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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-10-13

There was large and enjoyable gather
ing last evening at the parlors of the Con-
gregational Church, in attendance at the
social given by the ladies of the church
and society. Pleasing entertainment was
provided for all and ample refreshments
served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
m IMPROVE THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.

Springfield, Mass, Nov. (speciap.-A meeting OF
manufacturers and business men was held here ths
evening at which various plans were discussed for
the opening Of The Connecticut River for navigation
between Hoyoko and Hartford, thus giving to Spring
field and vicinity navigation TO tidewater. 1t Is pro-
posed to induce the Government to build canal at
Enfield seventeen miles long, 100 feet wide ana
ten feet deep, at an estimated expense OF between
90 COO 900 and 81, 600 900. II was argued thai the
Improvement thus made would open up valuable
tendtory and give freight rates fully III ton cheaper
than the present schedule Articles OF association
and bs-Iaws were adopted to night, under the name
of the Connecticut River Improvement Association
Mayor T. d. Maynard, Of Springfield, was chosen
president; Il. W. seeser, secretary and long lst
Of vice-pres.dents, comprising enerprsing manu-,
facturcrs and msychsnts ei Springfield, Holyoke ssa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
WAR IN CHESAPEAKE BAY.
THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE SEASON WITH THE
OYSTER DREDGERS

THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE SEASON WITH THE
OYSTER DREDGERs.
Baltimore, Nov. / (SpeciaD.-The first battle OF
this season between the Illegal oyster dredgers and
the State Navy took place yesterday, and was con-
tnued to-day at Swan Point. The dredging season
only began two weeks ago and since the opening the
so-caed pracal dredges have been stealing oysters
from the beds at Swan Point. Yesterday afternoon
the police sloop Compton came sailing around the
point and there in the cove lay nearly 400 dredging
boats. The commander Of the Compton thought the
dredgers would attempt to escape as soon as they
beheld him, but what his surprise when they
opened fire with rifles The COmpon's crew responded
vigorously The cannon Of the soOp was brought into
action, but the dredgers would not leave the point
nor surrender. Closing upon the police sloop they
poured such hot volleys into her that she was COM
PEELED TO fee to the Chester River
Toward night the police steamer McLane came up
with the Compton, and together they returned to the
point and after some brisk firing put the
drcdgers TO flight About midnight the dredgers again
returned to the bar, and when the Compton attempted
to drive them off this morning they treated her 10
another severe dose of shot before sailing away No
one on the police boat injured, but IL Is believed
that many Of the dredgers were wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
ROuR ryPIODES IN A CONVENT YARD.

Washington, Nov 1.-The Sisters OF the Academy
OF the Visitation were startled last night just as they
were about retiring by the loud noise of an explosion,
which IA tied the window frames, but did no damage
The convent is surrounded by high wall, and this
morning. when some Of the school children were walk
ing In the yard they found rudely constructed bomb
made OF iron pipe about two feet long by two inches
In diameter. The pipe had been burst by the eX'
ploson, and some burned rags which had been used
for waddlng found near by, smeed of gunpowdcr
The Mother Superior of the convent said today that
She thought the whole affair was a Halloween JOKE,
and that some boys had thrown 1t over Into the yard
because they were afraid explode IL In the streets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
THE PARNELL INQUIRY.
SHOOTING AFFRAY BETWEEN TWO IRIsHMEN
SAID TO BE sUBPoENAED AS WITNESSES


SAID TO BE sUBPoENAED AS WITNESSES
London, Nov 1.-At the sitting Of the Parnei COM
mission to-day Captain O'Shea was recalled 10 inc
wnessstand. He submitted the protest, referred 10
In his evidence yesterday. regarding his exclusion
from Parliament by Mr.. Parncll.
Tho taking Of evidence of policemen who had taken
shorthand reports the correctness Of their notes
was then resumed
In tavern opposite the Law Courts this after
noon, Joseph Kavanagh drew revolver and fired a
shot at Planche Cox The shot did not take effect
Kavanagh was arrested and committed to Jail on a
charge of attempted murder. II is reported that poth
Kavanagh and Cox had been cited to appear as Wit
ncsscs before the Parne Commission hve-cham-
bered revolver with four Of the chambers loaded
was found on Kavanagh He stated to the police that
he carried the weapon for selfdefence, as he had
been threatened with death for making certain dis
closures.
Edinburgh, Nov. 1.-The case Of Mr. Parneil against
The Times, for ibel again heard In the Court OF
Session to-day Counsel discussed the question OF
the relevancy Of the action brought by Mr. Psrneii'
the defendants contendng that the courts had no urs
diction Judge Kinncar reserved his judgment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
THE MANITOBA RAILWAY STRUGGLE.

