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Norwalk, Conn, Tuesday Evening, April 20, i897.
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‘ NATIONAL CAPITAL
(The, Imperiled Condition of
Americans In Turkey Dis
cussed at the White A
House.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions Summoned to be Present.
GAZETTE’S “BUREAU, 1
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET,
WASHINGTON. APRIL 19. )
DEAR GAZETTEZ—The President clos-
ed the doors of the White House today
to consider. it is reported to-night,sun-
dry alarming war dispatches received
by Minister Terrel as to the imperiled
condition of Americans and their prop-
erty in Turkey, growing out of the war
feveunowraging btweeen the Ottomens
and Greek.
A call was made for the, committee on~
Foreign Relations of the Senate and
House, to repair to the White House
with all reasonable despatcb. to advise
as to what means should be resorted to
by this government to protect American
It is said tO-night, that the
entire subject will be thoroughly dis-
cussed at the Cabinet meeting tO-mor-
row, and the Administration’s policy be
clearly defined. .
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Several thousand young hearts beat
faster this morning when the rays of a
bright April sun peered between the
curtains of countless nurseries in all
parts oflt‘ne city, for it meant the con-
summation of childish hopes for a clear
and favoring Easter Monday, egg rolls
ing Carnival on the White House lot.
Ex—President Harrison’s “baby Mc—
Kee,” was among the thousands of
other tots who enj eyed this unique an~
nual festival here today.
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The Republican caucus was in session
for two hours this morning in the Sen—
ate chamber and finally adjourned
without having reached any agreement
as to the acceptance or N jection of the
filo—called compromise arranged by the
committees of the two caucuses.
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The forestry expert of the Agricultural
Department states that our timber will
not last attire present rate of consump-
tion more than lorty years. It takes
from 100 to 200 years to grow this wood
and it may be seen why specialists, are
very much concerned over having the
country adopt the policy which will
give future generations building ma-
terial.
Secretary Wilson proposes to do all
inzhis power during his administration
to inaugurate a system of tree-planting
and care for the forests, which will pre-
vent the present tendepoy to destroy
the timber of the country and to leave
it fifty years hence without material of
this kind. _
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Mr. Turner of Waterbury, candidate
for the Montreal Consulship is here.
no.
Death of Dr. lohn W. MacLean.
Doctor John W. MacLean died at his
home on North avenue yesterday after.-
noon, in the 60th year of his age. He
was a son of the late Dr. John A. and
Elizabeth MacLean.- He was probably
as well—known as any other physician
in town. Born here, he was part and
parcel of this good old town. Norwalk
in his demise loses one of the best of its
citizens. He hada war record and it
was a proud one. Generous, valiant
and true, his place On earth cannot be,
easily filled, and spmpathy will be uni—
vsrsal to his wife and children in this
their hour of bereavement.
Change of Firm.
Some months since Albert Goldberg
opened a milliilery store on Wall street.
His prices were popular and he .built
up as most people supposed a prosper—
ous business. With others he felt the
effect of hard times and his creditors
crowded him to the extent that to—day
his business is in the hands of Simon
J afi'e with Isaac Goldforb as temporary
manager,
Odd Fellows co to Stamford.
Sixty or more three link brothers of
Our. Brothers’ Lodge, I. O. O. F.
visited Rippowam Lodge of Stamford
last night and witnessed the working of
the second degree by Pequonnock
Lodge of Bridgeport. The Bippo—
. wam’s gave their visitors a reception
that was'as delightful as a cherry tree
in full blosom and as wholesome as a
basket of peaches or strawberries in
mid—winter. . . '
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Held the Lucky Number.
Mr. C. H. Downes Of Courtlan'dt
place, heldjthe lucky number, 28,0,81,
which drew the bicycle at the Boston
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An" Enthusiastic Meeting For
i the Formation of a New
Military Company
' Held at the Ar-
mory Last
Evening.
~ A Large Number of Young Men Sign the Roll.
An enthusiastic meeting looking to
the formation of a new military com-
pany in Norwalk, to succeed company
D, soon to be a thing of the past, was
held at the Armory last evening. Ex-
Lieutenant Edward G. Aiken called the
meeting to order and thoroughly ex-
plained the duties of a member of the
Connecticut National Guard. He then
called upon Captain John Milton
Thompson, U. S. A. to address the
gathering.
Captain Thompson said he could see
no reason why Norwalk could not have
two good military companies. Heldid
not believe that COmpany D could be
built up and thought it advisable to
organize a new company throughout.
Being in haste to catch a train, the
Captain’s remarks were limited, and
after wishing the boys success in their
plans took his departure.
