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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

We have our opinion of an editor
who don't know that Job built the ark.
With so many free schools such igno-
rance is APPALLING LaCrosse Demo
cr0t.
We had supposed you were all post
ed on so sim pie Biblical question as
that. 1t was the prophet Revelation
who built the ark.--KisJura Mirror
A well posted set of fellows you are,
not to know that Ben Butler built the
ark. lIinnecoane Fem.
Fools and blind why go We abroad
for a builder Of the ark! Know We
not that Gabe Bouck builded the big
craft! We regret the exhibition of so
much stupidity on the part of our
Brethren. Berlin JoWaat.
None Of them are right. They
can't tell who built the ark, because
they don't know-ah. IiaHpaca Re
pnb5ican
We know. Vic. Woodruff made
the ark. We know she did because
the 10th verse of the 10th chap of,
Exodus tells the kind OF wood it was
made of, AMI we know that Vic. must
have built the ark
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
For SaIe.--A 40 Horse Power Ell

For SaIe.--A 40 Horse Power En-
gins and fixtures one 40 iuch boiler,
% feet long: two II inch fues. smoke
stack. five front CRATE bars, etc, The
above machinery has been in use only
about two months, aud is in every re-
spect as good as new, and will be sold
very cheap. Also Line Shaft Planer,
Re-sawer, etc., at bargain. Inquire
at Grand Rapids Foundry and Machine
Shop s
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

North Caro,ii,iinS.--A postal
card informs US that Prot Brand will
very shortly visit our city with band
of eight colored male ana female 70
calists from North Carolina. The
members of the troupe were formerly
slaves, a fact from which we infer that
our people will be trea ed to selections
of ''de ole plantation songs" INDUCED
in by the slaves in the days of bond
age. The Professor wishes it to be
understood that the entertainment he
proposes to give will not be what Is
termed minstrel show" but rather
legitimate vocal exhibition OF high
order aud refinement. The weird,
plalntiye melodies of the slave melo-
dists are recognized all over the cOun-
try as worthy It place beside the more
polished and finished productions of
the lyric stage. possessing a singular
and peculiar fascination which enchains
an audience amid alternating tears and
laughter. The troupe will probably
give but one entertainment of which
due notice will be given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Personal. Oar townsman, Ofrin
Lawrence proprietor Of the Lawrence
House is confined to his bed with
nervous and general debility. We
hope to see his portly form about again
very soon.
Rev. NJ. Bickford of St. Johns
Mich. preached in Rev. r, NJ. Web
ster's stead at the Cong. Church last
Sabbath morning. He occupied the
desk at the Union meeting at the
Methodist Church in the evening.
Judge NJ Dill, bro h r
of the Senator McDill, was in our city
last Monday. We believe he was en-
route for the Mississippi on business
connected with Numbering.
MIR. O. f. Weed. of New London.
the District Attorney for Waupaca
County, made ms genial call yester-
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

4 misunderstanding. Rev, Mr.
Bickford returned to his home at St.
johns, Mich, last Tuesday, P NJ.
1t was understood that he was to sup
ply Mr. Webster's place during his
absence, bat having made other ar
engagements prior to leaving home,
Cot which Mr.. W. was not inforued)
he is obliged to return consequently
there " Il be no service at the Cong.
Church Sabbath morning. Rev. Mr..
Cole will preach in the evening, thus
continuing the union meetings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
G4y,;lcLZ hV lightning :

Struck by Lightning. A
Frenchman, whose name we can't pro-
nouuce $50 we don't give it, lost
horse by lightning on the big marsh
during the storm last Saturday. We
also learn by Mr.. Palmer that large
shed about forty feet from the horse
barn, at Scott & Clark's mill, was
riddled fearfolly by bolt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
gEsgEeCEE DIRECTORY.

