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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1891

Page

11

Cincinnati Reds Rally To Edge Pirates In Close Game

Reds overcome early four run deficit to seize control after a third inning rally. Latham plays key role with throws and runs as Fields, Baldwin, Holliday and Beckley contribute in late scoring sequence. Miller, Marr and Hanlon spark offense. Clark nabbed Fields at plate in dramatic finish.

Reds Pitteburnr Latham Eluinees Chatterbox Molliday Browning Cincinnati Hanlon Manl Smith Fields Baldwin Miller Holliday Clark Mel Beckley Pitsburg Tathem McPhee Lath Berger Scroll'sy Marts Yolssons Mack Hanton Owe G Stroll Pittsburgers Madbourne

Cleveland Beats Chicago in Slugfest Despite Late Rally

Cleveland clouted three home runs and built a lead but Chicago surged late. Pfeffer hit a double and triple with runners aboard as Cleveland held on for the win. Strong hits and errant pitches framed a tense, hour and a half contest with McKean, Zimmer, and Dallen contributing for Cleveland.

Cetestio Cleveland Diyan Chien Wiligut O McKean Dallen Davis Anon J. A Darrell Zimmer Seve Butchi Oer Denns Alterac Spsolteotr Ceveland Pieter Thrortase McKean F Aimaner Hases Dowhie Galt Ute Young Mruck As Young Halle Zimmer

Worth a Good Reception Slaggers Return Home

The local team, after four wins in six games and a tough setback yesterday, comes back home under strong praise for King Haldwen and manager Hanlon. They face the Boston team twice today with Telly back to play short and King or Baldwin in the morning. Kerr learnedSimon failed to sign with Pittsburgh.

Cleveland King Haldwen Manger Hanlon Bostons Twiet Telly Nichols Alvin Staley Boston King Or Baldwin Serector Kerr Simon Pittsburg

Boston and Phillies Deliver Poor Exhibition Game

Disgusted crowds witness a lackluster Boston versus Philadelphia game at the Amusement Park. Boston pitchers Clarkson Getzein Nichols and Thompson for Philadelphia turn in three innings each amid scattered highlights and floral trophy gestures for Boston’s Bennett and Lowe.

New Casrix Amusement Park Boston Philadelphia Clarkson Getzein Nichols Bostons Thompson Phillies Bennett Lowe Archy Reed Club Quinn Anzell Huadelphis

Expulsion of Catcher O Connor by President Kramer

Jack O Connor star baseball player is expelled from the American Association by President Kramer. He receives a telegram detailing the grounds from Habitus drunkenness disorderly conduct and actions unbecoming a ball player. O Connor denies intoxication beyond one occasion and defends his zeal for Columbus, asserting proper conduct and fitness for the season.

Jack Connor American Association Kramer Debars O'Connor O'Connor Columbus Club Schmelte Columbus

Warnington sports fragment and city results

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names and places with unclear scores and events. Includes Cincinnati references and athletics notes. Mentions Baltimore, Westing, Milligan, Town and other names with no coherent summary due to garbled text.

Warnington Cincinnati Hitte Wee Reverse Olachanati Ballerice Ser Lohman Mains

To-Day's Association Schedule Reported

Schedule lists St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Baltimore Columbus at Boston and Louisville at Washington with morning and afternoon games at each site for today.

Boren Tittearog Philadelphia Clevet'd Wekive Chicape Newport Cincinnati St. Louie Baltimore Columbus Boston Loulevilla Wastiton Plase

New York and Pennsylvania League Baseball Summary

Game between Meadville and Erie ended early due to darkness with Elmira and Jamestown also listed. Measurable stats show Meadrille errors and base hits by several players, with Batterys listed as Well and WwW a Jones and Cote. Umpire O'Brien reported, game called for darkness.

Bradford Olean Butteries Agan Shearer and Land Uciepire Hanson Meadville - Meldiville Onoglsess Smmany Sien Ede Meadrille Erie Jones

Local Ball Game Ends With Wellsburg Victory

Wetreneno West Virginia July 3 The home team wins today's game by solid play at the best. A large crowd attends. Score Wellsburg 9 Beavers 0. Jones 8 for Wellsburg, Neves 6. Umpire Hoach.

