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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

listing the late 4. 4. Stewart one
day, an English tourist asked how It
had been possible To build up SO great
an enterprise as the Stewart business
In comparatively few years and how
it was possible 10 keep II running with
the cloeklilte regularity for which It
was famous. For reply Stewart took
the visitor through the establishment,
showing every lloor and every depart
ment. from basement to roof. Then
Stewart explained his own ceaseless
vigilance, his long hours Of personal
attention TO the store and the elaborate
rules which his employees had to fol-
low
Leaving Stewart the Englishman
called on Commodore Vanderbilt, then
alive put u similar question to him
and told of Stewards business ma
chine. For reply the commodore open
cd drawer In his desk 1t contained
small account book aud some loose
memoranda Gu sheets The commo-
dore said he kept all his records In
that drawer. Moreover, he said lie was
not believer in long hours, but In
rapid work and dnily relaxation.
The visitor went away more Inn
pressed with Vanderbilts method than
with the dry goods mans elaborate
display. The success of Stewart, IN the
Engllshman's view, was remarkable
example Of what may be done by a
perfect system rlgidly adhered to, but
Commodore Vanderbilts success seem
ed due to pure genius.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
CHEWED REDAoT CHARCOAL
An Arab Accomplished This Feat
without Turning His Mouth.

An Arab Accomplished This Feat
without burning His Mouth.
A small brazier, full of redhot char
coal, was brought. Seating himself on
the floor In front of this the Arab pick
ed out with pair of Iron pinchers big
lump, which he broke into small frag-
ments, one of which he put into his
mouth. Swaying his body to and FRO
uttering n series of semisuppressed
groans, he munched the hot charcoal
between his teeth. When he had re-
tanned 1t nearly II minute, he spat 1t out
and took up another piece. The opera
ton appeared to cause him great pain.
He rolled his eyes wildly, and ut times,
tho saliva dripped from the corners of
his mouth
Perslans are said to be utterly cal
lous to human suffering, but Mahnoud
hey was SO much upset that he got up
and went out of the room. The prince
too, was visibly affected. To me the
performance appeared mere piece of
vulgar trickery. BY practice man
might easily retain small piece of hot
charcoal between his teeth In such n
manner that 1t should not scorch his
flesh.
!. When the Arab had crushed some
five or six pieces we begged him to
stop. He rose and seated himself on the
divan, remarking that there was no
reason for any anxiety; that the opera
ton was quite simple one and could
he learned in II few weeks by any nov
lee. Despite his placidlty, | suspected
that his tongue and lips were burned.
WIS therefore surprised to see him
swallow few minutes afterward n
cup of hot coffee and smoke ciga-
rette. apparently without any ineon-
yenience. -Gentleman's Magazine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
The Landlord ont,,It,ed.

In the main hall of one tenement, on
the ground floor. we counted II chill
drcn. says jacob A. Itiis In The Allan.
tic The facts of life here suspend or
binary landlord preJudlces to n certain
extent. Occasionally 1t is the tenant
who suspcnds them.
The policeman laughed rs he told
me Of the case of mother who covct-
ed fiat into which she well knew her
family would not be admitted The
landlord was particular. She knocked,
with II troubled face alone. Yes, the
fiat was to let Had she any children?
The woman henved n sigh. "Slx, but
they are all in Greenwood"
The landlords heart was touched by
such woe. He let her have the 1Iat.
by night he was amazed 10 find flock
of half dozen robust youngsters dom
lcilcd under his roof They had indeed
been In Greenwood. but they had come
back from the cemetery to stay. And
stay they did, the rent being paid.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
A Fair Jury.

In Il suit between father aud son be
sextet comprising the jury came In
after three hours delibcfatlon with the
following impartial verdict; Eve the
jury agree TO find judgment for neither
plaintiff nor defendant and find that
each pay half the costs" 1t Is said the
verdict struck every one as being SO
unusually fair that even the parties to
the action we're satisfied. Case and
Comment.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
Picked Pine.

The ties on the Santa Fe track In
California are "pickled" In solution
Of chloride of salts OF zinc. There are
three or four big 'pickling" establish
ments at intervals along the road be-
tween Albuquerque and Los Angeles.
The process makes pine tie immortal
In this dry atmosphere 1t lasts forever.
The Santa Fe tracks through the des-
erst are sprlnkled with oil to keep
down the dust. The oil is renewed
once in three years. 1t costs $50 a
mile, and 1t is worth many times the
money to the passengers.-Sa Fran
cisco Examiner.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
HER FONDEST WISH.

