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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
LABOR SEC'Y WILSON
ADDRESSES BIG MEETING
Asks Cooperation and Industrial
Unity-Says This Is War Of People

St. Paul Mimi, Dec. 1S.-A strong
appeal for perfect organization of Am
erica's industrial forces, and greater
cooperation between employer and
employe. was made by William B. Will
son. secretary of labor. in an address
at a public mass meeting here tonight
Mr.. Wilson characterized as ridicu-
lous the statements of. pro-German
propagandsts that it is Wall street
war. He said:
One of the first powers granted the
war administration was TO fix prices
at which capitalists should sell their
products of labor: the selling price of
coal at the mines was fixed, the price
Of wheat. the price of certain metal
products, and the price of copper fix
ed
But in no instance has there been
any attempt on the part of the admin
iStration TO fix the maximum price
that should be paid for labor.
This is a war of the people Of the
United States for their liberty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
FIREWORKS OFFICIALS
ARE FREED FROM
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Jersey City, y. j.. Dec. 1S.-Upon in
structions from Judge George G. Ten
nant, jury here today acquitted
three officials Of the Detwille> and
Street Fireworks Manufacturing Co. on
trial for manslaughter in connection
with the death of Ruth Rogers, who
lost her life last April as the result
of powder tlare-up in the factory,
which also caused the deaths of Is
other girls. Judge Tenant said the
state had failed to prove negligence
on the part of the defendants, and
the prosecution announced it would
seek to try the men on charges of
causing the death of one of the other
victims.
The officials of the company who
were acquitted are: . Edmund ]. Lin
gle of Elizabeth, his son, Alphonse
Lingle of Jersey City, and Joseph r.
Brown of Jersey City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION
ON HAVANA. CORPORATION
ORGANIZED IN MAINE

Portland, Me, Dec. 1S.-The Port of
Havana Docks Co. is restrained by a
temporary injunction ordered today by
Judge Charles +. Johnson of the
United States District court, from
disposing of any of its stocks, bonds
or securities pending determination
of an action. instituted recently by
minority stockholders.
The petitioners alleged that the ma
jority stockholders, all residents Of
Cuba, intended to re-organize the cor
poration in such a way as to freeze
out the minority stockholders and en-
rich themselves. The corporation was
organized in Maine with an authorized
capital of sl5,000,000 for the purpose
Of building four large ocean docks at
Havana. Two have been built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
TO TRY NEGRO AS
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

Boston, Dec. 1S.-John johnson, the
Negro who is wanted in West Viz
ginia to answer an indictment chare-
ing him with violation of the Mann
act, will go on trial tomorrow as a
fugitive from justice before the fed
eral commissioner The government is
ready to proceed with it's side of the
case, but it is expected that the de-
tense will seek another continuance
after the government rests. United
States Attorney L. Fl. Kelly of West
Virginia arrived here tonight with
Edith Godby, the governments chief
witness, who, it is alleged, Johnson
unlawfully transported in violation of
the Mann act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
{. Ernest Healey Dead
Successful Lewiston Man

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. sc Ernest Healy
Of Lewiston. proprietor of the American
Steam Laundry, died suddenly Tuesday
morning at his office on Lisbon street.
Mr.. Healy was in apparently good
health as he came into the office to take
up the days work. He had walked from
the head of Lisbon street. stopped to con-
verse with one of the employees, and had
just left the room when death came in a
moment. physician pronounced hear
failure the cause
For many years Mr.. Healv had been
sufferer from Bright's disease and IN
May 1916 had suffered a shock, so that
ms death did not come as a complete sur.
prise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
TO MAKE SURVEY OF
ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS
u. S. TROOPS IN FRANCE