Wetreneno W. Va Wellsburg Beavers Thy Jones Neves Hoach

St Louis Pitcher Ehret and Raymond Sign with Colonels

St Lorn reports pitcher Ehret and shortstop Raymond, a late acquisition from Louisville, have signed with the Colin Western Association club. The Colonels departed for the East last night without these two players.

St. Lorn Ehret Raymond Lowieville Colonels

Bridgeville Plans Two Games at Mansfield Today

Bridgeville will split two games at Mansfield with Morning game batteries Callahan and Smith and afternoon Patterson and Mallo. The balance of the lineup features Blackstock at 2b Mallory at a, Martin at 3b Patterson Smith Newell in the infield.

Bridgeville Mansfield Bridgeville Batteries Callahan Smith Patterson Mallo Oonse Blackstock Mallory Martin Newell

RACING AT HOMEWOOD PARK EXPECTS EXCELLENT FIELDS TODAY

An interesting entry list for Homewood Park races this afternoon promises three events with strong local horses. Weather permitting, racing starts at 2 o'clock with a 2:50 trot and pacing card featuring large fields and local interest. entries include Gladstone, Natural Gas, Planger, Charlie D, Beamer, Shaker, Tom De and Peter K among others.

Homewood Park Gladstone County Preswa Jace Planger Charlie D Bell Xni Beamer Shaker Tom de Peter K Loulec Harry A

Record of 80 Entries At Meeting With Purses Totals

A very successful meeting continues with 80 entries. Purses aggregating 4700 dollars are offered, attracting attention from attendees and organizers. The event highlights active participation and notable sums presented for consideration.

Blair County Wins All Races at Altoona Driving Park

Special telegram from Altoona reports about 3,000 spectators at the Altoona Driving Park with Blair county horses securing wins across all races including trotting and pacing events. The card featured horses such as Independence Mall and William R, with times approaching 3 47 and purses noted.

Blair County Dispatch Altoona William R. Ch Independence Mall Richard Mac Ronning Bogartig

Daring Wrestler Plans Niagara Rapids Swim

George Whistler the American featherweight champion plans to swim through Niagara Rapids on the 27th of next month if a stake is raised. He previously swam Deception Pass in California and survived with only a rubber suit. Whistler, about 120 pounds, is engaging to walk the Mississippi from St Paul to New Orleans.

George Whistler Niagara Rapids America Charles Pauli Boynton Mt. Ariel Whistler Deception Pass California Niagara Mississippi River St. Paul New Orleans

Burglars Strike Cottages At White Bear Lake

At White Bear Lake on July 3 burglars entered multiple cottages and stole valuables worth several dollars. Pugilist Fitzshamons reported his diamond prizes stolen, and his trainer Jimmy Carroll was also robbed, with burglars taking all items they could reach.

Sr. Paul White Bear Lake Fitzshamons Jimmy Carroll

Juniata Wheelmen Plan Lantern Parade in Hesti ngpox

The fourth annual meeting of the Juniata Wheelmen will be held in Hestingpox on July 4. A lantern parade is planned for the evening as a unique feature, contributing to the grand demonstration scheduled for tomorrow.

Hestingpox Juniata Wheelmen

To Day s Tennis Tourney At Pittsburg Club

A handicap singles tournament for Pittsburg Tennis Club members is planned on club grounds this afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. Four handsome prizes will be offered and if the weather holds up some excellent sport may be expected.

Pittsburg

Fourth of July Celebrations Across Three States

Special telegram from McKeesport reports a large Fourth of July celebration with decorated shops and a parade by 500 Junior and Senior American Mechanics. Washington, Butler, Youngstown plan parades, athletic events, greased pole, and fireworks with notable speakers. A grand rededication by Grand Army men arrives from Akron for a sham battle at Youngstown fairgrounds drawing about 30 000 spectators.

McKeesport Connellsville Washington, Pa Washington County Western Pennsylvania Agricultural Association D. F. Patterson Pittsburg Washington Canonsburg McDonald Taylorstown Claysville Upper St. Clair Midway Sheridan Ae Artillery Butler Ee Cinb Youngstown Fair Grounds Akron Maijor Woodworth Judge Johnston

Peculiar Fatal Accident on Allegheny Valley Railroad

A baggagemaster, William Fennel, was killed last evening on the Allegheny Valley line near Extextex when he looked under a moving car to inspect air brakes. His head struck a pile of stones on the track and he died instantly.