They were walking down Main Street,
talking of old school days. The elder of
the two women was entertaining the fond
familiar friend - of her gitlhood, who had
just arrived on brief visit The visitor
had been two years married. aud her
whilom school friend had marveled at the
change marriage had wrought The old
impulsive laugh had given place to a sigh,
the quick step changed TO dragging pace.
The face was sallow. the eyes were dull.
Just then there passed them comedy
woman with bright, healthy compile xiou,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

"Miss Amanda" said the somewhat
elderly but well preserved bachelor
to the sparkling young woman with
whom he occasionally spent an even
ing II thlnl, It Is shame the way
you treat that young IIanknson. II
| were he ! wouldn't LIT you play fast
and loose The way YOU do. | would
simply come and carry you off"
IF you were lie, Mr.. Upagain." she
replied, with downcast eyes. perhaps
it wouldn't be necessary to carry me
Off"
Upon which hint Mr. Upagaln i'm
Inedlatcly spake. and the Invitations
are ont Chicago Tribune
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
TITS USELESS TO REGRET.
chero's many plan that comes to

Ehere's many plan that comes to
naught.
There's many light gone out,
And dlsappointments grefs and cares
Have hedged us round about.
And many Il sad mistake we've made
Throughout our lives. and yet
We've done the very best we could
It's useless to regret.
For out OF evil good has come,
And out of darkness light,
And all wrongdongs In this world
Some day Will be set right
And though we have not reached tho
height
Attained by others. yet
We've done the best we could, my dear;
It's useless 10 regret.
We've tried to live like honest folks,
To do our duty well,
'Gainst evil things to take our stand,
In goodness to excel
So Judge yourself not harshly. dear.
Nor at misfortune fret.
We've done the best we could, and so
IT'S useless to regret.
London Tlt-Bits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
IBncle md Dac.

The Plttsburg Chronicle tells Of u
woman who dearly loves to use big
words. and she does not always use
them correctly.
The other day neighbor complained
OF Incessant pain in her back, where
upon the user of big words said:
II would consult DR.. Pellets for
pains In the back. He's the finest
bacterlologist that know Of"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
PATIENCE.
Patience two forms displays:

Patience two forms displays:
The one those prove who knowing loss
and pain.
In fearless faith the Patrlarch's cry can
raise.
yet will trust. though SLANT"
The other-few do see
Since hid from sight, secret OF tho
heart
IT'S seen but in the sweet serenity
or life IT doth impart-
Is that. more hard to learn,
Those show whose souls IN perfect peace
abide
When Joys long craved. for which they
strongly yearn.
Are still by heaven denied
Philip L. Strong In Good Housekeeping.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
Laughter nv Cure ror Worry.


Nearly every woman is n miser Of
jolllty. Men are willing to catch pleas,
ure AZ II flies, but women must have
everything just 10 before they can
abandon themselves to enjoyment, and
then they are usually too tired to take
women. ITS disease, but fortunate
ly not lncurablc. Women say 1t Is easy
to talk this way, but that one can't
be laughing when one Is hurried and
worried. All | can say is that you
might be as hurried, but you wouldn't
be AS worried If you did laugh. l hap
pened once to speak of my husband to
n little girl, and she said:
"'Why, l didn't think you were mar
RED
'Whyr / asked.
"'Oh, cause
"'Cause whyr
cause you laugh 80 much
Wasn't that n commentary on mat
rlmony p-Chicago Times Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
0ncstinna OF Duty.

# intended" said the German en-
peror, ito be guided in this matter en-
tIrcly by my duty"
yes, your majesty" answered the
official, 81 was desiring to call your Mt
tention to the small amount Of duty we
have been in the habit of collecting on
these American articles. Washington
Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

Contagion Through Handiserchic
Western medical authorities are cru
sailing against the use of the handker-
chief. While they suggest no substi-
tute, they argue that the handkerchief
must go, because 1t breeds disease.
DIR. NJ. Z. Foshey, editor Of the Cleve-,
land Journal OF Medicine, says: Colds
I'm the head and sore throats mako the
rounds of whole families. The hand
kerchief as usually employed IL far
from being an aseptic device as 1t
could well be. Used repeatedly and
thrown In n moist condition into the
same pocket, the germs must remain
there from day TO day, reinfecting each
fresh handkerchief and carrying conta-''
gion to the mucous membrane"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
A PERFECT NEWSPAPER.

