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Harmony Lodge, No. 19, I. O. O. F., organized January 21. 1845, with A. Durrie, G. Wilson, P. K. Brackenridge, S. Carry Evans and H. P. Ayers as charter members. List of officers for the term ending January 1, 1880: Richard B. Greene, N. G; Robert Stratton, V. G .; Eugene B. Smith, R. Sec .; A. C. Keil, P. See .; Israel Lee, Treas .; John B. McGuire, W .; George I .. Bittenger, C .; A. Hoover, O. S. G .; William Donte, I. S. G .; James Liggett, R. S. N. G .; Bayless Swift, L. S. N. G .; F. C. Weninger, R. S. S .; C. Hershey, L. S. S .; Charles Comparet, R. S. V. G .; James C. Beeks, L. 8. V. G. Trustecs-A. Racine, A. HI. Bayless and C. Greene. Value of real estate, $25,000; value of personal property, $1,500.
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HISTORY OF ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA.
OTHER ORDERS.
The Royal Arcanum is a seeret. institution. The objeets of the Order are: 1st. To unite fraternally all men of sound bodily health and good moral character, who are socially acceptable, and between twenty-one and sixty years of age. 2d. To give all moral and material aid in its power to its members and those dependent upon them. 3d. To educate its members socially, morally and intellectually, and also to assist the widows and orphans of deceased members. 4th. To establish a home for the relief of sick and dis- tressed members. 5th. To establish a Widows' and Orphans' Benefit Fund, from which, on the satisfactory evidence of the death of a member of the Order, who has complied with all its lawful requirements, a sum not exceeding 83,000 shall he paid to his family or those dependent on him, as he may direet.
Howard Council, No. 246, organized February 5, 1879 ; membership, twenty- eight. Officers : William Rogers, Regent ; C. L. Smith, Vice Regent ; Charles E. Freese, Secretary ; W. L. Petit, Treasurer ; C. B. Woodworth, Collector.
Anthony Wayne Council. No. 880, organized September 11, 1879; member- ship, twenty-two. J. W. Vordermark, Past Regent; Robert S. Stratton, Regent ; Jmues Harper, Vice Regent ; Thomas J. Dills, Orator ; C. F. Brenton, Secretary ; W. F. Reitze, Treasurer ; J. A. Tyler, Collector.
Independent Order of Foresters, Court Kckionga, No. 2, organized March 17, 1874; membership, twenty. C. B. Woodworth, C. R .; Julian Baker, V. C. R .; Morris Lee, Secretary ; W. P. Doty, Treasurer.
The Reformed. Mou's Christian Temperance Union is an auxiliary of the Indiana State Christian Temperance Union, and was organized about August 1, 1878. It is the outgrowth of the Murphy movement in our city a couple of years ago, and its aim and object is to break down the evils of intemperance, for the elevation of mankind in general, and for the advancement of Christianity. Its present officers are : President, John C. Kensill ; First Vice President, Neil MeKay; Second Vice President, Mrs. Charles Lincoln; Secretary, Thomas Kavanaugh ; Treasurer, Mr. John C. Kensill ; Trustees, George W. Joues, A. A. Davis.and Thomas Kavanaugh ; Chorister, Mr. J. W. Cromwell. Among its faith- ful workers might he mentioned Mrs. J. W. Cromwell, the two Misses Filleys, Mrs. C. D. Law, Mrs. Kavanaugh, Mrs. Dillie, Mrs. Sithens, Mr. Virgil, Mr. Israel Adams and many others. It was organized at a prayer-meeting held at the house of Mrs. C. D. Law, West Washington street, by J. W. Cromwell, Thomas Kavanaugh, A. A. Davis, George Hanson, John C. Kensill, Mrs. C. D. Law, Mrs. Kavanaugh and Miss Duboise. It has met with much success, but not as much as we would like. The County Temperance Organization is the outgrowth of this little Spartan band of praying men and women. Their convention was held recently, with an evening session, in the Reformed Men's Hall, Fulton and Washing- ton streets. New township organizations are being organized almost weekly. Resolutions were passed by the convention offering eertain indueements for the National Christian Temperance Union ( Francis Murphy, President.) to be held at Fort Wayne, in November next, and I think they will accept and hold the Dext National Convention in this city. All this from that little Spartan band of praying men and women. J. C. KENSILL.
