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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26

a marvel. She is considered an exception,
peculiarly and specially endowed by ma
ture. But the real marvel is not the
strong woman but the weak one She is
the exception. The strong healthy wo-
man is natures type. She knows what
every woman ought to be and what all
most every woman may be by the use of
proper means.
THE OTHER TWO WOMEN.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes
weak women strong and sick women well.
The record shows that of the hundreds
Of thousands of women VINO have used
"Favorite Prescription" ninety eight per
cent have been absolutely and altogether
cured The other two women in each
hundred for whom no complete cure was
possible, have in general acknowledged
great Improvement in their condition;
headaches less frequent and less painful,
backache greatly diminished; able to re-
sumo again the care of the household and
take pleasure in social life. That is the
general story of the two per cent. of wo-
men who had found no help in any other
medicine but have by the use of Favor
tie Prescription" found relief and comfort.
But think of the great army, the nine
OF thousands of women who have been
cured perfectly and permanently. No more
monthly misery Pain is a thing of the
past. These are the women who are fit
for maternity, who will have strength to
give the child they bear
Il have intended for some time to write
to YOU" says Mrs. Eva Burnett, of Rus
sellville, Logan Co., Kentucky, ''and give
a testimonial in regard to what your med
icine has done for me. My baby came in
July, 1899, and l had congestive chills,
and lay at deaths door for ten long
weeks l was in a dreadful condition and
had six of the best doctors in the city.
After everything had been done and had
been given up to die / asked my hus-
band to get me a bottle of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. He had no faith
in it, but he got it, and when ! had taken
it two weeks I was able to walk to the
dining room to my meals and by the time
/ had taken three bottles was able to
cook for my family of four. ! can never
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
The Freshet in wilkes.
lspecial 10 News and obserer.l

Especial to News and Obserer)
Wilkesboro, N. c., May 24.-The recent
storm brought another freshet on the
Yadkin, and the lands along the river are
under water. There has been much dam
age to the crops, but no serious disasters
have as vet been reported here. The
freshet along the river was not as deep
as the last by three OF four feet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
The Shelby Bank suspends.
NV The Associated Press. J

Birmingham. Ala, May PA special
from Montevallo says the Shelby County
Bank suspended payment today. A notice
posted on the door says the action was
due to withdrawals and failures to collect
promptly and that the suspension is tenn
porary. 1t is believed that the bank will
be able to pay dollar for dollar and re-
sumo now soon. 1t is private company
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
THE CONVENTIONS PLEDGE.
Promises of the Democratic Party
to be kent.
(By the Associated Press.)

Montgomery, Ala, May 24.-The Consti-
tutional convention today unanimously
pledged itself to keep the pledges of the
Democratic party and submit any consti-
tuition framed to the people for ratiflca-
tion.
The privileges of the floor were ex-
tended TO Senator's Morgan and PettU
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
CROPS ON THE RIVER RUINED,
Roanoke Freshet One OF the Worst
On Record.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and UbseFVeT'J
Weldon, N c., May 24.-RoanOke river
is forty-one feet above gauge at this time,
u m, and the water is still rising. All
the low lands are under water and the
crops ruined. Mush Island farmers will
suffer heavily. The fine wheat crop will
be worthless. 1t is impossible to estt-
mate the damage at this time, but it will
run up in the thousands. The water is
now within few feet of the great flood
of 1877, and it is expected that it will
reach or exceed the highwater mark of
that memorable freshet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
Florida COTTON on company.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga, Tenn. May PA charter
was applied for TODAY by the Florida Cot
ton Oil Company. The capital stock of
the concern was given at 100000. The
ineorporators are. G.. N. Henson, w. F.
Hutcheson, w. B. Riddell, j. L. Caldwell,
w. d. Carswell, G. Montagu ana Wllllam
Cummings. The home office OF the com
pany will be in this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26

CAROLINA COLONIAL AND
State Records, Directories, Reports,
Laws, Journals, Medical, Historical
Biographical and Law books and second
hand Typewriters for sale. Southern
Book Exchange, Raleigh.
25-6t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
Georgia Cattle Company.
(By the Associated Press

