NIIIGKRT A FOUNT KK, Editor*.
VOL. I.
mt (Centre
Term. SI.AO par Annum, In Advano*.
S. T. SHUGERT .nd R. H. FORSTER. Editor..
Thursday Morning, September 25, 1879.
Democratic State Tioket.
STATIC TRKASFRKR,
DANIEL >. BAItK, Allegheny county.
Democratic County Ticket.
J CRY COMMISSIONER,
JOHN SHANNON, of Potter.
CORONER,
I)r. JOSEPH ADAMS, of Milmburg.
Democratic Mass Meeting.
Them will bo Mas# Mooting of tho citi
zens of Centre county, at tho Court House,
In Bcllefonto, on
Tu*■ Miay Kvrniny, Oof. It, IS JU,
which will lift addressed by Hon. \\ M. A.
WALLACE, l". S. Senator, of Clearflold
county, Hon. OKO. A. JENKS,ef Brook
villo, and Ex-Oov. ANDItEW (1. Ct lt-
TIN, of Bellotonto.
It is hoped that there will bo a turn
out ftom all parts of the county. All citi
zens are invited to come and hear the
issues now exciting the public mind dis
cussed by honest, able ami faithful public
men. By order of the Donco:ratic County
Committee.
DAVID F. FOKTNKV, Chairman.
NOTWITHSTANDING his formal and
peremptory declination, the stalwarts
jKTfist in making Jeff. Davis their
candidate for the I'nited States Senate
from Mississippi.
EX-PKEHIOENT and Mrs. Grant
landed at San Francisco ou last Satur
day from their voyage around the
world, and their welcome home by the
jieople of that city was a magnificent
.ovation. They will remain on the
Pacific coast for some time, and will
visit many places of note, liefore com
ing Fast.
IT is said that the deceased Dixon,
of Mississippi, over whose sudden
death at the hands of Harkesdale, the
stalwart press of the North have ex
pended so much indignation, publicly
boasted in Washington a year ago,
that since 1872 he had killed five
white men and had kept no account
of his "nigger killing." Not a good
subject for a martyr.
GEK. HUTI.KR is now liefore the
people of Massachusetts as a candi
date for Governor by the domination
of three conventions —the Greenback
ers, the Democrats, and the Inde|>en
dent Republicans. The last named
were largely represented in convention
last week, and show a formidable de
fection against the Republican candi
date. Hen seems to have the winning
card this time.
IT is believed now that Sherman
will not lie required to eat crow in
New York in the Cornell campaign—
that Ohio will so disorganize his ner
vous system next month as to render
him useless to Conkling. The virtuous
hero of Canone.het will therefore sub
stitute the fellow who calls himself
Vice President Wheeler, who will take
to crow diet as naturally as a thief to
jilunder. To know how natural it is
to do this, ask Hnye*. He was there.
HORACE HI ST *y thst the name of
the Republican party was ft rst adopted in
Detroit where there were many Herman
refugees of IMS, to whom "republican"
was all significant, whereas "whig" ar.d
"freo-soiler" were not especially attrac.
live. Mr. Hunt was secretary of the
meeting which formally adopted the name,
ft was afterwards ratified at Jackson,
Mich., and Hartford, Conn.— Krcknngt.
And uow the name of Republican
ho* liecome about as odious, as ap
plied to that party, as the innumera
ble other names the opposition to the
Democracy have assumed and ren
dered infamous in the past. Fed
eralist, Whig, the moat respecta
ble mul creditable perhaps of the
series, National Republican, Anti-
Masonic, Free-Hoilers and Know-
Nothings have all in turn been
adopted and used by that party to
antagonize the great Democratic
party, which still survives unchanged
and full of life, and sufficiently vigo
rous to bury the Republican |rty in
the grave of its predecessors.
"*|IAL AND KXACT JI'HTICK TO ALL M EN, OF WIIATKVKH NTATK OK rKMVAiIOX, HKLIOIOL'N OK POLITICAL."— JrfTmon
General Grant's Grooting.
