Treasury bond calls against surplus plan
Washington reports that Secretary Manning intends to redeem bonds rapidly to reduce surplus. A call for ten million of 3 percent bonds to mature February 10 is announced, with a likely follow up a month later. The administration rejects claims of delaying redemptions for political reasons and aims for swift use of department funds to redeem bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Washington News
Washington
Dee
Sprcorar
Treasury Department
New York
Fairchild
French Spoliation Claims Before Court of Claims
Eleven French spoliation cases reported to Congress and before the House judiciary committee. J Randolph Tucker prepared a favorable report and may recommend payment. The eleven cases total about 30 000 dollars. The 1885 act filing window expires January 20 1887, with about a thousand claims remaining. Extension unlikely this session. Court opinions now favor government liability despite earlier opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Claims
Congress
Judiciary Committee of
House
J. Randolph Tucker
Subscriptions From Life Savers Aid Sabine Pass Widow
After Sabine Pass disaster the life-saving district leaders solicited funds to aid Captain Stewart's widow. Kimball holds several hundred dollars but cannot disburse without subscriber authorization. Stewart died from exposure before funds reached him, leaving a destitute widow awaiting approval to use donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waspmeton
Speciau
Sabine Pass
Texas
Stewart
Kimball
White House messenger granted divorce to Edson Dinsmore
In Equity Court today a decree was entered granting Edson S. Dinsmore a divorce from his wife Amy A. Dinsmore. Known as Sergeant Dinsmore he is chief of the messengers at the White House and has long served at the Executive Mansion since his appointment after Cleveland’s inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Equity Court
Edson S. Dinsmore
Amy A. Dinsmore
Dinsmore
White House
Executive
Metropolitan Police Force
Cleveland
Postmaster Appointments and Trade Customs Changes
The Postmaster General appoints fourth class postmasters including Miss Julia Ed wards Freedom Maine and others in Maine and New Hampshire. The Treasury allows small free goods imports at Poston with duties due on import but not exceeding five dollars per shipment. A Canada Cuba mail exchange system switches to direct rotary lock pouch服务 to Havana starting January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julia HK. Edwards
Freedom
Lewis E. Boley
Greenvale
Joseph Leighton
Sheepscott Bridge
R. H. Sullivan
North Winterport
C. E. Merrill
Brookville
Mass
T. T. Locke
East Pepperell
FE. M. Johnson
Maynard
Isabel Hutchingson
Harrisville
N. H
John C. Eo
Colt
Deerfield
John D. Wilcox
Stockbridge
Treasury Department
Poston
Canada
United States
Cuba
Havana
Misunderstanding Over Town Writ On Water Funds
Wellesley officials dispute a vote misconstruction linking 85354.17 in town appropriations to a $7000 sinking fund. Water commissioners sought mandamus. after delay, selectmen issued $7000 minus on hand funds. Debts due tomorrow and later payments proceed as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Selectmen
Water Commissioners
John W. Shaw
Board of Selectmen
Boston
Fell Among Thieves at Guttenberg Track
James Patrick of Hoboken met a man claiming to be Thomas Sullivan brother of John L. Sullivan at a Guttenberg trotting track. After they drank together Patrick slept and woke to find $250 in cash missing and Sullivan gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
James Patrick
Hoboken
Guttenberg
Thomas Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Pugilist
Boston
Patrick
Sullivan
Fire in West Dedham Street home causes minor damage
Firefighters respond to an alarm from Box 72 at 7 17 PM reporting a second story bathroom blaze in dwelling 33 West Dedham street owned by FE Emanuel. Unknown cause. damage listed at 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham Street
FE. Emanuel
Fire destroys major block in Greensburgh
A morning blaze in Greensburgh Westmoreland county consumed ten buildings including the Laird House hotel and Temple hardware. Losses exceed $100,000 with about $50,000 insured. Other fires reported in Moorestown Maine New York City Portsmouth and Johnstown with varying damages and insured amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrsture
Penn
Greensburgh
Westmoreland County
Laird House
Temple
Caleb Stark
Llovttron
Moses
West Forty-eigth Street
Leavenworth
Kan
Dee
Charles Matteson
Johnstown
N. Y
Charles Kine
George Crompton 1829 1871 Loom Inventor Dies in Worcester
