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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
ANr1-1mpEBIA11sTs INVADE BROOKLYN.
SAY THEY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME AD-
MIN1sTRATION SPEAKERS AT THEIR
MASS MEETING.

The Kings County division of the Greater New
York Anti-Imperialist clubs organized last
Saturday. The club has decided to hire the Acad-
envy of Music or the Clermont Avenue Rink.
to have much room as possible for the mass
meeting that it proposes to hold on October "a or
thereabouts George w. Titcomb the president
says that the members anxious to get a speaker
two from the Republican party to give them the
best arguments in support of the policy of the Ad
ministration
The Kings County division, which has fifty MEM
bers. suggests Senators Lodge and Wolcott as the
Administration speakers. If they cannot get these
they say they will accept any of the following
Senators Foraker. Beveridge. Hanna and Depew
and Congressman GrosVenOr. The anti-imperalist
may have Charles A. Towne and Senator yelling
ton among the speakers for their side They may
ford and Moorfied Storey to to their proposed
mass meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
SENATOR FRYE AT TRENTON.
DISCUSSES TARIFF AND MONEY ISSUES AND
CAUTIONS THE PEOPLE.

Trenton. Oct. CSpecisD-United States Senator
Frye, of Maine, tonight addressed a Republican
meeting In Taylor Opera House. Senator
Frye dwet at some length the tariff question
and referred to the disastrous effects of the VIII
son bill. He congratulated the people Of Trenton
upon the fact that since the Administration Of
President Mckinley began the deposits in its saw
ings banks have increased over 100000 and the
number of depositOrs by over eleven hundred. lie
congratulated them that at the Roebng iron works
enc thousand more men are employed than
when Cleveland President, while there Is a
like increase in other manufactures. 1t rests with
the people, he said, whether these times OF pros
perity to be continued
One of the great dangers that confronts the
United States to-day Senator Frye said. is the
election of Mr.. Bryan. There would not be any
danger of this, he declared. IF every one did nor
think there was not any danger" He cautioned
them to remember that the bad VIII always vote
whether 1t rains or shines, and many OF them VIII
twice. He then referred to two financial pancs
under Cleveland's Administration Cleveland. ne
said, honest man, and stood like a oulWark
between his party and the silver standard. Had
he been otherwise the ruin would have been In
creased infinitely. Bryan, too" he said is hon
est, and in his honesty lies the greatest danger
for II leads him to really believe that a AZ cent
dollar is good enough for the American people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS MUST SHOW CAUSE

APPLICATION FOR MANDAMUs TO MAKE IT RE-
sUME FULL SERVICE IN EAST NETWORK.
On affidavit of Edward F. Linton, chairman of
the Citizens Committee of the Twenty-sxth Ward
Justice Marean, in the Supreme Court, yesterday
afternoon granted order requiring the Brook
Ign Heights Railroad to show cause why per
emptory writ of mandamus should issue TO
compel it to resume the elevated road service
the Brooklyn Union division in the northery part
of the ward, where it has been abandoned on Sun
days and holidays. The order is retu.nable to-
morrow morning.
The Citizens Committee has for some time been
fighting the railroad company, complaining of the
East New-York loop and the resulting changes in
the operation OF the elevated roads 1t is said that
further legal action is to be taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
MIsERS MONEY TO BE DISTRIBUTED.
AFTER MUCH SITTING THE NEAREST HEIRS
THOUGHT TO BE FOUND


The estate Of Frederick schudt, miser, who
died in Brooklyn in February, 1887. is about be
distributed, after three years of searching for
heirs and after number of lawsuits. Schudt
came to this country from Germany about fifty
years ago. poor man. He served in the Regular
Army from 1854 to 1861, and after that he devoted
himself to professional penmanship. He lived all
alone and in a frugal way Everybody VINO knew
him thought he extremely poor, and he en-
couraged this idea.
After his death It was found that he had money
in savings banks to the extent Of $4,000 In
will he left $1,000 a friend but said nothing of
what was to be done with the other $4,000 His
executor advertised in German papers Soon there
were thousands of people who said they were first
and second cousins, uncles. aunts and nieces of
the dead miser Two claimants. Nagel and Dieh-
mann, brother and sister, maintained later. how
ever that they were full cousins to Schudt his
mothers side. Colonel James D. Bell appoint
ed the referee in the case, and a commission was
appointed to take the testimony in Germany OF the
several claimants. This commission reported that
it satisfied that Nagel and Dehmann were en-
titled to the property Colonel Bell came to the
same conclusion, and his report to this purpose
confirmed yesterday morning by Surrogate Abbott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
RIPARIAN CONFUSION MEETS

