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IIFE-SAVING,
A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE.

A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDlC1 NE.
DR.. Maggielis the founder of new medical
system. The quanttarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bow
els and with whose external remedies the ulcerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces of the skin are deuged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from one to three
harmless pills, and cures the most virulent and
scrofuIous disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchless salve.
DIR. MaggiePs Pills and Salve have ushered in
new medical era. No more nauseating avalan-
ehes of drastic drugs need be poured down sick
peoples throats. One of Maggiei's Pills rectifes
the disordered condition of the stomach and liver
zcleanses the head and restores the nerves in a
space of time short enough to be almost classed
as marvellous
In fact MaggieIs Bilious. Dyspeptic and Diarr-
hea Pills cure where all others fail. While FOL
Burns Scalds Chilblains, Cuts, and all abrassions
of the skin, Maggiers Salve is infallible.
CAuTIoNi-Purchase none without name of j.
Haydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark j. Magiel, M. d. Sold by all drug
gists, at % cents per box, and j.. Haydock, pro
prietor, New York. mch12dw1y,
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Proofs Of the Superior Quality
of the
American ;" atch
made at
wALYHANG, MASS.

The American Watch Company, of Waltham,
Mass respectfully submit that their Watches are
cheaper, more accurate less complex, more dura
Bile, and better adapted for general use, and more
easily kept in order and repaired than any other
watches in the market. They are simpler in
structure and therefore stronger, and less likely
to be injured than the majority of foreign watch
e. which are composed OF from l25 to 800 pieces,
while in an oldEnglsh watch there are more than
700 parts. How they run under the hardest trial
watches can have, is shown by the following let
ter:
PENN RAILROAD COMPANY. ~
OFFICE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
Altoona, Pa, Is Dec, 1866.
GENrLRMEN-The watches manufactured by
you have been in use on this railroad for several
years by englnemen, to whom we furnish
watches as part of our equipment. There ARE
now some three hundred of them carried on our
line, and consider them good and reliable
time keepers. Indeed, have great satisfaction
in saying your watches give US less trouble, and
have worn and do wear much longer without re-
pairs than any watches we have ever had in use
on this road. As you aware, we formerly
trusted to those of English manufacture, of ac-
knowledged good reputation; sut as class they
never keep time as correctly, nor have they done
good service as yours.
In these statements / am sustained by my pre-
decessor, Mr.. Lewis, whose experience extended
EDWARD III. WILLIAMS,
General Superintendent.
American Watch Co., Waitham-
We make now FIVE different grades OF watches,
named respectively as follows:
Appleton, Tracy Il Co., Waitham, Mass.
| Waitham Watch Company, Waitham, Mass.
| p. S. Bartlett, Waltham, Mass.
VIM. Ellery, Boston, Mass.
| Home Watch Company, Boston, Mass.
| All of theses with the exception of the Home
Watch Company, warranted by the American
| Watch Company to be of the best material, on
the most approved principle and to possess every
requisite for reliable time keeper. Every dealer
| selling these watches is provided with the Com
| pany's printed card of guarantee, which should
| accompany each watch sod so that buyers may
feel sure that they are purchasing the genuine ar
/ ticle. There are numerous counterfeits and imi
| tations of our watches sold throughout the coun
| try, and we would caution purchasers to be or
| their guard against imposition.
| Any grades of Waltham Watches may be pur
chased of watch dealers throughout the country
| #Ess# ROBBINS APPLETON,
| 1872 Broadway, New York.
may9dwiy
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Brass and Iron Work.
Gees F1tt1nE
zar AND gz
STEA M PIPES

LEvEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.
The subscriber has moved into his new shop,
near Woltman's Hall, on the Levee, where he in
vites the patronage of his friends and the public
generally. He keeps constantly on hand all
kinds of Brass and Iron Goods, such rs Steam
Cocks, Valves, Water Gauges, Whistles, Oil Cups,
Beer Cocks, Pumps. Gas and Steam Pipe of all
sizes, link, Rabbit Metal, etc., etc. +.~
Steam and Gas work promptly attended to and
put up in workmanlike manner.
Gas fixtures of all kinds for sale. as ,rrEf.H
Gas filters supplied.
N. d. Cash paid for old copper and brass.
.4s. JACOB RILEY.
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Chicago, Rock Island and
- y r
Pacific Rail Road Co.
THE OLD CENTRAL ROUTE
- CONNECTING THE
Atlantic and Pacific States.

