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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
ALL HOPE GONE
 FOR M'CARREN

New York, Oct. 22.-At St. Cath irine's hospital in Brooklyn it was stated this morning that State Sena-
 tor Patrick Henry McCarren was very
 low and that all hope for his recov-
 cry had been abandoned He suffer- sed very much through the night with severe nauseau and had but little sleep.
 At 8:30 his pulse was irregular and very feeble and he was inS a state of collapse from which strong stimulants failed to arouse him
 k Senator McCarren was told this af- ternoon that he has very little chance Of recovery. pr. Hughes at 80 stat sef that he is doing all he can to pro- Hong his patients life but that his Y iicondition is desperate. The hiccoushs |Sfrom which he has suffered continue and the patient had several vomiting Nspelis during the morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

 PRIMARIES
 ON TONIGHT

This evening. the Democratic pri-
 maries. are to be held and there are contesting delegations in every dis trict except the Third, Fifth Seventh and Eighth The party is practic ally a unit for the nomination of Edward T. Buckingham for mayor and he will be the unanimous nominee of the par ty at the convention to be held Mon day evening, at Lincoln Hall. The con tests are principally over the choice of a city clerk and town clerk. the candi- dates for the former being Assistant City Clerk L. J. CHI and ex-Repre- sentative Stephen Boucher.
 Candidates for town clerk are the present incumbent Robert Weber and Alderman William Thomas
 John M. Donnelly will be renamed for collector and most likely F. w. Hall wi be renominated for town treasurer.
 :, The primary contests are being clean ly conducted and whichever the out come a harmonious party vote is as- sured at the com1ng election
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
CHAMPION BRUTE WAS HUSBAND
 OF THIS WIFE
Jndge Burpee Grants Divorce to Woman Who Testified to Mnch Cruelty
 Suffered.

When Joseph H. Kasperek of this <city welded in New York city he did so under the name of Reck. Later lie came to this city with his wife and took up his residence in the East End. His wife through a letter found that Kasperek was his right name, which khe admitted. Rather than have her child go under the name of Reck, un- were remaEried. The first marriage was in March, 1888. The marriage proved to be unhappy and a most bit ter one for the wife. Kasperek was han habitual idrunkard, and when in that state vented his abuse on his wife. tShe related her troubles to Judge Lu- cien F. Burpee in the Superior court this afternoon.
 |A Once she had her arm burned. He returned home at night and pulled her bout of bed, ripping the bandages off liner arm, and dug his fingers into the raw flesh, the wife testified. This was over six years ago, yet Mrs. Kasperek showed the marks to the court this Afternoon. On Christmas Day, 1907, 91e threw a tree stand at her, striking her on the head, knocking her sense less. On Dec. 31 of the same year he came home and taking her out of bed pushed her out the door into the street 1t was raining at the time, while she Twas in her night gown and bare feet. Her son threw a coat and a pair of shoes out of the window to her, and
 she went to her uncle's for the night. On Feb. z, 1908, while ascending the stairs in their home he kicked her in the side, injuring her so severely that she had to submit to a. delicate opera ttion. She never lived with him after isthat event.
 The court granted the decree on the
 ground of intemperance. The mother was also given the custody of their two children, the older of whom is 20
 years of age
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
TOO MANY BEER GARDENS
 IN LIFE OF BAKERS WIFE

Henry G. Thomas, who conducts a bakery at S9O Maplewood avenue. was freed from his wife, Lulu H. Eddy Thomas, of Cincinnati, in the Superior court this morning, on the ground of desertion. The couple were married in Cincinnati, Dec 19, 1892, and the separation occurred April 15, 1900. His wife before the separatio exhibited wayward tendencies. which he tried to cure but to no avail. She stayed out late at night. which caused him to be- come suspicious. and to employ gum shoe tactics. One evening he left his home early ostensibly to go to the lodge But. no! He only strolled around the block and took up a good spot where he got a commanding view of his home. Three men came out with his wife. He followed them and saw them enter and leave six beer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
EARTHQUAKE WIPES OUT
 WHOLE INDIAN CITIES

which has a population of 12,000 or from Bagh. another city of 10, ,0O0. Rumors among the tribesmen are to the effect that both of these cities were wiped out by the quake.
 Owing to the lack of railroad and telegraph facilities it is impossible to gather definite news but it is assured that the town of Bellpat, a railway town, was wrecked. the public houses and many private homes demolished and 25 known dead taken from the ruins.
 Keller measures are being taken at every railway center in this part ot lno1a and searching parties are being dlspatched to the stricken district. rescue parties from here have started for Khelat and other towns in the disaster zone.
 The condition of the fugitives arriv- ing here from the qua lse zone is de- plorable. Families have been .eparated ana many accompanied children al, most dead from exhaustion are strag- gilng 1n- All are being cared for by the authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
Special from United Press.)

