ft t7s!5ry ??:; fyte&n THE- PITTSBURG- DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,- 1890. rs f LIVELY AMATEURS Local Athletes Have Some Exciting Wrestling and Boxing Contests in the East End. HAGAN CAPTUKES THE SILVER CUP Cline Defeats Barris in the Final Game at the Philadelphia Billiard Tournament. SPALDIKG AND THE BOSTON TEIO. Tie Tritarirs Becoae Very Obliaitt Gnnl Bjort bg Kews cf the Dij. Professor Kirchner's efforls in arranging an indoor athletic exhibition were well re warded last eveninc at the East End Gym nasium. The splendid hall of the gym nasium was well filled by a fashionable audience, tully SO per cent of which were ladies. Everything passed off successfully, and the professor has much encouragement to xnaKc another venture. Of course the leading features on the pro gramme were :he wrestling and boxing con tests. Just before the proceedings com menced Secretary Henderson remarked to the writer: There is a. strong prejudice pre vailing xcainst boxing, anil even wrestling. I don't know why there should be, but it exists all the same." Those who witnessed last evening's contests would certainly be of the same opinion as Mr. Henderson. The jonng centlemen who took part in the boxing caused lots of fun; nobody was hurt, as in a tootball game; everybody was pleased and the ladies applauded. The boxing was'n't first class by any means, but it was earn est, and the few "warmers" that each contest ant received only served to male matters more interesting. A horizontal bar performance by Messrs. H. B. Laynj:, W. H. Hastings. E. C Morgan.H. C Fry, Jr., E. Z. Kebene aud J. B. McClelland, opened the evening's entertainment. Thev all did well, Layng and McClelland being very good. This was followed by a lisht-w eight wrestlins contest for a silver cup. 1 here were four entries, but only George Hagan, of the Twelfth Ward Athletic Club, and Yv". C. Neill, of the East End Gjrunasium, put in appear ance. The contest was under catch-a9-catcl-can rules, best tw o tails of three. Fred Guod wju uas referee. The contest was somewhat exciting, although Hajran knew a littlo too much about the "game" for Neil!. In the first five minutes Xeill was fairly downed mostly by lus own carelessness. Hagan acted 6a the de fensive, and while Xeill as insisting on Get ting a ".Nelson" hold Hagan (lipped on a "half bang" and t istrd him cleverly over. The second bout was extremely exciting, as Keill bad Hawaii almost downed three times, lie was much quicker than his opponent, but lie didn't know his work toell. Alter wres llinz about ten minutes, during which time Hagan was on the defensive, he got a half el bow hold and forced Jelll over square on his shoulders, winning the contest. This agan was mostly the result of XciU's lack of knowl edge of how to protect himself. Jfeill is a promising j oung restler. A contortion exhibition followed in which Messrs. Charles Close ana Howard Layug took part. Tney both did well. Fencinr bv A. C. Cunningham and Prof. Kirchuer followed. They ave a splendid exhibition, and woundup by a contest for five points, which Mr.Cunniug ham won. Then there was boxing by J. C. Moore and II. 15- Fleming. The were evenU- matched. Fleming had the advantage of a n;cr reach and took a cowl lead in tho firstTwo ronnds. In the thud round Moore evened matters up by using his left and parryins the lelt of his opponent. The boxing contest was between G. UotwicK and E. I. Morgan. The former thumped Morgan about the stage quite merrily in the first two rounds, but in the third round Morgan bad a little the best of it. He banged away with lus left and gave Mr. Bostwick a little more than be wanted. The style of each was exceedingly faulty in attitude, delivery and judgment. They were all over the stage, ana at times it iooked li.e a race. They canted lots of fnu, however. It i- perhaps latr to say that on the w hole liostwick had the best of it. High kicking came next. The contestants were Messrs. TaIor, McKennan. Morgan, Laxcg. Fry and Hastings. The kicking was id au exceedingly lively kind, all of the con testants setting their feet high up in the air. The programme was brought to a close by a boxing contest between J. H. Aull and C S. Miller. This was vory interesting. Anil was much the prettier boxer and the pair cave gen eral satisfaction. Fred Goodwyn fulfilled the duties of referee ably and altogether the large audience was well pleased with the night's en tertainment aud at times was very enthusiastic The committees appointed by the gymnasium directors to investigate as to the prospects of an indoor athletic tournament on a national scale are inclined to report favorably. If the tournament is held it will take place in some large hall in the city in January or February next. Fat Farrcll is to be engaged to teach boxing two or three evenings a week at the gymnasium. THOSE MIGHTY TEHTMV1ES. The Boston Trio Won't be Persuaded by A. G. Spalding's Arguments. Boston, Dec. 1& President Spalding, of Chicago, is in Boston hobnobbing with the Tri umvirs. He comes in the interest of harmony, but unless he nses brand new arguments of tre mendous strength be will not succeed in bring ing out the particular kind of harmony which he wants to see. Soden, Conant and Billings are unalterably opposed to giving the Boston Player's League people an Association franchise, and Mr. bpalding, w hilo he will doubtless enjoy his visit here as he always does, will not succeed in bis mission. As Def ore stated, be has found some new lever with which to work. He said this after noon: "It is my intention to leave jnst as few scars as possible of the late war, and in doing this 1 find that the business end of it must be first settled up. There will be nothing what ever done about players until we have the .Leacne and Association circuit all arranged. I can see the trouble ahead in fixing up the play ers, but 1 think it will come out all right as there will be plenty of players to pick from." Mr. Sjpalduig didn't care to say where be thought Ward, Kelly, I'lrffer or any of the se ceding stars would plaj-. He said: "In Brook lyn Mr. Byrne is finding it anything but pleas ant working, as the Plajers' League people are fighting among tLem-elres and