Allegheny Valley Railroad William Fennel

Slippery Rock State Normal School Holds Commencement

Commencement exercises for the graduating class were held this afternoon and well attended with about 2000 people present. Miss Jonnie G. Robinson of Allegheny was among the graduates.

Poisoning at Short Line Railroad kills six horses

Reports from Baer's station on the Short Line Railroad say an unknown fiend is poisoning horses. Baer's eight horses were poisoned and six have died so far.

Baer Horaes

Largest Sewer Pipe Plant Planned at Urichsville

The largest sewer pipe plant in the world is to be erected at Urichsville by Pittsburg and Wheeling capital. The capital stock of the concern is $50,000.

Wreeio Urichsville Pittsburg Wheeling Capital

Pennsylvanian Picks Through A Patchy Report

Readable items recount a string of local mishaps and oddities from various towns. Incidents include a 200-rouxe bear trapped at Nauvoo, cattle and sheep losses in Trumbull county, a mysterious disappearance, a fatal switch engine accident near Oil City, and a trance condition in Linesville. Reports also note beesting danger in Columbia, a mysterious illness in Portstown, near asphyxiation in McKeesport, and a drag accident in West Glendale. Additional notes mention a beaver dam doctor accused of inappropriate conduct, a cheating rumor in McKean euchre circles, and a village incident of eight children ill after consuming a mysterious sweet myrrh locally.

Nauvoo Doos Trumbull William Cians Ofd Henxnat McKenyn Columbia Tuner Schuylkill Portstown B. C. McCanty John C. Connell Pittsburg McKeesport Hungary Samuel May Thompsonville West Glendale Beaver Dam Wetherell Jos. Crider

Weather summary for July first readings and rainfall

Northwesterly winds and comparative temperature noted. United States Signal Service reports mean temperature and rainfall for the period, with observations from the local city station.

Prrvesves United States Signal Service

Melbourne Club Offers Corbett Five Thousand Dollars

Meunora nre July 3 Melbourne Athletic Club proposes five thousand dollars to Jim Corbett of California to meet the winner of the upcoming Goddard Choynski bout.

Meunora Melbourne Athletic Club Jim” Corbett California Goddard-Choynski

General Sporting Notes From The City Games

Haxton and BaLoWIs starred in strong performances while OCR sluggers earned cheers. The Silver Kings beat the Twentieth Street Stars 19 to 9 as Gordon faces Pitching ban for Mansfield. Browns and other local teams posted mixed results with Staley predicting three Boston wins and Brownstown teams preparing for matches.

Haxton Balowis OCR Hanky Staley Bostons Gordon Mansfields Silver Kings Twentieth Street Stars George Dixon Abe Wills Staley Harry Pitsburg Andrew Andams—Hoe Bollivan San Francisco Australia Peter Jackson West Newtons Moore and Sinnott Gibsonton Belleverruna Tak Silver Leafs Silver Rois Leafs Beltshoover Stars Fayettes Smith Sheffield Street Allegheny Michael Carey

Ex Chief Clerk Lloyd Recounts Thad Stevens in Dispatch

Former clerk Lloyd offers further reminiscences of Thaddeus Stevens, the Great Commoner, in The Dispatch slated for publication tomorrow.

Lloyd Thad Stevens

Fires Reported Across Regions Including France and Tennessee

Fire incidents sweep from Dyersburg Tennessee where two houses burn with losses near 20000 and 90000, to Navette in Hautes Alpes France totally destroyed. Allegheny Pennsylvania reports box alarms for roof fires on Brown Street. Toledo sees B F Wade printing house destroyed with 60000 loss. Bridgeport Pennsylvania lumber depot fire causes heavy damage with no insurance. Epping New Hampshire shoe shop and dwelling burned with substantial costs. Calamities near Milton and Mt Joy in California amid large burning acreage and incendiary suspicions. Losses include insured and uninsured sums, with widespread damage and unclear origins.

