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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28
THE NATIONAL GAME.

With the coming of the warm, sun shiny, days of spring the thoughts of the fans turn naturally to the Great National Game" The question now axitating the lovers of, the sport in Valdez at this time is, "Are we going to have a baseball team in Valdez this year?"' There is apparently but ane thing to prevent, and that is a lack of funds to secure the necessary
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28
Not Manager-Yet-

Through an oversight in proofread-
 ing yesterday $ local item was made to read that Elmer kidwell had taken a position as manager" in the cable office. This should have read mes seuger. However, the announcement will read alright few years from now, as Elmer has the ability to be manager or anything else he chooses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

The PrOspector is willing to sup will work for the good of the city and allow us to make d living out of our investment We have no use for the agitator or reformer and believe that no good can accrue from the election of such men.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Speaking of the psychological mo- ment. Villa couldn't have chosen better time to facilitate the passage of American preparedness legislation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

We have just received the 1916
 Ferro catalogs of two and four-cy- cle engines. If you are contemplat- ing buying all engine ask for one be- fore ordering. Valdez Iron Works tiff
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Rapid extension of American capi- tai to far corners of the earth shows that the eagle wasn't put on the dol lar with wings outspread for nothing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28
LOVE.

QHERE are many kinds of love. as many Il kinds of light. Aud every kind of love makes 6 glory In
 the night. 3ASrA Is love that stirs the neart. and the
 love that gives it rest, But the love that leads life upward as the
 nobl4s& and the best.
 Henry vAp Dyke
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28
TUESDAY, MARCH 2S, 1916
THE SONG OF THE SWORD.

BLEAK and lean. gray and cruel ID Short hilted, long shafted, < kro5e into steel. - Aad the blood of my elder. Nf1 hand on the hafts of me, 3Drang like wave n the wind, as the sense Of his strength grew to ecstasy: Eaossed slik6 | coal In the threat of the furnace
 William Ernest Henley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

The Villa expedition into Mexico may look sman to great notion, hut it is about our size in our present state of preparedness, and it will probably serve as try-out for heav- fer adversary
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Germany's performance at verdun us of Finnegan-~"on again. off again."
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28
CHAS. M'CALluM
 $. N01 N RACE DECLINES TO BE A CANDIDATE
  Will Leave Shortly for the Chisana District. Where He Has Valuable Mining Property. and Will Re- main There for some Time.
DECLINES TO BE 4 CaNDipaTE

Charles McCallum, whose name has appeared on a nominating petition which has been circulated about the city. as a candidate for the Common Council. desires to give notice to the people of, Valdez that he desires his name witnurawn.
 MT. McCallum gives as reason for his withdrawal that he will not be in town this summer, as he will soon leavs for the Chisana, where he and his brother have some valuable min ing claims, and expects to remain there for some time. MT. McCallum is now at Ellamar and sent word to The Prospector that he does not care to run as candidate at the coming election.
 Anything in the jeweiry nns tt the Valdez Drug Co. ,., If
 Just Keceived--the latest Popular Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. If
 Fancy stationery a, rna valde7 Drug Store.
 Kodak aappIies at the valdes Drug Company. n
 You can buy cheaper first cost eE- zines than we handle. If you are in the market for that class, don't bOth~ CT us, but buy your engine; we will see you often enough afterwards. Val deg Iron Works. fr-tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

San Diego had to play second fid dle last year, but she's the whole or chestra now.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Pictures Isve,opea s. the Valdez Drug Company II.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28
FOR eALh-

Six room house on Alaska avenue; 8 great bargain if taken At once. H. E. 6elby. 0
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Pure Fresh Drugs al sbe Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Kodak HnppIies at the VaIdes Drug Company. n
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Just Received--the latest Popular Songs and Music Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-28

Fancy stationery a, tna valde7 Drug Store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
Notice Of Probating Will.

To all whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now OH file in the Office OF the
clerk Of the District court of Iowa,
in and for Hamilton county, an in
strument. in writing, purporting to
be the last will and testament OF
Charles F. Hammer, late of said
county, deceased, and that 2 O'Clock
D. m. of the 21st day of February,
1916, has been fixed for the probate
of said will, at which time you can
appear before the District court, at
the court house in the said county
and show cause, if any there be, why
said will should not be admitted to
probate.
Witness my hand affixed at the
court house in Webster City, Iowa,
this 25th day of January, 1916.
s.<@ j. C. Sterling,
4lF3 Clerk District Court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
(From Mondays Daily.)