ACTIVE STEPS LOOhlNO III OhElALlhIO"i L'@N~N
LATIoN AGAINST THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
Winnipeg Man, Nov. 1.-The railway situation has
become so serious that proclamation has been issued
calling the Legislature together for the dispatch OF
business on November o. 1t is not known Just now
the Government proposes TO deal with the case III IS
understood however, that the principal object OF the
meeting is to reaate upon the Canadian Pacific Rail
road for its action the present case 1t believed
that the Legislature will repeal all taxation exemptions
and pass legislation taxing the companys properly In
the Province TO the utmost the law allows
The Government stole march on the Canadian
Pacific yesterday by making detour In the track lay
ing and running its line turnpike near the
bIockaded points When the railroad force had at
tenion directed elsewhere the Government put down
two rails hurriedy and an engine over the track
thus reaching the Provincial line on the other side.
The Intention now is forward rails and transship
them over the Canadian Pacific track by hand WIN
an engine on other side they can be hurried 10
tho front. AT present the Canadian Pacinc has four
large forces guarding different points at an enormous
cost to the company.
Superintendent Whyte says that If the company $
property IS taxed rates will be raised, as they must
make up any loss out of the Province
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
SOLD OUT BY SECRETARY BAYARD.
HIS POLICY AS TO BEHRING SEA DENOUNCED BY
THE AMERICAN sEALERs

HIS POLICY AS TO BEHRING SEA DENOUNCED BY
THE AMERICAN sEALERs.
San Francisco, Nov (specian American private
sealers who have their headquarters in this city, Will
fit out every available schooner for service In Bchrng
Sea next summer. They going In spite of what
Secretary Bayard will say, the suppostion that
they Will at least have equal privileges with the
British.
Bayan sold out completely last season. said
sealer to-ds :. In the Of 1887 British and
American vessels seized indlscrimnatey. That
all y'gnt, you see, II the Government was going
to retain rs Jurisdiction Of the We were COM
pletely scared out, and the British. Rut In
the winter, BayaId went into some sort Of deal,
guaranteeing that the British would not be touched
the We, I'm San Francisco, were told that the
orders the In 1887. The result was
tha, British schooners dotted the Behrng Sea every
where. We got In only two American schooners
We are ruined through this favoitsm OF Bayard
Added to this Is another grievance. While Bay ard
assured the British of their safety he sought
up his tracks in another sneaklng way. The cutters
Bear and Richard Rush ordered to Behring sea
with sets of orders, set of which were the
open rules of 1857. The other orders sealed,
and were not to be opened until Behrng Sea was
reached They instructed cutter captains not to
seize any vessels. l call that nasty trick to dis
crlmlnate against Americans. II Bayad would act
fairly with us, San Francisco would lit out fifty or
sixty vessels annually, each giving employment to
twcnty- five men. This trade is bound to be handed
over to British Columbia By the discrimination OF the
administration against us
This man voices the opinion OF all the seaers on
this coast They are extremely bitter against Mr.
Bayarl and many OF them have done some active
ecc onecring beat Cleveland, and thus retire tho
pro English Secretary Of state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
rur uIGGlNnM p0Sr oFEIOE ROBBEp.

Hlgganim, Conn, Nov. 1.-The Savings Bank and
Post Office Building here entered by burglars on
Wednesday night. with some explosive material they
blew the safe doors open, and secured Sloo In DIS
bnt neglected TO take about 5000 in postage stamps
The thieves entered T. d. Spences store and took
a few articles The explosion In the banh alarmed the
watchman at the IIlgganum Manufacturing Company's
Works. The burglar, fired the watchman. before
the citizens could reach the post Oi:e the burglars
had fed This Is the sixth time the post Clce has
been entered within a few years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
NEW ROAD TO ENTER THIS CITY
WORK BEGUN ON A LINE FROM DANBURY, CONN
THROUGH WEsTCHESTER COUNTY


