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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29
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Leases issued annually aud revenue
thereirom on State school and Special
Grant lands since the organization OF
the Idaho State Land Department.
UNDER REPUBLICAN REGIME.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

'orton's dsh cake positively free
from bones. For sale by @. II. Holbrook
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

THE army and navy expenses the first
two nonths Of the year amounted to
Hb,852, 062, SO, or s764, 900 . day.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
AnNInms to Do IIis Best.

1t was mean trick, but, then, that
is the kind that's usually successful.
THAT dog" said the owner, will
bring me anything l send him for, and
l am willing to bet on it."
Straightway n bet was arranged, and
then the manager of the billiard hall
suggested that he would like to have
the pool table brought to him.
Certainly" answered the owner of
the dog. and he pointed to the table
and said, Fetch it!''
The dog raced around it once or twice
and then grabbed n pocket and tore it
off
Hold on cried the billiard man.
Hell ruin the table,
"Of course" answered the owner of
the dog. but if you give him time he'll
get it all over here. You didn't sup
pose he could bring it in one trip, did
yOuf"
But the billiard man paid the bet
Chicago Post.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
Thoreau,s Mothers Ghost.

BESIDES Thoroau and his mother, the
house tat Concord has had for its oc-
cupants y. Bronson AIcott and family,
including his distinguished daughter
Louisa NJ, the author" writes Samuel
S. Kingdom IN The Ladies' Home Jour
nal ITO them sometimes came the
ghost of Mime. ThOreau. Those who
know Mime. Thoreau and her habits
confirm the description given by
servant, who loft the house because of
the visitation, in every detail; her tall,
gaunt figure. her big, white cap, her
stealthy step. her quiet comings, her
aOiseless Eotngs.
when seen, she invariably stood in
the doorway, her great cap well ad-
justed. her neat handkerchief. half I'M
folded, tucked securely into the waist
band of her full dress skirt-pausing
moment on the threshold, looking aux-
iOusly about, then STOPPING and run
ing her finger along the edge of the
mopbOard, to see If perchance n speck
of dust had found lodCment there.
Proceeding to the workroom, she glanc-
ed IL. then glided to the fireplace,
STOPPING over 1t and motioning with
her hands as if in the act of covering
the Goals with ashes.
an life. it should be said. the two
prominent characteristics of Nine.
ThOreau were an abhorrence of dust
and n dread of fire. Satisfied on these
points, the spirit would disappear. Un-
ike other ghosts. this one always ap-
pcarcd in the day
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
DOUElnnE.

There's a wonderful land called Bcgyland
On the other side OF the moon.
Where the big round sun stock still doth stand,
And it's always afternoon.
The time Of year it Is always Nay,
And there's never ice snow,
But they never can tell the time Of day,
For the Bogyland clocks don't so.
No houses are builded in BoayIand,
no cities nor towns are there.
But beautiful trees in blossom stand
In the sunlight everywhere.
The leaves don't fall nor the roses fade. :
And the birds don't ey away, -
And both in the sunlight and the shade
II is just warm each day.
They never labor in Bo=yland,
And nothing is bought sold,
And nobody there can understand
Why people should strive for gold.
There sugar grows on 4 sugar tree, - Z
And creams in the rivers dow, $. -,
And bonbCns always furnished free; - ~
Oh. wouldn't you like TO go?
A wonderful land IS this Dogyllnd
On the other side of the moon, '-f s'si
And ths people there n happy band, "a
Ard life is a blessed boon.
I'll tell you what we had better do
Some beautiful summer day
Just pack our traps, with friend or two,
And sail for that land away. -
And I'll be the king Of the Bogy1and, -:
And the babies all shall be :
Ny loyal subjects each to stand :
And defend me yaliantly, !
And well dance to roiliCking, Jolly tune, =.
Just forever and for aye. =.
In that land where it's always afternoon
And the month is always May.
Julian S. Cutler. :
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
a Chinese story.