70 publish Alb THE NEWS promptly and
succinctly and in the most readable form
without elision or partisan bias; to discuss
its significance with frankness, to keep AN
OPEN EYE FOR Pubic ABUSES, to
give besides a complete record of current
thought, fancies and discoveries in all de-
partments of human activity in its DAILY
EDITIONS of from 10 to "a PAGES, and to
provide the whole for its patrons at the
nominal price of ONE CENT-that WAS
from the outset, and will continue to be
the aim of THE RECORD
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

Mrs. Joy Oh, John. run for tho
physician. The baby's swallowed your
diamond stud
Bachelor Brother Physician be
hanged III bring surgeon. Jewel
ers' Weekly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

DO you make special terms to bridal
partiesT asked the innocent looking
bridegroom.
Eyes" replied the honest hotel clerk;
1--WE always charge 'em double rates"
Ohio State Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

The Russian sccpter is Of solid gold,
three feet long and contains among
its ornaments 26S diamonds, 800 rubles
and Is emeralds
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

SECRETS.

There is one pan i'll the United States
who has perhaps heard more women's
secrets than any other man or woman in
the country. These secrets are not Sc
crets of guilt or shame, but the secrets of
suffering, and they have been conhded
TO DIR. r. " Pierce in the hope and ex-
pectation of advice and help. That few
Of these women have been disappointed
in their expectations is proved by the
fact that ninety eight per cent. of all
women treated by DR.. Pierce have been
absolutely and altogether cured. Such
record would be remarkable if the cases
treated were numbered by hundreds
only. But when that record applies to
the treatment of more than half-a-mil-
lion women, in practice of over thirty
years, it is phenomenal, and entities Dr.
Pierce to the gratitude accorded him by
women, and the honor paid him by the
profession as the first of specialists in
the treatment of womens diseases.
Every sick woman may consult Dr.
Pierce by letter, absolutely without
charge. Every woman's letter which
contains her secret remains her secret.
1t is read in private, answered in private,
and its contents guarded as a sacred con-
6dence. That no third party should enter
into this secret, all replies are mailed,
sealed in perfectly plain envelopes, with
out any printing or advertising whatever,
upon them. Write without fear as with
out fee, to DIR. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21

Az many MS 4,0O1 muscles have been
counted In the body OF moth
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
Rouse the liver

Cure Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, Sour Stomach,
and Constipation. Sold
everywhere, 25c. per box.
Prepared by c.IHood & Co. Lowell. Mass.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
The
philadelphia
RecSsrsR

after career of nearly twenty years of
uninterrupted growth is justified in claim
ing that the standard first established by
its founders is the one true test Of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-06-21
The Pioneer

one cent morning newspaper IN the United
States, The Record still LEADS WHERE
OTHERS FOLLOW
Witness its unrivaled average daily circula-
ton exceeding 10000 copies and an aver
age exceeding 10000 copies for its Sunday
editions, while limitations of its plan of
publication in every important city of the
country testify to the truth Of the asser-
ton that in the quantity and quality of its
contents, and in the price at which it is
sold The Record" has established the
standard by which excellence in Journal
ism must be measured
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
WEST ENDNOTES

James Clark and wife, of Hume
we'll, visited relatives in the West
End Wednesday.
Miss Alice Voolfolk, OF Clapper,
spent Sunday with the Misses Pike of
this city.
Mrs. John Clapper, OF StOutsville,
was the guest OF Mrs. Victoria Dale
Saturday and sunday,
ID. X. Campbell and wife visited his
mother, Mrs. Jones, OF Oak Dale
Sunday.
Mrs. Savilla Elliott is spending
this week with her daughter, Mrs. J.
j. Kendrick, OF Hatch.
ELMO JacisoH who Ia attending Gem
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
ELY.

w. H. Green is on the sick list.
Sharp & Gray shipped car of
hogs from here Monday.
w. A Moss was looking after his
Kansas interests last week.
The open season for quail begins
Nov. LIST. We hope the parties that
began shooting quail Oct: 3lst, last
season will not make the same mis-
take again this year.
Henry burst and family were in
Hannibal, Saturday.
7.rUt. 4Aezri ASeu Waited friends in
Monroe Sunday. /,
Prof. ]. w. Lfghtbody, of Hume
well, spent Sunday with the homeFolk
Rev. Smith and wife, Of Monroe,
came down Monday TO visit relatives
q few days.
Martin Greene aad handsome young
vile came over. from. Hutchison Sat
urday TO visit the latiers parents. {
Misses Minnie and Jennie Yancey
two popular young ladies Of Hume.
we'll, are visiting friends la this vi.
cinity.
Miss Ida Larue, who has been very
i'll we are glad 20 atate Is recovering.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
. EAST MARION ITEMS.

