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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
CHARGED WITH SWlND-
LING SCHOOL DIRECTORS,
Itenerant Book Vender Finds Many Vic
tins in This County.
HE SKlPS OUT BETWEEN SUNS.


The poets have oftimes sung,
A school director, trusting and faithful
a book peddler's oily tongue
w. b. Lawrence who claims &c
represent the Congress Publishing
Company of Chicago, iuvcigled L.
). Hoy and w Il. Williams,
school directors in district IS. to
attach specimens OF their hand
writing 10 school warrant in re-
turn for M unabridged dictionary,
fifty books and book ease, which
he said would be sent them within
fifteen days, The warrant was
for $37 80, signed July %, and
made payable to his company or
bearer. He negotiated the war.
rant aud left the county, Three
months have passed and the books
have not arrived.
information was filed against
Lawrence Saturday, by Prosecut-
ing Attorney Marbury, charging
him with obtaining II certain
school warrant by false aud fraud
ulent representations He was
arrested Saturday night in Lutes-
willie by Sheriff Murphy and
brought to Pennington, where he
is under guard awaiting friends
to go his bond.
His method of obtaining the con
tracts was calculated to fool even
more careful men than those who
have fallen victims. He stated to
the men that the State Library
Board of Missouri had selected Il
list of 100 books to be used in all
public school libraries, and Sup.
erintendent Darlington had en-.
dorSed them. He further stated
that the Congress Publishing Com
pany Of Chicago had been con.
tractcd with TO publish and furnish
the books to the various public
schools at contract price. II he Is
found guilty under the charge, the
minimum punishment is two years
IN the State penitrutary Pros
ecuting Attorney Marbury SAYS
it he can make this case against
him, there are at least Il hundred
eases in st. Francois coun
ty alone that can be brought
against him. and Over the State
there are at least II thousand more
cases that can be brought against |
representatives, of the same com
pany he represents,
Later; Lawrence stated to the
county officials that he did not
want to go to jail aud that he
would like to hire the Sheriff to
stay with him at the hotel until
MS bondsmen came. \ guard was
and told to stay with
Lawrence Sunday night which be
lid, Lawrence aud two friends
mt the hotel until some
line Monday night when all three
disappeared without paying their
BOARD bill. Tuesday morning a
lote was found in their room stat
ng that the board bill would be
oaid by Lawreuce's wife in Fulton,
md that he regretted bctraying the
of the county officials.
It is not known where Lawrence
md his two friends went, rs none
Of the bus men took them to the
depot
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued the past week
Oct ID, Louis Prattc of Deslogc and
Miss Ida McCarty of Hazel Run.
Oct. 10, Henry Thomas of Ken
lucky and Miss Mollie Simms of St.
Francois.
Oct. 20, Frank Boyer of Farming
ton and Miss Della Hutchinson of Hazel
Run.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Bob Taylor Lectures.

Monday evening the Opera House
was throngcd with youth aud beauty,
old age and wisdom, to hear the mas
ter word-paintcr lecture on the cid
die and the Bow" Since the "SiIycr
Trumpet" sounds no more, Taylor is
without peer in his style of oratory
and prose rytbm. lie has an ear for
melody and gift Of poetry, His lee.
turc was literally intcrspersed with
anecdotes OF rural characters and
old plantation melodies. The aud
fence listened to him in rapture aud
when he finished they would willingly
have listened another hour. His lee
turc was clean and wholesome, and
should he come again even larger
audience would greet him.
All the late books at pelty's News
Stand
Singer sewing machines at The Fair.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

Barney Petty, who was found by
Manager McAlccr playing townball up
in Iowa aud made slab artist for the
Browns, has returned home from
Union City, Tenn, where he and his
wife have been visiting since the close
of the base ball season. Barney
pitched eight games, winning four, for
the Browns. lie has signed mp with
the Browns for rcXt season aud will
leave in the early spring for Corsi-
Gamma, Texas, to go-into training.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Gard Of thanks

We desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to ncighbor,
aud friends for their kind ministralinns
during the Illness of our son, aud their
sympathy in our sore bereavement.
W. A. KENNEDY AND FAMILY.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

