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News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The Panama Canal is lighted along its entire length by electricity, for lighthouses, buoys, etc.

— Near Boulder, Colo., twenty-five beavers recently gnawed down 100 trees, some of them three feet thick.

— A railroad bridge in Switzerland has the largest masonry arch in the world, 205 feet high, with a span of 330 feet.

— The United States' bill for diamonds the last decade has been just about enough to buy and build the Panama Canal.

— The Eiffel Tower, Paris, recently received a coat of orange paint. It cost $20,000. Sixty thousand pounds of paint were used, and it took fifty painters to put it on.

— The Anti-Saloon League of America, working through its Lincoln-Lee Legion, plans to make World's Temperance Sunday, November 8, a big factor in the campaign for national prohibition. — The British coast is so well protected with lighthouses that if a ship sailed right around England, Scotland, and Ireland by night, only on six occasions would it be where it could not see the flash of a lighthouse lantern.

— The population in the reconstructed Balkan States is distributed, according to the Geographical Journal, as follows: Turkey in Europe, 1,590,000; Bulgaria, 4,467,006; Roumania, 7,514,976; Servia, 4,547,990; Greece, 4,363,000; Montenegro, 516,000. These figures are from the latest available estimates.

— Sterilizing milk by electricity is an experiment that is being made in Liverpool. An electric current of high voltage is passed through the milk while it is flowing. The advantage claimed over sterilization by steam is that the milk tastes the same as when it leaves the cow. Strict tests seem to show that any tubercular or other contamination is removed. Leading bacteriologists are studying the process very closely.

— A perennial ice house, requiring no labor to keep it full and independent of an open or closed winter, has been discovered in New Jersey. On one of the hottest days this summer a lumberman, noticing a cold draft from a space covered with bushes and trees, investigated the phenomenon and found a cavern of solid rock, from which 300 pounds of ice were soon cut. The thick foliage overhead prevents the rays of the sun from striking the rock, beneath which the water congeals.

— Reports which come from various parts of the country indicate that this will be a busier season in church building than there has been for ten years past, despite the talk of financial and industrial depression. Contracts thus far let call for structures that will cost between $35,000,000 and $40,000,000. While all this money may not be spent upon the buildings before the end of this year, contracts uncompleted at the beginning of the season will make the total expenditure this year approximately $40,000,000.

— About forty years ago, on Aug. 4, 1874, a group of clergymen and Sunday-school teachers held the first Chautauqua meeting. These summer Chautauquas are being held in 3,000 American cities and towns. It is estimated that by the end of the season in September, 8,000,000 persons will have paid their admissions to Chautauqua tents and auditoriums, and that approximately $7,500,000 will have been disbursed as gross expenses for the holding of Chautauquas. Such is the popularity which has been attained by the Chautauqua, "the most American thing in America."

— In the calendar year 1913 the Pennsylvania Railroad lines east of Pittsburgh, Pa., carried 108,000,000 passengers without the loss of a life from a train accident. The story of exemption from accident is made more impressive when it is stated that the record of six months means the safe operation by day and night, in all kinds of weather, of 680,000 passenger trains. At the same time approximately as many freight trains are being operated. On the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh no passenger has been killed in a train accident since 1912. During this period these lines have carried more than 161,000,000 persons without the loss of a single life in a train accident. — Approximately 584,000 acres of land in California and Oregon have been set aside by Secretary Lane of the Interior Department under the enlarged homestead act. The designations include nearly 300,000 acres in California and 284,000 acres in Oregon. The Secretary also has recommended to President Wilson the restoration of 129,601 acres of withdrawn land in Montana and more than 43,000 acres in western Wyoming. These lands have been classified as coal lands, but examination by the geological survey has shown that they possess but little coal.

Notes Afield

By W. E. H.

