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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

George A. Whitney Of Winter street.
owns the biggest floral curiosi-
~ of the spring. 1t Is a full-sized pansy-
bloom. purple -hued and fresh picked out
OF his garden Wednesday. Mr.. Whitney
does not claim any Florida climate in
his dooryard. His explanation is that
the flower was preserved In the ice
The leaves are green and yet there are
ice-heaps within few inches of the
plant. lie says ii Is not unusual to
find In early spring living plants and
even buds ready to open, but he never
before found fresh full-blown flower
The ship Aryan. built at Phipps-
burg In 1893, and recently owned by
Eugene p. Carver of Boston. has been
sold to l. A. Peterson Of San Fran
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

The nurse employed by the wash
ingtsn County Anti Tuberculosis As
ISOLATION is to have an automobile,
the funds for it being raised by popu-
lar subscription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

People living in Phippsbutg cenS
report, that there are an pnusdall
large number OF robins arriving, AMI
they come in great focks Rcsid
this favorite there are alse .1rD
number Of blackbirds and song spar
rows. This is taken to Indicate th4
we will have a long and warm sunni
mer. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

-. a ~ Press IRE loss.
Ss~ n ~ J.: I'VE under
~ ~ thno t9uad number Of
Sr ln1onde the garden
4 poAo ~ Knocks"
"A ~ nG which have
= made p 20 us. despite
~ pres Doa-Pats and
Wssl - Yep your hat
49, nishl 81 mixed up
opov soen1D until Mr..
= ~ semek ars through
"a. b nswspaper
j oeAte con.
hnssasy: "who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

The Seniors of the. Frankio1
High school have decided that isl|
Of them will expend over. t4.sS on
their graduation gown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

The hiddies are try,nk nsv to pSy for
that ssain they ate thjSagh December,
January and February bat downseomes
the prices of eggs, writes the Water
mans Beach correspondent j. Of the
Rockland Courier Gasett4 = The local
dealers are Qsseting - CENTS per dozen
and u':ityY1ks are DsyipE 1--WE CENTS
each for>ftesf Eggs. It'l6dks to. us Is
though there was .somS gamble in the
hen business - 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

N. e. q. p, kENNEsEc LODGE
No. Isl. meets in g. A. X. hall the frs
and third Tuesday evenings OF eacI
month. att 80 o'clock.
MRS. BERTHA r. DOUGLAS. WauenI
MRS. EMMA +. HOWE, Rec. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

SETH WILLIAMS iNDEPENDEN1
Relief Corps Meetings every Thursds
afternoon at 2.S0 at g. A. Il. hall.
MRS, LUCY v. WARE, Pres.
ADpIE w. GAY. Sec.
aprilll, -th-sat TYR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS Oh
Pythias, King Company. No. 4. Regusl
meeting first. Thursday Of. each monta
at 1.30 p. NJ :.
Capt, CHAS. n. YOUNG.
Rec. w. FRANK HERRICK
Oct6 tu- h-Saftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, 2
IL. Meetings Cd and 4th saturday e,
nings of each month at q. A. r. hall.
CHAa, q. CROWELL. w. NJ
MRS. EMMA F. HOWE, Sec.
tu-th-Sat r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-30

G. A. r. THE REGULAR MEETINd
Of Seth Williams Post No. 10, second
and fourth Thursdays of each mo8th
A. GEO. r. GAY. Commander
VIM McDAVID, Adiutant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26

buildings as he one now standing
was formerly used as a dormitory.
r, VIII be necessary 20 erect iahora-
tory, at least
Tho present faculty will be retained.
the same courses offered, and the
high standards Of the colleges will
he continued.
Plans have been commenced for
the complete vacation Of the college
by the FIRST Of June to allow imme-
date occupancy by the medical off,
GERS
Tho establishment Of the hospital
means much TO Richmond. The medi-
cal men say that il will mean IN ex-
penditure OF at leas, 5000 weekly
in Tho city for supplies and general
needs II also means much to the
hotels restaurants and those who
rent partments for once the news
Is flashed 10 any part Of the country
that \ wounded soldier has been taken
30 Richmond relatives are sure to
make their wav here to look after
hIn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
MAJOR S. II. TAYLOR
SUCCEEDS MACHEN

