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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
General and Local Notes.

The river marked i5.4 feet on the
Cairo gauge last evening. showing a
fall of % Of foot in "a hours. One
year ago il was 35.5 feet
Rising rivers were reported yester
day as follows Pittsburg IL. Daven-
pert O. 2. Memphis %. Vicksburg 0.2.
The Fred HaItweg weat up the
Mississippi yesterday morning light.
The Ferd Herold from Memphis
was in port from a. m. tiil ] D. m
exchanging freight She had a big
. lot Of cotton and miscellaneous
-fie eht
The Stacker Fee came ont from st
Louis at II =. m. yesterday. hound
fer Memphis She was here til y.
N. making additions and had a big
r.
The Dick Fowler from Paducah
was in port yesterday. She viii be
- -~ate aroftnr lending o. two
on the Kentucky side when the river
has gt1e down a little more. As yet
al but six are under water on that
SIDE
The Ger-eia Lee came into Dori
last evening from Memphis. bound
for Cincinnati She had a lot 81
stock for that CRY. including hogs.
horses and cattle. She added liber-
ally here.
Rice planters in Louisiana are in
great elee over the food in the river.
II serves hem q good turn.
A model barge coutalzing 1.eoo
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

l,ne.u Li.r aun.rlnri,x.

One Of Washingicn's high schoe
principals relates an incident In con
nectioa with last commencement dag.
A clever girl had taken one Of Il =
principal prizes. Her frieads crowded
about her to offer con graduation q.
Weren't you awfully afraid you
wouldn't get It. Hattie" asked one,
when there we're so many contest
ants?" oh, no." cheeTily exclaimed
Hattie. Because knew that when ii
came to English composition | had
'em all skinned
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Yesterdays Aver Forecasts.

The Ohio from Evansville n
cairo. viii continue 10 fan al slowly
Increasing rate during the NEXT sew.
rrai days River viii pass below the
1roi stage ar Caro- Friday and al
Paducah during Saturday.
The Tennessee. from Florence TO
'he mouth. will continue 10 fall slow
ig durfzg he next IS 10 IS hours
The Mississippi. from below 81.
Louis 10 Cairo. no material change
during the next sc hours.
The Wabash. at Mt Carmel, VII
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
nrItI.h solaIers, Heayy Helmet.

The Briu- soldier wears the hea'-
lest helmet in the world, for his heaf-
gear weighs no less than is ounces,
while that Of the Prussial infantry
man is only a trile over u ounces ard
that Of the Italian just under u
ounces The forage caps OF both
France and Russia weigh less than
eight ounces. while that Of Japan Is
The lightes: Of all. as it turns the scale
AZ a little over four ounces.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

On the occasion of the last birthC
anniversary of the king of Italy a
ter carrier was rememb, rcd win
increase of pay. The maa, ~h'
name Is Domenico STELLA, has been
the service at Roglisno e the last
years. is so years cid. bl and 5
attends TO his dut.e5. 81 the asa
anca - 4 granilhl
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
c,od Poser

II would be quite impossible to in,-
agine people more courteous and con-
siderate than our king and queen, and
they are such perfect sitters. King
Edward has. by the way. a very keen
knowledge Of how 70 arrange a group
fer Photographic purposes.-The Tag
Ter
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
CONTRACTS AWARDED
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The Board Of Local Improve mnts
yesterday awarded the contract for
the big sewer 70 the Rich Coas rue
zion company for sos Sl310. fixing
the time to comme1ce work sixty
days from date and to finish July l..
1908
The bid Of the Cairo Dredging com
rany for filing and sewers on Six
teenth and Seventeenth streets was
accepted.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Cutie a Difference.

DR.. Story. the late principal of Glas-
gov university. taking a holiday in
the country once. was met by the min
lister of the district, who remarked:
"Hullo. principal. You here? Why.
you must come and relieve me for a
day" The principal replied; Il don't
promise 10 relieve you. but | might
relieve your congregation.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Social spec,aeles.

II women in this country really en-
joyed the respect universally accorded
them in France. English social life
would certainly not present the pitt
able spectacle Il does of ''hooligan
girls" sad uE5ignifed married women
not Caiy tolerating. bat wildly pu--
suing. asinine "Freddies" and efIemi
nate "Bobbics. Ladies Field.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Under An mnces-

We are SO apt. when everything
seems desolaie. to think that there
is nothing in the world bar our own
mood. Il comes Ike sunrise. some
times. to remember that under all
moods is the wiz Of God.-George II.
Morrison.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

According to a Philadelphia par
the securing of cat skins is somethif
of an industry in that city. The ski
are sent to France. where they q
dyed and returned to this country
popular fur. Good cat skin looks We
much like squirrel and is used in
similar way, being especially popus
fer hats and hat trimmings.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Big Towbost Fleet Coming.

