South Bend News-Times, Volume 34, Number 79, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 20 March 1917 — Page 2

tui;m.v i:vi:xixc;. march 20, 1917. THE SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES

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HAPPENINGS . IN AND ABOUT TOWN

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TIE OUT PAPERS Mtorney General Holds Husband's Declaration of Intention Is Insufficent. An alien woman cannot vote on ber husband's lirst pajirM. Sich is the law according to prite interpretation j.ut on it by Kle Stanshury, attorney perioral of Indiai.a. in response to a query by The N'ews-Tirnfs on this point. The status of an ali'-n wife relative to voting at the next election on the mere declaration of intention by her husband lias ben th subject of much discussion in South I.end sine .he 'a oman suffrage law went into ifivct. Ally. Gen. Stansbury ges as authority section ::iMt t". S. compiled -tatutes of l'j'. This h siy.s pro-ide-only that a woman marrying 1 citizen, by reason of such niariae heroines a citizen heself. "It does not o so far as to say that if her husband lias merely bled his declaration of intention to beoin' a citizen, it shaH enfranchise his wife", ays Starsbury. "It is my pinion that such declaration does not affect the standing of the wife t all. and that, if she desires to ote. she must tile her lecla ratioi: f intention. It is only in a few -fates that persons are permitted ro votp upon mere declaration. Mot f them pre ri!e that only citizens -hall ot. llei:ce( the federal statute thoe quoted only considers the tatus of a woman who mat lied a .itizen. "It is m opinion that the wife f n foreigner, not naturalized, can nly 1' permitted to vote by making nid riling her declaration of intenion the same as a foreign bom na n." ACTION IS DEFERRED HinMiT Will Vott ial Koolulloii' on UniUl ISr.Vt W Vt U. A ction on the united revival re "d utions presented by the directors A the V M. C. A. last week to the Ministers of South F.end and Mishawaka. was deferred until -.iext Mon:lay at the regular mcetir g of the ministerial association held Monday v.orning at the Y. M. C A. Rev. I'." C. Burnett of Mishawaka presided at a meeting in the absence if the president. Rev. James B. Gardiner of the St. Paul's Memorial church. choir The Y. M. r ri:hi:arm;s A Apollo choir held , a meeting last evening at the Y. M. . A. The choir is rehearsing for a .ncert that is to be given in April. DISCARDS HIS CRUTCH AFTER RECENT TRIAL Elkhart Man Declares Father Walks Without Help Since Using Celebrated New Medicine, Tanlac. OVERCAME TROUBLES OF EIGHTEEN YEARS Westfall Says He Wouldn't Take SI 00 for Good Premier Preparation Has Done Parent. KL.KHART. ;nd. Match 11. ' i'or eighteen cais. my father suffered from rheumatism in fiicn seere form that he ias compelled to walk around on crutches and he wailmot help!c-s at times; hut since taking one bottle of this new medicine Tanlac. lie has thrown away his crutches and -jets around without an assistance. Fred YV. Westfall. Klkhart man of 712 C.oshen avenue said on February 1'. Tue lather. F. A. Westfall. is a well Kn'n and hihly respected resilient ot KendalU ille. Ind., near lit re. "Father was so helpless at times hat he couldn't et out of his chair ar.d often, it Mas necessary for some tine to h Ip him in ted." Mr. V.'?t:all continued. "The rheumatic I aii.s in his joints were so severe that it was almost impossible for him to rest well at nicht. He had practically no control over his ting-j trs. j "Although he's ST years of ace, I f.tth'-r i eels like a new man, f-inc taking one Lottie of Tanlac. His v. r utch es ire no longer necessary . and h cm ue his uncers in any' way he cart .1 to row. He certainly j rests much letter at nicht than he' did Wfore taking Tanlac. t "1 wouldn't lake a hundred dol-J i M tut iuc i'ou Aj.iiav iirr uuii' lather ar.d I'll cladly recommend the medicine to ail my friends." Tanlac. the Master" Medicine, is especially beneMcial for stornnoli. I:er and kn1ny tro.il.le, catarrhal lomplaints. nei oasn--, sleeples--i e-. hu of ap tite and the like. Ta'ilae i - mow J-tirü; introduced in .M.t!. Fend ..t the IM'dic lru- Company hete a spc:i! Tannic rcpro--nt.itiv p j' expl.tltdnv: the new me1icine to tha juW;c- daily. Adv.

