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DENNIS E: ALWARD
ADDRESSES REPUBLICAN INVENTION
^Urges That People's Wishes
be Respected and Highest
Motives of Party be Used Toward That End.
Following- we print .the, remarks, of
: Dennis   E.   Alward,   as    .Temporary
vChairmau, at   the   Republican   State
■..Convention held at Detroit Tuesday,
September 28th, and which will be of     iU"r •"""*"
-taterest to our readers: 'daughters    .home     7154    Constance
.1 am not altogether a stranger to *tref' and a   P-ayslcum-   summoned.
conventions of Michigan Republicans, Sundiiy a consultation was held and
and so I,have observed on more than '¥°i*-day he-was taken to the hospital.
one occasion the commendable eager- He sto0(i the   ordeal   weU   and. al-
Of delegates to proceed to busi-
CLARE, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNINQ, OCTOBER 1,1926.
New Series Vol. 34, No. 49
I    Last Rites  Paid A. Ray  Canfield   j
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ROSEBUSH CHDKCHES
OBSERVE RALLY DAY
Alfred Ray Canfleld, secretary of
the Democratic state central committee, died at 4:15 o'clock Wednesday
morning, September 22nd, at Grace
hospital Detroit, of peritonitis,
following an attack ot acute appendicitis, for which he was operated
on JtMonday afternoon, Mr. Canfleld
was taken suddenly 111 at his office,
518 Hotel Tuller, Saturday morning,
but attributed the attack to indigestion. He became worse in the afternoon and started for a nearby drug
store and 'collapsed on the way back
to .the hotel.
Mk, Canfield was removed   to   his
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ness
-less.
In view of that fact I shall not now
abuse your -patience.
We have an important and pleasant
duty   to   perform—to   declare     our
party's position on the issues of the
campaign and to nominate our cand-,
Idates for certain State offices,, |
Thqusands upon thousands of patriotic Republicans, who are actuated
by the highest motives, who want
only what they believe is best -in
government, who are Republicans because they know from their own experience as citizens and from reading
the history of their country, that
prosperity and happiness abound only
when the,Republican party is in power—these many thousands of as noble
men and women as ever lived,—have
sent us here to do their will.
• Ours is a government by the people,
Tbe majority rules. The people have
a right to speak on all questions affecting their _ government, and the
people of Michigan have spoken,
In the contest-of a fortnight ago,
questions as to certain policies which
shall govern in the administration of
our state affairs were at issue. It
was not a personal contest. .There
were honest difference of opinion. Sincere and honest and patriotic men and
women upheld one side of the controversy, and just as sincere and honest and patriotic men and women contended earnestly for the other side.
Each side had a right to its own
opinions. Defeat for either did not
mean dishonor.
But the verdict of the people, emphatic and overwhelming as it was,
now constitutes a mandate, which all
Michigan Republicans will gladly respect and obey.
It is fortunate indeed that the
candidate for Governor, whose stand
oh governmental policies received the
approval of the great majority, is* a
man of large heart and clear brain,
successful in business, in public affairs actively anxious to promote the
best interests of all the people, a man
whose ability as an executive and a
leader is already proven, and whose
record in private and public life is so
clean and splendid, that all.people respect and love him.
So it will be pleasant and easy now
to march on to victory, all together,
under the leadership of such a man—
the genial, the brave, the honest and
efficient champion of the people, Fred
W. Green.
Now, let's get down to work.
though it was found the appendix had
been ruptured   it   was   believed   he
stance avenue, and John Henry, a
student at the University "of Michigan.
A sister, Mrs. P. R. L. Carl, of Manistee, also survives.
During the thirty-four years Mr.
Canfield made his residence in Clare
he always had the interests of the
city and county at heart. In the
earlier years he served on; the fire department, acting as Chief for several
years and, was also, secretary of the
State 'Fireman's Association, He was
a strong advocator of good roads
bringing the rural community and our
little city in"/ a clpser relationship.