An all day session OF the New-Jersey Rfparfs,
Commission was held in Jersey CITY vszta-5,
Governor voorhees, was not present The nrfn-
cipaI business transacted was action on the ap-
PHcation hled several months ago BY Atlantic
Ivy LOE riparian rights at the ends OF an rhe
Streets Streets N Atlantic City in Ocean-ave ana the
IhorOughIare The Commission decided 10 grant
tne Iequest at rate TO correspond with the pre-
Sal,IRs rates which are $ foot. except in the
sIant OF one mile made to the United States Gov
eIent 70 erect barriers for the protection OF the
lighthouse. The rate this was placed at s. a
toot, as the title is not perfect. It was expected
py tne Avenue City people that the rights would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
TROLLEY COMPANY GETS 4 SETBACK.

Hackensack, Oct. 4 (specaD.-A month ago the
Newark and Hackensack Traction Company cut
its way through the embankment formed by the
Lodi Branch Railroad, this town, and laid
tracks there. At o'clock this morning the Erie
Railroad. which owns the branch. put men at work
tearing up the trolley tracks and filling in the
cut. They also inclosed their property with wire
fences and put up warning notices against tres
passers. This set the trolley people back half a
mile further from Hackensack than they were yes
terday They had entered upon the Erie Railroad
property without permission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
GRANDDAUGHTER WAS TOO LATE

Hackensack. Oct. (SpeclaD.-Lnis Donegan.
aged sixty-seven. committed suicide this afternoon
by taking carbolic acid A Eranddaushter saw bs-
holdlng the bottle and knocked 10 from her hand
put tne contents had already been taken To-day
was the sixth anniversary OF the dearb ~ NJ
L Donegan husband; who died in Scotland. She had
os IN nlsIahcnoIy mood for long time and fire.
quenty uurlng the day referred to her husbsnd's
death. She lived with her son. Peter Donegan WIZ
c[aWIs9 out on the remains OF the Tay Bridge in
the nth or Forth. when It was destroyed some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05

WOMAN SA YES MANS LIFE.
HANGS ON TO Birdie OF RUNAWAY
HORSE UNTIL SHE STOPS HIM

Babylon. Long Island, Oct. Airs. NJ. F. Ire
mann, of NewYork, a guest at the Smith
House at IsIip, a horse driven by
Elvin Keteham coming down the road running
away while she dressing to-day. Partially
dressed Mrs. Tremann ran out and leaped at the
bride of the horse and hung on until she
stopped him. The feat accomplished at the
risk of her life. The shafts were broken and the
horse uncomfortable from the wagon
Mr.. Ketcham exhausted. and probably
would have been killed had 1t not been for Mrs
Tremann's prompt action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
REPUBLICANS RAISE TW0 BAvvrps

East orange oct tSpeeiaD.-Thers was double
banner raising by the Republicans OF the Et.-
Ward OF East Orange tonight. The first banns-
WAS raised at North Park and Dodd SITS. after
Whlch tne party went to Prospect-st- near ro65
81; Where the chief celebration OF the evening usv
neId- All along the line Of march the houses -
ne cltlzenS were Illuminated Franklin NurDhv-
chairman OF the Republican State Committee was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
WATCHMAN KILLS TRAMP.
HACKENsAcK JURY SAYS MAN WAS SHOT
IN sELF-DEFENCE.

IN DEFENCE.
Hackensack Oct 4 (SpeciaD.-While John War
ner. Waterman and Frederick Koher. engineer.
the Bergen County Ice Plant in BOgota. were
chasing four tramps last night three of the men
fed up the railroad track, followed by shots from
KOhler's revolver. The fourth cnched Warner
who shot the man in the right side The bullet
passed through the body the heart and the
man died in the Hackensack Hospital this morn
ing. He said that his name was Alexander Nc
ClelIen, and that he was shot while running away.
The hospital physician testified that the sh9t
was evidently fired at close range as the man
coat was scorched probably by powder.
Warner says that he fred two. shots while the
man was assauting him. and that then the rel
fell.
1t was shown that short time before the shoot
ing four men, including the dead man. had been
driven from the Bogota PaDer Mill. near by. In
his ante-mortem statement McCleen said that he
was a Scotchman. and had been employed in A
t. Stewards store
The jury returned verdict that McClellen came
to his death by pistol shot at the hands of John
Warner in self-defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
4 COLORED PASTOR RESIGNS

Riverhead Long Island Oct. AT meeting of
the Cook Memorial African Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church here last night the resignation of the
pastor. the Rev John Edward Nichols. was ten
dered and Immediately accepted. Mr. Nichols came
to Riverhead two months ago. Subsequently the
wife Of William Brown arrived and was installed
the church. Mr. Brown came here later and pub-
Ecly accused Nichols of breaking up his home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.

