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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
TELLER FOR BRYAN.
He Writes and Offers his Ser
vices Speak.
SAYS THAT HE DOES Nor SEE How
HE CAN FA1L-W1LL SWEEP THE
WEST.

Upon his return to his home at
Lincoln Nebraska, nominee Bryan
found the following letter from
Senator Teller:
DENVER, COL, July Is, 1896.
Hon. w. ]. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb.:
Dear Sir: I congratulate you on
your nomination at Chicago. |
think the country is to baVcoG-
graduated also. l need not assure
you that your nomination. was
more than satisfactory to me. /
think we shall be able to consoli-
date all the friends of free coinage
in your support, and if we dosthis,
l believe you will be elected, al
though Z don't overlook the tre-
mendous power that will be array
ell against US in this campaign.
All the power of money and organ-
lied wealth, corporations and mo-
nopolies of all kinds will be
against us. Justice is OH our side
and this is the cause of the people.
Itis a contest for industrial inde-
perdence and for freedom. from
the domination of foreign powers
and foreign capital, and itf does
not seem possible that in such a
contest before the American pee-
pie that justice should fell and
wrong prevail. 1 don't believe we
shall fail. l thick l can promise
you the cordial support of the
western masses Who havo hereto
fore acted with the Republican
party, and if you get that, slsl of
the Western coast and inter-rnoun-
tain States will lie with you.
will not oG,r any suggestion to
YOU, save to advise you that as'y you
were nominated without pledges Of
favor to any one that you main
ain that position and. make nc
pledges or promises, sc that you
may 60 into the great Office OF
President of the United States
without the embarrassment that
follows pledges and promises, even
if they are such as may be proper
ily carried out.
1t will afford me pleasure Il
place myself at the disposition Of
1 tbe national committee 10 make
such speeches in your behalf as
p, >sand
4 10 : =
5E.whenstheS may tbinE it wfSi 11
good. !,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

1880 will go towards repairing
the church building.
Miss Ellie Minis who has bsen
visiting Miss Margaret McKie of
Golfers has returned.
Miss Corrie Jackson Of Edgefeld
is visiting Miss Matte Johnson.
Mr.. Lester Talbert of Liberty
Hill was down on a visit to friends
last week.
Crops are about made and we
are ready to entertain candidates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

SAME OLD PLANK THERE.-A
Richmond gold democrat was ask
ed yesterday if he intended sup
porting the Chicogo ticket.
"Certainly I SHALL" replied he,
81 don't like the platform as a
whole, but the plank upon which I
have stood since the war isthere
still"
"Wbat plank is that2" he was
asked.
"It is d-n the republican par
ty," the gentleman answered.
Richmond State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
OBITUARY

WILLIAM WALLACE MONA
NUS, the little s year old son of
Henry and Sarilla McManus, died
June 4th 1896. He suffered long
and intensely ere the spirit took
its flight. The bereaved parents
and children can only cherish the
pleasant memory of sweet little
WILLIE and hope 10 meet him ia a
better world beyond. He sus!tains
them in this hour eff trial.
G. W.B.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
S. MEG. SIMKINS.
FOR SHERIFF.

respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the Sher-
iff's office, and pledge myself to abide
the result of the primary's, and to sup
port the nominees of the Democratic
party. w. II. QUITS.
With hopes Of meeting their kindly
consideration, herewith respe ctfulIy
announce myself to the voters Of Edge
field County as candidate for Sheriff
of said County, and hereby pledge my
self ty abide the result OF the Demo-
cratic primaries.
WALTER P. BRUNSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

l am candidate for County Super
visor, will abide the result of the DEM
ocratic primaries and support the NOM
inees of the party.
r. HI. PARKS.
lam 8 candidate for County Super
visor, will abide the result of the pri-
maries and support the nominees Of
the Democratic party.
H.Q. Talbert is hereby nominated
for the office of Supervisor Of Edge
field County. We pledge him to abide
the action of the Democratic prima-
ries. FRIENDS.
I will make the race for Supervisor
of Edgefield county; will abide the
result of the primary and support the
nominees of the Democratic party.
A. G. BROADWATER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

In Bavaria the police will allow
no woman 10 appear in public on a
bicycle unless she holds a certifi-
cate of efficiency. To obtain one she
must ride before the public officials
in a crowd of other candidates
without falling off or running into
any one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

Good nature is the very air of a
good mind, the sign of a large and
generous soul and the peculiar soil
in which virtue prospers.'-Good-
map,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
A Candidate Loses His Cake, and
Other News.

