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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
FIRE LOSS OLE SIS, 900.
Building Occupied by Thompson's
Grocery Badly Damaged.

A serious fire occurred last night al
AIS Kansas avenue. 1t was conhneo 10
the one structure by the fremen.
The alarm was turned in at 11:5O
o'clock from box u. Hose companies
Nos 2 and 3, chemical No. and nook
and ladder No 1 responded. When
Chief Wilmarth arrived at the fire he
saw that it would be hard to control
He had a general alarm sounded which
brought hose companies Nos. l and 4
and chemical No. 1 to the fire.
When the ffremen arrived the whole
of the third floor of the building was in
flames. The heat was intense.
F7irenen were sent on the roof and in
to the building.
The fire originated in a clothes room
about midway between the front and
back of the building on the third floor
1t quickly burned through a partition
into a shaft used for letting light into
the second story. The glass skylight
was broken and a draught caused
In this way the flames spread to the at
tic just under the roof. The whole at
tic from the rear to within 80 feet of
the front was in flames. By prompt use
of the revolving noZzles fremen on the
roof got control of the fire in this place
The fire in the rooms on the third floor
was afterward gotten under control and
embers falling to the second story and
igniting the wood work We're exiting
uished. 1t was o'clock when Chief
Wilmarth was convinced that the fire
was entirely extinguished. Firemen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
READY FOR WAR.
Alabama Elections May Be Fol-
lowed by BloOdshed.

Birmingham Ala, July 30.-The Ala
bama election at which a full state
ticket is to be chosen, will be held next
Monday. The campaign, which has
been vigorous and bitter comes to a
close tonight at big rallies at Birming-
ham and other cities. Difficulties are
anticipated as both Democrats and
POpulistS will have counter meetings.
Chairman G. B. Grove, of the PoDu-
lists state executive and campaign
committees is in receipt of a number of
letters from party leaders all over the
state, Offering to lead forces under his
command in case he finds it necessary
to set up a dual government, finding
that his party has been defrauded in
the election which takes place on Mon
day. DR.. Grove says that reports that
are coming in from all sections are very
encouraging to his party and that all
he fears is the Democratic count.
A. McHan, editor of the Gadsden Tri-
bune, has written letter to Chairman
Grove, an extract of which is as fol-
lows:
IF Captain Dean is elected and the
situation demands it, you can command
me to lead ane thousand as brave men
from Etowah and Marshall counties as
ever shouldered a musket, or stained a
battlefield with their blood. Organize
the forces on this line and never fear
We will stand by you to the death in
the last ditch if necessary.
Yours for humanity and fair cleo
lions. (Signed) A M'HAN."
Another leader writes that he is ready
to join the forces to bite the DUST If
necessary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
A Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
given Past President G. r. Gardner of
Columbia. Council, K. and L. of S. at his
home on Prospect street, Wednesday
evening. He was presented with a beau
tifuI chair; a short presentation speech
was made by Mr.. John Rhodes. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs.
swaney. Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Denison,
Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Mcdowell, Mrs. B.
F. McGifin, Mr.. and Mrs. George e.
Woolverton Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bair,
Mr. and Mrs Kline. Mrs. Mcbride, Mrs.
Matte A. Bair, Mrs. Belle V. Bair.
Mrs. Sarah TannehiH, Mrs. Mitchell of
Newark, n. J., Mrs. Josephine Brown,
Mrs. Mary Usher, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs.
Helen j. Moon, Mrs. Emily Mcclure,
Mrs. Sophia Hasca1l, Mrs Anna Scott,
Mrs Carrie Branhan, Mrs. Madison,
Mrs. Perkins, Miss May Bair, Miss Rilla
Roby, Miss Venice Whitney, Miss Myr-
tie Leslie. Miss Daisy Leslie, Mr.. John
Rhodes, Mr.. P. Ryder, Mr.. Sherar of
ElDorado Mr.. Fred Brown, Mr.. Henry
Bair, Mr.. Robert Hunter and Mr.. Ed
SheaTer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
SOCIETY NEWS.