Doer, Del, May 24-The South Georgia
Cattle Company of Alexandria, Ind, was
incorporated here tday with a capital
Of 81, 0o0, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26

scrlption and Golden
Medical Discovery, ("
writes Mrs, Mary
Shappell, OF Columbus
Grove, Putnam CO.,
Ohio. For four years
/ had been a sufferer
from female troubles,
and at times was una
BILE to do even the
homework for three
in the family. / had
such pains that ! suf-
fered almost death
dozens of times, but
after taking five bot
ties of your medicines
/ can truthfully say
that my health was
greatly improved. !
have a good appetite
and am gaining in flesh
right along. This
spring is the first time
in five years that /
have done my house
cleaning all by myself
and without the least
fatigue whatever. |
hope all suffering wo-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
Dobbin g. FerraII.

ODoRLEss AND TILE REFRIGERA-
tors, screen doors and windows, water
coolers and filters, Lightning and lee
land freezers, ice shaves and picks. Sun
fruit jars and jelly glasses. W. II.
Hughes.
25-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26

Don't ask what kind OF Ice cream
Dughis got; order what you want
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26

praise DR.. Pierce and his medicine
enough. / have recommended it to af-
flicted ladies wherever l possibly could
know l would have been dead had it not
been for your medicine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26
WOMEN TEsTIFY TO THIS.

Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription es-
tablishes regularity. 1t dries unhealthy
drains, heals Inflammation and liberation
and cures female weakness. Taken as a
preparative for maternity 1t gives physi-
cal vigor and the mental courage which
comes from feeling of strength. 1t en-
courages the appetite, tranquilizes the
nerves and induces refreshing sleep. 1t
makes the baby's advent practically pain
less and increases to flow OF the nutri-
tive secretion.
II wish to advise the suffering women
Of this great land, of the good | have
received from DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-26

ATLANTIC COAST LINE r. R.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
PRESCOTT.

Rev. w. F. Emery visited the
cities Monday.
Miss Grace Clements, who was
the guest of her grandparents, Col.
and Mrs. Dill, left Saturday for her
home at Minneapolis.
II. Newman has returned to Pres
colt for the summer.
Mrs. Jennie Hardy Of Minneapo-
lis spent few days with her parents
last week. She went to the city
Monday. Merle and Fern accom-
panied their mother and Will remain
with her.
Miss Title Giebler of St. Paul
came down Saturday evening to
spend Sunday with friends. She
returned Monday accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Giebler, who will
make her home in St. Paul.
Mrs. Obenhaus and Mrs. Dill
were callers at the cities Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wetterlin of
Diamond Bluff visited Miss Mae
Lewis over Sunday.
Mrs Otis and daughter, Miss Girls
sic, returned Saturday from their
visit at Maiden Rock.
Mrs. w. F. Emery gave a charm
ing tea from two to five at the Meth
odist manse Thursday afternoon tor
Miss Florence Rohn and Miss
Theresa Emery. Eighteen little
T, were present and passed a de-
lightful afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
NEWS FROM OUR NEICHBoRs.
DOWNING.

mo. Porter came home from Min
neapolis last Wednesday to spend a
few days with his parents.
w. T. and AL. Hodge went 10
New Centerville last week to see
their mother who is quite seriously
i'll.
Sylvanus Rudesill has moved in
to his new house.
Charles Miller is home from
Cumberland.
Stump and Johnson have finished
saving and will move this week.
Mr.. Knuteson has moved TO his
newly purchased farm south of town.
Miss Mary Slama came home
from Boyceville Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Rudesill and
daughter made trip to Hudson
Monday.
Filing Iyerson has rented the
Engebo farm and moved thereon.
VIM. Umstead is having his house
repaired, adding greatly to its exte-
rior appearance.
Ed. Casey, Gordon Mitchell, and
Merrill Thompson went to Minneap-
oils April 4th, to take the r. M. S.
examination.
r. P. G. Wall is home a few
days this week.
Ed. Engebo contemplates building
a new house this summer.
Ole Anderson sold his lumber to
Mr.. Proctor Of Glenwood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
TRIMREllE