Numberless columns were used
through his paper in its behalf. The
people of Clare are indebted to him
also for.the.present city.mail service
we now enjoy, and many homes in the
rural districts are similiarly indebted
for his efforts in making, it possible
for the mail service to reach the most
Interesting Progra.n."-  Has  Been
Arranged for .Next Sunday. -•
Sunday, October 3 is known as Rally Day in the. Methodist and Presbyterian churches of Rosebush. The purpose is to urge everyone to attend
church and Sunday School in some
church next Sunday. The program
has Been arranged both with an eye
to 'the exaltation of Sunday School
work and the inspiration . of the
people. We begin the day with Sun-,
day School, each school meeting in its
accustomed place. Special features
will mark these sessions and make
them helpful. The rest of the program follows: .    '   '
11:00 a. m. union service in the
Presbyterian church. Special music
by the ..Presbyterian choir and instrumental numbers by Messrs Matteson
and Troop. Prof. F. E. Robinson of
int. Pleasant will speak on: "The
Threefold Education-" ■ *
7:00 p. m, union service in the
Methodist church. County Sunday
School President, T. U. Fuller presiding. ,
Another beautiful hymn drama by
Ave girls.
Solo, Mrs. Edna Fuller.
Address, Prof. Roger Zinn, Supt.
Clare schools, an ordained minister
and successful worker with boys.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
SPOILS COUNTY FAIR
Officers   Elected   on   Last
Day For Next Year.
would.pull through. Tuesday morning he was in a cheerful mood. He
progressed satisfactorily until night,
when the turn for the worse came.
Mrs. Canfield, who has been visiting relatives in Clare county for the
past few days, was called home Sunday night. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon, at the Hamilton
chapel at 3:30, Dr. Vance reading the
rites, the body to be taken to Harrison for burial.
Mr. Canfield was born in Portland,
Mich., 59 years ago last month. He
was educated in the grade schools of
Portland and when he was 14 his parents moved to Harrison where he entered high school. When he was 16
he started the Clare County Standard
a weekly newspaper, at Harrison. Later he bought the Clare County Cleaver and operated that for a few years.
Grover Cleveland, during his flrst
term as president, appointed Mr. Can-
field postmaster at Harrison
MRS. J. E. DOHERTY
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Other Occupants of Car Injured    When    Machine
Goes to  Ditch and
Turns Over.
Unfortunately for the Clare County.
Fair Association, it rained every day
and the program was "cancelled for
Thursday, although quite a good
many people visited the fair ground.
Friday morning gave the promise
pf a good day and by noon, there was
a large attendance, but there were
showers all the afternoon with but
brief intervals of respite from the
rain„ and the people would no sooner
gather at the side of the track to
watch the races" and there would
come another downpour that caused
them to scatter for shelter' in the exhibition building or wherever they
could* crowd together beside the
stands or concessions.
Notwithstanding all this disagreeable weather, the horse races were
among the best ever witnessed on
this track, and several of the heats
were run in a deluge of rain.
The exhibits this year were a credit
|'to the industry of our people and both
farmers and business people of the
county are to be commended upon for
the interest which they take in our
county fair.
The officers this year had every detail Avell in hand and success would
have been assured if weather conditions had been favorable.
The officers elected for next year
at the annual meeting which was held
on Friday afternoon are:
President, Burt Kane, of Harrison;
Vice-President, R. A. Koch, of Clare;
and Roy Shear, of Farwell; Secretary,
Elmer Amble, of Harrison; Treasurer, W. L. Harper, of Harrison. The
County Boa»d of Supervisors were
named as directors.
ASSOCIATION MEETING
FAIRLY ATTENDED
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Many  Interesting   Speakers' of
District Attend  Meeting ,at
Congregational   Church
Monday'arid Tuesday'; '   '
At the fall meeting of the Muskegon Association of Congregational
churches held in the' Clare church on
Monday and Tuesday-. of this- week,
the. Association sermon'vfa^'delivered
by Rev. Percy V- DaW&(^stor"oi the
Cadillac CongregationaT'"church<
Rev, Dawe is a native of England
and came to this, country fourteen
years ago. , He has visited Europe
several times since, and has always
been a. student of world affairs.
