THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED RY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 43 WASHINGTON LETTER. IProm cur Regular Correspondent.! WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 1901). Since I last wrote President-elect Taft and the distinguished engineers who accompanied him to Panama have returned and made their report and the President in turn has sent a mes sage to Congress confirming the infor mation that has already been given that the lock type of canal is the only one approve 1 by the engineers and the President-elect who, after a very care ful study of the ground have expressed their preference for this type rather than for the sea level canal. The Pres ident has sent a special message to Congress on the subject in which he characterizes further advocacy ot the less desirable and more expensive sea level canal as "foolish." The President-elect has made it known that ho will after the inaugura tion, call Congress in special session to be assembled on March the 10th. The apparently petty complications standing in the way of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, to his acceptance of the cabinet ofllce under the new Presi dent, have been swept away by special enactment of Congress and there now appears to be no doubt that he will be the Secretary ol State under the new administration. The President-elect has returned to his Cincinnati home, while Mrs. Taft, it is understood, is adding to her ward robe in New York. Only about ten legislative days and nights remain for this Congress and there are a number of important ap propriation bills not yet enacted. There has been filibustering in the Sen ate and threats of filibustering in the House. The House is restless and even recalcitrant under the despotism of Spoaker Cannon. There is much talk among the insurgents and mutterings of revolts from both Democrats and Republicans. The same condition pre vails in.the Senate, where Senator La Follette of Wisconsin is effectively pro esting against the autocracy of Aid-' rich. Hale, Penrose and Gallinger. During the week he has successfully resisted Senator Hale, who attempted the immediate passage of the naval ap propriation bill; and also Senator Penrose, who attempted to rush the Post ofllce bill through without de bate. Mr. La Follette began with ar gu-nouts agaii,t>l the general policy of withholding appropriation bills until it was to late for other Senators to in quire into them. This led Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania to ask, with sarscasm, if the Senate had to be com pelled to listen to another Chautauqua lecture. Mr. La Follette, unmitiaful of the interruption, continued with his remarks and intimated that Penrose had not given enough attention to the preparation of the Post Office bud get and that tho measure had not been properly prepared. Then Mr Pen rose arose in wrath and in a few mo ments there was a sensation, recogniz ed both on the Senate floor and in the galleries. His arraignment was bitter and he concluded it with the remark that Mr. La Follette's arguments "might better be made by a vendor of patent medicines, from the tail end of a cart in some obscure village in Wis consin than by a Senator of the Unit ed States." It became evident yesterday that the plans for the conservation of the natur- I al resources of the country had passed the experimental stage and have be come continental instead of national, inasmuch as Canada and Mexico are giving enthsiastic co-operation to the great enterprise. These facts became apparent in the opening address of President Roosevelt this week in the East Room of the White House and the sentiment was strengthened later in the day in the State Department by speeches made by representatives from other governments In these speeches, it was recognized that international streams are affected by cutting forests on either side of the boundary and that conservation plans, to be effec tive, must be international. Mr. Hepburn, of lowa, one of the most capable and influential members of the Lower House, attacked the House rules this week and referring to plank in the last national Democratic platform, denouncing the rules of the House as at present enforced, said : "I am one of those who would condemn the ten commandments if by some ac cident the Democratic party should adopt them. For flfcy years it has been my duty to criticize the Democrat ic party, but this particular plank is consoling to my soul." After Colonel Hepburn's speech, Speaker Cannon agreed to make a concession to the House insurgents by