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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Gets Year FOR
WIFE DESERT|0N
h. M. LEE, Ex.coUNTY RECORDER
OF VAN BUREN, COUNTY,
FOUND GUILTY..

Y Keosauqua, Aug. 3l.-(Special.) ~
r. M. Lee, ex-county recorder Of Van
Buren, county, on trial for wife deser-
tion, was sentenced today by Judge
c. w. vermilion, sitting on the district
court bench here, to one year in the
state penitentiary at Fort Madison.
Lee, in custody Of Sheriff Jamison OF
Van Buren county, was taken on the
II o'clock train to Fort Madison to
begin the serving Of his sentence.
Lees case was sensational and at
tracted considerable attention. He was
arrested in Chicago last spring. He de-
serted his wife about three years ago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
pEs MONIES MAN NAMED.
Denver Brewery Agent Names Everett
Pratt as Correspondent In
Divorce Suit.

Des Moines, Aug. 31.-(Special) -
Everett Pratt, son of w. J. Pratt, the
millionaire wholesale grocer and club
man is made correspondent in SEN
sational divorce suit in Denver by
Frank Mccormick. agent Tor the
Luxus Beer Co. Mccormick prints
some of the mush letters written by
pratt to Mrs. Caroline Mccormick, his
wife. and Pratt comes back and says
that he may publish some Of Mrs. NC
Cormick's letters to him. The case mas
caused sensation in society here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
DIES in Los ANGELES.
Bernard Holbrook, Pioneer Banker OF
Iowa, and Widely Known Resident
Of Onawa Dies Of Heart Failure.

Bernard Holbrook, Pioneer Banker OF
Iowa, and Widely Known Resident
Of Onawa Dies Of Heart Failure.
Onawa, Aug. 31---Word has just
been received here announcing the
death. at Los Angeles yesterday, OF
Bernard D Holbrook, the pioneer and
best known banker of western Iowa,
Mr.. Holbrook went to California six
months ago in the hope of benefiting
his health. His wife and number OF
the members of his immediate ram.
ily we're at his bedside when he passed
away. Heart trouble was the cause OF
his death.
Mr.. Holbrook was born in Pennsyl-
vania and came to Iowa about fifty
years ago. With his brother, G. H
Holbrook, he established the bank OF
Holbrook & Bro, at Onawa, which is
still running and is one of the Oldest
private banks in the state. Mr.. Hoi
brook was large property owner here
and during all his long residence has
been prominent In every movement
which tended to build up the little city
Besides his wife, Mr.. Holbrook is
survived by his sons, Parker r., OF
Onawa, member of the state education.
al control board; David O., OF Pitts.
burg; Evan O., of Ann Arbor. profes-
sor in the Michigan university law
school; George @, Holbrook of Onawa.
Three brothers and two sisters survive
Mr.. Holbrook. They are: Marceilus
Holbrook. of Springfield, Mo-; G. H.
Holbrook, of Cedro Wcoley, Wash; /;
E. w. Holbrook, of New Orleans; Mrs.
H. E. Morrison and Mrs. M. A. Free
land Of Onawa.
The remains will be Drought
Onawa and the funeral will be -
here, although the arrangements have
not yet been completed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
.DoLLlvER la FoR ROOSEVELT.
Iowa Senator Suggests That Former
President Will Be Returned to
White House.

Manitowoc, Wis, Aug. 31.-That for
mer President Roosevelt would be the
insurgents" candidate for president
in 1912 was intimated by United
States Senator J. P. Dolliver OF Iowa
in the course of an address here last
night when he spoke in behalf of the
denomination Of Senator r. M. LaFol-
slette at the primaries on Tuesday next.
The reference to the former presi-
dent was a brief one when, with 2
smile, Senator Dolliver said that ME-
Roosevelt would again be writing mes
sages to congress after the 1912 cleo
tion. Aside from his comment upon
the leadership of the ex-president, the
senator's speech was practically re-
petition Of his talk before a Milwaukee
audience last night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
PosTMAsTERs GET VACATION
Given Five Days Leave Of Absence to
Attend Fort Dodge Meet

washington. d. c., Aug. 31.--Acting
Postmaster General Grandf1eld TO-DAY
issued an order granting five days.
leave Of absence to all postnasters Oh
the f3rst. second and third classes In
Iowa to attend the convention of the
Iowa Association of Presidential POST
masters which will be held at FIT
Dodge Sept 20, FL. 22
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
WOMAN HURT AT FIRE.
Mrs. Albert Baird Falls Down Stairs
at Iowa City When Home
Burns.