George Crompton renowned loom inventor dies at his Worcester home at 03 40. Born in Lancashire in 1829 he moved to America as a child and advanced cotton loom fabrication with Crocker & Richmond. He led Worcester industry as loom maker and Star Foundry owner while serving on city boards and as bank and gas company director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crompton
Mariemonte
Worcester
Joseph Sargent
T. H. Sage
William A. Dunn
Boston
O'Reilly
Springfield
Crompton
Thomas Griffin
St. John’s Church
Lancashire
America
Crocker & Richmond
England
George
Merrill E. Furbish
Star Foundry
Worcester National Bank
Worcester Gaslight Company
Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company
Hartford
Worcester Board of Aldermen
Common Council
G. F. Verry
Deaths of Dr William Bond Miss Mary Howard and Others
Dr William Bond of Charlestown died Tuesday night at 58. Nashua born and Harvard trained in 1862, he served as assistant surgeon in the Fifty third Massachusetts during the war and led Abraham Lincoln Post 11 G A R in peace. Miss Mary Howard, granddaughter of General Joseph B Varnum, died at Middlesex Village aged 76. Isaac Odell, once a New York sugar businessman and bank and insurance director, died in New York at 66. James A MacMasters, longtime editor of the New York Freeman Journal, died at St Marys Hospital Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bond
Charlestown
Nashua
N. H
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Howard
Joseph B. Varnum
Revolutionary Army
Middlesex Village
Isaac Odell
New York
American Bible Society
James A. MacMasters
New York Freeman’s Journal
St. Mary’s Hospital
Brooklyn
Wabash Purchase Committee Seeks Court Order
In St Louis on December 29 General Hubbard for the Wabash purchasing committee urged the Circuit Court to direct the receivers to surrender possession of all property bought by the committee and to define the terms of transfer. He outlined the committee’s functions and cited Judge Gresham's decisions. The court appeared to question jurisdiction and adjourned for a written application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
General Hubbard
Wabash Railroad
Circuit Court
Jacob Sharp's Case Before Judge Barrett
Counsel for Jacob Sharp argued to move his indictment trial from General Sessions to the Court of Oyer and Terminer and to transfer venue to another county. Judge Barrett reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Sharp
Barrett
Supreme Court
General Sessions Court
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Freight Trains Collide on Wilmington & Northern in Rapa
At Cold River Pennsylvania two freight trains collided on a curve. Both engines were badly damaged and cars piled high. Six crewmen were buried in the wreck but rescued without severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapa
Penn
Cold River
Wilmington & Northern Railroad
Porteous named general manager of Central Vermont traffic
John Porteous, formerly general freight agent of the Grand Trunk railway, is appointed general manager of through freight traffic for the Central Vermont line. He will fill the vacancy created by the death of Lansing Seow, begins January 1, and will have headquarters in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AuBans
John Porteous
Grand Trunk Railway
Central Vermont Line
Lansing Seow
Porteous
Boston
Cole Crockett Marriage Sealed in Swampscott Ceremony
George A. Cole editor of the Swampscott Standard and Miss Jennie L. Crockett of Gloucester were married at the Universalist Church this evening in a ceremony attended by 500 people. Rev. S. P. Smith of East Boston officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrble Read
George A. Cole
Swampscott Standard
Jennie L. Crockett
William Ll. Crockett
Gloucester
Universalist Church
P. Smith
East
Boston
Ordination of Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke at First Church Boston
The Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke of England was ordained pastor of the First Church in Boston. A crowded service featured notable clergy and civic leaders, with a Christmas floral chancel, organ music, and prayers. Brooke's sermon addressed the church of the future focusing on unity, freedom, and universal brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
England
Boston
Phillips Brooks
Cyrus A. Bartel
Octavius Bb. Frothingham
John Cordner
George A. Gordon
H. W. Foote
James de Normandie
Pitt Dillingham
Cobb
Nathaniel Thayer
Endicott Peabody
Frederick L. Ames
George W. Wales
Jacob C. Rogers
J. O. Richardson
James C. White
Henry Saltonstall
Newell
Kimball
Gertrude Edmands
Rice
Cntraltos
Hay
Ryder
Fessenden
Parker
Christenrythom
Church of the Future
