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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-05

That newspaper serves It's town
best which boosts persistently and
vet conservatiyely. Bombasuc de-
uverance OF "hot air" contribute
little TO the substantial growth OF a
town and downright misrepresenta-
lion proves boomerang but the
qrlet persistent setting forth of tho
zeal advantages OF place viii in
he long run cell for good "Adyer-
tlse what you have. and have what
you advertise" is o. good plan and
applies 90 towns as we'll as 20 mer-
,antiie eiabllshmonta FORT Worth
Record.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-05

Washington special says Repre-
sentative Hamilton OF Michigan has
introduced a bill in congress to pro-
hibit the shipment OF calves under
six weeks old unless accompanied by
the mother COWS. a number OF hui
name societies are backing the bill.
Il is said the cattlemen oppose IL.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-05

a freight wreck at Baird Thurs
day caused thc T. and P. trains TO
run five hours late. -
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-05

one of the big glass doors In the
district court room has been broken
out
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
Biggest Ship Ever Launched.

The new Hamburg-American liner
Imperator was launched on Thurs
day at Hamburg in the presence OF
the German kaiser. The Imperator is
the biggest ship ever to be launched,
being nearly 1000 tons heavier than
the Titanic and having length OF
900 feet, or more than four city
blocks. She has a beam of sc feet
and her essential structure weighs
$4,000 tons. She will have a Ritz
restaurant and a swimming pool.
She has a double bottom and coal
bunkers at the sides, which gives her
a double skin. She is equipped with
a series OF transverse bulkheads,
which are closed by hydraulic power
controlled from the bridge.
Capt. Hans Rauser, the veteran OF
the line, will bring her over in the
spring of 1918. Capt. Rauser form
erly served in the German navy, but
has been in the employ of the Ham
burg-American Line since 1890.
The Imperator will be driven by
Parsons quadruple turbine engines.
Her four propellers will drive her at
an average rate of 20 IL knots
New York Sun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
GIRL SHOOTS AT BURGLAR.
Columbia Girl Surprises Burglar in
Her Room.

Columbia, May 2S.-Surprised in
the act of robbing the house, a ne
gro last night took refuge in closet
in Miss Lula Ballentine's room, in
North Columbia, and when she came
into the room from Columbia College
about II O'Clock the negro jumped
from his hiding place, knocking her
down as he ran for a window. Miss
Ballentine sprang up and securing
her pistol from the bureau, fired at
the retreating negro. The culprit
jumped on the roof of the house and
rolled to the ground, escaping in the
darkness. He had a bundle of clothes
and some jewelry, which he had gath
cred before being surprised in his
pilferings, and these he dropped when
he rolled off the roof. Miss Ballen-
tine thinks that her shot hit the ne
gro, although a dilligent search by
the police has so far failed to locate
him.
Miss Ballentine is a daughter of D.
E. Ballentine, of North Columbia, and
had been attending the graduating
exercises at Columbia College, when
she returned home to surprise the ne
gro burglar in her room.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
WHAT BRISBANE rs UP TO.
Trying to Throw Dust in Country
Editors Eyes.

Arthur Brisbane, the chap who is
paid $4,000 a year to write editor
ials for Hearst's papers, has finished
his series of double column articles
intended to bamboozle country edi-
tors and small town merchants to the
belief that the establishment of a
parcels post will make them pros
porous and consequently happy. In
business as in politics ''you can fool
all of the people some of the time,
some of the people all of the time,
even if you can't fool all of the peo-
pie all the time"
If Brisbane & Co., partners, un-
limited, can fool the people sufticl-
emily to get that parcels post fast
ened on the government there will
be no need for them to ever care to
fool a single idiot again. The mail
order houses in such condition
would flourish like green bay trees
and the rural merchant and publisher
would learn too late that fine words
butter no parsnips and that expert
ence teaches a dear school.-3arn-
we'll People.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
Suspicious Death of Woman.