At an enthusiastic and well attend
ed meeting of the LOCAL branch of the
-four minute men," last night at
Westmoreland club, resolutions were
adopted pledging renewed and con-
tinued activity in the work set out for
them to do. Addresses were made by
w Curtis Nicholson. of Washington,
associate director; Colonel Eugene C,
Massie and others.
Major s. Heth Tyler. of Norfolk. was
named as successor to Lewis Machen
as state chairman. and the local branch
pledged itself to aid I'm prosecution Of
the efforts OF the organization. Of
which there is membership of % 900
throughout the country. Their worl,
is to present to audiences and bodies
Of people, in brief and concrete form
thu various problems which confront
the government.
In order TO prosecute the work tbs
branch elected an executive commit
tee consisting of Eugene c. Massie.
James + Cannon, II. l. Cabell: Charles
Hutzier and David Meade White.
Resolutions of appreciation of the
manner lis which the managers of the
various theaters had treated The
speakers were adopted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26

interests Of farmers and working pco-
pie he has been conspicuous through
out his legislative Carcer
Senator Mapp occupies the rare po-
siton in the political life of Virginia
as one who has never been Identified
with either The organization or anti
organization factions in The Demo-
cratic party At the same time he
has hosts Of friends in both factions
Though he has been tho storm center
Of numerous political and legislative
battles, they have never lessencd the
high esteem in which he is held 10y
friends and antagonists alike
I'm the practice Of his profession his
quality Of frieudllncss has EeCu par
tcularly notable It has been said
Of him that In the handling ~ a case
he acts more like a judge than ala
advocate. so careful IS he 10 he en-
tirely fair IN both sides and 50 earn
est ia his determination n sec That
Justice he done
The Eastern shore counties vii
give Senator Mann practically solid
support He Will he Likewise support
ed in other counties of the district,
except those which have 'favorito
sons" He is IN friendly personal re-
lauo1s with every present and pros
peCtive candidate for the place 70
which he aspires
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
CHAMP CLARK WEIGHS
SENATORIAL QUESTION
VIII Decide Whether to Accept or
Reject Offer OF Toga Only
After Consideration

Washington. April 25.--Speaker
Clark bnsought by senators. rcprescr-
tatives. suffragists and political friends
to resign and accept the senatorship
left vacant by the death Of senator
stone, delayed his decision tonight
until tomorrow.
His final step may rest with MIS-.
Clark, in whose political judgment the
speaker has great confidence. She
arrived in Washington this evening
Belief grew through the day that
Clark would accept.
The TACT that he did not immedl-
atcly decline was pointed 10 nv
friends as indicating that his decision
will he based largely on his view OF
the political consequences.
Senator Reed strongly urged &C
ceptance of the upper house position.
Reed said frankly that with factional
politics in Missouri it might prove diff
icuItv for the Democrats to elect any
other man next fall than Clark
Another political factor studied by
Clark and his friends was the prob
able makeup Of the next house. =
it were to he Republican Clark would
mot he reelected speaker. While il
was pointed out the spealIership
might be considered even a greater
honor than a so0atoTship, the position
Of minority leader in a Republican
house would be a different situation.
Acting Minority Leader Gillett
called on Cl4rG today to assure him
that If the speaker wished TO accept
the appointment the Republicans VIII
not attempt ~ gain control OF the
present house
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
Rc~oInlions Of womnn'- college.

This motion was passed unanimous
iy hy the students and faculty Of
We@tbamptou college:
Whereas our federal government
has asked that our campus and build
lnEs he given for use as "a base hos
pital for the duration of the war
and
Whereas We recognize in this our
opportunity for supreme service. in
aSmuch as we ca mot give ourselves:
Resolved That we, the resident
faeuItv and students Of Westhampton
college gladly uphold any action Of
ibe president and board Of trustees
hv which the demands of the govern
mcrt may be best met.
"Ee il further resolved That the
loyalty Of the student BODY he cS-
pressed by the unanimous determine
ZION So return. lf possible. next wear;
Sc Il further resolved That West
hampton college maintain reading
room for the use OF the soldiers In the
Wesiham pt0n doruit0ry"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
SENATOR hAPP ENTERS


CONTINUED from First faga>
and Mary college and Of the law
school OF the University Of Virginia.
He is serving Ais second term as
xsernber Of the Virginia state senate.
Prom the very beginning of his first
term az senator he took first rank
among the distinguished members Of
that body by sheer force Of character
and ability and has retained that en-
vfabIe station ever since. lie won
notable distinction by mis- patronage
ar the fret statewide prohibition law,
which has since heen regarded as a
model for legislatures in many other
wtate~ In the lasf session OF the
Legislature re proposed sew or
amendments Ia the law which had
been shown ny experience 10 be n0Co~-
sary and these were enacted by the
general assembly.
Senator Maps interests have not
been confined 70 the matter If pro-
hfbition. Much Of his attention has
been devoted 70 internal improve
ments, better schools and better
roads. In the safeguarding ~ the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26

