gotten to
the corner of Main and Fourth streets
he told the sheriff that there were two
men on that jury he wanted off and he
wanted to go back and tell Judge Trav
is about it. The sheriff told him to
wait until after dinner but he was go
ing to go anyhow and the sheriff was
compelled to take him by the arm
and lead him to jail after ashort strug
gle. Wednesday Frank Dailey and Jos.
Shaw were called to defend the cases
against them for burglarizing the store
of Mr. Wolff at Cedar Creek and the
defendants demanded a separate trial.
The case of Frank Dailey was the first
taken up, the following jury being im
panelled to hear the evidence: Joseph
Armstrong, T. S. C. Dabb, Carl Day,
John Gonzales, E. C. Giberson, John
Weyrich, Geo. Ray, Ray Pollard, Ja
cob Schlankee, Sr., Arthur Sullivan, E.
II. Wrescott and W. D. Wheeler. At
the hour of going to press the case was
still on trial.
The case against Shaw will be called
immediately upon the ending of the
Dailey case and will likely run over un
til Thursday evening.
A. -
DAILY PERSONAL NEWS
Short Items of Interest From Wed
nesday Evening's Daily Journal
Mrs. Bertha Todd was a passenger Geo. S. Ray of Murray is in the city
for Omaha this morning on the early on jury business.
train- Aug. Bach is in Omaha this afternoon
Mrs. Joe Halmes was a passenger looking after business.
this morning on the early train for T. H. Pollock was a north bound pas-
Ashland. senger on th mail at noon.
Chris Keune was a passenger this L r w Murray is in the city tolay
morning for Omaha going up on the lookup after business matters.
early train to look after some business. w . . . .
Mrs. A. L. Anderson was a passenger
A. L. Anderson departed this morn- thig noon on the mai, for ()maea
ing for a regular trip to Ashland, Wa- ... ,T XT .. . At. ,
, , x i H. Newell came in this noon from
hoo and rremont to be gone several . . . . . T ...
. a business trip to St. Joseph, Mo.,
clays,
. ., ...ii Attorney W. C. Ramsey made a fly
D. J. Mason and wife of Ashland, . . . ' . ,t M J .
.... . A, inff trip this afternoon for Omaha, go
called here by her the death of Benj . ' A, .,
t-. .. "1 i . - u inK up on the mail.
F. Mason, returned to their home this
morning RIiss Marv was a passenger
, ., . this noon for Omaha where she will
L. G. Batton was a passenger this . .
., , , spend the afternoon,
noon on the fast mail for () Neill, where
he will register and take a chance at Miss Emma an1 JuIia Kaufman were
the Tripp county land. passengers for Havelock where they
T A . . , will visit untill Saturday.
Mrs. E. L. Court of Omaha, who was
called to the city by the death of her Mr8- 1eter Martz was a passenger
father, Benj. F. Mason, returned to th,s morning for Omaha where she will
her home this morning. V,S1 Wlin ner aaugnter.
L. M. and L. A. Council will meet v- v- Leonard and daughter, Miss
Thursday evening at 7:30. Initation Verna, were passengers on the mail
and refreshments to follow. All mem- lrain this noon for Omaha,
bers please be present. Miss Anna Tarns was a passenger
Martin Steppat and son, Frank, were this morning for Omaha where she will
passengers this morning for South Om- sPend the day visiting friends,
aha where they go to attend a horse Herman Klietsch, the Weeping Water
sale to be held there today. miller is in town today showing the
John Spangler, wife and daughter people how good his flour is.
were passengers this morning for Om- P. Olson departed this noon on the
aha having come up from Murray to mail train for O'Neil where he will
catch the Burlington train. take a chance at Tripp county lands.
P. F. Becker was a passenger on the Ray Hurlbut, section foreman for
early train this morning for Omaha the Burlington at Oreapolis, was a pas
where he had shipped a carload of fine senger this morning on No. 19 for Lir;
cattle last night. He goes up to make coin.
their sale this morning. Miss Margaret O'Brien returned to
J. M. Meisinger, wife and daughters her home at Osmond, Neb,, this noon
Anna and Mrs. L. W. Lorenz, were all after a visit in the city with the family
passengers this morning for Omaha of Wm. Morley.
where they will do some shopping and Mrs. Thos. Janda and little son, David
spend the day visiting. came in from Denver, Col., last Sunday
If you haven't the time to exercise to spend a couple of weeks with her
regularly, Doan's Regulets will prevent parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ignace Wooster.
