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THE MORNING OKEGCXNIA2, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 13U.
MAKES FATAL DIVE
P.lR. Boultbee Leaps Into an
Empty Tank,
SKULL IS CRUSHED BY FALL
Employe of Canadian Bank of Com
merce Sustains Injuries by Plunge
in Multnomah Club Pool That
May Result in His Death.
Thinking the large swimming: tank at
the Multnomah Athletic Club to be filled
with water, R. P. Boultbee, an employe
of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, last
night dived head first Into less than a
foot of water and crushed his skull
against the cement floor. He did not re
gain consciousness after his leap, and at
a late hour last night the doctors said
that there was little or no hope of his
recovery.
David Campbell, Chief of the Fire De
partment; Harry Ladd Corbett, of the
First National Bank, and Paul J. Vial
were witnesses of the accident. They did
not see him, however, until he had left
the springboard and they were powerless
to stop him. But for their prompt work
In removing his prostrate form from the
tank, he would have drowned in the foot
of water in which he landed.
It is the custom of the club to refill the
tank each Tuesday. The members of the
club all knew this, and supposed that
Boultbee did. The accident happened
shortly after G o'clock. The lights had
not yet been turned on, and the absence
of the water could not be noticed. As
soon as Boultbee's companions heard the
board creak they turned and saw his
form in the air. They thought at once of
the empty tanlc. and each of them knew
that they -were watching a man plunge to
his death.
It is the custom of the Canadian Bank
to pay the dues of Its employes in the
Multnomah Club, in order that they will
talie the required amount of exercise to
make them strong and able for work.
During the early part of the evening
Boultbee, who is strongly built and very
fond of athletic work, had been boxing
with Chief Campbell and Harry Corbett.
The three retired to the bathing-room to
gether. They first stepped under the
shower, and Boultbee was the first to
leave It. "Without saying a word he
braced himself and ran onto the spring
board. He had a reputation as a beautiful
diver, and sprang high and far out. The
tank is fully 15 feet deep, at the point
from which he jumped, and witnesses say
that he made a jump that would easily
be 20 feet. Turning head downward, as
he supposed, to strike the water grace
fully, he descended with all his weight
to the floor. His temple struck the cement
bottom and scraped along the floor. The
bones of his skull were crushed and
ground Into the very substance of his
brain.
Corbett's voice was the first to break
the silence. "Quick! get him out or he
will drown in there." .
Campbell and Corbett jumped into the
tank with a single leap, and quickly
raised his head above the level of the
water.
"I never witnessed a more ghastly scene
In my life." said Mr. Corbett last night.
"His head was so disfigured that you
could scarcely recognize anything of his
features."
Dr. J. D. Fenton was called and the
Injured man removed to the hospital.
The ambulance happened to be near, and
was called. In less than 30 minutes after
the accident he was at the hospital and
arrangements made for an operation. The
fragments of bone were removed and the
bones lifted eo that they would not press
against the brain. He seemed somewhat
relieved after the operation, but did not
refrain consciousness.
Boultbee has lived in Portland between
three and four months, but during the
time has made a number of friends here.
He has worked in the Canadian Bank of
Commerce, and has resided at 705 Flan
ders street. B. A. "Wyld, superintendent
of the bank, was at the hospital a short
time after the accident, and personally
took charge of the young man's affairs.
Telegrams were sent to members of his
family, and it is thought that some of
them will arrive within the next few days.
He came to Portland from Toronto, Can
ada, where a widowed mother, two sis
ters and four brothers reside.
WIRES SOURCE OF DANGER.
Inspector for Underwriters Reports
Changes Needed in Portland.
Before the business portion of the city
can be considered safe from fire destruc
tion, much electrical rewiring must be
done, according to the annual report for
1908. of W. R. Roberts, local Inspector
for the Fire Underwriters' Inspection
Bureau. Another menace is the great
number of wooden ash barrels In use.
These are being ordered removed by the
Inspector as fast as possible. 716 being
ordered out during the past year.
The annual report made to the head
quarters at San Francisco shows the first
full year's work of the local Inspector.