The feet OF fowboats with coal
which vii come out Of the Ono in a
few days for New Orleans. ami the
men who will be at their wheels are:
The Sprague with Henry N'ye AMI Al
Faulkner. the ". W O'Neil with
Robert Honeden and VIM Hepien-
stall. the Boaz with Tom Martin and
Joh1 Godfrey. the John A I'D, Wood with
Dan Kane and Bllv Smith, the J. y.
Finley with Jim While and George
Clark.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
E.int.Ls.ar.ed Modern Lovers.

The average modem young mau
cares only for tame rabbit oouEsinf.
He labors under some new-fzagled de-
Il sioa that Il Is und.gnified 10 woo IN
less yon're more than half sure Of
winning Naturally the sport IL dlil
both 70 rursner ard pursued. The
dainty at q couftsfiD IS nearly for
got.e1.-WSa.an q. Home
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

THE WEATHER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Yesyerday,s cairo Tempe natures
General Conditions.

The day was fair with gentle
Vi eeze. Rain was reported from six
points by yesterdays government
bulletin. extending over the river val
leVs. with go OF an inch at st. Louis.
which was the heaviest on the map.
High temperatures continued
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

= ,lovel and useful are the glass pa
narEeiehis with a cock Inset in the
top. They are cctasonal. 50 can be
made 10 stand. but the clock is more
plainly seen when face m
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

Miss Ina, we're in the city yesterday
en- route home to Wickliffe. KY. from
Cape Giiardeau. where Miss Coffee
has attended a convent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Eczema and PimpIes

are quickly and permanently cured .
ZEM0, a clean liquid for external Q
ZEM0tdraws tie germs 70 the surfs.
Of tie skin and destroys them, ieav
q nice clear healthy skin. Write E.
Rose Med. Co.. s.. Louis. Mo-,
sample. Eli Druggists sell ZEhO.
PAUL c. scHuH & SONS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Forecasts For Today

Cairo and vicinity Threatening
with probably showers.
Illinois Showers; warmer north
portion.
Kentucky Threatening with show
ers.
Tennessee-Cloudy and possibly oc-
casional showers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

continue to fall during the next 9
hours.
CHARLES f. LINNEY,
Section Director.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS

Chas. Feu- hter. IT. retu ed yes
teFday from Murplysboro and other
points on business.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
Washlnnton Forecast.

Washington. March 2S.-ILLINOTS
Rain Friday, cooler except near
Lake Michigan; Saturday, partly
cloudy, with variable winds.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
sun and Moon.

Sun will rise today .....5:52 a. m
Sim will set today .. .6:2l p. nj.
Moon will rise tonight N. 500 y. m.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29
49, - shsula Work.

In prohibiting child labor the school
room Is always excepted.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

tons Of wire and nails Is lying at
louisville to come south.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

Moses Kaiz. 81 tie Sond-eimer
Lumber company. went 10 Jopa yes
terday on business for the company
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-03-29

n. 80 I &C and a.usA.er.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13

George, perched on the table, out of harms
way clapped his hands and crowed in sym
pathetic glee.
When she was tired out Antoine took the
Carmen gave an exhibition of grace and agil-
ity quite astonishing. When this was con-
cluded, it was Antoine's turn, and he danced
to Carmen's playing.
They were really very skillful, and Mildred
highly enjoyed the performance, but the acme
was reached when they sang several duets
in the sweetest of childish voices, and, al
though the words were unintelligible, the eff
feet was entrancing
Time passes very quickly when we are en-
joying ourselves, and Mildred gave no thought
to its fight until she heard the kitchen clock
srtike ten. and at the same moment noticed
head on the bread plate.
Gracious goodness!" she cried, in dismay.
"You must really go home. Your uncle win
beat You for being out SO late"
Antoine smiled and shook his head.
He no care for late-he care mona.'
."Yes, yes. to be sure" said Mildred, has
tily, taking out her little purse. Here is
quarter,,now you viii be all right
Mucha. said Antoine. as he took the coin
and lightly kissed the hand that gave it.
Then he kissed baby George and shook
hands with Amy, and Carmen followed his
example.
ceased falling and the moon was shining
brightly as they passed, up the steps, and the
last she saw of them they were looking back
and smiling their gratitude.
1t was quite time before George and Amy
could be put to bed especially the latter.
who wanted to talk about the little musi-
clans until Mildred had to command silence.
Then Mildred went to bed feeling as happy
Gust to, think, she said to her mother
next day, "after all my grumbling, had the
incest kind of party, and it only cost me
a quarter!"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13

