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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Its Origin in Doubt.

The other day i casually asked drug
clerk the origin of the many colored
lights which are now the universal signs
of drug store. The youth referred me
very pleasantly TO an older man in the
store, who finally admitted that he knew
about as little as his younger associate.
| called in every drug store on upper
Broadway and made the same query. At
each place the question seemed to par
alyze the younger members Of the estab-
lishment The older clerks contented
themselves with the opinion that it was
only to attract attention that various
colored lights were represented by jets
behind LIQUID in a glass bottle. ascer-
tanned that there was great deal of
knack in preparing the liquid so as to
give clear light of whatever color de-
sired and to stand the test of time with
out precipitation.
One clcrk said be thought that the
custom could be traced back two or three
hundred years until it faded into the
barber pole that is now the sign of the
tonsorial artists throughout the English
speaking world. Another man, who
seemed TO get little nearer to it than
the rest, said that it originated with the
early chemists and alchemists, who desig-
mated their places of business in this way.
All of them expressed Il desire that when
got the information sought l should
furnish it to those engaged in the drug
business.-lnterview in New York
| Herald
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16

Joseph opened the session of the
reichsrath today. His majesty in his speech
dwelt upon the desire for peace manifested
throughout Europe. He said all the In,
ropean governments had given him ASSN.
ances which denoted that peace was the
most essential object of their endeavors.
This, he added, combined with the friendly
relations now existing between the powers
of Europe, justifes the hope that ,geace
will prevail for many years to come. Thus,
the Emperor added, enabling the members
of the reichsrath to continue their labors,
undisturbed by war or other serious con.
plications. In conclusion he emphasize
the urgent necessity of strengthening the
the budget, the equilibrium OF which, he
said had been successfully established
Finally the Emperor announced that 70
forms we're perfected in the system of di
rect taxation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Carved to Pieces.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, April H. News reached
here this evening of stabbing ARRAY be.
tween VIM, Underwood and his neighbor
Bill Brannon, near the home of the former
in the Indian Territory Both parties form
erly resided near thistity and were promi
nent farmers and good citizens. The diff
fculty was caused by Brannen allowing q
daughter of Underwood to be married III
his house, she having clandestinely mel
her lover there for that purpose, her par
ents being opposed to the match. Under
wood upon meeting BrannOn rushed upor
him with knife and literally carved hin
to pieces These men had been good friends
up to this time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Military Posts Abandoned.

SAN ASEoNIo, Tex, April 1.-THE i'm
mediate rasult of the visit of the secretary
Of war 10 Texas lis an order received here
today for he abandonment of two military
posts OF the frontier-Post,L angtry and the
post of De. Rio. The troops there will be
sent TO Tort Clark. The land and i'm
proVemeuts will be sold. The abandon
mept is n pursuance of the war depart
ment 20 Concentrate troops at few large
posts. IueEeople on the border of Texas
are bittcl y opposed 10 it, they having
lately pcutioned from the two sections foi
troops 10 protect them from Mexican out
laws ami marauders from across the Rio
Grandg. The small posts have been the
only slfegusrds of the inhabitants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
CHICAGO ELECTION.
Geetiag Of election Commissioners to Can.
yass the Vote Recently Cast.


CHrcAGo, April 1.-THE board of election
commissioners met today for the purpose
Of taking up the canvass of votes cast at the
city election on Tuesday. The board first
proceeded TO hear evidence in the matter f
the alleged misconduct of Dennis Sheehan
one Of the judges of election in the Nine
tenth precinct of the Twentieth ward.
Sheehau Ia the man for whose arrest a
bench warrant was issued yesterday on
complaint Of the chairman of the Republi-
eau campaign committee.
S. j. Harris, one of the Republican
Judges testified that after the polls were
closed IA alteration arose as to who should
count the tickets to see whether thew tai
lied in number with the number of votes
cast as shown by the register. Sheehan de.
mandcd the key to the ballot box, and it
being refused him he took a hammer and
broke the box.
Sheeban testified that the whole trouble
arose from the fact that Harris wanted to
run things 70 suit himself and did not pro
pose to allow the Democratic Judges to have
any voice so the matter He admitted that
lie broke he box with the hammer but
said that IL was with no intention of fraud
Harris refused to open the box with the
key and he (Sheehan) opened it in the best
way he could In order that the work oil
counting the ballots might proceed. In.
vestigation was then put over until after
the comp etion of the canvass.
In the me antime Sheehan was taken over
10 Judge puthilPs court and at the sugges
ton Of he assistant states attorney
locked Ur n jail. The canvass then begun
aud aiier 1anvassing the First ward, sub
iect 70 u O. Vision in certain precincts which
we're objected to, the board adjourned till
Monday ~ orning. The result of the vote
an this wa as canvassed shows loss of q
votes ~ eiger of by WashburI e and
OFF BY Hat -ison. After remaining in jai
for IN hg1 Sheehan was released on bail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Device TO Avoid Ocean Collisions.

