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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-19
The Trade Rats Of Arizona.

A miner near the senator rocert1,
had a rather singular experience Win
trade rats, known also as mouptoir
rats. As the nights were cold tbc
miner took his ore sack to rcplenisb
his rather hard bed. Having neglected.
to come to town for several wcols
lis supply OF beans had given ont. and
he had come down 70 diet Of straigb,
bacon. Considerably ont Of mmor ~
started in to pull his bed to pieces one
morning, and in removing the saeks
was agrccably surprised 10 Gud tlrco
pounds OF beans, with liltle coooo
mixed, which the trade rats had
brought from the Senator and stored
in his bedsM
The ratsEFe native Americans and
very different from their imported
Norway cousins. Thcy are called trade
rats because they generally leave some
article in exchange for what thcy take
away.
Tho miner states that honoverkillcd
a trade rate; that ll5eo rodents habit
ualiy steal from one cabin and carry
their plunder into an adjoining one;
that on ono occasion lie spilled couple
Of quarts Of corn on the floor Of lis
cabin, and the next morning found
the rats had stored away every grain
Of it in a pair Of addlo bags hanging
upon Tie wall.
lie also states Chat the rats have
thick caudal appondages. about three
inches in length, which they keep con-
stantly throwing III and down, striking
the loor with each downward move
nent with the regular, measured
stroke of a musical professor marking
inc. They carry off plugs Of tobacco,
Doth brushes, combs and brushes, in
act, anything which they can lnanags
0 move.-[Pleseott (Ariz1na) Couric.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-19

Pa said Tommy 'the paper savs
Mr. Bjehks is AN able 1nancier; What
is an able fnancier."
IAN able tlnaneier, Tommy said
Iommy's pa, "is man who is abIs
70 borrow two or three million dollars
81 other peoples money without be.
Ing eyiected To- account for n min
ilis ~ estate comes 70 be settled up
S0meryille Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-19

The ool eSV
..,,.... and otnsrs aa .9'sr ar J ]
,.s {. !. ! .,oss 's' s.la.ls. s.l &c. {, to q
l.. .....s = ss's','" ssss "a...''al a sss' 1ss r
'.. '.,.s's !, 'ea thea n =. .I'sa ma !.
= .s.. 's.s'is y. such manner as
s'osfaansney'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-19

Old Curious 0o shocmake)-What
is the first thing you do when you be-
gin 70 make pair of shoes? Shoe
makcr-Well, the FIRST thing l use is
the last Oh Curious is taken from
the shop 10 the insane asylum.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-02-19
Great-Grandmamma's Quilt.

Nanny and Grammio sat by the bio
& ;fsa,st,aaq ,ct a,q,.s;u l4o I'LL e.za
= ...a-..i.alalk st.Te $4,000. 49, -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
NO. l5

of all the Democrats Of the State were
upon them, Mr.. Riley formally intro
duced the temporary chairman OF the
convention, Gov. A. B. Fleming, who
was greeted with great cheers
GOV. FLEMING IN CHARGE.
Governor Fleming began By saying he
would not detain the convention Tor
more than q few minutes, thanked the
convention for the honor. called atten-
tion to the magnificent representation
from every county in the State, and
then mentioning the nominees OF the
Chicago convention, his voice. as he
predicted a sweeping and triumphant
victory, was drowned in great
volume OF cheers. His mention OF
"Kanawhas favorite son." in connec-
tion with the Governorship, brought
great cheers from the crowd, and they
were more than doubled when be re-
ferred TO "the accomplished Judge
Bennett, Of Lewis" The Bennett men
kept up the racket for about two min
Continued on Fourth PAGE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
WHEETTNG W VA THURSDAY MORNING JULY 28 1892

the vote said TO be cast for Fleming was
good enough TO serve your purpose
when you put your Governor in, but you
did not dare use the figures in your own
convention That's what they'll tell
you, now will you do it?"
"Cries Of mo, nc" and cheers.
OTHERS MAKE SPEECHES.
Scott Withers, Of Gilmer, next spoke
for the minority, referring to the point
that to adopt the majority report would
be TO slap the Executive Committee IN
the face, and was followed by w. w.
Adams, Of Kanawha, who made very
strong and earnest speech. He referred
TO the long prece6ent OF Democratic
conventions. The Gubernatorial vote bad
been taken, and If il was right at other
conventions il was right now. lie at
tempted to go on, but was met with
storm OF "timem question" and gen.
eral confusion, but persisted and was
allowed TO conclude his remarks, stir
ring up a good deal of confusion.
A multitude of cries OF "question"
brought the chair TO the front with an
explanation that he could not put the
question, because, as the committee on
credentials not having reported, he did
not yet know who were members OF the
convention (cries OF right you are'
and cheersl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
and cheers)

