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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-02-13
WHITE MAN FOUND DEAD
His Overcoat and Two Sacks of Guanc
Found at Negro's Home.

CONWAY, Feb. 1O.-Mr. John M.
Cooper. a well-to- do farmer who lives
seven miles from Conway, met a very
tragic death on Saturday night.
Near midnight his lifeless form. torn
and bleeding with shoulders dislocat-
ed and ribs broken, was found en-
tangled under and in the wheels of
his wagon which he had been driving
and which had stopped on the road
about five miles from here. It is not
known what caused his death, though
it is generally believed that he fell
from the wagon and was ground to
death under the wheels. He was
driving spirited pair Of mules and
left Conway late in the afternoon un-
der the influence of liquor.
An inquest was held over the body
yesterday, but the jury was not fully
satisfied with all the evidence before
them and adjourned until 10 O'Clock
tomorrow, when other witnesses will
be examined.
AT the inquest it was learned that
Mr.. Cooper had come to Conway or
Saturday with two bales of cotton.
These he sold for over $50 and it was
known that he had the money. He,
however, gave $86 Of the money tc
one of his neighbors and told him to
take it home with him and to keepit
until he or his son called for it. AT.
ter doing this he loaded his Wagon
with six bags Of fertilizer and left
about dark for his home. The resi-
of the sad occurrence remains mys
terry. s = 81. =.
| Near midnight when his father die
not reach home and hearing that {
wagon had been seen on the road
Mr.. Cooper's oldest son started 'ou.
| in search of his father. He found
him as above stated, but with only
four sacks Of guano on, the wagon
More than mile beyond where the
wagon had stopped traces were seer
| in the road where the ifeiess form
had been.dragged the entire distance
about a half mile, from where Mr.
Cooperewas found. Guano was founC
scattered on the ground and tht
print Of a sack was seen in the mud
but the guano was gone. The mys
terry surrounding the disappearance
of this guano put the coroner's jur!
| to thinking and around this they hope
to find more evidence leading to ths
mystery. 60
Since the adjournment Of the In
quest, the two sacks Of guano ant
lMr. Cooper's overcoat have beer
| found at the home of a negro maj
who lives near where the body wa
found. This has been reported to tht
coroner and the sheriff has gone fo1
the negro.
| Just what the negro has to say
about his find has not been learned
although it is not thought that he i
in any way implicated. Mr.. Cooper
| had ,arnassed conside derable real estate
and stood well in his community. Id
leaves a wife and II children, one Q:
Whom is an infant one week old.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-02-13
NOTICE ETo4cREpiToRs..

All persons Indebted TO the estate Of
Jacob Rentz, Jr., deceased, late Of the
county Of Bamberg, State OF South CeIo-
lima, will make payment to the under
signed, qualified administrator; and -aH
persons holding claims against said des-
tate will file their claims, duly proved,
with the said administrator. - ~
j. A. RENTZ,
Qualified Administrators,
February 5th., 1908. -,
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Items from st. Johns.

ST. JOINS, Feb. 11.-Mr. l.. H.
Folk, of Midway, visited his father,
Mr.. J. C. Folk, last Sunday.
Mr.. Dave Huggar, of Orangeburg,
is visiting relatives in this section.
Mr.. C. ]. Herndon from here went
to Ulmers last Saturday.
Mr.. J. F. Bishop went to Bamberg
last Thursday.
Mr.. Henry Connolly. of Jennys,
has moved into our neighbo ood,
where he bought a place and built q
new residence.
Ms. G. W. Rentz is still suffering
from a case Of lagrippe, but we are
glad to say Mrs. c: s. HERS IS still
s:Mesrs. J. A. Peters and Willie
Chassereau went to Ehrhardt Mon:
dav." g.; :. 80. +. az"
MIR. II. L. Kinard was in Ehrhardt
Wednesday. :, .',.'.-' .'..
Mr.. JIG. Folk and daughter, Miss
Pauline, went to Bamberg Monday.
Miss Lois Steadman, of Bamberg
is visiting Miss Pauline Folk, of this
section. .,... 80 49,
Miss Anna Bishop spent last Satur-
day night with the family of e. W.
Rentz.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. Brant and Miss
Bailey went to Bamberg Friday, leav'
ing the school in charge of Miss Rena
Kinard that day. -.
A party was given at Mr.. Herbert
Kearse's last Friday night, which was
enioyed by all who attended. -
= LEROY PETERS.
St. Johns graded school.
Will IL. lo+e ~, tho 1oho1 of vn11r
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-02-13
SPECIAL MEETING.

