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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
GETTING READY
FOR BIG FIGHT
Daughters of American Revolution Are
Bending Every Energy For
Respective Candidates.

WASHINGTON, April 21-Although
the Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton today turned their attention to
the subject of conservation of natural
resources the most of them were intent
on the big fight tomorrow for tae of
lice of president-general. Many state
delegations acid meetings last night
and attempts We're made this morning
by Managers of Mrs William Cum
mings Story, and Mrs Mathew T
Scott to pledge delegations for their
respective candidates Many states
are still unpledged The Illinois dele
cation is indorsing Mrs. Charles V
Hicox for the office of yice-presideni
general. Chief Forester Pinchott ad
dressed the women today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Is Making Strenuous Canvass of Re-
publican Senators to Put Qui-
etus on lnsursent
Movement.
cUMMINs WILL SPEAK
Iowa Junior Senator viii Present the
Arguments of Those Favorlns
the Taxation of lndvld-
ual Incomes.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 21.-
Alarmed by the strength OF the move
ment for income tax legislation. SEN
ator Aldrich and his lieutenants have
begun their campaign for the purpose
of preventing the passage Of any in
come tax measure.
A canvass of the Republican side of
the senate was begun today to find
just how much strength the income tax
measure was eXerted on various Re-
publican senators to induce them to
abandon support of the income tax
idea. Senator Aldrich realizes that he
is in danger Of being upset by the
powerful insurgent movement now on
among the Republican senators. He
will leave nothing undone to counter
act this movement. Senators are to be
coaxed in an effort to prevent them
from supporting the income tax which
Senator Cummins will introduce Cen.
ator Cummins has completed the prep.
aration of his bill and will introduce
/ it At a conference at his house last
night those Republican senators who
favor an income tax thrashed out their
differences of opinion
| Senator Cummins will make state
ment to the senate explanatory OF his
bill. He will take issue with some
phases OF Senator Aldrichs statemen
to the senate Monday and will den,
4 that ic will roico ravanuo that ia rrorn
ised. His bill as perfected provides fo
a tax on incomes of individuals. I
/ does not provide for tax on income
of corporations, incomes up to $500
are exempt. Any man will be entitled
to have $4,000 of his income exempted
Taxes will be graduated az follows
From $4,000 to $4,000 two per cent
thence to 100000, two and one-half pc
cent; thence to $4,000 three percent
thence to 100000, three and one-hal
per cent; thence to $4,000, four pc
cent; thence to 100000, five per cent
above 100000, six per cent.
Corporations will be required to re
port to the treasury department thei
stockholders, dividends paid to eac
stockholder and also what share of un
divided profits each stockholder is er
titled to. Such share of undivide
profits will be treated as income.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
JEFFRIEs SAYS
HE WILL FIGHT
Made Announcements at Music Hall
Last Night and Audience
Went Wild.

NEW YORK, April 21.-"I will fight
Jack Johnson. I will defend my title
as the undefeated heavyweight cham
pion of the world"
Before an audience that packed the
American Music hall and in which
there was as many women as men,
James j. Jeffries last night made this
formal announcement.
1t was the signal for great joy.
Excited men leaped from their seats,
shouted and cheered, and women ap-
plauded Their shrill and excited cries
of approval, as they stood UP and
waved their handkerchiefs, and even
their peach-basket hats. to the pom
ierous, bowling and blushing "unde-
feated champion" added picturesque
ness to a remarkable scene
In the streets were hundreds of
persons who could not get into the
theatre. although high premiums were
offered for seats. Early in the day
Jeffries had promised to give his de
cision tonight. These waited for JEFF
ferries and the police had to clear the
way for him to his automobile or he
might be captured and borne off by
his admirers.
After his sparring exhibition with
Sam Berger the audience shouted for
Jefferies to come out and make the
statement he had promised. THE big
! fellow, soon anneared
The house went wild literally, and
Jeffries stood near the footlights,
4 smiling and bowling and raising his
/ hands for order After several min
j utes the audience became reasonably
quiet and Jeffries started off in the
usual conventional way, but the All
dience would not have 1t; they want
ed straight declaration, and after
! Sc eral tries Jeffries made It.
If Jeffries had had anything more
to say he could not have been heard
He ran off the stage while the aud
itorium became a bedlam of noise and
| cheers.
! There are several conditions at
tached to Jefries' re-entry into the
prize ring. First, johnson must de
feat Ketchell. Then Jeffries can not
sign articles for possibly ten months
and he insists the fight shall take
place in this country and it shall be
unlimited as to rounds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
SEVERE STORM
AT CLEVELAND
Heavy Wind Does Great Damage
Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania
Two Killed.