ONE purpose of my visiting Pacific Union College was to promote the work of preparing church school manuals, which was begun in the normal department there last winter. Four of the normal faculty are each working out a manual, on primary reading, Bible history, household economy, and drawing, respectively. The manuscript for two of these has already been completed. Three other manuals, on nature study, arithmetic, and sewing, are under preparation elsewhere, manuscript for one of which is now in hand.

In company with Prof. M. E. Cady, who was with us in our councils, and who has sufficiently recovered his health to take up his work as educational secretary of the Pacific Union Conference, I went from the college to the Pacific Press. It was a satisfaction

to meet once more these workers, who have done so much toward building up our educational work by way of publishing our school textbooks and supplies.

After consultation about some further publishing work, we returned to San Francisco the next day in time to bid Godspeed to Elder and Mrs. Daniells at the steamer as they set out on their long journey in the interests of this world-wide message. How vastly different the circumstances, measured by the progress of the advent movement, from those under which they sailed for Australia more than twenty-five years ago! With the rapid increase in facilities for transportation and communication, the multiplication of workers and missionary enterprises, and the enlarging output of our publications, the world is growing smaller and smaller, and the blessed hope of Christ’s glorious appearing is drawing nearer and nearer to fruition. In connection with Elder Daniells’s departure, the incident of Miss Shull’s having scarcely more than twelve hours’ notice for accompanying him, impressed me, as I spent the night at her home, as an incident in illustration of how our young men and women are to be minutemen, ready to respond to the call for recruits abroad whenever that call may come.

Ten-Grade Day Schools

The church school at Mountain View has been thriving under the direction of Miss Frances Fry and Miss Pearl Smith. The church was laying plans to increase their facilities so as to add the ninth and tenth grades next year. They have already employed one extra teacher for the purpose. The ten-grade day school is a type of school that will multiply and ought to multiply among us, in order to bring Christian school privileges closer to the homes of the people. If proper care is taken to provide efficient teachers and supervision, thorough work can be done in these grades at far less investment and running expense than can a boarding school be maintained. Some of our stronger churches are able to do this work now, and two or three churches could unite, even with some expense of transporting the pupils by carryall or trolley, and accomplish the same thing with economy of effort. Several of these ten-grade day schools are now operating on the Pacific Coast.

Lodi Academy

The work of this school has been partly described in a previous article. The academy is located in a fruitful valley in such direct line from the head of San Francisco Bay that the sea breezes often play refreshingly about the school in the afternoon. I found several former students of Healdsburg College connected with the work, notably Prof. W. C. Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin, nee Abbie Oakes, and Brother Fred T. Oakes and Mrs. Oakes, nee Lois Baldwin—all four family names about the Healdsburg home. Brother W. B. Taylor is conducting a carpentry and cabinet department of unusual merit, and Prof. and Mrs. E. E. Gardner, of Battle Creek College days, are giving their talent to the upbuilding of the school. Professor Derby having been called to Union College, Prof. J. H. Paap, of Pacific Union College, is to be principal, with Mrs. Paap an able assistant in the school.

Surely every one connected with the educational work of the Pacific Union Conference, in view of the diligent efforts being made to raise that work to a degree of strength beyond its own precedent, has reason to be of most excellent courage.

W. E. H.

Educational Department

By J. L. Shaw; F. Griggs; W. E. Howell

J. L. SHAW — General Secretary F. GRIGGS — N. Am. Div. Secretary W. E. HOWELL — N. Am. Div. Asst. Secretary

Faith’s Summer Land

By Samuel J. Townsend

SAMUEL J. TOWNSEND

I HAVE gleaned a glimpse of glory In the Southern sunset skies, On the blue that bends above me I have seen it pictured there; Fitting foreword for the story I shall read in paradise, With the loved and those that love me In that summer land so fair.

I have gleaned that glory gleaming O’er the Southern sunset sea, In the starry depths below me And the glowing heights above; And my raptured soul is dreaming Of the grandeur yet to be, And the ransomed that shall know me, In that summer land of love.