FORT WAYNE COLLEGE.
At the third session of the Northern Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, held at La Fayette, Ind., in September, 1846, the College was organized. The first session of the Board of Trustees was held on the 28th of September, 1846, informally. It was regularly organized, however, under a char- ter, June 19, 1847, and the eoruer-stone of the College edifiee was laid on the 24th of the same month, Rev. S. Brenton delivering an address on the occasion.
A. C. Huestis was the first President, from September, 1847, to May, 1848, when he was succeeded by G. II. Rounds, who beld the position until July 30, 1849, when, having resigned, the vacancy was filled hy the appointment of Rev. Cyrus Nutt, who, in turn, held it until September 3, 1850, and then resigned. From that time until April 19, 1852, A. C. Huestis was the acting President. Then, Rev. S. T. Gillett was President until September 24 of the same year. He was succeeded hy Rev. Samuel Brenton, to August 4, 1855. Rev. Reuben D. Robinson from that date until December 18, 1866. From that time till March 20, 1872, when Rev. R. D. Robinson was again President, and served as such during the succeeding five years, when W. F. Tolunu was cleeted and is still at the head of the institution.
In the mean time, the progress was not the most satisfactory, but steps were taken, as occasion seemed to demand, to remedy existing deficiencies. At a meet- ing on the 1st of Marel, 1849, the President laid before the Board a communi- cation from S. Brenton on the subject of a male department in connection with the College, which was referred to a select committee of Messrs, Edsall and Will- iams. At a subsequent meeting of the Board on the 28th of July, 1840, a reso- lution, looking to the consummation of that end, was laid on the table. In March, 1850, the Faculty, in a written request to the Board, asked the privilege of admit- ting male students at the commencement of the next term. This request was granted, and at a meeting of the Board on the 17th of August, 1852, "it was resolved, that, in the opinion of the Board, it is expedient to establish a College for the education of males at this place, to sustain the same relation to the North Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church that the Fort Wayne Female College docs, and that we will co-operate with the North Indiana Confer- ence and the friend« of education in carrying into effect such a project." On the 10th of October, 1855. the " Fort Wayne Female College " and the " Fort Wayne Collegiate Institute " were consolidated with a new institution, known as the " Fort Wayne College."
The College has had a continued struggle for existence from its commence- ment until within a few years, but is now well established. Rev. R. D. Robinson, who presided over it for seventeen years, is entitled to more credit than any other
one man, but he was ably assisted by such men as William Roekhill, Allen Ham- ilton, Joseph K. Edgerton, John M. Miller and George Breckenridge.
. FORT WAYNE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
This institution was established in Burgess Block, No. 30 East Main street, January 1, 1873, by Prof. Thomas Powers, the present efficient proprietor. Its aim is to furnish instruction to young muen wishing to become elerks, hook-keep- ers, or general business managers. The course of instruction embraces only those branches most essential in conducting mereantile or business affairs.
The institution has been attended by upward of 400 young men and young ladies, up to the present time. Prior to its establishment, a similar school, known as the Bryant & Stratton Business College, was located also in the Burgess Block. It was under the management of Prof. H. H. Lipes. And still prior to the organization of the latter, a Commercial College, situated ou Harrison street, near the Robinson IIonse, was conducted hy Prof. M. J. Franeiseo.
It is believed, under continued good management and competent instructors, that a Business College will be supported, and remain a permanent institution of the city of Fort Wayne.
ALLEN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.
