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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-15

The fifth act was lively. Inc stage
showed the interior of barn. There
were two apartments on the lower
floor and a hay-loft above. The hero
came into one room. drank out OF
bottle and had delirium tremens. The
actor suffered dreadfully. He saw hid
eous beasts. he wrestled with himself il.
the straw. he described cemetery of
open graves. he told about his sup
posed dead daughter, and altogether he
made it as unpleasant as possible for
himself and the audience.
..Merciful heavens he cried. when
the paroxysm was over, and he fell
asleep.
Then the wife dashed iuto the other
room with the daughter. She ex-
pressed emotion as the freezing. hum
CRY. despairing mother by dashing to
and fro. flinging her arms wildly about
and rafting in the circumscribed space
like pea in pod; at length she took
the little girl up a ladder to the loft to
get warm in the hay, and was down
again in jiffy. As an acrobatic per-
Torrance 1t had merit.
..Merciful heaveusr she cried, and
darted ont in the storm to search for
her husband.
Then came prayer by the little girl.
There was the child praying above, I'M
conscious of the besotted parent wal
lowing in the straw below. The hero
awoke in mental and physical torture.
He wished to die.
.Merciful heavens" he cried.
His ewes fell on halter. He would
hang himself. He tied the rope round
a beam overhead. climbed on a manger
and adjusted moose. The Mortified
child implored him TO stop, but he
thought her voice was imaginary and
did not heed it. He leaped from the
manser, the moose seemed to tighten
round his neck. he made wry faces in
dicative of strangulation. and stified
EXPLANATIONS by women in the auditO-
rum denoted that they were thrilled.
The child made an cutlery and racket.
and at length found an AK, which hal
been left in the loft to chop hay. She
ought to have used it to cut the rope
and thus rescue her father. She
hacked away vigorously. but without
severing strand. The hanging hero
made fresh grimaces. drew up his legs,
Strengthened them out, quivered. and
did all he could think of TO fill out the
time. But still the ak didn't cut. |
heard excited words from the author
as he suffered in the prompter's corner.
Eventually the actor reached up and
deliberately united himself: and roar
of laughter by the audience drowned
the voices of the characters as they
crowded into the stable to close the
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-15
How They Slipped.

At eleven o'clock yesterday forenoon
q couple of excursionists took seats on
the east portico OF the City Hall directly
under the window OF the Chief of
Police. He was a bean-pole looking
chap of twenty-three with dust an inch
deep on his back. and she was an
authenticated angel of twenty, wearing
4 solid shoe and chewing three guilds OF
gum rolled into one. For long time
they sat and looked at the fountains and
sighed and were silent. Then he ten
DERBY queried:
Hammer, isn't it dreamy"'
YUM" she answered.
81 could sit here forever" he whis-
pered.
IL don't believe Icould-Fd be hun
gry.'
More silence and signs, and then he
took her elbow in his hand and said:
Hammer, I'm hungry now"
"Didn't you bring biscuit along"
Hungry for your love, Hammer
not for biscuits. Hammer. 'sposen we
'sposen a case
"Weil?"
..'Sposen / knew Justice of the
Peace who would marry us?'
How much?"
1.-Two dollars"
''Have you got the money!"
Hammer. do you doubt my love?
I've got seventy-tve cents. and III hunt
up the Harker boys and borrow the
rest"
I'm afraid"
snow, Hannerr'
"Oh. 1 can't; you know my folks
don't like you" ..-,..5-..
Hammer, hitch this way till talk to
you. 'Sposen l bought you peanuts
and candy and watermelon? 'Sposen
you realized my great love, and con-
cluded to hitch to me before some 9TH
er girl captured tie prize? We'd gently
slip down these steps, turn the corner
of this stately edifice. walk to the shop
of a Justice, and you'd have me and I'd
have YOU"
"Oh dear. but pa would rave"
"Hold on, Hammer. Your par
needn't know it-no one will know it.
We'd keep it as silent as the grave I'M
til had made your old man respect
me for what / are. Gimme half a
show and I'll make your par fol!cr me
around like calf within year. and
your mar will fairly love the ground l
walk on, Come. Hammer, let's slip"
"Oh, Gawge"'
Hammer Think of the ro-
nance the love- the mystery the
tenderness gold watches and dia-
mond rings and silk dresses"
"Where?"
''Why, nextyear when the wool comes
off. Don't own forty acres of land?
Don't dote on you? Would l ask you
to slip around if didn't love you above
the best boss in our county? Hammer,
let us slip"
"And you really love-"
Then they slipped. They caught
sight of siN-foot farmer coming up
the walk. with big cane on one arm
and his wife on the other. and the girl
slid for Michigan avenue and the lover
tor Griswold street, the latter whis-
pering to himself as he lodged through
the City Hall:
That's her old dad, and he knocks
oxen down with that clubr'-DetroI
Free Press.
The Young Lawyers First Case.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-15