Washington. April 25-To promote
a better understanding of the work of
the food administration and with a
view to closer cooperation. conserva-
ton and results in the cottonfeed
industry, representative NJ tho fond
administration. it was announced to-
day. viii tour the South. DIR George
II. Denny and Hugh Humphreys begin
tho first tour MAY l. starting at New
Orleans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
T.NyO

the American dead First the Rcd
Cross man Was fred nj by machine
gun. He kept waving the ked cross
flag and finally a German REQ SipS7
bearer answered. vhercupon hoi n
sides collected ard buried their deaa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
Local Temperature Yesterday.

IL noon temperature ............ 50
3 +. NJ temperature ....... so
r. NJ temperature .......- So
Maximum temperature to p, NJ Sc
Minimum temperature to p. NJ. 46
Mean temperature .-.... 81
Normal temperature ...... 81
Deficiency in temperature yostcr-
day ..,..,.............. 10
Deficiency in temperature since
January / l42
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26

Rinchamton. \. y. April 25.-Chris
Droossos. a manufacturer OF Endicott,
was given a coat of tar and feathers
today by an angry crowd which
claimed he had beaten his bride of flva
months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26

Rainfall last twelve hours. ......
Rainfall last twenty-four hours 4
Excess in rainfall since March &. 80
Excess in rainfall since Jauu-
airy SO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
IocaI 0hHerxatian at S 2. NJ. Ae.teraln Y.

temperature ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS
humidity Ga
........F, East
,........
" edtheT ..........,,... ......... .ClnBds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
THE WEATHER
Omitted States Weather Bureau
Department OF Agriculture.)
Washington, d, CO Aprl 25.-Fore-

cast:
misunderstanding cIoudiness and
warmer Friday: probably rain in the
afternoon or by night; Saturday, rain.
North Carolina-Eain and warmer
Friday, Saturday, fair. except. rain in
northeast portion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26

II liz intendcd % 1ocate The classes
for the young women from Westhsmp~
ton college In Richmond and it Is be-
Iieved that Il location VIII he found in
close proximity to the Richmond col
lere site 10 allow tho use Of the same
Ia boratory ny the two student bodies.
It will he necessary to add several
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
CLASSES FOR SOLDIERS

frontirued IN second Page )
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-26
RICHMOND COLLEGE

Continues from IIrst rare.1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
Last Nights Round Up Of
Workers Proved an In
spring Affair

An enthusiastic round up" or "get
together. meeting OF chairmen. cap
tains and all workers in the Red Cross
Christmas Roll Call aw SHIELD last even
ing at The Fairmont when approx
mateIy 200 earnest men and women
gathered to receive final instructions
relative to a whirlwind campaign
which wiH'be waSed throughout Fair
mont and Marion county Sunday after
non for the purpose, il possible. OF put
ting the entire thing over in the space
OF a few hours instead Of permitting
it to drag through the three allotted
The workers are united in their en-
thuSiasm and will leave no stone I'M
turned to meet the desires Of the
chatrmen Of the Christmas Roll Call
and put Marion county across in the
first few hours.
Chairmen are confident that with
the united support of the vice chair
men, captains and workers that this
can be done and that the county Will
round up" with a full membership.
1t is desired thar every man, wom-
an and child in the county be enrolled
in this. the greatest philanthropic or
SanizaIion IN the world and everybody
can become member merely by the
paying of one dollar.
People throughout the town and
county are urged to cooperate in ev-
cry way possible. to be at home on
Sunday when the canyassers call, to
have the dollar ready to hand them
and to place the Red Cross service
card in the windows. Thursday the
Fairmont Rotary club endorsed the
Roll Call and pledged the active sup
port of every Rotarian. Many mem
bers OF the club will be used as can
vassers by the ward chairmen-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13

