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Evening journal., 1897-12-08
HITCH IN THE BAY STATE CASg.
WILL COME UP AGAIN BEFORE
JUDGE DALLAS IN PHILADEI-
PHIA ON FRIDAY.

1t was arranged some time ago That
Judge Dallas should hear testimony on
the 7th instant in the suit of Godfrey
Morse and ochers against the Bay
State Gas Company, of Delaware,
brought for the appointment of a re-
ceiver, etc, for the latter, and yester-
day the counsel representing the vari-
Gus interests assembled before the judge
in Philadelphia. There were present
Samuel Dickson, of that city; B. L. NJ.
Tower, of Boston; James II. Hoffecker,
Jr., and ex-senator Higgins and Attor-
ney Patterson, representing the COM
plainants and interveners. Seator
Gray and II. II. Ward ard George l..
Crawford, CT Philadelphia, appeared
for the Bay State Gas Company.
1t soon beacme evident that testimony
was not to be heard, owing to an under
standing between the cOmplainants and
defendants that a decree Of discontin-
uance should be entered, which would
end the whole litigation.
A recess was taken until 2.30 o'c.Ock,
to provide the time for drawing the de-
cree of discOntinuanCe. etc.
AT 2.30 o'clock the lawyers again
came into court, but something seemed
to be in the way of entering the de-
cree, and anOthr adjOurnmnt was taken
until $50 o'clock ir the evening. Al
| the latter hour Judge Dallas again went
on the bench, and the lawyers again
came before him. Instead of the entry
CT the proposed decree, however, it was
socn in evidence chat there was hitch
Ex-senator Higgins desired to read &
petition under which Thomas f. Bax-
ter, who it is stated, is a holder of ST.,
0dU of the income bonds of the defend
ant company, wants to intervene as
parity plaintiff in the suit.
Senator Gray, for the defendant com
pany, raised the objection that the pc
titiOn was presented too late, but Mr.
Higgins urged that, as no decree C.
discontinuance cf the suit had yet beel
|, entered, the petitiOs was in time. ii
, explained that he had received the pc
tition yesterday morning from the pc
titiOner's counsel in Boston. Whe
Z asked by counsel On The ether side VIII
, he had not presented it yesterda
morning, Mr.. Higgins said that he ha
e not done so, as another client he ha
J represented had been settled with be
hind his back.
Judge Dallas called to the attentio
of the lawyers at this point that no III
necessary matter should be brougl
into the proceedings, and it would
best not to discuss anything that mlgl
be irrelevant.
After some further talk it was a.
ranged that the lawyers should agai
come into court ON Friday next, at
. O'Clock, when The question, wheth'
= Baxter can intervene in the suit wi
again he brought up.
This, however, practically ends q
case.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
SANTA MARIA COUNCIL. ELECTS.
WILL GO TO WASHINGTON ON
SUNDAY TO ATTEND INSTALLA-
TION OF CANDIDATES.

Santa Maria Council, Knights CT Co
lumbus. he'd a meeting ard the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: Grand knight, Peter j. Ford;
deputy grand knight, Mark McKenna;
recording secretary, M. ID. Murphy;
financial secretary, Herman Gossem,
treasurer, William Huber, Jr.; chancel-
lCr, John S. Rossell; warden, George A.
Messick; advocate, John S. MallOy;
guards. John A. Butler. John L. Byrnc;
chaplain, Rev. George l.. OFT; trustees,
Edward II. Brennan, George e. O'COn-
ner, John T. King, Frank McNulty,
Peter A. HOrty.
Wilmington Council VIII go to Wash
ingtOn on Sunday to 2ttend the install
l6tion Of a number CT candidates, which
will take place in the capital city on
Sunday and Monday.
On Monday, December 20, Santa Ma
ria Council will celebrate i,s first an
niversary ard also give a reception, al
which guests are expected from 81.
over the country.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
Bull Dogs are am light. See Cleiand's.
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