Iowa City, Aug. 31.-(Special.) ~
Fire of mysterious origin. which broke
out this morning at the home OF Mrs.
Albert Baird, totally wrecked the
home which was valued at $4,000. Mrs.
Baird became excited and accidentally
fell down flight Of stairs. She was
painfully hurt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
ROBERTS GOES TO MINT
iowan viii Assume Old Duties as Di-
rector as Soon as Affairs are
Arranged.

Beverly, Mass. Aug. 31.-The ap
pointment of George E. Roberts of
Chicago to be director of the mint will
be announced within day or two.
Roberts was director of the mint un-
der Mckinley and Roosevelt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Bank Investigated.

Creston, Aug 31.-(Special.)- The
grand jury is investigating the charges
against the former Alton bank, OF
which l.. w. McLennan was cashier.
1t is alleged the capital stock of $780,
900 has been wiped out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
w a terloo NJ an
Sues RivaI For
Girls Affections

. . h.
Waterloo Aug. s1.-(Special)-
For >e loss of the affection
Of his fancee, upon whom he
had lavished $1,000 in gifts IN
the past five years p. Bigham
a local contractor has sued w.
H. Haustly for $1,000 damages
In the district court. Bigham
says he was engaged to the girl
for five years and his. petition
filed in the district court says
the girl would have married
him had not Haustly circulated
stories which reflected on his
character. The girls nal4le is
not given in the petition and
Bigham refuses to make 1t
public at this time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Cedar Ra-ids Fanatic a Suicide.

Cedar Rapids. Aug. 31.-(Special.)-
Crazed with religion Frank Cvizid,
aged 81. hung himself today in his
room. His body was cold when found.
He had taken strap from valise
and fastened it to bed post, the other
end about his neck. His head was only
six inches from the floor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
No choIera in Berlin.

Berlin, Aug. Silt is officially an
nounced today that the medical auth
critics had established definitely that
no cases of cholera existed in this city.
None Of the suspected cases have been
diagnosed as other maladies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Iowan sneak. on Taxas.

Milwaukee. Wis. Aug. 31.-The in
ternational tax association today lis
tened to the reading of several papers
on the subjects of taxation. Prof. John
E. Drindley, of the Iowa State college
was one of the speakers this afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Roberts Has Accepted.

Chicago, Aug. 31-George E. Roberts
today telegraphed his acceptance to
the president and will assume the du-
ties of director of the mint as soon rs
he can arrange his private affairs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01

Newton Child has InfantiIe Paralysis.
Newton, Aug. Special Flor
ence, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c.. O. Edge of this city Is sur :
fering from infantile paralysis. She is
in a serious condition. The family was
uuarantined last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Reed statue UnveIled,

Portland, Me-. Aug. 31.-The bronze
statue of the late Thomas Bracket
Reed. for many years speaker of the
national house of representatives was
unveiled on a promenade overlooking
Casio bay today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
Kicked by Horse; Dies.

Creston, Aug. 31.-(Special) Edna.
the IL year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Bell of this city, was
kicked by horse and received inter-
nal injuries from which she died.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01
MAYOR Gaynor Goes Walking.

New York, Aug. 31.--Mayor Gaynor
has proved the extent of his recovery
from the attempt of James J. Gallagh-
er to assassinate him, by indulging
freely in his favorite exarcise- walk
ing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-01

New Gas Co. at Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids, Aug. -(Special)--
At a special election held here Cedar
Rapids voted majority of 303 to
grant a franchise to a new gas com
pany. Only one-tifth Of the vote was
out
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
HATCHETITES PLAY
WORTHY OPPONENTS
st. Johns Has Held Virginia
and Navy to Low
Scores.

