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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Governor Foster will be besieged with a
hungry set of Office seekers for some time
The Republicans claim the spoils, while
the Democratic Office holders girdle uI
their loins and longe and sink their teeth
deeper into the political teat than suck.
ling calf. 1t seems to be almost death to
let go. 1t may be that some Of these fel
lows have obi. off more than they car
chew" az they expected to "hold on two
years longer" under Ewing's administra'
ton. and have sufficient time to "covel
their tracks" so that no corrupt Republi-
can administration" could find the leas
thing out of the way. They will hold
ON in hopes until the command is given
forward, march" and the fifer strikes W
"The Gal 7 Left Behind Me-"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

One of the crowd of thirteen who were
indicted before the Grand jury of Picka-
way county, among which were two of the
Pherson boys, has been found guilty OF
manslaughter, and the jury recommended
that the court be lenient with the prisoner
We have not learned what has been the
result of the balance of the cases.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Mrs. Mary DeLong, highly respected
and intelligent young lady of Lancaster,
obtained divorce last week from James
DeLong. But a few years ago Jimmy De
Long was one of our most promising young
men, and had the prospects Of bright fu-
ture before him, but after few years
he began drinking, and the habit has
grown on him until he is wreck, and his
wife was compelled to ask the court to
separate them and give her the children,
hich il did.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Some boys have been caught in the act
Of stealing eggs from the stores. One OF
them was made to empty them from his
pockets, and at once warrant was got out
for his arrest, but he soon made the die.
tanee between him and the warrant in
crease. There is said to be a regular or
ganized band of them, and it is only mat
ter of time, if they are not checked, 'unti
they will be arrested on more serious char
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

BEWe want it distinctly understood
that business locals of whatever nature at
ter this number of The Press must be paid
for. We have donated our labor for q
great many charitable and public enterpri-
ses, and hereafter must receive our pay
as others do.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
Special Notice.

Two more numbers of The Press and
We will have published 1t three years. A
number of subscribers are owing Us ever
since we took charge of the office; Others
for two years, and a large number for one
year We are in need Of money and must
have it, and have repeatedly written to
difIeren. ones indebted to us,'but never re-
eeived a. mnch as reply from nine-tenths
of them. Those accounts will as soon as
this year is mp he placed in the prop
er hands for collection. We dislike to pnr-
sue this course but circumstances compells
ms. We will deem it favor if our other
subscribers will call and settle prior to the
2eth day of January. In the last eight
weeks we have received but ten dollars on
subscription while our cash outlay has
been over one hundred dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

There is a number of our people paying
taxes on real estate that they do not own.
A great deal of the land along the line of
the N. s. & R. R. and which belongs
to the company is charged up to the land
which it formerly belonged.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
The Best Remedy Known TO Man

DR.. Clark johnson having associated himsei,
with Mr.. Edwin Eestman, an escaped captive long
. slave to Wakametkla, the medicine man of the
Comanches, is now prepared to lend his aid in the
Introduction OF the wonderful remedy OF that tribe
, The experience OF Mr.. Eastman being similar 10
Co., Iowa, an account of whose sufierings were
thrillingly narrated in the Ncau York Herald Of Dee
known, and so nearly parallel that but little men
ton Of Mr. Eastman's experiences will be given
here. They are however, published In neat vol
Among the Comanches and Apaches,'' Of which
mention will bemade hereafter. Suffice it to say
that for several years, Mr.. Eastman. while cap
barks, herbs and berries of which Wakametkla'a
medicine was made, and is still prepared to pro-
vide the sAMK materials for the successful intro
duction Of the medicine to the world and assures
the pubiic that the remedy is the same now az
when WaSamct<la eompelled him ia make ite
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

A keg of wine was stolen from the back
room of Kemp's grocery during the holi-
days, but no trace Of it could be found un-
til few days ago the empty keg was
found in the garret of the johnson bull
ding
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Candidates for township and corpora
ton offices are already pushing their claims
for the different positions. New men are
entering the ring while a number OF the
old ones have been carried over from last
year, and with little warming over
will be ready for the race.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
a@We have made out the acco,

pR.We have made out the accounts of
oun subscribers up to the 29th of this
month which completes the third year of
THE Press since we took possession Of it,
and will begin sending them out to day,
and hope that all will respond promptly
| as we need the money
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
THE WORLDS BALM
RHEUMATISM.
r. B. WOODWARD, M. D.

