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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04
The Umberger Tragedy.
A Complete History of the Umber-
ger-Nicefy Case to be Issued
In Book Form.

All the facts and details Of this, in many
respects the most remarkable criminal ease
IN the history Of Pennsylvania. are now be-
ing prepared in book form. In this graphic
and circumsfaniial account. there viii be
given many incidents tina. have never yet
been published. among which viii be the
Official notes OF the detectives employed in
working up the case The notes OF Chief
Gilkinson are peculiarly interesting IN the
delineaiion OF circumstances occarins, In the
early stages of The case preceding the arrest
of the Nicely brothers By Constable Ranch
Proceedings Of all the preliminary hear
ings are given; also many remarkable oc-
carrenoes of the most thrilling character at
tending the arrest OF Hamilton and the
Nicelys. The detection snd recovery Of the
pocket book of Herman Umberger-the
work of Chief Giikinson--s given in the
laiters oEn language and forms probably
the most interesting chapter IN the whole
book. The trial Of Joseph and David Nicely
with It's many stirring scenes and incidents
is given unusual prominence ali the i'm
porsanf evidence on both sides IS reprinted
in full from the report Of the
OFFICIAL COURT sIESOsRkFEER
of the Court, besides the fall charge OF the
Court. the refusal of a new trial, the sent
enoe ofthe Court, the appeal TO the Supreme
Court Of Pean's, etc, with full text Of de
cision of Supreme Court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04
Also

All the right title. iuierese and c aim Of souhia
Ayers- Of, in and 10 the following described real
estate viz:
A certain lot Of ground sifuzie IN Garrett Son
ersei Co. Pa. being lot No. ls3 on plan of said
town, and bonded a. follows
On the East By Pine street, on the south BY loi
No IL on The West by Mulberry alley and on the
two story frame house with kitchen attached
with The appurIeuancsS
Taken IN execution s. the property Of sophia
Ayers Al the s. Of :. r and p Prirts use Of Jesse
Hoover. Administrator Of Andrew Hoover, deed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

sheriff Good daily receives applications
from persons who are anxious to witness the
execution Of she Nicely brothers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

The Board Of PArions will hereafter meet
on the fourth Tuesday Of The month instead
OF the third. Humphrey D. Tate. the Gov
ernor's private secretary, has been appoint
ed Recorder Of the Board. It Is expected
that the Nicely boys viii ask for re hear
ing at the first session
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

The first testimony in the Greevy Scul
contest IN this county viii be taken on part
OF the contestant, before Mr.. 4. l. G. Hay,
Notary Public, al Confluence to-day. Tes-
timony viii also be taken at MeyersdAle
wednesday and al Berlin Thursday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

ouile heavy hzii storm accompanied by
thunder and lightning passed Oyerthis pIaes
Friday evening.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04
LlUsTRATIoSs

The book viii contain a most life-ike
portrail Of Herman Umberger specially en-
graved for this book aud never before pzb-
lished. Specially engraved pictures Of Jo-
seph and David Nicely. Specially prepared
engraving Of Constable John o. Rsuch: also
of Deputy Sheriff McMillen, who 50 bravely
resisted the assault Of the Nicely's on the
occasion Of their FIRST escape fnom the Som
erset jail. A splendid engraving Of Ms
Nancy I mberger. widow Of Herman Um-
berger, and very life-like engraving Of
Mamie Horner, the bright little witness
against the Nicelys. Also portraits Of the
prominent attorneys in the case.
An edition Of three thousand copies IS
nov in press, over half of which are already
sold. Book viii be issued about % days az
ter execution and promptly mailed TO sub
scribers. Book will De sens postpaid TO any
address on receipt of 80 cents. Five books
for $500. Address all orders TO ( IL. Wer-
ner, Somerset, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

Applicaiions for retail Iiq1or dealers IL
oenses are advertised this ~eek-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

IS HEREBY GIvENfhat
MI lOE The following applieasions
flr Tavern License have been nled in my oahce
and VIII be presented 10 the COurf for allowance
on Monday February 1srd. is9l
Charles A Mitchell. Addison Township.
Edward Nicklow
yoSeph Walcaer, Cuueuaugh Township
ThunSs H smith, Confluence Borough
Scott sTer1eE,
Emanuel n keuniz, Elkliek Toxnship.
augustus Sass, LsTirner Township.
Rober1 Guthrie, NeyeTsiale Borough.
John II. Slicer =
Nathaniel Slieer. e..
Ellen Kyle -
Andred McS2nade. Northampton Township.
Joseph : hrcck. QDemAhoning Township.
Mary Bockmaa. kockEo1d Bort q Il
Henry Eoeehei Salisbury
Eliza A TayrnAn. Somerset
tSeorge Il Tsyman,
Jane Writers
Mn- u. TayEnsn. Somerset Township.
sa71oel Custer. stoy Borough
John H. Hife
kiser Ksraulel. Summit Township.
Pro5 1o1ci2ry's Otice W ; SASSER.
Feor1ery ? i3sl Pr0honctsry.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04
Enr Rant,