Gerald Bauge Of Ellsworth, who
lis spending some time in South Dako-
ia attending to farming interests,
spent the week end at the Henry
Roskopf home on Bank street.
Fl, H. Alexander and little son
Leslie of Kamrar spent Saturday here
on business.
Gilbert Terrell has gone to Chi
cago to attend the auto show being
held there this week.
Miss Marjorie Loring, who
teaches school five miles north of
Kamrar, has returned to her work
after attending the teachers insti-
|tute in this city.
Miss Ruth Amundson OF Eagle
Grove, who teaches school near
Woodstock, has returned to her work
after spending several days here at
tending institute and visiting the
Misses Lois and Cora Richardson, on
the east side.
b. p. Rouse of Mallard is here
visiting his brother, G. M. Rouse and
family.
Warren W. Bair of Des Moines
spent Sunday with his family here.
MIR. and Mrs. Louis Mitchell and
daughter of Columbia, S. D., arrived
here Saturday for an over Sunday
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
Notice of P-obating Will.

To all whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the
clerk of the District court OF Iowa,
in and for Hamilton county, an in
strument in writing, purporting, to
be the last will and testament OF
Samantha A. Cole, late of said coun-
ty, deceased, and that 2 O'Clock p.
m. of the 21st day of February, 1916,
has been fixed for the probate of
said will, at which time you can ap-
pear before the District court. at the
court house in the said county and
show cause, il any there be, why said
will should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
Witness my hand affixed at the
court house in Webster City, Iowa,
this 25th day of January, 1915.
J. C. Sterling,
41F3 Clerk District Court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
North Blairsburg News.

Mr.. and Mrs. WI. Nicholson and
children and Mrs. R. T. Mcdaniel
spent Sunday at the Geo. Shafer
home near Webster City.
Mrs. Tom Markwardt is visiting
this week at the VIM. Markwardt
home in Webster City.
Miss Vernea Read spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Read.
B. R. Markwardt, who has been
husking corn for S. F. Nicholson, re-
turned to his home in Webster City
Friday.
VIM. Ashpole is delivering corn to
r. T. Mcdaniel this week.
Tom Markwardt was business
caller in Williams Monday.
Mrs. Alice Harvey, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. A. Pearce,
returned to her work in Iowa Falls
Wednesday.
Miss Jeanette Cammack, who has
been teaching in District No. 2, has
resigned and Miss Edith Evans of
Webster City will complete the term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Markwardt,
Miss Addie Nicholson, Paul Gerard,
and A. A. Pearce were Webster City
callers Saturday.
Tan 90
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25

celebrated their tin wedding anni-
versary Sunday and some of the
Williams folks were present, among
them being Mr.. and Mrs. McCarley
and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. and Geo.
Rick h la
Frank Hughes of Webster City
spent Sunday in Williams.
/ Miss Frances Hall went to Web
ster City Sunday evening.
Let.la Tilghman spent the week
end with her grandparents. H..
There was meeting of the Yeo-
man Friday night and seven new
members were accepted. 1t was to
have been the night for the install
lation of officers but as most of them
failed to attend, those present en-
joyed the oyster supper which was
given in their honor and voted that
they had missed a good thing The
supper was given at the Farmers
Cafe at the close of the meeting.
Miss Gladys Shields Of Alden spent
the week end at the VIM. Atkinson
home.
There were a goodly number Of
people out Sunday morning at the
M. E. church. st
Rev. R. L. Offield, who is spend
ing his vacation in the east, has been
too i'll to return as he had planned,
so we are not having preaching SER
vices at the Presbyterian church but
the Sunday school meets as usual.
Miss Louise Bossenberger is a
grippe victim this week. 8
Mrs. Frank Mason is improving
rapidly and was able to do without
her nurse last Sunday.
Jan. Is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
Around Breeze Hill.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jamison, who re-
side on the Closz farm, are the proud
parents of a baby girl born Jan.
10Th.
H. r. Busing and family were Wis
itors Thursday at the E. A. Smith
home.
About fifty friends and neighbors
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Ramsey gave
them farewell surprise at their
farm home three and one half miles
east of Webster City last Wednes-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsey have
sold their farm and will spend a
year in travel. They have not de-
cided where they will locate. Mr..
John McPhillips, in behalf Of the
company present, presented them
with a silver berry spoon and jelly
knife. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey have
lived here the past seventeen years
and take with them the respect and
best wishes of host of friends.
Miss Mary Seiser returned to her
school duties in Fort Dodge after an
over Sunday visit at home.
Fred McPhillips of Butte, Mon
tana, is visiting relatives in this vi
cinity.
Mrs. VIM. Dinsdale and children
returned home Sunday evening ar
ter few days visit with relatives in
Webster City.
The L.. Lubbers and John McPhil-
lips families spent Sunday with MI
and Mrs. j. j. Ramsey.
Miss Irene Close returned home
Saturday after few days stay with
her parents in Webster City.
Jan. rs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
POPLAR Grove Gleanings.

