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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
HE APPROVED THE TREAT,
MENT.

Oil Nelson Bettrage. while work
ing in the woods. was bitten by II
rattlesnake. In much alarm and
in great pain lie ran to the house
A physician. who happened to be
near at hand, was summoned.
"Old man. said the doctor. moth
ing but whisky, and a great deal OF
it, can do yon any good"
But. doctor. ] am Temperance
man. l haven't touched drop NV
ticker for thirty years
"All the better. The whisky will
have more effect"
A hoy who had been dispatched
with jug scVn returned. and the
old nan. much against his will. be-
gan to drink whisky. He was slew
at first. but after awhile he ''swis'
ged" it with the appetite Of an old
timer.
"W.ll," said the doctor. "y' =
have had enough whisky Row
Don't drink any more.
"Think I've got er plenty?"
eyes. know it,"
Don't yer think thar's leetl.
of the pizen hansin round the cor
nersl"
mo. I think you are all right.
Don't think that Il leetle. just e.
huff nv it to bother me after awhile
has sorter settled down in my feet?
NO"
"WalI. now, Dock, s'p"sa we tax,
a drink. just fur good luck.
II tell you that YOU must no
drink any more"
The old fellow sighed. looked II
tue jug, and asked: Whats be
come NV the snake?"
"One of the boys killed it." th
doctor repliod.
II am SORRY" said the old man
"Sorry What ior?"
"Caus. l went it ter bite me er
gin" -Arkansas 1rawler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
RESULT OF DIFFUSION.

The result OF the diffusion ex.
periments upon sugar sane recent
ly made at Fort Scott, Kansas,
pans out as follows:
Cane cut, Oct. 25th to 3Oth.
Worked, Nov. 9th to 7th.
Process. diffusion and single car.
donation.
Weight Of cane used. 1925 tons.
Mean composition of expressed
juice from cane: Total solids, 14.36
per cent; Sucross. 10. 60 per cent.
Glucose. LIB per cent; Purity,
1913 per cent.
Pounds first sugar made. II, 1856
Pounds per ton. 1914.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
A GOOD THING-A NEW
CEREAL.

A new cereal sounds like a start.
ling announcement. According to
The Southern Miller, some years ngo
the Georgia State Agricultural De.
partment received from Egypt 9
collection Of African seeds, which
were distributed among the Geor.
gia farmers. In the lot were seeds
of the Kaffir. of South Africa. A
little OF this has becn cultivated
every year by DR.. J. Fl. Watkins
who found it to be excellent 70,
forage. This year he planted oil
acre of it on the poorest land he
had, which would not have yielded
three bushels of wheat. Without
any fertilizer, however. the kaffir
corn yielded thirteen bushels. H.
had some OF it ground into -four
and made into bread. The -four
was fine and had rich cream color.
It was made into biscuit. egg-bread
and cakes. and in each proved de.
lioious. Except in color. it was i'm.
possible to distinguish it from the
finest Ohio Valley -four. Speci-
mems of the bread and cake dis.
tributed at the Department Of Ag-
riculture excited surprise by thei,
excellence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

We have received copy of the
Annual Report of the Com mission
er of Pensions, from which we
CLEAN the following:
Aggregate annual value of all
pensions in this country. $44. 7OS.-
OPT A. Total number of pension
ers, 365,7s3.
st. Tammany parish has four
pensioners, drawing $93 so; one
widow. $25. Also one survivor OF
the war of 1912, drawing So. and
foul widows. drawing s24. Total
10 pensioners; amount paid, SAC
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

