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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Buy you Macintosh ofFitch & Willis.
If it leaks bring it back and they will
give you a new one. That is the kind
of guarantee that goes with their brand
this year. They Will sell you one for
IS 80 with that guarantee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Harry Griffith was down from Baker
vile Wednesday. He says Mr.. Baker is
gradually failing, but may linger along
for a year. He suffers from pain all the
time.-Rspublican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

The ladies Of the Congregational Aid
are planning an Easter supper and
social. Further notice next week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

The wife OF Uriah Gillette, a promi-
nent cattleman and rancher Of Slate
creek, twelve miles west Of Hill City,
died 1t Hot Springs last Sunday from
Brights' disease.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Charles Rutkowski had a finger on his
right hapd smashed last Saturday while
working in the Mayfower mine. He
has been taking q lay.off eyer since.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
Lease of common SCHOOL L,ands,

Notice is hereby given that on March 20ti,
1901, all Unbiased Common School lands In Gus
ter county will he offered for lease at public auc-
ton, between the hours of 10 o'clock "a. M. and
8 O'Clock p. III. at the front door OF the Court
House In said county.
Dated Pierre, s. d., January 5th. 1901,
-. EASfMAS,
Commissioner of School ard Pl.bfic Lands.
First publication, January II, 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

1t Is reported that the Burlington will
have out a new time card May Is. What
changes are TO be made on the Hills di.
vision, if any, have not been given out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Everyone Ia assured a good time and
their moneys worth at the Sheet and
Pillow Case ball Monday evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
For Sale.

One first class Short Horn Bull, four
years old next June. Address or call on
Mr.. Frank Spazzi, ten miles southeast of
Cuater - n
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Go TO the Boston Store for your spring
supplies in clothing, dry goods, boots
and shoes. They are leaders in low
prices and guarantee satisfaction.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

The case of the State vs.. II. s. Mastick
and Mastick for grand larceny was dis
missed in Justice Gaylord's court yester.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

A few of the young people perpetrated
a surprise on Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Willis
Thursday evening, by taking possession
of their cosy home OF the corner of
Sixth and Montgomery streets. After
spending a few hours in playing games
Of various kinds, listening 10 music, etc,
the crowd departed for their homes,
feeling that they had spent one of the
most enjoyable evenings Of the season.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

The regular meeting of Custer Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern Star will be
held this evening in Masonic hall.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
Burlington Route.-Low Rates, West and
Northwest.


At a time Of year when thousands
Will take advantage of them the Bur.
lington Route makes sweeping reduc-
tions in its rates to the v est and North.
west-to Utah, Montana. Washington,
Oregon and British Columbia.
Dates: February IL. 10 and 90.
March 5, II 10 and 20.
April 2. 8, l6, % and 80.
Rates from Custer:
To Odgen, Salt Lake. Butte, Helena, 30k GA
Anaconda, and Missoula (%%Js%U
To all Points on the Northern Pacifc)
Ry. west Of Missoula, Including .~
Spokane, Seattle. Tacoma, Port SStt.ID
land, as well as Vancouver, and
Victoria, ID. G..
To all Points on the Spokane Falls
Northern Ry; and the Washington 5000
81 Columbia River X. II. = ~
Never has the Pacific North west been
as prosperous as now. Labor is i n con-
slant demand and wages are high. The
money making opportunities are beyond
number-in mines, lumber, merchandise
ing, farming, fruit raising, fishing, and
all the other industries Of a great and
growing country.
Literature on request-free.
J. Francis, Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the moneyifi it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

The heavy travel on the main line to
the Pacific coast delayed Wednesdays
incoming passenger four hours.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

On the Goth of February a case OF
smallpox developed in this place, the
victim being an employe at the marble
quarry by the name of Moore, who is
said to have contracted the disease at
Hill City while stopping with a friend.
He was taken to an isolated building
about a mile east of town. and a rigid
quarantine was established there and at
the marble quarry. Steps were at once
taken by She board Of health to keep the
disease from spreading by closing the
schools, churches, and other places of
public resorts. and to their efforts, no
doubt. the town has been saved from an
epidemic of the disease. No new cases
have developed, and the quarantine has
been raised. Some doubt exists as to its
being small pox. The patient will be
discharged in a few days.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Chester Henderson has been on the
sick list and confined to his home this
week with the grip. He 10 now on the
mend.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
Strikes a Rich Find.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility," writes F.. j. Green, of Lancaster,
N. II. mo remedy helped me until
began using Electric Bitters, which did
me more good than all the medicines |
eve used. They have also kept my
wife in excellent health for years. She
says Electric Bitters are just splendid
for female troubles; that they are a
grand tonic and invigorator for weak,
run down women. No other medicine
can take its place in our family" Try
them. Only SOC. Satisfaction grarante.
ed by Al. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

