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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
1881. SUMTER s. c. WEDNESDAY DFCEMRER "a 7o7a
UNIONS UNDER ANTI.TRuSTLA
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS ARE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGE.
United States Court OF Appeals Issues
Finding I'm Famous Danbury Hat
ter's Case, Affirming Judgment for
a Quarter OF u Million Damages.

New York, Dec. 1S.-The United
States court Of appeals today decided
the famous Danbury hatters' case in
favor of ID. Il. Loewe & Co., the plain
tiff, and against the United Hatters of
North America. The court affirmed a
judgment in favor of Mr.. Loewe and
against the hatters' organization for
$252,130.
With interest and costs the judg-
ment now amounts to $272,0O0. At
the first trial, held in 1909, the plain
tiffs obtained judgment for $685.
240.
Sustaining the second Judgment
Judge Cox declared that it was no
longer debatable that the antitrust
act is applicable to such combinations
as are alleged in the complaint" and
that the act made no distinctions be-
tween classes of combinations or in
dividuals.
The court held that it clearly had
been established that the plaintiffs
were engaged in an interstate busi-
ness, and that the defendants are
members Of a trades union and i.ftil-
lated with the American Federation
of Labor, "one Of the objects Of ;he
latter organization being to assist it,
members in any justifiable boyco:,
and with financial help in the even,
of a strike or lockout"
Judge Cox said in conclusion Of his
findings:
mo one disputes the proposition
that labor unions are lawful. All
must admit that they are not only
lawful but highly beneficial when
legally and fairly conducted, but like
all other combinations irrespective OF
their objects and purposes, they must
obey the law"
Alton b. Parker, counsel for the
Defendants. tonight. announced that
tN cAsss sstprS6xB wS6assds NJ taAen Il
the United States supreme court for
review.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
REPORT on WHALEY CASE.
CHAIRMAN POST WILL SUBMIT 1T
SATURDAY OR MONDAY.
Frear, One of Two Opponents of Dis
missal of Charges, to Fight it Out
Will Oppose Majority Report on
Floor.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-It was
learned here today that the report
Of the majority in the investigation
of the charges brought by Mayor
John p. Grace Of Charleston against
Representative Richard S. Whaley Of
the First congressional district, in
VIII the views of the majority will
be forth, has just been sent by
nan Post of the house elections
3 mittee to the public printer to be
into proper form for submission
= the house either Saturday or Mon
ay.
When Mr.. Post was asked about
the matter by The States corre-
spondent he showed a bulky batch of
manuscript which was then just be-
ing sent by him to the government
printing office. He said that he ex-
pected to get it back in printed form
in time to be submitted to the house
not later than Monday.
This report contains the views Of
the chairman Of the committee and
the other six members who voted to
dismiss the charges filed by Mr..
Grace. The report goes into the mat
ter at considerable length, it is un-
derstoOd, and discusses with much
freedom political conditions in Char
lcston and in the First South Caro-
lima district.
mitted to the house for such action
as it may be desired to take on it. it's
full contents will not be maGe public,
as it would be manifestly against the
rules Of the house to give advance in
formation before the report has gone
to the proper authorities.
1t is also learned that as soon as
this majority report is submitted
Representative Frear, one OF the two
members a6 9 e. dlsln3ss, e 4,
the charges. fwili make minority re-
port and that he may also address the
house on the subject.
While it is not yet known exactly
how deeply Mr.. Fear will go into the
matter the fact that he has decided
to oppose the majority report on the
floor gave an interesting turn to the
situation here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
Consolidated Aug. 8, 1881.
DEnoUncE CALAMITY H0WLERS
CHAMP CLARK LEAVES CHAIR TO
CRIITCISE OPPONENTS.
Defends the Tariff I'm Vigorous speech
and Declares that There Has Been
mo- Hold-up I'm Business Except
That Exercised Through Prudence.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Speaker
Clark today left his chair in the
house to challenge he patriotism of
calamity bowling" Republicans after
Minority Leader Mann had made a
speech picturing the country in the
throes of business and industrial de-
preston as a result of Democratic
tariff legislation. At the greatest
calamity howler in America" the
speaker painted Senator Root OF New
York. Former Speaker Cannon. Chair
man Hilles OF the Republican national
committee. Former Gov. Hadley of
Missouri and Representative Mann.
vigorously defending the new tariff
law. Mr.. Clark declared that II there
had been any holdup in business il
was simply because prudence was be
ing exercised. lie said the wish was
father OF the thought with the
Republican leaders and suggested
that II was strange that no one else
had seen signs of falling prices.
These men," continued Speaker
Clark. propose to get into the news
paper every day. day after day. that
the country Is going to the dogs and
business is going to the deuce and
people that never thought OF "a panic
will begin to study about it. BY all
thinking men this will be considered O
monstrous and objectionable per-
formance."
Representative Mann had painted a
gloomy picture OF the country under
the Democratic tariff and the threat
OF political control OF banking and
currency:
Throughout the country today"
he said. "wherever men are congre-
gated. there now Is that quiet discus
sion going on, which when cold
weather strikes the country. will end
IN roar and q howl that will even
'perstfxte the t1grs of'tffe 'desf Matcs-
men c. the Democratic side OF the
aisle. Men with wives and children
willing to work. who were at work
three mnoths ago. are now seeking
the opportunity. The president could
do much today towards reviving con-
fidence IL he would. The Democratic
side OF this house could do much but
they are pursuing the fatuous policies
which they have talked about on the
stump 80 many years. We are not
justified In keeping silence on the sit
uation."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
WIilSkEY IL STOLEN.
Samples for Board Disappear at Or
rangcburg.

