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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Buff and Blue Takes
Victory From st. Johns

George Washington instituted its FIRST
football campaign since 1910 with tic.
tory over st. Johns. of Annapolis. G to
o. A forward pass from Pepper to VII
son. two former Western High School
boys. brought In the lone score Of the
contest.
The Bum and Blue played rather s!op-
py football. but this was excused on
the ground OF greenness, the men never
having played together before yester-
day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Army Trlumphs Over
Lexington Generals

WEST POINT. N. T.. Dot. t-Army
upset all the dopesterS yesterday by
defeating Washington and Loo, II to T.,
In a hard. clean contest. ELEPHANTS
great running gave the soldiers their
two touchdowns while the VIrEinIans
got their one by means OF q forward
naaa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
c. U. Is Easy Winner
Over Richmond Team

Catholic University easily defeated
Richmond College. "a to 9. in the open
ing game of the season at Brookland.
Rogers and Butler played fancy foot
ball for c. u, but Rickmords attack
was so weak generally as not to give
the Brooklanders defense a real test.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Tufts Defeats Harvard.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Oct. S.-After
Harvard had scored a field goal in
the first period. Tufts outplayed the
crimson In every department. OF play
ana won, 2 to 3. Tufts marched up
the field like a machine in the second
half and could not be stopped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Fordham Is Winner.

NEW YORK. Oct. S,-Fordham de-
feated Western Maryland. % to o. yes
terday. The visitors showed a heavy
line and n vicious attack. but they were
unable to stop the Maroon's forward
Mcnamara and Dempsey,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Laurel Selections.
BY PAROLE.

First racs-Ed Garrison. Flare. Right. Sec
end race-Pay Streak. Otto Floto, New
Fourth faos"anst. Hanson, The Gssausrsdsr
Fifth race-J. J. Llllis, Holiday, venetia-
Sixth race-Ambrose, Star Gaze, Maxim
mont BuzS Around.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Win in Round Robin.

Connie Doyle and Charles T. Chapman
won from II. c, Brock and f. o. I.eech
In the round robin tennis tourney al Go.
lumbia yesterday, 10. &c. "a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

Teams In the Alabama Leasus
never 20 South to train,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

Cincinnati finished tenth in 1904
but In 1916 they only finished eighth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

Boston was the FIRST city TO intrs--
duce the home umpire system.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
Big Series Facts

Tomorrow the second game will
be played in Boston. Probable
pitchers, Leonard VS.. Coombs.
First game-Red Sox, 6; Dodg-
ers, 8.
Official paid attendance 36,117
Total receipts .$76, 489.50
Divided as follows:
Players ............. 41,304.33
Each clubs share. 80. 13,768.11
National Commission. '7,6.s.95
Total paid attendance at Phila-
delphia last year between Phil
adelphia Phillies and Boston
Red Sox, 19,343; total receipts,
$51 ,066.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

At one time Milwaukee was IN
the American League. The same 10
true Of Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
led Sox May Win -Four Straight Non, Says Expeop Backs
BASEBALL FACTS ~
BY BUGS" BAER

Stock In the Federal LesFue can
be bought very cheaply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08
MISS STIRLING NOW
HOLDER OF HONORS
Atlanta Player Defeats Miss Cav
erly in Final.

WAVERLY. Mass, Oct. Miss
Alexia w. Stirling. of Atlanta, Ga. is
the new women's national golf cham
pion. The favorite in the championship
play here, she won the title by defeating
Miss Mildred Caverley. Philadelphia, !
up and to play. in their eighteen hole
title match over the Belmont Country
Club course. II was the best final wom-
ems contest that can be recalled since
the feature was established ABOUT
twenty years ago.
During the first half Of the match the
contestants were never more than one
hole apart. Then the Southern champ
forged ahead by winning the tenth and
eleventh holes Miss Caverly's play at
the fourteenth hole reused the Kaiiery
TO high enthusiasm. but she failed 20
cut down Miss Strings lead until the
sixteenth hole. BY ma ing this In two,
the Quaker City district champion was
cut to down and to go. The cards
follow:
Miss Stirling. Atlanta
Out ..."...... $50 t'I<1
In ..............4 50 ~
Miss Caverl.". Philadelphia Cricket
E in '......''." 3 s : ssA
Bye hole not played.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

Under the old New England rules
the side first making 100 runs, or
aces, won the game, but now tihsy
make 'em play the game out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