In order to do away with the enor-
nous pressure Of the water against the
front of ocean steamships an English
inventor has introduced a novel device,
which he claims will enable faster time
to be made by vessels, in addition to fa-
cilitating the maneuvering of ships, and
tend to avoid collisions. The invention
consists of one or more screws on each
side of the bow, each As degs. with the
bow and 80 dogs. from each other. Ex-
periments with these screws show that
the water is thrown from each side of
the bow, forming deep well in front of
the vessel, and allowing the stern screws
to effect their full power in propulsion.
New York Telegram.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
A Case Of Chronic Catarrh
IN THE THIRD STAGE CURED
TEN YEARS A VICTIM OF CA
TARRH, AND PERMAN-
EMILY CURED.
A Treatment That Need Not Fail in
Reach Of All.

III cases ike Jne following eau NC CuTeu
certainly there is hope for all. This pa
tient had been growing worse in spite OF
all treatment for ten years, and had
reached that terrible condition known
rs the third stage of catarrh (atrophic ca
tarrh). The offensive breath, and dry
scabs forming in the nose, cracking in
the ears, describe condition which is
considered by most physicians as hopeless.
The case is given in the words of the
patient:
CLINTON, Mich, March 81, 1891.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
O.-Gentlemen: | had been troubled
troubled with chronic Catarrh, gradually
growing worse from year to year. tried
all the treatments and remedies | heard
of without any relief. My symptoms
were dry sCabs forming in the nose, drop
ping from the back part of the nose into
the throat nose stopped up, offensive
breath, and cracking and roaring in e
ears. began to take your remedy on
the first of November, 1899, and in
twelve months was perfectly cured. l
used no local treatment, but used only
your medicine internally. | have had
no return of my catarrh, and consider my
self perfectly cured. H. D. WALTER.
1t would be difficult to describe a worse
case to cure than above. The length of
time it had run, the fact it had contin-
ually grown worse, and the further fact
that it had already developed the symp.
toms of the dry, or atrophic, stage of
catarrh, combine to MAKE this very re-
markable cure, quite impossible to be
made with the ordinary treatment.
This cure was affected by internal treat.
ment alone, and no spray, gargle or in
halant was used. The case began tC
improve as soon as the medicine was be-
gun, and in six months every symptom
had disappeared, but the medicine was
continued few months longer for feal
they would return. This man has been
exposed during the past winter to the
changeable climate of Michigan, and has
not the slightest return of any catarrhal
4 symptoms. Not month passes but that
hundreds of similar cures are made by
the internal use of Pe-ru-na, unassisted
by other treatment.
The only reason that there are any fail
ures are either because the Catarrh is
complicated by some organic disease Of
: the patient does not take the medicine long
enough. The majority of people expect
, to be cured in week or two of catarrl
, that has run ten or fifteen years. Sucl
people are nearly always disappointed
Pe-ru-na will cnre recent case of acute
catarrh in few days or weeks, but whel
the disease becomes chronic it take
longer.
Colds, winter coughs, bronchitis, sor
throat, and pleurisy are all catarrhal af
, fections, and consequently are quickl,
} durable by Peru ma. Each bottle of Pc
rn-na is accompanied by full direction
for use, and is kept by most druggists
Get your druggist to order it for you,
he does not already keep it.
E A pamphlet on the cause and cure O
t all catarrhal diseases and consumptio
e sent free to any address by The Perun
r Medicine Company, Columbus. O.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
THE SENGERFEST.
LIST OF SOCIETIES THAT
gt-I. attend THE GREAT
MI SICAL FESTIVAL.
Jsy Could and Party at an Old Time
BaTbecse-The Government Aband-
ouiDg Military Posts on Our
Borders.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 11.-Preparation
for the eighteenth saengerfest which viii
be held here on the II, 10, l6 and II are
about coul pleted. The decoration of the
stage and auditorium at the Taylor pre- S!
we're comp eted tonight and are unique anC
artistic ne great hall will comfortably
seat 1000 ople, while the immense stag
will accom- Inodate 500 singers. Street dec
orstious we're begun today and by Tuesday
morning u 9 city will be decked out like {
bride going to her nuptials.
The following musical associations viii
participate in the saengertest:
BeetDoyel Maennerchoir Carl Beck
'eader, San Antonio.
Deu,ouer Mennerchor, w. Mart leader,
San Antonio.
FrohsiDm, ALT Arend leader, San An.
tonic
Saenga rhlnd and Liederkranz, F, Bencke
leader, Houston.
5aengarrlnde, VIM. Besserer leader,
Austin.
Haenuerchar w. Tips leader Austin.
FrObsium, II. Kreissig leader, Dallas.
COncorda, +. Raube leader, Bellville.
Harmon g, II. Schultz leader, Shelby.
Concord l, l.. Use leader, LOckhart.
SgngerrUnde, II. Kruger leader, Bren
nam.
Mmnneorchor, G. Greenwald leader, GA,
weston.
Salanander, II. Wilkens leader, Calves
ton.
A Nsrte'l Dub Guests. II. |. Deiler leader,
New Orleans.
The Musical Union of Austin and the
Mendelssohn society of Galveston will con-
9titute the mixed Choruges. Mrs May
Rhodes ot st. Louis, Miss Emily Garrison
Of Galveston and several other noted solo.
lists have been engaged while the orches
ira will be composed of the best talent from
the state, st. Louis and New Orleans, and
will be under the leadership of that master
Ofthe baton Prof. G. Borchart of New Or
leans, while the duties of musical director
will dey0lve upon that thorough musician
h. Ntlkeps of Galveston.
Genera. rehearsals will be held at the
5aengert.Jt ball on the forenoon of the
18th, 10Th and 10Th. The programme is
very elaborate and embraces gems and Sc
Lotions from the best masters. The side
features of the Saengerfest will be Com
mers' and grand ball at Harmony hall
Monday night; Tuesday afternoon an
oyster roast at WOODLANDS Lake; Wednes
day and Thursday afternoons excursions
on the bay and gulf; Friday evening a
grand musical concert at the Garten
Verien BY the festival orchestra; also 9
promenade, concert and ball by Oleander
Lodge, knights of Pythias, at Artillery
hall, will close the Saengerfest, which is
expected to surpass any yet held in the
state In consequence of the extremely low
rates secured an immense crowd is ex.
pected 10 be in attendance from all parts oil
the state, and ample arrangements hav,
been made 10 accommodate them
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Great Hritain's Unclaimed Hoards.