Orangeburg. Dec. 1s.-The samples
of the best liquors. wines. etc. that
were furnished the Orangeburg coun-
ty board Of control OF the dispensary
were stolen last night. These goods
were stored i'm closet In the Bull
building. adjoining room where
the board had been holding it's meet
ings The Tact that liquor was i'm town
was so precious "a thought to some
Parties that they made quest there
of. possessed themselves of the right
Kind Of a key and marched boldly into
the antechamber aud loaded up. The
county board members are very anx-
i"GS To- apprrhend the persons or per
sons that stole the booze"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
WILSON MAY VISIT AIKEN.
Second District preventative is
Enthusiastic Over Possibility OF


Visit.
Washington, Dec. 19.-It became
known here today after a visit of Rep
resentative Byrnes to the White House
that President Wilson has settled on
two places, one of which he will
choose for his recreation point within
a short time-these places are Aiken
and Gulfport, Miss.
Mr.. Byrnes has been in constant
touch not only with the president but
with Secretary Tumulty and DR.. Cary
Grayson, the presidents physician. in
regard to the place where the presi-
dent will go. and while Mr.. Byrnes
told The States correspondent today
that definite decision had not yet
been reached in the matter, it is en-
tirely likely that Aiken will be
chosen. AS between Aiken and Gulf
port, Mr.. Byrnes is understood to
have told the president, there is no
comparison. AT Aiken there is not
the most hospitable people, golf links
without limit and every accommoda-
ton that modern times afford, but
in addition to this, the president has
been assured that if he will go there
he will be allowed free of cost a
house with 8 rooms already furnish
ed and ready for his occupancy any
moment he may get there. Gulfporr,
on the other hand. appeals to the
president, who is seeking recreation
because of its isolated location. There
he would be largely removed from
the visits of public men and Office
seekers, and this probably is the rea-
son why he has been considering GO
ing there.
Mr.. Byrnes is most enthusiastic
about the presidents trip, and he
feels much assured, he said today,
that the claims of Aiken will VIM
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
BATTLE SHIPS TO VERA CRUZ.
Leave Guantanamo to Relieve Ships
OF Mexican Coast.

Washington, Dec 19.-The United
States Battleships Connecticut and
Vera Cruz today to relieve the Louis
lana and New Hampshire, which
will go to New York when relief ar
rivcs. The Hospital ship SOlace has
been ordered from New York to Vera
Cruz to care for invalid refugees and
to carry supplies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
OFF FOR CHARLESTON.
Battlcship Ohio Sails From Guanta-
namO, Cuba.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Reports to
the navy department today from
hip Ohio recently landed smallpox
patients and suspects on her arrival
from a Mediterranean cruise, said the
number of cases had increased to IL,
and that four probable and eight sus-
pcCtcd cases were being watched.
With four exceptions, the stricken
men are only mildly affected. The
ohio today sailed from Guantanamo
for Charleston, =. {.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
STATE COMMISSION TELLS IN
ANNUAL REPORT OF VARIOUS
BETTERMENTS MADE.
Heavy Rails Laid; Ballast Put Down
Steel Used More Than Formerly
in Rolling StOck-Trestles are Fill
cd.

