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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
A aUADRUPLE TRAGEDY.
An eN-COnvict and His Mistress Kill
ed After He Had Killed Two Men.

Paducah, KY, July News was re-
ceived here to-day of quadruple tragedy
in remote section of Trigg county last
Friday night John Rhodes and Chat
Hammond were shot dead by Abithat
Colston. an ex-convict, and the next
morning the bodies Of Colston and gMiIly
Smith, his mistress, were found in the
road, riddled with buckshot.
1t seems that Colston, who had recent
ly been released from the Frankfort pen
itentiary, where he had been sent for
horse stealing. had ever since his release
been cunning for all who were witnesses
against him. Among them were five
brothers, named Rhodes, and they were
the first sought by the ex-convict. Meet
ing John Rhodes at Rhodes Landing, he
shot and instantly killed him. He then
started for the other Rhodes boys, and
not far from the spot where had shot
John Rhodes, he saw Chat Hammond
giving Abe Rhodes drink of water from
a spring. This so exasperated Colston
that instead of killing Rhodes as he in
tended he killed Hammond He then
left Rhodes, who was unarmed. and went
to where his mistress, Milly Smith, lived.
They spent part of the night in a drunken
carousal and shortly after daylight both
were found dead in the road Whether
they were shot by indignant citizens or
by the Rhodes boys or their friends, may
never be known.
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awares. Buchanan was an educated man
and fully understood the punishment
which he had 10 undergo. Therefore he
undoubtedly exercised a greater resist
ance than an ordinary man would have
done and contributed by his own will
power 10 prolong his execution.
l have no doubt, however, that the first
shock destroyed consciousness and that
the execution was humane and painless
one"
Mrs. Buchanan notified Warden Sage as
soon as the execution was over that she
intended to claim her husbands body and
give II burial. She said that she was with
out funds. but hoped to obtain assistance
from friends. The warden promised TO
keep the body for reasonable time, sub
iect to her order, and showed his practi-
cal sympathy by starting n subscription
in her behalf. which nearly all the officers
OF the prison and witnesses OF the execu-
ton contributed.
George w. Gibbons, one Of Buchanan's
counsel. this evening notified Warden Sage
that he would assume all the expenses con-
nected with Buchanans interment. and he
commissioned a New York undertaken to
take charge OF the matter.
Shortly before leaving Sing Sing this
afternoon Mrs. Buchanan gave an account
of her interview with the governor. She
remained a Rhinecliff last night and
started for lcllerslie. the governors home.
at $50 o'clock In spite of the early hour
the governor rose Immediately upon being
informed of her arrival and gave her a
hearing. lasting an hour and a half. She
pleaded with him on her knees to spare
her husbands life. but the governor, while
expressing the deepest sympathy, said he
could not interfere in the case. He offered
her assistance. and asked her to call upon
him II she needed help now or hereafter,
which she promised to do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
CHANGE OF THE MINISTRY.
A Small Crowd in the House of Com
mons for the Occasion.

mons for the Occasion.
London, July 1.-The sitting of the
House of Commons to-day was marked
by very small attendance. AS is Gus
tomary upon the occasion of a change in
the ministry, the leading members of the
opposition and their followers changed
their seats, taking the side of the house
formerly occupied by the leaders and
members of the majority. The Afghan
prince, Nazrulla Kahn, occupied a seat
in the speakers gallery.
In the House of Lords, Baron Halls
bury, the new lord high chancellor took
his seat upon the platform for the first
time as presiding officer, representing
the new government. The galleries of
the house were filed and a number of la
dies, the wives or daughters of peers,
were present in bright costumes. Prince
Nazrulla, after leaving the House of
Commons, went to the House of Lords,
where he was seated in the gallery set
apart for dignitaries. The business con-
Quoted in both houses was merely formal,
and they both adjourned after brief ses-
sions.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor
of the exchequer in the new cabinet, JO-
seph Chamberlain, secretary of state for
the colonies, and Arthur James Balfour,
first lord of the treasury, were reelected
to parliament to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
INDIANA's LIQUOR LAW.
The New Measure Goes Into Effect
With n Little Kicking.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 1.-The Nichol-
son Temperance act became law to-day
by proclamation of the governor. In
resist the provisions of the law is report
ed, but the Brewers Association has ad-
Vised saloon keepers to observe the law
until the supreme court has passed on it.
The law places all saloons on the ground
noor, abolishes all musical features and
separates the saloon from any other bus
mess; takes down the screens and defeats
license application on the petition Of
majority of residents of the ward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02

