Straits Echo, 3 November 1908

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    35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. U)L. 0. $24 Per Unnam, PENANG, TUESDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1908. Slagle Copy, 10 state No. 254.
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      935 1 BASS’S ALE. w o or: AT.' V' u 09 U Ul 5 V%-. s.ssaKmn^ THE BANKS. eastern shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld and Stores Unices 1 W j 37, Ueach Street. J. I,cith WEMYSS, M.1.N.A.. l!6f Manaoer. Oharlered
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      27 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NQddfN 2$ Y 7 cs O) > a CO ft <A /OKTO AN TIANQ LIE A Oo M Sail Af ato.
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    Municipal Commission.
    776 2 Minutes of a Meetiug of tbe Municipal Commissioners held ou Thursday, the 15th October, 1908 Present. F. J. Hallifax, Esq (President). L. H. Clayton, Esq. Lim Eu Tob, E q. J. W. Hallifax. Esq. Absent Quah Beng Kee, Esq. Lim Cheng Teik, Esq. 1. The minu’es of the
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      91 2 An Inquiry Answered. A geutletuau at Bembosi, Rhodesia, writes to irqube whore Chamberlain's Ccugh Remedy can be procured. He says be has learned of the good effects resulting from its use, and ss children in that locality are often subject to coughs, he desired to give it a trial This
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      530 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. 11HE 8.8. Hong Bee Captain J. Horre, is expected to arrive here on Thursday. and will leave for the above ports on Saturday, the 7th mstaut, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage, apply to KOE GUAN Co.. Agents for WEE BIN of Singapore.
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      2005 2 THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Sill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors No. 7, Church Street, Penang, JS. S. Telephone No. 303; I Telegrams “PADDY.” M k»;!! Prt-finrr Advertising Work of every description undertaken, and also the deliverv and dti?ibuln of Cifcular.s. Handbills, etc Honesty Guaranteed. PROMINENT BILL-POSTING STATIONS m-—Penang, T rovince Wellesley,
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    31 3 Vestel» From Agents Due Oceana Colombo A G.&Co. 5th Nov. Assaye Singapore AG &Co. 7th P. Alice Singapore B.M.&Co. 10th Sicilia Colombo A.G.&Co. lOih Goeben Colombo B.M &Co. 12th
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    SAILINGS.
    22 3 Vettel» For Agent* Leave* Oceana Asaaye P. Alice Sicilia Uoeben Singapore Colombo Colombo Singapore Singapore A.G.&Co. A. ACoB. A. B. Nov.
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      ARRIVALS.
      76 3 Benhmond, Br. s.s., 1,752, Sutherland, 2nd Nov., London, 27th Sept., Gen.—S- B. Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s., 121, Harvey, 3rd Nov., Dindings, 2nd Nov., Gen. —E. S. Co., LtdPerak, Br. s.s., 258, Crichton, 3rd Nov., Deli, 2nd Nov., Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Ban Whatt Soon, Br. s.s., 199,
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      DEPARTURES.
      61 3 3rd Novbmbbr. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Petrel, for Asahan. Avagyee, for Tongkah. Malacca, for Tongkah. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Be Kock, for Deli and Langsa. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Bhadra, for Tongkah, Kopah, Kenong, Victoria Point, Merguiaud Tavoy. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi and Setul.
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      MAILS CLOSE
      62 3 Fob Negapatam and Madras—Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Ban Whatt Soon, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Dindings—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 4 p.mCalcutta—Per G. Apear, to-morrow, 4 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Oceana, to-morrow, 5 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per B. F Ferdinand,
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    Passengers to the Straits.
    456 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Himalaya, connecting with the Oceana at Colombo, due at Penang on sth Nov. To Penang (from London, Oct. 9) Mrs. W. Proudlock, Mr. F. W. Darby, Mr. H. E. Darby, Dr. J. Kirk (from Marseilles, Oct. 16) Mr. W. Duncan, Mr.
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    P. & O. SAILINGS.