Forest w. Brown, Of Jefferson, made
a concilatory speech and moved TO re-
fer both reports back to the committees
with instructions 10 repert the largest
vote for each county. No matter on
what it was based. Applause and cries
OF "roll call" and vote"
SAYS JoNsoN's RUSTY on POLITICS.
Col. Ben Wilson hoped the report
would not be, recommitted. He said
Judge johnson had been an admirable
Judge, but he had grown rvsty In pol
itics. Laughter. His charge that the
convention might put club In Repuo-
lican hands was irrelevant and had no
bearing on the matter at issue. APP
plause. The chair again stated there mere,
msmbe OF the convention, and the
only official vote before the chair was
the lists submitted by the Executive
Committe and asked unanimous consent
10 put the question 10 a vote on that
basis. Unanimous consent was refused.
The chair said he had no power 10 put
a vote. A motion TO ad journ was made
and jumped upon. and then Il. ID. Stal-
maker stated be had just come from
Hickory Hall and that the committee
was occupied with the Wayne county
contest, some eight or ten witnesses re-
naming 10 be examined.
The chair In the light Of this informa-
tion asked and obtained unanimous
consent to change the order Of business,
and hear the report of the Committee
on Resolutions, and the platform was
accordingly read. 1t will be found in
full elsewhere.
The convention then took a recess
until p. IN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28

He Is a Popular and Prominent Member
OF the Kanawka County Bar-A short
sketch OF His Life.
SpseidI Tslsordm 10 AS Rsossser.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, July 2s.--
w. A. McCorkle is not more than S4
years old. He is from Rockingham
county, Virginia, and went TO school AZ
Lexington, Va.
He went TO Pocahontas county, West
Virginia. In 1876, and taught school for
several years.
In 1879 he removed TO Kanavha,
where he commenced the practice OF
law.
He married daughter OF the late w.
+. Goshorn, OF KanawhS, and has been
a successful practitioner before the Ka-
nawha bar gaining both reputation and
wealth.
He is largely identified with the busi-
ness interests OF Charleston, being con-
nected with several OF the financial in
stitutiolS as we'll as the large manufac-
turing concerns.
He never held Office in his life. HIS
wonderful energy and perseverance,
have won him both friends and reputa-
ton In the Kanawha valley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28

delegates, with additions to the list
every moment, the motion to make the
nomination unanimous was carried, and
with one lnal and mighty cheer the
next Governor Of West Virginia form
ally took his place as candidate upon
the Democratic ticket.
A delegate from Jefferson moved that
a committee Of three be appointed TO
escort Col. McCOrkle TO the hall.
The chair named Eustace Gibson,
Samuel Spencer, F. P. Jepson and Min
ton Newton.
McCorkle was found and his appear
ance upon the scene Of his triumph was
the signal for the most enthusiastic ap-
plause. The cheering lasting for fully
five minutes.
When quiet was restored Col. Nc
Cork!e expressed his thanks in heart
felt manner and promised that he would
do all in his power to deserve the hon
or which had been conferred upon him
az the hands of the convention.
At 1850 q. m. convention adjourned
until q. N.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
sv.etal Tsl.Ors,a 10 N. REGISTER.

Special Telegram 10 t9s Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA. July 27.-The
State Convention YVES TO have been call
ed TO order at ten o'clock this morning,
but the inevitable delays inseparable
from large bodies iDtervened and Ii was
nearly eleven when Chairman T. 5.
Riley, OF the State Executive Commit
tee began TO use the gavel.
The wIgwam was lnsuferably hot.
the rough board roof being so low that
air could not circulate 70 any advantage,
when the building was empty, and when
crowded with two or three thousand
people the atmOsp phere became feariully
foul.
The interior OF the wigwam was very
prettily decorated with flags and parti-
coCred bunting, and on the right OF the
platform hung monster portrait Of
Grover Cleveland, l2xl2 feet In size
The interior arrangements Of the build
ing were fairly good, but II was made
Quate as to size.
Ohio county was located right mp In
front Of the Chair, with Hancock and
Brooke In the rear OF il, and Wetzel and
Marshall behind them again. thus
bringing the First and Second Senator
ial districts conpactly together. Ohio
county had hoodoo right az the start,
its county sign being put mp on pole
upside down, reading "0IHo." A kick
was made on II. and carpenter took IL
down, but the poor man couldn't read,
and 10 his confusion he put IL up In the
same way. Finally Morg. McCulIoch
tore IL down.
NR- RILEY CALLS FOR ORDER.
At 1880 Mr.. Riley called for order,
and as soon as he could be heard, be an
nounced that the session would be
opened with prsyedby Bishop Peterkin.
At the conclusion OF the prayer Mr..
Riley said:
''In calling you 20 order this morning
! cannot refrain from eongratulating
you upon this immense essemblsge.
These large gatherings OF Democrats
this year msaus more thah the COMMA
ton Of candidates, II means that the
party IS aroused. I: means that the
people are opposet 20 centraizat ion OF
power; e means that ta1at!& 10 excess
of the economical needs n the govern
ment is unjust; and IL me2hs that this Is
q Democratic year, and Ehat the party.
headed By It's glorious kaders. is golns
70 succeed.
After few words Of caution 70
convention and reminder that ne
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Meets and Effects an Organization
Thank TO Chairman lttlsy.
R,,c,aL T,l.ora,a 10 M RSJlsfsr