Norristown. Pa. July 1.-Nearly 2 1000 per-
sons went to work at this place to-day at
increased wages.
The greatest advance is that of the mar
row loom weavers at the Woodstock mills
20 per cent. which will affect 100. At the
Eagle iron works of r. S. Newbold q Son
Co. 8 per cent for 100. At K. II. Ecksher
& Sons furnaces at Swedeland. per cent.
for 300 The Alan Wood Company, iron
manufacturers at Conshohocken, 1OI5 per
cent for 500. John Wood & Sons Co.. roll
ing mills and iron manufacturer. p per
cent. for 600. ConAhocken tube works. 10
per cent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
POISON GIVEN by A MOTHER.
She Kills Her Two Children and
Then Commits Suicide.

Jeffersonville. Ind, July Ia hor-
rifying sight met the eyes of Mrs.
John Ganot at 10 o'clock this morning
when she visited the Bennett family at
27s Maple street. In room on the grouni
floor she found the lifeless form of Ella
Bennett, aged 10; Omer, aged 5; and their
mother, side by side; the latter gaspins
for breath and unconscious. Mrs. Ben
nett had made full preparations to kill
her children and herself. She carefully
dressed herself and children in spotless
linen for their burial. The mother lay in
a comatose state, while the bodies of the
children. with distorted features, were
by her side. No motive is assigned for the
deed, and what poison she administered
is not known. Mrs. Bennett was the wife
of Benson Bennett, locomotive engineer,
who committed suicide at Indianapolis a
few months ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTs.
Eight Prominent Citizens on Trial
for breaking the Sabbath.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 1.-The second
trial OF the Seventh Day Adventists of
Graysville is in progress at Dayton, Tenn,
the county seat of Rea county d. w
Reaves, secretary of the American Re
ligious Liberty Association, and c. D.
Bollman, one Of the editors of the Ameri-
can Sentinel. Adventist organ in New York
city. are among the accused. This al
legged legal persecution has attracted ma
tional attention to these people, and the
result of the trial Is anxiously awaited.
Eight prominent citizens Of this section
were convicted Of Sabbath-breaking at the
March term Of court and sentenced TO Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
Yncnnf Pnstomces.

Washington. July 1.-The President to-
day reappointed twenty-five Of the twenty
six postmasters whose offices were raised
from the fourth class to the presidential
with the beginning of the new fiscal year
The remaining two offices are at Annap-
oils Junction, Nd, and Sea Cliff, N. j.
The delay in acting on these offices is be-
cause no recommendations have been made
in these cases. In all other instances the
incumbents were recommended to sue
ceed themselves. At Annapolis Junction
the present postmaster is Harrison ap-
pointee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
GamI,iing OutIawed in Montana.

Helena, Mont, July lat midnight
every gambling house in Montana was
closed for good. When the clock struck y,
and Monday. July 1 was ushered in, the
roulette wheels were given a final whirl,
cards were dropped, and the money was
handed over and legalized gambling in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
LAUNCHING OF THE DEFENDER.
The Yacht Pulled on the Ways and
Her Mast Put In.

Providence, r. l., July 1.-The yacht De-
fender, was pulled off the launching ways
at Bristol. where she had been stuck since
Saturday, at o'clock this afternoon by
the tug Right Arm.
An examination of the cradle after the
Defender was pulled OFF showed that sew
eral of the bolts in the launching ways
worked up, thus preventing the progress of
the cradle. The trouble was really caused
by hurrying the work, the bolts not being
properly driven. The yacht was within
eight feet of the ways when she stopped
The mast was set up at o'clock tonight
and the rigging win be put on without
delay
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
Assignment of the Cadets.

Washington, July 1.-The naval cadets
who have finished their six years course
are assigned to duty in the service to-
day and commissioned as ensigns, with
the exception of three men, who, though
they had successfully. passed their exam
nations could find no vacancies in the
corps, TO which they might have been
transferred had they not been deficient
in steam
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
RUssO-CHINEsE LOAN.

