Prospects of a Paid Club at Steubenville Questioned
General sporting column notes poor prospects of a paid Steubenville club while gossip on the local team circulates. It argues minor leagues may hold unusually high ball play with players often more fearless and dedicated, citing improved skill and broader talent pools in smaller organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
National League
American Association
al Prattssid
Pitwburg
Rctan Sapate
Lessor
Jock
Offiukes
Anager Swartwood
Ers
League
Gardiner Plans Pedestrian Contest at Butler
W M Gardiner, a noted backer of sprinter Harry M Johnson, seeks a 4Gaye style pedestrian race at Butler. He asks Peter Priddy to secure entries and expects about eight heats per day. Gardiner denies McClelland will start and says the event could be held in about ten days if arrangements satisfy. H Poff of Warren also schedules a 40 take Trum bull county Ohio contest, aiming 35 starters with funds ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Gardiner
Harry M. Johnson
Butler
Gardner
Peter Priddy
Gardiner
McClelland
H Poff
Warren
Trumbull County
Ohio
Poll
Nolan Ins
Side
Pittsburg Rifle Club Holds Event at Salt Works Range
Large crowd and many contestants gathered at Salt Works Range to shoot as wind disrupted accuracy. Scores posted show varied results among participants from the Pittsburg Rifle Club with spectators watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Salt Works
Ward returns or Ward’s return news fragment
Washington report from March 7 states Ward left Liverpool for New York last Friday and will meet Hewitt in New York. Talks mention a liberal salary and potential Boston release though details are unclear amid garbled phrases about Stain Boteon, Ataoa, and Washington’s field plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hewitt
Washington Club
Ward
Liverpool
New York
Boteon
Soden
Boston
Tredwar Heads Home From St. Paul District Work
The slender young selder Tredwar will depart for his Ohio home today after working in this city since April. A hopeful note is struck about a likely pennant, though the speaker believes they are far from it.
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Tredwar
Selder
the &T
Paul de
Ohio
Pigeon Returned to Terce After Enclosure
Mr Herman Hauft a noted royal Pigeon fancier rejoiced yesterday as his prized pigeon Columbia flew back from Terre ce where it had been penned. The bird appeared in excellent shape and is expected to participate in next season’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hauft
Columbia
Terrece
Pittsburg Newsies Hall Cind Organizes Season
The Pittsburg Newsies Hall Cind organizes for the season with members including George Banks and Patrick Butler and others listed at Newsboys' Home on Old Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Newsies' Hall Cind
George Banks
Patrick Butler
Ames McGowan
Rangan Facetabel
Patrick Ok
Allan
Ee ‘Etrenon
Newsboys
Old Avenue
Carnot Gatekeeps Attendance as Paris Game Looms
The Dispatch reports on March 7 that President Carnot could not attend the game in Paris but would send his staff. Boulanger’s attendance is likely. embassies were invited and many Americans visited the Hotel St. Petersburg. Ward plans to depart after the first game in England due to personal affairs, with arrangements in place to keep the trip intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadle
Paris
Lynch
Carnot
M. Carnot
Boulanger
Bristol
St. Petersburg
Ward
Spalding
England
Denver
Big New York Auction Tops Trotting Stock Sale
The California trotting stock sale in New York drew about 2000 people as a track was laid inside the American Institute to display the horses. Mascot, a bay colt from Stamboul Minnehaha, sold for 25 000 to Mr. Quinton after a fierce bidding duel with J. Ferguson and others. Nehushta, the bay filly, also featured, bringing strong bids as the day showcased leading horsemen and top prices.
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New York
America
David Bonner
J. H. Schultz
J. D. Ferguson
Jack Splan
John Madden
W. H. Croffut
Lexington
Jack Bowen
John
Melaska
Nehushta
Enekea
H. Schultz
Brooklyn
Bas
Stamboul-Minnehaha
Hesse
Mr. Og
Quinton
Trenton
N.J
Schultz
Mr. Quinton
Aepplause
Roy Tho
J. Ferguson
Bn Sica
Ferguson
Steubenville Unable To Field Tri-State Baseball Club
Al Pratt visited Steubenville to organize a Tri-State League team but concluded no club can be formed this year. He noted enthusiasm exists yet few volunteers and estimated about 1 080 dollars needed to run a team. He proposed paying players and securing support from local business leaders, citing Erie as a model and hoping for a Steubenville arrangement with possible involvement from Eric.
