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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
FUNSTON'S ORDER
is PUBLISHED
FOR FIRST TIME
Did Not Include Directions for the Death
or CaptuEe of Villa But the Dis
persal Of His Bands of
Bandits.

Washington, d. G., April s.--1he orig
inal order given Funston on March l(
for the American punitive expedition
into Mexico was made public for the
first time to-day. 1t did not include di-
rections for the death or capture OF Villa
but was principally directed to the dis
persal Of Villas outlaw band
Funston's order said in part:
you will promptly organize an ade-
quate force of military troops under
Pershing and direct him to proceed
promptly across the border in pursuit of
the Mexican band which attacked CO.
lumbus and the troops there this morn
ing March 0. These troops will be with
drawn to American territory as soon as
the de faeto government of Mexico is
able to relieve them in this work. In
any event the work of these troops will
be regarded as finished as soon as Villas
band or bands are known to be broken
up
Brigadier General Scott. chief of staff
declared to-day that Funston has not vet
this task is accomplished.
The Mexican embassy to-day an
noInced that no advices had been re-
cetFed tioH NdTTdiiIa thtt lne ne IHctO
government forces are prepared, or de-
sire, to relieve the American troops and
assume the task itself.
General Scott would express no opinion
as to whether he believed the orders to
Funston had been completely carried ont
Secretary of State lansing emphatic
declared that no request for the with
drawal of American troops had been
made, either formally or otherwise.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
CANADIANS DRIVEN OUT.
BY Rush of Germans in Mine Craters at
st. Eloi.

London, April s.-Bitter struggles,
with handto- hand fighting, are in prog
ress on the British front south of Ypres
and to the northwest of Verdun.
Part of the mine craters captured by
the British at st. Eloi tie" days ago have
been retaken by the Germans. 1t is an
nounced from Berlin that these positions
were defended by Canadians. That the
British are attacking to recover the
ground is evident from last nights ofli
cial report:
Yesterday at St Eloi the enemy sue
ceeded in regaining a portion of the
ground we captured March q. The fight
ing continues.
Last night after heavy lombard
ment small enemy raiding party en-
tered one OF the trenches north of the
River Anore, but was quickly driven
out.
To-day there has been artillery ac-
tivity about Souchez, Aix-Noulette, st.
Eloi and Ypres"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
NO REQUEST OR INTIMATIoN
From Carranza Government to Withdraw
u. S. Troops.

Washington, d. c., April Recurring
reports that the Carranza government
had asked. formally or otherwise. for
withdrawal OF the American forces from
Mexico were disposed of last night by a
statement from Secretary lansing lie
fatty denied that such a request had
been made formally or by intimation or
suggestion.
Mr.. Lansing explained that when the
American expedition was ordered across
the border to pursue Villa General Car
rama had inquired Of the state depart
ment regarding the proposed strength Of
the force and campaign plans. Since then
the de facto government has been kept
advised constantly regarding the prog
ress Of the chase
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Fred Newton, Middlebury Farmer, Has
S6,27s Debts.

Rutland. April sFred Newton. a
farmer living in Middlebury through HE
attorney, Chsrles p Novsk. Of this eitt.
hl,d a petition ir bankruptcy with I nit
Ell State. Clerk p :. Plate Yesterday aft
ernouu- He has liabilities - S62-6
and assets cf s53n rueiu3iuc farm
valued st So son ard which s mortgaeel.
His schedule -hu1 unsecured claims aG
81 $50 snd secured claims Of s4l4a
The secured claims - tbe Newtau
schedules include : mortgage 81 ~s #
e. = O AIieu. one " szs5 & IaaH N=
Chapman and another mortgage of $50
70 AiT. Alien, aM 0f Middlebmy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
ANOTHER ENTENTE
CONFERENCE CALLED
Will Meet at Paris April 20 to Discuss
Economic and Commercial Questions
President Poincare Will Preside

Paris, April S.-A conference of the
entente allies for discussion of eeonom-
ic and commercial questions will assem-
bic in Paris April 20. 1t will be attend.
ed by many distinguished delegates, in
Guiding a number of cabinet ministers
from different countries. President Poin-
care will preside and the principal sub.
ject of discussion will be the mutual ex-
change of commodities under the tariff
system favorable to the allied nations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08