II know, it, said Mildred, with, a culver
ing lip; but it cant be helped. Please
don't talk any more about it, and give my
regrets to Mabel"
'I will," replied Florence, pityingly.
And then she hurried away, leaving Mil
dred to look out of the window at the lamps
shining dimly through the darkness.
1t, was stormy night. even for early De-
cember. and as Florencesleft the snow began
falling, increasing in violence every moment.
1t was a melancholy outlook, and Mildred
felt herfsef getting more downhearted every
minute. until she rose and brilliantly lighted
the parlor, determined to check her feelings
| if possible.
Come. Amy" she said, cheerfuly,. .1'll
tell you the very best fairy tale know"
Good" cried e J., Amy decisively. "Are there
"No, no BEARS but plenty of kings and
queens, talking bird, singing mouse, ind
a. palace made out of candy. Once upon a
Il hear music" interrupted Amy, holding
| up her hand.
Music suggested Mabel Grayson's party,
and brought renewed tears to Mildred's eyes,
but she hastily brushed them away.
Music? Nonsensei Once upon time"
| She paused Undoubtedly there was music
/ somewhere, and Mildred peered out of the
window in the hope of discovering its where
abouts.
No one was in sight. yet the melody. which
music sounded S5
| of the house.
Mildred's curiosity was aroused, and eau
honing Amy not to get into mischief, she
hurried down stairs to the basement, and
softly opened the door leading out into the
| area.
The musicians were in the area and as
| Mildred realized that fact, she closed the door
with little scream. Then, gathering cour-
age, she re-opened the door an inch or two,
and peered out She saw small boy and a
smaller girl-the boy with harp larger than
4 himself, the girl with violin; and on these
two instruments they were playing in a slow
and rather dreary fashion, meanwhile sing
ing m a language unknown to the listener.
Italians" said Mildred to herself, and
feeling reassured, she opened the door still
| wider.
'What do you want?' she asked, as they
made no show of having seen her.
"Vera cold." said the boy. with faint
smile that showed his white teeth.
"Cold" echoed the girl. drawing closer
bigger than handkerchief
/ 1t was not prudent thing to do, but Mil
dred was an impulsive girl, and the little
couple looked so very poor and cold. She
| threw the door wide open, and said:
'There's nice fire in here Come in and
warm YOURSELF
! They entered readily enough, but kept close
] together. as if for mutual protection. as they
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Copyright by James Elverson.)

Copyright by James Elverson)
NT AM very sorry, Mildred" said Mrs.
Ml Huston, gently, "but you cannot
k4GN9bt ooh. mother'
S This was more of reproach than
remonstrance, as Mildred knew
by experience that her mother. while always
gentle, was frmness itself.
Il would not deny you pleasure of any
kind if could help-it continued Mrs. Hus-
ton. "but the disappointment j. unavoidable
Your father will not be home until tomorrow
evening, and must go to Aunt Annie's house
tonight You know that the nurse left with
out warning, and the doctor declares that
nothing but the utmost care will tide your
aunt over the crisis of the fever. OF course
| cannot leave Amy and baby George alone"
fully. 81 know it can't be helped; but it is
SO Disappointing! have been thinking of
Mabel Grayson's party for month, and"
"And all the girls will be there COM
Rleseu n stified flied SOB. aWell, | viii do my best
to make amends. You shall give party of
your own next month, and invite whom you
please"
IN Mildred dried her her eyes yes at this and tried to to
prospective, while Mabel Grayson's was to
be that very night; and therefore, after her
mother departed, and she was left with baby
George on the floor. playing with his blocks,
tale, Mildred began to get "blue all over. "
as she herself expressed it
So, when Florence Percival called at eight
o'clock to accompany her to the party, and
Of course expressed horrifed surprise that
had all she could do to keep from bursting
into tears.
"Too bad" exclaimed Norenr,. "Why,
it will be the greatest thing Of the season..
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13