The only football game OF frportaree
in Washing IN tomorrow viii be pIared
at NaGon1I Park AZ $50 when george
Washington Will meet s.. Johns, OF Ar
naDolis.
This, IN all probability. e. Georze
Washington's last game in EVashinero1
before November II. as next SATURDAY
the team Journeys TO Richmond and tie
two dates following viii be filed Al RAJ
unore when Johns Hopkins IS pIa-el
and V p. T.. ar Blacks0urg. va on
November u
81 JOINS this year has held both the
Navy and the University OF Virginia tr
comparatively low scores. and the ont
come or tOmCrrOWs game viii be Ioo--
ed forward 10 with interest bv an rra
loyal adherents Of the Hatcharffe-
Coach MagOnIns charges have shown
little 10 date, and much is expected OF
son
While ". A. .. got away with The
game last Wednesday, George washing
ton showed marked Improvement over
the form displayed over the Sarur64-
before that and IL IS hcped tFaf s.
John VIII he oecisiVelv defeated. Se.-
erai changes VIII be made IN the line
% and general shakeuD is predicted
IN the team Langley viii probs ably pIa--
at quarter II Farmer IS not in ,6rd5-
ton Crafts VIII be ia the game and
Moore Is expected 20 work in the back
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
DE ORC RETAINS
BILLIARD TITLE

NEW YORK. Oct zI--AIfredo De
Orc, three-cushion billiard champion.
successfully defended his tide last niEh-
against Lloyd Jevne. the challenger. In
Doyle's Academy, 10y showing a total
score for uIree nights play OF 80 points
TO III
Jeyne tailed fOrty-foUr points n tho
final block, his. previous gaues. netting
MN ihirty-seveu and forty. respectively.
me champion was apparently the
master Of the situation ar all times
playing culserVariveiv and awaiting o.
p0rtuoltles which came as the result
OF the rather open play OF his OPPONENT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
BARRY is MATCHED
WITH TONY" ROSS

NEW ORLEANS, Oct H-A match
at twenty rounds was made today be-
tween Jim Barry, the Chicago heavy
weight, and Tony Ross, the Italian
scrapper, of Newcastle, Pa.
The men will fight across the river
from New Orleans. early in November.
for 50 per cent OF the gross receipts. II
Barry, who recently won from Sandy
Ferguson, in fourteen rounds, beats
Ross, an effort viii be made to match
him against Al Kaufman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

BALTIMORE. Oct. I.-Auother card
or seven races with big fields is offered
al PimlicO this afternoon. The trscH
viii be heavy, and the horses with a
fondness for soft going must be figured
on.
In the first race. six-furlong dasi
for twO-year-olds. Seth looks 10 have
q good chance for the first hOnors. This
one has been doing we'll In his work
since coming 20 Pimlico.
SweeDaway might get the place, bet
he will have to beat Aitamsha, whu
B W-in be knocking a. the door.
COhort should win the second race,
although sprinting is his forte. u.
Cambon n he starts here should get the
place and may do better.
( Sir Alvescot look something the best
Z in the third event. II the heavy going
suits him Big Stick may get the place.
The Electric Park Steeplechase should
De between Nebuchadnezzar and Judge
. Cronin- The latter started yesterda y.
and may not run TO-DAY. The Speaker
will have a look I'm provided he does
not refuse.
The nth race. the Severn Purse.
. brings out some good trvC-yesr-oIds, and
should furnish a warn contest Chiffon
Squaw has the speed. and may win
here with Leah preferred for the place.
Easle Bird also viii run we'll.
PriscilHan LOOKS Ike real good
thing in the si-.th race with NJ Ce-a-
bon q GOOD place horse.
For the last race Adams Express looks
the goods with Pharaoh likely for the
place
The racing yesterday was conducted
on a heavy track, and this caused much
scratching and also upset the cAlcuIa-
tons OF the talent Notwtthstand
the threatening weather a big attend
ance was on hand, and got a run for
its money.
A very cheap lot Of maidens opened
the sport for the afternoon, and the
wise ones found it hard 70 separate
them. There was no very pronounced
favorIte and several horses had back
ing.
The winner turned up in EuIalIa
May, which had run some good races
IN Canada IN the mud. This ons went
10 the front al the start. and STAYED
there 10 the end Rampage was the
winner up 10 the stretch. but tired at
the end. and Was beaten by Lille Hoy,
which closed fast
Question Mark vas made the favor
ite for the second race, but the real
wise chaps put their checks down on
Harvey F, who was said 10 be a
mudder from way back.
This proved TO be the correct dope.
Harvey 4. rOmped of with the race
without being troubled at any stage
Of the game Question Mark seemed
10 labor in the going. and was hare
ridden 70 get the place.
Several pretty good two-year-oIds
were entered in the third race. and
there was A lively speculation on
three or four Of them. Horizon was
naturally installed in the favorite's
position, but almost as much play
went in on Babbler and Cherish
The elect, who so far at this meeting
have had things right. sent in their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
YALE LOSES HOWE

