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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Indiana Vote Count Completed.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 1.-THE
work of adding the vote was complet.
ed at the secretary of states office
Tuesday afternoon George w, Self
(Rep) was elected reporter Of the SUI
preme court by a plurality of III;
Robert ]. Alley tDem.) was elected SUI
perintendent Of public instruction by
1872; ]. l.. Peetz tRep) for state sta
tistician won by TO- Q. A. Myers
(Rep.) was elected supreme court
judge by 1,099. and David Myers
(Rep) for appellate judge got plu
rality of 1.044.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
TEN LAMPHERE JURORS.
Progress in Finding Men to Try A.
legged Guinness Murderer.

Laporte. Ind, Nov. 1.-THE Lam
phere case in the Laporte circuit court
came to an abrupt halt at three o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, when the second
special venire had been exhausted
without jury having been obtained.
With the examination of George H.
Teeters, who was peremptorily ex.
cused by the defense, the examination
of 62 talesmen, 10 from the regular
panel and 50 on two special venires,
was concluded, and so Judge Richter
ct once ordered third ycnire. With
the adjournment Of court ten jurymen.
accepted by both the state and the de-
PENDANTS attorneys, were in the jury
box. with pretty fair indications that
all Of them will remain on the jury
as finally accepted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Kaiser Decorates zeppelin.

Friedrichshafen, Nov. 11.-Emperor
William, after Witnessing a splendid
series of maneuvers by the Zeppelin
airship Tuesday. personally conferred
upon the count the order of the Black
Eagle, the highest Prussian decora.
ton. Some expectation had been en-
tertained that the emperor himself
would be one of the airships passen-
gers in the maneuvers, but instead,
Prince Won Fuerstenberg, who has
been the emperor's travelling compan'
ion lately, took his place in the car.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
DIES OF HURTS
EDITOR OF CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
sUccuMss TO AUTO INJURIES.
Hit by Machine in st. LOFTS, Mo-,
Streets-chauffeurfls Exonersted
from Blame. ---

st. Louis, Nov. 1t~-Dr. David
D. Thompson, editor of the Northwest
ern Christian Advocate, published in
Chicago, died Tuesday as the result of
an injury sustained by being struck by
an automobile. .',
After the accident,HDr. Thompson
was taken to St. Luke's hospital,
where it was found that he had sus-
tanned multiple fracture of the right
arm and a nervous shock.
Although Dr. Thompson was uncon.
scious when he reached the hospital,
and his condition was believed serious,
it was not expected that his injury
would end fatally
DR.. Thompson came to st. Louis
from Evanston, ILL.,, last Tuesday, to
attend the meeting of the general com.
mittee for foreign missions of the
Methodist Episcopal church The
meeting was held in the Lindell Ave,
nue. Methodist church, and DR.. Thomp-
son Monday evening had left his hotel
at 'Lindell boulevard and Boyle avenue
to walk to the church. a.
The night was rainy and DR.. Thomp,
son was carrying raised umbrella
AS he stepped from the curb on the
north side of Lindell boulevard the
machine struck him. He was knocked
down, but not run over.
A statement issued by the Rev
Fayette L. Thompson stated that he
and the Rev. C. B. Spencer of Kansas
City and the Rev DR.. A. G. Mast OF
Cincinnati had investigated the acct
dent and had exonerated the driver OF
the machine from blame.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
LACEY is GAINING.
Official Returns From Various coun.
ties Are Favorable to Him.. ...

Major Lacey was gratified this af-
ternoon when he received the official
returns from Wapello county. He
had figured on carrying the county by
only about 100, but it gave him a plu.
rality of Ala. The vote was 1869 for
Lacey and 1455 for Cummins.
Davis county gives him $50 in place
of $50. ..."
According to official returns so far
received Major Lacey is making great
gains, not enough perhaps to give him
"a plurality, but to make the plurality
against him much less than the Des
MONIES papers have been giving out.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
PRESIDENT NOT A CANDIDATE.
Doesn't Seek PIatt's Seat, Says Ma.
tionaI Committeeman Ward.

Washington, Nov. 11.-"President
Roosevelt, six months ago, came to the
decision that no combination Of cir
cumstances would induce him to be.
come a candidate for election to the
United States senate to succeed
Thomas c. Platt," said National Com.
mitteeman William L. Ward Of New
York Tuesday as be was leaving the
White House. Asked II he thought Sec
retary Root would be the next senator
from New York, Mr.. Ward replied by
:sking: Would Mr., Root be candi-
date?"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Soldier Killed by a Negro.

