Corvallis gazette., October 17, 1902, Page 3, Image 3

THE CORVALLIS
FRIDAY, OCT. 17, 1902.
To cover the cost of setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters, a
charge of fifty cents will be niide for
each "Card of Thanks,'' and five cents
per line for eacli set of "Resolutions of ,
Condolence" appearing in these columns. J
Get your umbrella ribs fixed at
the Bicycle Hospital.
Dr. F. M. Car'er, of Yaquin.'., at
tended the dedicatory exercises at
the c allege, Wednesday.
Joseph Flaherty left Coryallia,
Tuesday, for a trip to Kebraski.
He expected to be absent about
three weeks.
NEW HALL DEDICATED.
LOCAL NEWS.
R. G. Mire?, who was out from
Aleea, returned home yesterday.
New suits for tha dressy young
man in the new coronation cloth,
round and square cuts, at Kline s.
Supt Den man has been busy of
late visiting . the various schools,
Wednesday he was oat at Philomath.
Isadore Jacobs dropped into Cor-
vailis during the week for a couple
of davs' visit with relatives and
friends.
The"irst Spiriiual Union of Cor
vallis. will hold services at Barrett
Lyceum on Sunday, at 3 p. ni. All
friends cordially invited.
Fred Steiver, a member of the
graduating class at O A C, last
June, came up to attend the dedi
cation exercises Wednesday and to
visit friends.
Elmer Wills returned to O A C,
Tuesday, to resume his 6tudiee. He
is a very promising cornetiet and
will prove quite an acquisition to
the college band.
William Headrick came out from
Alsea, Tuesday, and laid in some
things for his winter use. He re
ports everything in its normal con
dition in the little valley.
Byron Taylor arrived bone,
Tuesday ,Jafter an abscence of faevr
al months. He was in Southern
Oregm the greater part of the time,
but also visited California.
Archie Biackburn, of tsaleni, has
accepted a position in the Graham
& Wells' drug store. He has the
reputation of being a firBt-claes
pharmist as well as a good sales
man. Representative Marion Hayden
came oer from his Alsea home,
Tuesday, to attend the dedication
exercises at the college, also to look
after other ' matters. He returned
home yesterday.
Mr. Weis, the dairyman who re
cently purchased Jacob Frank's
lease of the William Crees dairy
farm, arrived from Lebanon, Tues
day. He brought seven wagon
loads of household effects and fix
tures with him. Mr. Weis is re
puted to be a splendid citizen and
a hustler in business.
The Episcopal church, corner of
Jefferson & 7th streets: Services
in this church as follows: Sunday
echool and Rector's class every Sun
day at 10 a. in.; morning prayer
and serman at 11 a. m. All, espec
ially students, are cordially invited
to each of these services.
C. MacLean, Rector.
A. W. Rose came over from Chit
wood, Wednesday to attend the
dedication exercises at the O A C,
visit relatives and friends and at
tend some business. He returned
home, yesterday. "Cap" says that
he intends to remain over in Lin
coln county during the coming
winter, reports to the contrary not
withstanding. Colonel Geo. French, Comman
der of the Pacific Coast Province of
the Salvation 'Army, and Major
Dubbin of Portland, will be in Cor
vallis, Wednesday, Oct. 22, and
conduct an Army meeting at the
Salvation Army Hall. This is the
first visit of the Colonel, so don't
fail to hear hiit. Look out for pos
ter announcement.
Rov. A. Carrick, of the Presby
terian church of this city, who left
about ten days ago to attend the
meetings of the Willamette Presby
tery in Eugene and the Synod in
Grants Pass, at the conclusion of
these eesBions proceeded on south
to Tehama county, California. He
went down to attend some personal
business and is expected back at
any time.
Everything in on tha hum at the
Corvallis Furniture Factory. Six
men are employed steadily in oper
ating the plant. A laige amount
f finishing lumber, moulding, etc.,
is being turned out on special or
ders. Making various kinds of
furniture also gives employment to
several men. Everything turned
out at this factory is first-class and
there is a good demand for its prod
uct. We are unaWe to vouch for the
truth cf the following, but it is a
good story nevertheless: "The
wife of a Methodist minister in
West Virginia has been married
three times. Her maiden name
was Partridge, her first husband
was named Robin, her second
Sparrow, and the present one's
name is Quayle. There are now
two young Robinp, one Sparrow and
three little Quayles in the family.