Tenders further his professional services to the
public. Having graduated at the Oldest and one
of the leading Medical colleges of the country, the
largest and best selected medical library in Perry
County, consisting of both American and European
publications, and the best and purest medicines
together with nearly a u
II YEARS EXPERIENCE
In the practice of Medicine and the study eff dis
eases, he feels confident that, by now devoting his
his patients, he give the best skill and success
in all cases Of both
ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASES.
Advice given by mail-Charges reasonable and
| terms cash.
OFFICE-Mathe,cs Building, opposite
Music Hail, SOERSET OHIO.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

The COWS are having hard time Oh 1t
since the bad roads set in. They miss the
farm wagon filed with hay or straw, and
il is telling on them. If the roads do not
soon improve the owners of these cattle will
be compelled to give them something to
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
ToCONSUMPTIVES

The advertiser, having been permently cured OF
that dread disease, Consumption, by simple rem
edy, is anxious to make it known to his fellow suf-
will send copy of the prescription used, free OF
charge) with the directions for preparing and use
ing the same, which they will find Sure Cure for
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, DC. Parties
wishing the prescription will please address, E. A
Wilson, 1874 Penn St., Williamsburgh N. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Last Friday an officer from Cincinnati
arrested Zack Brown and Thos. Wilson,
two counterfeiters, in the Straitsville coal
regions. Brown was found in little hut
near Straitsville and number of dies and
coins were found in the attic of the bull
dino
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

young lady in Chicago when asked by
an officiating minister, will you love
honor and obey this man as your husband /,
and be to him true wife," said plainly,
"Yes if he does what he promised me
ancially"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
The Best Paper! Try IT.!
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED.
35TH YEAR.
The Scientific American.

,eThe Scientific American is a large frst-class
the beautiful style, profuseiy illustrated with
splendid engravIngs, representing the newest In
ventions anu the recent advances in the arts and
Sciences including new and interesting facts IN az.
riculture, horticulture, the honie heaith medical
progress, social science, nataral history, geology
astronomy. The must valuable practlcal papers,
by eminent writers i'll ali the departments OF sci
ence, will be found in the Sclentlh American:
Terms 1870 per year, Si .6v per hall year, which
includes postage. Discount to Agents Single Cop
les cents. sold by all Newsuealere. Remit uy
postal order to MUM d GO, Publishers, 81 PARK
Row, New York.
pafontS Ia connection with the ScIEN-
L oOOAu uos rIFlC AMERICAN, Messrs MUM
u Co. solicitors OF American anu Foreign pat
ents, have had 50 years experience, and now have
the largest establishment III the world. Patents
obtained on the best terms. A special notice is
made in tn Scientific Americsn of all inventions
patented through this agency, wlth this Agency,
with the name and residence OF the patentee. By
the immense circulation thus given, public atten-
tion is directed to the merits Of the new patent
and sales OF Introduction often easily Affected
Any person Who has made new discovery or in
vention, can ascertain, free OF charge, whether a
Mum Co, We also send free our Hand Book
about the Patent Laws, patents, caveats, trade
marks, their costs, and how procured, with hints
for procuring advances or Inventions Address for
the paper, or concerning patents.
MUM q CO., 81 Park Row, N. Y.
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

a. Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects
OF youthful indiscreton will for the sake of suffer-
ing humanity, send free to all who need it, the
ceipt and directions for making the simple remedy
by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit
by the advertisers experience do so by address
ing In perfect confidence. JOHN b. OGDEN,
40 Cedar Street, New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Ali sale bills, programmes &C., printed
at this Office will receive notice of the
same free. All job work done cheaper
than elsewhere, and equal to any house in
the State.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Arrangements are being made to put a
switch in on John Henry Dittoe's farm.
Mr.. Dittoe thinks that it will not be long
until they realize about two dollars and
seventy five cents per ton for their ore.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

