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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
GIRL AND FATHER
 JAILED M WALKER
Charged With Staying Of Infant
 Child
STATE CAPIT0T. RrREAU,

JASPER, Ala, Feb. I5.-Jim Tucker of Union Chapel, and his daughter, Birley, are in the Walker county jail charged with infant murder. Tucker was arrested the. first part of the week on similar charge and was released. Further evidence reaching the sheriff s office Friday afternoon led to the ar- rest of both Tucker and his daughter Officers charge that Tucker and his daughter few days ago secretly mur- dered the baby and buried it in a swamp about half mile from the Tucker home
 When neighbors reported the matter to officials; Coroner A. E. Legg took the child from it's grave and is said to have discovered evidence of violence, and that the, infant might have been buried alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
DISREGARDS SIGNAL . California Man. Injured When Hit By Auto

Birmingham's first traffic accident, caused from violation of the newly in- stalled signal system, occurred Friday night at First avenue and Twentieth street when w. Whitley, of Santa Barbara; Cal, was knocked down and ixiured by an automobile driven by w. H. Harrison, 730 South Twenty seventh street, after Whitley is said to have stepped from the curb in face of the red light.
 Harrison. is stated to have almost cleared the intersection when Whitley stepped into the street.
 The injured man was carried to the Hillman hospital in Johns ambulance where his injuries were determined not to be of a serious nature. Harrison was placed under an appearance bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
CHILD N COMA
 FOR I5 DAYS
Mother Keeps Unceasing Vigil
 At Baby's Bedside

CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 15.-While 3-year-old Steve Konnyati was fighting for his life today against strange mal- ady that had gripped his body for 15 days and held him in state of coma, specialists consulted in an effort to diagnose the case.
 Baby Steve's mother, Mrs. Catherine Konayati, watching unceasingly by the bedside of her boy. who was born by Caesarian operation, declared today she would maintain her vigil until either he is improved or beyond help.
 The child's only nourishment is milk. He swallows only little at time.
 Physicians are considering the child has new form of ''sleeping sickness v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
PEPPER FAVORS
 OWEN J. ROBERTS

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 15.- The high opinion which Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania holds of Owen J. Rob erts of Philadelphia. whom he recom- mended to succeed Silas II. Strawn as one of the special oil counsel, comes from personal experience
 Hes an aggressive lawyer" Pepper said. T know-he's been in cases against me several times.
 Hes the very lawyer whom-if had a case-l'd hire if I wanted to get the other fellow. That's the way feel about him. That's why recommended him to get the United States out of this tranble.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16

Republican. Wisconsin, of resolution for introduction tomorrow calling upon interior department for certain records relating to the inter-departmental transfer of the Alaskan coal reserve.
 LaFollette Wants Files
 Senator Lafollette in his resolution as made public tonight, will ask that the secretary of interior send to the senate a copy of the agreement between the interior secretary and the secre- tary of the navy regarding the trans fer; all executive orders and other papers in the interior department filed relating to the transfer: all correspond ence and opinions. as to the legality of such a transfer and any lease made, applications for leases and correspond ence relating to possible leases of the Alaskan reserve.
 The Wisconsin senator, it was re- called, inaugurated the inquiry which later grew into the present senate oil investigation with resolution similar to that which he has prepared for in troduction tomorrow.
 ThrottIing Attempts Recalled
 Mir. Baillaine's letter is supplemental to a previous communication alleging attempts by certain interests to throttle the Alaskan railroad and asking. ap- pointment of an impartial board or committee by the executive to inquire into such attempts. This communication relating to the railroad management has been referred by the President to the interior department.
 Much of the letter sent to the Presi- dent today. related to the use of coal by naval vessels and establishments in the Pacific. Mir. Ballaine quoted Rear Admiral J. K. Robison. chief of the navy bureau of engineering. as having sttaed that tests of Alaskan coal had presented conclusive evidence of its unsuitahility for naval use :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
M'ADOO TO ATTEND
 CHICAGO MEETING
Campaign Manager Asserts Can
 didate's Chances Improved

CHICAGO. Feb. 15.-William G. McAdoo, plans to attend Monday 6 conference here of friends and sup porters of the MeAdo0 candidacy, David l.. Rockwell, national campaign manager, announced today.
 Telegrams from democratic leaders in all sections of the country declaring their intention to attend, have been received during the last two days, Rockwell said. lt-.
 'McAd0o's appearance before the Senate committee, has created an ad- vantage for him not enjoyed before, '' Vincent NJ. Miles of Fort Smith, Ark, manager, wired today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
NANCY HOLDS
 LABOR DODGES DRINK ISSUE