Mr.. Charlie Moon gave a delightful
bicycle party Friday evening in honor
of Miss Ethel Haines Of Sabetha and
Miss Ella Nye of Hiawatha- The even
ing was delightfully."- cool and after rid
ing about town for awhile, the young
people returned to Mr.. Moons home
where the remainder of the evening
was spent in dancing and playing cards.
Those. present were Miss Ethel Haines,
Miss Ella Nye, Miss Lulu Ewart, Miss
AlIabeIIe Troutman, Miss Nettie Ware
Miss Sarah Wilder of HiaWatha, Miss
Ethel Davis, Miss Ethel Merwin of
Kansas City, Miss Nellie Baker, Miss
Rebecca Rodgers, Mr.. Don Mulvane,
Paul Mulvane, Clarence Poindexter,
Jean Bailey, Jim Lacey, George Allen,
Dana Davis and Bernie Crosby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
The Last Meeting Of the D. A. R.

The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton held their last meeting on Mon
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs. H.
I Cook. The different committees APP
pointed for the management and work
of the lawn fete given by the Chapter
the previous week, gave their reports;
a summary enabled the treasurer to de-
clare a balance of thirty-seven dollars.
After an account of some Of the work
that is being done by the National so
ciety in providing, not only hospital
supplies and nurses, but hospital ships
for our sick and wounded soldiers, was
read, the Topeka Chapter decided to
send the money to Mrs. NJ. B. Hatch,
treasurer of the National D. A. r. war
fund.
The ladies were grateful for the spirit
in which their efforts had been met by
the public and extended a vote OF
thanks to the speakers, the musicians,
the press, the young ladies and Mrs.
Wiley who assisted in serving refresh
ments and to the many who loaned
relics and curiOs.
The Chapter adjourned to meet the
first Friday in October, when a course
in Civil Government will be taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Notea and Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs w. T. Crosby, Mrs. E.
H. Crosby and little daughter left Fri
day for Rye Beach, N. H, to spend the
remainder of the summer. Mr.. T. H.
Crosby and son Bernard will join them
later.
Mrs. Richard Gundry left today for
Ell Reno, to spend month with MI
Miss Bessie West left today for Colo
RADIO Springs for a several weeks out
ing.
Mr.. Edward Dennis and sister. Miss
Emma, went to LeavenWOrth Friday
for a few days visit.
Mrs. L. w. Turner of Quincy, Ill, who
has been visiting her son, Mr.. Avery
Turner went to Newton today for q
short visit, after which she will go TO
Colorado before returning to Quincy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ]. Frey and family,
and Mrs. Bell Hall Small will leave the
fi1,st Of the week for Hot Springs, n. NJ,
r. eDand the remainder of the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Baker and daugh-
ter Nellie went to Lake View today to
remain over sunday.
Miss Abbfe Ware will leave the middle
of August for Vermont where she viii
visit before returning to NaSsar.
Mrs d NJ Valentine and daughters,
Miss Valentine, Elsie and Lillian Will
leave soon for an outing in Colorado.
Miss Grace Glpin is coming over
f,-o117 T.aaven worth the middle of August
70 visit her. sister, Mrs. E. A Thrill.
Mr. and Mrs Schuyler Nichols and
NJ Ha1Tv Rome left Friday for Bear
Lake where they Will spend several
The Pleasant Hour club held a very
interesting meeting Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. George Bell
The Stedman club and some of their
friends ani01-ed a very pleasant outing
at Car earned park Thursday afternoon
and evening; there were about forty
five present.
have been visiting friends in Topeka
for several weeks will return to their
home in Chicago next week, accom-
panied by Miss Mildred Scott VINO viii
be their guest.
Mr. viii Tinker is going to Omaha
the first of the week.
Miss Blanche West is going to New
ton Monday for a months visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Carr viii leave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
TO LOOK FOR DEAD.
Judge Dillon and John Perry to
Search for Lost Ones.

Halifax, N. s., July 3O.-John Perry,
of Kansas City, and w. c. Dillon, of
New York, both of whom lost wives and
children in the wreck of La Bour-
gogne, fitted out the steamer Hiawatha
which sailed last night to recover as
many of the floating bodies of victims
of the catastrophe, which have been re-
ported by incoming vessels, as posi-
BILE The French line refused to have
anything to do with the enterprise.
The Hiawatha will make a three
weeks cruise. Her hold is fitted with
collins that may be Theoretically sealed
and she carries a corps of expert en-
baImers to care for the corpses found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
A Pleasant Picnic.

