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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
JOINT RATE SAVES
ON NEWS
The IntelIigencer and the Tele-
gram Plan to Benefit Sub
scribers.

The Intelligencer has made ar
rangements with the Kansas
City Daily Drovers Telegram
whereby it is acting as the Tele-
grams authorized agent in this
community, both for straight
cash subscriptions and at club
bing rates in connection with
this paper.
The unusually high price of
live stock, grain and farm COM
modities makes it doubly i'm
perative that farmers Of this
community should be well post
ed on prices at the market cen
ters.
The Drovers Telegram is now
carrying full wire service of the
United Press, comprising tele
graphic reports from over the
entire world and a large amount
of feature material by its spec
ial correspondents in the Euro
pean war zone, in Mexico ant
elsewhere.
Kindly come into our offic,
and let us explain our clubbing
proposition to you. Take you
home paper first but at the sam
time avail yourself of this or
portuity to secure in addition
the best live stock market pape
published in the world. Both ca
be had for practically the pric
of the Telegram alone.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
The TOdhunter Recital.

A large and appreciative au-
dience representing the discrim-
mating taste of our community
greeted Miss Elliot Todhunter in
Murrell Auditorium Monday
evening. 1t was the first ap-
pearance of the gifted reader
since her return from Boston,
where she studied with Leland
Powers.
The offering of the evening
was Hobart's allegorical play en-
titled Experience" a work maxi
ing the severest dramatic and
emotional requirements.
With unlimited technical fa-
cility and interpretative art Miss
Todhunter portrayed the var
ious characters and presented
the succeeding episodes in {
vivid and fascinating manner
The presentation was addition.
ally ineligible in everything
that Delsarte could bestow; anC
was illumined by distinctive pose
and gesture, which became as il
were a lett motto for each char
acter. The unusual and delight
full play which has had a phe
nomenal success in Eastern thea
tres is only mirror of life, ia
miliar to each one of us ant
readily applicable. And the i'm
! personation of Miss Todhunte.
: includes such power, charm an,
irresistible force that her audi
tors are not only entertained
but they at once place them
selves in personal touch wit
experience.
Central College Club unde
whose auspices the entertain
: ment was given is to be cor
graduated upon its engagement
and every one present win n
member the evening as a rar
privilege.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
Rev. S. o. Hall Resigns.

Rev. S. 0. Hall, pastor of the
Lexington Presbyterian church
for the past four years, rendered
his resignation Thursday night,
and at his earnest request it was
accepted. The esteem and con-
fidence held for Mr.. Hall and re-
grets at his resignation were ex-
pressed in resolutions adopted
by the congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall have en-
deared themselves to the people
Of Lexington generally who re-
gret that they are soon to de-
part. Mr.. Halls efforts in the
moral uplift Of the community
viii long be remembered.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
scARLETT SHOE COMPANY
Joseph A. Scarlet Buys Stalling
Stock. Open for Business
Saturday, Oct. 21.

Joseph A. Scarlet has recently
bought the shoe stock Of the late
Dick Stalling, 817 Main street,
and will be ready to open for
business Saturday, October 21st.
The business will be known as
the Scarlet Shoe Company, and
will carry a full line Of Mems
Women's and Children's shoes
and hosiery.
Mr.. Scarlett enjoys a wide
and popular acquaintance. He is
an experienced shoe man,
thoroughly acquainted with the
local shoe trade, accommodating
and reliable. The business nc
doubt will succeed under his
efficient management.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
SAM c. MAJOR
WILL SPEAK HERE
Wednesday Night, October 25,
At the Court House.

Hon. Sam G. Major Of Fayette,
Missouri, viii speak in the in
terest of the Democratic ticket
at the court house in Lexington,
Wednesday night, October 25th.
Mr.. Major is makig a tour Of this
congressional district in behalf
of the Democratic ticket and has
speaking dates in the county all
next week. He is a very inter
esting speaker ad a large crowd,
no doubt, will be on hand to hear
him.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Wahl
spent Friday in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Corbin took
this son, Noble, to Lexington
Friday to DR.. Butler to have his
tonsils removed.
Miss Mildred Cole spent the
week end with home folks.
Wilson Malone, All Lewis, c.
Hodges, w. B. Harwood, Frank
Gordon, J. L. Groves and F. J..
Cox attended the Democrat rally
at Lexington Friday.
Miss Elizabeth Vaughan re-
turned to her home in Corde-
Wednesday after spending T. 8
week end here with relatives az i
friends.
Mrs. John Pauling shopped ia
Lexington Friday.
Married recently at Randlet
Okla, Miss Tessie Matthew
Mr.. Mr.. Lloyd B. Lansing. IT.
bride is the second daughter 81
Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthew q
was born and grew to woman
hood near Dover. Her friend.
here extend their best wishes TO
their future happiness and pros
perity.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
Good Work!