GIgnacious Croft wishes to inform the
public in general that he is prepared to
make boots and shoes to order and in the
latest and best styles as cheap as the cheap
est. Seamless patches and all kinds Of
mending done to order. "a
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Ar. Yoss will be candidate for Sher-
if before the Democratic county conven-
ton. Amer has a host of friends and VIII
make things lively.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

All locals of a business nature will be
charged at the rate of five cents per line
All notices for religious or charitable pur-
poses three cents per line.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Young Randall, the notorious GAINESVILLE
burglar has been pardoned by Governor
Bishop.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

The roads are almost impossible and peo-
pie in the country have considerable
trouble in getting to town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Our business men are anticipating a
lively spring trade and will make prepa-
tions accordingly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

ED. PRESS. s.-Let me know through your
columns how many votes Col. jackson
ran behind Gen. Ewing in this Senatorial
district.
About thirty votes. ED.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Look out for a train load of plows and
agricultural implements billed to A. h.
Xost,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

The rail road company have Increased
the rates on freights. Have they increased
the wages of their half paid laooring
hands,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Thornton Baker has been held in the
sum Of $1,000 for his apps arance at the
next term of Court in Fairfield county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
PTMPI,ES.

will mril freel the recipe for asimple Veget-
BILE Balm that will remove Tan, Freckles, pimples
nd Blotches, leaving the skin soft, clear and beau
tful; also instructions for producing luxurient
dresa, inclosing stamp,.Ben Vandef & Co., 20Ann
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

o. NJ. HamIlton's interest in the brick
and frame building ou West Main Street
ia again ad vertised for sale by the Sheriff
II is appraised at 81 ,l5O.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Judge Freisner is to be "feasted and
wined" at New Lexington next Monday
evening by the Herald.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
A Rare Chance.
II WISH to sell out

r WISH to sell out my Livery Stable, consisting
sleighs, whips, and every thing contained In first
class livery stable This is rare chance for some
one to make money. l will sell cheap for cash or
Oh easy terms. GEORGE BROWN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

The Pass is the only paper published
In the county that gives the general news,
market reports, Congressional and Legisla-
tive proceedings. 1t contains more than
double the amout of reading contained in
any other paper in the county and exposes
the corruption of the ring. Subscribe for
it. Price reduced 10 81 20.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Below we give the names up to date
as far as heard from, that have subscribed
to the fair fund. We hope TO be able uext
week to publish sufficient amount to pay
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

MARRIED.--At the house of Samuel
Grubbs, on the 9Th inst, by Rev. J. Mitch.
ell, Mr.. r. Keenan, and Miss Eliza Jane
| Grubbs
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
For General Debility.

NEW LEXINGTON, Perry Co.. o.
Dear Sir:-For a number Of years suffered
with General Debility, Indigestion, CostivenesS,
friends looked upon my case as hopeless. had
given up all hopes of finding relief when yonr
the INDIAN Hood Syrup, which gay, use
immediate relief. Now, after using ii a slt''r'
time, my health and strength Is greatly irnproN-
ed. cannot recommend your medicine t""
Mrs. REBEccA HENDRICKS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

DIR. Woodward's little dog "Billy," was
killed in fight on Happy Alley last Sat-
urday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

We do not understand why it is that
iron ore in this market is only worth ,75
per ton, when iron is selling 40 high.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

2 peund of our mince meat will make
one more pie than any other-soid a
Kempfs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