BREMEN FARMER LOSES 510,000 IN SWINDLE Vtili'!ew .Men 0HTating Sjstcni at Kajlona Reach. Ulnrida, Hcxtf .Muhljan .Men.

A victim of the well known confidence fame, in this Instance the highly developed Daytona I. each system whereby Innocents are fleeced out cf considerable sums, George Gri-e of Hremen, Ind., a wealthy retired farmer, is attempting to recover a part of the 10.000 lost while wintering at Daytona, Fla. According to Mr. Grise. the swindlers not only got his money hut fleeced a cellus. Mich., Michigan men. Mr. Maxim of Marand several other The sums ranqe from $100 to $?.:.00. It is l.elieved that the men lured Mr. Griso away were j who ine i same swindlers that a year ago al- i most succeeded in securing $ 1",,000 ' from an aged nly by ( ha nee en up. South Pend was this deal man. hrokOLI EXPERT A. E. Kunderd of Goshen Addresses Members of Woman's College Club. Secrets of gladioli and peony culture were divulged for the benlit of Soutli Ilend's amateur gardeners .Monday afternoon by the well known gladioli expert, A. K. Kunderd of Goshen, w ho spoke before the Woman's College club at the Oliver hotel. The lecture was the fourth in the series of garden talks being given hy the club. Mr. Kunderd's gladioli farms are world famed and his peonies, to which he has devoted his labors for the past several years, are becomI mg noted as the most extraordinarily beautiful of the many varieties J being cultivated today. The wondermi ruined gladioli, a recent achievement of Mr. Kunderd's, has placed him in the rank with Burbank in some lines. The many different varieties of gladioli ar.d peony were discussed and suggestions given for selecting those most adopted to the climatic and soil conditions of this vicinity. The speaker described at length howhe developed his present plants and went into detail as to care and cultivation. He explained the manner in treating new bulbs to obtain best results and revealed a number of his own methods heretofore kept secret. Mr. Kunderd's lecture was the last of the practical talk's to he iven. Those following will have to do with color harmony and general arrangement to obtain the most satisfying effects. Next Monday the clul will be addressed by Mrs. .1. M. Kavanaugh of 1-aGrange. 111., who will speak on "The Bird in the Carden." Mrs. Kavanaugh has made an exhaustive study of birds and has devoted much of her time to held work. She has appeared before the members of numerous Chicago clubs frequently and has conducted many of their field trips. At home she has charge of several bird classes. GUARD TO BE EQUIPPED FOR WAR STRENGTH I Tug i ut eri ii: Corps Will Ik Organ io. With Headquarter Probably at Gary. Capt. Clint(di D. RcRcrs or Co. V has not received orders as yet to equip the local company to war strength, according to a statement Monday niht. Asked whether he had received orders from Adjt. cien. Harry F. imith o Indiana to recruit the company to a minimum strength. Capt. Foyers replied that he had not and did not know that any such orders had i.een issued. Capt. Holers said that in order for him to pro about reiruitincr the government must place him upon the payroll and that they never did that until the last; minute. r-l. - 1 .. -. t M : I ,m . . V , 1 ...r"L a ii 1 1 1 io ii na iMurn'u vivii. iiiinii to immediately organize an engin eering corps for the Indiana national guard. The new corps will probably be stationed at G;mv. The bureau has also ordered Smith to equip the Indiana guard for minimum war strength at once. WILL GIVE LECTURES I. K. WerwinsWi to Delher Series of 1 Talk in Iist. 1. K. Werwinski will for Frie, Pa., where he the lirst of a series of "Preparedness" to the leave today will delier lectures on Polish peo-

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pie of Pennsylvania. Other towns years of unsuccessful efforts on the include-! in the itinerary are Cam- part of himself and others to secure bridge Springs. Stanton. Shannon-better legislation governing the afboro and Pitbu'rgh. He will be;farrs 0f cities. gone for a week. j "Home rule for cities has a double advantage. Fy taking a needless bur- .. tic Tue 11-ii.ti .. .

u.i.au anai mi. .i."irRowel regularity uood health, bright is the secret of eves, clear comi.'nviiifi! nnd lr Kinc's life I Fills are a mild and gentle laxative J that regulates the dowels and re!icv t s the congested intestines by by J removing the accumulated without griping. Take a pill wastes, oe:orretiring and lull spring tai. Uet pal at your that heavy head, that fever leeling dhupIr. King's New Ijf-3 dtl'Klst, 21c. Adv.