These rooms are not en- SUITE"
said the guest ola summer hotel. "Can
you show me. some that are?'' The
room clerk" recently promoted TO
that position from the village store, re-
sponGed: Fact marin, them rooms
hain't very sweet. bein' as they look out
on the Stable; but can show you some
on the other side sweet as a nut" and
the rooms on the other side we've en-
gagged. Washington Critic.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-15

John B. Wardlaw, Jr.. young
Southern scholar and writer. is dead.
He was an honored graduate of Prince
ton College, and at the time of his
death was Professor of Languages and
Literature in a college for women at
Christiansburg. Va.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-09-15

The death of Spotted-Tail recalls
the romance in which the favorite
daughter OF the old Chief and Lieuten-
ant Brockhurst Livingston. of the we'll
known New York family, were the
principal actors. While stationed At
Fort Laramie in 1865 Lieutenant Liv-
ingston saw and fell in love with the
dusky maiden. They were married,
and She bore him son. but the young
officers health failed and he was sent
to Europe, where his mind became I'M
settled. and he died. The Sioux girl
on hearing the sad news pinned away
and died, and her body was brought to
Fort Laramie by Spotted-Tail and
buried there, the grave being still an
nually decorated with flowers by the
soldiers. OF Livingston's child no
trace has ever been found, although the
mother of the Lieutenant wishes TO
adopt and educate it. If the Sioux
have any knowledge of the child's
whereabouts they keep the secret well.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
The Great English Remedy.

Is a never falling cure
Tor Nervous Debility,
Exhausted Vitality,
| seminal Weak
SpeTmatorrhoea,L osI
l~MASHooD,~ Impotency
Paraly sis and all the
erri Bile effects OF Sci,
youthful fol-
les, and excuses In
linature years-such as
loss of memory, Las
Is 1 d Q, Nocturnal
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

New York, Dec. pa Tribune's
Washington special says: Judge Cox
said to-day L am aware my cause has
been criticised, but 1 feel that it
wouldn't be proper for me to say any
thing in reply; when the right time
comes l shall be heard.
at is charged that you have been too
lenient with Guiteau; he has been al
lowed to have his W way too much,''
said the reporter.
Judge Cox-"The last is true. 1t is
the most remarkable case l aver heard
OF, but it would not be right for me tt
seek the vindication of the newspapers
l think in the end, however, everyou,
will be satisfied. 1t has been a mos
difficult case to handle"
Judge Cox seemed to be fully aware
of the general feeling of discomfort a
his treatment of the assassin but in
timated that the end of the trial mus
furnish his ~vindication.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

New York, Dec. 1.-THE 1ribune's
Washington correspondent interviewed
Alexander H. Stevens, who said On the
subject of the inter-oceanic canal: The
subject of the inter-oceanic transit is
n Of the very highest national and in
ternational consequence, and it will un.
doubleday engage the attention of con
gress to a great extent. 1t is of para
mount Importance that we should not
allow Great Britain, France or any
other European power to acquire an as
nent. l think it would be wise for con
gress at oRce to charter the Nicaraguan
canal company, the one in which Gen.
Grant is interested.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
STEAMER BURNED.
The West Point While Unloading Is
Fired by an Explosion
And Nineteen Lives Are Lost In
GLIDING an Officer.


