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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-15
SITTING BULL USES THE PHONE
So Impressed That He Ceases to De-
sire Fighting Whites

C. j. H. Woodbury., the engineer
ing expert of the telephone company
told the boot and shoe men the other
night the true version of the Sitting
Bull telephone story. Sitting Bull had
been captured by the United States
troops and was held in close confine-
ment. So also was another obstreper-
GUS Indian held In continent at a
post about 100 miles away. The Of
ficer in charge Of Sitting Bull had been
chasing the Indians for two months
and was wondering what he would do
with the captive.i In an inspired mo-
ment he decided 20 arrange an inter-
view between the two Indians over
the telephone. After the necessary
ringing up Sitting Bull was asked If
he cared to talk into the machine. He
talked into it for several minutes and
did a heap of listening also.
He put down the instrument finally
and for hours was even more gloomy
than usual, at last beginning to talk
to himself, something very rare for
the Indians Asked If he was dissat-
isfed with his accommodations or If
there was anything they could do for
him, he broke forth at last:
mo, I'm finished. It's all right
when the white mans plaything talks
the white mans language, but when
it learns to talk the red mans ton
que, it's time to stop"
1t is believed in the west, where
the incident is fairly we'll known, that
this talk over the telephone between
the two Indians had a considerable
influence in shortening the Indian
war Boston Herald.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-15
ILLNESS Trims EACH HAIR
Important Discovery Made by a Phys
ician of Japan

A japanese physician has been con-
Quoting a series of experiments to as
certain whether the growth of the
human hair is affected by serious ILL
ness-as in the case with the nails
and some seemingly remarkable re-
suits have been brought to light by
his Investigations.
He has discovered for instance, that
every serious Illness has a marked
effect in diminishing the thickness of
the individual hairs, and by micro
scopic examinations he claims to be
able to tell whether an illness has re-
Gently taken place and to give its du-
ration.
According to the theories of this
japanese doctor the Illness has the
effect of making the hair thinner
along part of its length and the
length of the thin portion indicates
the length OF time the patient has
been i'll. 1t is suggested that this fact
If its truth can be proved, may have
Importance in a question Of identt-
dcation.-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-15
ministry lasted more than few

ministry lasted more than a few
months. Clemenceau's integrity and
force brought about many a sudden
transformation in this time Of change.
The chief cause of the extreme insta-
bility was the fact that the French
chamber contained no less than seven
parties, and by sudden alliance be-
tween two or three of them a large
majority might melt away in an hour.
Clemenceau was the ablest leader
of the Radical Republicans, and his
policy was entirely clear and prac-
teal. First, he stood for a realiza-
ton Of the hopes Of the great French
revolution, most of which had been
thwarted by Napoleon l or the restor-
ed BOurbOnS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-15
ARMEN1ANs GOOD AT VOTING
OF the so, 200 in This County IS ,00O
Cast Ballots

New York Sun: It is asserted tf1at
In proportion to their numbers here,
the Armenians have more voters than
any other nationality among our inn
grants. 1t is said that there are SO. 4
600 Armenians in the country and
that So, 900 Of them are voters,
This being the case, It has BEEN
asked whether they form desirable
source from which to recruit citizens.
In reply DR.. Andrew White is quoted
as saying:
ct is one of the finest races In the
ENTHUSIASTICALLY morally and In.
tellectually. IT I were asked to name
the most desirable races to be added
by immigration to the American pops
ulation I would name among the very
first the Armenians -
The most correct electric meter IS
said to have been the invention Of AM
Armenian. 1t may be surprising to
know that the green color Of tho
American bank notes was invented by,
an Armenian youth years ago.
As they are merchants and have
established themselves In the busi-,
ness centers of the country, SO they
are people of learning and NUMBER
scores of skillful physicians, dentistsI
and theologists throughout the states.i
1t is interesting to notice that whfles
American missionary societies send
missionaries amoag the Armeniansl
menian birth in this country labor
| ing in American churches, preaching
| the gospel to Americans.
An Armenian, Haig Patigion OF
Fresno, was the winner in the Nc
Kinley monument contest, and 1t was
only the other day that another young
artist, l.. D. Yaconbion, capturedl
the highest prize 50, 000) at YaleI
among hundreds of native scholars.
The Armenians In this country pub
guage. chiefly in Boston, New York
and California. Wherever they go they
establish libraries and reading rooms. \
If you go to any public library the
librarian will tell you that the Ar.
menians attend that institution, too
more regularly and draw more booJ
er claSss .slae --------
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-15
Hours Of Continuous Labor in Rail-
way Service

