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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-02-10
How America Got Its Name.


IT HE daughter of the lady who wrote the
"Grandmothers Stories" has requested
me to give my authority for the statement
that America is the native Indian name for
this continent.
She, Of course, does not remember that did
this, some years ago, in the beginning of the
sketches Of ''The South and West"
For the present, it will no doubt be sufh-
cient to explain that Governor j. NJ. Brown,
and the well-znown author of standard works
on money, Delmar, devoted a great deal OF
study to this question, and collected a large
amount of data, which concluslvely proves
that "Amaraca" was a favorite with the
Indians of South America, and that, under
many variations, it was given to provinces,
rives and mountains in remote interiors,
where Americas Vespuccius had never been
heard Of
Governor Brown, in his wonderful book,
"AstvanaX," presents map of South Amer
lea, which shows that the word "Amaraca"
was literally sprinl1led all over the Southern
part of this hemisphere.
Indeed, Governor Brown seems to prove
that Vespuccius got the nickname of Gamer
100" from the fact that he had discovered
Amaraca, lust as 'Chinese" Gordon got his
nick name from service in China, and just as
individual scouts and Indian fighters were
called ''Texas" Jack "Bufalo" Bill, "Coman
che" Bob, ''Pawnee" Bill, &c.
The Italian voyager visited Western Amer
lea at the time it bore the original name of
Cundin Amaraca, the word Cundin meaning
Western.
He visited the empire of ancient or print
tive Amaraca, while it still bore the name Hue
Amaraca, the word Hue meaning ancient, or
primitive.
The god of the Brazilians bore the name
of Hua Amaracan.
They have river which they call Maracay,
and a town named Amaruca, with many other
towns, lakes, mountains and rivers bearing
such names as Amaragi, Maraca, Merooca,
Miral1i, Maracana, &c.
Maraca was also a tribal name, throughout
all that vast Amazon region, up to the Pan
anna territory, and thence to the Rio de la
Platte. the Indians used sacred rattle called
the Maraca.
Thousands of miles in the interior, where
none of the early discoveries and explorers
were ever seen, or so much as heard of, these
names were in constant use, to-wit: the name
which different race, with different way
of pronouncng, would readily change to the
present form America.
1t is quite probable that, with the Indians,
the soft-fowing pronunciation placed the
accent on the third syllable, where we place
it on the second; just as the Indians always
accented the last syllable of such names as
Oconce. Ogeechee, and Chattahoochee.
We make an effort to pronounce Toccoa,
when we put the accent on the second syllable,
but the Indian more easily and musically pro
nounces the word as if spelled Toe conway,
with the accent on the last syllable.
On the map which Governor Brown pre-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
BRIGADE: REVIEW
HELD AT N0CALES
Second Idaho and Two Con.
necticut Regiments Band
Is Complimented.

Nice things about the Idaho troops
and especially the Second regimental
band, are said in a report of a brigade
review. published in the Nogales Her.
aid of Sept. 20. The Herald says:
The Second Idaho and First and Sec
ond Connecticut Infantry regiments
took part in n brigade review this
morning at 9 a m. at the former camp
ing ground of the Fifth California. The
brigade was commanded by Colonel
Edelblute of the Second Idaho, with
Colonel Sage as the reviewing officer
The review started promptly at
o'clock and lasted about As minutes.
The music was furnished by the Second
Idaho band which has made wonderful
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
Notes From Democratic
State Headquarters

Governor M. Alexander will fire the
opening gun of the Democratic cam
paign in Cassia county on Oct 2,
speaking at Churchill at 1890 o'clock,
Oakley at 3: 80 o'clock and Burley at 8
p. m. On the following day he will
speak at Hansen. Kimberly and Twin
Falls and Wednesday at Filler and
Bull. The remainder of his itinerary
is uncertain but he will be in the south
east a good part of the month. On his
trip he will be accompanied by Sol p.
Worthington of Oakley, Democratic
candidate for state treasurer.
The Hawley building at 917 Idaho
street has been secured by the Demo-
cratic county committee and is being
fitted up for the meetings of various
clubs, such as the Woodrow Wilson
club. the Independent Wilson league
and the Women's Democratic club.
These clubs are all being organized for
effective campaign work.
T. A. Walters, of Caldwell, candidate
for attorney general on the Democratic
ticket, will address the Woodrow Will
son club Of Emmett Saturday night at
s o'clock.
Democratic county headquarters have
been opened in rooms 206-7 Mccarthy
building and are in charge OF NJ. C.
Stott, chairman and H. H Nesbitt,
secretary. Miss Emma Peterman has
been engaged as stenographer by the
committee.
kilograms and letters from all sec
tons of Idaho have been coming in to
Democratic state headquarters for the
past few days from women who are
volunteering their services to speak in
this campaign for Woodrow Wilson.
The tone of their letters shows that
they are satisfied that the president
has kept this country from war and
they feel he should be returned as
chief executive of the nation for pro-
tecting their sons.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
THROWN FROM WAGON
AND SERIOUSLY HURT