/
 Lake Mohonk, Oct. 22.-Demanding
 that the tribal relation so far as the faNorth American Indian is concerned be abolished and he be prepared for admission to American citizenship lwith all that the latter implies, criti- cizing the expense of insular govern l1nent and insisting that reforms be put into force and the inhabitants at once tprepared for self government, the Lake
 Mohonk Conference of Friends of the ldhdian and other dependent people adopted a declaration of principles to-
 day in which the methods of govern
 1hent in the Philippines, Hawaii, POr-
 to Rico. Alaska and the territories, are Severely criticized and demands made for reform.
 Justice and eventual self-govern-
 1nent," the declaration says, lis in the tconsummation of liberty and must be
 guarant eed to all of the wards of the E nation and all peoples under her pro-
 lection and subject to her sovereign ity.
 In part the declaration is as follows: { sssThe duty of the American people
 fo establish by the force of it's laws and the influence of it's example, lib kerty and justice, is the same towards all its non-citizens subjects. The ul- timate end of all just government is SelI-gOVernmenl Keeping lHiS emu III View, it is the duty of the nation to give to all under it's authority ade- llquate protection of person and of prop erty government by law, not by the Fwil. of personal ruler, courts of law to the poorest and hunablest processes of law, prompt, economical and equal in their operation, taxes no
 heavier than the expenses Of their sgovernment economically administered
 require, sanitary provisions for the
 prevention of preventable diseases. and the establishment of hygienic condi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
PRISONERS ASSAIL !.
 GOVERNOR DENEEN

Chicago, Oct. PA wild demonstra- tlon by the 1000 prisoners in the coun- ty jail against Governor Charles s. Deneen immediately followed the first hanging in Cook county in two years when Andrew Williams, colored, paid the penalty for the murder of his wife on March Il, 1G0S
 For years it has been the custom of prisoners in the Cook county jail to give the death waiI' whenever a prisoner is hanged. This is a long orawn out sobbing cry which the pris- oners give in unison. In the past it has started when the drop fell To- day, however, guards were stationed in the corridors of the jail to prevent this cry and Williams was hanged in silence. The instant the guards were withdrawn. however, the prisoners set up the wall in unison and suddenly be- gan to cry Up with Deneen, hang him, hang him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
Special from United Press.o

Especial from United PreSS.)
 Quetta, Northern India, Oct 22 - Terrified refugees to-day report the wholesale destruction of villages throughout northeastern Ba]uchistan and western Punjab by earthquakes. Hundr.d, are de;,l in the villages of Mi1i Makanbelo. Tanio. Kanda and Kurani. Hundreds of small villages scattered about in almost inaccessible mountains and the full death roll will never be known.
 According to the refugees arriving here the entire face of the country side between here and Khelat, the cap- ltal of BaIuchistan, has been altered. The quake ,ossed up huge lines of low hills, throwing whole villages in to ruins. Fugitives from the town of Kurani say that a huge crevice open ed up in the earth with terrible runb- lings and entirely swallowed the cen ter of the village.
 No news can be secured from Rhelat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
SECOND MAYOR AND
 OLDEST EMPLOYN DEAD

Ansonia, Oct. 22.-E. A. Webster 75 years old, second mayor of Ansonia and the oldest employe of the New York New Haven & Hartford Rail- road, died at his residence here last night of a complication of diseases resulting from a severe attack of grippe which the deceased suffered a few days ago. For the last days or two he suffered from hiccoughs which it is believed hastened his end
 MT Webster was in the employ of the New Haven road upwards of 60 years For a number of years he was station agent in this city. He is well known in railroad circles all through the sta te.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
COSTLY BRIDGE
 FOR MIR. MORGAN
Structure Being Built in Bridgeport Will be FIoaled to MiIlionaire's
 Estate on Long Island.