I invite your earnest attention to
the danger incident to the practice of
allowing or requiring men in the
railway service to work continuously
SO long that they cannot exercise the
care essential to their own safety and
to the safety of the travelling public.
The history of railroad accidents is
full of warning upon this subject. The
operation of railway trains demands
vision not duh by loss of Sleep a
memory not impaired by physical
WEAKNESS. 1t demands that all the
senses be alive and keen. 1t is we'll
esta blished that many of the most
deplorable accidents result from the
failure Of men who have been at their
post for twenty four. thirty, thirty
six and even forty eight hours with
out the chance for adequate recuper.
alton.
70 require such continuous work is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-15
: STILL THE SAME MARKET
English Town Has Had the Same In
stitutlon for Eight Centuries

stitution for Eight Centuries
In the town of Watford, Hertford-
shire Tuesday is market day as it'has
been, according to local historians,
every Tuesday since the beginning Of
the eleventh century It is the oldest
still the chief market center Of the
county.
Much of the historical part of the
old town has fallen into decay and
still more has been demolished. The
coming Of the railway has raised
Watford from an unpretentious village
of the most modest claims to a flour
ishing town of Importance and digni-
ty. The part that was known as Wat
ford in the days when English history
was in its infancy is now affair off from
the centers of business and fashion
and is referred to as the ''old town.
in a sighting tone that i'll BELTS Its
hoary antiquity.
Nevertheless those who see Wat
ford market today will see it exactly
the same as 1t was seen in the early
years Of the first Henry (if the histor-
ians have not erred in their dates) and
as it has been seen on Tuesdays ever
since by succeeding generations of
Watford folk. The market place is
in what is still the High street. Up
to 1852 this was the only street in the
town.
In the true old English fashion the
High street widens a little near the
! middle and this is the market place.
1t is far from large and has no pomp
Of municipal hall or market clock
tower, such as distinguishes more
modern towns. 1t is paved with rough
cobbles, over which the farmers carts
rattle noisily, and the roadway there
is the auctioneer's rostrum, a cano-
! pied wooden structure like portable
pulpit, with a liberal coating of bright
varnish that strikes a note of ex-
IRENE newness that is almost dis
| tressing.
! AS to the rest, the march of eight
centuries has passed unnoticed so ia,
as Watford's historic market is con-
cerned. Occasionally farmer talks
lugubriously and vaguely of the ole
times when the market was thine
| more profitable. but SO far as its pic
turesque aspect of old English sim
plicity is concerned the most ancien,
| venerator of the past will acknowledg e
that, as it is today, SO 1t was in the
time Of his grandfather and the great.
Larandfathec.- L lon Times
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Rural Carriers Meeting.

Bert Wells, rural mail carrier on
Route l, informs us that the Rural
Carriers Convention in Portland last
week was a highly successful meeting.
Addresses were made by Senator Full
ton, Congressman Hawley, Mayor
Lane and other men of state promi-
nence. Among the betterments and
improvements advocated by the
carriers we're: The adoption of
motorcycles for summer use; the
wearing of uniforms by the carriers !;
the adoption of the parcels post
system, provided a reasonable
weight limit is established and the
pay Of the carriers increased to CORE
spond with the increased work Of car
rying the mails. II is hardly neces-
sary to add that Improvement Of the
county roads came ia for the greatest
share OF discussion. N. b. Grant. Of
Dallas, was elected second Yice-pres-
ident, and A. Parker, Of Independence,
a member Of the executive committee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Cnres yyOman's Weaknesses.