Meets and Effects an Organization.
Thank To Chairman HtlSy.
speadl 7sls0r0m 10 us Rs0Istsr.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, July 27.-Tho
First Senatorial District met for organ
ization in the X. Of p, hall at o o'clock,
and WAS called TO order by Mr.. F.P. Nc
Nell. Col. Alex Campbell, OF Brooke,
was called 70 the chair. and j. Il. Will
son. of Ohio, was choYen Secretary, the
former on motion OF +. Z. Mcneil. and
the latter on motion q Mr.. j. ID. Ewing.
On motion OF Mcneil the meeting re-
solved TO appoint members Of the yari-
Gus committees, aud on motion
of Senator J. r. Donahoo, OF
us~onel'i committee of, hye-tq
apportion out the aamnis-.Aa.e
the three counties was agreed 70. Ohio
county named Messrs. ID. Il. Stalnaker,
William Myles and NJ. Stein on the COM
mttee; Hancock county. j. r. DonA-
hoo, and Brooke, John Dornan. The
committee retired, and In due time re-
ported In favor OF giving Ohio county
Credentials. and Order OF Business and
Basis OF Representation, Hancock coun-
ty. Resolutions, and Brooke, Permanent
Organization.
Messrs. W. c. Handlan aud j. B.
Sommerylle were named for the Com
mittee on Credentials, aud the vote
stood, Sommervile IS. HapdIsn l2. Mr..
Sommerville was declared elected
John Weisgerbor was named on Order
OF Business, and was chosen.
Hancock selected Hon. |. r. Done
hoo on Resolutions, and Brooke Mf. w.
Bell on Permanent Organization; aud
both were chosen.
Ohio then placed VIM. Myles on
Basis Of Representation. He declined,
and Geo. j. Msthison was substituted.
Mr.. +. J.. Jepson. OF Ohio, named
Louis Steenrod as Executive Commit-
tesman, and Mr. Mathison named T. s.
Riley. There was quite contest over
this. Messrs. w. G. HandlaD, Senator
Stewart, w. NJ. Lee. OF Hancock, and
Others speaking for one or the other OF
the candidates. The vote resulted:
Riley II. Steenrod 20. and Mr.. Steen-
rod was declared elected.
w. G. Handlan was chosen as the Vice
President OF the State Convention from
the First Senatorial district.
Mr. Mcneil then spoke in favor OF
Mr. Garden for Auditor, and urged hard
and persistent work for him from this
time out.
Mr. Minkemeyer, OF Richie, spoke In
the same strain, and resolution 70 that
effect was adopted. A vote OF thanks
was then then rendered Mr. Riley for
past services and the meeting Gd'
journed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
sn.aal T.l.aran o ths R.g.nr.