ROMAN CATH0LiC.-Rev: F. ToNGrAy.-
Services every Sabbath nrornIng at 10 Q clock
Catechisln p VI. NeSpers 2. Nj.
Observation-Disclosures. r. NJ. WEEsTE
Services every Sabbath at 40 J = A. NJ, and i.
P VI. Sabbath School at i VI. Prayer meehni
Wednesday evenings.
METHODIST EPTSCOPAL.-Rev. Jesse CoLF
Services every sabbath at 10 II 4. NJ. and j.
> N sabbath school at 8 A. N. Prayer meet
ing Thursday evenings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
JOHN RABLIN.
Grand Rapids April 9th. If

Head Light Oil.-We are now
selling Head Light oil, 1859 fire test
the best manufactured. warranted, at
10 cents gallon. Headlight oil is
Kerosene Invested Of nearly all its
Naphtha so that it is made non explo-
sive. Head light oil gives purer and
brighter | chit than Kerosene, and will
burn longer OnIy 40 cents a gallon
at the Wood Co. Drug Store.
Ii ID. PHILLEo & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
Hive sFop,,, Tho hurStinU of n

Fire Alarm. : The bursting of a
kerosene lamp in R. c. Worthington's
Store last evening, called out the en-
zine. and created for a time intense
excitement. The flames were speedily
extinguished
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Music.-We are authorized to state
that Miss Susie Shoemaker resumed
Pianoforte instruction on the 9th of
July. She will live particular at
tention'to Harmony and Thorough-bass.
Those desiring instruction in these
branches will please take notice,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Green Corn. = Thanks. = We
acknowledge the receipt Of a
mess of green corn and cabbage, from
the hand of Conductor S;mpkins, of
the G. B Road. Bro. Simpkrns, we
will remember thee in melon time, if
ever it rains again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

The Stat" air,-We are in re-
ceipt Of complimentary ticket to the
State Fair which is to be hell at Nil
wankee Sept. IS 9-10-11 AMI 125h.
The exhibition promises to be the larg-
est ever held in the state. The attrac-
tions are numerous greatly superior
to those Of last year, which is a suffi-
cient guarantee that all who attend
will be amply repaid for the brief time
they will be called upon to lay aside
business cares that they may indulge
in recreation and at the same time re
cuperate their mental and physical
powers. These state fairs af,rl to
both artisan and farmer, as We as to
every member Of society, the much
needed vacation in the great school of
life, without which life would be one
continual trial to which there would be
but lit5Ie that savors of cheeriness or
edifcation If the weather be fine
the attendance will be very large.
The various railroads propose to make
a reduction in fares.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Sad iutelIjgenee.-Our esteemed
townsman, Geo. r. Gardner received
the sad intelligence by telegram
of the sudden decease of sister in
Lowville, Columbia county on Satur-
day last. but for some nnaccountable
reason at too late an hour to avail
himself Of the train going hither.
He however secured a livery, and
reached New Lisbon in season to con
meet with the train, arriving in season
to attend the funeral! Our people
will remember Mrs. McCann who visit
cd Mr. GARDENERS people last winter :
4 very excellent and eStimabe woman.
Our telegraph companies ought to be
more prompt in the sending and de-
livery of messages. As is shown in
this case there was a sad neglect Of
duty somewhere, undoubtedly at the
Office of sending.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

LOOKING for the C9mat. A po-
liceman found man lying fat on his
back on the esplanade at late hour
the other night, calmly studying the
heavens. Upon raising him to sit
tinr posture ana asking him what he
WAS doing there, herepiied that he was
. tryin TO fad the (hjc) comet " He
had Il copy of the Commercial in his
hand containing diagram OF the heav-
ems. = You see, said this fagstone
astronomer, spreading the paper out
upon his knees, and blinking gravcly,
this ere comet 5 tractin' tention +
best stronomers. It's tracted mine
I'm look n for it. [ read IN paper
faint visible without glass, So [ Chico
took one For fear one glass WASH t
'nou1h, | to- hic} took 'nuther. Pa
per says comets tween little dipper
and great Upper Drank little dip
per Of beer, then tried a great dipper.
Wife made fuss bout it. Told wife
Id dip Chico her, too, { she interfered.
Then | started ont to find pole star,
cause comets in that neighborhood
Ran 'gainst eel graph pole, stumbled
over pole to a wagon, an woke up a
pole cat, but couIdn' lind 'er pole star
Step i in loon and treated myself to
'nuther little dipper. And yet [ could
MT (hic) conet. Read in paper com
cts on line with nose of the bear
Asked a man what he knows of the
bear. Man told me to bear off Been
watchin' for that comet mos all night
Heavens full of dippers, bears and
(hic) pole stars. No comet. >
. Veil, com nit me, . said the
Waterman, : I'll show you the pole
STAR" and he took him where the
Ninth street station light is softly beam
ing. > Cincinnati Saturday Night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Burglars. 1t will be seen that the
gang of burglars infesting our city last
week have transferred their scene of
operations to the Point The Journal
has the following that will be of ia
terest TO some of our citizens At least
these who have had midnight callers !:
There has been considerable excitement
in the c ty during the past week on the
subject of burglars. Three houses on
Clark street were entered last SATURDAY.
night and an attempo made on another.
which has had the effect not only to
disarrange the nerves of the female
portion of the community. but also to
bring revolvers to the front. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Election Of OificerS.--At the
regular meeting of the Riversid e
Lodge, No. 154, I. O Of G. I. the
following officers were elected.
Rev. Jesse Cole, w. c. T.; Mrs.
J. n Brundage, ". V. T.; Frank
Femling, P. ". c. T. VIM. Ketch-
EN-, " NJ. Fannie Baker, W. t. F.;
Charlie Gleason, ". R. s.. Maggie
Shoemaker, w. T. s.; Lettie Hunt
ington, ". |. G.; H. Grace, w. 0.
g.; Rev. r. NJ. Webster, ". c.;
IT. B. Philleo, G. L. d.
Several essays, and excellent seIec-
tions from various authors made the
literary exercises unusually inter
esring. All the officers elect are re-
questel to be present at the next meet
ing for installation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
JuSticr'S Blanks for sale at the
Wood County Drug Store. tt.