The only chance In pitching rules
since 1859 II practically invisible,
as the umpires are still helping the
batters to give decisions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

In the old days the pitcher was
called the thrower, the batter was
the striker, the fielders were called
scouts, and the jumps were called
anything.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

The first period found the ball mostly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-08

The scheme to enlarge last place
so as TO accommodate two teams
met with great opposition in 81.
Looey.
Copyright, 1915 by III. Pres, yus,,,b,nx O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08

into the hall as those opposed were
leaving.
Some Of the suffragists began hiss
ing. hut leaders quickly suppressed the
demonstration.
Representatives OF the Woman's
Party. organized by members of the
Congressional Union for womans Suf-
rage next were heard. Mrs. Harriet
stanton 3latch. of Kansas. said the
biggest things the Republican party
had done was to write the fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments into the Con-
stitution.
you have stood by tho black men,
now we want you to stand by tho
women" she added.
GOMPERS AND MORRISON
APPEAR BEFORE COMMITTEE;
The resolutions committee then list
ened to Samuel Gompers. president of
tho American Federation Of Labor, and
Frank Morrison. secretary.
The federation asked the committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08
CAL0MEL SELDOM
SOLD HERE NOW
Nasty drug salivates, makes
you sick and you lose
a days work.

Every druggist in town-your drug
gist and everybody's druggist has no.
ticed a great falling Off in tho sale Of
calomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking It's
place.
"Calomel IS dangerous and people
know 1t. while Dodson's Liver Tone Is
perfectly safe and gives better results"
said q prominent local druggist bod.
sons Liver Tone Is personally guaran-
teed by every druggist who sells It. A
large bottle costs so cents. and II II
fails to give easy relief in every case
OF liver sluggishNess and constipation.
you have only 70 ask for your money
back.
Dodson's Liver Tune is a pleasant.
tasting. purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take n spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness. sick head
ache. acid stomach or constipated bow
els. II doesn't gripe or cause incon-
Venience all the next day like violent
calomel. Take a dose OF calomel to-
day and tomorrow you will feel weak,
sick and nauscated. Don't lose a days
work! Take Dodson's Liver Tone In
stead and feel fine, full of vigor and
am Observation-Disclosures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08

competition must be cqualized between
our own and foreign countries We
can only get the protection we need
through the use of exact and compile e
knowledge, unaffected by prejudice or
politics. We can only sIcure that
knowledge ut all times and when
needed through such a commission.
We set forth in this platform the
plain essentials of national existence,
with which most men agree: which any
man can propose. They are not new
in principle. Our urgent and immcdi-
ate need is for their performance. We
have had ample experience with the
promiscr, with words and the bitter
taste OF words rctractcd. We must
find man who not alone by words.
but by past deeds. gives guarantee that
he can and VIII make these ideals
good. The Issue is one OF men. In
tho midst OF world changes unparal-
lclcd in history we cannot forecast the
problems which will confront our gov
crnmcnt during the war at IT'S end.
We therefore need as President a leader
who knows the nations--a man who
acts. II we continue Longer to stand
for words rs above deeds, for hopes
US above facts, we shall receive and
merit the fate that surely awaits the
man or people who do not face the
truth
We will meet and work with any
man or party who sees the nations
needs, and puts forward a leader fit
to NEE; IT, We will accept no less.
in plan or in the man. and We hereby
partisan politics above the country the
dread responsibility for Il nations fu-
turc sacrificed To Sclf-intcrcst and
Spol.S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08
.NAT|ONAL PREPAREDNESS
is PROGRESSIVE THEME
Tentative Draft OF Party Platform
Completed by RESOLUTIONS
Committee.
BREAKS RECORD FOR BREv1rY
Consists of Broad Statement OF Con-
ditions and of Remedies Needed,
Rather Than Usual Formidable Ar
ray of Separate Plank.