One grandfather was a Swann and
another was a Jay, but he's dead
and now a bird of paradise. They
live on Hawk avenue, Eagleville,
Canary Islands, and the fellow who
wrote this article is a Lyre bird
and an interesting relative ot the
family." Commercial Poultry.
United Evangelical Church Ser
vicea as usual; the pastor, H. A
Deck will occupy the pulpit. Ser
vice at Alt. view at z:ou p. m.
Walter Kad cims up from
Portland, Wednesday, for a few
days visit in this city. He will re
turn to the metropolis, Saturday
Mr. Correv, a friend of W. G
Davis, arrived from Nebraska last
Tuesday. He intends to make his
home in Benton if he Gads every
thing to his satisfaction.
William Dodele and Miss Estella
Frantz, both of Hoskins, Or,,' were
married at -the United Evangelic.!
church on Wednesday at z:6V p
m.; Rev. H. A. Deck performm
the ceremony.
Mr. Potter, who arrived in Ore
gon a few days ago from Nebraska
visited Corvauis, Wednesday, h
P. Morgan escorted him about
town and we acknowledge a call.
The gentleman was very favorably
impressed with our city and Us
surrounding country and there is a
possibility that he may yet take up
his abode in our midst.
Those who have kept a close look
out on the river conditions at this
city declare that during the pa6t
fall the water has reached a lower
stage than at any other time for
years. Of course the recent rains
have affected it to a slight degree,
but it will take considerable rain to
raise the river to such a stage that
steamers can reach this city.
The following sales have been
negotiated, within the past few
days, by .Henry Ambler: The H
A. Bowman bouse and lot in Philo
math to Nye Scott, of Corvallis, for
1350; Austin & Stevens black
smith shop and tools to D. M.
Black, of Myrtle Point, for $650;
the Owen Thompson 21-acre home,
five miles southeast of .Philomath
to Albert Wilson, of Elgin, Or., for
$1,000.
The first inter collegiate game of
football of the season to be played
on the O A C athletic field will oc
cur tomorrow afterngon, at 2.30.
The contesting teams represent
Willamette University and O A C
A good, snappy game is promised
and it is hoped that a large crowd
will fill he grandstand and cheer
the first "kick off" of the eeascn
lustily.
Capt: J. W. Crawford a rived
home, Tuesday, from a trip to
Southern Oregon. He noted many
features in that part of the country
that impressed him with the great
industrial growth that is in prog
ress in that part of the world
When in Grants Pass he saw Chas.
Ba;nhart and sons, also Dennis
Stovall. They were all well and
appeared to be getting along nicely
The Barnharts had plenty of work
at their trades.
Bert Geer, who attended the O
A C a year ago, has been in Albany
recently in the interest of the Port
land Journal. His duty is to ar
range a dolivery route and canvass
for subscribers, and also correspond
for the paper he represents. Bert
is a pretty bright young fellow and
will be able to do business in al
most any line. He was in Corval
lis, Wednesday, to attend the dedi
cation of the new Agricultural Hall
at O A C, and to visit his many
friends.
Amos Kisor has started his cider
factory on south Main Street. He
intends to manufacture about 20,
000 gallons this season, which is
about twice as much as he made a
year ago. JNow here is a chance to
get cider at a most reasonable fig
ure and it will furnish a splendid
market for apples as well. Mr.
Kisor thoroughly understands this
business, but for a time he will
have the assistance of George Hors
fall, who has had great experience
along this line.
About thirty timber seekers ar
rived in Corvallis, Wednesday.
There was a large number of
women in the party and they had
all sorts of bags and baggage. They
were unable to secure conveyances
in this city to meet their require
ments and telephoned to Albany
for several teams and wagons. It
is understood that they were bound
for some place near the Sinslaw.
The party is made up of people
from various parts of the country,
the majority of them are Portland
people.
The Georgia Harper company has
appeared at the Opera House in
this city three evenings this week,
and has given general satisfaction.