William Knox was the first
victim to face Judge Harry
Mountain in the police court
Monday on a charge of running
an automobile on the streets Of
Lexington with the "cut-out"
open. He was assessed $4.35.
This is the beginning of the
round up by the local police force
who viii arrest, anyone caught
exceeding the speed limit or run
ming with the "cut-out" open.
Judge Mountain stated that any
one brought before him here
after on the similar charge
would be fined to the limit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20

Mrs. A. Martin Dale returned
to her home in Kansas City Sun
day evening after a visit with
Miss McMurry of Central Col
lege.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Foss re-
turned to their home in Kansas
City Sunday evening after a WIS.,
it here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Lung.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Mahan who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
II. E. Mahan, returned to their
home in Kansas City Sunday
evening.
Elton Greer Of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with his par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. J. ]. Greer
| His wife who accompanied hin
remained for a weeks visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
R. Todhuter.
Hear Congressman HamIin.

Cngressman c. w. Hamlin will
speak at the court house Satur-
day night, October 21st. Let
every voter regardless Of party
afiliation come out and hear
him. He will be glad and you will
be benefited.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
DOVER

Roy Willioms of Waverly was
here Wednesday.
Bob Montague of Marshall had
business here Wednesday.
George Zeysing had business
in Kansas City Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Cherry and
Mrs. w. B. Harwood was in Lex
ington Wednesday attending the
Baptist Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Pauling,
Mrs. E. J. Stolte and Jake Har-
wood were in Lexington Thurs
day night.
l. G. Neal of Lexington had
business here Thursday.
DR.. W. G. Harwood was in
Lexington professionally Fri
day.
Mrs. Sam Vaughan and son,
Leonard, were in Lexington
Tuesday.
w. S. McGee left Wednesday
to accompany ]. @, Plattenburg
on a busines strip to New York
City.
Ben Vaughan and wife Of
Kansas City visited with rela
tives here last week.
George Phelps came home las
week from a two months stay a
Eldorado Springs.
/ Hub Redd is in Kansas Cit.
buying his winter supply 0
goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Winn spen
Friday in Lexington.
The young people of the Hig'
: School enjoyed a weinie roas
Friday night in Mr.. Eppes'
pasture.
Mrs. Edna Turman an
: daughter, Miss Blanche shoppe
|, in Lexington Friday.
Miss Elizabeth Slusher is wi
iting friends in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Sydnor az
; children were in Corder la
s Saturday to attend the ma
> riage of his brother, Charl
q Sydnor, to Miss Nannette Go
der.
70 Mrs. Martin Phillips al
S. daughter, Miss Lillian shopp
II in Lexington Friday.
" Mrs. John Cooper and MI
Edmond Vaughan entertain
" Friday, Mrs. David Slusher, Nj
r. Earl Keusler and two childr'
i. Mrs. Annie Eagan, Mrs. Drul
m mond, Mrs. George Caldwell a
two children.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
Convict Captured at Myrick.

John Shinkle, Missouri Pacific
detective, captured an escaped
negro convict in the yards at
Myrick early Friday morning.
The negro wore a pair Of over
alls and a sweater over his pris-
on uniform. He was brought to
Lexigton and placed in jail until
the departure of the train on the
River Route, when Shinkle took
him to the penitentiary at JEFF
ferson City. The negro said that
he escaped about a week ago.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
GreystOne Park Lots.

