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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Mon who are wanted.

Of the many bible words which grow
and grow into our thought and life, with
our advancing years, few seem more i'm.
pressive, even from the standpoint Of
merely worldly experience, than the
familiar idea phrased in the text, 'sUntc
him that hath shalt be given" We give
more and more love to those worthy OF
our affection; we bestow an ever-increas.
ing confidence upon those who have
rightly won them already. And this text
is the best explanation of the often asked
question, Why do we ask favors and aid
OF those who have the most leisure, but
rather those who are the busiest and
most sought for? In this world and in
every line of work, we are pretty sure to
want the men who are wanted by others. A
word of counsel, or a minut els helm
from one who has shown efficiency in
every labor, is worth more than a SER
mon from an idle bystander, or whole
days attempted service on the part of
him whom the world very properlv
lets alone. Those who have the most to
do are the very ones who are readiest
whenever possible, to do something
more; and the qualities which make
their time most valuable to themselves
are the very qualities which they are
readiest to enlist in still further service
at the call of duty. Notwithstanding
all the element of truth in Gray's lines
about mute, inglorious Millions and viii
lage Hampdens, or in Millions assurance
that They also serve who only stand
and wait" let us not forget the fact
that 1t is good thing to be wanted in
this world of work.-Sab6atA School
Times.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
A Lumn Of Coal.

Few persons have any idea of the won
derful products of coal-a lump Of coal
that is placed in the retort of gas
mandatory. Ordinarily burned, the
combustion of lump of coal results IN
,arbonic acid, smoke (which is simply
SCOT, or rather the visible portion OF
smoke is SCOTT, and the ash, in which
are found Silica alumina, oxide of iron,
phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, potash,
sodium, combined sulphur, and some
times traces of chlorine, titanic acid and
other substances. In the gas retort
variety of products are obtained. The
gas, as it is carried through the hydraulic
main to the purifying-rooms, takes with
it tar and ammonia, the latter evolved
from the nitrogen. The ammonia has to
be washed out with water, in an arrange
ment by which the ammonia is gathered
and saved. Tons and tons of sulphate
of ammonia are thus made and become
an article of commerce. The sulphur is
removed by caustic lime or oxide of iron.
The carbonic acid is also removed by
lime, but the carbonic oxide cannot be
removed, and with several others remain
in the gas after all efforts to remove it.
These others give the gas its smell.
By distillation naphtha and asphaltum
are obtained. Asphaltum is dead oil,
very useful to preserve wood. From
this. too, carbolic acid is obtained, very
important in surgical operations as being
the most valuable antiseptic known.
From naphtha, benzole, cumol, teluol and
cymol are obtained. Naphtha, as is
well known, is used as a burning fluid.
Benzole is sol ,ent for grease and oils,
very useful in cleaning kid gloves and
things of that kind.
Benzole treated with nitric acid pro-
duces nitro benzole. This, singularly
enough, is used as 1avoring extract by
confectioners, and for perfuming soap.
When used for this purpose it is known
in commerce as the essence of myrrhbane,
which it is not, although it smells and
tastes something like the essence of
myrrhbane or oil of bitter almonds
rSirIv-DcnLoIe Is terribly poisonous, but
not more SO than some other adulterants
used by confectioners.
From nitro benzole aniline is obtained.
This, when first obtained, is perfectly
colorless liquid, but darkens as it grows
older. From aniline are obtained the
coal tar colors, which are SO very bril-
liant. The different colors known to
the trade as anilne colors are of all hues
The one known as turkey red' is ex.
actly similar to the red that used to be
made from the madder-root Since the
discovery of this aniline it has almost
completely broken up the raising of mad
der in Holland. There thousands of
acres were devoted to the raising of mad
der-root to get the turkey red" dye. 1t
can be made much cheaper from the prod
uct of gas factory.
There are still many other products Of
lump of coal after it is placed in the
gas retort which cannot be enumerated
here.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Noted Mineral Springs.

