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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-22
AS AN AMENDMENT.
Spooner Measure Added to Army Appro-
p~riatiOn Bill.

priation Bill.
Washington, Feb. 19-The sub-com-
mittee of the senate committee or
military affairs having in charge the
army appropriation bill, has agreed to
add to the bill Senator Spooner's
amendment providing for a civil gov
eminent in the Philippine archipel-
ago. The committee will resrore the
word Judicial, eliminated from the
amendment by the Philippine commits
sion, TINS giving the president explicit
authority ove the judicial branch Of
the government.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-22

Fatal delays are caused by expert
menting with cough and cold cures.
Foley's Honey and Tar will prevent a
cold from resulting in pneumonia.
Holmes & Calhoun.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-22
N COURT YIELDS.

OIIIIN EON OS1O IIIJDI5.
Paris, Feb. ia Hava's agency
dispatch from Pekin says Ii Hung
Chang and Prince Ching have in
formed the legations that the court
agrees to infict the punishments de-
handed,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-22
UNDER STATE SUPERVISION.

SIAJE SOPe
Pays 5 per cent on Savings Deposits,
Interest compounded quarterly.
Pays 7 per cent on Time Certificates
of Deposit, not subject to check.
Issues Savings Certificates on Build
ing and Loan Plan with definite time OF
maturity. and definite payments.
Loans Money on Real Estate to be re-
paid in monthly installments running
from ONE to TEN YEARS, to suit Dor
rover.
Trustees - Lee Mantle, president;
Chas. Schatzlein, vice president; Fayette
Harrington, treasurer; Chas. r. Leonard.
attorney; A. B. Clements, secretary; q.
Aug. Heinze, Henry Mueller, Frank w.
Haskins. James H. Monteath.
FRED H. FOSTER, local agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
THEY COME IN CARS
AND 60 THEIR WAY.
People Who Came Here or Went Away
Yesterday.
AMERIcUs A MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of Friend
May Be Found Below In the Lengthy
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Came Here

George Reese was among others
from Marion's capital in Amerlcus
yesterday.
Gus Anglin came over from Column
bus yesterday to visit his brothers and
see his friends.
r. r. Grier registered from Macon
yesterday among the arrivals at the
Windsor Hotel.
W. A. Foreman registered from Ma
con yesterday among the arrivals at
the Allen House.
Mr.. E. B. Overstreet, of Charleston,
was in the city yesterday and sto pped
at the Allen House.
DR.. W. B. Cheatham was in the city
yesterday, en- route to New York on a
short business trip.
Judge T. J. Tharpe and Mr.. Samps
Bell came over from Webster county
yesterday on business.
Major Walter s. Gillis, a prominent
citizen of Lumpkin, is in the city for q
day or two on business.
Mrs. John D, Pope and little daugh-
ter returned to Albany yesterday after
visit of few days here.
Mr.. w. W. Hulburt, general super
intendent of the Southern Express Go.
was in Americus yesterday.
Messrs L. D. Wise and r. s. Oliver,
prominent citizens of Plains, were here
yesterday, among others from that
embryo metropolis.
Mrs, A. J. Evans, of Fort Valley,
arrived yesterday upon a visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Baisden
at their home on Brooklyn Heights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An ingenious Treatment by Which Drunk
ards Are Being Cured Daily in
Spite of Themselves.
No NOxiOus Doses. No Weakening of The
Nerves. A Pleasant and Positive
Cure for the Liquor Habit,

It is generally known and understood
that Drunkenness is a disease and not
weakness. A body filed with poison,
and nerves completely shattered by peri
Odical or constant use of Intoxicating
liquors, requires an antidOte capable of
neutraliZing and graduating this poison,
and destroying the craving for intoxi-
cants. Sufferers may now cure them
selves at home without publicity or loss
of time from business by this wonderful
''HOME GOLD CURE" which has
been perfected after many years of close
study and treatment of inebriates. The
fsithful use according to directions of
this wonderful discovery is positively
guaranteed to cure the most obstinate
case, no matter how hard a drinker.
Our records show the marvellous trans
formation of thousands of Drunkards
into sober. industrious and upright men.
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDS
CHILDREN CURE YOURFATHERS
This remedy is in no sense nOstrum
but is specific for this disease only,
and is skillfuily devised and prepared
that it is thoroughly soluble and pleas
ant to the taste, so that 1t can be given
in q cup of tea or coffee without the
knowledge of the person taking 1t.
lQOuSAuQS OF DTuQkhEOS nave Cur0Q
themselves with this priceless remedy,
and as many more have been cured and
made temperate men by having the
"CURE' administered by loving friends
and relatives without their knowledge
in coffee or tea, and believe today that
they discontinued drinking of their own
free will. Do NOT WAIT. Do not be
deluded by apparent and misleading
Improvement" Drive out the disease
at once and for all time. The "HOME
GOLD CURE" is sold at the extremely
low price of One Dollar, thus placing
within reach of everybody treatment
more effectual than others costing $25
$50. Full directions accompany each
package. Special advice by skilled ply
sicians when requested without extra
charge. Sent prepaid to any part of the
world on receipt of One Dollar. Address
Dept. D. 394, EDWIN B. GILES &
COMPANY, 1880 and and 1882 Market
Street, Philadelphia.
All correspondence strictly conf ien-
tial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
KILLED NEGRO IN COLD BLOOD.
Chased By Assassin and Shot to
Death,