don't know just what they do want. He will most likely insist on playing at Washington Park, and this is the one thing the Players' League people will not agreejto. "I think they will settle on some fair basis soon, however. The Players' League people talked of buying until they got Mr. Byrne's price, and then tbey found they had no lands." HEWS FBOM HABVABD. A List or Candidates to Represent the Crim son in the Boat Kace. Cambridge, Dtc. 1G. Harvard athletes have cot quite recovered from the torpor Into which tbey are usually Hung after the football sea son. Although the baseball team, the Molt Haven men, and the senior class crew will not begin training till January L still the freshmen, sophomore, junior and 'varsity crews are now taking light exercise. If the number of candidates is any sign of encouragement or show of success. Harvard's chances are very bright at New London next spring. A large number have presented them selves for the 'varsity, over 20 men at present, and after the holidays the number will be largely increased. The freshmen crew has the largest number of candidates, somew hereabout SO. but thry will soon be reduced to three crews. The sophomoro and juniur crews aro plodding along, with about two crews of each practicing regularly. Captain Parker, of the senior crew, is busy coaching the freshmen, aud will cot start his crew iuto any sort of training till after the recess. Captain Perkins, the only man of last year's crew who is rowing thus far, practices the 'varsity men regularly and coaches them him self. There are about two crews that practice regularly, and thus far their dxerrise consists in using the rowing weigbttT taking dumbbell work, and, beside this, taking long runs of two miles, with some days a still longer run. One crew will not begin practice in the tank till after Christmas. The men who are trying are J. O. Powers, U. RanlonL D. F. Jones, J. O. Porter. F. Vatress, C. K. Cummings. C. X. Blade, D. O. Earle, D. B. Vail. R, G. Muller, Shaw, M. ifewelL M. J. Henry, J. P. Burling and Captain i". Perkins All Is Quiet. frothing of importance transpired yes- A... .- k 4 1 1... -h.lt -..... The amplication for the, Jersey charter 'vis mailed and the charter is expected this week. Manager Hanlon has left for borne and as soon as the club is organized he will meet Mr. O'Neill in JTow York to make efforts toward securing good player. It Is expected that there will be no mora troublo and that as soon as the charter arrives tbo club will bo har moniously organized. Homestead Clnb Organized. The Homestead Association Football Club Is now thoroughly organized. The following offi cers have been elected: Captain, William Woods; Vice Captain. John O'Brien; Commit tee, John Fleming, Peter Gordon, William Johnston and John O'Brien. The Secretary and Treasurer is George Stewart, to whom all communications must be addressed. His ad dress is box IIS. Homestead. Pa. tVlll Bun tho Champion. Toronto, Oxt., Dec la Iu an interview last night. Oarsman O'Connor says he will not row Kemp in America, as that oarsman has lost the championship to McLean, bnt that be will claim the forfeit now posted in New York. O'Connor is prepared lo row McLean for 500 a side, and the purse of 1,000 which will be pat up at Seattle, Wash. Cllno "Wins the Tonrney. rsrrciAL teleoiiam to the dispatch. ruiLADELruiA, Dec 16, The tie for first place iu the billiard tournamont was broken to-night by the defeat of Barris by Cline. The winners played steadily throughout and ran out tho necessary 215 points in 47 innitjgs. Bur rows displayed unusual nervousness and his playing was weak aud erratic. His score was 2(M, Another Interesting Humor. There is another rumor in circulation regard ing the local club. It is stated that Manager Chapman, of tho Louisville club, in tho event of Ward playing in Pittsburg, will exchange Third Baseman Raymond for Corcoran. Rav mond is a good "man and Chapman wants a good shortstop. Sam TViso's New Venture. Jimmy Galvin was in receipt of a letter from Buffalo yesterday, which stated that Sam Wise, the ball player, had gone into the saloon business. He is cow "mine host" of the "Office" saloon, recently run by Jimmy Faulk ner, the wrestler, and a partner. Uogan Won. New York. Dec. 16. Jimmy Murray.ofNew York, and Hogan. tho "St. Paul Kid," light weights, fought with skin gloves to a finish at Kockaway Beach early this morning. Thirteen ronnds were fought under QueensDerry rales, and Hogan won the match. Sporting Notes. The Boston League club wanU PatTebcan if he can be secured. Tiikke will not be a player addicted to drink on the hew York team next season. ELMEKliBANT easily defeated Kyan in their glove content at Heat cr Falls Monday night. El SwARTWoonand Jim Crow left last evening to spend a few da sin hunting in Morgan county. THEK"- Is a deal on for the transfer ofl'fcffer and UufTv from Chicago to Boston iu return for Jllkc Kelly. Ad (Iumbekt states that he never has and never will plar bait on a Sunday, 'this ought to be a pointer lor the Boston 1'. I- magnates. THE ex-secretary of the Players1 League is loslusmmv friends by printing the co.fiaenthil business of his late bencxactors at spice rates. Jcu lorkJleraUt. Is att the baseball hubbub Chris Von dcr Ahe keens very quiet. When the time comes he will be lound in the front rank looLlnjr out lor himself with the best of tneui. The directors of the Brooklyn Players' Leagne club held a meeting yesterday. Little was done, as President cudell Goodwin was suddenly sum moued est on business. OXEorthemostlevel-hcadea and sensible men In baseball Is J. Earle Wajrncr, of Philadelphia. Air. Wagner's Implicit couddence lnbpaldln.c and Ms logical ideas lor seltllug the present troubles are very much in his favor. Jack aicAunrFE's latest is: "I am now ready to meet howen, Meyer, or anyone who desires to make a match with me. Anv forielt posted with the Suu will receive my early attention and be promptly covered. All I desire Is that the purse or stakes shall be surliclent to pay the winner for his trouble and pains lu getting Into shape." 