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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
A Shrewd Chinaman.
california Advertiser


One of the richest Cinnamon in this city is
doubtless Mr.. Chew kow Yup, who came to
this city penniless Mongolian thief about
seven years ago. All his wealth has been OBJ
tanned by committing to memory four simple
words. "You savee me leper." The second
night after his arrival he broke into dry
goods store, and was just cal rying away his
booty when a policeman collared him and pre-
pared to march him down II the City Hail.
He made no resistance but innocently re-
marked, you sayee me leper,, and Officer
Mulligan fled wildly toward North Beach,
giving his prisoner the opportunity to steal
seven more undershirts of which he promptly
awaited himself. He was only once brought
into court, being then charged with whole
sale diamond robbery, and when asked to
plead guilty or not guilty he simply repeated
the words OF his charm in voice at once
plaintive and full of expression. The court
the jury leaving their hats behind, and the
Judge his gold spectacles, all Of which Mr.
Chew How Yup appropriated, together with
the loose change in the clerks drawer. The
wealthy heather is entirely free from leprosy.
He will sail in the next steamer for Hong
Kong with about $4,000
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
THE KuMMELL BILL.
what the Louisiana Delegation I'm Con
Sress Think Of Hayes Title to
the Presidency.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald interviewed the various mem
bers of Congress on the subject of the Kim
nell bill to test Mr.. Hayes title to the Presi-
deney.
The following are the views expressed by
the various members of the Louisiana delega-
ton:
Senator Eustis Dem> Of Louisiana, is OPP
posed to the measure and says: Il am not
only opposed but [ emphatically condemn as
useless agitation of a settled question the
proposition referring to the presidential a,les-
ton The sentiment of the entire South, ]
am confident, would condemn the effort
Kellogg eRp Of LOUISIANA no a Is 9PPHsedI
its being re-opened. What we want more
than anything else is that Mr.. Hayes should
have some respect for those who helped to put
him where he Is"
J. H: Acklen DEM, OF Louisiana, is
should vote against the bill. Mr., Hayes is
the first Republican President who has
treated the South with anything like fairness,
and it would be the basest ingratitude for the
Southern people to eonspre +t against hin him
mend it, and will never succeed"
J, b. Elan DemD, of Louisiana. dis
covers grave constitutional questions in the
proposed legislation. He is opposed to the
| measure rs III SutlKeS MIN HOW, DuJ uoeS Hot
know what to think about supporting it.
E. John Ellis, Dem1 of Louisiana. OPP
posed at is proposition which ought to be
dscountenanced by every Northern Demo
GRAFT, and condemned as a disturber OF the
peace of section which is continually suffer
ing from such ill-advised measures
Randall l.. Gibson, Dem.) of Louisi-
ana thinks the action Of the two houses upon
the electoral dispute was final, but If new
facts are developed that will make 1t proper
he is not averse to examining into the ques-
ton again. Otherwise he is disposed to LEI
the matter alone.
E. w Robertson Dem.). of Louisiana, de
clnes to say how he would vote on the ques
ton. So far as getting at the truth of the
matter is concerned, / should like the whole
truth to become known, not with the view
however, Of undoing what the commission
has done-I think that is tinalty. At The
same time | would like to have an investi
CATION into the allegation Of a bargain be
tween the Nichols government and the
Hayes party, SO far as the people of Louis
lana are concerned, they do not know OF any
such bargain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
what We Want.
IMinden Democrat.