Washington, d. c., April s.-General
Carranza agreed about two weeks ago to
Commercial" use of the Mexican North
western railway for shipment OF sup
plies destined to United States troops
in Mexico and such shipments already
are being sent over the road to pri-
vate parties. 1t is assumed here that
the statement of General Aguilar was
made TO reassure the Mexican people
that the Carranza government had not
allowed the American expedition to take
control of the road
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
BLIZZARD is SWEEPING
OVER MANY STATES

New York, April s. Snow was
falling to-day in this city and
many parts Of the eastern section
Of the country and was growing
increasingly heavy. An inch ~
snow fell here IN two hours but
because Of the mild Temperature il
was melting rapidly. The weather
bureau predicted that 4.e storm
would b. followed by high winds
from the northeast.
A. much IL -iX inches 81 snow
fell in many parts of Pennsylvania
and New Jersey to-day. Three
inches were reported in phiadel-
phia at ln o'clock this morning
Deiavarr reported abaut tso
inle- and ID -authern Ohio tuo
and one bali inches had fallen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
PRACTICALLY SETTLED.
Chicago Milk War Is Claimed BY Farm
ers as Victory.

Chicago, April 8 The Chicago milk
war was practically settled yesterday
and within p hours it was Predicted the
normal supply viii b. restored to the
city, which uses l,750.oo0 quarts day.
The result IS claimed BY the farmers as
n complete victory They demanded an
increase from sls3 l-3 per 100 pounds
to sl.55 and this apparently is the price
they will get.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
PURPOSE DONE,
SHOULD LEAVE
Was Speech of Well Known Member of
Carranza Government, Speak
ing Unofficially.

FL Paso, Texas, April s.-"American
troopers have accomplished their object
in destroying Villas military power and
should therefore withdraw from Mexico
without delay was the view expressed
to-day by well-known member OF the
Carranza government, speaking unotii
cially.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
FRESH TRAIL FOUND
BY AMERICANS
Report Just Received at Columbus Says
That Most Important Scouting
Work Has Been


Expeditionary Field Headquarters,
south of Namiquida, April 8, via aero
plane and wireless to Columbus, n. NJ,
April S.-That the American troops are
on fresh trail of Villa is the report
made by an army ayiatvr and observer
who returned to-day from what may
prove one Of the most important scout
ing fights of the campaign.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
BERLIN OFFICIALLY
REPORTS GAIN
War Office Announces Capture of More
Than Two Kilometers1 West of
the Meuse River.

Berlin, April s.-The war office an
nounced to-day the capture of French po
sitions more than two kilometers wide
in the Verdun region west of the Meuse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
HOLLAND MAY CALL
HER 1917 RECRUITS
Bill Has Been Submitted in Dutch Parlia-
ment to Permit 1t If Necessary in
View Of Extraordinary
Circumstances.

London. April s.-A bill has been sub
mitted 10 the second chamber Of the
Dutch Parliament to authorize the gov
eminent. in view Of extraordinary cir
cumstances. 70 call M, if necessary. the
recruits Of the 1917 class SAYS q Reuter-
dispatch from The Hague
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
AUSTRIAN TRANSPORT SUNK
Fen Victim to French Submarine in ID
riatic Sea.

Paris, April sit was announced to-
day that 4 French submarine Ia. sunk
an Austrian transport ID tie Adriatls
fes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
FRENCH SHIP FLED
RAIN OF SHELLS
AND GOT AWAY
The Colbert Was Attacked by Subma-
rine Without Warning in the Mediter-
ranean Sea-Gave Wireless Alarm
as She Distanced Her Pursuer.

Marseilles, France. April s.-The large
French passenger steamship Colbert was
in the Mediterranean sea, but her SUI
perior speed enabled her to escape At
the same time she sent out wireless
warning to other vessels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08

London. April s-The loss Of three
more British vessels was reported to-
day by Lloyd's. The steamship Brauton
and the schooner Clyde Of Whitable
were blown up and their crews were
saved The steamship Chantia was sunk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
French Progress Southeast of
Bethinc0urt.

