Nov. 6, 1897.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
S79 
The Interstate Association's Annual Report. - 
During the season of 1897 the Interstate Association has g^iven one 
live-bird tournament (the.Grand American Handicap meeting at Elk- 
wood Park) and eight target tournaments. The dates of these tour- 
naments were: 
Grand American Handicap, March 23, 24, 25. 
Baltimore, Md., April 14, 15, 16. 
Richmond, Va., April 28, 39. 
Savannah, Ga., May 19, 20. 
Monroe, La., Jxme 9, 10. 
New Haven, Comi., July 14, 15. 
Lewiston, Me., Aug. 4, 5. 
Montpelier, Vt., Aug. 25, 28. 
. Portsmouth. N, H., Sept, 15, 16. 
In the iniroduction to its review the Interstate Association has this 
to say: 
THE INTRODUCTION. 
"The seventh season of the Interstate Association has gone into 
history as one of the most successful; establishing for it the prestige 
oE being in the very vanguard of clean, moral and legitimate sports 
of the day— a representative type alike of the trap-shooting fraternity 
and all that tends to enhance and develop this particular lioe o"f 
sports. This enviable position has been attained in spite of the long 
drawn-out and discouraging financial depression, which naturally has 
meanwhile clogged the energies, retarded the efforts, and dampened 
the ardor of people in well-mgh every direction of human endeavor— 
whether that of the serious affairs of life or that of mere sport or 
pasticne 
"Resuscitating defunct clubs, rousing the moribund. Inciting those 
active and wide-awake to increased and enlarged efforts; creating, 
rendering manifest and fostering interest in the sport where no con- 
certed inclination had ever before been even suspected to be obtain- 
able; the instruction of segregated sportsmen as a nucleus for subse- 
quent clubbing and a widened spere of usefulness, with correspond- 
ing benefit and profit to themselves and to the fraternity: these are 
of the effective achievements of the Interstate Association during the 
last season and augur most favorably for a brilliant record in the 
coming one. 
"This has been accomplished by earnest and unremitting efforts 
on the part of the promoters which has won the plaudits of an exact- 
mg public; but the trap-ihooting fraternity, quick to reahze and rec- 
ognize true worth, have responded to every c<\n of the Interstate 
Association, and aided in extending its sphere of usefulness. 
"The statistical data and general information convered on the fol- 
lowing pages of this review are not only self-explanatory, but highly 
suggestive of the scope of activity and usefulness of the aggregated 
and selidified interests in the pursuit of our peculiar line of sport, in 
common so much enjoyed and cherished by us all. If. indeed, under 
like circumstances 'history repeats itself '—and conditions bid fair to 
be better than ever before— then, ^truly, will the showing of 1893 
equal, if it doesn't eclipse that of '97." 
THE GBAiro AMERIOiN HANMOAP. 
The inaugural tournament for 1897 was the fifth annual Grand 
American Handicap at hve birds, which was decided at Elk wood 
Park, near long Branch, N. J., March 23, 24 and 25. The Interstate 
Association guaranteed 81,000 (and all surplus added) in the main 
event, which was shot under the following conditions, viz.: 35 live 
birdsi, $25 entrance, 50yds. boundary with a dead line at the 33yd 
mark, handicaps ranging from 23 to 33yds., high guns to win, and 
moneys to be divided in accordance with the number of entries re- 
ceived. 
The system of dividing the monevs which prevailed in 1893 was 
adopted again for 1897, the divisions, however, being graduated up 
to 150 entries for this year's event. The entry list was a most grati- 
fying surprise to the Association, From twenty-one m 1893, the year 
the first Grand American Handicap was shot, it had sprung to 146 in 
1897, a number greater than ever before m the history of trap- 
shooting In this country paid entrance money in an event of this 
kind. An entry list of 14B shooters in an open-to-all handicap at 25 
birds, $25 entrance, birds extra, high guns to win, broke all records 
and speaks volumes for the popularity of this annual event. Of the 
146 entri9S,129 were regular entries at $25 each, six were penalty or post 
entries at ,$35 each, and eleven were forfeits at $10 each, making the 
total purse amount to $3,545. The purse under tbe system of division 
of moneys adopted by the Interstate Association provided for twenty- 
six moneys. The handicaps were so eminently fair and just, and the 
birds such a superb lot of flyers, that there was but one straight 
score of 25 made— which took the first prize of $500. Nine tied on 24 
out of 25 and divided the next nine moneys— $1,696.15— a total of 
$188.45 each. Eleven were tied for the next eleven moneys— $1,094 35 
—and divided without a shoot-off, each man receiving $99 50 Thir- 
teen men scored 22 and divided $354 50, each man receiving $19.55. 