Dyersburg Tenn Navette Department Hautes Alpes France Box 37 Allegheny Brown Street Toledo B. F. Wade Company Bridgeport Lindsay & Co Epping N. H Trask Brothers M. G. Nichols Nichols J. B. Cloutmean Milton Cal Elkhorn Station Copperopolis Mt. Joy John McCleary Middletown

Races Report From Carcase Meet

Following were the results of the races here to stay. First race over a mile Brazos won with Polly Nolies second Fay S third. Second race over a mile Curt Goon led. Sam Palmer second Tom Harding third. Third race over a mile Pinkerton took first with Sunnybrook second. Fourth race over one mile Db see ao first Glockner second. Fifth race over one mile Lad Black ears Lola Ma second Saint Aluans third.

Carcase Ore Brazos Polly Nolies Fay S Curt Goon Sam Palmer Tom Harding Waatax Gis Pinkerton Sunnybrook Glockner Nkerton Fee Blackears St. ‘Aluans

Jockey Tom Wart Dies After Exposition Park Fall

Kansas City July 3 Jockey Tom Wart riding the mare Virginia fell in a race at Exposition Driving Park Monday. Wart suffered a base skull fracture and never regained consciousness, dying last night.

Kansas City Tom Wart Virginia Exposition Driving Park

Cantor July 3 real preparations for city races

Preparations are underway in this city for the upcoming races set to begin next Wednesday. The event promises to be the most interesting ever held locally as organizers rally teams and fans.

Sfactal Cantor

Tramps Try to Board Freight Train in Beech Creek Yard

Three armed men from near the New Jersey shore attempted to run a freight train in Beech Creek yard. Conductor Benninger and Brackenian Worner repelled them, firing at the tramps as they were ejected. By noon they were jailed as John Holden Shamokin Harry Masee Philadelphia and David Agnok New York.

John Holden Shamokin Harry

English Hands Return Sparks Riot At Falls of Schuylkill

A mass crowd of over 2500 workers and families gathered in Falls of Schuylkill to confront English workers from Dobson's mills who had replaced strikers. Officers under Lieutenant Wolfe endured through the night, saving frightened English girls and preventing further injury as several women fainted and were trampled in the chaos.

Lancasten Womn Falls of Schuylkill Dobson’s Mills Wolfe

Rare Old Coins Found in Milford Attic

Mirriestowix July 3 reported Harry Telkes of Milford township found four old silver coins embedded in attic mortar while cleaning an offset in the chimney. The coins top date 1779. the house, built in 1935 by William H. Patterson, likely held the coins since his occupancy in the 1950s.

Mirriestowix Harry Telkes Milford Township William H. Patterson

Miners Propose Separate Death Benefit Plan

A min ers movement considers abandoning the oil custom of a full mine shutdown after a death. Instead workers would continue in shift, work harder, and from increased earnings set aside a portion for the bereaved family, reducing owner losses from stoppages.

A Burglar's Daring Robbery in Scranton

Miss Josephine Scism woke to a burglar in her bed seeking a diamond ring. The thief threatened violence if she screamed, but fled when her brother Webster noise in the next room. He ransacked the house and escaped with valuables worth about $100.

Scranton Josephine Scism Webster

Coal Miners Near Clearfield Adopt Damaged Scale

Coal miners near Clearfield reach a proposed scale for coal thickness and pay, with the standard thickness set but details garbled. The agreement references a per gross ton rate and additional amounts for thinner seams, amid a conference related to Beech Creek and nearby rail lines.

Beech Creek

McKeesport Constable Fires Up War on Poker Rooms

Constable Moore of the Fourth ward has begun an effort to shut down local poker rooms in McKeesport. He has polled three rooms and aims to close about a dozen more. The mayor, Tilbrook, has not yet secured the necessary authority, but Moore proceeds with enforcement in the interim.

McKeesport MacKresront Constable Moore Tilbrook Moore

A Coke Strike Likely Over Wage Cut at Cokeville Works

A strike is anticipated at the Cokeville works over a wage reduction after workers had been paid last year’s rate. The company has posted a notice signaling a cut to wages, prompting fears of widespread action if the decrease is enforced.

