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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
THE RACKET.
DUCKWALL BROS.
ABILENE PEOPLE I'M IT.
New Gas Company for Operation e
OhAnuta.

Chanute Blade: The Continental
OIL and Gas company will begin drill
Ing on Ito holdings near Galesburg In
few days. While this Is one Of the
strongest companies to begin opera
tions In the Kansas field, the man
ayers have gone about their work
with 90 little ado that few have known
Of its existence. Evidently they pre-
fer to show BY their works, rather
than by words, that they are In Che
field for business. The company was
organised May 10, Of Topeka, inccr-
porating under the laws Of Arlzona.
The capital stock 10 100000, about
one'half Of which 10 treasury stock.
The iucorporators are: @. B. Hofg-
man. the big Enterprise miller; W.
n. Hofstat. president Of the Peoples
Supply Co., Of Kansas City; John
Johntz, banker Of Abilene; G. O.
Sterl, clothier and capitalist, OF abb
lens; J. n. Curran, assistant superin-
tendent Of the Continental Creamery
Co.. Topeka; A. W. Rice, lumber
merchant, Of Abilene; 8. W. Brewster,
attorney Of this city; J. M. Sentsr,
for four years secretary Of the state
board Of railroad commissioners and
W. E. Bush, ex.secretary Of state.
Besides their Galesburg holdings.
upon which they begin immediate
developments, they are now negotiat-
Ing for other holdings in the proven
oil field, that their operations may NOT
be confined to any one locality. The
recent developments at Shaw, Austin
Ind In the territory west Of Erie and
IN Ogeese creek make the outlook for
he Continental very promising. and
With the capital and energy there is
back Of 1t its success 10 already as
Iured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
WENT on A STRIKE.
Rock Island Laborers Wanted Raise
Of Wages.

The 80 men working on the Rock
Island repairs between here and En-
terprise struck this morning for high
er wages. They were getting $l'76
a day and board. They wanted $3.50
q day and board. The whole party
was discharged but 10 who were will
ing to work at the old wages were
taken back. The company sent to
Kansas City and St. Joe and hired
66. more hands who are en- route to
take the strikers places at the old
wages.
In east Dickinson where there are
many cuts to fill the road is paying
"a a day for man and team. This is
81 to $l.5O more than has been the
ruling figure for farm help and the
farmers are compelled to raise their
scale in order to compete with the
railway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Obituary.

Elizabeth INQUIRER. wife OF Elder
Geo. Mourer, died June Z, 1908. She
was born in Franklin Co., Pa, April
18th, 1920; age "a years, month
and % days. Her death occurred
away from home while making q visit
with her son John near Idaville, Car
rel Co., Ind. A husband, ten chill
dren -four boys aud six girls and 20
grandchildren are left to mourn the
loss Of loving wife, q kind and at
tentive mother ami grandmother.
The children beng scattered so much
it was impossible for more than three
who are living outside the state to be
present at the funeral. They we're;
Mrs. Lizzie Musselman Of 0akdsle,
California, Mrs. Sadie Barkdoll OF
Warrenhurst, Ills, and Mrs. Ida NJ.
Draper Of OklAhoms City, Okla.
A short funeral service was held
ct her home ten miles south Of abb
lens. and the regular services at the
College Hill church where her re-
mains were laid 10 rest. She was q
member Of the Old Order German
Baptist church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Reddick-Allyn.

On Wednesday evening, June II, at
$50 o'clock at the Presbyterian par.
sonage by the Rev. DR.. Blayney we're
married William F. Allyn Of Hardy,
Iowa, and Mrs. Birdie H. Reddick OF
Abilene. Only immediate friends
were present on accouat Of recent
death in the family. They will re-
side in Iowa and will have the best
wishes Of many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
John Curphsy Dead.

John Curphey Of southwest Dickin-
son died Sunday Of paralysis, aged
So years, s months, 2S days. He was
born on the Isle Of Man. He lived
in Illinois 10 years and came to Kan
sas Is years ago. His wife died 2
years ago. He leaves 4 sons. He
was q consistent member OF the NJ. E.
church for 20 years. Rev. R. v.
MAloney OBLIGATED at the funeral SER
vices held Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
EXTRA SESSION JUNE "a.
Gov. Bailey Decides That It Il the
Only Way.