The question Of a constitutional convention
Ia not unlikely to be a source of dissensiOn in
tho Dem ocratic ranks at the next election, as
it is very evident that the anti convention
people on this subject. These men are noS
strong enough to create division, even ii
such Is their desire. but they can be of no
little annoyance by agitating their views,
The people are not in sympathy with them,
and well they know it, and every move OF
theirs will be received with doubt and I'M
certainty There is no disposition on the part
of the advocates of a constitutional conven-
| ton to make the question an issue in the COM
ing campaign: they regard convention as
an absolute necessity for more reasons than
one. 1t is necessary in order that we may re-
| deem the pledges the Democratic party has
made to the people in every campaign since
| 1S6S-pledges that have been ignored and the
State left but little removed from Radicalism
Just let us enumerate few of the relics OF
Kadcalsm that still exist that should have
been among the things that were, and not left
as burdens upon the shoulders Of the tax
payers.
i. Multiplicity of Offices
| 2. High salaries to officers.
3. Costly and expensive legislation.
| 4. Paying tax collectors 10 per cent for col
Letting taxes, when it could be done by the
sheriff for 211a per cent.
5. Paying district judges $4,000 a year
whose services would be dear at $500, and SO
on and SO on, to the end Of the chapter.
If the Democratic party permits four years
to escape without accomplishing the reform
necessary to fully redeem Louisiana then 1t
will deserve to lose the confidence of the people
and be condemned in unmeasured terms. But
this must not be. Those who should have
done much, have done little or nothing, and
they have left no alternative but that of call
ing constitutional convention, and it does
not now become them to be throwing OBJ
stacles in the way. The question, "Shall We
| have n constitutional fOnvpntjOnp' iS an
swered in the affirmative by at least four
fifths Of the Democratic voters Of the State
and those who oppose convention cannot be
considered in any other light than as agita
tors and disorganizers. If they choose tc
make an issue on the subject and further
ALLEVIATE the people from them, all we can say
is, we are sorry, and they had better weigh
well the consequences Of their acts. They
can sooner stay the storm by motion o
their hands, than check the tide of public
opinion that demands the measures of reform
and relief that have been refused or withheld
by the servants of the people.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

WHATS THAT TO Me 2"-said the staunch old
hero in photography when told of the depar-
ture of notorious adventurer and humbug. a
Spanish artist, who succeeded in swindling
hundreds OF our citizens and then Ling the
State. Our people are too easily led away by
these boastful scamps. who are here to-day and
then tomorrow they work up few specimen
pictures or steal them from other artists. p lace
them on exhibition and announce themselves
me much. My customers generally. come back
to me- I have greater facilities and can afford
that can be procured In this country or in Eu
rope therefore have no fear Of disappointing
those who have their pictures taken at this
gallery" A glance at the interior of Washburn' 3
studio will convince one OF the unlimited facili-
ties and means at the disposal Of this noted
artist. for it is the handsomest gallery we have
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISEMENTS
SEALED PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS, CRY HALL.
New Orleans. March 40. 1878. J
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until WBDN ESDAY. the first OF May. 1878. at Ia
O'Clock m. for the construction Of foundations
and building for draining machine. to be erected
on the banks of the Orleans canal, on the PROP
erty known az the Old City Park. Metairi0
Ridge, in accordance with the specifications
and drawings ON file In the Office Of the City
Surveyor.
All bids must be properly enveloped and In
dorsed as follows: Proposals for Foundations
and Draining Machine Building"
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
ap2s I'd Administrator.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
FOR PURCHASE OF
DREDGEBOATS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS. CITY HALL I
New Orleans, April IL. 1878.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until SATURDAY, May II. next. at u o'clock
m. for. the purchase from the city OF SEVEN
DREDGEBOATS. In whatever condition they
now are with all machinery and apDurtenance6
thereunto belonging.
Parties bidding will be required to deposit
with the Administrator Of Finance 10 per cent
OF the purchase price. rs stipulated In their
bid, a certificate Of which must accompany the
bid az guarantee Of good faith.
Terms-Cash or past due obligations OF the
city coming under the head of"'the floating
debt"
The city reserves the right to reject any or
''>'''' JOHN MCCARTNEY,
ap12td administrator.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
ap12t I'd
IMPORTANT TO MACHINIsTS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMrnovENENTs,
Room 1e, City Hall,
New Orleans, Mafch1, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until MONDAY. the first day Of April. 1878. at II
o'clock m. for the construction OF Draining
Machine. to be erected on the banks OF the Or
leans Canal. ON the property known as the OLD
CITY PARK. Metairie Ridge. In accordance
with the specifications on file In he Office Of the
City Surveyor. All bids must be properly en-
veIoped and Endorsed as follows: Proposal for
CONSTRUCTION of Draining Machine"
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. JNO. MCCARTNEY.
Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS. CITY HALL, I
New Orleans. March 2s. 1878. )
The time for receiving bids for construction
OF draining machine is hereby extended to
JNO. MCCARTNEY,
Administrator.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

