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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-11-24
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SPECIAL
RATES.

$151O-Raleigh to Atlanta, Ga,
and return, including membership
fee, on account of Annual Meeting
Southern Educational Association.
Tickets on sale December %, 1908,
final limit to reach starting point
January 3, 1904.
$6.35-Raleigh to Wilmington, n.
c., and return on account of Grand
Lodge Masons (colored). Tickets
on sale December 6, Z, 8, final return
limit December Is, 1908.
$7.30-Raleigh to Charlotte, n. O.,
and return on account of meeting
Dramatic Order knights of Khoras-
son. Tickets on sale November "a
and Is, final limit November q,
1903.
25.75-Raleigh to New Orleans,
La, and return on account of Cen
tennial Celebration OF Transfer of
the Louisiana Purchase from France
to the United States. Tickets on sale
December 16, and II, 1903, final limit
December %, 1908.
$5.45 Raleigh to Maxton, N. O.,
and return, account Central North
Carolina Conference of A. NJ. E.
Church. Tickets on sale Nov. II, 18,
10. Final limit Nov. %, 1908.
$3.50 Raleigh to Goldsboro, n. O.,
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E. Church, South. Tickets on sale
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limit Dec. Z, 1903.
$40 Raleigh to South Boston,
Va, and return, account annual ses-
sion Virginia Conference M. E..
Church, South, ~(colored). Tickets
on sale Nov. 10 and II. Final limit
Nov. 10, 1908.
$3.50 Raleigh to Durham, N. O.,
and return, account meeting Bap-
fist Educational and Missionary
Convention of North Carolina. Tick
cts on sale Nov. s., g., and 10. Final
limit Nov. II, 1903.
$5.05 Raleigh to Winston-Salem,
N. c., and return, account annual
Conference Methodist Protestant
Church. Tickets On sale Nov. 16, II,
18. Final limit Nov. 25, 1903.
For further particulars call on any
agent of the Southern Railway or
T. E. GREEN, @. T. A,
Raleigh, N. G..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-11-24
CALDWELL SCHOOL.

Tue Third Annual Session OF Caldwell
School begins September l, 1908 1t is . quiet,
inexpensive school, In q healthy locality.
Board and tuition $500 q month. Music
$3.50 month.
For other Information, address,
MATTE J.. CALDWELL,
Lemon Springs, Moore County, NC.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-11-24
A. Mascbam Pleads for a National Bus
mess Organization of Farmers.
-,.or Of The Progressive Farmer:

Good morning, Harry Farmer
vorv glad, indeed, to see that you
40 still with us, and that your valu-
ob1o pen is again dipped in the ink
mo We have missed you so much
from the columns of the best agricul-
tural paper published in the South
. that has done more for the
Improvement of agriculture in North
Carolina within the last fifteen years
than all others combined, a paper
that if placed in the family of every
farmer in the State of North Caro-
lima would be the means of bringing
more wealth into the State in a few
wears than would be necessary to pay
of every cent of our public State
debt every year.
No one has enjoyed reading Uncle
Harry's articles more than the writ
er, for we know from an experience
of more than sixty years that these
articles contain the very essence of
easy as well as successful farming,
and if followed up and carried into
effect, would soon place the land
tilers on an independent plane more
to his comfort than any other pro-
feSsion followed by man.
There is one subject, however, up
on which Uncle Harry has not spent
any time, nor has he even touched
upon it. He has aligned himself
with all the farmers Institutes, with
all the agricultural colleges, with all
the experiment stations in the land,
working in the sole interests of rail
ways, cotton factories, spectators,
middle men, and the trusts.
what? What did say? Surely
you don't mean that all these benign
agencies for the upbuilding of agri-
culture are working in the interests
of corporate monopoly, spectators
and trusts that are to-day fattening
off of the hard earnings of the farm
ers?"
Yes, hat is "zackly" what we mean,
and we r going to include nine
tenthS of the agricultural papers
also. Do you call for the proof of
this sweeping declaration? You
ought to demand it, and have it, OF
make us take it back. Well, let us
see. And first we will notice the
good work that these agencies are do
ing for the farmers. The farmers
Institutes are engaged in trying to
get the farmers to devote more en-
ergy to the enriching their lands SC
mat they will yield more bountiful
crops to bring them more money
Inc agricultural colleges are teach.
ing the farmers boys how to builG
up our waste lands and to make two
blades of grass grow in the future
"nere n grows, or make two bales
u cotton where one is made now, anC
TO use I~abor-saving machinery that
lC
Is manufactured by a trust. The
experiment stations are at work tt
leach the farmers how to select stool
and feed it, how to increase the out
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-11-24

