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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
National Bank for Lewcs:

A number of Baltimore business men
are interested in movement to establish
aional bank at lewes. The move
ment was sot on foot at meeting held at
tho Hotel Vcrdin, at I.ewes, last Saturday
at which John l.. Sippel cashier OF tho
Third National Bank OF Baltimore made
an address. A number of business men OF
Lewes, Milton and Rehoboth were present
Dr. Hiram II. Burton was elected chair.
man Of the meeting and Elmer Outton
was secretary. Mr. Sippel explained the
advantages tho bank would be to the
place. At tho conclusion OF Mr.. Sip
pies address Il list was opened and large
block OF stock was subscribed The gentle
men connected with tho enterprise expect.
to have the bank in operation about DC.
tober Is. They have received advice from
the oomptI oller of the TREASURY that the
name of '"Lewes National Bank had been
reserved.
A bank Is said to DO much needed at
Lewes lthe town having population OF
1900 Milton has a population OF LOU ana
Rehoboth has Il transient population OF
about 900 The people of those places are
much in favor OF the bank and are doing
every thing ossible to encourage the move
mont The following gentlemen have sub
Outten, Hiram X. Bur on, D. w. Bur-
bage, Il. r. Veaser, G. w. johnson and
Fred. 5 Lubker, Of Lcwes; B. f. Truitt
of Nassau; w. s. McCraoken, OF North
East, Md. W. S Truitt, and A. W. Dick
Of Rehoboth Del J. Ii. Hazel, Of Dover;
George w. Mccullough, of Wilmington;
James A. Hopkins, c. Frank Lacey, vii.
liam T. S,arkey, OF Milton; j. +. Sippel
Charles Slieff, L. P Stieff, T. c. Ruddell,
Z. F. Rupdell, Fl. Louis Schmidt W. Fl.
Sratflin, j. S. Hoskins and Frank s.
Hambeton. of Baltimore, aud j. w.
Troyel. of Queenstown, Md
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
INTENSE SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia and Stom
ach Trouble.
Instantly Relieved and Permanently Cur.
ed by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
A New discovery, But Not a Patent
"'" Medicine. ~

Dr.. Redwsu relates an interesting 40.
count Of what no considers a renat karlt
cure of acute stomach trouble and chronic
dyspepsia by the use Of the new discovery
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
He says. The patient was man who
had suffered 10 my knowledge for years
with dyspepsia. Every thing he a,o seemed
to sour and create acid and gases in the
stomach he had pains like rheumatism In
the back, shoulder blades and limbs, full
ness and distress after eating, poor appe.
tite and loss Of flesh; the heart became af-
fecteh, causing palpitation ard slcepless-
ness .at Night.
gave BIN powerful perye tonic, and
blood remedies but to no purpose. As an
experiment l finally bought fifty cent
package of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets at a
drug store and gave them to him. Almost
immediate relief was given and after ho
had used four boxes he was to all appear
ances fully cured.
There was no more acidity or sour wat
cry rislngI, DO bloa,ing after meals. tho
appetite was vigorous and lie has gained
between 10 and IL pounds in weight of SO.
lid, healthy flesh.
Although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
arc advertised and aud sold in drug stores
YET cOnsider them most valuable add.
lion o any physicians line of remedies, as
they are perfectly harmless and can be
given to children or invalids Or in aiy con-
dition Of the stomach with perfect safety,
being harmless and containing nothing but
vegetable and fruit essences, pure pcpsin
and Golden Seal.
Without any question they arc the safest
most effective cure for indigestion, bilious.
ness, constipation and all arrangements of
tho stomach however slight or severe.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are made by
the Stuart Co. of Marshall, Mich. and sold
by druggists every where at fifty cents per
package.
Li,tle book on stomach diseases mailed
free, address Smart Co.. Marshall, Mich
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
IT'S THE CONTINUOUS BET

IT'S THE CONTINUOUS BET
tering Of the quality and makeup
OF our Shoes and the persistent
small profit selling that is making
our store better known to economi.
cal shoe buyers. Is it footwear for
self or family this EVENING" We
can meet your wants, meet them
well and for much less than usual
money. Our cash buying reputa'
ton among shoe manufacturers
brings to our store many shoe bar
gains impossible to get in the usu :
al way. Here are some special
bargains tomorrow that money
saving buyers will appreciate:
. AN ODD LOT OF MEMS AND BOYS
Sl25 Shoes we were lucky In buying.
Pretty good ones, too all sizes, and we
make them 96 cents. Can you save 20
cents easier?
PATENT LEATHER SHOES FOR
GIRLS. Stylish fo- evening wear. Sizes
10 to- so cents in place Of ST. So
SAMPLE PAIRS OF PATENT LEA
THEIR SHOES for men. Newest shapes,
but no sizes larger than ~, IS so value,
our price, s2.7Q.
A SMALL LOT OF LADIES' POINT
ed toe fine welt Shoes. Regular 50 80 and
IS goods. Special price Tomorrow $l.5O.
oN'AniN ~, Shue House,
No. 10 East Fourth St.
between Market and King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
ADDICKS ...
GAS COMPANY
Complaining Stockholders
Charge Delaware Capt.
talist With Fraud and
Mismanagement.