Only during a part of 1902 was an Inspec
tor regularly stationed in Portland; be
fore that time it was not considered of
sufficient Importance to require his
services.
Electric wires caused the inspector the
most trouble. Changes In wiring to the
number of 1(37 were ordored, including
rewiring of 16 premises and a thorough
overhauling of 43.
During the holiday season S3 changes in
decoration were ordered with a view to
better protection.
The Inspector also successfully opposed
an amendment Jo the building ordinances
permitting tile exterior walls as a substi
tute for brick. He Is also partially re
sponsible for the ordinance requiring the
removal of oil storage tanks to Ports
mouth. One recommendation of the report Is
as follows:
"An ordinance embodying the National
Electrical Code wouid much benefit
Portland, especially If it carried control
of existing installations. The electrical
situation In this city Is also such that
needed rewiring and thorough overhaul
lug of installations greatly augmonts the
number of electrical changes."
SPOILING FOR A FIGHT.
Japan Is All Ready to Make War on
Russia.
J. Walter Ransom, chief clerk of the
Portland & Asiatic Steamship Campany.
was back at his desk yesterday after
an absence of more than a month In the
Orient. He spent the greater portion of
his time in Japan, visiting China for a
while.
Mr. Ransom reports that In Japan
everything spoke of war. whon he left.
Active preparations are going on and
tho day he sailed the formal declaration
of hostilities was expected at any mo
ment. "We expected surely to learn as
soon as we reached here Sunday." said
he. "that war was In progress. We were
surprised not to learn it. Japan seems
to think that It cannot be averted and
she is consequently busy getting ready.
At Yokohama everything was In a bustle
and stir. Ono of the forts to protect the
harbor was In process of erection when
I first visited the place. When I re
turned a short time later it vcajt prac
tically completed and several guns were
In place. This port Is so well protected
that it would be almost Impossible to
take It- Great care Is taken everywhere
to conceal the fortifications. In many
places the guns are hidden under branches
of trees so that one could- run directly
upon a gun without knowing Its location
at alL
"The troops are kept in fine condition
and are being drilled every day. A short
time before I left tne Emperor held a
review of all his troops, but I failed to
see the sight.
"In China not much Interest seems to
be manifested either one way or the
other, that Is, among the Chinese. They
don't appear to care. The English, though,
are patting Japan on the back and are
anxious to see a fight. The Germans also
seem to be rather anxious to see a
scrap."
Mr. Ransom reports that he had a
most pleasant trip and saw many curi
ous sights while away. He returned on
the Indrasamha, which brought a valuable
cargo of silk from China and a quantity
of exhibits from the Philippines to be used
at the St. Louis fair. Thousands of
bamboo poles were brought over to be
used In the construction of the Filipino
houses.
KUSIC FOR AMERICANS.
Arthur Farwell Believes Indian
' Themes Offer Material.
Arthur Farwell, who lectured at the
Unitarian Church Monday night on "Mu
sic and Myth of the American Indians
and Its Relation to American Composi
tions," is one of the most Interesting of
the young composers of America. He Is
deeply interested In having American
compositions thoroughly and purely
American. The music of the Indians has
appealed to him, and their mythology he
Is studying and using as a foundation
for his work. Folk-loe is generally as
sociated with olden countries, but Mr.
Farwell sees material In our own coun
try through which may be perpetuated
the myths, legends and customs of the
Indians, the cowboys, the negroes and
the sailors.
"My principal object In making this
Western trip Is to see what Is happen
ing and doing out in this direction and
I find there is plenty to keep me busy.
What people these Westeners are how
wide awake! They seen to catch ideas
so much quicker than Eastern people do
or at least, they grasp them and ab
sorb them in a different manner than I
have been accustomed to seeing.
"I think that American ideals are purer
in this section of the country, too, for
one does not find so much European al
loy in them, and Individuals are not
afraid to think for themselves and ex
press what they think in plain terms.
If you have anything new to tell them
they are eager to hear, and If It is feasi
ble it will be accepted and studied. There
is not such a thing as a comparison
between a Pacific Coast audience and
a Boston audience. One might say of
Boston that It Is hermetically sealed.
