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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A Visit to EImwood Stock Farm.

Your reporter recently visited Elm
wood Stock Farm, Poland Spring, and
Summit Spring Hotel, all in the some
what noted town of Poland. We were
met at Elmwood station by our genial
friend of the Maine Farmer, DR.. George
NJ. Twitchell, who, seated behind one OF
the famous brood mares of the farm,
gave us over an hours ride over that
noted estate of the late j. S. Sanborn.
Right here we wish to correct a false
impression that has gone out regarding
that estate and its management. Some
how the idea has prevailed in the minds
of some unacquainted with the facts in
the case, that the best stock had been
closed out, and that little was being
done to keep up its former reputation as
a place where the best of French coach
horses were being bred and trained for
first-class road horses. A brief observa-
ton by any one wild isabuse his mind OF
this idea, which has no foundation in
fact. True, there are not as many AMI
mails kept on the place as at some former
times, as ii has been deemed best TO
weed out few of the least promising
ones and give better care and attention to
less number, but by no means inferior
grade of stock.
We have visited the place several times
in the past, and frankly say that at no
time have we seen better or more prom
ising stock. Especially is this true re-
garding this seasons produce of colts.
They are exceptionally fine in conforma-
ton and style. The finest type of pure
bred imported stallion yet seen here is
"Aristo," the beautiful, perfect high
conception of model stock animal. He
is four years old, and imported from
France in 1908.
About sixty animals, consisting of stall
lions, brood mares, and colts of varying
ages, are now on the farm, and we wish
that every lover of fine road horse
could only see them. Ii would certainly
pay any one who desires to breed for a
high grade of gentlemen's road horses,
to visit the place and see for himself,
Visitors are cordially welcomed.
But we did not start in with the idea
of puff for this establishment, but
rather to call attention to what is being
done on one of our Maine farms that are
said to be degenerating. We saw a field
of eight acres from which twenty-sever
tons of fine hay had been cut this sea
son: another field which had produced
over three tons TO the acre. We also
saw fifteen acres of stout grown oats
nearly ready for harvest in one field, an6
about twelve acres of fine oats in an
other. There are about five acres il
potatoes, several acres in crops of fodder
corn, root crops and other vegetables
Some over 200 hills of SquaShes of the
Hubbard variety in one piece. Abou
fifty acres are being titled, and every
thing is looking well. A second crop o
rye has attained good growth and il
well headed. The apple crop will be less
than usual, as elsewhere.
No, the farm and it's stock give no sigr
of 'petering out" We say to any ont
who likes good stock, good crops, goot
courteous treatment, visit the farm anC
see. Later, we will speak of the othe
places visited. SLoCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Hebron,

Mrs. Nellie Warren and little grand
son have gone home to Boston and Miss
Bessom and her brother to Lynn.
Miss Helen Butterfield, who has been
at H. T. Glover's few weeks, will spend
the remainder of the vacation at Squirrel
Island with DR.. Cranes family.
The heavy rain Sunday and Monday
washed the roads badly.
The Cushman and Richardson fami-
lies with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cum
mings went on picnic to Halls Pond,
Thursday.
Many are going to the mountain for
blueberries this week.
Mrs. Cornelia Moody was at West
Sumner last week on visit to her
brother, Mr.. Rollin Stetson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

W. II. Bracket & Son of Dixfield
have recently bought valuable sow
from Hood Farm, Lowell, Mass. The
sire of the animal is Model Duke OF
Hood Farm, first prize boar at the New
York state fair last fall. The dam is
Hood Farm Lady Charlton 9Th. Young
stock from Hood Farm is much sought
after for the foundation of herds and the
improvement of herds already existing.
Berkshires from Hood Farm won 81
prizes at the fairs last fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
A TOUCHING STORY

is the saving from death, of the baby girl
of Geo. A. Eyler, Cumberland, Md. He
writes: Sat the age of II months, our
little girl was in declining health, with
serious throat trouble, and two physi-
clans gave her up. We were almost in
despair, when we resolved to try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. The first bottle gave
relief; after taking four bottles she was
cured, and is now in perfect health"
Never fails to relieve and cure cough
or cold. At F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s,
drug store, South Paris, West Paris.
500 and 91.00 guaranteed. Trial bottle
fraa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
East Bethel.

