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Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

JUDGE =. e. KENDALL, IN q COM
municstion printed in to-day's LED
GER, asks why Mexico lie not making
preparations to have q fair this year.
II lie n question that cannot be an
swered. Nobody knows why Mexico
is not going to have q fair. There
seems to be q lack OF interest In this
matter that cannot be accounted for.
In years gone by Mexico made her
reputation as a horse center mainly
through her fairs, which, of course,
enhanced the stock interests of this
whole section and made Mexico and
Audrain county famous throughout
the United States as a fine horse CEN
ter-'tthe Lexington Of Missouri. " The
vital question is, Can Mexico afford
to let its fair go down? II so, the
stock interests will eventually go with
1t, and this would be q disaster to Au-
drain county that a lily be afforded,
The time is growing limited for a fair
this year and il anything is to be done
action must be taken at once. A fair
makes business for the town, too, and
it's business we are reaching out after,
This matter should be given serious
consideration.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
MIssOURI APPLES AT PARIS.
The State Leads all Others in the Ex-
hibit at the Worlds Exposition

Missouri lie leading all states In the
exhibit of apples shown at the Paris
exposition, even outranking New
York, which was looked upon as q
leader by horficulturists Of the
country. Il. NJ. Dunlap, an expert,
who was sent to Paris by this country
to take charge Of fruit exhibited by
the Western states, has written = let
ter to L. A. Goodman, secretary of
the State Horticultural society, telling
OF the safe arrival Of the Missouri sx-
hibit. He says that 2is bushels Of ap-
piles forwarded from this State arrived
in almost perfect condition at Havre,
where they were Immediately placed
In cold storage. Apples are taken
from storage and shipped By train
from Havre to Paris daily, 50 that
fresh fruit is on exhibition ct ell
times. Il lie by far the best display
from the United Statess New York
ranks second In both size and quality.
Two hundred bushels were sent from
that State. Nj. Goodman IL naturally
elated over the success Missouri fruit
is obtaining at the exposition. The
apples were gathered from many
different orchards throughout the
State last fall and selections made
under bis special care. They we're
held in cold storage through the
winter, without expense, through the
courtesy OF the Armour Packing
This spring Mr.. Goodman
superintended the packing and for
warding OF the fruit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
M-ARTTNSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARrIHsBURG, NO., May 7.-Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Watkins visited in this
city last Sunday.
Tom Hammet visited in Wellsville
last Sunday.
Ralph Taylor has returned from
Iowa.
Miss Rhoda Parker was the guest Of
Miss Maggie Wenzel last week.
Tony Wenzel visited in Mexico last
Sunday.
Bob Luther, Of St. Louis, who has
been sick with pneumonia, is visiting
his brother near this city.
Harry Kuhne visited In Wellsville
last Sunday.
DR.. Taylor visited in Mexico last
week.
Charles Peyton and Ben Klienscrge
were delegates to the convention In
Mexico last Monday.
Tom Romans was In Mexico last
Monday On business.
Quite q number Of nj young men
mad q gay time last Saturday night on
the strength Of the candidates.
Martinsburg lie at peace once more
since the candidates have deserted 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
LADDoNIA ITEMS.

Corrssponaencs Of the Ledger.
LADDoNIA, May - Misses Susie
and Beulah Fs-.h.ss, OF vandalis,
attended the Collins Academy enter
tainment.
John Bsal came down from Mexico
Saturday.
Miss Maud Handkerchief attended
the funeral Of Miss Ida Revis in Paris
last Wednesday.
Willie Jesse, living 8 miles west Of.
here, died at his home last night. Ills
death was very unexpected, as he
was in his usual health.
The primary passed on very quietly
here and the defeated candidates are
taking IL results philosophically and
will cheerfulIy give the nominees their
vote.
Asa Steel came down from Columbia
the FIRST Of the week to visit HID
father.
y The public school closed with avery
interesting programme. The enter
a tainment, which was held at the Bap'
tist church, was largely attended. Th'
+ school has given good satisfaction an'
all speak words Of praise for TIL
teachers.
Collins Academy closed last Satur
d day. Those who have attended thes|
6 entertainments know they are al
ways good. The music pupils, thougl
o some Of them were small, showeI
great improvement. The Academy !
one Of the best schools In the Stat
and IL worthy Of q good patronage
L Laddonians are proud Of the Academ'
8 and feel confident Of its growth.
" Mrs. W. 8. Morrow, of Colorado
who has been visiting her mother
Mrs. Reeves, went to Oentralia to-da,
r. and will return TO her home In q shor
time
ID Mrs. l. s. Derrick is selling NOR
ie millinery this fall than ever before
The reason of this ls because she sell
stylish goods for g small profit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