LONDON, Feb. 15.-( (By Asso- ciated Press. )--Lady Astor at tackled the labor government in the House of Commons, this afternoon, and accused them of webbing" on the drink question. The occasion was the debate on bill which would enable Wales and Yarmouth shire to control the liquor traffic in their centers through local option.
 Rhys Davies, under-secretary for home affairs, said the government rega rded the local option clause fa- vorably, but would not support the bill because it contained provisions, seeking to place under control of justice of the peace a large number of clubs whose members combined to provide refreshments for them selves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
PROHIBITION CASES
 CLOG COURT DOCKET
Two Courts Will Handle Dry
 Trials At Nashville

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 15.-Be- cause the United States district court for middle Tennessee is unable to dis pose of more than one case out of every three involving violation of the prohi- bition laws, orders have been issued chat two courts shall be held in Nash vile beginning March 1.
 Activity of officers in congesting the dockets with liquor cases was assigned as the reason for ordering the additional court, which will be presided over by Judge Hickenlooper of Ohio and Judge Westenhave of Ohio. This order was received by Dr. k. Q. Lillard, United States marshal. from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
MEMBERS ADJOURN
 IN SPIRIT OF AMITY
Evins Says Plans Will Proceed
 A Originally Contemplated By .... Refersadunf Ballot s
ACTION LAST DECEklBER
 IS FORMALLY RATIFIED
Two Formal ResolutiCns ATe Of- fered By 2 Members Against
 Prsfsrential Primary

State democratic executive commit teemen opposed to tho action of Chair man R. B. Evins in appointing . sub committee for the purpoSs of conduct- ing a a,presidential preferential primary March II, ruled unconstitntiona by At torney General Harwel1s e. Davis re- gently, were defeated Friday morning by vote of 20 to [.
 f1 The committee, called into session At the Tutwiler hotel by Edsar l.. Clarkson and others, refused to pass resolution resembling the resolution of the committee calling q presidential preferential primary March H., and adopted resolution confirming and ratifying the action of the committee at q meeting in December, 1923, at which the primary of March II was
 Voted Against Primary
 Those voting against the. primary were: Edgar l.. Clafkson, A, F. Fite, Ira Champion, J. B. Wood (Birming- haml. pr. D. T. Mccall. E. F. Gay and Q. l.. Burton. The action of the 34 committeeman followed eloquent and vehement please by MT. sClarkson, Dr. Mccall and others that s'the rights of ny pcVpao " cuVesc Incir OWn repre- sentatives be not disregarded."
 after noon apparently in a spirit of Mccall said, smiIink. i've expressed our views and they are on record !: we are sorry that the committee did not zee things as we did, but we win abide by the decision of our fellow demo- crAts.' < :. Chairman Eyins declared be had nothing to say, and that the plans d. ready made by him and other members of the subcommittee on the primary would 20 along just as they had been Long Resolutions Offered
 Lengthy resolutions were offered by the seven members oppcsd to th spfi- mary. The ffst resolution commented s.the one eaudi1ate fdr che bi1h 0fftcd of Eresident of the United Slates Vho has declined 10 AccepG 6ukIl e fesp564 sibilitys fnaming delegates to the na- tional convention) it "rescinded the action of the eofnmittee in calling the preferential primary" and invited cafi- didates to announce themstlves in a primary election to Dc held May 18, 1921, for dele9Ats from their several districts and from the state 1t large.
 It stated that this committee aft firms and asserts that the primary election plan of choosing delegates to the national democratic convention is . fixed and permanent policy of the democratic party of the state"
 The second resolution recited at length the history of the preferential and of the regular primary. and called on the committee to ignore the prefer entiai as having been declared uncon- s tcsatIussa sa psss I've csluma euO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
FATAL FIRE OCCURS
 AT MONT PELIER
Two Killed And Nine Are Miss
 ing In S3OO,OOO Blaze

MONTPELIER, Vt. Feb. 15.- Two persons were killed and nine are missing and believed to have lost their lives in fire which destroyed the Lawrence building on Main street early today.
 A number of others were seriously injured. The loss is estimated at $500, 600.
 The known dead are Walter Wash burn, prominent insurance man, and Mrs. J. K. Waterman. Both sustained fatal injuries when they jumped from windows and missed the life net.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
COLONIZATION OF
 PLUS 4. PROCEEDS
Forty Witnesses Heard At Meet ing In Late POpe's Home Town