Scorrpar Cokeville Works

Oddities and Tragedy Loom Over Allen County News

In old Wapakoneta tales a man reports not killing bats in a house while seven inches measured elsewhere. A ball of fire in the sky alarms Allen county residents. At Ostrander Joseph Mackin, 20, dies after being overcome in a well. his brother Emmet perishes while rescuing him. Alliance’s Jolly Atwoop is said to have spent 15 years in bed due to a rejected marriage, now married to his first love after his father’s death. Springfield’s Thompson misleads his wife by sending her away and living with a widow, provoking a domestic clash as the wife pursues the missing “hobby.”

Allen County Wurtte Ostrander Joseph Mackin Fied Emmet Jolly Atwoop Alliance Anid John Max Thompson Springfield Hot Springs

Weekend Finds and Marital Confusions Across Towns

A Franktown cave reveals well preserved arrow and spear heads. Lizzi Davis, age 15, elopes with Ed Diehl and marries in St. Clairsville after a Wheeling elopement. Her father vows action over a disputed license. Miss Burrt sues for W A Zockler estate claiming marriage at Wheeling, while relatives insist Zockler was never wed and allege impersonation by a lookalike.

Franktown Lizzi Davis Ed. Diehl Wheeling St. Clairsville Miss Burrt W. A. Zockler Zockler Miss Burke

Disorderly conduct arrests in Southside district

A string of arrests last night includes Tomas Asa Carnie Livteates of Sarah Street for disorderly conduct and Micwant Houmorert on assault and battery charges. Nicholas Kunz alleges a face strike. Frep Verter faces assault charges. Ansik Jackson jailed for surety of the peace with bail set. Hearing set for next week and Monday, with various magistrates handling outcomes.

Tomas Asa Carnie Livteates Sarah Street Southside Thomas Knows T. M. Latmore Allegheny Dirygoods Micwant Houmorert Nicholas Kunz Succop Frep Verter Butler Portyurst Street Julia O'Brien Ansik Jackson Richard Lula Walls Keating Alley Brooks Inn

Coffee Ice Cream from New York Tribune recipe

A recipe for coffee ice cream instructs beating the yolks with sugar, simmering milk briefly, adding cream and ground mocha, then infusing, straining, and freezing the mixture. The method emphasizes avoiding boiling and achieving a rich coffee flavor.

New York Tribune

Saltwater Tempering For Glassware Durability

A simple method to toughen glassware involves soaking in a gallon pot of cold water with half a cup of salt dissolved. Boil the water, then cool completely before removing the glass, washing, and drying. Treated glass resists temperature changes.

Mamma and Tommy Share Tears Over Whipping Scene

A New York Herald snippet depicts a tearful mother and son, Mamma and Tommy, in a forced whipping moment. The dialogue emphasizes shared pain though the punishment persists, reflecting dramatic emotion in a domestic confrontation.

River Gauge Reports and Weather Notes

River readings at Allegheny Junction show 4 feet 6 inches and falling, Moorgantown 6 feet 6 inches and falling, Brownsville 6 feet 2 inches and falling, Wabhen 1.1 feet and stationary. Weather is cloudy and warm at Allegheny Junction, cloudy at Moorgantown, cloudy at Brownsville with a 72 degree thermometer at 6 PM.

Allegieny Junction Moorgantown Brownsville Wabhex

River Weather and Shipping Movements Across Ports

River levels show six feet six inches and falling at WitreLtyG with cloudy skies. Departed vessels include Ben Hur bound for Parkersburg and Batchelor for Pittsburg, while Allen sails to Pittsburg. Cincinnati river at twelve feet six inches and falling. seven miles and warm. Scotia departs for Pittsburg. Louisville river falling to seven feet two inches in camil with four feet ten inches on the falls. business good and weather clear in the forenoon, night rain threats. New Orleans region shows showery but pleasant. Harry Brown arrives from Pittsburg. Departures indicate St Louis bound for Natchez. river eighteen feet and falling, clear and warm. Alice Brown arrives from St Louis. river three feet and rising, weather clear and pleasant.

Ben Hur Parkersburg Batchelor Pittsburg Allen Cincinnati Mit Scotia Pittsrz Camil Harry Brown St. Louis Natchez Alice Brown

Seven Sona Fails To Raise Sunken Boston Steamboat

In McKersport on July 3 a rescue effort failed to lift the sunken steamer Boston. The Seven Sona and another large vessel could not pump her out and used flat boats and chains to assist, with the engine Tani lifting today.