Lawton, Okla, Nov. 11.-Private
Wilcox of the First Field artillery
from Fort Sill died Tuesday in Law
ton hospital from injuries received
shortly after midnight, inflicted by
Paul Williams, negro, in a negro
soldier battle in the disorderly district
of Lawton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
silver Given to the Montana,

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 11.-Chief JUS
tice Theodore Brantley of the su.
preme court of Montana and others
from that state, on Wednesday pre-.
sented to the United States armored
cruiser Montana, at the Norfolk navy
yard, in behalf of the people of Mon.
tana, magnificent silver service of
"a pieces. valued at $1,000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
TWO Fire Victims Are Dead.

Lead, s. D., Nov. 11.--Horace Wat.
son OF Springfield, s, D., and Ella
Hawks OF Mercer, Pa, burned in Mon
days fire, are both dead. Gladys Hall
OF Kansas City cannot live and the re-
coVery Of four others Ia doubtful.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Flint Glass Workers ousted.

Denver, Col, Nov. 1.-THE first real
fight in the twenty-eighth annual con.
vention of the American Federation of
Labor occurred Tuesday afternoon on
the report of the credentials commit.
toe, and resulted in the unseating of
the delegates of the Flint Glasswork-
cgs BY a practically unanimous vote.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Drunken Mans Bloody Deed.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Nov. lin q
drunken frenzy Jacob Sikkema, aged
80, shot his wife Cora twice at their
home, ATS Logan street, Tuesday after.
noon, and then shot himself through
the head, causing instant death. The
woman has slight chances for recoy'
ery s.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Missionary Council Closes.

Fargo, N. D., Nov 1.-THE last SEES
sion of the annual council of the sixth
missionary department of the Prot
estant Episcopal church closed Tues
day evening. Rev. G. c. Rollit Of Red
Wing, Mimi, was elected department
secretary and Rev. 7. p. Thurston of
Minneapolis, Mimi, council secretary.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Sale Of Barry steamer Line.

Milwaukee, Nov. 10.-An order for
the sale of the Barry line Of steamers
to f. c. Reynolds of Milwaukee and
Gus Kitzinger of Manistee, officials Of
the Pere Marquette line, was signed
Monday by Judge Turner. after an
lgreement had been reached by the
ariods Parties concerned. The pur-
.hase price of the Inc was sSO,i0o
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
THE SIXTH DISTRICT
OFFICIAL COUNT GIVES KENDALL
PLURALITY OF NEARLY
THREE HUNDRED.

United Press Dispatch.
Abba, Iowa, Nov 11.-At two o'clock
this afternoon Hon. n. E. Kendall re-
ceived the count from Keokuk county
which completed the official returns
from the Sixth district The official
count increases Mr.. Kendalrs lead,
giving him plurality over Hon. Dan
Hamilton of 2S7.
The pluralities in the seven coun-
ties are as follows:
For Han1ilton
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
shawneetown stiII County Seat.

Shawneetown, ILL.,, Nov. 1.-THE
contest between Shawneetown and
Ridgeway for the removal of the COIN.
ty seat from Shawneetown to the lat
ter place resulted in victory for
Shawneetown by a majority OF 12C
votes. y
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
THREE THOUSAND
HELD IN SLAVERY
ALLEGED BRUTAL TREATMENT
OF RAILWAY, LABoRERS.
PEoNAGE CASE is ON TRIAL
Government Attorney Says Workmer
Were Kept in Enforced Servitude
in Florida and Shocking.
ly Abused.