Philadelphia, Sept. 13-Argument was
heard to-day in the United States Circuit
Court. before Judge Dallas on bills OF
equity filed by James Is. Weir. OF New
York, and by Godfrey Morse u Co., OF
Boston, to compel / the Bay state Gas
Company of Delaware to produce the
books of the concern. Counsel for tho de-
PENDANT filed n demurrer to the bill
The complainants state that they are
stockholders of the corporation, but that
notwithstanding they have mate frequent
efforts, they have been unable TO learn
ANYTHING OF the financial condition OF the
company or OF its management.
The complainants aver that tho COR
poration defendant, aclngat tho insliga-
ton and under the control OF J Edward
Addicks has defeated vrrious efforts which
have been made on the part OF the holders
of income bonds by legal proceedings to OBJ
tain information concerning It's assets and
transaction, and that by making settle
ment with various litignnts, solely for the
purpose of shielding frauds upon the com
pnny, which had been perpctrated by j.
Edward Addicks, all Information has been
thwarted."
1t isl also charged that Tho stock OF tho
B,y State Gas Company fell from about
par or $50 "a share, to - II share, and that
il Ia the belief of the compliments that
lhe depreciation was caused by fraudulent
methods In connection with tho company.
Council for the complainantss stated that
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr.. Weir
had gone to no office Of the Bay State Gas
Company, in Wilmington, ana dam anded
to SEQ the stock transfer book, he was re-
fused by Treasurer William II. Miller,
who was in charge Of the Office.
Counsel said that Mr.. Weir asked Miller
what had been done with tho proceeds OF
tho sale or disposition Of 7oo,OOoshares OF
capital stock Of the company, vaiuou ~
s35 0UO.O 900, and that the treasurer said ne
knew nothing about IL; that no alu nos
handle the money. 1t was also cnareeu
that the stock of the company had been
Increased from 70. 600 shares originally 70
700U0).
Cyunse! for the defense said there was
no claim that tho stock had been Issued
illegally or unauthorizedy; that thers
had boon no specific charge made OF irauu ~
III thoy want to bring us into court IL
was declared let them show some spe-
cilic charge. Tell us wherein you charSe,
us with fraud and we will answer you
The court reserved o decision.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
A Successor to Senator GRAY.

Washington, Sept. l3,--It Is expected
chat the vacancy In the Americans repre-
sanitation on the joint United States Cana
dian Commission by the tran ,fcr of Sena-
tor Graz to tho Peace Commission will be
6lled in a lnyOr two.
Genera JUnn ". Foster. with Secretary
Anderson, us the commission il now in
She city ana are making arrangements to
leave for Quebec about tho end Of the pre-
sent weak to be present at tho resumption
Of the joint meetings on the aOth. General
Eos or has had conference with the Pres
idsnt touching the work of tho commits
sion,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
A Treat at Minouadaie.

The inmates Of the Old Mems Home a,
Minquadale. were served with Toe Dream
ana oilsr Refreshments last evening In or
der to oopmemorate the Nineteenth ami
versary OF The birth of David Morrison
he having been born near Harmony Mill,
White Clay Creek Hundred on Septem.
Der IL, 1908. on the same farm ON which
his father and grandfather lived and died.
He Is still quite active and retained tho
usa OF all his faculties In remarkable de-
gree being able to read the fpest print,
and converse very intslligently.
Another equally remarkable man in the
Institution Is James Mansfield, who was
born n ireland, March 10. 1SJS and his
faculties are equally as we'll preserved as
those of Mr.. Morrison. All of the inmates
We're bounteously treated to the various
good things provided for the occasion, and
enjoyed ho same very highly, saveral of
them making speeches in which they ex-
pressed the hopo that Mr.. Morrison may
live to celebrate the hundredth annivor-
cary of his birth, and that Superintendent
Prettyman mny be present to direct the
ceremonies incident to the same. Tho oc-
ecasion was very enjoyable ono, and Will
be remembered By all the participants for
years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14