Inc Ridgefeld and New-York Railroad Company
has begun the construction OF new linc OF rosn
between Danbury Conn, and this city, whore 'he
terminus will be, the foot OF East Thirty fourthst
The new line will be through Rdgehed, conn.,
Poundridge and North Greenwich into Westches'er
County thence running through Rye, New-Rochene'
East Chester, Westchester and Port Morris, down 10
Sunken Meadows, crossing thence by bridges to ara
and Randas Islands. From here connection VIII
bc made with Manhattan Island at the foot OF EAST
Eighty ffthst by bridge built on stone plers, the
centre one of which Will rest on Mil Rock, The bridgo
crossing Hell Cato.
From the NcwYork end OF the bridge the road
will run downtown between the water front anu
Second ave. through tunnel similar to the structure
of .he New York Central road in Fourth-ave. At inc
terminus at East Thirty -fourthst connection VIII De
made with the elevated railroad and with the Long
Island Railroad by ferry The officers OF the company
are President, Edward Burdsal Port Chester; Vice
president William J. Mead, Greenwich, Conn., sec
retary treasurer, Hiram r. Scott, Ridgehcld The
construction. which IS already begun. Is In charge Oh
John schuyler formerly the chief civil engineer Oh
the New-York, New-Have and Hartford Railroad,
and John NJ. sullivan, OF Por; Chester, Is the con
tractor for the work The authorized capital stock
d tho company is 81 100000, all Of which, II Is
stated, has been subscribed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
A pocroR SHOOTS SEVERAL STUDENTS

Toronto. Ont Nov. IA number Of medical stu
dents after leaving theatre last night paradcd the
streets. and stopping in front of Dr. McCulys house,
groaned and hooted. DIR. McCully appeared at a
window armed with a revolver. The students then
pelted him with bricks and stones Dr. McCully fired
among them, and Harry odrght, son Of DR.. oldright
was shot In the leg. Several others are said to be
wounded DR.. McCully, who is specialist, appeared
before a police magistrate to-day and was cinaDded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
RESISTING THE PAYMENT OF LICENSE IA

RESISTING THE PAYMENT OF 4 LICENSE TAX.
Charleston, s. c., Nov. / (SpecaD.-Eary in the
year an association formed by about sixty OF the
merchants of Charleston 10 resist the payment Of tho
municipal license tax. The association paid hand
some fee to ex-G Governor Magrath, who took the
IN TO the Supreme Court, which, however,
tanned the constitutionality Of the tax. The assoca
ton thercupon appointed a committee to walt upon
their counsel and ascertain what II would cost TO
carry tho case to the United States Supreme Court.
For some reason clients and counsel failed 10 come
To terms Yesterday the cmittitur received
from the state supreme Court, and today the city
sheriff began issuing executions under the sentence of
the City Court. Six executions were issued tits
morning, resulting IN the arrest of John McElree
J. =. Brown and C. Berbuse, three OF the defen-
dants, who lodged In JAIL having refused to pay
thu fine and costs. Other arrests will follow. Tho
defendants say they will stay In jail ard the city
for damages There Is considerable excitement In tho
city over the arrests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
EDISON DlspLEAsED wrrH SOME PORTRAITS.

Boston, Nov. (speciall l-sevcral years ago Thomas
A. Edison discovered a remedy which has been ex-
tensiveIy advertised Edson's Polyform7 a
company In this city purchased the right from Mr..
Edison TO manufacture polyform under his formula
and TO use his name IN advertisements. He also
gave the company the right to print his picture upon
the labels In the last year the advertisements pub
lshed throughout the United states have been made
attractive by the use Of the picture Of the Inventor.
To this Mr. Edison row objects. lie says he does not
propose 10 be made q rival OF Lydia Pnkhan, and
asks courts to cnjoin the company from displaying
his picture IN the newspapers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
THE pENNsYLvANIA's DIVIDEND.

Philadelphia, Nov. l SpcclaD.-The directors OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to-day declared
a mannual dividend of IL per cent This makes
the total dividend Of the year at the rate Of per
cent, against 12 Per cent last year. The earnings
this year are but little behind those of last year, and
the fixed charges about the same Last year,
however, was an unusually good one, and after pay
ing L. per cent in dividends and paying S123,ooo
In settlement of sundry claims, and Sl,24O,OOo 1or
improvements, there were carried TO the credit OF
proat and loss 81 0s3 600 The Western lines showed
q net proat Of 81 o7s 600 Thus far they are about
$500 900 behind The capital stock is about $4,000,
600 greater than It was last fall, making that much
more upon dividends which must be paid
AS soon as the dividend announced, the STOCK
advanced Is selling 81 Is cX-dvidend IT closed
at 81 Ia an advance of Ia yesterdays closing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

Chicopee, was elected. Ample capital is behind tne
scheme and 1t is determined TO put the matter through
with a rush. Petitions will be left at the various
polling places in Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopec
for signatures of voters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

Ottawa, Ont Nov 1.-The claim Of J. IT, Allen.
owner Of the American ship Bridgcwater Tor alleged
wrongful detention OF his vessel at the port OF Shell
burne, Nova Scotia. by the Canadian customs author
es, has besn forwarded by Secretary Bsyard 10 the
0ounton Government The Minister Of Customs has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
ptrrurR RFcOMEs A IUNaTIC.