The mineral waters the most esteemeu
IN Europe for their medical eneS'S ,.r nns
h those Of vichy and Carlsbad, ana sto arg =
sum u,s are annually paid by spectators "
the two municipalities for the pri 'd tSe
If c' exporting the prepared salts ana ,o .no
waters. Carlsb d is now open ior !. leaso
for a period of fifteen years, and 1t Is OK Ok,
nected that there will be a lively com X.
tition to secure the privilege. IN .as
Ssvs of the great Frederick Of PRUSSIA IS
Carlsbad shipped its ''sprudel," Du. ' and
only to persons of high distinction anu
as 4 special favor, for which permission ,,
Of the court was necessary. The wafer u
in those DAYS was given as present, ana
The recipients made the town preSen'
in return, while those citi ems who clan
destinely received and executed orders
from abroad were heavily fined ioI
smucoling. 1t was not until 1914, ana
after hot struggle with those OF the IN
hsbitants who feared that the exporta'
tion of thermal waters would cause pa
tients TO remain at homa, that the regu.
lar commercial arrangement was nxeo
upon, which thirty years later gave piacS
q farming. San Francisco Chronicle
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16

The bldebendcnt published at
Charlotte by ]. w. Brown and
McEachen, made its appearance last
Saturday, and starts out by pitching
boldly into the MESSENGER for ridi.
senling the masses--.Slay Of Zion.
This is a sly, ungenerous cut from
Dancy, who knows nothing at all OF
our affairs here, or, wilfully misrep-
resents everything concerning our
city that he dabbles in. He ought
10 inform himself SO as to stick to
truth. The Mdebendenf is published
by the Daily Charlotte Observer and
VIII Brown and McEachen (their
names are used as tools by the
whiskey element of the democratic
party If the Star condemns us
Tor opposing whiskey and the worst
element Of the democratic party,
then let it drive on.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
AN UNFAIR ATTACK.

The SfOy Of Zion charges us with
unfairness in our criticism upon Bish-
OPP Jones. The Star has our consent
to be its own Judge of our fairness.
Ours was simple criticism, and be-
lieVing the Bishop to be infallible, we
dared to criticise what we knew to
be harmful attitude.
Brother Dancy certainly must stop
this way of jumping at conclusions,
or he will be considered poor lead
er. He says "the Bishop was show.
ing up the character and the prepa-
ration Of the disciples, Wesley's
ministers, &c" This is not the
case; and if true, it was all wrong.
This is an age of science, and the
poor have not only the Gospel, but
literature. Art and science is so
scattered among the common people
that it is absolutely necessary for all
III prepare themselves before they 90
rvetvif. : o
Was not Prof ]. C. Price called
to preach before he was prepared
And did he not go to college and
prepare himself? Some men, like
Bishop Jones, educate themselves
after entering upon their work; but
it is hard thing to do, and but few
succeed in it, and they are men OF
fine natural ability and powerful
energy and push.
Brother Dancy attempts to preiu-
dice the Church against US, saying we
wound up by unfair criticism and re-
Duke to Zion generally. There was
nothing unfair in our criticism, and
we have not word to take back nor
apology to make 1t was all truth,
and by the truth we propose to
stick. We said nothing OF the pro-
perty owned by Zion or other
Churches, and wish we owned three
times as much more. 1t was the
educational fitness and the remarks
OF Bishop Jones we spoke of. And
as Brother Dancy well says, as our
Churches are growing in wealth and
intelligence, our ministry must grow
IN intelligence.
Brother Dancy's eulogy on Zion
is good but he knows better than to
talk SO much about PROSECUTING.
And that is why we criticise the
Bishop. We have finished our col
lege to prepare young men, and not
a word of Encouragement should
como from, an,, co,rco
Brother Dancy says Prof. Harris
heard the sermon, and says it was
misrepresented. Now there is not
word of truth in this, unless Prof.
Harris, while in Salisbury, hears
things going ON in this city. Prof
Harris was not in Charlotte at the
time. The editor of a religious
paper ought to SO inform himself as
to publish the truth. We have not
time to treat Brother Dancy's article
this week.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Rowan Republicans.

SALISBURY, N. c., oct. ?, 1886.
Pursuant to call, the Republicans
of Rowan county assembled in regu-
lar convention last Saturday. A full
Executive Committee was appointed
consisting of 10 active Republicans,
and w. E. Henderson was unani-
mously elected chairman. Speeches
were made by several, after which
resolution were passed endorsing
the action of the late State Conven,
ton and pledged their undivided
support to the nominees. Perfect
harmony prevailed. EvERTTE.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
admit are these;