New York. Dec. 1S-E H. Southern
actor, and Winthrop Ames. playwright
and producer, will soon go abroad to
make a survey Of the entertainment
needs of the American troops in
France for the national war work
council of the Young Mems Christian
hy the counsel
Former President Taft. it was stat
ed, also will tour the National Army
environments in this country under the
auspices of the Y. NJ G. A. for month
beginning Jan. "A at Camp Devens. He
viii visit all the leading camps except
irg those on the Great Lakes.
Miss Louise Homer, daughter of
Madame Homer. metropolitan con-
tralto. and Sidney Homer, composer
VIII sail early in January TO sing in
the Y. NJ. c. A. huts in France. Fran
els Coates Osborn Of Columbus. Ohio
actor and dramatic coach, will sail
within the next two weeks to organize
local talent among the troops in
France
The Y. NJ. c. A. has been placed in
complete charge of the entertainment
features of the American troops in
Franco. Mr.. Sothern and Mr. Ames
will decide the type of entertainment
tiat appeals most to the men and the
various kinds of entertainments and
plays which can be produced to ad-
vantage: For instance. they will de-
eide whether the y. NJ. {. A. should
send solo singers or quartets, must
clans. small companies, vaudeville per-
'ormers or Ministries. and ascertain
also the kind of talent that can be
obtained among the troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
LEHIGH VALLEY r. r.
LOSES $4,000 SUIT
IN EXPLOSION CASE

Jersey City. n. j., Dec. 1S.-Trial OF
the first suit growing out of the dyna-
mite explosion on Black Tom island
in New York harbor July 80, 1916, re-
suited here today in verdict against
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., in
whose cars the dynamite was stored.
The jury did rot fix the amount of
damage in the suit. which was brought
by the New Jersey Fidelity and Plate
Glass Insurance Co, and has been re-
garded as a test suit for claims aggre
eating $4,000 900 The insurance COM
pany sued on 600 claims aggregating
$4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
CONNECTICUT RED CROSS
CHAPTERS OUT FOR PRIZE

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 1s.-A COM
mittee has been named by Charles
A. Sabin. a New York banker, TO de-
termine which Connecticut Red Cross
chapter wins an income of $500 a
month in the membership campaign
now underway.
The prize is the sift of an unnamed
donor VINO IL ottSred the INCOME of
securities Valued 1t $4,000. which
have been deposited with .he Bankers
TruSs Co. OF New York. ~..5.ts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
SON OF sIEGEL
Heads Appeal to Ger
man American Citi-
zens to Aid U. S. to
Win War

New York. Dec. 1S.-An appeal to
American citizens of German birth and
descent to Join its campaign for help
ing the United States to win the war,
was made public today by the ezecu-
tive committee Of the Friends of Ger
man Democracy. Franz Siegel, son of
Gen. Franz Siegel of Civil War fame,
IS president Of the organizations
This war is not war on the part
of America against the German ma
ton" the appeal stated. 1T is rather
q war against a peculiar system OF
society and government
The committee declared that the
majority of the German people if prop
erly informed about their own govern
ment and its misdeeds will not wait
Until the German nation is completely
crushed by force of arms. but will
sooner or later rise against the Kaiser
and the junkers and establish a dem
ocratic government in Germany
During the past 20 years over b.
100000 Germans have come to Ameri-
ca. We find that the principles fO!'
which many Of our immediate ances
tors or we ourselves suffered exile are
threatened by the very powers which
forced US as a people out of Germany.
We must rally with our fellow Amer
leans against the tyranny which has
50 long cursed the country of our ia :
theirs and which now rises as a danger
Gus threat against the liberty of the
whole world
The Friends of German Democr &C y
urge our German people in America by
every means in their power to asse. t
themselves on the side of right in this
conflict"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
FRANCIS PROBABLY
ONLY OBSERVER At
RUSS PEACE PARLEYs

washington, Dec. 18.-It is assumsi
at the State Department that the re
ply OF American Ambassador Frand'
TO the invitation of Leon Trotzky. tG
eign minister of the Bolsheviki co.,
eminent. to participate in the pea'
negotiations would be that he has D
instructions from this government N
instructions have beer sent to NJ
FRANCIS and it was indicated that nor
authorizing him to have an thing Y
40 with peace negotiations would D
sent
fne recurring suggestion in EuroF
lot defacto recognition of the Bolsne
,viki mas J, t been supported here an
IL Is believed that Ambassador FrsH
CTS Will be expected to do nQthln
more In connection with the peace pal
ieys than TO observe Developments al
report them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
SHARP Tits
FEATURE THE
SUGAR PROBE