Mr. Dawe is a very enthusiastic \
Rotarian and was District Governor
of B,,otary for Michigan last year. He
spent last summer ,in England and
lectured before the largest Rotary
clubs of that country. . For this reason, his sermon was . of special significance at this time, as he told of
the conditions in England which have
become so unsettled because of the
industrial strike.  .        •       ,     , .
Mr. Dawe said: "The supreme need
of thevworld today is the .need of
Jesus Christ, and I-have never been
so deeply impressed with that fact as
I was while traveling about England
this summer."
'.I think the thing that was upper-
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SPECIAL SESSION OF
e0URTH-ip FRIDAY
Seeley-Wahl     Controversy
%   ^Settled Before Judge
Ray Hart.
TURN CLOCKS BACK
NEXT SUNDAY NOON
City* Ordinance Ruies Cen-
Wu -tral Standard Time Will
tf     Automatically   Come
Into  Effect.
Upon going to the polls April 5th
the -majority of the voters ruled that
-we (turn our clocks ahead one hour,
same to be effective between the
.dates on Sunday, April 4th and Sun-
.day, Oc^gber 3rd.
In accordance with this action and
the ordinance of the City Fathers we
automatically turn the daily time
piece back one hour again next Sun-
,-day at high noon and will use the Cen-
-tral Standard time during the winter
•months.
If all make -it a point to turn the
,ciock back at high noon no "confusion
will be entertained Monday morning
Causing a tardiness in school or place
.of employment.
The local churches will hold morn-*
ing services on the old time,
number of patrons I'oasible.
Mr. Canfleld was a member of the
Clare K. of P. lodge No. 97 for about
twenty-five years, several of which he
served as Chancellor Commander.
The huge banks of beautiful flowers
bore silent testimony of the esteem
the deceased was held by his fellow-
men throughout the state.
Comstock Pays Tribute to His Fellow
Worker
"My political association with Ray
Canfield began in 1911," William O.
comstock, Democratic nominee for
Governor, said Thursday.
"Since 1920, when I became chairman of the State Central Committee,
this association has been very close.
Because of his subordination of his
own self-interest to the interest of the
Democratic Party, few even of his
close political friends know the full
extent of his service.
"His uncompromising loyality to
principle, his persistence and faith in
In 1887 Mr. Canfield moved to Clare, | the righteousness of   his   cause,   in
GUI0)RMM.
Alf Guild members are urged to
firing a friend who is interested in the
•church and be present at the Guild
meeting to be held in the church
parldrs next ' Wednesday afternoon.
Business meeting at 3:00- o'clock,
lifter which a pot luck luncheon will
be served* and a silver offering taken,
fiach one to furnish their own dishes,
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where he founded the Clare Courier.
He continued as editor and publisher
ot this publication until five years
ago, when he moved to Detroit. During his career as a country newspaper
editor, Mr. Canfield gained a fame
that extended over practically the entire /state.
Held Congress Job
After the Democrats were successful in winning control of congress in
1910, Mr. Canfield was appointed tally clerk of the House of Representatives, which position he held until
1919, wben he returned to devote his
time to the Courier. He sold the pat
per In 1921 and moved" to Detroit,
where he has since maintained an office as secretary of the Democratic
state central committee and editor
and publisher of the Michigan Citizen. He served as secretary of the
state central committee for the past
25 years and was a dominating figure
in the councils of' the party during
that time,
He was a steadfast Democrat of
the Jefferson-Jackson school and he
belived uncompromisingly in complete party responsibility in government. As a writer he had an easy,
fluent, original style and as a speaker he was a capable platform figure.
Few men in the state had a wider
fjlrcle of acquaintances or greater
number of friends.
Mr. Canfield was married to Minnie Orcelia Bogue, of Harrison, 38
years ago. Five children were bom
to them- of Whom;three survive. Don
W-» an attorney, residing at 1164 West
Euclid avenue; Mrs. Helen" Gar ber,
wife of John  T.  Garber,   7154. Con-
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Mrs. J. E. Doherty of Clare and
Mrs. Mulcahy and William Vaughn of
Akron, Ohio, were injured when the
automobile in which they were riding
was wrecked on M-14 a few miles
south of St. Johns last "week Thursday afternoon.