'How much stock have you in baseball?" asked President Prlnct, of Itoston, oi a baseball mag nate lu New York, a short time ago. After being tfjd thetlgurcs, which were In the tens of thou sands. Prince was asked If he would return the courtcsv and tell the amount of money he had in vested. "Ihave tMiu," was his ausvrer. Bkuneli. sars: Tho first time I ran across Al Johnson alter the first .New York conlerence 1 said to him: "We are in bad shape." "What shall we do?" said he. "Go home. Keep quiet, throw out your chest." Yes," was the answer, -that's all right. I've thrown my chest out be fore, butsomeonehltlt with an ax andldon't want to take any more chances." 'IT Is bpaldlng's Idea," says a magnate. "to hare a. U. Mills draw np a new lorm of national agreement, in which the objectionable features of the reserve rule and the sales system will be modified. Spaldlug's reorganization scheme will place the game on a basis w here there will never be any more outbreaks "like the Play ers' League." John L. Brewek, the celebrated pigeon shot, and Dick lrwin. or Philadelphia, were In the city on Saturday. Their mission was to try and get ou a match with J. A. K. i-IIiot. of Kansas City. Brewer proposed to shoot a match for (1,000 a side, and offered to wager 13,000 on the outside, 'the match to take place wlihln 100 lnilesofew York. Elliot oejecicd to the grounds, as ho orclerred to shoot in the West. Chicago preferred, lie left for that cltv ou baturday night, so that no definite ar rangements foraiuatcii were made. The Brewer party were supplied with cash and were anxious to place a forfeit. .Veto 1'ork Sun. THE POOR COMMISSION. SOME IHP0KXANT MODIFICATIONS IK THE PB0POSED BILL. The Duties of the Commissioner and His Assistants, Together TVith the In spectors, Aro Defined Kacb. County to be Made a Poor District. rSTECIAL TELrORAVI TO TH DrSPATCH.1 Hakeisbueg, Dec. 1G. The State Poor Commission bad several sessions here to day to put the finishing touches to the bill proposed to be submitted to the next Legis lature. Among the modifications made was one establishing an independent State bureau, to consist of a commissioner and two inspect ors, who shall be salaried. As originally drafted the bill placed the Commissioner under the control of the Department of Internal Af fairs. He is empowered to appoint as many in spectors as may be needed, but only two shall receive any compensation. No State aid is asked for the prosecution of the act except the furnishing of the agents Indicated to secure uniformity in the manner of meeting tbo wants of the poor. Each county is to be made a seriarate poor district under the general supervision of the State Commissioner, bat no special act of any connty affecting the care of the indigent will be supplanted by tho proposed general law. Provision is made for a nnlform system of accounts for all officers who receive and ex pend the poor taxes as well as the records for county houses and other institutions, add that' poor law districts be generally enlarged in area by conformity with county lines for the main tenance of almshouses or other institutions. All indoor and outdoorrellef shall be charged to the small municipal divisions, settlements to depend on birth, one year's residence, marriage and percentage beneath the age of 15. The poorhouse or workbonse shall be used as a test of destitution and a home for the destitute, and penalties are imposed for refusal to per form labor prescribed, or other breach of dis cipline. Outdoor relief to persons able to labor is prohibited. One of the objects of the bill is to relieve the court of quarter sessions of connection with the disposition of the poor and vesting the power lu the contemplated State bureau. 'The commission makes no provision In its bill for the disposition of vagrants, allowing present laws to control it. ZLECTBIC WIEES OK FIEE. One of the Peculiar Itesults of the Fall of Snow. During the heavy snow fall last night the snow iu some manner caused considerable troublo to the electric street 'railway wires in the lower part of the city. Shortly after midnight a Duquesne Traction wire became charged from somo other wire, and at the corner of Fourth avenue and Smltb tleld broke oat into & bright flame,'"whlch in a few moments burned the wire through and one end fell to the street. A Central Traction car passed soon after and, the hanging wire rubbing against the side of the car, caused a bright flash that terrified and al most stampeded the passengers. Officer Robert Riley and Detective McTigbe saw the wire and appreciated the danger In time to call an experienced electrican who cat the dangerous line. At the postofSce corner and at the Seventh avenne and Smlthfleld street corner the Pleas ant Valley wires formed connections through the melted snow and emitted beautiful, bright flashes that threatened to burn the wires out. and frightened people on the streets consider ably. The company was notified at 1 o'clock this morning, and sent out men to look after the trouble. . i PARNELL'S EYES OUT. Continued From First Page Kilkenny spoke he would not bo in the minority. He did not wish to assail men that bad stood by his side many a long day, bnt he was not going to ask permission to speak from a cock sparrow like Tanner or a jackdaw like Davitu The Parnell Carriage is Mobbed. While other Parnellites were addressing the crowd, a camber of Dantt's followers got to gether and began hooting at the speakers. The Parnellites closed around the vehicle from which thoir orators were addressing the peo ple, and the police appeared and triod to divide the factions. The meeting ended in a scene of wild confusion and Parnell and his friends drove off amid a shower of stones and mud. Frequent attempts to assail the members of the party were made, and several bags tilled with lime were thrown at tbem. Mr. Harring ton's shoulders were covered with lime and a mats ot lime struck Mr. Parnell full in the face, completely blinding him. This insult infuri ated Mr. Parncll's friends. Mr. Harrington turned, and advancing toward Father Downey, who was at tho head of Mr. Parncll's oppo nents, shouted: "Coward, you are a disgrace to your church." The polico here again interfered, and Mr. Parnell's party, who had left their cars, again took their seats, and finally got away on to the road. Mr. Parnell's