General Frost was the next speaker.
He said that he took considerable in-
terest in the movement and was favor—
able to any course that would bring
about a successful company, and would
give his hearty support to any man
who would undertake the ‘task. He
saw no reason why there should not be
two good companies in town, and if it
was the wish of those entering the ser-
vice to'change the letter of the com-
pany, it would have his approval. He
strongly advocated military service for
young men and said, that he had never
known of a young man who had re-
ceived. the full benefit of military
training but whatjwas a better man in
after life. .
Col. Sheridan followed General Frost
and said,that he was extremely desirous
to see two good companies in Norwalk.
The present condition of .CompanyD
was deplorable he said, and he wanted
to see something done towards a new
organization.
reorganization of Company D, . and
would do all in his power to assist the
oflicers who takehold of the new or-
ganization. He also promised :that if
a new company was formed, it should
have new uniforms and equipments,
and not be obliged to use those of Com-
pany D-
Lieutenant-Col. Hendrie followed
and he, too, advocated the starting of
a new company instead of trying to re-
organize Company D. He was follow-
ed by Caplain Wilcoxson of Company
D, who gave several good reasons why
his present company should go out of
existence.
This closed the speeches and the chair-
man called upon those present desiring
.to'join to come forward and sign the roll,
and nearly every one present aflixed his
signature thereto.
Chairman Aiken then called for an
expression of opinion of those present
regarding the reorganization of Com-
panygD, or the formation of a new com-
pany, and it was the unanimous decis-
ion that a new company to be known as
Company A should be organized and
that company D should become a thing
of the past.
The gentlemen present were request-
ed to bring their friends to another
meeting at the Armory on Thursday
night, at 8:30 o’clock, when a number
of new names will undoubtedly be ad.
ded to the roll.
‘-‘lack” Walsh’s New Boat.
Attorney John J. Walsh has pur-
chased a yacht, and it is understood
that he proposes naming the craft,
“Criminal Court,”as he is not yet satis-
fied that it is “Supreme.” Later in the
season when he becomes a commodore
he may argue on her abilities and seek
to place her inthe U. S. Court class.
——Hope Hose benefit Wednesday night.
He was opposed to the -
I USED DYNAMITE.
Dastardly’ Attempt to Blow'Up
D. G. lennings’ New
Residence in
Fairfield.
Three Doric Pillars of the Rear Porch
Were Blown to Atdms.
An attempt was made at 3:30 o’clock
Sunday morning to blow up the house
of Oliver G. Jennings, in Fairfield. It
failed, but considerable damage was
done. Dynamite was used, and the
force of the explosion being downward.
the only damage ‘done was the shatter-
ing of three large Doric pillars and the
wrecking of the-foundation, besides the
breaking of nearly every pane of glass
in the house. '
The explosion was caused by inserting
a stick of dynamite in a hole bored in
the wood and igniting the fuse. The
Jennings house hasbeen under con-
struction for alyear, and will be com-
pleted in abou‘tfi’s‘month. It will have
cost when completed $100,000. The
owner is the son of the late Oliver B.
Jennings, the Standard Oil magnate.
Detective Arnold of Bridgeport, is
working on the case. He is convinced
that explosion was caused bv a dis-
charged workman. .
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KIRK WINS.
The ,Twin City Wheelman Captures the
Time Prize at Dedham, Mass.
The Dedham, Mass, Cycle club’s 10
mile handicap road race yesterday af-
ternooon was a great success from start
to finish. The race was started at 3:40.
Out of 193 entries only 13 failed to start.
The winner of the race, Feathers, ot
the Dorchester wheelmen, is only 18
years old. W. E. J. Kirk, son of Edi-
tor Kirk of the New Canaan Messenger,
and a member of the Twin City Wheel-
men, Won first time prize doing theidis-
tance in 27 minutes, 40 seconds with 1
minute 15 seconds handicap. U. East-
man of Manchester, N. H, took second
time prize in 27 minutes 47 seconds. A.
J. Soler of Boston, third in 28 minutes.
10 seconds. .
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Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of St. Paul’s
church was held last evening. The
reports of the several‘oflicers'were read
and the church ofl‘lcers elected as fol—
lows for the ensuing year: Clerk, F.
St. John Merrill; Wardens, Allen Bette
and E. K. Lockwood; Vestrymen,
Charles T. Leonard, Le Grand Jackson,
George W. Selleck, Homer Merrill,
Robert G. Hanford, Daniel C. Nash,
Oscar W. Raymond and James L.
Stevens. Delegates to Diocesan Con-
vention, B. W. Maples and Wilbur
Hubbell; Alternates, Carmi Betts and
Harry Smith.