A number of young Apeople took their
suppers and went over to Garfield park
Friday evening where they enjoyed
very pleasant picnic. Those invited
were Miss Emily Hager, Miss Ruby
Roark, Miss Agnes Walsh, Miss Oc-
tavia Greenwood, Miss Name Baird,
Miss Lou Dell N1cMasters, Miss Anna
Walsh, Miss Josephine VanAmburgh,
Miss Myrtle Wellman, Miss Duffy of St.
Joe, Miss Rose Davis. Miss Roberta
WATSON, Miss Lillian Hatfield, Miss
Edith OFT, Mr.. Harley Hamilton, Mr.
Harry Beard, Mr.. Roger VanHoOlz, Mr..
Louie Felt Mr.. Malcolm Gerard, Mr..
Day Kari, Mr.. Curtis Bailey, Mr.. Geo.
Barry, Mr.. Leslie McCanne, Mr.. Otis
Dalton, Mr.. DIN Dolman, Mr.. Will
Tinker Mr. Harvey Davis, Mr.. VIII
Davis. MI. Glen Hatfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
KANSAS PRINTER HONORED
o. C. Jones of Emporia, Elected Pres
1dent of Washington Typo
graphical Union.

Washington, July S0.-A Kansas man
has been elected president of the Typo
graphical union of Washington, per-
haps the most important organization
of its kind in the United States, as it
recruits its membership from the gov
the world. The newly elected president
is 0. Q. Jones. He is now foreman of
the second division at the government
printing office. He comes from EN-
poria, Kan, and was employed at the
printing Office during Public Printer
Palmer's first administration.
During that time he studied law and
graduated from the Georgetown uni
to the bar here. Shortly after he went
back to Kansas and engaged in prac-
tice, but returned to Washington when
Mr.. Palmer again assumed charge of
the Office, and was given the position
he now occupies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
GARRISON OF 700
Immunes VIII Occupy Santiago Per-
manentlv.

Santiago, July 9O.-Gen. Shafter has
had some cable correspondence with
Adj. Gen. Corbin, tending to anay the
fear among Spanish and foreign mer-
chants here that the American troops
are to be withdrawn from Santiago and
the city given over to the custody of
the Cuban soldiers.
Representations had been made to
Gen. Shafter of the alleged impossible
ity of resumption of business unless
assurances were given by the United
states government that enough Amer
lean troops would remain to maintain
order and that a. stable government
would be established. Gen. Shafter
says the four immune regiments from
Alabama and Mississippi in all 5000
men, half of whom are expected to-
day will remain to garrison the city.
He has recommended the withdrawal
of the cavalry and their return north
as soon as their state of health viii
permit. 1t is understood that the rest
Of the Fifth army corps will go to
Montauk Point, L. L, and there is great
rejoicing among the troops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Tours in the Rocky Mountains.

The Scenic Line of the World" the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, offers
Mexico the choicest resorts. and to the
trans continental traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains.
The direct line to Cripple Greek, the
greatest gold camp on earth. Double
daily train service with through Pull
man sleepers and tourists cars between
Denver and San Francisco. The best
line to Utah, Idaho. Montana, Oregon
and Washington via the ogden Gate
way" Write S. K. Hooper, G. P. &
T. A, Denver, Colorado, for illustrated
descriptive pamphlets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
TRANsMISSOURILIN
To Cut Loose and Form New Pas
senger Association.

Denver, July 30.-The Rocky Mountain
News says:
Denver will, in all probability be the
headquarters of a new passenger asso-
citation whose territory will extend from
the Missouri river to the Pacific ocean
A meeting has been called to take place
at Omaha next Thursday with the OBJ
ject of effecting the organization. The
movement started several months ago
but influences from Chicago retarded it's
development. The Union Pacific took
the initiative recently and a tacit agree
Inent has been reached between the
heads of passenger departments
The regulation of passenger business
from Chicago is in the opinion of lines
west of the Missouri river, manifestly
unfair, and it is freely prophesfed in
Denver that the meeting next week in
Omaha can arrive at only one conclu-
sion and that is to organize a transmits
souri, association entirely independent
of the western association. Chairman
Caldwell will then be restricted to the
country between the Missouri river and
Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
A Porch PARTY.