Attention members of Bamberg Lodge,
No. SO. Knights of Pythias:
You are hereby notified that special
meeting of your lodge will be held in the
castle hall on Thursday evening, Febru-
ary 18th, at seven O'Clock to attend to
important business. Please be present.
L. B. BOWLER,
E. F. FREE, Chancellor Commander.
K. Of r. & s.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-02-13
COTTON SEED

Two hundred bushels Aliens Long
Staple Cotton Seed for sale: Price, 7b
cents the bushel. Carefully selected
Original seed secured last year from
originator in Mississippi. Planted IN
this county for only one season. This
cotton sold last fan for % cents the
pound. Order quick. 80. = -
S.:tT J. RITTER & SON.
olar, S. c., February 3rd, 1903.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-02-13
LETTERS DisMissoRY.

On Friday, February 2lst, 1905, IWia
file with G. P. Harmon, Probate Judge
of Bamberg county, my final account g
administrator of the estate OF J.1s
Rent, and will thereupon ask tor Ietr
tiers dismissory. J. ARENIz,
~, Administrators
January 2oth. 1908. { - e -. 3.
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Don't Delay.

Come at once and avoid the rush,
as we will not remain long in Bam-
hero -. j. WEBB,
Photographer.
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Plaintiffs Attorney.
February 10th, 1903.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons holding claims against
the estate of Richard Hammond, de.
ceased, will appear before the Master
for Bamberg county, to prove the same,
on Monday, February Ath, 1923:
H. C. FOLK,
Master Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-02-13
Thr Banthrrg 9rraln
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1905.
Short Locals.

-
The new residence Of Mrs. NJ. E.
Bamberg will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy.
In the Senate on Tuesday Senator
j. B. Black made speech opposing
the repeal of the lien law.
Get your tickets at Hoover's drug
store for the Murray Comedy 60.
Friday night, and avoid the rush.
i. B. Fowler has rice flour on hand
unreasonable prices. See him quick
fsyou need some good COW food Ap-
ply at residence.
Morgan E. Boyleston is now on
trial in Aiken charged with the muir
der Of Chief of Police w. H. Davis, OF
Salley, afew months ago.
Mr.. M. W. Brabham, assistant
cashier of Bamberg Banking Com.
pany, will soon begin the erection OF
q aresidence out near the residence OF
) Mr.. j. w. Stokes.
The farmers have been making
good use of the fine weather we'vehad
recently, and farming operations are
being pushed. Many lands are too
Vet yet to plow, however.
s We are getting The Bamberg Her
aid on astrictly cash in advance basis,
and papers are being stopped when
he time paid for expires. Watch the
date on your label and renew in time.
IS We notice that the appropriation
Bill for Bamberg county reduces the
salary Of the clerk of court from $500
Is $3.50 q year, and the clerk OF the
hoard of county commissioners from
$500 to $3.50. = egn
The out-of-town guests to the
Brabham-G Gilchrist wedding were
Mrs. J.s>I. Ham, and Mr.. w. w
Gwen, of Mullins; Miss Susie Hodges,
of Greenwood, and MIR. A. L. Ses-
SIMS. Of Florence.
ssss The Clear Pond school house was
burned last Wednesday morning
shout nine o'clock. The fire origin
ated In the roof. Most; Of the fur
sniture was saved. The building was
enly partially insured. o.. :
The Murray Comedy Company will
plaY in the opera house in this city
Friday evening, F February 14th. This
! company is an old favorite with our
people, and they are presenting an
entirely new line of plays.
Mr.. Wearn, representing the Globe
Tailbring Co, will be at our store
"Wednesday and Thursday, February
18TH and 10th, with a full line of fine
mods for spring and summer. Come
II and have him take your measure
for 8 suit of clothes. 90
CIR. BRABHAM's Sons.
We have had to strike from our
subscription list the names Of some
mighty good friends, those who have
been taking The Bamberg Herald for
years. We hated to do it, but the
postpmce rules gave us no choice in
the matter. These subscribers got
III arrears, and we are not allowed to
send the paper on long credit.
At the Methodist church last Sun
day there was no sermon by the
pastor, Rev. T. G. Herbert, either
uSorning or evening, these hours
being used by Morgan L. McKoen,
0f New York, national organizer. of
stile Loyal Temperance Legion, who
delivered addresses on temperance on
both occasions. He is a very poor
speaker, and thoroughly tired his
Audienc nces. s-.,@r', ,-.'r-e --'..-"'- -
4 in, speaking against the repeal of
Z the hen law in the Senate last Mon
day, Senator Graydon, of Abbeville,
made the statement that he had re-
ceiyed from clerks of court in various
eounties a report of the number Of
. n 4 4 T. ID<~>~~ ~I,rSS>
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In speaking against the repeal of
the lien law in the Senate last Mon
day, Senator Graydon, of Abbeville,
made the statement that he had re-
sceiyed from clerks of court in various
counties a report Of the number Of
liens recorded last year. In Bamberg
county the number was z, ,266. Who
would have. thought there were that
many liens given in this small coun-
sfu2 80 ~: %.
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Watch the date on the label of your
papereand renew your subscription
before it expires. :: I. 2.,.1:'. re-:
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NoIIcETo cREpIToR9s