McKersponr Boston

Gossip Along the Wharves and River Movements

Local maritime items report seven foot marks at Smithfield street bridge as a brief shower passes. Joe Nixon and the Advance are due in today from Cincinnati, while Coal Valley and Iron Duke shipments move through port. A collision between Charles Jutte and Venice on the Ohio causes panic but no injuries or damage. A wagon with whiskey barrels topples near Monongahela river, later collected. a Union Storage driver falls into the river but is rescued. Neville Island electric railway project gains steam, and a Mayflower excursion to Rochester is delayed due to dam moisture issues.

Dick Fulton Cairo New Orleans Ouatliz Boxton Captain Bunton Iron Duke Pittsburg Marshall White R. Jd. White Alegheny Ohio Venice Monongs Union Storage Company Smithich Street Neville Island Rorhhester

Electrical Column Promises Weekly Dispatch Insight

Those seeking updates on electrical progress are urged to read the Electrical Column in The Dispatch every Sunday for current developments.

Death masks at West Point show authentic Napoleons and Freddicks

Two death masks hang in West Point officers mess, one of Napoleon and one of Frederick the Great. The Napoleon mask is natural and calm, though not the familiar image, while Frederick the Great mask appears shriveled and aged. Commander Chadwick bought them in London and gifted to the academy. Old Indian fighters claim Black Hawk’s likeness matches Napoleon’s face. Diplomats note John Russell Young writes on China relations, upcoming Dispatch series.

New York Herald West Point Napoleon Frederick the Great Chadwick Navy London Black Hawk Frederick China John Russell Young

Miss Mamie McMullen Becomes Thirteenth Ward Principal

Directors of the Thirteenth ward school elected Mamie McMullen as Principal after 21 ballots amid a field of 24 candidates. The vote tallies show McMullen edging Mesers Geisler Waughter Freisel and McMullen, with O bers and Lawton backing other contenders. Assistant principals named include Ada V. Hunter, Laura Phillips, Mary O. Lowry, and Cora Bradley to fill the vacancy.

Thirteenth Ward Summer Street Mamie McMullen McMullen Mesers Geisler Waughter Freisel Messrs O Bers Lawton Tirty-Third Street Ada V. Hunter Laura Phillips Center Avenue Mary 0. Lowry Cora Bradley

Triangle Block Across Palace Hotel Sold for Big Sum

Justice Stephen Field recalls passing a Sand Hill triangular block opposite the Palace Hotel offering $4,500 but choosing not to buy. Soon the waterfront area was filled at no cost, and the triangle later sold for $600,000 while a small corner piece fetched $400,000, illustrating dramatic value rise.

San Francisco Stephen Jr. Field Palace Hotel

Files In the Winter Fly Survival Probed

Builders report that many dead and half-dead flies gather around off chimneys in spaces with steady temperatures. They stay semi-torpid until spring, reviving then to reproduce. A few will continue the line, with a rapid cycle starting in a week. The insect remains essentially the same from birth.

Wild logs blast over Homestake mine in unusual chute delivery

Robert Grier reports at the Homestake Mine that logs are dumped from a mountain chute above the mine buildings. The logs fly as they descend and pile beyond, with a lever deflecting the stream when the pile grows tall. Despite the danger, no accidents have been recorded.

Homestake Robert Grier St. Louis Globe-Democrat ZLT

Underground Lake Mystery Shocks Bibb County Field

A St Louis Glob Democrat report describes a thin crust over a subterranean lake near Six Miles Creek in Bibb County. A three to four foot soil layer rests above clear cold water, with a 100 foot attempt failing to reach the lake bottom. Jumping six men causes nearby corn stalks to tremble. a damp, lush patch marks the spot. The article ponders how the crust stays and why the lake exists. Also notes John Verne's The Californians running in The Dispatch with two chapters tomorrow.

Bibb County Six Miles Six Mile Creek

Primitive Fly Trap Noted In Alleghanies Smoked Molasses Boards

A St Louis Republic report describes a mountain fly trap using two square molasses smeared boards hung from rafters. Flies are lured by sweetness then collapsed together, with victims dropped into a basket. Early households used the floor for fallen insects.

St. Louis Republic Alleghanies

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