An interesting letter to our read
ers from Mrs. E. Austin of New
York City.
Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov. 9Th, 1902.
A little over q year ago 1 was taken with
sewers pains in my kidneys and bladder.
They continued to give me trouble for over
two months, and / suffered untold misery. 1
became weak, em3ciRted, and very much
run down. had great difficulty in retain
ing my urine, and was obliged to pass water
very often night and day. After I had used q
sample bottle Of DR.. Ktlmer's SW8mp-Root,
which you so kindly sent me on my request,
/ experienced great relief. I Immediately
bought Of my druggist two large bottles and
continued taking 1t regularly. / am PLEASED
to say that SWamp-ROOt cured me entirely.
I can now stand on my feet all day without
having any bad symptoms whatever. You
are at liberty to use this testimonial letter If
you wish. Gratefully yours,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-11-24

When writing advertisers please
mention this paper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
MANNINo's COLTS woRsTED.
Play Three Games and Lose Two
Pitcher Ward Hurt.

The Leon ball club have played three
games the past week, getting a little
the worst of the series.
The first game was with kellerton on
the Leon grounds Thursday afternoon
when ~ fair sized crowd saw pretty
good game. Garrett, Ward and Sigler
was the battery for Leon, and Stanley
and Reynolds for Kellerton, the home
team winning by a score of 13 to 6, as
follows:
Innings ........1 2 8 a 5 6 Z 50
Leon. on...................2 1 / 0 1 O 4 4 *-13
Kellerton, on,............O 1 O13 Sol o. 6
Hits-Leon 10, kellerton IL; errors
Leon 6, Kellerton 8.
The second game with Garden Grove
was played on the Leon grounds Friday
afternoon, the home club being defeated
in rattling good game, by score
of to 4. Leon lost the game
through rank errors at critical stages
of the game. The score was:
lnnings..........1 2 3 4 5 6 z 50
Garden Grove......O 1 @ 2 9 O O 0 o. 5
Ieon...................1 0 O 1 0 1 0 L 4
Batteries Garden Grove, Wells and
Wiley.
Leon-Ward and Sigler.
Hits Garden Grove 4, Leon 4; errors
Garden Grove 4, Leon IL.
On Tuesday the Leon boys went to
Lamont, and We're defeated by the big
score Of 20 to II. Ward, the Leon pit
cher while batting in the fourth inning
was hit on the hand by ball and dis
abled, and nearly all the other players
took turns in the box, none of them
being pitchers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Rev. Hatch of this City Sues the
Mts Ayr Record for Damages.

The Mt. Ayr Record of last Thursday
contained a scurrilous article against
Rev. A. e. Hatch, the blind preacher
who resides in this city. Rev. Hatch
had been preaching in the court house
park at Mt. Ayr last week, and in com
menting on it the Record editor got him
mixed up with Rev. Gledwcll, the Bap-
tist preacher from GAINESVILLE, who was
arrested here last winter for being too
intimate with the wife of farmer re-
siding near Grand River, and proceeded
to give him an airing ,denounciag him as
a CRATER, etc.
Rev. Hatch has resided for number
of years in this city, and prior to com
ing here preached for a couple of years
i'll Ringgold county. He has always ell
joyed the best of reputation, and has
earned reputation as an earnest and
conscientious worker in the ministry.
The publication of the article in the
Mt. Ayr paper has done him gross in
justice, and he has retained v. r.. Me
Ginnis and Hoffman Il jackson as attor-
neys to bring an action against the
paper for $4,000 damages, the original
notice in the case being served Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
Laugh And Grow Fat"

Life is such serious business to the
average mortal that an opportunity for
hearty lungs is more than welcome to
most people. Amerry heart doeth good
like amedieine," and so do the humorous
features Of that great metropolitan
daily, The Chicago Record-Herald. The
first thing that greets- you on the first
page of every issue is the humorous car
toon by John I. McCutcheon, more at a
glance than could be conveyed in a
column of reading matter. Every issue
contains also a humorous small story on
the editorial page and the "Altera ting
Curants' column written by S. r. Kiser,
one of the most popular humorists in the
country. In addition to all these, the
Sunday issue always includes comic
section, guaranteed to produce laughter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF IOWA
Office of the Secretary
Des MoiRes, Iowa
j. F. GILL,
Auditor Decatur County.

