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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

Mrs. Alex Robertson, Of Half Rock, Mer;
Ger Co, No, writes; " For twenty years, l
suffered with womb disease and most OF tho
time was in constant pain which rendered
life great burden, cannot express what
/ suffered l had eight doctors and all tho
medicine l had from them failed-the one
after the other. ~.
was nervous, cold hands and feet, palp,lta-
ton. headache backache, constipation, leu
corrhea and no appetite, with bearing-dowIn
pains. l got so weak could not walk
Ground. had to keep my bed, thinking l
would never get any better. ~
One day my husband got one Of your little
hooks and read it to me. % He said there YVES
nothing doing me any good. l said would
try DR. Pierce's Favcrite Prescription. did
try e. After the first few weeks my appee-
tite was better j was able to sit up IN bed
I wrote to the Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association. at Buffalo, n. Y, and described
nv case they sent me book on womans
diseases Tread carefully and followed the
directions as near es could and took the
medicine for two years. With tho blessing
of God and'your medicines, ] am entirely
cured. That was three years ago."
Yours truly,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
A House in y Fret.

Let the mother become sicS AMI helpless,
and the house is all in disorder. When both
father and mother are down, you may as
we'll close the shutters. Order is brought
out of chaos often very easily, and Mrs. John
Malin. of South Butte, Mont, Feb. II. 1898
found an easy way out OF her difficulties, a:
she writes thus My husband AMI tooi
very bad rheumatism from severe colds, an
nv arms we're 50 lame I couiI not raise them
to help myself. sent at once for bottle OF
ST. Jacobs Oil, and before the bottle WIS
half empty, could go about my work. My
husband became so lame he could not get
out OF bed. Two AMI a half bottles com
pletely cured him. will always praise ST.
Jacobs Oil and you may use this as you see
IT." This is a clear case of what is best at
the right moment, and how every household
can be made happy where pain abounds.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
A BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS,
Eight Persons Including the Dalton Gang, Killed II
Oklahoma

Eight Persons Including the Dalton Gang Killed in
Oklahoma
A special from Perry, Ok, says News was
received here by messenger that a terrible
fight occurred about forty miles east Of there
near the Even Mountain. The noted outlaws
Pill Dalton and Bill Doolan, and another out
law. said to be Bitter Greek. and woman
and her little girl were killed on the spot, as
were also two deputy marshals.
Marshal Nix. of Oklahoma, has been plan
nirg for some days to catch the Dalton gang
and Marshal Burrcl Cox, with Heck Thomas
and Bill Tighemann, of Perry, and crowd
of fourteen deputy marshals left some days
ago for the eastern part OF the Cherokee
Strip in pursuit of the Daltons. The mar
shals met Bruce Miller. one of the gang, and
the fight commenced. This was on NOEL
rows ranch. Is miles this side OF ingalls,. Bill
Dalton and Bill DooIan were near by when
the fight occurred and went to Bruce Miller 8
assistance.
The messengers left the place of conflict at
8 o'clock and report as above. Ihey say tha'
eight persons in all have been killed and the
latest from the field of conflict is that run
ming fight is still in progress.
The price Of Bill Dalton's capture. dead or
alive. is 81, 500, and the price of Bill Doolan's
head is 81 800. The best officers OF the Terri
tory are camping on the outlaws trail and
the latest news from the field is that the Dal-
ton gang is thing Of the past. The have
terrorjzed Oklahoma and Southern Kansas
| for the naSt four wears.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
The Latest New. Cleaned From Various Parts o
the States.