Meridian. Sept 27.-For the pur-
pose of having a splint inserted in his
mouth, Albert Escott, who was thrown
from his wagon yesterday afternoon
near Onweiler and so entangled that
he was dragged quite a distance and
his head thrown in contact with one
of the wheels, resulting in his Jaw
bone being broken and the wheel plow-
ing into his neck and Jaw bone. was
taken to Boise this morning by DR.. H.
F. Neal, of this place. Escott, who
resides near Ustick. was hauling sand
for the construction of the county road
now in progress mead Onweiler, and
through his foot or trousers leg becom-
ing entangled. he was thrown from the
wagon and dragged quite a distance
with his head and body on the ground.
He was Immediately rushed to this
place for treatmc mt and later DR..
Stewart Of Boise was called in consul
tation by DR.. Neal. He passed an ex-
tremely\ restless night, but is reported
as resting well this morning.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
CONFERENCE HELD ON
SHIP CONSTRUCTION

Washington. Sept 27.-In response
to an invitation from Secretary of
Commerce Redfield. conference of
well known naval architects, ship
builders and the executive heads of
leading American steamship companies
convened here today for an exchange
of views on the important subject of
loadlines and bulkheads and on other
phases of the construction of steam
ers on the ocean and the Great Lakes
as related to those two subjects.
In his call for the conference, the
secretary of commerce pointed out that
the United States is almost alone
among maritime nations in having NO
regulations governing loadllne. The
subject Is one that has been given
added importance by the rapid growth
in the fleet of American cargo car
riers since the beginning Of the Eu-
ropean war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
REGISTERED CATTLE
EXHIBITED AT FAIR

Meridian, Sept. 27.-Among the
owners of registered dairy cattle of
the Meridian country who are exhibit
ing their herds at the Gem State fair
in Boise this week are F. o. Johnson,
Charles Rowen and Bernard Lee. The
herds of Messrs. Johnson and Lee are
of the Holstein class, while that of
Mr.. Rowen is of the Jersey type. All
of the herds are composed Of the best
dairy cattle to be found in the state.
No section in the state, perhaps, has
assumed greater proportions in the
raising of thoroughbred horses and
registered dairy cattle than has the
section tributary to this place, and to
this fact is due in no small measure.
the wonderful favorable publicity
which the town of Meridian and the
country surrounding it have received
In recent years. AS a dairy section,
it is now without doubt, the most
highly developed and remunerative
section in the entire state. Something
like an adequate idea of it's import
along this line may be had, however.
by the knowledge that the local
cheese factory pays to the farmers of
the surrounding country for their milk
the handsome sum of $4,000 a month
or $4,000 a year. Adding to the i'm
port of the local benefits of this in
dustry is the fact that this revenue
only represents the purchases made by
the cooperative Creamery company
whereas. there are some three or foul
other companies In town purchasing
dairy products from the farmers also
Dairying is fast becoming the leading
industry of all this wonderfully pro-
ductive farming country and many
other farmers in addition to those
mentioned as exhibiting at the fail
have herds of registered dairy cattle
comparable to the best to be found
in any section. Among these farmer,
are Colonel Elias Marsters and son
Leo, and numerous others.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
News From Meridian.