If all the boxes lying unclaimed for
ten years or longer in the cellars of the
Banks of England and Ireland, at Coutts',
Drummonds', Child's and other we'll
known bankers, were unearthed and
their contents examined, wonderful treas
ures in the shape Of plate, jewelry and
other va,cahles might he handed over to
the representatives. Of the original de-
posi.nt. Many missing title deeds, wills
an other valuable documents might
also b. restored to their Iigktful owners.
Chambers journal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Railway LabOrers Struck.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, April 11.-Seventy-
five Mexican laborers unloading ties for
the Corpus Christi and South American
railroad struck for higher wages this morn
ing. They were receiving $1,25 and de.
manded S1.5O per day, which was refused
by the railroad company. At first they de-
ciared that no other workmen should take
their places. but when the city marshal and
deputies arrived, they disbanded and gave
away to other laborers, who were Immedi.
ately put to work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
FRANCE.
CARDINAL GIBBONS,

PARIS, April lin letter of Cardinal
Gibbons to Count Dcmun 1hicl has APP
peared in Lemonde, this appears: at may
be difficult, indeed, to determine by
law how many hours should con.
stitute days labor for man,
but is not difficult for the authorities to fix
the maximum standard beyond which he
should not be obliged to work. All fair
minded Legislators will agree that labor
should be so restrained as to allow reasona-
BILE recreation. Above all the Sunday rest
should be insisted on.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
He Did Not Call,

The man who tried DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy, and was sure of the
$500 reward offered by the proprietors
for an incurable case, never called for
his money. Why not? o, because
he got cured He was sure of two
things: l. That his catarrh could
not be cured. 2. That he would
have that $500. He is now sure of
one thing, and that is that his ca.
tarrh is gone completely. So he is
out $500, of course. The makers of
Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy have faith
in their ability to cure the worst cases
OF nasal catarrh, no matter of how
long standing, and attest their faith
by their standing reward of $500, Of
Tered for many years past, for an in.
durable case of this loathsome and
dangerous disease. The remedy is sold
by druggists at only % cents. Mild,
soothing, deodorizing, antiseptic and
healing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Mnny Small Amounts.

