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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
CLASH OF AUTHORITY

Columbia, $. C., April 2G.-Judge Golf
and the State of South Carolina are likely
to lock horns. Despite the temporary in
junction he granted in the United States
court restraining dispensary officers from
Selling liquor brought into the State in
violation of the dispensary laws, con-
stables, acting under orders from Cover
nor Evans, seized liquor in different parts
of the State They are in contempt of
Judge Colts order, and it is expected that
he will promptly take steps to punish them.
If Governor Evans attempts to protect
them there will be lively clash of author
ity
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
ENCINEER,S RDAvE AC,T

Rice, Tex, April 2G-(Special)-As No.
I, an incoming freight train on the Hous-
ton and Texas Central, this evening, was
approaching the station a deaf and dumb
mute by name of Joe Dyer, claiming to be
from Sunset, Tex, who was walking up
the track, was struck by it, breaking his
He would have been killed instantly but
for the prompt action OF the engineer,
who sprang from the cab and ran along
the running board to the pilot and grabbed
him before he rolled from the pilot to the
ground, and held him until the train
stopped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
Y p s @ Il

Taylor. Tex, April 26.-(Special.)-T
annual Austin district convention of the
Young Peoples Societies of Christian
Endeavor, embracing a dozen or more
surrounding counties, met in Taylor to-
day The morning and afternoon were
devoted to the reception and assignment of
delegates. A meeting of the executive
committee was held at 4 p. IN. Tonight
at 7:3O o'clock devotional exercises will
be conducted by Robert ]. Eckhardt Of
Taylor; at :45 an address of welcome on
behalf of the churches by Rev. j. b.
Sweeney; on behalf of the societies by Il.
C. Briggs of Taylor. Response by w. f..
Chapman of Georgetown at $50 cOnyen-
ton sermon by Rev. Granville Jones of
Austin. The exercises are being held at
the Christian church and are attended by
large audiences. Quite a number of dele
gates arrived on the afternoon trains and
were assigned to homes by the reception
committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
l.. ]. Richards of Baylor Gets First Prize.
Sheppard, w. Il. A., Third Prize.

Waco, April 26.-(Special) I'm the
prize oratorical contest tonight, Morris
Shepherd, of the State University, e. j.
Adams, of Trinity, L. J. Richard, of Bay
lor University, w. H. McLender, O. B.
Staples, of Georgetown college and NJ.
p. Slaughter, of Austin college, were the
competitors. The judges were Hon. j.
w. Bailey, of Gainesville, Judge lookout,
of Dallas, Judge Scott, of Waco, and Rev.
Joseph Slattery of Massachusetts. The
gold medal was awarded to l.. J. Rich
RAIDS, whose subject was "The Uncrowned
King" o. B. Staples and Morris Shep-
herd took second and third hOnors. The
students and judges were given a banquet
after the contest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
NOSE VAN ZANT.

Nose Van Zant, an intelligent colored
man from Hunters Bend east of the
city, said: eve had splendid rains and
corn and cotton look fine. Some of the
cotton is big enough to chop and many of
the farmers commenced this morning.
The peach crop looks we'll and there is
plenty of water in the pastures for stock,
and the grass will be fine in few days"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
A PEDDLER MURDERED.

Atlanta, Tex, April 26.-(Special) Con,
siderable excitement was caused here yes
terday by a telegram that .peddler, a
Russian Jew. was found murdered five
miles east of Londen on the Atlanta road
His name is supposed to be George Elliott
Emmert and he is thought to have been
dead a week. Later information is to the
effect that the dead man is Mexican OF
Turkish foot peddler of above name and
that negro known as "Rabit' is in jai
charged with his murder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
CONSTABLE FOWLER.

Constable Fowler of the Webberville
precinct was seen and he asid: I'VE have
had very good rains and they will make
the corn and cotton come out Corn is
looking very well and is growing fast
Fruit is all right and there is going to be
big crop of peaches. Everybody feels
better since the rains"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
RAYARD SILENT.