1f. Monnier, the well known French
Asiatic traveller, Vouches for the truth
of the following story Of how his
friend, Hop Sing, a travelled oriental
and man OF means and refinement, was
on one occasion sorely victimiZed. Hop
Sing lived in the street of the roasted
corn, as unsaTory and as Ill paved
street as any in all Peking. The local
mandarin was an intimate friend of
his, and Hop Sing ayailed himself OF
this friendship to press the mandarin
10 have the street repaved. Certainly.
at once. The men would be at work
on 1T before Hop Sing had returned
home. \ week passed, then another
visit, and so on, until, in despair, Hop
Sing determined TO have the street re-
paired at his own expense. The work
was satisfactorily completed.
The surprise of Hop Sing was only
equaled by his indignation when, on
awaking one morning, he found n gang
Of coolies upheavlng the newly tagged
street. His surprise grew when he
heard from the mandarin'S own lips
that the men were there at his orders.
You see, my dear friend, ''-said the
mandarin, Il am expecting the head
inspector round here in a few days.
Now, If he were to see the beautiful
pavement you have laid down in your
street he would come TO the conclusion
that there was money about. and he
would assuredly bleed every Eein in
nv body. This would mean my ruin.
Don't you see why your pavement
really must come up? 1t cost me one
fortune to secure my post. l don't
want to spend another in keeping 1t"
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
A MILE A MINUTE.

quickly as possible to relieve the any
iety of his parents. He had no money,
but went to the railway station to sec
if he could not steal a ride home on 4
freight train. While waiting the Black
Diamond steamed into the station.
As soon as he saw it his resolution
was made. Getting on the far side Of
the train. he managed to climb up on
the top OF a car unObServed. Throwing
himself Hat. lie chung to a ventilator.
The road winds along the river bank
with many sharp curves. Exposed as
he WIS. lie received dust, smoke and
cinders full in the face. The burning
cinders from the smokcstack cut and
blistercd him, and the wind came near
sweeping him off.
At Towanda he could have left his
pcrilous position. but lie set his teeth
and held on. Vt TunkhannOck he was
almost exhausted, but he was only 20
miles from home. When the junction
was reached, he was so weak and
cramped that for time he was com
PEELED to rest. Then he tramped the
five miles to his home, where he was
received with. open arms.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of
Annie Z. Springer, of Philadelphia,
when DIR. Kings New Discovery cured
her of a hacking cough that for many
years had made life a burden. She
says: after all other remedies had
failed, it soon removed the pain in
my chest and l can now sleep sound
ly, something L can scarcely remem-
Der doing before. feel like sounding
its praises throughout the universe "
DR.. Kings New Discovery is guaran-
teed to cure all troubles of the throat,
chest or lungs. Price so cents and
81. Trial bottles free at Hsrtz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
CHfng by tie Eye.

Unless one has some other sort of
knowledge TO contradict it it is natural
to accept the evidence of the eye.
Therefore the answer which q teacher
recently received from her class Of
small children was not altogether sur.
prising.
England or the moOn?"
England" the children answered
quickly.
'England?' she questioned. "What
makes you think that?"
"'Cause we can see the moon, and
we can't see England" answered one
of the brightest of the class.-Youth's
Companion.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A BOYS WILD RIDE. ~
NInety-nve Miles On TOP of the Black
Diamond Express.

NInety-Hve Miles on Top of the Black
Diamond Express.
CIinging to ventilator on top of one
of the passenger coaches of the Lehigh
Valleys Black Diamond express. It.
year-old John Neumis rode 95 miles in
90 minutes the other day and arrived
safely at his home in WilkesbarEe.
Pa He was black with dust from
head TO foot, cut and blistered by fly
Ing bits of coal. and his arms ached
with the task Of holding on. He took
the dangerous ride TO let his parents
know that he was still alive. The boy.
left his home in North Scranton sew
eral weeks ago. and as time passed and
his parents heard no word from him
they became alarmed. Finally some
one started the rumor that he had
been drowned.
The boy was in Sayre when he saw
in the papers his reported death and
at once determined to get home as
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
Town GOsSiu.