The Herald is a failure when it comes to
the election of county officers. But "a a
bulldozer il is a success.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

This is a good time to talk pixies but a
very poor time to build them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

The sale of property advertised delin-
duent will! be sold for taxes on the 26th OF
January
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas johnson enter
taind lsr2e number of friends at the
American House last Friday evening.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
WATERLOO, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1877

WATERLoo, IOWA, Jan. 70, 1879.
/ was taken with an acute attack OF
Rheumatism last fall, and confined to bed.
At frst employed a physicians, without
benefit; then sent to Wanglef Bros Drug
Store, and obtained a bottle of 81. Jacobs
Oil, the use Of which soon gave me relief,
and cured me of the attack. can safely
recommend it to ali suffering with Rhsu.
matism. Respectfully.
MATT. McDERMoTr, /. c. r. r. Shops
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Bear in mind you can do better by sell
ing your wheat to Rodenfels & Ashbrook
than elsewhere.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

1t is rumored that the College is to b.
taken down and new building put in it
place.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Letter heads, note heads, statements and
bill heads cheaper than the cheapest at
THE PRESS Office. Call and learn prices.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
A Bout Rubber Boots.

Undue competition between manufactu-
rel has led to an extent of adulteration
and cheapening of material never before
known in the business. Crude rubber has
the quality of absorbing or of becoming
incorporated with very large quantity of
cheap and bulky substances, like amp
black, chalk, &c, which cannot be detected
by the uninitiated, and which impair the
durability of the goods. People call for
low priced goods. not rejecting that low
prices always mean low quality. The re-
suit is, they vast money on "wild cat"
Rubber Boots, when an extra dollar or two
would buy them pair which will wear to
their utmost satisfaction a whole season
and more. The "95" per cent. booot, de-
scribed in another column, is meant to re-
form this abuse, and is worth the inspec-
tic n of those in need of real good article
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Come forward and have your name ad
ded TO the list paying of the debt on the
fair grounds. 1t 10 cafe investment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

w. l. Shriver, if you please, will say
who will be tax co Hector Of Reading town.
ship next year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Van Law & Williams are disposing of
their stock of Millinery very low. Go and
get a bargain.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Rev. Mrs. Windsor, Miss Mollie Huston
and Mrs Thomas, who have been visiting
friends in this place, returned to their
homes last Saturday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Aust Flowers has contracted with J. &
NJ. Culp to put him up brick residence
in Cassell's addition, near the residence ol
Alec May.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
Pain In the Side.

NEW LEXINGTON, Perry Co.. o.
Dear Siy.-Allow me to say that your reliable
indian Blood Syrup is the best medie"1
[ ever used. I was AFFLICTED with Pains in W,
Side, Arms and Shoulders, and could not sierr
tried various medicines, but found no 're-
lief until l began the use of your indlaH
Blood Syrup, short trial OF which ehe@
Mrs. SARAH DODDS
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
Take Down or Remove the Bars.

Somerset has been hedged and fenced in
long enough BY toll gates ON the GAINESVILLE
and & Maysyille pike. Efforts have been
made for legislation to remove this serious
damage to the property of our town, but
heretofore our wooden Representatives
have failed to do any thing for their con-
stituents because they had no interest in
the premises. We have live Representa-
tives in the General Assembly at the pres
ent time, and no doubt they will cause the
removal of the toll gates by legislation
All they have to do is TO revive some OF
the old petitions on the subject that have
been presented or held by their non illus
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Clover Seed.
Rodenfels & Ashbrook are paying the
highest price in cash for clover seed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
Never Fails 60 Cure.
pumoNrv,Llx, Fairfield Co., {

Dear SIR IL was sufferer from Sick Head
ache from my earliest reeollecticns, and pa'e
iarge sums of money to doctors, but found n.
Syrup. Now after fair trial am ehectaalir
relieved. Iwould not be without your medicine
or Mas. ELIZA SHAFFER
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