The 300 foot bridge which the Snare Trieste Go. is building in the Pequon- mock river, near the Armstrong prop erty, is to be placed on the summer es- tate of J. Pierpont Morgan, on Long Island. It will be fioated across the Sound in sections. The firm is now building the cassions for the bridge on the summer place. The superstruc- ture being built here is of steel and wood. The cost of the entire struc- ture is said to be in the neighborhood of $9O, ,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

When all is ready for the start of the Vanderbilt cup race the autombile Derby of America, at the Long Island Motor parkway on Oct. 30, about thir- ty of the most famous drivers in the world will dash away in the great con test. The. distance for the race is 235 miles and the Vanderbilt cup is. the most coveted automobile prize in this country. It was won. last year by. George Robertson in - Locomobile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

Each entrant pays a fee of $500 and
 large prizes are paid to the success full drivers. That is why the race attracts such daring speeders as Louis Chevrolet, Robertson, Lescault, De Palmer, Lytle, Dingley. ,Knipper. Har- ding Watson, Merz and .Aiken-s5 Nearly all of these men were on the course at practice spins ten days before the date set for the contest. In the early practice Knipper made the fastest time. covering the 12,64 miles of the course at an average speed of sixty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
LOYAL WORKERS
 OF ADVENT CHURCH
Special from United Press,

Especial from United Press.)
 Danbury, Oct. 22.-The annual State convention of the Loyal Workers of the Advent Christian Church was held here today and resulted in the election of the following officers for the ensu- ing year:
 President, Rev. George E. Taylor Bristol; first vice president, E. z. Ellis, Danbury; second vice president, Rev. H. E. Young, Pittslield, Mass; secre- tary, Miss Alice E.. Strong, Walling- ford; treasurer, Miss H. E. Robinson Danbury
 An appropriation of $150 was voted by the convention to aid in supporting two missionaries in China and India
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

two miles an hour. Merz and Aiken heroes of the Indianapolis meeting, also made fast time. The course was in better condition prior to the race this year. than it had ever been before. The promoters announced more than week before the race that it would draw the largest crowd in it's history this year The accompanying group contains ] portrait of Chevrolet, snapshot of MT. Vanderbilt, donor of the cup, and some exciting scenes on the course
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
LEE WILL OPEN
 CAMPAIGN TUESDAY
Expects to Speak in Ninth District Re
 publican Club.

Mayor Lee expects to open his cam paign for reelection by a speech next Tuesday night in the Ninth district where the district workers have quar- ters on Noble avenue
 Town Chairman M. H. Rogers is much improved in health and has re- stunned direction of affairs of the party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
FEAR OF ANOTHER
 MESSINA Earthquake Shocks of Long Duration Near Mt.
 Etna. Practically Every House in One Town Razed to
 the Ground.
Especial from United Press )

Rome, Oct. 22.-Fear that another Messina disaster is awaiting the world at the other end of the wreck ed Sicillian lines of communication is hourly expressed and the government is taking extensive relief measures to forward supplies and help to Catania, if a disaster has taken place.
 Shocks of long duration continue in the neighborhood of Mount Etna, to- day, but no definite information re- garding the extent of the quake or the dama ge- done can be secured as every line of communication with the quake district was wrecked by yes terdays shocks. long death roll is feared.
 So far only one village has been heard from. That is Aei Reale, on the slope of Mt. Etna, which was wreck ed by yesterdays shocks. Practically every house in the town was razed and one man was killed
 The government is making every eff fort to secure definite information from the stricken territory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
DEATH FOLLOWS SLIGHT WOUND

Noroton, Oct. 22.-F7ranklin D. Hab- ley of New Haven, died at the Sol diers' Home yesterday of blood poi soring resulting from a slight wound on his hand two weeks ago. He en- tered the home November 1. 1906 and was 60 years old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
BAR EULoGIzEs DECEASED MEMBERS

At a meeting of the members of the Fairfield County Bar held in the bar library. this morning. suitable resolu- tions were drawn on the recent deaths of Attorneys Goodwin Stoddard and James W. Thompson of this. city. ana Martin T. Gray of Stamford, all for rner members of the bar. Attorney M J. Flanagan. Judge Thompson's law partner, delivered a touching eulogy on the life of his former associates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
MT. VESUjvIUS IS
 AGAIN IN ERUPTION