January 10th, 1903.
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Master Bamberg County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
TIGERS ARE GOING TO
TACKLE BOYS in LEE
Final Game of the Crack
Junior Team.

The Tigers who have won SO many
hard-fought battles this year, will go
up against the Leesburg crack team
this afternoon in the last game which
they will play at home this season,
and a red hot game is expected.
The fierce cats" have been up
against some strong teams this year,
and have held a wonderful record.
Only three times out of twenty
haev they failed to claw the enemy to
pieces, and two of this three were
first teams
The Tigers have won the following
games from Albany two; Smithville
three; Dawson four; Leesburg one;
Montezuma two; Lumpkin two; Ogle-
thorpe one; Columbus one; Plains
one.
The Americas Champs" took one
from the striped boys
Manager Dunn and Coach Kiker
have shown wonderful ability in
managing and training the Tigers,
and the public appreciate the good
work of the etam. The large crowd
which will witness this game will
see a fine article of ball.
Here's hoping the Tigers will wind
up their career at home with a sweep
ing victory
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
CARNATIONS LARGEST
IN AMERICA, IT'S SAID

Paris Aug I3-The French branch
of the International Cremation So
ciety has Just published a report il,
which il deplores the fact that in
spite of its efforts cremation is NOT
yet popular in France. The number
Of incinerations is larger each wear.
but the increase is so small as to be
scarcely perceptible. In the prov
inces this form for the disposal of
the dead is scarcely used at all. Prac-
tlcally all the cremations in France
occur in Paris
America, says the report, has the
largest number of cremations. There
are thirty-six crematories in the Uni
ted States, and these last year con-
sumed little less than 1000 bodies.
Germany is next in order with Is
crematories and an incineration list
OF 1877. The Argentine Republic
with 916 cremations, occupies third
place Switzerland cremated 721
bodies Seven hundred and five
We're incinerated in Great Britain
but there We're only 451 crematories
in the four crematories of France
in Paris. Marseilles, Lyons, and Rom
en-. Italy, with 30 crematories. only
incinerated, 442 bodies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
SHERMAN LAW MAY
BE AMENDED
Commerce Commission Fd
vOrS Changes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 10
(SpeciaD-A determined fight i'm the
next session Of Congress for modifica-
ton of the Sherman antitrust law
is forecast in the charges filed to-
day. with the Interstate Commerce
Commission by the Railroad Commits
sion of Texas. The complaint is that
the railroads in the Southwestern ter
ritory conspired in putting into. effect
a new schedule of rates which, it
AYERS, will cost the shippers and con-
sumers of Texas S2,60O,000 more an
nually The Government is asked to
proceed against the railroads for
agreeing to the new schedules, on
the ground that they have entered in
to a conspiracy in restraint of trade.
The attack on the Sherman law
Will probably come from within the
Administration. 1t may be that for
political reasons the task of showing
up the hardships and illogical pro-
visions of the statute will be turned
over to the railroads, but in that event
the roads will be assured of strong
sympathy in Washington.
Members of the Interstate Com
merce Commission have long recog-
nized that the Sherman law, as it is
now framed, is totally unsuited in its
application to the railroads, at least
so far as the Tate-making powers are
concerned. The sweep of Interstate
commerce is so broad now that the
transportation companies are com
PEELED to confer with each other be-
fore initiating rate Not to do so
would precipitate chaotic state of
affairs, for if the Sherman law were
obeyed to the letter, each road would
be compelled to fix d rate only on It's
own lines and shipper would be
compelled to study a half dozen or SO
such Individual rates in order to de-
termine the cost of the shipment.
Such a condition is manifestly i'm
possible" said member of the com
mission today. There must be som,
understanding as to rates or the pub
lie will suffer. Not only should con-
meeting lines be permitted to confer
and agree as to schedules, but com
peting lines also should be given the
privilege. This is not in the interest
of railroads, but in the interest of the
shippers and the consumers"
Martin A. Knapp, Chairman of the
commission, likewise believes that the
Sherman law should be modified in
It's application to the railroads. He
has expressed his opinion strongly on
this question before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
CANNERY PROMISED
If TOMATOES COME
Roberts Bros. Will Take
All at Agreed Price.

