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Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
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~VOVS0bNV0s
A negro IN mississippi who was to
be tried for murder promised the
prosecuting attorney to plead guilty.
The time came for trial. The pvvse.
cutting attorney had uo witnesses. He
thought none were necessary. While
the other business of the court was be-
ing cleared Mp local lawyer sat down
by the negrU and asked. DO YOU want
to get out Of this?"
''YasSir: reckon does"
"Have you got $5?"
mo. sab. but kin git IT,
So the negro raised the five and gave
it to the lawyer. who told him TO say
nothing. but when the Judge asked him
to plead. to plead not guilty instead Of
guilty.
The negro was arraigned. He plead.
Ell not guilty.
Look here. you black scoundrel!'
yelled the prosecuting attorney. what
do you mean by that plea: Didn't YOU
promise me a dozen times you would
plead guilty.
"Yassir. done promised that. re-
piled the negro. "but l reckon I done
ovcrtalked myself"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
TO THE VOTERS WHO ARE INTEREST
ED IN THE FUTURE DEVELOP
MENT Of MONTANA.

You Must meet a crisis in the plec
ton this fall. There will then BE rye-
sented to you an amendment which
in effect will provide for the contimu-
alton of the present state tax rate. 1t
is for YOU to decide whether or not
the income of Montana shall be d.
minished by S3m. OOO.OO. Snch a de-
crease would check the advancement
OF the state along the lines of road inn
provement. OF conservation of natural
resources and of maintaining state in
stitutions.
The constitution of the state at
present provides that when the asses
sed valuation reaches $500, OOO. 90 the
tax rate shall not exceed one and one
half mills: instead OF two and one
half mills rs at present. The pro-
posed amendment is to remove this
limitation and thus leave the rate I'M
changed.
The measure is not partisan, and
does NOT mean to increase taxes, it
means only to leave the rate as 1t is,
Attention is called to the fact that
Montana tax rate is already lower
than that OF other western states of
like rank. The decrease provided Wv
the constitution would make the rate
absolutely the lowest in the north
west.
Can Montana, the largest of this
group afford to hamper her devplop-
ment to such All extent? This is a
growing state, commercial and indus
trial interests are expanding, new
duties are continually devolving upon
the state government and the neces-
sary expense Of maintaining that gov
eminent increases proportionally.
DO you wish to see these duties and re-
sp0nsibilities neglected for the sake
OF a paltry gain? Ii you have now an
assessed valuation of S25, 900 the de-
feat of the amendment will save Won
just $500.
vote for the amendment means n
vote for progress. for prosperity. for
the continued growth OF the state: a
vote against the amendment is IA vote
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
Gettina an Autoaraph.

Ellis Parker Butler was Il clerk in n
Muscatinc spice mill when Bill Nyc
came across his horizon. The night
Mr.. Nye showed ut that town Butler
occupied II seat in the first gallery
from the roof. The sad eyed humorist
pleased him SO that he decided to write
for an autograph. lie wanted it for
the front page Of his stamp album. \
carefully wortled cpiStle brought no re-
ply. whereupon the industrious youth
wrote another and another. No an
swers. Undauntcd. he got Il line on
the route Of his celebrity and devel
Oped IN inspiration somewhat as fol
lows:
Edgar Wilson Nyc. Esq. Planters Hotel.
ST. Louis. Mo-:
Dear Mr.. Nye-l have been writing to
you rather persistently. The reason is
that l have discovered a new corn cure.
l want to name it after YOU and use
your picture On the box ! know that
you are Il busy man. II do not hear
from you soon will consider that you
have given your consent Very respect
fully yours. ELLIS p. BUTLER
BY return mail came:
E. r. Butler. Muscatine. Ia:
Sir-Don't YOU dare to put my picture
on amy corn sulve box: | most GER
tainiy do not give my consent to have
the stun named after me. ] am common
~ considered Ii good natrrcd man. but
have II care: YOu'll know the reason II
you don't. EDGAR WILSON NiE.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
Caught q Tartar.