As I view the sunset glory By the Master Artist limned, And behold the splendor blazing In the star-lit depth and sky, Shines anew redemption’s story, And mine eyes with tears are dimmed, As I lift my soul in praising To that summer land on high.

There are heights and depths of pleasure In the summer lands of earth, Yet full many a thorn of sadness Bear the blighted bowers of time. And angelic reed shall measure Earthly joys of fleeting worth, With the soul’s first glimpse of gladness In faith’s summer land sublime.

Orlando, Fla.

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Obituaries

Ransom.—Bernice Wilma, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Ransom, was born June 16, 1914, and died Aug. 7, 1914, after a very short illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home, after which she was laid away to await the call of the Life-giver. S. F. McCully.

Cowles.—Samuel Cowles died in Saginaw, Mich., July 11, 1914, aged 56 years and 4 months. He is survived by his wife and three children. The deceased was a faithful soldier of the cross. He had a kind heart, and the peace of God was reflected in his countenance. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. C. Guild.

Parker.—Sarah C. Parker was born in Illinois. She died in Loma Linda, Cal., July 11, 1914, aged 68 years. Her husband, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn their loss. Sister Parker accepted present truth in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was laid to rest in the Redlands (Cal.) cemetery. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. J. A. Burden.

Easler.—Died July 3, 1914, at Crouseville, Maine, Verne Easler. She was an earnest Christian, active in church work, and three years ago took up Bible work in the city of Portland. While anxious to live and have a part in proclaiming the message, her peace was made with God, her will resigned to his, and she sleeps in hope. Words of consolation were spoken by a local pastor. W. J. Dunscombe.

Frye.—Mrs. Eliza Frye, of Washington, Pa., died at the home of her daughter in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 27, 1914, aged 80 years, 1 month, and 7 days. A goodly company of friends and neighbors was present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. Sister Frye was a Sabbath keeper for a number of years, and died with the assurance that she will come forth in the first resurrection. F. H. Robbins.

Rogers.—Ethel Grace, daughter of H. C. and R. J. Priddy, was born June 8, 1880, in Pendleton, Ind. She was married to Seward Rogers, Feb. 18, 1902. Our sister is mourned by her husband, three daughters, a mother, two sisters, and one brother. She was converted and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897. Her death occurred July 11, 1914, at Noblesville, Ind. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. W. A. Young.

Peterson.—Died in Elgin, Ill., July 29, 1914, Julius Peterson. He was born in Norway, Aug. 5, 1848. He learned the watchmaking trade in his home country, and came to Elgin when twenty years of age, working for more than half a century at his chosen calling. The end came unexpectedly, but he professed a readiness to rest if it were God’s will, and felt that he was accepted of the Lord. His family hope to meet him in the kingdom of God. He is survived by his wife, four children, three brothers, and one sister. Wm. Covert.

Warren.—Doran Warren was born in northwestern New York, May 13, 1837, and died in Berkeley, Cal., July 8, 1914, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 25 days. His son, Elder Luther Warren, two daughters, and an aged sister are left of his near relatives. In early life the deceased moved with his parents to Michigan, where, in 1854, through the labors of Elders Loughborough and Cornell, he heard and accepted present truth. He remained a firm believer until the day of his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11: J. A. Burden.

Lausten.—Martin Lausten was born March 4, 1880, in Ford County, Illinois, and died from accidental drowning July 20, 1914, aged 34 years, 4 months, and 16 days. At the age of twenty he was baptized, and constantly sought to lead a consistent Christian life. As a canvasser he sold many of our books, and was expecting soon to enter the field again when his plans were suddenly terminated by death. The sorrowing mother, brothers, and sisters have our sympathy in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were held at Berrien Springs, Mich. Clifford A. Russell.

Long.—Mrs. Carrie M. Long was born in Ft. Collins, Colo., July 30, 1892, and died in the same city on July 10, 1914. She was married to Mr. F. A. Long four years ago, and their home was in Cheyenne, Wyo. All was done that love and skill could devise to relieve her during her last sickness, but it was God’s will that she should rest. The deceased was reared in the faith of the third angel’s message, and during the closing hours of her life she sought and accepted her Saviour. Her husband, parents, three sisters, one brother, and a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn, yet not without hope. Elder Watson Zeigler spoke words of consolation from John 6:39. C. S. Clemens.