That expresses the whole situation there,
I think. With New York well. New
York Is a whirlpool; but the West is
open and free-minded, ready to absorb
and learn but at the same time it is
critical."
Mr. Farwell Is most enthusiastic over
the Coast and seems to lament the fact
that so many people who have never
been out of their East do not know more
about this country.
"I know a composer of some note who
talked for several months of making a
Western tour. The matter was taken
up several times with his managers, but
they finally decided that there were not
enough people out here to pay for mak
ing the trip. Now, what do you think
of that? I could spend several years
on this Coast and then not consider that
I had seen all I wished to.
"I find that all stores carry Beethoven's
compositions and plenty of rag-time mel
odies. I always watch these things care
fully wherever I go. American composi
tions should be studied more, and thus
encouraged. If we ever want to become
a characteristic musical race we must
do these things."
Southern California greatly pleased this
young lecturer, and through Mr. C. M.
Lummis he obtained a great many
legends and songs of the Pueblos and
Zunl Indians.
ADOPT ADVERTISING SCHEME.
Internal Revenue Clerks Draw Atten
tion to the Fair.
The latest advertising scheme of the
Lewis and Clark Centennial Is credited to
the clerical force In Internal Revenue Col
lector David M. Dunne's office, which has
taken the responsibility of advertising the
Fair throughout their branch of the Gov
ernment service.
The assessment lists received from
Washington every month are wrapped
around a wooden stick, the same stick
being used to forward to Washington the
assessment list used during the month
passed. Every stick that leaves the
office in an assessment roll has firmly
pasted on one side a Lewis and Clark
poster telling of the Fair and giving some
of the principal features of the Centen
nial. The mailing sticks are sent out
from Washington toother offices and In
this way the advertisement of the Fair
Is carried on with little trouble and no
expense. Some of the sticks sent out
from the Portland office have come back
in other assessment rolls, and all bear
the stamps of various other offices
throughout the country where they have
been sent. A stick was received a few
days ago that bore the stamps of more
than half the United States Internal
Revenue offices In the country. If half
the newspapers In the towns where the
various offices are located would make
mention of the device it is apparent the
advertising by this means would be con
siderable. LILLIAN BLAUVELT COMING.
Famous Prima Donna Soprano Will
Sing at the Marquam, Feb. 10.
Of Lillian Blauvelt. who is to appear at
the Marquam, February 10, under the
management of Miss Lois Steers, a New
York critic says:
"Her voice Is growing more beautiful
year by year, deepening and maturing,
and adding to its first flawless technique
a mellow splendor of tone which marks
It as the equal of any. No othor singer,
excepting possibly Calve, Is giving us such
an abundantly Interesting study in the
development of a great voice beyond the
point of mere singing ability the growth
of the singing soul."
Mme. Blauvelt Is now In her prime.
This will be the first opportunity ever
granted to Porfland music-lovers to hear
the famous star who has won such re
nown In Europe and New York.
LADIES' GYMNASIUM CLASS.
The ladles' gymnasium class at the
Young Men's Christian Association is
having Its most successful year. The
management has decided to allow those
ladies who would like to join for the re
maining half of the season to June to do
so by paying J2.50. one-half the regular fee;
thus ladies can have the privilege of the
ladies' class, including marches, fancy
steps, gymnasium games, as well as the
regular calisthenics. The class also has
the use of the entire physical department
equipment. Including baths and the mag
nificent tlle-llned swimming pool. Many
ladles have learned to swim this year.
Classes meet Wednesday night and Friday
morning.
TUttor to Fort bind
Should not miss the delightful trips up
and down the Columbia. River. Particu
lars at O. R & N. cUjr ticket -cJb
Tslr& ead Washington,
AID OF CONGRESS
Practically Is Assured for
Lewis and Glark Fair.
COMMITTEE IS RETURNING
House Committee Favors Appropria
tion, but Will Not Provide for
Memorial Building-Speaker
Cannon Is Friendly.
