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The Western news., 1904-03-09
FRONT OF LIMEkILN.

small so as to choke The opening at the
bottom on the face side is made the
shape ot an inverted v, running to the
back of the opening. They build two
of these side by side, only having par
tition between them: then draw one
while the other is burning, and that
Keeps the men employed all the time.
One single arch costs about SITS, or a
double one $500 There is wood laid in
the throat sufficient to start the fire:
then put in layer of coal and then OF
limestone, continuing until it gets to the
top of the opening This is worked in
this way when it is done for general
business. but if it is only for farmer
who owns his own stone and wants lime
for his own use he can do it much
cheaper and without building the kiln
by laying upon the ground floor Of
logs and timber, enough to make good
bed; then lay on the wood and stone the
same as in the kiln and build it up as a
hay stack hut fiatter at the top, as you
get in more stone in that way, or it can
be built long and not round as wished
This is the way for home use: 5000 tC
10000 bushels can be burnt in a heap OF
this kind People use coal (buck wheat
here for the purpose but | suppose th'
same can be accomplished in using woOC
and will he cheaper if wood is handy
The cut shows the mode OF building
The kiln built as describe will furnish
its own draft and regulate itself. Ii
takes about two or three days and nights
to burn it and needs little attention ii
burned in a heap. 1t is saving of the
stone, or burns up more of the stone by
covering the entire heap with clay or
soil OF some kind except the extreme top
Rural New Yorker
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Question of Values.

II think I'll put you on the stand"
said the lawyer.
Cant you win without that?" asked
the ''new woman.
I'm afraid not"
The new woman" looked thought
ful.
"A decision in my favor would be
worth $4,000 to me, as I understand
It," she said.
Just that sum-"
"Well, let it go. I'll charge it up to
profit and loss.''
'But, madam, this is business,
1ot''-
''It is purely from business point of
view that look at it. have weighed
every feature of it carefully, and have
decided that it is worth 50, 900 to me to
avoid answering questions as to my age.
We will dismiss the case and let the
money CO." ashington Star.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

There are not many instances from
which reliable data of actual working
san be had Geneva, with but one.eight-
ieth of the population Of London, has
system which gives her hydraulic
power and electric light at small pro-
portion of the price in London. It can
be had for one-third the London price
at points close to falls, and is far cheap.
er than gas. But, alas, we have not the
Swiss mountains, with their many
gorges at our doors, and if we seek the
distant sources the problems Of trans
mission come in
AS to capital cost, water power plant
Of modern design and suitable for quite
small falls may be constructed at El9
to EGO per horsepower. ar large in
stallations the capital cost is but e1O or
SO. The steam engine on similar basis
would cost e20 to e25, and Dowson's gas
engine system about e17. At moderate
efficiency the water power will involve
q awork:ng expenditure of about e3 to "a
per horsepower per annum, the steam
engine Of e9 and the Dowson gas engine
OF e6 1Os., assuming the engine to be-
worked 5000 hours in the year. In
working an electric light station the
efficiency Of the steam engine is low,
for reasons which need not be discussed
here, SO that it is apparent that, given
fall, power can easily be got for the
same capital outlay as for other motors,
in some cases for much less. while the
working cost is only one-half. Good
Words.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS.
Prove That the Use of Chem fcals
Produces Good Results.

