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The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
CONFESSES TO
MANY FRAUDS
Chicago Man Sentenced Four Hours
After Arrest-Used Clever
Device.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Peter Van Wis
singer, a real estate dealer for sew.
eral years classed among the first of
Chicago's prosperous and reputable
business men, confessed to having
obtained through forged deeds and
notes more than 100000, and a few
hours after his arrest, on his own mr.
gent appeal to be punished, was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary. The ar
rest, the indictment, the confession
and the sentence were the work of
less than four hours. Taken in the
midst of business from his office
desk, Van Vlissingen, a venerable
looking man, appeared before the
court and in tears confessed that for
from Is to 20 years he had been Sc
curing money through the sale of
forged documents, and that though
he had bought back many of these
spurious instruments without detec-
ton, at least rs people would lose an
aggregate of more than 500. 900
through the paper which he has not
yet redeemed. In forging notes, he
declared, he had perfected an unique
device. This consisted Of plate
glass desktop. so arranged that by
an electric light thrown up from be-
meath he could readily trace from
originals forged signatures onto
worthless paper. Throughout his ar
rest and sentence the prisoner made
NO effort to defend himself, but only
asked that his punishment be speedy.
Asked If he had anything to say be-
fore sentence was imposed. Van Wis
singer, bowling his head, replied,
Only that l be given my punishment
at once" His term in the peniten-
tiary was fixed as indeterminate,
from one to fourteen years.
Van Vlissengen, who is about As
years old, was married Feb. 4, 1907,
to Mrs. Jesse Roosevelt Blend, who
was described at the time as a dis
tant relative of President Roosevelt.
The bride was daughter of Wilton
C. Blend. Van Vlissingen had been
bachelor, living at the Calumet
club. He was known as being of a
philanthropic disposition, giving spe-
cial attention to the welfare of boys.
The specific charge which led up
to the spectacular arrest of Van Wis
singer was made by two men who
had bought forged mortgage notes.
They are T. ]. Lefens and William
c. Seipp, who have Offices in the
same building as that occupied by
Van Vlissingen. To the notes for
$4,000 held by them were signed the
names of Joseph and Bertha Gross
man. AS was customary, Van Wis
singer copied the forged papers from
the originals, which he disposed of
to other buyers. Lefens and Seipp
said they first became suspicious Of
the note last Saturday.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
Marshal Shot by Yeegmen.

Marysville, o., Nov. 17.-John Trip
pc, marshal of North Lewisburg. was
shot and seriously wounded by three
yeggmen, whom he discovered at an
early hour in the act of blowing the
postoffice safe. The yeggmen then
stole the horse and buggy belonging
to Richard Carl, the local grocer, and
escaped toward Milford Center. They
drove through town like mad. Mar
shall Trippe lay helpless on the side
walk several hours before being
found by citizens. 1t is expected that
he will recover.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
SIX KILLED WHEN
MINE CAGE DROPS
Ten Men Take Fall Of Nearly
Three Hundred Feet.

Pittsburg, Nov. 17.--Six men were
instantly killed, another was danger
ously injured and three others had
narrow escapes from injury or death
in a mine cage accident at Ellsworth
mine No. 1. located in Washington
county. The mine is owned by the
Ellsworth Coal company of this city.
Because OF break in the machinery
the cage, occupied by ten men, sew
eral of whom were mine officials,
plunged from near the outlet to the
bottom of the shaft, a distance Of
2S5 feet
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
Large Tobacco Crop Sold.

Owensboro, KY, Nov. III. c. En-
glehart, manager of the American
Tobacco company in greensboro, has
announced that the Bowling Green
Tobacco Growers association has
sold to the American Tobacco COM
pany 100000 pounds Of air-cured to-
bacco of the 1908 crop. The tobacco
was sold under the same contract
that has been in use in the Green
river section for two years. This is
the first crop handled in this way In
southern Kentucky.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
HUNTER ACCIDENTLY
kills HIS BROTHER
Samuel Crump is Shot Dead Near
MilIer's Station, Nicholas
County.

