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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

Never before in the recollection of the
Oldest inhabitant has there been such a
railroad agitation in Franklin county,
the birthplace of the narrow gauge rail-
road, as at the present time. Franklin
county enjoys the distinction of having
more railroad lines in operation within
her borders than any other county in
the State of Maine, and there are char
tiers and petitions for charters for adj
ditional lines. At the present time
there are no less than six lines of rail-
road in operation in that county. There
is one partially built, the Pennington
Waterville and Wiscasset line. Petitions
are now before the railroad commission
ers for another new line and the extern
sion of one of those which are now in
operation, and a few days since the
commissioners were asked to approve
the survey or location Of yet another
new one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Newton c. Herrick.

It was more than century ago that
William Cooper, gifted English poet,
said:
"Theys e pleasure nea IN poetic 0n palms,
And we will venture to add, at this late
day, that there is also sort of pleasure
in prosaic pains, which only prosers
know; even when writing an obituary,
providing the person was worthy of pub
lie notice like the subject whose name
stands at the head of this sketch.
He had never become famous in the
eyes of the world by creating a new
country, like George Washington, nor
by causing human blood to flow, like
Napoleon Bonaparte, for conquest; nor
had he ever spoken words that shook
the religious world as did Martin Luther;
but he had used the talents given him
by his Creator to the best of his ability,
which rendered him good neighbor
and citizen, as we may show later on.
Newton G.. Herrick was born in Nor
way May It'll, 1852, and belonged to
family of 10 children, six of whom are
still living. When IL years OF age the
family moved into Greenwood and set
tied on farm where he lived until
reaching his majority. On February ID,
1881, he married Viola, youngest daugh-
ter of Luke and Drusilla Chase Morgan,
and settled on farm with his brother
Edward, after erecting set of buildings
for home.
Here they lived, working together on
the place until June s, 1897, when he
lost his home by fire, and instead of
building anew he bought an unoccupied
house not far away, and after repairing
it, moved in; thus making new home
for himself and family, but worked on
the farm with his brother the same as
before.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herrick had only one
child born to them, Chester by name,
who died December LIST, 1899, aged IA
years. He was a fine, dutiful boy, a
good scholar, and the affection through
which the parents were called to pass,
when thus visited by the hand of death,
can be realized only by those who have
passed through similar trouble.
1t might be proper to state here, that
about IA years ago William Woods lost
his wife, who left four little children,
the Youngest an infant daughter, whom
he gave into the care of Mrs. Herrick
for the time being; and as he never call
ed for her she grew up as an adopted
child; and more congenial home she
could not have found in any family. She
is still with her mother, as she calls her,
where she will remain for the present.
sYou cannot speak too much in praise
of Newton Herrick; he grew up Chris
tian from early boyhood; do not think
he ever misused person knowingly, or
ever spoke an unpleasant word in his
family" This is only part of what a
lady said to the writer, and she had
known him as neighbor for many years;
and he needs no futher commentator.
Mr.. Herrick and wife both made pub
lie profession of religion several years
ago under the preaching of Rev. A. X.
Bryant, but did not join any society.
The muse has become interested in this
subject, and thus she speaks for the two
bereaved ones of the family:
Dear husband. father thou hast gone and left us,
Anf thy departure we most sadly feel;
But in our deepest sorrows God hath blest us,
And re alone our wounded hearts can heal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and
satisfactory when it is kept at hand and
given as soon as the cold is contracted
and before it has become settled in the
system. In almost every instance
severe cold may be warded off by taking
this remedy freely as soon as the first
indication of the cold appears. There
is no danger in giving it to children fol
it contains no harmful substance. 1t Is
pleasant to take-both adults and chill
dren like it. Buy it and you will gel
the best. 1t always cures. For sale by
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Stevens
oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Experience Party.

There will be an experience party in
Good Cheer Hall Friday evening, New
Years night, at which those who have
been earning a dollar, for the furnishing
of the church, will report their ex-
perience. Each member of the "Good
Cheer Society is expected to be present
and bring one invited guest. If the wife
is member and the husband not, then
the husband and one guest besides is to
be invited If the husband is a member
and the wife not, then the wife and one
other guest is to be invited. The unmar-
ried members will each bring guest
with them. The president invites all
Others who attend church there to come.
An interesting occasion is expected.
The dollars contributed will go to pay
for the pulpit furniture which is already
on the way to the church. No admission
fee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

Gardiner Reporter-J Journal: And Will,
we are talking about children we nigh
mention the number of young boys tina
are on the street nights when they
should be somewhere else. The stree,
is not the place for young boys, and
they ought not to be allowed there. The
parents should keep them at home, but
parents cannot always control them, par
ticularly if they do not care whether
they are out or not. The round up of
boy thieves made last week shows the
way many of the boys are going, whether
that was the result of running the streets
or not. The state or the municipality
does not do much to keep good boys
good, but lets them 60 as they please
until they do something wrong and then
Furnishes them. 1t would be practical
thing to keep them from getting into
evil ways so far as possible, and a curfew
law, with the officers ordered to deal
with every boy found on the street in the
evening, might help in keeping the young
boys out of evil company. And we
wouldn't have the age limit placed too
young either.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
The Hebron Sanatorium.