Much interest has been shown at a
number OF the agricultural experiment
stations in the possibility of weed de-
struction by means of chemicals. AS
long ago as 1895 it was found at the Yer
mont station that the orange hawk
weed, serious pest in pastures and
meadows. could be destroyed without
injury to the grass by sowing salt over
the land at the rate of 1900 pounds per
acre. Many experiments have since
been conducted at the same station with
other chemicals for the eradication of
weeds in walks. drives. courts, etc.
Among the chemicals tested were salt,
copper sulphate, kerosene, liver-of-sul-
phur, carbolic acid, arsenic and salsuda.
weed killers. the active principle of
which apparently was arsenic. The
weeds which it was sought to destroy
were plaintains. dandelion. chicory,
raSweed knotweed and various grasses
All the chemicals were applied in solu-
ton except the salt. AS in the case of
the hawkweed experiments, salt was
'ourd efficient in destroying all the
Weens when applied dry and in large
quantity When salt is used for this
purpose adjacent lawns should be pro-
e"ted against washing, or they may be
Tired. Crude carbolic acid, one pint
i'll four pints of water. applied at the rate
or eight gallons per square rod. was very
efficient. The various arsenical prep
arations proved valuable as weed de-
slrcvers. and choice between them was
arsely matter of expense. All things
considered. the arsenate OF soda and the
carbnlic acid solutions proved the most
valuable chemicals for weed destruction
under the conditions of these experi-
ments.-Farmers' Review.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Good and BAD COmposts.

Composts are necessary in the finer
processes of gardening. but they should
be made in a cleanly manner, and be
kept free from contamination. There is
nothing better than compounds Of clean
sods free from weed seeds and manure
from grain or forage-fed animals. mixed
in varying proportions, and we'll worked
together as decomposition progresses.
1t takes about two years to make a first
class article, but much may be accom-
plished in one season by frequent turn
ings. II you start such compost do n ot
degrade 1t with doubtful organic wastes
keep them separate, burn where possible
or bury deeply. The ounce of preven-
tion in this matter is worth whole tons
of the disease cures" our scientists
have SO far provided.-Rural New
Yorker
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Knew What He Wanted.

A large, portly man entered the drug
store and asked for 25 canine pills.
"You mean quinine pills, remarked
the fresh clerk, with a grin of contempt
plainly showing itself upon his face.
''No, don't mean quinine pills, re.
turned the customer, with some vigor
II asked for canine pills, and want
them and nothing else. My dog is sick,
and want to cure him at once'' At
which the fresh clerk colored deeply and
mumbled something about the other
having cigar on him.-Philadelphia
Call
The Western news., 1904-03-09

= In starting steers on feed there are
several methods in vogue. Some feed
ers give heavy grain ration right from
the start, using pound of meal for
every 100 pounds of live weight daily.
Other men start the steers on third
of pound to every 100. increasing grad
ually until two-thirds Of pound is
reached. The latter plan usually gives
the cheapest grains. and half cent
gained on every pound means a consid-
cradle profit for big bunch of steers
Midland Farmer.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
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BUILDING A LIMEKILN..
Hhe Kind Here Described Can he
Constructed Cheaply and F1I-
uishes Its Own Draft.

Limekilns are built from 20 to 30 feet
high on the side of hill, as high as
convenient to get up to, similar to a
cave or root cellar. the top coming up
level on the back to drive there and
then fill it from that point, the front OF
the kiln to be built perpendicular the full
height of limestone or any other stone
about Is or "a inches thick. On the
back or bank side II or Is inches is suf-
6cient thickness. The inside is lined
with fire brick or red rock, OF of such
material as will not burn; the opening
should be to 10 feet in diameter and in
funnel shape, the throat of it not too
The Western news., 1904-03-09
The Name Witch Hnzel.

The name Witch Hazel is much
abused. E. c. Dewitt & Co., Chica-
and genuine Witch Hazel Salve. A
certain cure for cuts, burns. bruises,
eczema, letters piles, etc. There are
of which are dangerous, while they
aref7all worthless. In buying Witch
Hazel Salve see that the name E. c..
Dewitt & Co., Chicago, is on the box
and a cure is certain. Sold by Bitter
Root Drug Co.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Thomas Hardy.

Thomas Hardy, the novelist, is thus
described by writer who has recently
met him: ''His cheeks are slightly
sunken and his skin is sallow. speaking
Of sedentary labors, the midnight lamp
and Of constitution that could not
support the sustained strain Of an ardu-
Gus task. Yet his eyes tell another tale
and possess that phosphorescent light
that indicates energy. The solution Of
these contradictory remarks must be
that he is mentally as robust Is he is
physically delicate. -
The Western news., 1904-03-09
DO You Want Strength?