New York, Nov. 11.-What was as
serted to be the practical NARROWING
or 5000 men in the wild regions of
Florida and their detention there un-
der hard labor for period of several
months was dealt with at length Tues.
day before Judge Hough and Jury in
the United States circuit court in the
course of the trial of the government S
case against employers and agents of
the Florida East Coast Railway Com
pany for alleged violation of the stat
ute prohibiting ''peonage, slavery and
enforced servitude."t Ia3 ..,..
The men under indictment are:
Francisco Sabbia, Edward J. TRAY,
Dayid K. Harley and Frank A. Hugg.
After a jury had been selected
Deputy Attorney General Glenn e.
listed outlined the prosecutions case,
contending that the treatment accord
ed'the workmen supplied to the
Florida East Coast Company by the
defendants was nothing short of
slavery. The government would show,
he declared, that In 1905 the men had
been induced by alluring advertise.
ments to apply for employment in the
Says They Were Treated Like Slaves.
Everything went well, the attorney
said, until the men reached Jersey
City, where they were put aboard a
train, the doors being locked on them
and armed guards set over them to
prevent their escape. Throughout the
long journey they were given nothing
but stale bread and bologna sausage
and when they reached the land end
Of their journey many rebelled and re-
fused to leave the train, but a hose
had been turned on them and in this
manner the entire consignment of
human freight had been driven aboard
a waiting steamer
When the ultimate destination was
| reached, said Mr.. listed, the men
| found that the paradise that had been
promised them was barren wilder
ness, overrun with reptiles and venom
Gus snakes, where no place to sleep
had been provided for them. Their
high wages" the prosecutor declared,
were slips Of paper exchangeable at
the company's store for shoes and
clothing and food. The escape that
many sought was impossible as, the
region was entirely cut off from all
means of communication with the out
side world
Threatened and Beaten?
Thinking to be discharged, some re-
fused to work. These, Mr.. listed said,
were threatened with death and brutal
ly beaten. Finally some were able to
smuggle letters through to relatives,
and in this manner the government
had been appraised, of the conditions
existing. d, 'r.'
John B. Stanchfleld, attorney for the
Florida East Coast company, and per-
sonal counsel for Henry M. Flagier,
the company's president and principal
stakeholder, moved that the indict-
ments charging peonage and slavery
be dismissed, as the one charge de-
stroyed the other.
Judge Hough was inclined to hold
that the charge of peonage could not
rest, but declared that he would rule
in the matter on any point brought
out during the presentation of the
ovidanna
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
o
BOLD ROBBERY.
Masked Highway Men Hold Up
Hotel keokuk.

o o o o o o o o o o o
= Keokuk, Iowa, NOV. 11.--Three
masked men entered Hotel KeokuE
this. morning, held up the clerk, three
travelling men and the porter, rified
the cash drawer and walked out elei,
surely with $7S in money and some
valuable jewelry. They have made
good their escape, leaving no cue
for officers to work on.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
rurkey orders Mauser CARTRIDGES.

Constantinople, Nov. 1.-THE Turk
lsh government has given an order ir
Germany for 300,o00.0O0 cartridges 10
the Mauser rifle Delivery must b.
made In two years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
Snow a Nav Rlchmond. WIS.

New Richmond, Wis, Nov 1.-THE
first real snowstorm Of the season be
gan here Tuesday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
brilliant Throng Present.

When Herr Bassermann, the ma
tional-liberal leader, a friend Of Chan
cellor Won Buelow and specialist in
foreign affairs, began discussion OF
the incident there was hardly vacant
seat on the members benches, while
the galleries were brilliant with the
uniforms of officers and the costumes
of women. In the royal box were
Prince Christian of Schleswig-Hol.
stein; Duke Ernst Guenther, broth
er of the empress; Gen. Jacoby, the
imperial adjutant, and Gen. Won
Moltke, chief of the general staff,
while on the raised platforms, facing
the chamber sat the members of the
bundesrath, including the resident
ENJOYS of all the German federated
states. Some thirty foreign newspa
per correspondents were in the press
tribune.
Herr Basserman was followed by
Herr Weimer, radical. and he in turn
gave way to Herr Singer, socialist
who declared that II any other servant
of the state had done such a thing
as had Emperor William, he would be
brought before an imperial court fol
trial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-11-12
KAISER IS TARGET
FOR HOT CENSURE
MEMBERS OF RElcHsTAG USE
# SEVERE LANGUAGE.
He HAS NO DEFENDERS
Brilliant Audience Hears William De-
4 nounccd - Chancellor Won 5ue-
i lows spiritless Reply Re-
ceived in Icy Silence.

Berlin, Nov. 11.-Emperor William
never has been so severely judged by
his parliament as he was Tuesday
during the debate in the reichstag on
the interpretations concerning the
conversations published with the per-
mission of the emperor in the London
Daily Telegraph, on October 2S.
The criticisms of his majesty's
court, his ministers and his majesty's
treatment of the constitution, as well
as of his freedom of speech, went to
lengths. that astonished observers &C
quainted with the traditional caution
of the chamber in dealing with the
personality of the; sovereign, And
the emperor seemed to have no. de-
tenders. .H.ls tEt.t*s
Silence Greets the Chancellor.
Chancellor Won Buelow made an ad-
dress lasting Is minutes, but he
lacked his. usual spirit, and a person
high in his confidence is authority for
the statement that he also had told
the emperor that neither himself nor
his successors could remain in Office
unless his majesty was more re-
served. Prince Won Buelow spoke
solemnly, and without making use OF
any dramatic effects. The house re.
ceived his explanation in icy silence
instead of giving it that cordial ap.
plause which as a general thing fol
lows the .chancellor's parliamentary
declarations.
The conservatives, representing
largely the landed nobility, were al.
most as relentless as the socialists,
the radicals and the national-liberals,
and the proceedings are regarded by
the extreme liberals as the beginning
Of long contest between the crown
and parliament that may end in Ger.
many having a ministry responsible
to parliament and not to the crown
alone. &El..f.yy. III.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
RevolvSr Slips and Kills.

