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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
A BAD MISTAKE.
COLUMNS OF SPANlARpS RATTLE
EACH OTHER
4 Hundred Killed or Hurt Each De
taChment Thinks the Other
an msurpent Force,

Havana, March %. Another terri
bic mistake that ended with loss Of life
and resulted in many soldiers being
wounded has taken place. In some
manner unexplained Two columns of
Spanish troops mistook each other for
insurgtnt forces, owing, it is said to
the thickness Of the sugar cane. Ea Ii
detachment opened fire on the other
and Tor ten minutes shots were OK"
changed, resulting in the killing of
seventeen soldiers. In addition, five
officers and eighty-tour soldiers were
wounded. court martial will follow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
WISCONSIN INSURANCE
Value Of Policies Written by Fire Ccm-
pauieS in 1899

Insurance Commissioner Fricke says
that in the last Year stock and mutual
fire companies operating in Wisconsin
wrote $500, 24S6 25 in policies, and town
and village companies Sl64,S2 1854. The
stock and mutual companies collected
S4.559.067 as premiums and paid So
297,7S1 for losses. The ratio of losses
to premiums received was 79.$S per
cent. The ratio of losses was 5.25 per
cent higher last year thar during the
preceding year. Town and village
companies collected S464,26441 in pre-
miums last year and paid losses as-
&rcgatins $&@4.$O9.
The Mutual Lite Insurance company
Of l\entuckN was yesterday granted Il
license to operate IN Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

college, atilj clinging to his military
longing During his senior year the
young man applied to twenty-five
members of congress for an appoint
ment as a cadet, without success Tn"
private secretary Of the last reprcscn-
tatiye whom the young student an
preached said How much will you
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

eyes She tinkles the teacups, tlourishes
the lemon pick and the sugar tongs and
the little cut glass decanter, and then
settles back to wait till the water boils
with Just the most tantalizing bit of
plaid stocking and ruflles visible by
reason of her twisting about in her
Gildcd chair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

been sunk in his ardor for church
work. He was determined to enter
West Point as a cadet while yet in his
teens. and but for his fathers firm re-
fusal might now be wearing cpaulc,s
and breathing lingo defiance to the ma
tions of the earth. SO, yielding, to pa
telnal preference. he entered Columbia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

give" not a red cent Indignantly
exclaimed young Sattorlee y ~
already beer Offered $500 " replied tic
secretary: and the youth turned away
in disgust. and with less eagerness to
enter the governments service"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
TWO FIRES AT ONCE
NORTH IA CROSSE TnREATENE-
WITH DESTRUCTION.
A FIERCE GALS WAS RAGING

One Fire Started from Locomotive
Spark The Other Was n Mile bis
lant The Black River Bridge Was
Rurned-Five Million Feet OF lum.
Der Lost.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
FIGHTING FIRES.
Danger from the Flames Near
Marinette.

Marinette. Wis, March % The fire
department was cut fighting swamp
fires near the city all day yesterday. \
very high wind was blowing and as the
swamp is not far from the outskirts of
the city. there were fears Of homes DO
ing destroyed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
PROVE FOUL PLAY.
The Bodies of the dollhouse Family
EXhumed.

Alena. Wis, March %, Tn bodies
of the Clubhouse family, the members
o. which were burned to death, WEI"
eXhumed Tuesday and an examination
was made by prominent doctors
from different parts of the state. The
verdict of the corcners jury was acci-
dental death. Bullet holes We're found
in The skull.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

Washington, March 25.-The Mills
resolution in the senate brought out
a large gallery attendance. \ resolu-
ton offered was adopted requesting
the president 10 transmit TO the senate
the dispatches correspondence, etc.
from Nov. 5, 1870. TO 1873 concerning
the pacitcation of the then pending
conflict in Cuba. Mr.. Mills ldem,,
reXD, was recognized at this point IN
support of the Cuban resolution intro
duced by him He said the resolutions
heretofore were steps in the right di-
lection but very short steps. The peo.
pie of Cuba had ta' greater claims on
the United States ;han tie mere rrro2-
milton of oelligerenCy.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Pfetfer
pop, KansO, to leImit the courts to
give preference 10 cases arising from
the refusal of railroads to comply with
The requirements OF the interstate COM
merce commission Senators Frye
rep. Me.D. Brice tdem., on. ard VOL
colt Uep.. Colo), were appointed sub
committee to act with the house Iii
drafting the Pacific railroad bill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
KILLED BY GAS.
Postmaster of New Berlin Is Found
Dead