setting apart a day each week for the consideration of the bills on the calendar. Thisis one of the principal privileges demanded by the insurgents. Box Social. A box social will be held at the Pres byterian Church on Saturday evening, Feb. 27th. Come everybody and en joy a good social time together. The ladies, especially will prepare, Within a box a menue rare, (for two), Upon the top write plain your name, Put on the cover and seal the same. Now gentleman, with this in view, You ought to come and help them through, With Arthur Orton as auctioneer, Some fun from this must then appear. Class No. 3, Presbyterian Sunday School. To Ice Consumers, Our many customers need not worry about the ice supply noxt season. We will have a supply of ice, regardless of a failure of the crop at this place. I- 2T .C. HAYES. For Sale. A lumber wagon, all most as good as new, apply to Robert Robinson, Alie gany Ave. Wedding Bells. R. Emmit Tulis, one of our most popular young men, was married last Tuesday morning to Miss Thro.™-. Pardon, at Andover, N. Y. Alter a honeymoon of two weeks the bride and groom will return to Ernp Vin and will goto housekeeping or Vh street, next door to the old b J. Mrs. M. C. Tulis, mother of TBV .jom, attended the wedding. The PRESS joins \v?th Emmet's host of friends in wishing them a bon voyage over life's sea. Accident at Furnace. Last Sunday evening while attemp to open the flow at the furnace, three of the employes were burned by flying sparks of hot iron. Win. H. Weaver was burned on the face and body and although it was quite a severe burn, yet it is not in anyway dangerous. Two foreign laborers, George Michlom and Mike Bednor, were also burned very badly and it is feared that the former will loose the eight of one of his eyes. Honor Roll. .Subscribers of the PKESS who have either called or sent and paid up sub scriptions since our last issue are as follows: Emporium Pa.—(Jordan Baker, If. C. Olmsted, 0. J. Goodnough. Sizerville, Pa.—E. D. Sizer. Oorry, Pa.—Philip Knight. Sterling Run, Pa.—S. P. Ebersole. Wharton, Pa.—Allen Jordan. Sizerville. Pa.—B. Montgomery. Genessee, Pa.—Tom Leete. Emmanuel Church Notice. First Sunday in Lent, Feb. 28:—8 a. m., Holy Communion. 10:30 a. m., Morning Prayer and Litany; subject ot sermon: "The Temptation of Christ." 7:30 p.m., Evening Prayer and Ser mon, subject: The Worship of the Church. Lenten services on Mondays, Tues days and Thursdays in the parish house at 4p. m. On Wednesdays and Fridays in the church at 7:30 p. m. The Rector expects to exchange on Wednesday evening, March 3, with the Rev. Mr. Hunter, of Bradford. Confirmation service on Sunday evening, March 7, at 7:30 o'clock. ilMwtt Bail. The schedule below gives the results of the basket ball games played at Em porium during the past week: Thurs day, Feb 18th, Emporium vx Keraey, 45 to 22, Emporium's lavor. Monday, Feh. 22nd, Emporium vs Kane, 35 to 23, Kane's favor. Co. M V 3 Austin Re- I serves, 18 to 0, Co. M's favor. The | next game is scheduled to be played with Kenovo this Thursday evening. This will be a good game. Don't fail to see it. Death of Mrs. John McDonald. Special to Press. Mrs. McDonald, wife of the Hon. John McDonald, P. R. R. Supervisor, of Driftwood, Pa., died at the hospital at Lock Haven last Monday evening at 11:15 o'clock, as the result of an operation The funeral took place at Driftwood, this Thursday morning from the family residence at 10 o'clock. Full particulars will be given in our next issue. Shrove Tuesday. Last Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the commencement of Lent. The evening of that day is called fasnacht and the Pennsylvania Germans, who usually feast on that day, have doughnuts in galore. Brother Hockley ate so many doughnuts that he did not dare drink any water for fear of "busting"' First Presbyterian Church. Paul J. Lux, Pastor. Sunday Services: Morning worship, 10:30 a. m., subject for sermon: "How to Help Your Pastor." Snnday school, 11:45 a. m, Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m, Evening service, 7:30 p. m, subject for sermon: "The Christians Threefold Relationship." A cordial welcome is extended to all. Back From City. Mr. R. Kuehne, the great dry goods merchant of Cameron county, has re turned from the eastern cities, where he purchased very largely for his trade. His new purchases cover all of the most exquisite and popular classes of goods on the market. His customers here get just an stylish patterns as they | would get in the larger cities and at a i saving in prices, Fennemore Ames Pensioned. Fennemore Ames, of Sizerville, was j