I would like my friends to come
out on the 23rd of Oct, and buy
some beautiful lots in GraystOne
Park addition-not on account of
money consideration but good
will and an investment, as these
lots will in a short time double
in value. No suburban lots can
compare with these in location
or value.
y Todbufo,.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Howe
announce the birth of a boy,
Wednesday, October Is, 1916.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Slusher
announce the birth Of a S5k
pound boy, Monday, October 16,
1916.
Your coal goes a long way
when burned in Coles Hot Blast
Heaters They are fuel savers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
Damages for Motor Car Injuries

The damage suit of Robert E.
Rogers and Joe Meunier VS.. Sam
and George Lorantos which was
to have been tried in the Circuit
court Tuesday, was compromised
by the defendants paying Rogers
$3.50 and Meunier 5000. The
suit was to recover damages fol
injuries received by Rogers anC
Meunier last spring when they
were making a trip to Kansas
City in a motor car owned by the
defendants and driven by George
Lorantos.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
Young Mems Club Elects New
Officers.

The Young Mems Club of the
Christian church met last night
at the home of Hawkins Doug
las on Franklin Ave-, on whom
they had planned a surprise in
honor of his twenty-frst birth
day.
After the excitement Of sur
prising the young man, the
meeting was called to order for
regular business session and the
following new officers we're elect
ed and installed.
President, Warner ]. Bishop.
Vice President, Hawkins Doug.
las.
Secretary, Douglas Dunford.
Treasurer, Stanley Dierking.
After the election and installa
ton of the new officers tht
meeting was adjourned and th'
balance of the evening spent il
having a general good time. De
llightful refreshments were ser
we'd after which Mr.. Harry 81
Clair entertained the bunc,
with a few vocal selections
However, not to be outdone, MI
w. B. Douglas ''came through
with some good old time airs O
the fiddle" and the boys cam
away filed with all kinds 0
"pep" for the winters work.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
High School II; Odessa 0.

The L. H. S. football team de-
feated the Odessa eleven Fri
day at Odessa by the score of
II to 0.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
Death Of Miss Addie Givpns
Winn.

Word was received here Sat
urday of the death Of Miss
Addie Givens Winn, a former
student and teacher of Central
College. Miss Winn died We'd
nesday morning at the home Of
her cousin in New York City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20

Guy Morrison and sister, Miss
Elizabeth, Mrs. Mayme More
land and M. c. McFadin went to
Kansas City Monday to at
tend the wedding of Miss Beu-
lah Austin niece of Mrs. John
Morrison, to Mr.. Louis Seibel
The wedding took place al
the brides home on 1910 Parl
Ave-, Kansas City, Mo-, Monday
night at $50 o'clock.
DR.. 2. M. Williams went Il
Kansas CITY Sunday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20

Miss Ella Branum of Central
College went to Kansas CITY
Sunday evening for few days
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Morris
and son, Harold, spent Sunday
in Kansas City.
Ferd Bates spent Sunday in
Napoleon.
Misses Mary and Lucille Lock-
hart went to Wellington Satur-
day evening for a brief visit.
]. G. Worthington returned to
his home in Kansas City Satur-
day evening after spending the
day here on business.
L. A. Golladay spent Sunday
in Higginsville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-20
GODS DAY IN LEXINGTON
Successful Meetings Closed.
Church Filled With Men
Many Conversions.

The evangelistic meetings con-
Quoted by Rev. Trigg A. M.
Thomas of Kansas City, Mo-,
during the past three weeks in
the Presbyterian church and on
the streets Of Lexington, Mo-,
closed Sunday night. Mr.. Thomas
spoke five times Sunday to
large and appreciative audiences
One of the greatest services
ever held in Lexington church
was at 3 p. M, when the church
was filled with men eager to
hear the gospel; and they heard
it with deep interest from the
powerful and fearless preacher,
for many turned to the Lord and
were saved.
Every available seat in the
church was occupied Sunday
night when he preached
his great sermon on "The Value
of the Human Soul" with the
result that 16 decided for Christ.
Several hundred also heard the
evangelist in his final sermon on
the street at night, who could
not get into the church. During
the meetings there have been so
conversions; 81 reconsecrations !;
and 6 church letters placed.
Most of whom viii unite with
the Presbyterian church; while
some will join other churche
Rev. Thomas delivered go SER
mons and addresses during the
meetings and held many person
al and conference interviews.
1900 people met for prayer in
the different home prayer circles
] during the meetings.
$135.63 was given for local ey-
$ penses and a free-will offering
of $352.65 was given to Mr.
q Thomas for his state work o.
: Home Missions. Mr.. Thoma!
e left Monday to conduct /
three weeks meeting at Bron
3 son, Mo-, in the Ozark country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
Jennings Picks
Ex-SinnerS to
Go Evangelizing