4 !. 4 lta ~ L-tl. - fi 'fft u f
: AT tkesT. M.'c. A.smeetine on sun
day afternoon toe First Church Chorus
win sing
when the janltor Of the Delaware
Historical Society opened the building
yesterday he found a dead screech owl
between one Cf the shutters and the
sash. II had starved to death.
1.-The annual meeting OF The Dc;a-
ware Pe1ce Society, which was to have
been held at Friends School this even
ing, has been postponed TO a time not
yet fixed.
Father Birmingham will lecture
tonight In st. Marys Church on the
Immaculate Conception of the Virgin
Mary" To-day is the paternal feast Of
the church.
1t is said that society was organ
lied last night. to be known as the
Married Mems Protective Associa-
ton.
Rev. w. l.. S. Murray, d. d., dean.
lectured On Possibility and Oppor-
tunity" before the night students of the
Goldey College last night in the college
hall.
The three-master Herbert e., in
tow Of the tug Taurus, passed up the
Christiana yesterday morning.
The death of Salvatore Fidance
from diphtheria, was reported at the
office Of the Beard Of Health yesterday
One new case was also reported.
In tho Delaware College Review.
| Professor William A. Pratt writes an
interesting paper on his experiences in
Alaska and the future Of that cold but
rich country.
-"All talk Of Mr. Bayard as a sena-
torial candidate against Mr.. Gray is
mere nonsense said a prominent poll
tician this morning He will be one
Of Mr. Gray's staunchest supporters"
Within two weeks the Delmarvia
Telephone Company expects to have
fully 400 instruments in operation in
various parts of the city.
st. Andrews Clerical Association
met at Bish0pstead yesterday and lis
tened to an essay on THE Telling of
the Truth" by Rev. Il. a. Sawyer.
The monthly meeting of the man
agoment Of st. Michaels Day Nursery
and Hospital was held yesterday.
Wilmington Bicycle Club members
will trim a Christmas tree on Christ
mas eve at their clubhouse. The ar
ticles will be delivered to the poor un-
der police supervision.
This afternoon Willard Salisbury.
Jr., trustee. will sell the property: of
the late Benjamin Haley II consists of
farm in Brandywine hundred and
eight houses in this city
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
DOES NOT OWN TOWNSEND STREET
STREET AND SEWER DEPART
MENT WILL NOT PAVE THAT
THOROUGHARE.

A petition was received at the Street
and Sewer Department meeting last
night to have an inlet placed at Sew
en-h and Calawba streets. Action was
Postponed.
Another petition to have Townsend
street paved was received. The mat
ter was discussed, and 1t was found
that the city does not own the bed of
that street.
John JacCby was granted permission
to place stone on Pennsylvania avenue
where he is grading.
"A circular letter was received from
the De,marvia Telephone Company in
which it was stated that the ccmpany's s
lines would be in operation between
December 10 and 20. There are 800
subscribers and 500 more have been
promised before January 1. No Ieltals
will be charged until 600 subscribers
have been secured.
Iilburne Chandler presented a peei-
tion from Ninth ward residents asking
that the building owned 10y Lewis Bull
lock at NandeYer ave. and Hutton stre-t
be condemned and removed. The build
ing etends beyond tie building line on
each street. The department will take
up the matter and make, some .dispcsi-
tion Of 1t in the near futiue.
The weekly payroll, amounting tC
S7S0.70, was ordered paid. The secre
tary's collections amounted to $613.45i
city engineer, $40; clerk of the market
! S56.61. The balance in bank was re
ported TO be S11S, 1921.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
ONE CENT
MEAD GET HIS DIVORCE.
LEVY RECEIVERS SIG BY A YER
DICT OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
JTTRY