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Oct 2l.-Tba4
Howe. looked upon as one or the Losf
quarterbacks Yale has had. viii nor he
able TO play this season, has been Drpc-
1cally decided upon Howe is sufferin1,
from spTained back. Corey, who has
been playing quarter since the opening Of
the season, has been replaced by Str0ud
The coaches believe him faster than
Corey. though perhaps not so expert
enCed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
INDIANS PRIMED.

CARLISLE. Pa Oct 2I.-Tne. Car
Isle Indians have held their TaS-
evening drill az football before meet
ing the Princeton Tigers The Indian
coach ran the men through dummy
tacklinS and fundans entails. such as
kicking falling on the ball. running
down under pUnts and followed hv
a signal drll and twenty minute
scrlmmage between the first and sec
ond teams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
CORNELL STAR ELIGIBLE

ITHACA, Oct 2L-The probation ban
mas been lifted from Charles Weeks
the best candidate for tackle I'm co.
nell. but II VIII be a fortnizhr. brFs-a
he Is able 10 play. The injuries OF Zpr-
lers and Pitchers VIII leave the right
END OF the line weak for the game Uith
Vermont on SATURDAY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
chicago Fans Are Blaming Pitching Staff for Utter Failure Series for Worlds Title
TALENT WILL BACK
MUD RACERS TODAY
Pimlico Track Is Heavy, and the Murders" Should Be
Big Favorites In Betting = Another Canadian
Horse Goes to Pieces
By J. H. OUDeE) ANDERSON

~@N10-hs
Shekel5 on Cherish. Plaudit colt
ron Tom Healey's stable. This one
was said TO have worked verv faet
again the wise fellows were right
cherish went to the front right Al the
5tart, and after fierce battle with
'd 1 won In hard drive By half
Babbler. with the HASTINGS fo,d,asa
Tor the going, made Il hot for the
winner but could not quite reach
ne weight bothered Horizon IN the
Solng, and third place was the hest
she could do.
TIE Mt Washington steepleobase
was good thing for Jesuit. which
after q battle through the field with
5uoge Cronin came on 70 an easy
The Judge came down from Canada
Win great reputation. and mas
much as he had Jimmy Lynch 10. re
oelVed a heavy backing.
Lake most OF the Canadian ''phe-
Sins nov ever Mr.. Murray's gelding
OteW up when he found himself up
against the real thing.
Right from the first jump Judge Cro-
III " = t4Nen oct 20 make the running.
ne was az once Joined By Jesuit and the
field '0' al 'Diiu me
Here the Canadian horse had enough
Snd chucked II up. leaving JesilIt
~! OF run 10 come home 10 an easy
ne Weikin. fsvorite in the betting
vas kept behind the pace until over rle
teSt jump, When shA came with a vet
SAL and tackltng Judge CronIn- beat
I'LL 1at Tor the place II S. likely that
ne Weikin was a trife short and viii
out. ''A' '4ii17
Scratches brought the stafford Purse
9oWn 10 three stsrters. Montgomery.
Busy and ReybOurn
Inc Htldreth horse was made an odds
on Iavorite, but his performance did NOT
lLsuly II Montgomery could not run
SHotsh TO keep himself warm and Ia
Oored along in the rear ali the way.
Col BIZ SoUlly's Reybourn made a
una way race OF H. Busy came very
fast in the stretch, but the little fellow
WITH the weird CognOn1en KHlinEsworth.
VINO rode the colt was OF no help and
vas content. 20 stick on and let his
mount run on his own courage
hampton Court. another ore OF sam
hlloretn stable, was made the favorite
m m me last race, but he, too. failed his
hackers.
Hlgh F1vate' captured this event in
the most impressive fashion. going "a
the 'front.' right after the start and after
siiSht tussle with J. n H0uEhtOn
opening up gap that was never closed
high Private Is a pretty hiEh-class
animal but has been on the aiTi7g list
Tor long time He was entirely over
looked by the wise fish and as good as
y 10 I vas 20 BE- had about him in the
ring
OMuer -Srrithsnrl hnrre,-nr IL -. l..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