The new house now occupied by George
Snyder on Patriot street.
W p Ko0sEs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

Monday was ground hog day L is 50
named beesuse ever since time began Mr.
Ground Hog has come out Of bis hole on
the % day Of February. and amer smiling
the air and looking around for BIS shadow,
has then decided whether il was necessary
for him 70 retreat to his cory hole in the
ground in order to save his bacon from the
crnsl storms Of the PeKi SIX weeks, or
whether he was safe in remaining cut 10
bask in ths warm sunshine Of budding
sD-ing. Il is not known that his annual
appearance on the DAY mentioned has any
thing at all 70 do with The forecasts sent out
! by the signal Service Bareau- nor whsihsr
he in anyway Influences the elements OF the
air but il Is known that great many per-
soss pin their faith on the ground hog Is an
uroynosticaior and 10 amount Of Argument
can shake their belief. He had no trouble
seeing bis shadow Monday 50 all msy as
/ xsli prepare f5T six weeks OF rough weather.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04
Nntine.

Ny term OF Office as PnothOno.ary, &,
having expired, will be greatly obliged #
all persons who are indebted 10 me vii
come and make settlement
u. J. HoESER-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

v. ;. Rsplozie. principal Of the Meyers
dale public schools. died last Wednesday, Of
tvpboid fever. His father. who lives in
Bedford county. and several members Of the
family, have jast passed throagh = terrible
sHictiou Of The sane disease. When they
were suffering their doiiful son obtained
leave OF absence. went home and nursed
them most dsvoteiIy. Il vas then that the
seeds OF disease were implanted in his sys-
,e. Tue Bedford Ga-ale says Prof Rep
logic was young man Of high character
and ability Gentle as girl in disposition,
he vet posessed great force Of cbafacter aud
bad az envizble position among the teach
ers OF the county He was a candidate las
sprinr for the county superintendeHcy, and
thoarh the duties Of his position as princi-
usl Of the Saxton schools prevented him
from making s canvass of the county. be
received Catering vote II the convention.
IA i only s5out year ago that be was UNI
ted in marriage 20 Mis- Alice Mzrkey. O
Loydsburg. The grief stricken widow, ths
a-ed and sorroEing parents and Tie o.he
relatives have the heartfelt sympathy Of th'
public in this sors sfiilction-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

County Commissioners are 6eIiverins
spring election blanks this week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

oar attention has been called 70 an error
that found rs way into The HERALDs report
OF The Farmers Institute with a request for
Correction Mr.. Terry, the potato king =
sid he sses the Hoover potato digger
sbich does the work Of iitsesn men fOr lift
ing potatoes and the '' Planet Jr." culdvsiOr.
Senator y. B. Cutch6eld has been placed
on the folloEing committees OF the upper
branch Of the State legislature; Public
Health aud Sanitation. Eincstion, Mines
and Mining. New Counties and County Seats,
Agriculture, Accounts. He Is Chairman Of
the COMMITTEES on Accounts and Secretary OF
the Committee on Agriculture
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

Correspondingly low rates from other
stations.
ParlOr Cars on day train and s.eeping Cars
oa night train
For tickets and Parlor or Sleeping Car &C.
c,mmodations call upon or address Agents
B. 20. R.R
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-02-04

'l..i '..i,.i'' iasran.ais At sayasr's drug
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
TRLEGRAPHIC JoTTINGs.