1t is generally agreed that the small
town is a pleasant place to live in, ex-
cept that there is always a great
amount Of gossip in such places. Why
do not worthy people control in this
matter of gossip as they do in other
respects? Are the small towns of the
country to be made undesirable as
places of residences to please n lot Of
cheap people who ought TO be con-
trolled and regulated?-Atchison Globe.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
A Friend In Need.

About half an hour had been ex-
pended by the bashful young man in a
series of advances and retreats. and lit
tie Johnny's cramped position behind
the sofa was becoming somewhat pain
full.
Il wish I dared the young man
commenced on n new attack, when the
couple were electrified by an impatient
exclamation behind them: cav, make
a break! She's dead easyY'-Brooklyn
Life
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
The
Chicago
Tribune

is newspaper for bright and intelligent peo
pie. It IS made up TO attract people who think.
Is not neutral or colorless, constantly trim
ming in an endeEvcr to please both Sides but
t is independent in the best sense of the word.
1t has pronounced opinions and is fearless in
expressing them, but it is always fair TO its
opponents.
Matters of national or vital public interest
get more space in THE TRIBUNE than in any
other paper in the West.
For these reasons it is the newspaper you
should read during the forthcoming political
campaign
THE TRIBUNE's financial columns never
nislead the public
Its facilities for gathering news, both local
and foreign. are far superior TO those of any
other newspaper in the West
II presents the nsvys IN as fair way as pos
sible. and lets its readers form their opinions
while it publishes the most comprehensive
articles on all news features, * ycu are busy
the Summary of THE DAILY TRIBUNE
published daily on the first page gives you
briefly al the news OF the day within one col
UEn.
Its sporting news Is always the best, aid IL
euPdsy Pink Sporting Section is better thar
B1y sporting paper in the country.
II is ths ''eieauest'' daily printed in the West
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
His SimpIe Sx<tau

"How were you able" said the poor
man, Ito acquire such an immense for
tune?"
by very simple method" replied
the wealthy citizen When l was
poor, made out l was rich. and when
/ got rich l made out ! WAS poor
Columbus (O.) State Journal.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
Attraction.

Fruits fall to the earth because the
earth attracts them. Bubbles in n cup
of tea stand around the sides of the
cup because the cup attracts them.
The little bubbles gather about the
large ones because the large bubbles
attract the smaller ones. Why do the
bubbles follow n teaspoon? Because
the spoon attracts them. Why are the
sides Of n pond covered with leaves.
while the middle is clear? Because the
shore attracts the leaves to itself.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
a Loving NspI

4 small Kansas Ing in the
country, was reques,ed by his aunt to
write home to her long letters, recount
ing the incidents of his visit. He sent
the following:
Ny Dear Aunt NarSaret-Gr.n6father sends you
his love; grandmother sends lore, Uncle John
sends love, Aunt Jennie sends love. Mile and
TOra send love; / ss1d my love TOO. Nov, As
cannot think Of anything moro to write, viii
closo- Your loving nephew, DICK 4
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
ALnpIanders, Friend.

The Laplanders depend greatly upon
the reindeer for their daily food. Rein
deer give them the only milk they can
obtain; their flesh Is the staple article
Of diet. eaten both fresh as veRison and
also after having been dried in the
smoke OF theE fires. The skin fur
nishes them with useful material for
clothing. and the living reindeer is the
beast of burden and. draft animal OF
those bitterly cold northern climes.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
FOregvarned.

