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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23
Not Fronh tlla Chinese.

It's the five-minute horse that travels
all day.
People who live in glass houses should
have plenty of curtains.
Blest is he who has friend that lasts
like pair Of suspeRders.
The turtle is not as swift as the gray
hound; but he makes better soup.
Some people arc more particular about
blots on their letters than blots on their
escutcheons.
Cesar, with all bis greatness, couldn't
snap his fingers with impunity in the
face of buzz-saw.
The bull terrier is not as long headed
e. the average business man; but then be
never loses his grip.
The rain falls alike on the new eight
dollar silk ''1icer OF the dude and the
faded felt hat of the statue-pe ldler.
The professional carpet layer Is more
frugal than the average clergyman, be.
cause he wears greAt leather pads on bis
knees to save his s90nSers
The doc with the handsome silver col.
lar doesnt always make the biggest
dnht.
Flora Temple 5FAw Venaer's nazor
before Sic bEe'zs tbe record PEEK
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23
Great Advertisers.

The London Pail Null Gasette has ar
article devoted to the great advertisers
of the world, and ranks as No. / the
proprietors of well-known soap. This
article is most extensively advertised il
Great Britain, but not to a like extent
In the United States, and probably the
proprietors of that renowned article
would not rank as high in point OF
liberality in advertising as some famous
American houses. The firm claims tc
exDend from $50, 600 to $500, 900 {
year in advertisements. Speaking of the
returns from this. immense outlay the
proprietors of the soap say:
1.-THE first time a purchaser invests o
shilling OF a half-crown in a piece OF
our soap he is a loss to us. We have
spent more in trying to get him tC
come to us than the actual profit or
that particular transaction brings to ouI
Golfers. But-when he comes he stops
at least that is our experience, and
that is the secret of our success. Once
let us catch our man, and the great
battle is over. He takes his soap home.
He says, perhaps, We'll, have bought
piece of this much advertised article.
| wonder whether it is as good as they
say it is One morning the idea sud
denly fixes itself In his mind that it has
all these good qualities, and he never
gives the matter another thought
1t viii be found that similar expe-
rience hSs attended all great advertIs.
ers whose articles have merit. When {
customer is once obtained they hole
him continuously.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23
The Use of Hairs on Leaves.

DR.. @. r. Bessey, OF the Iowa Agricul-
tural college, says: 1t is matter of COM
mon observation that the leaves of many
plants are more or less hairy. In amount
it may range from the excessive woali-
ness of the familiar MULLEN to the per-
feet smoothness of the lilac and cotton
wood. Often the hairs are confined to
one surface alone, the lower, as in some
of our apples and grapes. In Iowa we
have wild plant. an artemisa, nearly
related to the sage brush of the far
West, which starts out with its leaves en-
tirely whitened with long silky hair, but
as the leaves grow older and tougher
they lose the hairs from below. The
common Concord grape does much the
same thing. Even lilac leaf is more
or less hairy when it first appears.
Now, why is this hairiness2 What
Office do these hairs perform2 What
good purpose do they subserve9 We do
need to go far for at least partial
answer to this question. If we com
pare those OF Is moist region with
those from dry climates, we are
at once struck by the remarkable
hairiness of the latter as contrasted with
the former. And right here we get a
strong hint at the purpose of this hairy
coat 1t is evidently protection against
the excessively dry air, which would
otherwise dry up aad destroy the leaf
tissues. The MULLEN leaf can endure the
drouth of midsummer and autumn which
would utterly destroy plants not so web
protected as these are.
Here we find, also, the explanation of
the more common hairiness on the lower
surface. OF the two surfaces of leaves
the upper is generally by far the better
protected against excessive loss of moist
ure by an almost impervious epidermis,
the lower surface is almost invariably of
looser and softer texture. The hairs
on the lower side of the leaves of some
apples guard the delicate cells of that
side, while the cells of the upper surface
are amply protected by an unusually
thick and firm epidermis. May we not
wisely take the hint given us here, and
when we select trees and shrubs for dry
climates give the preference to those
which are most wooIly and hairvg
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23
SELECT sIFTINGs.