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Twenty Rounds or a Finish.
Fritz Hartmann and Henry Hellman,
backers of George Siddons, have posted
825 as a forfeit with the Waterburi Re-'
publican for a match to a finish between
Siddons and Lew Webster of Water-.
bury. If the backers of Webster do
not wish to fight to a finish then Messrs.-
Hartmann andlIellman are willing to
make it 20 rounds. The match is for
$500 a side at 133 pounds.
Waterbury Estate Settled.
The final settlement of the estate of
the late George H. Waterbury a well—
known resident of this city and who
died at the Soldiers’ Home in Noroton
was reached to-day. The heirs, Samuel
and John W. Waterbury and Mrs. E.
Van Tassell received each about $143
after the settlement Of all claimsagainst
the deceased. .
Bicyclist Killed.
Joseph Beauregard while trying-to
learn to ride a bicycle in Waterbury
yesterday, fell off and was run over by
abrewery wagon and killed. Daniel
Sullivan, the driver, has been arrested.-
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Hope Hose Benefit.
To-morrow evening at the Opera
House, Hope Hose company will have
a benefit and the citizens, of Norwalk
should not fail to give them liberal pa-
tronage.
Battalion Drill.
Companies C‘and F, will indulge in
a battalion drill to-night. Itis expected
that there will be-many onlookers.
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The condition of Mrs. c. 'B. Coolidge
is reported this morning as being great-
-ly improved, and her friends now look ,
to a happy return 9: her". wanted good
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loll... Pertaining lo the.
. Purchase of New Fire
llose Discussed-
‘ Maltese” Apparently a Winner.
An adjourned meeting of the City
council was called to order at 8:20
o’clock last night. Mayor Wheeler be-
ing absent President Boyer presided.
Councilman Kent was also absent.
Previous to the taking up of regular
routine’business, gentlemen in the lob-
by were given an" opportunity to pre-
sent their cases in matters pertaining
to the city’s or their own interest.
William B. Odell representing the
Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. of
New York was first to receive attention.
He talked hose, “Maltese” being his
watchword, and presented the merits
of the same in an ably intelligent man-
ner. He said that not one foot of it is
ever sold at less than 31.00, and while
he did not decry the hose manufactured
by other companies, he did maintain
that the Maltese hose was all that it was
represented to be, and showed con-
tracts made with leading cities in the
United States for its use, even to a gov-
ernment contract.
Hegsaid that he had been informed
that a representative of a Boston firm
had by reflection or otherwise insinu-
ated that his company had given a dis-
count from which certain parties in au-
thority reaped a benefit. While he did
not wish to cast any reflection on the
other company ”‘or its agent, he muqt in
justice to himself and the company
brand such statements as being false.
,He went even further. and said that
his company would bring a suit for
damages, and asked Councilman Smith
if he would be willing to testify in court
as to the statements of the other agent
and received an affirmative reply. -
There was more or less discussion in
the matter and Mr. Odell answered all
questions asked him in a frank and
straightforward manner. During the
discussion Councilman Chinery read a
letter from a competing company
which contained an offer to furnish hose
at 850 a fbot with a discount of 10 or 15
per cent. the discount to be presented
to some church society. This com
munication it is alleged came from an
agent of the Rubber Belting company.
Mr. Odell ' then remarked that he
could furnish hose at prices ranging
from 600 upward, but would not recom-
mend cotton hose as economic for any
fire department.
The only hit of sarcasm in Mr.
Odell’s statements was when he re-
marked, “Mantifacturers sometimes
purchase cheap hose, not to protect
their mills, but to reduce their insur—
ance.”
The matter of the purchase of boss
was deferred to the next meeting of
the council.
Messrs. Dwyer and Honnecker ap-
peared in behalf of an appropriation
for the City of Norwalk band and were
given leave to withdraw their prayer.
The usual hopper of bills were pre-
sented and ordered paid. ‘
The Street Railway company with-
drew its'petition for a single track on
Westport avenue. The company was
granted a permit to place a cross-over
track on East avenue near St. Paul’s
church.
- William Nichols was elected to sue-
ceed Gustave Grupe as constable at
Grupe’s reservoir. , °
Councilman Tristram. recommended
that an are light be placed near Lynes’
place, and suggested the changing of
the light‘at the head of Orchard street
to a more central position on West ave-
nue. He also recommended that a‘new
electric light pole be placed on Stevens
street. He questioned the desirability
of having a light placed on Belden
place.
Councilman Hill reported in matter
of drainage near Leonard’s wharf that
the sewer complained of belonged to
Railroad company.