The body of Frank L. B. Eisen.
hover, 30-year old business
man, of Carlisle, Pa, was found
recently dragging from his
buggy, near Newburg, Pa, for
which place he had started to
visit his mother in.law, a Mrs.
Hesgey.
An investigation by DR.. Amer
icus Il. Allen, an expert on gun
shot wounds, determined after
thorough investigation, that Iii
senhower's death was due to the
accidental falling of his revolver
from his holster, presumably
caused by a sudden jump of his
horse.
Eisenhower came of a promi-
nent local family, was q former
soldier in the Philippines, aud is
survived by his wife and two
young children.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Red Mems Meeting.

The commirree in charge of the
demonstration to be held in this
city, on Friday and Saturday,
July 3rd and 4th, by Chippewa
Tribe, l q. Il. NJ, of this city,
held meeting recently, to dis.
cuss the arrangements for the
celebration.
Invitations have been extended
to all of the fraternal organiza-
tions of the city to participate
III a parade of fraterdal organi.
cations of the city, which will
take place on Friday evening,
July 3.
The Red Mems and Firemens'
parade will take place on Sat.
urday. Prizes will be offered for
the tribe coming the greatest
distance, the tribe having the
largest number in costume, the
tribe making the best appear.
ance. There will also be prizes
for drill contests. reel races. band
contests, and the fire company
having the largest mum er of
uniformed men in line.
There is expected 70 be a trades
display by the merchants and a
prize will be offered for the best
float in line.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
jamestown Blaze Destr oys
Buildings.

A dispatch from Norfolk, Vir-
ginia, of recent date says: Fire
ct unknown origin on the James
town Exposition grounds, de
stroyed the several Colonial build
lngs making up the Arts. aud
Crafts Village, ..Ye Olde Tyne
Tavern" and the Philippine Res
ervstion. and was checked within
90 fsst of the large States ex
hibit palace.al
The Michigan Building was
considerably scorched, but not
very seriously damaged. The
financial loss is not great, as the
buildings were of inexpensive
construction.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Removal.

We are now occupying the
warehouse we lately purchased
of the Farmers Exchange, Car.
roll street, B. & o. freight depot.
We carry at all times a com
plete line of fertilizer aud fer
tilizer material. Why not try
oar corn aud potato fertilizer this
springi 1t will payyouhandsom Y.
Our trade on it is growing each
year. Ask one of the many sat
isfied customers their experience
will be yours. An opportunity
once lost can never be recalled.
Try ii but few sacks. We will
he pleased to have you call and
talk the matter over with us. "
The RAMsBURG FERTILIzER Co.
april II st.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
To Send Mail by Trolley.

The citizens of Jefferson, this
county, have been greatly inter
ested in getting the mail which
comes through the Frederick post
office more promptly. 1t has
been going to that place by way
of Oatoetin Switch and Lander.
Through the efforts of Postm aster
A. ii. Harrington the mail to
Jefferson will go to that place
over the Frederick and Inter
Urban Railroad.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
The Historical Society.

A very pleasant and interest
ing meeting was held by the
Frederick County Historical SO
ciety, on Wednesday last, the
Goth of April. Papers were read
by Miss Emma Gittinger aud Mrs.
David LOweDsteln, on important
events in the history of the State,
county and city, principally the
States attitude towards religious
liberation, and the tracing of
properties in the city. After
fully discussing the above events,
refreshments were served.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Business in the Clerks Office.

During the month of April
there were 231 instruments filed
tn the clerks office. There were
PIG deeds, S6 mortgages, five of
which were chattel mortgages; 10
bills of sale; deeds of release;
2 deeds of trust; 2 powers of at
torney; article of incorporation,
| agreement, l plat, l assignment
of rentals, l order of adjudica-
tion, l. certificate of appointments
of trustee. There were 80 mar
riage licenses issued, six of which
were marked sdon't publish"
Minister'S certificate have not
been returned for 16.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Death Of Former Senator
Camden.