1t is worth noting, as an exemplifica-
ton of the value of small things, that it
is not customary to pay fractions of a
penny on dividends on government
stocks, and that some few years since
these accumulated fractions amounted
to el43,OOO! This nice little nest egg
was handed over to the chancellor of the
exchequer.-Chambers' Journal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Stabbing ARRAY,

MASON, Tex, April 1l.-W. H. Kelso, an
old, respectable citizen, was dangerously
stabbed at his residence here by his sonin-
law, A. NJ. Kiser, yesterday. Keso tainted
and fell but recovered sufficiently to get
his gun and fired two shots at Klser as he
ran away. The trouble was over disputed
property and farm matters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
MEXICO.
VARIOUS ITEMS.

Cry OF MEXICO, April 1.-THE bill be.
fore congress calls for seven cabinet minis,
ters 10 include the minister of foreign
affairs, interior, justice and public instruc
ton, communication and public works
finance, public credit and war and marine
The budget for the new ministry will be
s44, 266.75. There are many rumors of cab
met changes and it is believed the present
secretary of war and justice will be
changed, giving the president the right to
make iour new cabinet appointments
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April II "A terrible
tragedy was enacted last night near Pinn
acle Springs. NJ. S. Good, who is charge
with forgery in Nebraska, killed James P.
Paxton, a Nebraska officer, who was trying
to arrest him. Good afterwards was cap
tured by two men. He fought like tiger
and was MORALLY wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Oflc ial News from Chill.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE secretary
state has received information from the
United States minister at Santiago, Chill,
that the government of Chill, has declared
closed the ports of Chanaral, Taltal, Anto-
fagasta, Ocopilla, Iquiqui, Calctabueno
Junin and Pisogua. The minister also
states that all vessels attempting to trade
with those ports are liable to confiscation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 1.-THE Even
ing Journal special from Flora, Ala, says:
DR.. Briggs, prominent physician at that
place, was knocked in the lead with a
shovel by negro boy be had raised. DR..
Brigg is though to be dying He is nearly
60 years old. The negro escaped and II
caught may be lynChed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Killed by the Cars.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 11.-Henry ErCk
aged 65, school teacher and well known in
the city, was run over and killed by a
Broadway cable car at the crossing of that
road and the Olive street cable today. Re.
ports as to how the accident occurred are
conflicting. Some who saw the accident
state Erick was thrown between the grip
and the trailer while attempting to board
the former when the train was moving
Others say he was run over while he was
crossing the street. No arrests have yet
been made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
A New Line.

ST. LOUIS, April 1.-THE Missouri Pacific
has large corps of surveyors in the field
between Fort Gibson, [. T., and Denison,
Tex, for the extension of the Kansas and
Arkansas Valley line. By this line the Mis-
souri, Pacific expects to secure independent
connection in Texas, Arkansas ard Kansas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Mntrrnrnnf Commissions.

A liquid waterproof composition has
been placed on Che market for coating
articles such as leather, strapping, ma
chirery. polished steel, brass and copper,
which, it is claimed, will resist damp,
heat. cold and acids. The composition
is colorless, and does not rub or peel off,
being only removable by the application
of paraffin or turpentine.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Deposed From the Ministry

DUBUQUE, la ., April 11.-Three ministers
have been deposed from the ministry of the
Evangelical church of North America by
Iowa conference, which is holding its an
nual meeting here. The charges against
them all are allegiance to the so called re.
bel faction of the church, which is headed
by Bishop Dodds of Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
MOrnhi1e and Whisky.

RoCKwALL, April l1.-Mr. j. A. Lindsey
on opening his shop this morning, found
W. A. Billingsly on bed in the back OF
his shop dead. The deceased came to his
death from the use of morphine and whis-
XIV. He was well educated and of a good
Kentucky family.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
After Five Years.

CUERo, Tex, April lin 1885 Sam Nc
Graw, very desperate negro in this sec
ton, shot and killed deputy marshal Horace
Withers while the latter was endeavoring
to effect his arrest. McGraw escaped, and
for five years was hidden. He has been
arrested and is now in Jail here. His con =
victiou for murder in the first degree is Ger.
tain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
New YOrk'S Mortality.