"We can reasonably expect Congress to
aid the Lewis and Clark Fair with a gen
erous appropriation," say members of the
committee of Portland citizens who have
spent the past two months at Washington.
"Congress Is favorably disposed toward
the Fair and an appropriation Is quite
likely; still, It Is well to keep la mind
that the Exposition cannot be absolutely
sure of National support until the ap
propriation is actually made."
For the present, the committee has no
more work to do at Washington, nor will
the members return unless summoned
thither by the Oregon delegation. H. W.
Scott, chairman of the committee and
president of the Exposition corporation,
returned to Portland last night. Whit
ney L. Boise is on his way homeward,
having left New York Sunday night. Jef
ferson Myers, president of the State Com
mission, Is now probably In New York,
whence he will go, In a few days, again
to Richmond, Va., to lay before the Leg
islature of that state the purposes and
merits of the Lewis and Clark Fair.
Thence he will go to St Louis.
The committee and the Oregon delega
tion worked patiently and persistently
at the National capital The prospect of
success was not at all favorable at first.
The results achieved, as the outlook goes,
have exceeded the most sanguine expecta
tions. The House committee on industrial
arts and expositions will undoubtedly rec
ommend an appropriation. The sum of
money Is yet to be. determined upon by
the committee. Speaker Cannon has said
that if the bill shall be favorably report
ed, It will receive generous treatment In
the House. The appropriation Is expected
within the next 60 or SO days.
The House was nbt so readily persuaded
as the Senate to entertain the Idea of
hilping the 1905 Fair; In fact, the friends
of the Exposition have had to center
their influence on the lower chamber.
Representative James A. Tawney, chair
man of the House committee on Indus
trial arts and expositions, will support
an appropriation bill, though at first he
seemed rather inclined the other way. All
the other members of the committee have
said or Intimated that the Lewis and
Clark Fair Is entitled to recognition and
support from the National Government.
Last week Chairman Tawney said tho
committee will meet as soon as prac
ticable to consider and dispose of the
subject. The committee will decide, first,
whether to aid the Fair; second, how the
National Government should aid; and,
third, how much money Congress should
appropriate.
The House will amend. In several Im
portant matters, the bill reported favor
ably In the Senate, but the amendments
will not endanger passage In the upper
chamber. The House Committee will cut
out of the Senate bill the $250,000 appro
priated for a memorial building; also the
provision for seven commissioners at sal
aries of $4000 a year each. As reported
by the House Committee, the measure
will provide for a United States depart
mental exhibit, along Industrial and com
mercial lines, with buildings therefor. In
addition, the committee will recommend
an appropriation wherewith to erect
buildings for exhibits of other countries.
The money will be expended as directed
by the directors of the Fair corpora
tion, but will be disbursed through an
agent of the Government.
It was not possible to Induce the House
committee to assent to the memorial
building. No such building had ever been
put up by the Government before, said
the members, and if one should be al
lowed, demands for similar favors would
be made upon Congress from all parts
of the Nation. The Government has al
ways limited Its buildings to such as are
needed for its own uses, and so many
of them are wanted as to Impose a heavy
financial burden on the Government al
ready. If Congress should start to put
up such structures as memorial buildings,
members of the House committee say
the Government would get Into very deep'
trouble very soon.
Congress Is kindly disposed toward the
1905 Fair. It understands the significance
of the Lewis and Clark Centennial. Its
members are acquainted with the chain
of events by which the Empire of the
United States expanded to the Pacific
Ocean and to the Orient. They know
that Lewis and Clark's expedition estab
lished the claim of the United States
to its first territory on the Pacific.
Whatever the appropriation bill that
Congress passes for the Fair, President
Roosevelt will undoubtedly approve. The
President has aided the Exposition when
ever he could.
GRAIN BATES EECHECKED.
Freight Agents Agree on Uniform
Charges to the Northwest.
CHICAGO, Jan. 26. (SpeclaL) The
Western General Freight Agents held a
meeting here today, but transacted little
business aside from rechecklng the grain
rates from Nebraska points to Chicago
and the Northwest. This was rendered
necessary by the recent rate war between
the Northwestern and the Chicago Great
Western roads, growing out of rivalry for
St. Paul and Minneapolis traffic The
rate sheets were gone over and uniform
tariffs agreed upon. Relegates to the
meeting said there was no other business
before the meeting.