McMaster.—James Ellsworth McMaster was born in October, 1888, in Nebraska. He lived there until 1896, when he came to North Dakota. He died at Sanger, March 21, 1914. Brother McMaster accepted present truth at the age of twenty-two, and was a true Christian till the time of his death. Three brothers and two sisters survive. *

Dickenson.—Mrs. Hattie Dickenson, wife of Edward Dickenson, died at her home in Vergennes, Ill., March 21, 1914. She was born in Genesee County, Michigan, June 22, 1845, and was married in 1862. Her husband and four children are left to mourn. The deceased was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the last thirty years of her life, being an earnest, faithful Christian. J. M. Wilbur.

McCully.—Catharine Kilmer was born in Ontario, Canada, July 27, 1836, and died at the home of her son, near Sheridan, Wyo., July 29, 1914, aged 78 years and 2 days. She was married to Alfred McCully on Nov. 19, 1864. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive. Mother accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Afton, Iowa, about thirty-seven years ago. She was ever faithful to her Master, and fell asleep with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. A. S. McCully.

Whitney.—Died in Stockton, Cal., May 14, 1914, Leon Kenneth Whitney, aged 15 years, 2 months, and 17 days. He was the only son of his parents, a dutiful boy and an earnest Christian. His loss will be keenly felt in his home, and also in the Sabbath school, of which he was an active member. Kenneth was born in Indiana. The family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and later to California. He sleeps in Jesus until the resurrection morning. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. C. M. Gardner.

Brannen.—Josiah Bacus Brannen was born in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 24, 1824. He was married to Nancy G. S. Robinson in Albia, Iowa, March 21, 1849. He served in the Mexican war as bodyguard for Col. E. D. Baker, and was distinguished for bravery and efficiency. He came to California in the early days of its history, and during most of his residence in this State was a believer in the truth. He died June 22, 1914. Sister Brannen, fourscore years of age and feeble, survives him. He was buried in the soldiers’ quarter of Pacific Grove cemetery. D. T. Ford.

Blake.—Died at his home near Oxford, Wis., July 2, 1914, Brother Blake, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 23 days. He was born in the town of Prescott, Mass. At the age of seventeen he came with his parents to Wisconsin. In 1861 he was married to Isabel Christopher. To this union three sons were born. His companion died in 1891, and some time later he was united in marriage with Mrs. Margaret Wahl. Brother Blake accepted present truth in 1859, and walked faithfully in the light until his death. He served as elder of the local church for many years. His wife, four sons, and one brother are left to mourn, but not without hope. F. F. Petersen.

Hubbard.—Susan Genson was born in Middlebury, Tioga County, Pa., Jan. 27, 1848, and died in Scottville, Mich., June 15, 1914. She came to Michigan with her parents in 1865. Jan. 2, 1866, she was married to Joseph N. P. Hubbard, and to them six children were born. Her husband died several years ago. She accepted present truth in 1888, at a tent meeting, and became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Scottville, Jan. 13, 1889. She remained a faithful and active member of this church until her death, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The truth was well spoken of through her godly life, and her earnest words of faith and courage will be greatly missed by the church. “Who will take her place and do her work?” was often asked. The use of the Evangelical church was freely offered for the funeral, our own being too small to accommodate the large congregation of sympathizing friends to whom the writer spoke of the blessed hope. Text, Titus 2:13. E. W. Webster.

Thorp.—James Thorp was born in Bristol, Ohio, May 5, 1843, and died at his home in Sand Lake, Mich., June 9, 1914. He served in the Civil War, receiving an honorable discharge. In 1865 he was married to Wealthy S. Potter. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living. Mr. Thorp moved to Michigan in 1879. He became a Seventh-day Adventist soon after leaving the army, and until his death was an ardent worker in the cause of God. For years he served as elder of the Sand Lake church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. M. Wilbur.