Frederick Welsh, an old and well-known
Norfolk county trucker, died at the advanced
Lge of seventy-nine years.
Considerable numbers of cattle are now be-
inc shipued from Lambert Point. The North
American Transport Company shipped 40
head on the Brithish steamship Iona from
there for Liverpool.
Its said that the depositors Of the Exchange
National Bank. Norfolk, viii receive another
dividend Of per cent.
Special Policeman Stout, who shot ana
killed J. 4. Vest. has been convicted OF muir
der in the first degree. with recommendation
by the Jury that he be imprisoned for life L..
Hadon Penn. late of Roanoke, who assisted In
the prosecution. was shot Mt from ambush Id
princeton while walking along the streets
after night
John W Jones. a citizen Of Manchester
was run over and killed by freight train on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad, snoi
distance east Of Blackstone. AT the tune u
the occurrence Jones. with companion
named julius Werner. who halls from ''ioN-
oreville N. Y. were attempting to steal
ride The train had stopped and Ill pacNlhs
into q siding q sudden movement OF the tram
threw Jones from his perch and he fell unuel
tbe wheels of one of the cars. His body was
ort almost in two Werner escaped uhlh
jured.
The following gentlemen have been com
missioned by Governor OFarrall to iora''
the position of the Virginia troops on the Dat
tle-aelds of Chickamauga and Chattanooga
Col 4. FulkersoD. of Washington county
Major w w. Parker and Capt. George >
Wise, of Richmond.
In a quarrel in Randolph county. W. va
an Italian named Andrio Mangero was kllle
by William Sellers.
Iee-Jackson Conference Camp has bee
organized at Lexington, with Col. william
Poupue as cOmmandcr
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
CARS RUN BY GAS.
Experiments Abroad Show 1t to Be Cheaper Than
Electricity.

Experiments Abroad Show IL 70 be Oheapei ihah
Electricity.
United States Consul General Mason, at
Frankfort, Germany, reports that after eX
haustive experiments Germans have decided
GAS TO be the ideal motor power Tor street
railways. Trials have been made at Neui-
chatel. Switzerland. and at Dresden and the
results in both cases while perhaps not wholly
conclusive. have been so favorable as to be
worthy of examination. The ears at Neuf-
chatel cost 1886 each, and with 79 horse
power traverse any part of the line at speed
of eleven miles an hour.
The cost of gas for the round trip. six and
one-half miles. is 1913 cents, or about cent
ner messenger for filed car twenty passen'
oers) or half a cent for the single run. This
brings the net operating expenses per passen'
,,er ca far below the cost Of electricity, horse
mower. steam or compressed air that, although
the experiment is still new, the problem Is
thought to be solved in faver OF gas Tor al
similar roads.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
I'M ~AM MEezf1-~

"Fevorite Prescription U is positive cure
for the most complicated and obstinate cases
of leucorrhea, excessive flowing, painful men
situation, unnatural suPpireessions' ana lrreg-
ularities. piclepsus, or falling OF 1ae woHn'
Inversion. bearirg-down sensations. chron-
- ,oongostion. Inflammation and liberation Of
The womb. inflammation pain apd tenderness,
in ovaries, accompanied with internal heat.
The Book u6S pages, Illustrated referred to
ohove Is sent sealed secure from observation
- g7I0jn cnrelope for ten cents in stamps, to
nav hostage. Write for it. The Book points
ppnt t the means Of successful Home Treatment
for all the peculiar weaknesses and distressing
diseases incident to women. Address World $
Dispensary Medical Association, lnyali3S'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. <.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

The secret codes used by the
United States state department, are
th ,rr most carefully guarded of all the
notion,s secrets. One Of them IS
called the "Sphinx"-it is so guarded
Thn asnhinx" was devised by New
Yorker now in the state depaI tmenl,
and is as susceptible to changes as
the combination lock Of safe. hun
drods of messages have been sent py
it. and it has never leaked.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
Hnnrss Thia Z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward lHr
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured "
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We The undersiened have known +. J. Che
new for The last 10 years, and believe him pc
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and fnanc ally able to carry out any oOllga-
ton made by Their firm.
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
WALDINS, K1NvAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken INTERNALLY, act-
inv directly upon the blooI AMI mucous sur
faces of the system. Prize, Toe. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
FATAL EXPLOSION

Three Men KILLED and Another Injured in an Electric
Plant.
BY the explosion Of a boiler at tne i'"' ,,Do
son Electric light plant at Keokuk' H., 'nfes
men were instantly killed and one ia'al'y ir
iured The dead are: James sterritt' PatricS
Keefe and John Rowan; injured Or"i'''
Jones. ,o,
The boiler was an old one and hau ''''
giving trouble prior 70 the explosion
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
HUNDREDS DIE.
Terrible Havoc Wrought by
Earthquakes in Greece.
CHURCHES ARE CRUMBLED
In Three Villages Alone Nearly SUI
People KilIed-AlI Communica-
ton With Some Parts OF the
Country Cut Off-~The VIC
Tins Mainly Women