Miss Daisy Hayes entertained her
Fourth of July camping party at a de-
lightful porch party last Wednesday
evening. The veranda and lawn were
comfortably furnished with rugs, ham
mocks and chairs; a. short musical pro-
gram was given. Ices were served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
KestIer Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter, Miss
Myrtle Fordyce, Miss Smith, Miss Their
esa Smith, Miss Lulu Fordyce, Miss
Anna Crane, Miss Mabel Hayes, Mr..
Dean Waters, Mr.. Al Hulit, Mr.. w. r.
Carey, Mr.. r. E. Thomas, Mr.. Walter
Goodwin Mr.. Charlie NfcMichael, Mr..
Otis Dalton and Dr..C. B. Lyon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
LEFT FOR PORTO RICO.
The Mississippi Sails From Santa
go.

Santiago de Cuba, July 30.-The trans
port Mississippi left here this morning
for Porto Rico. She will be followed In
a day or two by the Orizaba and Louis
lana.
Orders have been received to hasten
the departure of the transports here
The Tampa, Saratoga, IrOquOiS, Knick-
erbocker and Seguranca will probably
leave tomorrow and the others will get
away as soon as they have discharged
their freight. This includes the Valen-
cha, Miami. Matteawan, Gate City Man
teo, Cantania and Berkshire. The quar-
termaster's department is under orders
to exercise the greatest activity in I'M
loading the vessels but the facilities
are rneagre.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Three Killed by Lightning.

Red oak, Neb, July 9O.--Lightning
killed three persons near here. The
dead are: Mrs Welsey Thornton, In
FAINT Thornton and w. R. Henry. Three
farm houses were destroyed and % head
of cattle belonging to William Shapcott
were killed The Swedish Lutheran
church at Wallin was struck by light
ming and burned. W. r. Barstow lost
his barn and 81 tons of hay by light
ming Nine horses in a pasture were
killed. Serious damage to the corn
cron was done by the wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
GERMAN APOLOGY.
Notwithstanding Says She Has Be
haved Badly.

Berlin July 3O.-The Frankfurter lei
tung, reviewing the war and the role Ger
many has played, regrets attacks the Ger
States and arrives at the conclusion that
Germany has behaved in a thoroughly
1nJudlciOus manner 1t says:
have suffifi5ced, and we hope the foreign
settling of all incidents in connection with
Germany's foreign policy, including those
relating to marines"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
The State Journal r.

The State Journal re-
ceiveS the foil day 1eased-wire
Associated Press report, is a
member of the American
Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, has four Linotypes,
fast Web Perfecting Press, etc.
The State Journal has a
larger circulation than any
other daily paper published in
the great State of Kansas. It
requires A carriers Exclusive
of newsboys) to circulate the
paper In Topeka and suburbs.
The State Journal recent
lY erected for its exclusive use
as a permanent home, a hand
some double front pressed brick
building of three floors. The
location is one of the most
eligible business sites In To
peka-the southeast corner Of
Kansas avenue and Eighth st.
The building is one of the
most complete newspaper
structures IN the west and has
many unique features among
these are construction and ar
rangement by which the four
LinotYpes are seen in operation
behind plate glass facing Kan
Sas avenue, and also through
a large glass window from
the business office.
DON'T advertise in the State
Journal unless you feel con
t1dent that its daily circulation
IS just what the above figures
set forth. Any evidence ap-
Parently to the contrary viii
be cheerfulIy received and proof
produced to convince the most
skeptical that we do not claim
anything about Our circulation
Tor which we cannot vouch.
No returns are allowed
anyone; when a paper goes out
from the State Journal office, It
goes out to stay.
The State Journal has
been under the present man
agefme;nt for over12 years, and
us oa1iy circulation In that time
mas o Increased from 800 to over
l3'ooO' or an average growth
q more than 1000 year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
a Camping Party.

Camping parties seem to be very pop
ular this summer; one composed of the
following people is going to Maple
Hill Tuesday to spend a week: Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Freeman, Miss Glenna
Cross, Miss Elizabeth Wheeler Of
Springfield, Ill, Miss Edna Crane, Mr.
Walter Burgess, Mr.. Ed Curry, Mr.:
Mr.. John Waters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
French Masgacred in Africa

Paris, July 3O.-Figaro announces that
the government has received an official
dispatch reporting the assassination of
the French captain Cassemajou and
the massacre of his senegalese court.
midway between the Niger and Lake
TChad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Nebraska Corn Saved.