A LIVING HERo.-The residents
II North Platte. Nebraska, fully re
alize the fact that living hero has
his home among THEM. ard that the
Hon. VIM. F. Cody, who is popu-
la,ly known as Buffalo Bill" in
pluck and manliness. aud all the
attributes which combine to make
brave and modest man, is just as
he is represented in the exciting
narratives of reul life in the Wild
West, which, have recently become
so popular in the New York Week
ly. Or Wednesday,. Oct. 6. NJ.
Cody returned TO l,i- home in NORTH
Platte, and the OCCASION was made
memorable by the hearty welcome
accorded him by the ..opnlacs; tile
public buildings. and many of tue
private ones. were gai'y decorated
with bunting. aud the people turn
ed ont in body to receive the great
scont. The Mayor. Hon. Geo. W.
Hammond We coined him in an nf-
fecting speech ut tbs depot. aud he
was rendered banquet i'll the eve
uing at the Pacific Hotel. Among
other pertinent remarks made in
response to the toast OF which he
was the subject. Buffalo Bill said
Il have iiied To show that IL cowboy
hat is net The emblem of brutality,
any more than u minister's gown is
always the robe of righteousness; ]
have. tried to show tllat we. men oil
the West, Who mnde this wilder.
uess LIossnm like tho rose, deserve
u place il. the memory OF this might,
nation" Truthful words these. and
spoken modestlv too; but If you
would learn what the hero who ut
tered them did toward making til.
Wild West II home for peaceful: peo
pie. you must read Ned Bnntline'!
grent story of Buffalo Bills Las
Victory" Just commenced in No.
of the New York Weekly. The ex
ploits OF living characters are mar
rated in this thrilling narrative. al,
among the brave scouts who fgur,
therein are Buffalo Bill and Texa
Jack. For sale by NIL nswsd-alers
or will be sent four months for 81
A sample copy will be sent free /,
any address. on Application. AL
dress all letters to Street l. Smith
publishers. 81 Rose street. Nes
York.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

A number OF our lady friends
are taking great deal OF interest
in embroidery, fancy work, etc. and
some of them have developed ar
t;stic taste in the line of home
decoration. To :hoss .who desire
an Invaluable guide for all kinds OF
useful and ornamental designs for
household and toilet articles, we
recommend For Christmas" a
book lately issued by the Holiday
Publishing Company. of Buffalo.
n. Y. 1t tell you what to make and
how to make it. See partial list of
contents, in another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

The STATE ASSESSMENT. - The
books in the Auditors Office. after
the assessment of 1886 have been
compiled, show the assessment of
all property in Louisiana to be. in
round numbers, $217,000,O00
against s2l3. 900. 900 for 1885, and
5000, 900. 900 for 1884. 1t is esti-
mated that the colored people own
property to the amount Of $1,000
600.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

High license has cut down the
saloons in Missouri from 5000 to
2S0U, and raised the revenue from
$4,000 to sl.5OO.OOO. A State
that has had free rum practically
is not likely to go back to it after
it has once found that it can raise
from the saloons a revenue large
enough to pay the whole expense
Of the State eovernment.-Sprin9
field Nass Republican.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
HINT TO PIpE-SMOkERS.

A Celtic friend of mine, who pos
sesses more than the average hope
fitness Of his sanguine race, met
me on Chestnut street with smile
as broad as full moon. "Me for
tunes made. me bye said he. II
haven't it quite in me fist yet. but
it is as sure IA death and the tax
rate man" When pressed to re-
veal what extraordinary lnck had
beiallen him. my friend drew up
into the shadow OF the Girarl
House, and. after looking carefully
about him, breathed into my ex-
pectant ear the word "Sal.." ]
waited for A further explanation,
and it came after my friend had oh.
served. of course, that this start
ling announcement had had time
To make the proper impression. u
haven't it patented yet" he said
"but it's surely worth it. Ill tel
you what it is. While smoking my
fnvorite clay pipe last week. I no
ticed that it WAS prstt, sticns, ant
l laid it aside aud bought me a nov
one. The idea struck me tina
something WAS needed in the bo:
tom Of the pipe to absorb the oil o
the tobacco. aud, without my ide'
Of its worth, I tried pinch of salt
Well. sir, as true rs I'm Chris
tian, that salt proved to be- the yer.
thing. It took up all the nicotine
and the pipe to-day is as sweet n
when I got it. Barring a few salt.
mouthfu!s yor get ON the first viii
or two, there is nothing finer in tn
wurrull. philadelphia Ne,cs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
JUDGE NANNING'S FALL.
ALLEE SAMEE SEDGWICK