Co.,.
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Finch card, at PClty'- News Stand
Percy Fry was in Buunc Tcrrc sun
lay.
Hay aud all kind, ot mill feed at
KLEIN.
Sec the beautiful line of fill snitings
AT Glrr,c',.
a. j. Mccoy Of bismarck was IN
town Monday.
Flower plant, for sale. Apply to
Nn, T. Il lIghIcy.
School hook, and school supple, At
Hrr}'- New, stand.
y. I Gresham /, visiting relative,
in Eckcrty, Indiana.
Lrwnl,a ware, the finest mautcl or
uamcut, made, at The Fair,
Buy your nuil Trees at home of MIR.
Bulrrlirld aud save money.
,,,.o,.h t,r ,,,r uo,t At Am.cn,.
aud get per cent discount.
NJ a. Conway. # Esther YEAS
T., ,.,,.,, $40, l.,,.,,,.. ,ruc.d,v
r....r,i. p.,L, u,yod
p.,,.,. .,,,ar - Crn,ocL,s
I..,t :, ra,,n,,.
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MISS INK bhl less Nhoo Vi l''ch II
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Canvas hams a"u "ac""S Always Oh
mana nj Au'sch 'I'y mcat M"rhct'
Chinese Sacred Lilies ana o'h'f
Hover bulbs Tor sale at JACOB ie'oer s.
Peer. Tnylor aud family returned
Wednesday from VISIT ID 81 Louis
Go to the CITY Meat Market for your
choice steaks. roasts aud pork chops.
Eb,ar Ecocrmon uf Bonnie Terrc
WISHED hi, uncIr. Mr.. Ed Zclcr, Sun.
day
Srbo,I b,ok.. ucnc,Is. tablets. states
and nil school sunulirs AT T.. NJ. Laak
mou's
Elder aud Mrs. j. C.. Perkins ar
rived home Saturday from their trip
West.
Mr.. and Mrs. A A. Smith of Fcs-
lus are visiting their son, DIR. o. A.
Smith
Miss GcrIio Rely Is IN 81 LOUIS
buying iall noVei''cS tor ie''S pooh
store.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Prescriptions specially.
f.. NJ, IAAKMAN.

The teachers recital at Elmwood
Seminary Wednesday evening was
given before large audience. Miss
Rose Routh, besides giving four vocal
selections, gave piano solo which
was so heartily applauded that she
was obliged to give an encore. Miss
Hammet, the elocutionist, gave five
selections ranging from grave to gay,
showing great versatility.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
COUNTY OFFICERS
COURTS

,rrrl, count. u. Fox, judge sccoh"
..un.Inys 4 Nay ana November
,ur>r, Couu1-rirst Monday In fehrun
&. WAY august AMI November.
.,.,r,r,. corn. -cr,uI Mondays In Jan
any,. \pr.l. .IuN AMI OJuh"r
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

For ready MIXED house and floor
paints 90 to Grolnck'S.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

school books, pencils, tablets, States
and all school supplies at T.. II. Laah-
mans
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

sister, Miss Ella Sackman sunday,
who is teaching at French Village
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The EPworth League of the NJ /.
Church gave reception Thursday
evening to the faculty Of Carleton
''''-'
Mr.. 4 Foster, who was home on
account of the .icknc,. and death Of
his little child, returned TO St. Louis
Friday.
Ca,toin Son,ucl E;chr.,n uh, I'M.
been VISITING hi. dauob,nr. Mrs. =, :.
r,o.,ar
The Carleton IIgr', and the Jack
son football team viii engage 'n com
bat on tn" Carleton campus Today,
October 800.
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pom" VI D"' ''''' j. mere '"'' wee"
'''"'"T ANU '"'''''' pertaining ~
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W. /. Dunn Of Lutc,yilc came up
Sunday Afternoon To hear Bob TAYLOR
lecture aud visit hi, daughter Miss |
Minnie Dunn.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

II you contemplate painting, call
and get my price, on lead and oil
T. NJ. LAAkMAE
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
To the Clergy Prison Sunday Oct rs.