ALL TRAINS on this Road are in direct connec-
Roads to and from all points in the New Eng
land, Middle and Southern States. - 4
AT LA SALLE, with Illinois Central Railroad );
North to Dixon, Freeport, Galena, Dunleith and
Dubuque; South to Bloomington, Decatur,
Springfield, st. Louis, Cairo, Memphis and New
Orleans. saassassa4e@sa
AT PEORIA, with allroads East, West and South;
also, with Illinois River Packets to all points
on the Illinois River.
AT ROCK ISLAND, with Mississippi River
Packets, to allponts between St. Paul and New
AT WASHINGTON, KELLOGG and NEWTON,
with Western Stage Co., to all points in Central
and Western Iowa, and at OMAHA, with the
Union Pacific Railroad, to Kearney, Denver,
Fort Bridger, Salt Lake, de-, &c. SIS
On and after Monday, December 30th, ] 500, I'M
til further notice, Trains will leave Rock Island
Station az follows: s$S*sF E7S-+4 ]
~zrss SEA GOING EAST.
Day Express and Mail leaves at. ......7 Goa. m.
Express Freight, Fl "a. $3.50. g cop. m.
Way Freight, ........9 OOp. m.
GOING WEST.
Passen ger Trains leave at ZOO M, and $50 p.
Freight Trains leave at 6:30 m, and p. m.
Through Tickets for sale, and Receipts for
Freight given to most important points in the
United States and Canadas, by
- - WI. B. GRENELL,
Freight and Ticket Agent, Rock Island, Ill.
w. Fl. WHITMAN, Asst Supt.
A. P. HALL,
~ Assistant General Superintendent.
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LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
J. Stable on Market Square, Rock Island, where
he keeps few good Horses and Carriages TO let
He also has q large covered stage wagon for fish
ing and picnic parties. A. share OF public pat
ronage respectfully solicited
~ Prices moderate. Horses bought and cold.
-, Z. g. SPENCER.
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8IalkE Z ts&gg9E&
MOFFAT,S LIFE7PILLS AND PHR-
MIX BITTERS

MOFFAT,S LIFEPILLS AND PHR-
MIX BiTTERS
were first used in private practice in 1926. The
were introuced 10 the public inl s35, since which
timetheir reputation has extended until they have
saIe in excess OF all other Cathartic and Purify
ing Medicines. There is hardly family among
civilized nations who have not personal evidence OF
their beneficial effects. Their great success is ow-
ing to their uniform reliability in of Consti-
patton Bilious and Stomachic diseases whether OF
long or short duration. They entirely vegeta-
BILE in their composition, and harmless to the gent
lest infant One ingredient opens the pores OF the
skin; another is diuretic, and stimulates proper
action of the kidneys; third is emollient loosen
ing phlegm and humor from the lungs; other prop
critics are warming and oathartie, and cleanse the
stomach and bowels from unhealthy secretlons-
Their combined effect is, to regulate the impaired
functions of the system, and to produce heotth 1t
is not asserted Moffat's Pills are cure-aH-that
they will cure all complaints--but under ordinary
circumstances they may be relied upon to cure
Nervous and sick Headache, Costiveness, Dyspep-
STA, Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver and Bilious COM
plaints Colds Scurvy, General Weakness, dc.
They are expressly made for these diseases Mil
lions'upon millions of cures can be cited. In no
single instance has complaint ever come t. our
knowledge, where they have not operated re-
commended.
plains the symptoms and effects of each disease,
specifies treatment, furnishes evidence, DC.
We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder, Franklin
N. H., who was cured of Dyspepsia. c. R. Cross,
of Thornike, ILL.,, cured of Liver Complaint. H..
Hooley, of Springfield, Pa had Scrofuia, and had
to use crutches; was cured in three weeks. Jas.
d. Dolens of Adrian, Mich, cured of Bilious
Fever. Rev. Henry Graham, Presbyterian Church,
Gananagua, CAL, of Fever and Ague. Rev. Ed.
Fl. May Twenty first New York, of Rheumatism
and Piles of rs years standing Rev. Samuel
Bowles, Editor of the Springfield Mass. Repub-
laap vvaS eured of tarrihla aasfiyanasS Hon Ed
Webber, of Rumney, N. H., of Liver Complaint,
etc., etc., etc.
box of Moffat's Life Pills, with full circulars,
ETC., will be sent gratis to any physician or clergy
man, ON the receipt of two three cent postage
stamps ez
Mofats Life Pillsare Is cents per box. Moffat's
Phoenix Bitters, 81 per bottle. They sold oy
all respectable dealers throughout the continents
and the Islands of the Ocean.
WHITE Il ROWLAND, Proprietors,
Successors to Dr. John Mofat and DIR. William B.
Moffat,
mch2fdwly. III Liberty St., New York.
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NECESSITY FOR 1T.