Menzie.—Brother Menzie was born in Toronto, Canada, Jan. 15, 1854, and died in Tomahawk, Wis., June 6, 1914. In 1898 he came to Wisconsin, and in 1901 he was married to Miss Philonene Souve. To this union one child was born. In 1911 Mr. Menzie accepted the threefold message at Revelation 14, and in 1912 was baptized by Elder T. G. Lewis. He died in the bright hope of being called forth in the resurrection morning. Mrs. Menzie and one daughter remain to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving father. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. P. C. Hanson.

Luff.—Bertha Luff was born in Elizabethtown, Ill., on Jan. 9, 1882, and died July 16, 1914, in San Fernando, Cal. From her girlhood days she had cherished the desire to become a missionary, and she gave herself to God for work in China. She accepted the truth at Paducah, Ky. Later she spent some time in the employ of the Southern Publishing Association, and also took the nurses’ course. She was on her way to her chosen field of labor when stricken with the sickness which caused her death. Her hope was bright until the last, and she fell asleep trusting in the Saviour. J. W. Adams.

Griffith.—Minerva Jane Gray was born Oct. 9, 1848, and died July 21, 1914, near Brownstown, Ill., at the age of 65 years, 9 months, and 12 days. She was married to Hiram Norris Nov. 30, 1871, and to them was born one daughter. After her husband’s death she was united in marriage with Harrison Griffith, who, with their five children, is left to mourn. Two brothers and two sisters of the deceased also are living. In 1905 Sister Griffith united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. J. Nethery.

Robbins.—Charles R. Robbins fell asleep in Jesus, June 14, 1914, at the home of his daughter in Tiverton, Nova Scotia, aged 78 years. He first learned of present truth through a series of lectures given in Nova Scotia by Elder J. R. Israel during the winter of 1876. In 1882 Brother Robbins made a voyage to Japan, and returning to San Francisco in poor health, he went to the Rural Health Retreat at St. Helena, Cal. While there he embraced present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For some years he engaged in ship mission work in San Francisco and Brooklyn; but in 1905 he returned to his home in Tiverton, Nova Scotia, and united with the little company there, remaining a faithful member until his death. Byron Outhouse.

Adkins.—Mrs. Mary Catherine Padgette Adkins was born in Philadelphia, Jan. 22, 1885, and died in Wilmington, N. C., July 18, 1914. During the summer of 1905 she heard the truths of the third angel’s message presented in Philadelphia, Pa., by Elders W. J. Fitzgerald and Morris Lukens, and united with the West Philadelphia church. Nov. 20, 1907, she was married to W. L. Adkins, at present one of our workers in the North Carolina Conference. Sister Adkins was taken ill while they were associated with the writer in a tent effort at Wilmington, N. C., and died at the Walker Memorial Hospital, on July 18, 1914. Elder H. M. J. Richards conducted the funeral service, which was held in Philadelphia. She is survived by her husband and one son, her parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Carlyle B. Haynes.

Shasky.—Lena Shasky was born in Plover, Wis., Sept. 28, 1890, and died in Springfield, Ill., Aug. 13, 1914. As a child she was loving and kind, and as she grew older these traits of character strengthened. After the death of her mother, two years before her own, she filled the missing link in the home to the best of her ability. She is survived by a father, five brothers, and three sisters, who sorrow in hope. When called to rest, she was preparing for the Bible work, which she was to take up early in September. The funeral service was held in Battle Creek, Mich., Elder A. J. Clark officiating. *

Babcock.—I. T. Babcock was born near Humboldt, Nebr., May 20, 1871, and was accidentally killed at Freeport, Mich., June 17, 1914. The deceased was married, Dec. 25, 1893, to Miss Myrtle Pollen. Two children were born to this union. Mrs. Babcock died later, and in October of 1910 he was married to Miss Haddie B. Morar. They had one daughter. The family moved from Ohio to Michigan in 1911. Brother Babcock was an earnest Christian, and hoped for the soon coming of the Saviour. His wife and three daughters, together with his parents and three brothers, are left to mourn. J. M. Wilbur.