LEVY RECEIVERS SIG BY A YER
DICT OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
JURY
In the Superior Court yesterday af-
ternoOn the jury in the civil suit OF
John Levy vs. ex-Sheriff Paul ellis.
returned a verdict Of SIG for the pain
tiff, and Philip q. Churchman, attcr-
ney for the defendant made a motion
for a new trial. The p,aintiff claimed
over 5000, and the jury's verdict indi-
Gates that while At considered money
loaned and goods furnished, it refused
to make any allowance to Levy for his
work in helping to secure for Gillis the
Republican shrievalty nomination.
The afternoon was consumed in hear
ing the appeal case OF Anton williams
VS.. John SPAIN, uhe Calm being but
S9i. 1t Is an appeal case and was still
on when court adjourned until this
morning.
E. II. Cochran. Jr., attorney for the
Trustees Of the Poor made application
for the continuance until February Of
the case OF John B. Taylor VS.. the
Trustees of the Poor. He presented sn
affidavit showing that George M. ID.
Hart, material witness. was absent.
The court said that as Mr.. Hart was a
member of the board and a defendant,
he should he present or abide by the
| consequences. Taylor sues the trustees
| for breach of contract. They refused
his bread at the almshouse because
they declared that il was net n. for
use, and when the case comes up his
attorney. Howell S. England, will prob
ably make the Superior Court room
look something like a bakers shop, as
Taylor proposes to exhibit samples of
his bread
Hearing Of the SPAIN case was con-
tinued this morning and at ! o'clock
argument was concluded.
DecrCea of absolute divorce wtT-r
handed down by the court this morn
ing in the cases Of Mead VS.. Mead, and
Dineon vs. Dinegn.
The case OF Shallcross vs.. the p, w
& B. Railroad Company was continued
until December 16.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
YlRDEN STILL FOR PRESIDENT.
NOMINATED AT THE MEETING OF
THE Pilots ASSOCIATION IN
PHILADELPHIA YESTERDAY.

The first annual meeting CT the Pi-
lots Association Of the Bay and River
Delaware was held in Philadelphia yes
terday and nominations for officers
and directors we've made There are
two tickets in the field, ono headed by
John Penrose Nirden, now president,
fer reelection, with the other present
officers and directors. and the other
headed by James II. Clampitt for pIesi
dent and NJ Hughes fer director.
Virden is a Delawarean and Clampitt
a resident OF Philadelphia, and it ap-
pears that the election Will resolve it,
self into a contest between Pennsyl-
vanians and Delawareans. Clampitt
ran against Nirden for president when
tho association was formed last year
from the Pennsylvania and Delaware
Pilct Associations. The board Of di-
roctors reported a prosperous year.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
LEVY COURTS DOINGS.
Several Matters Which it Acted
Upon Yesterday.
DOES NOT WANT THE CAUsEwAY
LEVY COURT CONTENDS THAT
THE NEW CASTLE CAUSEWAY
is A CITY CHARGE AND THAT
THE MUNICIPALITY SHOULD
TAKE 1T IN HAND.

Levy Court yesterday passed the
monthly payroll and a number OF mis-
cellaneOus bills, and several claims for
overpaid taxes were referred In the
absence of Deputy George Janvier who
has been confined to the house with
sickness incident to the extraction Of a
tooth, Clerk Of the Peace Ford kept
the minutes.
The committee appointed to lCok in.o
the matter of Uhe value Of dirt taken
from four acres Of Lewis NJ. Hause's
farm near st. Augustine causeway re-
ported in favor of making an allowance
of $4O0, and the report was adopted.
MIR. Hause, the owner of the dirt need
ed to fiji up The causeway, lives near
Springfield, Chester county Pa.
In the afternoon the bulk of the day. S
business was transacted. A resolu-
tiOn was adopted fer presentment TO
the Board of Directors of the Street
and Sewer Department, requesting it,
on behalf of the city, TO take charge OF
and maintain the causeway beyond
Market street bridge and leading to-
wards New Castle. The reason assign
/ ed was that it was a city and not a
/ county charge, and the Levy Court
does not care to be bothered with com
! plants regarding its condition.
Chairman Mealey, of the Committee
on Wilmington Bridges, reported that
Third street bridge was again IN
working order and that the repairs tC
Market street bridge were being Wig
orously pushed TO completion.
No action was taken on a letter re
coived from Manager J. Ii. Mchailey
Of the Delaware and Atlantic Iele
graph and Telephone Company, in
forming the court that the Jail tele
phone would cost $75 year for 100
calls and Eve cents for each additiona
call. rt,'
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
MAcHINIsTs ON A srRIKE.