eyes, which were quite closed, were intensely painful. He was soon obliged to stop his carriage, which he left and entered a laborer's cabin in a fainting condi tion. Lime Thrown Into Parnell's Eyes. A local physician attended him. The lime had become caked beneath his eyelids and tho doctor was only able to remove somo of it by using a silk handkerchief and some hair oil he found in the cabin. Thephsician Anally advised Mr. Parnell to drive to Kilkenny, so the latter re-entered his carriage and proceeded on bis journey. But the pain again became so intense that a second halt was made, this timoat a roadside public bouse, where the doctor made further efforts to re lieve the terrible Dain. The doctor was able at this place to procure a quantity of castor oil, which he poured freely into Mr. Parnell's eyes. He then tried to scrape off some more of the lime, using for this purpose the point of an or dinary lead pencil. The lime, however, bad be come crusted inside the eyelids, and the physi cian, with the crudo implements at band, was only able to remove the torturiug substanco slowly and with much difficulty. Tho doctor apologized to Mr. Parnell for causing him so much pain, but said it was un avoidable. Mr. Parnell replied: Never mind the pain. Do your best. Don't let me lose my sight." The doctor poured more oil into Mr. Parnell's eyes, and said he "'hoped that the case wasn't as Dad as that." Finding that be was unable to remove all the ltme, the doctor urged Mr. Parnell to drive with all speed to the town, and this was done. Arriving at the Victoria Hotel, Mr. Parnell had to be led from the wagonette to his room. He reclined in an arm chair, apparently sight less and suffering the most intense agony. He still remains in the hands of bis doctor. Sur geon Hacketr, who attended Mr. Parnell along the road, stated at a late hour to-night that all the lime had been removed, but that tbepaticnt was still suffering intensely. He said that he did not anticipate, from present appearances, permanent injury to.Mr. Parnell's sight. ASSASSIN PADLBWSKY. Two Pooplo Arrested In London for Aiding Dim to Escape. fBT DUKLAP'S CABLE COMPAJtT.l London, Dec 16. George Labruyerc, a journalist, and Mme. Ducquercy, who as sisted the assassin Padlewsky to escape and concealed him, were arrested this morning at 8 o'clock. A dispatch from Geneva says: A former di rector ot the Suri Nihilist party has declared positively that PadlenskylettParison the very day lie shot Seliverstroff. That be stopped a day at Brussels and thence proceeded to Ham burg, whore he Intended embarking for Ameri ca, but be changed bis mind and returned to Bremerhaven, whence be sailed to Yarmouth and went to London, FOUGHT TO A FINISH. Two French Daellsts IVho Meant to Draw Blood. fBT DUNLAfS CABLI COIIPAXT. Paris, Dec. 16. A duel was fought at Guade loupe between Governor Feillet and M. Cice ron, a member of the Council General, as a re sult of a violent altercation during the sitting of the council. The parties fought with Titles at 60 paces, and M. Feillet was shot through both thighs. AN ALPINE ACCIDENT. Soven Men Swept Into a Tawnins Abyss by a Blast of IVind. By Associated Press. Paeis, Dec. 1(5. The news of a horrible accident in the Alps has been received from Nice. Seven Alpine chasseurs, who were working under command of an officer at the new fortress on the summit of Mount Sacbaral, between La Brigand Riviere; were swept with their superior by a sudden blast over a precipice Into an abyss. Five of the men and tho officer fell a dis tance of 2.500 feet. Their bodies have been recovered in a frightfully mutilated condition. Two of the men managed to cling to some rocks, and so escaped death. 'Twas All the Fault of the McKin . London The threatened strike of weavers at Bolton has been averted, the employers having conceded au advanco in wages. Seven hundred plush weavers employed by Lister & Co., of Bradford, have struck against a redaction of wages. Three hundred will strike to-morrow, and 4U0 more will go out at the end of the week. The reduc tion in wages Is said to be due to the McKinlcy tariff bill. Minister Held IJccelved by the Sultan. Constantinople Whitelaw Keid, the American Minister at Paris, and Mrs. Reid, who are making a tour of the East, spent several days in this city and received marked attentions. Mr. Reid was presented to the Sultan and was afterward the fiuest of honor at a dinner given by His Majesty. Mrs. Reid was also honored by the Sultan, who conferred upon her the Order of the Shefkat, the highest decoration that can be given to a woman. Mr. and Mrs. Reid bave left Con stantlnocle lor Egypt. Investigating the Loss of the Serpent. London The court of inquiry appointed to investigate tho circumstances attending the loss of tbe British cruiser Serpent on the Spanish coast met to-day. Tbe evidence presented showed that the crew died manfully wisjiins each other goodhy, and that the commander acted with coolnei and gallantry tn the end. There was no panic whatever aboard the vessel. The Argentine KepubUc Retrenching. Berne The Government of the Argentino Republic lias decided to withdraw its Min ister from Switzerland, and to close its lega tion here.' This action is taken on tbo grounds of economy. SHE CAPTURED A-COUNT. The Brilliant Wedding of Miss Catherine Bailey and a French Nobleman. TFrKClAl. raLEGRAli TO TUB DISrATCH.t t rniLADEiiPUiA, Dec 16. Many carriages and cabs outside, a long awning to protect tho guests as they arrived, and all tbe usual ac companiments of an elegant wedding marked tbe early afternoon reception to-day-following tho marriage of Miss Cathe-, rine 'Bailey and Count de Sibour, of Paris. Within tbe browu stono mansion tbe candelabra were lighted, and in the drawing room and the dining room beyond it, separated by an archway of pillars in groups, masses of foliage hid the walls. The marble of tbe man tels was brightened by flowers, and all the fur niture was removed so as to give more room. Tbe ceremony, which was quite private, took place at noon and was witnessed by only the immediate relatives of the bride and tbe bridal party, including la Vicomtesse de Si bour, tbe mother; lo' Comte, the brother of tbe bridegroom and best