They were returning from Akron,
O., where Mrs. Doherty has been a
patient in the hospital for some time
and the downpour of rain at the time
made driving difficult.
A heavily loaded truck,, which was
headed south, was parked on the west
side of the pavement, and as Mrs.
Mulcahy's car approached from the
south, a south bound Ford car was
driven up behind this truck as thcragh
the^driver intended to wait for her
to pass, but suddenly, when too late
for her to stop her car, the driver
swung his car out around the truck
and Mrs. Mulchay, to avoid a collision, took to the ditch, and in doing
so, struck a culbert, and the car was
thrown across the road and landed in
the ditch on the opposite side of the
road and rolled! over.
The driver of the Ford car did not
even stop to ascertain what damage
had been done, and his license number was not secured.
Mrs. Mulcahy's car was badly'
wrecked and she was bruised about
the head and limbs.
Mrs. Doherty and Mr. Vaughn were
bruised, but all are doing nicely at
this time.
ORIN WARD BOUND
TO CIRCUIT COURT
Arrested Last Friday  Night on
Charge of Violating
Liquor Law.
Orrin Ward was arrested at Harrison on Friday night of last week qn a
charge of violation of the liquor law.
An examination before Justice Callihan, at which Mr. Ward was represented by Frank DUSenbury, of Mt.
Pleasant, was held before Justice
Mater Saturday afternoon.
The evidence submitted, by the
prosecutor was the testimony of two
young men from Coleman, who stated
that they purchased liquor from
Ward. $
The case was bound, over to the
Circuit Court and Mr. Ward was released on one thousand dollar bond.
ADMITS RAISING
DOLLAR BILLS
Man, Nabbed With Woman
Owosso,    Tells
Lurid Tale.   .
in
spite of many political disasters, were
a constant foundation of Democracy
in Michigan. The party has suffered
an irreparable loss. The state has
lost one of its foremost and most self-
sacrificing workers in the cause of
good government.
"To" many of us who knew him well,
there is added the sense of personal
loss. Just as loyality to principle was
the keynote of his political faith, so
loyality to friends and family, was
the keynote of. his private life. We
will realize more as time goes on how
we depended upon the ^unassuming
presence and ability of this man."
Lauded by Colleagues
The following statement was issued
by Horton J. Abbot, chairman of the
Democratic state central committee:
"The death of A. R. Canfield, for
the past 25 years secretary of the
Democratic state central committee,
comes as a great shock to me. Greater
devotion to the cause he loved Is
seldom seen in any individual. His
long and intimate connection with the
state organization has made him the
guide and authority for many a state
chairman of the Democratic party to
follow. He was a student of government and governmental principles
and was an outstanding Democrat.
He knew Michigan politics almost as
no other man in either of the great
parties and will be greatly missed. His
whole sdul was wrapped up in the
present campaign in which his devoted friend, William A, Comstock, is
our candidate for governor and in
whose success h»e was so interested.
Mr. Canfield was for good, efficient
government. We shall carry on as he
would have us?'
Special for Friday and Saturday—i
Hats at•?3.96. The .Style Shoppe.
adv.
If you are looking for a nUrse, see
Syd Chaplin-—'Tuesday and^Wednesday at Princess Theatre,—adv.
CLARE YOUNG PEOPLE
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
Auto Collides With Horse Running at Large Thursday Night.
AH   Receive Injuries.
Leo Hampton, Roland Thayer, arid
Misses Annabelle Grover and Laura-
Thompson, narrowly escaped serious
injury, last Thursday night, when the
Ford roadster in which they were riding, collided with a horse on the pavement, near the river.
Because of the rain and wet pavement, the driver did not see the horse
in time to stop or turn enough to prevent the collision.
The car was badly wrecked, but
the occupants escaped with minor
cuts and bruises.
The horse, which was   running
large was killed by the impact.
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PROGRAM OF iGOOD
UTERATfIRE CLUB
Following we print the, program of
the Good Literature Club, which will
be held Tuesday, October 5th at the
home of Mrs. Johanna Mack:
Topic: Ibsen—the leading exponent
of the modern .theater of ideas.