Columbia, Dec. 2O.--General in
formation concerning the railways of
South Carolina is contained in the
annual report Of the railroad COM
mission, which has been prepared by
John G.. Richards, Jr., the chair
man, and approved by the other MEM
bers. He says that practically all Of
the roads have made great improve
ments during the past year in the
physical condition Of their proper
ties. He says. that 173 miles of IS
pound rails have been laid and tn :
100000 yards of ballast have been =
down on the various lines. He % =
that there has been some imp -
ment in the condition of the ig
stock. Steel frame cars, he s; are
being operated on several Of II. nain
lines.
Two years ago the commission is
sued an order requiring the railways
10 fill in all trestles where possible
and to replace wooden bridges with
steel structures within six years. Dur
ing the year, according to reports sub
mitted by the railway companies, O.
$50 feet Of trestles have been filled
in and the work is going steadily for
ward. The biggest improvement
noted is that Of a trestle Of steel, $3.50
feet long, which has been constructed
across the Savannah river by the Sea-
board Air Line railway. The Column
company has reported the completion
Of the steel trestle across Broad river
above Columbia. This trestle is 2,219
feet long and has been accepted by
the commission.
Accidents on the several railroads
operating in the State have been more
frequent than last year." says the re-
port OF fsthe. commission: Taking the
figures from TIE reports reports OF cf the raifIss'
ways, five passengers were killed dur
ing the year in. wrecks. This is an
increase Of four over 1912. Many
trainmen were killed and many were
injured but the statistics on these
have not been prepared.
The mileage situation is reviewed
in the report. 1t is stated that the
same rules apply as last year and that
there has been no change. The mile
age matter is submitted to the gen.
eral assembly for action.
The commission again urges the
passage Of an act providing for an
inspector of railways A bill to pro-
vide for the official is now pending in
the senate and will be called up at
the next session of the legislature.
1t is pointed out in the report that
all grade crossings are dangerous and
that the commission has been working
to eliminate the crossings and to have
the proper safeguards placed. It is
stated that the crossings in Column
bia are very dangerous and that the
question of the right Of the commits
sion to order the proper safeguards
is now being tested in the supreme
court. The commission commends
the interurban railway in the Pied
mont section Of the State for it's eff
forts to eliminate grade crossings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
BAD WEATHER FOR CHRISTMAS.
weather ForccaStcr Says That Day
Will BE Unsettled

Washington. Dec. 19.-Christmas
weatheY is likely To he unsettled. the
government forecastcr tonight said.
While they are not able to predict
exactly whether Christmas day will
he cold or warm stormy or calm, the
experts are reasonably certain that
over most all the country there will
be change next week from the pleas
ing during the past ten '.ays.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
MUST FILE RATES.
Express Companies Cannot Keep
Public i'm the Dark

Washington, Dec. 19.-The Inter
dered the express companies to file
in each state capital and one hun
dred of the principal cities a full
directory of their rates and charges
on all Kinds of express matter. In the
smaller towns an abridged rate book
must he kept, containing references
where complete rate book is on
file.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24

Preside, (phoned via Marcia
Texas)-Dec. 19.-Answering a stern
warning against armed Mexican SOL
diers crossing the boundary General
MarcadO, the ederal commander at
Ojinaga today send word to the Amer
lean commander that a patrol would
be established to prevent the reoc-
currence Of the shooting affray yes
terday when Luis Orozco, Federal,
was shot to death by American SOL
diers after he started the shooting.
1t is reported that mutiny has start
ed among the Federal troops at
Ojinaga. The soldiers pay is two
months in arrears.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24

Mexico City, Dec. 2O.-Reports to-
day indicate that the Federal troops
ere betng ssvorstesa insthss aerond sbax.
''ac fKaf is now Paging aFoSnd rafa- i.
pico. The Rebels have captured tiic
outskirts Of the city. The Rebels
number eight thousand against five
thousand Federals.
Dictator Huerta is now doing ev-
erything possible to preserve amicablc
relations with the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24

The Tomato club girls, soIna of
them at least, are already preparing
their land for next years crop. The
sumter Tomato clubs mddc Il very
fine record FOR the first year and
next ycaT the results should b" even
better. one member of the club OH
tanned tn" Target yield of tomatoes
from one-tcnth of an acre reported
in the Southern States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
NEGRO INJURED BY TRAIN.
NOrthwctcrn Train Friday After
noon.

Friday afternoon Howard Slater, a
negro carpenter had his arm brok-
en- and was badly bruised in col
ger train as it was coming i'm on the
western edge OF town. Slater was
given surgical treatment and was said
not to have been dangerously wound
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
MANY CONSPIRATOR'S ARREST
ED.
Prominent Mcxicans Plot to Bctray
Capitol to Rebels.