Aiken, May 27.-The county au-
thorities entertain grave suspicious
concerning the sudden and inexpli-
cable death, at Vaucluse, Friday
night, of "Missey" Sharpton, white
woman, so years old. 1t Is suspect
ed that foul play is coupled with her
death.
Acting upon these suspicious, Cor
oner Johnson went to the little mill
village yesterday morning, empan-
nelled jury and held an inquest over
the remains of the dead woman, who
is a daughter of Mr.. VIM. Mundy,
who one time resided in Aiken.
At the inquest it was testified that
on Tuesday night, in drunken con-
dition and with more or less disorder
ly conduct, Abner Sharpton and Tom
Gray went to the home of Mrs.
Sharpton, who is the formers STEP
mother. It seems that she rebuked
them for their condition, and that a
quarrel ensued between her and
Sharpton.
1t was further stated that on Fri
day night Tom Gray returned to the
home Of Mrs. Sharpton and found her
complaining of neuralgia pains; that
Gray administered to her dose OF
some drug or patent medicine, declar-
ing that it possessed great healing
qualities, and would relieve her OF
the pain which she was suffering. 1t
was not ascertained whether Gray
had the medicine in his possession
or found it in the house.
A few minutes later Mrs. Sharp
ton died.
At the coroner's orders Drs. Pierce,
of Graniteville, and Lecroy, of Vau-
cluse, performed a post-mortem
operation on the body and removed
the stomach, which DR.. Pierce carried
to Charleston to-day, where it Will
be examined and chemical analy-
sis of the contents made. The ply
sician also carried sample OF the
medicine which was given the olo
woman, and this will be subjected to
a like analysis.
In the meantime, the inquest was
adjourned, pending the result OF the
ANALYSIS. The examination will be
resumed Saturday afternoon at )
o'clock
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
MILLS TO INCREASE.
Greenville Textile Plants Will Issue
Additional Stock.

Greenville, May 25.-At a meeting
of the board of directors of the Caro-
lima mills a resolution was adopted
calling a meeting of the stockholders
for the purpose of considering in
creasing the capital stock from $780,
900 to 100000. This meeting will
be held June IS. The preferred
stock is to be 7 per cent. cumulative
running for ten years to be retired
at the expiration of that time at s110
per share of par value 500.
A meeting of the stockholders Of
Monaghan mills has been called for
June 13 for the purpose of consider
ing the proposition to increase the
capital stock from $1,O50,000 to
s4,000,00O. This will give Mono
CHAN the largest capitalization of any
mill in this territory and probably
the largest in the south for an indi-
vidual mill corporation.
In addition to these big increases
it may be noted that Greenville is
now completing two of the largest
mills in the state, each capitalized at
a million and to make an entirely Diff
ferent class of goods than that now
manufactured by any plant in the
south. These mills are the Duncan
and the Westervelt and both will be
operated on linens, muslins and high
class dress fabrics such as are made
almost exclusively by the mills in the
north.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
Singing Of Hymn Brings Tragedy.

Asheville, N. c., May 27.-While
two male friends sat in his office sing
ing the hymn "Just AS I Am, With
out One Plea" DR.. P. D. Sinclair, a
young dentist of this city, fired a 9S-
calibre bullet into his left breast at 6
O'Clock this evening. The singing OF
the hymn had been preceded by
Nearer My God to Thee" said to
have been player by the Titanic band
as she sank into the waves. At It's
conclusion, the doctor asked his
friends to sing Just AS I Am" AS
the last line was sung, DR.. Sinclair
rose from his seat and shot himself.
He was taken to local hospital,
where attending physicians stated
that the injured man would recover.
No cause can be assigned for the doc
tors attempt at self destruction.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
A Notable Memorial.

Mr.. Peter A. B. Widener makes a
noble and benefcient public mem
orial by adding s4,000,000 in mem
ory of his son, lost on the Titanic, to
the s3,OO0,000 endowment fund es-
tablished six years ago in rememb-
rance of his wife. The Widener
Memorial school for crippled chill
dren is a charity as useful to the
community, as sympathetic to the
whole nation, as honorable to hu-
manity, as can we'll be imagined.
Thus is a bitter and irreparable
private loss turned into a lasting
blessing to mankind; and thus man
of great and fortunate achievement
turns sorrow into permanently
fruitful labor for the unfortunate and
deprived.
Let us lambaste the "multimillion-
aires;'' it is a popular amusement;
but once in a while let Us own that
some of them have the grand style
of benefaction and ways Of "uplift'
that will survive all the babbling
impertinences of the demagogues.
The tree is known by its fruit.-New
York Sun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
State League Meeting.