G. NJ. Kimball visited Portland on
business the first of the week.
Miss Jennie Swan Is visiting friends in
Berlin, N. Il.
Miss Sarah Moore and sister, Mrs.
Annie Young, returned to their homes
in Massachusetts, the 4th.
Miss Elsie Bartlett from Lowell, Mass,
has been spending her usual vacation at
her home here.
Mrs. Eta Bean is at home from dress
making for short vacation after which
she will visit relatives in Litchfield and
Bangor.
Miss Belle Kimball, from Berlin, N.
H., is visiting relatives here, also at
Songo Lake.
The midsummer rain storm over
flowed the lower intervale land and
f1oated away quantities Of cut hay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Norway Lake.

Quite a number of people from the
lake attended the centennial at Har-
rison.
Mrs. Geo. Adams of Harrison visited
her niece, Mrs. w. r. Flood, recently.
Mrs. F. E. Pottle visited her grand
mother, Mrs. Dorcas Barrows, of Nor
way, Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strout of Bridgton were
1t David Floods Wednesday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Denmark.

Mr.. Melvine Pingree and wife are visit
ing with his parents, MI. and Mrs. Edwin
Pingree, for short time.
The heavy rain storm of Sunday and
Monday has raised the rivers and springs.
Saco River is the highest ever known
at this season of the year, and the parties
who had logs left over are now getting
them into the river.
Mr.. Elwood Pingree and wife, brother
and wife, and Rev. Mr.. Palmer enjoyed a
pleasant drive to Mt. Washington Tues
day.
Mr.. N. C. Burnham of Portland spent
the day Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Belcher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
South RumfOrd.

Miss Marge Fleck drove to Harrison,
Aug. Q, to attend the centennial and
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Fleck. She was accompanied by her
friend, Mrs. Eva Woods, of Peru Annex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl o. Russ of Oxford
are visiting his uncle, John Russ, and
looking for work and rent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Miller and baby
are at their brothers, w. A. Wyman's,
where Mr.. Miller is helping finish hay
inc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
North Albany.

Mrs. Martha Kimball has gone to Shell
burne, N. H., to care for her sons wife,
who has had an operation.
Mr.. Frank Upton is at Roscoe Emery's
Bryce Kimball has bought and is cut
ting the hay on the Hastings farm here.
Mr.. John Upton is helping Frank
Emery through the haying season.
Leslie and Abner Kimball with Their
families and Ed Arsenault attended the
centennial at Harrison Thursday.
The Misses Hazelton and Mrs. Ell
Grover also went to the same place.
Ed Good has finished his haying on
the upland and is helping Frank Sloan
a few DAYS,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
puRIJC rs AROUSED.

The public is aroused to knowledge
of the curative merits of that great
medical tonic, Electric Bitters, for sick
stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary II
Walters, of SAG st. Clair Ave-, Columbus
o., writes: "For several months, was
given up to die. l had fever and ague,
my nerves were wrecked; | could not
sleep, and my stomach was so weak,
from useless doctors drugs, that could
not eat. Soon after beginning to take
Electric Bitters, obtained relief, and in
a short time | was entirely cured
Guaranteed at F. A. Shurtleff & Co. s.
Drug Store, South Paris, West Paris
price SOC
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
FIENDISH SUFFERING

is often caused by sores, ulcers and can
GERS, that eat away your skin. VIM
Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich, says: 50
have used Buckleu's Arnica Salve, fol
Ulcers, Sores and Cancers. 1t is the
best healing dressing | ever found.
Soothes and heals cuts, burns and scalds
csc. at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'S, drug
store, South Paris, West Paris; guaran
teed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
North Paris.