Mrs. Geo. \. Campbell and Miss
Marie returned from t ,e;r y;s;t ~
Menomonie Monday e, Jrninq
ere Sfsi'1 IN nf tEc m rnn, ments will be
spring. 9 ''N'e 'i''s
Mrs. Martha b urett and children
in town. 'S'''''s ie'"'lN 6
,,o 1rans M s nam is very sick with
So, ,J 70" ! officers elect met last
>'',"'"'l afternoon and qualified.
ct - own board will meet next
s SD AZ at 5 O'clock p. m. At the
~" 'ol at road, near x. Cornelison's.
- contract for widening same.
per vote taken on town meeting
~,
Michael Graft, who went from
here to Montana some FIVE years
ago, returned to this place last
1 Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
ROCK ELM

Hugh Bell was thrown from his
sled in the woods, and was uncon-
scous for time. He was badly
bruised and chilled before he was
able to reach home.
The boiler of Elmwood mill ex-
ploded last week, but fortunately no
one was hurt.
The Town Board will meet APP
ril IS.
Mike Ginsbach injured his hand
badly while saving last week.
Irving Wells lost part of a finger
and cut his hand otherwise on a saw
last week, He has gone to Bruce
to work with his team.
II. Britell is able to be out again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
MARTELL.

The following town officers were
elected at the election held April 2,
1901: Supervisors, VIM. A. KAY,
Chairman, II. H. VAIL, 0. M.
Olsen; Clerk, J. P. Austerud;
Treasurer, II. l.. Hagestad; Assess
or, M. Jennings; Justices, ]. P. Aus
terud, years, Lars A. Larsen,
years; Constables, ]. n. Stowell,
Arthur Canning, H. E. Sheldrew.
The license question was submit
ted to the vote Of the people with
the following result: For license,
81 votes; against license, II9 votes.
E. P. Bjerking is able 10 do work
again after being confined to the
house for several weeks.
All are wishing for an early
spring. Hay and straw are getting
to be scarce articles among some of
the farmers.
n. p. Haugen was here on busin-
ess one day last week.
Tena Rud is down from St. Paul
on a visit.
Mrs. Pope and daughter have re-
turned from Red Wing where the
latter has been in the hospital for
treatment since the first part of jan
uary.
Susie Rogn is Visiting friends in
town.
DIR. Hancock made business trip
here Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. c. Johnson of River
Falls visited with relatives here last
Thursday.
Mrs. Houston gave party last
Saturday evening in the house of
her sister lena Rud.
Dir. Harding went to Hudson last
Friday, cturning the next day.
Ida T. aompson is home from St.
Paul.
Hilda Sorenson came down from
St. Pat Il for a few days visit. She
will re turn next Friday.
NJ. Jennings had small social
gathe ring at his place Sunday ev-
ening !.
Ly man Morgan is spending few
days in Hudson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
NEW CENTERVlLLE.

Emil Thompson had the misfor-
tune to lose three fingers from his
right hand in the saw mill at Vik-
ing.
Miss Louise Larson is engaged to
teach the Woodside school.
The saw mill shut down for the
summer last week.
Election passed off quietly,
there was but one ticket in the feel. !
except for treasurer. The followil &c
Qihcers were elected; Supervise RS
J. Graslie, chairman, Amos Or
void 7. 9. Olson; Clerk, { has
Moe; Treas, Fred Zentzis; A ,sess
sor, Lewis VAIL.
Newton Larsen has gone to Riv
er Falls to work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
FARGO.

Mrs. Amelia Gilman was down
from Hudson over Sunday.
Miss Vivian Browell made trip
10 St. Paul Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart were
guests of w. Reynolds and fam
lily Sunday.
Mrs. George Browell visited in
St. Paul from Tuesday to Thursday.
Miss Kate Ellis spent Sunday in
South Fork.
Miss Myrtle Hanson was in Far
go Monday.
Our school opens next Monday.
Our Industrious farmers are get
ting up their summers wood.
Nice have played hayoc with
many fruit trees this winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
No. s. Robert Lohrie, teacher.