They had been sitting at opposite ends
of the sofa for long time in silence.
He loved her madly.
But he feared to put it to tho touch tc
win or lose 1t all.
He had come with the intention of learn.
ing the worst.
Or the best
But her manner was cool, reserved, pre-
occupied.
Would it not be better to 60 away now
and await u more propitious time rather
than to hazard all on too precipitous &C.
tlon nowP
MOI Now or never!
With one dextcrous slide he was closely
by her side; his arm slid round her will
lowy waist
"Stay" she cried.
"Thank you, will, the youth replied,
and the other arm slid round the other
way.-Criterion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
CARD BASKET.


Mrs. Sallie Shields is visiting friends in
Elkton.
Rev. f. Burgette Short is entertaining
bis brother
Robert q, Houston has returned to
Georgetown.
Miss Blanche Steele is the guest of West
Chester friends.
Miss Hoen Walker, Of Newark, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Miss a. L. Warner, of Philadelphia, is
visiting Wilmington friends.
Miss Blanche Carey, of this city, is visit
lug friends in Philadelphia
JOIN May has returned from Europe,
where he spent two months.
Miss Mary C. Harris, of Washington, Is
visiting her father in this city.
Mr. and Mrs Iohu Gibbons have return.
Ell from Atlant City.
Miss Ida Stewart and Edward Stewart
have returned from Washington.
Mrs. Russell has returned from three
weeks vacation at Milford. Del. HR
Cecil Mcdonald, who has been visiting
AciO' hus lGtuEDelt w -NCNuTh
Mrs Katharine George and children
have been visiting in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Andrews have
returned from trip to the Great Lakes.
James A. Campbell and William Fred
e'icks have returned from visit to York
and Columbia, Pa.
George W. Moreton returned to Will
m'ngton after an absence OF six weeks
visit to his parents in England.
Mrs. Sallie L. Roe and daughter vrgio,
have returned home from very pleasant
visit with Maryland friends.
SMIiss Butler returned homo to Baltimore
To-day after ten days visit to friends in
this city.
John Leach left our city to-day after
zen weeks visit being confined with bad
spell OF sickness for the last month.
Jonas A. Fluid, formerly of this city, but
now OF Tren'on, n. j.. is "A guest for u few
days at Mrs. Samuel Mitchell's, No. POI
West street.
Colonel l. Pussy Wickersham, of tie
First Delaware Volunteer Infantry, has
arrived homo, aud yesterday many friends
called to see him aud deplored that he felt
obliged to resign.
Lieutenant f. r. Brainard Of tho u, g.
Navy, vi tied Captain Henry b. Nopes.
who Is supervising the construction of The
Strngham Al the yards of the Harlan and
HollingSworth Company yesterday.
Benjamin HAZEL, who was a member of
the House of Representative last year will
leave our State for good. He has accepted
aposiion with the Atlantic Snuff Com
pany at Clarkesville, Tennessee. and will
take charge OF the large snuff factory
there Fe lsaves the last Of this week for
his new position.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
Thanks for Colonel ,!Oore.

Ex-Postmaster Moore has forwarded
the following letter Of thanks to tho post
office employs:
My dear friends: For your kind gift
Of beautiful desk thank you sincerely.
1t was complete surprise to mo and every
time sit down to it the bright smiling
faces OF you all will be brought tosmy
mind and the pleasant four yenrs We spent
together i'll tho post Office. In closing up
my labors for the past four years with you
have the kiDdest friendship for you ill
and want to thank you for your b. arty co.
operation In making my administration a
SUCCESS.
Whatever commentators l may have
received from tho public, you are emitted
to share 1t with me. have no doubt you
will give my successor the same cheerful
effort to make his administration SUCCESS.
full. Again thanking you for your kind
rem entrance, am yours truly,
'.Enoch Moore
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
SLEEPWALkING,
Strange Things Men Do While In a State

