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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05

News OF the death Of General Robert
smAll- AT his home in beaufort. =. O..
early last week will be r,sreiyrd with
much sadness by N-groe- throughout the
country. Who are conversant with th.
memorable dss>i- accomplished by ,ue,u-
ler- "f the Negro race during the dark
days Of the Civil war.
The gs'neral had been sick for nlout
trn n"ntl = and the end came Al hi.
home ON Prince street, with the imlne-
diate mcml'ers of the family at hi. b..t-
-i,ie.
In the death of General Small-. ca
r"er "f 80 year. full Of many de..l. Of
valor and Of triumph. and Of striving
manly on every side for the upIift and
benefit Of his ran, VA. brought u . closs.
lie ~s- born in beaufort, :. O., Aprn
,, Is:sJ, and wa "A river pilot by prf..-
sion lie wAs well acquainted with the
waters around South Carolina and sfssr
the Civil war broke out was ussd A -
pilot on privateer. the Planter which
was titted uP by the Oonfederases a.
gunboat.
Smalls conceived the idea Of giving
over the boat ~ the Yanke--. Thi. he
c"niids~i u lis brother, chief snsin.rr.
and several Negro deck hands. They all
Agr's-i- IL wAs the custom OF the offioer.
Z" sleep ashore every night and 20 smaIls
decided that one night while the ofticers
were away would he a good time to m.ks
away with the boat. Finally one night.
when everything had boen prepar.d
o'nAlis and his courageous crew cut Iooss
the lines and started on their Journey to
the D ankses. Smslls knew all the .ign.
and pass words Of the Confe.ier.t4-
several times during the voyage the shin
"as stopped by the Confe,lerata-. onos
10y the -entinel at Fort Sumpter. bot
"Pc'' "'ing hailed by the watch, he soun
dol the countersign with the whistle and
Was allowed N pass.
When within sight Of the Union a.st.
ne ran up a white Tag and delivered his
ship to the cornn snder Of the feet.
For this deed smalls wa commended
by Congress and on account Of hi. thor
oueh knowledge Of navigation around
south Carolins he was retained q. pilot
and gwen commission by the Govern-
nent ON the steamer he had turned over
~ them.
Alter the war Small. served several
terms IN the legislature OF south Osrolin.
and -erve'i A. q Republican in the 44th.
18th, 18th and 18th Congre-; wa. .p-
po'nted collector Of Port of Beaufort. 3
- by President Mckinley, and served
IN tins Office until 1918.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
Beckley Items

The Negro Civic League Of Raleigh
county met In regular session on Saturday
the 2Oth Of February. The following Of
hcer were elected for the ensuing year
X. y. Peters, President; Robert Brooks.
Vice President; q. w. Scott, Secretary:
William Claytor. Assistant Secretary /:
Edd Washington, Treasurer; ;. W. Dan
bridge, Statistical Secretary; Brown W.
Payne, Solicitor: william Glenn, Chap
lain; w. VI. Robinson. Sergeant
Arms DIR. II. O. Hsrxrove and Floyd
Sanders were elected ~ members of the
executive comnIttee.
The meeting vss quite lively one.
many interesting questions arising for
DISCUSSION. After an sddre-- by the
president, in whi-h he urged the League
~ commence ~ work Of establishing
branches throughout the county. the
League vs sddres-ed by Mr.. ". b.
Hundley Of Fsyeste county. Mr.. Hun
dley In very interesting way pointesI
out the rocks on which other leagues had
split. and cautioned his hearers 10 profit
by their example.
The Beckley Literary Society has inst
recently been orzsnized and Il n b.
lievsd that Il gill do much toward turn
iss the minds Of the people into health
Ter channels.
The schools are drawing TO close and
ne shall soon be facing the problem al
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
THE MINING TOWN
SCHOOL SYSTEM

Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 27.--Few
towns in any community can boast OF a
better school system than that found in
Mt Hope, a mining town in Faye tte
county. w. Wa. With a population Of
about 2.JOO this town has a hand.on.
new High School building, "A large graded
school and q kindergarten, with total
enrolment of go pupils, and an average
attendance of over GDO, and most Of them
are children Of the wcrkmen employed
IN the mines in that section. Taken al
together it 10 about as healthy and com
Portable looking n bunch Of youngsters A.
could be imasined---chiIdren Of various
nstionalitiss, ~ the types Indicate.
From an educational standpoint the
average mining town in West Virginia 10
Offering the same sivantagss to the chill
dren OF the coal digger A. 10 offered in
any agricultural community or city.--in
fact these schools are second u none. and
there Is an interest displayed and local
pride exhibited over their school. that j.
lacking In many communities that look
ssksnce at q mining town.
In the development Of the great natn-
raj resources Of the State the coal min
ing industry has brought many millions
of dollars OF capital to West Virgins,
which has benedtted all clss~e Of trad g
and given work ~ thousands of men,
and is developing citizen-hip through
educational advantages that j. making
other sections take notice.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
WELL KNOWN MAN DIES

The funeral Of J. W. Chsppelle, the
we'i known s'torDey Of Charleston Who
died Thursday evening from the sfscn
Of . psrlytic stroke received October 10,
-s held Saturday afternoon from the
simpsos Memorial church, and inssrment
took place in the Pythisn plot sf Spring
Hill ceme<ery. The deoess-d hsd been .
member Of the bar for . number Of ysars
and ranked high in The Pyshisn order In
ths ssAss. He vs ~ yean old and .
er.dnaee cf Hsmpson Insosnse and How-
ard Univezuify.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
Mime. Leila
Walker Bryan

The recital held at the Mt. Chapel
Baptist Church. Friday evening, Feb. ",
under the auspices of the Keystone Eek =
man Graded school was an unpreoedent-
ed success.
Nine. Bryan comes from Philsdelphis
and has the distinction Of being the pre-
rnier elocutionist Of the race. She was
fully mp 70 her reputation - an artist Of
ability and won a place In the hearts Of
all lovers OF her art in this community,
By her sffsbIe and friendly manners a,
well A. by the splendid renditions Of her
numbers.
Nine. Bryan displayed in her selections
. vide and various rsnge. She po~.~--s.
a voice whi~h is peculiarly sdapted 10 her
work, showing at IL best in the rendi-
ton Of the intensely dramatic and emo
tionsl selection, The Expulsion Of Hsgzr.
BY the rslastic portrayal Of "Mrs.
honeymsde." which showed that she
had mastered the technique Of her art.
the sudience va firmly convinced that
Nine. Bryan is an artist OF The hr-t rank
The selections from Dunbar which are
always pleasing 70 an Afro-Americsn an.
dieDce were given with that touch Of hu.
NOR which has made the name Of Dun.
bar beloved ~ his fellow countrymen.
Mme- Bryan w~ ably s--isted ~ the
following local talent.
ITO You"---Dr. Vernsl Bridgeiord.
"Psst and Future'---Mrs. Dr. Webb.
"Csrrisima" and Goodbye PROF.
J. g. Bryant
''FOrgVtten" Henry Jone-.
The Mighty Deep"-Mr. n. Thornton.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05

