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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
CLUB HOUSE HANDICAP
A FEATURE AT NEW ORLEANS
 TODAY.
Field of Eight Go the Mile, Ellison Colt, Captain Arnold, Packing up Weight of 115 Pounds.
 Only One Favorite Won.

New Orleans, Feb. 5.-Mamselle WAS the only winning favorite. Two track records were lowered-the three and d Greenwood, in the fifth race and the mllo and an eighth to l :53 2-5 by Mauscr m the last race. Jockey Cannon. who WIS badly hurt in the accident yesterday. k improving. Weather clear track fast
 First race. selling, six furlongs-Mi>s Melton. l0l l-2 Oi. MiChaelsJ. to won; Ralph Young lM tMClntyre) to . second; Trossac. go tRobbim. 9 to |, third, Time, 1:H To. Allegrettc. Duncan, Clare mont. Haven Run, Portwarden, Arnold K. Sheer. Gus Heidorn and Resian rI,,,
 Second race. SIX and half furlous--- Syra. Ill (W. HicksD, 2 to .. won; vest ", 1lO CW. Hennessy) 9 to ;, scconI :. Sweet Nell, 1l0 'Fuler), to ,, third Time. 1:D. Neither One Sabot and On tionaI ran.
 Third race, selling. mile-Felix Rard 106 (CrimminS), l5 to l. won; BarkcInorn lOi (Salling). to l, second; Lingo 1,S (Butt5T), To to l. third. Time. I.U D, Hart. Bard of Avon. Reckoner. Kifiv Clyde, The Guardsman John, DecoratiSn Sir Kingston and Atheola ran.
 Fourth race, selling. mile and sa,.a,,... yards-Mamselle, g (W. Henessy) q t1 10. won; Ethel Scruggs. S4 d. Wilson, ~ 6 to l. second; Inspector Sheat, lOO T HennesseY. 15 to 1, third. Time, I,is Marco. Ponca, Lovable, Feronia, Pinc,'. B., Any Day, Ciales and Prodigal SNn ran.
 Fifth race. 2-year-olds. three and ;, ,b. .ic | furlongs-Lady Greenw ood. Ie0. u'tj''- 1 ham; to ,. won: Lytlelist loo CNibla,kt | 30 to I, second; Truffle Hunter. ln7 o,ti. yit. d0 to l. third Time. :2 A-1 HAli.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
DEATH OF MRS. NORMAN.
Was Mother of Mine Children and
 Had Many Grandchildren.

Mrs, P. A Norman. a venerable and much beloved resident of Montgomery died at an early hour yesterday morn. ing at the residence of her son, J. D. Nor. man. 11s Holcombe street, after an H. ness of about one week. Mrs. Norman was 7s years old and widow. She has been living in Montgomery, about six years, coming here from Texas. Mrs Norman had always been in good health up to within a short time ago, and when the end came. she died peacefully. sur rounded by her family. Seven sons, Frank Norman, J. D. Norman and J. w. Norman of this city. H. H. Norman, A. c. Norman and J. H. Norman. who live in Montgomery county, William Norman of Waxahatchie, Texas, and two daugh- ters. Mrs. John Semmes of Waxahatchie, Texas, and Miss Mary Norman of this city, survive her.; The mother of nine children. Mrs. Norman had probably fif- ty grandchildren. Messrs. Peter Mastin and Tom Mastin who live in, Montgom- cry county. are nephews of Mrs. Nor man.
 She was faithful and conscientious member of the Methodist Church. Rev J. A. Rice. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church will officiate at the funeral, which will be held at I0:3o o'clock this morning from her late residence, 11s Holcombe street. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
MR. E. H. oLcoTT DEAD.
Well Known Auctioneer and Real
 Estate Man Expires.