Public sales are all the go.
Roads aud weather are fine and the
farmers are making good use OF both
preparing for winter.
The late corn that got frost bit is
very badly damaged.
The sale OF Mrs. G. w. Todd was
we'll attended. Stock sold we'll.
Sheep brought rs much as $40 per
head.
Joel Carlisle and wife are visiting
Monroe relatives and friends.
There is u lady school teacher from
Monroe City that visits Joel Carlisle
and family appears and disappears
very mysteriously. She says kind
stranger happened along etc, and say
there is stranger going to these
sales buying legged tables, washing
machines and one spring wagon.
Black your boots and be ready.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
"HOME SEEKERS EXCURSION. 3

The M. K. & Il. will sell
home seekers excursion tickets
to ali points ipSTexas. Kansas,
Indian Territory, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arizona,
New Mexico and Southwest or
Loutheast Missouri where the
one way rate is 800 Oh. over
for one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Date of sale Nov.
9TH. and 21st Dec. 5th. and 10Th.
1899. Limited 81 days from
date of sale. If you are going
west to spent the winter rates
Will be furnished upon applica-
ton to Local Ticket Agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
TURNER DRUG co.
BOND-UMPHRESS.

Married on Oct, 10 at the
home of Rev. Samuel Dickens
Mr.. Ira s. Bond of Celeste to
Mrs. Hattie e Umphress of
Merit. This event should have
been reported last week but
failed to reach the news gather.
er in time. Mr.. Bond is pho
togfaphcr of this place and an
enterprising young man. Mrs.
Impress, formerly Miss Peak,
is a highly respected lady who
enjoys the esteem OF a large
circle of friends. The COURIER
extends congratulations, and
best wishes for their happiness.
Celeste (Texas) Courier.
The groom grew up to man.
hood in this city and has many
warm friends here. The DEMO.
cRATjoius them in wishing the
happy young couple all the hap.
pisess and prosperity possible.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
MARKET REPORT.

Shipments for the week were
Finks & Boulware 1 cars OF
ties, Stribling & Shale 2 ears
posts and . cars spillng, Sharp
& Gray 3 cars oil stock. Bar
ger & McClintic 3 cars stock,
H. G. Neofa car export cattle,
H. Nj. Clark B cars registered
bulls for Texas. Total 1S cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
THE WEATHER IN SOUTH AT
RIGA. .- 49,.

AT Pietermaritzburg, 2l00 feet
above the sea, the. mean tenn
perature for the year is 50 de.
grees. The warmest month is
February, with a mean of 70 de-
grees; and the coolest month
June, with d mean shade read
ing of 55 degrees. i ~
In Basutolaud, at $500 feet
above the sea, the mean tenn
perature is SO degrees; the
warmest mouth is February,
with mean of 20 degrees; the
coolest July, with mean OF IA
degrees. o.. ....
At Bloemfontein, in the Or
ange Free State. $500 feet above
the sea. the mean temperature
for the wear is So degrees; the
warmest month is January,
with a mean of "A degrees; the
coolest July. with a mean of AZ
degrees.
The monthly average of the
minimum, or night, tempera-
ture is below the freezing poi Mt
in Jnne and JULY, but by Octo-
Der it has risen.to.. .48 degrees,
and in January and'February il
ia SO degrees.
The average maximum, OIL
day reading, is as low as GS de
grees in July; but in October il
has risen 80 degrees and in De
cember it is 81 degrees.
In the summer months the b
solute maximum frequently ex
ceeds 80 degrees and in winter
the absolute maximum occasion
ally falls below 90 degrees.
At Pretoria. in the Trausvaa
4 $500 feet above sea level, thu
mean temperature for the yea
is 81 degrees. January is thu
warmest month. with a meal
of "a degrees and in Febr"ar.
the mean is IS degrees.
The coolest month IS July
with a mean of SO degrees. Il
October the mean is SO degrees
and in both November and De
cember, 20 degrees. Post Dis
natNb ....
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
THE RACKET.

