DYNAMITED POND FOR FISH
Jjs. Laytai Placed Explosives in Por.d at
Cedar Creek to Capture the Fish.
AFTERWARDS AFRAID TO FACE PENALTY
To Escape He Commits a Much More Seri
ous Offense, b) Purloining a Horse
From a Near Neighbor.
A telephone message from Constable
Jas. Uessenilow of Cedar Creek to the
county attorney, make known the fact
Wednesday that James Layton had
used dynamite in a pond at Cedar
Creek, in order to stun the fish there
in, and thus capture them. The ex
plosion proved so successful in bring
ing the fish to the surface of the pond
that Layton became frightened, and
fearing prosecution for thisotfense, he
purlainecl ahorse from Mr. Uessenilow
and lied from the state, thus commit
ins another olTense, which is much
more serious than the first.
v Layton, who was employed on a farm
near Cedar Creek, is presumed to he
headed for Aberdeen, S. !., as he sent
a card to a friend asking him to send
his clothes to that place. The con
stable desired to get out requisition
papers for the return of the man, hut
for such otlense the governor lias de
clined to issue papers.
The horse that was taken by Layton
was afterwards found almost exhaust
ed and returned to the owner. The
penalty for thus borrowing a horse is
a $100.00 tine or ninety days in jail, and
it will be several weeks no doubt be
fore Layton will favor this county with
his presence, for he will te "pinched"
by the otllcers and given a. chance to
settle up for this score.
Heavy Demand on Local Shops.
During the past week the local shops
have received orders co build four new
locomotives of the G 3 class. This new
work, added to the heavy demand for
repairs now on hand and constantly
coming in, means that Ilavelock will
be one of the busiest towns In Nebras
ka during the coming fall and winter
To keep as nearly up with the work as
possible, the entire force was started
on 5." hours per week last W ednesday,
which will doubtless be increased to
"over time" as soon as the weather
gets a little cooler so the men can
stand it. The demand for engines to
move the immense crop along the wes-
tern lines of the B. & M. will make the
Ilavelock shops the -'center of attrac
tion" and tax their capacity to the ut
most for several months to enme.
Uavelock Messenger.
Death of W. R. Thacker.
V. It. Thacker, of this city, died
early this morning at the home of his
son, Harvey Thacker, at 110s Sixth
Corso. leath was due to a cancer and
to old age. The deceased was about
seventy-eight years of age and was a
native of Ohio. lie leaves two sons,
Harvey and John Thacker who are
residents of this city, and one daugh
ter who lives in l'lattsmoutb. The
funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomor
row afternoon from the late resi
dence. Interment willbe at Wyuka
cemctery.-Nebraska City Tribune
The above Is from the Tribune of
Saturday. Mrs. Mary Brlnkman of
this city is the daughter refered to In
the above, and the entire family went
down to Nebraska City Sunday mom
ing to attend the funeral which occur
red In the afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Louitville Bridge Off Again.
The bids submitted by the Sheely
Bridge Co., of Lincoln, the Standard
and the John Tolle bridge companies
of Omaha, were tossed over the tran
som by the county commissioners
yesterday, after extended considera
tion and delebratlon. The average of
the three bids of which Sheely's was
the lowest, showed that It would cost
the county In the neighborhood of
$13,000 to repair the Louisville bridge
This was considered exorbitant by the
board, who therefore turned down
the bids and adjourned to consider the
matter later.
Sudden Death Near Weeping Water
The Weeping Water Republican
under date of today contains the
following: "Mrs. James Schwab died
at her home about live miles south
west of town at an early hour this
morning. Her death was caused by
internal hemorrhage. She was out at
tho barnyard when taken 111, and al
though lrs. Blckard and Butler were
called ami did nil In their power to re
Ueve the patient, their clforts were
no avail nnd she died about 4 o'clock
this morning."
Outing in Wyoming.
Col. W. L. Wilson, Misses Mary Wll
sjii, Florence Wilson, Morton Stcln
hart, Will Ilomeyerand Wirt Morton
lert this morning for Lincoln, where
they will Join a camping party which
is to spend three or four weeks hunt
ing and fishing in Wyoming. Miss
Florence I'ovcy, of Piatt smouth, will
a No join the party at Lincoln. Ne
braska City Trillin?.