No. 5. Robert Lohrie, teacher.
Easter services were held in the
Catholic church Sunday.
Harrison Lowater commenced
school in the Bell district Monday.
Ed. Rodewald drives new horse,
bought of 0. w. Harvey in Ono.
Louie Roth commenced work on
Otto Krossman's new house Mon
day.
John Wild is tearing away his old
house and will build his new one
where the old one stands.
William Rice says his bees have
come out in fair condition this
spring.
Ed. Campbell has traded one of
his horses off for a pony for his boys
to ride.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
KINNICKlNNIC.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Slocum will
reside in Hal Wilson'S house.
No Fishing allowed Sundays on
the Kinnickinnic.
Several members of Clate Ems
ign's family are having smallpox.
Otherwise it seems to be dying out.
Mrs. Whitcomb and daughter
Eyna Of Minneapolis visited at Col
ton Whitcomb's last week.
School in Dist. No. l will resume
next Monday.
Miss Harriet l.. Hobart of RIOS
coc, ILL.,, has been visiting relatives
here for several weeks past.
Fishing next Monday.
We hear that Tom Morrow has
purchased Thomas Fosters farm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
PLUM CITY.

Easter exercises which were held
at the Methodist church last Sun
day evening were very much appre-
ciated by the large audience.
Miss May Terry, who has been
attending the Normal, returned
home last week.
Coneal Regan went to Mazeppa,
Mimi, last Monday where he in
tends to find employment.
An Easter Ball will be given at
Harmonic Hall next Saturday even
ing.
w. McCleary and family moved
to town last week.
Mrs. Sutcliffe of New Centerville
visited her sister, Mrs. H. Grim,
the past week.
Mrs. P. Bramer, who has been
visiting friends at the cities the past
few months, returned home last
week.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. Oberding died last Saturday and
was buried Tuesday.
Frank Kayser visited the cities
last week.
Leslie Toyey was seen on our
streets last Monday and Tuesday
shaking hands with old friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
ST. PAUL


Mrs. Woodbury. returned from
nc visit to New Mexico some time
a. 90.
Mrs. Eden Nero of Diamond
Bluff was lately a guest of friends in
the city.
The election of Moses Clapp to
the Y. S. Senate will CRAFTY those
who knew his family and relatives
by that name. He is one of the
best platform speakers in the state.
Newell Clapp is leading member
of the bar in St. Paul.
Miss Ella Barnett, daughter of
De Forest Barnett, formerly of Riv-
er Falls, is now teaching in the
kindergarten of the Humboldt
school Of which II. 5. Baker is prin-
cipal.
St. Paul has had a law school the
past winter and The Legislature has
recognized it. Its graduates will be
admitted to the bar without examin-
alton. 1t may affiliate with some
institution for academic Instructions
a college or university near the
Twin Cities-in due time.
Like other cities St. Paul has oc-
casional cases of smallpox but they
are not abundant.
The public baths are trying to get
out of debt by having contributions
taken from the school children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
SOUTH FORK.

Mrs. Morris Healy represented
the South Fork c. Z. society at the
convention at Rice Lake last week.
Mrs. DR.. Mcintyre and little
daughter have returned to their
home at st. Peter, Mimi, after a Wis
it here.
Mothers meeting was held at the
Healy home last Friday.
School opens Monday, the 18th.
c. E. meeting at Mr.. Fred
Smiths next Sunday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
Notice to Creditors .


STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
- Pierce county.
In the matter of the will of Fri Cogg-
shall, deceased. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters testament
tary on the will of Fri Coggshall. deceased, late
of the city OF RiverFalls, in said county, having
Issued to Julia Coggshall G. B. Dodd and Chas.
E. Coggshall theiclaims and demands of all
persons against said Fri Coggshall, deceased,
will be examined and adjusted by the County
Court Of said Pierce county, at the regular
term thereof, to be held at the County Court
room, in the village of Ellsworth in said
county, on the first Tuesday, being the first
day of October, A. ID. 1901, and that until and
including the goth day of September, A. d 1901
is the time allowed and limited by said County
Court for creditors of said Fri Coggshall, de-
ceased to present their claims for examination
and allowance
Dated March IL, A. D. 1901.
BY order of the Court.
ALLEN 2. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
THE MORGAN LAND AGENCY,

You will waste time If YOU try To
cure indigestion or dyspepsia by starry.
Ing yourself. That only makes it
worse when you do eat hastily. You
always need plenty OF food properly
dlgested kodol Dyspepsia Cure is
the result or years OF scientific re-
search for something that would al.
eeSt not only some elements Of food
but every kind, And IL is the one rem.
edy that will do it.
r. s. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11

Il have been troubled with hldiges.
ton for ten years, have tried many
things and spent much money to no
purpose until tried Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. | have taken two bottles and
gotten more relief from them than all
medicines taken. feel more like a
hoy than l have felt in twenty years +"
Anderson Riggs Of Sunny Lane.
Tex. Thousands have testified as di
Mr. Riggs. r. S, Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
FARMHlLL.