URGE BEST 111 FOR CONVENTION

Speakers at Dinner Discuss Phases of New Constitution for State. A constitutional convention, composed of the best men In the state to draw up a new constitution In the l.est interests of all the people, was the keynote sounded at the "NewConstitution Discussion" supper. Riven under the auspices of the Cit - izens League of nlRht, at which Indiana Monday I prominent public men and nolitic.il leaders from all . v, ...... .o.f.,t:,-.. ,iiot1ft ,lf -no mn nnd u-.m. en. about equally divided, which jammed the V. M. C. A. gymnasium to listen to the discussion. Delegations from Flkhart, Flymouth, Mishawaka, Knox, Goshen and Rochester were present. Gov. James P. Goodrich, billed to make the principal address of the occasion, was unable to be present and his place was taken by Sen. II. n. Nesley of Indianapolis, who, at the last session of the str.te legislature, Introduced the bill calling for a constitutional convention. Sen. Negley discussed several of the most important provisions proposed to be embodied in the new constitution. Advocates He forms. Legislative and judicial reforms, home rule for cities, initiative, referendum, revised taxati n laws, a better workmen's compensation law, permanent prohibition and woman suffrage were among the provisions advocated for the new constitution by the seven other speakers of the evening, each of whom gave 10-min-ute talks on the subject. A revision of the present taxation system was advocated as the most important of the many provisions to bo included in the new constitution by .Sen. Negley in his talk, lie explained the new conditions which have made the present taxation system in Indiana unjust and unsatisfactory. While not declaring in favor of an excise corporation tax similar to that advocated by Gov. Goodrich as a provision of the new constitution, he declared that such a tax would follow the revision of the constitution. The need of legislative and judiciary reform, explained at fuller length in some of the other speeches, was also pointed out by Sen. Negley, who took up the question of lengthening the sessions of the legislature and suggested a 90day session with a restricted period of 60 days for the introduction of important bills. "People who tome into the conention interested in only one proposition must be watched." said tSen. Negley in discussing the necessity of keeping the convention open and alive to all the Interests of the people and on a strictly nonpartisan basis. In this latter connection the speaker urged that delegates he selected without regard to their politi cal atnliations solely upon their merits and fitness for the work at hand. Calls I,eg isla t lire 1'arce. Calling the legislature under the present constitution a bi-annual farce, the lirst speaker on the pro gram, John A. Lapp of Indianapolis, , t director of tne state bureau of legislative information, said that legislative reform was the most fundamental thing to be taken into consideration in the new constitution. He pointed out how 150 laws were railroaded through the last legislature during thv last two days as compared with 00 in the rest of the session, and urged a lengthening of the time of the sessions so that more attention could be given the important bills that come up. More efficiency, a provision preventing the passage of special legislation under general terms and other changes tending to make laws more simpler, better enforced and more responsible were advocated. "If you deliberately tried to organize a oody tor doing things inefficiently you couldn't beat the average legislature under the present system in Indiana," he said in conclusion. An enlarged supreme court with the abolition of the appellate court was advocated by the second speaker. Judge H. Kichhorn, of the circuit court at Bluffton. Judge. J Kichhorn pointed out the weakness of the present judiciary system in Indiana and emphasizing especially j need of measures tending to take the judiciary out of politics, abolition of the present justice of the peace system iind a simnler means of impeaching incompetent and corrupt judges. .Makes Comparison. T. F. Thieme of Fort Wayne, the third speaker on the program, declared that the Indiana legislature is an institution comparable only to the Russian duma. but that the last legislature when it passed the bill calling for a constitution:.! convention gave evidence that like the duma it is beginning to wake up. His bad impression of the legislature he said, had been derived from ,ien from the snou der.s of legisla tors it enables them to turn their attention to more important mattcr. and it places the management Ol local anairs wun men wno Know bomethlni; about those affairs and something about u ho are vitallv concerned with them." said Mr. Thieme. "Home rule i is to the ci'.y what personal liberty is to the individual. what states rights are to the state, and that free-