London. April 26.-The United States
ambassador. Mr.. Thomas f. Bayard,
was questioned this morning in regard to
the dispatch from Washington stating
that he had been in constant cOmmunica.
ton by cable yesterday with the United
States secretary of state, Mr.. Gresham,
and that as q result Admiral Stephenson.
the British commander at COrinto, had
been instructed to delay the enforcement
of the ultimatum until midnight tonight
in order to give Nicaragua further OPP
portunity 10 pay the indemnity of S70,-
900 demanded by Great Britain for the eX-
pulsion of British subjects from that re-
public. Mr.. Bayard said he could make
no statement in regard to the reported
communications from Mr.. Gresham, as
if such Communications were received
they were of a confidential nature.
In regard to the dispatch from Managua
to the New York World saying that the
Nicaraguan government had assurances
that il would receive from voluntary sub
scriptions more than enough To pay tn,
British claim within the time allowed by
the utimatum. Mr. Bayard remarked
that he was glad TO see the people of Mica
ragua were so ready to offer money will
which to pay the indemnity.
as it fact that Great Britain ha!
granted Nicaragua an extension of tim,
until midnight tonight?" Mr.. Bayard wat
asked 81 cannot answer that question.
replied the ambassador, 'but | have thu
highest respect for the British officials
In this matter the people of Nicaragua
must display common sense. They can
not think that the British officers will
stand in awaiting Nicaragua's reply.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
ANDY HOUSTON.

Lawyer Andy Houston, behind a spank
ing team, calmly sailed into town yester-
day morning from the Del Vale neigh
bOrhoOd. To question, Lawyer Houston
said: 1--WE have had pretty good rains,
but not near enough. Corn, however, is
looking we'll and cotton planted some time
ago is coming up. Fruit is all right and
there'n be big crop without some &C,
cident. Stock water is mighty scarce"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MEMORIAL DAY.

Mobile. Ala, April 2G.-Memorial day
is being fttingly observed today. The hrst
regiment of Alabama State troops ana
the United Confederate Veterans are par
ticipating, and leading feature is the APP
pearancc of 40 marines from the United
States cruiser Montgomery, under Com
mander Davis, who are taking an active
part i'm the exercises.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
COMMISSIONER JORDON.

Commissioner JordOn, who lives nine
miles northeast of the city, said: eve
had very good rains and corn is looking
ever. Big Walnut run few days, but 1
noticed this morning where itruns through
my place the water had stopped and was
standing in pools. Prospects for crops
are very good all things considered"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Dallas, April 26.-(Special.)-The State
Medical association, after four days
session. adjourned at noon to meet in
Fort Worth the fourth Tuesday in April,
1896. The officers for the ensuing year
are: DR.. p. C. Coleman of Colorado
City, president; DR.. T. j. Wagley, first
yece president; DR., n. B. Kennedy of
b. Bass of Terrell third vice president;
Dr. II. A. Weston of Galveston, secretary;
DR.. ]. clarendon of Houston, treasurer;
DR.. Irvine Pope orator
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MIR IRA JOHNSON

Mr. Ira Johnson of Manor was in the
city and to a question said: THE rains
have been Of great benefit, but more is
needed to supply stock water Grass in
my pastures is growing rapidly and my
Jerseys are doing fine, and l am shipping
butter to San Antonio and Ell Paso.'
Mr.. johnson who is also a great bee
man said: "My bees are doing we'll and
think will make more honey than l did
last year when | turned out 1000 pounds.
Dry weather, however, is best for honey
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
cI.ADSTONE SATISFIED.

london, April 26.-Mr Gladstone has
expressed satisfaction at the prominent
part the Duke of Westminster and the
Duke of Argyle are taking in the Armenian
protest. He says the outrages have in
delibly disgraced the sultan and his officers
and soldiers who were concerned in the
outrage or in shielding those who per
petratpd them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
CONTESTED TO ROBBERY.

Victor Cob, April 2G.-It now appears
that Carlin, the agent for the Denver and
Rio Grande express, gave out the story of
being robbed of $1,000 in order to conceal
misrepresentation of funds to that
amount 1t is learned that Carlin had
been drinking and gambling and it is said
he acknowledged the shortage today after
he had been placed under arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MIR. CHARLES AI'INTYRE.

Mr.. Mcintyre, who is farming a few
miles southwest of town, said: I'VE have
had fine rains and my crop is looking
well. Corn is doing remarkably well.
[ went out to Boggy Creek yesterday
and l noticed the further | went the less
rain they had. Corn on the road looked
very well. There is very little stock water
ont that MaY.'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
DIED A GRAVEYARD.