Railroad Notes.
, A circular has been issued by the O. R.
& N. announcing that the names of the
stations Nicolal Spur In Wasco County
and Qulnns In Gilliam County have
been changed to Menominee and Quinton
respectively.
C J. Minis, live stock agent of the O.
R. & N.. leaves today on a trip through
the state to looi. after stock shipments
adn other matters of business pertaining
to his office. He will be absent several
days.
"new TORiC Jali. 25. (Special.) L.
Samuel, of Portland, called at the New
York office of The Oregonlan yesterday,
with Mrs. and Miss Samuel. . He left
this morning for a "Winter's cruise to
Havana. On his return trip he will stop
at Palm Beach, Fla., Washington and
Philadelphia.
Captain Zephanlah J. Hatch, for years
connected with the steamboat business
on the Willamette and4in other waters of
the Northwest, but who for the past ten
years has been in charge of the ferry be
tween San Francisco, Vallejo and Mare
Island. Is in the city renewing his ac
quaintance with old friends.
Gifts of Emperor to Roosevelt.
PCRT SAID, Egypt. Jan. 26. The
United States gunboat Machias is expect
ed here January 3 from Jibuti, French
Somallland. with two lions and other
gifts which Emperor MnpifV- fa sending to
President Boosevelt
Meier Frank Company
Trunks, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases at very low prices
Clearance Prices on Blankets and Comforters Third Floor
Cleaning up the Infants' Wear and Corset stocks Grand bargains prevail at every turn Second Floor
Entire stock of Ladies' Coats are marked at less than half regular prices Take advantage
Four, F
And the thousands of money-saving chances offered by the Great Annual Clearance Sale will have passedaway. Have
you secured your share of the bargains ? If not make haste, for saving opportunities like we are offering don't last for
ever. Every article of merchandise in this big establishment is included, giving you unlimited choice from thelargest
and best stocks to be found anywhere in the West. Write the following on your shopping list. Meier & Frank's Clear
ance Sale ends Saturday night at 9:30.
The Carpet Store's Clearance Sale
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tieres extraordinary value for this week good ? 9 9
patternings and colorings full size at, pair. ... t
250 White Goatskin Rugs sizes, 30x60 inches s f7Q
for this sale only at, pair
Washable Bath and Bedroom Rugs, in red, blue and green, hand
some patterns 36x36 inch, $1.02 30x60 inch, Jpl.87 36X
72 inch, $2.87.
Japanese Bathroom Rugs, 30x60 inch, each $1.87
gs
During these last four days of the Great Clearance Sale we
offer you choice from our entire stock of Oriental Rugs at one
third off the regular prices. The assortment includes rare speci
mens in Rugs, Hall Runners, Carpets and Silk Rugs. The va
riety the largest and best to be found in the city.
Portland's
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Peninsular Stave
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"Peninsular" Wood Heater, with front, swing door,
swing top $10.00 value, at ".
"Peninsular" Planished Steel Ranges the grandest steel
range made in America 25 'models the most improved patent
attachments the most satisfactory range on the market all at
clearance prices.
The Great "White Feir,9? the best bargains in fine Uisdermnslins in town
Great sale of Corsets and Infants' Wear, uneqnaled values in all lines
Unusual offerings in Sheets, Pillow Cases, Wash Goods, Flannels, Towels
Ladies', Men's, and Children's Footwear Shoes, Slippers, Etc. .
$2 Kid Gloves $1.39 Pr. Four Handkerchief values. Silks low priced
Laces, Embroideries, Dress Trimmings, Ribbons, Bress Goods, reduced
Meier &. Frank Company
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Offerings are too numerous to
mention Everything in Car
pets, Rugs, Linoleums, Mat
tings, Curtains and Upholstery
Goods has been wonderfully
reduced in price The extra
special values are on sale for
the remainder of this week.