CARLISLE, KY, Nov. 17.-Sam-
uel Crump, aged IA years, was shot
and instantly killed yesterday near
liiller's Station, this county, by his
brother, Charlton Crump, II years of
age. The shooting was accidental.
The two boys were out hunting
with their father, Mr.. Richard
: Ciump, a prominent farmer, when
the accident occurred. The charge
fiom the shotgun took effect just
shove young Samuel Crump's heart,
killing him instantly. His brother i.
almost FRUSTRATED over the accident.
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Presbyterians. Stand by President.

New York, Nov. 17.-An effort to
pass a resolution indorsing the posi-
ton taken by the Lutheran synodical
conference in regard to President
Roosevelt's statement that any re-
fusal to vote for a candidate for high
Office because of his membership in
the Roman Catholic church would be
"unwarranted bigotry," on which the
Lutheran church took issue with the
president was defeated at the Pres
byterian Ministers association after
an exciting discussion.
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Taft Will Make Own Cabinet.

Washington, Nov. 17.-When a re-
port in circulation that National
Committeeman William L. Ward Of
New York might be selected for a
cabinet portfolio under 4dr Taft was
called to the attention of the White
House, Secretary Loebs only COM
ment was that Judge Taft has said
that the newspapers might choose
now the entire cabinet if they so de-
sired, but that he would not decide
that matter until February.
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Ruef Demands Chance of Venue.

San Francisco, Nov. 17-In the
trial Of Abraham Ruef for alleged
bribery, motion was made on Ruef's
behalf that the jury be dismissed.
This was denied and Attorney Dozier
filed an affidavit signed by Ruef ask
ing for a change of venue to some
court in another part of the state. as
he was convinced that he could not
obtain a fair trial in this court. At
torney Ach stated that If the motion
for a change of venue was denied he
would ask for a continuance of 80
days. Court adjourned in order to
give the prosecution time to make
counter afidavits.
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GRADING 1907 CROP
OF TOBACCO IS ON
District Board Hard at Work on
Pooled Tobacc8-0at-
SiderS Barred.

The grading of the 1907 crop Of
tobacco that is in the Burley To-
bacco Society pool is being done
Tuesday as The News goes to press.
The grading is in charge of the
district board and up to press time
nothing has been given out for pub
LEGATION. Newspaper reporters and
all other outsiders are barred from
where the grading is going on.
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Three Counties Vote Dry.

Columbus, o., Nov. II. = Three
counties voted dry in local option
elections. Muskingum and Tusca-
rawas were both carried by the tenn
perance forces with majorities ex-
ceeding 1000 and Hancock county by
1000. The number of saloons knock
ed out follows: Muskingum, 80; Tus-
caravans, 90; Hancock, "a. Muskin-
gum is one of the most populous
counties affected by the new law.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
MUTILATtD BODY
Found In cIump of Bushes Indicates
Murder Mystery.

Millville, N. j., Nov. 1.-THE body
of an unidentified man, about 60
years Of age, was found in clump of
bushes in this place, under circum-
stances leading to a suspicion Of
murder. The right half Of the mans
head had been blown off and at his
side lay shotgun with one barrel
discharged. The clump of bushes in
which the body was found is in a
thickly-settled residential quarter, but
no one has been found who heard the
report of the gun. Owing to the dis
figurement of the mans features
Identification is difficult.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
NO COURT BUSINESS

The regular quarterly term of
court was called in Judge Evans
court Monday morning but on ac-
count of the absence of witnesses
and lawyers in the different cases
none were called for trial and they
were all carried over until the next
term.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
Claims Heavenly Inspiration,

Sterling, ILL.,, Nov. III. H. All
rens, owner of 100000 stock of mer-
chandise, says he received wireless
message from heaven to sell his
stock and become an evangelist, and
he obeyed the command
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
TWO MINERS BURIED
BY Fall of Slate at kerr's Run, Near
Pomeroy, Ohio.

Pomeroy, O.. Nov. 1.-Two men
were killed in a domestic coal mine
at Kerr's Run, being crushed to
death by a large block of slate. The
killed are: James R. Stobart, 20, and
Albert Young, 81. A large force of
men are working in relays to re-
cover the bodies, and it is not
thought possible to reach them until
late tonight
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
CHANCELLOR IS TO
remain IN OFFICE
Emperor William and Won BeulOw
Arrange Matter in Salts
factory Way.
Special to The News.