dorn is to the nation," declaredhe speaker. "The city ruled by legislative supervision is in bondage." Mr. Thieme declared that no modern constitution has teen written in recent years without the home rule provision and that Russia. Turkey and the United States are the only countries which do not provide home rule for their cities. Constitution Stiff. "The old constitution is too stiff to be adapted to the present day needs of labor." declared Charles Fox of Terre Haute, president of the State Federation of Iabor In his speech in which he asserted that labor would be present In force at the constitutional convention and would demand a square deal. The referendum, initiative and recall, as well as a better workman's compensation

law were measures which Mr. FOX urged to be Included in the new constitution. Declaring that elections have made Indiana famous, Ross I I-ockridce, secretary of the Citizens' league, pointed out many of . the evils attending the present manner of holding elections in the state and advocated among other reforms to be included in the new constitution changes in the registration and primary laws and a restriction on th promiscuous distribution of the su'frage among foreign residents who have not become citizens. The äO.000 unnaturalized voters in Indiana are the worst element of the voting population, according to Mr. Lockrid fee. l'rges I tail Suffrage. Complete and perpetual suffrage for the women of the state n-as the principal point urged by Mrs. A. II. Feardsley of Flkhart. wife of Sen. A. II. IJeardsley and a prominent suffrage 'worker in her talk on "What Will the Women do in the Constitutional Convention?" "The great need of our political life today Is more vitality which will be given it by the entrance of women Into politics." declared Mrs. Feardsley. K. S. Schumacher, a prominent prohibition worker, declared that the primary reason why the best type of citizenship should be present in the constitutional convention was because the matter of making prohibition permanent in the state would be a paramount issue. C. P. Drummond. presided as toastmaster at the dinner and gave the address of welcome in place of Mayor F. W. Keller. LODGE NOTES The New Harmony circle held its regular meeting in the Fed Men hall last evening when one candidate was initiated. Following the I meeting grafonola selections were played and vocal numbers were given by Miss Faumgardner. Lunch was served. The Fidelity camp No. JS, W. O. W., held its regular meeting at the W. O. W. hall last evening. At a meeting next Sunday afternoon a class initiation will be held. SIX HUNDRED TO ATTEND KNIFE AND FORK DINNER With Albert J. Beveridge of Indianapolis, former United States senator from Indiana, scheduled to speak, more than 600 reservations for the monthly dinner of the Knife and Fork club, to be held this even ing at the Oliver hotel, had been made up to noon Monday, Ileservations which may be made through the mail today will not be accepted. The hotel will be crowded to capacity with 600 people and in accordance with the announcement made last week, no more reservations will be made. Mr. Feveridge will speak upon "American Nationalism vs. Foreign Alliances." Besides Mr. Beveridge, W. M. Amsbury of Chicago, renowned as an entertainer, and the Hawaiian string quartet, will be on the program. WILL ARRANGE DETAILS OF STATE CONVENTION .1. G. Klink, Chairman of T. P. A. Kxeeuthe Committee, Will Call Moetins Next Week. Final details of the state conveniion of the Travelers' Protective association, which will be held here May 11 and 12. probably will be arranged at a meeting of the executive committee of the organization, which will be held some t. me next week. J. G. Klink, chairman of the committee, is waiting to hear reports from other committees before calling a meeting of the executive committee. There will be a meeting of committees some night next week, the date not having been decided upon. CIVIC CIA'Il AiTIVITIIf. Tuesday Kienlng. Motion picture program at the Flder school this evening. Three reel play, "Aladdin and his Lamp". Also several reels of comedy and travel films. Regular admission fee two and one-half cents. Performance in the afternoon for children. Meeting of the Franklin Civic club tonight at S o'clock. Program consisting of piano and vocal selections. Also a short business meeting. No children admitted unless accompanied by parents. Frgular activities at the Laurel school. Fducational clashes in Fnglish and domestic science. No children admitted unless accompanied by parents. -,- Tluro ... . - , Try NEWS-TIMES Want AOS

Spring's New Gloves Washable Cape Gloves in rey, tan, fawn and champagne with Mack stitching, also white with Mack and white stitching at $1.75, $2.25.