Ibsen's life and work, Mrs. Stella
Lampman.
Ibsen's place in Modern Drama,
Mrs. Mildred Carr,
Review of "The Dell's House," Mrs.
Martha Bicknell,
Discussion—General,
Chairman, Miss Verda ZuSchnitt.
Hostess, Mrs, Johanna Mack,
A good attendance is urged,
TOURISTS APPRECIATE KINDNESS
SHOWN THEM
One  Writes of   Beauty in
Rustic jScenery  and   Expresses Thanks for Interest Shown Him.
One of our citizens, who spent considerable tim- in advising a party of
tourists, as to the route of their
travel this summer, received a letter
a few days ago, in which they expressed their appreciation of this attention.
This gentleman from Ohio writes
as follows: "The trail you suggested
.was indeed rustic that fine summer
afternoon. We camped at Budd lake
for a day and two nights, but all my
fisherman's art„did not induce the
bass to bite.
"At any rate, we had a most enjoyable vacation and all feel the better
for having had an opportunity of
being so close to the .„ beauties of
nature. *
"The azure of the hills and lakes,
the flowers, and the like of your
country is a source of inspiration.
"We surely appreciated the interest and kindness shown us."
All of the courtesies, we can show
to these people will help to make
their vacation more pleasant and helpful and bring to Clare county again.
Admitting that he,has been "cleaning up" $50 daily through passing one-
dollar bills which he skillfully raised
to fives, Elmer Werrer, 28 alias Fred
Delmore, of Milan taken into custody
by Owosso police last Saturday on a
charge of stealing a muff from his'
landlady, will be turned over to federal officers to face prosecution for
fraudulently defacing United States
Currency.
Ruth Teller, 24, of Co'ldwater who
admitted that he has been, living with
Werrer in ,Owosso althpugh not his
wife, will accompany, the prisoner to
Detroit Tuesday afternoon where she
will seek, permission .to '.'.marry him
before he eommencesJbe'ilong prison
term which probably.confronts him.
Werrer was arrested "when police
were told he had stolen *a muff from
the home of Mrs. M. D. Corey where
he and the Teller woman were living
as man and wife. Discovery of 37
one-dollar bills hidden in the back of
Werrer's shirt and several in- his
shoes caused Chief of Police White-
herst to suspect that he was the man
for whom a search was being conducted by Michigan State police and other
police departments about the state.
The police began questioning the Teller woman who admitted she was not
Werrer's wife. Later they obtained
a confession from Werrer after
searching his apartment and finding
several different kinds of ink, pens,
and stencils.
Werrer, who served two yeajs in
Michigan State prison at Jackson on
a concealed weapon charge and 65
days in the Detroit house of correction, said that changing the bills was
easy but passing them was much
easier. He told of a lurid past during
which he had stolen thousands of
chickens in the southern part of the
state and had stolen. automobiles "by
the score." The Teller woman, also,
at one time served 65 days for stealing chickens, it was discovered.
Several of these bills'have been-accepted by merchants and people in
Clare and vicinity and it behoves all
people to keep on the watch Until
these in. this vicinity have been collected.
Early,last spring, Mrs. Cora Wahl
of this city, together with the aid. of
the Clare Chamber of .Commerce, began a Chancery suit in Circuit court,
in-which she asked that a quit claim
deed to a property occupied by her,
be set aside.   " '
The facts as. set forth were to the
effect that Mr. and • Mrs^ Wahl had
purchased this property of James
Seejey for a consideration of ?1900P
and paid $600 in cash, and given Mr.
Seeley a mortgage for $1200, and that
Mr. Wahl had died, and she being unable to pay the mortgage, had, on Mr.
Seeley's advice, given him a quit claim
deed for this property.
At a special session of the Clare"
County Circuit Court held in the city
hall at Clare, on Friday, with Judge
Ray Hart of Midland presiding, settlement was made in this cause, and under the conditions of settlement, no
court costs were assessed, each party
to pay their own personal costs.
Further conditions of the settlement*
were, that James Seeley and Maggie
Seeley, his wife, executed to " Mrs.