Milwaukee, March 25 Bernhard
Casper. the postmaster at New Berlin,
Wis was found dead in his room, cor
ner of Greenfield and Nineteenth ave
nue. at 9 o'clock yesterday morning.
The corner, after mailing an exam
fnatCn yesterday fornoOn found that
IN turning out tn" gas Casper had acct
dentalIy turned the jet open agair af-
ter the flame was eXtinguished
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

II f. reported among Cuban circles N
Nrw york ihat Inc Bermuda succeeded Ia
landing its cargo u arm aud ammunition %
the Island
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26

Over a hundred members of the
house are absent, because OF tn laCk of
important business. The house agreed
TO the further conference on the Cuban
resolutions asked for by the senate. Mr..
Boutelle rep. Mel chairman Of the
committee en- naval affairs reported
the new appropriation bill carries
$31 81 ,3O4, OF which $l2,7i9 l56 is for
increase in the navy. Senator Hills
bin TO permit those who held commits
sious in the regular army before the
rebellion. but afterWard served in the
confederacy, to he again appointed as
officers in the army. passed the house
with but che dissenting vote, that OF
Boutelle (rep. Me- The bill had passed
the senate The bills passed making
the sale OF sprtuous liquors under
false brands punishable by fine and
imprisonment. and turning the proper
ty of the Mormon church, now in the
hands of receivers over to the trustees.
4 bill was introduced to appropriate
$40 900 to find the best route for snip
canal between the lakes and the Allan
tic.
The bill to make railroad corpora
tions for purposes of jurisdiction, clt-
zens Of the states through which they
pass, and to make it unlawful 20 shoot
or throw any missile at a locomotive or
car engaged in interstate commerce
was passed,
Mr.. Hit rep., Ill), Mr.. Adams rep.
PaD, and Mr.. McCrearN Cdem., KY.
were appointed coEferees on the Cuban
resolutions. The committee holds an
adjourned meeting at o'clock today,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
MILLS FOR CUBA
THE TEXAS SENATOR URGES THE
CLAIMS OF THE ISLAND
FORMER STEPS TOO SHORT

The President Is Asked for the Cores
pondence of 1875 to lS7S--A Bill to
Make the Interstate Commission
More Effective-House Members
Absent Hills Bill Passes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-03-26
BENEVOLENT BISHOP
CONSERVATION OF nR, HENRY Y.
SATTEkl.EE
AN IMPOSING CEREMONY

Many Distinguished Prelates Present
How He Narrowly Escaped Being Il
Soldier His Great Charity Works
in New York City Today's SerN,
ices Will be in Calvary Church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
THE COCKADE CITY.
Death OF n Lady-POliicai
Points.