Progress in German communicating
trenches southeast of Bethincourt was
announced by the French last night. The
official report was as follows:
"ln Belgium our heavy artillery has
carried out destructive fire on German
organizations at Middelkerke and Lange
marck.
West of the Meusc after a violent
bombardment, lasting several hours, the
enemy directed against our positions to
the south and on the eastern outskirts
of the village of Haucourt strong al.
tack on a front of about two kilometers.
stopped by our curtain of fire and
the intense fire of our mitrailleuses, the
Germans were unable to reach their goal
and were forced to retreat to their
trenches, leaving on the ground numer-
GUS bodies.
Southeast of Bethincourt we made,
through the use of grenades, some prog
ress in the communicating trenches and
the elements of trenches captured last
night by the enemy between Bethincourt
and Hill 265.
"A rather violent bombardment of lie
Mort Homme and Cumieres village has
taken place.
EAST of the Meuse and in the Woevre
there has been artillery fighting during
which our batteries scattered several
enemy gatherings"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08
They Secured a Footing in
Two Small Field Works
Between Haucourt a n d
Hill No. 2S7, the French
War Office Admits, After
Night Attacks
GRENADE ATTACK
NEAR VAUX FAILED

Between Bethincourt an d
Chattancourt, the French
Claim That the Grenade
Fighting Turned to Their
Advantage Intermittent
Bombardment to East of
Meuse
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-04-08

Paris, April S.Thc Germans renewed
their attacks on Haucourt in the Yer
dun region last night and gained foot
ing in two small field works between
Haucourt and Hill No. PSF, the war Of
fce announced to-day. The fighting with
grenades between Bethincourt and Chat
tancourt turned to the advantage OF the
French East of the Meuse there was
an intermittent bombardment of the
French positions. Near Fort Vaux the
Germans made an attack with grenades
and were repulsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
NEW YORK sTock MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

/ New York, May AIN the vernacula,
OF the speculative element, todays mar
ket went through the process OF q
healthy reaction" investment stocks as
well as specialties developing marked
neaviness on fairly large dealings. Wash
ington's note to the British government
anent mail detentions and the French ad-
mission Of German gain in a portion OF
I the Eerdun sector formed the basis OF
bearish sentiment, but in all likelihood
today's reversal resulted chiefly from the
belief that the upswing had proceeded
almost too rapidly for safety.
Reading, which led the recent advance
on It's series of new high records culmi-
mating in the previous days movement
Of 10 81. was no less conspicuous on the
decline. falling TO l.9 Is and closing al
1894, an overnight loss Of IA points.
Otker active rails were lower by one TO
two points az irregular intervals with the
exception Of Rock Island, which was at
a marked demand presumably in conse-
quenee of the company's excellent earn
ings and progress towards friendly re-
organization.
The movement Of specialties was con-
fusing, suggesting conflict between the
prices prevailed after midday. Mexicans
were once more active and strong on On
tervention' rurors. Automobile shares
for the most part added to yesterdays
substantial advance with a new high rec
ord for Chandler Motors on its rise OF )
to rs Is
Such war and seri-war descriptions as
the locomotives, Crucible Steel, General
Electric. Westinghouse and United States
renewed activity and strength on circum-
stantial reports Of additional foreign con-
tracts. Coppers were firm to strong and
shipping shares. particularly Mercantile
Marine preferred, figured prominently at
higher levels.
United States Steel was firm most Of
the session, but fell back with the entire
list in the final hour. when Reading and
other erstwhile favorites were at mini
heavy tone. Total sales amounted to 49,
90 shares Readings contribution was
almost one-quarter OF the whole.
Foreign exchange. notably sterling, con-
tinued heavy despite additional receipts
Of gold from Canada
Reasons for the recent activity n Wa
bash issues at material gains were found
in the April statement of the road show
ing an increase Of $50 100 over the same
month last year.
Bonds were irregular on an expansion
Of operations. Total sales, par value. ag-
gregated seso, M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

Many are the thrilling and exciting
scenes IN The Raiders" in which H. 3
Warner, star OF Alias Jimmy EaleE-
tine" and other stage successes, plays
the role Of the young clerk who de-
feats the plans Of the clover crooks tc
cheat his employer. The fascinating
stock room scene at the time Of th=
terrible run, the narrow escape from
the forest camp, and many other
quick moving moments make this lat
est Triangle play. one that should not
be missed. Dorothy Dalton who was
William S. Harris leading woman in
The Disciple" heads the brilliant
cast in support Of Warner.
Many scenes from all parts Of the
country are shown in the Pathe News.
The Keystone is one that will keep
you doubled up with laughter Fred
Mace plays the leading part in this
farce-thrilier which is entitled An
Oily Scoundrel-"
For Friday and Saturday William
Farnun, the 500. 900 a year screen
star. is offered in his latest success
Fighting Blood" Fighting Blood" is
a virile story OF the Kentucky Noun
tains and Of the early gold fields. Mr.
Farnum appears in an entirely new
role that Of fighting parson and he i
ably supported by the star Of man
successes. Dorothy Bernard.-AdY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
OPERA HOUSE.
Las. Times Today Mary Piekford ia
the Celebrated Romantic Comedy.
"Such . Little Queen" Paramount
Travel Pictures ana Other Subjects.