The Chicago Times. Of Nov. "a.
publishes dispatch from the City
Of Mexico. saying; "The American
colony Of this city is profoundly
sgitated over an affair which be-
came public yesterday. (Tuesday.j
which touches American pride TO
degree even surprising the Sedg-
wick affair.
"rho story in brief is to the ef-
feet that the new American Minis
ter, Hon. Thomas II. Manning. Of
Louisiana. has fullen q victim to
the relentless enemy Of Sedgwick.
Just how the full particulars have
become 81 thoroughly known does
not appear, Tor tue reason that 40
one desires to assume the RESPONSE
bility Of first making known the
condition Of the Minister.
"On Thursday afternoon, the
18th. Mr.. Manning attended a din
ner given in his honor by NJ. L.
Guirard, one OF the leading mem
bsrs OF the American colony, SOU
in-law Of the late Minister Morgan
Guirar.l il a Louisiana Frenchman,
aud ut present holds the response.
ble position Of general manager oil
the Mexican Telephone Company
Many Of the most distinguished
Mexican politicians and bankers
were present at the banquet te
meet the ne Minister.
i AT the conclusion of the banquet
Judge Manning repaired to hi,
rooms, and was not again seen o,
the street until Tuesday. Thurs
day. Friday. Saturday aud Sunda!
he was reported by his secretar.
and others rs being i'll and con
fined to his room. 1t is now stated
however, that this distinguished
gentleman, during the four entir'
days following the banquet. was il
, a frenzied state. and continued t,
indulge SO freely that the secretar.
I and Interpreter conld not mako hin
: realize what he vas doing.
| "Runors of Manuing's condition
began to leak out, it is thought
through the servants. or possibl,
the interpreter. The secretary an
a friend finally. by the liberal us
of medicine, succeeded in brlngih;
the Minister to realize his situation
Judge Manning, on Tuesda.
. admitted the truthfulness Of til
: story. said he was determined I
{ face the music. and has already ca
bled Secretary Bayard the Who'll
, truth, and that he would abide b
the result. He feels his positio
kecniy.
RI "Guirard, at whose table th
| banquet was given, is severely Ger
. sured. He is the same man VIII
q introduced Envoy Sedgwick to tn
a members OF the famous locke
!. Club"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
LAND OrsIcE, New OHLkAss, La.

LAND OrsIcE, New OnLEAss. La. |
Nov. 20. 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler hr" fled notice OF
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver. at New Orleans. La, on
Wednesday. January II. 1887. viz:
STEPHEN =. RICHARDSON.
Who made homestead entry No. GUST,
for the southeast quarter of the SOUTH
east quarter of section 20, anil lot No.
in section 81. and til Q northeast quar-
ter Of the northeast quarter Of section
81. township 2. south range ~ east. 81.
Helsno meridian
He names the following witnesses to
prove his contiL nous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
F. N. Brown. John X. Burch, w. w.
BaLinRton. John X. Wood, all Of Wash
ington parish. La
no27 St THos. J. BuTLxs. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
Land Office. New Orleans. La,
Nov % l226

Land Office. New Orleans. La.
Nov. %, 1896
Notice IS hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof IN sup
port uf his claim and that said proof
will be made before the judge. or in his
absence the clerk Of the District Court.
ut Govington. La. on Saturday. Janu-
airy Is. 1857, viz:
ALFRED LACRO1X,
Who made homestead entry No. 5la3.
for the northeast quarter OF the south.
west quarter, and northwest quarter OF
the southeast quarter of section rs.
township 6. south range III east. 81. lie.
lena meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
c. W. Bradley. Joseph Lacroix, Emile
Frederick. H. J. Smith. all of st. Tam
many parish. La.
mu27 Ct Tnos j. BUTLER, Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

A recent advertisement contains
the following: "if the gentleman
who kseps the shoe store with "
rad head will return the umbrella
of the young lady with whalebone
ribs and all iron handle to slate
rooted grocer's shop he will hear
of something to his advantage. rs
the same is the gift OF deceased
mother now no more with the name
engraved Oh it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

