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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

DAUGHTERS OF THE CoNFEDERACY.
A meeting of the National Daughters
of the Confederacy was held yesterday
morning at the house of Mr.. G. VIM.
Ramsay, when the following paper was
presented by the president
National Daughters of the Contederacy
Mary CustiS Lee Dipision, Organized
February 14th, 1895, at 220 north
Washington street, Alexandria,:
As the Daughters of the Confederacy,
Mary Custis Lee Division has so re-
Gently been organized, and there may
be some present who do not entirely
understand the objects for which we
desire to pledge our efforts, the presi-
dent begs leave to lay them before this
meeting and ask for their united ap-
prevail
The first object is to assist Lee Camp
in ''some improvements around the
Confederate monument in Alexandria, J"
which were always intended, but, for
want of money, have never been car
ried out.
The second object is to raise fund,
to be known and deposited as "The
Mary Custis Lee Fund for mccoy and
sick Confederates, and, in this work
of charity, to perpetuate the memory
of the noble wife of Gen. Robert e.
Lee, whose name our division bears.
Each member is requested to collect
any amount, large or small, and desig-
nate for which of these objects they
wish their donations appropriated.
When we meet again in October l
trust we may all feel that our efforts
have met with some success.
The following gentlemen have con-
sented to act as advisory board and are
good enough to say, ave accept the
position and give your work our hearty
approval" Advisory Board-Colonel
Arthur Herbert, Captain Herbert Bry-
ant, Captain George Mushbach, Messrs.
John R. Zimmerman, G. VIM. Ramsay,
Hubert Snowden, and Prof. John S.
Blackburn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

The NEW NORFOLK STEAMER New
PORT NEWS arrived here this morning
at twenty minutes past six o'clock,
having made the run from Norfolk in
eleven hours aid forty minutes. There
was no attempt made to push the
steamer, everything being new and the
machinery at present somewhat stiff,
though it is believed this record will be
lowered materially when the steamer
gels in thorough working order. The
trip up was uneventful. She carried a
fair complement of passengers and con-
siderable freight. The Newport News
vii! leave here this evening on her re-
turn trip at half-past seven o'clock,
when an opportunity will be afforded
all who desire to do so to see her.
Yesterday before leaving Norfolk for
this port the steamer made run to
Cape Henry and return. She showed
fine speed qualities, and the trial was
satisfactory in every respect. During
the trip speeches were made by Pres
ident Clark, Vice President Woodbury.,
General Counsel Britton, General
Manager Callahan and others. Reso.
lutions, complimentary to Manager
Callahan, were adopted by the board
Of directors. AS has been stated, the
Newport News is somewhat larger than
either the Washington or the Norfolk,
and being later boat is, of course, fit
ted up in the most modern and APPROX
ed manner. She sits gracefully in the
water and is marine beauty. The
fact also that she was built in Virginia
should be source of pride to every ma
tive of the Old Dominion, showing as
she does the mechanical skill of our
native workmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
A RrpEr1r1oN oF rHE Nu1sANcE.

A REPETITION OF THE NUISANCE
Much indignation was manifested by
people doing business about the
wharves this morning by the action of
those having the scows in charge which
convey garbage from Washington. 1t
is claimed that in passing this city
much of the filth is dumped into the
river on the Maryland side of the
stream in order that people in tbs
city could not witness the procedure.
An intolerable stencil pervaded the
river front this morning, and the au-
thorities will be appealed to in order
that the nuisance may be abated.
This city was subjected to considerable
annoyance last summer by this practice
aud the Mayor sent letter to the Dis
trict Commissioners on the subject.
This morning DR.. Miller, Health Off
Ger, had a consultation with Corporation
Attorney Brent on the subject: 1t
seems that scow loaded with garbage
was then anchored opposite this city.
Mr.. Brent advised the Health Officer to
sink the scow as sanitary precaution
and let the city take the chances of a
law suit. Acting on his advice DR.. Miller
instructed Superintendent of Police
Dobie to sink the scow and thus aoate
the nuisance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