There was no school at Poplar
Grove Thursday and Friday on ac-
count OF the teachers meeting in
Webster City.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Graham left
today for Burt, called by the death
Of the formers brother, Theodore
Graham, A. B. Graham went to
Burt Saturday.
Miss Mary Johnson returned Mon
day from a several weeks visit with
relatives at Marble Rock. a.
Several in this vicinity are plan
ming to attend the annual Burns
celebration at Fort Dodge tomorrow
evening.
Miss Pearl Craig was guest at
the A. Fl. Nairn home the latter part
OF last week
At a recent meeting of the Mt.
Zion ladies aid, which was held at
the home of Mrs. S. r. Graham, it
was decided not to hold their regu-
lar meeting this week on account OF
Iunfavorable weather.
Miss Ortha Bottorf, of Williams,
was week end guest at the R. E.
Jewett home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. ]. Wack enter
tanned the members of the Poplar
Grove Social club at their home Fri
day evening. The evening was en-
joyably spent with games and visit
ing and a delicious tray supper, to
which all present did ample justice,
was served.
Jan. "a,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
williams News.

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Munger OF
Peotone, ILL.,, spent the first of last
week at the Edward Sweedler home
Mrs. Munger is a niece of Mrs
Sweedler's and the young couple
were on a honeymoon trip.
There was an unusually large
number of women present at the
meeting of the Needle club on Fri
day afternoon, but as usual, Mrs
Hartwig's hospitality was equal to
the demand upon it.
Mrs. Chas. Robertson has to be
added to our growing sick list this
week.
l.. E. Sweedler transacted business
in Webster City Wednesday.
Mr.. S. F. Mills is, we regret to
say, very seriously ill.
On January 18th Miss Sarah Lar.
son and Mr.. F. B. Cullerswer mar.
ried at Garner, Iowa. Miss Larson
is sister of Mrs. Peter Kolling's
and is we'll known to Williams resi-.
dents. While on their honeymoon
trip the young couple spent some
time at the Peter Rolling home
They will be at home shortly on a
farm near Garner. We extend con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes for a
happy future.
Mrs. A. Fear was Webster City
visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Joe Roskoff and little daugh'
ter went to Webster City Saturday
The sale of VIM. H. Nelson, held
last week, was very successful. A
team of mules was sold for $4O5
Mr.. Nelson and his family will leave
in the near future for West Concord
Mimi.
Mrs. Woosley is on the sick list.
Mrs. c. o. Dick is still sick, we
regret to say.
Chas. Bratnober returned from
Minneapolis Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Sallee OF Alden
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
WOMAN ELOPED
With A NEGRO
Woman Not Forced t.
Flee, She Admits.