If you want to increase your strength
you must add to and not take from the
physical. In other words, the food
that you eat must be digested, assimi-
lated and appropriated by the nerves,
blood and tissues before being expelled
from the intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure adds to the physical. 1t gives
strength to and builds up strength in
the human system. 1t is pleasant to
the taste and palatable, and the only
combination of digestants that will
digest the food and enable the system
to appropriate all its health and
strength giving qalities. Sold By
Bitter Root Drug Co.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Market Report.

The quotations given below are th
prevailing prices Wednesday mornin,
and are subject to change at any tin'
Butter, Ranch 25c per h.,
Creamery, 3Oc per lb.
Eggs. 25c doz
Potatoes, so. so per 100 lbs.
Hay-Mixed, $500.
Timothy, $500. Baled.
Oats, $1.1 per 100 lbs.
Wheat, $1.10 per 100 lbs.
Apples, 7sc.
Cabbage, S.85 per 100 lbs.
Onion $1.OO per 100 lbs.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Good French Regulation.

In the market of France the name Of
each kind of meat is attached to that
part Of the carcass displayed FOR sale. A
customer knows beyond doubt whether
he is buying 4 portion OF COW or steer
a goat or sheep. Ii the meat is that of a
donkey or horse, there is the label upon
it to prevent any chance of deception.
Labelling meats in the markets OF tfs
United States along with thorough IL
spection ought everywhere to be insist
ed upou.-Rural World.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
silly Peer TuMb Mbledown.

- Where did Peter Tumbledown get so
many old broken-down wagons, imple-
ments and things, as we see about his
place, anyhow? Why must he keep
three yellow dogs; why should he al
ways tramp through the mud on the
way to the barn; why is his AK so dull
that it will not cut worth cent, and
why can't he pass tavern without stop
ping in? Bad whisky is not necessary
for good health. nor clean clothes, nor
good farming. nor money in bank
iEaTm journal. e 40, Z :ss;s,,,ss ..sj
The Western news., 1904-03-09
A Favorite Remedy for Babies.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Cham berlain' S Cough Rem
edy a favorite with the mothers of
small children. 1t quickly cures their
coughs and colds and prevents any
danger Of pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t not only cures
Group, but when given as soon as the
croupy cough appears will prevent the
attack. For sale by Corner Drug
Store.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
TESTS WITH COWPEAS.
Valuable Information Supplied by y
Tennessee Agricultural Expert
ment Station Bulletin

A number Of fertilizer experiments
have been made from year to year on
cowpeas. This crop has been found
to respond readily to the mineral fer
Numerous experiments have been made
to test the value of nitrogen along with
phosphoric acid, but thus far no in
creased growth has apparently resulted
from nitrogen. even on the poorest land
II nitrate Of soda. cottonseed meal. ETC.,
The Western news., 1904-03-09

List your property with us and get
on the Spring list. Money to loan,
fire insurance written and legal papers
made cheap. Call and See us if you
Co., Second Street, Hamilton. IS If
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Bilious?
Dizzy? Headache? Pain
back Of your eyes? It's your
liverl Use Ayers Pills.
Gently laxative; all vegetable.
Sold for so years. ii;s;AilIisscs;: ii;ss.ilI.i s:.:::
Want your m0ustache or beard
10 beautiful brown or rich blackp Use)
Dye
nm cfs o. papocls1e Or Bali CO.: NASHUA: \
A Newspaper Bargain.

The Western News, The Woman S
Home Companion and The Farm and
Fireside all one year tor only $2.S5.
Call on or address The Western News
The Western news., 1904-03-09

''Going the whole hog'' was original.
y o piece Of butchers slang. In the
colonial days Of America purchasers
would frequently buy whole hog to be
cut up at home hence the butcher would
ask if the customer meant to go the
whole hog or wanted only part
The Western news., 1904-03-09
Eugene
Fl eId'S
Views on Ambition and Dye.
pepsia.