CLEVELAND, April 21.-Several
houses We're blown down, and a num-
Der of persons injured in fierce rain
and wind storm which swept this city
this afternoon. Reports that persons
were killed are unversiied The storm
caused great havoc all through this
state Indiana and Western Pennsyl-
vania. All wires are down and news
of damage is coming in slowly.
Mrs. Olive Phalen, aged "a years, a
nurse at the state hospital, was struck
by stone blown from building and
Instantly killed. Chas. Casper, aged
Us, a laborer, was blown from root
25 feet high and killed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
ACTOR KILLED BY
GIRL HE JILTED
Broken Engagement Results in Death
Of Earl P. Adams-Girl
Under Arrest.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 2l.--
Following closely on the heels of the
announcement of the approaching
marriage of Earl P. Adams, an actor
and stage director to Miss Elizabeth
bagby Miss Jessie Brown. well
known young woman to whom Adams
mad been previously engaged shot and
Killed him yesterday afternoon at her
nome, where it is alleged Adams went
10 explain to her his approaching
marriage to Miss Bagley. Miss Brown
was arrested.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
The Admiral, With Roosevelt Party on
Board, Arrives at Mombossa,
Where Large Crowd
Awaited Him.
is BANQUETED TONIGHT
Momhassa Club Win Entertain Roose.
Welt and Son Tonight-Party
to go to Pease Ranch
Tomorrow.

MoMBAssA, British America, April
21.--The Admiral, with Col Roose-
welt, and party arrived here this after
noon. A big crowd was waiting to
greet the ex-president, among the mum.
ber being f. ], Jackson, acting COVER
nor of the Protectorate, who had re
Iceived special instructions from King
Edward to show Roosevelt every posi-
BILE courtesy. Roosevelt will remain
here until tomorrow when he will go
TO the Ranch of Sir Alfred Pease on the
Athi river.
The Mombassa club will entertain
Roosevelt and Kermit at dinner to
night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Special Train Leaves St. Louis For
jefferson City, Carrying
Large Delegation Protest
Against Temperance.
WILL MAKE HARD FIGHT
Party Composed of Bankers, Mer.
chants, Commercial Travellers,
Union Men, Etc, Who
Are For Saloons.


ST. LOUIS. April 21.-There was a
unique demonstration against the
temperance wave today in the Missouri
legislature. Forty-two bankers, rep
resenting banks and trust companies
merchants associations, commercial
travellers, clubs and trades unions.
and ether organizations, left on a
special train for Jefferson City to ap-
pear before the senate committee
considering the state wide temperance
resolution. They are all in favor OF
saloons.
The men interested represent big
st. Louis breweries and workers who
are employed there. They expect te
make a hard fight against the prohi
bition proposition
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Weather Conditions.

The temperature has risen slightly
in advance of the storm, and there
have been rains from the lower Mis-
souri, and Mississippi valley to the
eastern states. Tie area of high pres
sure in the northwest has increased
and is advancing slowly, with cooler
weather extending to Texas, and there
has been snow in the mountain region
the DalSotas, Minnesota and Wiscon-
sin.
Conditions indicate partly cloudy
weather for this section tonight and
Thursday, with colder tonight.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Mysterious Woman Who is Held In
Whta Kidnapping Case Has
Been Traced Through
Several Aliases.
TRUE PAST OF WOMAN
Is Daughter of William McDermott, 4
Chicago Fireman, and Has Been
Connected With Various
Alleged Crimes.

MERCER, Pa, April e1-In a re-
port filed with the district attorney
today, c. H, Schauffler, superintend.
ent of private detective agency, dis
closed what he believes to be the true
past of Helen Boyle, held in connec-
ton with the kidnapping of Billy
Whitla. Tle report covers personal
investigation OF the woman's history
from the time she was little girl
til, the present No printed romance
IVES ever more thrilling.
Schaffler's report says the woman
is Anna McDermott, daughter of Will
liam McDermott, a Chicago fireman.
The reports current during the kid
mapping connecting the woman with
alleged crimes in Kansas City and
Springfield, H., was made definite to
Schauffler's satisfaction in his re-
port. Schauffler says tae woman Is
twenty-five. She left her home in
Chicago when she was 49, Since then,
he says, she used the following alias
es: Mrs. FRANKIE Yorke, Helen Yorke,
Helen Parker, Mrs. Frank A. Minor,
Helen McDonough, Mrs. r. G. Wal
ters and Mrs. Jones.
The detective says ne traced her ca
reer for three years back through the
under world and found nothing to
indicate she had wealthy friends or
relatives. as intimated. or that she
was in any way connected with the
W'itla family Schauffler says he
founl no trace of her marriage to
Boyle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Local Observations.