man; and Mile, de Sibour, bis sister. Bishop Potter, of New York, to whom the bride is related, performed tbo ceremony. Jean Theodudo Francisque Louis, Comte de Sibour, Is a young gentleman, a decided blonde, with rather large gray-blue eyes and a curling mustache. Although not tall, be is erect and quite good looking. Although a thorough , French man and speaking with a slight accent, he was born in this country and bis mother was an American. During tbe Civil War his father, who was connected with the French diplomatic service, represented the French Government at -Charleston and Richmond, and at various times held intimate relations with officers of the Southern Confederacy. Safe Crackers' Heavy HartL Pobtlait D, Dec 16. At St. Helens, SO miles from here, this morning, burglars blew open the safe ot Muckle Brothers' store and secured $2,000 in coin and $17,000 in bonds. A Bridge "Wrecked by Ice. Buelington, Ia., Dec 16. The ice In tbe river went ont to-day, carrying with It the sec ond pier of the Chicago, Burlington and QolDcy Railroad bridge. SILVER LEGISLATION Mnst Now Take tho Lead of E very thing in the Senate. FKEE COINAGE MKN IN EARNEST, Cat the Administration Has a Measare Thej May Have to Swallow, TO BE C0NSIDEEBD IN CAUCUS T0-DAI trEOM A STAFF COIIIICSFONDENT. "Washington, Dec. 31G. The elections bill is 'so generally looked upon as being virtually dead that the continued and laborious efforts of the Democratic Senators are viewed as one would estimate the fellow engaged in kicking a corpse, as the per formance, is merely taking time until a finance bill can be agreed upon. Senator Jlorgan was put forward for most of the declamation of yesterday and to-day, as he is the Blaine of the Democracy that is, he is the Senator of tbe Democrats, who, like Blaine of tbe Republicans, can talk till the crack of doom without fatigue and their protest against Gabriel's blowing his born. The galleries bave been nearly emptied the last few days. Most of the occu pants are visitors who drop in to bave the noted Senators pointed out to them, and then they get away from the humdrum debate as though anxious to save their lives. Tho Financial Situation. There was some further canvassing of tho all-absorbing financial question to-day. Mem bers of the Senate Finance Committee and Caucus Finance Committee got their beads together informally and overhauled tbo differ ences between the factions. Occasionally a statesman from the Houso .wing would suck bis head into tbe circles that formed and broke away only to form again. The ultra silvor men are somewhat discon certed at the situation. So much has been granted by Sherman and Windom and Har rison in the way of liberal purchases of silver that there is evident a disposition with-sorae of the warmest friends of the administration among the silver men to desert to that side and see what will be the result of the administration proposition. It is now being charged against tbem that they bave not at any time been sincere in their demand for unlimited silver coinage, but they merely took that radical ground for the purpose ot urging tbe conservatives as far in their direc tion as possible. Free Coinage Men in Earnest. This is not true, however, never were men more in earnest than the free coinage men in their purpose, no matter what theirr private individual interests may be. Free sil ver has a melodious sound, something likefrco' money to Western people of all conditions, especially tbn Alliance element, and to a Senator like Plumb, the voice of tbe Alli ance is the vole? of tbe political Joss. Other Western Senators demand free coinage Because silver mines mean meat and drink and rich toggery, and fast horses, and other good things for tbem. As for Senator Cameron, no one knows why he Is for free coinage, and if he knows why himself, he will not tell. But whatever their, reasons, tbey are all in dead earnest and with them aro the Democrats, almost unanimonsly Southern, and knowing tbe rank and Hie of their constituents want freemoney more than anything else in tbe world. They May Go Too Far, However, gin tbeir earnestness, however, the Repub lican free coinage Senators are not blind to the fact that the President, .Secretary Win dom, Senator Sherman and others, are devis ing a cunning measare, which if rejected for a free coinage bill, will afford the Chief Executive ample excuse for vetoing the ultra silver legislation on the ground that the administration plan would atford all the relief needed without the danger of a glut, and a reaction thit would plunge the country into reckless speculation as might result from unlimited coinage, and it Is just possible that they may in tho end acquiesce and take what they can snrely get. Instead of insisting on what would be vetoed, in which case they might secure far less than is now ottered. At any rate, judging from the'talk to-day, tbe administration bill will probably be accepted all around at the- cauens to-morrow even ing, that tho -election bill may be laid aside and a financial measure be placed formally before tbe Senate. 'In' due time, it this courso De Taken, tne ultra silver men will donbtless propose fren coinage as an amendment to tbe bill under discussion, and urge none of the various free coinage bills now in tbe pigeon holes of the room of the Committee on Finance. There appears to be no doubt in the minds ot any of the Senators that the cauens which is expected to meet to-morrow evening will reach a conclnsion on the financial measure and that a bill will be introduced before tbo holidav ro ces3 that Congressmen in both wings of the Capitol mav digest it with their Christmas plum pudding and New Year mince pies. LlOUTNElt. BARRUNDIA'S MURDER. LIEUT. COMHANDEB BEITEB HAS AN IH TEBVIEW WITH SECBETABY TRACT In Reference to His Actions at San Jose 'Willie in Command of the Banger at the Time the Attempted Surrender of Bar rnndla. fSTZCIAI. TILEGBAM TO TOB DIBPATCH.1 Washington', Dee. 16. Lieutenant Commander G. C. Beiter, who was in com mand of the Banger in the harbor of San Jose, Gautemala, at the time of the kill ing of General Barrnndia on board the Pacific Mail steamer Acaphlco last August, arrived here yesterday from his home in