For sheer charm OF story. quairtness
and daintiness Of the central character,
honest sentiment and impressive
truths. Such Little Queer" is one Of
the gems Of the current era Of plays.
Mary Pickford, as the little queen.
makes one Of the best Impressions 3f
her brilliant career. There is some
thing indescribably appealing in the
personality she port-ays: she has dig
Eity and grace, gentleness Of manner,
charm and winsomeness, and she con-
trasts most effectively the moods
identified with a situation in which
disappointment and despair must be
concealed under a Iletense Of cheer
fulness and courage.
The true spirit of romance perme-
ates the delightful play, which may be
characterized as little Of the tender
ness and sweetness Of life put into
dramatic expression.
On this same program you will also
see the Paramount travel. pictures, and
other selected subjects. Friday and
Saturday. Dustin Farnum.-Adyt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
CONY HIGH NOTES

The class pictures Of the gradual
ing class have all been taken, and the
work on the Year Book is nearly fin
i.hed a meeting was held On Tuesday
afternoon to clear up some details Of
this work.
Walter Brennan mas been coaching
the Smith Grammar school team, and
as they have lost but one game this
season, il follows hat his teachings
have not been il. vain. He states (con-
fdentially). that there is lot Of good
pitching material coming along.
Cony is practicing hard for her
game on Saturday with Bates Second
and good crowd is expected to turn
out for this game, as ii will be a fast
one. Manager Spragu@ ntimated that
POSSIBLE Memorial day game with Col.
b.. second is impending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
soMERv1LLE
Mrs. Jane Peaslee.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Jane
Peaslee were held at her late home
fere Sunday, May IA. at one o'clock.
Mrs. Peaslee has been in poor health
for some time but her death came as a
shock to the community where she was
known and respected. She was .13
years Of age. Three sisters, Mrs. o.
P. Brann and Mrs. F. Magown Of this
town and Mrs. J. Leavitt Of Jefferson.
also two brothers. William MacDon-
aid of this place and James Macdonald
Of Jackman survive.
Mrs. Osgood Moore and Master
Sterling Moore who have been quite I'll
are able to be out.
Mr.. Skinner, Alfred Tippets and
Brooks Turner and Charles Allard Of
Jefferson were recent business visitors
in town.
Rev. r. P. Jones and Frank Cooper
attended services at Togus Sunday.
Mr.. Cooper was guest Of his daughter.
Mrs Leonard Cooper Of Togus over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

4 most enjoyable affair was the mu-
steal given by Mr.. and Mrs W. J. Mar
cia at their home on the evening Of
May %. This social was given in honor
Of Miss Airline Briggs who Is soon TO
return to her home in Massachusetts,
Miss Briggs herself is a fine singer and
gave few selections which we're ap-
preciated by all She was accompanied
on the piano by Mrs Leo Winslow.
Dainty refreshments were served by
Mrs. Marcia who also furnished spe-
cial social program for the occasion
and IL was a pleasure to all who were
privileged to attend.
o. II. Stevens has sold his farm to
James c. Durham CT New Brunswick
Mr.. Stevens will move TO Smithheld for
the summer and viii not purchase at
present.
The recent heavy rain has put be-
hind the farm work and will necessi-
tate much change in planting plans
Word from Roy Marcia Is that he is
employed on Highland farm In Wal
than, Mass, and likes very much.
Elmer Dunn has been enjoying a Wis
il from his father who lives in Ban
gor.
Earl Stevens has gone to Westwood
Mass. where he has secured employ
ment.
| Several new silos will be put up this
season by the dairymen and the plant
ing acreage will be reduced.
The hay pressers have come and gone
and the price paid was SIS for good
hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