Mexico CITY, Dec. 20.-Many prom
inent MeNicans were arrested today
charged with plotting with revolution
lists To bctray the Cal itOl The govern
mcnt charges that the conspirators
plotted to have 4 part of the garri-
son revolt on Christmas dav.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
OLANTA LIQUOR FIGHT.
sheriff Closes Dispcnsary. Hearing
January q.

Olanta, Dec. 11.--Shcrin Burch. of
Florence County, came to Olanta
Tuesday afternoon ana closed the
dispcnsary, which was opened Tue.-
day morning. The dSpcnsarv will
remain closed until January &, 19li
the date set for the hearing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
Changes i'm Army Commanders.

Washington. Dee. l9.-Maior Gen
cral Leonard Wood Will succeed Mai
eastern division with headquarters at
GovcrnOrs island. il was announc-
ed today by Secretary Garrison. Bar
ry goes To Philippines To succeed
Major General Franklin Bell.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
BattlcslIips Arrive.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 20.-The Grip
ped Vermont arrived today. The
ship will Immediately hc overhaul
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-12-24
TIIE GiNNER'S REPORT.
This Years Report shows Crop Near
~ Hair Million More Than Last

Washington. Dec 2O.-Thc govern.
ment cotton report issued tOday
shows l2,92l,GOS bales ginned from
the 1913 crop against 12.i39.f3G las
year, Sea Island G9,312 against GO.
-" Pri.r t,M VA ~ n an n ia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-03
GIRLS TESTIFY
IN SLAVE CASE
GOVERNMENT PRACTICALLY
ENDS IT'S CASE AGAINST
CAMINETTI.
MISSES Warrington and Norris
nshaken in Their Story
Of Flight TO Reno.

san FRANCISCO. Sept . ENcep-
Tor brief minor testimony TO be- intro
duccl tomorrow. th" government TO
day completed it~ case AGAINST =
Drew taminoffi whom ~ s..ts to
prov" guilty of violating th" Mann act
hs trduspur'ir- Lola Norris for i'm
moral purpose. from her home I'm Sac
rHm"nfo tu Reno. Nst Tho defense
promised fu rc-f Thursday
Marsha Warrington and Lola Nor
ris Wrro the chief figures of the dav
Miss Warrington r,aoiIfeIy roanirmcd
ihc responsibility of Naurs uirrs
r''rnt'f found ruiitt. for her down.
TAIL Champagne had been served in
iirr- offices. ehr said 90 guess" ." she
added. shtm"facDIly. 20 was iutoxi
Gated
Lola Norris repeated more fully
Than in thc DirEs trial tho story ~
h"r relations with Camiuctu
Tho wif" and mother a. tho defend.
Hrf listened Co. NIs. NorrI4 cIo.ef,
Mrs tnmIrotf displayed mo- emotion
a. She heart OH. eirl f,lI how Camin.
'ffi Dad pro- .'d Dots lowe ou her. prom.
I-inr fu marry rfr ga soon as mo- could
obtain divorce
TOO th" eros examination the essen.
ttIs ~ Dor STORY Wrfr NOT changed
U.s. '-s"ucc Was that Camircfu had
terrified h'r iufo leaving her home
ht threats oft scandal that Dirr. had
presented fhr ARGUMENTS and Camin.
'tu bad followed them with personal
Iot.ua..oua
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-03
DECISION IN THAW HABEAS
CORPUS HEARING WITHHELD
COAL OPERATORS
TO APPEAR BEFORE
SENATE COMMITTEE

Special Dispatch TO the Intelligencer.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Sept. q
Twelve West Virginia coal operators.
representing the greater part OF the
coal tonnage on Paint and Cabin
Creeks, accompanied by counsel. left
Charleston on a special car tonight for
Washington 10 be present when the
subcommittee OF the United States
Senate tomorrow resumes the investi-
CATION into the conditions which ex-
listed In the former strike district of
the kanawha Valley and thee auses
which impelled Governor Glasscock 10
proclaim martial law In that territory.
The subcommittee which consists
OF Senators Swanson. Chairman Borah
Kenyon, Shields. and Martin. will
hear the evidence OF the operators
having devoted the greater part OF
their time while sitting at Charleston
two months ago 10 hearing the griev-
ances OF the coal miners
Since the settlement of the strike
there has been a disposition on the
part of some Of the operators in the
district affected by the inquiry TO fore
go a continuance Of the investigation
before the committee but the ma lori
~ sentiment prevailed. Those who
left here tonight were: John Laing.
Quinn Morton. NJ. T. Daily. Ira Davis.
Chas. Cabell. Kuhn CabeH. J. T. Two
hig. 4. w. Laing L. B. Burns. 4.
Drawn. W. :. Wood. jcr J. -. Payne
and attorneys Z. W. Knight and T..
Taylor Ninson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-03
TWO CARS MEET
ON SHARP CURVE
SEVEN MEN ARE INJURED
TWO PERHAPS
FATALLY.
Some Of the Injured Are in Criti-
cal Condition at the Park.
ersburg Hospital.