Before the introduction of carpets the
floors Of churches and houses were strcwed
with rushes.
Chess is the oldest game now In USE
1t was originally played in India, where
tradition says it was invented 5000
years ago.
An immense bluff, half a mile in
length, near Benton, Montana, recently
fell into the Missouri. river, filling that
stream half way across.
1t was formerly common practice in
England for those who were sick to wear
kerchief on their heads, and still con-
tinues to the present day among the
common people In many places.
A quail's nest was discovered on farm
near Hutchinson, Kansas, soma time since,
and among her brood were found two
Plymouth Rock chickens. She has, re-
markable to say, forsaken her own off
spring and gore off with the adopted
ones
In Nepaul, India, there is q class of
natives who serve as SADDLE men, and
take the place OF saddle horses. Strapped
around the waist and fitting into the
curve of the back is a padded ledge. It
is supported vertically by shoulder straps.
The rider rests on the ledge. Ladies of
rank in this part of India are carried on
Saddle women, ! in the same style.
Goethe was given in 1928 the most
costly present that any mortal ever re-
ceived, namely, twelve bottles of Rosen-
vein, which were sent to him by the
city Of Bremen. in the famous Raths-
keller in that city is a special vault con-
tanning this wine, which grew in 1924,
and then cost sixty reichsthaler the OK
hoft ian old measure). Taking this at
compound interest the value of each
bottle sent to Goethe was $22, 500, 00O
The most expensive butter in all Europe
is made in the district of Isigny, in Nor
mandy. A correspondent says it sells by
auction in Paris during the winter at
about seventy five cents per pound whole
sale, sometimes reaching eighty-five cents.
During the summer season it often falls
in price to fifty cents per pound. It's
superiority is due to the extraordinary
care observed in its manufacture. Again,
the hand never touches the butter; it is
beaten up in cloths and the utensils are
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23
ILL oF liz NIGHT

The grass Is wet with dew,
And the stars are faint and few
In the sky;
The tiredies soar aloft,
And the cricI1ets chant soft
Lullaby.
Then, floating on the night,
Comes melody so slight,
It would seem
Less q thing to name or own
Than an echo overblown
From dream.
The heavy odors sweep
From the tropic coast of sleep
Far away
And the music, vague and low,
Seems to languish, seems to blow
Zen as they.
How it saddensI How it cheersl
How it lulls the drowsy ears
With its spellsl
Oh, the midnight music sweet
That tay airy towers repeat,
Distant bellsI
IN. 4. Lindsey, ia Boston TrGfscrip
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23

When book raises your spirits anc
inspires you with noble and courageous
feelings, seek no other rule to Judge
the hook By. It Is good, and made 5,
= good workman
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23

Handel, the composer, was a greai
eater. He would often order q dinnei
for three, and then brighten the waiter
half to death By calmly eating the triple
dinner himself.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23

her treasure in the cupboard. brought
forth her poor little box of cheap water
colors-pathetic in their cheapness. and
her shabby pencils and piece Of paper.
and began to paint
The flies hummed through the omen
door, the cat purred loudly beside her
little Jim, the air palpitated with heat,
but Nell was oblivious TO these. Ii was
only when Mrs. Chapman number two re-
turned and noisily slammed the door to-,
that Nell paused in her work. Then she
put her paint box and paper in their
hiding place.
:" If you please, indeed sir, did it all
MYSELF
Him. Mr.. Hague, the elder, looked
down upon her through his glasses in a
way that almost made Nell's heart stand
still, she WAS so overcome with awe bv
the appointments of Mr. Hague's private
Office, and by the manner of Messrs.
Hague, father and son.
- Ny father did not intimate a doubt OF
the truthfulness of your statement; he
simply expressed surprise. This is, !
must say-oh! by the way, what is your
nameg"
Nellie Chapman"
Young Mr.. Hague looked meaningly
at the elder Hague, the elder Hague said
something In low tone to his SON, then
the latter asked abruptly:
"How is your father, Miss ChapmanG'
1t sounded so strange to be called Miss
Chapman that she was iurried, but she
managed to say; 1.-The doctor thinks
he may see again
"H'm h'mn said the elder, in pc
culiar manner. Every odd naccount-
able"
mot at all" said the son. 81 have
heard of cases almost similar
" Hmg rare-rare, / should say" He
wheeled around to Nell suddenly. then,
My child-this, scarcely know what
to say of it. Best put it in Boone's hands
and let him decide"
. Now that is precisely what do not
propose to do" said Hague, jr. II
won't be fair. Boone must not know
where we obtained the design. / sug,
gest / be permitted. as usual, to order
him to supply any details that may oc.
cur to him in preparing the design foi
! the frame"
GU are rgnO- right. Anu you
Miss-this is the most extraordinary case
that ever came under my notice-call Oh
us-say in week.
''AIake it Saturday, if you wish, " in
terposed Hague, Jr., kindly, as he looked
into the wistful eyes that seemed tc
search his very soul in their anxiety.
81 will be back Saturday, !" Nell said
simply, as she skipped out. She thought
she would have tainted if she had re
manned q moment longer, her JOY was SC
great.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-10-23