them. It has been discovered that
standing on them without underneath
protection is impossible. Changes
viii also have to be made in the port
or entrance to furnace No. as already
trouble is being experienced there.
Gas IS being producer satisfactorily
and is being carried through a large,
wide main to the glass furnace in close
connection; but when this gas passes
into smaller pipe and attempts to en-
ter the furnace direct. the space is
too small and as consequence the
gas is backing up and out. A larger
port will have to be made.
The Morgan Producer Will be ready
TO operate next week. An engineer to
fire the producer will arrive at that
time an dwhen both producers are run
ming, competition between the two
Will be watched with interest. 1t is
claimed that Cuban gas is better, but
that Morgan gas requires less labor in
the making. A question of fuel
against labor with benefits on both
sides weighed carefully, will make
the matter OF deciding which producer
is to be torn down; with five addition
al producers to be built like the sue
cessful one, matter OF careful con-
sideration.
The Lynn plant out the belt line
does not yet show any signs OF life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
KISSES
FR0WNED UPON
Kick Also Made Regarding
Notes Slipped Into the
Jail.

Complaint has been received by
Court house authorities regarding i'm
proper conduct around the jail. 1t
was written in letter form that much
throwing of kisses to jail occupants
and various passing of notes by means
OF strings let down and pulled up.
beside sother acts annoying to the
public had been noticed frequently.
Prisoners are said to receive fruit
and extra lunches from outside
friends.
Judge Raymond stated this morn
ing that this should not be allowed,
because the law provided for proper
feeding of prisoners, and he did not
believe in a morbid rendering of
gifts; that prisoners should not be
allowed to feel that they were mar
tyrs or heroes.
He said that whiel he understood
the prisoners desire to talk to out
siders through the bars and smiled
gympatehtically at the note passing.
he did not feel that Objectionable
conduct should be allowed, though
the matter of passing on Jail regula-
tons was entirely out OF his juris-
diction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
Roll Call Plans
at Pennington

Tomorrow evening the Christmas
Roll Can committee OF the Farming
On auxiliary of the Red Cross will
lo.d a meeting beginning at O'Clock
ut the auxiliary quarters when the
members who are going 10 take part
u the Roll Call may register and re-
ceive their instructors. The people
vi Pennington made wonderful re-
spouse to every previous call upon
them for patriotic service and the
committee is confident the record will
be no different this time Sunday,
while the work is going on, the head
quarters will be open, beginning at
o'clock. The members OF the commit
tee are Mrs. NJ. Gallien, Miss Neil Mar-
ply, Mrs. ]. J. jenkins and Miss
Frances Haggerty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
COMMITTEE ON
WAR. MEMORIAL
MEETS TONIGHT
President of State Library
Association Endorses
One of Suggestions.

Suggestions incident to fitting sol
dierS- and sailors memorial for the
boys OF BISrEcp county, who served IN
the United States army during the
world war, will be threshed out to-
night at the rooms OF the Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce at 1880 o'clock,
when the special committee Of the
chamber VII! meet New Sugsestions
will no DOUBT be received. but it Is not
believed any definite action will be
taken
the committee, urged the people TO
make suggestions. either TO the COM
m:ttee or through the newspaper cot
INNS. so that some idea can be CLEAN
ed as TO what the majority o fthe peo-
pie desire
This morning The West virsinian
received the following letter regarding
enc of the suggestions already made:
CLARKSRURG, Dec 12.-[Editor
The West y!rginian. IA recent issue
of The West Virginian contains 6; let
ter from Ai-s. Emory F. Mckinney,
suggesting : public library building as
a memorial to the soldiers OF Marion
county. T'EiS is certainly happy suS-
gestion, and I trust that 1t Will pc
given conside ration.
What could be a more nttiaS ana
lasting memorial than a well-equipPed
modem library? 1t was thought nee
essary for the morale of the soldiers
ard sailors that they be provided with
books during the war; is it not Just
with some reading for the morale of q
community
II those who made the supreme sac
rIfice could be consulted no one can
doubt that the memorial most pleas
ing to them would be something that
would benefit their companions in arms
and carry or down through the ages
the accounts Of their hercism and sue
cess in helping to bring peace 10 the
world. What can 20 this so well as a
'library. where biography, history and
mSos viii show to coming generations
the wonderfui things accomplished oy
our American soldiers
Very truly yours,
S. SCoLLAY PAGE. President
StSte Library Association
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
DR.. James B. Clinton
is Now a Captain