Mary was Il buxOm country lass. and
her father was an upright deacon in Il
Connecticut village. Mary's plan Of
joining the boys and girls in Il nutting
party was frustrated by the uncxpect-
ell arrival of Il number of the 'bretL-
rem on their way TO conference. and
Mary had to stay ut home and get din
ner for her fathers clerical guests.
Her already rutlled temper was in.
creased by the reverend visitors them.
selves. who sat about the stove and in
the way.
One of the good ministers noticed the
wrathful imlatience and. desiring to
rebuke the sinful manifestations. said
sternly. MARY. what do you think will
be your occupation in hell"
pretty much the same as it is on
earth" she replied. cooking for min
islers."
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
He Wouldn't interfere,

An old Scotchman went to stay for 4
short time. as he said, with friends of
his. a young couple with no family.
After living with them for some two
or three weeks the young couple be-
gan to get tired of their visitor. but
did not like to tell him the state of
their feelings toward him. SO they ar
ranged Il little plan between them as
to how they would get rid Of him.
'TOmOrrow.' said the husband.
when | come home for dinner shall
quarrel about the soup and Sny it is
not good. In the midst of our quarrel
we will appeal I" our friend. and it lie
takes your part | will give him notice
to leave the house. aud IL he takes my
part y,'u tlu just the same
Next day ut dinner the quarrel
arose about the soup. and IN the heat
IT the argument uncle" was appealed
t". but nr ..,"ily replied:
eye SEE. n,a fr.rn$. for II The time l
intend tac !" hcrs-jMSt Il lpenth or
twa ! h..s made lll' ma mind u" 'ae
interfere vi YER hh,Se affairs"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
for the reduction Of the state income
for penury, for stagnatiOn.

Henry Ward Beecher while visiting
England some years ago, upon being
presented to the queen was ordered
to kneel. That great American pre-
late, raising his hand said: IL bow
my knee to none save my God and the
American flag" Let every MOntanan
when he votes on election day, in re-
ply to the command of the DemOcra-
tic Amalgamated Copper company
that he fOrsake MOntana's interests,
say: ~ bow my knee to no corpora
ton: ! am for my home. my state.
and my country"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
Ended thu 0ahata.

The baldest man in congress is Rep
rcsentative Ollie James of Kentucky.
One hot afternoon when he was ell
gagged in IL heated colIoquy with Mr..
Payne of New York he shook his fist
and wagged his head with great en-
lucky allow me to interrupt him?"
qucricd Mr.. Payne politely. For a
question. Of course" agreed james.
WELL" retorted Payne. "shake not
your CORY locks ut me-" That ended
the debate.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
It Was Quite Appropriate.

\ famous divinity professor who
was visiting in the north of England
had been invited to preside ut the
church ceremony Of the baptism of the
last arrived infant in the already
crowded house Of local minister,
The guest gave out for congregational
singing Il paraphrase much favored on
such occasions.
"l.et u.s." said he, "sing from the
fifth paraphrase. beginning ut The sec
ond verse. AS sparks in close sue
ceSSiOn rise"
TO his CONSERVATION the congrega-
ton gigglcd.
Afierward. asking the ministers
man" what had been wrong. that fullc-
tionary replied:
I'VE see. professor. the minister's
name is Sparks. and yonder is his
tenth BARN.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
Dr.. Short Was Short.

When the REV. David Short was pas.
tor Of the Perm Avenue Rnptist church
ut Scranton he was Jealous in the
work Of securing new members. One
man. with whom he had laborcd en-
haustively. was finally persuaded as
to his Christian duty. hut could not
make up his mind whether to become
a Baptist or II Methodist. Finally he
hit upon Il compromise and wrote to
the doctor that he had decided to unite
with the Methodists. but wou:d like
to be baptized in the Baptist church
by immersion. This SO cxasperated
the good doctor that he sent the fol-
lowing reply: Il regret that ] cannoa
accommodate you. but this church doe
not take in washing"
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
CAN oBLEEaE YOU"

Mrs. Broom. sc wis member o the
cooperative company was her re-
mark
$50 am: but. dae We ken this,
there's nae shop in Glcsca l get sic
nice beef ham as in here" was the
prompt reply.
Some days later Mrs. Rroon's friend
went into this shop to buy sample
Of the beef ham. On entering the shop
she asked the man if he would give
her II pun o the beef ham Mrs.
Broom gets here" 4 quiet smile stole
over the shopnMn'S face. ION YES"
he said: Il can ubleegc you. Hiv YOU
brocht a bottle wi you"-Glasgow
Times
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

reason sufficient that the democratic
party and all its works, rs we'll as
workers, oppose prosperity. tn e
wheels Of industry. high wages. and
the full dinner pail.
On the dead square, Mr.. Man.
when you think over in cool. unim-
FASHIONED way, the proposition of the
democratic party saving anything,
not to mention IL man size nation, it
is one of the jokes Of the century.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