Naples, Oct. 22.-The increased vio- lence of the eruption of Mt Vesuvius today in connection with the reports of continued earthquake shocks in Si- ely and southern Italy have caused considerable alarm. The peasants al ways superstitious, and fearful of an- other Messina disaster, are leaving the towns and going to the open.
 Vesuvius is throwing up great quan- titles of stone, all of which however falls within the crater. Loud explo- sions accompany the eruption.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

TICKLE THAT. LAZY LIVER with Casca Iaxine Tablets for consti- patton.
 WOMEN DON'T DREAD new shoes now. That's because Dr. Mansfield. 2O1 Meigs Building, attends to their feet. Afternoons and Sundays. a* BRIDGEPORT Housecleaning Bureau. Ashes. rubbish removed. 4SS New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Ralph l.. Miller, Prop. G tfo oPPORTUNITY.-M market and grocery for sale or rent on easy terms, good location, reasonable rent. Enquire 1905 Stratford Ave.
 TYPEwRITING Mimeographing. Notary Public. Sears. 10s Meigs Bldg.
 P IT tfo AS GOOD LOTS free and clear will ex- change for an automobile. A El- wood & Son. a FOR SALE.-Bargain, one beautiful Pianola in mahogany case, fine con- dition. with bench and F music rolls, s11O Time payments if desired. Steinert's guarantee. The M. Stein ert & Sons Co.,. s15 Main Street.
 G 19 OUR sPECIALTY-Count Pork. Pigs Hccks. and Brautwurst, at NagePs. E. Main St. G15* If o135 GUINEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens, broilers. fowl, liver pud ding, sausage meat, bologna. Bonn mos & Biltz. G $50 WHEN YOU WANT a good Derby or soft hat, see Jim at 974 East Main street You know who, James J. Sheehan. D IA *tfo OUR BIG 4 cars of crockery due to arrive in a day or so. Watch the paper. A. Elwood & Son. a* wANTED-A first class pipe cover. Don't wait until prices go up. Cover your pipe and boiler now. J. Walsh, IA Kossuth street. Il x tf o5 l WEDo THE RIGHT kind of picture framing al lowest prices. Standard Art Store. 1219 Main St.. Stratfield building. l 30 NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made neat loaf fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 2s If 3 5 ALBERT T1sKA. 12es stratford Ave-, opposite Lincoln school shaving. halrcutIlng, HldSSdS1l1S, etc. Cn1i- dren's haircutting speciality. "As you like it.' 16 If 5 o WHEN YOU WANT to do business to sell or buy, only one mart in the world 365 days ahead. A. Elwood & Son. a* WE SELL everything Tn asbestos j. F. Welsh. successor 10 Feeney & Welsh. U6 13s PRATTS CAFE. 137 Fairfield Ave. is sure to have what you want in ales wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free hot roast beef tomorrow
 G2*135o HOT ROAST. BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's, East Main and Walter Sts. All welcome. Lager and a1es the finest. If. O
 NOTICE
 Charity Rebekah lodge No. 4, I. O. o. F. special meeting this evening at the lodge room. Arrangements for funeral services of our deceased Sis ter Mrs. Elizabeth Faubel at 7:3O o'clock sharp.
 MRS. MARGARET L. FORSYTH,
 Noble Grand.
 MRS LILLE O. WELLS, a* Recording Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk 416 Warner Building,
 I 2Ss If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

LIGHT RUNNING AND WHYi New
 Home Sewing Machines are simple.
 strong, swift, sure and silent. Their simple mechanism insures easy oper- ation. New Home Agency. 243 State St., up 1 flight. Tel. 13l5-5- G 21 sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

MONDAY NIGHT Adams Express sale
 packages, 35 John St. A. Elwood &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

WANTED.-Experien sewing ma chinist one who has had experience. in corset factory preferred. Address, stating experience and pay expected, Drawer O, New Haven, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22
QUEENS DAUGHTERS

QUEENS DAUGHTERS
 MEET TONIGHT There will be a meeting of the Queen S. Daughters this evening at 8 o'clock at St. Augustine's chapel WANTED -Girls and boys for bench and light presswork Good pay. steady work. Apply Gavnor & Mitchell Mfg. Co.,~Oak and George St. P If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

EXPERIENCED s A LE S w OMEN WANTED at the Laborde-Gelman
 Go. G 9uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

TO RENT-Five rooms, T r7,p-ove- ments, garden, s12.0O me uu'I. 11s4 East Ogden St. G i% D Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