SCHOOL CLosING-The closing exer-
cises of Arlington Institute took place
yesterday from 6 to s p. m. A sum
mary of the years work which showed
the standing of each pupil in lessons,
attendance and department was read,
and the beautiful Arlington Institute
testimonial (the design of Miss Nav
Minnigerode) marked with first, sec
ond or third grade of merit was given
to each pupil. Three compositions
received the honor of being read aloud;
one in the junior class by Miss Junes
Randolph, and two in the senior classes
by Misses Mary H. Dainger6eld and
Selma L. Hepburn. Eight silver med
ais were given to pupils who had not
been absent day during the school
session. The recipients were Misses
Pattie W. Washington, Annie NJ.
Washington, Lou F. Washington,
Mary E. Lindsey, Alice V. Lindsey,
Eliza T. Uhler, Pattie A. Robins and
Rebecca M. Pollard Five silver medals
were given for perfect dictations
through the year to Misses Ruth j.
Murray, Mabel V. Taylor, Alice MeB.
Acton, Rebecca NJ. Pollard and Melissa
Hill.
Miss Catherine Critcher gave prize
to Miss Katie Randolph for dancing.
There were eight graduates to receive
the Arlington Institute gold medals ::
Misses Alice Mob. acton, Janet B.
Fawcett, Mary E. French, Eleanor w.
French, Selma L. Hepburn. Melissa
Hill, Mary Ramsay and Rebecca NJ.
Pollard.
Miss Roberta Ansley deserves special
mention as having passed the examina-
tons of the graduating class with
honor, although, having been pupil of
the school for one year only, she could
not receive the Arlington Institute
medal, which is never given under two
years.
The highest honor of the school, in
the form of gold medal, was awarded
to Miss Mary Ramsay for having at
tanned 100 per cent. in lessons, attend
ance and department.
After several violin solos by Miss
Helen Whittlesey, the exercises closed
with a very graceful valedictory by
Miss Melissa Hill.
After the departure of the parents of
the graduates the yard of the school
presented a lovely sight, with the
pupils scattered about in groups, chat
ting and enjoying their refreshments.
A few songs in chorus, tender and
smiling farewells, and they went to
their homes, leaving behind them for
ever the Doth year of Arlington In
stitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

AN OBSTINATE NEGRo.-A few
nights ago William Madella, colored,
who is frequent patron of the Police
Court, made an unprovoked assault on
relative and was fined S.. After be-
ing sentenced to Jail subject to the chain
gang for non-payment of the fine, he
requested the court to make out a COM
mitment as soon as possible as he was
hungry and wanted to get to the lock-
up in time for dinner. Yesterday he
refused to work, saying he intended
making the city feed him and would
render no quid pro quo in return. He
was brought into the Police Court this
morning when he was told the city
would feed him, but it would be in a
cell and on bread and water, which
sentence was put into execution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

MYSTIC SHRINE.-Acca Temple, of
this city, will have a great time next
Friday night. The Sbriners are ordered
to assemble at the Masonic Temple on
the evening named at 7:90 o'clock. At
7:45 o'clock the body will parade to the
Exchange and Ballard and escort the
Imperial Potentate, W. B. Welsh, of
Cincinnati, to the Temple, that gentle
man having planned trip to Rich
mond for the express purpose of visit.
ing Acca. The Arab Patrol in full
costume will head the column and tho
music will be furnished by the First
Regiment Band. At $50 the candidates
will be presented and duly initiated
and at II o'clock Krause will ring the
banquet bell. The number of candi-
dates is stated at 40.-Richmond State.
A number of Alexapdrians are men,
bers of the Acca Temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

PROPERTY SALEs.-Dr. G. T. Kip.
stein has sold to Rsbecca T. Klipstein
lot on the north side of Duke street,
west of West, and one on. the west side
of Columbus street, between Wolfe and
Wilkes also lot to Mary Harryman
on the north side of Duke street, west
of West, and one on the west side of Co.
lumbus street, between Wolfe and
Wilkes.
A. W. Armstrong, special commits.
sioner, has sold to Messrs. NJ. SCHUYLER
and S. G.. Brent lot on the east side OF
Columbus street, between Wolfe and
Wilkes.
Messrs. Schiller and Brent have sold
to DR.. G.. T. Klipstein a lot on the
northeast corner of Wilkes and Colum.
bus streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

DEATH OF CAPT. LYNN.-Mr. J. T.
Beckham received a telegram this morn
ing from DR.. Blackford, the Superin.
tendent of the Western State Hospital
at Staunton, announcing the death OF
Capt. w. Fl. H. Lynn, a prominent
member of the hospital board. Capt.
Lynn had been very active in the man.
agement of the hospital and his loss
will be seriously felt. Capt. Lynn was
a Past Eminent Commander of the
Grand Commandery of Virginia and at
the time of his death was the Grand
Lecturer of the Grand Chapter of Vir-
ginia. The funeral will take place in
Staunton at $50 p. m. tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