A word and a lift for your fellow
Is better than knocking his play.
And il you can't speak to him kindly
BE square and have nothing to say.
A dollar or two to a creature
Far down in the depths of despair
Is better than knocking on morals
And preaching a lot OF hot air.
A hope for tho glory of heaven
Is better than doubling tine plan
Or knocking the plea of salvation
Established for Cod given man.
j, A. joyce
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
A Scare.

An old Scotchman had been Ill for a
long time. and it was agreed by the
family that he should have the min
told the old man he would have to put
his worldly cares aside and prepare
for that terrible visitor who was wait.
ing at the door.
Old Man. And who's that. minister:
Minister-Tlmt greatest enemy Oi
ours Death.
Old MAN. What fright we've glen
me: ] thought it was the wife's moth
er.-l.OndOn Tit Bits.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

Senator A. y. Cummins: "There
never was time in my whole life
when would have been willing to
commit the destiny OF the country to
the democratic party, and there is
less reason now for doing so than
ever befOrp.'
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

Lewistown News: The local dem
ocratic candidates, in substance, de-
fine Il republican as an idiot, permit
ted through some oversight OH the
part of the Almighty to be ut large.
And if any republican can vote the
democratic ticket after their frank
estimate Of him, it would seem that
the democrats did not miss it much
in his case at least.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
choca.

For an energizing life giving drink
that unites In itself the peculiar prop
critics Of the solid with those of the
liquid one might do worse than try
chOca. the favOrite beverage of Vol.
taire. The ingredients are coffee. milk
and chocolate in about equal proper
tons. and they must he blended when
nearly boiling hot and served we'll
frUthcd. II was one of the minor trUu-
bles Of Napoleon III. when an exile in
England thai hc could not obtain his
beloved choca to his liking.
Graphic.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

l will offer the following property
for sale ut my ranch mile northwest
of Mill, On Wednesday, Nov. I, the
sale to commence at O'Clock:
gray mare, bay horse and set Of
work harness; fresh Milcli COW. ~
chickens, road wagon. 2 plOws and
other farm machinery; household
goods, including rsnge.
steven Sinister.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
Maskers.

Hope. the great explorer;
Love whom none can bind.
Youth that looks before her.
Age that looks behind.
Joy with brow like summers.
Care with wintry pate.
Maskers are and mummerS
At life's gate.
Power with narrow forehead,
Wealth with niggard palm.
Wisdom old. whose boar head
Vaunts barren calm;
Naughty overcOmers
In their pomp and state,
Maskers all and mummers
At deaths gate!
William Watson.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

William Mckinley: ""Tne Republic
can party stands for honest money and
the chance to earn it by honest toll.
Protection has vindicated itself. 1t
cannot be helped by eulogy or hurt
by defamation; it has worked it's own
demonstration and it presents III the
sight Of the whole world it's match
less trOnhitS'
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

President Taft: 1.-The question for
decision will be whether we shall have
in the House OF RepI esentatives Il Re-
publican or Democratic majority.
The question then will be not what
complexion of Republicamism one
prefers, but whether it is better for
the country to have the Republican
party control the legislation for the
next two years and further redeem
it's promises, or to enable a Democra-
tic majority in the House either to
interpose Il veto to Republican meas
ures, or to formulate and pass bill to
carry out Democratic principles
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

Whom do the people want in the
United States senate-SenatOr Carter
whom the democrats are abusing, or
the president of the Amalgamated
Copper company. who will in Wash
ington vote by the proxy of W. \.
Clark, or Cornelius Kelly or W. Il.
COuraly
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Judith Gap, Measher county, Montana. 10

Judith Gap, Measher county. Montana. To-
Gated In the center Of the largest and most
prolific winter wheat region In the world, Is
on the Great Northern and Milwaukee rail-
roads, 1893 miles west Of St. Paul, us miles
east of Helena, the state capital, and z4S
northwest Of Butte, the greatest mining camp
on earth; 100 miles east Of Great Falls, the
Pittsburg Of the west; ia miles west Of Bill
lings, the sugar beet city; and 1925 miles east
of Seattle, the key to the Orient.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
Her Brand.