Montreal, Nov. / (speciaD-Pitcher the abscondinG
bank teller of Providence has been dss pointed In his
expectations of a good time st. Vincent dc Pam
Penitentlary. He was put 10 work at stone culling
which has turned his brain, and be Is now lunalc III
the medical ward, thinking he Is On picnic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

L
Neal Mitchelrs Official bulletin for the tvcnts-four
hours ending at 6 O'Clock tonight is as follows:
Number Of new cases , SO
Number Of deaths Y
Number OF cases to date 4,212
Number OF deaths to date 356
The deaths to-day were Mrs. G. W. WetmOre and
James Harris.
sent to Enterprise. President Mcouad was en-
powered to use his discretion in sending supplies or
money there to the extent of $500. Dr. Porter stated
today TO the Association that he desired TO establish
additional precautions for keeping refugees out of
the CITY, and had been advised by the railroad conf
panes that they would not sell tickets to any one
coming to jacksonville. lie deemed H. advisable 10
nut ON Government inspectors Way Cross, Live Oak,
Callahan Baldwin, and perhaps Orange Park and
also to employ detectives to report the arrival Of
refugees in town. DR.. Porter asked tho sense OF the
Executive Committee and citizens TO these
measures.
Chicago Nov. 1.-Mayor Roche received the follow
ing telegramsths morning from Enterprise, Fla
twenty-five cases and four deaths from yellow
fever today. Five hundred people In distress ARi
compelled 10 ask for aid. Can Chicago help usl
GEORGE I. CARLISLE, Secretary Board OF Heaith.
Washington, Nov. 1.-Surgcon Porter, at Jackson
VILE Fla telegaphs that he has closed Ole Of the
hospitals at IIs there no longer exists any
Decatur. Ala, Nov Tin the last twenty -four
hours eight new cases H. developed They have
all been exposed and policemen Tor weeks.
J. d. Trcadwell, Of Tburbcr, Whyland Co., col
lectcd and turned over the Florida Auxiliary Relief
Committee No 39l broadway, yesterday, the iol
lowing additional subscriptions: . no.
Julius vile a. Bro, go; Louis r. fromcr, go )
previously collected, Sl2o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

GREEKS CELEBRATE THE KINGS AcChSsioN'
Athens. Nov 1.-The festivities yesterday !" n'"o'
Of the twenty fifth anniversary OF hihs "oo's a.,
enss,on IN the throne were carried out on a grand
scale Mr.. Fearn. the UrJted States Minister, pre-
sented a telegram OF congratulations from Preside
Cleveland The anniversary was celebrated Dy ieeuV-
ties throughout the provinces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

TO LECTURE on INSURANCE. LAW AT YALE
New Haven Conn, Nov. 1-Ge0rge NJ. sharp, Editor
Of "The Baltimore Underwrter' was to-day, by
unanimous vote Of the faculty Of tho Yale Law School,
appointed lecturer on insurance law MI. sharp was
member Of the YAls class Of 76s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

replied to Mr.. Bayards dispatch, stating that mas
much Mr. Allen had entered suit against the Domln-
ion Government in Nova Scotia court for S2o,ooo'
tho Government was quite willing to abide py 'he oe-
cslon Of that court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02

THE KING OF THE NETHERLANDS WORSE
The Hague. Nov 1-The condition of the King of
the Netherlands has grown worse, and is declared to
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
CARDINAL NEWMAN SERIOUSLY ILL

London. Nov. 1.-The illness of Cardinal Newman
s now reported to be serious. He fell down, through
weakness while walking in his house recently, and
knocked his head against the wall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
ELECTIONS IN ElKM1Nt

London, Nov. 1.-Municpal elections werc held
IN BIRMINGHAM to-day Returns from nine wards
show the election of Unionsts and two Glad
gtCnians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