New YORK, April 1.-THE total number
ofdeathsi in this city for the week ending
noon today was 1916, as against HOO for the
preceding week. Eighty-three of these
we're due to bronchitis, as against 50 last
week, and 299 to pneumonia, as against 224
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Is ii q FAKE?

New YORK, April l1.-An ossifed man
was dropped the other night and is in the
hospital in broken condition. This man
is the structurally strange darkey from
Virginia named Monroe. He is Al wears
old and weighs fifty-seven pounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Not a COmDOser.

Winkle-I understand that the lady
next to you is fine musician.
Binkle-Eh:
Minkle-They say she composes.
Blnkle-Great Caesar, no! She dis
compoSes everybody in the fat.-Good
News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
Had Reason to BE Circumspect

Auntie-Johnny, you never hear your
papa Use such language.
Johnuy-No; and l take mighty good
ga-e int he doesn't hear me.-Harper's
Bazar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
He Was Tired of Cold Mutton.

Wife-Thomas, l believe there are
burglars down stairs.
Husband Cgrowlingly)-I hope there
are. P'rap3 they'll eat that coufoundsd
cold mutton.-London Tit Bits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-04-16
AUSTRIA,

The EMPEROE's SPEECH.
VIENNA April ll.--Enperor Francis
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-05-29

Aauilla William A. Anderson Miss Adela,
Amos William; Anderson Miss Annie Allen J;
Mrs William. 2 Bull Miss Laura, Bauernsehmidt
Geo., 2; Brown Miss Annie, Brown Miss Mary, 2;
Bushman Harry, Babikow W, Bond Daisy Bo-
Charlie, Brady Miss Georgianna, 2; Cloman Mrs.
W, Charles 81. Claudy. Chase Mrs. NJ. e., Clay
Jnn earrS Nary Mrs.
Devoe james, Evans s. A.. Everett K. F., Filler
1. c., Eller H. c., Fissten Thomas M. c., Foster j.
J., Gardner George s; Gresham Miss Gussie, Nc
Gonigal M, Griffith Mrs. J. L.. Cover Miss B.,
Giles Mrs, George Miss l., CAIRNS Miss Eliza, 8;
Cough Laura, Heaps H. H., Huet Wesley. Hoff-
man s. Young, Hoeneman II. R., Harkins Mrs.
Mrs. Hall Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph, Howard Arthur
G., Henderson ]. D., Hill Harry, Hopes P: L.. 2;
Hopes Mrs sale Hunck H. Hill Mis- Miss Sarah aI1:
Robert H., colored. Huppman J. H., Higet Miss
Jane, Hawkins William, Hill Mrs. Louisa. How
ard J. Ga HAYWARD Mrs. Mary, Hamm9 %Sa Ih m
Howard Mrs. p. Jones Samuel H.. jackson
Mary. Jiles Thomas; johnson Lewis, Jordon j.,
tie Mr.. Jas. Leonard VIM. R., colored. Leopold
J., Lytle Miss Laura, Lukens Z. W.. Keen b: F.,
Klatz J.. Kelley Miss Maggie, Mathews NATL da,
lin Philip, Msmili &. W, Mat6er T. W.. Iu milk
huysen 4. b, Mckee = Bro: David, Myrtle II.
Murphy M C. Mckee Mary Matters LSSy ga
ris Miss Mary Mansfield. Norris Q. J.. Norris Ely,
Nelson h. c., Mathews Miss Lille. Oliver Elijah,
Oliver W. E., Penning Miss Elsie, Pokarny Leo
pold, Rogers Miss, Rick Miss Hannah, Rutledee
Carrie, Rumsay Catherine. Russell Martin, Grit
fifth Mrs. p, Silk John, Silk Michael. g.: Sharon
J. NJ, Swany George, Smith Dick, Scott II.
Charles cold, stump Lawler. Smith D. W. O.,
Smith Miss G. l., Stump Mrs. VIM, Stonebraker
Miss Belle, Street, Il. Hayward. STREET. s.,
Stokes Laura, Thomas r. L., Turner Henry,
Travers Nellie, Turner Florence, Tucker Mr.,
Warnock VIM, Wilson Mary, Webster Jas. Ed
ward, Willard VIM, Webster G. a, Wheeler
Wahetar Mra. TanrQ Washington Miss
Alma, Waters Daniel D., Wilson H., Warner H.
E., Wiggers Mrs. John, g; Waters Mrs. Mary,
liam, Young Jas. H.. Young Robert, colored,
Young Mrs. Carrie, Vanderhise Harry, Kelley
Michael.
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