Topeka, June IA special session
Of the legislature will convene jun
, "a. Il am prompted in the mattel
by the deplorable condition at Kansas
City, Kas.," said Governor Bailey.
II am satisfied that an enabling act
to build bridges there is necessary,
but my decision was withheld few
hours at the request Of some oppo-
nents Of the special session plan who
want another hearing.
II have assurance from both the
so-called factions in the senate and
house that in case Of a special ses.
sion no legislation except that which
pertains to the food will b attempt-
cd"
The call for the special session was
issued this afternoon.
Much money for the flood sufferers
is coming in. The Rev. Charles NJ.
Sheldon today received $1,000 from
H. NJ. Weston Of Rockbury, Mass.
This was secured through MIR. Shell
don's appeal in the Christian Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Artesisn Well at Solomon.

Solomon, June ia pipe twenty
feet long with pump attached which
supplied water on Fred Brownrigg's
farm before the food now 10 % flowing
we'll. The point Of the pipe was in
gravel and last Friday the water be-
gan flowing steadily from the spout
and is still flowing good steady
etream.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Geo. Roemer 10 head clerk 10
Preudsrgast'%
Notice the Racket's I'D Id this issue
i The Degree Of Honor will give .
dance at Workman hall, Tuesday
evening, June 2S. Good music; ice
cream and 6ake; admission 80 cents
couple. All invited. SS'wsssc
Fred Broughton is moving back
to the Brady block which has been
pronounced safe.
Buy Pacific Express company's
money orders. 96-lm.tSc
DR.. M. Kirsch has rented the Sim.
rGers house, northside West Third, for
his Office. Usual office hours. Soft
The Fourth Of July celebration
matter yet fingers. The committee
has not decided what to do.
See Minick g. Taylor for Deering
binders, mowers. rakes and first.class
Deering twine. Not pound Of our
Irvine was wet In the food, warranted
dry. At warehouse, second door
north Of Third and Cedar. l
The sisters and pupils Of Mount
Saint Joseph's Academy will have
their fifteenth annual commencement
exercises in Academy hall at the col.
lege on Tuesday evening, june 2S.
Edward Etter, formerly Of this
city, 10 one Of the North Topeka
residents whose home was flooded.
The water stood for five days nearly
to the ceiling Of the lower floor rooms.
The Union Pacific track is open
to Kansas City, the first train going |
over the track today. The trains are
all late owing to the weak condition
Of the tracks but they will be oil
right by the last Of the week.
For sale, red sorghum and red kafir
corn seed, 40 cents q bushel Geo.
Lenhert, Acme, Kansas. II
&C. H. Psttison and family are tenn.
porarily located at Cherryvale whore
Mr.. Pattison lie managing a big gas
and oil leasehold. The largest gas
we'll In the state was bought In the
other day and brick plant is run
ming full time.
The relief committee, consisting
Of the presidents Of the four literary
,lubS, viz, Mrs. H. j. Hodge, Mrs.
q. E. Ackers, Miss Lolita Northcraft
and Mrs. o. L. Moore, 10 ready to re-
'eive donations Of money, provisions,
clothing, house furnishing goods or
helpful for the food suffer.
'rs. All applications for relief should
,e made to this committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Ervin-Hollis.

Chapman, June 1S,-Marrisd, at
ST. Michael's church on Wednesday
morning. Father Leary officiating,
Miss Marguerite Erwin Of this city, t.
Mr.. Gordon Hollis Of junction City.
They left on Wednesday afternoon
for 3 short wedding tour to Denver
and other Colorado points and on
their return will be at home to their
many friends at Junction City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
TO TALK ON FLOODS.
Senator Burton Giving Attention to
This Important Topic.

Senator Burton left for Topeka and
Kansas City. At the latter place be
will talk on "Floods and Their Pre-
vention" before the Advertising
mems club. II am giving special at.
tention at this time" said be, "to
this important topic. believe there
is as great feasibility in public pro-
lection against floods as against fire."
Respecting the U. s. judgeship he
said, 81 have not made any endorse
mest Of any one and shall not do so
until l have had time to consult with
other members Of the delegation"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
XNTE are glad to say we had no goods dam
WV AGED hv the recent flood and are