Chicago Nov. III b. Stone has been appointed
second yice.pesldent OF the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy system T. T. Ripley succeeds Mr.. Stone as
general manager road east OF the Missouri River
The changes took effect to-day.
Chicago Nov IA railway fight was begun In the
Circut Court this afternoon. The Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Company 1ed bill to restrain the
Chicago and Western Indiana officials from interfering
with IL in laying additional tracks across those OF the
Chicago and Western Indiana. In November. 1Ss2, a
contract the Lake Shore and the Rock
Island roads OIL the side and the Western Indiana
the other by which permi tied to lay four
tracks across those OF the old roads property
Jointly owned by Lake Shore and Rock Island which
right to lay further tracks deemed
by them TO necessary agreeing to construct them
they would not interfere with the Western Indiana
tracks Now Lake Shore wants more traots, but
the Western Indiana people threaten to prevent any
further track-laying.
Los Angeles Cali Nov. 1.-The Cable Railway deal
I'm this city has finally been contaminated Messrs
Ieman CranK the other principal owners part with
threefourths OF their syndicate OF Chicago
capltaIsts headed by V. b. Holmes, president OF the
Chicago Cable Railroad Company The terms OF the sse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
COLORADO MINING PROPERTY DESTROYED.

Denver Nov. IA dispatch reached mere TINS
evening from Lake City, Col, saying that al inc
buildings, including the Immense holsfing WORKS oi
tho Frank Hough mine one OF the most extensive In
this district, burned to-day. The loss VIII
reach many thousands Of dollars The origin or the
fire Is unknown. The owners OF the properly i've III
London. England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
CAR STOVES ABOLISHED BY LAW.

Yesterday the law prohibiting the heating OF
railroad cars in this State by means OF stoves went
into operation The act OF the Legislature abolshlng
the car stove first passed In 1887, and applies
not only to NewYork railroads. but TO all companies
whose lines extend fifty miles In the state.
Thus the Now York and New-Haven road will be
exempt, its lines not covering the distance named
in the law Tbs boston and Albany road will be
amenable to the act.
As was stated In The Tribune yesterday, all the
lines composing the Vanderbilt system have been or
will be- fitted up with steam-heatlng apparatus. The
Wagner Palace Car Company and the New-fork Cen
trail Company have adopted the Martin coupler for the
steam pipes between the cars while the Erie Company
Will use the McElroy coupler, and the Long Island
road will be equipped with the same apparatus as
Is at present I'm use On the elevated roads in this
CITY, a we'll known Broadway passenger agent sad
yesterday, The system Will not work well unn IL De,
comes National law, and In winter think here VIII
be trouble with the steam-pipcs Inc eApe1so i ",
fitting the cars Is very great, and many ROADS OUT
of this state cannot comply with the act"
OF the Western lines which have adopten sIednl-
heating apparatus the Chicago, Rock Island ana "a
cifc and Chicago Kansas and Nebraska Railways
NAV Justly claim TO be the first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
ASSESSING THE LINES OF NEw-JERsEY.

Trenton, y. j., Nov. (Special.-The Board OF Rail
road Assessors filed their annual report in the oico
of the State Controller to-day. The total taxes on tho
several roads in the state follows:
Pennsylvania, 1852, ,102; Central Railroad OF New
Jersey S279, ,O79; Philadelphia and Reading, S2o'ooo
New York Lake Erie and Western, Sl2,315; Delaware
Iackawanna and Western S262 ,544: New-York, sus-
ouebanna and Western, $50 300; Lchgh Valley, 1924
III: railroads not classified. Sll9,1s2 The grand
total Of these tax bills Is S1340341, an increase over
last year of s59 81 ,000 Central Railroad Of New
Jersey, S4152 .OO0 Philadelphia and Reading,
10 4se 900; New York. Lake Erie and Western, Sl3,
624 600: Delaware Lackawanna and western, S3s,-
.oa 600: Eew-YOrk SusQuchanna and WESTERN
IS os5 900: Lehigh Valley, Si7 ,522,0OO railroads
not classified, Sl4,s50,00O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-02
THE JACKSONVILLE LIST HE4VIER.
FIFTY-sIx NEW CASES AND TWO DEATHs-EN-
TERPRIsE ASKING ASSISTANCE.

Jacksonvillc, Fla, Nov. 1 (SpeciaD.-Prcsdcnt
Neal Mitchelrs Official bulletin for the tvcnts-four
hours ending at 6 O'Clock to- night is as follows:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-02

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Wabasha sts., st. Paul, and Fifth and Nicol-
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equaled facilities offered those who are en-
ployed dnring the day to acquire knowledge
of bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting, etc.;
rates low. Call upon or address G. c. Curtiss.
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