MISUNDERSTANDING services each Sunday
NJ II "a. m. and Z 80 p. m. Sunday School AZ 10
n. m. Mid week Prayer and Praise service
Thursday evening at $780,. All seats are free
Practice every Friday evening 1880. Oficial
board meeting the last Monday night OF each
~ FRANK c.. McDUFFEE, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
Postomce Hours

Once open from 1880 a. m. TO z 80 p. m.
Sundays-one hour after arrival Of mail.
Mail going north closes at 3:I5 p. m. South
6:i5 y. n. Baskerville, o q. IN. on Tuesday and
Saturday.
JOSEPH KUBLER, p. M.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
Churches.

Churches.
CONGREGATIONAL.-Reg Regular services: Sun
day 10 n. m. Sunday School; II a. III. preaching
services; 1880 %. M. Y. T.. y. @. Y 3 2. m.
preaching service. Thursday 1880 p. III. Pray
err meeting.
Come and worship.
Mrs. *. w. RADFoRD, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16

Sleeping, dining and reclining chair cars (seats
free) on through trains. Tickets sold and bag.
gage checked to any and all points In the United
States and Canada.
For information, time tables, maps andtlck-
cts, call on or write TO y. II. Elliott, agent, or j.
braska.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-03-16
TIME TABLE

TRAINS LEAVE AS FOLLOWS:
No. a, Passenger, daily. for Lincoln,
Omaha, Chicago, st. Louis and
all points east aud south, $500 II :O5 p. m.
No. ~, Passenger, daily. for Spear
fish, Deadwood and all Inter-
mediate points. -............ $50 p. m.
No. 204. Freight, daily, except Sunday,
for Edgem0nt and all Inter-
mediate points ...... ....... $3.50 p. m
No. 300, Freight, daily except Sunday,
for Deadwood and all points
NO. Dos, Freight, daily for Deadwood
and all intermediate points. II :06 q. m.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
SHOWS FALLS

Christmas Eve was fittingly observed
by our neighbors of the Hollow neigh.
bOrhood and ourselves by Christmas
tree beautifully laden with q large
variety of useful and ornamental pres
ents which gave joy to the recipients and
reflected credit on the taste of the givers.
A varied and enjoyable programme was
rendered by the members of the school
ably assisted by Mr.. Rutherford Whit
man, who was at home on q Christmas
visit, and who kindly contributed, to the
evenings entertainment, versatile pro-
gramme on the graphophone. Among
the speakers, especial mention should
be made of Misses Viva Swift, Lena
Bartlett, Jessie Jackson, Ella Wood,
Vera Stone, Masters Raymond Gates,
who recited Eugene Fields "Just fore
Christmas" Frank Dudley, and Guy
Boutelle. Mrs. VIM. S. Twitchell also
contributed to the evenings enjoy.
ment with reading. L. K. Stone,
George Boutelle and Clarence Stearns,
as usual, showed their ability as presid-
ing genii. The evening on the whole
was very pleasantly spent and serves
as one instance at least to make US sorry
that Christmas comes but once a year.
Robert S. Benson is at home from
Bowdoin for the Christmas holidays.
Charles L. Buck and family and
Chandler Swift of South Paris spent
Christmas day with Charles T. Buck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
ALBANY,

