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The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Cathedral Is Unsafe.

Toledo. Spain. Jan. IA board of
architects has pronounced the cathedral
at Toledo. one of the largest and most
celebrated Gothic edifices in Europe,
unsafe and liable to collapse. The ca
thedral services are now being conduct
ed in the Church of Trinity.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07

steady: fair refining. $3.50: centrifugal. es
test $50; molasses sugar, $2.95. Refined
steady: crushed. $535: powdered 475;
granulated. S4.65.
,COFFEE-Market steady. No. Rio, "a
11sc: No. 4 Santos. SkMS&c.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Cotton Market.

New York. Jan. 7.-COTTON-Spot
closed quiet: middling uDlands, SO. IS; mid
ding gulf. $3.50 Sales. 1000 bales
Galveston. Tex. Jan. 7.-COTTON-Mar-
ket steady. &C. -
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07

Kansas City Live Stock Sales.
1.-THE following sales were made today at
the stock yards. Kansas City, Mo, and
by Clay, Robinson g. Co., live stock COM
mission merchants. with offices at all
marketS.l
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07

FURNISHED by the Charles Woifr Pack.
ing Co.. yards close at noon SATURDAY.
We cannot use pigs. thin sows or hogs
weighing less than 170 lbs. Do SSt mar
ket hogs unless same are well finished.
as we cannot use half fat stun. We give
below prices enecttve At once until rur-
ther notice.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Topeka, Kan, Jan. :

MIXED AND BUTCHERS. Sc. .2Od5 SO
HEAMrH qE,A1sr 5S0q5 20
LIGHT CATTLE. 4sSq54o
Cows (medium) )....................... 2.5OQ3.OO
Heifers (good) ........................3 3256D3 75
Heifers (medium). m).................... 275QD3.OO
Bulls (medium) ).......................2 20OSl25O
Calves 600 to 200 lbs; ;)-.-.....-......4 4.O09475
S1xgI FuTnished ned by The continentai cFsSssIS SoS
BUTTER AND EGGS.
EGGS-Cthcago. &c: N. ", 301Sc.
! ELGIN BUTTER-S2c.
Packing Co. iii-II6 W. Laurent street
PoULTRF3YmHEens;a F3 Hen a. SC: = springs. &c; broil-
BUTTER-Packing stock. 1sc.
WEHil5o3ITsEsXIE WEHil5o3ITsEMssIXI FRUIT AND pRoDucs.
Furnished by Sa1'I E. LUX, whoIesaIa
FLORIDA PINEAPPLES-Per crate.
s'jIi s'HjIicKoRY NUTs-Per bu. $3.50.
CATIfFLOWE ER-Per crate. Ss5.
COCOANUTS-Per sack. original. IS; per
0G5j RuLK. .pATEs-Per IB; SIC.
GRAPES-Almira grapes, Der bbl. $3.50
a ,1RSiPPLEs-Per box. s1.25@2oo
GRAPE FRUIT-Per box. $4.25.
CRANBERRIES-Per bbl., s14OO per
iDG DGAEfFoRNIA i.11FScoRNIA ToMAToEs-Per bskt.
q tGABBAGE = Wisconsin Holland. per
iO REp fc'G GLOBE oNIoNs-wisconsin. Der
SPANISH ONIONs-Per crate. s2oo.
IEMONS-California. per box So 2563 6
ORANGES-Redlands Golden, per box,
s.. .O063 %.
ORANGES-Nave1. per box, $3.50
BANANAS-Medium per bunch, S1.750
200; large, per bunch S2.50G2. 70; Jumbo
per bunch, $3.O0d3.25; extra large, per lb,
SAC.
FANCY LEAF LETTUCNPer basket
800.
CARROTS-Per bu.. 75c-
PARSNIPS-Per bu.. 75c.
TURNIPS-Per bushel. 6Oc
BEETS-Per buShel. 75c.
CANADA RUTABAGAS-Pe lb., 11kc.
COLORADO POTATOES-Pe bu., 75c.
SWEET POTATOES-Per bu., S1.25.
CELERY-Jumbo. per bunch, SOC; Blue
Ribbon. per bunch. 55c
FRESH OYSTERSN. z Counts, peR
can k0c: N. Y Extra Selects. per can <6c;
Standards. per can, 5bc. Bulk-N. 7.
Counts. per gal. 81. 80: N. 7. Extra seiecta
per gal. 10: Plain Selects. per gal, S1.75:
Standards. per gal. 81 so.
CHEESE.
Daisy. 2O-lb. each. 151zc: Daisy Twins. to
box. 151Rc: Wisconsin yellow. 16c: Wiscon-
sin white. 16c: Brick. 16c: Block Swiss,
domestice style, Ice
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Stock win Suffer