(3@ s-o>>s - nAfe
hssn nksn eas a ~ Cd Filth diserise
snd pus in. .fhs old Sixth along With Fsy.
go. 0Dsnbrisr, Ksnavha and Poca-
honsss. The nv division , - follows:
The stass - redistricesd now u:
Firss Congressional District Hancock,
Brooke. Ohio. Marshall, Wss.sl. Marion
and Taylor.
Ssnond Congressional Dissrics-Mo-
nonGalia, Preston, Barbour, Randolph.
Tucker. Psndieson. Grant, HARDY. Min
srai. Hampshire. Morgan, Bsrksley and
Jelfenon.
Third Congressional District Richie,
poddridee, Harrison, Calhoun, Gilmore,
Lswis. Upshur, Braxton, Clay, Nicholas
and Webster.
Fourth Congressional District-Tyler,
Piessanh, Woods, Writ. Jsckson, Roane,
Mason. Putnam and Cabell.
Fifth Congressional Districs-Uncoln,
Wayne, Mingo, Logan, Mcdowell, wyo-
ming. Mercer. Summer and Monroe.
The old arrangement, with only i've
districts wss - follows:
First Districs-Brooks, Hancock, Har-
rison, Lewis, Marion. Marshall, Ohio
and Wetzel- 8 counties, population "a, :
342.
Second District-Barbour, Berkley,
Grant, Hsmpshire, Hardy. jefferson,
Mineral. Mononsalia, Morgan, Pendle-
ton, Preston, Randolph. Taylor and
Tucker. IA counties. Population 22s,-
pa.
Third District-Clay, Fayette. Green
brier, Kanswha. Monroe, Nicholas. Po-
cahontas, Summers. Upshur and Webster
10 couDties- Population 25s, ,649.
Fourth District-Braxton, Calhoun,
Doddridse. Gilmer, Jackson, Pieasants,
Ritchie, Roane, Tyler. Vert and Wood.
IL counties- Population l9O, ,O3s.
Fifth District = Boone, Oabell, Lincoln,
Logan. Mcdowell, Mason, Mercer, Min
60. Putnam, Raleigh. Wayne. Wyoming.
IL counties Population ~. 1853.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
ATTORNEY GEN. LILLY
MAKES REPORT ON
VIRGINIA DEBT

Attorney GensreI Lilly has made hi.
report n the legislstare on the oopduct
~ his ohice Of the Virgins Debt o.
After reviewing tho prosrs-- Of the c...
from the time Il has ben under hi. al
rcct'on, Lilly pay. strong tribute 10 all
those Who bsve bsen connecssi with ths
case.
desire 70 scknowiedse that The mot
excellent help and assistance which he
been given me in this litigation N
says, has in . material and % q lsrv,
extent besn the cause Of rhstev>r pro1-
res and succe- has been sccompli~bed-
II sucoe~s shall, - it should. finally crovp
our efforts, those Who have labor~d IN
this bshslf, a. time gos- by viII rso-iv,
their just and due credit st the hand a
o thankful people, and in the end. IN d.
words Of Admiral Schley, in hs rspors
after the battle Of san DIEGO. vs hoos Z,
he able ~ say: We hsd IN oppor,nnse,
70 oonfr'buss IN The ls.ss 10 . vscSbry -
sssms BAG enough for a. 49,
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
MINERS OWN HOMES
AND AUTOMOBILES

Charleston, w. Va. Feb. 27.-In thee
day. when the high chst II living makes
the average tradesman or labor-r hustle
for living for himsslf and family, and
real luxuries are not considered. il 10 in
teresting to note that In a mining town
in the New River 6eid of West Virginia
there are several coal miners who own
automobiles, and good ones. too, and get
~ much pleasure out OF them as the
capitalist in his six-cylinder The fact
that they have been able TO buv them 10
not surprising. for when conditions are
normal they can make more money dig
eing coal than many college graduates
earn in their Offices. and who could not
dream of the luxury Of an automobile.
And in this same town are number
who own their own homes men who
have worxei for good wages where living
is not excessively high, and are the prord
possessors OF comfortable homes for their
families.
And . visit TO the bank in this same
town, where all the residents make their
living directly or indirectly from the
naines, disclosed the TACT that there were
at least 400 industrial depositon in the
Savines Department, one Italian miner
hesding the Inst with q. 900 to his credit.
asd nssy oshsu vish .sccouns rnnnins
into four figures. A number OF shsss.
men could buy automobiles il they want
ed them. On the street q husky colored
miner Was asked TO tell the most he had
ever made in one month in the mines,
and his reply Was. s3z7 81, out OF which
he paid his helper at the rate OF $3.50
. day. The truth Of this statement was
vouched for by the mine manager.
These facts give weight to the claim
that Of all classes Of workmen the West
Virginia coal miner has the best oppor-
tunIty TO earn good wages. and save il he
wants TO.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
WHAT A LOCAL PAPER GIVES