The member, Of the State Board Of
Charitic, and Correction, are ronsciou,
OF the fact that they are dependent up
on the Christian sentiment Of the Stale
for support boo the work in which they
are engaged FLAT the criminal elias
/, increasing at AN alarming rate Z. APP
parent to all who have given any
Thought To the subject The question.
shall wc Try 10 reform the criminals,
ur cpuiiuc them permanently, is ,crL
on, one. Cur people need information
aiohg these lines. aud We know Of no
mean, 50 effective for disseminating IL
a. through the pulpit, of the State.
We appeal TO the clcgy for help in
this great wuk
Aclualcd by this motive, the State
Board of Char.tlc' and Correction. have
set apart the fourth Sunday ia October
-, "rri,on SUNDAY" Every pastor IN
the state is urgently requested TO
preach a sermon on that day ON some
phase Of the "prison question,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

Collector Frank Richardson LETT Mon
day on u collecting tour over the coun-
ty.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

LoST--A raw hide drover's whip
last Saturday in Pennington or some.
where on the Burk's road. Finder
will be suitably rewarded by returning
same to l.. L. Hunt.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

A fine line of latest styles in box pa
per aud tablets. l.. NJ. LAAKMAN.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

A fine line of latest styles in box pa
per and tablets. + NJ. LAAKMAN.
Get your fresh sausage at Autscn'
City Meat Market.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Returned From Enjoyable Excursion

Martins pictures give the best sal,
I-fuciiDu
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

Prescriptions a specially.
l.. Nj. LAAKMAN.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

Prescriptions a specially,
+. NJ. LAAKMAN.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

The celebrated Beiicld line of Lad
les Jackets aud Skirts AT the Far
ming on Mercantile Cos.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Dr.. W. {. Elliott Gives Free Treatments.

Singer sewing machines at The Fair.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
Dun's Review,

New York. July FIR. G. Dun & Co. s
weekly review of trade tomorrow Will
say:
side the region of speculation, many re-
ports Indicating further Improvement.
During recent months the two disturbing
factors have been labor controversies and
weather conditions, but each week has
brought better things in these two re
spects until the outlook contains much
that is encouraging. Crops are making
pid progress and the army of unem-
ployed Is diminishing. Railway traffic IS
heavy, earnings thus far reported TOR July
exceeding last years by 1876 per cent and
trade in seasonable merchandise is fully
up to the average. and there Is less than
the customary midsummer quiet among
wholesalers, while the preparations or
jobbers and manufa cturers indicate con-
fdence in a large fall business.
Unsettled conditions still exist in forge
and foundry pig iron markets. while
Bessemer iron is only barely steady. The
chief difficulty appears to be the lncllna-
ton of prospective purchasers to wait for
the lowest possible quotations. This con-
dition appears unusually aggravating in
the present instance. Current conSump-
ton is heavy, and the delay IS only in
connection with distant deliveries. Struc-
tural steel begins to reflect the settle
ment of labor troubles in the building
trades, but several important undertake
ings have been postponed until next year.
Merchant steel and pipe are in better
demand. Steel rails are sold well into
1904, and other railway equipment is still
one of the best features in the industry.
Southern iron furnaces and steel mills
are affected adversely by the coal miners
strike, although there is a belief that
settlement WIN not long be delayed.
1T is a season of uncertainty in the
manufacture of cotton goods, and noth-
ing in the nature of Improvement can be
expected until the artificial position Of
the raw material Is radically altered
Supplies of cotton goods in first hands
are low, and there is no effort to make
spot sales. Buyers fill their requirements
for immediate distribution. but in no de-
partment of this great industry is there
any inclination to anticipate needs of even
the near future. AS supplies diminish
there is Il corresponding stiffening of
quotations. Mills are steadily curtailing
production, both here and abroad.
New light weight woolens are being
opened with fair results only, buyers
exhibiting no anxiety regarding the flu
ture. Silks are firm, owing to curtailed
production and the high prices COM
manded by the raw material.
western jobbers are operating freely
in the Boston footwear market, both on
contracts for spring goods and supple
mentary fall orders. Eastern wholesalers
are also purchasing additional fall sup
plies and New England factories are fully
occupied.
Failures this week are 2l3 in the
United States, against 213 last year. and
16 in Canada. compared with 20 u year
ago.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
Comment on Bank Statement.