Wanted. An experienced cook,
work light and wages good. Enquire
at Wisconsin Valley Eating House,
Centralia. lS-tf
For Sale. A second hand, 40
horse power engine, l. inch bore, "A
inch stroke. This engine has been
completely overhaulcd aud repaired at
the Grand Rapids boundary, and is
nearly as good as new. Parties wish
ne to purchase can apply to the
Grand Rapids Foundry for particulars,
terms of payment &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Al About Nnttie Ward. -Nettie
Ward, of Geneva, read the Bible and
Testament through in inst six days
And the Whitewater Register offers
wager that Nettie couldn't tell the
next day whether it was Methussla or
Abraham that built the ark. apple
ton PoE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
EensnS of School Children.

Census of School Children
Mr.. Smith has finished the census, and
reports 4O7 school children, clasSed as
follows Between the age Of + and Z.
131; Z and 16, POI; 10 and 20, 75.
The females exceed the boys in num-
Der just I. Well wager that no other
City in the State can figure this branch
of industry 50 closely. Had not the
scarlet fever so fearfully decimated the
ranks of the little ones, our city could
make much better showing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30

Festival THE ladies of the
Methodist Church and congregation,
will hold a festival in Mr. Worthing-
tons rooms, under Music Hall on
Thursday evening of next week, Aug.
6, 1874. The rooms will be tastefully
decorated; the tables will be bounti-
fully furnished; and the entertain
ment in all its parts satisfactory.
We cordially invite the people, one
and all to favor us with their presence
on the occasion.
The committees will be published
IN the Tribune on Saturday.
COMMITTEE.
July %, 1874.
In as much as the Methodist Socie-
ty gave way for the Fire Company
picnic on the 18th" let there be a
good turnout and good time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
The Glorious Rain.-The re-