Mrs. Jane Robbins visited Mr.. and
Mrs. B. K. Dow fortnight recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. z. Field and family
returned from their visit to Prospect
Harbor Thursday, after stay of four
weeks. On their way home they visited
Rev. D. B. Dow and family at -Oldtown
having a very pleasant visit. there. Mr..
Dow is presiding elder of the NJ. E.
church for the Bangor district, and is
very popular among the people there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Adams of Berlin,
N. a., are visiting at B. K. Dow's.
Lincoln Holmes and family and Mrs.
Ernest Mason and Charlie went to Rob-
bins circus Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

1t is told of Boston man who had a
country place in Maine where he kept a
fine herd of cows and INDUCED in other
things bucolic, that on one occasion he
invited some city friends to his country
home aud at the dining table said to
them: Gentlemen, there is champagne
and there is Jersey milk; you can take
your choice; they cost me just the
same"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
PECULIAR DISAPPEARANCE

j. D. Runyan, of Butlerville, o., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his painful
symptoms, of indigestion and bilious.
ness, to DR.. Kings New Life Pills. He
says: "They are perfect remedy, fol
dizziness, sour stomach, headache, con-
stipation, etc." Guaranteed at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store, South Paris,
West Paris: price 25c,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
BuckheId.

AT. Tilton, wife and son, returned to
their home in Auburn Friday, their re-
turn being fastened by the illness OF
Mrs. Tilton.
C. N. Taylor, contractor on the water
works, arrived here a few days since.
The pipe is laid on High Street and ex-
cavating is going on over the bill near j..
B. Damon's.
Ex-Governor Longs help came early
in the week by train, he and his wife and
son arriving Thursday by auto.
Two daughters of architect Stevens OF
Portland are guests of Mollie Cole.
The Bailey Island pleasure seekers
have all returned.
Laura Dean has rented cottage at
Old Orchard.
Miss Rand and sister, who have been
stopping with Thos. S. Bridgham, have
returned to Auburn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Here Relief for women.

If you have pains in the back. Urinary, Blad
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain, pleas
ant herb remedy for wamans Ills, try Moth u
Gray's Australian.Leaf. 1t 10 a safe monthly
regulator. At Druggists Or by mail 80 cent?
Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother
GRAY Co., lie Roy, n Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Coming Events.

Aug. Rockford Pomona Grange Field Day,
Opera House, Norway.
Aug l6.-Reunion Twenty third Maine kegi-
ment, Lake Grove. Auburn.
Aug H.-Reunion of 18th Maine Regiment,
South Paris.
Aug. E.-Pythian Field Day, Lake Grove,
Sept 5~Oxford Pomona Grange, North Buck
field.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

TERxs,-sl 50 a year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise e2.00 year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions Tor $i.S
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly adverus-
ers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department OF our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Rear Admiral Evans is expected to
visit Portland with four battleships-the
Maine, flagship, Missouri, Kentucky and
Kearsarge, from Aug. 18th to Aug. 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

August Sale.
Giving Away Clothing?
IL Pays 10 Blanket Your Horse.
Marx Down Shoe and Clothing sale.
Auction.
Drs. +. A. Il j. A. Greene.
Hay Fever for q Years.
Now Is the Time TO Get Well.
Petition for Discharge In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
SALE!

On all Goods The odd lots have marked very
low to clear our stocks and this will money for you.
ONE LOT last seasons waists 49c
ONE LOT waist mostly this seasons styles,
styles white muslin
ONE muslin waists 81 9s, sale price
ONE LOT white waists were s249, now sl5
SILK waists several Styles ucks and embroidery $685.
JAP SILK waists, $685. - S29S
SILK waists, last seasons styles - and $685.
waists plain and changeabe coor styles
sSS
ONE LOT of heavier silk, black, were $685. now $50
10 wash skirts black and blue duck, Csc;
blue duck and DENIM
ONE LOT chdrens grades ONE-HALF PRICE
Ladies' price, Many separate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