Meridian, Sept. 27.-George E. At
water, local real estate man. is in at
tendance at the Gem State fair at
Boise. boosting for this place and its
surrounding country.
Rev. Joel Brown was a Boise visitor
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint waggoner re-
turned last evening from a vacation of
several days spent at the Payette lakes.
w. A. Heikes was transacting busi-
ness in Boise yesterday.
Mr.. King, of the Brewer barber shop,
was a Boise visitor yesterday.
]. F. Whitlock is among the local
people attending the Gem State fair
in Boise.
]. NJ. Anderson was In attendance at
the fair at Boise yesterday.
]. f. Star went to Boise yesterday
w. H. Peer was a Boise visitor to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Anderson were
the guests OF Boise friends yesterday
L. Stotts is one of the local people
attending the Gem State fair in Boise
W. r. Thompson, Of Nampa, the
well known contractor and builder
was transacting business here yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Nelson, of Boise
were the guests of friends here yes
| terday.
| w. A. Heikes attended the Gen
State fair at Boise yesterday.
James Bowler returned from Wilder
yesterday. where he spent the pas
week visiting friends.
Mrs. Anna Lewis. of Cambridge, i.
| visiting here as the guest Of hel
mother, Mrs. Alice Frasier.
| E. f. Clark, of New Meadows, wa.
a business visitor here yesterday.
| Frank Houten, bookkeeper of tn,
reclamation service camp at Pfost, wa'
transacting business here yesterday.
w. L. Christy, of Nampa, was
business visitor in Meridian yesterday
James Nelson, of Twin Falls, is her,
purchasing a number of pure bred
sheep from the L. S. Durham Lane
and Livestock company.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams and Mr.
and Mrs. e. F. Hunt were in attend
ance at the Gem State fair at Bots,
yesterday.
Guy King was a Boise visitor yester
day.
Roll Howry, who has been doing con
tract work in Long valley, has returned
to his home at this place.
Postmaster J. H. Caldwell and son
Loren. were in attendance at the fai
at Boise yesterday.
| l.. Stott transacted business in Bots,
/ yesterday.
George E. Atwater was In attendant,
at the Gem State fair at Boise yes.
terday. boosting for Meridian and III
surrounding country.
The study class of the local Meth.
odist church met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. L. Waggoner last evening
Harry Swanstrom Is attending tn,
fair at Boise today.
Mrs. Leslie ]. Akers. of Ontario. Ore
Is visiting here as the guest of he
sister. Mrs. Harry Tolleth.
Mrs. D. Roades and son, of Idah
City, are visiting here as guests o
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Garrett.
Lawrence Hosford Is a bushes
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
GRAZING HOMESTEAD
Law WAS NOT PASSED

Contrary to reports published
throughout the country. the s4o-acre
grazing homestead law was not passed
at the last session of congress. as has
been reported. according to informa-
ton contained in a circular which was
received at the United States land Of
fee yesterday. Owing to the reports
published, many have believed the law
was passed and applications are being
made for such homesteads, but the in
formation contained in the circular
states the bill did not pass and such
homestead entries cannot be received.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
STAR GIRL MARRIED
TO CALIFORNIA MAN

Star. Sept. 27-A very pretty little
romance had its elimination at this
place yesterday afternoon through the
marriage q c. H. Riemenschneider, Of
Modesto. Cal, and Miss Mae Roberts, Of
this place. The marriage Of the happy
young couple took place at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Roberts, Mr.. Rob-
erts being brother Of the bride. Rev.
Claud Barker Of the Friends church.
officiating. The bride is one OF Stars
most highly accomplished young women
and for the past eight years has had
charge of the primary department Of
the Star public school. Mr.. Riemen-
schneider is q prominent young bust
ness man of his home city. Following
the ceremony. the happy couple left for
Modesto which will be their future
home.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

Improvement since they have been here.
The Second Idaho. with Major Lewis
in command, was the first to pass the
reviewing officer. The Second Con-
nectiout followed the Idaho boys and
the First Connecticut next Then came
the wagon trains of the three regiments
and taking It In all made quite q show
as to force and efficiency.
There was a large crowd Of spectat-
ors out to see the review, and many
were the flattering remarks made. It
was frequently heard said that the men
handled themselves like regulars. The
company alignments were good and tho
men looked as II they were ready for
business whenever called upon.
If there should be serious work ahead
for these boys. the showing they made
this morning indicates that they will
be ready when the call comes.
A large number Of the regular army
officers were present and made very
flattering remarks about the national
guardsmen. While General Plummer
did not take any part in the review, he
was in a good location to take In all the
maneuvers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
BIG DEMAND FOR
deer FLAT LANDS
Returns From Potato Crop
Cause Decided Increase
in Prices.