Church of the Past
Andrew P. Peabody
James Freeman Clarke
Edward A. Horton
George E. Ellis
Francis G. Peabody
Harvard
Mr. Brooke
Bates Alumni Dinner Elects Officers at Young's Hotel
The Bates College Alumni Association held its third annual dinner at Young's Hotel. Officers for the year were elected: President Rev F W Baldwin Chelsea, vice president Rev F L Hayes Shawmut Avenue Free Baptist, secretary George I Smith. Thirty-two graduates attended including Professors Chase Wendall and several New York editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Alumni Association
Young’s Hotel
F. W. Baldwin
First Congregationalist Church
Chelsea
F. L. Hayes
Shawmut Avenue Free
C. A. Breckford
The
Morning Star
L. F. Moulton
W. H. Bolster
L. M. Palmer
C. G. Emery
W. B. Perkins
N. W. Harris
S. A. Lowell
F. Hutchinson
Frank L. Blanchard
Commercial Advertiser
New York
George C. Chase
J. L. Cobb
Lewiston
Belcher
Framingham
Wood
Cambridge
CU. G. Emery
A. H L. Heath
EE. F. Nason
New York World
Tribune
New York Commercial
New York Mercantile Exchange Elects Officers for 1857
At the annual election the New York Mercantile Exchange chose William J. Smith as President and W. St. Duck worth Walter Carr F. Bd 3 gg as vice presidents F. A. Trelease as treasurer. The executive committee includes Hition J. M. Chapman E. C. Williams John Gledhill George L. B. Douglas J. D. Mohr John C. Huser W. V. Martin and H. R. Davy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
William J. Smith
W. ST. Duckworth
Walter Carr
F. Bd
Gg. C. Williams
F. A. Trelease
Hition
J. M. Chapman
E. C. Williams
John Gledhill
George LB. Douglas
J. D. Mohr
John C. Huser
W. V. Martin
H. R. Davy
Clergy Pressure Closes Knights of Labor Lodges in Montreal
In Montreal Quebec bishops and priests pressured Knights of Labor lodges leading to closures. A prominent member says some members took communion during a mission without leaving the order with promises to resign if Rome rules against the Canadian branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Knights of Labor
Rome
Canada
Salem Oratorio Society Performs Guenod Redemption
The Salem Oratorio Society assisted by the Lowell Choral Society and the Germania Orchestra gave Guenod Redemption at Mechanics Hall Salem. Solo parts were well taken by Mrs. J. P. Fernald Ita Welch George W Want A J Saxon H L Cornell. Performance was excellent and well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satem
SpreciAu
Salem Oratorio ‘Society
Lowell Choral Society
Germania Orchestra
Guenod
Mechanics’ Hall
Salem
J. P. Fernald
Ita Welch
George W. Want
Saxon
H. L. Cornell
Cough Beaisam Offered as Sure Remedy at 36 Cents
For coughs croup and whooping cough Coe's Cough Beaisam is advertised as the surest remedy priced at 36 cents per bottle.
Vassar Girls Entertain in Boston Reception for New President
Vassar alumni and guests gathered at Hotel Vendome to honor Dr. James M. Taylor the newly elected president. The event showcased informal charm with scarlet and grey badges, lists of notable attendees including Alice Freeman of Wellesley and Maria Mitchell, and a discussion on preparatory schools plus socializing over ices and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Hotel Vendome
Boston
James M. Taylor
Miss Hersey
Bertha Hazard
Taylor
College of Women
Allopathic
C. G. Loring
Folsom
Jackson
H. B. Goodwin
William Burnett Wright
Thomas W. Sleginson
E. H. Hall
Bigelow
William H. Ladd
Ladd
Thomas Cushing
Ednah D. Cheney
Sarah Jewett
Horsford
Perry
Rolfe
Ames
Egbert Smyth
Abba Gould Woolson
H. W. Chanlin
C. W. Ernst
H. Beach
Mary A. Livermore
Louise Chandler Moulton
Sewall
Oscar Fay Adams
A. J. Gordon
Gordon
General Howe
Kate Gannett Wells
Florence Cushing
D. H. Coolidge
Hague
Elwell
Amherst
Barrows
Claflin
Elien Mason
C. L. Smith
Elliot Griffis
H. F E
Democrats choose caucus chair and nominate Barry for council
In a City Hall caucus nearly all Democrats met to nominate a president of the council. David F. Barry led the ballot count with 24 votes to 10 for Whall, McNary withdrew, and Barry’s nomination was made unanimous. A mayoral recount shows O'Brien gaining 40 and Hart losing 34. County Democratic vote estimated 250 to 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Whitmore
McEnaney
McNary
David F. Barry
W. E. F. Weallis
Mr. McNary
W. Bowhall
Mr. Barry
Mr. Whall
Me Whall
Barry
Ale
Board of Aldermen
O’brien
Hart
Burns Threaten Biddeford Woman After Dress Fire at Stove
The wife of Menzis L. Moody of Biddeford Maine was badly burned when her dress caught fire at the stove yesterday. At the Concord New Hampshire Cattle Company meeting directors elected were B F Caldwell W F Thayer B W Conch S Kimball L H Clough and J H Rowell all of Concord. A son of Patrick Butler of North Easton aged about years was drowned yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzis L. Moody