CHICAGO, June National pre-
paredncss in spirit. arms and industry.
is the dominant theme OF tho Progress
sivo party's platform, OF which 4 ten
tative draft was comp~ ed tonight
by the resolutions committee. II breaks
the record for hrcvity, and consists OF
a broad statement OF conditions. and
remedies needed, rather than the usual
formidable array of separate planks.
AS to preparedness. the platform de-
FLARES for n navy second in the worlds
ermadas. Il standing army of $4,000
men. and universal opportunity for
military training under Federal SUI
pervision." Social and economic re-
forms md social Justice" features Of
tho 1912 platform. arc reafirmcd. full
political suffrage" is indOrsed, a per-
manent, expert tariff commission, high
protective tariff regulation OF indus
tries, conservation and development or
national resources are urged
The platform declares that the pres
ent situation makes an issue of men
rather than words. and closes with
the declaration that the FroEressives
Twill meet any party who secs The
nations nccda and puts forward
leader q. to meet it
TEXT OF TENTATIVE
DRAFT OF PLATFORM
Following Is the text of the tcnta-
Give platform draft:
This is the year Of decision for the
nations future. As now dccid"
so we shall 60 forward in righteous
ness and power. or backward IN dcrra-
6iation and weakness
OF necessity We dra now with the
foundations OF our national lfc We
are facing elemental facts Of force.
of right and wrong. of extreme ma
tional peril oar present choice of
path will be irrevocahlc. The tradi-
tion OF isolation has been ended. The
United States is now par, of 4 world
system Of civilization. We stand or
fall as we prepare to take our pa"t
an peace or war and hold our own
therein.
AS members Of an international COM
duties:
To secure the rights Of our citizens
nj home and abroad.
To guard the honor and uphold tho
I Just influence Of our nation.
8 To maintain the integrity OF inter
SnationaI law. These arc the corner
sastoncs of civilization. We must bc
b Strong to defend thcm.
S- The present war shows that 1t Is the
4 supreme duty OF civilization to create
mancnt. Our country must bc able and
farcady TO take its part in that work.
4 THE peace which we desire for our
$ country is not the peace OF submission
I'd cowardicc, but the peace Of JUS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08

to adopt planks pledEing the party TO
maintain the Federal law securing 70
tho workers the legal right OF volun-
tary association for mutual protection
and welfare. protecting their rights
against understandable issuance OF
writs of injunction. and guaranteeing
the right of trial by jury in alleged
contempt cases committed outside tho
presence of courts
1t urged vigorous enforcement of tho
seamcn's act, and the most liberal in
terpretation OF it's provisions; demand
cd that the immigration and contract
laws be enforced and 30 extended as
TO exclude from entrance to the United
States all persons who cannot read
some language. and urged the early
enactment Of law providing for ado
quate assistance to public educational
institutions in the various States which
shall provide for industrial education
and vocational training in accord with
Federal provisions and standards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08
WANT SUFFRAGE PLANKs
INSERTED IN PLATFORM
ing to Three Delegations Of
women on Question.
TWO FOR, ONE AGAINST ISSUE
Gompers and Morrison, Heads OF
American Federation of Labor,
Urge Incorporation of Subjects
Advocated by Their Organization.

COLISEUM. CHICAGO. June THE
committee on resolutions of the Re-
publican National Convention held it's
first hearing at the Coliseum late to-
day on matters which various inter-
ests desire to have dealt with in the
party's platform.
Senator Lodge, chairman. presided.
Three delegations of women were
heard on the equal suffrage question.
and committee representing union
labor urged certain planks.
The women's delegations represented
the National American Woman's Suf-
frage Association. the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage. and the
Womans AntisuffraGe Association.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait. president
of tho National American Woman's
suffrage Association. presented a me-
Elorial which requested that the con-
vcntion insert the following plank:
THE Republican party, reafilrming
its faith in government Of the people,
by the people. for the people, favors
the extension of suffrage TO women. as
measure of justice to one-half the
adult people of this country"
Mrs Gait made a brief speech. and
then presented Mrs. Ahbic r. Krebs. a
delegate at large from California. Mrs.
Krebs said the Republican party would
never regret it's action If IT Endorsed
woman's suffrage plank.
Several other women also spoke.
MRS. DODGE REPRESENTS
ANTISUFFRAGE BODY
The National Association Opposed to
Woman's Suffrage then was given a
( hearing. Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge, Of
/ New York, president. said the organi-
| cation she represented had members
! in twenty-four Sthtcs.
! Mrs. Alice Dill Chittenden. presi-
dent Of the New York state asSocia-
ton. opposed a woman suffrage plank
| in the Republican platform, she said.
! because II was controversial qucs-
/ ton, and the times were too serious for
political parties to take up such mat
! tiers.
/ Some one opened the doors, and sew
eral thousand women suffrarists poured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08
SpcCinI Fast Train
To DrfrDIt, June IL, vim y. & w,
Ry.-SpcciuI Rate.
Special Advantages.