The present owner of Hague's factory,
the foremost in the land, point to an ele-
CANT residence on the summit overlook
ing the town, where the hobby horses of
the grandchildren and children OF Hague,
senior and junior shine under the trees.
The Hagues amassed competency and
retired from active pursuits. The great
est stroke of business the firm of Hague
IL Son ever did was when they put their
famous bar of Goldn pattern on the
market. The series of patterns follow,
ing yielded them larger profits in two
years, than all the profits of the two
years put together There is story cur
rent in the trade that the profits Of the
original 'tBar of Gold" pattern amounted
to upward of two hundred thousand dol
lars. Incidentally may mention that
the succeeding profitable patterns were de.
signed by the same hand-the hand that
was appropriated by Hague, Jr., before
the firm retired from active business
Needless to add that Nell's brothers
andl father shared her good fortune, OF
that her father thinks to this day that
there never was pattern as handsome as
THE Bar of Gold"
National Republican., 1884-01-18
PRICE LIST OF NEW STOCK.
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Every article mentioned in list below is exhibited
this week for the first time. We request the judg-
ment of the ladies on their respective merits.
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COTTON UNDERWEAR.
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The Palals Royal wishes Il understood that we
guarantee piece pr Undcrwear sold e be sewed
perfect ltinetdbo made aud hnished ia best sy le
This applies 10 our roc goods aswell ~ to our SIC
articles. fi -
National Republican., 1884-01-18
THE BREvITY BASKET.
Filled with Brief Mentioa OF Many Minor
ENnnta Of YnatnrdaN.


In the police court yesterday Perry Brown,
street-csr driver, was tried for assaulting
Thomas II. Dorsey with a blackjack and for
carrying concealed weapons. The case was
continued one week.
Susan Koath was arrested on Wednesday
for stealing bolt Of green flannel from Birchs
dry goods store. on Seventh street, and tho
case continued in the police court yesterday
until next Wednesday.
Tho inquest over the body Of John Buckley.
who was killed Mt tho round house of tho
Baltimore and Potomac railroad OH Monday
evening, returned verdict Of death by being
accidentally struck by engine No. IL.
Isaac Bells house, No. 1856 West Market
Space, Georgetown, was found to be on FIRE
yesterday morning, but no alarm was turned
in, ii being cxtinguished by Officer Lyddane
The fro was incendiary; but little damage
was done.
Building permits were issued yesterday to
the Capitol and South Washington railway to
build an addition to stable corner of Twelfth
and V streets northwest, to cost $500; A.
Groupe, to build back building at 1912
Seventh street northwest, to cost $3.50.
At the last meeting of the Washington
kindergarten union oiicors were elected as
follows: Honorary president, Mrs. Senator J.
7. Jones; active president, Mrs. Louise Pol
lOCki Hrst NlCe prcolucuL ME5 Js w. fOWell,
second vice president, Mrs. Jane Hitz; socre-
tary. Miss Stella Havenner, and treasurer,
DIR. r. A. Bacon.
Mr.. John +. Olmstead was yesterday noti-
fed by tho commissioners that his suggestion
of the appointment Of committee to repre-
sent tho district government United States
treasurer, aud the bank note company to wit
ness tho destruction of tho plates OF the 3.65
bonds Is satisfactory. and is under tho consid-
GRAFTON OF the United States treasurer.
National Republican., 1884-01-18
JEWELRY.