admit are these;
That it is now twenty one years
since emancipation, and young men
admitted to the ministry after now
should be educated.
That while Zion has much lar
ger membership than the Presbyte-
rians, Zion should have as many
educated ministers to the thousand
members as the colored Presbyte-
rians.
That the Presbyterians are taking
charge of the public schools
throughout this Southern country
that Methodists ought to have, and
they are instilling Presbyterian prin-
ciples into the hearts of the children
and in many localities the Presbyte-
rian ministers are drawing from the
Methodists, and we have dared to
sound the alarm in Zion, and in our
own way, without prejudice or mall
ice aforethought, properly locate the
cause of lions tagging.
All, we'll do we know who built
and manage Zion Wesley College.
We are proud Of them all. But
Zion Wesley was not built until a
young man, educated at a Presby-
terrain institution, comes out in. the
world as hundreds of other Zion
young men and women should have
done. The Bishop could not bear a
full answer to that question from us.
We might tell him too much, and
he would probably use more Drofane
sarcasm than he does in this letter.
We glory in the building of institu-
tons of learning and industry by
colored men, but when we are unable
to build them, our young people
should not be kept out of school for
that reason, but should be encour-
aged to take advantage of those in
stitutions built for the benefit of the
colored youth-and thereby hangs a
tale.
The good men named by the
Bishop are all well known to us.
Many Of them are among our closest
personal friends. We would not
dare reflect upon them-they have
known us from early childhood, and
will not be prejudiced by the Bishop.
They know that we have the good
of Zion at heart, and that we have
the manhood to speak out for the
right, even though it be against a
Bishop. We said, and we meant,
Bishop Jones placed himself in an
awkward light before the people,
and he ought not to abuse us for
telling him SO. We had no business
going to him for an explanation.
Believing we are right, we have no
apology to make.
Strange times are these in which we live for
soothl
When old and young are taught in falsehood's
SCHOOL,
| And the one man that dare to tell the truth
| Is called at once lunatic and fool
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16

The depth of the ocean-probably sell
dom exceeding three miles-has been
greatly overrated. School text books
even now mention that between the
Azores and Bermudas a sounding of
seven and half miles had been obtained.
That measurement was made some thirty
years ago by Lieutenant Bergman, and
j. now considered untrustworthy. The
greatest reliable soundings have been
those Of the Challenger and Tuscarora
reaching depths of about five and half
miles 1t is curious fact that this cor.
responds very closely to the height above
Iea-level of the tallest mountain.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16

The Local Club Of the Fair Asso-
citation will meet at Mr.. A. w.
Calvin's residence next Tuesday
night Let all friends to the colored
fair come out. 1t will not cost a
cent and you will do much good by
coming out.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16

Notify us at once of all failures Of this
PAPER to reach you on time.
All money must be sent by Register, Money
order or Postal note to
W. SMITH.
Short correspondence on subjects of inter
est to the public is solicited; but persons
;aust not be disappointed If they fail to see
Ineir articles in our columns. We are not
responsible for the views of correspondents.
Anonymous communications go to the waste
basket.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-10-16
Republican Ticket.

Chief Justice: rz7y3 @se'
-'''''' Ralph P. Buxton. WgssE Tr-
For Associate Justlces:.' - ~. r..
John W. Albertson, i5F's
Vigil S. Luske. ,Ygy
For Superior Court Judges:
Third District w. F. Bullock.
Fourth T. P. Devereux. g
iiixth +" D. M. Furches
Eighth W. S. OBJ. Robinson.
Ninth 4" A. E. Holton.
Tenth " John Marsh.
Twelfth I" Perry A. Cumming.
For Sheriff:
T. X. Samond.
For Constables Charlotte Township:
r. G. McGinnis, G. T. Thomas.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
Resolutions OF Coincidence.
IlEApQ'Rs GEO. II. THOMAS PoST 81,
DRpARTNIENT nP pKNNsYIYA MA. q A x

HEA ApQ ms GRO. II. THOMAS POsT 81,
DEPARTMEsT OF PENssYLyANIA. &. \. H.,
LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. II, lss6
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Grand Commsn-
dero the Universe to call the last roll and take
from earth Mrs. Catharine L. Martin (wife OF b.
ID. Martin)i and,
Whereas, During the dark days of the war. the
years 1861 to 1865, that noble band OF loyal
women, "The Patriotic Daughtors," by their
good wook, stood ss grand reserve force 10 the
soldiers in the front and,
Whereas, Catharine G. Martin always stood I'm
the front rank of "The Patriotic Daughters OF
Lancaster, working diligently to raise means
whereby TO ameiotate the condition of the sick
and wounded soldiers in camp ana in hospital.
Therefore, be IL
Resoired, That we, the comrades OF Geo. II,
Thomas Post 81. Department of Penn sylyanil,
q. a. r. who were benefciaries at the hands OF
herloyal and Charitable work, will always hold
dear her memory and her good deeds.
Resolved That in her death the soldiers have
lost loyal and true friend, the community "A
Christian lady. her family u kind and devoted
wife and mother.
Resided That as a mark of our respect to her
memory ana her patriotic and charitable deeds,
these resolutions bs printed in our daily papers.
and AN abstract tered on our minutes and the
family of deceased furnished with n copy of the
same. JACOB u. Lands.
S 4. DAVIS,
T.. IL. FASSACIIr,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18