An ail-stc"l Pullman train will leave
Richmond II J.: NJ. SATURDAY, Juno II,
for Detroit Mich. Wa Norfolk and
Western Railway. passing through
most picturesque part "f Blue Ridge
ana Allegheny Mountains. Service
strictly Hrst-claHs. l'ull particulars
ana reservations upon application TO
e. II. Rosicy, District raggcngcr Agent,
Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08
MEMBERS or COMMITTEES
tN\ul Need ny RElIBIICAN

COLISEUM. CHICAGO, June T.
Members OF committees OF the Repuh-
lican National Convention announced
to-day included:
Resolutions Marian Butlcrr North
Carolina; and T.. +. Cochran, South
Cn rolina.
Credentials j. y. Parker. North Car
olh,. John y. Jones, South Carolina;
X. ". i'ulwilcr, Virginia.
Republican National Committeeman
so far selected include:
Alabama, .. -. street; Arkansas, II.
J.. Kennel; Florida. Henry S. Chubb:
Georgia. lJ"nry :. Jackson; Kentucky,
y. L. li"rt. Louisiana, Armand Roman;
MARYLAND, William +. Jackson: aIissis-
sippi. /. B Mosclcy: North Carolina,
John NJ. NorchcaG: oklahoma, !. j. Nc
Tennessee. jesse NJ. Littlcton; Texas.
II. +. MacGr"por: Virginia, Alvah X.
Martin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08

OYSTER BAY, y. Y, June 7.-While
Colonel Roosevelt rcfraincd from maxi
Ing any public statement officially dis
closing his real attitude toward tho
political situation in Chicago, it is we'll
known to his intimatcs here that he
is opposed to tho nomination OF Jus
ticc hughes, and !; is their confident
belief that If Justice Hughes Is nomi-
mated, Colonel Roosevelt will himself
become a candidate.
Colonel Roosevelt, said late tonight
he had received no message from for
mer Senator Jackson. lie declined ia
discuss the question OF his going Ia
Chica 70.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08
Roosevelt Is Urged
10 Hurry to Chicago
Former Senator jackson Would
Girc Hin, Privileges Of Re-
publ can Contention.

CHICAGO. June 7.-Formcr Senator
Jackson. of Maryland. Republican ma
u"nal committeeman from that State,
Tonight sent telegram to Colonel
Roosevelt at Oyster Ray urging him to
come 20 Chicago in the interest of har-
mOny and announcing he would do his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-08

utmost in case of an acceptance to have
Mr. Roosevelt given the privilege OF
the convention noor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
N. D. PREPARES FOR
NIAGARA AND PURDUE
BoilermakerS Expected TO BE Big
Drawing Card at Cartier Field
Thursday

Despite the rain yesterday after
noon, Coaches Harper and Rockne
were able TO give their Notre Dame
baseball and track men workouts on
Cartier field
The baseball players succeeded in
getting in considerable batting prac-
tice before the rain sent them
scampering 10 the gymnasium. When
the rain had subsidized Harper gave
his battery men a long workout.
The Notre Dame coach has not de-
cided whom he viii send against Nj
agara university in Wednesday at
ternOOn's game on Cartier field. The
choice probably lies between Walsh.
Murphy and Capt. Sheehan. with
chances favOring the former. as both
Murphy and Sh~ehan have worked
since slim" has. II is almost a GER
tainty that "Swede" Edgren will face
Purdue in Thursdays game here.
The little fellow went so good against
the Boilermakers in the thinning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
WHITE S0X WILL HAVE
NEW PILOT, RUM0RED
Old Roman Said to be Disappointed
Over Showing Made
by Team.
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CHICAGO, May 23.-Rumors
were ahoat in Chicago today that
Charles Comiskey is contemplating
a change of managers. The old
Roman, it is said, is discouraged at
the miserable showing of the White
Sox, who. on paper. stack up prob
ably the best team i'm the American
league. II a change in managers is
made, a thorough and complete re-
organization of the south side club
will also be effected. according to re-
ports.
Comiskey has what is proba bly,
the heaviest payroll in the league,
with Eddie Collins. Joe Jackson,
Ray Schalk and other stars. In
fact. IL is so heavy that at one time
it brought censure from the other
clubs i'm the league. the question be-
ing asked: is 'Commy' trying 70
buy pennant?" Despite this how
ever. the Sox have slumped since
the season opened and today are on
the bottom three places removed
from Connie Mack's aggregation of
kids and veterans.
Whether the reported change in
wolves elevating a man from the
ranks 10 the managership was not
learned. but il is rumored that Ed
die Collins is being looked on with
favor for the job.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
End Series Wheeling TodyNew Boss For White