With a total of 135 shooters facing the traps it is impossible, in this 
review, to give the score of each Individual. The following, however 
shows the money winners: ' 
Twenty-five straight: T. A. Marshall (aSyds.) won first money, $500. 
The ties on 84 were: W. F. Carver (m, H. C. Koegel (27), J I, 
WiUiamson (30), F. V. Van Dyke (29J^), Ed. Voris (29), Geo. Gubberly 
(29), J- E. APDlegate (28), C. F. Arno (27J^), E. C. Burkhardt (27). 
They divided $1,696.15— a total of $18S.45 eaen. 
The ties on a3 were: C. W. Budd (30}^), R. A. Welch (804^), R Mer- 
rill (30), O. R. Dickey (30), W. S. King (:30), W. Dunnell (29), F. D. 
Alkire (29) C. Furgueson (29), A. L. Ivins (29), Arkansas Traveler (29), 
Dr. v. G. Hudson (371.^). They divided $l,094.35-a total of $99 50 each. 
The ties on 22 were: C. M. Grimm (82), F. Parmelee (30J<5), C. M 
Powers (30), C. S. Guthrie (39), H S. Coldren (29), J. S Rehrig (39), C 
Von Lengerke (28)^), J. Hamilton (28), R. PhisCer (28), F. G. Moore 
(28), Harry Thomas (28), Col. J. T. Anthony (27), Moccasin (27). Thev 
divided i,M54.50-a total of $19.55 each. v \ ' j 
One hundred and fifty shooters took part in the tournament and 
",058.40 was divided ia different purses, The total number of live 
birds trapped was 5,378. 
IN THE MONUMENTAL CITY. 
The second tournament was given at Baltimore, Md., April 14. 15 
and 16, under the auspices of the Baltimore Shooting Association. 
The first two days was deioted to inanimate target shooting, and the 
third day to live-bird shooting. 
Best Averages, First Day. 
„. ^. . Per cent. 
Sim Glover, first , 93 7 
E D Fulford, second .............Qils 
F V Van Dyke, third.... .....<..,,.....,.. .'.90, 8 
Best Averages, Second Day. 
Pim Glover, first 92 5 
E D Fulford, second , .'.,'89 7 
J S Fanning, third ....'..".'.',',', 88. 5 
General Averages, Both Days. 
Sim Glover, first •••••«.*«.«»n«».»*..5...'.i*.u,,'> ..... .5 3 1 
E I) Fulford. second,,, mh >>..>.i. .<..•!".,'.', .'.'.'91.1 
Hood Waters, third ,'. .87.4 
THIRD DAY. 
The principal event the third day was the Maryland Handicap at 
live birds. The conditions were 25 hve birds, $iO entrance, handicaps 
i5 to 33yds. J. L. Brewer (33yds.) and W. R Crosby (80yds.) killed 25 
^traight^ and divided first and second money. E. D. Fulford (-JOyds ) 
F. D. Alkire (29yds.) and J.M.Hawkins (s9yds.) each killed 2i, and 
divided the remainder of the purse. 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 
51. Average entry first day, 34; average entry second day, 37.9 ; aver- 
ge entry third day, iQ% The total amount of money divided in 
jurses was $2 658.40. 15,585 targets and 1,249 live birds were trapped 
luring the tournament. $150 was added to the purses by the Balti- 
uore Shooting Association. 
THE OLD DOMINrON. 
The third tournament was given at Richmond, Va., April 23 and £9 
inder the auspices of the West Eud Gun Club. ' 
Best Averages First Day. 
,i . , ^ . Percent 
i^dward Banks, first , ,„„ 92.6 
VVan Dyke, second ..^.i, - 9i 
L HewitD, thu-d , gg 
Best Averages Second Day. 