The want of Line of Telegraph, located with
a view to accommodate the river trade, has long
been felt. Many important towns now with
out any telegraphic communication whatever, and
the lines now established between other points
are, in most cases, disconnected, following cir
cuitous routes, hundreds of miles out of direct
course, causing vexatious and unnecessary delays
to business, by reason of numerous repetitions,
and the frequent Interruptions incident to long
lines. When the facts are borne in mind that the
liability of a telegraph line to damage from any
cause is increased in the same proportion as its
length, and that the repetition of a message dou-
bles the time necessary for its transmission, the
great and very important advantages of direct
route over the circuitous now in operation
readily be seen.
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ADVICE FOR THE PEOPLE.


Forced sweating is bad, often producing seri-
GUS consequences, while purgation in chiAs, colds,
rheumatisms, etc., ETC., with
BRAEDRETH'S PILLS
is always safe, never leaving any ill-efIects. In
all cases their use is wise but in severe pains
from collie, infammations, rheumatisms, or ex-
ternal injuries, it is
IIFE.SAVING,
Remember, Brandreth's Pills are always sure
of effect, and always without the least danger,
and they act ON every part of the system, dis
lodging and removing all accommodations of inn
purities, thus cleaning the blood and restoring
health. #e SF
The Hon. Demas Barnes says: az sell more Of
Brandreth's Pills than of all Others put together.
Brandreth's Pills are sold by all druggists, and
at the principal office, Brandreth House, New
York.
Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters or
the government stamp on each box.
juy9dwlm. sazsss~
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Prospectus.

This Company has been organized for the pur-
pose of establishing Telegraphic communication,
in the most direct manner possible, between all
points of any Importance the Mississippi
River from Saint Paul to New Orleans.
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jos. PARK,
ELI HALBERsTADT,
W. Good and Reliable Agents Wanted !!
REA & BOVINGDoN,
URBANA, Champaign Co., ffnor.
REFERENCE9

EZE6 EiEEhIN O1S5. .
D. Gardner CO.. Bankers Champaign, H.. Jas. g. Wnehs
Cash. Bank Champaign Ill., L. c. Hurd. Deputy Cos
I'm Dis Daniel Nekln.is q Gen In.p III
r. Cunningham. Collector Tth Dis N n Clark Se1ny
Clerk ch.nPssn Co H. 9; o. Aia1.ndsr: on cssmpsis:
Co., H., .. p. Jchnsen, sheria, Champaign Co.. III 3
Yarwood Chicago. George A. Helan, ChisAgo Hon = y
Canninsha Champaign Co. H., Hon O. r. GhsfSs
Champaign Co.. Ill., Col R. II. Eedne. Dspa.y A. nay ~
n Conn, Esq, Homer ILL.,, Lsckfe Seller. Dss
I1saasuLs Thsnps Wsssrshsia Chs, Chanpsigs c~'
= iulyad am &ASLs3 80 q &S&
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New Post Office Saloon
Drink for the Thirsty,
Rest for the wearv.

JAMES KELLER, late of Camden, informs his
old friends, and the public generally, that he
mas opened first class Saloon at the above place
where ne invites everybody to come and see him.
The best of Liquors and Cigars always on hand
feb22-dH 80 ]
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BATcHELoR's HAIR DYE.-This splendid Hair
Dye is the best in the world The only
true and perfect dye-Harmless, Reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment. No ri-
dicuious tints. Natural black or brown. Rene
dies the ill effects of bad dyes. Invigorates the
hair, leaving it soft and beautiful. The genuine
is signed William A. Bachelor. All others are
mere limitations, and should be avoided. Sold by
all druggists and perfumers. Factory 81 Barclay
street, New York. decl0dwly.
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THE RIVERsIDE INSTITUTE.