Strange Things Men Do While In a State
of Somnambulism.
Readers Of that charming work Of my
late friend Wilkie Collins, "Tho Moon.
stone,' will remember the sleepwalk.
ing feats Of Mr.. Franklin Blake when
under the influence Of an opiate. What
the novelist desert bes as piece Of flc.
ton may be paralleled from the sober
records Of science
McNish, in his classic volume on
"Sleep, tells us of a shepherd lad who,
wrapt In slumber, walked miles to the
place where his flock was pastured,
waded through river and returned
home without waking. In another case
lad in his sleep scaled a precipitous
cliff and brought homo from it an
eagles nest, which was found under his
bed in the morning.
Abercronbie's case of the Scottish
lawyer who, when worried over per-
picking case, was seen by his wife to
rise from his bed in the night is an
other illustration of the occasionally
Pun poSlNS CuuAuClcI VI bUilluduDullSfQ,
when, directed by its private secretaries,
the sleeping ego is apparently reused
from its couch and made to act the part
OF pure automaton. This individual
went to writing desk which stood in
his bedroom, sat down before the desk
and wrote for some time Then, replace
ing the paper within the desk, he re-
turned to bed
In the morning he told his wife of a
dream he had experienced, in which he
imagined he had given satisfactory
opinion on the case which was trou-
bling his mind. He expressed regret
that he could not recall the train of
thought represented in his dream. On
his wife directing him to his writing
desk, he found therein the opinion in
question clearly written out and in
every respect satisfactory. Andrew
Wilson, NJ. D., in Harper's Magazine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
New POLICY Concerning Sewers.

The street and sewer directors last night
adopted new policy concerning the con.
struction of sewers. Councilman Oberly
asked that a sewer be laid on Clayton
street, whereupon Mr.. Pratt asked Mr..
Oberly il all the property owners entering
the sewer would pay the liens promptly.
This Mr.. Oberly was Of course unable to
answer so tho department informed him
that it had been decided not to lay any
more sewers until property holders so as
sured the board. Thu condition of the de-
rartments finances compels it to adopt
the policy.
The city treasurer's balance, according
to Secretary Wiley report, Is $l0l. 1870,
and the collections for the past week were
81 660.96, Tho weekiy-pay- of Il, 1867,
was ordered Dnlu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
Renaissance,


lie In my hammock and idly dream
While the moon looks down through the alder
trees,
Mid the sweet perfume, this night in June
or the honeysuckle upon the breeze.
The southern wind SO softly signs
As he gently wooes the tender leaves
And fondly hopes that love is blind
As he his false vow softly breathes.
lilo in my hammock and fondly dream
= OF the day now long since passed away,
When Juncs were golden and hearts were true
And life was one bright summer day.
And think Of one who was with me then,
Who was soul of my soul, as time revealed,
Although it was known to us neither then,
But 1t lett wound that has never healed
For the years passed on, and we drifted apart,
Just how we neither ever knew,
But this we know-though our lives divide,
Each heart to the other Is true.
But there comes to my heart such wild regret
As dream Of other nights like these,
OF tho honeysucliles sweet perfume
And tho moons bright face through the alder
re y Rose vanB Specie.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14

Danlel buDenzor has moved into his
new store NJ Front and West streets,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
PcnneNii, ) | aw Reports.

Advance shoot, No. > Of pennewlll's
Delaware Il ports, Vol /, covering the
February April and May terms, 1925 are
being delivered today to the court and
members of thu bar,
This marks m epoch in The issuance Of
State II ports, III that it is the first time in
tho history OF the State Court that the de.
Cisiuns roMlrrCd at the previous terms have
boon r"pnr, ID, printed and ready for use
at the succeeding term Of court. This has
been accomplished through the untirlng
efforts Of Judge Pcnnewill and Court Ste
nOgrnDher l.. C. Hnrteity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
Will Commence Practice,

The High School Athletic Association
held meeting yesterday afternoon and
elected Matthew Kyle captain Of the foot
ball team. The candidates for positions
will continue four days week.
The officers of the athletic association
this year ia composed of the following:
President, Principal A. H. Berlin; vice.
president, Frank Mccoy; secretary, John
Jones; treasurer. j. Il. Robinson; board
OF directors, Howard Hahn, Matthew
Kyle, Stewart Groves. Frank Mcdaniel,
Edward Hates, l. Il. Lynch. Three games
have already been arranged. Two with
tho Chester II Rh School will be played on
October ana November IL, and tho Cen
tral Manual Training School OF Phlutel-
phia on October no.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
DELAWARE STATE FAIR, DOVER
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail.
road.

