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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
NAMED AFTER A HOss

Jack Dillon, the Hoosier battler
whose recent performances ertitle
him to rank as king Of the ligtt-heavy-
weight division, will celebrate his 25th
birthday tomorrow In private life
and citizens clothes Dillon is Mr. Err
nest Cutler Price, and he was born
in Frankfort, Ind, Feb. 2, 1891 When
he entered the professional ring in
1908 Ernest's folks insisted upon his
adoption of a nom de ring, and he
assumed the title of Jack Dillon, nam
ing himself after the famous race
horse. Dillon is Scotch-Irish by des-
cent, and, although he is only 5 feet
IL inches in height, and can make
the nidd1eweight limit, he has made
some of the best of the aspirants to
Wizards title sit up and take notice.
Jack confesses a, complete willingness
to meet big Jess in the arena, and,
while there is little probability that
he could get away with it, stranger
things have happened on this mum
dane sphere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
RIBBONS TO PLAY
NATIONALS TONIGHT

AT Colonial hall tonight the Blue
Ribbons will try to show the basket
ball fans that they are as clever as
the New York National five. The
New Workers gave the Ribbons a
fancy trimming the last time they
played here and many believe they
will repeat tonight.
The Nationals are one of the husk-
lest teams that has been seen here
They fight hard from the first whistle
and the fans are sure of an exciting
evening. Walter Swenson will have
the task of. guarding Schmelke, the
giant National forward, who has an
eagle eye for the basket. Beckman
has been showing much Improvement
lately and is expected to shine to-
night. There will be a preliminary
starting at 7:45.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

HEATING MUST
GO TO MACON
CAMP FEB. ~

New York, Feb. 1.-Seventeen young
htchers, gathered by the eagle-eye1
,cout. Joe Kelley, from all the bush
eagues between Maine and Texas,
AVE been ordered modified at Ma
lon, Ga, on Feb. % by Manager Bill
Donovan. The Yankees never have
aad so many pitchers, and, II numbers
lount. for anything, the local American
eague club should cut quite. figure
d the pennant chase this season
1t is a mystery where Kelley dis
lowered them all. No one knew that
here were so many recruit pitchers
rood enough to be considered candi-
lates for the major leagues
The new pitchers include such
strangers as Tommy Blodgett, Neal
Brady, Slim Love, Cliff Markle, Ford
Meadows, George Mogridge, Willie
Percy, Sam Ross, Urban Shocker,
sell, Gilman Day, George Finn, and
Llso the we'll known citizens, Cy Pfeh,
Ray Heating. and the new Federal
league prize, Nick Cullop.
Slim Love is the most interesting Of
these new pitchers, because he stands
about 6 feet 6 inches in height Ray
Keating's work viii be watched with
interest A year ago he had to give
ap pitching because of an injury to
his hip. 1t is said that he has entirely
recovered, and will be able to pitch as
we'll as ever this season
Catchers Walter Alexander, Plus
schwert, Leslie. NunaInaker, and Al
bert Walters will go along with the
hrst squad to do the receiving for the
new pitchers. Infe1ders Jim Mccoy
srn. Howard Elliott. Hal Gable, Joe
Eedeon, and Don Brown, a new out
aelder, viii go with the first squad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
NO NOR DELAYS
LIKE LAST MIGHT
IN BOXING SHOWS

AS a. result Of the delay in starting
the boxing show at the Casino last
night Police Commissioner Lyddy de-
clared today that he would introduce
a rule that all future shows must start
promptly at o'clock. Members of
the night gang at the Remington
Arms Co. complained last night that
they were not able to stay for the
final bout because it was too late when
it started.
frankie Mack was entitled to the
decision over Harry Condor in the IS
round main battle. Mack appeared to
know more about the game than his
opponent although Condor made a
good showing. In the semi-f1na1 Bud
Palmer of this city got draw with
Chic Brown of New Haven. Palmer
landed more frequently than Brown
but the latter rocked the local boy
when he did connect.
Al Ketehel made an excellent i'm
preston in his bout with Dave Medar.
He chased Medar around the ring but
could not get over the knockout. In
the last round Ketchel landed in Me
dars stomach and Dave doubled up
as if in pain. He claimed he had been
hit a foul blow. But a physician, who
examined the boxer, said he could find
no injury.
There was a fair sized crowd in at
tendance.
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Bowden and Sullivan
Lead Ozanam Players