Col. Bob. lngersoll has declared
that he would like to see the labor
ing men have Il President OF their
own. and a majority in Congress,
in order that they might satisfy
themselves how little. after all, can
be accomplished by legislation.
"They would ind." he says. "that
making living III this world is al
individual affsir. and that each man
must look out for himself"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covington Post
office. Friday. November 26. 1856.
Persons calling for the sn,ne vii
please say aIv-iiise.l:
Davis Francis NJ
Hoffman ]
Ke!lnr ltachel Miss
Kendall G. NJ Mrs
Keen H.ttie Miss
Lasroun & A
Leroy Martha Miss
Mason David h Jr
Meyer Christ
Mathis Jake
Pharris W G
Pison NJ A Mrs
Reagan AdIins Miss
Smith Samuel
Tall.y Martha A Mrs
1'ison Moiiie Mira
Talley Arcine Miss
Taylor Thomas
Thomas Martha MIRO
Warrington w
WortI,am j B
If not called for in thirty DAYS
from date. the above letters will be
sent to the Dead-Letter Office.
The Postottics will be open. on
Sunday. from 7:30 to 9 o'clock \. u.
Gas. HuArz P. II.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

SUGAR IN MoRrAR.-Sngar in its
course state. called "gooI" has
been used in India from time i'm
memorial as an ingredient in NOR
tar. Masonry connected with this
mortar has been known to defy
ether pick or shovel. and to yield
only to blasting when it has been
found necessary to remove old
puckah buildings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

Prohibition appears to lave been
defeated at Amite City, Mt the late
election. According to the tally
sheets of the election commission
ers, there was a majority OF ID
against license. Then the Police
Jury. in response to petition OF
citizens, recounted the votes and
found a majority OF 1 for license
a difference of Is votes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

Roscoe Conkling recently de-
scribed a witness on the other side
Of the case as follows: Gentle
men, / think / can see that witness
now-his month stretching across
the wide deeolation of his face. a
fountain of falsehood aud q sepul-
chre Of rum"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

An amendment to the Georgia
Constitution, allowing pensions to
manned Confederate sold iers. was
adopted ON November I'd, by al
most = unanimous majority. Every
Southern State should do likewise.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

BIRTHDAY PARrY.-This editor
was 80 years old last Tuesday, the
23d inst. Our better-half present
ed us with fine meerschaum pipe.
We also received q handsome bou-
quet, with the compliments OF the
Rosebuds Many thanks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

, Once upon a midnight dreuy,
! was tossing weak and weary.
For had 1T Of ague,
ana my bones We're very soreI
Suddenly I read q label.
~ q medicine on my table,
put 70 reach't I scarce was able:
! was SO Internal sorel
LOOK ! just ono dose, twas BrrE HxAazs.
Soundly slept and did snore.
Had tho agne nevermorcl
$Sccntsrcr sottio. Sold ty all drusxists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
ISHAM MIZELL,
Land Office, New Orleans. La.
Nov. o. 1856.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his clam, and that said proof will he
made before the judge, or in his absence
the clerk OF the District Court. at Cow
ington, La, on Saturday. January Is,
1887, viz:
EDMOND WILLIS,
Who made homestead entry No. 1924,
for the north half of the northeast qusr-
ter, aud north half Of the northwest
quarter of section is. township D.
south range IL east, It. Helena merid-
ian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
II. ]. smith, }. Cnhier. L. Badon. +.
Frederick. all CT 81 january parish.
La.
uo276t THos. J. BUTLER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

To remove warts from stock,
make an ointment Of one part arse
mic to four Of lard. and rub a little
of il over tue wart and around lit
t,.se once a week until it drops
off. which, it will de- in n short time.
Il il we'll to rub the wart until u
b.eeds IL little before applying the
ointment
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

The vote for CongressmaE in this
District has been officially promul-
gated. The total vote was nd fol-
lows: Robertson. Democrat, 1910;
Berhel. Republican, 400; scatter
ing. AZ. Robertson's majority,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

The cattle belonging to the sue
cession of Henderson Tay lor hav-
ing failed to sell, are readvertised
for sale, at the Courthouse, Decem-
Der 9th.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

The Clerk of the Court OF Con-
cordia parish collected 1920 poll
tax from the fees OF witnesses mud
Jurors ut a recent term of the Dis
trict Court in that parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

The United States Government
il about to institute suit against
John r. jones' and Geo. Freeman.
constituting the firm Of Freeman q
Co., OF Shreveport. La. for remov-
ing 1000, 900 feet OF lumber off the
public domain in the parish oil
Natchitoches.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

Thanksgiving Day was bright
and clear. The FISHERMAN was
Sharp enough to be here on time,
and everybody gave thanks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

nj. E. Benton. the suspended
United States District Attorney In
Missouri, has been rein-tated BY
the President, ON his statement
that he never neglected his official
business to make political speeches.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