Prince Jerome Napoleon says, In the Revue
Des Deur Mondes, that Italy and Austria
would have lent their support to France In
1870 if the Emperor had not preferred to
these alliances the temporal power of the
Pope. The ex-Empress and Plon Plon have
not been on very affectonate terms, and this
is no doubt intended as thr ust at her ultra
papal prOclivities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

THE r. E. LEE STovE.--This stove is manu-
featured in Rome. Ga. by John J: Seay & Co..
is the equal of any stove made, and it Is offered
20 per cent cheaper than any stove in this mar
ket " Mr.. James H. Reynolds general house
and steamboat smith, No. 90 Bar onne street. He
claims that it uses very little wood and retains
the heat longer than most stoves, from the fact
Of its being made with heavier and better iron.
See his card in another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

The noble game of draw poker has enooun-
tered grand jury at Wheeling, W. Va,. and
there is going to be a desperate struggle to
see which will get the best of it. Sixty-four
dicted ''for betting and gaming in hotels, F" and
some of them have become excited over the
matter. A meeting, attended by thirty of the
indicted, has been held, pool organized to
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

There is a man living who has robbed the
American people of this invaluable right: He
of their choice If you look at Ludlow street
jail you will not find him there; and yet his
crime is greater than Tweeds. You will moi
find him In any prison. You will find him il
the Executive Mansion. more popularity
known as the White House, in Washington
His namei is Rutherford B. Hayes.-N. Y. Sun
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, CIT1 HALL,
New Orleans. April a, 1878. !
Sealed proposals will be received at this De-
partment until MONDAY, April 20, 1878, at ii
O'Clock, for the sale to the city OF TEN WHARF
IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
The city reserves the right TO reject any or all
bids. j. O. DENIS.
apps til Administrator OF Finance.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

At the English whipping-post the convicts
writhe and twist at first, and then howl con-
tinuously, making very pleasant entertain
ment Some persons suppose that after the
first dozen lashes the punishment is very
few strokes. The Englishman is an excel
lent whacker, his british instincts binding
him entirely to the character of his work,
which requires quite as much brutality as
the convict himself possesses.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
POUND NOTICING. 81.

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE,
Administrators Office, City Hail.
New Orleans, April IS, 1875
WAS BROUGHT TO THE FIRST DIS
w trict Pound corner OF Lafayette and Lo-
Gust streets, on Sunday. April II. Ifs
ONE RED COW and ONE BLACK COW with
white spots,
expenses thereon paid will be sold at public
auction at said pound. on THURSDAY. May 2.
1873 at IL o'clock N.
ROBT. E. DIAMOND.
apps Administrator.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SUNDAY APRIL g. 1873.

tight the Indictment, the best legal talent In
the State engaged, and, altogether, there is
an enterprising determination to see II one Of
the boosted rights Of the American citizen Is
to be interfered with in this way.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
PLEDGES! PLEDGES! PLEDGES!

T RESPECTFULLY REQUEST ALL PER
i sons owing me back interest on articles
pledged by them to me to pay for the same By
April %. All forfeited pledges will invariably
be SOLD AT AUCTION.
r S.-The sale will commence on April a..
at the corner Of Bourbon and Cont streets,
through Placide J. Spear, auctioneer.
ap1s 15t ]. ANGLADE
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

The entertainment for the benefit of st. PauTs
Church has been postponed to the thirtieth
April and first May. Tickets issued for twenty
ninth April will be good for those nights.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

See the Point Clear announcement in another
column. This watering place was very popu-
lar resort last season.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
RAINS

that we have ever hadln st, Louis occurred
last Monday night. The rain commenced
shortly after 10 o'clock and continued all
night. During the first twenty minutes the
rain fell at the rate of two inches an hour and
between IL and 12 o'clock the rate was the
same. Considerable damage was done to
sewers under repair or construction and
several large stores We're flooded with water.
A fire occurred also during the heaviest part
of the rain, between II and IL o'clock, on the
corner of Second and Locust streets, burning
off the roof of the building before it was ex-
tinguished. The total loss was $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

On the fifteenth of May Point Clear will be
ready for visitors. This is the most delightful
watering place in the South.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

Park. and next In the beauty of its grounds
and the Improvement made on 1t generally, to
Lafayette park, and as q driving park It has
no superior anywhere, either In or out Of st.
Louis. The park was the gift of Mr.. Shaw
and by the conditions of the gift, is to remain
under his supervision until he dies, and the
city is required to spend 100000 on 1t an
nually. Mr.. Shaw's botanical gardens, adj
joining the park, and his property bordering
the park. between the gardens and Grand
Avenue, will be left to the city, 1t is said, at
his death
One of the heaviest
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
THE BIRD CAGE SALOON,
L6 st. Charles street. .....-...4 4.