Schoellhorn.—Frederick F. Schoellhorn was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 6, 1843, and died at his home in Alameda, Cal., July 24, 1914. He accepted the third angel’s message in San Francisco, Cal., in the year 1882, under the labors of Elders I. D. Van Horn and J. O. Corliss. He became a charter member of the Laguna Seventh-day Adventist Church. He frequently wrote for our German papers. His one ambition was the salvation of souls. Because of his manly Christian character, Brother Schoellhorn was loved by all who knew him. His wife, five married daughters, and one stepson are left to mourn. C. E. Ford.

Wilbur.—Josiah Wilbur was born in Jackson County, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1823, and departed this life March 21, 1911, aged 87 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Mrs. Louisa Wilbur, his wife, was born Dec. 28, 1827, in Pennsylvania, and died at their home in College View, Nebr., July 12, 1914, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 12 days. They were married April 10, 1847. Brother and Sister Wilbur accepted this message in 1859 and were faithful to the end, being honored members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over half a century. Of their thirteen children ten survive. They will sleep in Jesus until the resurrection morning, when the King shall come to claim his own. J. H. Morrison.

Western Colorado Conference

By A. CURTIS; J. L. HUMBERT

The sixth annual session of the Western Colorado Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting at Montrose, Colo., Sept. 15-22, 1914, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be held at 9 A. M., Wednesday, September 16. All delegates from the churches should be present at the first meeting.

A. CURTIS, President; J. L. HUMBERT, Secretary.

Seventh-Day Adventist Association of Western Colorado

By E. A. Curtis; J. A. Neilsen

THE Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado will hold its sixth annual meeting in connection with the annual conference and camp meeting at Montrose, Colo., at 9 A. M., Sept. 17, 1914. This meeting is called for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.

E. A. CURTIS, President; J. A. NEILSEN, Secretary.

October “Watchman”

By Editor

AMONG the many interesting subjects considered in this number are the following:—

“Madness of War.”

“Imprisoned Empires and Their Struggle for the Sea.”

“Navies of the Air; Their Part in Great War.”

“Has the Bible Foretold Present-Day Conditions?”

“A New Pope.”

“Blessedness of the Blessed Hope.”

“Spiritualism; What Is It? and Why Is It?”

“Political Conditions in Mexico.”

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One Million Copies

By D. W. Reavis

IN the 'REVIEW of August 13 the first announcement was made of the issuing of the REVIEW War Extra, and on September 2—only twenty days after this announcement—one million copies had been ordered. Never before in the history of our publishing work has any one issue of any of our papers reached a circulation of one million, though some of them have been very attractive and important issues and the time of their circulation has in some instances been extended over a long period. It is, therefore, worthy of special note that the good old REVIEW, the voice of the denomination, which was born with the message and has ever been an inspiration to all believers, has the honor of first reaching the million goal, about which we have talked and for which we have planned for a long time, and that it did this in the remarkably short period of twenty days.

In 1853 Elder James White carried an entire issue of the church paper to the post office in a carpetbag; but during the past three weeks it has required the daily services of large wagons and trucks to convey the REVIEW Extra to the railway mail shed. On its account our local post office has had to work overtime, and mail clerks have been forced to postpone their vacations; and our presses have had to run twenty-four hours each day for a long time.

This shows the great possibilities before us in the circulation of our excellent literature. Let us not rest content with what we have already accomplished, but let us faithfully continue our efforts in the giving of the gospel message. Not only the REVIEW, but the Signs, the Watchman, and every one of our excellent periodicals should be circulated like the leaves of autumn. We have done too little; let us seek to do more. D. W. REAVIS.

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