Cora Wahl, an agreement, whereby
Mrs. Wahl is given the privilege of
paying the balance- of the Seeley
mortgage,'amounting to $994, and receive a deed back to her home property from Seeley.and his wife. This
agreement holding good up to, and
including January 2nd, 1927.
Mr. Seeley received in settlement
?240 road money, "which together With
the mortgage, brings the total amount
to receive for place to ?1234.00. This
will draw Interest at the rate of 7 per
cent to the date of redemption.
In a statement made to the Sentinel
-Mr, Seeley denies that he advise Mrs.
Wahl to give him a quit-claim deed to
the property and that at that time
both stated to each other that they
did not want the property.
Mr, Seeley was -represented by
Virgil McClintic, of Mt. Pleasant, and
Mrs. Wahl's attorney Was T. Carl Hol-
brooks of this city.
GIRLS ATHLETICS CLUB
FORMED IN HIGH SCHOOL
WIU.IAMS-SUTER.
Last Saturday evening occurred the
marriage of Miss Francis, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George' Williams, of
Beaverton, to Paul Slater, of Sheridan
township, Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt uniting them in holy wedlock. The ceremony was witnessed by Louis W.
Slater and Miss Ruth Williams.
The young Couple will make their
home with the*groom's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Louis E. Slater, in which
community both young people have
won the respect of a wide circle of
friends who extend their best wishes,
A new club has just come into existence In the local high school. Who
are they? The "Pep Pirates"! What
are they? A club "of girls, full of pep,
who are going to work for the interests of the dare Athletic Association,
"fheir purpose is to raise money, by
different methods, which will all be
given to the Athletic fund. If you see
a "hot dog" stand on the side lines
Friday come over and help them ge£
started. This group will also put on
a play sometime during the year for
the Athletic benefit. The officers of
this club are: President, 'Dorothy
Lang; Vice President, Jane Davy;
Secretary, Frances Anderson; Treasurer, Laura Thompson. ,
• Watch for the "Pep Pirates." ■
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IA. E, LaPIERRE
DIESjUDDENLY
Respected    ¥( rmer   Clare
Resident Called by Death
at  His  Home in    Los
Angeles, California
Monday Night.
QUESTIONING OF BARNEY JONES BRINGS
■•    NO NEW-CLEWS
Disappearance of Johnson Jones
Five Years Ago Still Remains a Mystery.
Cadillac police detained Barney
Jones of that city, and Clare county
officers .brought him to Prosecuting
Attorney HOlbrook's office in Clare
last week, where he was questioned as
to his knowledge of his father, Johnson Jones, who disappeared about 'five
years, ago, from the Walsh farm, at
the crest of James hill,.
No new clews have developed but
the officers have other-witnesses to
call in, and they state that the investigation will^e continued,
Radio Supplies* DeForest Radios,
DeForest Tubes. Kirkpatrick's drug
store,—-adv, .
Tuesday morning the sad report
came over the wire from Los Angeles,
Gal., to Fred Thompson that death
suddenly summoned A. E.t LaPierre
the evening before.
The LaPierre family were residents
of Clare for many years, Mr. LaPierre
conducting a bakery prior to leaving
our city about twelve years ago for
their present home.
We trust that we will be able to
print a life sketch of this worthy citizen" next week.
Princess Theatre
*    October 2 to 8 Inclusive
Sat., Oct. 2—The Live Wire—John
Hines,'—The fun of a life time,—you
will laugh from start tp finish,—
something the whole family wili enjoy.
Sun.-Mon.—The Untamed Lady—
Gloria Swahson—She had money and
an; ungovernable temper,—Come and
see men try to tame her.
.Tues.Wed.—Oh! What a Nurse—
Syd Chaplin,—Funnier than "Charlie*
Aunt".—Merry Medicine for the melancholy.
Thur.-Fri.—-Mysterious Stranger —
Richard Talmadge.
Matinee .Tuesday* 3:30-~--20c-10o.
Adv.
"Radio Batteries, fresh stock, prices
right. Kirkpatrick's drug store,—adv*
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