Closing Priccs-2 O'Clock p. IN
Live stock Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10 Tho DrOuCrS Journal re.
ports Cattle-Receipts, 5000 head shipments.
aCp; dull Christmas steers. 81 SOS ~
shipping steers $50 To $50 hs.. - 2Ssi 70 stock
ers and feeders, 81 OodS ~; cows, bulls and
mi Ned, 81 1905 Is bulk, f2U6S2 Is; Texas cattle
s1WI351.
Hogs-Receipts $500 head shipments. i,cs
head: market light and lower; rough and
mixed, o. SSfpt 30 packing and shipping, u 2sUs
IS light, 81 T5sei IS ssips, 81 5oSp3 50.
sheep-Receipts, 4Upo mead; shipments, lDI
head market strong natives, o. lnG5 % West
ern, g. 7ol3 50 Texans, o. aSGSt CO. lambs, 81 ooU
$50.
EAST LIPERTY. Cattle-Receipts, 100 head
shipments, Ills head market fairly active
prime, 81 JO6p4 20 fair to good, o. TStli - com
s31J 50 stockers, s. 25Spj 81 feeders, 81 % ship
ments TO New York, none.
Hogs-ReCeipts 2,2cn head shipments, 3 lpi
head market tirm PhiIadelphias, 81 4Oylt 81
Workers, 81 ACT % common to light, g. cOSSJ ~
shipments to New York, - carloads.
sheep-ReCeipts, iOl head shipments, l,spt
s. bOsIl TO; common, 9, Ge63 "; Lambs, g Sd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18

CnioAao. Dec. Is, 10 q IN. market opened.
Whsst-Dec, 1Tlc; jan, IJJsc; FEB.
7sc May, stAc.
Corn Dec, 9c<c jan, e7.c; Feb, 3J,.c
May, lskc.
0sts-bec. c5Jso; JAN. $3.50 Feb, NC :
May, @7Sc.,
May, ell 81
Laid--Dec.. o. Is; Jan, u 5 Feb,
" IS; May, ss 6S.
short Ribs--Jan. e., o SIX Feb, s. sax March,
2sk.
uLusiua.
wheat-Deo.. 7oIIc; jan, 76Jsc; feb-
IKE; May, ss4c. .
.Corn-Deo.. SNc; jan. Se34c: Feb, S''te !
May, 4lk0t2ssc. ,--.
Oats--Dec, 21isc; jan, 2oIsc; feb., EtHnhAc :
fork1Dec, eli Tx; Jan, Gil sIS Feb; eli 20;
Iard-Dec.. o %; Jan, ~ Is; Feb, y SS I;
May, R SIX. ~ -.
Ribs-Jan, S SIX; feb.. ~ IN May, - ~
March, t5S0
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
Caused By Rum.

This forenoon a butcher named Rudy,
while drunk was leaning against the door
at the steps leading 10 the cellar at John
STAINS fruit stand, on West King street.
Suddenly the door flew open and Rudy
fell down the steps, turning complete
somersauit in his descent lie WAS slightly
bruised and badly frightened.
Late Friday afternoon an old man from
the country, who was very drunk, fell ON the
ice in front of the old postofiice. At the place
a man had q stand selling greens. In falling
the countryman's feet struck several baskets
of moss, spilling the contents all around the
street. nd scattering everything in the green
line. He was good-natured, however, and
offered to pay for all the damage.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
Auuseiuents,

The Starr Opera CompdHg.-On Monday even
ing next The Starr opera company open for a
week in this city. in "The Princess of Trebi-
zonde." The company includes such old favor
ties Bs Frank Deshon, Charles Osborne, May
Duryea, May Douglas, and others. The open
Ing opera is something new to Lancaster. but 1t
is very funny. IL will also serve to Introduce
"Zazel," the I" human cannon ball." who walks
a tight rope in the circus scene. on Tuesday
evening "The Mikado" with Frank Deshon in
his great character OF no KO Will be given.
The Mnnncrcfor Rink To-Night.-The Mon
nerchor rink will be open tonight and 1t will be
the only place where there will be skating. A
solid gold ring will be given to the holder OF the
lucky ticket, and there viii be dancing for one
hour,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
DEAT THB.