Miss Harper appeared as "Queena,"
Tuesday evening, in the four-act
emotional drama of that name, and
gave a very acceptable interpreta
tion of the character. Some beau
tiful gowns, worn by the ladies in
the cast, were features. Wednes
day night, the farce-comedy, "My
Uncle from New York," was the
bill and the company proved to be
stronger a9 a whole in this class of
play, than on the opening night.
Last night "The Little Duchess"
was presented. Clever specialties
were introduced each evening and
added to the enjoyment.
This Snlend.'d Stnrctttre Cost $47,762
Speeches by Tong&e, Geer and Others.
The dedication, Wednesday, of
the new Agricultural and Horti
cultural Hall at the Oregon Ag-
, ricultural College, was an event
of vast importance to this city,
the state of Oregon .and the en
tire Northwest. As was fitting,
the men who took part in the ex
cises were men of state and na
tional prominence and reore-
sented all sections of Oregon.
The special trains arrived over
the S. P. and C. & E. railroads,
bringing excursionists from all
parts of the state to witness the
acceptance of the splendid build
ing, which is their property, and
its dedication to the interests and
development of the innumerable
resources of the great Northwest.
Visitor began to arrive early in
the day, and notwithstanding the
moments to extending congratu
lations to yonng - mea and wo
men upon the- splendid opportu
nities offered by i the college for
an education. - -
Novelty In Phetography.
"Other People's Money," which
will be seen here October 2$th, will
be well advertised the day of the
engagement,- in a most artistic
manner, and at the same time a
convincing way. '
-v 1 ml
un arrival oi me company a
magnificent frame of -Glassotype
photos displaying various scenes
and characters ot the play will be
ou exhibition. You should see it.
LET US CONSIDER.
SomeshtnK In Consideration of Mr. Wat'
ters" Contentions A Newspapers Doty
and Privilege..
Ia oar issue of the 7th iast. appeared
an article containing a copy of the order
canopy of rain clouds which hov- .f the county court, issued at its last sev
ered overhead, hundreds of ex
cursionists enioyed "the exercises
and inspected the new building,
The large room in the bassment
was converted into a banquet
hall and over 8oo visitors partook
of the hospitality of the citizens
of Corvallis and those connected
the college. The luncheo'n
was elaborate- ana tootnsom
Twenty large tables were spread
and presided over by ladies of
Corvallis. - The banquet room was
decorated with autumn leaves un
der the supervision of Miss
Gatch, and the effect was most
beautiful and artistic. -
Every detail, looking to the
convenience and pleasure ot
guests, was provided by the en
tertainment committee. A cem-
mittee composed of Mrs. Gatch,
Mrs. Skelton, Mrs. Steiwer, Miss
Chamberlain, Miss Crawford and
liss Holgate, received visitors
in the main hall of the new
building, while Miss Snell and
her assistants provided tor the
comfort of ladies who desired to
arrange their toilet for luncheon.
A similar committee composed of
gentlemen looked after the wants
of the male contingent.
I he intention had been to
lave the dedicatory exercises
occur oa the lawn in front oi
Agricultural Hall, but the threat
enin? clouds caused a change in
this plan and the entire program
was given in the Armory. A
neat souvenir program, showing
upon its cover an excellent cut
or me new Dunaing, and con
taining a detailed description of
the hall and the purposes for
which its various apartments
were designed, had been thought
iuuv provided, rne idea was
an excellent one. and will be
productive of good results.
The large Armory was taxed
to its utmost capacity with
auditors. Upon the platform
were seated President Weather-
ford of the board of regents, and
members of the board; President
Gatch, of the college; Congress
man Tongue and Williamson,
Hon. II. B. Miller, U. S. consul
to Niuchwang, China; State Sen
ators Kuykendal and Dalv: A.
Buxton, state lecturer for the
Grange, and Rev. G. S. O. Hum
bert.
President Weatherford presid
ed. He stated briefly the object
of this gathering, and after the
invocation, pronounced by Rev.
Humbert, introduced Chairman
T. Apperson, of the building
committee, who presented the
uilding to the regents. Regent
enton Killen made a neat
soeech of acceptance on behalf
of the board.