A DIsoRDERLY WAsHINGToNIAN.-
A man who gave his name as c. S.
Quinn, from Washington, came here
last night and entered 9 house near the
w. & o. depot. He became very
drunk and disorderly and finally ran
amuck in the place, in his frenzy
throwing brick at woman. 0hcer
Davis was summoned and Quinn was
arrested. He was put in an upper
sooa at the atation house, but ne had
not been there long before he under
took to kick the door down. MIR. Da-
Wis entered and was compelled to
throw the refractory Individual down
and oyerpower him by main force.
He was afterwards placed in cell. A
woman subsequently, appeared and left
$40 collateral for his appearance this
morning. BE failed to "show up" and
the money was forfeited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

A CASE OF EyICTIoN.-Some interest
was occssioned on Wolfe street, be-
tween Fairfax and Lee, this morning,
by a case of eviction which took place.
Presley Diggs, colored, has lived in
brick house on the north side CT Wolfe
street for number of years. He at
one time owned the premises unincum-
bered, but by adverse fortune he had
become seriously involved in debt. He
owed building association $500, and
being unable to meet the monthly pay
ments it was found necessary to fore
close the mortgage and put the house
under the hammer. This was done
several days ago, but Diggs made no
arrangements to deliver the property
to the new owners. He refused to va.
cate when ordered to do SO by the as
ISOLATION, and the strong arm of the
law was appealed to. This morning
City Sergeant Smith appeared End with
assistants began the dlsagreeab.o Tia K
of putting Diggs's effects into the street.
The tenant, Notwithstanding this pro-
cedure, refused to leave the house and
remained within doors. Nine children,
most of them too small to comprehend
what was going on, lounged about the
stack of furniture and excited the com
misseration of the Deighbors. The
Sergeant offered to advance Diggs
money with which to pay one months
rent if he would leave the premises and
also to pay for the removal of the fur
niture; but he refused to leave the
house, saying he would remain until
evicted by force. This was the situa-
ton at half-past two o'clock this after
noon, when complaint was made to the
police that the man was cruelty tortur'
ing his family by causing them to re-
main in the street and he was arrested.
1t is thought by some that Diggss fl
nancial troubles have affected him
m antally,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

WANT ANOTHER FERRY.-Several of
the prominent merchants of this city
are getting up q petition for the eStab.
lishnent of another ferry line between
this city and Washington. The object
is to interest the Washington and Nor
folk Steamboat Company in the enter
prise. This company has, it is said,
been seriously considering for some
time the ACCESSIBILITY of starting another
ferry line between the two cities, and it
is believed with the proper representa-
ton of the growing needs of the COM
muuity the idea will crystalize into a
fact. A slip could be built at the foot
of Prince street, and after that street
shall have been cut down land petit
ton from the property owners for such
work is now in CounciD 8 fine CONNER
cial thoroughfare could be made from
the river front to other parts of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

POLICE CoURT.-Justice Thompson
presidtng.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning:
G. S. Quinn, arrested by Officer
Davis for disorderly conduct and for
an assault on woman, forfeited $40
collateral.
William Madella, colored, arrested
by Officer Davis for refusing to work
on the chain gang, was put on bread
and-water diet.
Clara Carter, colored, arrested by
Officer Jones charged with assaulting
Cornelius Williams, colored, was dis
missed and the costs of the warrant as
sessed against the plaintiff.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild. Two prisoner and two lodg-
or were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The spsrring matches to have come
of at Henry's Theatre last night were
postponed.
Only routine business was transacted
last night at the meeting of Belle Ha-
ven Lodge, Knights of Honor.
The Thirteen Club will be entertain
ed at the Hotel Mount Vernon at New
Alexandria on Thursday night.
The pump at the aims house broke
again YES, erday, thus cutting off the
supply Of water at that institution.
Messrs. M. B. Harlow & Co. have
sold for Mr.. W. G. Rogers the lot at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASES
Dispositions in the county contested
election cases of Douglass and Hume
against Johnston and Duncan were
taken before Justice Lane, colored, at
the county court house to-day. Mr.. J.
NJ. Johnson appeared for the con.
testees and Mr.. A. W. Armstrong for
the contestants. A number of wit
nesses were examined. These were
persons who had voted at the recent
election and whose votes, it is claimed,
were illegally cast by reason of nom
residence, &c. The witnesses, of course,
maintained that they were legal voters.
The taking of further testimony was
continued until Friday. The cases will
come up in the County Court on Mon
day next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