Bar. Their Wind. W'h'r.
20 Z a. m. PCS 80 Sc Cldy
II Z a m % 42 46 W LtRn
Rainfall for past y hours, 42 hun
dredths.
River above low water Of 1864, II
feet. 8 inches.
Change in "a hours. rise 4 tenths.
Mean temperature, A
Maximum temperature, 81
Minimum temperature 40
C. b. & @, Bridge, Burlington Ia.
April 90 The present stage of the
river is Q feet, 512 inches above low
water mark, a rise Of Y inches since
last report Boat up and down-We-
nona
The river will continue to rise from
Davenport southwark.
FRED z. GQsEw1scH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
cudshy Co. Gives Bond.

KANSAS CITY, April 2.-At a
meeting of the officials OF the ouua.s
packing Company, at the offices Of the
United states Marshall's office today
relative to indictments returned
against the company at Topeka Fri
day. the packers qualified on pono
of fifty thousand dollars. The pohu
was made returnable at the octooe,
term of the federal court, which VIII
be held in Kansas City, Kans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21

Lin the crisis in Turkey, waile the Sui
tan's very throne is tottering, the man
Abdul Hamid places most dependence
in is an, american, Ramsford d. Buck
'nam,tf aaniyal {af the Turkish navy.
The army is so divided that the mon
arch relies little upon it, but he has
confidence in the navy and particul-
arly in his high admiral. Bucknam
began life as a sailor on merchant
man. John D. Rockefeller met him
and made aim captain of a Standard
Oil ship. Later he entered the en-
ploy of the Cramps, and when they
built the cruiser Medjidieh for the
Turkish government he was ass sned
witt Bucknam that he made him a vic,
whole Turkish navy, the Sultan's ri
of civil war in Turkey. 1t is believ
he will be forced to flee or may 10
hardly be averted Ahmed Ria, lea
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
THE WEATHER.
Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-.
souri,, Wired From Chicago.

For Keokuk and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Thursday Cold
er tonight.
For Illinois: Rain northern; fair
southern portion tonight. Colder to-
night. Thursday fair.
For Iowa: Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday Colder tonight.
For Missouri: Fair and colder to-
night with probably frost. Thursday
partly cloudy with possibly showers
south portion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Germany is interested.

VIENNA, April 21.-Unmistakable
evidence developed today that Ger
many is playing leading part in the
Turkish crisis. Yesterdays exclusive
United Press dispatches indicating
as much, is being fully borne out
Germany realizes in the present sui
tan too good c friend to see him de-
posed without protest, and she is re-
liably reported to have offered the
young Turks to supply funds for re-
Mobilization, and support OF the gov
ernment if Abdul is allowed to retain
tie throne, under whatever restric-
tions the young Turks may name. This
offer accounts for the prolongation of
the negotiations between the young
Turks and the sultan
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Former Senator Turpie Dead.

INDIANAPOLIS. April 21.-Former
United States Senator David Turpie,
who for fifty years following the Civil
war, was brilliant character in the
public life, state and nation, died sud
denly ibis morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Appeals to Priests.

CCNSTANTINOPLE, April 21.-The
Sheik- Ul-Islam, telegraphing. appeals
to the priesthood in Asia Minor to do
anything possible to put down the
disorders. Similar kilograms have
been sent before but have been ignor-
ed. The province of Aleppo h a pop
ulation of over a million. Outrages
there are said to be worse than at
Adana. where five thousand alre.-dy
have been slain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Agreement Reached.

LONDON, April 21.-The exchange
telegraphs Constantinople correspond
ent telegraphs that the Young Turks
and sultan have reached definite
agreement whereby the sultan retains
his throne, but the cabinet resigns inn
Eediately.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
FLIGHT WAS SUCCESSFUL.
Wilbur Wright Operates AeropIane to
Height of 25o Feet.