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al Pratt
Breubenville
Spd
Steubenville
Eric
Erie
Local Club Officials Debate Poker Room Case
Officials of the local club express concern over charges against Kucine and Morris for running a poker room. Penalties cited include a $500 fine and a year’s imprisonment. Manager Phillips and Secretary Scandrett discuss the matter and note Chief Esrachler’s view on leniency.
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Kucine
Morris
Phillips
Scandrett
Esrachler
Phil 4
Miller
Harris
George
Kilrain Plans European Trip Sail From New York Wednesday
Kilrain completed arrangements for a European trip and will sail from New York on the White Star steamer Adriatic Wednesday. The voyage will place him in live by the time of the event Kilrain heard a statement from certain unnamed sources.
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Bectimore
Kilrain
New York
White Star
Adristic
Piletsberg Dogs Dominate Albany Show Prizes
At the Albany New York dog show Mt Washington Kennel dogs led a local sweep with Lindoo the English setter taking first in his class and multiple specials. Zona the kennel’s bitch likewise won first and specials in her class. handling was by Joseph Lewis. Laura 4 a beagle bitch owned by Lewis won a ribbon, while Sir Wallace a black and tan terrier owned by A Stucky of Southside earned a second prize.
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Piletsberg
Albany
N. Y
Mt. Washington
Lindoo
Zona
Joseph Lewis
Laura 4
Lewis Beagle
Sir Wallace
A. Stucky
Southside
Wheeling Tri-State Signings Reported By Manager Sullivan
Wheeling West Virginia March 7 Manager Sullivan of Tri-State reports 15 players signed to date with names including Be Kisamer Wilkins Wowmeniglechoe and Geman though some spellings are unclear.
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Wremixre
W. Va
Sullivan
Tri-State
Be Kisamer
Wilkins Wowmeniglechoe
Geman
Sullivan to Take Charge as Manager Arrives
The report lists players Zeigier Joh Fred M J Kaneside Chamberlain Bose Jodie Connell left M Carlin Ryan centre Mike O Rourke Mulbeare Croner and Ward with Manager Sullivan arriving in about ten days to assume leadership.
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Zeigier
Joh
Fred M
J. Kaneside
Chamberlain
Bose
B. Jodie
A Connell
M. Carlin
Ryan
Mike
the O'Rourke
E . Mulbeare
A. E. Croner
John M. Ward
Sullivan
County League Clubs Ready for Coming Struggle
Riversole Greys join County League and purchase bats at Pratt's store as they begin hard practice. Other clubs are entering the league with rising enthusiasm among local amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riversole
Pratt
Saker
Rae Roth
New Orleans Races Report Amid Fine Weather
In New Orleans on March 7 the races drew solid attendance under pleasant skies. Results include a one half mile: Dan Ratna won in seconds with Lir Lillie Dale second. four and one half furlongs: Falconne captured in 1:04 with Usrsaman second and Pomeroy third. five-eighths: Sasi won in 17, with dimmle Beccond. three-quarters: Stilleck won, Probus second and Cheen third.
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New Orleans
Dan Ratna Om Re Shs
Lir Lillie Dale
Falionne
Acann eEied
Usrsaman
Pomeroy
Sasi
Dimmle Beccond
Golightly
Fou O
Murder at German Drug Store in New York
Gunther Wechring a 29 year old German drug clerk was struck with an ax during a robbery attempt in a New York drug store. He survived initial blows but his skull was fractured and doctors work to gather details as the assailant fled. The hatchet was new and the motive unclear as police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gunther Wehhring
Wechring
Wechrung
Port Gordon Sinks Off Pacific Coast In February Disaster
Chief Officer Smith of the British bark Port Gordon reports the vessel foundered at 5 a.m. on February 27 amid southeast seas. Twelve crew members were aboard the loss, two men attempted to swim ashore with lines and perished, the ship grounding 100 fathoms from the shore after boats could not be lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Ont
Smith
Port Gordon
Qiminalt Reservation
After Tascott Once More
Wisstree March 7. Five Chicago detectives arrived to take Tascott back after a telegram from a White mouth tie contractor accusing a worker of Snell's murder. The description matched Tascott. he vanished before discovery. Two officers returned to Chicago while the others went to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisstree
Chicago
Tascott
Snell
O Tascott
San Francisco
Family mass murder shocks Paduesh area in Kentucky
Information from Paduesh Kentucky reports Mitchell Peebles his wife and two children found murdered in bed at their Duck Creek home this morning. Thieves are suspected after a sum of money was allegedly received by Peebles. The event caused great local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Paduesh
Mitchell Peebles
Duck Creek
Peebles
Russell Determined To Win For Parnellites
In Loxpox on March 7 the Parnellites await the Times case close. Sir Charles Russell plans an elaborate address and aims to avoid an adverse decision on any grounds. Many witnesses from Ireland have vowed to serve free.