Ex Senator johnson N. Cam
den, one of the most prominent
citizens Of West Virginia, died
in Baltimore recently. en- route
10 his home from a visit to Flor
ida. Nv. Camden was a pioneer
in the development Of the oil
fields of West Virginia. and to
him and the late Judge Okey
johnson, more largely than any
other men, was due the over
throw of Radical rule in the State
of West Virginia.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Matsushima Sunk

The Japanese training cruiser
Matsushima, which was Admiral
Togo's flag ship at the Yalu
River, was sunk of the Pesca-
dores Islands, on Thursday morn
ing, April 30th. The accident
wRe caused by the explosion of q
projectile. One hundred aud
fifty nine officers and men, in.
Guiding three captains, were lost.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08

which the House leaders have
Oesn driven TO after resisting
every inch of the way. So too.
they will pass Child Labor Bill.
for the District of Columbia.
after vowing that they wonld not,
and 1t looks now as if they would
pass the Campaign Publicity
Bill, which they hate like poison.
John Sharp Williams filibuster
ing has had its effect.
A strenuous effort is being
made to Institute a tilibuster in
the Senate to compel action there
on some measures regarded as of
vital Importance to the people.
but 1t has not vet progressed far
enough to warrant any definite
predictions. The effort of Sem
ator Elkins to pass his resolution
postponing the operation of the
commodity clause of the Railway
Rate Law, has resulted in open
ing up the entire Railway Rate
questlor, and has afforded Sena
tor Culberson au opportunity to
offer his Car Shortage Bill as an
amendment. 1t is not believed
that the Republicans will dare
TO vote against this measure,
but 1t seems TO be most doubtful
II any vote can be reached. The
Republicans are trying to dodge
every possible vote, aud it re.
mains to be seen If Mr.. Culberson
with his small minority can force
them to come out in the pen.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Nickel Theatre.

D. ID. Shank and son have
opened ''nickel theatre" in the
store room Of DIR. Il. p. Fahr-
ney's building, North Market
street, this city, where they give
an entertainment Of moving pict-
ures, illustrated songs, etc.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Will See How Presidents are
Made.

A number of the foreign diplo.
mats having expressed a desire to
see how Presidential candidates
are made, it is expected that the
Republican National Committee
will extend an invitation 20 all
Of the ambassadors and ministers
In Washington to attend the con
vention at Chicago.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Death of Amos Packard.

Mr.. Amos Packard. aged 81
years. died at the home of his
son, Judge Morrill, N. Packard,
Substitute Judge of the Juvenile
Court, on Ridgswood avenue, at
West Arlington. He was a ma
tive of Greenwood, Me-, and was
descended from James Packard,
q Revolutionary soldier. who serv-
ed under Washington with dis
tinction.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Using Large Engine.

Owing to the increase Of freight
traffic over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad in this city, the
yard engine has been replaced
with . larger and much heavier
engine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
The Population of Washing
ton.

According to the returns from
the recent census just taken in
Washington, the population of
that city is 339. .4O3, an increase
of 9,Sl2 over last year. There
are 24l.920 whites and 81,
negroes.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-08
Baltimore B. Ohio R. R.
r r EDE RICK
cHEDuLE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER II, 1907.


y FREDERICK
*Daily fDaily except Sunday. SUNDAY only.
WASHINGTON, via Washington junction
Connections for BALTIMORE, PHI LA DEL
PHIA and NEW YORK, Depart "A 30 a. M
1910 a. M, g7. .05 a. m. 1915 a. m ~ 90 D. M.
Arrive fl0.50 a. M, l.55 a. m, "A 90 D. m.
1850 p. M, 1910 p. m.
BALTIMORE. via Main Line Connections
for PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK. De
part IS 10 a. M, rs. 10 a. m, (Express) fl SIS %.
m, and 4.40 p. m. Arrive f10 20 a. m. 2l2. .05
noon, 1850 p. m; IS. 10 p. M, *745 p m.
PITTsBURG, Depart 1880 a. M, 1880 D. m.
Arrive 1910 a. M, 1850 p m.
{ HICAGO, Depart 1890 a. m. Arrive al IS
q m, fl2.l0 p. M. 1850 p. m.
CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE and ST. LOUIS.
Depart 1890 a.. M, 400 p. M Arrive f6. 40
a. m, fl2.l0 p. m.
HARPER'S FERRY and WINCH ESTER. De-
part 1890 a. M, "a. 90 p. M, is 80 D. M, Arrive
1885 q. m, fl2.l0 p. m.
HARRISONBURG, STAUNTON & LEXING.
TON, Depart 1880 a m. Arrive tl2 10 D, m.
HAGERSTOWN and MARTINSBURG. De.
part 1910 a. M, 1890 a. M. 1880 D. m.
Arrive 1885 a. m, ti2.l0 p. m, f5. so D. M.
1915 p m.
WASHINGTON AID Way Stations, Depart
1000 a. m, S7.05 a. M, "a 90 D. m, Arrive
1850 a. M, gil IS a. M, s4.C0 p M. IS 10 D. m.
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