Four persons lost their lives in fire in New York yesterday.
 General Joseph E. Johnston is sextremely ill at his residence in Washington.
 The Milan Secolo declares that Italy will demand heavy compensation for the fam flies of tho Italians lynched in New Orleanss
 The treasury supply of small notes is being severely taxed at present to meet the unusually heavy demand for such notes coming from all parts of the country.
 The Popolo Romano says that the Amer ican press, fearing that the United States will be compelled to indemify the families of the men murdered in New Orleans, is opening campaign against the Italians.
 Applications were received at the treas ury department yesterday from the gover- nors of the states of Indiana and Kansas for the refunding of the amount due those states under the provisions of the direct tax act
 The crews of the United States Steam ship Galena and United States tug Nina have arrived at Newport, and are quar- tered on the Richmond at the training station awaiting orders They were bound for Portsmouth, N. Fl.
 It is understood that Prince Victor will not make his claim to be head of the Napoleon family while he enjoys the hos pitality of Italy. The Princesses Clothilde Mathilde and Laetitia together with Prince Victor will accompany the remains of the late prince to Turin.
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STATE coRREsPoNpENCE.
Milford.

MILFORD, March 1S.-The funeral ser vice over the late Mrs. N. T. Clark were held on Monday afternoon and were at tended by large number of her relatioves and friends. For many years Mrs. Clark has lived a useful and consistent Christian life, makinga happy home and doing much good in the church and community. Her husband and children have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
 Charles Graham, who received pistol shot wound from a guest of MT. Taylor's, is slowly recovering. It was a very narrow escape for him.
 The merch ants in town closed their stores on Tuesday afternoon out of respect to the mamory of Judge P. s. Bristol MT. John G. North has taken the agency for tho Niddlesex Mutual Insurance com.
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Railroad Accident.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, March 1S.-There was serious wreck on the Little Rock and Fort Smith road near Ozark this morning, caused by speading rail. Three coaches and the baggage car left the track and toppled over. A number of persons were hurt but none fatally.
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Bany made vacant by the death of P {

bristol S'
 MT. H. B. Beard.ley has returned from . pleasant trip to Brunswick, Ga. where bis daughter, Mrs. Fred Beardsley. resides
 Mrs. P. P. Avery and E. P. Avery are sl.o
 enjoying the delightful climate of the same
 place.
 MT. Oakley intends to build residence this spring, near that of James Bristol of Pond street.
 A pleasant occasion was the reunion of the Cannon family at the old home on Gulf street, last Monday, it being Mr. Cannon's S0th birthday. Childrsn and grandchildren united in making it most joyful celebration.
 MT. Joshua Baldwin, 6 well known resi- dent of the western part of the town, died at his home on Tuesday, aged seventy eight years.
 March 1S.-Much enthusiasm is felt in the grange regarding the debate with Wal ingford which will occur here in Memori- al hall next Tuesday evening. The main hall will be used and some presume to think that the attendance will be at least 300 members of the order. The speakers chosen by North Haven grange are Joseph E. Bishop, Arthur Button, Theophilis Gaton, N- D- rorDes and Dr. R. B. Good year. The program last night was mainly voluntsered and consisted of recitations and readings with few violin solos by Fred Warner with piano accompaniment by his wife and an Irish song by Ar. H. P. Smith.
 The writer & few days since was in- formed that it is rumored that the Tour lsts club Is no longer in existence. This IS not fact. The club still holds its regular meetings at stated times, with attendance and enthusiasm. undiminished. The last meeting was held Monday night at E. Fl. Pardee's and 1t is said that twenty-fo persons were present. For some reason the club appeared to languish for time under the old board of officers, but under the new regime is Aourishing again.
 If the person who holds possession of s walking stick which was left in the rooms Of the M. L. S., one evening last winter, will return it to the writer the set will be kindly appreciated. The stick has no in- trinsic value whatever, and is prized only as memento.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
HURLED DOWN A MOUNTAIN.
Terrible Accident to a Party ol Young People Near Bridal Veil HaIls-

Falls, Col.
 GEORGETOWN, Col, March IS. - A frightful accident occurred at three o'clock this morning, directly opposite the famous Bridal Veil Falls, above George town. A party of sixteen young people had engaged team and band wagon be- longing to A. B. Kinley of this place, to bring them home from the St. Patrick's ball at Silver Plume. At the point named the team became unmanageable and turned the entire party down the mountainside upon the rocks below. Those that escaped injury from the fall suffered from the kicks and plunges of the horses so that but one escaped injury.
 The injured: Mary McIneery, teeth kicked out, part of lip gone, still uncon- scious; Mary Ennis, badly hurt; Mary Spea. kicked in face by horse; Bert Valle, ribs broken; John McHolcomb, eight stitches in forehead, six in lip and two in nose; Lottie Robdeau, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Ream Chouts, T. Driver, badly injured.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
TWENTY ACRES BURNED OVER