Richmond, Dec. 27-News was re-
ceived coming from West Point on the
York river, Of a terrible disaster to
steamer West point of the Clyde line
plying between that point and Balti-
more. The West Point arrived at West
Point early yesterday, and a gang
began discharging her cargo. They
cleared out all freight between decks
and had gone below into the hold to
take out a quantity Of kerosene oil, when
at ten minutes to half-past twelve,
midday, an explosion occurred which
blew of the side of the vessel into the
river and set fire to the ship. Nineteen
persons, including four of the crew,
and nearly all of the stewards hands
persisted. The first and second officers
escaped, one of them being badly injur-
ed, the captain being on shore was saw
ed. The crew were mostly from Balti-
more, and the laborers from Richmond
and West Point. The West Point was
a new ship, having made only a few
trips. She was valued at $50, GOO in
sured.
Richmond, Dec. 27.-The West
Point explosion is unaccounted for. 1t
occurred near the forward hatch and
the vessel was ~instantlylin flames. The
twelve colored men in the hold were
killed or burned to death. Five others
iumpad ovarloord and forr a
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

New York, Dec. PA Herald st.
Petersburg dispatch says: To arrive
at the mouth of the Lena
the boats of the shipwrecked Jeanette
must have passed between New Siberia
and the island of Fadinskar, which is
Inhabited only during the summer by
nomads, who arrive at the close of
the winter in sledges drawn by dogs.
Further OF in her course was Lille Petite
aud the island of %Stolbonsi, the distance
is about five hundred miles from the
locality of the shipwreck to the mouth
of the Lena. The mouth of the Lena
is situated in the most dreary and DESC
late part of the confines of northern
Siberia. The whole coast was last
visited and described by 1t. PIERRE
ANTON in 1928. Previous to that, these
vast regions occupying a distance hun
dreds of miles along the coast were ex-
plored in 1875 and 1876 10y 1t. Prout-
s~chiscbef, and at their farthest extrem-
tiles by Lit. Dimtire Lapleff in 1888.
The place where boat No. 3 landed, is
situated between the graves of 1t. Las
SINUS, who persisted in 1875 with
thirty. five of his companions and that
Of 1t. Proutscheschef aud his wife,
who persisted in 1876. From this point
to Yakutsk, the distance is more thar
a thousand miles through a desert
country completely destitute Of popu-
lation.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Attleboro, Mass, Dec. ga disas-
trous fire occurred in Robinson's jew
elry factory this morning, which de.
stroyed a building containing several
heavy firms. Total loss unknown.
Milwaukee, Dec. 27.-Further par
ticulars of the fire at Durand, Wis,
state that the entire town, with the ex-
ception Of three buildings was destroyed.
There were twenty-four buildingsin the
village. The loss is estimated at $685.
900. High wind prevailed, The fire
was accidental.
Marlin, Texas, Dec. 27.-Last night
Adams grocer house and all building
between Carter's bank and Ford's Cor
ners were burned. Loss, $50, 900;
partly insured.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
An Apt simiIe.