Dyspepsia, wrote Eugene Field,
''often incapacitates man for endeavor
and sometimes extinguishes the FIRE Of
ambition" Though great despite his
complaint Field suffered from indiges.
tion al his life. A weak, tired stomach
can't digest your food. It needs
rest. You can only rest it by the use
of q preparation like Kodol, which re-
lieves it Of work by digesting your food.
Rest soon restores it to its normal tonA
strengthening,
Satisfying,
Envigoratlng.
Prepared only by e. O. DEWITT Co., Chicago
The 81 bottle contains az times the SOC. sisA
Sold by The Bitter Root Drug Go.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

II we hope for what we are not likely
10 possess, we act and think in vain and
make life a greater dream and shadow
than 1t really ia-Addieon.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

The Woman's Home Companion and
The Western News one year, S2.65.
Call on or address The Western News
The Western news., 1904-03-09
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

District Judge, Frederick G. Webster
sheriff, Joshua Pond
JOunty Treasurer. Harvey L. Carter.
County Clerk and Recorder. Y. NJ johnson.
Clerk of District Court, j. +. Gone.
Assessor. Arthur Beckwith.
County Attorney, w. Baker.
superintendent of Schools, Kitty Ostermeyer
'oroner, +. M. Lockwood.
Public Administrator, John Campbell.
surveyor, M. d. Kippen.
sounty Commissioners, Henry Grover, Geo.
Satterlee, J. b. Overturf
The Western news., 1904-03-09
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
sTATEoFFIcJALs.

overnol. Joseph Toole
Lieutenant Govern ,r Frank Higgins.
-ecretary OF State, Geo, nj. Hays,
tate Auditor. !. H. Calderhaad.
,tate Treasurer, A. H. Barrel.,
Nttornev General lanes Donnc van
Superi ntepdent Of Public Instruction, ". w,
Welch.
hlef Justice. Theodore Brantley.
Associate Justices, Geo.R. Milburn and w. L.,
Holloway.
Jerk OF fSupreme Court. H G. Rickarts.
representative in Congress. Caldwell Ed.
wards. -
United States Senators W. A Clark and
Paris Gibson.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor-Miles ROmney.
Treasurer-W. @. Fisk.
AttOrney-R. Lee McCulloch.
Clerk-Richard G. Parmenter.
Marshal-W. A. Strange.
Night Ofcer-J. M. Higgins.
Police Magistrate--Frank J. Morris.
Aldermen First Ward-Louis Peterson. II.
s. Page.
Aldermen Second Ward-Geo. 81. Taylor. F.
l.. Burns.
Aldermen Third Ward-E. A. Trosdahl. J. ].
Howley.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
SOCIETIES..

SITTER ROOT TENCAMPMENT, NO. 10 10.
y. F., meets first and third Fridays at Odd
Fellows hall. Visiting Brothers invited to
.ttend. VIM. ROMBOUGH, C.P.
J.T. BOARDMAN. Scribe.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

IONIC LODGE NO. 3S A. +. & A, M. MEETS
first and third Saturdays ofeach month at
Odd Fellows hall, Second street. SOjOurning
brethren invited to attend.
r. LEE MCCULLOCA. w. M.
J. j. .SOUTWlCK, Sec.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

Z HAMILTON LODGE NO, 20. A. O. U. W.,
meets every second and fourth Thursday at
Odd Fellows Hall, at p. M.
+. }. MORRIS. M. w.
HENRY GROVER, Rec.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

SHAR1TY LODGE. NO. II. I. o. o F.
meets the second and Fourth Wednesdays
II e ach month at Odd Fellows hall.
MRS. M. J. FLETCHER, N. G..
MRS. ADA BURNS, Secretary.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

HAMILTON TENT, No. 1ll3 MODERN
MaccabeeS-meets second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month. Visitors are made
welcome. N. G. WHITNEY, Com.
]. X. HILL r. Il.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

BITTER ROOT TENTK X. o. Il, M, meets End
and 4th Friday evenings at Odd Fellows
Hall. Visiting knights are cordially invited
to at lend.
J. M. RE1NDEAU. Commander.
MARTIN TINGLEY, Record Keeper.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