The following pool games were
played at the Ozanam club last even
ing and resulted as follows: Hal
White and Nelson easily defeated
Devitt-NGaIoney by 50 to 27 balls.
In the second game Devitt-MaIoney
came back Ito real form and defeated
CARR gan-L1nehan by so to %. The
improved playing of Leo Linehan was
noticed.
In the third game Lawlor- Newton
had a had struggle to defeat Carrigan-
Linehan which they did by so to As.
Lawlor-Newton have won the series
from Carrigan-Linehan by taking
three straight.
In the last game played, Bolton and
Norris sprung a surprise by defeating
the leaders by a, score of so to 3d. Nor
ris' playing was too much for the los
ers.-- Bolton played his usual good
game.
The silver loving cup to be given to
the winning team is now on exhibit
ton in the window of Davis & Haw-
ley. It is attracting considerable at
tention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
.STALLINGS SIGNS
$4,000 CONTRACT
FOR FIVE YEARS

Boston, Feb. Manager Stallings of
the Braves has made a new contract
with the club for a period of five
years. When the Braves changed
hands a few weeks ago Stallings's
contract had two years to run, but he
was considered so valuable an asset
that President Haughton expressed a
desire to cancel it and make new
agreement covering a longer period of
time andSat g. substantial increase in
salary.
Sta1lings was willing and yesterday
the document bearing the Miracle
Mans signature was received here.
According to a report Sta1Iings's sal
airy is now $4,000, the largest of any
baseball manager or player with the
exception of McGraw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
M'GRAW DENIES
SECURING R0USCH
FROM FED LEAGUE

Fra
New York, Feb. Manager John j.
McGraw of the Giants left yesterday
morning for Cuba. He will go direct
from the island winter resort to Mar
lin, Tex, arriving at the latter place
in time to take charge of the rockies
on March 1.
McGraw declared that, he had no
knowledge of the purchase of Out
fielder Rousch from Harry F. Sinclair.
E"tMr. Hampstead may have bought the
player, but if 50 he&has not informed
me- said McGraw.
John B. Foster, secretary of the
club, was also completely at sea in the
matter. Neither has Foster had any
official confirmation of the story that
Dave Robertsons leg had been hurt
badly Robertson communicated with
Foster the day before yesterday but
made no mention of any accident
Secretary John had wired for particu-
lars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
SPORT TALK
NEW ENGLAND,s sHREwD MOVE

NEW ENGIAND'S SHREWD MOVE
The New England league dissolved
yesterday after a stormy meeting in
Boston at which several club owners,
who know they are to be frozen out.
made loud protests. The dissolution
is a shrewd move on the part of the
men who are favoring a merger with
Eastern association cities. Now that
the New England has gone up in
smoke the magnates will be under no
obligations to take care of the cities
which are to be thrown into the dis
card. The action yesterday seems to
forecast that Tim Murnane, who was
the New England league president and
also a member of the committee of in
vestigation, has decided to vote In
favor of merger. In fact he has made
no secret of his desire for merger,
which was a strange action on the part
of a man supposed to be a member
of an impartial committee. The de-
cision of the committee on the Eastern
association-merge dispute is expected
in a few days.
George Metzger. who played with
Hartford in 1910 when Tom Connery
managed the club, has been released
by Los Angeles. He was with that
club for several seasons but has not
hit much lately.
Manager McGraw has decided to
send Pitcher Herbert back to Toronto
of the International league. He twirled
several fine games for the Giants at
the close of last season but McGraw
has so many players that he had to let
somebody go.
Charley Weinert, the Newark boy
who recently knocked out Jim Savage,
may get a bout with Frank Moran in
New York next month. Tow Cowler
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
Jack Britton After
Willie Richie Now