There was a strike at the Delaware
Machine shops, at Front and Orange
streets, last night, at O'Clock. The
trouble was caused by the men being
Obliged to work at night and getting
straight time fer It. Four of the om-
ployes. who were journeymen, went
cut, and two apprentices remained
The~etIdkera are very much incensed
over their alleged unfair treatment,
end VIII try 90 prevent iccher n1aehn-
lists from accepting their positions.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
No sIYTY-DAY LIMITATION.

The question IS frequently asked
whether the General Assembly VIII be
restricted by the new Constitution 10
siXty-ddy Sc sion this Winter. Upon
the authority OF one of the most promi-
nent members OF the Constitutional
Convention, IL may be said that there
is no limitation placed upon the ap-
preaching session. This exemption
was made because the delegates rec
ognized that the revision Of the laws
to conform with the new Constitution
would require considerable time and
particular care. II is believed that the
session viii necessarily be a long one
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
Had NoT HEARD on TT.

Yesterday afternoon an Evening
Journal reporter asked Preston Lea,
president Of the Wilmington City Rail-
way Company, il there was anything in
that story about the Searles electric
railway deal, said to include the local
franchises. He laughed and said: NO,
never heard a thing about it until an
hour or two ago, and then l was told
by someone who had seen il in the
paDer"
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
FOl THE GOLFERS

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
TO BUILD GOLF LINKS IN CITY
PARKS.
The Park Commission yesterday af-
ternOOn commented favorably On the
proposition of laying cut golf links in
Brandywine Park and the matter will
be looked after by the executive COM
mittee of the board. The commission
has received many requests for the
links. 1t is proposed to build them in
Rockford Park, as the grounds of that
place are more suited to the game.
The board went over some routine
business and decided to have better
lighting facilities in Kirkwood and
DelamOre parks. The treasurer's report
was read.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
HELP WANTED.

WANTED.-White girl to wait on
table and do general housework. Apply
Hotel Western, Fourth and Orange
streets.
WANTED.-Agents, male or female, in
each town or county through the state,
to represent the old reliable Covenant Mu-
tual Life Association. Liberal contracts
given. Policies issued from $3.50 to S2O,O 600,
immediate and fnll benefit. Apply or ad-
dress w. S. Hoffman * Co, Managers,
S36 Market street, Wilmington, Del, or T.
II. McEvilly, Superintendent of Agents,
925 Market street Wilmington, Del
WANTED.-Men in or near Wilmington,
Middletown or Newark, to act as private
detectives, under instructions. EXperi-
ence unnecessary. Address, Universal
Detective Agency. Indianapolis, Ind.
HOW TO MAKE MONEYl-If you are
out OF employment and want position,
paying you from $50 to 800 monthly clear
above expenses by working regularly, or,
IL you want to increase your present in
come from $500 to 500 yearly, by working
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO, 72a
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa, stating
age. whether married or single, last or
present employment, and you can secure
a position with them by which you can
make more money easier and faster than
you ever made before in your life.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
AMONG THE CHURCHEs.

Bishop Coleman will conduct SER
vices in Christ Church, Delaware City,
tomorrow evening
Rev. H. S. Dulaney win deliver MS
postponed lecture on Lights and
Shadows in Life" at Kingswood M. Il.
Church.
The wOmen Of KingswOod M. g.
Church viii hold bazaar The young
folk Will have a Mother GOose enter.
tainment at the same time.
First Presbyterian Sunday schoO
VIII celebrate its anniversary to-mOr
row night with special exercise in thi
church.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
ANOTHER LARGE MEETING.