Council Grove, Kan. Jan =
George Cleek. jr., who has charge of
the local weather instruments reports
this storm as the coldesr weather we
have had in the past two years and
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07

Kansas City, Jan. 7-CATTLE-Recei
5000 head. Market steady.
HOGS-Receipts 1900 head. Market
steady to strong Bulk of sales, $3.50
Sos: top. $6 TO-
SHEEP-Rsceipts 5000 head Market 15c
to 25c higher. Lambs. $7.15.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Chicago, Jan. z.
Low Close Yes.
Kansas City Grain Market.

FURNISHED by J. Z. Gall, Commissions
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
Office 110 West Sixth St. Phone 1851
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Grain Markes

FURNISHED by J. B. Billiard, corner Kan
sas Ave. and Curtis St.I
Topeka, Kan, Jan. z.
No f. 79aS1c.
CORN-55c.
OATS-46@4Sc.
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Kansas City, ]

hdlISds city, Jan. 4
WHEAT
May ..1o1A 1011k 1o1 1O1A 101A
July -. sS1s-A s214 s15s-& 919s-s4 921s
Nav =. SIS IS 577s 577s 57ss
July :. 5S-M 5sA-sk 5S 5S1s-A SIS
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Market Gossip.

FURNISHED by ]. E. GALL Commissions.
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 West Sixth st. Phone 1885,
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07
Cbicago Grain Market,

FURNISHED by J. E. Gan. Commissions
Grains Provisions, Cotton and Stocks
office ITO West Sixth St. Phone 1851
The Topeka state journal., 1909-01-07

IQuotations Furnished by james c. Smith
& Co.. los East Third stl
TOpeka. Kan. Ian
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
FOR FREE LAND
Rocky Ford Party Leaves to Try
Luck In Uncle Sans Lottery.

William Edgar. J. S. Green, c. L. King
and W. W. Thomas composed party
from this city which left on Tuesday to
take in the biggest land lottery that has
been pulled off by the U. S. government
in many years-that Of the Flathead.
coeur d'Alene and Spokane reservations
for which registrations will close next
Thursday. Aug. s. When they left the
Rocky Ford bunch intended to register
for land in all three reservations, as they
are allowed to do. then take in the big
fair at Seattle for few days and return
to Spokane for the commencement Of the
drawing on Aug. 9.
The land that will be thrown open for
homestead settlement is the Fla.head
reservation Of 45l 900 acres in western
Montana. the Coeur d'Alene reservation
of 100000 acres in northern Idaho. and
the Spokane reservation of $4,000 acres
in eastern Washington. All who desire
to register must 60 in person to eithe r
Kalispell or Missouli. Mont. Coeur
d'Alene. Idaho. or Spokane. Wash. No
charge will be made for the registration.
but at the time Of making entry those
who apply for Flathead lands will be re-
quired to pay one-third Of their appraised
value and those who apply for either Of
the other lands will have to pay one
fifth Of their appraised value. The usual
homestead filing fee Of Sic for each leo
acres will be charged. and the remainder
Of the purchase money on all the lands
may be paid in FIVE equal annual INSTALL
ments.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
The First Cantaloupe.