HERE ARE COATS of the bright hues of Spring; also the subdued garments in navy and black serges. The New Materials Gunniburl, Tricotine, Poiret Twills, Burella Cloth are well represented in many new shade-. Here are the Coats so moderately priced they are within the purchasing power of any woman who appreciates good fabrics, careful tailoring, and smart styles. Priced from $10.00, $15.00, $19.75 and $25.00 Sport Coats of the popular Jersey Cloth, in rose, green, mustard and blue in various shades. A splendid assortment at $10.00.

Silk Dresses at $19.50 and $25.00 Taffeta Silks combined with Georgette Crepes smartly uesigned with novelty pockets and wings, skirts pleated or plain. Also Silk Dresses of All Taffeta, m many colors, at $10.00 and $15.00. All Wool Dresses Never was the demand for these charming one-piece dresses so great. Of Serges in navy, brown, black, with bead trimmings, also some braided Priced at $10.00, $15.00 and $19.75.

5 b EES' Several Days Will Be Required to Clear Local Tracks or Cars. Congested freight yards, resulting from the settlement of the threatened strike and the consequent lifting of embargoes, will require several days' work to clear, according to otlicials of the New York Central and Yandalia lines. Iioth roads have had embargoes of various natures on for some time, but most of them were lifted Monday when it was otlicially learned that the trouble between the employes and the employers had been settled. ince Friday a complete embargo had been in effect on the Ne;v York Central. No goods were accepted for shipments to any place or from any place. When the anouncement was made Monday that freight would be accepted the local freight otllce was deluged with "in" freight and "out" freight. K. 11. Potter, local freight agent of the New York Central lines, said that the yards were congested and that it would be several days before tratlie would again be nomal. The Yandalia lines, while not placing a complete embargo on freidU had issued an order not to accept freight from connecting lines, but this was also raised Monday. .Special freight trains, heavily loaded, came into South Bend Monday, while an enormous quantity of freight was accepted from other lines for transportation south. All special deputies who had been secured to safeguard the railroad property in case of a walkout were discharged from duty Momhiy. The New York Central officers were sent back to Chicago while the Yandalia officers were released at 6 o'clock last night. I'URCHASKS STORÜ. John Huber. who for the last 1G years has been connected with McInerny and Doran's cigar store, has resigned and has purchased the Weiss cigar store and confectionary. 109 Michigan st. The purchase was made from Sam Kn;eger. receiver for A. CI. Weiss, the former owner. Mr. Ilubcr will enlarge the present stock. sparks uaum: rnii:. Sparks from a chimney net tire to roofs at 21'. and 221 11. Tutt st. Monday afternoon, but quick action by hose companies No. 2 and and the central department prevented anv ureat amount of damage.

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Heralding New Styles in Women's Suits It would be difficult even when the season is well launched to find a more attractive suit for street or travel v ear than the collection now shown here. 1 Suits in Many Shades at $15.00, $ 1975 and $25.00 Of Serges, Poplins and Gabardines. Wool Velour Suits in navy, copen, old, leather, careen, at $25. Burella Cloth Suits in grevs and tans smart garments at $25, $29.75. Wool Jersey Suiis the popular colors presented in rose, cadeite Mue, mustard and greens of various shades. Priced from $25.00 and up to $37.50.

Smart Spring Coats With Style Individuality. The smartest models of the season. Not ordinary coals bv

means, but those delightful garments that smarter women love wear.

WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE Charge Jltishaml Said He Was Sorry He .Married Her. Alleging that her husband had told her he was sorry that he married her and that he was cruel to her In other v.ays, Lulu Tenant filed nuit for divorce from Fred Tenant Monday in superior court. She also alleges that she was forced to support herself. The complaint sets out that the couple was married Oct. 21, 1916, and separated Jan. 1, of this year. rniMTt'Hi: nuitxs. Damage amounting to 27t to furniture was caused by a fire which originated from a stove at the home of W. Nowacki, G17 S. Carlisle st., Monday night at 0:35 o'clock. No. 4 hose company answered the call and extinguished the fire. KINDS POCKITTBOOK. A pocketbook containing a small amount of money was brought to the police station Monday afternoon by Patrclman Hloom. The purse was found by a boy who turned it over to the officer. The owner may secure it by calling at the police station and describing it. IJUYS TRUCK. A big truck for general work over the county has been purchased by the county commissioners. Its cost was $.1,4 23. MILITARY DICTATOR OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE -4. " - V. if ' j" i r V Wrs.x. t ma ÜW in i Gen. Michael V. Alexieft. member of the supreme military council of Russia, whori the new revolutionary government ans slated for the position of military dictator of the Rus;an empire.

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Smart Tailored Hats In black and colors, showing a marked variety of shape, including the small droop sailors. Trimmings are cleverly arranged in the newest of colorings, in ribbons, fancv feathers, flowers and head ornaments. Specially priced at $5.00. Banded Tailored Hats in black and all the new shade Sailors and Mushroom shapes predominate at $3.95 and $5.

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Nervousness Puts Vigor and Ambition Into Run-Down, Tired Out People If you feel tired out, out of sorts, despondent, mentally or physically depressed, and lack the desire to accomplish things, get a 50 cent box of Wendell's Ambition Pills at Wtttick'e Cut Rate Medicine .Store today and your troubles will be over. If you drink too much, smoke too much, or are nervous because of overwork of any kind. Wendell's Ambition Pills will make you feel better in three days of money back from Wettlck's Cut Rate Mcdicino Store on the first box purchased. For all affections .f the nervous system, constipation, loss of appetite, lack of confidence, trembling, kidney or liver complaints, sleeplessness, exhausted vitality or weakness of any kind get a box of Wendell's Ambition Pills to-day on the money back plan. Mail orders filled. Charges prepaid, by tho Wendell Pharmacal Company, Inc.. Syracuse. N. Y. HARRY L.YERIUCK C I Horn 874 roc Director Chpl Ambulance fbwW E. DIU A.iliUct. ST AH R SHOPPE Union Trost Bid?., Thinl Ycov. Bell 64S -I'honc Homo 2921. Shampooing Manic-tuins Cldmpoily Ictrolysis TOR YOUR CHILD'S COKill Here's a pleasant cough syrup that every child likes to take, Ir. Hell's Pine-Tar-Honey. If your child has a deep hacking cough that worries you give him Dr. Dell s pine-Tar-Honey, th soothing f.ine bal-h-ams relieve the coush, loosens thphle'm and h-a!s the irritated tissues. Get a bottle today at jour drugeist and start treatment at once. 25c. Ad.. SUBMARINE SHELLS BOAT LONDON. March 2". A hoat containing the first, second and thir.l mates and le seamen of the Dutch steamer Selene chattered by the Belgian relief commission, has b en shelled by a submarine and a'l th o.-'-uj, ants killed, ae,,rdir.-; to a Heater di-puuh from St. Aunier.

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the miss going to school.. Belts and pockets. Priced from $5.00, $6.00, $7.50. any to The Right We speak of certain schedule ed trains as having the right of way. A man with money has the right of way when good investments are presented. Economy and thrift pave the right of way to future independ-ence---assures happiness for the home. A St. Joseph County Savings Bank pass book gives you the right of way in preparing for a bigger, happier and more successful future. On next pay day start your savings account of One Dollar or more and continue to add to it, that you may secure the right of way over unexpected obligations and financial difficulties. 4% Interest on Savings. ST. JOSEPH COUNTY SAVINGS BANK. ST. JOSEPH LOAN & TRUST COMPANY. I Women's Wearing Apparel, Combining Elegance and Eco--nomy. CHAS. B. SAX & CO. 114 W. WASHINGTON AVIi Examined Eyes Dr. J. Burke & Co. Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician. 230 South Michigan St. Lenses Duplicated.

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