in town on Monday and expressed ! great gratification over the fact that ! Congressman Barclay had secured the j paw age of a special act granting the old veteran §SO 00 per month. The j bill passed the last House but died in j the Senate. Congressman Barclay | secured its passage through the Senate | this session. The bill has been signed j by President Roosevelt and is nt>w a i law. Mr. Ames is almost totally blind, ; in very poor health and quite feeble. This gracious act is a God send to him i and certainly Congressman Barclay's | incessant labor in the matter entitles i him to the thanks of our citizens. ! Boy Killed atSinnamahoning. Special to Press. SINNAMAHONING, PA., Feb. 24. Charles Loeey, son of Herman and | Mabel Losey, was struck by a west i : bound train at this place, about three ' o'clock this afternoon and almost in ' stantly killed. J. K. B. Notice. Old negatives for hot beds: 5x7, 60c per hundred; Bxlo §1.30 per hundred, J at Bair's Studio. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTKß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1909 Burglar Kills Chief of Police. Capt. Timothy Ilassett, chief of pol j ice, of Olean, was shot and instantly killed last Sunday morning, about three o'clock, in an encounter with N. H. Dressier, a burglar who was looting the Droney Lumber Company's office in Masonic Temple. Early Sunday morning, Chief of Police Frank Mun dy was notified of the murder and, as sisted by the State Constabulary, kept a close watch of all trains entering Emporium, as well as all strangers The Union Telephone Company, of Olean, lias offices in the Temple block and about 3 o'clock Sunday morning Ruby Borst, the night operator, heard somebody in the office of the Dronoy Lumber Company. Thinking that tho person might be a burgiar, the young lady telephoned to police headquar ters and Captain Ilassett promptly re sponded to the summons. On enter ing the office of tho Droney Lumber company, the policeman encountered Dressier and a despf rote battle follow ed. Each man had a revolver and both opened fire. A builet from the burglar's weapon plowed its way through the brave offic? r's head and he fell to the floor and instantly ex pired. Dressier had been shot three times during the battle. Two bullets had entered his abdomen and he had another wound on the hip. In spite of his wounds, Dressier started to run (rum the building. Policeman Fred Vollmer, who had arrived at the Mas onic building, met the murder in the hallway. Dressier, without a moment's ht-sitauon fired at the officer and rush ed dov n stairs. On the sidewalk he encountered Officer Moses and a hand to-hand conflict ensued. lhe bandit succeeded in breaking away from Mos es and ran towards Laurens street, ! with Moses in hot pursuit. Ho met Joseph Shoemaker, who tried to inter cept him. "Got out of tho way or I will blow a hole through you." the j burglar shouted, flourishing a revol- ; ver. Shoemaker was unarmed and ; the policemen were forced to give up i the chase. Outside towns were notified to be 1 on the lookout for Dressier and the city was thoroughly searched. About one o'clock in the afternoon, Norman Haney, an employee of r«tf«"\VSratr r,l2 iMr, police that no hau met a man on Sat urday afternoon, who tallied with the description of the murderer. He said j the man's name was Dressier and that j he was a guest at the Olean House. The police found Dressier registered ! at the hotel and went to his room. In ' response to a knock, Dressier invited j tho officers to enter. They found the! man in bed and at once placed him un der arrest. The burglar realized that he had no chance to escape and quiei ly surrendered Ho then admitted the shooting. He eaid that he tried to patch up a truce with Captain Hassett, when that officer caught him in the Droney office. Ilassett would not con sider anything but surrender and the encounter followed, which resulted in the officer's death. The burglar died from his injuries Tuesday morning. His parents, who reside in Canada were notified. His father came to claim the body, and re moved it to his home. Religious. In the Methodist Episcopal Church, next Sunday will be observed as quar terly Communion day. Love Feast at 9:30, a. m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at; 10:30, a. m.and 7:30, p. m ; also serrrnn in the evening. Sunday School a? 11:45, a. m.and Epworth services il' 6:30, p. m. "TVe American Girl." With t' o clever tots, each less than nine year old, playing juvenile char acters of nuch interest and charm, and with ! ( comedian whose name has become al/nost a household