Pittsburg and has had a long talk with the Secretary of the Navy. Lieutenant Commander Beiter was the senior officer of the navy in tbe port at the time, and was thus practically In command of both the Ranger and the Thetis. Orders were sent out to tho Pacific station detaching bim from his command v.oon after the occurrence, and it was understood at the ttmo that his version of the story was want ed by Secretary Blaine, but it is since under stood that tho Navy Department was not en tirely satisfied with his action, or rather inac tion. That denartment believed he might hare' taken a ditleient course.. He. was not ordered toAVasbington to make any statement until he bad been at home fur three weekn, and had asked to be permitted to make a statement. Jnst what took place at the interview in Secretary Tracy's office, is only known to the Secretary and Lieutenant Commander Reiter, neither uno of whom will make any statement for publication, but it is the general understanding among naval officers at tbe department that tbe Sec retary believe the Lieutenant Commander ought to have found some way it which tu in terfere. The official correspondence in the case trans mitted to Congress by tbo Secretary of State. Mr. Blaine, does not criticise the action or the naval officers in the least, but the Secretary makes it very clear that if Minister Misner had adopted LieutenantCommander Belter's suggestion and sent General Barrnndia to sea in the Thetis, the General's life would bave been saved. It seems that tbe naval officers are now blamed fornottaking that course, regardless of the Minister's action. If this is the position taken by the depart ment, it is not in strict accord with tbe theory that naval officers in foreign porta are subordi nate to the Ministers of the United States abroad. Jnst bow tbe matter stands, however, it is impossible to say, as it is being surrounded by tbe same mystery and secrecy that have characterized all tbe proceedings in the Bar rnndia case. WILL PRESENT GBJEVAKCES. The Switchmen to Meet Officials of Kail roads at 10 O'Clock To-Day. The switclimen held a large secret mas3 meet ing last niebt in Knights of Labor Hall, the session lasting uutil early this morn ing. At 2 o'clock a press committee, composed of Henry Lanon, Peter Weinman and F. T. Hawley met a Dispatch reporter and said that a list of grievances would be presented simultaneously this morn ing at 10 o'clock to tbe officials of each road centering in Pittsburg. Tbe list ot grievances will Include a demand for an increase in wages for switchmen, con ductors and trainmen. Killed by Coal Gas. Philadelphia, Dec 18. Mrs! Seneca Fall, aged 65 years, and' ber grandchild,- Olive Tor rence, aged 11 years, wore found dead in bed this morning at their home. It supposed that tbey were suffocated by coal gas. i . jA in ' i , i f inj- - (CfJf ' IS THE WEATHER Fob Westeeit Pennsylvania and West Vir ginia: Snow, Winds Shifting TO NOETirWESTEE- lt, Colder. For Ohio: Bain or Snow, Except in Western Tennessee, Fair; North westerly Winds, Colder. PITTSBUKQ, Dec 18, 189a Tbe United States Signal Service officer in this city furnishes the following: Time. Ther. 8:00 a. Jr. 33 10:0Oa. m 11.00A. M 33 12:00 II 31 2:00 r. vi. 3S 6:00r. m 35 Trier. S.-00P. M. 33 Maxlinnm temp.... 33 Minimum temp 29 Range - !) Mean temp 33.5 Snowfall 04 SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN. Snow In a Triangle Prom the Ohio Valley to Lake Superior. imXFARED FOB TUB DISFATCIt. The storm in thoNorthwest moved to the lake region yesterday. It formed a triangle, extend ing from the Ohio Valley to Lake Superior, in which heavy snow was falling. A.consider. ablo storm was developing in the ex trcme Northwest and moving southeast ward. The high pressure area in tbe Lake region had moved to tbe New England Stites, and a second bigh pressure area was central in the southwest. An unbroken rise of 10 oc curred over tbo territory extending from Texas to tbe Gulf of St. Lawrence, except in the lake region and the middle Atlantic States, where it was colder. It was 10 colder in tbe extreme Northwest. River Telegrams. tSFECIAl, TELEGRAMS TO THIS D1SPATCH.1 MoboAntowx River 4 feet 6 Inches and stationary. Weather snowy. Thermometer 35 at 4 I. M. BROWxsviLLE-Kiver 4 feet 10 inches and sta tionary. Weather snowy. Thermometer 38 at 6 F. M. WARnEN River frozen. 'Weather cold, with light snow. ALLeohent Junction River 3 feet 3 inches and falling. Clouayand snowing. MEUMIIS-River fallen 1 Inch. Clear. CixciXNATi-Rlver 14 feet 61nches and falling. Raining and cool. VlCKSBCno River falling. Clear, cold and high wind from the Northwest. LouTsviLLE-Hlvcrralling:7.8cnal:5.4onfall6: 13 feet foot or locks. Business good. Weather clondy and raining, with premise of cooler weather and snow. ST. LOUIS River down 3 feet 1 inch. Snow and rain. IN THE CLTJTCHES OF THE LAW. William Hickey was arrested last night on a charge of pnrioining a pair of shoes from a W ylie avenue store. John Hawlet appeared before Magistrate Gripp yesterday. He tried to pose as a Ches terfield, bnt Detective Shore said he was a barrel-bouse loafer and he got SO days. Business was dull with Mayor Wyraan, ot Allegheny, yesterday. He sent two women to tho workhouse for disorderly conduct, and fined Charles Hiskel 815 and costs for fighting. Jack O'Brien and Maggie Whlttlker were sent to tbe Twenty-eighth ward station last night. Tbe woman charged tbe man with hav ing -stolen her satchel on the Tenth street bridge. Henry Bishop was a cab driver, but be now holds a position in jail awaiting trial at court on a charge of assault and battery. His com mitment was made out by Alderman Gripp yesterday. John Steiltser will have a bearing Mon day, charged by William T. Jenkins with hav Ing struck the lattor's 12-year-old son with a bar of iron while working as helper in Bryce's Glasshouse. Thomas O. Quincy will have a bearing Friday evening on a charge of assault and bat tery, and maliciously creaking articlesof china ware in a bouse at which be was making a call and was ordered to leave. Walter Stevens, of Pine township, is in jail, and will on Saturday afternoon have a hearing on the charge of obtaining a horse worth 1125. Ho gave an order for that amount on a man he alleged owed bim. Xmas Stick Pins, Flies, Bugs, Beetles, Twists, Hearts, Pearls, Moonstones, AT Hardy & Hayes. Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Coalers, 529 Sinitlifield street. Store open every evening till Christmas. TIT Roses for Christmas. American Beauty, Jacqueminot, La France, Marechal Neil, Mermet, Bride, Perle. IT. Patterson, 41 Sixth avenue, Opposite Trinity. Odd Bits In Jewelry. Marquise Bings, Diamond Mounted Watches, BeautiTul Pearl Necklaces, Diamond Necklaces, Pearl Heart Pendants, at x Hardy & Hayes', Jeweler, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfield street. Store open every evening till Christmas. WP Violets and Roses. Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley Aud all the choicest flowers to be had at this season of the year. i. Patterson, 41 Sixth avenue, Opposite Trinity. Marquise Rings. Every combination. Euby, "I Opal, and Emerald, I Diamonds, Sapphire, f AT Turquoise, j Hardy & Hayes', Coraline J 529 Smithfield Street. Store open every evening till Christmas." WP For the Holidays. We hare made special arrangements for a very fine assortment of the Choicest Cut Flowers to be bad at this season of the year. See that you place your orders early. N. Patterson, Opposite Trinity. 41 Sixth avenue. J. G. Bennett Co., : Leading Hatters and Furriers, Corner Wood street and Fifth avenue. Cluster and Diamond Kings, All kinds, ' All prices, All sizes, All combinations, at Hardy & Hates', Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art-Dealers, 529 Smithfielditreet. New building. Store open every evening till Christmas. m . NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. State of Pennsylvania. County op Allegheny. ( ss Personally before me, aNotary Public tortbe Commonwealth ot Pennsylvania, resident In Pittsburg, in said connty and State, appeared John T. Moss, who. being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the distiller at the John T. Mois distillery, Westmoreland county, in tbe Twenty-third district, Pennsyl vania: that be has been engaged continually in the distillation of whisKy since 1S56, and that the 'Silver Age" rye whisky distilled by him for Max, Klein, or Allegheny City, Pa., is double copper distilled and absolutely pure rye and barley malt. Signed.j JOHNT. MOSS. Sworn and subscribed to Novembers. A D 1890. Signed. MABSHALL H.RENO. Seal. Notary Public The above needs no comment. It speaks for itseir. All goods guaranteed strictly pure and at lowest prices. MAX KLEIN. S2 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa. , , no!9-MWP OTTO Of Pure Cod Liver Oil and HYPOPHQSPHITES of Lime and Soda Is endorsed and prescribed by leading physicians because both the Cod lifer Oil and Hypophosphites are the recognized agents in the cure of Consumption. It is as palatable as milk. Seoff's Emulsion Is a wonderful Flesh Producer. It Is the -Best xtemeay lor CONSUMPTION, I scromia, Bronchitis, Wasting1 Dis eases, Chronic 00117118 and Colds. Ass: for Scott's Emulsion and take no other. fAVWWtAAArVWVVWWVWVW. Freeman's HIAWATHA Eeciftwed. 5 a rare combinatioathat pleases everyone. Th? I iiiuii uciiuihiui rerjuine ever pruuuccU lf IU FREEMAN'S FACE PflWDER. Medicated. Free ! !roraroi3ons.ArenectBeautmer.Druggists,viz: On Market StiFIemins &3on, 412; Moerach's, 212; Tor- 'icuca ia, iii; jjicrvennnu f, 431; cjer 1, oi; un. ' Grant bt.: GrifSth'a.301: SIcGann's. cor. Ctb: On Centre' Ave.: isoaree , lag; scbweltier , 233; 011 wyile Ave.:; . Decsi, 13; Bcnacnminn-B, hi; muck? a km., cor. Fulton: On Perm Are.: Kim me J.C0 -Mtrtlleber. 1S51; MeCalloazh's, 1300; Stark -', 1.01, Usu 3401;! Dyairs, oiza; cuie , botiy; KaiiKint.cor.6iii; unsia. a Ye.: n.earn ,ii:atoiceiy,a 555; hcnaeier n, zsa, iiing'a, 3010: Flnlcd pearl'. US. also Mull 11 Ave. and 33d fet : McConnel ia Co., cor. Ylne: On Frank town Ave.: Free- a Mng'8,331; IIenderson'1,330; On Smithfield St.: Egcers, un, u; utiquesne rnannar, Bli; J. Kerr, jr., 547; On Canon: WhrCtrPs, 1806; Herman's, 1924; Urbf-n'ii, S123; Gray'i. 2335U: Mtler i Zelzler. 3631: llnrto't. 2303; Grclnclaen'f , 748 W.; Kocb'a, cor. 12th, On Butler: , Lange'a, 3m; Hartwlc' 4116; On Main: Montgomery!, 192; Swearer!, cor. Wabx-h Ave.; Kmannel'a. 11 3d ( Ave.; White A Kellenberxer, 109 Falton; Emanuel & Atttlici. 23 4th Ave,: W. L. IJeek'n.S Hcrron.alo 33d &C . opp. 13th Ward School; Arrbor Femedj Co , Liberty and ( 4tb;Dambrun'(t.eibblIoti Charteuer'a, H9 Washington 1 Ave.; Potter'i. 1130 Katah St.. alio 81 Arlfnetou Ave.:. 'Zoeller's, 19th ami brb : Troth', 43 Am and Ave.; cvarmyi, 4 13 j uwriy Ave.; tvaizenmryvr , vj iati mer Ave.; Hamilton , Walnut and Belle ToDtej Haw- marn-f uuqaeine iKisrnu; IS ALLEGHENY CITY. On Federal St.: Beck's ?3alt 194; EUenbeli', US; JIc-i crmea i-uarmaciea eor. unio, auoise ueater Ave.; un j Rebecca St.; Uixenbuoph'n, 6: Xe-Iy' 400; On Braver, Avr.:iiecK-s,iii;ifire ,33;unuiito: u. v. uaerinx'f, 123; F. U. Egger8,i:2;G)amaer's, 234 Efrgera & Son, 299. On Chesnnt: Mnu-a ley's, 20; Wa!tber's,64 alao 111; Gmbb's is Co., 86 Lacock; MorrU',36 McClare Ave.; D. Haertne'a. IIS Juniata, roster's. Wuhloeton Ave. and Fremont;Mltz, 57 Penn Ave.; Armori7 Taylor; 1 Larry's, Arcb and Jackaon; Mangold', 61 Lowry; 1 nmariB, as Anaerson; in tut a: aenmir, ueg utmer. 1 Wholesale: W.J. Gflmorefc Co ; A. C. Henderson; L. 11. 1 Barris Drag Co.; O. A. Kelley Co.; Schwartz, Cbta- 1 wrlcht JaCherrv. 1 rWVWVVVVVVVWVVWinftVWWAftf' ocH-69-WS VanHen'sCoGoa ' BEST & OOES FARTHEST."! Trinnnrpit. tnr.tr. nlnhlo t h Orlflhial orv-4 ?coa. Invented, patented and made in Hoi- 5 I land. Delicate, stimulating, nutritions, much 5 J better for the nerves than tea and coffee.! ' Asic for vn moutess. taite no otner. 6i , STOVES, BARGES, ETC. samuei K. Baldwin. JOiXXb. Gk All Air Don't bay until yon see tbe celebrated GOOD LUCK STOVES. RANGES and GAS BURNERS. Also Steel Ranges snltablo for botel. restaurant and family use. Sola by dealers everywhere. Manufactured and for sale by BALDWESr&GRAHAM, No. 638 Liberty St, Pittsburg, Pa., Sola Ajrents throucbout Western Pennsylvania for the famous Boynton Furnaces of New York. Over 60.000 in use. jyll-S-Mwp Economical Gas Stoves. Four stoves use same amount of gas as one or. dinarygrate. Small pres sure of gas suffices tbem. Ornamental and com pact. Small cost. No expensive plumbing re quired. DEMMLEU & SCHENCK. 