j. Is. GILL,
Auditor Decatur County.
DEAR SIR
You are hereby notified that the ex-
ecutiye Council of Iowa has orde red
that notice be published that hearings
relating to the subject of assessments
for taxation and upbn the subject of
equalization will be had at the Council
Chambers at the State House at Des
Moines as follows, to-wit:
EQUALIZATION.
On July 13 and ii upon the subject Of
equalization Of assessment values, as
between different kinds Of property and
between counties, and in any and all as
poets of the subject.
RAILROADS..
On July Is to 18 the hearing cf rail
road assessments will be considered.
Hearings on general features of the SUBJ
ject will be first had if any one desires
to be heard upon any such feature, after
which the several railway companies
may present any special feature on
which they may desire to be heard. So
far as may be convenient, the companies
will be called in the alphabetical order
OF their names, as the same appear on
the Abstracts of Reports, issued by the
Council.
OTHER PROPERTIES.
I On July 20 and q hearings will be
had upon the assessment of all other
properties, assessable by the Executive
Council, including Telegraph, Telephone,
Express, Equipment Car, Inter-Urban
Railroad, ETC., properties, in any and all
features that may be presented. Should
the order of hearings become important,
the alphabetical order will be observed
as to both the kind of companies to be
heard and as to the names of the com
panies or persons desiring to be heard.
Respectfully,
A. III. DAWSON Secretary
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
Trip to Oklahoma.

Decatur, Ia., June %.
EDITOR REPORTER:-We have Just re-
turned from a two weeks visit in Okla
hOma, and as we saw several Decatur
county people in that country, their
many friends may be interested in hear
ing something about where they are and
what they are doing. We left Leon
Tuesday, June 18th. Some time was
spent viewing the flooded districts of
Kansas City and Leavenworth. The sights
were appalling, but we will spend no
time in describing it as descriptions
have been given, but will say it is as
bad or worse than any description we
have read. One can form no idea OF the
awfulness Of the situation without being
an eye witness.
Our first stop in Oklahoma was at
Renfro, where we saw Fred Gibson. He
has recently sold two car loads of pianos
and organs. He says he always receives
the money or good notes in return for
an instrument instead of cord wood Or
sorghum molasses as he often did in
Decatur county. After dining with him
he drove us to John f. Smiths, near
Caldwell. John has fine farm and is
doing we'll; has $50 acres Of wheat which
will yield over % bushels per acre. He
commenced harvesting Monday, June
21st, using five binders and two harvest
ers and working % or 80 mules.
We next called on Edd and Frank
Springer. Edd has fine 100 acre farm,
his wheat crop will bring him $1,000
or more. Our next stop was at Black
well, whore we found some fine country,
land selling high, ranging from $4,000 to
$4,000 per quarter section. p. r. Braz-
elton has nice farm near there and is
we'll pleased with the country.
The corn crop is quite good, but like
everything else is about three weeks
late. Some of the corn is quite small,
while most of it is above horses back
Asa Pickett is principal of the Dover
schools and is we'll liked. He has recent
ly built neat cottage on his Ill acre
farm, which is adjoining town.
| Our last stop was at El Reno and the
| first person we saw was Ed Albaugh,
who drives on bus line at good wages.
Dan Wilantt has very nice home. We
brought home some peaches which were
grown on their place and were the
finest we have eaten. Fruit of all kinds,
apple excepted, grow in abundance.
| Every Decatur county person we saw
We're enjoying the best of health and
prosperity, but that is not strange, as
Decatur county people prosper where
ever they go.
c Brazleton and W. E. Ammons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
To Whom it May Concern.

I,.W. A. Garrett, take pleasure in an
nouncing to the general public of Deca-
tur and adjacent counties of Iowa and
Missouri that have taken into partner
ship Mr.. j. S. Warner, Of Leon, Iowa.
Ever since my mammoth sale of last
spring could see the future demand
for stock greater than the supply could
possibly be on such a limited space of
ground as the present location, so with
the assistance of Mr. Warner we expect
to enlarge the nursery of each and
every variety of trees vines and shrub
berry, so that we can amply supply the
demand of the general public.
l wish to thank all my customers for
their past favors and again solicit your.
patronage and support to the new firm,
Garrett & Warner.
w. A. GARRETT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
Weather Crop Bulletin.
For WEEK ENDING JUNE 29 1908.
DES MONIES. Iowa