500 pairs of Bamboo Portieres in
splendid patterns and
colorings only, pair. . . . 3C
300 pairs of Oriental striped Por
Leading Cloak Store
It's a simple matter demonstrating who's who in the garment
business of Portland A person has but to read the misstate
ments and contradictory evidence written by a scribe, to see
that the leadership of the Meier & Frank Garment Store is
so well established as to make inflated competition green with
envy The documents we produced on Spring Fashions seemed
to have roiled our friends.
In January isn't any trick when variety and styles like we're showing
are being offered nearly 300 garments for your choosing this
morning every one new, Eton and double-breasted, collarless ef
fects, in natty materials plain, braid or brass-button trimmed
skirts cut in the latest fashion we're
anxious to show them to you price ,
Ranges
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Peninsular Stoves,
Ranges and Wood Heat
ers are all marked at
clearance sale prices. "Pe
ninsular" is the "King of
Stoves" 50 per ' cent
more heating and cooking
capacity than any other
every one fully guaranteed
20 " Peninsular " Cook
Shoves, with extension
shelf No. 8 or 16 fully
guaranteed, n i c k e 1
trimmed great special
value
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Full nickel trimmed Coal
or Wood Heater best
value ever a
offered at. . . $OAJU
Meier & Frank Company
Linens, Cottons and Sheetings, at Clearance Sole Prices 1
"Pei-raVs" and "Valier's" 2.00 Gloves at $1.39 a Pair
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Pictures fit Half
Don't fail to take advantage of the re
markable picture offering we have made
for these few remaining days of the
Clearance Sale Unrestricted choice
from our entire stock of Framed Pic
tures, 1500 to select from in all the
newest subjects, sizes and framing suit
able for parlor, library, dining-room,
bedroom or den Pretty new wall hang
ings can be purchased at exactly half regular prices.
Art Goods Specials
6 to 18 inch Stamped Doilies all linen immense variety
to choose from only, each
Tinted Cushion'Top and Back, white and colored tinted center
pieces for table use Bureau Sets, Scarf and two Tidies, white
or colored piping fringed, plain momie Scarfs plain, all-linen
hemstitched center-pieces 18,
a great, odd lot of fancy pieces
Fringed Momie Tray Coths plain and drawn work
exceptional value at the low price of each lC
On all Winter Garments Coats and Suits
prices cut in half evening costumes and
wraps, very low prices all skirts greatly re
duced waists, wrappers, dressing gowns,
etc, at ridiculously low prices.
Men having clothing needs will give attention before this
great saving opportunity passes by Everything in Men's
Suits, Overcoats, Trousers, Vests, Raincoats, Etc., is
marked at Clearance Sale prices.
Men's all wool $10.00 Suits, in chev
iots and tweeds best t
styles great values. . .
Men s all wool ai2.";o buits. m
teds, fancy cheivots and meltons.
This season's hpsr "st-irlc
extraordinary,
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Entire stock of $15 gQ
iintire stocK or 520
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fancy mixtures
Mens Sc?n fanrv mivr? ftwrcnatc v&lsStfs
54-inch, plain and & a
belted back tD I
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Raincoats, t
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All our 56.oo and $6.50 01
Trousers at tp.Ou
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20, 22 and-24 inch
25c to 50c value each.'
lass
Choose from our entire stock
of fine Cut Glass at one-third
off the regular prices. Over a
thousand pieces every good
style and size beautifully cut.
Vases at one-third offt
35c to $2.25 Candle Shades re
duced to 28c and $1.80.
Kayserzinn at special low
prices all are reduced
8.75 3-piece Tea Sets. .6.56
$5-5 3-piece Tea Sets. .$4.13
$3.2-5 Butter Dishes $2.44
$5.00 Butter Dishes ...$3.75
$10.00 Soup Tureens.. .$7.50
$7.50 Soup Tureens $5.63
$3.00 Cake Baskets $2.25
$2.15 Cake Baskets $1.62
Cloisonne Novelties at cost.
Haviland China Cups and
Saucers, 40c, 52c, 60c, 80c.
Rogers "1847" Silver-Plat-ed
Ware at special low prices.
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