MT. Edward H. Olcott, well known real estate man of Montgomery died at his home, 99 North Holt Street at 6:25 o'clock last night after an illness of six weeks. Although Mir. Olcott was known to be seriously ill.,. his death came as. a severe shock to his family and to a wide circle of friends.
 MT. Olcott was born in New York city and was 50 years of age. He came to Montgomery about five years ago and was long while promninent auctioneer of this city. Later he entered the real estate business and was considered in the business world as a safe and conserva- tive business man. His wife, Mrs. E. H. olcott, one daughter, Miss Ada Olcott and one son. Frank Olcott, an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. and two sisters, Mrs. A. T. Thornton and Miss Louise Olcott, survive him. ,-s- The funeral will take place this after noon at o'clock from the family resi- dence, go Holt Street, Rev. Stewart Me. Queen, rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter-Episcopal oficiate. In- torment will be made in Oakwood Gene tery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
At Ascot Park,

Los Angeles Feb. 5.-The bettors and the bookmakers broke even at Ascot to- day. Pinkerton, Sais and Jim Hale were the winning favorites, although the short price on the former prevented his victory from being very renumerative to race goers. Weather cloudy; track muddy.
 First race Slauson course, maidenS- Silver Fir. 122 (Miles) 4 to 1, won; Capa- ble. 119 Donovam to 1. second: Chemist, 119 (Anderson) 6 to l. third. Time, IA 1-2 Revolt, Annie F., Camulus. Cannell, Beau Imperial. oNrwalk. Nell Holton, Frierline, Honduron, Seaforth and Pierto also ran.
 Second race. one-half mile-Pinkerton, 112 q. Boland 1 to ?. won; Woodclaim, 109 (E. Walsh) to l, second; DeGram- mont. l12 (P. Phillips) to 1. third. Time, tanZa. Fl Otros. Auro also ran.
 Third race. thirteen-sixteenths mile, selling-Double O., III (Morper) 12 to 1. won; J. V. Kirby. 1O1 (E. Walsh) to l. third. Time. 1:24. Educate. Almoner. Schwarzwald, Landseer. Homage, Nina B. l.. and Grey Morn also ran.
 Fomr1n race, ,dd three-Iourtns rec .r5 or mile: Dargin. s5 (Feicht) to 1. second; Glorio- so. 100 CWalsh) to 1. third Time, 1:15. Grail and Taxman also ran.
 Fifth race. mile. selling-Red Damsel, 90 (E. Walsh) to l, won; Canejo, 95 Kirkpatrick 15 to l. second: Galanthus, 96 (Wilkins) to l. third. Time, IA 3-4. Lou Welsh, Silver Fizz. Moor Buccleuth, Labor and InviGSus also ran.
 Sixth race, thirteen-sixteenth mile; sell ing-Jim Hale, 106 (E. Walsh) even, won; Athelrose. 101 (Mountainl to 1. second Thisbe, 107 Uewis) 3 to 1, third. Time, 1:24. Hilary also ran.
 Entries for Today. First race. Slauson course, selling-E:u. gene ., SC; Piquet. 91; Ocychroe. g7; Az l nes Mack, Celebration, 1O2: Loyal S., Zem Zem. 1O3; Redan, 107; San Luition, 1GS; Cardwellton. l09; Ragtag. 112. Second race, seven-eighths of a mile selling-Negrusea. 75; Foxy Grandpa l Metlatka, 90; Dotterell 9S; Olivolo, Toe;
 Dr. Shorb. Mac Ana, Landseer, 1O4; Wa. ger, 1O5; Homage, l07; Frank Mckee, 1;2 Third race. mile and an eighth, selling -CIoche dor, 91; Montana Peeress, 96; c | B. Campbell, 100; Sam Green, 103; Erne l 1Oi; Nitrate, 105; Diamente, 101; Green ock. 102
 Fourth race. Ascot Oaks. mile and a l quarter-Belledama, Eva D.. Mistle Tide 1O2; Annie Robinson, Strife Dorice. lOI: Miss Betty. 1O4; Columbia Girl, Sweet Tone ll2; Cap and Gown, IT, Fifth race three-fourths of a mile | Riceful, 90; Felipe Fuego 105. and Bell edna. 90, Baldwin entry; Golden Mineral l 102: Goldboy. Carnival. Rudolfo, Elwooo, Rough and Tumble. Atlantico. 1O5: Pal Bulger. Palm Reader. Sais. 11O. Sixth race, seven-eighths of a mile. selllng-Lady Fonse, Winnifreda, S5: Phyz, Iras, 9S; Rio Chico, 94; Farmer Jim, Flourish, 10S Military, 1O9; Sir Hugh, Merwan, 110.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
CONFERENCE SEPARATE.
Miners and Operators Go to Their
 Homes.

Indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 4.-Indiana, Ohio. Illinois. and Western Pennsylvania miners and operators. who adjourned their joint conference without reaching an agreement on the scale and working con ditions for the year beginning April 1, have left the city. They probably will return to Indianapolis in the first or second week in March in response to a call that will be issued February IS for an extra joint conference.
 Though the miners policy has not yet been announced. 1t Is thought that the miners will call another meeting to meet in Indianapolis two or three days preced- ing the joint conference. If called, the convention will outline more definite plans for the guidance of the miners scale committeeman. The operators left h. dianapolis saying in most emphatic terms that they propose to hold out for the 1902 contract. The miners made as positive statements that the present contract must be re-adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

nibal Bey, The Druggist, Minnie Schlem mer. Lily Brock, Garret Wilson, Michde Kyrnes, Dixie Lad and Carrie Potter ran
 Sixth race, selling. mile and and eighth --Mauser, S3 (Aubchon), Is to D, won; Bessie Mccarthy, 94 Oivingston), td ID, second Past, 9l (McCafferty), 20 to 1. third. Time, 1:53 2-5. Blue Mint, Gin Spray and The Wizard ran.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, three-fourths of mile, sell ing-Kabyle, Venus VictriX. 99; Heroine, Irene Mac. 101; Carraher, La Cache, l05; Lady Brockaway, Queen of DlXiana, 14; Baccie, 1O6; Tommy Knight, 1cycle, 10I; Golden Cottage, 112 selIing-Our Nugget. Presentation g9; Royal Pirate 10l; Barbara Freitchie, 10i; Count Elm Out. 105; Stand Pat, 106; Carl Kahler, Bengal Emigre. love, los; Moderator, no; Captain Gaston, Ill.
 Third race, three-fourths of mile. purse-Our Lillie 7S; Phiora. so: Delagoa' Optional. 95; lnYincible. Sadducee. g; over Again, ParisieGne, 100; Little Jack Horner, 105; New York. 10S; Scorplo. 1U9. s1, 900 added-Clangor. 99; Fort Plain, 100; De Reszke. 1O1; Huzzah 1@; Tribes Hill, 110: Port Royal. Ill; New York, n2; Cap tain Arnold, 115.
 Fifth race, three-fourths of a mile, handicap-Lobbyist, 94; Triple Silver. 97: Congress. Sparrow Cop. 100; Mariana, 1H; Komombo, 106; Footllghts Favorite, 107; Imp Mad Mullah, 10S.
 Sixth race. mile and quarter, selling Ithan, 70; Albany Girl. a; Badger Whit more, S6; Fullback. Ss: Judge Cantrlll, 90: Radiant Heat. 91; Captain Hamm. 96i Compass, 1Oe; Thorneycroft, 103; Malay iO9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
coloniEation's Great Cost.

IaUIIaIo EXOreSS.
 The price of colonization Tn Africa Is heavy one. both in life and treasure. can possessions pays it. The history of British interests dn the great continent is bloody practically from the beginning and 1t is still being written red in soma Algeria, and is constantly finding fresh ones to the south and along the Morocco frontier; che of the most dreadful eui- sodes in Italian history was worked aut in Abyssinia few years ago; Portugal has had many conflicts with the natives; Belgium has the disgrace of the Congo atrocities. and now comes Germany with an uprising of blacks that threatens to overshadow anything of the kind that has occurred in Africa. Surely that vast territory was aptly named the Dark Con ttnent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Montgomery City Court.