It is impossible to ascertain wben it was first organized, or who the officers were, as no records ean be found. It had died out, however, and June 6, 1866, it was re-organized, with the following membership:
Charles E. Sturgis, M. D., II. P. Ayres, M. D., Carl Schmidtz, M. D., Will- iam H. Brooks, M. D., T. P. Mccullough, M. D., C. S. Smith, M. D., J. S. Gregg, M. D., W. P. Whery. M. D., C. N. Hoagland, M. D., William H. Thaeker, M. D., Isaae N. Rosenthal, M. D., of Fort Wayne. T. C. Eakin, Monroeville ; P. G. Kelsey, Fort Wayne ; B. S. Woodworth, Fort Wayne; I. Townsend, Edgerton, Ohio ; William Dougall, New Haven, Ind .; T. Davenport, Warsaw, Ind .; D. G. Linville, Columbia City ; John M. Josse, Fort Wayne; Franklin MeCoy, Columbia City ; M. Magee, Fort Wayne; A Engle, Monroeville; W. T. Ferguson, Columbia City ; S. C. Ayres, Fort Wayne; A. J. Erwin, Fort Wayne ; Joseph R. Mccleery, Bluffton, Ind .; James Emanuel, Spencerville, Ind .; C. S. Melsheimer, Bluffton, Ind .; William P. Winton, Wabash, Ind .; A. D. Eman- uel, Antwerp, Ohio; A. McDaniel, Antwerp, Ohio; M. F. Williamson, Fort Wayne ; J. B. Caseheer, Auburn, Ind .; B. F. Cessna, Antwerp, Ohio; William N. Longworth, Van Wert, Ohio; D. W. Champes, Monroeville, Ind .; I. F. Fitz- simmons, J. W. Kinman and W. L. Davis, Fort Wayne ; I. D. MeHenry, Maples, Ind .; G. F. Bruebach, Fort Wayne ; E. L. Wheelock, Jr., IIarlan ; Thomas R. Morrison, Heller's Corners; W. H. Myers, L. H. Spaulding, L. G. Thacker, Joseph R. Beek, L. Cartier, Charles Orvis and John D. Hartley, Fort Wayne.
The officers elected were : President-R. V. Murray, M. D .; Viee Presi- dent-G. T. Bruebach, M. D .; Secretary-A. J. Erwin, M. D .; Treasurer- William H. Brooks, M. D.
Board of Censors-William H. Myers, M. D., J. S. Gregg, M. D., and C. S. Smith, M. D.
The Society was fairly prosperous, and held regular monthly meetings until May 5, 1874, when it was thought best for the interest of the Society to re-organ- ize under the Constitution of the new State Medical Society, and it was accordingly done, and a new Constitution adopted, and the following named officers were elected : J. S. Gregg, M. D., President ; Joseph R. Beck, M. D., Secretary ; T. P. MeCullough, M. D., Treasurer. H. P. Ayres, M. D., B. S. Woodworth, M. D., and W. H. Brooks, M. D., Board of Censors, and a large number of old members dropped. The Society since that time has continued to prosper, and holds a high rank among similar organizations. It holds regular monthly meet- ings from April 1. to November 1, and weckly meetings from November to April.
The last election was held June 3, 1879, when Thomas J. Dills, M. D., was elected President ; Joseph R. Beck, M. D., Secretary ; J. S. Gregg, M. D., Treas- urer ; and J. S. Gregg, M. D., C. B. Stemen, M. D., and A. E. Van Buskirk, Censors.
The Society consists of the following members: Samuel Anderson, M. D., H. P. Ayres, M. D., Joseph R. Beck, M. D., W. H. Brooks, M. D., Alpheus P. Bnekman, M. D., Thomas J. Dills, M. D., James M. Dinnen, M. D., Charles W. Gordon, M. D., W. H. Gobrecht, M. D., James S. Gregg, M. D., John M. Josse, M. D., Carl F. Mayer, M. D., Thomas P. MeCullough, M. D., Carl Procyler, M. D., Isaae M. Rosenthal, M. D., Charles Schmidtx, M. D., C. B. Stemen, M. D., H. V. Sweringer, M. D., A. E. Van Buskirk, M. D., H. D. Wood, M. D., W. R. Tuill, M. D.
FORT WAYNE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
Incorporated Angust 22, 1879.
Incorporators' Names-Joseph R. Beck, M. D .; Samuel Anderson, M. D. ; J. S. Gregg, M. D .: Samuel C. Metealfe, M. D .; C. B. Stemen, M. D .; W. H. Gobrecht, M. D .; Isaac M. Rosenthal, M. D .; E. G. Wheelock. Jr., M. D .; Montgomery Hamilton, Esq .; August C. Trentman, Esq. ; Adam H. Bittenger, Esq .; George. W. McCaskey, Esq ; Charles McCulloch, Esq. ; Henry J. Trent- man, Esq .; Carl Proeyler, Esq. ; William H. Dreier, Esq .; Ilon. Robert C. Bell ; IIenry Monning, Esq.