New York, Dec. 26.-The Atlanta
Constitution in reviewing Mahoneism in
the state of Georgia, says; There has
been much said in the northern press
and in the south about the effect of the
success of Malone in Virginia on the
independents of other states. There is
scarcely a state in the south that has
not n or two cheap heroes, who art
willing to be used as Mahunes. They
are just about as useful too in politics
as a bung would be to a cooper VINO
was in a hurry TO to make a barrel.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Witness: I do not believe in such in
sanity, and in all my experience l have
never seen an instance of 1t.
Corkhill: Doctor, we had a young
man here from Chicago, an agnostic.
who testified that one person out of
every five is insane. What would you
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Washington, Dec. 27.-The court
was densely packed. Upon reaching
his seat Guiteau looked around smil-
ingly and said: 1 had a nice Christmas
dinner and hope everybody else did. l
had lots Of fruit, flowers and lady vlsi.
tors, and a good time generally.
DR.. A. E. Mcdonald. superintendent
at Wards Island insane hospital, testi-
fed that during his practice he had six
thousand cases Of insanity, and had
given special attention to study insani.
ty, witness stated the difference be-
tween .'delusions" and ''insane delu.
sions." One being subject of correc.
tion by judgment and senses, the latter
not being correctable, and for that
reason denominated and insane delu-
sion also illusions and halucinations
giving illustrations from his own ex-
perience. He believed, judging from
experience, that the claim of inspira.
ton frequently asserted by insane per-
sons proceeded from a source of hallu,
cination or insane delusion affecting
the senses. Witness was then asked II
the person,s actions under tho claim q,
inspiration would indicate 1t in any
other wav than Inv their assertions and
he replied: Their actions and behavior
would indicate 1t as well as their asser
tions, to illustrate it, a person claiming
IN be .J.sus christ and -actino n,.der az
inspiration and clutbed himself like Nh,
=, yionr gave ,w,v nronar,, s,a,, on,
doors bacause tho Saviour ..haa No,
where to Law his head >,
Witness was asked ~ s,,ch rers,n,
would feel n .h.n,ion ~ bod,l,
ipiury. or would ,,L. any pr~ecant;on'
to guard against danger
II. ra,,;aa,
rides MI fear hodilv na,n . ,ninr,
and the nerson who hs,is~s.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The Texas s.
Pacific railroad is now completed to the
junction with the Southern Pacific
railroad at Ell Paso, Texas, and will be
opened as a through line for business to
points in New Mexico, Arizona and
California about the LIST of January
Sleeping cars will be run on express
trains from st. Louis to Deming with
out change, and third class sleeping
cars will be run on emigrant trains
with but one change to California.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
CAPITAL GOSSIP.
Whisperings and Rumors AAoat ir
Official Circles in Washington.
Haps, Mishaps and General poings
Among Our Representative.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Hon. VIM.
G. LeDuc, late commissioner of agri-
culture, was elected a member of the
national society of agriculture OF
Representative Page goes to New
York city tonight to remain there un-
til next Saturday.
The Navajo agency, New Mexico,
asks for the immediate shipment OF
vaccine points, enough to yaccinate 50O
persons. Smallpox is spreading there.
The gun-boat Essex leaves Norfolk
the LIST of january for the Pacific. On
her way she visits Liberia to investigate
matters between the natives and author
tiles of Liberia, and to settle any dis
putes that may have arisen since the
Alaska was there. 1t is believed the
treaties entered into by the natives
have not been properly complied with.
The presidents friends say that
healthy and robust as he is, the con-
slant strain of meeting ard talking
with ofice-seekers, is beginning already
to tell on him. The fact is, his burden
is greater than any one man can bear,
and under our present system it cannot
be helped. The nuisance is constantly
increasing, and it will soon amount to
the signing Of his own death warrant
for man to accept the presidency, I'M
less a change is had.
A. b. Mullett. supervising architect
Of the treasury under Grant, yesterday
put on file application for appointment
as general superintendent of the fede-
raj building now in course of construc-
tion. He is strong backed by General
Grant and leading stalwarts of New
York. Should the appointment be
made by Secretary Folger it will prob
ably be followed by the removal Of su-
pervising architect Hill and the ap-
pointment of Mullett's partner, Gen.
Steinmetz, Of. Brooklyn, in his place.
Representative Calkins, chairman of
the house committee on elections, has
been engaged the past few days in the
preliminary work of preparing for the
printer, the testimony in the contested
cases referred to his committee. Thus
far the testimony in the three follow
ing cases has been prepared: Ander-
son VS.. Reed, of Maine; Buchanan vs..
Manning, Miss; Bisbee VS.. Finley,
Fla. The expected testimony in sew
eral other cases will be ready for the
printer before the r~eassembiing Of con-
gress. The testimony in most of the
cases is very voluminous. Calkins has
divided the full committee into three
subcommittee.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

London, Dec. 27.-The Pail Mall
Gazette believes it substantially true
that the government has divided the
disturbed localities Of Ireland into five
or six districts, each of which is to be
under a superior sort of magistrate,
who will be able to act without q pre-
vious superior sanction, and have the
entire control of the troops and police
In the event of disturbance.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

New York, Dec. 27.-In the pedes-
trian contest, Ennis and Gettings have
withdrawn. The attendance last night
was small. The score at IL o'clock
stood: Hart, 120; Howard, ITO; Fitz-
gerald, 12O; Cox, 100; Lacouse, no
Elsen, 100; HARRY, ITO; Edwards, ITO:
Horemac, loo; Wolde, 80; Curtis, 80:
Curran, 10; Krone, 90.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
Polysamous conver.lops.