We refer 10 that boon 70 weak, nervouA
1,Eerlng women known as Dr. flercSs >
Favorlte Prescription.
Or. J6hn Fyfe one of the Editorial stan
~ TlIr ECLECTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says
~ Unicorn root (Helontds Dtotcdl which
q ono of the chief ingredients OF the va
yorite Prescription y:
"a renedy which invariably 9cts as utter
40 4, ,,ignrat,,r = makes fOf normal ac-
tivlty OF the entire reproductive systte,tl.- syt,lis
lie continues in Helonias we nave 9 nleelea.
neent which more fully answers the apoVe
nnrnoses than any other drug tclth tChtcn dh'
aco,,GfytSd in the treatment OF diseases PEE
cniiar to women 1t Is seldom that case ls
seen which does not present sonlS tortber
for this remedial AGENT DE rye iuIili iuIihel
says. WThe following are among the leanlnS
Indications for Helonias Unicorn root ram
or aching in the back. with .leucoIrhHAs
atomic (weall condltiofA OF the Reproductive
orSans OF Momen. mental depression and ir-
ritsbility associated WITH chronic diseases oI
the reproductive organs OF women; cons.ans
sensation beat NJ me Iegi9n Sne ~ 70 tS weaS
ened conSitlon ofithe reproductive system: yI.:
amenoTShns1 OF absent monthly
perlodS. I6ssihg from. or accompanying an
Rbnorslln condition Of the digestive organs
and SHnmc (thin blood hablt; Dragging
sensfbIons in the extreme lower part OF the
' n more or less OF the above SYMPTOMS
better Than take DR.. Pierce,s FaXQrile
PRESCRIPTION. One 0H Gng ieading ingredi-
eilts OF WHICH Is Unicorn root, or HeloniaS,
and the medical properties of which 1t
most faithfully represents.
OF Golden Seal root, another prominent
Ingredient of "FaVorite Prescription"
Prot. Finley Ellingwood, nj. D., of Ben
nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
alt is an important remedy in disorders Of
the womb In all catarrhal conditions
and general enfeeblement, 1t Is useful"
Prof. John NJ Scudder, M. D., late Of
says of Golden Seal root:
UIn relation TO its general effects on the
system, there Is no medicine IN uSe about t0hteh
Iherc Is such general ttIldntmity of opinion. IL
IS uniUclSdilD regarded as the tonic useful In
all dehilitated states.n
Prof. r. BarthOlow, M. D.. OF Jefferson
Medical College, says of Golden Seal:
TValuable In uterine hemorrhage. menoR-
rhagia (looding) and congestive dysmenor-
rhuna painful mcnStruation)"
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription faith
fully represents all the above named in
Zredients and cures the diseases for which
hey are recommended.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
For Sale.

One 24-horse power, jacketed Uni
versal engine, burns straw, coal or
wood; one 32x54 inch, large cylinder,
separator and clover-huller combined,
together with two large round water
tanks, each with pumps and hose
cook-wagon, furnished with cook stove
and cooking utensils; wagon racks
and everything ready for the field.
Although this machine has only
thrashed about So days and when not
in use has been we'll housed and is in
fine shape, I will sell the whole outfit
for much less than half its first cost,
as have given up farming.
JAMES ELLIOTT.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Their COmings and GOings, as Told
in the Columns OF Our State
Exchanges.

Rev. Fl. A. Walter, the new pastor
of the Free Methodist church, moved
here from Dallas last week.-New-
berg Graphic.
Mrs. Fred Rich came up from Dal-
las Wednesday evening to visit her
mother, Mrs. Cynthia Gray. She and
her mother will go to Coburg this eve
ming for few days visit.-Browns-
vile Times.
M. NJ. DUNCAN and wife, of Dallas,
are visiting their many Jefferson
friends. Mel was compelled on ac-
count Of sickness to take a few weeks
rest. He says business is good at
Dallas.-Jefferson Review.
Rev. S. J. Lindsay attended the
annual commencement exercises of
Dallas College on Tuesday and We'd
nesday. He reports a large attend
ance and very interesting exercises
Hillsboro Independent.
walter L. Tooze, the Merchant
Prince, proprietor OF the largest de-
partment store in the valley" is the
way an advertisement in a Dallas
paper reads. Mr.. Tooze recently
bought big store In Falls City and
is hustling for trade.-Albany Herald.
A. V. R. Snyder, who was recently
removed from the Office of U. S. Com
missioner, by Judge Gunnison, at the
request Of the governor, without any
warrant Of law or justice, and whom
the business men of the town asked to
have re-instated, is waiting to hear
from the Judge, who wired from Fair
banks that he would let him know
last week. Snyder does not care for
the office, particularly, but thinks he
is entitled to the same amount OF con-
sideration that should be accorded a
Digger Injun.-WrangelI, Alaska,
Sentinel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Items of Interest From the Records
in the County OFFICES.
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