According to information received by
the Democrat from the press bureau of
the Lewis and Clark exposition at Port
land, Ore, confirmed by the testimony
of visitors, a remarkable piece of letting
not it's left hand know what its right
hand doeth has been accomplished by
Names commission to that exposition.
According TO this information, Maine
now has a state building at the exposi-
ton named, built in the form of re-
production of Longfellow's birthplace,
and this building is now finished and
furnished, and has been visited by thou
sands. There are two mysteries about
this affair. First, how did the commits
sion succeed in getting such piece of
work done without letting the people of
Maine know anything about it? Second,
how did they pay for it9 The legislature
authorized the choice of a commission,
but did not place at their disposal cent
of money. If they have raised any
money by private subscription, it was
such still hunt that the general public
has never heard of it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

There is q month more to wear straw
hats. Buy one Of as now ct Wholesale
price and get the good Of it. F. q.
Moves Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Nothing More Danrerous

Than Cutting Corns. The Fo0t.Ease SAM.
tary Corn Pad cure by absorption. Something
entirely new The Sanitary oils and vapors do
the work. Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Orby mail.
sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
sted. LIE Roy, NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

According to the papers, Edison is
again announcing that his storage bat
terry is success. 1t is to be hoped SO,
certainly; but the announcements cover
quite a series of years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Here and There.

Next week is Old Home Week in
Maine, but it hasn't made much noise
this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
.JOSEpH DT1ER

IN 70 5os %EfiSF DuFREs ss,, In sa"srrp'e,
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the Distric
f q sAfTf DuFREsNE. of Norway, in tn
said District, respectfully represents that o.
the 9Th day Of August, last past, he was dull!
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress re
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren
a asGeS az y s w saS s me 81 RrSs
Of said Acts and Of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decrcet
by the Court to nave full discharge from al
debts provable against his ettate under said
copied by law from such discharge.
JOSEPH DUfREsNE. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 9th day Of Aug. A. D. 1905, on read
Ing the foregoing petition, 1t Is
upon the same on the 25th day Of Aug, A. D.
1905. before said Court at Portland, in said Dis.
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo.
crat, a newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest. may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have. why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
itors copies of said petition and this order, adj
dressed to them at their places of residence ~
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Portland,
In said District, on the 9th day Of Aug, A. ID.
1905.
ISL JAMES e. HEwEY. Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES 3. HEWEY, Clark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

The friends of Mrs. K. N. Prince
sympathize with her in her long illness
and hope for a speedy recovery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Autoists are kicking at Lowa's new
automobile law because it requires an
automobile to stop when meeting team
if the driver of the horse holds up his
hand. Maine has had a similar law for
two years, but it has caused the autoists
no serious distress, so far as reported.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08
Centennial Celebration at Harrison.

The town of Harrison celebrated the
one hundredth anniversary of its in
corporation on Thursday. The day was
perfect, and there was an attendance of
5000 or 1000 people. A salute of 100
guns in the morning opened the pro-
gramme. The buildings in the place
were beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion. Music for the day was furnished
by the Norway band, and a quartette
from Norway sang in the literary ex-
ercises.
At $50 q parade was formed, which
was very taking feature and did great
credit TO the town.
The literary exercises were held on
the green. Albert W. Weston, ESQ.,, gave
the address of welcome. Hon. Charles
Sumner Cook of Portland acted as per-
manent chairman of the day, and made
an address. The historical address was
given by Granville Fernald, Esq, of
Washington, ID. G. There were also
addresses by Hon. George A. Hibbard,
postmaster of Boston, Rev. Fred E.
VIM of North Bridgton, and Hon. Amos
l.. Allen, representative in congress from
the First Maine District, and a centennial
poem by Mrs. Grace Bray Pugsley.
A dinner was served free TO every
body, of which it is estimated that 5000
partook, and there was enough left to
supply another multitude.
Athletic field and water sports finish
ed the afternoon, and in the evening
there was gay boat carnival and fire.
works.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Straw hats ct cost. =. b. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

A peculiar fact about the Maine mar
riage law has been discovered, namely,
that while the law requires the recording
of intentions of marriage with the TOWN
clerk five days in advance when at least
one of the parties is a resident of the
state, non-residents can come into the
state and get married without previous
notice to anybody. 1t is unusual for a
law to be more stringent with citizens
of the state than with outsiders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-08

Fred Allen is at home haying for his
father.
Lottie Allen is at home from Hart
ford, where she has been at work all
summer.
Mrs. Olive Downs and daughter, Mrs.
Hagerman, and two children, from New
Jersey, are visiting her aged parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ripley.
Joe Leonard lost valuable COW re-
Gently.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-23
MRS. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.