Last Sunday E. T. Judkins met with
what might be termed a very fortunate
mishap. He started to carry a wash
boiler partly filled with boiling water,
when his feet slipped out from under
him. Being very thoughtful man he
set the boiler on the ice beside him, but
the water stopped over his face and
limbs. On regaining his feet he carried
the boiler to the place intended, and
then removed his cap to find part OF
his hair had been removed from his
head. He is not suffering badly and
feels he was very fortunate to save his
eyes.
Christmas has passed. There were
several family and neighborhood trees in
town this year. Your correspondent
had the privilege of enjoying the even.
ing at the house Of Abel Andrews, where
the neighbors were invited. The tree
was we'll laden with both useful and
ornamental gifts. The evening was
pleasantly spent in the usual way, sing.
ing, readings and Rotations. After
stripping the tree refreshments were
served to all in the way of pop corn,
corn balls, cake and apples, after which
all left for home we'll pleased with the
entertainment, and saying the occasion
was one long to be remembered.
A. S. Cole was surprised the other
morning. On going to the barn he
found one of his cows dead. The COW
was all right as far as known at night
when the chores were done.
Sumner Grover and wife from North
Waterford visited his brother, Carter,
Thursday.
Chas. G. Becker has a pair of white
head calves, completely matched, of his
own raising, of which he has reason to be
proud.
Snow enough for sleighing and more
coming fast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
auckeieLn.

J.E. Warren Of Portland came up ia
spend Christmas with his parents.
Benjamin Spaulding visited friends .
Cape Elizabeth Wednesday, where hi
wife had preceded him to care for sis
ter, Mrs. Dastine Spaulding, who had
met with an accident by falling.
Allen Irish from Bath spent Christ
mas with his parents.
C. 81. Carey and son Winchester Of
Salem, Mass, are guests OF DR.. and Mrs
Heald. Mr.. Carey IL the father OF MIS-
Heald.
A union Christmas tree was well lader
at the Baptist church Tuesday evening
Rev. Mr.. Turner attended Christmas
gathering at East Sumner "Wednesday
evening. A good house was reported
The members of the G.. A. r. vert
called from this place Wednesday Il
attend the funeral Of Comrade James A.
Warren at North Buckfield.
A mania for dogs appears to exist or
High Street of late. All kinds are tol
erated-black or white, male or female
come as they will, they are welcomed.
Geo. II. Hersey has been summoned
to New York to testify In fire insur
ance case, involving 1000.
Edgar Hall of RumfOrd Falls was a
home at Christmas time.
DR.. Childs and BENZ. Gerrish hav.
lately had telephone instruments ad
justed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Maxim and FREQ
Dyer and wife spent Christmas at Riley
Perley Crawford and wife Of Nortl
Paris were in town shopping Wednes
day. -, j.,
David Record, who has been i'll, Il
very much improved.
John Flagg is confined to the hous'
with rheumatic trouble.
The Baptist people are to unite will
the Methodists to watch out the oil
year and welcome the new.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
EAST HEBRON.

Sleigh bells are heard very little
above the grating of the sleigh runners
About an even number of vehicles ar,
nsed on our roads since the last storm
A large number gathered in Grange
Hall on Christmas eve to listen to an
entertainment given by the children and
receive the gifts from well laden tree
donated by friends. The gifts were fal
too many to enumerate, some costly
others trifling gifts just for amusement
A purse was hung for Rev. L. D. lib
belts from his friends, of which I have
been unable to ascertain the value. A
good time is reported by all present.
School in the Keene District closes
this week Friday, the 9th, with enter.
tainment by the school. The teacher,
Clarence Flood, haS rendered an invita-.
ton to all to be present to enjoy the
exercises.
Several families had Christmas trees
in their homes for the children and
those past childhood.
Everett Pierce from Mechanic Falls
passed Christmas with his parents and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce.
The Conants from the west part Of
the town passed through the place
toward the old homestead.
Lysander Berry is expected to leave
the hospital the last Of the present
week, having done finely under the treat
ment given him, and w. H., his brother,
il expected soon to come home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
BRYANT POND.

Mrs. Thomas r. Day has been visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs. Grace Wing, al
Lewiston.
Harry Day was at Lewiston on Tues
day.
Miss Lizzie Stevens is spending the
holidays at home with her people.
Mrs. Horton of Boston is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Henry Brown.
The Christmas festival passed off in a
pleasing manner, the little people, al
we'll as the big ones, putting forth their
best efforts to make it successful.
Postmaster j. L. Bowker thanks the
owners of the Greenwood telephone line
for the present he received from them
Christmas Day, and wishes them all 9
Happy New Year.
Mrs. Clara Hathaway has been quite
sick this week, but is somewhat better
at this writing, though not able to sit VI
yet.
The mumps are having quite run In
this vicinity. Miss Florence Day, the
teacher of the primary school, is sick
with them, and the school is closed
Arthur Cushman, Geo. L. Stephens, and
others, are sick with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Deshon of Auburn
were at Frank NJ. Coles on Christmas
Day.
Mrs. Myrta Gilman is in very poor
health.
Mrs. Diantha Edwards is stopping al
A. Mont Chase's.
Mrs. Gerry Wing has been very sick.
The Universalists will give another
entertainment and dance Thursday
evening, Jan. 2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
WEST SUMNER