4 Yorkshire vicar tells how he once
received the following note from one
of his parishiOners: This is TO give no.
tice that l and Miss Jemima Brearley
are coming TO your church on Saturday
afternoon next to undergo the opera
ton of matrimony at your hands.
Please be prompt, as the cab is hired
by the hour. Farewarned is forearm
ed."-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20

Perhaps you have noticed that the
man with five grown up daughters new
er brings home a fashion magazine OF
his own volition.-Somervill Journal
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
1t Heals the Lungs.

When suffering from 4 rackin2
cough, take dose of Foley's Honey
and Tar. The soreness will be re
lieved and warm, grateful feeling
and healing of the parts affected will
be experienced. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
Children In Janan.

child is treated as n sacred thing, be
1t ones own or a strangers Each one
carries its name and address on tick
et, around its neck =
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS.

Through, wide vestibule standard
coach between Rock Island and Chicago
via the D.. r. /. & n. w. railroad and
the c. d n. w. railroad. The quickest
andoest.line. For particulars inquire at
city ticket office. 1903 Second avenue.
or passenger station foot of Twentieth
street.
The D., r. l. & n. W. Ry. will sell
homeseekers' excursion tickets to
points in lows, Nebraska, Colorado,
Minnesota. the Dakotas, and other
points in northwest territory at one
fare plus 81. Tickets on sale the first
and third Tuesday in each month.
For particulars as to rates, time,
ETC., inquire at city ticket office,
1903 Second avenue, or passenger
station, foot of Twentieth street.
On Tuesday. Oct. 16, and on each
Tuesday thereafter, up to and in
cluding Nov. %. the D., RI. Il n. w
railway will sell second class
settlers - tickets to Helena and
Butte at $50 one way. $45 round trip.
To Portland. Seattle, Tacoma and
Victoria, $50 one way, $50 for the
round trip. To Denver and Ogden
$25- one way. Round trip tickets
good so DAYS. For particulars in
quire at city ticket office, 1903 Second
avenue, or passenger station, foot of
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
DR.. S. Ii. MILLER,
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist.

All diseases of horses and cattle treated on
approved principles SurgicAl operations per-
formed 10 IA scientific manner Dogs treated.
All calls promptly attended TO. Residence.
Ili0 Fourth avenue. Telephone 4O62. ONCE
and iufrMary, Frick y hdutZ livery barn.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
c. T. FOSTER, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon.

ONCE between Third and Fourth avenues on
TwcntleLn street. once hours. 9 to IL a. NJ. Of,
to y. and to y. IL. Night calls from
ONCE. Phone 4O5i.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
Physicians.

once Tremann block. Ofice hours 20 ~ q.
m. 10 and To p. N Phone No 4OJ2, Rock
Island. III. Night calls answered from Office
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20

J. Il BURKHART. NJ d.
MRS. nADA NJ. BURKHART, NJ D.
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
DIR. Ii. EMMETT STEEN,
Davenport, Iowa.

Specialist and expert in the treatment of
nervous, private and all chronic diseases OF
men and women
Hours IO TO II. = TO g. 9 TO g. Sundays 10 to
~ Harrison and Second streets, opposite
new Boston store.
Rock Island Argus., 1900-10-20
DIR. CORA EMERY REED.
homeopathic Physician.

Special attention to diseases OF women and
children also diseases OF eye, ear, nose and
throat OfIice hours--9:30 10 IL a. III, to p
III. 32I Sixteerth street, Rock Island.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
MONTHLY COTTON REPORT
Average Condition of Crop is Very Much
 Improved