IATE are glad to say we had no goods dam
Wv aged by the recent flood and areI
equally glad to see those who did have dis
posed of them without loss. But toinsure curl
customers against having advantage taken
Iof them through desire to help what they
suppose to be the unfortunate merchant|
we wish to say we are and have been, before
the flood and since selling:
White Metal Spoons lOc per set same as|
you paid for damaged ones.
Pot Lids. any size sc each, same as YOU
paid for damaged ones.
Steel Frying Pans from lOc to 27c not Soc
marked down to SOC and many other articles
at like prices.
+; fyou wish we can mark our CSC Ham
mocks So and sell them to you for 81 but we
are not in the habit of doing so. Every article
is marked in plain figures. Here and there
are no Islands off" signs. You are at liberty
to examine any article in the store and note
prices.
We have nothing special to offer this
week further than to say you will find good
goods at damaged prices from one end Of our
store to the other. No matter how low the
price this rule is never waived, we guarantee
what we sell and sell only what we guar
antee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
New Location.

On and after Monday, June ~. we
will be located in our new quarters
in the north room Of the Brady bloch,
corner Cedar and Third.
We invite all our old friends and
customers and all those wishing any
thing in the line Of hardware, imple-
menta, vehicles, binders, mowers,
rakes or twine to call on us.
l MINFCK & TAYLOR.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

L. H. Long Of Hayes was pleasant
REFLECTOR caller,
Job Sterner and Geo. R. Herr were
in from Navarro.
Miss Augusta Dewey is up from
Topeka visiting friends.
J. H. Speer returned from a two
months visit in Oregon.
P. H. Halleck left for New Mexico
to look up mining interests.
MIR. and Mrs. James Donley Of AL
anreed, Texas, are here visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. s. B. Pray left for her home at
Denver after four weeks visit with
home folks.
7. E. Dewey and son Bernard re-
turned to Topeka after several days
stay here.
Mrs. A. Leonard, one Of Logan
townships most esteemed ladies, was
shopping in the city.
Mrs. G. G. Hawk accompanied her
daughter, Mrs. Paul Hurd, home from
Lawrence for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. ,Kimmerly, re-
Gently returned from Oklahoma to
stay, were down from Solomon.
Edwin Hill, one Of Hopes bright
young men, was in town. He pur.
chased new buggy and harness.
Levi Bohannon of South Dickinson
was in the city. He says the wheat
in that section will make fine crop.
Thos. Perry 10 home from his stay
at the National Soldiers home at
Leavenworth much improved in
health.
Miss Carrie Brunson, formerly Of
this county but now Of Colorado, is
the guest Of MIR. and Mrs. W. H. An
derson.
Clarence Taylor and family drove in
from Pearl. Mr.. Taylor says the
wheat is all right but alfalfa and corn
have hard struggle. /
ira vanScoyoc and wife of Industry
we're in the city. His loss in the
,yclone was 5000. He has received
about 5000 from sympathetic friends.
County Treasurer-Elect j. j..
Schneider was in town. MIR. Schnei'
Ter was the recipient Of lots Of praise
Turing the food times. His team
vas never too busy to take travellers
Jack and forth to town and be assisted
lis neighboTs greatly.
VIM. II. Taylor was down from
Manchester visiting bis daughter,
drs. A. B. Seelye. From reports first
eceived Of the Good he didn't expect
o find much of Abilene left. He says
Iailstones 21A inches in circunfer.
nee Tell at Manchester during the
torw-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
FLOOD CAUSED HIS DEATH.
Former Dickinson Preacher Dies Of
Exposure.


Rev. Frank Hoyes, formerly Meth
odist minister Of this county and
whose food experiences in North To-
peka were related by the REFLECTOR
last week, died at his home In Topeka
aged 70 years. His death was q d.
rect RESULT Of the experiences Of the
food. He and his wife lived in 9
small one and one.hali story house
and on Friday nineteen other refugees
gathered st their home for safety.
The entire party were msrooned there
four days and we're almost the entire
time without food or water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Entertained for Miss JOll.y.

Miss Helen Sterl entertained lest
evening the girls club Of which Miss
Alma JOlley was a member in her
honor. There was a dainty supper,
contests. games and music and de-
lighlful evening. Miss JOllsy left
today for Newton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18

Ten bead Of calves, yearling'. red,
and red and white. tips Of both ears
cut Of. s1eeP, one or tWoi one . bull
baIanos steers and bsiisrL Liberal
reward for recovery. J. C. ssssOB,
Abileae, Ksa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Lost

My liver and white pointer dog.
Head, liver color With white muzzls
and strip between the eyes disappear
leg on forehead; liver cOlOred spots
on body, round. 5 to s inches in
diameter.
Alibsral reward viii be paid for
N, retarn. 1 c. srEvExs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Manure Dump.