Secretary Young of the Maine State
Sanatorium has issued a circular stating
that upon recommendation of the com
mittee appointed for the purpose the
association had purchased in the town OF
Hebron two farms of about 800 acres OF
land through the centre of which pub
lie highway runs. There are on this
land two farm houses and three barns;
About 1875 acres of this tract is good
arabic land, and part OF 1t the best iano
for apple orcharding. There is also a
valuable wood lot Of 100 or 12O acres.
The rest of the land is in pasture or will
be utilized as the sanatorium site proper
These farms are now under the manage
ment of committee of the trustees con.
sisting of Hon. Waldo Pettengill and
Hiram w. Kicker. 1t is hoped to begin
the treatment of patients as early al
next spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Died..

In South Paris. Dec. 81, tharles +. Spofrord
aged % years.
In West Peru, Dec. 10, william Cox, aged s
years.
aged 40 years.
In Peru, Dec. 20, Mrs. Ruth, wife of Ezekie
Poland.
In Norway, Dec IS Neil, infant son of II. A
Robbins and wife, aged months.
In Stanley, Dec. 10, Ivory r. Towle.
In Lowell, Dec. 81, Julia Stearns, aged 80 years
In Norway, Dec. %, Ansel Dinsmore, aged s.
years. months.
In West Paris. Dec. %, infant daughter o.
Arthur Mann, aged about months.
In Springfield, Mass, Dec. %, Henry Osgoot
Bessey, formerly Of Paris. aged SO years,
months, 10 days.
In Paris, Dec. 20, Mrs. Columbia, widow of W
II. Cole, aged 20 years.
In Hebron. Dec. %, Miss Elizabeth s. Holds
don, aged "a years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
The Pope Bicycle Daily Memoranda
Calendar.

The reissue of the Pope bicycle daily
leaf calendar may be considered the
opening gun proclaiming the natural
and healthful return of bicycling. Col.
Albert A. Pope, the founder of our bi-
cycle industries and the pioneer in the
Good Roads Movement, is again at the
head of the bicycle industry. Upon the
$3.50 calendar leaves are freshly written
lines, from the pens of our greatest col
lege presidents, doctors, clergymen.
statesmen, and other eminent men and
women, all of them enthusiastically sup
porting bicycling. Half of each leaf is
blank for memoranda. This calendar is
free at the Pope Manufacturing Com.
pany's stores, or any of our readers can
obtain it by sending five 2-cent stamps
to the Pope Manufacturing Co., Hart
ford, Conn.,, or 14S Sigel Street, Chicago
| Ill,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

Fire that originated in the Moosehead
Wooden Company's mill in Abbot village
on Monday destroyed that property and
Laid Brothers grist mill, c. w. Barnes
saw mill, storehouse, blacksmith shop
and town bridge across the Piscataquis
river. The total loss was $4,000 with
an aggregate insurance of about 50 800.
The flames spread with great rapidity,
forcing the employees engaged upon the
second floor of the mill to jump from
the windows. None was seriously in
jured. The village has no form of fire
protection
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Civilizing the Passamaquoddies.
fKnnnahcc Innrnal


The attempt of Maine to teach the
Passamaquoddy tribe of Indians an agr-
cultural life, does not seem to be crown
ed with entire success. The younger
generation of the red men, like the
Younger generation of the white race, is
restless in the dull routine of life on the
farm, and so it goes into cities, and the
Young Passamaquoddy brave is found
working in the mills and shops. He is
getting civilized to be sure, but does not
propose to follow the exact line OF
civilization which the state has been
trying to teach him. Maine is the only
New England state which has tribe OF
Indians to support, and considerable
money is paid out for them each year in
spite of the fact that many have shown
disposition to be self supporting and OF
some use to the community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

1t will be good news to the mothets
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign Of
Group is hoarseness. A day or two be.
fore the attack the child becomes hOarss
This is soon followed by a peculiar
rough cough. Give Chamberlain
Cough Remedy freely as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
rough cough appears, and it will dispe
all symptoms of Group. In this way al
danger and anxiety may be avoided
This remedy is used by many thousands
of mothers and has never been known i
fail. 1t is, in fact, the only remedy that
can always be depended upon and thai
is pleasant and easy to take. For sale by
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Stevens
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Married.