DES MONIES, iowa
Though the average temperature was
below normal, the past week was favor
able for field work and advancement of
crops. The conditions have been espec-
tally favorable for wheat, oats and bar
ley, and except in limited areas these
crops are doing we'll. The cultivation
of corn has been continued vigorously
with but little interruption from excess
sive moisture in the larger part of the
state, and all reports indicate that the
crop as whole has made fair progress.
The acreage of corn, including the late
planted area, is much greater than was
deemed possible a month ago, though
materially less than last year. Notably
good progress has been made in culti-
waiting the early planted fields, and in
size and general condition this portion
of the crop is nearly up to the ten-year
average in this state.
'Clovcr cutting has been general dur
ing the week, with heavy yield, and the
hay harvest is likely to crowd the farm
crs possibly to the detriment of the late
planted corntields, which will need thor
ough cultivation to bring good results.
The general condition of the apple crop
is fairly good. The yield of strawberries
has been very large, and other small
fruits are promising. Potatoes and gar
den truck are doing well.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

The last will of Elizabeth Jane Hawk
ms, who died at her home, 5 miles east
Of Leon on last Sunday, has been filed
with Clerk Keller for probate. After
providing for the payment of all just
debts and funeral expenses she be-
queaths all her property, real and per-
sonal, to her daughter, Mrs. Ida Il.
Snyder and her children. She names
Lewis Richardson executor of tho estate.
The will is dated Jan. 20, 1886, being
witnessed by Ed X. Pitman and 7. S.
Arnold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
I;ll|lI3l][j Here 1t Is
i|s'||a Half Fare Rate
The Annual Tourists Excursion
Going to Colorado.

Will leave Leon July 22d, arrive in
Denver 23rd, three or four days sight
seeing in and about this wonderful city
OF the west, including the famous
Georgetown loop trip. Leave Denver
morning Of July 27 for, and spend the
dap at Glen Park palmer Lake. on the
Chautauqua assembly grounds; this is
P. E.. o. day, Colorado state convention of
the order. The lovely mountain lake will
be enjoyed by all. In the evening we
go on to Manitou and into camp where
10 days or two weeks will be spent in
and about this most beautiful and cele-
brated American summer resort. Here
the delicious water from the famous
springs is free for all as is tho pure air,
fresh from the snow capped mountain
peaks on three sides of this charming
little city. Each day some particular
point OF interest will be visited under
personal direction as has been my plan
for the last three years. Don't miss this
chance to visit the mountains this sum
mer This trip will cover about three
weeks but tickets will be good until
Oct. 81. Remember my excursions get
reduced rates on all side trips. Join
my party and have the trip of your life.
Ask me for description folders. Rate
$2O.75. Limit Oct. 81.
G.. M. KETCHANI, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
License to Wed.
Advertised Letters.

Remaining mcalled for In the post
office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing June n, 1903:
Mr.. George Jenkins. Miss Eta Gable.
Persons calling for above please say
advertised" JOHN I.EDGERwOoD,
Postmaster,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
Edith Myrtle Atherton.

Edith Myrtle Atherton was born in
Vermont, ILL.,, January 2, 1880, and died
at the home of her parents. five miles
south Of Leon, June 25th, being % years
5 months and % days of age. The de-
ceased had been in declining health
for two years or more and for the last
six months the decline has been rapid
and the ailment acute. She had al
ways been of bright, cheerful dispo-
sition, and had been rcligously inclined,
though never having identified herself
with any branch of the Christian
church. Funeral services were con-
Quoted on Friday, June 26th at the late
residence by Rev. ]. N. Woodward. in
terment being made in the Leon ceme-
terry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

The new town of Ludderdale, Carroll
county, on the Omaha extension of the
Chicago Great Western Railway will be
opened to the public by an auction sale
of lots about the middle of July. For
particulars address Edwin B. MagilI,
Mgr. Townsite Dept, Fort Dodge,
Iowa. A 3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

"Town Talk" tells all about the new
towns on the Chicago Great Western
Railway. For free copy send to Edwin
B. Magill, Townsite Dept, Fort Dodge,
Iowa. A 3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
Notice..

Owing to change made in our firm
we desire all notes and accounts settled
Immediately. j. A. CASTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

Lidderdale and Lanesboro are bright
new towns on the Chicago Great Wes-
tern Railway. For particulars write
Edwin b. Magill, Mgr, Townsite Dept,
Fort Dodge, Iowa. A 3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

One second hand mower that has only
cut $50 acres of grass for sale.
j, r. BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money if it fails to cure. G. w.
Groves signature is on each box 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

We want to buy more buckwheat.
BoWSHER q BIDDIsON
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-02

This above all: to thine own self be
true,
And it must follow, as the night the
day,
Thou can'st not then be false to any
man.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-04-16
Un gaIIegc rico
MucE1as wacas son