02! and C26LlbertvSL. delo -1&3-3TWF TORRID FURNACES, 50,000 IN USE. STEEL RANG-ES. BEST GAS BURNERS. A. BRADLEY & CO., 200 and 202 "Wood St delO-6J-MWP Celebrated Grand Denver Range Sold by all stove, dealers. Manufactured by GRAFF & CO.63J and 634 Liberty ttreet. ie!9-35-MW LSON ill Pill I STEAMERS AND EXCCBSIOXS. STATE LINE TO Glasgow.Londbnderry, Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool & London. FROM NEW YORK EVERY THURSDAY. Cabin Passage, (35 to $50, according to location of stateroom. Excursion, tSS to 35. Steerage to and from Europe at lowest rates. ABM BALDW IH & CO., General Agents, 63 Uroadway, New York. j. j. Mccormick, sel-l-D Agent at Pittsburg. CUNARD LINE-NEW YORK AND LIV ERPOOL. VIA QUEENSrOWN-Krom .rier vi a ortn river: asi express man service. Servia, Nov. 1. Sam Etruria. Nor. 8. 2 p m Umbria. Nor. 22. 2 p m Sorvia, Nov. 29. 7 a m Gallia, Dec. 3. 920 a m Auranla, Nov. 15, 7 a m uom ma, jnov. ly.iuam Etruria, Dec. 6, noon Cabin passage 560 and upward, according to location; intermediate 135 Steerage tickets to and from all parts o Europe at very low rates. For f relgnt and passage applv to tho company's office. 4 lidwlimi Green, New" York. Vernon H. Brown & Co. j. j. Mccormick, aa and oi smithfield Street. Pittsburg. oc27-d Ty HIT E stai: M i mil O.UEE.NSTOWN AVU LlVEKfOOL. Koral tea United States JIall steamers. Britannic, Dec. 17.9:3Ua-i brltannicJjn.H,d:COam "Majestic Dec. U. In nn'Celtlc, Jin. IU 3 p in CcrmanlcUcc. 31, S:ium Germanic. Jau.M.7:3uam Aclrlallc.J.iii.r,2:3cpinl'Ailriailc. b. 4. Spin From White star doc, ioocoi Went Tenth su "Second cabin on these steamers. Saloon rates, f50 and upward, becond caliln. f3S and upward, according to steamer and location or berth. Ex cursion tickets on favorable terms. Steeiage. f3. White btar dralta payable on demand In all the principal banks throochout Great lirluin. Ap ply 10 JCH J. SlcCOllillUK, 639 and ttl Smlth Jlcld sl Httsbnrjr, or J. BltliCK 1SMAI, Gen eral Agent. 41 JiroAilway, Sew Xort. jcZS-D ANCHOR LINE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. GLASGOW SERVICE. Steamers every Satnrday from New Yorfc to GLASGOW AND LONDONDERRY. Cabin passage to Ulasjrow or Londonderry. fSO and 6U. Kound trlp,;9u&tll0. feecoud cUis, $39. Steerage passage. (3J. MEDlTERHANiiAN aEhVICE. New Yorfc to Gibraltar and Naptes direct. Cabin. J30 to $100. Steerage. $30. Travelers1 circular letters of credit and drafts for auy amount Issued at lowest current rates. For buoks of tou rs. tickets or further Information apply to HENDEltSO.N BKOT1IEKS. . Y., or J. J. JICUOKMICK, CU.andl Sniltuneld St.: A. D. SCOKEK&SOX 5 Smitlifleld t., l'lttsburj; F. M. SEJIPLE. 110 Federal st.. Allegheny. BLUE LABEL I Briii u NOT HOW CHEAP, BUT HOW GOOD. Prepared andOuaranteed by CnrtlCB BrotuBrs' Co. ROCHESTER, N.Y. noio-Si-MWl1 T7. HORSE BLANKET IS THE STRONGEST. , None Genome without llorse stomped Inside. Price of lb. Shaped Blanket, 31.50 - "Sit.. - -6.60 " -1 lb. Sqnare " 6.00 " " 9 lb. - " " 600 Sold by all dealers. WM.AYRES A SONS, PHILADELPHIA. Ask to see the 30 other styles 5 A. Hcrse Blankets. li HI unur WKEl? W7V. Make Your Holiday Purchases at the HEADQTJAETEBS FOB AIjIj the leading bbaxds of Champagnes, t:07VVTK SIs"- Clarets, Sherries, Ports, WHISKEY 2 ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF HOLMES, GIBSON AND FINCH WHISKIES, ALL AGES. W. H. HOLMES & SON, 120 Water Street and 158 Price List upon application. Telephone Wood Street Opposite St. W SETS. ELEGANT OUT GLASS. BOYAL WORCESTER, DOUL- TON, ADDERLEY and many other famous makes of Fine Pottery, and invite inspection. R. P. WALLACE & CO., 211 "WOOD STREET AND 102 AND 104 THIRD AVENUE. delO-MWP CHRISTMAS GIFT BUYING. MADE EASY BY KEECES EASY CREDIT SYSTEM. Thousands of Fancy and Plain Rockers and Odd Chairs, Wardrobes, Bookcases, Secretaries, Hall Stands, Hat Racks, Sofas, Divans, Couches, Parlor Tables, Bric-a-Brac, Clocks, Lamps, Cloaks, Cloth ing etc.. at positively low prices. FOR CASH. OR ON CREDIT, KEECH'S, 923, 925 AND 927 PENN AVE. en till 9 d clock every NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. HICK Goods That Are If ew, Beau tiful and Sensible. Fancy Rockers, Bookcases, Pictures, Parlor Suites, Onyx Top Tables. Desks, Chiffoniers, Cabinets, Mantel Figures, Wall Pockets, Everything in Furniture,' CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS. Hm 307 Wood St. del7-wp i A TfilT AA7 tV !" Uongins gnoes ar UiiUllUil tvnrranted, and every pair ins his name and price stamped on bottom. FOR GENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and Laced Waterproof Grain. The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoo cannot be better shown than dt the strong endorse ments of Its thousands of constant wearers. SET .00 Genuine Ilncd-sewed, an elegant and) O stylish dress Shoe which commends ltseif. Sys.OO Hand-sewed Welt. A fine calf Shoo s3' s3 - --i4--.w .. -. j ----j.-. J .. .SO Uoodyear Welt is me aiaauaiu uiesa Bhcc, at a popular price. ... .SO Policeman's Shoe is especially adapted lorrauroaa men. lannez, em. All made In Congress, Button and Lace. $3&$2SOESlafd0.1s. have been most favorably received since introduced and the recent Improvements make them superior to any shoe sold at these prices. Ask your Dealer, and If ho cannot supply you send direct to factorv enclosing advertised price, or a postal for ordr blanks. W. Z DOUGLAS. Urockton. Maw. jTorsale by II. J. & G. II. I.anir. Forty-nfth and Butler sfci. J. . Krohlng. 233 tilth ave. U. tar. ter. 74 i'lttn ave. K. C. sperber. ISM Carson st. Allegheny City, H. llosser, 103 federal St., an L.E. Ilomau 11.73 liebecc si JjU-66-MWf , CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING Fruit Cake and Mince Meat. Mixed Candies and Chocolates. ", GEO. K. STEVENSON & CO.. del3-liwr Sixth avenne. Brandies, Gins, Santernes, Etc. First Avenue, Pittsburg. 305. delS-lSl-MWFSa China House, Charles Hotel. night till Christmas delT-uvi &0 W. L- DOUGLAS $3 SHOE i ,"32. j.y . v-isi&i&k f?v.S.
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