VENICE, Italy, Feb, 15.-Another' step toward the canonization of the late Pope Plus X was taken at a solemn meeting here today, presided over by the Patriarch LaFontaine, at which 40 wit nesses were cited by the vice postulator of Justification. The parish priest of San Salvatore also made dispositions concerning miracles, attributed to the late pontiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
RED CROSS GAINS
 BIG ENROLMENT
Total Record Membership Now
 3,471,OOO

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-WitL an estimate net gain in national member ship of 52,342, enrolment in the Ameri- can Red Cross was brought up to the highest figure since the close of the war during the seventh annual rell call last fall. Announcement of the enfollment figures made at headquar- ters of the organization today placed the total membership at 3,47l,OO the figure including estimates for a number of chapters which have not yet reported.
 A gain is shown in four of the six territorial divisions of. the Red Cross-- the Washington, Southern, Central and Pacific divisions. The New England and southwestern divisions showed de- creases. Membership gains also were shown in the insular and foreign chapters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
OH, MR. GALLAGHER
 LOSES SECOND WIFE
Vaudeville Artist Separates
 From Former Ann Luther

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Ed Gallag- Der of Gallagher & Shean, vaudeville and musical comedy stars, has sepa- rated from his second wife, the former Ann Luther, to whom he was married December 6, 1923.
 Gallagher is at present in Youngs- town, Ohio, mad Mrs. Gallagher, today, confined comment on the break to say ing:
 Ed and have just agreed to dis agree. I'm going back to the films
 Gallagher was divorced by his first wife last year, Hilda Moreno of the Follies being named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
COMMUNISTS BLAMED

TOXIC, Feb. 15.--[By Associated Press. )-Communist propaganda influ- enced the recent attempt on Prince Re gent Hirohito's life, according to a statement the Tokio newspapers at- tribute to Minister of Justice Suzsuki The regents automobile was fired upon by a youth December 27, when the for mer vas on his way to attend meet ing of the Diet. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
MRS. R. s. MUNGER
 IS SERIOUSLY ILL
Condition Is Causing Her Physicians Considerable Alarm

Mrs. K. S.. Munger, widow of the late k. S. Munger, Friday was reported critically ill at her residence on the Montevallo Road. Mrs. Munger has been confined to her bed for the past ten days, according to members of her family. but 1t was only during the past two days that her condition began to cause her physicians alarm, Messages have been sent tOs0ut of town relatives Several of her children are here. She was reported holding her own Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
WANTED BEST ROOM
 AND HE TOOK $IOO
Stranger Holds Up Clerk In
 Kansas City Hotel

KANSAS CITY: Feb. 15.-A stranger entered the American hotel here today and told James Ferguson, clerk, to give him "the best room in the house."
 As Ferguson turned to get the key. the stranger pulled a gun and de- manded the cash. He obtained about $1OO and started for the door.
 ferguson reached toward his hip pocket, the stranger turned and ordered the clerk to put up his hands again.
 Il was only reaching for chew of tobacco" Ferguson explained when he told his story to police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
SHOWS DIFFERENCE
 TO SENATOR REED
Underwood Will Not Seek
 Missouri Delegation

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15.-Senator Os- car w. Underwood, will make no effort to obtain Missouri delegates to the dem Ocratic convention, he announced in a letter to Colonel Bennett C. Clark. president of the Reed-for-Presiden Club of St. Lonis. This decision was made in deference to Senator Reeds candidacy, Senator Underwood said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
QUICK JUDGMENT
 INV BUSINESS SUIT
Both Litigants Thank Court
 When He Awards S63,OOO

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Alfred Wolff, electrical supplies, sued Conrad Hubert, real estate, for $10S, 900 for all legged violation of q business agreement. The trial promised to drag through the various courts for long time. After two >days of trial the litigants agreed to ask the judge to decide the thing right now, and primised to abide by the decision.
 The judge awarded $63, 900 to Wolff
 Thank you, judge" both Wolff and Hubert said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
SENATE COMMITTEE
 FAKORS RUM PACT
British Convention With United
 States Ordered To Floor

4 WASHINGTON. Feb. l5.-The new convention with Great Britain concern ing the suppression of rum smuggling
 Senate foreign relations committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
TIE WEATHER