PARKEBsBURG, w. Va July 2S.-
g:sO a. m.-At lis O'Clock this morning
Col. W. A. McCorkle was nominated for
governor by acclamation.
At the end Of the first ballot the Ben
nett men were visibIy disconnected and
disappointed, but they rallied bravely
for the second ballot and made a brave
fight but were powerless TO stem the ad-
vancing wave Of McCorkelites.
The roll call on the second ballot had
only fairly started at 1905 when the
electric lights popped out leaving the
tired and excited delegates in total
darkness.
An electrician was sent for and the
wires fixed up again in about ten min
ltes and the balloting was resumed.
Bennett lost slightly on the first half
.ozen counties, then gained a few
I'd ran on down in this
y TO Ohio county which made
ange from its former vote, casting
McCorkIe, 5 for Eastman, 9 for
q.
provoked great cheering and the
tion began TO take on an eIcitsS
Vhen Wyoming county had been
"a, the last on the list, Arbuckle, Of
eenbrier, withdrew the name Of Sy-
jastricker amid tremendous excite
mentsand after some figuring cast 1915
votes hr McCorkle and Is votes for
Bennett
By this time the Convection was of
IS feet and in a whirl Of excitement
and delegation followed delegation in
changes for McCorkle.
Ohio county made change OF forty
svs for McCorkle and four for Bennett,
when Sprigg jacob challenged the cor
rectness Of the vote. He was not a dele
gate, and beyond a big wrangle nothing
was done aooug IT, Hampshire changed TO
l9 for Benne and ? for McCorkle
Monroe folio 7ed Jefferson and an
bounced her ote solid for McCOrkle
and Ohio folio wed with her 40 votes for
The Kanawha( winner.
Roane come solidly into line, Han
cock and Hardy and Wetzel followed
and as each q Ange was announced the |
confusion and cheering become inten-
SIZED until ey Y man in the house was
On his f. = ngaged in contributing |
y II aer which continually |
an and Randolph came /
0tion By a delegate /
speech by Hon. Eus- |
lake II unanimous.
'kle had At least $50 |
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Fractions &e not counted in totals
D. D. Johnson received 1l-SO Of one vote
from Harrison.
Total vote, 7s6; Necessary TO choice, Sp4
A delegate fr9m Gilmer moved TO ad-
journ. InperioRs cries Of "No," aud
great confusion.
The vote was ut viva voce and lost,
aRd at 11:47 the second ballot was or
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
M'CORKLE.
/. Or KANAWHA, WILL
LEAD THE HOSTS
Of Democracy to Victory in
November,
The MOST ENTHUSIASTIC
Convention Held in West Virginia IN
Many Long Years.
THE WINNER SELECTED ON THE
Second Ballot, After the Convention
Had Been IN
SESSION OVER TWELVE HOURS
A Splendid Platform Adopted for the
Ticket to Stand On.
PNKERTONISN DENOUNCED IN
A Way that Leaves No Possible Room
for EquivOcatiOn.
THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
Evolved by the Combined Brains Of
the Nation at
nU1rAG0 FUTTY ENDORSED AND
A Wav that Leaves No Possible Room
for EQuivOCatiOn.
THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
Evolved by the Combined Brains Of
the Nation at
CHICAGO FULLY ENDORSED AND
The Party's Nominees Assured Of the
Z States Full Support

Every Candidate For the Gov
ernorship and His Friends Put
Forth Every Honorable Effort
Win-The Delegates and the
Hundreds Of Outside Democrats
in Parkersburg Are in Earnest
and the Way They Fight for In
dividuals Shows How They
Will Work for the Ticket from
Now Till Election Day-Every-
thing is Harmonious and the
Defeated Have No Regrets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
SECOND SESSION.

No One Can Accuse the Democracy Of Not Being
Thoroughly in EarneSt-Ihe Basis Of Repre-,
sentahOn Causes Great Turmoil, BUTT Was All
Good Natured and Directed 10 Securing the
Best Ends
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
NIGHT SESSION.

A Description of the Great Work Up TO the Taking
of ths Second Ballot that Was hnal-Ihe Heat
Was Intense and a Number Of People Lost Their
Minds il CoOssquence-One Suicide as Re-
sul,-Gr5at Enthusiasm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
NEW DEPARTURES.
Candidates Distribute Pamphlets and Cir
culars showing Why They should -


Chosen.
Sp>ciGG Tsisoyan 10 A< RS0is,<y.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, July 81
Cam Sommers, one OF the Audltoria
candidates. did something 10 the way
new departure In attracting ~
tention OF the public 10 his can
BE issued aud circulated a.
aud AZ the wigwam neff
prefaced with a neat WOOD
tanning press notices pub
State papers.
A circular containing re
Convention should vote fc
striker for governor, was
distributed throughout ths
hall.
The Writ county delegation
Jake Bnmgardner, chairman
good portion OF their time
Mr.. Hale for treSggrer
one Of the best bgsines
county and hls popuIf
qnaintsnces is unDc'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
FIRST SESSION.

Scenes Of Excitement and Enhusiasm-Ths Chair
man Has Trouble Securing Order, Owing 70
the Enthusiasm Eyinced by the Delegates for
the Various Candidates Lis; Of the Commit
tees Appointsd-Goyernor Fleuings Speech.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28
COL. W. A. MCORKLE

He IL a Popular and Prominent Member
OF the Kanawka County Bar-A short
sketch OF His Life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-28

The minority then submitted its re-
port making the basis the vote tor
President in 1883 and suggested that
the report Of the majority vas in the
interests OF a certain candidtte McCor-
kle and increased his strengt.i by four
votes. The chair said il the-e was no
objection only the total woull be read
but there was objection in a very de-
cided way and the list was read by
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-10-14
The Vision of I,iris.