Washington, Aug. 1O.-The monthly re- of agriculture shows the average condi- tion of cotton on August 1 to have been 76, as compared with 75.8 on July l, 1900; z84 on August l, 1899; SIP on August l, 1898, sand S53 the mean of August averages for the last ten years.
 There was an improvement of condition during July amounting to points in ! Texas and Arkansas, points in Georgia, E 10 in Missouri and l in Tennessee. On the other hand there was decline of points in North Carolina, in South Carolina and Indian Territory, in Mississippi, Louisi- ana and Florida, in Alabama, 2 in Okla homa and 13 in Virginia.
 The impairment of condition is due in the main to drought and the continued lack of proper cultivation, but there are exten- rains have wrought serious injury to the growing crop. While the condition in Texas Is now points above the States ten years average, every other State still reports a condition below such average, Arkansas being g. North Carolina [, Louisiana 8, Tennessee 10, eGorgia H. South Carolina and Virginia 12, Florida 15 Alabama H and Mississippi 26 points below their respective ten year averages.
 The averages of the different States on August l were as follows: Virginia, n; North Carolina, so; South Carolina, "A; Georgia, 7; Florida, "A; Alabama, 67; Mis- sissippi, 60; Louisiana, T; Texas. S3; Ar kansas. SS; Tennessee, 77; Missouri s4; Oklahoma, S0; Indian Territory, 91. There has been some abandonment of land plant ed in cotton, but the area abandoned is somewhat less than was generally expected one month ago, and the department will not at present change its acreage figures.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
Saratoga Results


 Saratoga, Aug. 1O.-Showery weather pre- vailed this afternoon, but the rainfall was so light that the track was not affected. The Pepper stakes, with a guaranteed value of $5,0OO was today's feature Bonnibert won in drive by half a length from Alard Sheck, while The Parader, a to 10 favor ite, the last horse to leave the post in the field of six was third. The winner was we'll up throughout the race, the others making a play for the lead after Princess Pepper had piloted the field to the stretch. The -all-aged handicap at a mile and an eighth resulted in a head victory for Peaceful, who just got up in time to defeat the rank outsider, Anthracite.
 First race, five furlongs, selling-Hesper, 102 (OConnor), to and out, won; Tar tar, 93 Rauch), 30 to 1 and to l, second Elfin Conig, 102 (Shaw), to 1 and to 5, third. Time, 1:13A.
 Second race, five furlongs, selling-Cher- ished, 101 (OConnor), 8 to 1, won Guess ond; Prma II, 99 (Rauch), 12 to l, third. Time, 1:01A.
 Third race, five furlongs-Bonnibert, 106 CTurner), to l, won; Aard Sheck, 126 CT. Burns), to l and to 5, second; The Para der, IA (McCue), to 10 and out, third. Time, 1:O7h.
 Fourth race, mile and an eight-Peaceful, 100 CT. Burns), 8 to 1, won; Anthracite, 10i (MitchelD, 30 to 1 and to l. second First Whip, 107 (O'Connor), Il to 5, third. Time, 1:52A
 Fifth race, two miles-Klondyke, 16O Donohue), to 1, won; Finer, 140 (Owens), r to 10 and to 2, second; Sir Hubert, 130 (Finnegan), Il to 5, third. Time, 3:491a.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
BIRMINGHAM ID DEFEND THE TITLE
  Final Championship Matches Will be Played Off at Atlanta Today.

Atlanta, Ga., August 1O.-Clarence Angler of Atlanta, by defeating Cowan Rogers of Knoxville and L. D. l.. Quinby of Atlanta in singles today in the Southeastern States Tennis Tournament qualified to meet the present champion of the Southeastern States, T. Coleman Ward of Birmingham.
 Clarence Angler and Sam Williams of Atlanta won over Elliott and Logan of New Orleans in doubles and became eligible to meet Ward and Brown of Birmingham to contest for the championship in doubles, z which the latter now hold.
 The final matches will be played on the courts of the Atlantic Athletic Club to- morrow. The results will determine the much coveted championship and the win ners of the Agelesto trophy.
 The scores in today's matches were as follows:
 Angler versus Cowan Rogers, 6-1; 6-2
 Angler versus Qunby, 6-1 6-1; GA.
 Angler and Williams versus Elliott and Logan, 4-6; GO; 6-3; 7-5.
 In the latter two matches, they being finals in the present tournament, the result depended on the winner of the first three in five games.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease It cools the feet and makes walking easy Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and callous spots. Re- lieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c Trial packages FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy, N Y,
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
THE BOOKIES HAD
 HEART FAILURE Admetus and Tayon Saved Them
 Many Dollars. THE GOOD THINGS" BEATEN Twenty to One Shots Ran Hard, But Each Time Were Beaten in Heart rending Finishing-Some
 Great Sport