Foremost Par1iamentarian Among the
Women of America.
Some women reach high position Ia
official society by virtue Of their hus-
bands superior gifts and adroitness In
politics. They may grace the places
which they occupy and make their
homes favorite spots with the great
men Of the land; but the fact remains
that it was the husbands who brought
them to elevated social station. Occa-
sionally. however, there is to be found
In official prominence a man in whose
upward progress the wife has kept
step with him, contributing ability,
tact and even genius which has had a
marked influence upon the career Of
the husband. Without her he might
have gained but mediocre distinction,
despite the possession of talent; but by
their combined effort public favor and
eminence were attainable. What his
own merit could not have accomplish
ed he achieves by fortunate domes-
tic partnership.
Charles Warren Fairbanks, Vice
President of the United States, does
not shine by the reflected light of his
gifted wife. He gained his place as
leader. of the bar of Indiana by virtue
Of native genius, finished education
Industrious habits and a wealth Of ac
cumulated learning. This was the lad
der by which he climbed to the United
States Senate and later to the Vice
Presidency. Had his domestic rela
tons been different, however, ther'
might have been such interference
with his progress that success wouli
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-23
A Balanced Account.

"a fair exchange is 10 robbery" So
the textbooks have taught us, and
now another instance, quoted by the
New York Tribune, arises to illustrate
the proverb anew. An American, well
known for his wealth, receives innu-
merable letters asking him to sub
scribe to charities, and often, when
the credentials Of the project seem du-
bious, he has to refuse.
Not long ago he had letter from
London, signed by an unfamiliar
name. knowing as do your gener-
osity," the stranger wrote, II have put
you down for a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sub
scription to our miners widows fund
Christmas is approaching, and we pro
pose to give fowl and Christmas
pudding to each miners widow, Oh
Christmas eve."
The millionaire replied: Though
know nothing of you or your fund,
respond gladly to the call you make
upon me. 1, too, am interested in q
charity similar to yours. 1t is al
American charity, and since it stands
in need of funds for Christmas treat
I have not hesitated to put you down
for subscription of two hundred dol
lars. Thus no money need pass be
tween u.s."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-23

have been impossible. The influence
Of home affairs has been stumbling
block to many man; not because of
wifely improperly, but because of a
dmidity on her part, shrinking from
public observation, a tremulous disin-
clination to be in the front rank. I'm
der such restraint the husband has
been kept from the station which his
merits deserved. Because he has a
wife who seconded his efforts, who
appreciated his gifts and the touch of
whose hand meant push and not pull,
Mr.. Fairbanks has long been a much
envied man.
Cornelia Cole was the daughter of
Judge Philander Cole of Ohio, and
when young Fairbanks was student
at the Wesleyan University she was
a co-editor with him of the college
paper. A mutual appreciation led to
marriage, which has been most
happy. Step by step the young lawye,
went upward: year after year the wife
grew In womanly sweetness The five
children-four boys and a girl-whe
4
blessed the home in Indianapolis re
ceived their full share Of materna
affection and attention. But the am
bftion of the wife, the yearning fol
mental growth and the desire for lead
ership were not drowned in the care.
of motherhood. She took part in clut
life. She watched politics. She studied
parliamentary law, and when sh
finally came to the presidency of on,
of the foremost societies of women Ii
the world-the Daughters of tn
American Revolutions splendid wa
her equipment that size was at one
hailed as queen among women. Fo
several years she was at the head o
this organizati ton.
While Mr.. Fairbanks will acknowl
edge the helpful influence of his wifi
upon his political fortunes, Mrs. Fab
banks will cheerfully accord to hin
the credit Of training her in parlia
lmentary science.