Birds, as a rule, cannot focus their
eyes on an object save Al a considerable
distance. and then only with difficulty.
The reason for this singular fact is
found IN the position of the eyes in the
head->0nc being placed on each side
and looking directly outward, so that
they cannot be brought to bear on one
object save. perhaps, at very long
distance and directly in front, The
truth of this statement may readily
he demonstrated 10y anyone who has OBJ
served ordinary fowls turning their
heads on one side when DESTROYS of
more closely examining some object
which has attracted their attention.
When excited by the presence of a
strange object, chickens will often be
noticed examining il, first with one
eve, and then with the other, turning
their heads for that purpose. thus
showing that they cannot bring both
eyes To bear upon il at once. The only
exception To the general rule is found
in the case of the owl, whose eyes are
placed in front of the head. and are
capable uf being brought IL IA focus on
an object At II very short distance in
front.-lankee Blade.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-10-14

In the county court at Toronto may
be seen 4 venerable tar who has found
a haven in these legal precincts rs n sub
ordinate officer after having been tossed
on the ocean for many a year in her
majcsty'S" service. Not long ago, when
the hour for adjourning sitting Of the
court had arrived the cricr was absent
and the judge, turning To the quondam
mariner, said: Captain. adjourn the
court" Trained to prompt obedience.
''the captain" shouted in stcntorian
tones: '-Ch yes, Oh yes, oh-yes,'
of the myGtic formula no more came 10
his command. Not To be foiied in the
discharge of duty, he proceeded in his
own fashion: Ladies' and gentlemen.
You may consider this court adjourned.
Clcw Up your sails and heave the an
chor. Hou must bc her, ut ten o'clock
in the morning. We will then weigh
anchor and make sail. God save the
queen" Astonishcd silence held all
present for Il moment, and then gave
way to peal Of laughter. in which
even the court" Was compelled To join.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-10-14

does yet. She j. young for such work.
but shes better an many who's older
Nv hen my poor wife was on her
deathbed BESSIE never left her for q
mint No, there she stayed. night and
day, doing everything she could till
till there wasn't nothin' more TO be
done"
Uncle zoe pulled his hat over his
eyes, nodded without speaking, and
went out Of the door.
The young physician met his young
friend many times among the sick or
poorer class of people. ana always
found her doing good in some way,
just a. Uncle Joe predicted.
And many time did he take her
home IN mis- buggy, and almost as fire.
quently he drove up to her gate and
took her for drive. just for the pleas
ure it gave him To be with her.
1t was winter again. and the sitting
room and fire were i'm demand.
II had been an unhappy week for
both Of them. Dr. Harris had left
town suddenly without a word TO any
one, nor did he write during his ab-
sencc.
Gossips of the little village wagged
Of scandal Bessie worked busily with
her head high. her eyes bright, her red
lips smiling, aud no one knew the sobs
deep down in her heart under her
bodice.
When night came She still tried TO
work, bnt didn't accomplish much. The
sewing had been put together wrong.
the tension was too tight, then too
lag.t. h,4 fhr4.a f.nulad kraLsa
the u-edlr snapped GA q seam, the una
chine >errechrd and worked hard. the
band Gecam- uufastened, and the
wheel needed oiling.
There Was something the matter with
everything. Her piece of sewing was
10 br delivered the next day, and oow
IL wouldn't be finished,
Everything had gone wrong-tbe
world and every body in il. 30 il seemed
10 her a. she sat down near the hearth
with her face in her hands, thinking Of
the unpleasant little happenings OF the
week.
And in this attitude the doctor found
her a short while later He saw the
trace 81 tears ou her cheeks. and with
"ut asking her permission ne drew her
within his arms. held her there a
moment in silence. then. looking fopdly
in her face, said softly:
''Erssie, a Telegram announcing my
fathers sudden death called me home
for few days. | couldn't leave any
sooner on account Of my poor grief.
stricken ,nnther, and only then by
promising 10 return.
Il am gong 10 give up my practice
here, and 20 back home 10 live among
the people who have known me since
boyhood and desire that / al nv
fathers place a. well a. / eau.
.'Bessie. took mp. dear. and listen.
have something 10 ask. I want you TO
come home with me. I've thought of
this for long time, but dared not
speak until | could offer YOU a better
home than you had. 1 can DO that nov.
Will you?'
The moon looked in the window.
smiled and nodded her head proudly.
because her prophecy had come true.
and the stars pecprd over her shoulder.
Uttered and erased the dots from their
note books Boston Globe.