word as an entertainer. "The American Girl," with George P. Hall as the star, will be seen at The Opera House, Empor ium, Mare* Ist. Geo. F. Hall in"American Girl." Few plays make a more direct ap peal to the finer sentiments of human nature and none have a more adroit blending of the component parts that make up a successful offering than "The Amf-icau Girl," in which the comedian#Geo. F. Hall, will appear at Emporium Opera House, March 1. Gripping heart interest, relieved by spontaneous comedy, which in turn gives platta, here and there, to taking specialtyiniake this an evening's en tertainmant to please the tastes of all. Revival Services. Special services will be held in the Free Methodist Church each eveuing of the week beginning at 7.30, except Saturday { veiling. The object of these services is the justification of sinners, the sanctification of believers, and the spread of scriptural holiness as reveal ed in the Gospel ot our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kev. A. D. Hessey, of New York State, will assist the pastor in this series of special services. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these meetings, and the hearty assistance of all Christian peo ple by your prayers and presence is the sincere desire of the pastor and his associates in this effort for the salvation of mankind. Come and bring a friend with you. Sudden Death. Special to Press. HULINGS PA., Feb. 24, 1909. Operator W H. Tatherman, reoived a message this morning, announcing the sudden death of his mother, at Mill mont, Pa. Mr Tatherman departed on the firßt train for that place. At this writing we are unable to furnish any further particulars. Board of Trade. Emporium Board of Trade will have a "House Warming," at their uew quarters, over Reading Room, next Monday evening. All members, as well as all who may desire to unite with the Board, are requested to be pres ent. Be sure you come. In. ad dition to the business, a social program has been arranged. The new room is large and commodious and will be open every Monday and Friday even ings for the use of members. Be sure you attend and give your assistance and co-operation for the general good of our town. Pro-Lenten Festivities. Emporium was up and doing in so cial functions during the paßt week and Monday was a banner day far the events as will be shown in the follow ing accounts. With several parties, basket ball games and the Theatorium in full swing, the people of Emporium can not complain that there is nothing doing in this town. *+* RE3NAD CLUII. The Resnad Club gave the last of their dances until after Lent, last Mon day evening, at the Theatorium hall. The room was tastefully decorated in the national colors. These dances have become very popular and aro always enjoyed by those who attend. »,« GESTUNGEN CLUB. Miss Myrtle Gregory entertained the Gestungen Club at her home on Fifth Street, last Monday afternoon, from three to sixci'oloak. Cards were this ch' ( astime of the afternoon and Miss Gallagher was awarded first prize. A delicious luncheon was served at nix o'clock. Very enjoyable time was had by all present. ANOTHER CLASS DOING. Miss Jean McNarney entertained the Class of 1909 at her home on Fourth Street, last Monday evening. To say that all had a good time would be put ting it mildly, as Miss McN irney is a charming hostess. All the class were present, accompanied by Prof, and Mrs. Plasterer and Miss Lora McQuay. This class believes in having a good time and they certainly are having i!. i. c. s. SMOKER. Messrs. H. E. Pague, district Super intendent of the I. C. S., assisted by C. A. Mathews and H. L. Grispen, col lectors and representatives of the school, gave a most enjoyable smoker at the New Warner last Monday eve ning to the Btudents of the school. A study hall will soon be fitted up for the use of the students, where they can meet and study and assist each other in the work. A neat window display is arranged in one of the windows at the Theatorium and will be there all the week. Any one interested in the work may call and examine the books and any course upon which you are interested will be explained by the above named gentlemen. WASHINGTON PARTY. The Misses Lillian and Edith Heil man entertained a number of their friends last Monday evening at their home on West Fourth street. Many new and novel features of entertain ment were introduced and provided much amusement for their guests. Mr. Edward Hughes, captured first prize, as a poet, in a contest. Elaborate Washington Birthday refreshments were served, after which the guests de parted for their