Salt Lake City, Jan. 25.Ray.
mond Dodds, the mulatto, and Mrs
Viola Hood, who eloped from San
Diego last Friday, surrendered them
selves to the Salt Lake police yes
terday and both declared that their
act was voluntary.
Dodds appeared at the police sta
ton soon after 10 O'Clock and an
nounced his identity. He said he
had read in morning newspaper
that the police had been asked to de-
tain them and decided to surrender
himself to avoid trouble. He said
Mrs. Hood had eloped with him Of
her own volition and that he had
never employed threats to induce
her to leave her home. He said she
had urged him at intervals for year
to run away with her and that she
provided the funds with which they
travelled.
A search for Mrs. Hood proved
without result until about 1880
vest erday afternoon when she walk
ed into the police station. She con-
firmed Dodds' story, according to the
police, and says she will return to
San, Diego if desired on condition
that Dodds be set at liberty SO he
may go to Chicago.
The police also say Mrs. Hood
said their plan was to be married
here under assumed names and
make their home in Chicago. She
told them Dodds had her driven to a
local rooming house after they ar
rived here Sunday night, the police
say, and later had her taken to a
first class hotel, .remarking that the
rooming house was not a moral
place. Dodds passed the night at
a rooming house for colored persons.
The two are held by the police for
advices from San Diego.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
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Pleasant Hill Notes.

d. H. Richards shipped a carload
of cattle and one of hogs to the Chi
cago market Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. C. Kemmerer Wis
tied Wednesday with the Ed Beaver
family near Webster City.
Mrs. Wade Craun has been quite
sick the past week. Her mother,
Mrs. Crosby, is caring for her.
Miss Ada Bell. our teacher, return
ed to her home in Webster City We'd
nesday evening to attend the teach
ers institute Thursday and Friday.
Miss Edna Kesler visited Wednes-
day with her sister, Mrs. Terrell.
Oliver Ferrell of Webster City
spent the week end at the w. ]. Fer
rell home.
Little Marie Claflin is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Christina Adams, who has
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
A BIRTHDAY" CLUB.

Misses Mabel Huddlestun, Bess
Cunningham, Matred and Ruby
Whitman, Ruth latham and Irene
Sterling met at the home OF the lat
ter Friday night and organized a
birthday" club. A shower Of fancy
work, etc., will be given to each
member upon her birthday and So
cial evening spent at her home. The
club will meet aside from this every
Friday evening and the time will be
spent over fancy work. Last even
ing passed enjoyably. Miss Sterling
serving dainty refreshments at the
close.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
HONOR CLASSMATE.

A. Joint business and social meet
ing Of the Baptist Philethea Sunday
school class was held last evening at
the home of Mrs. S. c. Bowen on
Stockdale. street. The forepart of
the evening was given over to bust
ness, after which the company Of
about thirty young ladies enjoyed
crocheting, tatting, etc. One Of the
class members, Mrs. Kathryn litter
ell-Bringolf, who was married re-
Gently, was presented half set of
dishes by her classmates. Delicious
refreshments were also served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
Public Sale Dates.

Jan. 27.-Alden Anderson, near
Story City.
Jan. 27.-J. G. Prescott, 21a miles
southeast of Blairsburg.
Jan. 29.-Haugelandy near Story
City.
Jan. s1.-Ed Ness, south of Dun
combe.
Feb. John Lachmiller, south
west of Webster City.
| Feb. Flames Checkle, north of
Williams.
Feb. &c. j. Tweedt. near Ro-
land.
Feb. al. Y. Mccormick, south
east Of Eagle Grove.
Feb. &c. 0. Jctvey, near Jewell.
I Feb. Sc. o. Satter, near Stan
hope.
| Feb. 3.-Gale Bickford, southeast
of Webster City.
Feb. 4.-Henry Taylor, north OF
Corwith.
Feb. 5.-Tom o. Wicks, near Rad
cliffe.
Feb. S.-Frank Packman, 2 miles
southeast Of Woodstock
Feb. 9.-Thompson & Herein
near Roland.
Feb, 10.-Frank Fetrow, south.
wect rof Woodstock
Feb. 1O.-Chas. Feasel, northeast
Of Webster City. ;.
Feb. 1O.-Elbert Egland, near Ro-
! land.
Feb. 11.-Frandson Bros, near
Story City.
Feb. I2.-Tollak Johnson. near
| Randall.
Feb. 14.-Henry Guhnor. north OF
Woodstock.
Feb. IA. stadler. north OF
B.airsburg.
Feb. 15.-Ben E. Johnson, north.
west of Kamrar.
Feb. 15.-Archie Donaldson, east
of Woodstock.
Feb. 15.-E. H. Harnden. near
Roland.
Feb. 16.-Jake schlater. west OF
Clarion.
I Feb. tx. o. Lura, near Rad.
cliffe.
Feb. 17.-Geo. r. Streever, north
east of Woodstock.
Feb. 17.-C. H. Christensen, near
Story City.
Feb. 17.-Sam Allen, northwest OF
Kamrar.
Feb. 1S.-Carl Bickford, 61a miles
northeast of Webster City.
Feb. Isl. B. simons, southeast
Iof Vincent.
Feb. 21.-A. J. Olson. near RAN
dali.
Feb. 22.-J. J. Ramsey, 3h miles
east of Webster City.
Feb. 23.-John Rimer, north OF
Duncombe.
Feb. 24.-Ceo. @. Nelson, north OF
Eagle Grove.
Feb. 24.-Larson Bros, near Jew.
ell.
Feb. 25.-Ellias E.lingson. near
Story City.
Feb. 26.-Market day sale at Vim
cent.
March 3.-Lien & Ebbenson.
near Roland.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
Notice OF Appointment Of Admins
traitor