The destruction Of life and property by the
earthquake shocks which have prevailed
throughout Greece has been very great Peo-
rle are panic-stricken rs the shocks still con
tinue.
Thousands Of persons spent the whole night
in the streets. dreading that should they en-
fer their houses q more severe shock might
bring the buildings down upon them. Iele-
rraphic communication with many parts OF
the country is badly interrupted, and 1t Is I'M
possbIe to get news from some of the towns
that must have been affected by the shocks.
The uncertainty has given rise to many
rumors regarding the loss of life. some Of
these estimates placing it at very hlSh
number That it is large there is no DOUBT
All the dispatches from the provinces add To
the number of killed and injured and greauy
swell the accounts of the damage to prop
| erty
In three villages alone. Maesina, ProsKih'
! and Martina. all in the province OF Locris' lAo
persons we're killed The mayor 81 Laryhhi
| telegraphs that heavy shock occurred ~
proskina while vesper services were peihg
| held in the Parish church, which was quite
an old but substantial edifce. The walls Of
the church fell. burying all the worshlpers ID
the ruins. The residents of the village were
terror-stricken at the violence of the seismic
disturbance and some little time elapsed De-
fore they re covered enough presence OF nina
to attempt 10 remove these covered With tne
debris of the church. Finally, however. IL
force was organized and the work OF rescue
began. Hardly Il person in the church es-
caped without injury. Thirty were taken Out
dead. amid the wailng and sobbiAg OF their
friends Houses were found thrown down Ih
other parts Of the village and the money-loss
is great. Some Of the villagers are ruined.
CRUSHED UNDER FALLING HOUSES.
Az Malesna houses fell and tOttcred as
though built of cardboard. Hundreds Of
their occupants were crushed before they had
time to make their escape. IN this little vii
lagc sixty persons were Killed, some OF the
bodies being crushed out Of all semblance te
humanity. In some eases entire families
| fathers. mOt0erS anu fIlJn.Nii NOlS 'e'ANh N''
of the ruins dead
At Martina thirty-nine persons were killed
Here.as at Proskina. the parish church wa
the scene Of the greatest number Of fatalities
the walls Of the structure being thrown iron
their foundations and toppled upon the wor
shipers. The others who lost their lives were
killed by falling walls Of houses.
The villages around ATLANTA have SUFFERED
terribly.
, Larymni. Proskina, NaIesina, MazI' Pell'
and Martina are in ruins. Very serious dam
age has been done at Chacis and at seyera
villages on the Island of Euboea.
= At Thebes about fifty houses fell during on
of the shocks, but, according to reports }
circulation. Thebes must have been almos
=, totally destroyed. and its inhabitants WI
ia have to be promptly succored by the govern
ment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Roof cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory BinghamtOD, n. I.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

In the yicinitics Of Athens the fatalities
we're less numerous but the damage to prop
ertv is immense. The offices of the Austrian
Lloyd and other steamship companies we're
partially destroyed
The Church of st. Elias on Castella Hill
between the Piraeus and Phalerum. has been
racked beyond repair and is tottering to fall
The domes. walls and mosaics Of the famous
Bysantine Church Of Daphne are very ser
iously injured
The reports that have thus far been re
ceiyed show that very many Of the death;
occurred in the churches
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

FOR STRENGTHENING AND CLEARING THF
VOICE use "BTOrHS Bronchial TrOcheS 81 have
commended them to friends who were public
speakers. and they have proved extremely ser
viceable. "-Rer. Henri Yard Beccher
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
p,rogs for the French.

The best edible frogs dressed for
the table at Paris come from Alsace,
hacked in large baskets.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

There are eight edible and twelve poison
GUS varieties of mushrooms i'll the United
States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

It is estimated that the rails on the various
railways of the country weigh altogether 49,,
900. 900 tons.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

In new German weaving mill, each of the
eighty looms is driven by its own electric
motor
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

Is sold on a guarantee 1t cures InCipiont Con.
sumption; it is the Best Cough Cure z5c., JOc. II
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
ShiIOh's Cure

India has II. 600. 900 who can read and write
out of population Of 246 100000
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

Some geologists regard madstanes as fossl
COrals
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27
Hoods sarsapar.iia n a de Her
Strong and Healthy.
Hoods 'i s:iia Cures

malaria, and Holds sarsaporilla built us nj
and keeps us healthy and free from 81 lcss
We cordially recommend Hoods Sar a 'arll'
Ia" Mus. WILLIAM EvA> s,West Haven Conn
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-04-27

May the Lord God of Abraham and Isaa
and Jacob, the God of our fathers, be gu
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
PERSONAL.