Omaha, Neb. July 3O.-Enormous
corn crop is saved, after being in i'm
for several days. Last night heavy
rains extended over two-thirds of the
state, touching the very counties which
need the moisture most in order to save
the corn CROP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Marriage Of Hogan-Clarke.

Junction City. Kan, July 30.-Miss J.
hest vioifniet in Kansas rae last even
ing married to Thomas F. Hogan of
this city. Mr.. Hogan is associated with
his uncle, c. Fogarty, in the Star -four
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
To Dawson bv Balloon.

Vancouver. B. C., July 3O.-A party of
French scientists headed by DR.. Ter
wagne left here today for Skaguay with
a balloon in which they will attempt to
reach Dawson City and incidentally look
out for Andree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
The Monsoon Has Come.

Allahabad, July 30.-The monsoon
prevails and rains have fallen through
out India. The crop situation is there
fore satisfactory and all fears of a ia
mine have been allayed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Prize Brought In.

Key West, July 30-The Spanish two
masted schooner Gibara loaded with
firewood and charcoal. which was cap
tured by the Nashville on July q while
trying to get into the port of Gibara
on the North Cuban coast, was brought
in here this morning by a prize crew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
A Prince at New York.

New York, July 30.-Prince Victor of
Italy, the Count of Turin, arrived here
today from Newport.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30

this evening for Colorado. where they
are going to spend a couple of months.
They will return by way of Omaha.
Miss Lizzie O'DonaId of Leavenworth,
Miss Apple O'Donald and Mrs Ed Nc
Clair of Carbondale spent Thursday in
TODRka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Cotton NTill at Tndependenee.

Independence, Kan, July 30.-A large
cotton mill is to be located at indie
pendence by eastern parties, who were
directed to this place on account of the
abundance of natural gas: The only
thing asked of the city is that build
ing be furnished. This building is to
be 40x200 feet. and will cost about 49,
600, and this amount will be donated by
the business men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Martin Thorn Must nie.

Albany. N. Y, July Ex-Governor
Black has decided not to interfere in
the case of Martin Thorn. condemned
Suppe,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30
Prince Henrv Id Gore.

Berlin. July 30.-Prince Henry of Prus-
STA, arrived at Fusan, Corea, on July
g. His vessel, the Deutschland will
sail from there on August 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30

Cool and comfortable dining cars on
Santa Fe Route are obtained by use Of
electric fans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30

c. B. Lyon, D. D. s., 81 Kan. Ave.
Modern dental work: reasonable prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-30

Band concert tonight. Garfield park
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-14
Sc ALED PROPOSALS,

The city of Newport News, Va, will
receive sealed proposals for the con-
struction of two iron bridges and the
approaches thereto in accordance WIN
plans and specifications to be selected
by the bidders and furnished ana SUD
mitted along with the bids on the same
nj the expense Of the bidders and WITH
out any cost to the city. Strain sheets
must accompany all plans and specif1ee
cations. Particulars as to the klno OF
bridges and the general cha!ac.er a an
ed upon application by the city ensl,
I.eer. Such proposals shall be sent o. y
delivered to the city clerk. securely
sealed, and must be in his possession d
! ~ o'clock noon OF
- MoNDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH. 1898.
The city reserves the right 70 re]ec
any or all bids. n,Acc1E
1e-1m City Clerk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-14
Is t|e NQ| Over!

We'll we hope 1t is. put we 49,
and hot weather Will De
with us for some time to come anu
not already availed yourself
80 cha nee to get a good Detroll
Towel Gas Range you nave Hl'sseo
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have missed the comfort thae go
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it is in use. Talk Is cheap so0
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thing-he wants to push !. aioA9'
~ ia wiling that his frienos s''o0'e
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,a+ ha 10 he gives his advice free.
+ro,,b,e TO sing the praises OF ga
Cor fuel and as for light us oe"0'
,;s so he who runs may be impress
c.s Ear fuel at S1.0O is the cheapeE
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