Seldom in the world's history, has
any hero, either civic <>r military, re
ceived a more enthusiastic and heart
felt welcome thau that which was ae
ctfrded ex-President Grant by the peo
ple of the far West, at San Francisco,
on last Saturday. It is a matter for
general congratulation that the schem
ing placemen ; the superserviceable
camp followers and the tag-rag and
bob-tail of the political slums did not
direct or control the almost regal cere
monies which marked the return to
his native country of one of our most
illustrious citizens. There was not
even the semblance of partisanship
exhibited by the two hundred thou
sand jteople who lined the streets,
blackened the housetops and shouted
themselves hoarse as Grant drove
through the streets of the Metropolis
of the Golden State. Flags floated on
the breeze, banners innumerable mark
ed the course of the magnificent pa
geant, and yet there was not an inscrip
tion on banners or Hags which told of
the one-time political prominence of
the distinguished guest. Democrats
and Republicans, Workingmen and
Chinese, all vied with .each other in
doing homage, not to Grnnt, the Mates
man, but to Grant, the soldier.
The la|t*c of time and his absence j
from the scene of partisan strife has !
mellowed the criticism which his civic I
carwr justly challenged. It would l>e
a most grievous error to suppose that
the terrible blunders—blunders often
times bordering closely on crimes—
which General Grant committed in
the eight yean in which he ruled this
country with a rod of iron were en
tirely forgotten or excused. The
slinmclcM* debauchery which marked
his administration, ami made the very
name of free government a by-word
and a reproach, is written in indefaeible
letters upon the tablets of the people's
memories. They remember that, in
connection with Grant's administra
tion, which for their country's sake
they would fain have the im|>artial
historian ignore. Hut notwithstand
ing all these things, which like Han
quo's ghost will not down, the Ameri
can people with rare generosity are
willing to overlook those blemishes j
which under the fierce light that beats
on public station "blackens every
blot." Far be it from us to attempt
to detract from the name and fame of j
this great soldier. We cheerfully ac
cord him the unstinted praises that
his military achievements and his re
markahle career deserve. Hut we
would be oblivious of our duty and i
the truth of contemporaneous history
if we would endeavor to hide from
the scrutiny of the world the unsightly
sears which mar the picture of Grant
as President. His fame as a soldier,
and his place as a bright particular
star in the firmament of mighty wnr
riors is well assured. For his sake,
then, let us hope that the dnrk cur
tain which hides the grinning spectre
of his civil administration from the
sight of men may never be lifted. It
is doubtless the purpose of the old
ring, which was omnipotent in direct
ing the affairs of the nation under the
Grant regime, to drag their quondam
chief to the front as the Republican
candidate for the Presidency, in the
vain hope of ouee more snuffing the
tempting flesh-pots of power. In the
face of the traditions that come down
to us, hallowed by the memories of the
good and great men whose patriotism,
and unselfish devotion to the spirit of
our institutions, roundest into symmet
rical proportions our governmental
structure, these, latter-day a|tost)es of
centralized power propose to do vio
lence to the teachings of Washington
and Jefferson by breaking down the
time-honored harrier* to any man oc
cupying the Presidential chair for
three terms. If Grant is wise he will
content himself with reposing upon
the green Ikureis that are already his.
If he is ambitious and reaches out to
pluck the tempting apple of a third
nomination, it will Tike Head Hca fruit
turn to ashes on his lips.
BELLEFONTE, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 187<>.
TIIE Democratic mass meeting
which met at Horticultural Hall, in
tho city of Philadelphia, on last Sat
urday evening, to placo before the
voters of that city "a ticket conspicu
ous for its personal worth ami integ
rity," proved to lie a suorewsful and
grand affair. The JKTSOIIS selected for
the various city offices to IK; filled this
fall are as follows: For Sheriff, Sam
uel llartranfl ; for City Treasurer,
S. Davis Page; for Register of Wills,
lion. Thomas Greeubank. This
ticket most ndmirably reflects the ob
ject which the meeting had in view-
It is conceded by every one in Phila
delphia that it is made up of gentle
men of ability, undoubted integrity
and of the highest type of iicrsouul
worth. If elected they would not
fail to make faithful, honest and effi
cient officials. It is said the nomina
tion of these gentlemen will ID- ac
cepted and ratified by the regular con
ventions of the pnrty without opjse-i
-sition. When that is done, we sin
cerely hope the war of factions in
Philadelphia will cease, and that all
good Democrats, looking alone to the
future harmony and success of the
party, will unite in a vigorous ami de
termined effort to secure the election
of men so worthy of support.