CORVALLIS LODGE No. %. A. F. & A. M.
meets every second fourth Saturday
evenings In Masonic hall, Corvallis. VISIT
ing brethern in good standing cordially in
vited. j. BOwDEN, w. M.
THOS. KAHN, Sec.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

EVENING STAR, No. So. 1. O. O. F. MEETS
every Wednesday evening in Miles Hall.
Darby. All brothers in good standing in
vited to attend. CHAS LAWRENCE, N. g.
AUGUST SOLLEDER, Sec.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

HAMILTON CAMP NO. 56o4 MODERN
Woodmen of America. Meets at Odd
Fellows Hall every Tuesday evening
E. +. RICHARDS, Clerk. 9. @. COULTER, v. @.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

Victor am p No. $685. M. WA. meets second.
and fourth Saturdays at A. W, & Co.'s hall
8. II. Ault, V. G. M. NJ. Williams Clerk,
The Western news., 1904-03-09

PINE Gene CAMP NO. 754 WOODMEN OF
the World meets every Thursday evening
in Fonger's hall, corner Main and Third
streets A. l.. BANK. q. @
l.. J. WATSON. Clerk
The Western news., 1904-03-09

Bitter Root Hive No. 40 l.. Q. T. NJ. meets
second and fourth Saturday afternoons at
2:30 p. m. Mrs. 7. B. Ray, Commander; Mrs.
Curtis Williams. r. X.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

Victor Lodge No. 20 A. O, U. W.. meets sec
ond and fourth Saturdays at Workman hall
Henry McVey NJ. W.; VIM. Tucker, Recorder
The Western news., 1904-03-09

Naomi Chapter No, 90. E. s.. meets first
and third Wednesdays of each month at A,
v. 4 Co.'s hall Mrs Louise Walters, w. M;
NJ. D. Fulkerson, Sec.
The Western news., 1904-03-09

HAMILTON FEDERAL UNION NO. 100,
A. l.. u meets every Saturday except, the
last week of each month when it meets ON
Wednesday, at 500 p. m. in Fonger's hall,
corner Third and Main streets.
WALTER WARREN, President.
HARRY SOUTH, Recording Secretary.
The Western news., 1904-03-09
VICTOR SOCIETIES.

Ravalli Lodge No. Il l. 90. f., meets eyerv
Friday at Appolonio, Waters & Co.'S hall.
Visiting brothers cordially invited to attend,
W. X. Hickman. N. g.; Jos. Appolonio Sec.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
CHURCH SERVICES.

Unitarian church Rev f. @. S. Os
good, pastor. Service every Sunda,
at l0:30. Sunday school at HAS
Theme for next Sunday, The Chris
tian doctrine of prayer" All are
welcome.
At the Adventist Christian church:
Sunday school. noon; prayer meet
ing. p. m; preaching by the pastor
Elder I. M. Blanchard. 2:30 and g.
| Thursday evening prayer meeting
| 1880. All are cordially invited to all
! the services
! Universalist church. Reignold X.
Marvin, pastor. Morning worship at
10: 80 o'clock, with first Lenten SER
mon in series on 'Discipleship." 1,
"The disciple that questioned Jesus"
Sunday school at 11:45 a. m. Senior
Union at p. m. All are welcome.
First Baptist church. George B.
Lawson. minister. Morning worship
1890. Sermon by Rev. II. r. Miles.
Bible school, ~ m. Evening service,
Z. Sermon by pastor. Subject, why
men should attend church." second
in series on "The church and young
men"
Christian Science services in Mar
ket block Sunday at 1874 a. IN. Sub
ject Matter" Text, Jeremiah ii: 2S
Testimonial meeting Wednesday at
1880 p. m. Reading room open Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday from 2
to p. m. The public always well
come.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
GUIlFORD.