Situate at Riverside, Burlington county, New
Jersey, is founded for the purpose of gratuitous
ly educating the sons of deceased Soldiers and
Seamen of the United States.
The Board of Trustees consists of the follow
ing well known citizens of Pennsylvania and
New Jersey: s
Hon. William B. Mann, District Attorney, Phils-
delphia, Pa.
Hon. Lewis r. Broomall, ExChief Conner q. s.
Mint and Recorder of Deeds, Philadelphia.
Hon. james M. Scovel, New Jersey.
Hon. W. w. Ware New Jersey.
kenny German, Esq, Agent Adams Express,
Philadelphia, Pa.
J. e. Coe, Esq, of Joy, Coe Co.. Philadelphia.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

va Office of the Secretary, 314 North Third
Street, Room No. 2. .s.
GS- Subscription Books open at Office of Cav
ender Rowse, 2l3 North Third Street.
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RAILROADS.
EAW 9!

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC. 81
GOING EAST. &&sH
Day Express and Mail, at.......... 20 AM
Night Express, at ........v OUP
Way Freight, at................ "."..9 90 Am
GOING WEST.
Passenger trains leave at 7:0O A and $3.50 z. n.
Freight trains leave at $50 A. NJ and p. NJ.
STERLING AND ROCK ISLAND.
Leaves for Port Byron at........ ........6:05 A NJ
and 5:45 P. NJ.
Arrives from Port Byron at....... ......8:05 A. M
ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA.
Leaves for Coal Valley at about A NJ and NJ
Arrives from Coal Valley at IL A. M. and P. M
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A General Massacre

A General Massacre
of the fibres of the head, the whiskers the mus
taches, or the beard, can be easily accomplished
by the application of the scorching hair dyes and
when every hair is
KILLED DEAD.
the parties deceived by these nestrums will re
greet, too late, that they did not use the wonder
full and entirely poisonless preparation which,
IN FIVE MINUTES,
produces a black or brown which is not surpassed
by natures own hue. Be wise In time. The on
ly safe and sure article is
u # CHRISTADOROS HAIR DYE,
which is harmless as water, and certain to pro-
aduce o natural black or brown in five minutes.
Manufactured by ]. CHRISTADoR0, 8 Aston
House. New York Sold by Druggists. Applied
by all Hair Dressers. juy9dwlm.
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CLIMAX.

szsr ...s -. - CLIMAX. 81 psuaHa~
:9PAcss c1amAx SAVE, for Burns, scalds, scro-
faia, SAT- Rheun, Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost
&C., whether upon man or beast, is the most won
as.lo asis eures aays sub
dues main, and heals barns without a scar. 1t is
worth its weight in gold to any family, and should
always be on hand. 1t is warranted to do what it
says every time. -LEzE HI
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ROCK ISLAND
Marble Works |

GEORGE q J. MURPHY,
4th door West of the First National Bank
Illinois 1t, Rock ;xxland. Illinois.
Wishes to inform the citizens of Rock Island
and adjoining counties that they are prepared to
furnish all kinds of American and italian
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WHY NOT
2 Serious Reflections for Young Men, in Essays
of the Howard Association, on the Physiological
Errors, Abuses and Diseases induced by ignor-
ance of Natures Laws, in the first age OF man.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address, DIR. J. SKILLIN H0UGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa. ~
may20dw3m.
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inRS. valued al. ~ 9iS
49, Total value of Premiums. :. es a0
Dan Gardner Rob Peacock, Hammill Satcbell,
GENTS AT the request of Messrs- RKA d BOVINE
NON OF our city have made an examination of the
property contained In the foregoing schedule and have
valued the at the prices set opposite the respec
ave ''"'''' jos. PARK, DISC
ELI HALBERSTADT,
DUDLEY MCCLAIE.
"Messrs. Rea a Bovingdon's Grand Distribution Of
valuable real estate and personal property Will be
made at Urbana, on the ID day OF September, next
when the holders of lucky numbers win draw someot
the most magnificent prizes ever offered In similar
drawing. That the public may be assured thar this en-
sary 10 refer the long list of rerences all OF whom
have long been known and honored In this county,
men OF strict probity and whose Recommendation 10
sucient to Guel all doubt and satisfy every this
Community .-Champaign Union and Gazette, May
1857 t---... u - FAC =,
Urbana Champaign Co., Illinois, September the 2nd
1887 under the supervision of board of managers,
and by dsnterested committee selected for thatp
pose. g<1eE 49,. =,
Good and Reliable Agents Wanted
every county IN this md adjoining States. Agents
cts. All orders by Mail amounting 70 Ten Dollars or
should be sent by Draft p o. order. All orders for
certificates and Communications, should be addressed
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FIVE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
Any person who pays Five Dollars shall re-
ceive the large and splendid steel plate of
"THE MARRIAGE OF POCAHONTAS,"
and Five Certificates of Stock, emitting them to
Five Presents.
The Engravings and Certificates will be deliv.
cred to each subscriber at our Local Agencies, or
sent by mail, post paid, or express,a may be ord
cred
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KIND OF LINE TO BE BUILT.