It was organized with the following officers :
President-Charles MeCulloch, Esq-
Secretary-A. C. Trentmau, Esq.
Trustees-Montgomery Hamilton, August C. Trentman, Henry Monning, Charles McCulloch, Hon. Robert C. Bell.
Faculty-W. H. Gobrecht, M. D., Dean; Joseph R. Beck, M. D., Seere- tary ; C. B. Stemen, M. D., Registrar ; W. II. Gobrecht, M. D., Professor of Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy ; Christian B. Stemen, M. D., Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine; Joseph R. Beek, M. D., Professor of Diseases
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of Women and Genito-Urinary Surgery ; Isaac M. Rosenthal, M. D., Professor of Obstetries and Diseases of Children; James S. Gregg, M. D., Professor of Surgery and Clinical Surgery ; George W. MeCaskey, M. D .. Professor of Physi- ology ; Charles R. Dryer, M. D., Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology ; Joseph R. Beck. M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics; S. R. Robinson, M. D., Professor of General Pathology and Microscopy; C. B. Stemen, M. D., Professor of Diseases of the Eye and Ear; Samuel Anderson, M. D., Professor of Physical Diagnosis ; Hon. Robert C. Bell, Lecturer on Medical Jurisprudenec; Samuel C. Metcalfe, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy.
Medical College of Fort Wayne .- An institution of this name was ineor- porated in 1876, and was continued until August 8, 1879, at which time, there being some doubts as to the legality of its incorporation (which, however, could only affect its right to hold property and collect debts) it was dissolved, and on that date a new College bearing the same name was organized. The present Board of Trustees is: H. D. Woods, A. P. Buclupan, H. V. Sweringen, A. E. Van Buskirk, T. J. Dills. The following aro the officers: T. J. Dills, Presi- dent ; H. D. Wood, Treasurer ; H. V. Sweringen, Secretary.
St. Joseph's Hospital is situated on the corner of Broadway and Main streets. Its ample accommodations are in every way well arranged for its pur- poscs, and under excellent discipline. By reason of the great railroad traffie cen- tering in Fort Wayne, the Hospital becomes the frequent scene of capital opera- tions by the Hospital Staff, and will afford abundant material for clinical instruc- tion, both medical and surgical.
The Fort Wayne City Hospital, at the corner of East Lewis and Hanna streets, has been opened to the profession since the opening of the College last. year. Its apartments are large and commodious, and it is rapidly gaining favor. Members of the Faculty are also members of tho Staff, and additional Clinical In- struction is thereby secured to the student.
The Home for the Friendless, a Lying-In Hospital, at the corner of Rock- hill and Pritchard streets. This iustitution will afford excellent facilities for ad- vanced students in a department that is rarely accessible; and while the Obstetric Clinic will be conducted with the utmost regard for the interests of the patients, the members of the class will be permitted to assist in the accouchement, under the direction of the attending physician. In this way, opportunities will be pre- sented of the utmost service and importance to the future practitioner.
Graduation .- The demand of the profession and of the public is an eleva- tion of the standard of medical education. The Medical College of Fort Wayne, recognizing the justice of this demand, have instituted a graded course, which, however, for the present session, is optional with the student.
This course of study requires attendance during three regular terms.
The first year comprises the study of Anatomy (with Dissection), Chemistry, Practical Chemistry, with Urinalysis aud Physiology.
The second year comprises Surgical Anatomy. Materia Medica and Thera- peutics, Pathology, Histology and the use of the Microscope, Clinical Medicine and Surgery at the Hospital, and Physical Diagnosis.
The third year comprises Practiec of Medicine and Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Diseases of Children, Materia Medica and Therapeutics, Medical aud Surgical Clinics at the Hospital, the Application of Surgical Appliances and Bandages.