PAID THE FINE.-A sister of George
Armistead, colored, who was fined sew
eral weeks ego for disorderly conduct
at the Fayette street depot and Tor
assaulting Officer Davis at the station
house and who subsequently escaped
from the chain gang, came here yes
terday, paid the fine and obtained
release. The women said her brother
went to New York after escaping from
the gang, and that he desired to return
home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

TIE RACES st St. Assph we're again
well attended this evening and resulted
as follows:
First race, 6 furlongs-Taconey won,
The Snake second, Blackfoot thlrc.
Time 1:159.
Second race, 6 furlongs-Ida r. wor,
Stanley M. second, Unlucky third.
Time 1:19.
Third race, s furlongs-Deryish won,
White Cockade second, Allen L. third.
Time l:17a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

RELEAsED.-Mrs. Mary Harmon, who
shot her husband near Fairfax Court
House several weeks ago, was yester-
day released on $1,000 bail for her ap-
pearance at the next term of the Coul-
ty Court. The woman has the sympa-
thy of the neighborhood in which she
resides. People from Fairfax county
say that when the case comes up for
trial she will be acquitted. The grand
Jury has indicted her for murder and
her trial has been set for the July term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
ANOTHER
DRY GOODS SALE.
AT
Pretzfeldel'' sold Stand
$50 KING STREET.
SPECIALLY NOTICE
$50 KING STREET.

We didn't have time mark down all of our stock as you
kept busy the jump all day long since sale com
menced and have the conclusion close store
Wednesday, June 10,
For the purpose of marking down stock and placing be-
fore the peope great many goods which have been
able show THURSDAY look for the BIGGEST BARGAINS
OF THE BOLDEST BUSINESS EVER DONE in the city of Aexan
dria Our past piled with achievements Our present
the embodiment of activity So Thursday and see
tor yourselves We will offer on
Thursday, June 20,
The following goods viz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

TIE Y. M. S. L. held a business
meeting last night and received three
applicationsIfor membership. A COM
mittee was appointed to make arrange
ments for an excursion to be given on
July 3Oth. DR.. a.. J. Faust, of WASH
ington, made a very interesting ad-
dress to The young men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

PERSONAL Mr.. K. Kemper, who
has been quite sick for the past week,
left hero to-day for a short visit to
Loudoun.
Mr.. John A. Marshall was taken sud.
denly i'll last night, and for a time his
condition was of such a nature as to
give his family grave apprehension.
His many friends, however, will be
pleased to learn that he was much bet
ter this morning.
Mr.. William Davis, a well-known
carpenter Ct this city, was paralyzed
Yesterday, and is y ing in critical con-
dtion.
Mayor Strauss continues sick.
Mr.. ]. II. Parrot, formerly of this
city, and Miss Josephine Cromwell
We're married in Froslburg, Md, to-day.
Mr. Gardner L. Boothe acted as best
man for the groom.
Mrs. w. J. Young, wife of Rev. W.
]. Young, formerly of this city but now
of Richmond, is the guest of Mrs. Nam
ME P. Taylor, on upper King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

ST. MARY's CHURCH CHoIR.-The
choir of St. Mary's Church will, by re-
quest, sing Millard's mass next Sunday
at the morning services, assisted by
several of the prominent singers of
Washington who sang at the rededi-
cation services last Sunday. The choir
will rehearse tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
Arabian Ritters.

In order to introduce them in this section
and give every one an oppor unity of testing
the merits of Arabian Bitters, an old and re-
liable tonic, the Arabian Manufacturing Com
pany have decided to reduce the price of these
bitters for one week to so cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section fair; slight changes in Temperature;
y4isble winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