FATAL consequence* have followed
a drunken brawl of a party of four or
five Republican politician* in the eitv
of Philadelphia. George Truman, dr.,
( lcrk of the ("ourt of (Quarter Sessions,
i* the victim. He was beaten and
kicked in a brutal manner by one of
hi* companion* of the afternoon'* or
gies. and died from the effect* of the
injuria* inflicted upon him. Had
these jwrties lieeti Democrat*, and the
aame thing occurred below Ma*on ami
Dixon'* line, what a splendid chance
the unfortunate affair would have af
forded the stalwart* of the North to
revive their frantic harping* over what
they are pleawd to call the "barbaroua
civilisation of the South." But then,
it all happened in the great city of
"Brotherly Ive," which ha* long
exulted in self-satisfied pride over the
benign and ennobling influence* of
that virtuous Pilgrim ring which ha*
for *o great a period of time run it*
municipality.
Gov. KOIHNHOH, of New York, lia*
written a forcible an<i manly letter
accepting the Democratic nomination
for re-election to hi* present |*i*ition,
in which, a* an exchange aptly re
mark*, he "*um* up the argument*
upon which the Democrat* of that
Slate l>a*c their claim* for a renewed
lease of executive power. He show*
how splendidly the State finance* have
been administered since the party
came into power, with Gov. Tilden in
1875, up to the present time, and
states in a clear, terse way the benefit*
which have arisen to the people from
that Democratic rule. The letter is
likely to be the Uwt campaign docu
ment the party can construct for use
in the canvas*."
HATCRDAY, the 4th day of October,
is the last day on which taxes can be
|>aid in order to qualify voters for the
election in November. We therefore
earnestly call upon every Democratic
voter in Centre county to see to it
that his taxes arc |id on or before
that day. liet not a single I>emo
cratic vote be lost through failure to
comply with the law. Every one who
has not paid a State or county tax
within two years should do so at once.
As exchange remarks that General
Woodford, who went to Mississippi
with Mrs. Chisholm, is incensed be
cause he was treated like a gentle
man. He wanted to be outraged and
is mad because he wasn't. He there
fore returned to New York an un
puncturcd wind-bag—full of sound
and fury, signifying nothing.
THE Hayes circus is traveling West.
At the latest accounts it had reached
Chicago, and while passing through
Ohio it did its best to help along the
Foster boom.
Fou the first time a man claiming
to he the President of the I'nited
Htat.* violates the dignity of the posi
tion by playing the part of a jsditical
campaign speaker. His Frotidulchey
was on the stump lust week in Ohio,
and delivered a partisan speech at
Youngstown. It is true the speech
was weak and harmless in its way, but
it was nevertheless an exception to the
rule of propriety that governed the
conduct of all previous occupants of
the White House. Hays, however,
against the will of a large majority of
the people ex preased in a lawful man
rter at the ballot-box, occupies the
White House through the exceptional
means of conspiracy, fraud and for
gery, and of course he is at lilierty to
conduct himself in an exceptional
manner. With him precedents of de
cency go for nothing.
THE: Agricultural liepartruent at
Washington is engaged in some in
teresting experiments in making su
gar from corn and sorgham, which
thus far indicate very satisfactory r
sults. It is lielievcd from these ex
js riments, that this may lie made n
very profitable interest, besides secur
ing a superior quality of sugar.
AFTER all, Denni* Kearney did not
in any way obstruct the landing of
Grant at San FrancUco on Saturday
lat. Denni* i* not probablv half so
dangerous a* lie would have (icople
believe he ix.
Heath of J<itlre Woodward.
UK IHU AT lII* CO! *THR SIEAT AT ILAMDEN,
NEW roax.
READING, PA., September 23. —Hon.
Warren J. Woodward, justice of the su
preme court of Pennsylvania. expired
at hi* country seat at Hamden, N. V.,
at five o'clock this evening.
(Warren .1. Woodward was native
of Wayne county, this state. He was
at one time one of the editor* of the
I'mruytvanun published in Philadelphia.
Afterward he studied law in the office
of his uncle, the late George W. Wood
ward. at Wilke*barro. where he practic
ed for fifteen years and came to be re
farded as the leading lawyer at the old
,u*erne bar. In 1856 he was appointed
president judge of the Columbia and
Montour district, by Governor Pollock.