Caldwell, Sept. 27.-Following in the
wake Of the highly profitable potato
crops of the Deer Flat community
which is tributary to this city, lands
in that section are selling easily and
at excellent prices. Recent deals
through real estate men of this city are
those of the F. n. Smith 40 acre farm
to Thomas Rose for $4,000, the 81 acre
tract of ]. B. Houston to A. II. Ray
mond for $500 and the 80 acre farm of
Edward Leitritz to C. H. Westcott for
$4,000.
Inquiries for lands in this famous po-
tato belt are constantly being received
by real estate agents In this city and
as result of It's potato crops having
yieldsd as great profits as $3.50 per
acre this year, the real estate business
of that community promises to be Of
vast proportions.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
PIONEER RESIDENT OF
BOISE VALLEY DEAD

Nampa, Sept. 27.-Following an at
tack of typhoid feve' extending thro ugh
several weeks. L. B. Douglass, one of
the pioneers of the Boise valley and
one of this city's most highly respected
citizens. died at his homo last night.
Mr.. Douglass was a native Of Pennsyl-
vania and located here some 20 years
ago.
He had large property holdings in
and near this city and with his family
resided on his 40 acre farm near the
city. His demise is mourned by his
wife and several children. AS vet no
funeral arrangements have been an
nounced.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.

New York. Sept. 27.--An eminent ar
ray Of noted economists. bankers
lawyers, business men. insurance ex-
perts and others has been engaged as
lecturers for Columbia Universitys
new school of business. which was
opened for it's first session today. An
elaborate and extensive list Of courses
has been arranged. The object of the
school, as set forth in the prospectus
is to afford a. sound theoretical basis
through preparations. and, as far as
possible. practical training for bus
mess.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
in Boise today.

visitor in Boise today.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Mersdorf will
leave tonight for Eugene, Ore, where
they will visit relatives for several
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Neal, Of Boise
We're the guests of DR.. and Mrs. H. F.
Neal the first of the week.
Mrs. William Anderson and Mrs. w
A. Palmer are visiting In Boise today
as the guests of friends.
Mrs. F.. L. Record is a Boise visitor
today.
]. F. Whitlock Is transacting busi-
ness in Boise today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Rogers are at
tending the Boise fair today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Mcfarland are
among the local people in attendance al
the Boise fair today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
CONSTRUCTION WORK
IN DISTRICT BEGUN

Caldwell, Sept. 81. - Construction
work on the Caldwell irrigation district
was commenced Monday with a force
of 10 teams excavating the ditch which
will furnish water from Mason creek
for the irrigation of the lands of Can
yon hill. Approximately 1000 acres is
embraced in the district and the work
of excavation will be rushed to COM
pletion with the least possible delay
that the lands may be brought into Gull
tivation this next year.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

FOR TRADE-24O acres in Oklahoma,
stock farm, to trade for Boise acre
age.
Payette valley s0-acre dairy and hay
ranch to trade for Boise acreage.
HUB REALTY co.
219 Idaho Building. Phone so.
TIT
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

HOWARD over Draft. heaters radiate
the heat to the floor. where the heat
is needed and will only take about
half as much fuel as the average
heating stove. The Company Store.
906-0S Idaho Street.
3 I'll tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK,

London, Sept. 27.-The Norwegian
steamer BufJord, 1887 tons net. has
been sunk, according to Lloyds dis
patch from Barcelona. The crew was
landed
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
DEATH AT STAR.

Star, Sept. 27.-The infant child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Corn died at their
home at this place early yesterday
morning following an attack of whoop-
ing cough of several weeks duration.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Furnished rooms. sleeping
porch and kitchenette. Phone 7sR2.
S2S
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

GOOD CAFE in nearby railroad town
and county seat, complete for $500;
fine furnished modern bungalow,
including piano, to rent for $50;
fine S-room modern house. every
convenience and refinement. furnace.
sleeping porches, $50: other houses
for rent. Schooler- Startling Agency,
Overland bldg. OF
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

Free tickets to the Strand with all
purchases Con W. Hesse. The Jewell
er. 1902 Main st. Adv-tf
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

LOST-Lsst Sunday. between Eighth
street fire station, South Boise. and s
miles south. on Mountain Home road,
handbag containing filing papers and
small change. Finder please send by
parcel post to Mrs. Rebecca A.
Smith. Regina, Ida, who viii pay ex-
penses on same, or leave at Capital
News office. S27c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

FOR SALE-Over Draft Howard heat
ers. The best evidence that they are
the best is the numerous limitations
on the market. The Company Store,
906-0S Idaho Street
tt. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

Painless dental operations by scien-
tific methods. DIR. Crichfield, Falk
Bldg Adv-O1
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