An oil we'll in Calcasieu parish
yields Eve barrels Of oil per day.
The oil is in demand. az it is said
to be 6rstrate lubricator.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

Rev. Sam Small. the revivelist,
has been appointed Methodist com.
missioner of negro education in the
Sontb.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

The steamer Day Dream is at
Madisonville. having new cabin
put on her, and other improve
ments.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

We would suggest to our readers
that now is good time to pay
your subscription to the FARMER.
Cotton is being sold. and money is
more plentiful now than it will be
later.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

Monthly reports, suitable for
private schools, with teachers name
printed at the bottom, for sale ut
this Office. Price. 81 per 100.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
CALVIN TALLEY,
Land Office. New Orleans. La,
Nov. %, 1856.


Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the judge. or in his
absence the clerk of the district court.
ut Covington. La, on "wednesday, Janu-
airy II. 1857. viz:
ISHAM MIZELL,
Who made Homestead Entry No. $685..
for lot No. 2. southwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter, and southeast quar-
ter of the northwest quarter Of secti' n
Is township 6. south rause IL east,
st. fIelenx meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said lald, viz:
H. q. Parker. L. ]. Parker. Warren
Thomas, Thompson iarKer, all OF
st. Tammnny parish. La.
uo27 Ut THos. J. BUTLER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

RETAIL AND WHOLESALE

For Example, a few
Popular Goods:
HE-NO TEA. IS cts per pound.
cold by Others in same line OF buai-
ness for IS cts.
DUFFY'S MALT WHISKY. per
bottle, IS chs. Others sell ut 81.
BROWNS IRON BITTERs. per
bottle, 20 cts. Others sell at 81.
MATCHES. large box, quarter
gross. 20 cts. Sold by others for
IS cts.
Where a large quantity i want
ed. in whole packages or cases.
special prices will be given on ap-
plication.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
Land Office. New Orleans. LIZ, !

Land Office, New Orleans. LIZ,
Nov. %. 1886. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has 6ied notice OF his
intention to make final proof i'll support
of his ciainl. aud that said proof will be
made before the judge, or in his alb
sence the clerk of the District Court,
ut Covington. La, on Wednesday,, JanI-
airy II, 1857. viz:
CALVIN TALLEY,
Who made HON astead entry No. sos,
for the northwest quarter of the north
east quarter. ami northeast quarter oil
northwest quarter, and lots Nos. z and
4, section rs, township 4, south range
IL east, 81 Helena meridian.
He names the following with esses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said lana. viz:
Enoch ralley. Samuel Talley. Emile
Talley. John Carter. all of st. Iamman,
parish. In.
nu27 ct THos. J. Butler. Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27

A number of new homestead no.
tees appear in the paper to-day.
Christmas will fall on Saturday
this year. and also next year. Sat-
urday is a good day for it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-11-27
WEATHER REPORT

ALEX. BAND. Observer.
Vaudeville Station, La,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-14
PETTIS, BASSETT & CO..
LAST NIGHTS STORM.
Ggns and Shade Trees Blown Down-A Queer
Accident to an Electric Light.

A fierce storm broke over the city last night
accompanied by raging wind and almost inces-
SAINT flashes of lightning. At o'clock in the
evening the mercury stood at eighty three de-
grees, and the atmosphere was oppressive. The
storm, accompanied by rapid fall in the tenn
peraturs, came at o'clock. The wind blew at
the rate of thirty six miles an hour, and
the glass in front of the St
Charles Hotel and in the rear of Woods
drug store was damaged. while a number of
signs were blown down. Street car drivers re
ported numerous shade trees blown down in the
northern part of the city. The rainfall was
comparatively light, only 1900 of an inch hav-
ing fallen. AT III o'clock the mercury had fallen
70 sixty-four degrees. The signalservice officers
predicted, last night, that another storm would
speedily follow. 1t had not arrived at l o'clock
4his morning.
During the storm block of wood above the
sectric light in front of the Buffalo shoe store
got into blaze, owing to some fault of the cleo
fric current. Tie flames might have done some
damage had they not been seen and promptly
sxtinguished by Sergeant Sauers who threw a
bucket of water on them.