In South Paris. Dec % nv Rev. +. W. r'"rce
Ir. Fred b. Scribner and Miss Angie NJ. Jack
son both of Paris.
In Newry. Dec. 25, by Rev. F. f. Barton, Mr.
Frank NJ. Stevens of Lewiston and Miss Ellie j
ThurstOn of Newry.
In Norway, Dec "a. by the Rev. w. f. Brooks,
ID. ID at the residence Of the brides parents
Mr.. Herbert II Gray of Oxford and Miss Esther
h. Edwards Of Norway.
In Norway. Dec. %. by Rev. B. +. Pickett. Mr.
Webster Cleveland Goodwin and Miss Nellie
May heelpr, both of Norway
In South Paris, Dec. %, by Rev: II. 5. Pix
ham, Mr.. Chas. +. Swan and Mrs. Mary L. Fosg
both of Norway.
In Norway, Dec. 10, by Rev. c. Z. Angel. Mr.
Levi r. Richardson and Miss Eva T.isradbury
both of Norway.
In naverhiil, Mass. Dec. 81, DR.. Stephen
Harry Chase, formerly Of Norway. and Miss
Blanche Washburn Kimball, both Of Haverhill
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

To improve the appetite and strength.
en- the digestion, try a few doses OF
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab,
lets. Mr.. j. H. Seitz, of Detroit, Mich,
says, "They restored my appetite when
impaired, relieved me of bloated feel'
ing and caused a pleasant and satisfac.
tory movement of the bowels" There
are people in this community who need
lust such medicine. For sale by Shut
left & Co., South Paris; Stevens, Oxford
Moves Drug Store, Norway. Every boz
warranted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Born.

In South Paris, Dec. "a, to the wife Of Albert
I. Hatch, daughter.
In Paris, Dec %, to the wife Of Herbert W
Tapley, a son.
In Buckileld, Dec. %, to the wife of Frank
Allen, a son.
In Peru, Dec. 90. to the wife of W. b. GILES
pie, q daughter.
In Norway, Dec. %, to the wife Of n. Z. York,
a son.
In Norway, Dec. 10, to the wife Of Charles D.
Bassinet, a daughter.
In West Bethel. Dec. Il, to the wife of George
Luxton, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
pETTER THAN A PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Camberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than plas-
ter for a lame back and for pains in the
side or chest. Pain Balm has no su.
perior as a liniment for the relief OF
deep seated, muscular and rheumatic
pains. For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

A glass or two of water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep
the bowels regular. Harsh cathartics
should be avoided. When purgatlve
is needed, take Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are mild and
gentle in their action. FOrsale by..Shqrt-
left & Co., South Paris; Stevens, OK
ford; NOyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
DEAFNESS Cannot be Cured

by local appica lions. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitu
tIonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an In.
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infamod
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
ing. and when 1t is entirely closed Deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can BE-
taken out and this tube restored to Its normal
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
aS-sold by Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
HALLS EnmilY Pills are the best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

The ''moonshiners" recently arrested
for running an Illicit still in Portland
got off pretty easy in court. David
Albert, the father, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to sixty days in Jail. His
son was allowed to go on his own reeog,
nizance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

There was shooting affair, fortunate
ly not fatal, at East Turner Monday.
Percy Smith, mail carrier and stage
driver from Auburn, shot Charles Day,
postmaster at East Turner. The bullet
grazed Days body making only flesh
wound. 1t is said that Smith had been
drinking, and rthe arrival of the mail
the two men had an alteration, when
Day took the mail bag away from Smith.
Smith was arrested soon after the shoot
ing, and bound over on the charge OF
assault with intent to kill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Many Children are sickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
used bv Mother Gray. nurse In Children
Home. New York, Break up Colds In "a hours
cure Feverishness, Headache stomach Troub'e s
all druggists, DC. Sample mailed FREE. AID
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

In the matter Of
CLARENCE p. VOTER and AR
TEMAs W. WING. individually,
and as partners under the firm In bankruptcy
name and style OF Voter &
Wing.
Bankrupts.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge ofthe DIS
trict Court Of the United States for the District
A RTEMGs W. WING Of Rumford, in the County
Of Oxford, and State Of Maine, In said DIS
rict. respectfully represents that on the 2,th nay
Of December. last past, he was duly anludgeo
OF the firm of Voter & Wing, under the
Acts of Congress relating to Bankruptcy
that he has duly surrendered all his property
and rights Of property, and has fully complied
the orders Of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may Oe de
creed By the Court to have full discharge from
all debts provable against his estate both indi
vidually and as co.partner OF the hrm OF Note a
4 Wing under said bankrupt Acts, except sucf
'iebts as are excepted by law from sucf
discharge. 400,
Datef this oath day of December, A. d. 1903.
ARTEMAS w. WING, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
ON this Goth day Of Dec, A. D. 1903, on read
ing the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court, That nearing DC ha Ia
upon the same on the 18th day Of JAN. A. ID
1861, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis
trict at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and tina
notice thereof be published In the OXFORD uem
ocrat, newspaper printed in said District, ant
that all known creditors, and other persons II
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the pray
er Of said petitioner should not be granted. III.
And It Is further ordered by the Court, ina
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them at their places Of residence a
stated
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judg'
Of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the s6th day OF Dec
A. ID. 1903. at
H.. al JAMES +. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and or.ler thereon.
Attest JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
PROBATE NOTICES