ROME, April 21.--Wilbur Wright to-
aay made one of the highest flights
~ attempted when he sailed the
aeroplane at the height of $50 feet.
=, ,e was alone in the flight but soon
a.'snted and took Lieutenant Chader-
ald on two flights which lasted thirty
sne minutes. The aeroplane worked
perlectly throughout tke fgse-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
viii be Permitted to Retain His
Throne But All Power 10 to be
Taken Away From the
Sultan.
YOUNG TURKS TO RULE
Committee to Control the Affairs Of
the Country and viii Guard
Against Similar Reac-
tionary Movement.

LONDON. April 21.-Confidential
Information from an official source is
to the effect that the Sultan has reach
ed an agreement with the young Turks
whereby he will be permitted to re-
tain the throne; but be shorn of every
yestige of power. Under the arrange
ments which the war office hears has
been effected, committee of Turks
will be the real rulers, and will so con
troll the affairs of that reactionary
taat a movement similar and respon
sible for the present uprising will be
impossible.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Foreianers are safeauarded.

BERLIN, April 21.-Guards have
been landed in Constantinople from
foreign ships prepared to protect for
eigners and their property. The
young Turks have sent word that the
precaution is unnecessary as they
themselves will see that no danger
hefalls the foreigners. Marshall law
Is expected to be proclaimed at this
afternoons meeting of the cabinet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
CAR METZ
VOTE TO STRIKE
Motormen and Conductors of Pitts
bure Street Railway viii Make
New Demands Today.

PITTsBURG, April 21.-At meet
ing of the union this morning 'he iio-
tormen and conductors of the Pitts.
h,rg Street Railway Company voted
70 strike The action affects S,ooo
men They will make their demands
to the traction officials later in the
5ov
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Hopkins 7e.

sPRINGFqELD, April 21.-Senator-
ial ballot today resulted as follows:
Hopkins, IS; Foss, 16i SAurtleff, IS;
stringer, 81; Mckinley, 2; Sherman,
.; Calhoun, l; Lowden, /; Foreman,
/; Martin, 1; thinner, "a.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Conflicting Reports.

The rel ort that the sultan and the
young Turks have reached an agree
mint, is generally accepted here, but
it is just as persistently reported that
the young Turks entered Constantin-
ople in force and that the sultan was
abdicated and has taken refuge on the
Russian cruiser Crieg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Wheat King Springs New Surprise
This Morning When He Leaves
For a Trip Through
the West.
HAS THEM ALL GUESSING
Believed He Has unIoaded All His
May Holdings and is Now
Planning a Big Coup
in July.

CHICAGO, April 21.-Though con
ditions of the wheat pit are improved
over yesterday, there was quite a pan
icky feeling of the market this morn
ing at the opening. Over two hun
dred brokers in the pit acted like mad
men, with their eagerness to trade.
Fatten sprung new surprise this
morning and showed he still had nerve
When it was announced from his of
flee that he had left for trip through
the west. The reason for the sudden
trip, it was announced, was that Pat
ten had to make a personal inVestiga,
tion of the crop situations. In view OF
rumors that the grain magnate's
health has not been good some thought
this the real reason The majority
of the traders are inclined to believe
/ however, that Patten is merely plan
ming another coup. They point tha'
4 leaving at this time indicates ne has
/ quietly unloaded all his May whea
and is planning something new IL
I July. His leaving had an effect OF
/ the market, traders feeling that Pat
ten would not leave unless he wa
sure the prices would go up. The ef
feet was gradual recoveries.
Despite the efforts of the bears II
depress the market May and Jull
wheat slowly regained higher price
at noon. May reached slips; July
s114 La
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
Army viii Enter City.

BERLIN, April 21.-The young
Turks advance against Constantinople
was resumed today. Messages from
the Turkish capital say the advancing
columns are now plainly visible from
the outskirts of the capital and that
the army will probably enter the city
within few hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21
River Forecast

The river will continue to rise from
Davenport southwark reaching a
stage of II feet at Keokuk by satur-
day
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-21