EX-GOVERNOR DAVID r. FRANCIS. OF Missouri. the fol-
IL lowing Of ns~psp~rs Each paper give. $50
sloo Ire lines 10 the which
agency or will do this The editor mesns .
Tor his than ought 70 .up
ported not becsns like him writings bcsuse the
local The @ community make may not he
brilliantly e'sd or crowded with thought
benefit the m
do mentally and questions you and mo. Of
the papers on the right side Today editor pspe do
most for the Least Of any people on
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
NEGRO APPOINTED
COST CLERK

Colored people Of Dayton. Ohio. are
rejoicing At the first recognition under
the Dew form Of city government in the
appointment OF Mr.. Thaddeus W. Wheel
er - cost clerk Of the city Of Dayton.
Mr.. whee,er CONES Of one of the Oldest
and bsss ooaored families Of Dayton, and
has % fitted and deported himself - 70
worthy Of the reccxnition accorded him.
He vss appointed deputy clerk Of the
common p'sss court Aug. 9, 1903, and
vr rssppnina.d deputy cierk under Mr..
yohn q. Good. Augus 9, 1906
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
Shswkey President q Department
p Of Ssperistesdests Edses-
tiessl Body.

STATE Superintendent Of Schools NJ. p.
shswksy hes been elected president ol
the deps; tment Of superissendent Of tbs
National Education Association in 80
sion &C Cincinnati.
Mr.. ShsvksJ h.s gained q national
rsputsson m eiocskoa circiss through
60 ths counsry-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
ROANOKE NEWS

Business generally in this city 10 about
- good - can be found in any city in
the state. or states, under the present
Democratic nisdirection in government.
Church and school work among our
people is reasonably encouraging. De-
spite hard times, church dues are ksps
up vsry vef. and parents sesm 70 have
monev sufficient 70 dsoendy clothe t6eir
children and supply them with proper
hooks The teachers seem to have
greater interest and are more anxious
about results than formerly.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs j. T. Tvree .
fine l2-pound daughter. Mother doing
we'll.
Hotel Pierce 10 headquar sers for the
leading business and professional men,
w. II. Pierce is not only popular but
carries with him a ray of sunshine with
smiles all the time. And his wife, Mrs.
Pierce, il always ready to offer assist
ance 10 the poor and needy, and to make
strangers happy. All of which explains
why this hotel, the finest in the state,
is always crowded.
The citizens are boasting of q recently
established charitable hospital, known
as the S. Luke's Hospital. The officer
are Rev. T. p. Thomas, Pres. w. b. r.
Crowell, Sec J. II. Staples. Treas. DIR.
George +. Moore is chief surgeon. Al
present the hospital is sccomm odating s
patients and has Q capacity for the ac-
commodaton OF st least 30.
Odd Fellows celebrated Peter Ogden
Day Monday night with luncheon and
smoker at Odd Fellows hall. An address
was ably delivered by the silver tongue
orator Billy, Old Boy" Deputy Grand
Master.
Hon. A. r. Brooks lost bis ANTONIO
bile and two pianos BY fire Sunday
morning; they were stored away in bis
garage. His total los was conservative
~ estimsfed st 5000. which was partly
covered by insurance.
Hard tines have had nothing 10 dc
with ie~seninx sicknes- and the calls 70,
physicians services, although they claim
that collenons are not - plentiful a
they would like.
G. A. Jones on Gsinsboro ave-, ex
1 tends . hearty welcome 70 his mani
friends Who like good eatinzs. and oc
cssionaIly fiquids when wanting 10 b.
refreshed He d specialist in the ser
vice Of "soft drinks"
Mr.. Fountain Duke, the celebrates
King Of The Heart Broken ssciety." !"
President OF the Ladies Sewing Circle
leader q the Bon Ton" Bunch. and
Secretary and Treasurer Of High Stree
Baptist Church. II making elsborst.
preparations tor an extsnded trip n
Atisntic olty and othe- Ie.dins cities o
tfse Esst. Ne slso contemplst~s enterins
into The pabscAfson Of . Negro dali,
nsvspspef thich will be the only on.
Of is kiS8 n this country. We under
stand rbss ~ = suooe>-faIly soIicitin,
subscnhsvs evsry day.
The CooSsv Dug Co, he's cans. 10 b.
greatly cohplin~nssd on the presence o
Dr. ID. ,. johnson, chief pharmacists
He . oos 81 ~ most renisI and whole
bssrted ssfk Who ever struck this &C
ton.
Mr.. Jsses Hughes hss been called b
Rocky Mount on sccount Of the llne-
of hs i.<hsr. Hs many frisnds visl
fDr . 9ne1y pespvwy II ~ fsGsev.
\ 0lnn61 g - al
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
REDIsTRlcTlme BILL PASSED
MO PUTS flYETTt IN
MEN DISTRICT