Points.
PETERSBURG. VA, July d.-(Spe-
ciai)-Mrs. Virginia Taylor, relict Of
Joseph Taylor, who was for mlny years
so well known in the Tobacco Trade. died
at her residence. on south Sycamore
street, this morning, after lingering i'll
ness. She was lady Of high Christian
character.
No steps have been taken thus far for
The calling Of the congressional nomi-
MATING convention for the Fourth Dis
trict. 1T may be safe to predict how
ever. that the nominee will be an earn
est supporter Of Bryan and Sewall and
OF the Democratic platform, and that
the next representative from this district
will be a free-silver Democrat The fac
tional fight between the two Republican
oandidates-one a goldite and the Other
a silverite-is such as TO preclude any
think like a united Republican vote.
Many prominent Republican leaders in
,his city, including men of influence. Ike
Colonel James d. Brady, General Suth
Boiling. and others. who stand on the 81.
Louis platform, viii, with their large fol-
lowing. vote against Mr.. r. T. Thorp,
one Of the Republican candidates, who is
a pronounced free-siverte. A large
number Of negroes in this section VIII vote
outright for the national Democratic nom
inees.
The Mayor this morning sent Lonnie
jackson, a colored boy. TO the Hastings
Court. TO be tried for the felony Of house
breaking and robbery
The first OF the series Of trade excur-
sions" arranged by our businessmen will
take place on the 18th Of August,
coming from the counties south Of
Petersburg.
Mr.. Alexander r. Titmus and Miss
Lillian Daisy Southal were quietly mar
ried last night at the parsonage of the
West-End Baptist church. Rev. J. A.
Barker, the pastor. officiating.
The Calling Pharmacy Company, OF this
city, are removing their stock Of goods
and fixtures to Newport News, where
their business will in future be conduct
ed The company had one Of the finest
stores in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsI-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds, stocks,
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle
Country Produce, sc, Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK, July 31.-speculation at
the Stock Exchange today, while II
regular in it's course, was, in the man,
firm. At the start the market was weak
on London selling. and prices decnned
1-sG3-4 per cent, outside OF Mammalian
which fell nearly . per cent to "l-f
on the revival Of the old stories OF poor
earnings and reduced dividends. me
pressure TO sell the general list was not
pronounced. by any means, however ana
aste- o'clock the market gradually as
sumed a firmer tone. The change was
due almost entirely 10 a sudden rise IN
Sugar. Of 25-S per cent, 10 zoos ms
stock figured for nearly 80 per cent or
the days business, and was in brisk de-
mand. especially in the afternoon.
Brokers alleged to be acting for In
siders. and reprs sentatlyes Of q prominent
onerator. were CONSPICUOUS buyers, ana
IL was common report that the stock
sold for inside account in the neighbor-
hood Of 10 had been repurchased, ana
mat lower Wall-street interests We're in
for another bull campaign. The advance
Of Is Der cent I'm refined was considere1
corroborative evidence by the profession
ais who bought the stock that the adj
vance will not be opposed by insiders.
The lump in the certificates strength
ened the general market. and higher
nrices were recorded for all the London
isaues The St. PAUL statement for June,
with its loss in net earnings OF over Sll5.-
OO0 had little influence. Jersey Central
was positively strong, rising 2l-2, to
90 81. the unfavorable report for the first
six months Of 1886 having been ignored.
beading ruled steady at 10 1-26tl0 rs.
Lackawanna brought 80, AGAINST H. the
last previously reported sale.
Near the close the demand for Sugar
was less urgent and the stock receded
TO 105G1O5 S-S. In sympathy, the general
market reacted 1-Sa3-i per cent. but In
the final transactions speculation was
Arm In tone. The net changes show ad-
yances of IA 10 3-4 per cent. Iowa Cen
trail preferred gained 2. Jersey Central
21-2 and Iackawanna per cent. The
total sales were 1s9,426 shares. st. Pau,
which was second in point OF activity,
figured for $500 shares.
Bonds were irregular. The total sales
were $4,000.
Treasury balances; CON- SllS,150,iS7;
currency. SO 2e6,s7O.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call frmer at 2a3 per cent. !;
Ia 81 loan at 2Is. and, closing. offered at 2lk
per cent; prime mercantile paper, ea7
per cent.
Bar silver, 6S 5-Sc.; silver at the board
firm.
Sterling exchange steady. with actual
business I'm bankers bills atse4sSq$i.SS Ia
for s.xty days and N.SsqA-s9 IA for de-
mand. posted rates. $I.SSfsLssls; CONNER
ciai bills. si.Nls.
Government bonds firm; state bonds
quiet: railroad bonds stronger.
,-1,r oTrOTATfONs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
NEWPORT NEWS.
High-Priced DOgs-The Creole to De
Launched.

High-Priced DOgs-The Creole to BE
Launched.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July a.
(speciaL)-In addition to a large. miscel
laneous cargo. the Chesapeake and Ohio
steamship Kanawha brought over from
London this morning six valuable dogs,
the property of Mr.. C. G.. Hopton, of
Roswell. ~ j., who also made the ocean
VOYAGE on the vessel, and will leave to-
morrow with his canine pets for his Jer-
ssy home. The dogs are valued az fol-
lows: Two bulldogs, at go each; 2
bulldogs, at fl6 each; ! Irish terrier, at
I5; and ! Airdale. at FLO. The full value
Of the six dogs In American money was
S462.
The only other passenger on the Kama
VIVA was Miss Emma Howard, who will
spend several weeks I'm this city as the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Bruce
The Cromwell steamship Creole will po-
sitively be launched at the ship-yard
next Saturday morning. The vessel has
been in readiness for i's initial bath for
several weeks. but other work at the
yard made il impractcable TO send her
OF. The Creole is a besutfully-cons
ed vessel, and when the finishing touches
are finally completed will be place. in
service between New York and New Or
leans.
The eunboat Wilmington VIII, in all
probability, be put under steam on Mon
day for her wharf-trial
a decree a mensa ct toro was granted
by Judge Barham yesterday afternoon
In the cause OF Mrs. Mamie b. Edwards
VS. William III. Edwards BY the terms
Of the decree she Is allowed the GUS
tody OF her children. Mr.. ana Mrs. Ed
wards came to this city some years ago
from Caroline county.
Schmeiz Brothers (bankers) received a
draft yesterday on Mr.. Arthur Sewall, the
Democratic nominee for Vice President,
proffered by the captain Of one OF the
ehooners now lying at anchor in the
liver
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
TEMPERANCE.
The Nineteenth Annual Bush Meet
ing ia lie Held.