This week we -eil YOU A.,
Mems Canvas mit,s IN TIC pr.
Heavy iloerrd lined mitts lCc pr.
Leather Iced Ai,t7 and Gloves
irOI II 10 - pr.
Extra heavy leather faced Miits
lineG with .auDswUUl atJOI.
Mems neavy blanket lined Duck
coat, 0rc.
hons corduroy pants $50 the best
at AGO.
Chl,drvn's 2ptcce suits SO, LOO,
1.25 up - 80.
Cnildrcn's corduroy pants the best
wearers made "a Ijc.
Children QvercoatS- age to Is
years g. 30. - Gt.s ... ..
Mems heavy fleece lined underwear
73e suit x 49, IS. 90 ...
C;Nicn's good underwear 2Jc each.
Mems underwear as low as.ljc.
Wool dress goods double fold loo.
Suitings good styles just the thing
for SCHOOL dresses ut Ia and l0c.
1911 Blankets weight about y lbs.
equal to any 20 or 7jc goods in town
our price 5Uc pr.
ia Blankets very large and heavy
worth el.OO for 80 and SIC pr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

City Business College was in our town
attending his cousins funeral, Maoc!
Jackson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

The Madison Times is for
sale. It 4. is good newspaper
property. We understand that
if Nr. Loftwitc succeeds in
selling the Times lie will take
charge OF the Brunswick irn9sN
WICKER. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

The Monroe Co, grand jury
has found a true bill against AL
exander Jester for the
murder of young Gates.
Monroe City keeps right ON
Improving as the days : 20 by BY
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

Will give adjoinin 6 counties
in future.
Get some OF your good corn
here before the contest closes.
.-----------s,
The corn show closes Oct. 81.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

COUNTY LINE ITEMS.

Rev. Smith fills hioiregular appoint
ment ut DcMoss next Sunday.
i'll. Nelson and wife and l.. H.
Dodd and wife are visiting relatives
in Mcpherson County, Kan. ... ..
James Wilson,. wife and daughter
are spending week visiting in Mon'
roe and Rails. 80" go.
Ieck Nelson came in Saturday
from the Gem City Business College
to visit the home folk. ".
r. A. Grimes and wife returned
Monday from a short visit near Paris.
Those who are harvesting their
corn crop report very good yield.
Much OF tho corn is of very inferior
quality caused by frost. A great
complaint .-is being made Of the
weasel damaging the corn.
We understand that Mark Hawkins
has recently purchased the tract OF
land lying cast OF the County Line
known rs the Mead farm. Major
Bristow has owned heiarm for sew
oral years. Thetonan house has been
moved across tho road and anoth.
er room added Aad other repairs made.
When the work y eomplete BrAck Bris
tow isio A6yein. Mr.. Hawkins 10 known
In this locality Aad All. welcome him
Unto the neighborhood.
The gravel road crew is pushing
things again. The road is laid with
gravel to Mrs. Snider's. We are
glad to see 30 many take interest in
the road work. These men will have
access to good rpad whensther
roads are impossible. Let others
follow good example.
We have learned that there is an
other crew building gravel road near
Ezra Hampton's, Samuel Elzea )
Henry's Woods and, Sd. Nelson =
farms. This is another sensible move
in that locality. The time is near
when the roads will be grayeled aud
will be worked. And we say speed
the day.
This week has brought quite an in
crease in population to the Hereford
District. John Elzea has big fine
boy ut his house. Jack Rouse has
a young visitor at his home.
There was family reunion At Jacob
Wiison'slast sunday. AlLthe children
were present and all the grand chill.
dren except one. While they were all
present w. $. wilson made = picture
Of the family cOHsistinG OF father,
mother and Ave sons and one dauHh.
ter. Also one Of the family including
the grand children and wives OF the
sons.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26
GROCERIES.

lbGranuled sugar for 81. 60.
z 10. Soda for jc.
California dried peaches lOc 10.
Good roast coffee loo Id.
Green coffee l0c Id.
Low prices and good goods.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-10-26

French With Or Without Master, $i.00
volumes each.
German With Or Without Master. Sl.00
Spanish With or Without Master, Sl.00
= volumes each.
Practical Scattering of Spanish, 30c.
Discount to Dealers Send for catalogue OF
other publications and of the DerlitZ Schools to
BEREITZ & c., itz7 BdosdNay,N. Y.
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