Sterling silver Initials for satchels ~ aud 25c.
Cut steel Buckles, 10, 80, 408S, t135 sl,0s; soS,
s2.3D .a.''s
Roll Gold Lace Pins and Earrings, Csc to s3.OS,
Rhine stones in Gold settings, CSC TO s5.0s
Rhine stone Combs s1.0S, s2Gs 81 Os S. %, s48S.
Rhine stone Daggcrs, Los up TO s00S.
Sterling silver Pins and Earrings, i0c to S5.6S
Sterling silver Bangles BSc to S3.0S each.
Sterling silver Thimbles, 2Oc to s1IS.
sterling silver Collar Buttons, with Rhine Stone, Doc
Roll Gold Collar Buttons, with Rhine Stone a9c
solid Gold Collar Buttons, s1,35
Roll Gold Bangles, OSc to So 8S per pair
Imitation silver Combs - ami Acc, and up.
Imitation silver Bangles, SOC to s10S per pair.
Imitation silver Pins with Rhine stones, % and 40c
Imitation silver Jersey pins from IOcup.
Imitation silver Hair Ornaments, from 1Ocup.
steel Combs trivetedJ 40, 49, 0Sc 81 10, and s2oS,'
steel Daggers for the Hair. 40c Especial Job lott.
Real Shell Combs, from 9sc to S7.25 each.
Real Shell Harpins, 10 to I9c each.
Jet Combs. II, %, 40. 0S, and 0Sc each.
whitby Jet Bracelets, Csc to sl.0S per pair.
Black Bracelets Gold Trlmmings), 7Sc to s19S.
whi,by jet Pins and Earrings, 10c to s4.9s.
Black IIairpins, two for l5c tWill not warp.
Imitation shell Hairpins, two for Doc
Above goods are warranted half jewelers. prices
and we also claim assortment nnequaled any
where for superiority Of quality and variety ofstyes
National Republican., 1884-01-18
tn. KNIGHT, Of ~. Peter.

Tho Kn lights of st. Peter elected tho fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year at their
last meeting: Commander, j. F. Callan; first
deputy, s. I. Shreeves; second deputy, J. T.
Kelly; third deputy, Morris Flynn; record.
ing scribe, Lewis II. Lanman; financial
scribe, J. T. Jennings; treasurer ]. b. Fitz-
hugh; herald, G. L. Cookscy; warden, Frank
Osborne; standard bearers, W. Crnimins and
NJ. Shields; board f governors with the of
fcers, T. Dignay, d. Long. ID. Porter and j.
+. Gates; delegates to the convention to be
held Jan. 81 TO make arrangements for ST.
Patrick's day. Lewis II. Lanman, J. B. Fitz-
hugh, and d. Porter; alternates, ID. Long and
I. Dignay.
National Republican., 1884-01-18
Unity Club.

The sixth regular meeting of tho season
will be held at the residence of DR.. r. A.
Bacon, corner Of + and Four-and.a-half
streets south west, this evening, Jan. 1s,
on which occasion DIR. Elliott Cowes will pre-
sent q paper entitled "An Old. Old Story
Told Again." and an unusually interesting
programme of choice literature and musical
selections will be offered. ......
National Republican., 1884-01-18
CORSET'S.

The best woven Corscts, hand embroidered, Soc
special price. ..
Handmade COrscts five extra double bones hip
double busk 59c special price.
Warmers tOrsets, every StylU aud color.
l.. d. Corses, ull styles and cOlOrs ft guaranteed or
money refunded.
French Woven, 900 Bone a, for s1.90; usual price,
S225. a.
French Woven Corsets short, 81 and alps.
French Woven, formed with cOlored silk, hand en-
brOidprpd. Al
National Republican., 1884-01-18
JERSEYS.