Houston. April 26.-(Special.)-As Sex
ton holland was going through GlenwoOd
cemetery about dark he discovered dead
man sitting up against n gravcstone. The
aged about 40. He left Il brief note saying
he was not known here and not to make
inquiries. He is uspposed to be a
gardner
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MR. NJ. MOTISTON.

Mr.. McQuiston, who lives near Man
chaca and who is an old settler, said:
1--WE have not had very good rains in my
section. but those we have had helped,
and corn is looking very well. What
cotton was up is beginning to look well.
Some of the renters on my place had not
planted it was so dry, but they will do
so now. The peach crop is very good and
with favorable season the fruit will
be fine. We have very little stock water. .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
NTAIL CONTRACT RENEWED

Washington. April 26.-I'ndcr date of
April II. United States Minister Baker
reports 10 the state department that w. =.
Tisdcll, general agent of the Pacific Mail
Steamship company, has recently renew
cd the contract of that company with the
the five Central American States The
contract took effect I'm March and will rN-
pire April s. 1895 The term Of two wears
shorter than that Of the contracts with the
other republics. The company is to rc
ceive a subsidy of $4,000. Costa Rica
currency. annually for transporting thJ
mails and having steamers touch at the
port Of Punta Arenas. three times q month
going north and south.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
TOOK MORPHINE.

Dallas April c6.-(Special)-A man be-
lived to be Q. d. Hester, of No. 106 Lamar
street died in the city hospital of morphine
ed the BuckhOrn saloon at 3 a. M, drank
a couple glasses of cold beer, took seat,
nodded and fell over on the floor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
CAUSED BY SPIRITS.

Galveston, April 26.-(Special) -Walter
Bell today filed suit for divorce from his
wife. He alleges she holds seances with
spirits and wOrships them, and sees him
by their aid flirting with other women,
which second sight makes her quarrelsOme
and unpleasant to live with. Defendant
is alleged to now live in Tarrant county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
FROM THE RURAL DISTRICTS
VEGETATION BOOMING SINCE
THE RAINS AND EVERYTHING
BRIGHT AND LOVELY.
THE PROSPECT FOR A BIG FRUIT
CROP GOOD.
Corn is Looking Well, Cotton is Reviving
and Grass Rising-Chats With Far
mers From Various Sections
of the County.

A Statesman reporter yesterday circu-
lating among farmers in town called
hither to appear before the courts and
the grand jury, gathered the informa-
ton that follows relative to crops and
fruit prospects. The information is cheer
ing and if the season continues favor
able bOuntiful harvest will follow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
nrn1c1n1rS CONGRESS.

Atlanta. April 26.-At a meeting St tne
ovac"tive committee Of the Cotton States
on International Exposition today. IN
i iii 1rF steps We're taken toward holding
n Is,noJ OF religion during the, fair. No
formal action was taken but the matter
was discussed and the committee favored
the cnnprn.SS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MIR. T. B. BANKS.

Mr.. 7. B, Banks, who lives few miles
below Webberville, said: eve have had
good rains and everything is looking fine.
Corn is growing we'll but a great deal of
appears to be all right. We need more
rain, as stock water is scarce"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
FORT BROWN CASE

Washington, April 26.-The old Fort
Brown case. involving the payment to
private claimants in Texas of lands in
cluded in the Fort Brown military rcser-
walton, was finally settled today by the
payment of the money to the persons
named in the act of congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MIR, JOHN DILLINGHAM;.

Mr.. Dillingham;. who lives on Big Wal
nut, not Il great way from Duval, said:
1--WE have had two good rains and my
oats are reviving and l think now | will
make pretty good crop. Corn since the
rain is growing well and cotton is COM
ing out. The fruit prospect was. never
better. Big Walnut, where | live, is
running, but l noticed this morning when
l crossed Little Walnut at Fiskville it
was dry"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
DEVASTATING HAIL STORM.

Houston, April 2G.-(Special.)-A hail
storm in Southwest Texas yesterday ut
terly destroyed crops, killed chickens,
turkeys, cattle and nearly ruined many
farm houses. Following as it does, the
recent drouth this storm will complete
the financial ruin of many farmers and
seriously affect many stockmen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
ON SOUND MONEY.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 26.-Hon.
Josiah Patterson addressed a large and
intelligent audience tonight on the subject
of sound currency and in the interest of
the Memphis anti-free silver convention.
A large delegation will attend the conven-
ton from this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
TAYLOR TOPICS.