The fourteenth annual convention of the New
Jersey Christian Endeavor Union will be held at
the First Presbyterian and Bergen Baptist
churches, Jersey City on next Wednesday and
Thursday. Mayor Hoos will formally C. n the
convention with address of welcome at the Ber-
Baptist Church. 1t is expected that fully FIVE
thousand delegates and their friends will be present
from every part OF the State. The local union has
arranged to accommodate the delegates who viii be
unable to return to their homes at night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
A sHEARMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

The ashes of the body of Thomas Gaskell Shear
man which was Moderated on Wednesday IN
Fresh Pond Crematory, were buried yesterday in
Greenwood Cemetery. A short service WAS held
Thomas G. Shearman. a nephew of the dead law
yer, AenoIlal services win be held this evening
al ,F,iyTnogth Church. DR.. Hills will lead them
and ne VIII deliver funeral Grafton In the church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
VERDICT AGAINST ENGINE coVp4yr

North Long Branch Oct 4 Specialization =
Conrow yesterday won his suit for sa1arz- sgsf-,.
the Oliver Byron Engine Company ConroU was
under contract by the year to furnish a team for
tne Byron company When the COMPANY boueb+ n
team OF It's own last December Ii tiispenssI Irf+b
covsr services The latter brought suit to re
cover SIX months salary, amounting to $50 The
- N-'O sun e'iLlO'AHt WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
SALT WATER SYSTEM IN NAVY YARD

Work has just begun a large brick tank which
is to be underground next to the electric power
plant in the Navy Yard This is to be part OF the
new salt water system which is to be used in ex-
tnguishing fires The tank will be kept full all the
time by gravitation from the waters Of the Walla-
bout Basin The water will be distributed through
the mains by means OF an automatic pump which
will furnish any desired amount of pressure.
The yard has always been handicapped in water
supply, and several fires in the last two years
have done considerable damage because of the in
adequate supply Of water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
FINANcE RoARD - az.

The Jersey City Board Of Finance will hold
adjourned meeting this afternoon. and it is
pected that It will take action toward providing
funds to increase the school accommodations and
provide for the children who refused
admittance when the schools opened for the fall
term. The Finance Board is responsible for this
condition. For two years it has tied up the
license money that should have gone into school
extension. and thus prevented the erection of two
school houses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
JURY AWARDS PLAINTIFF S15,8o5.

Elizabeth, Oct. CSpeeaD.-In the Union County
Court this evening jury returned a verdict for
$15395 in favor of Joseph d. Spicer. who sued the
Boice &c Runyon Lumber Company. of Plainfeld
for $4,000. Spicer to the lumber yard of the
firm April 10 last, and while going down stair
way with John D. Runyon. the manager Of the firm
the stairs broke down. Runyon was so badly hurt
that died from his injuries. Spicer had his skull
fractured and his leg and nose broken. He is
cripple for life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
NEW-JERsBY rs ALL RIGHT.

Washington. Oct. CSpeciaD.-First Assistant
Johnson said yesterday: The
Tribune is my paper. 1 have always liked II As
TOT NeW-Jersey politics. the State will return
ILarge majority for Mckinley and Roosevelt elect
back to the Senate" seven
Chlet Clerk W. J. Browning OF the House ~
representatives. said that The Tribune's figures for
republican majority in New-Jersey are safe IN
other words" he said while tbink nv 60
nguTes-0OOO0-are still possible. I am inclined -
ma Orfr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
ACCIDENT ON THE sUsorEH4yy4

Hackensack Oct. (SpeciaD.-when the Middle
town express OF the New-Tork Susauehanna and
western Railroad was passing RidgefeId Park this
morning the combination was struck by the
tocOnloVe or freight train that was crossing tb
tracks 20 a siding. The locomotive combination
tSro anu s Ine smoker Of the passenger train were
ttLILOTu rom the track. The only persons tn
Iqred were the engineer OF the freight ana TobD
more than four hours as u0'aSeu TOT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
LOOKING FOR TWO MISSING HEN.