The following cases were disposed oi yesterday In the civil division of the City Court of Montgomery, Judge A. ID. Sayre presiding.
 Fienberg. Marster & Cohen vs..J. " Adams, dismissed by the plaintiff.
 J. C. Letcher vs. J. w. Underwood Judgment by consent of plaintiff for N.55. Jones & Ray vs. S. zorn, taken under advisement
 A. J. Keynton vs. Callie Scott taken under advisement
 The arguments in the case of the First National Bank vs. The Fidelity and De- posit Company were completed and the case taken under consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Died at Springfield,

Many friends in this city will read with sadness the following notice, which ap- peared fin Springfield (Ill.) paper ot February 1st:
 Walker-The funeral of Gage T Walker infant son of MT. and Mrs. c. W. Walker, was held at l o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family residence 52l South Fifth Street. Rev. F. A. De- Rossett. rector of St. Paul's Pro-Cathe, dral, conducted the services. The inter- ment was made in Oak Ridge Cemetery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Fugitive Located

The News from Fl Paso, Texas, says the police authorities of that city have located w. R. Eaves, bank employe of Arling- ton. Texas. who is alleged to have ab- seconded with $S,0OO of the fund of the bank with which he was connected. Eaves is said to be at Torreon, Mexico. and steps have been taken to effect his ar rest and extradition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

-F s r -s q 4
 Louisville and Nashville trains will be running into Atlanta by Julys of this year, 1t is said on excellent author ity, says the Atlanta Constitution. !.
 It has been known for some lime that preparations were being made to bring trains of this road into Atlanta. but the statement above is the first definite an- nouncement yet made on the subject.
 The Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern tracks will be used as far as Marietta and the Western and Atlantic tracks from that city into AtIantal according to information received yesterday. Taken in connection with the proposed new freight terminals of. this road, plans for which were submitted to the Council Monday. 1t clearly proves tho intention of the Louisville and Nashville to become one of the leading factors in the local railroad world, and that at no distant date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Chapter Loses Its Cnnrter.

New York. Feb. 1.-The success of a known gambler in gaining membership to Masonic circle. which caused a sensation among members of the order when 1t be- came known some months ago. has caused the withdrawal of the charter from Mount Zion Chapter 231. by the grand chonter of Royal Arch Masons in session at Albany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
DEATH OF MRS. R. e. SMITH.
Remains Carried to Louisville, Ala,
 for Burial '

The body of Mrs. Robert G. Smith who died at her home. 6l5 Clay Street at an early hour yesterday morning was ship ped at -4:4O o'clock yesterday afternoon to Louisville. Ala, where interment will take place,
 Mrs, Smith was @ years old and was a womsn Of many excellent traits of char acter, Aho had B large circle of friends in MontgomeVy. The funeral will be held in Louisville today. Her husband, Robert G. Smith, survives her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Death of a Child

The body of Gladys Lee. the 2-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. John R. Lee, who died at an early hour yesterday morning will be shipped at e:3O o'clock this morning to Pattersburg. Interment will be made at that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Bids Wanted,

Sealed proposals will be received by the un- dersigned until l2 o'clock noon, Wednesday. Feb IT 1904, for furnishing the City of Montgomery with one ffrst-class steam fire en- zine, one chemical engine, two hose wagons, four thousand feet of hose. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 R. s. WILLIAMS. f5t City, Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
FOR CORONER.