II any farmers or persons who have
lots adjoining the city have land on
which they want to have stable
manure hauled, please notify me.
H. L. HUMPHREY,
Acting Mayor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
NEW SALARIES IN EFFECT.
District Clerk and Sheriff Get More
Money!,

The new statute book has been pub
lished which puts in effect the new
Dickinson salary law by which the
district clerk gets $1,000 q year and
one-half OF all fees above that sum
the sheriff $1,000 a year, all excess
fees to go to the county. He is also
allowed $500 Q year Tor deputy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
His Father Dead.

DR.. H. B. Felty received q telegram
announcing the sudden death Of bis
father, Joel D. Felty, at Palwyra, Pa.
He left this afternoon to attend the
funeral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
Says Building Il Safe.

H. NJ. Hadley. the Topeka architect,
is here inspecting the Brady block for
its owner, T. E. Dewey. He says IL
is safe and can be occupied without
any risk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18
DICKINSON GAINS 500.
Population, Now 1885. Given BY
Townships.

County Clerk Il. W. jacobs has
completed the population statistics
for the year. They show q total Of
22,2Sb and o gain Of $3.50, as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-06-18

Miss Sadie Prendergast will return
tomorrow from Leavenworth where
she has been attending school.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
To Manufacture Cement

Messrs. Conrad Meyer and 8. o.
Van Buskirk are negotiating with the
officials o. the Denver & Rio Grande
in relation to the purchase Of tract
of land. owned by the railroad COM
pany. near the First Street bridge.
upon which they wish to erect ce-
ment making plant. The company is
willing to cease the property but Is
not disposed to sell it. Mr.. Meyer
assured the writer few days ago that
he and his associates owned a fine
ledge of stone near the city which by
grinding would make a very superior
cement without the admixture of any
foreign ingredients. They are plan
ming to build mill and engage in
the manufacture of cement on large
scale.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Washington's Birthd ay

The Canon City schools observed
the anniversary of Washington
birthday last Friday afternoon with
a patriotic program. the pupils OF all
grades taking part in the celebration
in honor of the first president. The
exercises consisted of addresses, songs.
recitations. ETC., except in the prim-
ary grades where the event was char
acterized by flag drills and sho. I
musical program, were very interest
ing and attracted to the schools a
large number of visitors. The South
Canon schools observed the event with
Washington Party, at the
school building on Friday evening.
all Of the pupils ppearing in Colon
ial costume. Refreshments were
served and all present had delight
full time.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Base Bali League Formed

The Southern Colorado High School
Base Ball League was organized at
Tlorance last Saturday. North and
South Pueblo. Florence. Canon City.
Salids. Leadville. Cripple Greek al d
Victor entering the organization.
Delegates were present from r.sost Of
the schools interested and officesrs
were elected a. follows:
Albert McLain. Of Florence. presi-
dent; George Dugan. of South Pueb.
=. vice president; Clyde Gabby. of
North Pueblo. secretary and Frank
P-mberthy of Leadviile. treasurer. A
schedule Of garses for the base ball
season was arranged as follows:
March 2s Florence VS.. Canon mt
Florence; Cripple Greek VS.. Victor at
Cripple.
April Canon Va. Pueblo at Pa
eblo; Salida VS.. Cripple Greek at
Cripple Greek; Florence open.
April l5-Canon va. salida at Can
on Cripple VS.. Pueolo mt Cripple |:
Florence vs.. Victor St Florence.
April IS-Florence VS.. Pueblo at
Pueblo; Canon VS.. Cripple Mt Canon;
Salida VS.. Victor.
April 25-Cripplc VS.. Pueblo at
Pueblo: Florence vs. Salida at Flor
ence; Canon open.
May 9-Canon w. Sslida Mt Salida !.
Cripple VS.. Florence at Florence: Pu-
eblo open.
May 23 3-Canon VS.. Pueblo at Can.
on; Cripple VS.. Florence at Cripple !;
Salida open.
May 30-Pueblo w. Florence Mt
Florence: Canon VS.. Cripple at Grip.
pie; Saltda open.
The meeting also arranged for a
track meet Mt Canon Saturday May 3.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Cheap Colonist Rates