Destruction by Fire of the Elizabeth
 port Cordage Compnny's Works
 Panic Among the Girls.
 ELIZABETH, N. J., March 18.-The works
 of the Elizabethport Cordage company,
 comprising several brick structures and
 covering twenty acres of ground, were
 burned this afternoon. The flames start ed in the laying ground from an overheat- ed shaft. It was near the engine rooms and the employees were shut off from use of the company's pumps and fire appara- tus. The buildings were filled with oil,
 hemp and other infammable material and the fire spread with such rapidity that, while the entire fire department were early at the scene, they were powerless to check the progress of the flames. All the build ings of the company, save one storehouse, together with machinery and stock, were consumed. The loss is estimated at $700, 900; insured. When the fire broke out there were in the works about five hundred operatives, mostly girls, and a great panic was caused. All escaped without injury In 1880 the buildings were partly burned and two firemen were killed by falling walls.
 Telephone From Paris 10 London. PARIS, March 1S.-The inaugural tele- phone talk between London and Paris by the new land and submarine cable line yesterday was notable event in the his tory of rapid communication in Europe. Mme. Roche, wife of M. Roche, minister of industry and the colonies, had the honor of uttering the first words over the new line M. Roche then held conversation
 with Mir. Henry Cecil Raikes, who is post
 master general of Great Britain. NJ. Roche
 said he hoped that the telephone line | would form fresh link of friendship be- | tween Great Britain and France. The Earl of Lytton, the British ambassador at Paris, and M. de Selves. the director gen.
 eral of the posts and telegraph depart
 ment, also spoke to MT. Raikes by tele- ! nhone
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
A NARROW ESCAPE,
Unconscious for Some Time but Wi
 Recover.

Recover.
 BRANFoRD, March 1S.-The horse of Michael Moran, farmer who lives on Cherry Hill, became frightened this after noon and ran away up through the farm. MT. Moran was thrown out almost directly in front of Woodcock's store and suffered severe injuries. His collar bone was brok- on and his head cut in several places. He was unconscious for soms time, He WAS taken to his home
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
ResembIes Diphtherfn.

M1NERsv1LLE, Pa., March 1s.-An epi- demic resembling diphtheria is prevailing among the children throughout the entire Heckscherville valley. Fifteen deaths have already occurred and over thirty cases have been reported.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
FREEM MAN,

FREEMAN, Auction and Commission House, 446 STATE STREET, under Selden House. GALES Saturdays and Wednesdays, morning D and evening. A large line of goods to be sold. Don't fail to attend and secure 8 bargain. Outside Auction Sales attended to. Goods of all kinds received on consignment. mh12 3ptf
 Auction Sale. IA I shall sell at public auction to the high 1;iil est bidder on Thursday the 26th day of Hk March, 1891, at 12 o'clock noon the brick block on the Old Aims House property, fronting on Edgewood avenue formerly Martin street. 1st, 1891.
 Sale to take place on the premises Terms 10 per cent. at time of sale balance in ten days and before removal is begun.
 By order and on behalf of the Trustees of the Old Aims House Farm. L. B. AMMAN, mh19eOd4t AuctiOneer.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19

NsA Houses and building lots for sale at low
 prices on Chapel, York, Park, Elm. Orange, kk Silver, Edwards, Henry, Wooster, J Orchard, Oak, Beers, Elliott, Elm, Norton, Irving streets, Sherman, Gilbert, Judson, winthrop, Derby, Whalley, Howard, Winchester, Edgewood ave rents, houses and stores. Rents collected. Fire, life insurance. A. H. filling, Real Estate Agency,
 706 Chapel street, Masonic Bd'g, Room 3.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
MEs1DEs. March 1s.-Only f,

MER1DEN, March 1s.-Only four of the Meriden team came up tonight and Man ager Lucas secured Malumphy, a Hartford amateur, to play in place of Cunningham. That gentleman is still on strike. Ma lumphy made the only goal the Meridens got. Score: Hartford 6, Meriden l. Stops, Swords IS, Curley 33. Referee, O'Malley.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
At Calvary Baptist Church.

At Calvary Baptist Church.
 T1HE eighteenth annual meeting of the New 1 Haven Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Conference will be held in the Calvary Baptist church of New Haven Thursday March 19, at 10 a. m. and 1:a0 pm, with Young Peoples meet will be made by Mrs Stafford of Boston, Mrs. S. B. Partridge of China and Miss. Annie Hopkins. Thank Offering service will be held at the opening of the afternoon session. cordial in vitation is extended to all to attend all of the services. mh1S 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
FOR, SALE.