    35 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mill Service. Outwards. Homewards. Oceana 5 Nov I Astaye 7 Nov. Devanha 19 Delhi 21 A M Extra Service. Ov'rwAßDß. Homewards. Sicilia 10 Nov. I Sumatra 13 Nov ftihamr IS [Smali U
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      1030 3 f jlsteam Navigation Coy. Exi»»' Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Vac. 4 0cea M 1 jy Jfcvanha Dec 3 Delta 17 Assaye Homeward. Date. Steamer. 7 Assaye 21 Delhi 5 Oceana ]9 Devanha 2 Delta 16 Assaye 30 Delhi 13 Devanha 27 Peninsular 13 Delta 20 Macedonia 10 Delhi
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      450 3 (S HIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA L1NIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.8. Scandia 5th November 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Kates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Borts in the Levant, Black Sea, and Baltic
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    The Straits Echo.
    99 4 Jantic* •ntUfl'v-i everybody and lattice alene PnblUh*«l «I fitly (exooi'f Hnn<l»v».i »T TH CRITERION PRESS, U. 1., No. 226 -232. Beach Street. Penan». PRICK IUILT I/OOAI n r Mmm OUTSTATt'INH t’Oftatre Kxtr» MAll. «OPTION (foet •'rwl $l6 OA 1(1. K ADOKtSd Echo— Penang.’ Telephone N»v 343 *./!.—All
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    THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
    667 4 Dr. T. H. Jamieson, who took the Chair at the Annual General Meeting of the Penang Association Footbali League, made a happy speech last night, in which he expressed the hope that all the recreation clubs in Penang would make it a point of duty to enter
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    Public Amusements.
    141 4 The New Japanese Cinematograph. As will bo seen from an advertisement in this issue, the New Japanese Cinematograph will open this evening at Matsuo’s tent in Penang Road. Pictures from the wellknown firms of Urban and Gaumont which have never been shown in Penang, will bo exhibited, and
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    Rifle Shooting.
    304 4 Penang Ladies’ Rifle Club Practice Shoot. Tiie eighteenth weikly* practice sboot, of tbe Ladies' R fl Club was held yeste.day 1 afternoon. Despite the unfavourable weather 1 conditions that prevailed, no less than eighteen members participated in the shoot. p u i ir laities Me-d vines Fisher, Jamie-on.
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    Tin, Opium and Rice Quotations.
    298 4 The following business in tin has bn**n done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, ,>71 huvers. no sellers Straits Trading ('n.,") *j9 62' buyers, ro sellers 1 Eastorn Smelt urn f'o.,') buyers, no selle*s j Sin*»niM»rt» Straits Trading Co.. 150 tons at 70.12^ 'Pin is quoted
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    SUPREME COURT.
    271 4 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICT1 ON. (Before Mr Justice B addell) Nachar and Five Others vs. The Crown. The appellants ia this case were six Malays, named (1) Nachar, (2) Bee, (3) Aisha, t4) Mi, (5) Mat and (6) Itam tbe first four are females. In pursuance of a
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    The Police Courts.
    522 4 (Before Mr. Broum Fraudulent Possession. A Chinaman was yesterday fined $3 for being in fraudulent possession of a silver button, value 40 cts.. in Chulia Street the pievious day Cruelty to Animals Virasami, a bullock cart driver, was yesterday fined 0. with the alternative of 14 davs’
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    Penang Football League.
    2934 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The Annual General Meeting of the Penang Association Football League was held at the P. C. C. Pavilion at 9pm. yesterday when the following gentlemen were present Dr. T. H. Jamieson, O. K. Merican (Crescent), A. S. Md. Hussain (M. R. C.). A. Juliau
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      46 4 Qonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened treatment. Trials by the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.
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      41 4 Something for the Children. The purity of Chamberlain's Cough edy has lone been an established it to the little ones. It contains "P f or other harmful drug and will cure wU coughs, colds and croup. The Oeorge Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.
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      Singapore.
      62 5 (Echo Special.) Foreign Offenders’ Ordinance. Singapore, 3rd November. —Tiie first ise under the Foreign Offenders' Ordinance passed by the Legislative Council ,4 week was yesterday heard by a Singapore Magistrate. The accused is a German en route to Shanghai for trial. He vas ordered to he detained in the
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      Hongkong.