Jood Waters, first.. gg g 
f V Van Dyke, / ^ 
VT Mitchell, [«^'^°'^<* ' 87.3 
r M Hawkins, (.*v,!_j „. „ 
RMalone, r^"^<* 85.3 
General Averages Both Days. 
^V Van Dyke, first ,...89.6 
■"idward Banks, second 88. 6 
M Hawkins, third. 86.3 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 
9, Average entry first day, S8.9; average entry second day, 24.1. 
^he total amount of money divided in purses was $9ftS.9i. 8,372 tar- 
ets were trapped during the tournament. $.300 was added to the 
mrses by the West End Gun Ulub. 
THE KMPIKE OF THE SOUTH. 
The fourth tournament was given at Savannah, Qa,, May 19 and 
), under the auspices of the Forest City Gun Club. 
Best Averages First Day. 
X, ^ . , „ Per cent. 
B H Worthen, flrsC. 95 g 
H G Wheeler, second !!!!!!!!!!!!'91 7 
Edward Banks, third '.88'.2 
Best Averages Second Day. 
H G Wheeler, first (.♦.»....,. 92.3 
B H Worthen, second... i td,^,.,.,,^ 911 
Edward Banks, I f^^. . *' 
G H Peterman , f f'^i^d , 90 
General Averages Both Days. 
B H Worthen, first. , , . . , , 93 2 
H G Wheeler, second i "'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.!' 92* 
Edward Banks, third .'.'!'.'.!!!!.'89.1 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 42. 
Average entry first day, 23.3. average entry second day, 28.6. The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $1,123.98. 10,717 targets 
were trapped during the tournament. $200 was added to the purses 
by the Forest City Gun Club. 
AMONG THE BAYOUS 
The fifth tournament was given at Monroe, lia., June 9-10, under 
the auspices of the Monroe Gun Club. 
Best Averages First Day. 
Per Cent. 
FVvLnDyke, \^^^^ 93-5 
■J A Jackson, second , , go 
MrDabney. I thivfl \r. 
Frame Arright, r'^'^'' 8/ 
Best Averages Second Day. 
.1 A Jackson, first , , , 92 
F V Van Dyke, second , .....1. 91 
Mr Dabney, third ............87.5 
Best Averages Both Days. 
K V Van Dyke, first , , 90.7 
.1 A Jackson, second....... i. .'.'.'.'.'.9o!5 
Mr Dabney, third .... , . ; !....'.' .".87.2 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 29. 
Average entry first day, 20.5; averase entry second day, 16.2. The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $1,005. 8,285 targets 
w>^re trapped during the tournament. $200 was added to the purses 
by the Monroe Gun Club. 
THE CITY OF ELMS. 
The sixth annual tournament was given at New Haven, Conn., July 
14 and 15, under the auspices of the New Haven Gun Club. 
Be.st Averages First Day. 
„„„ „ , „ Per cent. 
P V Van Dyke, first 94 3 
O R Dickey, second iSJ.'s 
B Leroy Woodard, third .V,,!;' ..93 
Best Averages Second Day. 
OKDickey, |„ . ' 
H Mills, 93-7 
J L Winston, second. , ■ 93 1 
F V Van Dyke, third ..93!5 
General Averages Both Days. 
F V Van Dyke, first 93.4 
O R Dickey, second , !93.1 
B Leroy Woodard, third , .'.,,.".','.'.'.',".'.' 9l!l 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 
50. Average entry first day, 36 3; arerage entry second day, 33 3. 
The total amount of money divided in purses was $1,378.50. 12,540 
targets were trapped during the tournament. $200 was added to the 
purses by the New Haven Gun Club, 
IN THE PINE TREE STATE. 
The seventh tournament was given at Lewiston, Me., Aug. 4 and 5. 
under the auspices of the Androscoggin Gun (31ub. 
Best Averages First Day. 
^ „ ^. . „ Per Cent. 
O R Dickey, first , 94 
N E Money, 1 
G R Hunnewell, vsecond , . 93 
J Wilkes, j 
B Leroy Woodard, I i.v,j„/, 
WF Parker, ' j- third go.6 
Best Averages Second Day. 