DAvIs.-Ou December nth, Mrs. Catharine W.
Davis, widow OF the late W. V. Davis.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
GRMPERLIsG.-In this city, on the l7th inst,
John Gemperltng, IN the lth year of hIs age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfully invited TO attend the funeral, from his
late residence, No. S26 East Orange street, on
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. lnterment ut
Lancaster cemetery. 2tds
kAuFFMAN.-ln Penn township, December II,
Abraham kaufman, eX-prestdent of the Man
helm National bank, in the SSth year OF his age.
The friends and relatives are respectfully In
vited TO attend the funeral on Tuesday, Decem.
Der slst inst, at 10 o'clock p. IN. Interment at
kauifman's church.
DRlCHLRR In this city, on the 18th inst Carl
oswold. son OF }. W. and Caroline Detchler, in
the 3d year OF his age
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited To attend the funeral from
the parents residence, No. AZ West Walnut
street, on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. In
terment at lions cemetery. 2td
WATsoN.-Suddenly. Dec. is, 1855, Nathaniel
Watson, NJ. D., in his s7tb year.
Funeral. Tuesday, Dec. q. ut IL a. IN. Services
at the residence of IL. H. Wiley, esq, Z" Locust
Grove" and Donegal church. Friends and rel
ati yes are respectfully invited without further
notice. 2tds
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
The Tramp Ouestiop.

The poor directors met statedly to day.
The main topic of discussion was the tramp
question. 1t was decided to make sltera-
tions in the easements OF one Of the buildings
by placing cells In them, in which TO put
rebellious trsmps for punishment 1t was
also decided to provide additional sleeping
accommodations for the tramps by placing a
tier Of hunks around the wallis OF the build
ing, about three feet from the floor. With
this addition a large number Of tram ps can be
provided for.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
New York SiOCAs-

SBw YORK, Dec. ls, l:3O p. m.-Money loaned
at from to : per cent Exchange dun seq
4SL Governments firm. Currency 6s, 81 23,s
bid: a. Coup, 81 2,lt bid; Ks do, sl lC5s bid.
After 1880 O'Clock the stock market WAS some
what steadier. The early decline was fully re.
covered by Il o'clock on a steady buying. At
the present writing the market is dull and fea.
tureless.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18

49, Doeoe bos Fau 70 Cove
44eos frscAs.
oepe tms On Friday night Bakers hotel
= noohvflla On tho Reading 4 Columbia
80. w. brsksn Into BY burglarA who
r1ole smmg other things, an over
- several other coats pair of shoes,
~ rubber4 . lot of cigars tobacco,
ESlsky, ssn This morning when Mr..
61k0r arUDe, be NV sk opce that the house
~ bssn entered. He discovered the tracks
81 three mon In the snow. With
William follower and Jacob Landis,
NJ. BAKER followed the tracks which
~ 10 Lancaster Junction. There they came
oorum thrse tramps and took them into
cuoo0dy. All Of the stolen property was
Sound upon them except the whisky, which
they had drank. Ono of the men was very
drunk and had Q bottle OF beer In his
pocket The others were also under
The sinfuenca" The prisoners were
taken Cback to Rothville and Constable II.
II. Helman, OF Lititz, was sent for. He
brought the mon TO town this afternoon and
placed them In jail. One OF the tramps re-
fused 70 give his name, but the others gave
halfdoxen or more. They are entire
Strangers In the neighborhood OF Rotbsyille,
no one having ever seen them before
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18
fRD OOMMfSSIOHSkS' Ls8AL ADVIsER
An Effort to Ne msds to Repeal the Law Select
ing the Solicitor By Popular Vote.

The county commissioners have advertised
tlat they intend 70 apply at the coming ses.
sion Of the legislature for repeal of the law
now in force under which the county
solicitor is elected by the people.
The commissioners complain that they
are bound to accept the advice of the so
licitor, no matter what his qualifications are
for this important Office. They are held ac
countable for all moneys expended, and
would prefer to name their own advisor.
The law under which the commission
ers appointed their new solicitors was
repealed sixteen years ago. 1t was
argued then the county solicitor WAS the
only county officer not elected by the people,
but trial Of the new law selection by the
popular vote has been great success.
Petitions will be circulated through the
county for siguers, praying the legislature to
repeal the law. IL is said that a similar move
ment In on foot in several other counties OF
the commonwealth.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-18

To DAY Charlie Eckert opened his Christmas
goods. They are all fresh, and consist of the
finest fruits, nuts, &C. Latest styles of fruit
baskets, Frey's imported chocolates in elegant
painted boxes, Croft & Aliens choice mixtures
in one and two pound boxes. Blue Point, York
Biver and many other me mark of oysters. All
these goods were specially selected Tor the holi.
days.