The matter of establishing a grade on
Cross street was. discussed but action
was deferred until the next meeting of
the board. Councilman Smith stating
that the city engineer would soon make
the proper survey.
The lTramway company asked to
substitute macadam for cobble on
Westport avenue, as for the benefit of
bicycle riders. The petition was re—
ferred to the highway committee with
'power. .
The matter of placing a fire alarm
box on Kellogg street at the junctionlof
Spring Hill was referred to the fire
committee with power. There were
two bids, one for $160 and the other
@105; ' ,
It was stated by Mr. Chinery that the
Maybr and chief engineer of‘the Hobo-
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EASTER [MED PARTY.
The Central Club House Gay,
With Light and Color.
The Club’s Anniversary ‘Appropriately
Celebrated.
The rooms of .the Central Club were
all in use last night, and the Club House
gay with light and color. The occasion
was what might well be called an Anni-
versary Party, as it was just a year-(ago
to-day, that the club gave its “House-
warming” in its new quarters. An
Easter Souvenir Card Party had been
chosen to celebrate the day.
large rooms on the ground floor were
devoted to Progressive Whist. with
Mrs. I. S. Keep, Mrs. G. A. Jennings,
Mrs. Francis Leonard and Mrs. A. N.
Clark each in charge of one room.
The young people seemed to gravitate
naturally to the upper floor, where was
played the gay and exciting game of
Hearts. Here Mrs. H. W. Gregory,
Miss May Higgins, and Mrs. D. W.
Raymond were the hostesses. The ar-
rangements Were most complete.
There was a souvenir for each guest,
and twelve prizes. The souvenirs
were remarkably pretty, odd, and var-
ied. There were baskets of crepe tis-
sue paper of dainty colors, filled with
candy of the same shade; sprays of
most natural looking apple blossoms,
little flufl'v chickens in roses and lilly
petals, buttirflies perched on a branch,
little Japanese figures holding baskets
on their backs.
When it is known there were one hun-
dred and fifty Of these souvenirs pre
pared, and that all the preparations for
the card party Were on the same scale,
some estimate may be formed of the
labor of preparation, and one realizes
how unselfish and efficient is the service
of the ladies in charge of the various
departurgnts. Mrs. W. R. Smith and
Mrs. O. E. Wilson managed the re-
freshments Which were served on the
tableslin each roam from a long bufl'.t ‘.
at the end of the hall down stairs. The
ushers wers MissEthel Ferris and Miss
Ethel Keep.
There were many charming costumrs.
Mrs. H. W. Gregory was especially
pretty in a white bengaline of beautiful
quality trimmed with a lovely shade of
rose colored velvet most becoming.
Mrs. D. W. Raymond wore a soft silk
of light blue figured damassee. Miss
Higgins white silk with a little raised
figure with white chiffon about the
waist, Mrs. A. N. Clark, white silk
with a wide blue stripe strewed with
Dresden flowers the bodic made especi-
ally' beautiful'with a great deal of light
blue crepe. Mrs. Keep “was in black
silk, relieved by carnations, Mrs. G. A.
Jennings in soft black lace and silk,
Mrs. Francis Leonard in black satin
skirt,with a very effective bodicee of silk
of large, fashionable plaid, Mrs. J. G.
Gregory black satin skirt, with bodice
of organdie over Prussian blue satin,
with a great deal Of fine lace about the
neck, shoulders and sleeves. The win-
ners of the prizes were as follows:
Mrs. O. E. Wilson, Dr. W. H. Bald-
win, Mrs. Ida Keep, Mr. Carl H._ Har—
strom, Miss Travers, Mrs. Peet,
Miss May Higgins, Miss Amv Wood,
Mr. David. W. Bavmond,er. William
Beers, Mr. Bell, Miss Elsie Street.
His Record Kept Clean.
A tramp called at a. well—known
home in the city at about breakfast
time, and asked for something to eat.
The gentleman of the house informed
the tramlp that there was a. pile of
wood in his back yard, and that if he
would slaw up a. quantity ~Of it he
would give him a breakfast.
The tramp agreed, and the gentle-
man orf the house forthwith conducted
him to the pile of wood and, after
pointing out to him the saw, retired
into the house.
A short time thereafter, wishing to
see how the tramp was progressing,
he went out into the yard. The tramp
had disappeared, and not a. bit of wood
'had been sawed. As he approached
the pile of wood he noticed a. piece of
paper fastened to the saw, and on it
were written these words:
Just tell them thatyou saw me,
But. you never saw me saw.
~Lynchburg News.
The Origin of the-Foolscap.