Geo. 3. Samples has had his subserip-
ton to the Enterprise extended for a
year. in eonformanee to our time-honor-
ed custom Of giving a years free sub
seription for the first ripe home grown
cantaloupe brought to this Office. The
prize winning melon was brought in on
Monday. July 26. which is five days
earlier than last years record. Mr.
Samples last year missed the prize by
one day. as his first ripe melon was not
in until Aug. |. but he was the first
shipper and commanded the highest
price paid last season. The early ship
per gets the best returns. and Mr.. Sam
pies expects to again derive financial
benefits from his early crop. although he
will have many close competitors this
year. as a number Of melon patches are
maturing rapidly and should the present
weather prevail it is predicted that some
shipments will be made to the local mar
kets inside Of few days. land that regu-
lar shipments will begin at least ten days
earlier than last season.
The prize eantaloupe was Of the gen.
uine old Rocky Ford variety and was
grown by Mr.. Samples on the E. E.
Swink farm east Of town. In quality and
favor it was the prime article and it has
left the Enterprise editor a-hungering
for more.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
FAIR ATTRACTIONS
Directors Plan improvements and
Prepare for Larger Exhibits.

TheFair directors had an all day session
last week. (which much was accomplish
ed in getting ready fer the eighteen t h
annual tar to be held Aug. 81 and
Sept. l,2,3.
The procuring Of judges for the different
departments was taken up and arrange
monts made for securing the services of
those Of known ability and experience.
The alloting of space to the different
departments also had consideration and
it was thought best to increase the size
Ct the Agricultural hall by tent annex.
This will be necessary on account Of the
application for space for the show in both
the agricultural and horticultural depart
ments which have already been made.
This indicates that the exhibit will be
larger and better than formsrly-in fact
everything points to successful fair.
Superintendent Hall is working with
the Santa Fe to procure more spec ia |
trains SO that there may be no delay in
people reaching Rocky Ford on Water
melon Day. Thursday. Sept. 2. and
in Ieturning to their homes when the
festival is over.
Among other improvements that will
be made will be the hanging Of large iron
gates at the entrance Of the grounds.
and painting Of the arandstand. exhibit
halls and fences.
1t was decided to again put on the
chariot races, which proved such great
attractions last year. Another attract
i've feature that has been added is the
flag relay race. in which there will be
three lady and three gentlemen contest
ants.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
ROCKY FORD. COLORADO FRIDAY JULY 80 1909.
DITCH ASSOCIATION
OF the Arkansas Valley Holds Import
ant injecting.