CSnnfy hdn the combined circulation Of all the papers
pvo"shed IN the county.
Coal 10 in demand.
Coal is selling at ~ cents bushel at the
depot.
Next Saturday will be Franklin's birth
day.
w. II. Darst and Ed. Rsmpf witnessed
the inaugural ceremonies.
Mrs. H. c. Greiner has been visiting
friends in Newark.
Nice mild cream cheese at Kempfa.
The Governors message was received too
late for publication this week
Thomas Lsrgey has been visiting his
old home and friends-
One more year and our school building
will be out of debt.
+. a. Ditioe went to Columbus 80 wit
Fresh oysiors always on hand at Kemp!s.
Nat Barnes was in town last week sup
plying the wants of our business men.
Court convenes next Monday. and the
docket is large.
The watchman in the railroad cut is
kept busy since the late wet spell.
Fifty cents per pound is being offered d
for the next clip Of wool.
John Carney, one of the pioneers of this
township died last week.
Roasted coffee 20 cents at Kempfs.
A. r. Yost has received car load OF
plows.
! Our public schools will have an eight
months session this season.
! Last Monday was bad day for the in
suguratiop.
Frank Leslie, editor o. Leslie's publica-
lions died in New York last Saturday.
The Lancaster Reform farm promises
another scandal.
There is thirteen million bushels of grain
in Chicago.
The coffee roasted at Kempfs is beltel
than Arbuckle's. Try it.
Henry Zartman 8 case will have hear
ing before the grand jury next week.
An effort il being made to have the do,
tax reduced from dollar to fifty cents.
The best crackers in the world a
Kempfs.
The Legislature will adjourn from mex
Friday until Tuesday.
Van Law & Williams as disposing o
their large stock of hats atcost.
Miss Mary McCristal is visiting friend
in Lancaster.
The nimrods have been out in full fore
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

Hon. Fl. G. Greiner will accept thanks
for copy of Governor Fosters inaugural
address,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

DUMoNrv1LLY, Fairfield Co., o.
Dear Siy.-I have used your great Indian
Blood syrup for some time, and hnd It the
nest medicine in use. No money would induce
ispensable for the cure of Ague, Stomach and
Liver Complaints, Dropsy. etc. II 10 The neS'
medicine ever introduced into this country.
SIMON p. MIESST
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
Cure. oy.p.p.i. Of Lon. Standing.

DuMoNrvItiE, Fairheid Co., u
.ug Sfr.~-t suffered from pyspepsiA tor years,
and SINCE using your great tn0Aan n.0oo
~ rup feel like a new person.
MISS ELIZA SHAFFEH
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15

WakametkIa, the Medtclno MAN
Nothing has been added to the medicine and
nothing has been taken away. 1t is without doubt
the BEST PuRIrIER OF the BLOOD and RENxwxs OF
the aYsTHx ever known to man.
This syrup possesses varied properties
H acts upon the Liver.
II acts upon the Kidneys.
It regulates the Bowels.
1t p0rffles the Blood. s-H5-..z
1t Quiets the Nervous System.
It promotes Digestion.
H Nourisheg, Strengthens and Hnvig-
Il carries or the old blood and max ea
New. .
II opens the pores of the skin, and
induces Healthy Perspiration.
It neutralizes the hereditary taint, poison n
the blood which generates Scrofula, ,Eryspelas and
all manner of skin diseases and internal humors.
There are no spirits employed in its manufacture.
and it can bo taken by the most delicate basc, OF
by the aged and Feeble ease Only osssS repaired ~
cltsg,fioH to directions.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-15
Mss. ELIZA SHAFFER


DUMoNrvILLH, Fairfield Co., Q.
DEE, .s,y,-Your reliable Indian Blood
syrup has cured me OF Sick Headache :"
e's'A' s'N's SARAH STEEL.