An enthusiastic round of ap
plause greeted Governor Geer as
he arose to make the dedicatory
address. His remarks were brief
and felicitious. At their conclu
sion the audience joined the choir
eion, discontinuing the keeping up of the
present owner book and -. maps from
month to month ; and a statement of the
testimony Recorder Vincent "gave .as to
the necessity of keeping up the present
owner : book from month to month as a
matter of convenience to the public, he'
having been called before ithe - court to
give his opinion on this subject. . .
In pursuance, of its duty and privilege,
a , newspaper, to discuss matters of
public business, the Gazette proceeded
to acquaint its readers with the manner
in which the recent method of keeping
up and continuing the present owner
book began; the cost of b'inging up the
list from June 1st, 1890, to July 1st, 18o4,
as shown by the ' records- and the sum
the county ha3 been paying Recorder
Vincent per month for continuing the
list from month to month," according to
the custom established by Mr. "Watters,
when recorder.
Mr. Watters took exception to our ar
ticle, and handed us a communication,
the purpose of which was, according to
its introductory paragraph, to correct
wrong impressions conveyed by your ar
ticle of the 7th iast., entitled 'Present
Owner Books.'"
In Mr. Watters' letter, which appeared
in eur last issue, he fails to controvert
the correctness or justness of one state
ment made in our article. True, he takes
issue with the statements make by Re
corder Vincent, in hia testimony before
the court, wherein that gentleman testi
fied that the books and maps were con
tinually being studied and inspected by
farmers and the public generally, and
that he considered the book and map of
great benefit aad convenience. r
Touching this matter, -Mr. Watters
says: Your statement that this (the
discontinuance of keeping up the book and
map from month to month) will result in
great inconvenience to the farmer is over
drawn. You are not well - advised or are
wilfully misleading your readereT''- Mr.
Watters' attention ia ' reepectf ully called
to the fact that he was so advised by
Recorder Vincent is the presence op
THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COURT. - The
Gazette so stated and Mr Wattera has
not denied the truth of the assertion.
What the Gazette said in regard to the
matter was this: "The discontinuance
of the keeping up of the present owner
book will prove a greater disappoint
ment to farmers than to any other class
of people in the community."- (See Ga
zette Oct. 7th last paragraph in article
entitled "Present Owner Books.")
We find after reading Mr. Watters
communication and again carefully per
using our article which he criticises, that
we made two slight errors : Mr. Wat
ters received $350 for the work he did for
the county on the present owner books,
instead of only $309 as we stated; and
Mr. Vincent has been paid $7.50 per
month for the work Mr. Watters charged
the county something over $$ per month
to perform.
Since Mr. Watters has beea so solici
tous that the Gazette shall be absolutely
correct ia its statements and if always
Watters a subject that is entirely for
eign to the matters in question is that
the Gazette criticised the water supp'y
at the court house. . The Gazette did
nounng oi . tne Kind, nor ia- there any
evidence to this effect. ; Reference is poa
sibly made to oar article concerning the
idea of putting in a windmill at the
court house. The Gazettk reflected the
sentiment of the coaimnnltv. when it
said that such a scheme was not desira
ble. The conrt evidently is in serious
doubt regarding the advisability of such
a step for it has not yet acted in the mat
ter.. . ' - -. .. . - ; -
We find ia Mr. Wattois' article this
statement, that pages in the present
owner book "have beea so mutilated by
erasures, Corrections, interlineations, etc.,
(necessarily made in trying to keep op a
book not provided for continuances)
that in some cases the book ia not Re
liable, and if once badly mixed -the
whole thing becomes absolutely worth
less and a total loss to the county." Are
we to understand from this, that the
present owner book ia in the -condition
stated as a result of the practice;: estab
lished by Mr. Watters, of keeping the
book op from month to moath, when it
was "not intended for continuations? -
Moreover, if the court has this book
brought op once a year, will it not, ac
cording to Mr.. Watters logic, become
worthless in time 'and a loss to the
county because of erasures, corrections,
interlineations, etc? ;
' Again, if the present owner book is
not reliable, does Mr. Watters expect us
to believe that lawyers and abstractors
consult this book when they need abso
lutely correct information ? As a matter
of fact, do not these persons consult the
records, direct, when they are" seeking
information, and has not the present
owner book been mow f a convenience.
to farmers and the public generally ?