LEESBURG, VA, July 3l.-(Special)-
Tie nineteenth annual temperance and
evangelical bush-meeting will be held
next week at Purcellvle. this county,
and as usual, an immense attendance Is
looked for Tuesday will be Woman's
Christian Temperance Union day, with
an address by Miss Belle Kearney, Of
Mississippi. August 9TH and 6,h will be
prohibition days, with speeches &c, Hon.
Joshua Lowering, Prohibition candidate
for The presidency. having promised to
be present and deliver an address. Colonel
George W. Balm, Of Kentucky; Rev.
Lows Albert Banks. OF Brooklyn; Hon.
y. Lacy Hoge OF Virginia. and others
viii be on hand. august 7th Sth, and 9th
will bs evaDge,isuc days. In charge OF
Rev n. NJ. Wharton. Of Baltimore. Rev.
Samuel Small will also attend. There
viii be three services daily. These
meetings are locked forward 10 with
pleasure By the people and the attendance
from a distance IS always large.
Captain william d. Lynch. editor OF
the Washingtonlan; Mr.. Lynch. Miss
jennie Lynch. Rev. and Mrs. E .. Kinks.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. 5. Luiz. Judge Sterling
Murray. Or Samuel McGili. w. W. Cham
bin. Wilmer Dance. ana Thomas Fendail
loft here this week for a good time at
cobb's Island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
POLITICS BOOMING.
WASHINGTON A FAyoRITE PLACE
FOR PARTY HEADQUARTERS.
LARGE CLERICAL FORCES AT WORK
DIR. Motifs Views M 10 Fusion on
Electoral Ticl<ets-UniOn on Vice.
Presidential Candidate Receiving
the Largest Vote.

WASHINGTON, July d.-The head
quarters OF the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee are located In
building adjoining Wormley's Hotel; the
headquarters OF the Republican Congress
sonal Compaign Committee are located
at the Hotel Normandie; the National
Committee OF the Silver party have en-
gagged headquarters in the Corcoran build
ing; the Peoples Party have rented rooms
for their National Committee al li0 New
York avenue. and II is positively asserted
by friends of Senator Jones, chairman OF
the National Committee OF the Demo-
cratic party. that he has decided to pro-
cure quarters hero that viii accommo-
date not only his own conpnittee, but
also the committees Of the Democratic
partys allies-the Silver and Peoples
Party men. Thus Washington outranks
itself as a political centre. There Is much
10 be said In favor Of this arrangement
The capital city Is conservative; II has
every facility for campaign work, and
every side of the political question Is as
sured equal prominence from q news
view point
Mr.. Lawrence Gardiner, secretary OF
the League OF Democratic Clubs, has
charge Of Democratic Congressional mead
quarters. while Congressman BaDcock OF
Wisconsin, Is at the helm az the Repuoh-
can Congressional rooms. Mr.. Turner or
Georgia, will have charge OF the heao-
quarters OF the Peoples Populists) Party
rooms. and Mr.. A. II. Pile will be tenn
porary in charge Of the Silver party
headquarters.
Large clerical forces have already been
EMPLOYED by the several headquarters.
and It Is probable that those VIII be
materially strengthened as the campaign
progresses
Before leaving washington for North
Carolina. Dr. Mott, ex-chairman or the
National Silver party, expressed the
opinion that there should be no trouble
about fusion on electoral tickets, and IN
answer to the query. do you believe
that Watson or Sewall will come of
either tickel?" he said he had ~ idea
what would be done in that direction,
but even If each refused 10 get out or
the others way, he did not see why that
should cause much trouble. He believed
mat an agreement could be reached ny
which the candidate for Vioe-President
receiving the largest vote would be united
upon In the electoral college, concedins,
OF course. the claims Of the Silver men
that they will have a majority In the
electoral college. 50, If Sewall gets
majority OF the votes cast in November,
the Ponulist electors viii vote for him.
on the other hand. II Watson gets a
majority. the Democrats will vote for
him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
CHASE CITY.
Fine Tobacco Crop-ReIigious ana
Political Notes.