Biddeford
The
Concord
N. H
B. F. Caldwell
W. F. Thayer
B. W. Conch
8. S. Kimball
L. H. Clough
J. H. Rowell
Patrick Butler
North Easton
Mary Dolan
Roxbury
Middlesex Company
Franklin Street
Benjamin ¥. Butler
George Higeingon
T. Fefferson Coolidge
M. J. Wendell
Charles P. Curtis
Transatlantic Mails Debate Shapes New Contract Terms
London officials discuss a new post office contract for transatlantic mail with Cunard and White Star. They argue against monopoly claims and stress continuity, better routing via Queenstown, and fair remuneration for reliable fast ships amid Inman line collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily News
Inman
Cunard
White Star
Inman Company
New York
Post Office
Treasury
Queenstown
Southampton
United Kingdom
America
Etruria
Creditors vote for forty cents on the dollar in A P Martin & Co case
Adjourned creditors meeting reveals two offers 35c on the dollar in sixty days or 40c on the dollar plus cash and notes. Creditors favor 40c, 85c cash in sixty days and 6c notes at six months. no decision yet. Numerous assignments and bankruptcies listed across several states. assets and liabilities shown for J Kehoe Printing, S B Kirby Sewing Machine, and Jacob Eastelbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Martin & Co
Charles Winchester
Ashburnham
Harlow & White
Lewiston
Isaac F. Gorham
Co. C. Heintzeman & Co
Providence
B. H. Thompson
Aurora
N. C
J. &. Oliver
Mt. Olive
C.P. Farmer
Speigis Bridge
C. M. Bosworth
Boots and Shoes
Batavia
N. Y
Curtis & Kline
Lockport
Victor Schoeman
Dayton, C
MclIntosh & Co
Halifax
N. S
Molin, McGinnis & Co
St. John’s
Que
Tobacco
C. A. Lopez & Co
Grange Springs
Fla
Phipp’s Manufacturing Company
Clinton
W. Va
Boots
Golden Eagle Clothing Company
Davidson & Latham, Bakery
Norfolk
N.S. Gardner
Appleton City
Abs. C.M. Staken
Creston
Scott & Brownfield
Buchanan, Mich
Solomon Leicht
Jacob A. van Wagoner
Creek Locks
William Cleary Removed After Delirious Tremens Allegations
The removal of William Cleary from No Chapman street to City Hospital yesterday afternoon prompted sensational rumors of self harm or injury. Dr Moore, treating Cleary since Saturday, stated the man suffers delirious tremens and noted a nail scar near the car that could be misread as a bullet wound. He advised moving Cleary to the City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cleary
No. $ Chapman Street
City Hospital
Moore
Cleary
Reception of YMCA Members Delayed to February Twenty Second
The New Year reception for all YMCA members and their ladies has been postponed to the evening of February 22. Preparations are well in hand and Governor-elect Ames, among others, will attend. Instead, a concert will be held in Association Hall by the Hotchkiss family concert company and bell ringers of Rochester, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Association Hall
Hotchiss Family Concert Company
Bell Ringers of
Rochester
N. X
Tragedy at Stamford Place Ends in Childs Death by Revolver
At No 1 Stamford place a 12 year old boy and his five year old brother were handling a 32 caliber revolver left by their father. The gun fired killing Willie instantly while their mother worked below. Dr Cilley certified instantaneous death and Captain Hurley investigated as the father, an engineer, faced shock from the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Place
Charles B. Woods
Edward
Willie
Little Willie
Hurley
Station 3
Woods
West End
Father’s custody challenge in habeas corpus case
In re Mary Josephine Day, the court weighs whether a father has rights over an illegitimate child after giving the child to the Boston Female Asylum. The case centers on guardianship to the grandmother and whether the parents were married, with the child remanded to the asylum. Attorneys T. J. Gargan and Robert Treat Paine Jr. appear for petitioner and respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Day
Boston
John Day
Judeze Gardner
Day
Japan
T. J. Gargan
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Princess Ida at the Globe A Gilbert Style Opera
The Globe stages a travesty of Princess Ida with local gags and added characters but retains much of the original score. Cast includes Signor Brocolini, Miss Helen Lamont, Miss Alice Carle and Mr. Webster Norcross. Performances continue until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
W.S. Gilbert
Princess Ida
Castle Adamant
Gilbert
Big Gama
Dixey
Signor Brocolini
Amg Lildebrand
Courtice Pounds
Mitarian
Phil Branson
Cyril
E. 2. Stantey
Ilorian
Myr
J. W. Herbert