Inereatihg cloudiness and probably rain iA north Tennessee and Alabama and in south Mesissippi for Saturday. Little change in temperature. Cloudy and proba- ply rRln in south Georgia Saturday. .'
 Complete weather report win be found on second market pNad final edition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16
Age-HeraLd Is Thanked By Resolution for Enterprise

To The Editor of The Age-Herad: given night by Daughters of The British Empire publication in full by The speech of the British Premier Ramsay Mcdonald mented carried strucng president The admiration thanks enterpsng matter especially the only to undertake the task of giving the premier speech promptly the public
 LESLIE ROBE, l7Ol Tenth Avenue South Honorary Pretdent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-16

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Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION OF
I. O. o. F. BUILDING BONDS

Notice is hereby given that Building
Bonds Nos. O., 65, 66, 81, So and 50
Of Gunnison Lodge No. SO, Indepen-
dent Order Of Odd Fellows, must be
presented for payment at the First
National Bank Of Gunnison on or be-
fore July !, 1924, ct which date they
will cease to draw interest.
N. J. HYATT,
Secretary Gunnison Lodge No. 80.
!. O. O. F.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

At a meeting Of the Maccabees Of
Gunnison, held Wednesday evening,
officers were elected as follows: Com
mander, Mrs. Leila Hazelhurst; lieut.
commander, Mrs. Pickett; collector,
Mrs. L. E. Pennington. At the close
Of the meeting, delicious refreshments
were served. The ladies anticipate a
successful and enthusiastic lodge dur
ing the next six months under charge
Of their new officers.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors who were 80 kind and
good in the loss Of our darling daugh-
ter. We wish especially to thank
Miss Norma Nichols, Mrs. w. C. Haw-
ard, Mrs. c. T. Kinney, Mrs. Fred A.
Gray, Mrs. VIM. Sammons and daugh-
ters and Mr.. and Mrs. Dug Bariin for
their kind deeds and beautiful floral
offerings, and we surely appreciate
all their kindness.
Mr.. 4 MRS. FRED FOSTER
MR.. 4 MRS. FRANK DUNN
AND FAMILY
Mr.. 4 MRS. TOM WEBSTER
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
ST. PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH

During summer months, Sunday
Masses will be at q. m. and 3 q. m;
Week day Masses at $50 and $3.50 a.
m. Catechism instruction on Sundays
only at 1880.
Lectures on the History and Liter
ature of the Bible for students, every
Tuesday evening at the Rectory, 7:3O.
Sermon each Sunday based on the
Holy Scriptures read in the Mass.
JAS. T. COTTER, Pastor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

The interior Of the Walter Truesdale
home has been entirely ye-made since
they purchased it, very largely the
handiwork Of Mr.. and Mrs. Truesdale
in their spare moments. The paint
ing, decorating, papering and rear
rangement Of rooms have made Il as
a very pretty, modern home.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our apprecia-
tion and extend thanks to the many
friends and TO the various organiza-
tions for the many acts Of kindness
shown during the illness and death
Of our dear wife and mother, and also
for the beautiful floral offerings.
JOSEPH BLACKSTOCK
LOIS MAY NELSON
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Miss Kate Newcomb Of Saguaehe Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Wilbur Cur
tbs, for two weeks. Mrs. D. C. Gott-
helf and Mrs. L. +. Noland Of Sa-
guache, also visited the Curtis family
this week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

The next athletic doings at the col
lege will be improved in the wrest-
ling events by the securing of new
mat, 2Ox2O feet and weighing 655
pounds. It arrived Monday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ball of Granite,
and Mrs. Marsha Carpenter Of Pueblo
cousins Of Mrs. Harry Bender, are
staying at the Bender home during
Mrs. Bender's illness.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Byron Hewitt and Hugh Akin
have opened lemonade stand near
the college campus and are doing
business these hot, dusty days. They
also sell pie and ice cream cones.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Mslcom Norton arriv-
ed Wednesday from Eustis. Florida.
and are guests Of Mrs. Frances N.
Lake. Mr.. Norton and Mrs. Lake are
brother and sister.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Ross Grove and wife went to Telco
above Crested Butte, Wednesday t.
assist the Endner Lumber Co. in their
summer lumber campaign.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