Mr.. EDITOR: We have been
blessed with nice rains for a few
days past, and the crops are look
ing fine at present. The crop OF
candidates is certainly a full one
and there is some lively election
eering and eating going on this
summer. Candidates are all fond
of cake, especially Mr.. Bob Parks.
He ate dinner with one of his
friends not long since and after
eating a great plate of cake slip.
ped one iiece IN his pocket and
on his return home he came to
little stream which was very full
and he like all other men, was
anxious to 90 gone TO see his wife
and baby, SO he tried to cross, but
when he reached the middle of tho
stream the water was so swift that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

The friends of Hon. ThOs. H. Rains
ford respectfully announce him as a
candidate for reelection to the House of
Representatives, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
FRIENDS.
'The friends of S. L. Williams will
support him for the House OF Repre-
sentatives. lie will abide the result of
the Democratic primary and support
the nominees of the party.
FRIENDS.
The friends of Capt. N. G. Evans
respectfully announce him as candi..
date for a seat in the next House of
Representatives, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
The friends of Hon. w. II. Yeldell
respectfully present his name for the
House of Represe9tatj YES u e, -SiIl
= tltltAltiie ffrnartes and
'snppofJ the Nominees OF the Demo
cratic party.
MANY FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
For CONGRESS.

/ will be a candidate for reelection
to Congress from the Second Con-
gressional District. subject to the ac-
tion of the Democratic primaries and
the rules of the Democratic party.
WI. .rALBERT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

We the undersigned citizens, of Hibler and
Talbcrt Townships, rcspectfuilyaunounce L. d
White candidate for the House of Represent
atives; he will abide the result of the democratic
primaries.
J,w. Cheatham,
S. T.. Brunson,
w. p. Winn,
10: Seigler,
L. S. Reyna!ds,
p. p. Dooiittle,
J. B. Cheatham,
]. L. Strom,
E. Cothran,
E. c. Winn,
II. NJ. Mccain,
Vt. Stevens.
F. p, Hollingsw orth,
CO. Mayson,
]. C. Mayson,
d. ]. Seigler.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
COUNTY AUDITOR.

lam a candidate for reelection to the
office of Auditor of Edgefield county.
will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and will support all
the nominees of that party.
j.. HALTlW ANGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
CANDIDATE
A v" IS ALL 1T COSTS!

Well bury Mckinley out in the woods
In beautiful hole in the ground,
Where the strad-bugs straddle, the
whang doodle whines
And the gold bugs gambol (gamblel
around
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
Lexington. S. G.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce the
name of Hon. j. VIM. Thurmond as a
candidate for Solicitor of the Fifth
Circuit. Mr.. Thurmond's victories for
the State and his bold stand for the
great masses of the people entitle him
to promotion to said office. We pledge
him to abide the result of The Demo-
cratic Primary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
MANY FRIENDS.

l re ,pectfully announce TO the vo-
ters of Edgefeld County that am a
candidate for the legislature and will
abide the result of the primary cleo
tions.
s McG SIMKINS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

The friends of Capt. jim Williams
will support him for Clerk of the
Court. He will abide the result of the
democratic primary and support all
the nominees of the democratic party.
FRIENDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
CLERK OF CORUT.

respectfully announce myself as a
ca ndidate for tine office of Clerk of The
Court of Edgefield County. And
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primaries, and TO support the nomi-
nees Of the Democratic party.
JOHN KENNERLY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

Mr. Bryan, the democratic nom
inee has issued the following short
but sweet address TO the American
people:
"To the American People: In or
der that l may have no ambition
but to discharge faithfully the du-
ties of the office, desire tc all
nounce that if elected president l
shall under circumstances be a
candidate for reelection"
[signed w. J. BRYAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
FOR SENATOR.

The friends of the Hon. H. H.
Townes announce him a candidate for
the State Senate and we hereby pledge
him to abide the result Of The primary
election.
The many friends of J. NJ. Gaines
nominate him for seat in the State
Senate. He will abide the result of the
democratic primary and support all
the nominees of the party.
DEMOCRATS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
FOR SOLICITOR.