Information reached Americus yes
terday of the brutal assassination of
Thomas Stapleton, an aged and very
worthy old negro residing on q farm
near Preston. The old negro was rid
ing his mule into town when two shots
fred from the woods nearby caused
him to dismount and run for his life.
At this the assassin jumped into the
road and followed Stapleton, shooting
him dead in his tracks. The homicide
caused great excitement and intense
Indignation, as the old negro was re-
spected by all his acquaintance. The
coroner's jury returned verdict of
death at the hands of parties unknown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
PROVED A SUCCESS.
Many Enjoyed the Refreshments Sc
BountifullY Served.

Whenever the Light Infantry under
takes thing, whether it be putting
down riots in AndersonvilIe or putting
down ice cream in Americas, it is a
success, always, and the people here
know 1t. The festival last night was
no exception to the rule.
No one supposed it would be, and
from the first suggestion of a festival
success was predicted. -
Crowds came to enjoy the refresh
ments daintily served by the ladies in
the hotel plaza, the light from hun.
dreds of bright eyes making dim the
electric lights Pickering overhead.
Little tables placed at intervals
about the park were surrounded by
merry groupes of young people, and
the occasion was one of rare enjoy.
ment. The festival began at 6 p. m.
for the children, and closed at 10.
A goodly pile of dollars was thus
contributed to the company.
AS an at est of their appreciation,
the soldier boys gave an exhibition, or
rather competitive drill, which elected
the admiration of the festival throng.
The men drilled like regulars, and for
a long time none of the onlookers
could pick the prize winner.
After a long and spirited contest
Quartermaster r. E. Parker stood
alone, and was awarded the prize med
al, a gold badge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
FOR RENT.
DWELLING HOUSE AND STORE,

DWELLING:-One of the best
built and most comfortable 7-room
modern, up-to-dat residences in
the city. Newly built with gas,
water, sanitary plumbing and cleo
trio bells throughout. Large front
porch and eastern front. Possession
September LIST.
STORE ROOM:-That very de-
sirable store room in corner of Allen
House, Cotton avenue and Forsyth
streets. At present occupied as a
barber shop. Store has large airy
cellar and is one of the best grocery
or dry goods stands in the city.
Store will be put in perfect order
under possession Immediately to
sirable tenant at very low rent,
will trade out entire rent with
tenant. Apply to
JOHNSON & HAROLD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

You may as we'll expect to run a
steam engine without water as to find
an active, energetic man with torpid
liver and you may know that his liver
is torpid when he does not relish his
food or feels dull and languid after eat
ing, often has headache and sometimes
dizziness. A few doses of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will
restore his liver to it's normal functions,
renew his vitality, improve his diges-
ton and make him feel like new man.
Price. 25 cents. Samples free at all
drug stores,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Americas has rarely had so many
fair visitors as at present. The beauty
of score of Georgia cities is well rep
resented here.
Several merchants and citizens OF
nearby towns are in the city this week
as spectators or witnesses in important
cases assigned for trial.
A few shipped canteloupes are offer
ed in the local market. The crop here
is little late, but soon there will be
an abundance of melons.
Repairs on the Stanfeld residence
on Finn street, recently damaged by
fire, have been finished, and the fami-
lV is again at home there.
There has been no change in the
machinists strike here during the past
few days, This strike, instituted three
weeks ago, is still in effect.
The Light Infantry boys were well
pleased last night at the success at
tending their festival It was a great
occasion and much enjoyed.
Dozens of negroes, summoned as
witnesses in cases on trial in superior
court, sat about the temple yesterday
or dozed in the corridors.
The unemployed here in Americus,
numbering several hundred, continue
to fish. The banks of MuckaIee creek
are their chief abiding place.
The Central Railroad will park in
it's yards here perhaps hundred VEN
tilated cars, to be used in handling the
fruit crop about Fort Valley.
This is the final day of the public
school session, the schools closing at
noon. And the tears shed by the small
boy would nearly drown gnat.
Every street corner in Americas is
frlnged daily with idle negroes, while
the grass in the cotton field continues
to grow. They just will not work.
Wanted: guaranteed remedy that
will dry the hair of the small boy
while walking homeward from the
creek, Would pay any old price.
The veterans will meet ct city hall
this morning to discuss the proposed
reunion and barbecue to be held here
IN July. May it be great success.
Mr.. w. G. McMillin, soliciting agent
of the Georgia Railroad and the At
lantic Coast Line, with headquarters
in Macon, spent yesterday in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Peabody Institute.