Ten years afterward be was elected
president judge of the Rerks district
and has since then resided in Reading.
In 1 ST4 he was elected judge of the su
prcme court on the Ictnocratic ticket.
Judge Woodward was an able jurist and
a scholarly man and his loss to the
highest judicial tribunal of the state
will tie severely felt. He was about
fifty-five year* of age. j llamtl-vrg Pa
triot.
Death From A Hrutal Assault.
Pnn.*Dßi.raiA, September 23.— About
one o'clock yesterday morning Profes
sor S. D. tiros* and I>octor* R. I. ievia
and T. 11. Andrew* held a consultation
at the residence of George Truman, dr.,
clerk of the court of quarter session*.
Philadelphia, who haa been suffering
from the effect* or a fractuie of hia right
ankle and other injuries, received on
Tueaday afternoon of laat week, and de
cided that Mr. Truman WM dying and
could hardly survive twety four hours.
When the injury was received it was
represented that Mr. Truman had fall
en on the footway at Kighth and Arch
streets, while on hi* Ay home, and re
ceived hi* wounds. Yesterday it tran
spired that they were really the result
of an aftray with A. A. Mnasler. a clerk
in the naval office, a native of Sunbury
and a intimate friend of Mr. Truman's.
He had l>een incensed at certain accusa
tion* made by Mr. Truman of cheating
in a game of )oker and on their way
home from their spree, on Kighth street
near Arch, Truman charge* that Shias
ler struck him from behind without
warning, while Shisalerclaims that Tru
man hit him first and he returned the
blow. Mr. Truman was very hadly used
up and hia injuries show very rough
handling. Shiasler, who was formerly a
clerk in one of the departments at
Washington, and president of the Penn
sylvania Republican Association, a jx>-
litical organisation comjrosed of Penn
sylvania office holders at Washington,
was arrested and taken before Magi*
trate Pole, who committed bitn to pris
on. After the bearing Magistrate role
went to Truman's house and found him
conscious. Truman said that Col. Nhiaa
lor had struck bitn with a black-jack at
Kighth and Arch street* four day* be
fore. lie then relapsed into an uncon
scious condition in which he remained
until half past four o'clock this morn
ing when be expired without a struggle.
In the Puller jail on Thursday night
nine {tenon* who had been sentenced
to the penitentiary and were awaiting
transportation revolted. They refused
to enter their cells when oommatided
by the deputy sheriff. He drew his re
volver, ordered the turnkey to do the
same, and gave them juat one minute
to obey his order*. It took them
about half of that time to obey.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
Tnr. M. K. (.'IN KI N, OK K*ow SHOE,
GJVKM A FKBTIVAI..— The M K. church,
of Snow Shoe, ha* lately been much iin
jioded in iU usefulness by that great bug
bear—a church debt. Hut by a festival,
in which all the good people of Know Shoe
participated, Riven on the 12th and Kith of
September, the congregation wa relieved
of a largo part of thie burden. The pastor
and the people f-l deeply grateful to the
many kind friend* who aided them so ma
terially. The kind heart of Mr* .lame*
Soirinierville.of Luca* Hill, led her to bake
and prevent to the congregation a wonder
ful fourteen-pound fruit cake, which netted
the fettival the handsome urn of thirty
•even dollar*. A even-pound cake con
trlbuted by Mr. J. G. I'r.zlo brought six
dollar* and seventy cent*. Sixty fine
( aku* and other g<xd thing* in proportion
were on hand for the occanion. The fe*ti
val wa* held in the beautiful hall occupied
by the American Mechanic*, which wa*
tendered to the congregation fr<-e of charge.
The result* Were *o unexpectedly good that
the following resolution* were adopted ;
UtH.lvtd, That we with gratitude render
thank* to those who contributed < ake* and
other provision* for the festival.
/feso/aerf, That a vote of thank* be ten
dered to the truitec* of the Mechanic* llali
for the u*e of their ball.
lUKIIMI, That a vol*-of thank* la- given
to the various committee* for the eflli ient
service ronde.-nd.
/IfH.lrrd, That a vote of thank* be ren
dered to the jrfsiple for their liberality and
generosity.