{ hereby announce myself as a candidate for Coroner of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 T. F. LEAK
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
FOB SUPERINTENDENT OF EDu
 CATION.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Montxom- cry County, subject to the action of the
 C. w, CovTNcroN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
SPECINl- NOTTCES.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

EoRAfAN-Thc friends and acdusintances oi Mrs. Permelia Ann Norman and family and of Capt F. B. Mastin and family arc requested to attend the funeral of the the former from the residence of her son,
 tie Holcombe Street. at .lo:3o this morn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
FUNERAL r.oT1cE.

OLCOTT-The friends and acquaintances of F.. vlted to attend the funeral S of the former from the residence. No. 9o N. Holt Street. this afternoon at { o'clock. The fu- neral services will be conducted by Fsev. f% Stewart McOueen .-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
Announcements.
FOR SOLICITOR.

hereby announce myself as a candidate 6or Eoitcatof Of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 TYLER GOODWIN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

hereby announce myself for reelection for Coroner of Montgomery County, subject to action of the Democratio primaries
 w. Fl. TICE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

{ hereby announce myself 1S a candidate for aoliciLor of Montgomery County subiect to the sction of he Democratic primary.
 s. H. DENT, Jr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

{ am . candidate :or nomination for re-eIec tion as Superintendent of Education ot Montgomery County. subject to the Demo. cratic primarbes in April, and solicit ths support of all Democrats.
 J. A THOMPSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
WHY MOTHERS
 WORRY

Did you ever hear a mother cory over a plump child3 There is no better bank of health for a child to draw rom than a good supply of healthy flesh.
 Scott's Emulsion not only gives a child weight and plumpness, but it feeds the brain, bones and nerves with strength and active power.
 Fewer mothers would worry if they knew more about Scott's Emulsion. we'iI send you a sample free upon reqOess- SCOTT & BOVINE. 4os Pearl Street. Nsu YssE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
FOR SALE Jackson Selected ,eed Corn.

The original Jackson corn,- from the Craw- ford Jackson Farm raised by Young Jackson and Brother. at Coosada. Ala Warranted pure and 1908 crop For sale by
 JONES & RAY,
 Agents.> Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
FoR COUNTY TREASuRER

hereby announce myself a candidate Io, County Treasurer of Montgomery County guhtect to the action of the Denocratiit primaries w. E. McGEHEE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the second term to tba afEice of County Treasurer subject to ths action of the Democratic primaries.
 JOHN J. COCHRAN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

The management of the Southern Rail- way announces that delayed passenger trains are now thing of the past. tn. III recently the southbound trains on the southern reached Atlanta late every af. ternoon. frequently arriving there tbroe and four hours late, necessarily delo,,i.o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

connection for points in the West. The trains lately, however, have been run ming on scheduled time. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06
GOSSIP OF RAILROADS.

z. 6 N. to Run Trains Into At
 lanta Soon.
 Circulars have been issued by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad an- nouncing the following changes: J. G. Mason, formerly special passenger agent at Cincinnati. appointed to succeed John E. Burke, deceased, eastern passenger agent with headquarters in New York; James McKeand. formerly city passenger agent at Nashville, appointed union tick ct agent at that point. to succeed W. W. Knox; Charles A. Mooney, formerly citv passenger agent at Nashville, appointed city ticket agent; R. C. Wallace. former ly with the Illinois Central at Nashville appointed city passenger agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

The birthday of Cy Young of the Bos- ton Americans, falls on February %. He will celebrate his birthday this month for the first time in eight years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-06

Tom Fisher, the old Shreveport pitcher, has offered the Boston manager $500 for his release. He doesn't want to play there. Fisher is a star in minor league company, but thinks he would improve with another year there, and does not want try In big company until he feels more certain that he will make good. H isprobably pursuing a wise policy
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

alternating eprren- of high voltage into
continued current.
Experiments to this end have been
conducted at Birmingham.
In order to demonstrate the latest
results Prof. Lodge made some expert,
ments in dispelling fog by the electric
current before the Physical Society.
The fog was preSaced by burning
magnesium, the smoke being confined
in large glass reservoir.
BY introducing an electric current
into the lighted cloud Of magnesium the
after was Immediately precipitated ana
fell down like snow, leaving the air
perfectly clear.
India and London.
Mr.. Lodge did not hesitate to follow
up his discovery. There exists. he save.
no reason why the vapor particles of a
cloud cannot be forced by electricifica.
ton to contract and to fall down in the
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