The dollar bejtoTs. TOO. remembered
High P--vste and they made the vel
kin TtTg' when the old fellow came
home an front
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

'Bated for Reulbach the inning.
+Batted for Pfester in the ninth inning
Athletics 0-12
Chicago a.
Left
4 o
Pfester.
on
combs by Pefsre-
Three
-Tinker
Tinker by
TmpreS % DAY Sheridan
hours
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

owner SmithsOn. however, did not let
his horse 90 unbaCked- He scattered his
play over the ring and in this way got
down big bunch OF money az good
odds and made the best cleanup OF. the
meeting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21
Official Score of Third Game
ATHLETICS.

The following compiled by board appointed
by the National Commission:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

alSn private IS a pretty hiEh-clsss
animal but has been on the aiTi7R Vs+
tor long time He was entirely over
looked by the wise FISH and as good as
- 10 I was 20 be had about him in the
ring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

High Z 'ivste. captured this event in
me most impressive fashion. going 20
the front right after the start and after
a slight tussle with J. u HouZhrOn
opening up gap that was never closed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

The elect, who so far at this meeting
have had things right. sent in their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

Hampton Court another ore n sam
hlioreth s stable, was made the favorite
m the last race, but he, too. failed his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-21

This proved to be the correct dope.
Harvey +. rOmped of with the race
without being troubled at any stage
OF the game Question Mark seemed
10 labor in the going. and was hare
ridden 20 get the place
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-04-02

Seed Rye at The Busy Corner
Store.
The Busy Corner Store is the
place to deal.
Calico 20 yards for $1.00 al
Browns Satisfactory Store.
For SALE GAO acres hay land.
viii sell whole or part. Inquire
at this Office.
IAW. w. Brown is among the
many witnesses called here this
week before the gran jury.
Miss Winifred Van Valkenburg
public stenographer, with +. w.
Van Valkenburg at the candy
store.
\ For real comfort, quiet and
courteous treatment the French
House is the best under the man
agement of l.. B. Culp.
Are you interested in Burns
acreage? IL so let us tell you
what we have TO offer. Randall,
Passenger & Maloney.
II you want to make a trade,
sell your REIMBURSEMENT or other
property the Inland Empire Real
ty Co. will be of great assistance
to you. They have sold others
and can sell yours.
II. Il, Shoemaker, w. M. Hig-
gins and Henry Better, all of
Indiana, are late arrivals in this
city. These gentlemen are here
looking for investments and are
quite favorably impressed with
the Harvey country but will take
their time looking it over.
For SALE OR TRADE One I'M
ported Belgian Stallion, nine
years old; color chestnut sorrel,
haxen name and tail; weight over
nineteen hundred. In service at
Caldwell four years. His get
the best in Idaho. Will sell or
trade for mares or good broke
geldings, or real estate, or sell on
long time with approved security.
A bargain in this horse. Write
or phone Dan Campbell. Presi-
dent Belgian Horse Co.. Cald-
well, Idaho.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-04-02
READ ABOUT THE
Vernon Hot
SPRINGS

They are located In the beautiful John
Day Valley, ~ miles north OF Mt Yer
non, and l2I6 miles west OF Canyon City
in Grant ounty, Oregon. The eleva-
ton IL 400 feet and the climate Is mild
throughout the year. The ,prings which
furnish water for the bath and swiin-
ming pool flow 25, 900 gallons per day Of
highly mineralized hot water Of a tenn
perature in the different springs OF 100
to 1872 +. These springs are without
rival or competitor for the reason that
you can get the water just the proper
temperature Tor bathing without artifi-
cial heating or diluting with cold water
and thereby destroying tho medical pro-
perties. These springs have just cone
to public notice for the reason that they
have just been fitted up for the comfort
and benefit OF the invalid and those
seeking recreation.
Nature was the chemist who compound
ed the water which cures, and in her
labratory deep in the mysteries of the
earth she prepared these curative
waters; and those suffering from rheu-
matism, gout, skin disease, kidney or
bladder trouble or any catarrhal condi.
ton OF the stomach find almost instant
relief and In most cases permanent cures
in from four to eight weeks.
Our charges are reasonable. Come
when you will winter or summer; we
are always open and ready to welcome
you. n
For further information address,
II. A. MURPHY, Proprietor
Mt. Vernon, OregOg.