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Parnellites
Charles Russell
Ireland
Fenian Brotherhood Council Demands Spy Dissociation
The Fenian Brotherhood Executive Council met at Minempur New York and passed a resolution urging action against a spy who has never belonged to the brotherhood. In Dusarx Cork, Dr. Tanner MP was tried under the crimes act and convicted, sentenced to three months with no hard labor, with an appeal noted.
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New York
The
Fenian Brotherhood
Ae Ee
Fenian
Dusarx
Dr. Tanner
Cork
Boulanger Election Verified in France Cabinet Resolution
Paris March 7 The Cabinet rescinded the exile decree against the Duke d Aumale and the Chamber of Deputies votes for General Boulanger to join the Chamber for the Department of the Seine, with a four to vote in favor.
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Boulanger
Paris
Duca d’ Aumale
Chamber of Deputies
Paar
General Boulanger
Department of the Seine
Bargains at Hobin clothing store draw crowds
Free to all customers, Hobin offers men's and boys clothing for examination with claims of unmatched bargains in underwear, overcoats and suits. The notice emphasizes this as the citys greatest chance for tie bargains, urging comparison with other shops.
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Cpanns
Qedenemme
Prejudiced Judges and Perjurer in Parnell Commission Coverage
Paris and Ireland dominate dispatches as Justice Smith faces praise and provocation during the Parnell Commission. Witness Coleman alias Caulfield exposes inconsistencies in testimony about Land Leaguers while Soames recalls Parnell letters amid ridicule. Court adjourns with Times case nearing close next week.
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Pigott
Justice Smith
Hannen
Crootcal
Iri
Coleman
Caulfield
Land Leaguers
League
Ury
LeCaron
Canada
Soames
Parnell
Thomas Walsh
Walsh
Times
Granger Victory On Local Tax Listing Bills
Legislation to publish the mercantile appraiser list once rather than thrice is approved. A bill to authorize county and township commissioners to publish a list of exonerations will also be reported favorably.
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Mercantile
A Cold Water Fight Eaton’s Position
Harrisburg March 7 The Senate debated the prohibition election law with Democrats pressing an amendment to extend licenses to their natural limit if carried. Cooper suggested pairing high license matters with prohibition and Rutan warned against abolishing penalties. Green argued penalties would be provided later. Newmyer noted two subjects under one title could be unconstitutional. The bill passed the Senate as amended. the House concurred and Captain Dravo proposed clerical fixes, sending the bill over.
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Harrisburg
Henninger
Lehigh County
Seaator Henninger
Ross
Bucks
Cooper
Rutan
Green
Berks
Newmyer
House
Dravo
Rumors Probe Hits Money Tie Not Found
Harrisburg March 7 The committee investigating rumors that Chairman Andrews took money to kill the dressed beef bill found no verifiable source. Representative Brown Lawrence said his resolution aimed to vindicate honest votes against the measure and he knew of no payoffs. News editor Doheny of the Patriot refused to name who he discussed the matter with.
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Harrisburg
Andrews
Brown
Wrence
Mr. Doheney
the Patriot
Trusts May Stay in Legislature Amid Committee Actions
In Harrisburg three bills against trusts were defeated by a general committee. A bill to curb food and drug adulteration was set for unfavorable report for going too far. A measure allowing county commissioners to erect soldiers monuments at 10,000 dollars, pushed by Dravo, gained committee approval after prior negative reports.