In Its nearest environment and forms a
dark space around itself.
Tyndall thought that the hot body con-
sumed or burned the dust, in his expert
ment' an organic one, with coal dust.
Discovered by Prof. Lodge.
Twenty years ago Prof. Lodge re-
sumed the Investigations Of the same
subject jointly with the physicist Clark
and soon found that the explanation
surmised by TyndalI was incorrect. II
was found that sort of bombardment
emanated from the heated body. which
kept the dust at certain distance.
Lodge made the still more important
discovery that IL he employed electricity
in place OF heat the dust particles ac-
quired polarity for forming into balls.
and were thrown, against the walls OF
the vessel in which the experiments were
made. In his experiments he did not use
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

form OF rain, a possibility which. FOR a
country like India. would be of meal
eulable value. where unfortunately the
dark clouds of the monsoon quite
frequently pass away without becoming
rain and so deliver the country over to
famine For a metropolis like London
the advantage would be twofold-on the
one hand. to get rid OF the coal smoke,
and on the other. to dispel the fog
The realization of these expectations
would hardly be more Improbable than
the practical use of wireless telegraphy.
and II would perhaps not even require
as large machines for the purpose. as
kogs usually occur in calm weather and
rarely reach high attitudes.
The difficulty lies only in the cost OF
experiments, and Mr.. Lodge. therefore,
hnds his consolation in the expectation
that later on England will be rich
enough To contribute sufficient funds
for such purposes"
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

Templeton could spare moment. Again
The subject of the physical bIeuish"
was carefully preached.
For a moment the late star OF THE
Runaways" gazed out of the window
refectively. and then slowly remarked:
Not Essential to Beauty.
L have dimple and in my widest
dreams 1 never considered myself a
beauty. I don't think that any woman
needs dimples to make her successful
True, many OF them need brains. but
this last defect is OF so little Importance
nowadays that it is barely worth while
mentioning.
IF the dimple is a detect it is a pref
ty one, and that is all there is to it. In
aI5 event, dimples invariably indicate
a sunny disposition. and this is some
thing to be thankful for in these days,
when young gentlemen who would have
made really excellent elevator men de-
vote themselves to writing musical com
edies-" Miss Templeton sighed as she
concluded her remarks. 1t seemed as
though sire were mentally reviewing the
musical plays of the season.
Didn't Know She Had One.
Miss Irene Bentley laughed entranc-
ingly when the subject of dimples was
preached to her.
Il didn't know 1 had one" she re-
marked, at the same time showing two
tiny indentations in her right cheek and
chin Are they defects? Well, I never!
! mink that doctors are horrid. any
way. They seem to delight in trying
10 spoil our most cherished illusions.
w no was it that SAID kissing was un-
heaithy? Some Jealous old fossil, who
The Washington times., 1904-02-07

II ROM time immemorial the dimple
has been regarded as one OF the
= greatest charms that a woman
can possess. What poet is there who at
some period or other has not written a
stanza TO lay at the feet of his beloved
In which her dainty dimples have been
the subject Of his impassioned rounde-
Law.
And yet. poets can hardly be accept
ed as competent judges of female beau
u. A pair Of sparkling eyes lending
ulster to a face that many would con
slider even plain were immortaiized nv
the great Irish poet. Thomas Moore. in
his poem. ITO Julia" while Lord Byron
considered facial beauty only secondary
70 beauty of form and figure; indeed
two Of his most ardent poems were ad-
dressed to women who. 70 say the least
were not facially perfect
Nevertheless. the dimple which seams
10 have exercised so peculiar an infiu-
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