THE wonderful Howard Over Draft
heaters have been sold by us for the
last eight years and those who
bought them first are the most enthu-
siastic boosters. The Company Store.
9060S Idaho Street
I'll If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

why not take the Capital News ana
r Z ALL the news-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

HOT WATER HEATING PLANT
BOILER for sale, good as new and
goes at about one-third price. You
can save 500 II you are figuring on a
heating plant. Exchange Store, 1909
Main st. SGT
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

WANT LAND-40 to 80 acres on gravel
road in Boise valley. Describe fully,
location and price. first letter.
Proposition. 5-room modern house,
clear OF incumbrance and cash for
the right place. Address Owners. p.
o. Box 147. Meridian, Idaho. O3c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

FOR RENT--well furnished little
bungalow. 18th and Bannock. Phone
1576W. SIS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
FOR SALE-Overland Speedster; 216
SO. 18th. S27c
LOST-Spitz dog. about months old.
Phone 1429J. Reward. S2S
LOST-Automatic shotgun; finder re-
turn to 706 Front street; reward. O3
WANTED-Girl for general house
work Call 921 E. Bannock st.
S2sc
COAL HODS-Big black fellows, for
35c each. Hurry Exchange Store,
1909 Main. SGT
WANTED - Two experienced wait
resses; permanent position. Morri-
sons Cafeteria. S29
FOR SALE-Work horse, 400 pounds;
good condition: at Front Street livery
barn; cheap. Or. Taylor. S2Sc
WANTED = Girl for general house
work, good wages, small family.
Phone 9s1J. Box 1915, Boise. $50
FOR RENT-3-room neatly furnished
brick apartment. ground floor. close
in; s11. 1901 Grand Ave.
Wed & Sun-tf
THERE are no limitations of our Won
derful Radium heaters. Exchange
Store, 1909 Main, factory agents.
SGT
Hot IT flxr
reduced prices, all this week, at
Women's Exchange. Opp. Post Office.
T. l.. S27c
LIVESTOCK.
HAVE buyers t. good ewes. Boise
Livestock Commission Co. Phone
569W S2S
FOR RENT-3-room apartments, hot
water heat. s22 and $25 per month.
Apply Mrs. Case. entrance 514 North
Twelfth. O3
ALL we ask is that before you buy
heater LOOK at the Radium for sale
only at 1908 Main. Exchange Furni-
ture Store. S27
FOR SALE-1S cows, steers and heif-
ers. Bankable note or cash. w. f.
Tucker, r. F. d. No. 2. Box 4. Merid-
IAN Idaho. OF
YOUNG lady stenographer wants po-
sition as stenographer or cashier; ex-
perience and references. Box 1896,
Capital News. sec
LOST-Pair of gold trimmed glasses
between Union block and Chesa-
peake. Return to room /. Union
block. Reward. S27c
WE are nearly sold out of Radium
heaters and you will be loser If you
don't come look at one. Exchange
Store, 1908 Main. sat
TENANT WANTED for large furnace
heated house for winter. Rent free
to right party. No children. Bruce
& Fuld Loan & Trust Co. O3
RADIUM HEATERS beat them all. If
you will compare them. with any
stove made you will agree with us.
Exchange Store. 1908 Main. sgt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
HUDSON Wy w super.six

WE ARE ADVERTISING HUDSON HUDSON
While
HUDSON
with specially
Three HUDSON n
% wonder
What Are the Proofs of Hudson Endurance?
rom o %
hour
hours3 mimi
Without stopping the that made the turned
fo
o
approached stock the entered these special has
with exception OF the
mus make o s
The FROMAN-ROSS AUTO co.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

TENANT WANTED for large furnace
heated house for winter Rent free
to right party. No children. Bruce
e. Fuld Loan & Trust Co. O3
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

FOR SALE-Hair goods. at greatly
reduced prices, all this week, at
Women's Exchange. Opp. Post Office.
T. l.. S27c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27
LIVESTOCK

FOR RENT-3-room apartments. hot
water heat. s22 and $25 per month.
Apply Mrs. Case, entrance 514 North
Twelfth. O3
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

RADIUM HEATERS beat them all. If
you will compare them. with any
stove made you will agree with u.s.
Exchange Store. 1908 Main. SGT
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-27

ALL we ask is that before you buy a
heater LOOK at the Radium for sale
only at 1909 Main. Exchange Furni-
ture Store. S27