The Peabody Institute for colored
teachers will convene in Cordele, be-
ginning June nth and continuing two
weeks. The colored teachers of Sum-
ter county are required to attend this
institute, for at least one week. You
will take due notice and be governed
accordingly. w. S. MOORE,
County School Com. Sumter Go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Cures Blood Poison and Cancer.

Eating sores, sweIllngs, falling hair,
mucous patches, ulcers, serofula, ach
ing bones and joints, itching skin,
boils, pimples, ETC., by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b. made especially
to cure malignant blood and skin
troubles. B. b. B. heals every sore
and makes the blood pure and rich.
Over 5000 cures of worst and most OBJ
stinate cases by taking B. B. B. Drug
gist 81. Describe trouble and trial bot
tie sent free by writing to Blood Balm
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Women dislike to answer questions
but like to ask them.

Dyspeptics cannot be long lived be-
cause to live. requires nourishment. Food
is not nourishing until it is digested. A
disordered stomach cannot digest food,
it must have assistance. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests all kinds of food
without aid from the stomach, allowing
it to rest and regain it's natural func-
tions, It's elements are exactly the same
as the natural digestive fluids and it
simply can't help but do you good. W.
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Keller In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney GandI Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure.
1t is q great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately, If you want
quick relief and cure this is the reme-
dy. Sold by E. J. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Saves Two From Death,

"Our little daughter had an almost fa-
tai attack of who0ping corgh and bron-
ohitis," writes Mrs. W. U. HaviIand, of
Armonk, N. Y, "but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medi-
cine and she is perfectly WE'LL" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DR.. Kings New Discovery as to no
other medicine on earth. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds. SOC and 81 90 bottles
guaranteed by e. J. Eldridge. Trial
bottles free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

IA few months ago, food which I ate
for breakfast would not remain on my
stomach for half an hour. I used one
bottle of your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and can now eat my breakfast and 9TH
er meals with relish and my food is
thoroughly digested. Nothing equals
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach
troubles.-H. s. Pitts, Arlington, Tex.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
FRUIT SHIPMENTS ON CENTRAL.
Thirteen Hundred Cars of Peaches
The Estimate.

General Traffic Manager E. 81. Hin.
ton, of the Central Railroad, has just
taken a tour through the peach dis
tricts about Americus, Cuthbert, Fort
Valley and Marshallville, ana esti-
mates that 1900 car loads of peaches
will be shipped from all points as
against 1900 ears last season. The
shipment of car load lots has begun
already. Several car loads will go from
the orchards within the territory of
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Mr.. F. D. Arnold, Arnold, Ia, writes:
He was troubled with kidney disease
about three years. Had to get up sew
eral times during the night but three
bottles Of FoLEY's KIDNEY CURE ef-
fected complete cure, he feels better
than he ever did aud recommends it to
his friends. John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes
feel easy; gives instant relief to corns
and bunions. It's the greatest discov-
cry of the age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet, blisters, callous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is certain
cure for sweating, hot, aching feet. AT
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Trial package FREE by mail. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
DEATH OF CHILD FROM FEVER.
Little Girl Passes Away Yesterday
Morning.

Mr.. and Mrs Emmett Howard have
the sympathy of many friends in the
death of their little daughter, aged
four years, which occurred at an early
hour yesterday morning. The little
one had been i'll for ten days with fe-
yer, and while her death was not
wholly unexpected it was none the
less sad. The funeral occurred yes
terday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
When beggar acquires fortune he
knows neither friend nor relations.

''The Doctors told me my cough was
incurable. One MinuteCough Cure made
me q we'll man.. Norris Silver, North
Stratford, n. H.-Because you've not
found relief from astubbOrn cough don't
despair. One AIinute Cough Cue has
cured thousand and 1t will cure you. Safe
and Sure. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
Marry in haste and let your father in
law repent at leisure.
Remedy for Nervous Exhaustion.

Are you weakened and exhausted by
overwork, worry or disease. The Mys-
tic Life Remover will quickly renew
your strength and vitality. It is the
Greatest Nerve Builder known. It is
a marvellous vital1zer and strengthened.
It quickly and certainly cures Loss of
Appetite, Indigestion, Nervous Weak
ness, Palpitatlon of the Heart and fail
ing health. It is indeed a wonderful
Life Remover and Life Strengthened.
Sold by E. j. Eldridge, druggist, Am
circus. 3 IS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
A Terrible Explosion.