Here is the latest from Dumb Dan
Morgan;
Jack Brittor, the worlds famous
lightweight, gave Kid (Ted) Lewis,
the supposed welterweight champion,
a fine whipping at the Queensberry
A. c. in Buffalo, last week. Jack has
been sick for the past six months,
and Lewis, by luck. got a decision
over him When Britton was right
Things were different, for Jack took
Ted by the ear and slammed him all
over the ring In fact, he made a
punching bag out of the bunk English
wonder. Britton is now trying 10
get either Mike Glover, Ted Lewis. or
Willie Richie into ring with him.
at the welterweight limit, but the
above named boys get weak, every
time that Jack Br1tton name is men
toned. As for Freddie Welsh, he is
In the discard and Britton will not
waste his time challenging him.
Sincerely,
DAN MORGAN.
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LANDED OUT
BY WAGNER

may salso be considered as an oppo-
nent for Moran if Cowler makes a
good showing against Jack Dillon to-
night.
Owner Weeghman of the Chicago
Cubs is sparing no effort to get in
right with Chicago folks. He is MAX
ing an attempt. to have Friday set
aside as Ladies' day although the Ma
tional league rules, are against the
custom.
The Blue Ribbon basketball team,
minus the services of Clinton, Smith
and Swenson, lost to Norwa1k in Nor
walk last night by 27 to Ia. The Rib
bons had Beckman and Chief Muller,
forwards. Leonard, center, and Roach
and Mcmillan, guards Norwalk had
Mullen and Seymour, forwards Smith
of the Ribbons at center; Harvey and
Dreyfuss, guards. 1t is said that the
NorwaIk five may play the Ribbons in
this city later.
The New York Americans will en-
deavor to dispose of Catcher Sweeney
and Out1e1der Cree before the season
opens. They will not be taken to the
training camp. Both hold war time
contracts, which cannot be broken, and
if they are placed with minor lea que
clubs the New York owners will prob
ably assume part of the salary obIiga-
lions.
Although Johnny Kilbane agreed to
defend his featherweight title March
II in Baltimore with George CLANCY as
his opponent it is now said that he
won't keep the agreement. Kibane
has become very unpopular because of
his refusal to fight often. Last year
he took part in only Ia bouts for a. to-
tai of less than 100 rounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
New Ballroom Dances.

Beginners in learning the new BALI
room dances including the very. pcpu-
lar syncopated fox trot, will be pleased
to learn that c. J. Collins, proprietor
of Collins School OF Dancing, corner
of Main street and Fairfield avenue,
will commence a new class for begin
ners next Thursday evening at 8
o'clock. A new advanced class viii
also form on the same evening be
ginning at 9 O'Clock. Collins School
OF Dancing boasts of instructors rnar
are graduates of Castle House and
none but these capable teachers in
struct the members of this popular
school BY attending the classes OF
this school one is certain to get such
high class knowledge of the proper
kind of dancing that he may indulge
in the new ballroom dancing In any
part of the country with perfect as
surance that he is acquitting himself
with dignity and grace and displaying
a thorough familiarity with the art
If you hope to become pPohcient in
the new dances this winter take adj
vantage of the classes now forming
and be on hand at Collins School of
Dancing next Thursday evening.-Adv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
RUN ON BANK CONTINUES.

Pittsburgh, Feb. THE run which
began Saturday on the Farmers De-
post Savings Bank. was still on today
The crowd of depositors was less than
a thousand. All demands were
promptly paid but persons who sought
to place their money in other banks
met with decisive refusal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

The Texas and Pacific Railway re-
ownership hearing, which was to have
been held at Dallas, Tex, on Monday,
was postponed until Feb. 16.
The State Banking Department has
approved an increase from $275, 900 to
$500 900 in the capital stock of the AL
lance Bank of Rochester, n. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

After clearance sale of Reliable furs,
muffs and neck pieces in black, fox,
natural skunk, natural Opossun, Ma
rabia lynx, coney and many other
kinds at less than cost prices at E. H.
Dillon & Co, 1105 Main street-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

Prince Eric of Denmark arrived at
New York on the steamsip Helig O1av.
He will go to Canada to study agrd-
culture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

USE LYFORD BROTHERS BUY
U UNION LABEL PANTS b
e East Side and WesS End
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

Secretary Lansing informed the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
that Col. E. M. House. who is touring
Europe as President Wilson's personal
representative. is receiving no pay out
side of his expenses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01
BIC SALARIES
PAID TO MANY
BASEBALL men