CHASE CITY, VA, July d-(SpeciaD
The demand for iron fiues to be used in
curing tobacco Is earlier and larger than
ln any previous season. The manufac-
tory here is pressed to supply the
farmers, The indications are for to-
bacco crop Of good quality.
The Concord Baptist Association. after
a pieasant session at Bethany church,
this county. adjourned yesterday TO meet
next year at Mount Vernon church. near
the Atlantic and Danville railway in
Brunswick county. There are thirty-six
churches in this association. The con-
trlbutions for different religious pur-
poses were very good.
The Democratic voters OF Mecklenburg
will meet in mass-meeting on next court
day Tor reorganization and the election
Of a county chairman. The Democrats
and Populists a. the county are prac-
tcally solid for Bryan. The nomination
for Congress for this district viii not go
begging this year. There are numerous
aspirants for the honor.
The Irish-potato crop in this section
was the largest ever made, and vegetables
of all kinds were never finer or more
abundant Chickens are Plentiful and
cheap. The highland crop OF corn this
year VIII be far above the average.
All-day religious meetings are In pro-
gress all over the county. and are largely
afforded. In the remote country
churches, Baptist and Methodist preach
ers vieing with each other in storming the
citadels OF sin.
The many visitors here now add to
the life and social enjoyment OF the town.
At the Mineral Hotel are registered Judge
r.. w. Winston. John l.. Markham, Col
onel W. c. Bradsher, Judge NJ. A. An
eier. Mrs Bette Lynn, Mrs. Sidney
Mangum. Miss Minnie Mangum, Durham,
N. c.: n. Schuman. Henderson. N. c.;
Mrs. c. T. Baskervill, Mrs. Alice b.
Finch, Boydton; Mrs. A. X. Gordon. Miss
Gordon. Wilmington, n. c.: Alexander
stevens and wife, Florida L. II.
Adams. Wilson, N. CT n. II. Slaughter.
High Point, n. c.; w. f.. Doughty. Bal
timore; william Edwin Han, New
York: w. r. Hill and wife. Danville,
and Dr. A. S. Hall. oxford.
Miss Lizzie Booker. daughter OF Editor
Booker. OF Suffolk, is visiting Ger aunt,
Mrs. Mary Boswell. on upper Main street.
Professor +. ]. Jeffress left yesterday
to take charge Of large school near
Aiken s. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01

Tn connection with his geological and
chronological investigations, IIoiesso,
c1arence King has constructed seittS
~ t.mneratgre gradients. as they are
ternedFthat is. tables with diagramatic
representations Of temperature ana Pine the
serth lie fnds that, while there IN really
: very slight change Of temperature rom
the surface TO the centre below eaIents
sunerdoiaI depth, the pressure augments
s.,ttb nSe downward sweep 70 the centre;
thus ii presses 1,7n degrsss az iI,y as-
iii ~ lie centre Il reaches over S,Vle,-
600 atrnospheres' pressure; e appears,
therefore. that the empire of neas -.
nrets urs Is confined only 70 the SUPERFICIAL
l.,,sr Of earth. that OF the pressure over
heat being not far below the The "a SI ~ ,bs
ana increasing steadily downWard 20 18Th. sb'
S ss globe. according 20 Professor King
Investigations, never exceeded ~ V,,o ue.
80 made up OF very dense substances,
a,ch as metals and their compounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
TREASURER ST. JOHNS ROOMS.
Vhey Comprise the Entire Parior
Floor of n Hotel.

NEW YORK, July a.-Mr William r.
St John, treasurer Of the National Silver
Committee and Of the National Demo-
cratic Committee when asked to-day
about the conflicting claims Of Chicago
Washington, and this city for designation
as national headquarters Of the two par
ties. said that the rooms taken by him
al the Bartholdi Hotel are nothing more
than treasurer's quarters for the two
parties at present. At some future time
he said that Chairman Jones. OF the De-
mocratic Committee. and Chairman Lane
Of the Silver Committee, would designate
the city at which national headquarters
will be located.
Mr.. ST. John said that he had no knowl-
edge as to when the matter would bs de-
termined. lie added that on Monday
active campaign work would begin from
his quarters at the Bartholdi The rooms
which have been hired out number those
engaged by the Republicans and comprise
the entire parlor floor Of the hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01

g7l5, followed by ST.. y5.75. sit25, si2.. etc,
GOWN TO e0c. per hundred, lowest price
trlvate sales, very light.
Revenue collections. Cigars and olga
rettes, A,962; tobacco, s2.55s0i. Total, ~
510N
Private sales for month OF July. 1896:
wrappers, 1856; smokers, 80; filters, 80;
cutters. IS: dark leaf. 1855; scrap, ~; Bur
ley, IS; Tugs, as; stems. 81 western, "a.
Total, 3,f05 hogsheads, against 5.555 hogs
heads for same month last year.
No loose sales to-day.
Sun-cured sales on Change were very
satisfactory 10 both buyers and sellers in
potnt OF quality and price also.
Private trading was very dull.