LIdIUAs e.
In the district COURT of the State Of
Iowa, in and for Hamilton county,
in probate.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Al
bert F. Bartlett, deceased.
To whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given, that the undersign-
ed has been appointed and has quail
flied as Administrator of the estate
of Albert F. Bartlett, late of Hamil-
ton County, Iowa, deceased, Clara u.
Bartlett having filed her resignation.
All persons in any manner indebted
to said deceased or his estate. will
make payment to the undersigned;
and those having claims against
said deceased or his estate will pre-
sent them in manner and form as
by law required, for allowance and
payment. "
Dated this 9Th day of January, A..
D. 1916.
John S. Heffner,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS. o
Q 0 0 90 Q o Q Q ooo o 0
ENJOYED SOCIAL.

About forty young people enjoy
ed the social given in the Methodist
church basement Friday evening by
the members of the Epworth League.
Games and contests furnished enter
tainment and refreshm ents were
served. ,s FL
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
ENTERTAINs BROTHER CLASS.

ENTERTAINs BROTHER CLASS.
The Junior Philethea class of the
Baptist Sunday school Friday night
entertained their brother class-the
Baracas-in the basement of the
church. The Baraca room was decor
ated in streamers of red with red
shaded lights and the evening was
spent with. games. of various kinds
and with music. Delicious light re-
freshments were served and the ev-
ening proved an enjoyable one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
THE CLUB CALENDAR.

. . = . . = = = = = . = .
The Thursday Card club will meet
to play at the home of Mrs. Geo. w.
Chamberlin Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25

The members of the Kensington
club will meet Friday evening with
Miss Mildred Horsley at the home OF
her brother, H. C. Horsley.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
A STAG PARTY.

Mr.. julius Bermann was host at
stag party given Friday evening at
his home on First street. The even
ing hours were spent socially and at
the conclusion delicious lunch was
served. ,.su, gl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25

The ladies of the Thursday Circle
will be guests of Mrs. Jess Mesecher
at her farm home four miles north
east of the city Friday for an all day
meeting. The gentlemen are invit-
ed for dinner. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25

Mrs. Geo. w. Chamberlin will en-
terrain the members of the Wednes-
day club at $3.50 Wednesday after
noon
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
URGES ENGLAND TO
BLOCKADE ALL GERMAN PORTS

been sick with the grippe, is much
better at this writing. .s
Miss Anna Pflieger of Stratford is
visiting at the Charley Adams home.
4 Jan. %. r.s ar- a. 80
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25
England is Expecting Note From
the United States Protesting
Against the Blockade.
IMPORTANT TOWN IS SEIZED
Several Thousand serbians at Sou
tart Retreat, Offering No
Resistance. z Il

Berlin, Jan. 25.-The main Mon
tenegrin army has surrendered to
the Austrians and the greater part
OF Montenegro is held by the invad-
, ers. ..E
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-25

London, Jan. 25.-German aero
planes bombarded Dover again late
yesterday afternoon, but were driv-
en- off before any damage was done.
At Dunkirk, France, an enemy aero
plane was shot down.