Change In the Firm.
Chas. WKkhis, who has beeu an i
employe of the well known fcrm cf;
Wurl Bros., manufacturers of cigars, j
is now a member of that establish-!
ment. Otto Wurl, who is soon toac-'
cept a position In one of the largest
physical culture schools in the west at
Indianapolis, will retire. Mr. Wilklns
Is one of riattsraouth's mist en
ergetic men, and is highly respected
by all. The tirm will remain In the
present well established tirm name of
Wurl Bros., but will lie under the di
rect management of Bernard Wurl
and Mr. Wilklns. The V. S. rev
enue Inspector, Mr. Voclaw Buresh,
of Omaha, Is in the city today for the
purpose of checking up the stock of
the old firm, previous to the new firm
taking charge. The Journal extends
Its best wishes to the new firm.
HER NINETEENTH BIRTHDAY
Miss Alice Ferguson and a Number of Her
Friends Celebrate the Event.
In Saturday evening's Journal we
mentioned the departure of Mr. and
Mrs. Conrad Schlater, Mr. and Mrs.
F. K. Schlater and Mr. and Mrs.
Ed. Fit.gerald and their families
for Louisville to spend Sunday at the
beautiful home of John U. Ferguson
and family, four miles south of Louis
ville. The rain which fell early in the
afternoon, made them think some of
postponing their visit, and when tele
phoning Mr. Ferguson to this effect,
he would not listen to their refusal,
and said he would he at the depot in
Louisville to meet them, as it was very
necessary for them to be present.
On their arrival at the home of our
old friend, they then were apprised
why it was so urgent that they should
be there; It was In honor of their
daughter's ( Miss Alice) loth birth Jay.
Miss Alice had attained her luth an
niversary Saturday, and Mr. and Mrs.
Ferguson had quietly planned to give
her a surprise. The young lady know
nothing of the scheme concocted by
l'aand Ma Ferguson, until she saw
them returning from Louisville with
the guests from l'lattsmoutb.
Besides those mentioned above, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Tlghe of Wabash, and
several of the near neighbors were pre
sent. The Ferguson and Schlater fami-
lies were brought up together as neigh
bors and for over forty years they have
been intimate friends, and this meet
ing, as well as a birthday celebration,
also proved a grand reunion of old
friends.
Miss Alice was In years old Saturday,
August 4, l'.ioc, and while the event
was not properly celebrated until the
follow ing day, did not deter trie occa
sion I rom being one oi great enjoy
ment by all present, and no one tool;
greater interest in making the guests
fetl at home than the young lady who
just entered upon her luth year.
I'cn or pencil is not adequate to por
tray the happy gathering as they sat
around the festive board to partake of
the generous supply of viands prepar
ed by Mother Ferguson and daughters.
Here stories of former days were relat
ed and jokes Interchanged of happen
ings in the past, and the hours sped so
fast that the Sabbath day was almost
gone before they realized the fact, and
it is unnecssary for the Journal to re
mark that it was an event long to be
remembered by those present, and
more especially Miss Alice.
The riattsmouth guests returned
home thl9 morning and report a most
happy time, and felt somewhat sur
prised themselves at the turn of the
occasion after their arrival at the hos
pitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Fergu
son, as it was the occasion of that much
more enjoyment.
The Journal extends congratulations
to Miss Alice and hopes she may live to
a good ripe old age, hut not, however,
without securing a loving and devoted
helpmeet, w ho w ill assist her down the
pathway of Time.
Considerable Bitter Feeling.
A special from Lincoln to the Omaha
Bee says: "The outcome last week In
Nemaha and Johnson, both of w hich
Instructed their congressional dele
gates for the renominatlon of Congress
man Pollard, is supposed to have set
tled that question by (riving him a
large margin over the majority neces
sary to nominate. Judge Jesscn, how
ever, has not publicly withdrawn from
the race and will probably ask for his
own county, while It is known that a
number of Lancaster delegates would
break away from their Bollard Instruc
tions If they had half a chance. The
First district contest has developed
considerable bitter feeling bet wren the
friends of opposing candidates.
Sixty Mead of Hogs Drowned.