correspondsnos Of TIE Ledger.
RUsH HILL, May s.-The people are
now getting down to business since
the election.
Powell, Mundy & %. shipped two
cars hogs to 81. Louis Friday from
here.
The farmers are well pleased with
the prospect for good crops this
year.
Wm. II. Jesse, who lived two miles
north Of this city, died very suddenly
of heart trouble Sunday night at 10
O'Clock. Mr.. Jesse clerked in q store
at Benton City and was highly thought
Of By ali who knew him. he drove
from Benton City Saturday 10 Mexico
and came home Sunday morning and
seemed to be In his usualhealth. The
remains we're laid to rest At LAddonia
Tuesday morning al, 10 O'Clock. The
bsreavsd family has the sincere
Of this community.
Mrs. Susan Kreutei, . OF Al
drains Oldest and most highly re-
spocted citizens, died Tuesday morn
ing a. 2 O'Clock. Mrs. Kreuile had
been In poor health for some time
ana her death was not unexpected.
She was born In the year Of 1915 aud
lived ; Christian life, and was always
ready 70 belp those whom she thought
70 be In need. One son survives her.
The remains were laid to rest 81 Rock
cemeteFy Wednesday At II
O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
van Remain Thirtr dawn flanagan

Prof. 7. n. Magruder and DR.. s. W.
Downing, the two eminent Magnetic
Healers and rupture specialists from
Moberly, have decided to remain in
Mexico at least thirty days longer.
They are treating a number OF cases
now and are giving universal satis-
faction. ONCE ct Mrs. Laura 5teele's.
Price of treatment BY week, S5;
single treatment, 81.
They viii teach you this science,
give you = besutiiul diploma and q set
Of lectures for SIS. Students can en-
ter the class and receive full instruc-
tious at any time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
THOMPSON ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
THOMPSON, May 0. Elder Hook
preached q very able sermon to 8
large congregation at the hall Tuesday
night.
Miss Bessie Bonham returned to her
home after q i've weeks visit at DR..
Mayes'.
Hiram Ferguson, Frank and Bud
Oreasey, Of Texas, T visiting home
folks.
Born, to the wife of Elder Rodhouse,
q girl.
Prof. Burdett returned to his home
in Fulton Tuesday, after closing 3
successful school in the Daniel district.
Mrs. Hattie Wright, Of Iowa, lie
visiting the family of 81. 7. Cant.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Davis, May
18th, Q boy.
T. J. Daniel Is in Oklahoma.
Prof. Craighead returned to his
home In Fsyetle Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
In the Circuit Court OF Audnul
", Missouri.

By virtue and authority Of N
and order Of sale made hyAl
court "a fho above enstAnd ~
OF . decree thereof, dated y!
3rd, 1900, l will, on
Friday, June the 9Th, 1904
between the hours OF Q o'cloek
forenoon and 8 O'Clock 10 hi
noon OF that day, ct the eat
door Of the Court House, ID NJ
OF Mexico, Ia the County Of Al
In the State OF Missouri, cell d
vendue, 10 the highest bidder, q
lowing described real eStsA
The east half Of the southeasi 4
and east half OF the southwesl
OF the southeast quarter and tAsH
east quarter, OF the northeast n
section seventeen, and east hAis
northeast quarter OF the nstaI
quarter, section twenty, all iil
ship ffty-one, OF range ten.
Terms Of sale &c follows, VIZ
half cash; balance, twelve n
time with six percentum intsFal
annum.
For partition among the AboH
titled parties, according 10 he
spective rights and Interests.
JOHN 7. BAKE
Special OommiSsal
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

The hog question between Mr.. Robt.
Walters and Mr.. Goolsbay is settledsa s
Mr.. GOOlsbay found his hog In q pond
where It had drowned.
Mr.. Gof left for Benton, Mont,
Tuesday.
W. NJ. Neidershutte and wife visited
friends in this city Sunday.
W. NJ. Frazier 10 clerking In J.. F.
Green's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
R0WENA ITEMS.