      55 5 (Echo Special.) Boycott anti Riots. Singapore, 3rd November.— As tbe result" of an organised boycott riots took place in Hongkong last Sunday. The shops and godowns were looted and sailors from the warship in the harbour had to land and assist the Police in a bayonet charge. A hundred
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      The Kaiser and England.
      144 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) German F. O.’s Explanation. London. 2ud November —The German Foreign Office, to which Priuce vou Buelow pushed on the Kaiser’s interview, explains thit its officials imagined that publication luil already been decided upon and that they were oulv required to check its historical
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      Germany.
      37 5 (Supplied by Reuter The Foreign Secretary. London, 3rd November. —Herr von Schoeu, the German Minister of Foreign AfftirB, was taken seriously ill suddenly. Pending his recovery Herr Kiderleuwaechter. Ambassador at Bukbarest, has been appointed locum tenens.
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      Persia.
      55 5 (Supplied hi/ Keu*er.) Further Anglo-ltussian Representations Probable. London, 3rd November.—Mr. T. Me Kiunou Wood Uudet-Seoretarv of State b»r foreign Affairs, replying to Mr. Hart Davie». Liberal M. P. for North Hackney. muI the Persian electoral laws had not yet Iwn published. Tbe question of further AhrIo-R ussiau representations to
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      The Balkan Crisis.
      105 5 (Supplied by Reuter Kussian Objection to a Conference. London, 2nd November.—The Russian papers are strongly opposing the Conference unless it includes territorial compensation to Servia and Montenegro. Many oppose the recognition of the annexation of Bosnia altogether, and urge its refusal by Ihe Conference. Russia and Servia.
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      The United States.
      43 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) •all a Hoi Favourite for New York Governorship. u >n l<)U November.—The following thf. Ti nK wit h re Rr d to the election for «Governorship of New York Mr. Taft U Hughes 5 to 4 against.
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    Kinta Notes.
    459 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, 31st Oct. A Cold Blooded Murder. About a fortnight ago a Malay cloth hawker left Ipoh, witti about $2OO worth of sarongs and $lOO iu cash, for Tanjong Ram* butan ami Ohemor to sell his goods. When Dearly a week bad elapsed and
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    Tongkah Notes.
    457 5 From Our Own Correspondent Tongkah, 31st Oct. A Murder Charge. The proprietor and proprietress of a Chinese brothel here are awaiting trial on the charge of murder of one of the inmates of the house, a prettv girl of about 20 years of age. The story of the
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    Inquest.
    1116 5 An inquest was held yesterday by Mr. Brown, Coroner, on the body of Li Swee Moi, whose murder was reported in our columns on the 26th ult. ii Chong Sam, who was arrested in connecf tion with the crime, was placed in the dock, and a jury, consisting of
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    F. M. S. Tin.
    40 5 October Outputs. The output of tin ore from the Tronob Mines, Ltd., for the month of October, was Piculs 2,622 The output from the Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mines for October was Piculs 400.31 of undressed ore.
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    Penang Estimates.
    189 5 The report of the Special Committee of the Legislative Council recommends, among other things, $50,000 on an estimate of $193,000 for the Hill Railway; $13,000 for Bagan Kechil Pier; 50 new rifles for the Volunteers $2 000; Round the Island-rd. $35,000 (Mr. Turner dissenting). The Unofficials also recommend
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    FIXTURES.
    87 5 To-day 10th Day of 10th Moon. Town Band. Golf Club, 6 to 7 p-in. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 93 p.m. Grand Openinq Night. Ott’B Circus, Dato Krainat Gardens, 9-15 pm. Grand Change of Programme. To-morrow. 11th Day of 10th
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    MAILS DUE.
    16 5 English Oceana ...sth Nor, China (Assaye) j.,7th China Primess Alice) ...10th German Goeben ...12th
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    THE MOON.