special Dispatch % the IrfeIIlFerreA
PARKERSBURG. ". Va. sept p
When two mOtorcars. carrying track
men going at rate Of thirtv-five
miles an hour met on n sharp curve
today az Standing Stone. on the Little
kauaWha railroad. twenty-five miles
from this city. seven mon were in.
Iured. two perhaps fatally and three
e'riously James Roror- OF Eliza
both. sustained frlctured skull and
''h"r injuries and i- iu So Josaph's
hos spi'al here in 20 critical condition
Charles Miller. ~ Newark. IS Va
driver ~ one Of th" cars. D.. suncr.n-
'rnm internal injuries. broken nose
and numerous cont. ions ON tho head
aud may dio Lafr NcFfe O. D. -frir.
kI' ~ Elizabeth and Victor oven. of
south Parker burg were strifslsfy fr.
fIrfd. bur ar" expected fp r.,0yn-
Nhii" Joe Martin and Iamr. eflfrat.r
pI Elizabeth escaped nffl r.IFht
bruises AT fho mon 900 both ,,rs
"'r' hurt and Tho cars wore r.ri.
nI'' '' wrecked Tho slu.. OF ft.
arf 'd"ut ha4 NOT been explained
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-03
BILL
GETS SUPPORT
LEADING MEMBERS OF BANK
Frs ASSOCIATION FA-
NOR MANY PRIN-
CIPLES.
DO No tFear Government Con-
troll. but Have Only a De-
sire TO Prevent
Many Abuses.

WASHINGTON. u. G., Sept o.
support for many principles Of the ad
minisiration currency bill was drawn
from leading members Of the Ameri.
con Bankers Association to-day at the
hrst session of the hearings begun bt
th" senate committee ON banking aud
currency Representatives of tho 70.
cent conference of bankers az CHICAGO
VINO appeared 90 present rccommcnda-
tons for amendments 20 the bin. cm-
phasizcd The fact that they did not
come in spirit ~ antagOnism to the
bilI. bur in the hope that 30 could be-
so amended AZ To make the now sys-
tom more attractive and more 1cxi-
bio
We do NOT fear government con
troll said Sol Ncxier vice president
of fh" Whitney Central Bank ~ New
Orleans. and one of the chief spokcs-
mon Of The delegation. We want only
minority representation on the FEEDER
al reserve board. not 10 exercise m.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-03
REAR END COLLIST , s &c
CURED AT EARLY ( N
ING HOU' 5
And Passengers w j Asleep.
Cars Crushed L g Shells.
Third Wrech y Year.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Sept. =
Twenty-six persons were killed and
nearly so injured. some Of whom may
die. In a rear-end collision shortly be-
fore 7 O'Clock this morning on the
New York. New Haven & Hartford
railroad, six miles north of here.
The first section OF the White
Mountain express. bound for New
York. speeding along at probably ~
miles an hour In a thick fog, rushed
nv a danger signal. 1t is said, and
crashed into the rear of the second
section of the Bar Harbor express,
standing 100 feet beyond the block
signal.
The White Mountain engine cleaved
through the two rear Pullman cars
both of wood. splitting them in two
and tossing their wreckage. and three
score of mangled human beings, some
alive. some dead, on either side OF
the track.
The third car. also of wood. and oc-
cupIed by 30 boys on their way from
a summer camp az Monmouth, Maine.
was lifted into the air and almost
completely off the track. The car
fell on its side. crumpled up. crushed
two of the boys 10 death and injured
several others.
Some OF the victims of the two rear
Pullmans were hurled from thei'
berths over fence parallelinG the
track so feet distant: mattresses
bedding and clothing found lodgment
In the telegraph wires.
II was the third serious wreck
which the New Haven has suffered
within a year. and inaugurated the
first day of the regime of Howard RI
lott. the newly elected head of the
road. Mr.. Elliott. returning from MS
summer home In New Hampshire 10
assume his duties. passed over the
scene OF the wreck in an earlier train
less than an hour before.
Practically all the passengers on
both trains were returning home from
summer vacations. and all but two OF
a camping party of nine. guests OF ;.
Grocer Fox. Of Elkins Park. Pa, re-
turning from Maine. were wiped out.
Fox was among the killed. No one
was hurt in the White Mountain
train.
The death list. revised from the
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