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Solicitor of the
Fifth Judicial District of South Caro-
lima, and stand pledged to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
L A MIIIIEh
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

am candidate for recollection TO
the Office Of Clerk Of the Court. L will
abide the result of the Democratic pri-
mary and support all the nominees Of
the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

am candidate for the office of
County superintendent of Educati on
| will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and support the nomi-
ness of that party
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
SUPERINTENDENT
EDUCATION.

am candidate for the Office Of
County superintendent of Education.
[ will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and support the nOmi-
nees Of that party.
M. B. BYRD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
POPE N. LOTT.

| am a candidate for the office of
County Superintendent of Education.
| will abide the result of the Demo-
cratic primary and support the nomi-
nees of that party.
ALBERT R. NICHOLSON,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
j. A. c. JONES.

The many friends of Capt. Thomas
G. Morgan respectfully present his
name to the voters of Edgetield county
for the office of County Treasurer. He
will abide the result of the Democratic
primary and support all the nominees
of the party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
C. A. GRIFFIN, A. E. PADG&r,
GRIFFIN
AND
PADGEI-T- /


Fire, Life, and Accident InSI-
rance.
Office in The Farmers Bank of Eige-
field, S. G.
We represent the following First. Glass
Companies:
FIRE INsURENCE.
Northern Assurance Company of
London, ~
Capital Slo,O0O,ooo.oo
Assets American Branch,
s2,Ol2,l1s.71
Continental Fire,
Capital, ST. s0G0ooOo
Assets, $7,2l6,S2S0o
Gar Capital. it S5OO,OOoOO
Assets, $500
will write first-class risks in town
and country.
LIFE INSURANCE.
Mutual Benefit Life Insura nee Com
pany of Newark, New Jersey.
Organized lS45.
All policies participate in dividends
annually, and are incontestible and
non Forfei:abie after two years.
Before applying forinsurance write
US or see US personally.
July 14-6m.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
COUNTY TREASURER.

lam candidate for County Treas
urer, will abide the result of the pri-
maries and support the Democratic
nominees.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22
MANY FRIENDS.

am candidate for Treasurer of
Edgefeld County. l will abide the re-
suit of the Democratic primary and
support all the nominees of that party.
A. ID. ZIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

when they may tbinls it WiA !
good.
Very respectfully,
Fl. NJ. TELLER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

/ announce myself a candidate for
Treasurer of Edgetield County and
will abide the result of the Democrat
-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

Will Penn keeps all kind of turn;p
seed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

RUSSELL WRIGHT.
| am a candidate for the Office of
Comfy Treasurer. will abide the re-
suit of the primary election and sup
port the nominees Of the democratic
party. n,vs
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-07-22

Upon his return to his home at
Lincoln Nebraska, nominee Bryan
found the following letter from
Senator Teller:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-07

with this suit n shirt-waist OF pale yell
low. with a narrow tie Of deep orange
A great many Of the stiff sailors worn
with Yachting costumes are trimmed. not
profusoly. generally with severe straight
bows and quilts. and of-en the only trim
ming Is two black wings on either side.
GOLF COSTUME.
A new model for a golf costume shows
n skirt OF soft tan and brown plaid. cut
on tho bias. There IS an ample fare 10
tho short godct skirt that reaches tri1e
above the shoc-tops Most outing-skrts
arc shorter than shoc-top length. Tho
Jacket that goes with the skirt IS OF plain
tan lady's cloth and. being sleeveless Is
easily drawn on over shlrt-waist, with
ont crushing the fun sleeves
There was chic little cap. heretta~
shaped. made Of the plaid goods, with
twist OF brown velvet ana a quill. that
went with this golf costume. II must be
moro comfortable than the regulation
Alpine that looks 60 perfectly absurd
when tilted back from the forehead.
Three vcrv independent young women.
who arc voing 20 take 4 walNng-tour
through Switzerland that f. 10 take rour
weeks. anc cost tho absurd sum OF $50.
have chosen very sensible inexpensive
oufinr-cowns IN these dresses they can
play tennis in civilization or climb the
North Pole.
The short skirts that reach only 70 the
shoe-tops. arc made Of stout. striped tent
clofh-the very same material that avn
inss arc made or or course. they arc
colct skirts. with quite n little fare NJ
the bottom. but tirht-ntting. with no
fulness al ain az the hips. The Jackets 10
ho worn with them arc short double
breasted Norfolk Jackets. Of dark-blue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-07