New York, July 1S.-The New York
Financier this week says
''The striking feature OF the official
statement of the New York associated
banks last week was the gain of S6056,200
in cash, an amount of $1,24S. 400 in excess
of the estimated increase which was based
Upon traceable movements of money dur
ing the week. The difference is ac-
counted for by the fact that the estimates
included the S2,S37,400 gold which was
withdrawn from the banks on Friday of
the previous week. while under the clear
ing house system Of averages five-siXths
OF this sum was embraced In the bank
statement. The deposits We're increased
by s3.064S 800. which amount is less by
s457. 800 than the sum called for by the
gain in cash less the decrease of 81, 513.500
in loans. therefore, the statement fails
to balance The required reserve was
increased $766,2Oo through the augmented
deposits and deducting this sum from
the increase in cash leaves s5,27o000 as
the gain in surplus reserve carrying
this item to s1327S475. Computed upon
the basis of deposits less those of s37,-
2s9 900 Of pubIic funds, the surplus re-
serve IS 500. 5e5, SIS. The decrease Of 81,
513. 800 in loans probably reflects, in great
part. the liquidation in the stock market
during the early part of the week. The
loans are in excess of deposits by Sill
SO7. 400 against $7.2So,7oO in the previous
week The daily average of bank clear
ings last week was $237 100000 an in
crease COMPARED with the week ending
July II of $19.00NOoo. The clearings re-
ported on Saturday. rejecting Fridays
business. were 45.2eS9SS. This was due
to the largo transactions on the stock
exchange on that day. The surplus re-
serve is now hut S2.500.Oo0 below that in
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
r1cHENoR HORSES ARE SOLD.
Top Price, $4,000, Was Paid for
Flo Bob.

Chicago. July 16-M. II. Tichenor & Co.
disposed of all their horses in the paddock
at Washington park track today. The
star of the lot was Flo Bob, the 2-year-old
son of Imp Florist. There was lively bid
ding for the colt. which was finally
knocked down to Ed Upton, Of New York,
for s13, 000.
Mr.. Upton was supposed to act for M
H. Tichenor. A number of other horses,
it was said were bought In for the
senior member of the firm. The sales
We're:
Flo Bob, be-, 2 by Imp Florist or Bob
Miles-Gold Bird, Ed Upton. for M. IL.
Tichenor. $1,000.
Flocarline, ch.f, g. by ST. Floria-Caro-
line, H. L. Richards. Boston stable. New
York, 5000.
Early, che, 8, by Troubadour-Miss
Dawn, $500, same.
Sidney c. Love, che, by DR.. Rice-Con-
stance ~, Z. G. Suite, $4.7cO
Elsie l.. bf., 4. by ST. Leonards- Elsie.
Swift, same, $4,000.
Foxy Kane, che, by Onondasa-Fatty
of Cork, Joe Ullman, $500.
Harry, chg, 3, by HindooLa Esmeral-
da, S. l.. Richards, Boston stables. New
York, $500.
semper vivum. bf. 3 by Rossington.
Semper Idem. Captain S. S. Brown, 81
900.
Caviar, br.h, 6. by Fordha m Annie G.
Joe Ullman, $500.
Farmer Jim. br.c.. 8, by Dinkle- Vanads,
AL Slofel s., 200.
Carmelita b.f, 2 by Linden-Agnetta
J. G. Yeager, 500.
At private sale Woodford e. Buc6ner
today sold to E. r. Bradley the 3-year-old
colt Bad News for $500.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
LEVEE CONVENTION CALLED
Will Meet at New Orleans in Oc-
tober

Rosedale. Miss. July 15.-Charles Scott.
president Of the Interstate Mississippi
Improvement Association has called a
levee convention and also q meeting of
the association to convene in New Or
leans on Thursday, October ~. The call
requests the appointment of such num-
Der of delegates as they may deem
best by
l. Governors of all states within the
Mississippi valley whose lands, In whole
o rim part, are at times inundated by the
waters OF the Mississippi river or any
of its tributaries.
Q All towns and cities situated within
the territory just mentioned.
3. All other towns and cities through
out the country having important COM
mercial relations with the people residing
in the alluvial sections of the Mississippi
river and it's tributaries and who favor
the levee system and liberal appropria-
tions by the general government for its
betterment and ultimate perfection.
4. The boards of trade and chambers
of commerce of all such towns and cities
5. All steamboat lines plying the wa tiers
of the Mississippi river or any of its
tributaries.
G. All railroads whose lines are wholly
Or partially located within the alluvial
sections of the already mentioned.
Z All levee connections outside the val
lev.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
Mccullough Bros Fruit and Produce
Letter