freshing shower of Friday evening was
only an initiatory sprinkle compared
with the grandly sublime outpouring
from the heavens the following evening
"a sweet prelude preceding the grand
overture. All the forces Of nature
seemed to join in the grand anthem,
= The Heavens are Telling" The
parched earth extended its lep.rous
arms, and all vegetation prayed for a
refreshing rain, and it came, the lep-
rousv was hellel. AMI all the earth re-
joices. The heat of Saturday was as a
furnace As the day wore on. the heat
became more intense, with no breath
of air to fan or cool in the least the
burning. It is the very generally ex-
pressed opinion that last Saturday was
the hottest day ever experienced 1t
was positively prostrating, and resplr-
alton was an absolute burden. Toward
dark the heavens in the west betoken-
cd storm, but what The most arx-
ious for rain feared its omcoming, for
the imagination pictured devastation
and ruin in the not unfrequent lorna
does seemingly generated in such in
tense heat. With measured tread the
Storm King advanced, with his legions
doing battle in the heavens. Gorgeous
chariots Of clouds in tumultous array
rolled up the heavens, lighting up the
armament with the zigzlg lightning
engendered of their wheels, and lurld
plumes seemed waving in the storm
caps of the mighty host whose frey
banners were extended high, heralding
the awfal beginning of the elemental
war There were steeds, black as night,
harnessed to fire cars, and their traces
were Of livid lightning, and their reins
were ribbons Of fame, and in their
mouths were clouds of fleecy froth, and
the characters were clad in fire span
giles, o'erspread with mantles Of terror.
But there was the everything God
behind the storm, and in the oncoming
the hearts Of men were assured The
opposing forces, clad in regal splendor,
we're but friends in disguise, and all
night the earth trembled with rever-
bratory shocks of the artillery Of
heaven; It was only good after all.
There was naugnt Of harm I; the floods
came and such foods-but we were
not destroyed though we had builded
on the sand The heavens were all
night mighty mirror of flame, but
We saw therein only publication AMI
life giving health The artillery of Je-
hoyah belchcd its thunders the liye-lon9
night, bnt the bolts were not TO d6u
sons and daughters bolts Of wrath
and in the morning, when all nature
laughed, and all vegetation unfurled
her hitherto dusty burners, and the
glorious sun shone down upon US with
all his health giving vigor, ami there
was freshness in everything; though
all men did not speak 1t, yet we are
10th TO believe that even one soul was
50 forgetful as TO not render silent
thanks at least to the Universal! Father
The Stat" Fair, We are in re-
( J. -,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
Wis, ayEey Il. ES.

fETains stop oHly on signal,
Connections: It. II. y ST. 7. X. r: >
". ". r. r. Sc. Il. 4. NJ. X. Il. 4.-W. {.
Il. r. with Stages for knowlton, Mos'nec
- F.O. wy ATT. Supt.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24
An Angel I'm the Form Of a Dwarf.
From the St. Louis Republicans Report @
Mrs NJ IL Burnham's Lecture.

[From the St. Louis Republicans Report of
Mrs. NJ. H. Burnham's Lecture
In her defense OF the stage and ac-
tresses, she mentioned two burlesque
blondes-EngliSh girls whom she had
known with the Lydia Thompson
Troupe.
They had heen cared for by maiden
aunt Patty. vino had raised and educat-
cd them. They were honest, pure
girls, though they were in the blonde
burlesque business. and they told the
lecturer the story of their lives She
learned to love that old aunt Patty.
When she went to England she found
out the burleSaucrs, and they said how
much Aunt Patty had wanted to see
her. and then the confession was made
that Aunt Patty was a dwarf. who
when the mother of the girls died, had
exhibited herself as dwarf for four
teen years in the side-show ola menag-
erie and circus to support those two
girls and three others. five neices in
all. Mrs. Burnhams description of
the old dwarf ended with a dash of
feeling which would have done credit
to Dickens. And thank God not one
of those five girls have failed in the de-
yotion of their lives to that Christian
woman. whose heart was as that of q
giant throbbing for those little ones in
the coarse casket of dwarf. And
again: Il shall find Aunt Patty, that
fearful looking dwarf. IN Heaven as
surely SIS shall not find some very
good looking people whom | know well
enough on earth.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24
Splendid Chance to Secure a Cheap