Win the narrow margin ofeight vosss.
The Reynoids- Ble.sine Congressional re
di~srictine bin psssed the house and sen-
sss- Fsyesss county under the new plan
viii Be In The Sixth district and vii no
Iongrr figure in The election Of . coneres-
nan vi<h Uay. Monros, Nicboiss, sum-
s&ss, Uprk=< sz1 Wsesssr. sksss cssn-
- hs<ins - skUsd - sshsr -
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
NATIONAL
CAPITOL
Events Of Interest From
the Seat of Gov
ernment
The Mcdowell Times Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., Feb. "a
tBy j. F. Jones.)
THE TRADE COMMISSION

Auc TRADE OOM MlcciON
Ths formation Of the federal trade com
mission 10 almost . reality and within q
short time the Bureau of Corporations
will pen out Of existence. and the new
commission. with in broader powers, viii
seek 70 put the finishiug touches on bad
trusts add corporations that may remain
IN bie business- Hon. Joseph +. Davis.
who has been ut the head of the Bureau
OF Corporations will head the new com
mission. The powers of the new com
mission have purposly been made very
broad, and the purpose is TO ''find out"
about persons. banks, corporations, or
common carriers that are not doing bus
iness according 20 the hest interests Of
the country The trade commission will
also make investigations concerning the
organization, practices and management
OF corporations, and their relations, ~
well - the relations Of their officers, 10
other corporations.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-03-05
'HARBOR
OF REST
Famous Pilot End Lies
Voyage
WAS WIDELY KNOWN
General Robert Sualls Died Early
Last Week at Beaufort,
South Carolina.