Special to The News.
BERLIN, Nov. 17.-At a confer
ence at Potsdam, the Emperor Will
liam accepted the proposals made
by Chancellor Won BeulOw, concern
ing his future conduct in State and
foreign affairs. After the meeting,
the Chancellor announced that he
will remain in office.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-11-17
sullivan Is Re-eIected.

New York, Nov. Thames E. Sui
Ivan was reelected president of the
Amateur Athletic union for his third
term.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06
MUSKOGEE CITY CLERK
RESIGNED HIS OFFICE
East Side Metropolis Enjoying
Plenty Of Trouble and
Excitement

Muskogee, okla. June 6.--Mayor
Leo e. Bennett removed from office
Walter Downing, city tax collector, and
declared the office vacant. A new
collector viii be appointed. This ac-
ton was taken because Downing has
held out several thousand dollars
which he claims the city owes him
for collecting taxes on a fee system.
Downing has been drawing a regular
salary OF $500 per year, but claimed
tht he was entitled to three per cent
of all taxes collected because the or
dinance making his office a salaried
one instead of a fee office was not
properly recorded. The city win be
forced 70 sue Downing to recover the
money he holds. No formal charge
has yet been placed against him
DR. f. A. Sickle, city clerk, drawing
81 800 per year salary, resigned yes
terday The alleged reason for his
resignation is that he could not get
along with Mayor Leo E. Bennett. and
Harry d. Levy, president of the coun-
Gil. No one has been appointed to
take his place.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06
ALL ABOARD.

The State Christian Endeaver con
vention to be held at Enid June13-lG,
gives promise of being one Of the
largest and most enthusiastic yet held
in the state. Secretary Shaw, OF Bos-
ton, and DR. Landis OF Ohio. viii be
among the prominent workers who will
attend Every society I'm the state Is
entitled 20 two delegates, and several
hundred are expected The Enid
young people have made extensive pre-
paration 10 entertain the convention.
The date has been changed from June
1913 as originally announced TO 1916,
as given above.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06
THE WOMEN NARRATE FACTS
GuthrIe. okla.. May I. 19Os.

Guthrie. Okla, May 4, 1908.
TIC the President and Members OF the
School Board OF Guthrie, Okla.
Dedrs Sirs; We respectfully call the
.atieSiiOn OF your honorable body TO
the following resolutions passed BY
the executive board of the City Fed
Grafton:
Resolved. That after the most thor
ough investigation, and mature reflec-
ton, we wish TO call your attention to
the very nnsanitary conditions OF the
various school buildings; and further,
Resolved That we are unalterably
opposed to any future use of the bias e.
ments Of said buildings for school
room purposes; and that We condemn
any false economy that would imperil
tho health and even the life of the
children of this city by keeping them
in such msanitary surroundings.
Upon personal inspection of a com.
mittee appointed for that purpose /
am pfepared TO say the facts are not
oyer-stated We are safe In saying
that without a single exception there
is not a room below stairs but is un-
flt for The habita Ion of children by
reason of lack of fresh air, plenty OF
sunlight, or that Is not infected. more
or less. by the noxious odors, or viii
ated by lack OF wholesome ventilation
and the too close proximity OF the
toilet rooms.
Gentlemen of the school board, we
do not lay this faulty condition at your
door, bat rather It Is an arraignment
Of that spirit Of false economy whica
would weigh dollars above the well
fare of our schools and school children.
We have nothing but words Of
praise for lhe efficiency of our schools
and this letter may not be construed
as a reflection upon any one or body
Of men, for we believe that you are
as anxious as we are to remedy the
existing evils.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. Is. M. CARTER,
President City Federation.
State OF Oklahoma, County Of Logan,
City of Guthrie SIS.
I, Walter 4. Warren, clerk Of the
board Of education of the City If
Guthrie, Oklahoma, do hereby certify
that the attached and foregoing Is p
true. correct and complete copy of an
original letter filed with me as clerk
of said board on June lst 1908. and
duly considered by said board at lts
regular meeting on June lst. 1908.
/ Witness my hand and the seal OF
said board this June 8rd 1908.
WALTER T. WARREN,
(sEAL) Clerk
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Special to Daily Leader.