Negotiations have been brought to close by
cable, for n leading foreign manufacturers stock of
Fine Jerseys, valued at $4,000. We oler the first
arrivals of these goods, In connection with our old
stock at prices that cannot be offered elsewhere.
National Republican., 1884-01-18
HANDKERCHIEFS.

much space we shall only be able to quote partial
list Of our new stock.
100 doz. Fine sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, hem
stitched, 2bc; worth SOC.
200 dOz. Fine sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, hand en-
broidercd, zoe; worth soc.
100 dOZ. Fine sheer Linen Uandkcrchiefs, embroid-
cred and scallOped, :IDc; worth csc.
30 doz Fine SHEER Linen Handkerehlefs, hem
$50 doz. All-Lincn handkerchief fancy hem
stitched borders, for 25c
100 doz. All-Lncn llandkerchiefb, colored hem
stitched borders 1Dc; worth 25c.
200 doz. sheer Linen handkerchief, colored hem
stitched borders, Doc worth iSc.
100 doz. Fine Linen Handkercliefs, hand embroid-
cred In colors, l5C; worth 3bc
800 doz, Chiidrens Handkerchief. 8, 10, 12ia, 10,
and 1Dc. = tHl
400 doz. Gents Linen Handkerchief, plain white or
colorcd borders, hemstitched or tape borders,
12ll, 20, 80, IS, and &c. .. s.
800 China SILK HandkerchiefS, extra Size 75 and 9Sc
National Republican., 1884-01-18
PHYSICIANS prescribe the orator Rye whisky.
Marriage Lfcensos.

Marriage licenses wero issued yesterday to
John T. simms and Maggie Brown; Peter
Bastick and Amanda Reed; Clinton Nichols.
of this city, and Kate Miles. of Richmond,
Va; John w. Adrick, of Fairfax comfy,
Virginia, and Ellen l.. Green, of this city.
National Republican., 1884-01-18
A Church Cellar Full OF Water.

Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock has requested the COM
missioners to have the water pumped out Of
the cellar Of Hsmlino church. corner Of Ninth
and P streets, and the latter have notified
him that the premises may be properly
drained by repairing tho sewerage, and de-
clined to~haye. the water pumped out.
National Republican., 1884-01-18

THE Excesses of Youth are drafts upon Old
Age payable with interest. Sufferers should
Immediately use Aliens Brain Food-$l; q
or So. At druggists.
National Republican., 1884-01-18

ST. JACOBS Oil strikes heavy blows for good oil
ar bund by its power over rheumatism, observes
the Nebraska City (Neb.l PresS.
National Republican., 1884-01-18

HUNTsvILLE, ALA.-Dr. J. G. Spotswoop
says: "I highly recommend Browns Iron
Bitters for dyspepsia, rheumatism, and general
dnbilityD
National Republican., 1884-01-18

SMOKE CONNER ial Cigars.
National Republican., 1884-01-18

having York. Mr. Ferguson the Hosiery
buyer Kenyon Gents Furnishing buyer and Mr. Bond the House
will be exhibited until week. In
he meanwhile what stock have at half
National Republican., 1884-01-18
We Mention Only a Few specialties

DRAwERS, best muslin, yoke band tucked, with
broad hem, zoe.
DRAWERS, yoke bank, broad tuck, worth 4sc,
special price, 3Oc
DRAWERS, inserting, with tucks, wide embroidery,
15c.
N1ditrGowNs best muslin, tucked and embrod.
cred S4c '. ...
NIGHTGOWNs (Ntothcr Hubbard, 4 special lots,
t1.25, sl.3J, si ~, $l.nS.
CHEMISfS handsomely embroidered, square neclls,
BS, DSC, Al % .. .r
CoRsEf GoVERS best cambric, perfect 1T guaran-
terd, iiDr.
coiisEr COVERS, beautifully embroidered, sqnare
necks OSC. -
SKIRTS, extra wide canbrc ruflrc, tucked, 5Oc.
Above lots are very special bargains.
National Republican., 1884-01-18
LEATHER GOODS.