Evangelist Crittenton addressed am
other large audience in Asbury Church
last night Rev. Ezra Tinker. Ill. d.,
also spoke on the success OF the mis-
sion and tho cordial reception which
Mr. Crittentcn and his assistants met
with In this city. Colonel G.. NJ Leitch
spoke in the same vein. The services
this afternoon will be at the Door OF
Hope home. and this evening at AS
bury Church. Mr.. Crittenton will re-
main in the city for a few days more
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
BIG WRECK AT ELETON
A Boys Blunder Causes a
Smashup of Freight Cars.
NOLAN ADMITS THAT HE DID IT

THE ENGINEER AND FIREMAN
JUMP IN TIME TO SAVE THEIR
LIVES LOCAL FIRE COMPANY
CALLED OUT TO QUENCH THE
FIRE.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Elkton, Md, Dac S.-A blunder on
the part CT James Nolan, a BOY, caused
big wreck at Elkton at 4.SO O'Clock
this morning. Nolan was in charge OF
the signal tower on the p, w. & b..
railroad, ard he gave the wrong signal
to the engineer of an incoming train.
causing II TO crash into a number Of
freight cars.
The engineer put on full steam and
had passed the signal pole before No
Ian discovered his blunder. The south
bound train crashed into the standing
freight cars, telescopins them.
Before the trains went together the
engineer and flremen jumped, saving
their lives. There were thirteen cars
standing on the track, and these were
smashed into splinters The engine
was completely demolished.
The hct cinders set fire to the freight
! cars, and an alarm was sent in to Dix
ton ana the fire company responded
rendering valuable service. The wreck.
ing crew from Wilmington arrived ant
cleared up the debris. Trains were de
laycd for several hours.
James White, who Is in charge OF IN,
tower at Elkton. and Nolan were be
fore superintendent Barnard THIS mori
fore Superintendent Barnard Thu
morning, and it is said that Nolan ad
mittCd his mistake.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
HELD nOR RCRBER.Y.

Salem. Dec. S.--Andrew Mo7coif alias
Texas. ." colored, was arrested by Gem
Stable Buckslew at Pedrlcktown yes
terday afternoon, charged with having
stolen a suit OF clothes. pair Of shoes
a silver watch and a revolver from
Joseph Stevenson, CT Claysville. lie
was held for court In default CT. 5000
bail
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
POSSESSION ON MoNpAY.

Harry Bothman, OF Washington, will
take formal possession Of the Clayton
House on Monday morning. He has
leased the house from the Banking
House Cooperation in the same man
nor that Mrs James l.. Willis. wife of
the present manager, leased IL. but the
papers have not yet been signed.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
wILMINGToN AGAIN MENTIoNED

Wilmington is again being discussed
as a baseball town. At a meeting hold
in New York a few days ago fer The
purpose CT organizing new league. the
following circuit was mapped out: Wor-
cestor and Cambridge, Mass. New Ha-
ven and Bridgeport, Conn; Allegheny
and Harrisburg. Pa. Albany aud
Troy. n. y; Jersey City, n. J. and Will
mington, Del sam Crane, John Ward
and Harry Chadwick, all experienced
baseball men, are behind the move
ment
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
Ladies heavy shoes to keep your feet
dry at Cleland's.
THE COMING. BENCH SHOW.

Iib OOMl4NNr' DLNO1 oiiOW.
The Wilmington Kennel Club, at
meeting last night, completed the ar
rangements for the bench show, to be
held at the Auditorium beginning jan
uary 8. The officers of the club who
will conduct the show, are; w. B.
johnson, president; j. Danforth Bush,
vice-president; Il. b. MacNair treas
urer, and Il. w. Jester, secretary. e.
M. Oldham, of Washington who has
managed shows in various cities. will
be superintendent, and Dr. ii. p. Ewes
has given his services as veterinarian.
John Armstrong, Of Lakewood, n. j.,
will judge the greyhOunds, wolf
hounds, pointers and settlers. Donald
Munro. of Allamuchy ~ Y, will be
judge of fox terriers, and James MOrti-
mer. of Hampstead, one OF the best
known referees in the country, will be
the other judge. Good prizes for the
winners in the different classes have
been offered, and 10 is expected that
tho list Of entries will be large.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
RIRIE Society MEETINGN

The eighty-fourth annual meeting Of
the Delaware Bible Society will be held
tomorrow afternoon in the Historical
Society building. At 7.30 in the evening
there viii be a meeting in st. Paul's M.
e. Church, at which there will be ad-
dresses by Rev. Henry Baker and w.
" MOffett
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
FIREMEN REFUSED TO OBEY.