Tulsa, June 6.-The runs by the
Prairie oil and Gas company in the
Mid-CoR oil fields during the
FIRST twenty-one days Of May wore 20,-
600 barrels q day below the April
average aud the smallest on record
for the past year The shipments
likewise declined and the difference
between tho receipts and deliveries
was only 1926 barrels a day AZ this
rate Of increase the gain for the month
would be about 100000 barrels. The
difference between the runs and the
shipments was 346l9 barrels a day
In April and 1888 barrels in March.
The net runs and deliveries by the
Prairie OIL and Gas company I'm the
May 10 May 21 1908. are shown IN
the following:
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while owen pushed these tines
through the committees OF which he Is /
q member.
An amendment was put IN the re.l
strictlon bill by Sen. Owen. by which (
the right was given to r. v Belt and
Joseah + Mullen, OF ArdmOre TO bring
suit for services rendered the Chicka-
saw freedmen and n judgment lien al
lowed against their all0tments for
such fee as the court found just and
right.
The unsold lands Of the Kiowa. Col
manche and Apache reservation was
again authorized 20 be offered for sale
under teh provisions of the Act Of
June g., 1906, with tho provision that
any purchaser could nay the entire
amount at his option and receive inn.
mediae title.
The secretary OF interior was d..
rected to allow 100 acres to each
child OF the Kiowa. Comanche and
Apache Indians born since the previous
allotment
Provision was made for the payment
Of almost all outstanding Chickasaw
aud Choctaw warrants, which were
bought for valuable consideration
without fraud, whose issue was due to
the wrongful act of tribal authorities
Clarence w. Turner. OF Muskogee.
through the efforts of Senator Owen,
was authorized to bring suit IN the
property and loss of pasture by the
Creek authorities. william n. Vernon
j. s. Brown and Chester Howe we're
authorized to sue the Mississippi Choc-
taws for services I'm the court Of
claims for services actually rendered
Herman Lehman was given an allot-
ment with the Comanche as an adopt
ed citizen.
All moneys forfeited by bidders on
Kiowa, COmanche and Apache lands
where such payment involved an hon
est mistake on the part of the bidder
as to the numbers and description or
character OF land or clerical error shall
be repaid
Senator Gore pulled OF a good one
when 20 per cent OF the proceeds OF
the one-half section OF land adjoining
Lawton was appropriated to begin the
construction of n federal building at
i.awton not TO exceed 100000.
That the secretary of the interior
was directed TO turn over to the treas.
urer of Lawton, Hobart, Anadarko,
the unexpended balance Of the pro
ceeds arising from the sale of town
I lots in these cities heretofore appro.
priated and set apart for public inn
lprovements. The last four items were
obtained by the cleverness OF Senator
Gore based upon favorable reports
1 from the committees.
I But the greatest service which the
I Oklahoma congressional delegation
has rendered beyond all comparison is
! the removal of restriction bill.
/ It is almost impossible to describe
the labor and effect made in connec
I ton with the bill. There were mum
! berless interviews between the delega
( tion or the members Of the deiegtion
and the president, the Officials OF the
interior department and with members
Of the Indian committees of the house
and senate. The right OF eminent do
main is also made to apply to all al
lotted or restricted lands
The Oklahoma probate court Is
giyon complete control over minors
/ Indians can lease their lands for five
years without the consent Of the sec
reatry as to all lands except the home
stead which shall not be leased without
! his consent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

Spanking does not cure children or
bed-wetting. There IS a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs NJ Sum
mers, Box w. South Bend. Ind, will
send free to any mother her success
ful home treatment. with fun instguc-
tons Send no money, but write her
today II your children trouble you In
this way. Don't blame the child, the
chances are it can't help It. THIS
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficulties
by day or night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06
SMALLER OIL RUNS
RECORDED IN FIELDS

,rels a day, which was a decline OF
l,904 barrels from the average for
.Aprll.
The stocks OF the Prairie Oil aud
Gas company at the close Of March
amounted to 34.555852 barrels Dur.
ing March the receipts averaged &C..
318 barrels aud the shipment 6f,35A
barrels o day AZ the close OF April
the stocks held by the same company
had increased 20 35.739 S99 barrels
The runs for April averaged 99.328
barrels and the shipments 6l709 bar
rels
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Sunday Services.