O R Dickey, first.,... 94 
N E Money, ) ' ""' " 
F VVan Dyke, ^-second ., , 93 
,B Leroy Woodard, ) 
G R Hunnewell, third ,91.3 
General Averages Both Days. 
O R Dickev, first 94 
N E Money, second.. 
G R Hunnewell, third ol.g 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 
49. Average entry first day, 313; average entry second day, 26.1. 
The total amount of money divided in purses was $782.20. 11,510 tar- 
gets were trapped during the tournament. 
AMONG THE GREEN MOUNTAINS. 
The eighth tournament was given at Montpelier, Vt., Aug. 25 and 
26, under the auspices of the Montpeher Gun Club. 
Best Averages First Day. 
r. D rv- 1 , I'er Cent. 
OR Dickey, I „ 
B Leroy Woodard, W-S 
F A Standisb, second gn 7 
Edward Banks, third .'.".!!!!!s3!l 
Best Averages Second Day. 
Edward Bank', first 95 4 
O R Dickey, second , , ,f,'.. ' 9iS 
B Leroy W oodard , third ! . ! 1 i i I ! ! ! 93 " 5 
General Averages Both Days. 
O R Dickey, first , ..94 8 
B Leroy Woodard, I „„ j 
Edward Banks, (-second ,.. 94.8 
E B Wadsworth, third , , gy 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 
54. Average entry first day, 34; average entry second day, 5i8 8. The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $1,233 90. 14,542 targets 
were trapped during the tournament. $200 was added to the purses 
by the Montpelier Gun Club. 
WITH THE GRANITE BOYS. 
The ninth tournament was given ct Portsmouth, N. H., Sept 15-16 
under the auspices of the Portsmouth Gun club. ' 
Best Averages First Day. 
Per Cgd c 
B Leroy Woodward, first 95 1 ' 
WF Parker, ^ 
E B Wadsworth, l" ^^^^"^^ 82.7 
O R Dickey, third , 931 
Best Average Second Day. 
JJHaUowell, first . . .98.7 
B Leroy Woodward. j 
FV Van Dyke, [second ..94.5 
W F Parker, third 93,3 
(Jen eral Averages Both Days. 
B Leroy Woodward, first.............. ......i. 94 7 
3 J Halloweh, second.,,,,..,,...',... - ' 93*9 
W F Parker, third ,'.'.'!.'9j' 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 49 
Average entry first day, 30.1; average entry second day, 18.4. The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $412 90. 8,400 targets 
were Crapped during the tournament. 
RECAPITULATION. 
In the table as outlined below will be found a summary of the work 
accomplished during the season of 1897. Notmg the fact that the 
tournaments were given ia relatively far distant points, and as a rule 
in the smaller cities, the results are indeed very gratifying: 
Shooters taking part 616 
Live birds trapped 6 SsS" 
Targets trapped 89,'951 
Money divided in purses $16,562 23 
THE GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP IN '98. 
The Interstate Association closes its review of the work done in 1867 
with Che following note regarding its plans for the Grand American 
Handicap and the target season of 1898: 
"The Grand American Handicap at live birds will mark the opening 
of the season of 3S98 Ic will be held at Elkwood Park, Long Branch 
N. J.. March 23, 23 and 24. It is the intention to perfect arrangements 
for giving the most interesting series of tournaments during the sea- 
son of 1898 yet proposed in tue history of the Association. Clubs con- 
templating holaing tournaments, and desiring the assistance of the 
Interstate Association, should make early application for same." 
The Clierokee Gun Club's Tournament. 
Cherokke, la., Oct. 20.— The first annual tournament of the Chero-- 
kee Gun Club, of this city, was held yesterday and to-day. The 
scores made were particularly good for amateur.^ as the weather 
was bad and the background poor. Mr. Harris, of Sioux City, la., 
deserves special mention for the averages made by him on the two 
days: 91.6 on the first day, and 95 per cent, on the second day. The 
average entrance on the first day was 33 and on the second day 22. 
Scores of both days, showing each man's percentage of breaks fol- 
low: 
SCORES OF OCT. 19. 