- To Bay that the average farmer cannot
intelligently understand the preset
owner book, is a reflection on the intelli
gence of that class of citizens, whether
Mr. Watters so understands it "or not.
We submit that the average farmer is as
intelligent as the average lawyer, ab
stractor or office holder. He may not
understand the book the first time
he looks at it, but when shown by the
recorder he understands how to go about
it the next time.
The inference one is led to draw from
Mr. Watters' statement is that farmers
are not qualified to fill the office of com
missioner, nor any other office in the
court house for that matter, "for it is not
in their line.'' Nor are we satisfied tbat
the judge's ideas of economy are above
criticism, however conscientious he may
be in the discharge of this function of
his office. We believe the records will
show that his administration of the oflice
of recorder was the most expensive the
county has known since that oflice was
created.
In concluding his communication, Mr.
Watters takes advantage of the courtesy
extended him, to offer gratuitously the
opinion that the Gazette intended
to misrepresent and make capital against
him. ;-Aa evidence-that he errs, we have
to say that we have gladly given the
gentleman space in which to correct any
misstatements we .may have made, and
he has failed to show where we have
been unjust in anv Darticular.
HartSchaffner
& Marx
Hand Tailored
9 lB8r
Your style, maybe
Maybe you've been wearing
the regular single breasted sack
suit so- long that you'd like a
change.
change.
that'
s very
to some men, might
Here's- a
becoming
be you. If you think so, you
can find out any day by dropping
in here and trying a suit on.
We have this style in good as
sortment of nobby patterns; "and
when you sae yourself in one of
them, the chances are you' 11 keep
it on.
We have" plenty of other things
to show you it this doesn't suit;
they're Hart Schaffner & Marx
made; quality guaranteed.
S. L. KLINE.
Additional Local.
Cotswold Rara for sale at J. El
Wyatt's.
Benton county clover seed for
sale at Zierolf's.
Oil meal for sale at Graham &
Wells. Splendid feed for dairy
stock.
Hon. C. W. Fulton, "of Astoria.
was present at the dedicatory exer
cises at the college.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kirkpatrick,
of San Francisco, are visiting at
the home of J. F. Yates.
We
? Take
0ld
I Gold
and
(Silver
IN PAYMENT
for Anything in the Store
If you will bring in any old gold jew
elry, watches or silverware, worn or out of
style, we will gladly give you full value of
your old" metal in
New Stylish Wares
Would you not like to turn some old relic
you have into something you could enjoy,
even if you could not get the original cost
of it in a new article.
. m. $. Pratt,
The Jeweler and Optician.
CORVALLIS, OREGON.
Home-Seekers:
.. If you are looking for some real "good bargains in Stock, Grain,
Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for my special list or come and see me.
I shall take pleasure in giving you all the reliable information you wish'
also showing you over the country.
HENRY AMBLER, aRnedalwScean
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
in singing "America."
Governor-Elect Chamberlain,
who was on the program for an
address, was unavoidably absent
and a telegram was received bear
ing his regrets.
At the conclusion of a taste
fully rendered piano solo by Miss
Gretta Harrington, A. T. Bux
ton, lecturer for the State Grange,
and former student of the col
lege, spoke briefly on the t4Re-
ation of the Grange to the Agri
cultural College."
The audience accorded Con
gressman longue a most enthu
siastic reception. He spoke for
over an hour on the theme, "Ore
gon Needs More and Better In
dustrial Education." Hi3 ad
dress was comprehensive and
masterly, and a splendid tribute
to industrial schools.
Owing to the lateness of the
hour Lonsui H. 13. Miller, for
merly president of the Ore
gon Agricultural College, dis
pensed with his address, "Our
Country," and devoted a few
strives to ne-we win take the same
privilege and cerrect a fewi"wrong im
pressions" conveyed by his article. His
assertion that the present owner book,
prepared by J. R. Markley & Co., cost
Benton county $7,000 is not only mis
leading, but it is not a fact. The records
of the proceedings of the county court
show that Markley & Dunstan charged
the county (700 for making the present
owner list. They were paid one, per
cent on $651,987.20, the assessed value
of property listed by them not on the
tax list for 1889, which is $6,519.87.