Conrad Schlater, who spent Sunday
with his old friend, John P. Ferguson,
four miles south of Louisville, re
turned home this morning. lie re
ports that the farmers on the west
side of the county have had too much
rain, and one night last week they
were visited by a regular cloudburst,
In which o. F.. Chandler, a farmer liv
ing near Mauley, had sixty hogs anil
one steer drowned. Tills Is pretty
tough on Mr. Chandler, who Is ore of
our best citlcns and most energetic
farmers.
Co to the gas meter, thou sluggard;
onsidcr its way and became busy.
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Have An Eye to the Best Interest of the
Tax-Payers of the City.
A VERY ECONOMICAL ADMINISTRATION
Wisdom Pursued by Mayor Gerin
by the City Oads.
Indorsed
Never before in the history of the
city has riattsmouth been favored
with a mayor and city council that have
worked so harmonloutly together for
the best Interests of all concerned in
the welfare of the town. This demon
strates the fact that a wise head at
the head of the city government can
do much In the way of keeping up pub
lic Improvements and at the same time
keep on decreasing the tax levy. In
all his movements in tills direction,
Mayor tiering has been and will be fa
vored with the levd-headed me tubers
of the council.
In the special meeting Monday night
further action was taken on the side
walk matter, and the improvements
In that direction will again move
bravely on until every property
owner has complied with the ordin
ance relative thereto or the city will
make them comply and make them
pay for so doing, the same as has been
done to many previously.
Last year a great deal of improve
ments w as done in one way and atioth
er upon the streets, and In fact, much
ly needed, too, and with all that has
been accomplished the present admin
istration comes up smiling this year
with ten mills reduction of taxes
over last year.
From the beginning of Mayor (ier
Ing's first administration a decrease In
city taxes has been systematically ac
compllshed, and he, aided by the wise
heads of the council, deserve more
credit than the Journal Is able to give
him. and much more than those who
so bitterly opposed his re-election last
spring would acknowledge. This pa
per has always been willing to give
credit to whom credit Is due, and
Mayor Gcring at all times has proven
himself in every particular to be "the
right man in the right place." He has
taken a greater Interest In the welfare
of the tax-payers of this city, than any
chief magistrate of riattsmouth for
many years, and without taking the
Journal's word for it, evidences of this
fact are right before 11 ie people.
Mayor tiering Is to he congratulated
upon his manner oi procedure in e:i
forcing the law. and backed, as he
y a council made up of men who be
licvo. in following the procession
f
public improvements, we can conli
dentlv look forward to a time when
l'lattsmoutb can boast of as good
streets and sidewalks us any city of it
size in the state of Nebraska.
Crops Along the Burlington.
The weekly crop report of the Ne
braska district of the Burlington
shows that corn on the Lincoln divi
sion is In tine shape and has plenty of
moisture. On the Wymore and Mc-
Cook divisions It Is stated there are
some sections that arc In need of rain.
It Is asserted, however, that corn Is
not yet suffering anywhere.
Winter wheat, as was predicted sev
eral weeks ago, is still turning out
more than the average quantity to the
acre and the quality is trie finest.
Wheat in the district Is running from
1.) to 40 bushels to the acre, and there
Is plenty of It that Is running 2 and
10 bushels.
Sugar beets are booming and better
than for years. I'otatoes are expected
to yield an average crop and of aver
age quality. Pastures have practically
recovered from the drouth of June and
the latter part of May and stock Is
sleep and fat.
Peaches are a good crop, and the ap
ple output Is a bumper one. Oats,
which were tooted as a failure, are de
clared by the crop report to be better
than half a crop.
Death Sentence For Woman.
A special from Stockton, Cal., under
date of August 7, says: "Mrs. Kmma
Le Ioux was sentenced today to be
hanged October lit, next, on her con
vict Ion of the murder of Allnrt II.
McVlckar. a miner, with whom she
had been living as man and wife. The
convicted wotnati heard her sentence
with calmness. The case will be ap
pealed." This is the woman who
murdered A. N. McVicar several
months since, an account of which ap
peared In the Journal at the time his
dead body was discovered In a trunk
which was being shipped to Iicnvcr.
The murdered man was a nephew of
Judge Sullivan of this city, and was
named for him. Judge Sullivan at
tended the trial of this woman, hut It
seems sentence had net been passed
for some time after conviction. The
circumstances surrounding this das
tardly deed arc ho doubt fresh In the
minds of our rerders.