homes to dream of Washington, cherry trees and hatch ets. Those present were: Misses Marion Larrabee, Grace Lloyd, Jessie Anderson, Flossie Taggart, Belle Hus ted, Bessie Whiteman, Verena Hertig, Ida Hertig, Myrtle Lloyd, Emma Ellis, Vera Olmsted, Ethel Day, Marion ltentz, Bessie McQuay, Messrs. Max. Balcom, Scott Sterner, Frank Uodson, Russell McQuay, Edward Hughes and Eugene Metz. JOLLITY CLUB. The Jollity Club were very pleasant ly entertained at the homo of Miss Marion Johnson, East Fourth street, j Tuesday evening. Music and games J where the chief amusements of the j evening. Finally ifter refreshments the party left for their homes at a late j hour. All report a tip-top time. Paper Hanging. We desire to announce that we are now ready to do paper hanging and painting. Satisfaction guaranteed. WORMUTH & DIXON, 2-tf. " East Emporium, Pa. You Can't Be Down-Hearted. That is. yon can t while you aro tak ing Bcxioe I'iils They dispel the des pondency and by their line tonic action replace that Worn-out, "all-in" condition with buoyancy, vigor and good cheer. Price SI a box; six boxes $5, fully i guaranteed on the money-back plan. Ad-1 dress or call on Jt. 0. Dodson, Emporium, Pa. DEATH'S DOINGS. FULTON. ; Mrs. Margaret Brooks Fulton died at j the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cath ! erine Strayer, in Sinnamahoning, this i county, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1909. i Mrs. Fulton was widely known and J greatly beloved, having been born in | Sinnamahoning in the year 1833 and | lived the entire time at that place, her I age being 75 years, 5 months and 3 i days. The funeral was largely attend | ed, and was held in tho Methodist | Episcopal Church on Friday, the 19th | inst., the pastor, Rev. C. W. Dickson, ■ preaching and conducting the services. | Interment was at "Oid Cemetery." j The floral tributes were many and very | beautiful. Mrs. Fulton is survived bv j two sisters, Mrs. Robinson, of Renovo, and Mrs. Judge Huntley, of Shy rock, W. Va., also four daughters, Mary, Lida, Nancy and Catherine. A large circle of relatives and friends mourn her loss, but are assured of h<;r present felicity, for many had learned through her life, that she belonged lo good and to God, and she dedicated her life to both. Of such is tho Kingdom. For many years she was a consistent meni of the Methodist Episcopal Church and will long be missed by tho congrega tion, as one who added considerably to tho joy of the assembly of those who loved the Lord, and who sought to ex emplify in her life, the graces of the Master. X X PAGE. Mrs. Annie Page, widow of T. C. Page, died on Feb. 14, at Gassaway, W. Va . Mrs. Page was born on July 27, 1833. She married Mr. Page in 1861. The couple resided in Driftwood for many years, where Mr. Page held the oHloe of Justice of Peace. The latter died in 1879. Those of the immediate relatives who survive Mrs. Page are Rhoda, wife of M. A. Simmonds, of Gassaway, W. Va.,; three grandchildren, Mrs. Iva Fortner, Walter and Ray Sim monds, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Chapman, of Sterling Run, and Mrs. L. E. Woodruff, of Philadelphia. The funeral was held Friday, Feb. 19th,"at Driftwood. The funeral ser mon was preached by the Rev. W. H. *AHon ftnfflntwmenfc was mede in the Driftwood cemetery. Mrs. Page was well known and high ly respected throughout the county as well as in Gassaway and her loss will be greatly felt. Little of Everything. Coppersmith's Special Reduction Sale is full of bargains. See adv. and call before they are all gone. First come, first served. The citizens of West Creek aro sore ly perplexed over the arrival of several "soiled doves" in their community. Where are the constables ? The New Warner, as has been their custom for years, presented their guests with neat and appropriate en graved Menus on Lincoln's and Wash ington's birthdays. They were pro duced from the PRESS job rooms and were very neat. A serious wreck occurred at the Del mar, Del., yards of the Pennsylvania R. It., by crashing into two locomo tives. Seven bodies, all train men, postal clerks and express messengers, were removed. Most of the bodies were burned beyond recognition. Baptist Church Notes. Sunday, February 28, 10:30 a. m., sermon and worship; 11:45 a. m., Sun day school; 6:30 p. m., C. E. Service, "Home Missions", 7:30 p. m., Evangel istic Service. The theme for the morn ing sermon will be, "The Power of Gold Versus the Call of a King." In the evening the service will be evangel istic in its features, special singing and a sermon upon, "God Calling to Lost Men." The Lord's Supper will be ob served Sunday, March 7. President-Elect Taft Speaks in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Feb. 22.