For tho benefit Of persons visiting the
Delaware State Fair, to be held at Fair.
view Park, Dover, September 10. IA, l5and
10, tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
Philadelphia. Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad) will sell excursion tickets, includ.
ing admission to the grounds, from prin-
cipal stations ON the Maryland Division
and from al! points on tho Delaware d.
vision and Branches, at greatly reduced
rates Tickets will be sold from Septom-
Der IS to l6 inclusive good to return uns
til September II inclusive.
The fair this year promises to exceed alb
former year, in interest and attrac ions
Large promiums will bo off rod the bicy-
Gle, trotLing. and running races. and tn,
grand display of cereals and live ) ock
will prove most interesting and INSTRUCT
i've.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14

Delaware avenue car No l26 this morn.
ing struck driving cart bciOrgng to
Frank Miller at Ninth and Market SITS.
and damaged the cart considerably. Mr..
Miller and II friend were in the cart and a
high spirited animal backed the cart d..
reetly IN front Of the cur, The cart cs-
capped being overturned only because the
TACT thnt 1t was not stluck fairly. Mr.
Miller WAS inclined to blame the car mo :
terman n the collision but the man was
not 10 hlnmn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
r1r. Carmichael to Resign,

James Carmichael. who hns been fore.
man Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company Tor the past twenty years, will in
rev weeks retire from that position. For
some time past Mr.. Carmichael has been
In failing health which fact has rendered
bin unable to perform The arduous duties,
A few week ago he notified the COMPANY
that he was unable to look after their in
terest In his department as he should be
and asked that new man be appoi nted.
He will be from New York, and will re-
port at the shops some time ne 1t week,
MIR. Carmichael will not leave the ON.
ploy OF the company, but will become q
supervisor in his department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14

'rre'ts with you ~hr Their you continue u. -szss.
5'ryG,s,tttnaSt Terrace hsSit
,4ta.rv9Ss distress eIPs' n!ooIS1BNg HkEFsS
stores Loaf manhood. IrcS1A9 Kill 3DSooo DO Ies
Os.e. ThE your owh druggist. who
kS4AN eve will, patiently, persistently one
RfsHA "a Ey box 81, usually curesj boxes. $3.50
IAS guntant cod to cnre, or We refund money
e ssrk.s nsnsdg TO-, Ct!sAss, hsutrsli. Esv Ssrf,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14

Private J. KIRK, of the First Delaware. is
home on visit. Ho occupies cell at the
City Hall, rs he was 50 drunk ho could not
take care of himself.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
Ancient Playing Cards.

The ancient Tarot packs were the car.
lest playing cards known to our forefa.
Tiers They consisted Of 70, n or 7s
cards These cards arc still used in re.
mote parts Of Italy, France and Switzer.
land and are made In Florence, the de.
signs being handed down from genera.
ton to generation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
The rlarkets.

Eggs plenty and selling from 90 to 23c
butter bee to 25c a pound; potatoes, 6
and iOc :. peck; pears l5c Apk.; boets Sc q
bunch grapes DC quart; apples So to
loo do oranges re to 35c dozen; mutton
corn 10 cents dozen; now cabbage
SC to &c head chickens 35c to Coo each;
squash, &c each; beef from Sc to zoe a
pound, veal l0c to lSc do; cucumbers, 1c
each; tomatoes 5ca 4 peck string
beans, Sc i peck peppers, . for 5 cents;
peaches, % cents TO 10 cents lapk; sweet;
potaton4, 3Oc basket; beans, l0c II quart;
watermeIons lOc to zoe each; appricots,
Tea box, grapes, 13o aud .0c basket; egg
plants &c to DC each; peaches 65c to g. Is
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
Ankle Crftshad

Joseph H. Buckley of No. 1901 Madison
street, machinlst employed at the Har.
Ian and Holllngsworth Company, had his
ankle badly, crushed Just before quist,ng
time yesterday afternoon by heavy bar
of steel falling on 1t. He was attended NV
Dr.. Ogle and sent to his home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
10 THE TAXPAYERS OF BRANDywJNr
HUNDRED " AVE

IN
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF BRANDyWJNr
HUNDRED.
!, me taxable residents Of 3randywiuo hun
hundred, are hvrcby notified that The urder
signed, tan collector for said hundred, vii! slt
II, "a, ~ and 3D. p''''o0i
Practical Farmer, September Il and2l
Perry's Hotel Sept eniter 90.
For ali taxes paid on September there vii, hs
an aoatement Of five pc. cent '''' W
Taxes remaining 1n3a!t t,r 1907 ,s,or .o,a
time VIII be dealt with according to law end
al additional expense VIII ts added TO the Xii
WILLIAM l. HUSBANDS,
Collector OF Taxes Tor Rrandy wine Rur dred
sl4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
An Amiable Young Man.

Mamma" said Miss Northside, ~ am
quito certain that Mr. Esplanade meant
business"
What makes you SO certainS" asked
Mrs. Northside.
Hes trying so hard to placate papa
Papa told him that his wheel was a better
make than Mr.. Esplanade's and Mr.
Esplanado meekly agreed that it was. -
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