I.iyou want tt buy some small
acre tracts clow to riattsmouth? S:e
Falter m tlw CoAti block.
Old Settlers' Reunion,
A special from I'nlt n says: "Com
mittees are making extensile prepara
tions f. r the eighteenth annual re
union ot old settlers of Cass and a l-
oinli'.g Counties, to U held here
August 2 and 2. Air.! tig the special
attiactlous this j ear will be the music
furnished by the band of Hamburg.
la., a:i excellent musical organization
r.sisiing of twenty jouug ladles, all
first-class musicians. For orators the
committee has secured Captain L. W.
Billlngsley of Lincoln and Matthew
erlng of 1'lattsmouth for the first
day and Judge William Hayward of
Nebraska City and Hon. J. C. French
of Madison, Mo., for the second day.
Other prominent speakers are expect
ed. Special elTorts are being made to
arrange an Interesting program for
each day In the way of ball games and
free outdoor exhibitions."
THE AMENDMENT MUDDLE
Secretary of State Galusha Neglects His
Duty In Sending Out Notices.
A special from Lincoln, under date
of August I, contains the following in
reference to (Jalusha's neglect of duty:
After a stormy conference today live
state oillcials Insisted on Secretary of
State (lalusha ordering 'extras' in
every county of Nebraska where a
dally paper is not published in order
to rescue the railway commission
amendment. As stated in the World-
Herald this morning (ialusha neg
lected sending out the notices until
yesterday In a majority of cases. The
law states that 'three months' must
elapse from the date of the tirst publi
cation before election day. Deputy
Attorney General W. T. Thompson
ruled that this meant three calendar
months. So the amendments had to
be published this afternoon.
"State Superintendent McBrlen,
Auditor Searle, State Treasurer Mor-
tensen and Land Commissioner Baton
met this morning with Deputy Attor
ney General Thompson. ialusha was
sent for. Ue was told that publica
tion must be made today and that un
less it was accomplished the amend
ment could not possibly run the gaunt
let of the courts.
"Galusha at tirst declined to allow
anyone 'to meddle with the affairs' of
his otliee. However, he was Impressed
by the statement that negligence In
regard to the commission amendment
would mean party defeat. It was alsi
stated that the state officers would in
form the editors of the situation and
appeal to the press.
"So Galusha hurried out telegrams
to all editors of weekly and semi-
weekly papers as follows:
" 'Publish special edition of tins
week's paper or supplement contain
ing constitutional amendment and is
sue it not later than today or Sunday
to insure validity of publication.
Wire answer. A. G.u.i mia.'
"The stale oilicials did not seem to
be . satisfied. They duplicated the in
structions, w iring as follows:
"Tublish special edition of this
week's paper or supplement contain
ing constitutional amendment and is
sue it not later than today or Sunday.
Wire answer.'
"It was not decided how the extra
expense was to be paid. The law al
lows .4!i for the publication !n each
county. The editors and publishers
probably will charge the expense of
getting out the extras to the state.
"Wild rumors were floating about
the state house today, many claiming
that the publication of extras would
not comply with law. others assert
that the commission amendment was
doomed, while a few hinted that the
railroads would be pleased to have
publication fall.
"It Is a question whether the publi
cation of a few copies of the special
edition will answer the requirements
of the law. It may be that the ccurt
will hold that the publication must he
sent to all of the regular subscribers
of the paper."
Fine Peaches.
In speaking about tine peaches, the
Journal begs leave to remark that the
finest we have yet seen this season
were brought to this ofllce today by
our friend, Ll. KutTncr. They are
very large and Mr. Buffner says there
were only about one bushel on the
tree, but he no doubt wishes there
were a hundred more. The sample
brought In were very mommoth In
sle, and we don't believe they can he
equalled in Cass county.
Coal For the County.
Puis will be received at the otliee ol
the county clerk cf Cass county for
the furnishing of coal for the. court
house, county Jail, poor farm and pau
pers for the ensuing twelve months.
Bids to he tiled with the county clerk
on or before 12 o'clock (noon) August
2o, I "Hi. Y. B. B.m m i;s.
County Clerk.
Why doej the sun burn? Why docs
a mosquito sting? W hy do wc feel un
happy in the good old summer time?