The scheme of the Gear May De Sue
cessfuI After All.
London, July 1.-The Standard will to-
morrow publish dispatch from st. Pc
tersburg saying, it is now confidently ex-
pected there that the Russo-Chinese loan
will be successfully arranged.
The same paper will also publish a
Paris dispatch. saying that hope of the
ultimate success of the loan has been re-
vived, but that the chief ground there
for is the fact that the delegates of the
French banks have not yet left st. Peters
burg.
Hong Kong, July 1.-The typhoon season
having begun, warships cannot remain on
the south coast of Formosa. The foreign
residents are in critical position. The
gunboats there have been ordered to as
sist them in every way possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
THREE NEW TORPEDO BOATs.
The Navy Department Invites Pro-
pOsnIs for building Them.


pOsaIs for building Them.
Washington, July 1.-The navy depart
ment to-day invited proposals for the
construction of three steel twin-screw
seagoing torpedo boats for the navy. The
boats are TO be OF about 1sO tons dis
placement. The material used in their
construction is to be OF domestic manu-
facture. The vessels may be constructed
OF steel or other metal, or OF alloy. The
contracts will require speed Of not less
than an average OF 26 knots per hour,
maintained successfully for two consec-
utive hours. If they fail 10 develop and
maintain 26 knots, but exhibit an aver
age speed of not less than 25 knots an
hour, they will be accepted, so far as
speed is concerned, at a reduced price,
the reduction being at the rate of 10000
a knot. If the speed fails below an av-
erage of 25 knots an hour 1t will be OPP
tonal with the Secretary OF the Navy to
reject the vessels or to accept them at
a reduced price, 10 be agreed upon be-
tween the secretary and the contractors.
The act OF congress authorizing the ves-
sells, provided that one of them should
be built on or near the Pacific ocean,
one on the Mississippi river and one on
lNt huiA VI NAtAlNp- Ant at HADNAheI
further that In case the vessels could not
be built a these points at a fair cost they
should be built at any place in the United
States. Referring TO this section Of the
act the proposal says: "In view of the
fact that the department may not be able
to make contract for the construction
at a fair cost, of one of said torpedo
boats either on the Pacific coast or on
the Mississippi river, or on the Gulf
coast IL IS desired that each bidder will
state the price for which he will under
take to build one, two. or all three OF
said vessels, according 10 the capacity Of
his plant, in order that the contract may.
II necessary, be awarded TO one bidder for
the construction OF more than one vessel"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
BULGARIA AND THE PORTE.
An Explanation of Military order
Demanded.

Sofia, July 1.-The Bulgarian government
has sent a note to the government at Con-
stantinople, demanding an explanation Of
the porte's orders that the commander of
the Turkish army corps at Adrianople
shall act upon his own initiative in con-
ductfng movements upon the Macedonian
frontier. The note adds that Bulgaria her-
self will be compelled to take strong mill
tary measures if they should be required
in the circumstances.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
TWO COAL COMPANIES FAIL.
The Liabilities of the Two Concerns
AbOut &IOO.OOO.

Hollidaysburg, Pa, July 1.-The Noun
talndale Coal Company and the Pritchdale
Coal Company, two large industrial con-
Germs running coal mines in Cambria
county, and having their head Office at
Altoona failed to-day.
Samuel l. Fries, a prominent Altoona
hardware merchant, who was at the head
of the Mountaindale Company, confessed
judgments to preferred creditors for $l6,-
900, and Fries and Schmittle of the Pritch-
dale Company for $4,000. The liabilities
of the two companies will aggregate $780,
700. Both concerns suspended operations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
A Pork Packing Firm Fails.

Cincinnati. o., July 1.-The pork pack
ing firm of Sigmund Frietch & Co. as
signed this morning to Moses Ruskln,
Win preferences. The liabilities are $685.
vO' and the assets $1,000. The Merch-
ants National Bank is caught for $40. SO,
ana ana Is not named IN the list OF preferred
creditors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
ON THE WHEEL.
johnson Defeats Sanger and Tyler
Two Straight Heats.

Toronto, Ont, July 1.-Johnson defeated
Sanger and Tyler in two straight heats
at the island track this afternoon. Sanger
was a close second in each heat.
New York, July IA. G. Spaling tele-
graphed to Walter Sanger, the bicyclist,
who is at present in Toronto, to the effect
that the League of American Wheelmen
has assumed control of professional bicy-
cling racing, and not to ride at Grand
Rapids or in any meet unless the same
has been sanctioned by Chairman Gideon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
EUROPE's BINIETALLIsTs.
Leaders of the Movement in France
md Germany Confer

Berlin, July 1-Deputy Fougeiral, vice
president, and NJ. Thery. secretary Of the
French bimetallic league who are visiting
this city. had a conference to-day with
the members Of the German bimetallic
union, including Count Won Mirbach and
Heren Won Kardoff and Arendt, to ar
range for joint action for promoting the
bimetallic moYement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02

Asheville, n. c.. June IA special from
charlotte says John Sims, who murdered
his wife last Friday, wishes to waive trial
and be hanged next Friday. ito be near
his wife" The grand jury has returned
a true bill against him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
Turkish students Deported.