constipation. They induce a mild, easy Misg MarKaret Haines came jn from
healthful action of the bowels without 0uray Q) ,as(. Sunday tQ ppen(, the
griping. Ask your druggist lor them. winter here wUh her sjster Rehecca
2QC' Haines, in the hopes of regaining her
Oliver Edmonds returned last evening health,
from the new Tripp county land country Washington dispatches today an-
where he had gone to register. He was noUnce the appointment of Amos Mc-
much pleased with the country and the Namee as carrier anfJ Charlcs Niday as
outlook and hopes to be one of the lucky substitute carrier for Route No. 2 at
ones m the drawing. Uniont this county
Don't fail to see the herd of Elephant The Stork last Monday eVL.n;n;, viait-
at the Majestic to-night. We have ed the home of Mr an(J Mrs Jqs
been to considerable trouble and addi- Hayir and ,eft behind him a ljuIe ,)(y
tional expense to secure this, and while baby Mother and child are doinff fine.
the program contains three other Sud- Jy and thJ parentg are vury JroUfj of
ject this alone is worthy fine times n jjttje one
the admission price 5 and 10 cents. .i..-
1 Miss Ceha Madsen departed this
JohnM. Vondran returned last eve- morninff on the early train for Omaha
ning from Dallas, S. D., where he went en route to Esterville, la., where she
to register for the Tripp county land wm visit wjth the famiy of , ock
drawing. Mr. Vondran is greatly for a week. Mrs. Madsen accompanied
pleased with the looks of the country her as far ag Qmaha
and hopes to be fortunate enough to .
r , x. . John Harkms who has been lying at
draw one of the fine farms up there. ... ... .. .. . , ,
his home in this city quite sick for
In district court Judge Travis this sometime is reported as much better
morning in the case of Holdrege vs. nQW and hig friends are hoping that he
Noyes et al made an order confirming wi goon be abe tQ be out upQn the
the sale and ordered the referee to street agajn.
make deed to the purchaser. Guardian ,.,,. , , KT
, , . , William Williams and wife of Nor-
adh tern was allowed $10.00 as his fee. ... . ,
, ., j., - folk, Neb., who have been visiting with
No fees were allowed the referee. ' , .f ... , -
C. Bengen and wife at Mynard for sev-
M. Mauzy and wife were passengers eral dayg past were passenprers thjs
this morning for Omaha, where they nQOU Qn the maij train for lhfcir home
will remain today looking after some Mf and Mrs ienfren accompanied
business matters, departing tomorrow tem to this city
for Denver Colorado for a brief visit p Q y Carter were jn the
and later will go to Kansas where Mr. cit last eveninff and thU morninf? for
Mauzy contemplates investing in some
, J , , a few hours en route to Richmond, Mo.,
lands. They will be gone a week on . , '
'after a trip to South Dakota. The
ten ays. ! gentlemen are reppresentatives of a
N. II. Isbell and wife departed this , . lookinir over
mornincr for Omaha, where they will j
be in attendance at the convention of
the Rural Free Delivery Letter Carr
iers Association. This convention wiil
be in session some three or four days
and will pass upon a great many ques
tions of vital importance to the letter
carriers. Mr. Isbell will doubtless find
much of interest in the meetings.
Rev. Miller, the singing evangelist,
sang at the shops today at the noon
hour, singing "The Red Lights" to
about a hundred men who were pleas
ed with the service. He will sing and
preach at the Methodist church tonight
and every night this weeK. uo noc
fail to hear him. Come and enjoy the J
singing and hear the gospel message j
as told in a most practical manner.
At
7:30 o clock each night.
A Healthy Family.
"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using Dr. King's
New Life Pills, three years ago, "says
L. A. Bartlet of Rural Route 1, Guil
ford, Maine. They cleanse and tone
the system in a gentle way that does
you good. 25c at F. G. Fricke & Co's.
drug store.
William J. Bryan speaks in Platts
mouth, Thursday night, Oct. 15, at
7:30 p. m.
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the local field incidentally to their brief
visit. They departed on No. 0 for Mis
souri. Mrs. H. C. Long of near Murray,
Mrs. Kelsey of Richards, Missouri, and
Mrs. Reese of Auburn, Neb., came in
this morning from the home of Mrs.
Long, Mr. Long accompanying the
party, and the ladies were passengers
on the morning train for Holbrook,
Neb., where they will visit three or
four weeks with their sister, and a
daughter of Mr. Long. Mrs. Kelsey
and Mrs. Reese are sisters of Mrs.
j Lonff ar-d have Leen payjnfr her a visit.
Mr. Long remained in the city, driving
home later in the day.
Had a Close Call.
Mrs. Ada L. Croom, the widely known
proprietor of the Croom Hotel, Vaughn,
Mis., says: "For several months I
suffered with a severe cough, and con
sumption seemed to have its grip on
me, when a friend recommended Dr.
Kings New Discovery. I began taking
it, and three bottles affected a com
plete cure." The fame of this life
saving cough and cold remedy, and
lung and throat healer is world widt
Sold atF. G. Fricke & Co., druggist.
50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
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