New York, Feb. big salaries in
baseball are not confined to few.
John ]. McGraw, manager of the
Giants, is at the top with $4,000 and
George Stallings is now second If he
gets the reported price of $4,000.
Some of those who earn or have
earned fancy salaries, on the best
information at hand, follow:
John J. McGraw, Giants 49,. $50, 900
George Stallings, Braves, -. $4,000
Walter johnson, Senators, .. $4,000
Iris. Speaker, Red Sox, $500 S17,5OO
Ty Cobb, Detroit, - $4,000
Eddie Collins, White Sox o.. $4,000
Clark Griffith, Washington =. 1900
Hughte Jennings, Detroit 80. $4,000
Christy Mathewson, Giants =. $40, 600
Johnny Evers, Braves ... $4,000
Bill Carrigan, Red Sox ...... $4,000
Bill Donovan, Yankees, 49,. S 5000
Ray Caldwell, Yankees =. IS 5000
Big Ed Sweeney, Yankees :. 5 5000
Hans Wagner, Pittsburgh s 5000
Frank Chance is said to have had
a, contract calling for $4,000 a year
when he was manager of the Yankees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

High run of balls, Jan II, Capt. Sui
Hvan, Is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

Leo A Struck, engraver of the por-
trait of Abraham Lincoln that is ack-
nowledged as the best likeness. died
at his home at Orange, N. J., aged 81.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-01

eminent, established at QueretarC
will be maintained there for a year
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Farmer want Ads. one Cent word.
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ming to come doDn for the wedding. I'll telegraph him to board the next train."
 "Good boyv' said Minot That's a regular idea. Better send the wire at 0nce."
 Narrowly promised, and they parted.
 Shortly after 6 o'clock a delayed tel egram was delivered to MT. Minot. II was from Mir. Thacker, and it read:
 Have located the owner of the yacht LiIeth Gts real name the Lady Evelyn) stolen from owner in North river. He is on his wa5T south Will look you up on arrival''
 Minot whistled. Here was a new twist for the drama to take.
 At about the same time Minot re- ceived his message a similar slip of yellow paper N !: put into the hands of Lord Narrowly. Three times he read it, his eyes staring, his cheeks flushed.
 Then he lied to his rooms. The eleva- tor was not quick enough; he sped up the stairs. Once in his suit, he dragged
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(Continued)

< 4 T say,' he pleaded, tits all his bluff, you know"
 Maybe said old Spencer Meyrick, rising. sBut, Narrowly, or whatever your name is, there's altogether too much three ring circus about this we'd ding to suit me. My patience is ex- hausted, sir, clean exhausted. Things look queer to me-have right along. I'm more than inclined to believe what that fellow said"
 sBut, my dear sir. that chap is a rank impostor. There wasn't a word of truth in what he said. Cynthia, you understand
 Why. yes, I suppose so," the girl replied You are Allan Harrowby, aren't you?''
 My dear girl, of course am." Nevertheless" said Spencer Mey- rick, with decision, "I'm going to call the wedding off again. Some, of your actions haven't made much of a hit with me. I'm going to call it off until you come to me and prove that you're Allan Narrowly, a lord in good and regular standing, with all dues paid"
 "But-confound it, sir-a gentleman's word'-
 "AIr Meyrick,' 2 put in Minot, may I be allowed to say that consider your action hasty''- r
 "And may be allowed to ask what affair this is of yours?" demanded MT. Meyrick hotly.
 Father" cried Miss Meyrick, please do not be harsh with MT. Minot. His heart is absolutely set on my marriage with Lord Narrowly Naturally he feels very badly over all this."
 Minot winced.
 Come, Cynthia" said Meyrick, mov. ing toward the door. five had enough of this play acting. Remember, sir, the wedding is off absolutely off-un- til you are able to establish your iden- . tity beyond question"
 And he and his daughter went out. Minot sat for long time staring at Lord Narrowly. Finally he spoke.
 Say, Narrowly" he inquired, "who the devil are your
 His lordship sadly shook his head.
 aYou, too, Brutus,' he sighed. Haven't [ one friend left7 I'm Allan Narrowly. Ask Jephson. If weren' t that policy that's causing you so much trouble wouldn't be worth the paper }. it's written on"
 That's right too We'll, admitting you're Narrowly, how are you going to prove it!'
 "Pve an idea," Narrowly replied.
 Everything comes to him who waits What is it?''
 "A very good friend of mine-an old Oxford friends attached to our em- bassy at Washington. He was plan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
CHAPTER XIV.