Following is the list of town officers
chosen last week Tuesday: Moderator,
c. E. Alexander: clerk and treasurer,
John f. Gale; selectmen. +. A. Rich
mond. G. II. Shedd. G. w. Franklin;
overseer of poor. William f. Higley:
constable. F. l. Wellman: listers, b.
A. Whittemore. z. w. Miner. A. G..
Gallup; auditors. w. II. Tyler. c. F.
Brackett. f. W. Legate: trustee of
public money. F. A. Richmond: fence
viewers ]. T. weatherhead. B. A.
Whittemore. Charles F. Coombs:
grand jurors. ]. f. Gale. c. E. Alex
ander: surveyors OF wood and lum-
Der. F. f Ward. Fred Coombs; road
Frank F. Jacobs; town
agent, c. E Alexander; school direc-
tor. @. p. Miller; trustee cemetery
fund, G. P. Fairbank; trustee library
B. A Whittemore; cemetery commits
sioner. G. p. Miller. Vote on license
question, yes. 81; no. ~. Voted tax
Of s1-5o. Voted 70 instruct seiectmen
10 buy new road machine.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
IN REGARD TO CHURCH GOING.
Rev. George 8. Lawson Begins an In.
terestins Series OF Sermons.

An unusually large audience gath
cred In the Baptist church Sunday
evening to hear Rev. George II. Law
son deliver the first In his series OF
sermons on The Church and Young
Men" A much larger percentage OF
men than usual We're present at the
meeting, and u great deal of interest
seemed 10 be aroused by Mr.. Law
sons talk. Mr.. Lawson prepared for
this series by addressing the follow
ing questions TO number of the rep
resentative men of the community:
ID Do you think the large proper
tion of men In our community are not
regular attendants at church SER
vices? Cd What excuse DO men OF
your acquaintance give for not at
tending church? 80 What is the
general attitude OF men toward the
church? t4) How can the church in
your judgment overcome indiffer-
ence, reach and help men more ef-
fectively? Cd Why do you think that
men should attend church regularly?
(6) Why should men in your opin-
ion unite with the church?
Mr. Lawson devoted his time Sun
day evening to reading the reasons he
had received from different men as
TO why they did not attend church
These reasons were many and varied
some of them good and some rath-
er poor; some honestly meant and
,thers a triie ironical. Mr. Lawson, /
however, allowed the opposition a per-
ectly fair statement of its case, and
cad the reasons just as he had re- /
'eived them whether they criticised |
minister's choir or church members.
one man gave as his reason for
taying AT home on Sunday that he
vas a commercial traveller and had
My that day to spend with his fam
", and Mr.. Lawson said that if he
'ere In that mans place he should do 4
xactly the same thing. Another said
hat he was too tired on Sunday to go;
mother that the sermon took up too
reat part of the service; and yet
mother that the sermon was not long
nough. Among the other reasons
as the frank statement by one man
lat he didn't go because he didn't ,
ant to. Mr.. Lawson commented ,
riefly on some of the letters but will !.
scuss them more fully Sunday even !
& when he will talk on why men .
lould attend church." /.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
John Barrett Transferred.

John Barrett of Oregon, native Of
Grafton, who has done good service
i'm many official positions, has been
appointed minister to Panama. The
president has directed his transfer
from the Office of minister TO the Ar
gentine republic to that of minister
of Panama. w. w. Russell, at pres
ent charge at Panama. has been made
minister to Colombia and Arthur w.
Beaupre. now minister to Colombia.
has been made minister to Argentine
to succeed Mr.. Barrett.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Free Bridue Voted.

1t was voted last week at Bellows
Falls to have free bridge over the
Connecticut river in place of the toll
bridge. There was $4,000 appro-
priated which is said to be one-t third
of the actual cost Walpole. n. H.,
voted Tuesday in favor of freeing the
present toll bridge across the Conect-
icut and in favor of building a new
public bridge between Bellows Falls
and North Walpole, the vote, standing
314 to PA. Forty-five thousand dol
lars was appropriated. which. with
the $4,000 voted by Pantingham p last
week. ensures the sue e prof.
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