William OBrien will visit Syracuse to-
day.
&. P C-oper, Of Pottsyille is at the
Westminster.
". p Flynn, Of Carbondale was in the
,ity yesterday.
George Brooks, Of Cornell '9i, is home
Tor a few days.
Miss Alice Pidgeon, OF Carboudale, spent
yesterday in this city.
Nr and Mrs. Fred Crisman, Of Berwick,
were in the city yesterday.
Miss Minnie Goldsmith has gone for
Month, visit at Atlantic city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. 3. Campbell, Of Bing-
haut1n. were here yesterday.
Dr. Barckley, Of Honesdale, aud c. p.
Hancoct,Of Danville are at the Wyoming
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W Fulton leave
Monday for their western home Boulder,
Colo
Mrs. J. D. Stocker, Of Jermyu, and Mrs.
j. Z. Burr, Of Carbondale, were in the city
yesterday.
Miss Anna Buifman returned yesterday
from two weeks visit with friends in
Oxford, n. j.
d. W. Wylie, Of Washington avenue,
leaves this evening for a short visit at
Philadelphia.
Mrs. L. P. Gross. Of Adams avenue. has
been called TO New York by the serious
illness OF her mother.
Miss Alice Evans teacher at No. "A
school, has assumed her duties after an ILL.,
ness Of some weeks.
George Collingwood, George Seaman,
John Campbell and A. S. Chatield are
Poughkeepsie party in the city on pleasure
bent
Charles D. Sanderson, Edwin Bariheld,
J. b. Fahringer, William Som, George
Richardson and George Parry, all OF
Throop, made trip to this city yesterday.
Louis Faats, John f. Jones and i. d.
Divine, OF Utica yesterday inspected the
ciiy's garbage crematory with view Of
possibly applying some Of its principles in
their city.
A party Of capitalists in the city yester.
day were Reuben Leisenring, White Hall:
X NJ. Smith, Alden A. g. Leisenring,
Upper Lehi9h; T. NJ. Fighter, Mount Car.
mel, II. p. Hall, Perryville; NJ. s. KEN
merer, Mauch Chunk.
The bill posters Of the great Barnum g.
Bailey show are in tho city and will today
begin the distribution and posting of lith-
ographe. There are about fifteen men in
the party. They have special car for
sleeping and other purposes and will take
their meals at the Wyoming House while
in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27

A novel and pleasing entertainment
was that given by Professor Boyer last
evening in the Sumner Avenue Presby.
tsrian church with the use of the
Edison phonograph. The machine was
placed upon large stand and three
large tubes for the purpose OF convey
ing tho sound were attached. The
three tube method is an improvement
which Professor Boyer has made and
meets with unqualified succoss. Dur
ing his performance Professor Boyer
introduced two of the latest songs of
George Stebbins, the advance agent of
Moody. Rocked in the Cradle of the
Dsep. " as sung by Mr.. Myers, Of New
York, and a selection by the Marine
band of Washington were given.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
sorunton's Businoss interests.

The TRIBUNE will soon publish a care
fully compiled and classified list OF the
leading Wholesale, banking, manufactur-
ing and professional interests Of Scranton
and vicinity. The edition will be bound
in book form, beautifully illustrated with
photogravure views of our pubic build
ings, business blocks, streets, etc, together
with portraits Of leading citizens, No
similar work has ever given an equal rep
Tesentation OF Scranton's many indus
tries. 1t will be an Invaluable exposition
Of our business resources. Sent to
persons outside the city, copies Of
this handsome work will attract
new comers and be an unequalled
advertisement Of the city. The circu-
lation is on plan that cannot fail OF good
results to those concerned as well as the city
at large. Representatives OF THE TRIBUNE
will call upon THOSE WHOSE NAMES
are DESIRED in this edition and explain
its nature more fully.
Those desiring views of their residences
in this edition will please ltave notice at
the Office
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
A Party to Plttston.