Answer: we don't. Wo use IeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salv. and theso little Ills
don't bo' her us. Learn to look for the
name o tho box t3 get tlio genuine.
Sold 'f F. . Frlcke & Co. and Gerirg
&Co
CHILD STEALS A TEAM
Tommie. Six Year Old Son of Wyatt Mil
ler, Commits a Daring Act.
HITCHES UP TEAM AND GOES RIDING
While Boy Races About South Park, the
Owner Discovers His Loss and
Notifies the Authorities.
After we had gone to press yester
day afternoon, the local authorities
were notified by peter Spader, that
his team anil spring wagon, which he
had tied to the hitch rack nearGlese's
saloon on nth st reet, were missing, and
no trace could ho found of lliem by
him. Considerable excitement was
aroused In a short time by the suppos
ed bold daylight theft, anil the sberiiT
and chief of police Immediately begnn
to bast lly scour t he city In the la I ler's
rig. After making several Inqiiiiiesof
people along Lincoln avenue, it wasas-
certalned t hat a rig answering to Hie
escripliou of t be missing team and
spring wagon, were being raced about
South Park by a mere child, who seem-
din be enjoying himself to the ut
most. I he at tention of several farm
ers had been attracted to 1 1 io rig ny
the youth of the driver and the man
nor in which ho raced the team.
When the clhcers came in sight of
Bach's store in South Park, they (lis
covered the team standing near by,
and on close, inspection observed that
they were nearly exhausted. The
sheriff took charge of the rig, driving
back to town, while the chief went In
pursuit of the guilty youngster, who
after riding about for an hour had left
the team, where the otllcers found It,
while he meandered homeward. It
seems that the chief had a similar ex
uenence with Tommie Miller last
week, and from the description ol
tallied of the boy, he was certain that
the wise six-year-old boy. Iimimle, was
at his tricks again.
Tommie was found at his home on
Washington avenue, and was soon In
rluccd to confess to the t licit. Me was
taken to the county attorney's oilico
and questioned In regard to his esca
pade. An older brother Is in the re
form school and it was thought that
he wished to join Mm, but when dose
ly examined he denied such Intent Ions
After a seven; reprimand, and a warn
ing to desist from such acts, in II
he was sent home.
"The Holy City."
If half thai may be read is true, Le
Comic it I- leslier s latest production is
one of unusual beauty. It is general
ly conceded that the performances of
Miss Morey in "Cleopatra" were su
perior, but t here has been provided for
"The Holy City" dramatic embellish
ments and stage accessories of even
more remarkable inagnlllcence. The
powerful story, voiced by those form
ing one of the largest and most talent
ed companies traveling, Is so aided by
allegorical, musical and spectacular ef
fects that astonishment and delight Is
manifested In every mention of this
play. In the complete satisfaction
that each production of this capable
and praiseworthy management in
sures, past successes are understood
and future confidence Is Inspired. To
the lavish expenditure necessary to
the presentation "Cleopatra" theatrf
cal pessimists shook their wise head?
and predicted failure. 'Hie managers
paid their bills and banked their sur
plus. The much greater expense at
tending representations of "The Holy
City" is met in sagacious belief that
for the drama loving public, nothing
can be too good. With alwayslncroas-
Ing artistic endeavor, Messrs. LeComtc
Flesher prove their commercial In
telllgence.
Delegates to Meet Mr. Bryan.
A special from Lincoln says: "T. S.
Allen, chairman of the democratic
state central committee, has been au
thorized by the committee In New
York having In charge the reception
to be tendered to W. J. Bryan on his
return to this country from his trip
around the world to appoint twenty
delegates at large from the state of
Nebraska to attend the reception at
Madison Square garden on August ."..
"Mr. Allen hasappointed the follow
ing delegates. .Joseph Ilajih n.t iinaha:
W. II. Thompson. Crai.d Maud: P. K.
McKilllp, Ilnmphrt): C. J. Mnythe,
Omaha; A. C Shallcnbergcr, Alma:
l'.dgar Howard. Columbus: W. II.
Cowglll, lloldrcv. HenryS. I'ungan.
Hastings: C. J. Biwihv. Crete: Han T.