Editor The Bamberg Herald:-I
will thank you if you will give space
in your paper of the South Carolina
Epworth League, which will be in
Spartanburg, June 13 to 16, 1912.
Spartanburg welcomes the an
nual conference, which is to be held
at Bethel Methodist church. All
leaguers and friends are looking for
ward with much pleasure, and the
great benefits that will be derived
from this meeting. There will be
present. several noted speakers,
among whom will be Rev. H. NJ
DuBose, of Augusta, Ca, who needs
mo Introduction to South Carolina
Leaguers. He Is one of their favor
ties, and his coming will be great
attraction to those who have heard
him before. Rev. C. G. Hounshell,
one of the most noted foreign miss
ionaries, who is home on furlough.
Bishop John G. Kilgo will preach the
annual sermon. Rev. J. Marvin Cul-
breth, of Nashville, Tenn, will be a
drawing feature. It is gift to
know that Miss Bessie ~Houser will
have charge of the methods Of miss
ionary work
Spartanburg feels congratulated
upon securing this conference, and
will do her utmost to entertain the
many delegates from all over South
Carolina in a royal hospitable man
ner. Yours very respectfully,
CHAS. R. GAILLARD.
Spartanburg, S. c., May "a, 1912.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
Must Spend $1,000 in Week.

A similar problem to that which
confronted Monte Brewster faces
Mrs. J. Fletcher Poulsen, who keeps
a. little millinery shop at 2OS Main
street, New Rochelle. The only d1f'
ference is that Brewster had to get
rid of a million in year, while
Mrs. Poulsen has to spend $1,000
economically in week.
Mrs. Poulsen has practiced econ
omy all her life, SO she Is finding the
task of spending $1,000 in one week
harder than would be expected
When Mrs. Poulsen suddenly learn
ed that she had $1,000 to spend she
began telling her husband what she
would do. Mr.. Poulsen produced pa
per and pencil, and after making a
long list Of all the things she would
like to have, the amount footed up
Just s376. Not until then did she
realize the difficulty of her task.
Mrs. Poulsen recently received the
first prize in a magazine circulation
contest. The prize was a credit fol-
$1,000 worth of merchandise in a
New York department store. She
has to spend the money all in one
store in ore week.
The Poulsens own their own homa,
q comfortable little cottage, prettily
furnished. They have no children.
"At first it seemed easy" said
Mrs. Poulsen to-day, but since
began to figure it out find that 1t
is going to be the hardest task that
I ever attempted. You see, If were
a high liver 1 might think nothing
of spending $1,000 in one week. But
we are very quiet couple. We have
all we need in our little home. I like
to walk, so I don't want motor car.
I love music, but have a piano. But,
after all, a woman loves good clothes,
and I believe I will invest my for
tune on personal adornment Of my
self and my husband. New York
Hara1d
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
Altered the Case.

During his last visit to this coun'
try, says Lippincott's, Henri Vas'
maud, for 80 many years our secre-
tary of embassy at Paris, told story
of one Renaud who came to Paris az
senator from a district in the Pyre'
nees.
Renaud engaged a room at hotel
in Paris and paid a months rent
200 francs advance. The pro-
prietor asked him whether he would
take a receipt.
"A receipt is unnecessary, SAID
Renaud. God has witnessed the
payment"
do you believe in God?" sneered
the host.
Most assuredly," replied Renaud'
Don't you?"
mot !, monsieur"
"Ah," said Renaud, "in that case
please make me out receipt"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

Conveying to the citizen taxpayers
of Bamberg county my appreciation
of the confidence shown in me by re-
peatedly electing me to the respon-
sible position of County Treasurer,
and believing that can be Of greater
service to you, I am retiring from
that position and hereby announce
myself candidate for State Sena
tor from Bamberg county, to which
position, if elected, I pledge you my
best efforts in the protection of your
interests and the upbuilding Of our
county and State, and hereby pledge
myself to abide the result of the
Democratic primary and support the
nominees thereof.
JOHN F. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
BLEASE WILL BE BEATEN.
Says q Man Who Has Travelled All
Over the State.