But the latter sum was aside fiom the
price charged for the present' owner
book. If Markley & Dunston had com
pleted their contract of making the pres
eut owner book and had added no
property to the list of 1S89, they should
have gotten $700 for their work. More
than this. Markley & Dunston bid
$700 for bringing the list up from the
time the county was organized, while
Mr. Watters charged the county $350 for
bringing the list up for a period covering
only about three years, or $100 per year.
Mr. Watters calls our attention to
page zis ot the session laws ot laoi.
But the only thing to be found there
touching the matter in hand, is evidence
that the county court has no authority
to have anything to do with making as
sessments, listing property or collecting
taxes, a function which Mr. Watter's
article implies the present court is trying
to assume. In this connection, the at
tention of the county judge is respect
fully called to the fact that 'it is easy,"
according to eminent authorities, "to
drift unconsciously away from the mean
ing of the law giving power altogether,
and establish what was never intended
or even thought of."
State School Superintendent Ac
kerman was among the prominent
men who witnessed the exercises at
the college.
The Rev. Mr. Jenkins, of Minne
sota, will preach at the Congrega
tional church next Sunday, October
19, at 1 1 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Young's Cash Store, No. 707,
Main St., have a new line of Wool
en Hosiery, Ladies' and Childrens:
Hats: Groceries, Flour, etc. Pro
duce taken.
See our Black and Blue all wool
men's suits for $10. They are good
ones. Doij't spend- your overcoat
money befoie. seeing us, we'll save
you money. S. L. Kliae
Mrs. L. H. AdJiton, formerly of
this city, came up from Portland a
few days ago to look after business
interests in this city and renew old
acquaintances. We acknowledge a
pleasant call.
Mrs. Ella M. Humbert will
preach at the Christian church
next Sunday. Theme at 11a. ui.,
"The Cross and the Crown." At
7:30 p. m., "The Fact of Christ."
C. E. at 6:30 p. m. You will be
welcome.
C. L. Heckart and Zelia Miner
were married on Tuesday at 8 p.
m. at Alva Miner's house. The
ceremony was perrormea oy tiev.
H. A. Deck, in the presence of a
number of relatives and friends.
After the ceremony a fine supper
was served.
Gilbert Mason, of Alsea, was a
visitor at this office, Wednesday.
Mr. Mason ia a progressive, wide
awake farmer and sees the advan
tage of co-operation between pro
ducers. He is quite anxious that
raisers of mohair in this county
and vicinity shall form a pool of
Another misstatement made .by Mr. j this product, a pLm obviously to
St
Pioneer Bakery
Ice Cream parw
Fresh bread daily. A complete stock ol candies, fruits and
nuts kept canstantly on hand. Smokers supplies
a specialty.
H. W HALL Proprietor.
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PARK AND WASHINGTON, PORTLAND, OREGON
The school where thorough work is done; where the reason is
always given;
where confidence is developed; where bookkeeping
is
of
bookkeepers and stenographers have been educated for success in
is taught exactly as books are kept in business ; where shorthand
v ;
made easy : where penmanship is . at its best : where hundreds
life; where thousands more will be. Open all the year. Catalogue free.
A. P. ARMSTRONG. LL. B.. PRINCIPAL.
their benefit. As the mohair will
be ready for market about April, it
would be wise for some extensive
raiser of this article to call a meet
ing shortly, of all who grow mo
hair and perfect an organization,
the object of which will be to se
cure tne best price possible for
their mohair next spring. Mr.
Mason will have about 500 or 600
pounds.
Desires to inform the residents of Cor
vallis and vicinity that he has opened a
SHOE SHOP
between J. R. Smith & Co.'s hardware
store and the Gazette office, for making
and repairing shoes. All work entrusted
to him will be done promptly and in a
superior manner.
Fine Work a Specialty.
Now Is The Time
to order
Trees and Shrubs
I can furnish on short notice anything
in the line of Evergreens, Ornamental
Shrubery, Nutbearing and Shade and
Fruit Trees.
W. E GRAY,
CORVALLIS, OREGON,
Agent for Albany Nurseries.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed administrator
of the estate of Charles Herron, deceased,
and that any person having claims
against said estate will present them to
the administrator at his office in Corval
lis, Oregon, with proper vouchers, within
six months from this date.
Corvallis, Or., September 5, 1q02.
W. E. Yates,
Administrator.
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