The Jersey City police are looking for two miss
ing men. whose absence is inexplcible to their
relatives. John Knobloch, a prosperous butcher.
locked up his store on Monday night, and has not
been seen since. He left 800 in the money drawer,
and had little money with him. He is thirty-thrse
years old, and has wife and five children. OF
whom he was fond, and he had never been absent
from home. The other absentee is Philip Wagner.
a Justice of the Peace. who has been married
thirty-seven years and has wife and twelve chill
dren. He also disappeared on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
ARRANGING FoR THE PARADE OF CLUBS.

a meeting of the Hudson County League of Re
publican Clubs was held at Lincoln Hall. Jersey
City, on Wednesday night and plans for the pro-
posed county parade for sound money and pros
perity We're furthered. The parade promises to be
one Of the largest demonstrations ever held in Hud
son County. Among the clubs which will be in line
are the Lafayette Battery. Third Ward Club
GTeenvtlle Mckinley and Roosevelt Campaign Club,
Hobart Campaign Club Fremont Club and Frank
Mummy CnlnrAd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
BROOKLYN FIREMEN DISMISSED.
MUCH DRUNKENNESS COMPLAINED OF AMONG
THE MEN.

John ]. Hays, of Engine No. Isl of the Brooklyn
Fire Department was yesterday dismissed from
the force by Commissioner Scannell seven
charges Of drunkenness, neglect of duty and other
infractions of the rules OF the Department.
Hays was up only last week on charges Of drunk
There were so many of drunken
fremen from Brooklyn that Commissioner Scannell
then said 1t must stop he would break the
Six of them gave excuses of family troubles.
John McKeever. another man from Brooklyn,
charged with absence without leave and neg
lect of duty. The Commissioner found that the
man had had Gig hteen charges made against him
at different times. DR.. John r. Smith. his ply
stefan, said the man had not been drunk but had
had bad cold. McKeever interrupted often
that Commissioner Scannen asked the physician
what he thought of the mans present condition
He's under the influence of liquor now said
DR.. Smith.
The Commissioner dismissed McKeever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
SOLDIERS MONUMENT REDEDrCATED.

Lambertvile, Oct. 4.Lambertville rededicated its
soldiers monument to-day. The shaft and the fig
which surmounts it were recently moved from
Mount Holly Cemetery to place in York-st., in
the town. This morning there parade with
Colonel Richard B, Reading as chief marshal
chorus of one hundred voices sang America The
Rev. Dr.. George B. Wight of Camden, made
patriotic Grafton. Addresses were also made by
Governor Voorhees,, Ex-Governor Newell and
Colonel Z. c.. StahI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
pooToRs SON KIcKEp ON TIE HEAD

Walter Steffeny, ten years old, the son OF DR.
Ferdinand Steffeny. of College Point was run over
by farm wagon yesterday while playing In front
OF the new school building in that place, The bow
Mas kiehed on the mead by one OF the horses, and
part OF his stomach. The driver of the wagon
Manhattan The boys injuries may prove fatal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
4 LITTLE BOY POISONED

Robert Wolfertz two years and a half old, yes
terday morning, while at play in his backyard at
No. 235 Williams-ave, saw a bottle with a little
liquid in 1t lying the ground. He drank the
contents. Soon afterward he was brought into the
house in a dangerous condition.
DR.. Smith, of East New-York, and ambulance
surgeon from St Mary's Hospital were called
and they worked over the little fellow until $50
o'clock in the afternoon when the boy died. A
Coroner's inquest will be held to find out what the
hottie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
COLLECTOR HEARS SEIZURE CASE.