"Of gasoline stove burned lady
here frightfully," writes N. E. Palmer,
of Kirkman, Ia. "The best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve en-
tirely cured her." Infallible for Cuts,
COrns Sores. Boils. Bruises, Skin Dis
eases and piles. Csc at e. J. Eldridge's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Call at any drug store and get free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are an elegant
physic. They also improve the appe-
tlte, strengthen the digestion aud regu
late the liver and bowels. They are
easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
BIG PICNIC AT HOLLY SPRINGS.
Old Fashioned Basket Affair There
Friday.

The greatest picnic of the season at
Holly Springs, two miles west of
Americas, "will happen" on Friday
next, 14th inst. 1t is the old fashion
ed kind of picnic with chicken pie at
tachment to say nothing of other good
things to eat. A fine band will dis
course music during the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Mr.. James Brown Of Putsmouth; Va.
oyer 90 years of age suffered for years
with bad sore on his face. Physicians
could not help him. Dewitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cured him permanently. WA.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
A REVIVAL AT FIRST BAPTIST.
Series of Meetings Will Begin Next
Sunday,

Rev. r. E. Neighbour, the new pas
tor of First Baptist Church, will enter
upon his good work in Americus with
a series of special meetings, beginning
next Sunday. Services will be held
daily thereafter at 8:l5 p. m. Mr..
Neighbour has already made host of
warm friends, and his stay in Ameri-
Gus will be one of much usefulness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
The naughty are always the victims of
their own rash conclusions.

ST had running sore on my breast
for over year," says Henry r. Richards
of Willseyville, N. Y, land tried great
many remedies, but got no relief until I
used BANNER SALvE. After using one
half box, was perfectly cured. I can
not recommend it too highly" John R.
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Danger, disease and death follow neglect
of the bowels. Use DeWitt's Little Early
Risers to regulate them and you will
add years to your life and life to your
years. Easy to take, never grippe. w. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
There's honor among thieves - es
pecialIy when they hang together.

The bilious, tired, nervous man can
not successfully compete with his heal
thy rival. DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers,
the famous pills for constipation, will
remove the cause of your trouble. W. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
To whom IT May CONCERN,

This is to certify that we have splendid
stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Hats
at our store on Cotton Avenue, and they are
all from strictly frst-CIass manufacturers
and have been bought with cash, they are
of course bought right. Now Will sell you
what you want for less than any firm
earth do, and our goods must be what
we claim for them or your money will be re-
funded, remember this. If we do not show
you frst-Class goods for less than you
buy them elsewhere we will not ask you to
buy them.
You certainly can not fail to see that it
will not hurt you to go stock, and
when you see it you will see where you can
save from 80 to SO per cent everything
you wear. Your respectfully,
ED. SHEFFIELD COMPANY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Nothing equal to PRIoKLY ASH Bit
TIERS for removing that sluggish bilious
feeling, so common in hot weather. It
creates strength, vigor, appetite and
cheerful spirits. DR.. e. J, Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Eczema, salt rheum, letter, chatting,
ivy poisoning and all skin tortures are
quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
SalYe. The certain pilecure. WA. Ram
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
ENGAGED IN A LIVELY SCRAP.
Fistic Contest Near Artesian Well
Yesterday.

Two young men, Eugene Gum and
William Tinsley, had a personal diff
Guilty near the Artesian we'll corner
yesterday morning, the result of some
disagreement between them, Neither
sustained any serious injury and
friends quickly interviewed and stopped
the fight, which is generally regretted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

When you have said enough shut up.
Many a man keeps on boring after
striking oil and it runs out at the bot
tom.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD,
Boiled Down to Five Lines and Bunch
ed Together.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE

Happenings in City and Suburb of
Local Interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee Is
Cooling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

The average hog isn't an expert
mathematician, but when it comes to
examples in square root he's strictly
in it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

What a noiseless world this would
be if women were as quiet all the time
as they are when it comes to telling
their age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Itch on human cured in 80 minutes
by Wollford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by e. j. Eldridge.
druggist. Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

A surgical operation Is not necessary
to curepiles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
saves all that expense and never fails.
Beware of counterfeits. WA. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

"Must" and "Ought" haYef fifty times
more stuff in them than "Might" and
''Could."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Says rural editor: "We understand
that pumpkins are very fattening for
hogs, personally we havs never given
them a trial"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

The Imperial library in Paris has
twenty-six books printed on whitesilk.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

A smlI man in large place is like a
gimlet in an anger hole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Love intoxicates a man and marriage
makes him sober.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Never be afraid of what is good; the
good Is always the road to what is true.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Mean time is the kind the average
bargain counter clock keeps.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-12

Loves supposed blindness has cost
the gas company many q dollar.