To California and the northwest
from February 10Th tc April 3oth.
The Colorado and Southern will sell!
colonist tickets to Los Angeles, San
Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Seat.
tie and other western points. at ex-
tremely low rates. Tickets will per-
NIT of stop overs at certain points en-
route For full information address
T. E. FISHER, General Passenger
Agent. Denver, Colorado.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Conc East on Business

J. r. Mari Of Belle Plaine. Iowa,
who purchased r. G.. Arthur's TWEEN.
tieth century store. at 5i7-5i9 Main
street, some ten days or two weeks
ago. left last Friday for the Hawkeye
state to close up his Affairs there pre-
liminary to making his home in this
city. Mr.. Mari will be gone five or
six we.ks and ON his return will be
accompanied by his family. During
his absence his business interests here
will ee looked after by Mr.. Arthur.
He has rented the residence property
Of DR.. Howe. corner Greenwood ave-
nue. and Ninth street, and ON return
ing to Canon City will make his home
there
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Taps Subterannean Lake

A special to the Denver Times Of
last Monday from Florence says:
The seepage from the clear water
wells drilled by the Colorado Spring.
and Florence Oil and Gas company
near Chandler is flooding the lower
side Of the Chandler coal mine, and :
portion Of that rart Of the mine IL 10
ing abandoned. Electric pumps are
being used in an effort to reduce. the
water. The wells. three in number,
are situated moro than mile from
the mine, and the now IL %. 90 bar
rsls every twenty four hours, Il -
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Not Known as Yet

Manager Hutch OF the local Office OF
the Colorado Telephone Company
states that he has not been informed
as to what proportion Of the million
dollars appropriated by that corpora
tion for improvements during the cur
rent year will be spent for the better
ment and extension Of the service in
Southern Colorado. but says the togns
of the Arkansas valley will not be
overlooked by those having charge Of
tie contemplated expenditure. Among
the first to receive attention in this
part of the state will be the Cripple
Greek. Salida line which Will be re-
built and an additional circuit put In.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
More Notes about the Town

understood the company is offering
the water to Pueblo for domestic use
at the rate of 10 cents thousand gal
Ions. but Pueblo refused to negotiate
till 40, 900. 600 gallons a day can be se-
cured. The company will soon COM
mence drilling other wells. If Pueb
10 buys the water it will be piped
along the Arkansas river. The com.
pany was drilling for the oil and the
drills Sapped sub.erannean lake.
Canon City has just received an anal
ysis Of the water from Chicago. but
the returns are kept secret until the
water negotiations by that city (are
concluded.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Give This Attention

A according to Ordinance 237. II
behooves every one to see to it that
ali cesspools, vaults and grease- traps
arc cleaned.
ORDINANCE 237.
An ordinance concerning the clean
ing Of .cesspools, vaults and grease
traps.
Be it ordaind by the City Of Coun-
Gil of Canon City:
SECTION 1. That no night soil.
grease-trap or cesspool matter shalt Q
deposited or buried In or on any pre-
misses within the city limits Of this
city.
SECTION 2. All privy vaults and
cesspools must be cleaned once year.
or oftener, II ordered to do 30.
SECTIONS. Whenever any grease
trap, privy vault or cesspool IL dis.
continued, such grcase-trap, privy
vault or ceHpool must be cleaned 10
the bottom and filled up with earth
or other suitable mAteisl; and suck
work must be under the Supervision
Of the health officer.
SECTION I. No person. company
or corporation shall engage In or son-
duct the occupation Or businsas known
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26

M vault cleaners without first having
obtained form the city a license there
for; the party applying for such H.
censc shall be first equipped with an
air-tight suction tank. also sheet
steel tight covered tank and other
modern appliances for .uch work. and
shall pay 10 the city clerk the sum of
twenty Ave dollars (s25. .oo) ms H.
ccnse for one year.
The Canon City. Sanitary Company
has applied with section four and are
In every way competent to do your
work properly. See them and have
this cleaning attended to before warm
weather.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-02-26
Texas.

The land of cotton and magnolias.
The principal and most popular re-
sorts in the Lone Star State, to which
very low round trip rates are made.
are San Antario-quaint and beauti-
full; Rockport-where the famous
''Silver King" affords excellent sport
for tine fisherman; Galveston-the is.
land city. made more beautiful since
the storm Of two years ago. Texas
has most delightful winter climate
For rates and train schedules ask
your local agent or write F. E. Fish
er, G. p. A. Colorado & Southern
Railway, Denver.