"A In6eLlnR OF tn6 Arkansas valley
Ditch Association was held in the rooms
of the Pueblo Business Mems Association
on Saturday last at which the following
members were represented:
American Beet Sugar Co., owner of
the Lamar Canal, by H. Gerecke, Super
intendent.
Twin Lakes Land and Water Co.,
owner of the Colorado Canal. by W. L.
Hartman, Vice-President.
Lake Canal Co., owner Of the Laguna
Canal, by J. E. Lewis. Superintendent.
otero Irrigation District, owner Of the
Otero Canal. by S. W. Cressy. Supt. and
G. A. Kilgore.
Reorganized Consolidated Catlln Co..
by ]. w. Beatty, President.
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.. owner of
Sugar Loaf Reservoir. by H. Hosea,
Chief. Engineer.
Fort Lyon Canal Co., by 3. T. Nc
Clave. President.
Oxford Farmers :canal Co.. by T. J..
Barnard, President.
Bsssemer Irrigating Ditch Co.. by
Robert Grant, President.
Rocky Ford High Line Canal Co.. by G.
M. Hall, Superintendent.
Rocky Ford Ditch Co.. by W. X. Win
terhalter, Sups. and G. w. Swink. Presi-
dent.
Arkansas Valley Sugar Beet and Irri-
gated Land Co. owner Of the Amity and
Buffalo Creek Canals, by S. G. Porter,
Chief Engineer.
Also E. R. Chew, Irrigation Division
Engineer, and B. G. Wilson. Water Com
missioner. Dist. No. IL.
Tho secretary read correspondence be-
tween DIVISION Engineer E. R. Chew and
Geo. G. Anderson. Consulting Engineer
for the Otero Irrigation District, relative
to the alleged improper impounding Of
water in the Clear Creek Reservoir.
Division Engineer Chew made a state
ment relative to the appeal to the State
Engineer from his ruling that the water
should be turned out, and reported that
he had been directed by the State Engi-
neer to turn out water for the Otero
Irrigation District to the amount Of $50
#. per second. which run began at z A.
M. July gath.
@. M. Hall, Secretary Of the associa-
ton and member Of the Executive Com
mittee. made report as to statements he
had heard in regard to impounding water
in the Adobe Creek Reservoir by the
Fort Lyon Canal Company. The Hardss-
ty Reservoir and other reservoirs south Of
Fowler. On July "a. accompanied by
Supt- Cressy. Of the otero Canal. and
Water Commissioner Wilson, he inspected
the Swink reservoirs. ditch and headgate
and the Omer Canal and found water had
been run in both bitches out Of the recent
raise in the Apishapa.
President MeClave ealledSenatorSwink
to the chair and made statement in re-
gard to the Adobe Greek reservoir and
the plans for the operation thereof.
a general discussion followed, after
which the following resolution was intro
dueed and adopted unanimously:
That the Executive Committee be in
structed to refer the matter Of improper
impounding OF water in the Clear Creek
Reservoir to the attorney to be employed
by the Association, such action to be
taken thereon as said attorney may ad-
vise."
On motion a committee was appointed
to make a contract with an attorney for
services, and shortly after adjournment
Fred A. Sabin of La Junta was retained
as the association attorney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30

Tho above tersely conveyed the regret
ul news that we arc not to have the
mpreme pleasure Of visit from tho
PRESIDENT upon our big Watermelon Day.
nformation that will be received with re-
net not only by the Chamber Of Com
neres but by every resident Of the Ar
znsas Valley. who would have been
Asassd beyond measure could they have
ID this opportunity Of greeting our chief
xeeutive.
although this meetioR Of the board Of
treetors was strictly informal and no
finite action could be taken. It was the
ct attended Of any that has yet been
dbl. I. Maxwell. president Of the
oard> having returned in time to be
nsea and many matters Of import
nee @7fs discussed. such as the best
ssthcd4 Of advertising our town and
opntry throughout the east. the matter
elpreparing data and information re-
eding our climate. crops. etc., for use
Responding to all inquiries.
The all-engrossing water question also
sdne up for discussion and as result it
Hkely that committee will be appoint
Ito meet with like committees from La
Ata and other Valley towns for a
,orough investigation Of the several
.upositions before them.
Ever since our people visited Manza-
v on the Fourth and saw the fine
asure resort that has there been pro-
ID by the expenditure Of little money
u labor the question Of providing lake
4 picnic grounds convenient to Rocky
"a has been receiving the attention Of
d wide-awake citizens, and the project
= eventually erystallized into concrete
IN. as the following communication ad-
esed to the Chamber Of Commerce
y forth:
,the Chamber Of Commerce Of Rocky
lord:
oentlemsn:-As your organization has
g formed for the purpose Of advancing
d promoting the interests Of Rocky
nd and the Arkansas Valley, we beg
call your attention to forty acres Of land
ne east Of the Fair grounds and ten
RS lying north Of the Fair grounds,
lking in all fifty acres, the greater por-
q OF which is covered by a natural lake
only used by few for hunting pur-
n
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
Can NOT ATTEND
WATERMELON DAY
President Unable to Visit Colo
rado Before Sept. IS
PARK PROJECT
MADE PUBLIC
At an Informal Meeting of the CHAM
ber of Commerce-Other Import.
ant Matters Discussed.