Co-rrespondenoe OF the Ledger.
RowENA, May s.-Quarterly meet
ing was held ct Maple Grove Saturday
and Sunday. Rev. johnson occupied
the pulpit.
Judge Garter has q new incubator
with all the modern improvements.
Most all our farmers are through
planting corn
Misses Ruth and Ona Long, OF Stur-
geon, have been the gnests Of their
sister, Mrs. y. O, Burkey.
Miss Katie NELL Is taking music
lessons from Mrs. Martha Fox.
Miss Mary Blackaby il on the sici
list.
Prof. Burdette visited GOodwatel
Friday.
Miss Lena Reed, of Tulip, ATTENDED
quarterly meeting at Maple Grow
Sunday.
III. Walker made q business trip t
Perry Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
DULY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the LEDGE.
DULY, May 9.-Rev. Rocker hlled
his regular appointments at Trinity
Sunday to large congregations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Clinton, are
the guests of Mrs. Browns parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Sims.
Prof. F. L. Bruce closed a very sue
cessful school at Duly Friday. A num-
Der of the patrons were present and
all enjoyed the exercises. A prize
was awarded to Master Everett Bush
for having the best average Of grades
during the term Of school.
Prof. @. F. Burdette, Of Thompson,
visited Duly school Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rece Witt, Of Thomp-
son, visited ]. O. Witt and family
Sunday.
Miss Lydia Powell, of Kiksville, Wis
tied relatives here last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
County, Court ProcaedinrA

SNI SN6 ANN00
r. d.. Rodgers, quarterly salary
Prosecuting attorney, s200.
Ordered that q warrant be Issued to
]. H. sallee,~ Treasurer, for tl4s.lo in
payment OF the following cost bills:
State vs. Jerry Curry, e1s As.
State Va. Robt. willingham, s26.05.
State Va. Fred Griswell, e1l.4 6.
State vs.. Jas. Edwards, s12.eo.
State We. Jas. Jones, S23.15.
State vs. Charley Marlowe, $3.50.
State vs.. Andrew and Ace Benson,
e2s rs.
State vs.. Fred Hunter, e11 .s5.
State vs.. Walter Lane, s1.25.
VIM. Kemper, petition for dram
shop license granted for six months.
B. J. Kleinsofge petition for dram
license shop granted for six months.
Bond of Wolf & Brock for renewal
of dram shop license at Mexico is by
the Court examined and license
ordered granted for six months.
Court met in regular term May z,
1900.
8. A. Pulls ct al, petitioners for
public road; publicly read and proof
ofnotice made by E. L. Green to COM
missioner.
B. F. James ct al, petitioners public
road; publicly read proof OF notice by
B. F. James TO commissioner.
q. q. Wilson, bridge lumber, a29.47.
q. F. Mayes, work, $3.50.
L. 7. shootmRn, quarter salary,
)anitor court house, e4O.oo.
T. L. Bruce, account as School
Commissioner, sl1.@.
s. p. Garter ct al, petitioners public
road publicly readi proof of notice BY
s. P. Garter, verbal remonstrance by
h. K. Hinde overruled.
Treasurer's report for pubIicdamage
to Il. K. Hinds $3.50, filed. Ordered
to commissioner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
WESLEY CHAPEL ITEMS.

Correspondonce Of the Ledger.
WESLEY CHAPEL, May 9.-The
farmers are nearly all through plant
ing corn. There has been q large
acreage planted, and the soil never
was in better condition.
Misc Annie Crawford, daughter Of
Thomas Crawford, has appendicitis.
She was some better Sunday.
Rev. Mackey, of Louisiana, filed
his regular appointment at the Chapel
last Sunday,
John Brown, who recently went in
search of employment, is now at
Hamilton, Mont.
Miss Bernice Dill, of Laddonia, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Nettie Ingram.
John Beagles has concluded to
resume farming this season, the re-
port from his brother, Monroe, at
Cape Nome being unfsvorable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. FAIRIES dined with
Mrs, Fagin last Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice is hereby given tbsl1ss
Element OF the estate OF X. b
ton, deceased, will be mace
May term Of the Probate "
Audrain County, Missouri, .
at Mexico, Missouri, on the
Monday In May 1890. u,ur
Adminlsifi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
The Depot Toilet Rooms.