AND
Ia. ............... Gravier street. AS
The public will at all times find the BEST
LIQUORS, WINES, etc., and the most efficient
and a, tistic barkeepere in New Orleans.
DAN will always be found at his post.
DAN 8. RAMELLI.
ap24 We Tn Su I'm Proprietor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

Mr.. Baldwin. the polite and courteous pro-
Clear. will open his hotel on the fifteenth of
Nav
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
PROPOSALS FOR TIE PURCHASE OF
STOCK In THE NEW ORLEANS
WATERWORKS COMPANY.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE Con-
soLIDATED DEBT. Room No. s, City Hall,
New Orleans, April "a, 1878. J
Sealed proposals will be received at this De-
parsment until WEDNESDAY the eighth day
of May, 1878. at II o'clock. for the purchase OF
FIVE THOUSAND SHARES of one hundred
dollars each in the New Orleans Waterworks
Company, payable in the floating debt OF the
city. as Authorized and described In ordinance
No 4459, A. s., as follows:
Certificates OF appropriation.
Certificates for Ave eighths tax excess.
Tax warrants.
Interest coupons due prior to July /, 1875.
Interest coupons Waterworks bonds.
Unpaid ordinance for years 1878, 1874. 1875.
1876, 1877.
Registered judgments.
Criminal. jury and coroners' warrants.
City money. etc.
Certified debt of the city of Carrolton.
Bids to state the highest price for stock. not
less than par, payable in floating debt. as above
ascribed.
! The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. and answers will be given the following
| day at IL m.
ED. PILsBURY. Mayor.
J. @. DENIS, Admir- of Finance,
J. g. BROWN, Admir- Pub. Acts,
| ap23 I'd Commissioners Consolidated Debt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

A dinner is not complete without Moet Il
ChnndOn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

Moet & Chandon is neither too sweet nor too
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

| For delightful shades pleasant breezes and
glorious surf bathing, go to Point Clear this
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28

All true lovers may enjoy a stroll in the
moonlight at Exposition Hall April 80 and May
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-28
WHARF IMPROVEMENT BONDS.

ap% I'd
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
L = O N m Z . Al

succEssoB 10 ERNEsT TURPIN,
.danufscturey and Wholesale Dealer IN
stick ,.andy {the best made), French and
Fancy Candies, Sugar Toys, Chocolates,
JsIlies, Syrups, Fruits, all sorts of Dry and
Ginger Cakes, Sire Works, surprise aud
Cash Boxes, sc. &c.
% ON LEvES SrREET,
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
ARABIAN BIrTERS

Purify the blood and strengthen the sys-
tenn, era iieatiag the effect of dissipation,
maintain he human frame in co. dition oi
healthfulness, dispel he Blue aud ell msn-
tai distempers, and relieve those whose
sendentary habits lsy them open to de-
pressi N They prevent and cure Bilious
and other Eev-rs. Fever 1nd AGue,
Chills, Diarrh@a. Dysentsry, Dys-
peps n, sea-sickmess. Coaics Cholera
Chcl-ra Mo:bus, aid every complaint
incidental to diet or atm sphere: Ladies'
win find them . sovereign boon, as they
eradicate all traces OF Debility. Nervous
ness Inertness, and Diseases peculiar t.
the sex.
Depot, 65 Decatur Str, n. ..
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
Male ties Flats Unis
-DB-
Donaldsnnville a Napoleonvilte.
AVIS AUX vOYAGEUAs,

AVIS AUX vOYAGETRs.
La Diligence portant In MALE dee Etafs-
Unis part tuus les mathis de Napoleonville
4 heures ct arrive heures Donald
vile.
Part de Donaldssnville ! parriv6e du
TRAN. de NouyelIe- Orleans ct prend dea
voysgeurs puur tous les pont. du Bayou
Laicu,che jusqu'a Eapoieonviilo des
prix raisonnables. $.
Pour passage .'adresser Napof6onv;lle
4 Piiotsl Washington, ct . Donaldsonvills
au Lity Hotel.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
ANTOINE ANCHORDoQUT
Charron ct Forgeroil,