"IN THESE GOWNS THEY CAN PLAY
ont that She is "not in it," with her stir
Jirr energetic. athletic sister. who has
taken her spin of three or four hours,
had "a refreshing bath and nap and looks
radiant BOO spite of tan and frecklcs
IoR MOUNTAINS.
ono ambitious young woman I know is
having a sensible chic outing-gown made
Tor her journey 90 tho summit of Mt.
Blanc. She and her two athletic Yale
brothers are going 20 take this hazardous
journey of four days very soon. and
comfortable costume for such a Journey
has need of being very light. and at the
same time very warm
a soft-hrowu camel's-hair was the ila-
tcrdl fulfcgted d. the couturler The
sui' is 90 three piccos-knickerboclers
slightly hacgv over the knee. "a short.
c1Ist .f.rt and tho very funtiest short
hoN-coat. 90 be worn over a sweater.
7 watched some very skuful tennis
players in "a picturesque old garden Of one
- the private hotels here A slender
blonde girl in hricht-re1 tonuis-g gown Of
mohalr produced n singing color note
among her more somhrp-gowood CONF
panions. The skirt of this gown was a
short full c1drt with q bell Of satin
ribbon attached that went twice around
the waist. and tied on the side. The Jacket
was a holcro. short enough 10 show FUN
blouse of white null. that dropped over
the belt slightly and fastened at the
front with tiny pearl studs. a high. stiff
linen collar. and q narrow tie Of red
satin was worn with this soft mul
blouse.
4 boatinrrown that a. Par-Harhor
belle wears this summer was designed by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-07

TENNIS OR CLIMB MOUNTAINS"
flannel
a Boston woman. who believes implicitly
IN the sanitary qualities of wash-dresses
has several outing gowns. this season
fahioncd OF coarse drab-lnen. that's gene
rally relegatod 20 the kitchen for dish
towels. made up with a full codet skirt
and short Jacket. II looks remarkably
we'll with a pink or blue Chambray shirt
waist. And one day. when she appeared
in a shrt-waist Of bright-rcd plaid. made
on the bias. her gown was voted exceed
ingly chic
TWO TENNIS DRESSES.
There are two new tennis gowns I'm one
of tho windows on the Rue dc la Paix.
one is of dull-rod ladies' cloth. with n
belt Of gold braid. and sort Of an
apology for a sleeveless boloro that s.
strapped over the shoulder and fastened
with gold buttons. The other is made OF
dark-bluc cauvas-cloth. with a trimming
Of red and gold gupure The skirt opens
not i'm the back. but at both sides Of the
front apron. with q row OF six buttons
and an edsins of braid. The Jacket. which
is sleeveless gives the effect Of a pointed
cape which fastens at the point. back and
front 10 the belt OF the skirt.
a very effective outing-dress IS made
Of tan-lncn. with red check. Tho skirt
and waist are both cut on tho bias and
the waist IS trimmed profusely with ;iny
red buttons
Every day now the great coach 1.-THE
Magnet" starts with great flourish Of
trumpcts from the hot city for the trip
out 20 Versailles Yesterday Major Hell
bert was the coachman. and by his side
was the stunnlngest girl IN the very latest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-07
Portable. though buttoned under two

Portable. though buttoned under two
thicknessss OF felt
Many OF tho outing dress orders-ior
people do order OF Partisan modistes, tell
ing them what they want-are for per-
fectly plain outing-skirts. elaborateiy
lined. The common silk lining will not
do at all, for IL tears, Sits, and is wholly
irresponsible in Notwithstanding, and
when spattered on the water. But there
must be lining that Is brilliant and dur
able. / saw one such very original lining.
II was OF crinoline roughly embroidered
with long stitches as one does portieres.
The crlnoline stifened the skirt 10 the
waist. And around the hem ~ was quite
attractive In great embroidered leaves
and buds. These are not expected 10
show. OF course. but how can one plant
an Alpenstock and step high without
giving a glimpse Of the skirt-linine?
French women take part In outdoor
sports But. oh. dear they wear French
heels. tieht corsets. and little pinchlng
gloves. The absolute craze for outing cos
fumes. therefore. comes from home, whers
our women know how 20 sport out OF
doors and yet look very beautiful. There
is a tendency towards the natural hgure'
the figures in the Louvre. The bust -
not lnced high and stiff IN high-pis'cd
corset There IS n lowbustcd effect 10 the
waists. especially the outing waists ana
II there IS a decided in-curve 70 tho Waist
line the low-busted figure is much more
graceful than the trussed one.
They say here that all our women are
athletes. have come TO believe IT myself
since I saw several hundred outing gowns
boxed in a single day FOR America Many
az them will not be worn more man ohce'
But they are sent over TO AFFORD pa
torn for madame's home modiste' VIZ
likes 10 combine her intellect WIN i0rels"
talent NINA W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-07
ALMOST COMPLETE.
Tho Apostolic Church to be pe'''"''
Next STANDARDIZATION News. $500