Two Glasgow women were strong
supporters of local cooperative
store. But one day as one of them
was passing down the street she was
surpris III to sec her friend coming out
Of licensed groccr's shop. II thocht,
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
ontr praetieine.

A gunner belonging 10 the roy&l arm
lery was constantly checked for care.
lessness wl,ett Hu sentry IT. not paying
proper compliments to his supersDF O.ii.
GERS. One day. however, he Intended
to do his dirty and comnlencea in this
manner:
A young snlsiltern was passing his
post. Tire sentry abruptly halted,
shouldcrctt anil gave the ''pn'sent."
The young otli.rr was we'll pleased. but
nevertheless rcnlarked:
''Sentrv. I'm not entitled to this com.
pliment.''
II know you are not" replied the
sentry. >'Dut ! thought you We're good
enough 10 practice on."-I.OntlOn Tat.
Ter.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

ThcodOre Roosevelt: 81 he presi-
dent of the United States, Mr.. Taft,
has served his country honorably and
uprlghtly in many pOsitiOns-as
Judge. as Governor of the PHILIPPINES,
us secretary Of war, and now rs
president. The benetcient and far
reaching Importance of this done for
the whole people measures the credit
which is rightly due to the congress
and to our able, upright and distin-
guished president, William Howard
Taft ~
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
The Crouch.

"YOu can save my life" i
"Can II"
AYES"
'lildped"
Twill yOu?"
why should /: have no use for
it."
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
(ADVERrlSING)
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For Congress
CHARLES :. HARTMAN
Clerk Of Supreme Court
J.OI.EARY
Railroad Commissioner
PETER SANGER
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET

Legislature
\. d, SMITH
is. McQUlrTS
sheriff
&. l.. WILLIAMS
treasurer
WILSON ANDERSON
Clerk and Recorder
GEORGE FOWLIE
County Commissioner
{. NJ. GCRLEY
Assessor
J. II. STEWART
Supt. Of schools
A. BELLE FRANCISCO
Surveyor
4. II. STEVENS
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
For Congressman
CHARLES n. PRAY
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court
JOHN I. ATHEY
For Railroad Commissioner
Il. A. MORLEY
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
For Members OF the House OF Representatives
THEO. Starter White Sulphur Springs
BENZ. URNER. Harlowton.
For County Commissioner
FS WEBSTER Sllawlnut
For Sheriff
JAS. II. LACKEH. Judith Gap.
For Clerk and Recorder
JAS. =. GRANT, Martns.lalc.
For County ATTORNEY
wM l.. FORD. White Sulphur Springs.
For County Surveyor
FRED ]. SPACH, Two Dot
For County Superintendent Of Schools
MISS BERTHA NJ SHORT, Castle.
For Coroner
]. u. SHOREY White Sulphur Springs
For Public Administrator
JESSE I. HARRY. White Sulphur Spvs
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18
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en- mat an overturn might not mean a
drowning. he circled about in a wide
,,rve which he gradually narrowed
~ j more extreme use of the helm I'M
III she was spinning round and
ronnd in an orbit. in which the tips
of the inner wings were almost sta
t;onary and threading" air like paus-
ing swimmer.
"That tests out the balancing de-
yicer' shouted Theodore. ''How's
that?"
AVE, aye. sirv' said Virginia. THAT
do sure test out the balancing device
And if you let her chase her tail like
this much longer I'm going to be in
djsposed. Please whiri her the other
way awhile. unkie"
virginia walked forward They
were flying higher now. and she could
see the pine woods far inland. with
their square patches of plowed fields.
their white houses behind the great
green globes of the china trees. Far
over the northwest scared u great
aeronat silver white. as If covered
with tin foil.
Il wonder II that isn't the RocY'
oueried Virginia.
III It is" said he. land she comes
about this place we'll show her what
zeal aviation is"
Then they swept over and down the
coast. They turned back and swirled
out over the sea.
"Oh. look. look" suddenly said Vir-
ginia. There's some one in the wa
ter.
Below 6oated the half collapsed and
sinking goodwill of submarine. Be
side 1t lay great blotch Of darkness
so symmetrical that Theodore was i'm
pressed with the sudden idea that it
was a submarine rather than a patch
Of dark sand. A man ou he derelict
was struggling. sh'uing and waving a
white cloth as If in distress. Theo-
dore's eyes flashed. He reversed the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18