NAPoLEoEVILLE. tAssomption.l
Offre sss services au public, pour tout ee
qui ceacsrne 80 pr. fesaion, . dss prix tres
mod6rGs
IL fait sur ecmmsnde: voiture8 wagons
CT charrettes aui ne iais. ent rien d6sirer
sous le rapport du luxe ct de 10 s0lidit6.
( La plus grande aitention ssra apportee
aux vehiculss qG lni sercut euvoy6s en-
gspsEatica.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
LAFouRcHE STAGE

NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
The Stage carrying the Uuised States
M.il leaves Napoleonvilis daily tSundays
exceptad) ct 6 o'clock A. a., arriving ~
Do.a dsouville at o'clock.
Returning, leaves Donaldeonviils on the
arrival Of the train from New Orleans ard
takes pas engsrs to al points on BaySu
Lafourchs to Napeieonvills vt reasonable
prices
Fer passage, apply at the Washingtsa
Hotel, Napoiconv,lle, and City Hotel At
|Donaldsonvills.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
THE CENTENNIAL MEDAL /!
The Truth at Last !!
HOWE MACHINE
Again triumphant!


At the 45th Exhibition of the American
Institute Fair in this city. the Howe Ma-
chine was recommended by tue judges,
and approved by the unanimous vote Of
the board of Managers. for the GR.- IT
GoLD '4rETEENIAL MEDAL" under the
following rides:
.sThis Medal of gold) is to be awarded
ouly for machine, product, or process,
exhibited this Centennial year, at the 45th
Exhibition of the .merican Institu OF
the city of New York. 1t can be awarded
only for machine, pf0dn t, ..r process, of
gre: / value, decided Importance, and OF
more than usual merit and then only by
. majority OF the whole Board of Trustees,
upon the written report of three judges.
whose report shall certify to the above
requirements, and after said report shall
have been approved by majority of the
whole Board pf Managers"
It will be thus seen that the Howe"
istiii leads all competitors-and We chai-
lenge all Sewing Machine Companies in
the iaua to prntlnce ait award of hike ex-
eriIenoa received iii this ESTESNf i
1st;Ait
T.sE HOWE: MACHINE co..
i83 CAsAL STaE.r, NEW ORLEANS.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1878-03-23
DRlCKsl BRICKS !!

cha undersigned, having . iarged tnalr
mnTf.R YA..D With the intentisl OF carry
;ng fhsir business ea > larger scale, solesl gu
- heretofore the patronage q sadIr
friends. and ars now prepared s 90 ae,lss1
Rrieke ss al laadings 1esWeen Dol@ aass,;
yiIle and Thlbedaax = pzissss sas s-s'',-'
fiens g sais purchssera
- DEGAs 4 T3UXILLO.
- Assnmption STORE
- constsntiy ON hand = sni'ply ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-01-19
The Best Friend.

Honor the dear old mother, Time has
scattered the snowfakes on her brow, and
ploughed deep burrows in her cheeks, but
isn't she sweetly beautiful still? The lips
are thin and shrunken, but those are the
lips which have kissed many hot tear
from the childish cheek, and they are the
sweetest lips in the world. The eve is
dim, yet it glows with the soft radiance of
holy love which never can fade. All, yes,
she is n dear old mother 1t is true she
sits waiting by the side of the grave; the
sands of life have nearly run out, but
feeble as she is, she will 90 further and
reach down lower for you, boy, than any
other one upon the earth. You can never
wander into a midnight in which she can
not see you, follow you, bring you back,
kiss and bless you in token of her death
less love. When the world shall despise
and forsake you, when it shall paint your
faults so black that scarcely redeeming
virtue can be seen, when it leaves you by
the wayside to die unnoticed, the dear old
mother will gather you in her feeble arms
and carry you home, where she will tell
you of your virtues until you will almost
forget that your soul is disdgured by vices
The best, most faithful of friends, love her
tenderly, and cheer her declining year.
with holy devotion.