The toilet rooms at the Union Sta
ton are nearing completion and will
be ready for use In a short time. Mr..
E. 8. Wilson, the station agent, in
forms the LEDGER that it cost the
rail- pad companies $500 to make the
Improvement. This expenditure Is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
z MoLIN0 ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
NORTH MoLEo, May paul Cav
thorn, who was seriously hurt b.
stepping on an alder stub and q nail 9
day or so ago, lie getting along as vel
as could be expected.
Mrs. Pollock, who has been SICK
since last February, is growing weak
err. Her cousin, Miss Mary Bonsell,
Of Mexico, Is at her bedside.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Baker,
April &c, . son.
Several OF our young people viii
attend the closing exercises Of the
Mexico Public School.
Mr.. Bailey, OF rear Littleby station,
Is the guest OF his son, Joe, this week.
Mis- Mary Oauthorn is suffering
from rheumatism.
There win be an Ice cream festival
at the residence of Joe Baily, ~
miles northwest Of Moline, on May II
for the benefit OF Mt. Zion church.
A literary and musical programme
win also be rendered. The entertain
ment vi llcommence st 2 O'Clock.
Among those who contributed to-
ward the India sufferers we're: VIM.
Berry, Josiah Martin, DR.. Flynt, A.
Brenton, Felix Martin, Ira Ellis and
Joe Bailey.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

TIE boys are all back from their
trip up Salt River and report that
navigation on the traditional stream
is open through to the head waters.
All are satisfied and viii work I'M
ceasingly for the success Of the
Democratic ticket National, State and
County. This Is the kind Of stuff Au-
drain Democrats are made Of.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice ls hereby given thalts
Of the estate OF John J
deceased, will be made at ID
term Of the Probate Court Of Y
Missouri, to DO held y
leo, missouri, on the second y
In May, 1900. JOHN NIUE
Admrf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

THE St. Joe Necs says; Champ
Clark was renominated yer in the
Ninth congressional district and did
not have to come from Washington to
nail on a single board.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

IT has been nearly thirty years since
any President has been reelected.
while he was in the White House.
The Presidency would seem to be q
disadvantage rather than IN advant-
age to a candidate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

DEWEY day has been celebrated
with more OF less pomp and circum-
stance. But after all, the question has
yet to be settled whether the Admiral
lie to rank in history as one Of mary
great c~onquerers, or as n of the few
great Hberators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice lie hereby given thr
settlement of the estate Of Hi
Shook, deceased, will be made :
May term OF the Probate Coz
County, Missouri, 70 y
at Mexico, Missouri, on the :
Monday in May, 1900.
e. II. and ]. r. SNOOA
AdmlnlstIil
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice lie hereby given that
Element Of the estate Of ma
Shoolman, deceased, will be
the May term OF the Probate Y
Audrain County, Missouri, 70 ;
- Mexico, Missouri, on the
Monday In May, 1900. .oof.
B. L. I0OD
ExsrI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice is hereby given that ~
OF the estate OF Z
lard, deceased, will be mag
May term OF the Probate "
Audraln County, Missouri,
at Mexico, Missouri, on tn'
Monday In May, 1900. .og.tLl
Erec
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
County News.
GRoYR ITEMs.

o-orraspondsncs Of thsLedesr.
MAPLE grove, May s.-Farmers are
having = fine time since they got their
crops in.
Most of the corn In this neighbor-
hood has been planted. Some OF II Is
almost large enough to cultivate.
Miss Nettie Parsons has bought a
new road wagon.
Mr.. Umbarger, Of Marshall, Is the
guest Of 7. NJ. Parsons and family.
J. L. Belshe has been bsling hay
west OF Mexico the past week.
r. O. Gibbs, Of Auxvasse, is visiting
L. 8. Hopkins and family.
There viii be preaching at Hopewel
Saturday and Sunday.
There were several votes cast a
Maple Grove Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice 10 hereby given tHa
settlement Of the estate Of =
deceased, win be mitll
May term Of the Probate %
Audrain County, Missouri, TO
ct Mexico, Missouri, on The !
Monday in May, 1900. 800,
]. Z. JBS
Admlnlaln
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

AT q meeting OF the School Board
this morning, Prof. d. A. MCMILLAN
was unanimously reelected Superin-
tendent of the Mexico Public Schools.
Professor Mcmillan is one of the
ablest educators in the west and is
keeping our schools up in the front
rank
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

A. s. HOUSTON has the thanks of
the LEDGER for compiling the election
returns in neat and easily under
stood table. Mr.. Houston is q splen-
did accountant, and when it comes to
compiling figures he can't be beaten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

TIE ticket nominated at the pri-
mary election is hrst-class and win be
elected by an increased majority.
There are no sore heads and all the
defeated candidates will be found
earnest in their support Of the ticket.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