The Faculty strongly recommend this eonrse for the adoption of students. yet for the present they are free to choose whether they follow this or the usual course.
Physicians .- Dr. Bricker (1857 ), physician and surgeon, northwest corner of Clinton and Main streets. Dr. G. W. Bowen (1857), came in May, 1852, homeop- athist, office and residence on Barr strect. C. S. Smith, M. D. (1857), physician and surgeon, corner of Calhoun and Pearl alley. Dr. Tollerton (1857). Dr. William H. Brooks (1857 , physician and surgeon, southwest corner of Water and Calhoun streets. Dr. Leiber (1857), physician and surgeon, Columbia street. T. P. McCulloch, M. D. (1857), physician and surgeon, south side of Berry street, Lot 513, O. P. Dr. B. S. Woodworth (located in 1846), physician and surgeon, next door to Dr. Thompson. Thompson & Sturgis (S. S. Thompson, Charles E. Sturgis), Columbia street. Dr. Webmer. Dr. Faloon (1860), phy- sician and surgeon, northwest corner of Clinton and Wayne streets. Dr. Cooper Ayers, physician and surgeon. Dr. S. C. Ayers. Dr. Leonard (came August, 1851), homeopath. Dr. Daniel Kiser. T. M. Banks and Dr. Charles Sturgis were partners in 1846 as Sturgis & Banks. Dr. Lewis Beecher. Dr. Janues Dailey. Drs. Ayres and Brown were in partnership in 1846. Dr. Irwin. Dr. Carl Smitz. Dr. Samuel Huxford. S. S. Thompson (died July, 1851). Dr. Sevenick. Dr. Jones. Dr. William H. Thacker. W. D. Stewart. Dr. Rowan. Dr. Kitcheu. Dr. Robert MeNeill, surgeon. Dr. P. M. Leonard. Dr. James Ormiston. Dr. John Evans. Dr. Bernard Seveniek. Dr. L. Meinderman. Dr. J. M. Josse.
THE GRATTAN LITERARY SOCIETY
was organized on the 1st day of December, 1878, with twenty-two chartered members, which numher gradually increased until at the present writing ( August 1, 1879), it had swelled to forty members. The object is laid down in the second article of the Constitution, which is as follows: "The object or spirit of this society is the moral, mental and social advancement of its members." It derives its name from Sir Henry Grattan, who was a member of the British Parliament, and whose principles were thought worthy of inuitation.
The Society holds its meetings Thursday evening of each week, at their hall, 27 West Columbia street. The election of officers is held semi-anunally, on the second 'Thursday of December and June of each year.
The officers eleeted at the organization were: A. E. Van Buskirk, Pres .; Mattie Wohlford, Vice Pres .; O. J. McGinness, Sec .; Louis Schrader, Treas. and Cor. See. On the second regular election the following were elected, who
continue to serve up to the present time, viz .: A. E. Van Buskirk, Pres .; O. J. McGiuness, Vice Pres .; A. J. Moynihan, See .; Louis Schrader, Treas. and Cor. Sec.
The use of the hall occupied by the Society is donated as long as used for that purpose, hy Louis C. Schrader.
Initiation fee $1. monthly fee 25 cents, which affords tho Society funds, and leaves it at the present time prosperous financially as well as in a literary point of view.
List of chartered members : A. E. Van Buskirk, Bartholomew MeCarthy, J. F. Aber, William McGinness, O. J. McGinness, Edward France, Charles J. HI. Schrader, Louis S. C. Schrader, A. J. Moynihan, Charles Preston, Edgar Bradley, Mathias Ranh, Charles Brookwalter. Ladies-Ella Harris, Helena Laudeman, Etta Bradway. Jennie Bradway. Sophia Goetz, Ida Nave, Denisia Nave, Mattie Wohlford, Kittie Wohlford.
TELEGRAPII.
In 1849, the first line of telegraph wire was laid to Fort Wayne and an office was opened in the Times newspaper office on the northwest corner of Cal- houn and Main streets. George W. Wood, one of the editors and proprietors of the Fort Wayne Times had charge of the office, hut, not being a practical opera- tor himself, he had an assistant whose name is unknown. The line belonged to tho Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Telegraph Company, that was organized by Henry O'Reilly. Stock was issued in shares of $50 each, and the nominal capital was $200,000. The line was to run from Cincinnati to Toledo, and thence, following the line of the Wabash & Eric Canal, to Evansville, Ind., with branches running from Lafayette, Ind., to Indianapolis and Chicago.