Mrs. G. NJ. Wheeler announces her
opening for summer millinery Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, and invites
the attention Of the ladies of Augusta
and vicinity. In faultless array and
pienteous variety are the new effects
in black hats, the Bangkoks. Pan
amas, Wenchows, white hemp. also tie
latest things in sport hats. This fine
display is the result Of careful selec-
ton and planning and presents all the
popular patterns for the season at
hand.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
George z. Swan

George F. Swan passed away very
suddenly Wednesday noon at the home
Of A. E. Percival on the Belgrade
road, death resulting from shock. He
was 43 years of age and had no imme-
date relatives. He had been in the en-
ploy Of Mr.. Percival for the past two
years. The remains will be taken on
the $50 train Friday morning to West
Paris for iEterment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

winter patents 54oaSs5; winter straights
| 54Oa550.
III a.: No. 3 hard iso "a: No northern
Duluth 1T 81; No. 1 northern Manitoba
l2 3-4 fob New York.
CORN-Spot steady; No. yellow "a $50
OATS-Barely steady; standard 49,
PORK-Steady.
BEEF-Steady.
LARD-Steady; middle west 13o5dlH5.
BUTTER-Steady; receipts 1888: cream
cry extra, 80 score, 30d30 IA; creamery.
higher scoring. 3osa1 II; firsts 2sd9:
seconds q 1-462ss
EGGS-Weak: receipts Bias: fresh
gathered extra fne 24al2s; regular packej
firsts q 1-4123a: seconds Aa22: nearby
hennery whites fine to fancy 25sdS
POTATOES-Firm Bermuda Dbl. ad575
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

The beautiful crepe faille neckwear,
displayed in the windows Of Beane &,
is bright. new and is this seasons most
popular tie. Two shapes Of four-in-
hands, SOC and CSC. and the latest wide
end DOW, 5Gc-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

An auction sale Of farming tools
personal property. an automobile. etc,
will be held at kennebec County Fair
grounds al Readfeld, Saturday. May
=. Note ad. with items in this morn :
iEg's Journal If Stony, sale will be
held next fair week Cay.-Acy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

The business Of the municipal court
Wednesday morning was confined 10
one case Of inioxication in which the
respondent on being found guilty was
given a sentence Of 80 days in Jail.
which was later Suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

Mrs. Francis -Sprague Of West New
ton, Mass, formerly of Augusta, is WIS.,
ting in the city as the guest Of Mrs.
Joseph Young, y Winter street. Mrs
Spra que. who was before marriage
Miss Sadie Chick. has many friends in
the city who will be glad TO see her.
Sir. Sprague is the judge Of the NUM-
cipal court of West Newton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

Swift & Turner Co.'S. 2Gth anniver-
gary sale Of household articles begins
IN Saturday. Just in time for June
brides, il also presents q money-sav-
ing opportunity to renew and refit in
the home. Note opening ad today
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago. May =.
HOGS-Receipts 5000: weak buiH ss al.
100: light S3oaa 95: mixed 500 loo. H'0
sS09 105: rough S05d965: pigs 74as5' III,
CATTLE-Receipts 400: strong; ,ned,s
beef cattle 85Gl0O5: stockers and le esIys..
olvdSoo cows and heifers 46F29s'' Co
so5I1o75. .,.s
150Qs5o; ewes 575ds60; lambs S5edl24.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

To Harriet Longway:
You will please take notice that there
will be hearing at the Municipal Court
Room in Augusta on the 9th day OF
May. 1916. at II o'clock in the forenoon
of that day to make suitable and proper
provision for the care. custody, support
and education Of your child. Leo Long
Dated Augusta, May g. 1916.
STEPHEN g. LANCASTER.
may24d3t Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

The Gamma Sigma Clue will present
the three-act comedy, THE Village
School Marm." Friday evening. May
os, at the North Augusta Grange hall
Refreshments to be served. Dance with
music by Lees orchestra. may23d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

Friends Of Former City Marshal Den
MS Donovan. who is confined to his bed
Al his home on Davenport street, will
he pleased 10 learn that he is improy-
ing and will soon be able to sit I'D all
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

Sport suits have the call this season.
and the Russell &. Weston Co present
three popular styles in their ad. to-
day. Prices. too. are popular, and it
y i'll De great summer for these all
round suits.-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-25

The Journal received good letter
on prohibition and lack Of enforce
ment, hut the writer had not the cour-
age Of his Tor herr convictions. for he
dared not sign his name and SO it had
u 20 where all anonymous commune
cations go.