Splendid Chance to Secure a Cheap
Home.
A splendid opportunity is offered by
the Board of the Catholic Industrial
School Of Minnesota for securing val
liable residence property in and con-
tigious to the city Of St. Paul, for a
small outlay, and at the same time aid
ing in establishing this school-one of
the most creditable enterprises ever
undertaken by a religious denomina-
ton in the State-on a sound financial
basis. This proposition provides for
the distribution among those purchas-
ing shares of property worth $144. 600.
which is divided into $500 sh.res at only
$40 share. In this property is
splendid stone residence occupying one
of the most slightly and attractive loca-
tions in St. Paul, lately the property
Of Judge Underwood, valued at $780,
900. Then there is another fine resi-
dence valued at $500 with upwards
of 400 lots, from an ordinary sized city
lot up to five acres, and valued at $3.50
each to $4,000. In addition each
shareholder gets subscription to any
of the St. Paul dailies for year, or its
equivalent in a weekly subscription to
either the Northwestern Chronicle,
Western Times or the Wanderer.
This scheme is by far the most liber.
al ever offered in the Northwest. All
the property offered is desirably locs-
ted, and is rapidly gaining in value by
the growth of St. Paul and Minneapo.
lis, and the rapid settlement of the
country lying between the two cities.
and will be still further advanced in
value by the erection of the school
buildings for which purpose the prop
erty is so Id, and on which improve
ments hare already been commenced to
cost $4,000.
The Board of the Industrial School
who have the real management of ali
the details of this magnificent scheme,
comprise some Of the most honorable
and widely known citizens Of the State.
AS their immediate agent and manager,
they have selected j. W. Fralick, of
St. Paul, whose name is synonymous
with honor and untiring energy, as es-
pecially shown in the perfectly sue
cessful and satisfactory manner in
which he conducted the recent distri-
button of the Wann property in ST.
Paul.
Another guarantee to purchasers Of
shares is found in the fact that all
moneys are to be held by Hon. John S
Prince, cashier of the St. Paul Savings
Bank, who will retain them until the
distribution takes place, and the deeds.
ETC., for all the property has been de-
posted with him, thus securing the
shareholder from all possibility of loss.
The distribution will take place on
or before March lst. Communications
should be addressed to j. w. Fralick,
Agent and Manager, Savings Bank, St.
Paul.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24
EosEEI1. No.

A Constantinople dispatch say the
Lerant Herald publishes accc as Of
famine in Asea Minor, whie shows
that the prospect is appalling.
A Montreal dispatch So \ the St.
Lawrence and Chicago forwar .ng COM
pany has elected Sir Hugh Alan. Pres
ident.
1t is expected that the Pan River.
Mass. Milss will start mp ag~.l on fnll
time the frss Of January, bn o. r.
ther reduction Of ton per- en-. On
wages.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24

Samuel Lee, who wasn't. the Min
neapo'is Ifi5xne says, Bill Kings
coachman, has served notice that he
will contest with Ranney for the seat in
Congress from the first district Of South
Carolina
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24

Rev. T. J. Workman, (the same
whose wife was tried for the murder Of
another woman at Eureka, Ill., who
was expelled from the Rush River con-
ference for immortality, has been grant
ed new trial by the Judicial confer
ei.ce in session at Chicago.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24
Reader !! 81

Send your name and post Office adj
dress to the Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, No. 81 IL, East Third
street, St. Paul, or to No. s. Second
street, Minneapolis, and you will receive
a copy of their paper containing price
list Of Teas and Coffees. A beautiful
chrome goes with every pound Of tea.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24

gWho says there is no medicine that
viii cure Cs Of the pains and aches which
flesh is heir TOT Death 70 Pain denies the
charge and undertakes the cure IF it fails,
your druggist will refund the money. Try it
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-12-24
MORSE MANUFACTURING Co., NEwYoRK.

MORSE MANUFACTURING Co., Newly YORK.
ST.. PAUL, July 10, 1S74.-GEsrLExEN:
We take pleasure in stating that for
some years past we have sold largely
Of Phalon's Select Perfumes, Soaps,
&c. So far as we know they have given
general satisfaction. The perfumes, es-
pecially the White Rose and Wood Vio-
let, seem to fully equal those made by
the most celebrated English and French
manufacturers. We shall take pleasure
in representing you still on your excel
lent preparations in this market.
Very respectively.
NoYEs Bios. i CUTLER.
Morses Lu1urcne. new and refined
dsodorized compound of eoeoanut, oil,
&C., for the hair. Price so cents. For
sale by all druggists
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-10-07

al piiblic0 en- general, asegurando no tendran
nada que desear, pues al efecto cuenta con una
escOrida servidumbre espacios0s cuartOs para
familias cartina bien provista, balos frios Q
calientes La 6rden, barbero Ga & q; TODD pre-
clos eouitativos al alcauce de todaa las fnrtnnas
Tn empleado del Hotel va horde, slemprs
que llegan vaporea para ponerse ia orden de
los Sres. pasager0s encar garse de la conduc-
cion de sls equipajes eli un bote especial man
dado constTuir expresamente para este seTylcio
con mocion mecanica, que lie impele mas ,velocal
dad due una lnaquiLa de vapor, espacio sufi
ciente para condncir veinte cuafro personas
con sus maletas de viajo el cual esta adtspos,
cion de los Sres. pasageros para pasear porr la
bahia. San Tomas 15 lie Ener, de 1874 .IG6l0s
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