Uftolrrd, That a vote of thank* l>e ren
dered to Mr. John G. Utile for the u*eof
hi* organ.
H 8. Lrwnr, Pa*tor.
GKOKIIRIVKK, GEO Wrtvit,
Jo*. TUOMPSOK, JACOB lIA KB I*ll,
S. Y. LUCAA, Trustee*.
—• n Saturday la*t, Mu Snowden, the
accomplished mueieal instructor, returned
to lake charge f her numerous pupils in
thi* place. Since her departure *he ha*
U'n in Michigan, at Hartford and at
several other |*oints, and has enjoyed her
self immensely. Her friends here—and
they are legion—are rejoiced to see her.
New book* have been added to the al
ready valuable library of the Kplscopal
Sunday-school. A* it is necessary to re
calalugue the books, persons having in
their possession any volume* belonging to
the school are requested to return them im"
meJiatoly. Several valuable volumes are
missing.
—The delirious September haxo which
|*>rv*dc* the atmosphere i partly occasion
ed by the smoke from the cigar* sold by
Harry Greco.
—The largest and best assortment of
dress goodie bawls, notion*, millinery
goods, and dry good*, at Loeb'a. •
! —('all *!^examine the beautiful cook
; love—the New Regulator, with revolving
top—sold or'y by Wilson Mr Farlane A Co.
floors -re crowded with
isb's, which have Just been re
ceived from the eastern cities
—Just received 4*4 Indie* coats, at
Loeb'a. Call and see them l>efore jmrrhsu
ing elsewhere.
A Sew Flag.
! ro-m tb<- rtlllsdrlpMs Time*
Mr. Koliert Valentine, the veteran
Quaker iron manufacturer of Ontre
county and an earnest Republican, gave
exjiression to the wishes of an over
whelming majority of the people of all
jtartie* and sections when he said to the
Charcoal Iron Men, at their recent
meeting in this city : " It is time to tear
down the na*ty bloody shirt and hoist
the flag of American industry in its
place." And the fact that it called out
an emphatic response from such men a*
Colonel I<ajw)ey and ex-Senator Warner,
of Alabama, representing opjwtsite fmlit
io*l parties in the South, show* that the
business interest* of the country would
sjieedlly inaugurate peace and proajwr
ity if the jtolitical demagogue* and revo
lutionist* could be suppressed. The
time is near at hand, with reviving
productive industry displayed on every
side, when the business men of the
whole nation will demand |<e*re with
such unity and emphasis that all par
lies will be compelled to obey. When
that day cornea, we will again enjoy the
tranquility that can ootne only from
the fraternal support of the common
interest* of a common country.
Philip Robinson, a wealthy and well
known brewer of Scran ton. died Sunday
morning at 2 o'clock of inflammation of
the brain. He was the owner of an
extensive brewery in Scran ton and bad
hia life insured for $20,000. He was the
candidate for county treasurer of the
1 democratic fusion ticket. Already there
are several aspirants asking for the
nomination made vacant by Mr. Robin
son's death, but it ia thought hia neph
ew, Leopold Hchimpff, will be atked to
accept It.
J. P. Ifetricb, who was born in lflOfi,
and long known aa a prominent politi
cian, died in Ha*too on Sunday. He
was at ooe lima editor of the Xcrtkamp
km (bunty WAtg, but lately adhered to
the Democracy.
TERMS: jut mmm. in Adtiuiff.
The l Si'kklnn,
I'f' Ml fill* U'lteflllt/f'-t, f
J In* n#*xt session of (.VjnjrrMi being
what it culled tli#s long session, arri|il#j
time will be had for the doing of all
ne-dful work with ttifficirnt oar#?. Ther#*
will U- no Republican Senate to contend
lor extravagant appropriation*. The
Democracy will be held responsible for
the amount* appropriate#], although
lb-publican 'ifficia.k willed and disburse
the revenue*. I here i. uii'ioubte-iily
room for a gryel #leal of raving without
impairing tin- efficiency of any branch
of the ervi#M>. While the heads of de
partment* are preparing their estimate*
it will b#- well lor tbern to la-ar in inin'i
that they will be su )#-ct#*d to the mort
rigid scrutiny, and that, when cut down
by the Houae they will not fa.- built up
again in the Senate. In rnot of the
department* there are numerou* (doe
cur#** that ought to be abolished. In
all the department* are abuse* that
demand reform. A* we have h#-r#-to
fore Mated, one of the most prolific
source* of corruption and public rob
bery is the custom of buying g#o#i from
professional contractor* instead of deal
ing with manufacturers, importer* and
regular #l#*alers.