—President elect Taft was the principal speaker at the exercises of the University of Pennsylvania commemorative of the birth of George Washington to-day. The subject of his address was"The Present Relations of Learned Profes sions to Political Government." Judge Taft discussed at considerable length the influences which learned professions in this day have upon na tianal and municipal government. He outlined luminously the part each of the important professions plays in a government by the people and com pared their influence, one with an other. Refering to newspapers and the press Judge Taft said : "Its power of public instruction is i very great, but when it panders to j vulgarist taste for sensationalism and j becomes entirely irresponsible in its in- I fiuence for good, its pernicious tenden- i cy is obviated only by the power of j the people to protect themselves ! against it by safe discrimmination and j healthy skepticism." Concluding he : said: "The National exigency seem to call ! forth men peculiarly fitted to meet tho j requirements of the situation. Such j were Lincoln and Grant during the civil i war; such was Washington in the Rev- j olutionary war, the anniversary of | whose birth this University appropri- , ately makes its commencement day. 1 He was not a lawyer, a doctor or a min ister but he was a leader of men." Notice. For the next 30 days I will give ab- j solutely free, one 16x20 enlargement j with each dozen of my $4.00 photo- : graphs. This is the timi to|have eularg- i ments made. Call and see the work. 1 W. G. BAIK. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.501N ADVANCE. THE WEATHER. FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Fair. SUNDAY, Rain or Snow. ASSETS First National Bank, EMPORIUM,PA. At the close of business, Feb. 24,1909, $816,129.54. ADVERTISEMENT. If nook:; at the floor of every roan sometime in ife. Are you re:uiy to take of whit is offered you? If you are not, bcf.ii! r ! <in{f preparation to-day by depositing r-vir si i.-s with us, SI.OO an Account. 30 INTEREST P'.ID 0\ CF.R TIFICATES o OF DEPOSI 112. DR. LEON REX FKLT, DENTIST. Rockwell Bloc):, Emporium, Pa. DR. I-I. W. MITCHELL, DENTIST, (Successor to Dr. A. B. Mead.) Office over A. F. Volt's Shoe Store, Emporium, Pa 12y OPERA HOUSE sT MARCH Ist. THE Jasmine, Prince Roy and the Little Lady, with "The American Girl" Prices: 7oe, 500, 35c; children, 25c. Tickets on sale at Lloyd's Book Store. $25.00 for a Name. We are now demonstrating in the store a new perfumo and we want a name for it. Will you kindly let us show it to you so you may suggest an appropriate name, which, if is the one selected, you will receive $25.00 for your trouble and kiudnese. The perfumo is a delicate, lasting, alluring odor, but at present. "DOBS NOT HAVE A NAME TO CALL ITS OWN." It will not cost you anything to sug gest a name. If, when you smell the odor it is so pleasing to you that you would like to hare some, the price would be 50 cents per ounce. You do not have to buy it to get u chance to win the $25.00. You are entitled to name for nothing. Sould you pur chase some of the perfume, you may suggest a name for each half ounce purchased. This perfume is made by the manu facturers of Harmony Perfumes. Mrs. M. A. Rockwell, Druggist, The Rexall Store, Emporium, Pa. 52-3 m. Wanted—Reliable, energetic man to sell lubricating oils, greases and paints in Catneron and adjacent counties. Salary or Commission. Stetson Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Itch cured in 30 minutes by Wopo ford's Sapitary Lotion. Never fails gold by L. Tiiggart,druggidt. 32-6 m. For Sale Cheap. A Cutter- -red car plush trimmings; in first-class condition. 51-tf. VV. W. WIEMAN. Enthusiastic Officials. Frank G. Hoag, J. B. Iliney and' 1?. G. Krape, of Lumber, were in Empori um on Saturday on official business. They are unthusiastioally in favor of the upbuilding of Lumber township and the better observance of the laws than has been the custom in Lumber for some years. The gentlemen nam ed above are newly elected officials of Lumber and all being enthusiastic be lievers in doing things and doing them right. Lumber township may look for a change for the better in the near future. The tax-payers of Lumber have long been robbed and It is Jiigh time something be done. All good housewives should avail themselves of the bargains offered our readers in to-day's PRESS. NO. 2.
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