Atlanta, July 1S.-Pea ches have been
in light supply during the present week,
therefore prices have advanced material
ly, and Indications are that better prices
will be obtained from now on than have
prevailed up to the present season. The
bulk of the crop from southwest Geor-
gia has been marketed. and the yield in
the northern part of the state is prac-
tica1ly a failure. Early varieties of home
grown apples prevail in abundance with
the demand slow at low prices.
Watermelon receipts have been heavy
during the week; in fact, receipts have
been so liberal as to cause a sharp de-
cline in prices, The Georgia crop was
from three to four weeks late this sea-
son, and Is just now beginning TO move in
earnest.
So far this week arrivals of first quail
Ity of cantaloupes have been light-noth-
ing like enough in fact, to supply the
demand. With few exceptions the grow
ers, packers and shippers have not ex-
ercised the proper care in handling of
do, entirely green or TOO ripe. This fruit
should be shipped after it has thorough
ly matmed only, and when it is beginning
to turn to assure safe carriage and ar
rival in such condition as will warrant
their sale at good prices.
Very little doing in oranges. Only a
few boxes of imported stock now arriv-
ing.
But little if any change In the lemon
market. The high prices that have re-
Gently been in force continue to prevail
Pineapple receipts light and meeting
ready sale at satisfactory prices
The seasonable weather prevailing has
resulted in an abundance of homegrown
vegetables of every description, hence
out-of-town traffic In this line is OF little
consequence at present.
Egg receipts continue heavy with indi-
cations of a further decline. Especially
does this apply to the local market.
Butter is plentiful with a slow demand
and low prices.
Poultry is abundant and the buyers are
very largely debating their own prices.
The demand for onions Is exceedingly
light with a heavy accumulation now in
the market.
There is a strong demand for peas of
the colored varieties; also bright comb
honey, beeswax and berries
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
JUDGE FLIES FROM JUSTICE.
Probate Judge Whatley, of Clay,
Under Serious Charges.

Montgomery Ala, July 13-(Special)-
A judge of probate of Alabama, de-
faulter to the extent of perhaps 5000.
and a refugee from Justice is the present
sensation in sta tie politics.
The name of the defaulting and alb
sconding probate judge IS Judge NJ. w
Whatley. of Clay. who sent in his resig-
nation to the governor about three weeks
ago, and then disappeared and nothing
has since been heard from him.
Assistant State Examiner George f.
Sedberry has just returned from Clay
county, where he investigated the ac-
counts and vouchers of the probate judge
and while the report has not yet been
made public. it is rumOred to be quite
sensa tional.
1t is understood however, according to
a former report made by the assistant
examiner to the governor. that Judge
Whatley's defalcations date back four
years and consist chiefly of retaining the
warrants of old soldiers on the pension
rolls, whose warrants he would withhold,
telling the old soldiers when they called
for their warrants that the state board
of examiners had turned them down and
refused to grant them a pension, and he
would take their warrants when received,
go to a bank, indOrse them and get the
money on them.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-20
PEoNAGE JURY DISCHARGED
Judge Jones Again Flags the Mem
hers of the jury

Montgomery, Ala, July 13.--(Speclal)-
The jury in the case of the United States
V. Fletcher Turner, charged with hold
ing Glennie Helms. negro, in a condi-
ton of peonage, reported to Judge
Thomas G. Jones late this afternoon that
they could not agree on a verdict, and
Were discharged. The jury stood to 6.
The judge then said in part:
THE court will not hold you longer.
There are some things, however, it is
my duty to say to you, before you go; [
say that not only as Judge. but as an
Alabaman, as a southern man and as an
eX-confederate soldier, l understand how
disagreeabe 1t may be at times for
man to discharge duty, and that it Is
unpleasant to face hostile opinion, preju-
dice or passion and to be misunderstood.
These things com to every one who
courageously discharges his duty. Never
theless, had hoped that this jury would
be strong enough to do its duty and reach
a conclusion. Those of you who have
refused TO follow the instructions of the
court have in effect said to everybody
in and out of Alabama that in plain
case, where there is no dispute as to law
or the facts and no room for reasonable
doubt that a jury in one of the most in
telligent districts of this state has div1d-
ed and declined to enforce the law for no
other reason than the paSe one thdt tHS
defendant is a white man and the victim
of the law he violated is a negro boy.
THE court can only say to those OF
YOU who tried to follow the law as the
court gave it to you that you have the
thanks of the court for trying to do your
duty The court will only say now TO
those who did to the contrary that God
forbid that the time will ever come in this
country when you are helpless and dis
tressed and have been the victim of OPP
preston when you will be denied that pro-
lection of the law to which you appeal
and to which every law-abiding human
being is entitled among all civilized peo-
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