    19 5 O Full Moon Nor. Bth Last, Quarter n 16th O New Moon 84th First Quarter Dec. Ist
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      72 5 Good Household Liniment. H a l, en ,l bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain burriH opt n the hou Be. the pains of cut* an i 1 BCa raa V he promptly relieved, Pfoinmlv rU i ,W 8 1 quick,V healed swellings r »lßiar 'n j UCP< i and rheumatism and neuIn
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      31 5 The auction sale of the stock-in-trade of Messrs. Thean Chee Co., which was fixed for to-day, has been postponed to the sth inst. For full particulars see advertisement on page 5.
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      315 5 THE T0N6KAH HARBOUR TIH DRED6IN6 COMPANY. NO LIABILITY. NOTICE OF CALL. Puket, 1st Nov, 1908. I hereby give notice that a call (tbe fifth) of 1/- per share has this day b°en made upon the contributing shares in the above Company and will be due aid payable at the Chartered
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      349 5 TO LEND, SUMS of about $4,000 and $3,000, to invest on mortgage on good security, at a reasonable rate of interest. Apply, “X.” c/o Straits Echo. 3-11-03 641 LATEST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY SUITABLE FOR WEDDING or*XMAS NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Inspection Cordially Invited. Me. A. L. SETH, Representative, LEVY HERMANOS. Room, 30,
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    MUNICIPAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER, 1908.
    3875 6 Meeting*. 1. Ordinary Meetings of the Commissioners were held on the 10th and 24th of the month. Revenue and Expenditure. 2. To total revenue lor the month from all sources amounted to $86,074.57 and the expenditure to $65,597.13. The corresponding figures for the month
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    EXCHANGE.
    117 6 Penang, 3rd November (By courtesy of the Chartered Ban.':.) London Demand Bank ...2/3£ months’ sight Bank ...2/4 T 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its. 174$ 3 days’ signr Private 176 Bombay, Demenl Bunk 174§ Mouimetn, Demand Bant 173$ 3 days’ s>gm Pr*va* 176 Madras, Demand Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    182 6 4«>mj «al ...$65 20 8. Pepper(\V.C«».*t** -<««>*...• 4»z.J no stock Popper $14.50 sales [Yang Pepptu 10.95 sales Jlove* (picueil) out of season Mace 71. —sales Mace Pickings 61. —sales Nutmeg» 110b 17|.-r -buyers No. 1 6.65 sales iugar < 2 ..no stock lia»kei 3.30 sales Tapioca Flour 1.50 sales
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    SHARES.
    1130 6 a I s. I ‘3.2 Number of I *3 {3 2 Capital. Shares > j Hidden. a Name. 5 5 issued. p 1 co o ~'i J cf I Mining. 1903 5 30U."UV 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 7.25 7 50
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      30 6 Tlie most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained bv treatment with Gonosan (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to medical men free on application to any of tlie chief Penang Chemistk.
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      50 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. MARTELL’S BRANDY. G testers’ Champagne. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. agents for PRNANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Rutterv Cn BORDEN’S PEERLESS BHAi EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: BANDILANDB, BUTTERY 4 Co.. PENANG.
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      64 6 WROUGHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. L r^e on Hr*nd. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK THE best beer, order “ASAHI,” lolthe beer that wins immense popularity in the Far East. It pleases the most fastidious palates Sold by Leading Shops and Hotels. TIANG LEE CO., SOLE AGENTS. DRINK
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      1051 7 BAXTER S Co.’s BEST navy canvas. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA navy CANVAS, No. 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTB#Y;& Co, John Baziey Whits k Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, UON BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co., AGENTS. PENANG F. M. S. BURRELL Co.’s BOILKD k RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS k TURPENTINE 10 HE
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      64 7 Children in the Home. Small children are always a source of anxiety to parents. Coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give
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      78 7 An Infallible Remedy. No matter how severe an attack of diarrhoea may be, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief. You cannot afford to be without it. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. When your dealer tries to palm off an imitation of Rigaud’H Kananga Water
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      822 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KBBIDIKS AT No. 2la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth». W. TEA o ft V TEA 60LE AGENTS FOU TENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co.. Ltd WONG KIM MUN, No.
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