The Columbia correspondent of
The News and Courier says a we'll
known gentleman, who has travelled
practically all over the State within
the past few weeks, was in Columbia
Friday and in conversation expressed
the belief that Judge Jones would
beat Governor Blease overwhelming
ly at the primary this summer. In
fact, he stated that this sentiment
was general wherever he went and
that everywhere he found voters who
two years ago supported Governor
Blease turning to Judge Jones and
said this matter had impressed him
in every place he visited.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
'Barnwell, S. G.

. I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Solicitor of the second
judicial circuit of South Carolina,
and pledge myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary. On ac-
count of the fact Of having to hold
four terms of court during the
months of June and July, it will be
impossible for me to make a thor
ough canvass of the circuit, but I
trust that doing my duty, will ap-
peal to the voters as much as the
popular mode of electioneering.
R. L. GUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

MADE to walk on" is what the
manufacturers say of Campbells Var
nish Stains for staining and varnlsh-
ing floors, woodwork and furniture.
Well, il they will stand being walked
upon, they must be made from var
nish that Is all right Why not try a
can? For sale by @. O. Simmons.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
PORT ROYAL STATION SAVED.
Representative Byrnes Blocks 81!
Attempt to Abolish Post.

Washington, May 2S.-As passed
by the House Of Representatives to-
day the naval appropriation bill re-
mained as amended by Congressman
Byrnes, of the End South Carolina
district, when the measure was de-
bated in committee of the whole yes
terday. Port Royal, therefore. re-
mains a naval station in spite Of the
somewhat sly attmpt to eliminate 1t
while nobody was looking.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

Although a little mixed in the
pedestrians name The Columbia
State is right when it says that if
Theodore Roosevelt be the Republi-
can nominee the contest will be no
ssAlfred" Payson Weston affair.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and
at Other Points.

Mr.. w. 1. Johns, of Baldoc, was
here this week.
DIR. L. A. Hartzog, of Olar, was
in the city Monday.
Mr.. JEFF Gunnels, of Olaf, was
in the city last Saturday.
Mr.. F. NJ. Moye, of Columbia,
spent Sunday in the city.
Presiding Elder NJ. L. Banks, Of
Orangeburg, was in the city Monday.
Misses May Brabham and Jero-
line Bruce are at home from Colum-
bia College.
Miss Jennie Graham is at home
from Columbia college for the sum-
mer vacation.
Miss Pearle Black, who has been
teaching in Florence, is at home for
the summer vacation.
Mrs. J. R. Owens left last Satur-
day for visit to her sister, Mrs.
Quattlebaum, at Perrys.
Misses Helen Easterling, Evie
Free, and Kathleen kirkland are at
home from Limestone college.
Miss Thelma Bailey, of Edge
field, is on q visit to her grand par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Warn, of
Atlanta, arrived in the city Sunday
morning for visit to relatives.
Miss Ollie Lee Dobson, one of
the graded school teachers, left Mon
day morning for her home at Gat-
ney.
Mr.. e. P. Allen, superintendent
of the Bamberg graded school, left
Tuesday to visit his family and other
relatives at Williamson.
Mr.. Jack. Peddycord, OF. the
Bamberg Pharmacy, spent few days
with his parents in his old home,
Winston-Salem, N. c., this week.
Mr.. A. H. Bruce and little
grandson, Bruce Berry, and Mr.. ]. E.
Berry, Jr., of Branchville, spent Sun
day in the city with Mr.. R. M. Bruce.
Mr.. L. E. Maxwell, linotype
operator for The Herald, left We'd
nesday afternoon of last week to
spend ten days with his parents at
Salisbury, N. C.
DIR. j. B. Black and E. H. Hen
derson, Esq, left Monday evening
for Spartanburg to attend the session
of the grand lodge Knights of Pyth-
iates as the delegates from Bamberg
lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Copeland, Of
Bamberg, were visitors here last
week, the guests of Maj. and Mrs. H.
G. Hartzog. Mr.. Copeland is a
brother-in-law of Mr.. Hartzog.--
Greenwood Index.
Mrs. J. Williams Carter, one of
the popular alumnae of the S. G. G. l.,
spent the commencement season as
a guest Of the college. Mrs. Carter
was formerly Miss Laura Smith
Edgefeld Advertiser.
Mr.. S. w. Copeland and Rev. D.
B. Groseclose, of Ehrhardt, were in
the city Tuesday, on their way home
from attending the Lutheran Synod
at Summerland, near Batesburg. The
Synod decided to locate the college
for girls at Summerland.
Col. T. J. Counts returned last
Saturday from Florence, where he
spent month with his daughter,
Mrs. S. H. Saunders. The Colonel is
looking well, and it is a great pleas
ure to his many friends to see him on
the streets of Bamberg again.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for Treasurer of Bamberg
county, and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and support the nominees. will ap-
preciate the support of the voters and
promise you my best service, If elect
ed. GEO. A. JENNINGS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of County
Supervisor, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary. If elected I promise to give
my entire time and best talent to the
work. Respectfully,
G. BROOK. KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Treasurer
of Bamberg county subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic primary, pledging myself to
abide the result and support the
nominees Of the party If elected I
shall perform the duties of the Office
to the best of my ability.
JACOB H. A. CARTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