90
The Apostolic church oil ful'un' ~ now
Rev. J. W Daugherty IL PaS,ol, 49, ex-
- nearly complete and dedica'olF -.
- ,riil probably be held next Sun
day. H.. ,.o,a a., the Full
,,n Tontlst church dn Monday nIss''
- W. MinsOn and fre1. Ni'e'-
- yrere elected dcacons. The IoHoM
hou.ing committee was appointed WIN W
naetor-Rev. J. r.. Harrison. j. u Ia"
a. ana George ". Mask-to CONFER WI"
20. Dr W. +. Hatcher, Rev. Or. Ian
dr1,r Rev. Or. George Cooper ana o'"e
Panti.t ministers. as 10 the RAISING VI
money to complete the church. me- ~
Harrison has strong hopes or hiis.''"s
ND the building by the ehd OF 'n'9 10
Mr.. Harrison has alreaiy snow ., -
10 GLORIOUS worker by his numerous
rostoraf Visits. and services are heIu
n,.orv night during this week, ana laIse
co,,rogetions have attended, VINO H'"'
ene sermons. The members OF lhe cur
e.reqotion have taken a strong liking 10
heir pastor. which seems 10 De ie0iP
,rbe fnneral Of Mr. Patrick Driscoll. VINO
died last Thursday night tooH PM
Yesterday morning at $50 O'CLOCK iio'"
ST. Patricks church.
home
T.ouisioua street Wednesday noon' was
no scene Of a very pretty home we'd
dim. The bride was Miss Blanche ChdlA-
lev tho handsome and accomplished young
daughter of Mrs. T.. ChalNcy. ana the
e.,oor, Mr. L. W. Mooney. a popular
,otrr r,rr II Charlottesville. and an at
facho 81 the Chesapeake ana ONO rall'odu
AT thlt point Rev. J. Il. Harrison, or
the Haufist church. ofilciaied. INC pIlue
was atfirad in y handsome travelling sun
The happy couple left Immediately aller
the ceremony for CharlottcsEille' lhe
home Of tho groom where an elegant re-
ception was held. They VIII spehd INC
honeymoon az Blackjack Springs.
MIR Thomas J. Enright. who has been
very sick FOR the past two Weeks is auie
20 be about again.
The Kings Daughters Will give a lawn
tea and entertainment az "Monieheluo,
AR Fred II. CARRIERS residence on + ui-
ton i'm next Thursday, June lith' at
=. NJ. 80,
Tho Kings Daughters and Sons VIII
have a called meeting on Monday even
ING at : o'clock. at the home Of Mrs.
James johnson. 500 Nicholson street
Mr.. John W. Daugherty' VINO ma"
been visiting relatives IN portsmouth, re-
turned home on Tuesday.
lie annual .nic to Ashland Park en- June
18th.
MIR. Victor Moon. the assistant in the
Peoplo., DRUGSTORE who has been quite
sick for the past two weeks is able
10 be about.
ROY. r. W. Young and wife. who have
recently been assisting Rev. j. W. Daueh-
crtv here will leave for Venezuela, south
America. Monday next.
St. Patricks Female School gave
day.
There was n match game OF baseball
between the employees Of the Cedar-Works
here last Wednesday. The Glue-Pots,
Ben Pnhates. captain. won the game from
the Putty-Slincers. John stan captain 10
which no less than four umpires were
called upon TO arhitrate the question as
TO who won. The score was . 10 il.