If enterprising farmers of Sumter
around Americas will agree to put 250
acres in tomatoes the coming season,
Roberts Bros. who established a
peach cannery here the past season,
will install machinery for canning
tomatoes
This statement was made by Man.
ager Langrall before he left at the
close of the canning season. Another
consideration is that the tomatoes
must be planted early, so that the
canning can be completed before the
season in Maryland begins.
For the local market and for an
occ asional shipment tomatoes are
raised here now, but these are not of
the varieties best adapted for can
ming The Acme and Pandarosa are
popular kinds of tomatoes for Sum-
ter gardens, but are too soft for best
results in canning One brand rec
commended by Roberts Bros. is the
Rock variety, which has more firm
ness.
It is probable that the Board of
Trad will take up the matter later,
with a view of getting a sufficient
number of farmers interested to grow
the minimum required for the cam
merry Figures as to the profits which
can be made per acre will be secured,
and it is believed that results else
where will show that the raising of
tomatoes, when a cannery is at hand,
will yield splendid profit.
Roberts Bros. will agree to take
all tomatoes at a specified price before
the seed are even planted. The size
of the profit to be made by growers
would then be dependent on the
weather.
To raise tomatoes is only another
step towards the diversion of indus
tries which is doing so much for Sum
ter county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

Buy your silverware from Thos. L.
Bell, the jeweler.
Mrs. w. J. Tompkins left yesterday
for Indian Springs and will spend
some time pleasantly there.
Look in Fricker's window and see
the most beautiful line of Hat Pins
ever shown in Americas. LIFT.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bridges of Ella
vile, were among the many yisi-
tors coming to Americas yesterday,
or 6 doses 1865" will cure any
Dr. w. w. Bacon of Albany, who
was called here professionally a day
or two since, has returned home.
If your hair is thin or falling call
on Mrs. Edwards, 420 Lamar St.
Mr.. Dave B. Hill of Bronwood was
among the visitors coming to Ameri-
Gus yesterday.
Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m C. p. PAYNE.
Willis Dart of Douglas, Ga, was in
Americas yesterday, coming here up
on business.
Reason Henderson of Ocilla was
among the host of business visitors
here yesterday.
Mrs. Florence D. Hollis is at
home again after a pleasant stay of
six weeks in Nashville with her
daughter, Mrs Grantland Rice.
Mr.. ]. R. Culpepper and daughter,
Mrs. George H. Rittenberry will
leave today upon an extended visit
to relatives in western Texas.
Col w. T. Davenport returned yes
terday from Macon where he has
been spending some time at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Dupont Query.
Call G. M. Braggs Market and get
your today's and tomorrows Beef,
Roast and Steak, such as were never
excelled in Americas Also other
goods of superior quality Phone No.
"a. S-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
DISTRICT COLLEGES
HAVE BEEN SAVED
Eleven Schools SuCCOred
at Eleventh Hour

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 13.-(SpeciaD--
Every District Agricultural school
in the State, eleven in number, and
the State Agricultural College at
Athens will throw open its doors
in September to the boys of this
state DESTROYS of obtaining an agri-
cultural education. This has been
made possible now after weeks of
doubt because the Senate on the last
day of its session approved the APP
preparations called for in the House
bills, which will guarantee their
support and maintenance. $4,000 is
appropriated for the State Agricultur-
al college at Athens and the proceeds
of the inspection fees and fertilizer
tag tax sales Of the Department Of
Agriculture are to go to the support
and maintenance of the eleven agri-
cultural schools. The proceeds de-
rived from the sale of inspection
tax tags is to be prorated among
the eleven agricultural schools, giving
to each about $1,000 per annum, suffi
cient to maintain them.
BY this means one half million dol
lars worth of educational property
throughout the state is to be operated
and cared for
Beginning in September, the science
Of cattle feeding and dairying will
be taken up at the agricultural col
lege and district schools. The high
price of meat has turned the atten-
ton Of the farmers to cattle raising,
and it has been demonstrated that by
feeding cotton seed meal mixed with
bulls, which is the cheapest and most
-,
very best results are obtained In
the same way it has been proven that
an increased flow in milk is to be
obtained from feeding dairy cattle on
this product
During the spring months soil
tests are to be conducted under
the direction of DR.. Soule, head of
these schools, and the wonderful re-
suits to be obtained through the use
of cotton seed meal as commercial
f rtilizer will be demonstrated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
The Village Airsmith.
Denver Republican