In 1850, Ezra Cornell, of New York, bought up the stock of the Company at $2 per share, and soon after transferred it to the Western Union Telegraph Company, at its full value, and in that manner laid the foundation for a colossal fortune, that enabled him afterward to found Cornell University at Ithaen, N. Y.
J. McNutt Smith, now of Fort Wayne, was, at the time of the transfer, an operator in the Cincinnati offiec. A difficulty having arisen hetween tho Com- pany and the parties in Fort Wayne, that had subscribed for stock in the origi- nal company, on account of the Western Union refusing to carry out certain con- tracts that the original Company had entered into, he was sent to Fort Wayne to arrange it, and, after doing so, he was appointed to take charge of the office, which position he retained until 1860, when he was succeedled by Charles Jones, who remained in charge until February 1, 1868, when he was succeeded by Charles II. Currier, who in turn was succeeded, May 1, 1874, by Oscar L. Perry, the present manager.
When Mr. Smith took charge of the office there was but a single wire, sus- pended on small poles, so slender that they could not well sustain its weight, and they would bend and warp with its weight and frequently break down altogether ; and the instruments uscd were the old-fashioned " Morse " instruments that indented a strip of paper with a series of dots and dashes, that had to he read off after a message was received, instead of the present manner of reading by sound.
TELEPHONES.
Fort Wayne Telephone Exchange .- During the summer of 1869-June- Sidney C. Lumbard erected the necessary lines of wire and connected them with a central station in the third story of Follinger's Block on the west side of Cal houn, north of Main street. At the various terminals, the Bell's patent tele- phones and transmuters were attached, and the entire apparatus successfully put in operation. He now enjoys the patronage of 100 subscribers. Sidney C. Lum- bard, Manager.
Western Union Telephone Exchange .- Immediately after, in July, the establishment of the Lumbard Exchange, the Western Union Telegraph Com- pany hegan the erection of a series of lines throughout the city, and located an office in Nill's building on the second floor, west side of Calhoun, north of Wayne street and south side of alley ; to this, their central station, the various lines con- verge, and, at the various terminals throughout the city, they are connected with the Edison patent telephones and transmuters. At the present time, there are sixty-three subscribers in connection. This management is under charge of O. L. Perry, Manager W. U. T. Co.
LAND OFFICE-SALES.
By an act of Congress, approved May 8, 1822, a land distriet in Northeast- ern Indiana was prescribed, locating the office at Fort Wayne. The following is the first section of that act :
" That, for the sale of the unappropriated publie lands in the State of Indiana, to which the Indian title is extinguished, the following district shall be formed, and a Land Office established : All the public lands aloresaid, to which the Indian title was extinguished by the treaties concluded at St. Mary's in the month of October, eighteen hundred and eighteen, lying east of the range line separating the first and second ranges east of the second principal meridian, extended north to the present Indian boundary, and north of a line to be run, separating the tiers of townships numhered twenty and twenty-one, commencing on the old Indian boundary, in range thirteen enst of the said principal meridian, in Randolph County, and the said district to be bounded on the east hy the line dividing the States of Ohio and Indiana, shall form a district, for which a Laud Office shall be established at Fort Wayne."
One of the provisions of that aet was, that until the lands embraced in the specified linuits had been surveyed, or a sufficient quantity thereof "in the opinion of the President, to authorize a publie sale of lands within the same," a Register of the Land Office and a Receiver of Public Moneys should not he appointed. Consequently, said offices were not filled until the year following, when Joseph Holman, of Wayne County, was appointed Receiver of Public Moneys, hy Presi- dent Monroe, who also appointed Samuel C. Vance, of Dearborn County, Register,
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as prescribed by said act. The necessary proclamation having been issued by the President, the Laud Office was opened for the sale of lauds to the highest bidder, on the 22d of October. 1823, the office heing located in the old fort.
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