warmed themselves before the Baltimore heat
er in the dining room.
They were undoubtedly Italians, small and
swarthy, with black hair and lustrous eyes.
dirty hands and faces, and their clothing had
evidently been manufactured at home from
garments of their elders:
"Are you hungry" asked Mildred, after
taking this survey, and coming to the con-
cusion that they were not big enough to be
dangerous.
Isl, vera hungra," replied the boy, quick
ly, while the girl assented by several quick
mods.
! just then Mildred remembered Amy and
baby George. and before doing anything else
she brought them down from the parlor, and
| then busted herself in bringing from the lar
der and placing on the table cold meats
bread and butter and some preserves. and she
even warmed up some coffee on the heater.
| While she was making these preparations,
Amy and baby. George were getting acquaint
ed with the visitors: 1t was not difficult
own, and the little Italian girl soon had
George on her lap, playing with the hoop rings
in her ears. while the boy was giving Amy
her first lesson on the harp.
| 1t was evident they had spoken the truth
about being vera hungra," and Mildred had
to turn away her head to hide her surpris-
ed amusement at their undisguised appe
tites
/ 1t was treat to them, and one could
imagine how they would store it in their
minds as a fairy feast. During the meal
Mildred gathered that the boys name was
Antoine and the girls Carmen; that they
were cousins and orphans, and that they
worked for their uncle, who scolded them all
the time, but never beat them, unless they
came home without much mona"
That meant two dollars which they usual
| ly obtained without much trouble; but this
had been an unfortunate day. They lacked
a dime, and it was in the effort to make
up the deficiency that Mildred had found
/ them.
All this was not obtained without consider
able questioning and guessing at the answers
since they could scarcely speak more English
than baby George. but it was finished at
last, and the supper at the same time Then
| Antoine took Carmens hand and both togeth-
ed made a graceful bow and said:
'sMucha which Mildred interpreted to
mean "Much obliged"
"Oh. don't go" cried Amy, excitedly
| Wont you play us a tune"
/ Isl, ST." answered Antoine, showing his
white teeth in broad smile.
He spoke few words to Carmen and then
they played lovely Italian air from an
opera. another and another, and then drifted
| into charming waltz.
ooh. dear!1 ), exclaimed Mildred. II must
She caught hold Of Amy, and together they
lwhirled around the dining room while baby
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
What He Learned

Proud father-'eW back to the
old farm, my boy. So you got through col
lege all right?"
Farmers son--"Yes, father"
P. Eye know l told ye to study up on
chemistry and things so you'd know best
what to do with different kinds of land.
What do you think of that fiat medder there,
for instance?"
F. S.:-"Cracky. what place for ball
camel"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
A Little Nervous

Compositors find very poorly written copy"
printing Office, not long ago, one of these pa
tient tvnesetters suddenly exclaimed:
"Well well! I've had hold Of some tough
copy before now, but this is the worst yet.
1t looks as if the writer had Just held the
pencil in his hand and shivered!o
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Some Weather Wisdom

bright yellow sky in the early evening de.
notes wind, red sky in the morning be-
tokens bad weather. Small dark clouds fore
tell rain; generally, the softer clouds look,
the less wind, but more rain may be expected.
Fog is an indication of fine weather; SO is
dew
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Queer

Somethin~ peculiar about match. No
matter now you drop it, it always lights ON its
head-if it lights at all.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
1000 PRAIRIE DOGS
SELL FOR s. EACH

Huron, s. D., April 25-Two
thousand prairie dogs at $3 each 1T
shipping point have been contract
ed for by English lords who have
exterminatsd the rabbits and hares
on their shooting preserves in Ire-
land and are languishing for sport.
1t is believed the English noble
men have bucked up against an
other Yankee game and that the
character of the prairie dog has
been misrepresented to them. The
animals are spry enough to arouse
the sporting blood of the BritisLer,
bet when wounded. drop into their
holes or, il dead. their fellows
quickly drag them in. 1t is mere
pot hunting to shoot them, but to
entrap 1000 of them will afford
nice problem for the venders.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26

TWO 4AS1ES--Thsrs will b two
masses ~ 81. Bsssdiot's church next
Sunday ~ and 10 .. =.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
OFF FOR EXPOSITION

Warrington, April 26.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, members OF his
family and a party of friends left
yesterday afternoon on the yacht
MayAower for visit to the James
town exposition. They are to re-
turn Sunday. On Saturday the
president and Mrs. Roosevelt are
to. make trip up the James river
on the dispatch boat Sylph.
Al the president ascended the
gang plant of the May flower the
band aboard the vessel played
"The Star Spangled Banner" aud
the presidents flag was hoisted to
tho foremast.
Al the ship pulled out = presi-
dental salute of 81 guns an.
nounced the presidents departure.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
ENDEAVORING To CLARITY
THE ARKANSAS RIVER