En- Orense Sc habla mucho estos dfas
de la colossal fortuna que ha hecho en-
la Rep1blica Argentina un hijo de
aquella ciudad.
Sc llama ell archimillonario oren-
sano D. Ramon Santsmarina, pertene-
ciente una familia noble por ambas
ramas: su padre era un bizarre nilitar,
procedente del solar de Santiag0y Pa
dr6n, fre contador de Reales RentaS
y ocup6 escogido puesto enel brillsn-
tie cuerpo de Guardias de Corps: su
madre era de la estirpe de los Va1car-
eel, persona de prosapia y abolengo en-
M0nf0Tte de LemoS.
A pesar de este, el Sr. Santamarina
renuncla todos los timbres de nobleza
y, Semejanza del hijo pr6digo, deapa-
rece un d1a del pals natal, sin decir ma
da, sin recursos, con dos besctaS por ca .
pital, que le proporciona una alma
lcompasiva, la mujer que le lavaba su
Iropa; y a f1erza de trabajo, de actividad
y de constancia, despues de sesenta
af1os de lucha continuada, ha logrado
reunir mas de 0ciNte miIlOnrS ne bes0S.
Es poseedor de ,iete eStancias, de
400 900 vacas y de 100000 oveias, sin
contar IA enorme snma de cabezas de
ganado cabal14r esparcidas en- Glen le-
guas de terreno propio.
Cuando e. ST.. Santamarina tenfa una
base s6lida, dedicose a com orar campos
incultos, que hoy estan convertidOs en-
amenos y. productivos pradoS.
Ell. :estancjero orensano adjudic6 a
.sus trecG hljos mayores de edad Ia cuo-
ia que les corresponds en- a. division de
su fortuna, tocandoie q c4da uno, des-
Ppues e hacer aquel la reserva CORES
Fpondlente, mas de I'm million lie pesos.
Tienen, adem5s, los memories una
acci6n cada uno de 500 600 pesos, sien
do de su esposa, como gananciales, la
suma de 6 oooo pesos, .qdedando de es-
ia suerte, los menores asociadoS stS
tactQales negocios, ganando cada accion
VI. interGs de ,jGl 100 aaual, ademas
de los dlvidendos que por balance es
correspondent.
E1 Sr. Santamarina estuvo hace po-
cos amos en- Orence.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-04-16
GrandeS FeS0r0s
Svanl0S al CarpiO?

Mr.. William Fitzbuhg, experto en-
mineria, enviado a "a region del Zion
dixie, entire Canada y Alaska, que tan
famosa Sc ha hecho por su riqueza mi
neral, regreso Londres con los mas
extraordinarioS re1atos. Dice que en- la
colnarca llamada Seventy Mile River,
hay deposltoS aurfferos que valen 10 me-
nos 500 600 600 de pesos, casi a for de
TERRA y tan fAciles de extrae-se, que la
operaci0n no costara mas de 20 centa-
voS por vara c1bica. Af1ade que desde
1905 dara mas oro Alaska que el Rand
(Africa Meridiona en- diez amos conse--
cutivos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-04-16
HechO curioso

En- la Academia de Ciencias de Paris
Sc ha presentado una curiosa teorfa,
que va 4 ser objeto de detenida inves-
tigacion.
Seg1n ella, la estatura humana esta
en- relacj6n con una glAndula que exis-
te en- el cuello, bajo la lsringe; por 10
que, estimulando aquella artifcialmen-
te, Sc pretende poder dar Ia criatura
el medic de crecer haeta alcanzar So
grado maximo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-04-16
Ponce
(NOTAS AG1RICOLAS)

La semana pasada ha sido mas favo
rable que las anteriores, porque ha ha
bido algunos ligeros aguaceaos, que ha
permitido ell plantfo de frutos menores
en- algunos lugares. Mucha mas lluvia
Sc necesita. Los frutos memories estan
en- regular abundanca Las frutas de
la estacion estan fioreciendo. Los pas
tos contin1an secos, pero tai vez mejo-
raran con las lluvias de la semana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-04-16
San Lorenzo

Eli dfa 5 cay6 un buen aguacero; des-
pues ell tempo ha conunuado seco.
Los pastos no han mejorado. Cont
n1a la siembra de frutos memories. Sc
cree que los agricultores de este distrito
comenzaran experimental a siembra
de a1godon, como va Sc estA hacienda
en- otras secciones. La moliends con-
tin11a rindiendo un grado de dulce de
10 a IoH. Los guineos estan escasos
y las batatas abundanteS.