COMMlSo1ONEhO OOOhI.
Ordered that Milo Y. Woods be
employed as ianitor at the Courthouse
to succeed A. NJ. Trent, resigned.
Ordered that salary of the Deputy
Sheriff be fixed at $50 a month.
Permission was granted the Falls
City Lumber Company to construct a
lumber flume across the county road
in section 20, township south, range
west
George Brock was appointed Road
Supervisor of Road District No. IS.
Ordered that the Sheriff, as tax
collector, sell to the highest bidder, on
Monday, July 80, all lands heretofore
bid in by the county for delinquent
taxes and upon which the time for
redemption has expired.
PROBATE.
Estate Of E. @. Keyt, deceased-semi-
annual account filed.
Estate of Charles Mattison, deceased
petition to sell real estate set for
hearing June 27, at 1Oa m.
Estate of George Riggs, deceased
bond filed and approved.
Estate of T. P. Jack, deceased-peti-
ton to sell real estate granted.
REAL ESTATE.
United States to Horace S Chase,
100 acres, s, RI W, patent.
Inez E Metcalf ct ux to Fl J Pulfer
ct al, 100 acres, t 9 s, r 6 W, $4,000.
James F Hawthorne to Kittie L
Hawthorne. 19 acres, t S, rSw, $4,000
s Fl Tetherow ct ux to H W Ban
croft ct ux, lots in Falls City, 1920.
Fl W Bancroft ct ux to Sadie L
Tooze, lots in Falls City, $3.50.
Edna Geiger ct ux to S E Trask, lots
in Falls City, 5000.
R s Evans and VT to Larkin Grice
and WI, so acres, t z s, r3 W, $4,000.
N Tarter and wf to Herman V Tar
er, land in s, W, $500.
United States to Hattie E Gardner,
30 acres in 9 8, W, patent.
Hattie E Gardner and nd to Cobbs
Mitchell, 80 acres in t 9 s, Sw,
$500.
Charlotte G Brown to School Dis
riot No. 81, lots in Falls City, 1925.
Julia Isaac to David Martiny, 40
-cres in 6 s, r8w, 81.
Olaman Isaac ct ux to David Mar
iny, 40 acres in G 8, r8w, 81.
Jane Isaac to David Martiny, 1lO
.cres in s, r8w, 81.
H G Campbell ct ux to J L Brown
ux, lots in Dallas, $500.
r L Sears ct ux to George W Berry,
DTS in Ballston, $3.50.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
ORATOR is CHOSEN
Judge Ii. L. Benson, Of Klamath
Falls, WIN Speak in Dallas,
July 4.

Judge Henry L. Benson, Of Klam-
ath Falls, will deliver the oration in
Dallas on July 4. Senator U. s.
Loughary and Oscar Hayter, the COM
mittee appointed to secure speaker
for the big celebration, extended the
invitation to Judge Benson, Saturday,
and were greatly pleased when he
consented to come.
Judge Benson is one of the most
eloquent and entertaining speakers In
the state, and his Fourth of July
address will be one Of the prominent
features of the day in Dallas. The
Judge was making arrangements to
return to his home in Klamath Falls,
but has decided to remain 10 Salem
until the Fourth. The address to the
pioneers on July will be delivered by
Hon. Tilmon Ford, Of Salem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11

The Dallas public school made an
excellent showing in the county eighth
grade examinations. Out of nineteen
applicants examined, thirteen made
their grades. Two of the failures
made So per cent out of a required 20
per cent in arithmetic, notwith
standing the fact that seven out often
problems were taken from the Higher
Arithmetic, which is not taught in
the eighth grade. The people of
Dallas have good reasons for being
proud of their public school.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11

Dallas is just now receiving many
nice compliments in the newspapers
of Oregon for having subscribed $1lO0
in a single day for a Fourth of July
celebration. The liberality of the
merchants in giving this handsome
sum is an excellent advertisement of
the town, but the big celebration itself
will be the best advertisement Of all.
If you want to see a live town oele-
brate, come to Dallas on the Fourth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
EOrS Sale.