A party o. West Sijo people at
tended the silver wedding OF Mr. and
Mrs. Fear at West Pittston last even
ing given in honor of their attainment
Of twenty-five years OF married life
They left on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western train st Gl0
o'clock p IN. The party consisted Of
Mr.. aud Mrs b. c. Morgan, Mr.. aud
Mrs. George Eyuon, Mr.. and Mrs
George Skllhorn, Mr. and Mrs. James
Eaton, Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Holmes,
Mrs. Frank Powell, Mrs. Willard Ian.
ming, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Launing,
Mrs. Charles Stevens, Mrs William
Madden, Mrs. Perego and Mrs Byron
Buckingham, Of Eimhurst, A very
pleasant time was had
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27

An exciting runaway occurred last
evening about o'clock. Richard
Gray was driving horse attached to
u light spring wagon down South Main
avenue, when the animal became
frightened and dashed away. The
horse kept on at a frightful rate of
speed, until it reached Rock street
whore the wagon struck u telegraph
pole. throwing the occupants out. The
shafts OF the vehicle were broken and
it was otherwise badly damaged. Gray
and his companion fortunately came
out uninjured beyond a few slight
bruises
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
council IN Session
Lower Branch Transacted Much Public BuSi-
ness Last Night
REPORTS OF CITY Officers
City Treasurer and City Controller
Transmit Documents to Council,
Showing the Condition of the Fi-
nances of the City-Bond Ordin-
nee Passed on Two Readings.
u Resolutions introduced.

Common council met last evening
and took prompt action in such matters
as came up at the session. The annual
report of City Treasurer r. G. Brooks
aud City Controller Widmayer were
received, action taken on concurrent
matters and some new business tran
sncted. The members present at the
meeting were Messrs. Morris, Thomas,
Robathan, Regan, Mclean, Godfrey.
Moir, Wenzel, Robinson, Sweeney.
Howe, Neals Schsdt, Williams, Noone,
Hickey and Norton.
The auditing sommittee repor ted IA.
yorably large of bills which were or
dered paid. The report of the city
treasurer showing the amount OF dis
burssments from March 81, 1898. to
April B, 1894, was read aud referred TO
committee. A recapitulation of the
report shows cash on hand April 3,
1898, $i9l, ,597. O6; amount of re.
ceipts from all sources during the year,
S626, S27 76: total. $SlS, 42i 50 OF to-
tai amount there We're received by
city treasurer 1894, 704 A. From John
II. Fellows, ex mayor, $l.9S2 II; from
Mayor w. l.. Counell, s., ,5GS 63; from
City Solicitor James II. Torrey, SEQ g..
l19 05; from Street Commissioner Phil.
ip Kirst, S234. from S, w. Edgar, ex.
secretary of the board of health, SOS;
from Walter Briggs, secretary OF the
board of health, $50; total amount dis
bursed during the year, 5000, ZIG 90; /;
balance cash on hand March 81, 1894,
Sis, 7O7 30
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27

The funeral obsequie5 over the re-
msics Of William johnson, Of Hamp-
ton street. took place from the family
residence yesterday afternoon and was
attended by a large concourse Of
friends. Rev A. W. Cooper, pastor Of
the Hampton Street Methodist EpIsco-
pal church, conducted tue service at
the home. lntermsnt was made at the
Wsshburn Street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
DO YOU REAn2

On Saturday, April 29. to every Gus.
toner buying 81 worth OF goods, we
will give book See catalogus in our
advertisement on local page of this
paper MEARS & HAGEN,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
NEWS Of West Side
Pleasing Entertainment Given by Prof. Boyer
with The PhOnOSraph.
A VERY EXCITING RUNAWAY
Richard Gray's Horse Became Fright
ened on South Main Avenue Many
West Side People Attend Wedding
Anniversary at Pittston-Funeral of
William ACKNOWLEDGMENT Made
in Washburn Street Cemetery,

[The West Side office of the SCRANTON
tribune is located at 1910 jackson street,
where subscriptions, advertisements and
communications will receive prompt at
tention.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
NO LIGHT ON TIE cArsE.


We are prepared to furnish business men
with iirst-cass stenographers by the day
or hour. Expert bookkeeping specially.
Scranton Commercial Association, Linn
tied, 42j Spruce street -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27
BURGLARY at Gresn RIdR..

The general store of s. s. Lee, at Green
Ridge street and Van Storch avenue, was
entered Wednesday night and goods to the
value of about $50 stolen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-04-27

There is nothing like DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil to quickly cure a cold or relieve
hoarseness. Written by Mrs. M. j. Eel.
lows. Burr Oak, St Joseph county, Mich.
E4