Surveyor Croft has not concluded his investlga-
ton Of the circumstances attending the Of
Mrs. r. A. Abbey's trunks. Mrs. Abbey a
passenger on the French Line steamer which ar
rived here last Sunday The examination of her
baggage resulted in a quarrel between Special
Agent Theobald of the Collectors ONCE, and c..
~ Traitteur, of the law division. These officials
have aired their grievances and Collector Bidwell
heard Mr. Traitteurs side Of the yesterday.
The Collector had nothing say for publication
except TO characterize the whole affair I'M
seernly sQuabble the part Of his subordinates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
A CHATTEL LOAN CONCERN RESTRAINED.
IT rs CHARGED WITH TAKING SO PER CENT ON
A SMALL MORTGAGE

A SMALL. MORTGAGE
Attorney Bienfied. counsel for Meyer Hand and
Louis Fox. yesterday told Justice Marean that the
Collateral Loan Association, of No. 203 Broadway,
had charged Henry Schacter &c per cent year on
mortgage of $50 The property-machinery-be
longed to Bienfields clients. and he asked lor a
temporary Injunction restraining the loan company
from foreclosing the mortgage.
According to the plaintiffs; Henry schacter. Of
No. % Graham-ave., signed this chattel mort
gage Of $50 on April II. The manager Of the
defendant association handed him only S42 80. say
ing that he had taken out what was due for in
terest for the next six months. Schacter objected.
but when he told he could take that get
out he accepted the amount offered On June 10
he paid S31 % on the loan. On July 20 Schacter
paid the balance. and the manager said he would
cancel the mortgage, it is alleged. Schacter sold
the machinery the plaintiffs and the loan
company claims that it still holds mortgage upon
the property. and wishes to foreclose 1t.
Justice Mareau issued the restraining order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
TRY TO GET sT41oHF1ELD HERE.

John B, Stanchfeld the Democratic candidate for
Governor, will speak in the Academy of Music in
Brooklyn on Friday night. October 10. if his dates
can be so arranged. This was decided at a meeting
of the Executive Committee OF the Democratic
Campaign Committee of Kings County at a meet
ing held last night in the Jefferson Ruilding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
BERGEN DEMOCRATS NonIyArE.

Hackensack. Oct. (SpeciaD.-The Bergen County
democratic Convention yesterday nominated Frank
O. Mttag. Of Park Ridge. for State Senator. WIN
lam o. Bush OF Garfield. and Andrew Jackson Dirt
nan man OF ,EnglsWood. for Assembly. and Luther A
SanlpDell' OF Hackensack, for County Clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
CONTEST OF TAETERoW WILL.

Mineola. Long Island. Oct 4-The contest of the
will Of Ludwig TaeterOw, of Freeport has begun
IN the Nassau County SuTrogate's Court. The con-
test Is made by daughter, Mrs. Louisa Smith
VINO charges undue, influence, and that her father
gives considerable Of the estate to William Tact
Freeport. 1857 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
VERDICT AGAINST GARRABRAyT.
JURY FINDS HIM GUILTY OF MURDER IN The
SECOND DECREE

Inc trial Of John Garrabrant. the lad who rnur
dered the boy Henry Mas. in Jersey City. was
concluded yesterday afternoon. The only vi4nezse.
examined were DR.. william Fisher OF E4obo1-.-
ana Or John ID. McCiiII. OF Jersey City who 49,
SsIle0 IN rebuttal by the state and testified thaf
mere was nothing abnormal about the shane ~
TarraDran skull, and that he was able 10 dfs-
unSush between right and wrong
Inc jury returned a verdict of guilty OF r,r,r5s-
In the second degree. - 'ueE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
TELEPHONE MACHTyEs RoBBED

Long Branch. Oct. CSpeciaD-In making colIa--
tons to-day Everett Morris an agent for t5a Ts,-
Iork and New,Jersey Telephone Company. discov-
eIeO thaI nearly all OF the automatic machines IN
use in this city had been robbed Of Their corta,s
Inc amount taken from the machines has NOT hem
made public. 1t includes September recainfs ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
eoVERNoR MAKES TWO APPOINTMENTS.

day appointed Alexander B. Allen, Of Pennington.
to fill the vacancy in the county clerkship of
Hunterdon County. caused by the death of William
S. ClossOn. He also appointed Oberlin Smith, of
Bridgeton, as member of the New-Jersey Man
ayers of the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05

Since the proposal was made by the majority OF
the Republicans of the With New-Jersey District
to nominate Marshal Van Wrinkle for Congress
they have learned. much to their pleasure that he
is not the candidate that the Democrats had
selected for them to nominate. In fact, there are
more than superficial signs that the Democrats of
that district would greatly prefer to have some
other Republican put in nomination against Allan
L. McDermott.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-05
M Nmammh dmu
Efecfroiers from Paris
And the New LAMPS

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the hand OF Fromeheu
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for Natures most subtle
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