State Game AID Fish Comm issioneY
Farr and committees from Florence.
Damon City. Pueblo and sAlids held .
conference In Canon City yesterday
and this morninR. The Arkansas
river and the condition Of its waters
WAS ths subject for discussion.
There 10 . feeling that the waters
Of this once famous river were pure
and clear. the homo OF game nsa--the
trout and bass. Impurities smptie d
into IL. together with the debris from
placer mining have turned this
water to . muddy and unpaiatabis
mixture. There 10 4 law to prevent
persons or corporations from be.
foulins any stream within the state,
and The comm isaioner and the other
gentlemen are going after the viola.
tors Of the law. Welcome The day
when tbs waters Of The Arkansss
river shall again bs pure and clear.
The visitors were given ride over
the sk, line drive during their stay 10
Canon City.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
RAILROADS ARE TESTING
RoosEtELT's STRENGTH

New York, April 26 Secret in
formation bureaus to 6nd out the
strength of President Roosevelt ~
q candidate to succeed himself
have been establishsd by several
of the larger railroads Of this SEQ.
tion Of the country and the plan
has met with such sucoess that it
il being adopted BY companies in
tho West.
These quiet oanvassss, it is said.
show that the president is stronger
with the public today than he was
before his controversy with E. 81.
Hartman.
One OF the agents in charge of
these bureaus, in speaking Of the
situation, said: "The public is in
a frame of mind to believe every
thing President Roosevelt says
and to disoredit anything Mr..
Hartman might say on the oppo-
site side. To my mind, beyond
question, the president was at
fault in denouncing at this time
Debs, Meyer and Haywood as un-
desirable citizens, but, from what
we can learn, his utteranoes have
gone a long way toward helping
him out OF an awkward situation"
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
A GIRLS BRAVERY FAILS
TO SAVE SISTERS LIFE

Terrs Haute. Ind, April 90
Henrietta Swartz, aged 8, who
with several school children, was
running along side a moving
freight train yesterday afternoon,
stumbled and fell with her legs on
the rail. He sister Laura. aged
II, seized her hands and tried to
drag her of the track, but the
wheels passed over the child's legs
and she died two hours later.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
IT IS SAID

That prospects are very bright for
. Brilliant future even II things loot
dull now.
That . knocksr has no place In .
groWin community.
That the saloon msn Of Florence
are shAnkful for half loaf.
That "behind the dark cloud the
sun IL still shining"
That the recent storm may be .
blessing In disguise and that things
may prove to bs whole lot better
than they seem now.
That now 10 the time to buy up
real estate while 1t is ohesp. 1t will
be worth more by and BY.
That II you could only $50 tbs
new repairs that were being made
At the Union mill yoa'd b,lisve
that there would be "somstbing do
ing" ere long.
That the drys are happy and smil.
Ing. and the vets are "sAwins
wood''-tha's all.
That the rain fallssh alike upon
the Just and the unjust. but the ON.
just are nefAriously busy In II.
That when one has prepa red for
rainy day IL 10 sometimes . Cyclone
that strikes him.
That . grudse 10 . heavy handicap
In the race Of life TO the man who
oarriss is.
That Taft and Hughss are names
most prominently mentioned In con.
nection with the presidency.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
satuslay, Caa6y 2ee.

4osty esat creams ed eheoolalss.
Saturday. 200 psssl. HaAlsy Msss.
%. 40
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26

GOT 10 DAYs-Ed Jehsssa The
nsa whe stole Ass. o. O. Msnslty's
umbrella freD the este room u TIE
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
y ben foarta.n inches Of NOV fell or

when fouFtasn inches Of snow fell on
the level lsstiuR on the ground tiil
April 81. Then again on che 2sth Of
the same month four iuchss Of snow
fell. disappesring Nay LIST The
storm injured some fruit that year.
but not 70 much loss 10 We Suffered
this year. h IL his opinion shst
about 90 par cent Of the fruit crop
I. gone. but the outlook 10 sood for
an sxosIlsnt crop OF small fruits. ssch
~ grapes. raspbsrrIss and ssrawb or.
rles.
The daily tribune., 1907-04-26
Half Rates to Mexico City and
Return.

Tickets will be sold by the Colorado L
Southern st one faro for the round trip
70 Mexico City and return. April 18th to
May 18th. June Sth TO 10th and June
10Th to July 18th; limited 70 three
months and good fos stopevsrs. writs
for booklets % xssiea. T. =. Fisher.
@. =. A.. Dsavee.