London, Dec. 27-Mormon mission
aries held a conference in London yes
terday. Mormcnism in London has
been unsuccessful, but many converts
have been made in the provinces. They
propose to take the converts to Utah
early in 1881. Some elders will remain
to win proselytes, non of them will re
tuIn to Utah. One thousand five hun
dred converts have been made in Eng
land since August.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-Nicholas,
who claims to be inspired OF the Holy
Ghost, has been arrested for writing
letters threatening the life of Ignatius
F. Hortsmann, rector of st. Mary's
Catholic church.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Berlin, Dec. 27.-The emigration
from Germany in 1882, promises to be-
come more colossal than in 1881. IA, 900
tickets are already taken for trans
p%ortation by vessels leaving Bremen
for America in the spring. Almost an
equal number of emigrants go from
Hamburg.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

New York, Dec. 26.-The $117, OOO
bonds stolen from the Commercial ma
tional bank three weeks ago, have been
recovered by the payment of about
$4,000 Mr.. Ellis does not yet confess
that he has secured them by "a compro-
mise, but it is "A fact.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

On Friday evening, Dec. Both. There
will be a grand free lunch with turkey
and all the luxuries Of the season, to-
gether with a big shower of beer at
Ben's Home, on Ferguson st. He in
vites all his friends and every n else,
to come and have a good time. d3t.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Warsaw, Dec. 27.--Very serious riot
ing ensued Sunday after the panic,
Most of the Jewish liquor shops and
many Jewish houses have been sacked.
The police are powerless. In several
cases policeman assisted in plundering
the dram shops. Six hundred arrests.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Vienna, Dec. 27.-There is much
excitement in Gratz in consequence Of
a nun detained against her will, aud
leaping from the convent wall into the
stream, from which however she was
recovered.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
where They Came From.

Chicago, Dec. pa special from
Washington says: OF the 2,150 bills
introduced in two days in the house,
California presented 40, Colorado 2,
Nevada 3, Oregon II, Arizona 2, Da-
kota 2, Idaho g., Montana s, New Mex
leo 3, Wyoming 2.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Berlin, Dec. 27.-The customs Off
cials have contriyed to double and
treble the tax on many kinds of im-
dorted provisions by taxing the wrap
pers and labels as essential parts of con-
signment. Thus American corned
beef is taxed as ''fne iron wares"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Springfield, Dec. 27.-Vandals broke
into the old cemetery at Hapden yes
terday, and broke and overturned nearly
fifty grave stones. Two young fellows
named McMorris and Malloney have
been arrested.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

A sack Of fresh beef, on the Camp
Carling road; can be had by proving
property and paying Cor this notice.
Inquire of P. McGill, O'Neil street,
near old Catholic church, 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

A. Sc G.. Bitters are manufactured
and sold by Dare & Collins, successors
to Addoms j. Glover. a23tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
Preserve the Teeth,

For a perfect dentiirice use Addoms
4 Glover's Enameline and Dental To-
tion. For sale by Dare & Collins, sue
SCISSORS to Addoms Il Glover. o23tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

IL you are going into the mines, or
u u ranch, call at Smith & Harring-
toms for your mining suits. m2-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

No. pol Eddy street Is the first
Glass place for oysters in the city. The
pleasant surroundings are in keeping
with the excellent quality Of the oysters
and their cooking. n19-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Holly and evergreen wreaths for
church and parlor decorations, rose
buds, violets and other flowers. Leave
orders one day in advance.-Mrs. Chas.
Masten. d23 1w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Statuary, bisque goods, fine art,
everything new, nobby and elegant.
diff F. e. Warren & Co.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

There is nothing handsomer for a
Christmas present than a pair of Parian
Marble Ststuetts. Dare u Collins have
a nice stock of them. dec22tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Gentlemen will find the clothing
store OF Smith & Harrington the best
place in the city to purchase a fine suit
Of clothes. m2-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

Dublin, Dec. 27.-The Catholic
priests are circulating in Ireland copies
Of Bishop Nulty's letter to the priests
of his.diocese, (Meath). stating that the
land is the common property of all.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28
F. z. WARREN s. co.
Wanted.

A girl to do general homework. In
quire at the residence of Luke Voor-
hees. tt
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-12-28

At L. Murrin's you can purchase the
best bottled goods for family use.
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