UCT VI SOuuIucICS-OtuSE InpOEI~
ant Matters Discussed.
AZ n informal meeting of the board of
directors of the Chamber of Commerce
following the regular Monday dinner of
that body at Ell Captain hotel-Seeretary
Fsnlason read the following kilograms in
answer to the invitation sent to President
Taft last week:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, D, c.. July 23, 1909
Chamber Of Commerce. Rocky Ford. Colo.
My Dear Sir:
The President requests me to aeknow-
ledge receipt Of your telegram Of the
25rd Of July. and to express his regret
that he will not bs able to accept the
kind invitation to visit Rocky Ford on
September End. Should he find It poss-
ible to make a western trip. he will not
be able to leave until about the middle Of
September and he cannot, therefore. be
in Rocky Ford on the date you mention.
He thanks you cordially and sends his
best wishes for successful occasion.
Very truly yours.
Fred W. Carpenter.
Caeyetayv IN the PYesident
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30

Washington. D. c.. July oath. 1909
= r. Fenlason. Rocky Ford. Colo.
Presidents western trip will not begin
ntil September fifteenth. for which rea-
sen will be impossible for him to make
7ceky Ford Watermelon day.
John A. Martin.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30

Washington D. c.. July %. 1909
Chamber of Commerce. Rocky Ford. Colo.
Will eheerfully comply with your re-
lpes. and will see President at once.
A. A. Rucker. Of Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
Why
!. Pay
Rent?

I will loan you money to
buy or build, you pay mon
ey back in monthly INSTALL
ments the same as rent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-07-30
Secretary to the President
Washington, D. c.. July %. 100

Washington, D. c.. July %. 1909
Chamber of Commerce. Rocky Ford. Colo.
will very gladly convey to the Presi-
Dent Rocky Ford's courteous invitation to
attend Watermelon Day and urge his ae-
eeptanee. but his Secretary advised me
yesterday that President could not poss-
bly reach Colorado until September
twenty-first and that he would spend
September twenty-first to twenty-fourth
Inclusive in Colorado on his way west
Ind will attend the Pueblo State Fair and
epeniA Of Gunnison tunnel during that
6me. That is the present arrangements.
Z any changes will promptly wire you.
Edward T. Taylor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-26
A Horse Deal.

An interesting story came to Our ears
few days ago about horse deal between
Charles Spaulding and gentleman from
near the Jefferson county line. II seems
that the gentleman bought horse from
Mr.. Spaulding for which he paid $50,
and was told that il the horse was not
satisfactory to return it and get his money.
The man took the horse, and after a
weeks trial came 10 town and reported
that the horse was satisfactory. AT the
end of the second week he came to town
again and again reported satisfaction, but
as he was going home he met friend
who knew the horse and told him that
Spaulding had paid him $40 for il. The
buyer came TO town few day after, and
this time reported that he did not think
the horse worth the price he had paid Tor
him. Mr.. Spaulding paid him and took
the horse back, which he sold few days
after to dealer in Hagerstown. The
dealer trimmed the horse up with large
lot of others and had a big sale. Our
friend, who still wanted horse, attended
the sale and bought a horse which he
brought back and put at the livery stable
until he could get him home, and while at
the stable he was recognized as the horse
he had bought from Spaulding. and this
time he gave sl9S for him.-MUfHsbng
Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-26
SeIf-Condemned.

The story below, found in the Elmira
Advertiser, is homely illustration OF the
power of suggestion. An Iowa farmer
employed boy TO guard his strawberry
patch from birds. The berrieS-fancy
fruit as bigas peaches-kept disappearing,
and the man began to suspect the boy OF
eating them. So one morning he visited
the patch, and after looking IT over said ::
81 know you don'ttouch these berries,
my lad, but Zeke says you do. To-day
I'll test you-iust to convince Zeke that
he's wrong"
He took out small lump OF chalk and
pretended to chalk the boys lips; but
really it was only his finger that he rubbed
over them.
"Now," said he, "when come down
this afternoon well see who is right, Zeke
or l."
And with apparent carelessness he
tossed the chalk on The ground.
On his return some hours later il was
plain who was right. The boys lips
were chalked with a thick, white, stiff
layer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-26
Misplaced Confidence.