Chicago, August 10.-Admetus and Tayon saved the bookmakers thousands of dollars today at Harlem by stalling off two att tempted killings Fox Bard and La Princessa, both at 20 to 1. Each of the good things" ran second. The St. Louis contingent got down on Fox Bard in the second race at 20 and 9 to 1. It looked very much as though they were going to cash, but Admetus beat the good thing a head. La Princessa was the hot one in the fourth race in which Tayon was favorite at 8 to B. The mare opened at 25 to l, and many good bets were scattered about the ring, forcing the price to 20 to 1. Tayon's burst of speed won the race and the good thing lasted just long enough to get the place from Abe Furst who came from ninth place.
 First Race-Six furlongs. Satin Coat, 10S CT. Mcknight, to l, won; Propeller, 1O5 Dupee), to ?, second; Forkford 1OS (P. McDermotD, to 1, third. Time, Ills.
 Second Race-One and three-eighths mile. Admetus, Ill CT. KnighD, to 2, won; Fox Bard, 94 (Talley), 20 to l, second; Barton, 1oS (Dupee), 5 to 1, third Time 2:21 3-5.
 Third Race-Short course steeplechase. Globe IT., 165 (Eggerson). to 5, won; Reno, 1855 e. Wilson,, to 1, second Last Past, 125 (M. Weber,, to l, third. Time, 3;37.
 Fourth Race-Six furlongs, Tayon, 1O7 (M Stuart), to 5, won; La Princessa, 104 (Talley), 20 to l, second Abe Furst, 101 (T. KnighD, to ?, third. Time, 1:14 4-5.
 Fifth Race-Five furlongs. Edith O., 103 (Tully), 10 to l, won; Rega, 107 CBradford), 6 to l, second; H. Burlont, 96 (Buchanan), to 1, third. Time, :01 3-5.
 Sixth Race-Mile and seventy yards. Dis solute, 112 (VanCamp), to l, won; Vain, 10S (Buchanan), to 5, second; Frandidle, 104 (Waldo), third Time, :46.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
Joliet Races Over

Joliet, Ills, Aug 10.-This was the last day of the Ingalls park harness races. In the 2:40 pace, Garnetta was hot favor- ite, but never took heat and landed only fourth money. Attora, after being almost distanced in the first and second heats, won in straight heats.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
Holders 254 2s5s7 call for presents Don't tForgetthe Furniture SaleinPrOgress Here s; s;;: $ is;. 5:s s; LOVEMAN $ s'; '; ; s;$ S5;'
 JOSEPH & LOEB


stands great system able the Birmingham money that system good stead when buying things for mems We constantly adding proof proof that the of Furnishings week demonstrate ability undese elusive For instance:
 
  md ourpn k tI0 Shirts quality Anywhere the would Our price E45
 
 the here 25Q Mems s Night Shirts fine CambHc Others of Nainsoo1 Plain and With without collars Our 75c
The age-herald., 1900-08-11

Black Heads on Face-No Cure No Pay.
 Your druggist will refund your money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure you. 50 cts.
The age-herald., 1900-08-11
BASEBALL.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

At neapolis-Minneapolis, 4; Chicago Il.
 At Milwaukee-Milwaukee, 4; Kansas City, 3.
 At Detroit-Detroit, 1; Buffalo, B. At anapolis-Indianapohs, 5; Cleve. land, 6. Second game-Indianapolis, 10 Cleveland, {.
 CA 9 To7IA. Bears the Hlhs Kind ysq Haa Always Bought ''';;'''' # GM4a5s;;;z'IQ,; ;; 2;