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Oxford Co. Telephone and
Telegraph Co. occurred at the vestry OF
the Universalist church last Monday.
The following board Of directors were
chosen: Il. W. Durham, North Paris;
Orlando Irish, Hartford; A. S. Kicker,
Turner; E. NJ. Atwood and p. c. Head,
Buckfield; N. F. Fogg and E. Il. An.
drews, NJ. D., of Sumner.
E. q. Andrews was chosen President
by the directors and Geo. q. Packard
Line Superintendent. There was large
and enthusiastic attendance. From the
directors report there has been built
about 40 miles of wire and over 100 in
struments put in use during the pas
year. No great change was made in the
policy of the company except that al
instruments put on now shall be leased
and bonds issued to build extensions Of
the line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
0eThel

Sunday, dec. 29,) Rev. Arthur Varley
closed his pastorate with the Congre.
gational Society, much to the regret Of
Bethel people regardless of denomina
ton. Mr.. Varley has received and &C
cepted call from the church In Wins
low, Maine, and will enter upon biz
pastorate there the middle Of January
He will carry to his new field OF labor
the good wishes of host Of friends.
The interior of the NJ. E. church has
been undergoing repairs and the con.
gregation worshiped with the Congre'
gational church last Sunday. Sunday,
Dec. 29,) the church will be re-opened
and special services will be held.
The many friends Of Mr.. A. NJ
Edwards, formerly an educator in this
state, will be pleased to learn OF III.
rapid recovery from serious attack OF
pneumonia, at his home in Syracuse, N.
Y.
The snow of this week was exceeding
" welcome as many families were with.
out dry wood, and teams are busy meet
ing the demand.
Mr.. Fred Edwards has about 25,OOC
cords of pulp wood cut. Mr.. Edwards
has been in the milk business for several
years but will discontinue his route the
first of January.
Mr.. Frank Leach has been spending
Christmas vacation at home. He wal
formerly engaged in the Office OF the
Bethel News but now has position II
Rhode Island, as foreman in a large
Office.
Mr.. Harry Brown, who underwent
surgical operation for appendicitis, hal
so far recovered as to be seen upon thu
street.
Saturday, Mr.. Charles Chute held a
public auction as he is to move with hi
family to Skowhegan, where he has EN-
ployment in the corn factory.
Mr.. Herbert Young and family ART
spending the week with relatives il
Norway.
Tuesday evening the several churche,
observed Christmas by serving supper
and after a programme, in which TIT
children had prominent part, the tree
were unloaded and the hearts of old ant
young made glad.
The schools had recess of Christina
day only.
Friday evening, Mr.. George Bourne
FarnswOrth, Bowdoin, '03, gave
majority Party" to his Bethel friends
Several of his classmates we're present
After the reception short musical pro
gramme was given, followed by dancing
Mr.. Farnsworth was assisted in receiv
ing by his mother, Mrs. John Geo
Gehring and Miss Wright of Portland
and DR.. j. G. Gehring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31

Sheridan. the celebrated playwright
who was no sportsman. having gone
one day on a shooting excursion. ev-
erything few before him and his gun.
despite his effort to secure something
for his bag. On his return home WIN
an empty bag be saw man. apparent
" farmer. looking at a flock OF ducks
In a pool.
"What will you take" said sheri,
dan, "for q shot at those ducks"
The man looked at him with aston
lshment.
"Wnl half a crown do"
The man nodded and Sheridan gave
him the half crown. taking his shot
at the ducks. About half dozen fell
dead. AS he was preparing to bag
them he said to the man: Il think on
the whole made good bargain with
you"
"Why," said the man. they're none
a. minpO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
MEXICO.