The McCready family Of Pitlkin was
IN Gunnison Thursday. They just re
turned from . week spent in Colorado
Springs. a
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mrs. George Walker Of Fort Smith
Arkansas. Is visiting for two week,
with Mrs. Vim. Hyde at Highland
Village.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Miss Helen Stone Ieft Thursday
evening for Denver. where she viii
take work in the PARIS Business Col.
leEe.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mrs. 8. F. Wright, who has been
at the Salida hospital for the last two
weeks, returned yesterday, feeling
much improved in health.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Casell LeFevre are
moving this week into the Diebold
cottage on Ruby Ave.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mrs. Ed Well of Los Angeles, Calf.
is visiting for q couple of weeks with
her sister, Mrs. r. ]. Potter.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjsvsi and son
Junior, Of Denver, passed thru Gunni.
son Friday on their way to Telluride
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Mrs. Ned Williams is enjoying a
visit with her father, A. C. Mathews,
who has just returned from Califor-
mia.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Miss Gail Hodge Of Grand Juntion,
former Western State College student.
came in Wednesday evening to visit
friends.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
&c Around the 1Swn Hl IS

Mrs. VIM. Ruck spent last week in
Ssiida with her husband. She return
cd to Gunnison Sunday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Marion Peake Of Ridgway stopped
in Gunnison last week to visit the C..
B. Carpenter family. He has been
attending college in Boulder.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

After several days in Gunnison, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Siblin returned Tues
day to Montrose.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS

PROF. r. L: DICK, Piano tuner and
player expert, in Gunnison abost
July lst. 22-ze
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

No charge for Examination.
DR.. Doran il q regular graduate in
medicine and surgery. He visits pro-
fessionally the more important towns
and cities and offers to all who call on
this trip free consultation
According to his method Of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers Of
stomach, goitre. tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonderful
results In diseases Of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves, kid
neys, heart, bladder, bedwetting, cat
arrh, weak lungs, rheumatism, sciati-
ca, leg ulcers and rectal ailments.
II you have been ailing for any
length Of time and do not get any bet-
ter, do not fail TO call, ~ improper
measures rather than disease are very
often tie cause Of your long standing
trouble.
Remenber above date, that consul.
ta&ion a this trip will be free and
1T hio txodemsnt y df3ebsnt
Mar1ied wenen mast be aeeompani-
I'd by thsir hasbends.
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|apolis. 13-2t
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICE

Sunday, II q. m, Sunday school, 9:45
q. m, Wednesday, 500 p. m. Reading
room 2 to 5 p. m. Wednesday and
Saturday.
Church one door east of l. o. o. F.
building.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

THE COMMUNITY CHURCH Aid
Society will meet at the Church next
Wednesday. June 25th. A full at
tendance is desired.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

LOST-Near Ohio City on main road
pair Of gold-rimmed child's glasses
Return to News-C Champion; reward
Is
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

W. J. Gay and wife and son. Harold,
from Kansas, are spending the sum
mer on the N. s. Candy ranch on Tay-
lor river. Mrs. Gay II . niece Of the
Gandy's and they are taking charge
Of the ranch for the early part Of tn
summer. The Gandys are coming
later from Santa Monica.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

Ms. Jim Robinson left Saturday
morning for Clenwood Spring.. called
by the serious illness Of her mother,
Mr.. Robinson and H. G. Smith came
down from Pitkin with her.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20
CHURCH NOTICES
COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTICE
WM. I. JONES. Pastss
Sunday, June 20.

Sunday, June 22.
II a. m.-Sermon, "The Conquest of
Fear"
8 p. m.--Story Sermon, Hocking's
"The Passion for Life"
9:I5-School of Religion
p. m.-Christian Endeavor; elec-
tion Of officers for summer.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

FOR SAL lKitch Cup
board, Rattan rocker, (nearly
new.) Small stands and tables,
Child's sulky, reed body; galvanized
sprinkler, wash bowl and pitcher,
and various other articles.
MRS. ELIZABETH RICHARDSON,
"a Phone 83W.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

FOR Strictly hand made bam-
boo rod, made especially for Gunni-
son conditions, $500. Phone 66R6.
22-tf ALFRED r. CHINERY.
Gunnison news-champion., 1924-06-20

FOR SALE-Lawn mower in good
condition, $12; Henderson Motor
cycle, four cylinder, thoroly over
hauled. Cost $425; sell for $l25.
Also new galvanized go gallon
storage tank for oil or water.
CURTIS OSBORNE, Gunnison.
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