Events: 1S345678 
On Thursday, Oct. 28. Fer-i Van Dyke shot exceelingly well He 
broke 331 targets out of 235 shot at over the Brooklyn Gun Club's 
magautrap. He broke 47 out of the last 50 shot at, the final 30 being 
thrown when it was ahnost too dark to see to shoot. 
Targets: 10 
Palmer 10 
Smith 9 
Patch 9 
Sittler 9 
Powers 8 
Thurston 8 
Hamilton 8 
Harris 10 
Rust.......... 8 
Slocum 8 
Trotter 9 
Keife 5 
Deitrick. 5 
Gilbert 9 
Hornibrook 5 
Brandon 10 
Betsworth 9 
Townsend 6 
Miller 7 
Salem... 7 
Leuhrs..; 6 
Rickard 9 
J Weart 
Klink 5 
Bradley 7 
Daniels. 6 
Lenard 6 
Cross 6 
Gray 
W G Weart 
Anderson 
White 
Mrs Slocum 
I Weart .. 
Titchman 
Jameson 
Pelton .. 
Dickey ,,, 
Cleaver 
Gunmow , . . , 
Hartman...,. ., 
Bowen ,,, .. 
Cook , 
Events: 
Targets : 
15 SO 
15 10 IS 10 16 
13 8 15 19 12 
13 7 13 17 13 
13 10 14 17 13 
13 12 9 
n 15 12 
11 17 13 
34 19 13 
12 19 14 
13 16 14 
15 19 14 
12 20 10 
8 114 
7 10 8 
11 15 11 
10 17 9 
14 19 14 
13 13 13 
10 13 13 
13 15 13 
12 19 13 
12 18 13 
11 12 10 
9 14 13 
Broke. Shot at. Av. 
11 10 
13 7 
14 9 
14 30 
11 10 
13 10 
33 9 
3 
9 
11 8 
10 8 
13 8 
11 9 
13 3 
8 14 11 
6 15 17 13 
8 9 10 8 
2 2 9 
8 13 15 
5 13 13 
.. .. 10 
.. 14 11 
4 
12 
110 
120 
91.6 
100 
120 
881^ 
109 
120 
90 
8i 
120 
68 
9>\ 
120 
80 
S-8 
130 
76 
109 
120 
90 
110 
l-JO 
91 6 
ICS 
180 
85% 
111 
320 
93.5 
101 
120 
84 
70 
120 
58 
65 
120 
54 
90 
lao 
75 
7-i 
120 
60 
109 
120 
90 . 
95 
no 
791, 
87 
329 
72. ij 
91 
130 
75% 
93 
130 
77% 
95 
120 
79% 
90 
120 
75 
84 
95 
67 
2a 
45 
55 
88 
65 
59 
61 
110 
55 
30 
63 
46 
21 
35 
60 
51 
65 
79 
80 
65 
46 
17 
65 
24 
48 
65 
74 
30 
45 
70 
15 
35 
42 
25 
35 
70 
13 
12 
12 
4 
15 
Gunmow. 
Rust. 
Gray, 
SCORES 
0)? OCT. 20. 
18 3 4 
5 6 7 8 
10 15 SO 16 
10 15 n 15 
Broke. 
Shot at 
8 15 39 34 30 34 39 35 ~ 
112 
120 
30 11 16 11 
8 11 36 14 
97 
120 
7 33 I'* 12 
9 30 12 14 
94 
120 
8 12 7 11 
10 13 14 9 
83 
130 
9 13 19 14 
8 13 15 14 
105 
130 
30 33 38 34 
7 13 19 14 
108 
120 
8 32 37 30 30 34 35 14 
100 
130 
10 14 20 33 
9 14 20 15 
114 
120 
5 11 6 8 
7 6 13 10 
68 
120 
7 13 14 35 
9 13 16 13 
98 
120 
4 3 3 7 
3 5 6 4 
35 
120 
10 14 16 14 
9 13 19 15 
110 
120 
8 13 16 11 
9 14 18 11 
100 
120 
8 13 16 11 
7 13 20 14 
109 
120 
5 7 10 11 
6 9 16 9 
73 
120 
8 7 16 9 
9 13 18 11 
89 
120 
5 10 .. 9 
5 11 9 .. 