1t Is now Captain James B. Clinton
instead Of Lieutenant Clinton as here
tofore, according to a notification re-
ceived today by DR.. ]. c. Broomfield,
from the q. S. government stating
that DR.. Clinton who is a brother OF
DIR. Bloomfield, had been commission
ed captain dating from August 8, 1913.
The last heard from Captain Clinton
was letter dated November IA three
days after hostiIitieS ceased on the
western front and he was then just
over the Belgian border at a town by
the name OF Bonsecour and was very
busy caring for an outbreak OF infIu-
enza among the soldiers.
Captain Clinton is In the Medical
Reserve corps and has seen active SER
vice for a period Of two years. He
states In his letter that he is anxious
to get back to the states but still is
ready to wait his turn and to still fur
Their serve his country. Captain Gin
ton has received q decoration for dis
service during the time he
has been in the service OF the govern
Tnent
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
Engineer
Loses Part of Foot

y George Bokey. of Rowtesburg. was
operated on today at Fairmont hospi-
tai for the removal OF a part OF his
FOOT which was crushed recently in an
accident. Ir. Bokey is an engineer
on the Morgantown and kingwood
railroad and sustained the injury
when his foot accidentally became
wedged between two bumpers on his
train. The accident occurred about
week ago and he had since been a
patient at the hospital 1t was at
tirst hoped the foot could be saved.
However, it was deemed necessary to
amputate a part of the foot and the
operation was performed today. He
is doing very well.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13
New Church for
Colored Residents

CoIored residents recently organized
a church in this city which is known
as the African Methodist Episcopal
church. The organization was per-
fected with a membership OF appro1i-
mately 25 which it is expected will be
increased soon. The Rev. Bud Shafer
OF Alabama, is the pastor OF the con-
Cregation which viii hold its services
on the third floor of the W. c. T. o.
building on the first and third Sundays
OF each month. Services VIII be held
there en- the coming Sunday at eleven
and 1880 o'clock and Sunday school
will be held at O'Clock Sunday morn
ing
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-13

City Chairman John ~ Wolfe open
ed the meeting last night and sue
ceeded in a brief address in putting
vim and enthusiasm into the manS
workers gathered to receive final in
struct!ons Mr.. Wolfe later turned the
meeting over TO the county chairman,
Mrs. Edwin Robinson, who also gave
a brief and ito the point" address 10
the workers. The SPEAKERS OF the
evening were tncn INTRODUCED and
gave splendid talks. Among the speak
ers were DR.. ]. G bloomfield, Henry
S. Lively, Mayor Anthony Bowen and
Mrs. ]. A. Meredith.
A comprehensive outline OF the
workings OF the campaign as outlined
by the National Red Cross organi1a-
ton was given 70 the gathering by H.
4. Williamson, treasurer OF the local
chapter. Printed circulars outlining
this work we're also distributed to the
workers for the rural districts met
at The Fairmon tlaSt night also for, a
conference with the extension chair
men, Mrs. Kemble White, and Mrs. A
L. Lehman. This meeting was also an
enthusiastic one and the auxiliarieS
which are situated at various centers
throughout the county will do their
part in making up the countYs quota
OF Red Cross members.
Workers In each district OF the coun-
~ will form organizations and each
district is urged to secure supplies at
once. The following is the list Of aux
iliaries together with their chairman
who VIII assist in the canvass:
CatawDa-Mrs. Ruth @. Summers
Bethlehem-Nrs. Ben Jones.
Walnut Grove-Mrs- Ida Morgan.
Pine Grove-Mrs. Freda Everhart-
Benton's Ferry-Mrs. Morgan Stan
ley.
HoodsviiIe-Mrs. Deuzn Straight
CaroHna-Mrs. Laura Justice.
AdIllersviIle-Mrs. Dale B. Miller
Murray-Ars- ". H Hess
Annabene-Nrs. Fay Vanderyort.
RivesyfLIe-Mrs. E. s. Phillips.
Ida May-NGrs. ". W. Hawkins
WatsonS14rS. Arlie Harrington.
Grant. oTwn-4drs. ]. W. Dearor.
Hickman Run-Mrs. Hardly Morris
Basnettyme-Mrs. Clara Wilson
BoothsvnIe-0Giss Arch Hall
Hoult-9IrS. J. D. Bowman.
Middleton-Mrs. ]. W. Duther.
-Ealiason-Mrs. Vim. Patton.
Kingmont-MrS. Violet Watkins.
Hammond-Nfrs. w. 6. Ratclif.
CoIfax@Alrs. Russell Nichols.
Norway-Miss Grace Wmers.
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