UNCLAIMED PACKAGES Adams E,x- press sale, Monday night, 35 John St.
 A. Elwood & Son, Auctioree-. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

FOR sALE.-One extra fine Hardman upright piano, Walnut case. In per feet condition. Steinert's guarantee A real bargain. The M. Steinert & Sons O., 915 Main Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

TO RENT.-A five room steam heat. at 31 Washington T, zee
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

FOR SALE.-Two more square pianos at $10 each. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

TICKLE THAT, LAZY LIVER with Casca Laxine Tablets TOT constr patiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

4s GOOD LOTS free and clear will ex- change for an automobile. A FL
 wood & Son. az
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

Mimeographing. Notary Public. Sears. 10s Meigs Bldg.
 P IT tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

wOMEN DON'T DREAD new shoes now. That's because Dr. Mansfield.
 POI Meigs Building, attends to their feet. Afternoons and Sundays. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

A SIX ROOM COTTAGE with mort
 gage $1,200. Can be bought for $39t
 cash equity. A. Elwood & Son. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

OPPORTUNITY. market and grocery for sale or rent on easy terms, good location. reasonable rent. Enquire 1905 Stratford Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

FOR SALE.-Bargain, one beautiful Pianola in mahogany case, fine con- dition, with bench and F music rolls, S11O Time payments if desired. Steinert's guarantee. The M. Stein ert S, Sons Co.,, 915 Main Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

BRIDGEPORT Housecleaning Bureau. Ashes, rubbish removed. 483 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Ralph L. Miller, Prop. G t1o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

DOGS FOR SALE.-St. Bernard, frs class watch dog. Pure white bul
 terrier. Boston terriers Fox ter riers. English bulls. Dachshound
 Water spaniels Cocker spaniel
 King Charles spaniel Collie pup ! pies. Boarding Kennels. 9S2 Seavfev Ave. Tel. ss1-5. IS q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

wide awake men to qualify for positions driving and reS- pairing Automobiles. When you see the cars go whizzing by, don't you wish you were driving one? We guarantee to fit you for a position before spring. Classes days and ev-, enings. New England Auto School, 615 State St., Bridgeport
 G % $ If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

FOR SALE.-One Hallett & Davis up. right piano in first class condition $125. Easy payments if desired The M. Steinert & Sons Co., g15 Mair Street. G 19
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-22

FOR SALE-Bargains. Two Gablel upright pianos, modern mahogany. cases. Perfect condition. Amos new. The M. Steinert & Sons Go
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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-07-08
LIE l0a. GOO Years AGO

Scientists have found in cave IN
Switzerland bones of men, who lived
100, 600 years ago, when life was in
constant danger from wild beasts.
Today the danger, as shown BY a W
Brown of Alexander, Me, is largely
from deadly disease. eff it had not
been for Ilr. Kings New Discovery,
which cured me, | could not have
lived, y he writes, suffering as did
from q severe lung trouble and stub
born cough" To cure Sore Lungs,
Colds, obstinate Coughs, and prevent
Pneumonia, it's the best medicine on
earth. soc and Sl.OO. Guaranteed
by II. J. Pier. Trial bottle free.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-07-08
Sees h1eihar Grow Ycunq
1t would be hard to overstate


wonderful change in my mother
since she began to use Electric Bit
ters, writes Mrs. w. l.. Gilpatricl
of Danforth Me. Although past
70 she seems TO really be growing
young again. She suffered ontold
misery from dyspepsia for 20 years.
Al last she could neither eat, drink
nor sleep. Doctors gave her Us and
ali remedies failed till Electric Bit
ters worked such wanders for her
health. = They invigorate all vital
organs, cure Liver and kidney
troubles, induce sleep, impart
strength and appetite. Only soc al
II. ] Piers.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-07-08
Tortured on a tiarae

For ten years | coudn rice g
horse without being in torture from
piles writes L. S. Napier, Of Rug
less, Cy., when all doctors and
other remedies failed. Eucklen 5
Arnica salve cured me. Iufail.l.la
for Plies, Burns, Scalds, Cuts, 8oiis,
Fever Sores, Eczema, SILT Rheum,
Corns. 2oc. Guaranteed by Z. ].
Pier.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1909-07-08

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Shoop, Of Racine, Wise, tells some
plain truths, AZ n q plain and prac-
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Rheumatic Remedy for some dis
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