Denver Republican,
Over the spreading chestnut tree
The village airsmlth floats,
He patches for princely fee,
Disabled aero-boats.
Long years ago his granddad nailed
The shoes on horses feet;
But, when the equine foot game
failed,
The son fixed autos feet
And when the auto craze gave way
and airships ruled the roost,
The grandson, foxy in his day,
just gave the shop a boost.
He doated it far over the town
Where granddad went to church,
And now the income he drags down
Leaves granddad's in the lurch
So high above the chestnut tree,
The busy forge now flares;
The smith--ah! who so gay as he,
Or who with fewer cares?
These airship eogs and shafts and
such
Cost muckle, muckle gold,
For each fad finds the fixer's touch
More shameless than of old.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
weather forecast for today: Fair


Miss Ira Roach left yesterday for
Ozark, Ala, upon a visit of two
weeks to friends there.
We have something entirely new in
hat pins; call and see them.
11-et James Fricker & Bro.
T. c. Mcdonald came up from
Cuthbert yesterday, among others
here from that city.
Switches, puffs and rats made from
your hair combings by Mrs. Edwards,
420 Lamar street. Phone SO
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
D. Sheffield and who has been quite
i'll recently is better now.
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81.
for baggage transfer. tt.
Mr.. J. J. Murray came over from
Vienna yesterday morning, having
business in Americus
Get rid of those wrinkles in your
face. See Mrs. Edwards about it.
420 Lamar street.
Mr.. J. P. Palmer of Albany, made a
business trip to the city yesterday
morning.
Photos artistically made at Keily's
Studio. Best made in the city. A
trial will convince you. Come and see
New Street display. 5-tf
The many friends of Of Dr. H. S.
Crockett regret his continued illness,
very mild type of fever.
Mr.. and Mrs Dudley Gatewood are
in Boston this week as part of
their pleasant trip to New York,
Baltimore and the East.
Mrs. C. r. Tondee and Mrs. Pearl
Chapman of ElIayille will come
today to spend a few days with Mrs
J. e. Coppedge, on Brooklyn heights.
Ladies can save money by buying
tickets for facial and scalp treatment.
Telephone No. 275 for engagement.
The Beauty ParI0rs, Mrs. McLendOn,
Per- Tor. Over D0dsOn's drug
St0-s 14-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
FOR SALE.

200 acres level land Rents S bales
cotton. Price $1,000 acre
4-room house, with garden. $1,000,
Rent, $120.
Broom house, in good condition;
100000
7-room house, close in, $1,750.00.
Rent 10000. This is a safe invest
ment, or pleasant home.
100 acres, 3 miles of R. R. $850.00.
200 acres, half mile of R. R. station.
Groom house, near church and
schools, red land.
265 acres, one mile of R. R. station.
4-room house, and two tenant houses,
running water, healthy and pure
drinking water
Real estate is the safest Of all in
gestmentS.
If you are looking for an invest
ment or home come to see me.
P. 3. WILLIFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14

The same idiot who talks about
the weather when it's uncomfortable
wants to tell you all the smart things
his children say when it's comfort
able-N Y. Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon. 80 rs p N
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont cry 80 40 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, Al
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. Il 81 m
From Atlanta and Macon 49, ~ OF p m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
lanta and Macon. .......... RS 80 %
From Columbus and interme-
date points. n 30 p m
From Columbus, and
intermediate points 49,. TIL 30 a M
From Columbus and interme-
date points +12:O1 N
From Albany ..............*4: 39 m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
Japanese Silks.

About one thousand yards of Jap
anese and China Silks, q inches wide
and all colors. Regular price soc and
Csc, for the SPECIAL CASH PRICE
this week at :. csc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14
Land For Sale.

8OS ga acres of land in
Lee County about one mile
east of Adams station. occupied by
Jube Meekins. Very good.
BANK OF SOUTHWESTERN GA.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-08-14

Some women's idea Of evenin3
clothes is to begin at the feet anC
dress DOWN. Y. Press.