Dr. and Mrs. Orne speak at q. S.
Jail at 9:30 a. m. At mass meeting,
3 D. m. on street Mr.. Orne at Saliva
ton Army at p. m, the doctor preach
ing at the S. NJ. r. church Monday
night at p. m, A mass meeting viii
be held at First Baptist church for
colored people. Public cordially in
vited.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06
WICHITA THIEF cA5ELess.

wichita Kansas June 6-rt WAS evil
IDENTIFY a careful and painsJukug bur
glar who entered the residncCe OF g.
D. Young of 500 North Waco avenue
early yesterday morning and stole g25
and $50 But % must also be 5aid th8t
he was a trifla 0ear-sighted as rurss
and two diamond rings lay 1u q piano
iu convenient reach
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First Christian Church.

IUUInNI Ash NUu NUUI6.J
Rev Noblitt, Pastor.
Residence 708 East Oklahoma Ave,
Seats free. Good music.
Bible school at 10 a. "a
DR.. Noblitt will speak at 1900 a. m.
and $500 p. m.
Morning theme: "'rhe Second Com
ing of Christ" Evening theme, rs
rael Crossing the Red Sea-"
All are welcome.
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, @ c C 0 @ @ o @ C @ O @ @ O
; AT THE CHURCHES.
) c c 0 @ G @ @ @ 0 o o O @ C

First Methodist Episcopal Church.
First Methodist church, coraer Of
f. Noble avenue aud Broad street,
rev. y, r. Fairehild, Pastor.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m
Services morning and evening.
Prayer and praise service every
at 8 p. m.
Strangers are most cordially invited
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

Suffered day and night the torment
Of itching piles. Nothing helped mo
until I used Doan's Ointment II cured
me permanently" Hon John r. Car
rett. Mayor. Girard. Ala.
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Corner Broad and Nilas.)
Sunday School 10 a. M, j. S. Glad
ish, superintendent.
Services morning and evening,
Epworth League at 7:i5.
Prayer meeting, Thursday 1880.
Choir practice Thursday evening
All are cordially Invited to worship
with us
THEODORE F. BREWER, Pastor.
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Trinity church.
fBroad and Noble.)

Trinity church.
(Broad and Noble.)
Rt Rev. DR.. Brooke, bishop.
Rev A. p Nicholas, pastor.
Whit Sunday
Early communion, 1880 a. m.
Sunday school 10;0O a. m.
Later communion and sermon, 1900
a. m.
Evening service, s p. m.
The bishop win be present and
preach, being the last Sunday before
going East
EVERYBODY invited.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

Accidents will happen, nut the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

brane resulting FROM CataTrh and drives
away q Cold IN the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses OF Taste and smell. Fun size
90 ots. at Druggists or by mall. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atofnizeTs IS ota.
Fly bEothess. SO Warren Street, New York.
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Free Methodlst Jhurcn.
C124 West Mansur Ave)
preaching II a. m and 1880 p m.
Sunday school 1000 a. III.
Class meeting 11f45 a. m.
Prayer service 700 p. m Weekly
prayer meeting, Thursday 1880 p. m.
REV HARRY PEACOCK, Pastor
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conareaatIonal chureh.

Congregational church cornor OF Sth
and Warner avenue.
Sunday school at 10qt m.
Preaching at II a. m. subject God
With His People"
Junior Endeayor at p. m.
Y. r. S. G. %. at $3.50 p. m.
Preaching. at p. IN.
Note the change from 1880 to 8 p.
m.
ISAAC GOODMAN.
Pastor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

Beginning Monday morning, June Sth.
berry pickers wanted at the Highland
Fruit Farm. Womy" preferred. 2t
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

Ladies' $500. $3.50 and 1925 Shoes and
oNfords; only $500. Robinson's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-06

First Church Of Christ Scientist
(112 North Broad)
Services Sunday. IL a m.
Sunday school 10 a. m
Wednesday evening s D. m.
All are invited.
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Put I'm taukage.3fi292,H 16.39ih9
The above figures shaw that the
runs OF the Prairie on and Gas com
pany averaged 79.200 barrels for the
drst twontyone days in May This
was a decline Of 2012S barrels n day
from the April record For the same
period the shipments were G2N05 bar
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West Side NJ. E. Church Directory

west Siuc Nj < Snurch DlTectoTys
Corner 11th and Noble)
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Preaching II a. m, and 1880. p. m
Glass meeting ~ o'clock.
Junior league 2:30 D. m.
Epworth League 6:30.
Prayer meeting. Thursday 1880 p. m
REV. B. w. BAKER, Pastor.