i fA rlINOT stood amid the colorful lMI blooms of the hotel courtyard and looked up at her window,
 with its white curtain waving gently He called softly. And then he saw her face peering out as some seEorita of the old days from her lat tice.
 I've news-very important news" he said. .May see you noment?'
 She came, dressed in the white that set off so well her hair of gleaming copper. M1not met her on the veranda. She smiled into his eyes inquiringly.
 Do you mind-a little wa.k?" he asked.
 Where top
 "Say to the fort-the longest way"
 She glanced back toward the hotel.
 I'm not sure that ought''-
 "But that will only make 1t the more exciting. Please! And I've news real news"
 The gray fort loomed in the moon light like historical noyelist's dream. It's huge ironbound doors were locked for the night; its custodian homein the bosom of his family. Only it's lower ramparts were left for the feet of TO- mantle youth to tread.
 Along these ramparts, close to the shimmering sea, Miss Meyrick and NIinot walked. Truth to tell, it was not so very difficult to keep ones foot ing-but once the girl was forced tc hold out an appealing hand.
 French heels are treacherous," she explained.
 Minot took her hand, and. for the first time knew the thrill that, en countered often on the printed page he had mentally classed as rubbish Wisely she interrupted it: "You said you had news?" He had, but it was not so easy tt impart. as he had expected.
 "Tell me-" he said, If 1t should tur1 out that what poor old George sai{ this morning was fact-that Alla1 Narrowly was an imposter - would you feel so very badly?"
 She withdrew her hand.
 "You have no right to ask that" sh. replied.
 Forgive me. Indeed haven't. Bu I was moved to ask it for the reason that-what George said was evidentl. truo. Allan Narrowly left suddenl, for the north an hour ago."
 The girl stood still, looking witt wide eyes out over the sea.
 "Left-for the north," she repeated There was long silence. At lengtl l! she turned to Minot, queer light il her eyes. ''Of course you'll go afte him and bring him back" she asked. "No." Minot bowed his head. .s know must have looked rather sill of late. But if you think I did tn things I've done because l chose to- you're wrong. If you think did ther because I didn't love you - your wrong too. Oh, I''- "Mr. Minot!'
 The water breaking on the ancien
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WHY PAY RENT? When a small payment down buys a beautiful one, two or three family house on East Side, East End, North End, South End. West End. Stratford. Devon, Brooklawn, Black Rock or central Bridgeport. Ask for my special pamphlet three, The Housing Prob lem Solved John McAulay. Meigs Building.
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out the nearest travelling bag and be- gan to pack like a madman.
 Mir. Minot was finishing a leisurely and lonely dinner about an hour later when Jack Paddock ran up to his table. MT. Paddock's usual calm was sadly rufled.
 } "Dick," he cried, There's news for you. I met Lord Narrowly sliding out side door with suit case just now"
 aIinot leaped to his feet
 "What does that mean?" he won dered aloud.
 "Mean?" answered Mr. Paddock. ''It means just one thing. Old George had the right dope. Narrowly is . fake. He's making his getaway"
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THREE FINE two family houses for sale all with modern improve naents; room for drive, one with garage: located in excellent resi- dential sections. They must be sold at once and are therefore to be had at sacrifice. Investments $1,00o to s1,300. balance on terms to suit. Phone e743-3 or Box No. to suit. Phone 2743-: or Box L. w.. care Farmer. R2S a6up
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FOR SALE CHEAP-Double, single, two family houses. lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estab. Ished twenty-five years; land with out the houses worth moro than l ask for tho whole plant. Easy terms. c. H. Fleming, 96z Main Street, Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
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Ralky Machine.

BaIky Machine. Do you want me to watch your aa. tomobile?'' asked the boy.
 Yes" replied MT. Chuggins. And if 1t tries to start up and run away don't stop it. Holler for me, and I'll take chance on overriding it and getting the first ride I've had for three or four hours. s."-Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11
Kindness of Nature. nature wonderful ?"

"Ain't nature wonderfu1r'
 "Why?' pick our own teeth!,'-Harvard Lam- poon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11

Stupidity has no friends and wants none.--Horace Greeley.
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CORNER LOTS FOR SALE-Corner lot 50x124, three minute from North Main St. car line, money maker. easy terms. Inqurie 952 Main St., Room 301. H7d"
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Wedding Announce. ments. 100 complete with two cets of envelopes for S8.60. South. yorth'A 10 Arcade.
 T. 10 stt
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new room house, all modern improvements, extra large lot, with a very little extra can be made into 2 family house, $45o0; $500 cash. Box E. B., Phone Bar mum 7485.
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