ST. LOUIS. May e.-Tbe receipts Of
native cattle were fairly liberal. Steers
cold from sS1 to Is 10, stockers ss.s5
to q 90, feeders es.s5 to s4.so, cows
s2.25 10 s4.D hslfsrs sass to A.75,
bulls eS25 to e4.B.
Hogs-Ths bulk OF the hogs sold at
$50 10 $50, the pigs and light lights
81 IS 70 90, according 10 quality; light
hogs al e4.so 70 $50, bulk at s5 to
ss.Ib; medium weights at s. 70 $ SEX,
bulk going At s6.ib to $50, the heavy
sold at $50 to e6, and fair 10 best
heavy hogs at6.e5 to %. "a good mixed
hogs sold 81 Is TO e5.i6, and common
20 inferior mixinHee sold At 81 10 $40.
james Ashlock il homo from abnsi-
49, a~ln a. naInmhfa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice is hereby given tb.l
settlement Of the estate Of W.. Y
risen, deceased, viii be made.
May term OF the Probate %
County, Missouri, to J
~ Mexico, Missouri, on the
Monday In May, 1900.
]. \. JBSl
Puhlie AdmluislfI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

mainly due to the construction OF the
drainage sewer. The convenience to
the travelling public can scarcely be
estimated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Now the primary is over our Peo-
pie should get down to work. We
want more business and less politics
TO make Mexico a prosperous and
progressive city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

THE financial statement of the re-
ceipts and expenditures of Audrsin
county for the last year viii appear in
next weeks LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
Edward Howard Payne.

FULTON, Mo-, May - Edward
Howard Payne, . prominent and
wealthy citizen Of this city, died last
night of cancer of the bowels, aged 81
years. He owned considerable
property in st. Louis. Howard street
in that city was named in honor Of
him by his father many years ago.
He was born End raised In Sc.
Louis and educated At Westminster
College, Fulton. BE WA married In
1874 TO Miss Margaret Robnett, Of
this city, and leaves 3 daughter and
thFna a0un.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Notice Is hereby given thA,
Element OF the estate Of
BrenIon, deceased, will % ~
the May term Of the Proba's =
Audraln County, Missouri
81 Mexico, Missouri, on 'Ds
Monday In May, 1900. .,yvrOs
Admlnlsf'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

A JOLLY crowd goes up Sal. River
from Mexico this year. The boys all
seem to be in agood humor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

wow the English are taking auto
mobiles to South Africa. It's Boer
mobility against British auto-mobil-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

ecME Of the candidates for county
oficss made very close finishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

KEEP your eye on New York Cityi
It will 60 Democratic in November.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

The British have occupied Fourteen
Streams, north OF the Vaal River, the
Beers having ~retreated toward Christ
ianiA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Hon. CHANT CLARK has a right to
be proud Of his nomination by accla-
nation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

SEND in your gussses I othe LEDGER
on the census.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

S. A. Weltmor, President, and jos.
II. Kelly, Secretary, q the American
School Of Magnetic Healing Of Ne
vada, NO., have been arrested and
we're brought into the United States
district court to answsr q charge OF
using the mails for the purpose Of
fraud. They asked for = trial as soon
as possible.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled
that the Governor has no power 10
pardon In Police Court cases.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
NOTICE OF SALE In pARrn
Alta Tiuchsr and G. h. riucb,.

vs.
Saddle Tincher, VIM. Tincher, WI
Tineher, John Tincher, G. b n
or, B. A. Tincher, Bette McO1
Rebecca McElroy, Emily Oh
Robbie Wood, Armanda Elm
lilah Leeper, Laura Hulea,
Greed, Susie Greed, Lee Cres
Nsie Greed, John Greed, Shank
DeiuY
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

THz race for sheriff was = great
nnlah-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

B. B. Turenan and W. ]. Bon
to 81. Louis this week, when
will serve on the Federal Jury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
Seeing is Believing.

A Cracker Jack road wagon with
either q canopy or buggy top makes q
good cheap buggy, and win outwesr
the regular cheap buggy, owing to
the splendid grade of timber in the
wheel. FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10

Mrs. Z. T. Smith is home from .
visit In Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-05-10
Produce Wanted!
will pay you the following
prices for your produce for the
week ending Hay IS.

Large smoked Hams, per lb........11c
Small smoked Hams, per h.. ......1 2c
Large smoked Shoulder, Id. ......6kc
Small smoked Shoulders, Id. .......7c
Medium smoked Sides, lb...........sc
New white Lard, ID ...............s.ec
Smoked Jowl, 1b...... -. .........6c
/ to 2 ID. frying Chickens, ID. ......1 lie
Live Hens, b. ........ ........ &c
Young BOOSTERS, Id. ................5c
Old BOOSTERS, lb....................3c
Large selected Potatoes, u........5 SOC
nS-Wil pay highest market price for
early Potatoes and Fruits in season.