The Company propose to construct their lines
IN the most substantial manner possible. All
material used will be of the most approved kind
and quality, and the work of construction will
be done by the company, under the immediate
supervision of practical men, of long experience
in constructing and managing telegraph lines,
who will be instructed to spare no pains to make
every portion of the work of the very best char
acter.
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Marble Monuments,
Grave - t tone ,
AND s<s ss Ill q ss
COUNTER, BUREAU l. TABLE TOPS.

For sculpturing, Carving and Designing, they
defy competition in the West. re ~ =nz
Thankful for the patronage of the past year,
they respectfully solicit continuance Of the same
for the future.
Entire satisfaction is guaranteed to all.
GEORGE J. MURPHY
Rock Island, Jan. 4th, 1856, DIV
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, d. c..
April Is, 1867. Office of Internal Revenue =
Hoying received satisfactory evidence that tbs
proceeds of the enterprise conducted by the
Washington Library Company will be devoted Il
charitable purposes, permission is hereby granted
to said company to conduct such enterprise ex
empt from all charge, whether from special tai
or other duty. ..
ga. ROLLINS, Commissioner
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CAPITAL STOCK.

The capital stock of the company is One Mil
lion of Dollars, and is divided into shares of on
hundred dollars each. The company desire Il
distribute the stock in small amounts among tn
business men along the entire length of the line
in order to secure their interest in the welfare
the company, and to secure to them its patrons
their share Of the profits from it's business.
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The Association have appointed as Receivers,
Messrs. George A. Cooke & Co., 80 South Third
street, Philadelphia, whose well known integrity
and business experience win be q sufficient guar
antee that the money intrusted to them viii be
promptly applied to the purpose stated.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 20, 1857. :.
To the Officers and Members of the Washing ten
Library Co., N. S. Read, Secretary.
Gentlemen-On receipt of your favor Of the
18th inst, notifying us of our appointment as
Receivers for your Company, we took the liberty
to submit copy of your charter, with plan Of
your enterprise to eminent legal authority, and
having received his favorable opinion in regard
to its legality, and sympathizing with the bene-
violent object of your Association, viz the edu-
cation and maintenance of the orphan children
of our soldiers and sailors of the Riverside In
stitute, we have concluded to accept the trusta
to use our best efforts to promote so worthy an
object. Respectfully, yours, &C.,
GE0.aA COOKE co.
Address all letters and orders to
GEO. A. COOKE q CO., BANKERS.
80 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Receivers for the Washington Library Go.
augf0w2mdeod.
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The National Telegraph Law.

The following act has been accepted by this
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ASSESSMENTS OF STOCK.

Only FIVE per cent of the stock viii be required
to be paid in at the time of subscription, and sub
seauent calls wifi not exceed ten per cent. per
month After the first payment of five per cent.
no further call will be made until Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars shall have been subscribed.
The company confidently believe that they will
not be compelled to call in more than fifty or six
ty per cent of the subscriptions in order to place
the line in complete working order
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DIVIDENDS.

Is most tatterlng. The location Of the line is
one of the best in the country. 1t passes through
large number of important cities and towns where
commercial intercourse isiarge and rapidly in
creasing. The country along the river is receiv-
ing constant aeeessions of wealth and population
and these will bring an increase of trade which
must correspondingly add largely every year to
the business AID profits of the company. All the
old telegraph companies throughout the country
are now, and have been, paying satisfactory div
idends, on capital stock that has been repeated.
eddy watered. IF these companies, controile by
few wealthy individuals owning nearly all the
stock, can do this, it is quite reasonable to sup
pose that a company, owned and managed by liz
patrons, with. its lines desirably located and
with limited amount of stock, can at least dc
equally well.
The following act has been accepted by thil
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