We have a new mail carrier. Geo.
Shaw has hired r. d. Shafer to car
~ the mail for him.
Larry Smith of Ono is working
in the Carter & Hammond saw mill.
William Rice has hired VIII Hite
TO DO chores for him.
School has commenced In Dist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11

An Ohio Judge refuses to pass SEN
tence upon culprits brought before
him on the charge of drunkenness,
but invariably discharges them from
custody. He alleges that drunken
ness is not crime but disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
CITY PROPERTY.

We have a large number of
dwelling houses and vacant lots for
sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
FARM LANDS.

We have large number of
choice improved farms in Pierce
and St. Croix counties for sale at
right prices. Several Of these will
be sold cheap it taken before seed
ing time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-04-11
NOT ICE.

We are in communication with
a large number of people from
southern Wisconsin and Illinois who
intend to come to Pierce and ST.
Croix counties to buy land. If par.
ties having farms for sale win list
them with us we can furnish the
buyer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-28

stomach. and thus, instead of the bare
boards and the scant fare. We have thu
richest table appointments the latest
I turkeys. the Juiciest Cranberries. M
largest. richest and most indigeStible pies
ana puddingS. Ia be accompanied Yer.
often by other things and followed by
contests Of skill and games which enlist
the prowess of our finest physical man
hood. Some of the churches have SER
vices but few Of them have ever had
10 close their doors on account Of too
much croWdnE.
No day that we celebrate has more in
teresting history. The first National
THANKSGIVING was proclaimed by George
Washington on the third day OF October.
1888 assigning Thursday, the 26th day Of
November as the date. He did this Iy
the request Of Il joint committee Of both
Houses of Congress TO recommend to the
people of the United States 4 day Of pub
lie Thanksgiving and prayer 10 be Oh
served by acknowledging with grateful
hearts the many signal favors of Al
mighty God. especially by anordlng them
an opportunity peaceably 10 establish q
form of government for their safety and
happiness" Washington bore out adj
mirably the pious tone Of its sentiments
In his first sentence he said: 1T is the
duty of all nations to acknowledge the
providence of Almighty God to obey His
will. To be grateful for His benefits. and
humby to implore His protection and
favor" And in the body of his procla-
nation occur such phrases as these:
THAT great and glorious Being who il
the Beneficent Author Of all the good that
was. that is, or that will be- and the
Lord and Ruler of Nations, In his Sc
cond proclamation for the next Thanks
giving which occurred on the 18th 81
February 1925, he used this phrase: Sin
cere and hearty thanks to the Great
Ruler of Nations for the manifold and
signal mercies which distinguish our lot .
In many Of the histories Of Thanksgiv-
ing it is stated that the day was not
continued until years afJerward. when
Madison revived i; to give thanks for the
successful ending Of the war with Grea :
Britain. This is !; great mistake. Two OF
the longest and most fervent Of Thanks
giving prociamations in the history Of the
government We're the work of John
Adams. and the character of their pietv
may be gathered from 4 few expressions;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-28

Something dreadful did happen"
said the great, sweet fellow. all unsus-
picious of the dreadful thing that had
happened in the doubt of his honor.
For | was too tormented by the
thought Of your anXieties for me. and
by mine for you. to enjoy one moment
of the glorious voyage. But | was 50
thankful to get ashore
II don't deserve it. | don't deserve
it,'' cried his mother, covering her
face with her hands, through which
the tears spurted. I've been tried in
the furnace and found wanting"
Her sons arm was round her again.
Don't deserve what. mother? To
r:Ivc your boy back all right? | guess
Won do, Perhaps we don't any of US
deserve all we have. All the more rea-
son for being thankful. dear heart"
And lust think what there is to be
thankful for now" cried Annie. She
STONED and threw a bit Of iightwood
on the fire that threw rosy clouds along
he ceiling. only hear the gale.
What n furious storm. Oh. how l pity
the moor sailors out at sea. And you
might have been there. too. John. on,
Il seems as if Heaven had arranged 1t
for us that tomorrow should be
Thankspiving day. Harriet Prescott
spofford in the Independent.