Wheh Oliver Cromwdl became pro-
tector after the execution of Charles
I, be caused the stamp of the cap of
liberty to be placed upon the paper
used by the government. Soon after
the restoration of Charles 11, having
occaslon to use some paper for des-
patches, some of this government pa-
per was brought; to him. On looking
at it, and discovering the stamp, he
inquired the meaning of it, and on be-
ing told, he. said, f‘Take it away.”
Thus originated the term foolscap,
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WFMacT. can. In the 60th year of, hisligéld. John
uneralfrom his late residence.No. 13 North
avenue, on Thursday, April 22, at 3:30 p. m.
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' ‘0 RENT—Up er a 1
1 Center avenge. p rt of hOnse. No. 2!;
sons. $6per month.
.street. Apply at No. 6 or???“
O RENT—one store and two f '
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. apartments in James’ Block. Possgbtsdlgii
immediately. F. ST. JOHN Locxwoop, Trustee.
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FOR SAL E.
OR SALE—At a bargain, or to
F residence corner of Camp sigh 311113
Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms. large
gas. sewer connection, water. bath
room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn
carriage house. With considerable fruit on the;
premises. It sold. terms will be en sy—for fur-
ther particulars. inquire of the undersigned
a?!” the premises or aENO. 5. Masonic Build:
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April 3d. 1891‘. OLMSTEfilsAtTt'
0R SA LE-T he elegant residence of th
F General Darius N. ('ouch,situated at 133%;
Maple street, on high ground, ove- looking the
twm cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk.
Norwalk Islands and Long lsland Sour d. fora.
distance of some twenty miles. The dwelling
18.11681‘13’ new; he s 101argl», commodious rooms
with modern improvements; about two acres.
of land, fronting on said Maple street, which
lots: abundance of fruit' excellent well I
water. Applv to O.E. WIL' .; 3 ‘0
Building. Norwalk. Conn.so‘1 Room ’g’igift,
COWS FOR SALE.
Several young new milch cows for sale
Good sto‘ck. Inquire {it M. RATCHFORD 3 Win-
nipauk B arm or 44 Main street, Norwalk.
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lSTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Proba '
E t Ittprifl $11. A. n.1,3 18657. L te court”
s a. e o lLLIAM .. . ocxwoon la
Norwalk in said District. decease . te Of
The (curt of Probate for the District of
Norwalk hath limited and allowed six months
from the date hereof for the Creditors of said
Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their accounts
properly attested, Within said time. Will be de-
barred a. recovery. All persons indebted to
said-Estate are requested to make immediate
paymfilniIEfiCE DF‘ FOREST LOCK
7 i . ' WOOD,
BL UKINGHAM LOCKWOOD '
Administrators.
Aucl___lolll
Will be sold at Public Auction at the Beef;
dermis of the late Charles F. Osborn. No. 104.
Eastavenue, on Fridav April 236. ’97 at one
o’clock p. m., household goods consisting in
part of One Large Bonk-case, One Extension
Dining Table, Writing Desk, Bedsteads, Books,
Chairs, Carpets, Crockery, Kitchen Ware,
quantity of Garden Tools,and other things too
numerous to mention. '
Terms cash. If very stormy, next fair day.
MITCHELL or. SON, Auctioneers.
Norwalk, Conn, April 12th, ISOT.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals will be received by
lhe selectmen of Wilton until. one
o’cIOck p. In. on Monday May 3d, 1897,
for grading and graveling the so called
Kent road frOm the south bounds of the
town to Hunt’s storeyalso bids for
graveling the same Without grading.
Bids to be made in 2500 feet sections,
and each bid must be accompanied by a
properly executed bond of 9250 00 as a
guarantee of good faith, and to ensure
the faithful performance of the condi-
tions of the contract, if awarded.
Plans and specifications can be seen
at the office of the omrnisioners of
Highways at Hartford, or at the town
clerk’s office Wilton. The selectmen
reserve the right to reject any or all
proposals. as the interests of. the town
may seem to require. . '
All envelopes containing preposals,
must be markedon the outside as con-
taining such, to avoid unintentional
pointed.
JOSIAH GILBERT, ) Selectmen
GEORGE W. GODFREY, >- of
JOHN GORHAM, Wilton.
Wilton, Conn., April 17, 1897.
Hoyt’s Theatre.
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Supplied by Edward Elsnel Presenting"
TIIE Piirlflllli Hounl‘
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PRICES, 250 5,00 and 75c.
‘» 1 Seats now On sale at Plaisted’s andPinneo’s . ' -
The Latest Ads. Received Be?
Suitable for two per- '
could be sold to good advantage for building ‘
opening of the same before the time ap-.
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