To all persons interested In either Oh 'he es'""'
h as prohste Court, at Paris, in and for
the County oxford the s'h dsy Of th Des
the year of our LORD . one snv u,ss,er
for hs as ssSa
TIA. not,ce thereof be given TO all persons In.
srested By causing copy Of this order d ,h 70 Dc
published three weeks successivsiy "A =. .n su,h
Paris, in said County, that they may appear .hs
Probate Court 10 be held " fsr,s, On y, the the
CLOCK in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they zee cause:
MARTHA H. HARRINGTON, late Of Frye,
burg, deceased; will and petition f9r Prooa ne
thereof presented by Wiiiam He i"Son' '"'
executor therein named.
COLUMBIA COLE, late Of Paris. deceased;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by walter L. Gray, the executor therein nameo'
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court
. "'' WY ALBERT D. PARK, Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Nothing More Dangerous

Than Cutting Corns. The Foot Ease Sanitary
Corn Plasters cure by absorption. Something
entirely new The sanitary oils and vapors d!
the work. Sold by all druggists 25c: or by mall
sample MALE FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
steh, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
aDAMSON,S ROTANIC BALsAM

ia compounded of one Of the best concentrate.
extracts of banks, roots and gums in the world
\ safe and reliable medicine, pleasant to TIT
taste, and cures coughs, colds, asthma, and a!
throat and lung troubles. Used by people o
refinement for so years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
ON this 18th day Of Dec, A. d. 1903. on read
ing the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be ha.
upon the same on the 18th day Of JAM. A..
1904. before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and tina
notice thereof be published in The Oxford Dem
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District, an.
Interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why tn
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And 1t Is further Ordered by the Court, that TN
Clerk shall send by mail to all known creditor
copies of said petition and this order, addresses
to them at their places of residence as stated.
Wi,ness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judg
of the said Court, and the zeal thereof, at Fort
land In said District, on the 10Th day OF Dec
A. ID. 1903. o,-,
LIS. JAMES n. hEW FL CIerA'
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES Z. HEWEf, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either OF the Estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Paris. In and
for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
Dec in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and three: Inc Following mattel
hcreinaf after indicated, 1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In
terested, by causing copy OF this order 70 De
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat. q newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at 9
Probate Court to , be held az f ians at On
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
HENRY f. BRICKETT, late of Andover
deceased; petition that Hiram ID. Abbott OF
some other suitable person be appointed III
administrator presented by Annie Brickett'
sister.
RUFUS BRYANT, late of Hartford, deceased
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Frank H. Bryant, administrator.
SARAH IA. JONES, late of Oxford. deceasod
petitOn for license 10 sell and convey real estate
presented by James 8. Wright, attorney for the
administrators.
HARRIET 4. CROKER, late of Paris, de
ceased; final account presented for allowance by
Geo. A. Wilson, executor.
CLEMENTINE A. CUSHMAN. late Of Paris
deceased; petition for order to distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented BY Georgs
Clark, executor.
ADDISON z. HERRICK,
Judge of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:-
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF
HIRAM CLARK, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine:
HIRAM CLARK Of Paris, In the county
IL of Oxford, and State Of Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents, that on
the s2nd day Of Aug, last past. he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights Of property
and has fully compiled with all the requirements
Of said cts and Of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
Inv the Court to have a full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under sald
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex'
cepted by law from such discharge. ,oo,
dated this 2lst day Of December, A. ID. 1903.
HIRAM CLARK, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

Rev. DIR. o. b. Cheney, a former presi,
dent of Bates College, died at his home
in Lewiston Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29
LOST.

On Paris Hill between the Hub
bard House and A. P. Stearns', an
open face, gold, Waltham watch.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning the same to
RUTH 1. STEARNS,
Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

The Kelley Institute in Portland, Me-,
on Munjoy Hill, is successfully curing
drunkards and drug users.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-29

James H. DeCoster has been re-appoint'
ed postmaster at Mechanic Falls.