7 13 .. 9 
6 11 11 6 
Av 
931^ 
80.. • 
69 
87% 
90 
831^ 
95 
55^ 
81?^ 
29 
91.6 
83J^ 
9U 
63 
74 
Salem 5 
R Dickey,,.,.,, 5 
W Weart 4 
Kitchen 3 
N Bowen 
Gerlach ., 
Hartman..... 
Ballard , 
Moore 
Diamond. 
Cobb 
Pelton 
J Weart 
Mrs Slocum 
Hornibrook 
13 14 11 
10 , 
2 
8 
6 10 
4 4 
8 17 11 
6 .. .. 
Reed-Hurst Shooting Park. 
Ebie, Pa., Oct. 13.— The fall tournament at Reed-Hurst, under the 
management of Mr. Carl M. Reed, was held yesterday and to-day 
The grounds were In good order and the weatner aU that could be 
desired. Among those in attendance were: Dr. O. A. Miller (C A 
M.), J. A. MoNary and 6. S. Harrington, of Greenville; John A Wil- 
son, E. D. Mallory and C. K. Brown, of Franklin; J. M. George Miles 
Grove, and Capt. G. S. AVride, Rochester, N. Y. In the handicap for 
tbe Reed-Hursi. cup Wilson and Bacon tied with 20 straight Wilson 
winning easily with 4 out of 5 in shooting off. Bacon losing 3 birds 
In this event George and Webber divided third and fourth money' 
each having killed 19. The scores: 
Events: 
Targets : 
Wride .. 
Mallory, 
Childs... 
1 
3 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
10 
15 
10 
20 
S5 
10 
IS 
9 
13 
3 
13 
18 
6 
10 
8 
34 
9 
16 
16 
7 
10 
6 
11 
9 
13 
23 
9 
8 
6 
10 
6 
14 
16 
9 
11 
7 
4 
7 
4 
4 
3 
14 
8 
13 
12 
10 
13 
9 
7 
11 
7 
13 
13 
8 
12 
8 
10 
9 
8 
5 
8 
6 
8 
4 
1 
10 
Tuttle 
Ricart........ 
Webber ^ 
CAM , ;; 6 
Alexander , ][ g 
Harrington , , .. \' ]\ 5 
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were shot on Oct 12; Nos. 6, 7,8 and 9 on Oct 13 
I , No. 5 was at 16 singles and 5 pairs. 
The following events were also shot, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 being"afc 
sparrows; Nos. 5, 6 and 7 ac pigeons: 
8 
6 
5 
10 
8 
9 
6 
18 
14 
18 
19 
21 
Mi 
20 
Events: 
Live Birds 
Reed 
Cavanaugh . 
Bacon 9 13 14 
Childs 8 12 12 
Mallory 8 10 13 
Wilson 8 6 11 
George 7 10 10 
Wride 7 9 
X » 3 4 
10 15 16 10 
9 13 8 . , 
9 32 .. .. 
Events: 1 )J 3 4 5 6 7 
Live Birds: 10 15 15 10 7 5 7 
Siegele „ 7 14 .. .. 4 . 
Brown......,:-. (J 9 8 4-i 
CAM ■,. .,14 8 . 
Webber 14 10 .... " 
Alexander 10 H .'. 
Harrington 5 
Derby ^ 
Events Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 were shot on Tuesday, Oct. 12: Nos 3 
and 4 on Oct. 13. 
The following event was also shot on Oct. 13: 
Reed-Hurst handicap, 20 live birds, $10, 4 high guns- 
5'"^°^^^?^ 31131213311 123112123-20 
Bacon (23) 211311111 i3121313113-20 
George (37) 33121133313132333011-19 
Yf.%^Ji'S!lW.\ iiii"ii"i?"iioiii-i9 
Alexander (37) 
Childs (27) 
"AM (37) 
Wride (26) 
Reed (30) 
Tie shoot-off, 5 birds: 
Wilson 01112 
..01022iil01111H030131-15 
. 12333<!l20112!!l20 —14 
. 20^30110010113031030-11 
, 1023311111100 —10 
.0101311310 — 7 
Bacon C0310— 2 
T. W. B. 
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