Stevens, Fremont: J.M. Loyda.Platts
mouth: W. H. Kelltghar, Auburn:
Tom V.. Parmele,P!attsmouth:(!corgc
C. Gillan, Lexington, W. P.. Kastham,
Broken Bow: W. II. Taylor. Bxeter:
W. II. Creeti, Crcighton; Stephen L.
Cclsthart. Lincoln: Matt Mlller.DavM
City."
, It will be seen that Plattsm mth
has 1 eon honored by thJ appointment
of two members of this delegation In
the persons of Th'-s. L Parmcle and
,T Im M. L :'.'.i.
Hangers
You may tint
want to han
yourself, 1 ti t
you mijjht want
to liatii;' your
clothes ti so
they wont jet
v rink led. We
have the latest
improved hang
ers forcoats and
pants. 10c and 25c
C. E.
Wescott'i
Sons
GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUES
Senator Millard Proves That He Is No
Salary Grabber.
Senator Millard deserves credit for
his honesty, and the people of Ne
braska will think more of him for his
manly effort in proving that he re
ceived only his just dues as senator, as
the following communication to tlio
Lincoln Kvenlng News shows:
"To the Bdltorof The News:
"ltecently Omaha newspapers have
commented upon a statement attrib
uted to your Journal to the effect that
1 had, as United States senalor.drawn
salary covering a period prior to tlio
date of my election by the legislature,
which occurred on March 2 l'.iDl. L
did not see the copy of jour paper con
taining Hie statement.
"Believing that you would not pur
posely misrepresent the facts in the
case, I have no doubt that jou would
cheerfully give your readers the bene
fit of I he truth. The appeiidid letter
from B. B. Nixon, financial clerk of
the senate, dated August :t, I'.mc, states
the exact truth, and 1 respectfully re
quest you to publish It III lull.
"Von will note that salaries are
paid in till such cast s in accordance
with the law I 'nolo Sam's '..lytnaslers
having no discretion In any can-.
"Mr. .Nixon's letter is as follows:
" i'nited States Senate, Otliee of the
.secretary, Financial Boom, Augusts,
litiii'.: Hon. .1. II. Millard, I'. . Sen
ator, Omaha, Nebraska: hear Sen
ator Millard: I have your letter of
the .loth ultimo, and in reply to the
inquiry therein beg leave to Inform
you as follows: The tirst payment
made you as I'nited Stales senator
was In two amounts, on December 4,
1:mi one for l,:!21.2o, the amount
due for compensation from March 2!,
the date of your credentials, to July .1,
l'.ioj, the end of the fiscal year; the
other for,t)20.1t, from July 4 to De
cember 11, I'.Hil, Including mileage.
" 'The date for the commencement
of the salary is tlxed by the following
provision of the act approved July 31,
hid: "That the salaries of senators
elected or appointed to till vacancies
In the senate, and of senators elected
for a full term .subsequent to the com
mencement of such term, shall com
mence on the date of their election or
appointment." (2 Stats, p. K2, Sec. 1.)
I herewith enclose a statement In de
tail of all monies paid you on account
of compensation and mileage from the
beginning of your term to August, 3,
l'.HM. Trusting the information will
he found satisfactory, 1 am,
" 'Very truly yours,
"B. B. NIXON,
"'Financial Clerk.
"Anyone who may desire to see the
original letter will be given permis
sion to do so should he call at my ofllce.
"Yours truly,
"J. H. MILLAIU).
"August ;, htou."
I'nlike our Congressman Pollard,
who took what belonged to him, and
several hundred dollars that did not
belong to him, Senator Millard does
no desire the stlgma,"Salary drabber"
attached to his name, and he Is right
In clearing himself of a charge which
Is almost equal to grand laivcny. Pol
lard will tiud himself facing a serious
charge In this campaign, and his
election will depend very much upon
how many voters of the First district
believe that a person has gut the right
to go dow n in the people's pockets and
take, that which does not belong to
him.
Every form of distressing allmenl
known as Piles originates Internally.
Tho real cause of the troublo is Inside.
ManZaa li put up In collapsible tubes
with nozzle, so the incdiclno can be
arpllcd where It will do tLo most good
and do It quickly. Guaranteed to five
satisfaction or money refunded If you
are not satisfied. So'.J by Gerlntf h
Co.'t drujstnr.
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