Three hremen left the tug Atlas at
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany's yards this morning, and firemen
furnished by the company enabled the
tug to proceed 10 Philadelphia. The
engineer gave his flremen orders to
turn out at 4.30 o'clock. They refused
TO do II and he cursed them and told
them to go ashore. They did 50 and
substitute nremen had to be employed.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
MIR. SINGER NOW MANAGER.

Isadore Singer has accepted the po-
sition of manager OF the store of Sam
uel Slesinger, at No. 706 French street.
Mr.. Singer is well-known in business
as we'll as musical circles, and will be
glad to have his friends call to see him
in his new position.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
Will DE NAMED GETTYSBURG.

The steel tug to be built by the Har-
Ian and Holiingsworth Company for
the Reading Railway Company will be
similar in construction to the Ia
maqua and. Catawissa. The name Of
the new boat Will be Gettysburg.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08

sssssss ss.s.sssss. .s..ss.ssssss
WE GIVE STAR
TRADING STAMPS.

Our high standard for Clothing
Is well-known, and we believe
that our prices are fully twenty
per cent. below any shop in VIII
mington.
MEMS SUITS. S. TO $40.
The lowest priced are all-wool
and made with French facings.
Fine Black Suits. $3.50, $40 and S12.
Very rough and soft Cheviot
Suits, $3.50 and SO. Elsewhere
they are $40 and S12.
MEMS OVERCOATS, S. TO
$50.
The Black and Blue Beaver and
Grey MelMtOn Overcoats for s.
are all-wool. made well and sty-
lish cut; so are the heavy
Stormers for s.. Customers who
have been around tell us that our
Kersey Overcoats for IS are as
good as the usual $40 kinds OF
other stores. Satin lined and
worsted lined Overcoats for $40.
Very fine Overcoats. S12 and SIS.
We believe that we are selling
the best big and little boys
Refers in town-best for the
money-S2.50. 50. $3.50, 81 and s..
We give Star Trading Stamps
Ask for them.
Store open every evening until
Christmas.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
PUBLIC SALES.

ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Estate of Thomas Condor, deceased.
Property al No. 9l1 Market street.
Having a frontage of 20 feet 4A inches
on Market street, and running back III
feet inches, to Shipley street.
TO be sold at the Court House,
Wilmington,
SATURDAY. DECEMBER IL, 1897,
At 10 a. m.
Terms made known on day of sale.
MARY FENNESSEY,
Administrative.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
THOMAS HUSBANDS DEAD.

Thomas Husbands. OF Brandywine
hundred, died at his home near Rock
land on Sunday evening ali an advanced
age. He was buried at Lombardy Gene
terry this afternoon at O'Clock. He
leaves several children. His wife died
three years ago.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS MADE.

The following payments have been
made TO County Treasurer Rettew by
the county tax collectors in addition TO
those previously reported in these col
umns: New Castle, S3.129.41; Red
Lion, s1,S5230; st. Georges, $3,672. 50;
Appointments, S1.1S2.34; Blackbird,
$1.l1313; Wilmington CRettew), $685.,
4O642
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
ROBES FOR XMAS.

Bear, wolf. goat, plush dog and huf-
falo robes at No. East Fourth street.
Drop I'm ard see how little they cost.
Dure a. Townsend. We give Trading
Coupons
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-At a sacrifice, il sold soon,
or will exchange for city property, my
and bath. hot water heating. Planned for
additional rooms on the third floor. lot
60x200. beautiful lawn, shade, fruit trees.
Eighth and Market streets. A.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08
THEY DRuGGED- HIM.

Bostrano Stanick, an Italian, who
was thought to have been poisoned, ic-
covered yesterday, and said that ne had
been drugged by two unknown men.
Evening journal., 1897-12-08

OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545
II. T. Sergeant, dealer in Coal and
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.