Constantinople, July 1.-The thirty stu
dents of the Pancaldi military college,
who were arrested recently on the charge
OF being implicated in a plot against the
sultan, have been deported to an unknown
place in Asia Minor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
/ Revenue Cutter Hrissing.

London, July 1.-The revenue cutter Mar
garet, having on board twenty hands.
sailed a week ago from Holy Head for
Milford Haven. She has not since been
heard of. and the gunboat Renard has
been sent to search for her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
DIR. MANN's TRIAL BEGUN.
The Court Refuses to Grant His At
tOrneys Further Delay.

Detroit, Mich, July 1.-When the record
ing Attorney Frazer moved that the case
against DIR. ]. b. Mann. who is accused of
having caused the death of Emily Hail.
the English girl who died in a lying-in
hospital here last February, be immediate
ly proceeded with. Fred Warren, attorney
for the defense, objected, saying that his
associate and himself were not ready to
proceed with the case. He had no good
reason to offer, however. and Judge
Chaplin ordered that the case be proceeded
with, and drawing for jurors began.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
National BANK Circulation.

Washington, July 1.-The national bank
circulation outstanding June 80 was s2ll
600 sos, an increase since June 80, 1894, of
Si.34l,391. The circulation based on bonds
Increased during the year s5.49S.5l4.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-02
A MURDERER HANGED.
He Killed "a Conductor Who Put Him
on a Train.

Butte, Mont. July 1.-Clay Pugh was
hanged this morning at Boulder, for the
murder Of Chauncey w. West, a conductor
on Butte. Anaconda and Pacific train in
nrtte ON oct 5 last. The murder was
committed because West put him off the
train. Pugh was 26 years of age. His
family lives in Davis county, Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-30
GAITHERSBURG.

Miss Emily Barnesley of Avery has ar
rived here to attend Fair View School.
Thursday evening Gaithersburg Lodge,
No 217, l. o. G. T., had visit from Past
Grand Chief Templar T. j. Owens, who
made an excellent address.
Rev. H. NJ. Canter has returned to Van
derbilt University, Tenn, to complete his
studies for the ministry.
Rev. L. L. Lloyd, pastor of the NJ. E.
Church South, has arrived home from
Raleigh Springs, greatly improved in
health.
Joint revival services by the Methodist
Episcopal and Southern Methodist
Churches of Hyattstown are now in prog
ress there. Revs. ]. w. Steele, j. II. Du-
laney and C. p. Smith are preaching to
large audiences alternately, and many con-
versions are occurring. Finely rendered
music is feature of the meetings in
chargo of Prof. G. w. Walker and Miss
Fannie Dutrow.
Mr.. VIM. H. Vessels of Washington is
at the meeting of the Waverley Club Tues
Gay evening at the Opera House.
Mr.. Edward o. KeiSler has left for Hi
ram College to take a ministerial course.
The Democratic Campaign Club will be
reorganized here in a few days
Mr.. Daniel F. Howard of Poole sville dis
trict has died from injuries received by
falling from horse two weeks ago.
Friday evening there was a quiet home
wedding at the residence of Mr.. Edward
Ward at Hunting Hill. Mr. George c. Fry
ard Mrs. Clara o. Ward, daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. Bernard Monday, We're the par
ties thereto. Only their immediate rela-
which was performed by the Rev. l.. L.
LLOYD of this town.
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U. u. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIoNEERS, 14O7 G ST.
Successors to Iatiner & Sloan)
DUNcANsoN BROS. AUCrIoNEERs.

EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES SALE OF vALU-
ABLE PROPERTY SITUATED on MAssA-
18TH sTREETs NORTHWEST: on STREET
RETWEEN LIT nth M Mp 18th STREErS; ALSO
MERIDIAN HILL
By virtue Of the viii Of John B. Taylor, de-
Of the 81 Of N
THURSDAY. THE THIRD DAY OF OCTOBER. 4.
premises The west twenty COZ feet from; by the
depth thereof Of lot numbered 5. In square f57.
This property has front Of twenty t2o feet on
snd az alley
on THE SANE AFTERNOON AT HAIv-TAsT
EyE the Hes1 sh sf i ee e * nese;
thirty nine dss, feet to thirty go foot alley. Of
LOT 6, square 15S.
This property fropts on N street near the corner
is Is GSnP.sP To1k
0unSered 90. 81 g. S. 81 IS S. 81 IS 50. GO,
Iinkns Subdivision Of Mount Pleasant ,now called
ty No folio 1885, Of he ocs Of the surveyor es u Of
Terms Of sale: One-thrd cash, balance 10 enc
and two years, at per cent per annun, interest,
ppsn the property sold or all cash. al oo a1u of
purchaser. Except upon the property located in
square l57. upon which the terms will be: 5000
a aa This Rei lot esS Of m sa reanrs
upon each lot in squares l57 and lbs. anil Of 500
On each Of the lots on Meridi.n Hill Commencing
complied with in is days from date Of SALE other
wise executor and trustee reserves the right to
purchaser after nve days advertisement Of sucs
s. in ~ L RMbbSns'n
n. R. WEBB. Attorney. sell -d&ds
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of her father. Mr.. H. F. Bicksler, and was
taken down several weeks since with ty-
phoid fever, died Thursday evening of last
week. Sh: was twentNseken years OF age.
Mr.. P. B. Buell. has sold to Mr.. Carl Ros-
sow. recently from Deshler. Neb, the
Banckman farm, situated about four miles
west of Herndon. -
A very pleasant event was enjoyed by
number of peighbcrs and friends with Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. W. Bell Friday. The occa-
sion was the seventy-fifth birthday of Mr.
Bell. The following named persons were
present: MIR. and Mrs. Isaiah Bready, Mrs
Fanny Mcneil and son Frank, Mrs. Mayes
and son. Mrs. Martha johnson, Miss Aman-
da Bready and Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Sweet
ser. A fine dinner was served at O'CLOCK,
after which season of social intercourse
was enjoyed by all present, the host enter
A pleasant and interesting musical social
was held Friday evening at the residence
of Mr. L. j. Groh by the Y. P. S. c. E.
Among those present were Misses Emma
Starr, May Burton, Matte Blanchard, Katie
Groh, Alice Rideout, Lula Fulton, Marion
Blanchard Bessie Gron, Mrs, J: NJ. Ride
out, Mrs. w. s. S. Groh Misses Anna Gron,
May Simonds and Mr.. J. NJ. Rideout, e. L.
Garrett, V. Hanes, II. R. Blanchard. w.
A. Simonds. ]. ID. Groh, w. S. Blanchard
H. w. Judd, j. Hanes w. W. Taylor, G. F.
Buell. Roland Skinner, George and Charles
Burton. An interesting feature of the oc-
casion was the performance Of several
quartets in competition Cards were drawn,
several quartets of which were correspond
ingly rumt cred. Judges were selected, who,
AFTER the performance, decided that the
quartet sung by the four junior members
was rendered in the most pleasing style.
After the singing the company adjourned
to the lawn, where the remainder of the
evening was enjoyably spent in games and
ether amusements.
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pUNcANsoN BROS. AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TwO-sToRy BRICK
DWELLING, NO. DOS STREET wv AND
FRAME DWELLING on STREET NORTH.
WEST, NEAR LINCOLN AVENUE.
Under and by virtue Of authority in me vested
by the last will and Testament OF John Nontgom.
the Supreme Court Of the District OF Columbia
holding special term for Orphans Court business
on November "a. 1893 and recorded in Volume "a
page 426. OF the records Of said court, will orer
for sale. in front Of the premises, WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER NINTH, AID. 1895. AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM, the following described real estate situate
in the city of WASHINGTON, to wit:
lot numbered II, in square numbered 5si. by the
depth, 100 feet, containing 2.!5.5-6 square feet Of
ground. and improved by n substantial two story
press brick house containing
ALSO. ON THE SAME DAY, AT HAi.F-PAS
FIVE O'CLOCK P.W.. will offer for sale. ia front
Of the premises, the following described estate
TO wit Part of lot numbered G,containng 300 square
Feet of ground ard part of lot numbered a. contain
ing go So feet OF ground, all in McIaugilin's re-
corded subdivision OF the estate Of George W
Heating, and located near the OF Lincoln
avenue and 7 St NV, and improved by 4 com.
Grtab,e frame dwelling house containing rooms
fronting on T street.
to be paid in cash. and the balance in equal in.
staments Of ] and years. secured 10y j, ed of
trust on the property, with interest at per cent
per annum until paid. all cash. the opt ion of
the purchaser deposit of 500 will lie required
at the time OF sale. each piece Of property
Terms of sale to be complied with in fft.cn DAYS
from day OF sale. otherwise the trustee reserves
cost Of defaulting purchaser after 8 days adver.
tisem nj. All cnnvoyancing nj the purchasers cost
CHARLES +. MONTGOMERY. Trustee
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