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Harrisburg
T. House
Messrs. Few
Ritter
Philadelphia
Kratz
Enero
Dravo
Murder Trial Opens for Calvin M. Dellinger in Lancaster
In Lancaster on March 7 the murder trial of Calvin M. Dellinger began after the body of his wife was found near Conestoga Creek. The Commonwealth alleges he lured her to the lonely spot and drowned her following a quarrel, with evidence of a struggle and torn dress buttons at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Calvin M. Dellinger
Conestoga Creek
Hus
Commonwealth
Pittsburg Buyers Purchase Wheeler Iron rolling mill
James Friend and Andriew Hoffster of Pittsburg with Lloyd Booth and Ralph J. Wick of this city bought the Wheeler Iron Company rolling mill at West Middlesex. The plant cost $135,000 and was in excellent condition. Price paid was $25. Purchasers have not decided whether to operate the plant or sell to others.
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Youngstons
James Friend
Andriew Hoffster
Pittsburg
Lloyd Booth
Ralph J. Wick
Wheeler Iron Company
West Middlesex
Train wreck injures Coshocton area residents
Coshocton March 7 The Connotton Valley passenger train bound for Coshocton jumped the track three miles north of the city and derailed injuring several people including C W Paine Cleveland badly bruised head J N Churchill Warren ribs broken Dr er of Keene arm badly hurt Emma Kempf Coshocton light bruises Caroline Kempf Coshocton nose broken skull injured and J N Carrick Springfield legs bruised
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Coshocton
Connotton
Carriage Factory Fire Destroys Bolger Plant at Martinsburg
A Martinsburg carriage factory owned by Aaron Bolger was completely burned this morning. About 100 road cars and all tools and stock were lost. The fire started when a glass coal oil lamp exploded after Bolger entered the shop. No insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrooxaa
Aaron Bolger
Martinsburg
Bolger
Judge grants injunction to halt oil lease on Pentzer land
Judge Ridgely granted an injunction at Fixplay on March 7 preventing ee Oil Company from further operating a lease on Pentzer's land. The lease was obtained earlier through a transfer to the Pi Oll Refiring Company of this city after discovery of the forced deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Pentzer
Ee Oil Company
The
Standard
Pi Oll
Beal Leases Property Aims to Build Mills at Butler Junction
Freeport March 7 Joseph G Beal has leased the Improvement Association property at Butler Junction and taken an option on it He plans to Russianize steel sheet claiming feasibility If successful he will with capitalists erect a large mill at once planning substantial industrial expansion
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Freeport
Joseph G. Beal
The
Improvement Association
Butler Junction
Meridith Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter
Chambersburg March 7 Charles Meridith pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Peter Rowe during a quarrel after a serenading party. He was sentenced today to two years and four months in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Innocent Men Held Years After Forgery Arrests Farce
In San Cristobal near Havana seven men were arrested in 1682 on forgery charges related to an election. A premier now declares them innocent after ten years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
San Cristobal
US Proposes Arbitration on Samoan Question
The Boersen Zeitung reports the United States proposes referring the Germany US portion of the Samoan dispute to arbitration. Germany favors continued Berlin conference to settle issues among Germany Great Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
The
Boersen Zeitung
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Insurance Bill Advances On Stock Value and Tax Provisions
The Senate Insurance Committee will favorably report a bill allowing fire and marine insurers to alter war value of capital stock and let stockholders direct disposition of new stock if not disposed at a low par. A related section mirrors Senator Packers bill imposing a 3 percent tax on premiums to city and county treasuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrissurg
Senate Insurance Committee
Packer
Panama Canal Crisis Sparks French Parliament Debate
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard M. Villain urge continued work on the canal with a shareholders meeting to discuss funds and possible international engineering aid. Finance Minister Bouvier distanced government responsibility, while Prime Minister Tirard pledged support but offered no guarantees as stock quotations fell.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Villain
France
Bouvier
Tirard
M. de Cassagnac
Comptoir d'Escompte
Societe Des Metaux
Rio Tinto
Son Oes d'Escompte
Navy to build eight first class ships and cruisers
In Parliament Lord George Hamilton said delay in gun supply was due to lining problems and all ships would be supplied by year end. The plan includes eight 14 000 ton first class ships, two of 9 000 tons, nine cruisers, four Pandora type cruisers, and 18 sharpshooter torpedo vessels costing about £22 500 000 with £10 million sought from consolidated fund and rest in ordinary estimates. The Admiralty promises execution within four and a half years. The Sultan, a 9 290 ton ironclad, wrecked on Comino in the Mediterranean. captain and crew saved while attached to the Mediterranean squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Hamilton
Admiralty
Hamilton
Lonpox
Comino
Mediterranean
Sultan
Marland's Bill Bounced By Education Committee
Harrisburg March 7 The Education Committee reported negatively on Representative Marland's factory and school bill. The measure drew Mr. Marland’s regret, and he may seek a hearing to revive the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Education Committee
Marland
Foreign hostility rises near Chefoo settlement
Reports from Shanghai dated March 7 describe rising hostility toward foreigners in the Chromehon Chins area. Local natives are suspected of plotting an attack on the foreign settlement at Chefoo.