King Gama
Webster Norcross
W. Holland
Mir
Joseph Fay
Three Guardsmen
Geraldine Colmar
Princess Ila
Alice Carle
Lady Blanche
Agnes Stone
Mellissa
Helen Lamont
Psyche
Edith Jennesse
Valerian
Miss McCann
Stanton v City of Salem falls on Winter Street sidewalk
Essex County Superior Court docket lists tort suit by Mary Stanton of Beverly for injuries after a Salem sidewalk fall. Defense includes two general denials. pro forma verdict for defendant ordered. Several other actions noted including Moore v Cape Ann Breeze libel suit and numerous case numbers with various defendants and plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Moore
Gloucester
Cape Ann Breeze
Hurlburt
Henri Woods
C. Q. Tirrell
M. J. McNierney
McDonald Vs. Naumkeag Street Railway
Dunlea
Hinsen
Same
Field Et
June
Mathews
Leonard
Superior Court Session Recites Jury Verdicts and Admitted Attorne
In Middlesex County session the jury found for the plaintiff in Farrington vs Hartwell for 860 dollars plus costs. Other cases include Turner v Abbott on a promissory note which the defendant contests due to minority, verdict for defendant. Notices announce Benjamin J Hall and George H Williams applying for admission to the bar after examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oc Superior Court
Middlesex County
Thompson
Farrington
Hartwell
Ss. Car
J. G. Holt
Fannie H. Turner
Fred L. Abbott
Hudson and Casey
A. V. Lynde
Superior Court
Essex County
Benjamin J. Hall
George H. Williams
Dean Pearopy
Injured Worker Hurt Removing Faulty Cartridge at North Weymouth
An employee on the Old Colony railroad near North Weymouth station was severely burned and disfigured while extracting a dud cartridge from an 8-foot hole when it exploded. He lost sight in one eye and was moved to Massachusetts General Hospital after treatment at East Weymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony
North Weymouth
East Weymouth
Kay
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlies Rhymes
Auction Sale Of Dexter Wrichkt Library At GOS Street
Charles J Libbie & Co conducted an auction on Washington street for the Dexter R Wrichkt estate law library. Attendees included representatives from libraries in New York Philadelphia Washington Chicago Cincinnati and Denver. The lot featured complete sets of several state and federal reporters and valuable texts. Net receipts are about $3000, below expectations due to the works’ value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J’. Libbie
Dramatic and Musical Week At Local Theatres In Boston
The era brings varied performances at the Museum and Bijou with long runs and new plays. Mime Modjeska stars The Chouans this week followed by As You Like It Daniela and Mrou-Fron later. Miss Fortescue's engagement includes Gretchen and King Rene's Daughter among others. The National Opera Company's Boston Theatre schedule features Huguenots Galatea Bal Costa Orpheus and Jeannette, with single-night tickets selling fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Mime Modjeska
Follis Street
Bronday
Geven
Daniela
Mrou-Fron
Evesson
Ole Virginny
Susan
Bijou
National Opera Company
Boston Theatre
Medical Examiner Links Ammonia to Somerville Death
Durrell, the Medical Examiner, states excessive ammonia likely caused John Minnaigh’s death in Somerville, possibly given as a restore by his stepmother and Joseph Davis. Harvard Professor Wood has not finished stomach tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrell
John Minnaigh
Somerville
Joseph Davis
Wood
Harvard
Ring of counterfeiters led by Minot Street barber busted
Special Officer Abbott and Detective Scanlan arrested James Romano a barber on Minot Street his daughter Mary 17 and a boy Leo Bowyer for passing counterfeit 50 cent and 1 pieces to merchants across the city. Romano headed the operation and sent his daughter and the boy to pass the coins by buying stalls and taking good money in change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficer Abbott
Station 3
Scanlan
United States Secret Service
James Romano
Ol Minot Street
Mary
Leo Bowyer
Romano
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General Washington News
John L
Cole—Crockett
Rev. Stopford W. Brooke
Brooke Herford
Bates College
Association
Oratorio
Vassar Girls
Dr. Taylor
Council
David ¥. Barry
Association Entertainments
Supreme Judicial Court
Gardner, J
Bacon
Warren
Watson
Executrix
Waeldowsky
McDonald
Rep
Whitcomb
Brown
Chandler
Hodgman
City of Malden
Johnson
Mass. M. Acc
Klanagan
White
Cullen
Compt
Billingsly
City Notes
New England Furniture Exchange
Revere Heuse
Samuel Ward CO
Old Stand
Ward & Gay
ISL
Devonshire Street
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