Since the freshet we have congratulate
ed ourselves on our luck in mot having
so much damage as it brought to other
localities. The high rise in Swift River
shows that the Swift River Bridge to be
built, must be placed on high piers.
Sunday the 22d inst, Mrs. Eta p.
Richards returned to Roxbury to finish
the school in the McGinnis-Jodrie Dis
trict. She was compelled to leave by
several weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. II. Gleason have
both been quite i'll since the 10th inst,
are yet in bed and quite sick.
Clifford, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z.
Small, has 80 far recovered from severe
sickness as to lead to the belief that he
will fully recover.
A nearby wood lot is worth minis OF
money to its owner now. How is 5000
cord for wood in Mexico, Me-, fol-
price? Freeze, or not freeze, that's the
question with many.
A gathering of the Gleason relatives al
F. P. Gleason's, was quite largely at.
tended the evening of the oath, and many
gifts distributed.
From Oneonta, n. Y, came nice
Masonic and Odd Fellows charm to H
W. Park, sent by Howard Saunders who
was in trade here in 1860.
The post Office here received for Its
patrons, and from them to send away, ar
exceedingly large number of packages
Mrs. Joseph Brown and Mrs. A. F
Howard were so i'll the twenty-fifth thai
doctors were called to them by phone
and among the advantages afforded
and conveniences supplied, none other II
regarded with more favor than thai
enabling the community to quickly com
municate with physicians, and reach
relatives of sick ones.
Union Church was filled to overflow
ing Christmas evening, where well-fillet
trees were unloaded by Santa to thu
expectant ones, where Rotations by thu
little folk, songs by the older ones and :
merry meeting of friends, made up ont
of the best Christmas entertainments VI
ever had here. At the Chapel smaller
number, but none less enjoyable even
ing was spent.
| On this side of the river so far a.
observable, soberness prevailed and onl!
little evidence Of spirit and water wa
visible.
Wednesday evening Rev. Mr.. Hoyl
united in marriage, Miss Eva Florence
daughter of Nellie F. Harlow, to Ivu
Toothaker, of Ridlonville.
Fred Stillman and wife spent Christ
mas with relatives in Peru.
VIM. Smiley and Fred Curtis went t.
their homes and families in Calais.
Mrs. q. E. Wortley was taken serious
ly i'll Wednesday and although very sicl
Thursday was regarded as better ant
improving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
OXFORD.

Christmas sermons were preached at
the churches Sunday with appropriate
music.
The usual Christmas exercises were
held at the churches on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings with good audi
ences. The trees were we'll loaded with
gifts.
Walter Dawes of Auburn was in town
Tuesday.
Albert Parrot and Carl Edwards spent
Christmas at their homes.
The following are the officers elect of
the w. r. c.:
President-Bertha Phelps.
Senior V.-Augusta Jones.
Junior v-Hattie Bracket.
Treasurer-Georgia Cash.
Con.-Angie Chaplin.
Chap-Martha Hall.
G.-Ella Edwards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
OlCkvAlE.

C. j. Tracy has sold his oxen-the
Allen oxen.
Charles Coolidge is getting up a
woodpile for C. Fl. Wing.
Roads are rough.
j. A. Delano, who has been i'll, il
again carrying the mail.
Bad colds are quite prevalent.
Our boys who work in the birch mills
are now at home for want of birch.
o. o. Tracy runs meat cart.
Florence Richardson has returned
from Paris.
Elbridge Smith is moving on to the
Frank Libby place.
j. T. Hammond is poorly this winter.
He has moved from his place at the end
Of the road out near his relatives.
J. G. Wyman still remains very i'll.
r. s. Tracy has his ice house ready to
fill, but no ice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-12-31
Russian Peasant weddings.


A peasant wedding In Russia means
a festival for the whole village and Of
EN- for the young people from neighbor'
ing villages as well.
Weeks before the eventful day the
young girls assemble at the home OF
the bride to help her sew. The bride
groom comes with his men friends tt
treat them to nuts and sweets. Appro
pirate songs are sung. and the bride
groom's generosity Is put to the test
One of the girls holds. out to him
plate. and II he puts down silver COLI
they sing him a song full of compli
ments, but II he gives copper and II
known to be able to afford more mock
ery follows. The whole village Is In
vited to the marriage ceremony. whicf
is performed with all the ancient su
perstitious rites and solemnities. =
Youths Companion.