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Shanghai
Chefoo
Ordinance authorizing public works alley project in Pittsburgh
City and Common Councils enactment authorizes the Chief of Public Works to open and widen an alley from Meteor to Section 1 Boit ee, extending 60 days for improvements to Fortieth Street with a 30 foot width. Damages and benefits assessments flow from a 1887 act, with provisions for Board of Viewers and filing proceedings. Enacted February 25 1880 by H Ford and Select Council. Attest GEO Booth.
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Pittsburg
Department of Ae Orks
Howard Alley
Thirty Fourth Street
Oomas
Commonwealth of Pennece
Leao
H.P. D
Select Council
O. Sheppard
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
Geo. Booth
WM. McCegel
Ean Leanhe Hock
Mareh
A. D
Woolalair Alley
Meteor
Pitwsburg
Department of Public Works
Asvapei
Wien
Fortieth Street
Companeiah
Pennsylvania
Gouk
Jcan
Cornells
H. Ford
Heppard
Select
Connell
Holliday
Eee Soaney
Sintec
A. T. Bois
Purpart Ein
Renee
Bertoseuund
Purpart
Luataguay Street
Isaac S. van Voorhis
WM. Mcc
E McCleary
F.ford
Collect Council
E Wale Mac Allin
W. H. McCleary
Mawhinney Street Dedication Request in Pittsburg Ward
Abutting owners dedicate Mawhinney Street for public use in the Fourteenth ward of Pittsburg. The street runs from Forbes Street southward about 567 feet to the brow of the hill, with council approval requested for public opening. Signed December 2 and recorded March 1, 1889 with city officials and witnesses.
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Pittsburg
Forbes Street
Mawhinney
Thos
Henrioty
W. C. Monsiaxa
Bases Monniaxo
A. Moorhead
Stewart
Beechan B
M. Mary
Tate
J. Cuas
Dicken
William C. Eland
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Xperionece
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Cochrane
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Dr. Down
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Steubenville Weakess
Howine
Hoe
Europe
Salli
von Wil
Dispator
Wheeling
Pacific
Russell
LE Caron
Minempur
Iriah
Mr. Parnell
Parnell Commission
Cable TO
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Commission
Lockwood
Michael Davitt
Ferzury
Eaton
Andrews IS
STAPP
Mansy
Consotton Road
Ayer
G. C. Brock
Lowell
Mass
Martin
Burning Springs
Alway
W. T. McLean
Augusta
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Altoona
Samoa
Wolff
Wolff& Randolph
PROMA
Panama
West Virginia
Maslin
Z Me Soronyz & Co
Poan Avenues
Carr
Mare RE. Woopavry
Booolittle & Smith, Salling
Tremont St
Masa
Geo. A. Kelly & Co
Halford
Jl Tlawr
Remedy Comp'ny
Liberty Street
Utsburg
Bo Lancaster
Peepee
TaForty
Third Street
Ttn
Rhea
Uywr
China
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S. van Voorhin
L. & Johns
Fittsburg
Geo. Sheppard
L. Holliday
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Wood Street
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