mrust or the wing propellers. ana in
An instant they were fighting the air
with all the power Of the mighty en-
gines. The passengers felt their bod
les sway forward with the momen-
nm as the Virginia slowed ND, halted
ana moved astern. and as accurately
as II be had had years Of practice
Carson brought her to over the strug-
yling man and lowered her slowly.
slowly. toward the swells which rose
to meet her until the line thrown over
by Carson dabbled in the water by
the castaway's side.
sCan you climb upr' cried Theodore,
II don't dare come much lower"
For Gods sake" called the man.
bring her down foot or so. I'm too
weak to climb"
Cheer up" called Theodore. IFS
risky. but I'll try"
II he was to be saved there was no
time to be lost. So thought Carson as
he depressed the Virginia more and
more. Winner set his teeth in "a fierce
determination to put both man and
ship out of the field at once. He was
tne sole custodian OF the secret of her
construction save for Carson. If he
could drown her and master the So
cret OF the glass globe he could re-
build her. make his terms with
Shayne. be the greatest In his line.
And he seized the nacelle with fierce
energy. threaded steel chain through
an opening In the structure and drop
ped back into the water. holding the
chain IN his hand. 1t ran around the
aluminium beam with sharp. rasp-
ing, startling rattle
He's fallen in!' cried Virginia.
Theodore looked over the side. A
small double chain ran down from the
airship. its ends moving about in a
most mystifying manner in the sea
And as he looked in astonishment the
dark blotch of sand rose to the sur
face and defined itself as the rounded
top of the Stickleback, on the black
hull of which sat Wilmer blowing
brine from his mouth, his head shin
ing with water. The manhole opened
Wilmer snapped the chain into ring.
slipped into the submarine and reap
peared with something small and fat
In his hand
III fix you. you ID whelpv' he
yelled. Take thatv'
He aimed at Carson. fired, and the
bullet sang away into the sky. Theo-
dore seized Virginia in his arms and
drew her down into the bottom Of the
car. where they lay painting in each
others arms. panic stricken.
Il must put the ship out of ranger
cried Carson. leaping to the lever.
She rose like feather for just a
moment. and then she swung about
like kite with its string fouled. an
chored by some devilish contrivance.
Carson stepped to the side again and
looked over. The Virginia hung some
thirty yards above the water. and
straining back ward and downward ran
the steel chain looped through her
works and fastened by both ends to
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18

HE AIMED AT CARSON, FIRED AND THE
BULLET SANG AWAY INTO THE SKY.
the submarine The harsh. raucous
laugh of Wilmer rose with horrid sig
nificance from the Stickleback's man
hole. which was again above water
and open.
Don't be in hurry" he shouted.
stick around with us awhile. We're
going out where It's deep. Come in:
the waters fine. Got your bathing
suits? When she draws short tele-
phone down. Don't yell. for there
won't no one hear you. There won't
no one hear either of you again in this
world except just you two By-by.
See you in Davy Jones'-d-n your
And with this. as IL pulled down
from below. the man vanished into the
dark interior. the manhole closed. and
the chain. like line taken by some
titanic fish. started out to sea. The
airship had been captured by the sub
marine! The mechanical devilfish was
, not running very deep: her round deck
rose awash sometimes. but with the
| manholes closed. and with no sign save
the erection Of her periscope that she
was more than an inert mass of steel
| she swan on.
| Still seated where Theodore had
placed her. Virginia looked at him in
| questioning terror He was white and
Mortified. At this moment he was de-
pressing her in her flight so as to get
| all possible slack In the chain. So that
by a sudden upward rush he might
| break the tether Once. twice. thrice
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18

In buying cough medicine, dom
be afraid to get Chamberlain's cough
remedy. There is no danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow Especial
~ recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold by all deal
ers X
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18

Did you ever want a good, cool
drink of water in the harvest field?
Get an African water bag and you
will have it, Bertsch's hardware and
harness has them for sale. 6tf
Fine ten room house and three lots
for sale cheap. Inquire here. 10-4*
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18

DIR. Clark, eye, car and nose speci-
alist, rooms in kilen-Telcher block.
See card in professional column. lift
Board and room, $500 per week.
First house west of the Christian
church.
lib Mrs. Mary johnson.
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