Leather satchels in Black and Bun, 49, osc 81. 20,
s1.8S.
Real Alligator Satches, 81. 90, s2 6s 38S, s38S.
silk Plush satches, 40, 80, oSc. l.4s 81. .6S Los,
and up.
SILK Plush Pocketbooks, 80 and Soc.
Leather Pocketbooks, 25, 4S, 20, Csc, and up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-07-25

Gilbert E. Jones of the New York Times
has bsen at the pains to explain to somebody
that the Times is not Democratic paper-it
is independent it rotains its Republican pre-
dilections, and the election or defeat of Oleve-
land will make no difference in its attitude
toward the Republican party at the next
election, should the Republicans nominate
men of character to merit its support. the
Times will support them.
A 81. Louis despatch from Richmond, NO.,
under date of July 10, says Joseph Smith,
a son of the founder of the Mormon church.
Alexander Smith, f, W. Smith and w. II.
Kelly, the committee appointed by the Nor
mon conference at Salt Lake, are now in
Richmond comparing the "Book of Mormon"
as at present published with the original man.
uscript in the possession of David Whitmer
of Richmond Mr.. Whitmer claims to be
one of three persons who saw an angel give
craven plates to Joseph Smith, and this man
usoript is a copy of the plates made by the
prophet himself, and is the only one in exist
ence. Why the comparison is made is not
stated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-07-25
BenedIct ArnOId's Hiding place,

An interesting discovery was made by
Thomas Aling few days ago at the old Ben
edict Arnold house in Water street, New Ha-
ven, Conn. In taking out a portion of the
garret floor he found vault, which is sup
posed to have been used by Arnold during
tho war Of the Revolution as a hiding place
for suspects or fugitives whom he wished to
befriend. The lifting of some of the garrett
floor planking revealed the pocket or vault
underneath. 1t is about 44 feet deep and 6
feet square, and is plastered on the Sides
Two or more persons could remain in con-
cealment there without being crowded. The
vault is located by the side of the large old
fashioned chimney. On the floor adjacent TO
the vault formerly stood a large bookcase,
and it is supposed that through this entrance
was obtained to the hiding place. This place,
which is now plastered up, is supposed 10
have been sort of closet. Whether Arnold
used the vault for seoreting Tories or patr-
OTIS, or built it TO afford a retreat for himself,
no one knows. That it should have remained
undiscovered until Mr.. Alling accidentally
found it shows that it was well designed for
the purpose which led to its construction. -
Boston Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-07-25
Continued from last ireet)
How Watch Cases are Made.


1t is a fact not generally known that the
James Boss Gold Watch Gases really con
tain more pure gold than many "solid"
gold cases The demand for these watch
cases has led to the manufacture of a very
poor grade of solid gold watch cases
low in quality, and deficient in quantity.
These cases are made from AZ to 10 karats,
and or karat case is often sold for IL
or ii karats. 1t is NOT economy to buy
watch case so poor in quality that it will
soon lose its color, or one so soft that it will
lose its shape and fail to shut tight, thus
letting in dust and damaging the works, or
one so thin that a slight blow will break
the crystal, and perhaps the movement.
1t IS economy to buy James Boss Gold
Watch Case, in which NONE of these things
ever occur. This watch case is not an erperi-
ncai-it has been made nearly thirty years.
HAzLEroS, PA, Oct ~. 1ss2
I sold two James Boss Gold Watch Cases thirty
years ago. when they first camo out, and they in
good condition yet Ono OF them Is carried by
shows the wear in ono or two places; the other by
Mfr Bowman, Of Cunningham, Pa; and can pro-
duce one or both Of tho6e cases at any time
SYLVESTER ESGLE, Jeissler,
send cent stamp 10 Keystane Case FAsarss Pha.
dephla Pa Tor hHhdans llnsTHied Pamphlet showing how
James n0ss' and Keystone Watch Eases are made.
(To be C0ntiRued.)