4A.A A fine new house on winthrop avenue.
 ::H good farm in Orange, about five miles
 1sQ from New Haven. Building lots on Chapel, Oak, Mulberry and Elm streets. Lot in Ever green cemetery. FOR RENTING good farms In Woodbridge. Rents on West Chapel, Tyler, Orchard and Crown streets and Dixwen avenue. Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Care of property and rents promptly collected.
 c. E. HUDSON, No. 49 Church street, f21 HoadleY Building, Room 5.
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Raae Hall.
Polo.

ROCHESTER, March S.-The International Base Ball league meeting is still in session and has reached no conclusions.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19

WYRE-In West Haven, on the 17th inst, Geo H. Wyre, aged 70 years, months. 17 days. The funeral will take place from his late resi- dence. George street. West Haven, Friday afternoon at 2S0 o'clock. Friends and acquaint. ances are respectfully invited to attend. 2t PAINTER-In this city on the 18th inst, Mary A., wife of James Painter, aged s6 years. The funeral will take place from her late resi- dence, 52o George street, Friday afternoon at So'clock Friends and acquaintances arc re- spectfully invited to attend. Burial ct the con venfence Of the family. 2t WEED-In this city March 18th, Josiah A. Weed, aged 73 years.
 Funeral at his late residence, s7 Dwight street, Friday, 2:30 o'clock.
 DONOVAN-At her late residence, 1O1 Dwight street, March 1s Olivia Ward, daughter of the late Captain Elliott and Margaret Ward of of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
Entertainments.
DELSARTE RECTAL

DELSARTE RECITAL By Mrs. .W.J. Woodh ulI and her Pupils Assisted by Miss Georgia CollisfeT. mapoo- lin player: Mir. Richard Percy. pianist.
 Mr. B. Eastman Harpocd, tenor United Church Chapel Friday Rven-
 ing, March 20. Eight o'clock Doors open 7:So. Tickets soc each. On sale at Peck s bookstore, Treat & Shep- ards. Geo. H. Ford's and al the chapel on even ing of the entertainment. mhis St
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
Investigating the Killing.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1S.-The grand jury to-day began it's investigation of the killing of the Italian prisoners, and the causes which led to the miscarriage of
 said Mo nn na1est;ws was 6MaIs~ w he indicted.
 Arthur Dunn, counsel for the state in the recent trial, late tonight shot and killed Frank Waters, a newspaper man, on the corner of Canal and Bourbon streets.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
FOR. SALE.

"A Two lots on Olive street, near Chapel
 ::l street, 23x100 each.
 f8 House and lot on Bradley street, all mod ern improvements.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19

BLOCKED FOR NINE DAYS.

A Train Which Was Snow Bound in
 the Recent Blizzard fin England Suc.
 ceeds in Reaching its Destination.
 LONDON, March 1S.-A train loaded with provisions which had been sent to the re- lief of the prisoners and officials of Dart moor prison, who had been cut off from their usual supplies by the terrible snow storm which prevailed here recently, suc- ceeded in reaching the prison to-day after being snow blocked for nine days. In the meantime the rations of the inmates of the prison had to be reduced and there was considerable grumbling among the con- victs because they were forced to subsist on salt meat and one of the prisoners be- came 50 angered because his demands for other food were not granted that he stab- bed and seriously wounded one of the wardens.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
For Sale at & Bargain,

For Sale at & Bargain, .A The fine residence known as No. 30 i1 Dwight street, with barn. Lot 106 feet front, with an average depth of 200 feet Being home of the late Smith Merwin. House contains fourteen rooms, with all modern conve- niences, and in condition good as new. Grounds stocked with fruit trees and vines Immediate
 possession given. For price and terms inquire of
 P. WERWIN,
 iii If 26 College street.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
: 8nard aud Run,us.
Rooms For Re

Rooms For Rent. A One or two gentlemen or ladies of means ssJ are desired to occupy for year partly R&. furnished sunny rooms in a pleasant locality, with private family. Address mh137tt N, This office.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19

MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE, ion
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MINIATURE ALMANAC.
DEATHS.

suN RISES, 5:57I MooN SETS, HIan WATER suH SITS, o:osl SIS 7:16
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FOR SALE.

R We have in our stable twenty-seven
 Swell selected, New England bred. fine Horses
 All well broken and hammered for family, road and business uses and saddle horse.
 Closely mated pairs from IS to l6 hands high. and single driving horses.
 One handsome Shetland pony. a inches high. safe for children to ride and drive.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-19
Emrnitmrr, Etc.

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