battle az Lafayette that Coach
Harper believes he viii be able %
repeat Tn the Lafayette game Ed
gren let Purdue down with two hits,
although the game went II innings.
Tomorrow game with Niagara
viii start at $40. while the Purdue
contest viii start az 2.30 Thursday
afternoon
Coach Rockne gave his sprinters.
murders and quarter-milers aslong
practice in starting after the rain
Yesterday His distance men were
sent through joys. while the weight
men took good workouts A num-
Der OF the athletes viii be put under
the watch this afternoon and the
time work will end tomorrow Rub
downs viii be in order for the re-
mainder OF the week AS Rockne Isl
anxious 10 have his athletes IN The
pink OF condition for the state meet
az Lafayette next Saturday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
SHAM BATTLE UNLAWFUL
Summons served on sunday Viola
tors at Speedway

NEW YORF. May 23.-Declaring
that the silent" sham battle staged
Sunday by the New York city ma
tional guard at Sheepshead bay
speedway violated the Sunday OBJ
5, rvance law, the Kings county's
Sunday Observance association Mon
day began court proceedings in the
Coney island court against those
directing the military tournament
and obtained summons against Off
Gals and employees Of the speedway
corporation. Tie association will
also proceed. it is said. against Maj.
Gen. Organ. head Of the state
militia. holding that his order ban
ming firing Of guns during the exhi-
bItion, did not excuse him from
blame. The association contended
that the very presence Of the mill
tia at the speedway on Sunday was
clear violation Of the law.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
ALL CLUBS ENTITLED
TO THIRTEEN PLAYERS
Can Secure Additional Men TO Fill
Places of Performers Who
Are Injured.

Thirteen players the Central
league limit means 13 men fully
able to get in the game and per-
form This point was passed on by
Pres't Dickerson in letter received
yesterday by Sec'y Baumbach of the
local club.
Under this ruling player who is
hurt can be placed on the hospital
squad. Then so long as he is on
the sick list. the bali club can hire
another player TO fill his place.
There is no limit 10 the hospital
list. but no club is allowed 10 carry
more than Is men who are fit TO
take part in a contest AS soon as
a man is taken off the hospital
SQUAD. some other player must be
let go in order TO get back TO the
limit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
METZlER TURNS DOWN
EVANSTON BID FOR MEET

Although Evanston, H.. high
school has been dickering with
Coach Metzler of the local highs
victorious track team. for a meet
for this coming Saturday. TO be held
in Chicago, he has abandoned the
idea rs most of the men are through
for the season. He tried TO get "a
meet with Gary high school for Sat
Urday in this city but was unsuccess-
full.
Capt. Sweeney and Jimmie
Kreuzberger are planning on going
10 the stage field and track meet
held in the CHICAGO University sta
dunn on June 10th.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
ERROR IN TRACK TIME.

Through an error in the sum
maries Of the northern Indiana field
and rack meet held on Cartier field
Notre Dame, last Saturday afternoon,
Clybourne Of South Bend was under
rated in the time OF his half mile.
He covered the distance in 2:10 Is.
instead Of 2:2O is.
The Gary re ay team, which won
this event. covered the one-mile re-
lay in the time of 3:47 2-5. instead
Of the credited time Of 1887 2-5.
which is considered good college
time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
RESTA Is FAVORITE.

international News Service.
I\DIANAPOLIS Nav 23-When
the betting opened or the 5OO-mile
speedway race 10 be run May 30.
Dario Resta, who viii drive a Peu-
geot was a heavy favorite. The
odds on him are : against 10 win.
Eddie Richenbacher and Joseph
Christensen are next. Barney Old
field is quoted 10 1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-23
WILL GREET ROTH.

international News Service.
CHICAGO. May 23-About so
semi-pro clubs will tender a recep-
ton and a parade 10 Bobby Roth.
Indiana outhelder. on his arrival
here Saturday. Roth is local
product.