There will be a concert and festival
at Mems Hall at West End, Friday,
June 2lst, beginning at s p. m. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of the
building fund for new church,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:35 and sets
-a5 High water 5:24 a. m. and
5.4j ?. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
"The Sunrise of the Season. "

l.
1000 Yards Beautiful Figured and Dotted
India Lawn at Sc, these goods marked down
from 1870.
1000 yards Apron Ginghams at &c, marked
down from &c.
Shifting Prints2la marked down from sc.
1000 yalds very fine Dress Ginghams in
plaids and stripesat DC. marked down from
1Oc and 121b-ole half
Outing.
1000 yards Of Outing at Sc, marked down
from 8 and 10c The goods are cheap and
desirable.
COttOnS.
A Sea ISLAM Percals Sc, reduced from
121sc.
Canton Flanrcls reduced very much.
Ono case of 10.4 Bleached Utica Sheeting,
fast quality, tile, marked down from 25c.
A Fruit the Loom at &c, marked down
from Sc.
"A Androsoggin at 51hc, marked down
from &c.
"A Beautiful Undressed Bleaching at sc.
1000 yards White Duck at Sc, marked
down from 12tpc.
Also Blue AMI White Grounds, with colored
figures at Sc.
Wash Goods.
Our WASH GOODS, such as White India
Lawns, Figured Lawns and Dimities, marked
down to astonishing prices.
Gents AMI Ladies' Furnishings.
1000 Ladie', Gents and Boys Merino
Shirts and Drawers marked down to one-haif
of the cost, to lie closed.
Gents and Boys Fine Linen Dress Shirts,
unlaundered,, 25c, cost 75c.
Laundered Dressed Shirts 40c and SOC,
cost 81 and $l25.
Misses Hose &c. marked down from 12c
and loo.
Ladies' Bls.k Hose 1Oc, marked down
from 2Oc.
Gents Scarf and Ties 15c and 25c, mark
ed down from 25c and SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

DURE LARD, our own make, Gets per lb
VIM. P. W0OLLS & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
5000 PAIRS
LADIES, MISSES AND GENTS HOSIERY,

From the Hodges Bros auction sale values
Hodges Bros recognized leading hosiery
quidate their affairs the the death
stock has been disposed of auction We purchased 5000
ed hosiery buy staple goods from
one half to two-hrds o value
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

This sale will continue for ONLY TWELVE DAYS LONGER
the stock will have to be closed out.
We have marked down our Lace Curtains to astonshng
low prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

Billy Boy so palpably in the stretch
that the judges were compelled to break
through the unwritten law against al
lowing claims of foul and disqualify A..
q Fl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
Big Sale of Dress Goods.
MARKED DOWN HALF PRICES.

MARKED DOWN HALF PRICES.
46.inch All Wool Black Henriettas at SOC,
marked down from S5c.
46 inch ALI Wool Black Henriettas at Goo,
marked down from 81.
46-inch All Wool Blue and Black Fine
Serges, 40c marked down from 7Sc.
Black Grosgrain Dress Silks at Toe and 81,
marked down from 81 so and S1.75.
Colored Dress Goods at one-half Of the
cost.
EmbrOiderieS.
A large lot of EMBROIDERIES marked
down at one-half price.
Remnants.
Look at our REMNANT DEPARTMENT.
Will sell them at onc-third of the original
cost
Carpets.
5000 yards Bag Carpets at 16c and 20c,
cost 25c and 30c.
Umbrellas.
Gents and Ladies Silk Umbrellas and Para
soils, marked down less than one-half Of the
cost.
Blankets.
Blankets 1914 and 12.4 marked down to
close at so per cent less than the cost
CaSSimeres.
1000 yards Cassimeles for Boys and
Gents wear, marked down to less than one
half cost.
200 yards of Fine Cassmores for merchant
tailors at half price.
FlannelS.
White and Red Flannels marked down for
less than they can be manufactured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19
LADIES' HOSIERY.

lot fine Black Hermedorf Dye guaranteed stainless
80 per dozen, S1or 6 pairs.
Dye generally pairs price per pa
1925 per dozen, $1.13 for 6 pairs.
very light weight 4Oc price
Hermedorf dye guaranteed fast color.
lot white regularly made usually 5c
price loo per pair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-19

lot fast black Hmedo dye imported Half Hose all Sizes price
for the sale 10c pair.
lot dye black quality value price
pairs tor soc.
regular goods price 1c pairs for 9Oc
half Hermedorfd dye stripes SOC value,
price Csc.
very half offered thin and
regular goods doen SSS half Dozen
specially desirable and stainless
Hemedof dye.
aFrom values in PLAIN INDIA LINENS TOWELS
and HAAsTITCHED and EMBROIDERED HANDKERcHIEFs
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1895-04-26

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