At a railroad station the other day "a
gentleman from the country" yielded TO
the pressing solicitation OF persistent
newsboy and bought penny weekly pa
per.
But here was difficulty shilling, no
change and the engine OF the train giving
unmistakable evidence Of speedy de-
parture.
The bargain was about to be Cancelled
when the boy volunteered to get the shil-
ling changed into pence.
"But," said the gent, perhaps you will
not return with the II pence"
The boys face wore an injured look.
"lf you are afraid TO trust me, sir, " said
he, and there was the least trace OF emo
tion in his voice. "you can have the other
eleven copies as security"
Something Suspiciously like moisture
came into the old mans eyes as he glanced
into the bright, open countenance OF the
boy, and he felt heartily ashamed OF him
self as he mechanically held out his hand
for the remaining eleven copies.
He watched the little fellow as he trot-
ted down the platform till he sailed round
the corner and was lost to sight.
Fifteen seconds later the engine gave a
final shrek, and the train glided slowly
out OF the station.
The man glanced round at his fellow
passengers and handed copy OF the pa
per to each one from his pile.
He said nothing, but he seemed TO be
thinking.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-26
Real Lions DeYour a Maiden.

In suburb OF Paris is factory where
moving picture films are made. The
company operating the business has a
large tract Of land fitted up as an am
phitheater, within which are enacted the
blood curdling scenes which delight
American and other audiences in the NOV
ing picture shows.
Recently pictures were made depicting
the death Of young Christian maiden in
a den OF lions. Vestal virgins, courtiers
and knights marched around the arena
and then took seats safely outside huge
cage. A young girl was strapped upon
a cross within the cage and II real lions
were let loose. The lions were excep-
tionally hungry and made short work OF
the poor martyr. They had been bor-
rowed from an animal show and had been
kept without food for three or four days.
They tore the maiden limb from limb
and spilled her blood all over the cage,
yet the maiden didn't even scream for
help-her flesh was papier mache stuffed
with raw beefsteaks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-26
Signaling By Smoke.

"The Life Of Fossil Hunter" by
Chas. H. Sternberg, tells many an Incl
dent of life among the Indians of the
Southwest. The authors search for
specimens led him among the Comanches
of Texas, tribe that has preserved much
OF its original wildness Of life and char
acter. This gave him chance TO find
rare suvivals in native uSages. Among
other things, he saw how the Indians
sent messages by their old method.
At-.it nightfall crossed each Creek
and saw at my right, in a bend OF the
creek, an elevated "beneh" on which a
teepee was pitched. There were two
Indians standing about, one large,
fleshy, good-natured man, the other thin,
with large, prominent cheek-bones. a
typical Comanche. A large flock of chill
dren ran out to meet me. must confess
that felt little uneasy at being so en-
tirely alone and at the mercy OF these
Indians, but made the best o! il. As
several turkeys were lying on the ground,
| told the good -natured man that wanted
his squaw to cook me one OF them Tor
supper. This she proceeded to do.
put off going TO bed until late, as !
dreaded sleeping in the high grass where
left my saddle.
After breakfast, as started out for the
trail, a boy Of fourteen walked out with
me and stood talking, with his hands
tangled in my pony's name. Al our feet
the path divided, and encircled little
mound covered with buffalo-grass. When
the boy had finished the cigarette he was
smoking, he threw the still burning stump
into this dead grass, which was damp
with dew, and which sent up dense
column OF smoke.
This was done so naturally that !
thought nothing Of il until ! got on the
level prairie. where could see for miles
ahead. As far as eye could reach, column
after column OF smoke was rising In the
morning air.
II was thirty miles from the crossing at
each Creek to Fort Sill, yet when pre-
sented my letter to Maj. Guy Henry in
the office at nine O'Clock the next morn
ing, the first question he asked was,
"Did you leave the crossing at each
Creek about sunrise yesterday morning 2"
When | answered that did, he said
that probably about ten minutes after ]
left the creek the Comanche chief had re-
ceived notice by smoke signal that one
man was crossing over the trail toward
the fort.