The news has, probably leaked out
that President Taft once said he be-
lieved in the Mecklenburg Declare
ton OF Independence.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

I respectfully announce myself q
candidate for the Office of Judge Of
Probate of Bamberg county, subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. H. WHILDEN WALKER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for Supervisor of Bamberg
County, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees Of the party.
W. PRESTON MCMILLAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
FOR CONGRESS.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection as Representative Of
the Second District in the United
States Congress, pledging myself to
abide by the result of the Democratic
primary. JAMES F.. BYRNES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

It must not be forgotten that Mr..
Bryan has never yet said he would
not accept the nomination. He is
Just mot a candidate"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR SOLICITOR.

1 hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office Of Solicitor Of
the Second Judicial Circuit of South
Carolina, pledging myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary.
EDGAR A. BROWN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection as Judge Of Probate
of Bamberg county, subject to the
result of the Democratic primary.
G. P. HARMON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Of Supervisor of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary, and pledge myself to sup
port the nominees thereof.
E. G.. BRUCE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR STATE SENATE.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the State
Senate, subject to the rules and regu-
lations of the Democratic primary.
J. B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
NOTICE.

The tax executions for State and
county taxes and commutation road
tax have been placed in my hands
for collection by the county treas
urer, and notice is hereby given TO
all who have not paid said taxes to
call at my Office on or before the
tenth day OF June, 1912. and settle
same and thereby save extra costs,
mileage, etc. J. 3. HUNTER,
Sheriff Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR SHERIFF.

Having been solicited by a number
of friends, have decided to oner for
Sheriff OF Bamberg county. and here
by announce myself as q candidate,
pledging myself TO abide the result
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

With thanks to the voters for their
support in the past, respectfully
announce myself a candidate for re-
election as Clerk of Court Of Bam-
berg county, subject to the result OF
the Democratic primary.
C.. B. FREE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

= Highest prices paid for beef cattle
H. @. DELK, Bamberg, 8. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for County Commissioner Of
Bamberg county, and will abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
H. W. CHITTY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

am candidate for County Conn
missioner of Bambefg county, subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. J. J. ZEIGLER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30

hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Commissioner Of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary.
W. BARNEY SMOAK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-30
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

hereby announce myself as cam
didate for County Commissioner Of
Bamberg county, and will abioe the
result Of the Democratic primary.
W. PRESTON SANDIFER.