Capture Of Steamer Plan,er during OWL
War brought Him National R.-,os-
n'tion-wss Commended by Con-
grss-s For Decd-Servei in State and
National Iegi-lsture---Iield M<nv
Other Prominent Positions.
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the country IDe trade commission Will
also make Investigations concerning the
organization, practices and management
of corporations, and their relations, ~
well - the relations OF their officers, 10
other corporations.
THE SHIP BILL
When Marx Hanna advocated a ship
snbsidy % the best method of building
up the merchant marine. he was denoun-
ced BY Congress and the country. His
plans WAS viewed by many - an attempt
70 loot the treasury. The Democrats
took up the cry and condemned ship
Subsidies in their party platforms. Pres
ident Wilson has attempted to build up
the merchant marine by q new process.
Al q result he has brought upon himself
. bitter fight Nevertheless, there is a
that has been emphasized by
deveaopmens during the war. in favor
Of N Amprirsn 1mcrchnnt 1mazine,- -sbas'
will equal the best in Europe. 1t seems
certain that private American capital
will not engage in this tine of commerce
until more favorable laws are enacted by
the federal government President VIII
sons ship bill may be q dead one, a. is
but the Americans have awak-
ened TO the need Of activity by the United
States in controlling IT. foreign shipping.
Therefore, legislation TO make better con-
ditlons for American boats upon tbs high
seas, is certain to become o prominent
factor in the Legislative calendars OF the
future.
FACTIONAL REPUBLICAN SCHEME
IL is claimed that about a dozen rich
Republicans have gotten together on
plan IN Washington TO make money
talk in advancing the ideas Of "con-
servative Republicans. If reports are
TO be credited . number Of rich men have
subscribed several thousand dollars, and
the bat will be passed till il is filed in
order that there may he plenty of money
with which 10 "cut loose" The officials
Of the party organization are not ia any
wry identified with the movement, and
are understood TO be opposed 10 any such
method Of conducting the affairs Of the
party.
OUR NEIGHBOR To THE SOUTH
WEST.
Senator Fail Of New Mexico has made
a notable speech denouncing villa and
other Mexican leaders, and he has sug-
gcsted . plan Of Intervention 70 be joined
in by all the A. B. @. powers, meaning
Argentine, Brazil and Chila in conjunc-
ton with the United states. The over
shadoving effects Of the European war
has diverted attention from the condition
OF anarchy that exists in Mexico, and
even the protest Of the Spanish govern
ment 10 the neutral nations Of the world
against conditions in Mexico, has failed
70 attract any attention. Mexico City
has been captured and rscsptured by
different forces msnv times during the
last sir months There seems n be no
hope Of the restoration Of peace in Mex
ico, and the business Of Uncle sam has
been chiefly devoted n the plan Of
"vstchful waiting" which was first in
vented TO apply 10 Mexico. bot which
has been enlarged. 20 a. n cover all the
greater foolish nations that are st war.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-06-05

ginning Gran admitted, but don't be
pulled up with pride, Margaret Ellen,
because his reverence noticed you. A
lowly spirit doesn't put itself forward
Perhaps that was why quiet Janet
fitted into church in the dusk of the
evening to say the Stations Father
Rogers, the senior curate, happened to
be performing the same devotion, and
presently became aware of little
figure bobbing along behind him,
from station to station When he
came out into the vestibule, Janet was
kneeling before the big crucifix. The
priest waited until the child rose from
her knees and tried to open the
heavy door. let me open it for you,
he said It's a very big door for such
a very small girl to manage all by
herself Let me see, Anna, aren't you
in my instruction class?'
Yes, your reverence. But, IL you
please, I'm not any Anna. Pm Janet
Janet Manning
OF course you are. How could |
forget? But we have hundreds Of lit
tie girls, and sometimes their names
get mixed. Well, Janet, yoH made the
Sl-t.cns with me. Will you offer
yours, too, for my intention?'
i can't, your reverence said honest
Janet. I've offered them already to
our Lord on the Cross, for my daddy
And what is the matter with your
daddy, little Janet?'
If you please, your reverence, he
is rough, profane mon, and hasn't
the fear of God in his heart
oh, deari oh, dear! He's in bad
way altogether, child said Father
Rogers. But you are taking the right
way to cure him. Let us make bar.
gain, Janet. will offer my Stations
tomorrow for him, and you. will re-
member my intention at the general
Communion. Something tells me that
God will hear our prayers. Now run
home. Janet. You're good child, God
bless YOU
John Henry Newrhan's turn came
when Andrew White failed to appear
for the pastors Mass. Father Costello
looked in vain for a substitute. Not a
boy was in sight, except small. vel
low-haired chap who ought to be in
bed thought the priest testify. His
frown relaxed, when the boy came for.
| ward
If you please, Father, can serve
Can you? Where did you come
from? The Nursery?'
No, Father, I'm in Sister Clements
room, and sing in the boys choir
and Father Reardon taught me how
to serve
We'll, I'll try you out agreed the
pastor.
John Henry covered himself and his
teachers with honor. Never was
altar-boy more reverent or more atten
tive to his duties.
A remarkable child thought Father
Costello. i must find out more about
him. In the vestry, when John Henry
was putting by the cassock and sur
plice-that were much too big for hin
the pastor eyed him sharply. Wha
he saw evidently impressed him still
more.
You are the best altar-boy for YOU
size that | ever had he declared
Come here, and tell me your name
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