Special to The World.
OKLAHOMA CITY. April 3. - Al
j. Jennings, formerly an outlaw but
now an evangelist, will go on the
road in a few weeks with a complete
evangelistic Crew." and has already
made several engagements to hold
revivals one or two meetings will
be held during the summer months
and the real tour will not begin until
September l..
Giles Ferris, formerly state printer
in Oklahoma, will go with Jennings
as general manager and advance
agent of the Grew" He has also
beat back" like Jennings, having
been impeached when he was state
printer.
Ed Mcconnell of Duncan, Okla.
nings team. Mcconnell has been
doing that line of work for number
of years and is experienced. He has
signed a contract to conduct the
music at the Jennings meetings for
one year. There will be a number
of others with Jennings before the
start is made in September.
Jennings is said to give the prefer
ence to those who, like himself, have
come back from wild careers. far
from the class of work in which they
will now engage. He must be con-
vinced, however, that they are sin
cere in their professions of religion.
Jennings still claims Oklahoma City
as his place of residence and will
remain here when he is not on the
road. There are many here who still
doubt his sincerity and he intends to
remain. he says, until he has con-
vinced all those who doubt At a
recent lecture here the church was
filled to hear Jennings and thousands
who could not get in were turned
away
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
JEAN P. DAY IS A
PIONEER CITIZEN
Man Appointed to Supreme
Court Commission Came
Here in 'S9.
Special 10 The World.

sTttlhl ~ Inc WORM.
M'ALESrER. April 3.-Joan L.
Day the McAlester attorney whoni
Governor Robert J.. Williams has Sc
lected to fill the vacancy on the su-
preme court commission caused by
the resignation of Judge Phil ID.
Brewer, formerly a McAlester man.
came to Oklahoma in the first year
of the territory's existence, 1883.
He obtained his education at Gem
tral normal. Edmond. and prepared
for the practice Of law under Judge
III. II. Howard Of Oklahoma City, but
began the practice IN the old Indian
territory at Cameron. For the past
six years he has resided in McAlester.
When the court Of criminal ap-
peals was created, Judge Day was Of
fered "A place on that bench by Gov
ernor G. y. Haskell, but declined. He
also declined the position of personal
counsel for the governor during the
first years of statehood. but later ac-
cepted a place on the code commis-
sion which compiled the Harris Day
code of Oklahoma statutes. He eX-
poets to retain indirectly his connec-
ton with the law firm of Day &
Clayton and to return to the practice
in McAlester when his term on the
commission expires at the end Of the
year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
ASK FOR and GET
THE ORIGINAL
Matted MILK
Cheap substitutes cost YOU same price.
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The comeback" man was really
never down-and-out His weakened
condition because of over-work lack
of exercise, improper eating and living
demands stimulation to satisfy the
cry for "A health-givng appetite and
the refreshing sleep essential to
strength GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules, the National Remedy of
Holland, will do the work. They are
wonderful! Three of these capsules
each day will put a man on his feet
before he knows 1t; whether his trou-
bic comes from uric acid poisoning,
the kidneys, gravel or stone in the
bladder, stomach arrangement or
other ailments that befall the over
Jealous American. Don't wait until
you are entirely down-and-out, but
take them today. Your druggist will
gladly refund your money ii they do
not help you. Csc, 50c and 81 per
box. Accept no substitution. Look for
the name GOLD MEDAL on every
box. They are the pure, original inn
ported Harlem OH Capsules.--Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
AT Ell DORADO,

C. b. Smaffer's deep test in 17-25-5
went through 26 feet of sand at 2,400
feet with no big showing, but is 60
ing on down.
b. c. Goble's test on the Forrista
farm in 24-24-5 is drilling at about
1900 feet and should get the deep
sand this week.
The Snively tcsr in 1926 is drill
ing at close to 1900 feet.
The Hennepin Oil company has
made a location for q test in tho
southeast corner of the east half of
the northwest of 3i-25-4.
Neff, Root and others are spudding
in their test on the Barnhill farm in
23-27-7.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
BETTER Than CALOMEl
Thou sands Have DiscoveredDr.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute

DIR, Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi.
tute for calomel-Aare mild but sure laxa-
tive, and their effect on the liver Is almost
instantaneous. They are the result OF DIR.
Edwards determination not to treat liver
and bowel complaints with calomel. His
efforts to Danish it brought out these little
olive colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does, but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teeth ike
strong liquids or calomel. They take hold
Of the trouble and quickly correct 1t. Why
cure the liver at the expense OF the teeth
Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids
It is best not to take calomel, but to let
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets take Its place
Most headaches. dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and a
disordered liver. Take Dr. Edwards Olive
Tablets when you feel ".loggy" and
heavy" Note how they "clear" clouded
brain and how they "perk up the spiritA
At 10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company. Columbus. O.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
AROUND MUSKOGEE.

The Agency Oil & Gas Co. is spud-
ding in its test in 20-15-1S.
Ransom and others are drilling be-
low 100 feet with nothing showing
yet in 13-15-17.
jolly and others No. ! in 17-14-1S
is shut in as a gas well at 1910 feet.
Shedden and others have rig up
for their No. / on the Berryhill farm
in 1-14-1S.
Forbes and Crabtree are down
about LOO feet in their test on the
Harris farm in 7-15-19.
The Wicomico OIL. company's test
In 18-14-17 Is drilling at 100 feet
with no showing.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
Get the Habit of
Drinking Hot Water
Before Breakfast
Says We can't look or feel rlaht
With the system full
Of poisons.

Millions Of folks bathe internally
now instead of loading their system
with drugs. whats an inside bath?"
you say. Well, it is guaranteed TO
perform miracles If you could believe
these hot water enthusiasts.
There are vast numbers of men and
women who, Immediately upon aris-
ing in the morning, drink glass of
real hot water with teaspoonful of
limestone phosphate in 1t. This is a
very excellent health measure. 1t il
intended to flush the stomach. liver,
kidneys and the thirty feet of intes-
tines of the previous days waste, sour
bile and indigestible material left
over in the body which If not elimi-
mated every day. become food for the
millions of bacteria which infest the
bowels, the quick result Is posons
and toxins which are then absorbed
into the blood causing headache. bill
Gus attacks, foul breath. bad taste,
sleeplessness, impure blood and all
sorts of ailments.
People who feel good one day and
badly the next but who simply cannot
get to feeling right are urged to OBJ
tain a quarter pound of limestone
phosphate at the drug store. This
will cost very little but 1t is sufficient
to make anyone a real crank on the
subject of internal sanitation.
Just as soap and hot water act on
the skin. cleasing. sweetening and
freshening, so limestone phosphate
and hot water act on the stomach,
liver. kidneys and bowels. 1t is vastly
more important TO bathe on the inside
than on the outside. because the skin
pores do not absorb impurities into
the blood. while the bowel pores do
Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
Bad Cough ? Feverish ? .
Grippy p?

edy. DR.. Kings New Discovery
contains the ingredients which fight
cold germs, which soothe your cough,
healing the irritated and inhamed
mucous membranes. Just as soon as
you start taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery your recovery is assured.
Without assistance your weakened
system tries in vain to throw off
these cold germs. Your system cries
for help and DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is just the remedy needed.
Get a bottle to-day. Take at once.
You will feel much better tomorrow.
All druggists.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-04-04
FACTS 4zg @ FICTION
EXpd fences of Tulsa Citizens Arr
Easily Proven to bc Facts.

The most superficial investigation
Will prove that the following state
ment from a resident of Tulsa is true
Read it and compare evidence from
Tulsa people with testimony OF
strangers living so far away you can
not investigate the facts of the case
Many more citizens OF Tulsa endorse
Hoans Kidney Pills.
Mrs. j. l.. Hughlett sos F.. Seventh
St, Tulsa, says: Il had sharp pains
through the small of my back, which
at times changed to n dull, grinding
ache. ! was tired all the time and
lacked ambition. Having reason To
believe that the trouble was caused by
disordercd kidneys, / got a box of
Doans Kidney Pills. few doses
made me feel better and ! kept on
using them until the backache and
other troubles left"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don,
simply ask for kidney remody-get
I'oans Kidney Pills-the same tina,
Mrs. Hughlett had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.