For sale, Maple Grove store build
ing, with one acre more or less, good
garden spot. On Luckiamute river,
between Airlie and Lewisville. Good
location on Pedee and Dallas road.
Main building, 80 by SO; store room,
IL by so; five living rooms, woodshed
and good we'll. For sale by owner,
A, H. Baldwin, care of D. N. Turner,
Airlie, Oregon. 4-2S-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11

The Sunday Oregonian says edi-
torially: Dallas College has just
completed the most successful year in
the long history of its educational
endeavor. Under the old name of
LaCreole Academy. this school had
its beginning, and under this name
its memory still lives in the hearts Of
many whose school days were passed
under its fostering care. 1t added, at
the late commencement, seven to the
long list of the graduates it has sent
out"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
HOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward foy
my case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
Tall's Catarrh Cure.
F ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. J. Che.
ney for the last l5 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST 8 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists Toledo o.
WALDIyG, KINEAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken internally ,wctinG
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Ot
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold By al
DruRRists. Testimonials Gree
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Horsemen. Attention!

The imported German Coach stallion
"Albon" will make the season of 1907
at the Farmers Feed Shed in Dallas.
Terms, $40, SIS and 500. w. H. Nc
Daniel is prepared to furnish pasture
for mares.
HUBBARD & MCDANIEL,
s If Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
TOWN THAT DOES THINGS.

The enterprising citizens of our
neighbor town. Dallas, have sub
scribed fund of $1,000 to be used in
the celebration of the Nations birth
day. Dallas is truly town that does
things, and the secret of it's success is
that the business men pull together
Falls City News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Notice to Farmers.

AS we are preparing to leave Rickre-
all, we request all farmers having
wheat and flour accounts at the mill
to call at once and make settlement, as
we wish to close our books immedi-
ately. Please attend to this matter
without delay.
6-11-3t RICKREALL MILLING Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Timber Lands.

Highest prices paid for relinquish-
ments; locations made, timber cruised
and estimated on the Siletz and
tributary country. Options taken on
patented land. j. B. MCMILLAN, Box
POI, Falls City, Oregon. 6-10 st.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11

Owing to the lateness Of the season,
the Colosseum skating rink will be
opened only one night each week here
after. The skating sessions will be
held on Saturday night, from to II
o'clock. The band will be In attend
ance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
To Whom 1t MAY Concern.

This is to certify that I. N. Ridge
way is no longer local salesman for
our company, and any orders placed
with him will not be filled with our
stock. OREGON NURSERY COMPANY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Separator For Sale.

For sale, Russell "Cyclone" Separa-
tor, size 1856, equipped with blower !;
new drive belt; used years; in good
repair. Will sell very cheap; rare
bargain. Address this office. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Wood Notice.

Bids will be received to be opened
Tuesday, June 25, 1907, for 25 cords
4-foot oak grub cordwood; also rs
cords, 4-foot body fir cordwood, to be
delivered at Public School, Dallas, on
or before August /, 1907.
H. G. CAMPBELL,
Clerk,
School Dist. No. 2.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Scrap Lumber For Sale.

Good opportunity to buy scrap lum-
ber very cheap for few days. W. D.
MATHEWS, Dallas, Or. G-4-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
A Bargain.

We have for sale about $4,000 feet OF
second-class rough lumber, all sizes,
at Sc per 1000. VoGET LUMBER Co.,
Falls City, Or. 423-16t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Dry slabwood For Sale.

The Willamette Valley Lumber
Company has some fine dry slab wood
for sale cheap; also 16-inch slabs and
block wood.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
1t is not Economy

To do the family washing
at home. When you figure
up the cost Of water, soap,
starch, extra fire and time,
and most of all the mess and
trouble that it makes, and
compare it with our price of
6 cents a pound, washed,
starched and dried and 25
cents a dozen for flat pieces,
you will see that you can't
afford to wash at home.
Send your washing to the
Dallas Steam Laundry
Phones: Mutual. 1877, Bell, 2OJ
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Fir Wood Wanted.

From 200 to 500 cords of dry fir wood
wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls City
& Western Railway Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
oak posts For Sale.

White oak posts for sale. CocHRANE
& BLACK, Mutual phone Black 81. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Girl Wanted.

Wanted, at Dallas Steam Laundry,
good steady girl to learn starching.
A fine place for the right party. 5-2l-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Shakes For Sale.

Shakes for sale at Pedee mill, on
good county road. Inquire of ]. ",
Romeo at the mill. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-06-11
Girl Wanted.

Girl wanted for general housework
in small family. Apply here.