Jack Ellsworth leaves the city
this evening for q FIVE weeks trip in
the interests of the Nlills-Ellsworth
Co
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
Brave Fire Laddies

often receive severe burns, putting out fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve and forget them. It soon drives out pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds, Cuts and Bruises it's earth's greatest heal CT. Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons; best Pile cure made. Relief is instant. 25c at R. H. Beers 6 Co.,, Newtown; Tay- Tor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Goulett, Stevenson H. w. Osborne, Easton; w. B. Flaw lev, Sherman; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros., Georgetown {; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; S.
 J. Blackman, Hawleyville; G. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station e. w. Hatch, Bridge water; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogswell 6 Wetereau, Washington Depot; Har- ry Brown, Southbury; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros., Warren; ; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Penfeld & Craig, Stepney Depot; drug stores. 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
EAsTON.
NESW IN BRIEF.

| MEOW IN tDhlUr.
 Mrs G. Burr Tucker recently spent several days in Bridgeport as guest of her niece, Mrs F. H. Lyford. She al- so visited at the home of Editor Floyd 1 Tucker.
 The many friends of Mrs John H. Wheeler will be pleased to learn that she has sufficiently recovered from her illness as to be removed from the hos pital to the home of her aunt, Mrs Milton, of Kossuth street, Bridgeport.
 Attorney A. L. Livermore and fam lily, with friends, and Mrs Baldwin and son, Roland, spent the holiday week at their summer homes here. Mir Liver more enjoyed the sport of fox hunting with John Treadwell of Tashua and his skillful hounds. They captured two one forenoon and one another day.
 Mrs Ella Gibson of Bedding was a recent guest of Mrs w. w. Ferris. Editor Floyd Tucker has recently had his barn reshingled. Carpenter Mcclellan of Bedding did the work.
 Scott Tarbell, a student of Princeton college, spent his holiday vacation with his classmdte, MT Erwin of Georgetown; in the meantime calling on his friends here. -.
 Mrs A. Emmons and Master Ralph are visiting friends in Port Jefferson.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

Mir and Mrs E. w. Grumman have moved from where they have been liv- ing into the house with MT Grumman's s sister, Miss Julia Grumman.
 Mir and Mrs William Penney and fam fly of Danbury, MT and Mrs Hull Bar tram of Weston, Mrs E. s. Gould of Danbury and MT and Mrs Edward Gould were all guests, New Years day, of Mir and Mrs B. B. Banks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
WHAT THE MACEDONIA REPORT
 FIR WRITES.

WHAT THE MACEDONIA REPORT
 FIR WRITES.
 Young America has been having the usual holiday vacation from school. The teacher, Miss Mary L. Wheeler, visited friends in Arlington, N. '.
 H. Jerome Thompson of Middletown has been visiting friends in this Vi cinity.
 Leman c. Dwy of Thomaston, sin company with his son. has been renew ing old acquaintance with frienis of boyhood days in this neighborhood.
 Joseph Barton is spending some time with his brother, John II. Barton.
 William BeechST is without a horse. his animal layl,g down the cares Of life, last week. Fr
 The thaw of last week helped render some of the roads more passable. which were we'll nigh dangerous from ice.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

Winter clothing forlmen and boys, winter underwear in large assortment. At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

Henry Post of Kent made a short stay here, last week, the guest of MT and Mrs H. Monroe Post and Mrs James Adams.
 The Bee representative was kindly entertained at dinner, last week Thursday, at MT and Mrs Frank liar rison's.
 A. E. Nelson has fine flock of &. c. Rhode Island Reds and single comb White leghorn poultry and is offering eggs for sale for matching. Also young chicks just matched for sale. His stock is No. 1 and he guarantees his eggs to be fertile.
 MT and Mrs John L. Mitchell moved into their new house on Saturday, Jan uary 2.
 The Hawkins Manufacturing Co. 8 new tube mill has started up and there is now force of about 26 men at work there. The men are mostly from Waterbury.
 H. J. Mo Carthy is to have a spec ial sale at his store on Monday, Jan uary l. Look up his adv.
 Walter c. D. Munson, who was home for the holidays, has returned to his school duties at Maryland Agricultural school at College Park, Md.
 New Years evening, George Cass gave social dance at the new hall the Hawkins Manufacturing Co. has recently nicely fitted up, and all had a fine time.
 Charles B. Luf is painting his new barn.
 Mir and Mrs William H. Wakelee were in Hartford, last week, to attend the Governors Inaugural ball.
 Mrs Henry P. Mitchell has been spending several days in Hartford and Bridgeport with friends.
 MT and Mrs A. N. Bronson were in Long Hill, last week, to attend the funeral of Mrs Bronson's grandmother, Mrs Lucinda Beers, who had reached the advanced age of 95 years.