Taylor Tex, April 26.-Another gor-
ious rain fell in this section of Williamson
county last night and this morning, caus.
ing the hearts of both farmers and stock,
men to rejoice.
The tabernacle meetings on the public
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
CIIILnrRS AcnrITTED.

Boerne. Tex. April 26.-(Special)-The
case against III. III. Childers for killing
Hackman James Draper in San An
tonic about six years ago, today resulted
in verdict of not guilty. The case was
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02

square, conducted by Rev. ]. r. Nelson,
a noted revivalist of the Northwest Texas
NJ. Il. church conference, are attended by
large crowds nightly, and considerable
interest is being manifested. The meet
ngs will continue for ten days or per-
haps two weeks longer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
r111nrrnN MINERS KILLED

Edinburgh, April 26.-An explosion oc-
Cured today in coal pit at Denny, near
Sterling, about six miles from this place.
There were III men in the pit at the
time of the explosion. Thirteen of them
Mnrn Killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
FOR STORM SUFFERERS.

San Antonio, April 2G.-(Special)-The
Daily Express is receiving contributions
for the hail storm sufferers and has SO far
raised 500. Julius Miller of Benton,
who was caught out in the storm, died
tlllv.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
PAIN AND HAIL.

Eupora, Miss, April 26.-This section
was visited by severe rain and hail
storm today which did great damage to
crops and destroyed some farm property.
The Southern railway station at Mathis
ton was struck by lightning and burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02

Mrs. T. S. Hawkins, Chattanooga
Tenn, says: "Shiloh's Vitalizer saved
my life. l consider it the best remedy
for a debilitated system 1 ever used.
For dyspepsia, liver or kidney trouble il
eXcels Price Toe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
THE TRINITY NAvTCARTE

Dallas, April 2G.-(Special)-The big
rains have made the river navigable and
the steamers Harvery and Dallas have
been ordered into commission, commenc-
ing next Sunday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
A CHARMING STORY.

Mrs. II. p. Rose of this city has writ
ten in very simple. yet charming way
little story called Marguerite or q
Wild Flower"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
TREASURY STATEMENT

Washington, April 26.-Treasury state.
ment: Available cash balance. S1S5.313.
OF; gold reserve, S91. 116,251.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02
MIR. AND MRS. OWEN STILL ALIVE
But WILL HARDLY ESCAPE
DEATH.
ATSTIN DISTRICT Y. p. S. c. E.
MEET IN TAYLOR.
State Medical Association Will Meet in
Fort Worth Next Year-A Section
Gang Held Up by a Lone
Highwayman.
TEXAS WEATHER

Washington, April 26.-For Eastern
Texas: Showers; cooler in extreme north
western portion; variable winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02

the Florence Oil and Refining company,
and the Continental Oil company by
which the kerosene war of several years
standing has been brought to u close. The
wholesale price of kerosene will be advanc-
ed from to u cents per gallon inn
mediately
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02

KEROSENE TO BE ADVANCED.
Denver, April 26.-The News announces
today that deal has been made between
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02

It makes finest favored, most tender,
and wholesome fOod-Prices Baking
Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-02

CANAL COMMISSION.
Washington. April 26.-The Nicaraguan
canal commission will leave Washington
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-11-27

week Tuesday morning. The wreckers had
broken open the compauy's tool house near
by aud obtained a wrench and crowbar
with which all the spikes and fishplates
from two opposite rails on the southerly
track had been removed. The two released
rails were left in their place on the track.
The train was made up of four mail cars
and three well filed sleepers. The train
was running forty miles an hour when the
wreck occurred. The locomotive left the
track, bounded over the ties and fell side
wise into the ditch, twelve feet deep, on the
south side of the track. The first two mail
cars shot o yer the engine, the first one land
ing fully seventy five feet from the point
where the engine left the track. The sec
ond and third mail cars came together in
"V shape, and the wreck of the engine
lay in the open space between them. None
OF the passengers in the sleepers were in
jured. Nathan N. Hager, the engineer, and
tramp named Robert Bond, who was
stealing ride on the platform, were in
stantly killed Three young fellows were
arrested. One of them, J. Watson Hill
dreth of New York. made a confession, i'm
plicating the other two. Their object was
robbery. A yellow. covered history OF the
exploits of the James Brothers was found
in Hildreth's pocket. He is the son of a
wealthy lawyer in New York.
SAY, why don't you try Dewitt's Little
Early Risers These little pills cure head
ache, indigestion and constipation. They're
small, but do the work. w. K. Terrill &,
Co., agents, Montpelier
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-11-27
sum MARY OF NEWS.
Vermont.