It is not a 'iitlicult thing for a ring of
department official* to so thoroughly
disgust reputable manufacturer* and
jobber* that they will he glad to keep
aloof. When a legitimate dealer ha*
his w ares, although furnished according
to contract, thrown back on hi* hand*
on frivolous pretexts, he become* di
oouraged. When this ha* b-en done
two ot three tirn<- he retire* from the
field disgusted. Hi* next step is to sell
an inferior article, for the an rue price,
to a contractor, who re sell* to the gov
ernment, dividing a margin betw#*en
the official ring and himself. This i*
the old, ol#l story of robbery that is fee
ing repeated every month. This is why
so many men grow rich on salaries
barely sufficient to *up]#ort themselves
an#l families. We confidently assert
that thi* system—for it has been re
duced to a regular system—i* made to
oo*t the government million* every
year, and that thi* money goes into the
jockets of rings that flourish in thi*
city and elsewhere. It i* time for a
thorough overhauling.
GENERAL NEWS.
Mr*. Kate Sprague i said to Ik- at her
| home in Fdgcwood, thw> mile* from
Washnigton, where the will hereafter
| remain.
The letter carrier* of New York city
j have presented 'Vmgrew*man S. 8. Cox
j with a fine gold watch and mas-ive
j chain a* a mark of their appreciation of
hi* successful effort# to have their pay
increased.
A* an indication of improving time*
it i* announced that a New York iron
working firm ha* Advanced the wage#
of iU employe* from twenty-five cents
l up ont heir day'a pay.
It i* announced that the Mammoth
•"•eve. Kentucky, ha* been purchased by
a company of Kaetern capitalists for
I $200,000. It i* to be illuminated with
electric lights and supplied with tele
i graph wires.
Near the northern line of Berk*.
; Jacob Frey, with a number of wood
j men, were hunting raccoon*. A limb
which had been cut from a lofty tree
fell and struck Frey on the head, kill
ing him almost instantly.
Major General James Fleming, of
Crawford county, has reached his 84th
year. He entered the regular service
in the war of 1812 a* a corporal, and
l>efore the war ended bad been promo
ted to the position of Major Ueneral.
The American Wood Paper Company
at Sinking Springs, has paid the funeral
expenses of a man recently killed in its
employ, guaranteed the widow $2O a
month during her life and given her
son constant employment.
Mr. John M. Berry, of Clokeyville,
Washington county, a few days ago. left
one Frank Wheeler, an employe, in
charge of the farm while., he went to
town. Wheeler improved his op|ortu
nity by carrying off 500 pounds ol wool
since which time he has been missing.
Senator McPherson, of New Jersey, it
said to be an earnest advocate of Sena
tor Bayard's nomination for the presi
dency by the I democrats. In his opin
ion the strong point about Mr. Bayard
is that he could carry two or three
New Kngland States,
Hon. James Jenkins, of Milwaukee,
was on Friday nominated by the Wis
consin Ieuiocrstic State Central Com
j inittee for Governor in place of Alex.
Mitchell, who has declined the nomina
tion. Mr. Jenkins, who is a prominent
lawyer and politician, has accepted the
i nomination.
Reliable reports from different sec
tions of Virginia represent the corn and
cotton crops as average one*. The to
bacco crop will only yield two thirds of
the usual quantity. The peanut crop
is said to be the best ever raised in the
State. All minor crojw arqin a promis
ing condition.
Judges Hegenman and Hamaman, J
G. Hawley. Senator Krmentrout, George
F. Itaer, Richmond L. Jones. 8. L.
Young, A. G. Green, Harriaon Malts
1-erger, William 11. IJringood, Judge
Henry Van Reed and J. George Seltser
were among the members of the Berks
county bar who were present at the
dinner given in honor or Judge Ross, at
the Mineral Spring*, near Reading.
Nearly the entire tar was present.
Judge Ross took occasion to express his
sincere thanks for the many evidences
of personal regard paid to him by the
lawyers of Reading during his brief so
ourn among them,
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