EDWIN j. BoDwELL, formerly OF Glover,
has recently been elected school superin.
tendent Of Douglass county. Neb.
#. G. WILLIAMS OF Coventry has been ap.
pointed by Governor Woodbury. az successor
to the late II. M. Arms on the Board OF
Agriculture.
PENSIONS have recently been granted the
following Vermonters: Original, Edgar E.
Slate, North Windha n; reissue, William b.
Jones, Northfeld; original, widows, etc.
Betsy Hoyt, wallingford.
DR.. H. d. HoLToN OF Brattleboro has de-
clined the appointment as commissioner
from Vermont to the Mexican Exposition,
and William E. Hawkes. Of Bennington has
been appointed in his stead by Governor
Woodbury..
THE Canadian fishermen on Lake Cham.
plain and Lake Memphremagog have COM
planned to the Dominion department of
fisheries that the state of Vermont Is not
enforcing the agreement between the state
and Dominion authorities prohibiting seine
fishing.
HARRY LORD of Newfane, a lad fifteen
years old, has been sentenced to the State
Industrial School for the remainder of his
minority for tampering with an unlocked
switch at Bellows Falls last August whereby
collision occurred on the Boston * Maine
railroad.
GEORGE SANFORD of Brookfield has been
DOuuu over 10 orange county court In tne
sum OF $500 on a charge OF bigamy He
was arrested last week, taken to Randolph
and given a hearing before Justice Hutch
inson Bail was furnished by Charles San
ford Of Randolph.
A MEETING of twenty representatives Of
banking institutions was held in Burling-
ton last December, to discuss the feasibility
of forming a state bankers association. A
committee Of ten was appointed to investi
gate the matter. This committee met again
in Burlington last week. A paper will be
sent to every banker in the state asking for
an opinion on such plan, and If the ma
jority favor it, such an association will be
formed
AT the annual meeting of the State Fish
and Game League, held last Wednesday at
Burlington, the following officers were
elected: President, j. W. Titcomb; secre
tary, L. M. Deal; treasurer, G. r. Lowe;
vice presidents w. r. Peck, n. w. Fisk, +.
d. Proctor, K. G. Smith, W. s. Webb, j. w.
Brock and Erastus Baldwin; membership
committee, r. H. Wells, G. II. Bradley
and g. III. Heaton; auditors, Oln Merrill
9. w. West and A. W. Ferrin. George NJ
Powers of Worthwhile was POSTMASTER at the
banquet, which followed the business meet
ing, and brief addresses were made by sew
eral members of the league. The organiza-
ton is in fiourishing condition and several
new names were added to the rolls.
A. G. hartley of Magic, Pa, writes 81
feel it duty of mine to inform you and the
public that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured me of a very bad case of eczema. 1t
also cured my boy of running sore on his
leg" w. e. Terrill & Co., agents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-11-27
The MOhammedans and Christians,

By reason of the strife betweenith
Mohammedans and the Christians of
Turkey, there has been bloodshed near
Mecca, in Arabia, where Mohammed
was born, and there has been more of
it in Syria, not very far from that part
OF Palestine in which Christ was born
1t is upon very old historic ground that
most OF the disturbances in the Otto
man Empire have occurred. There is
a tradition, which is cherished by the
Armenians, that the Garden of Eden
was in that part of Armenia where the
rivers Tigris and Euphrates take their
rise-truly dark and bloody ground
in these times. Mount Ararat. upon
which Noah's ark rested after the del
uge Genesis viii: d, is upon the east
ern boundary of Armenia. 1t is not
very far from many places which have
recently been scenes of most horrible
slaughter. In reading the news of the
past few weeks, the records, traditions
and romauces Of the most ancient times
must have been constantly recalled 10
The mind Of everyone who is acquainted
with them. New York Sun.