Washington. Dec. 1S,-Sharp tits be-
tween Chairman Reed and Earl Baost'
president of the American Sugar Refining
Co, marked today's session of the Sen
uation. Mr.. Babst on the witness stand
charged that an attempt was being made
IN impuen his motives in working for the
food administration.
Senator Reed said the committee was
not attempting to impugn the witness
motives but added:
I'VE have developed from you that beet
sugar prices are affected by cane sugar
prices, that your company has holdings
in beet sugar companies and that the in
ternational sugar committee, of winch
you are a member fixed prices.
Later when the committee was in exec
utive session. it is understood that Mr..
Babst succeeded in getting in statement
to the effect that the price of refined su-
gar at seaports was fixed before he be-
came member of the interna. .onal COM
mittee and while he was on vacation.
Food Administrator Hoover made an
other futile effort early in the day to get
a. hearing before the committee, bu.
Chairman Reed announced that while he
wanted to treat the administrator with
courtesy he did not see any reason for
keeping other witnesses waiting. 1t was
suggested without result that Mr.. Hoover
was busy man and was delaying a trip
to New York to testify.
Mr.. Babst was on the stand throughout
todays hearing and will continue tomor-
row He said that in June he saw Her
bert Hoover and told him the large ship
ments abroad threatened the shortag
now being suffered in the East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
ENEMY DESTROYER
OFFERS AID ~ ''@.

Christiana. Dec. 49, (Delaya 5,
the Censor. 1.-The convoy ATTACKED i
the North Sea was made up Of Ii
following steamships: Bollsta Nm
wegtan, 1901 tons gross; King Msra!
Norwegian; Bothnia,- Swedish. 10
tons; Torlaf. Swedish tToreif, y
tons): Masacibo, s'Danisn CordoE
British there were two British stear
ships Cordova, each of about ~
tons).
The Bollsta was torpedoed and SAD
In - minutes. One Of her boats wit
II OF the crew and four passenga
reached land this morning after BEN
out for Is hours. A lifeboat from %
OF the Swedish steamers, with Is PEI
sons, also reached port, although
gale was blowing. -
Contrary to the custom of the Gel
mans, one of their destroyers offer,
assistance to one of the Bollsta's boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
PATRIOTIC MASS. WOMEN
TO FIGHT FALSE RUMORS

Boston, Dec. 1S.-Patriotic women OF
Massachusetts were invited today to
attend here on Thursday to devise
means of combating activity on the
part of invisible enemies" who spread
untruthful stories concerning. alleged
0 m m n e e r ing of housekeepers'
stores. Recent false rumors Of short
ages OF matches, laundry blue and salt
are mentioned as instances Of the sort
OF enemy propaganda the meeting is
to consider. Eleven of the leading
women's organizations of the state are
behind the movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
FOUR THOUSAND ARMY
MEN PARADE.|N new
ROCHELLE ON TUESDAY

New Rochelle, y. Y, Dec. 1S.--Four
thousand regular army recruits, part of
the 5000 men who have been sheltered
and fed by citizens, churches and clubs
here because Of insufficient accommo-
dations for them at Fort Slocum, took
part in a parade about the city lats
today Mayor Griffin announced that
lie had received kilograms from Secre-
tary of War Baker Gov. Mccall of
Massachusetts and other prominent
men, thanking the city for its hospital
ity to the recruits.
Fifteen hundred of the men We're
summoned today and it is expected
that Ey the end of the week the last
left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
TWO PERSONS KILLED
WHEN EXPRESS TRAIN
CRASHES INTO. FREIGHT

Hamilton. Ont, Dec. 1S.-Two per-
sons were killed and three others were
hurt today when New York Chicago
express train travelling two hours late
on the Grand Trunk Railroad, crashed
into a freight train which was cross
ing,the main line near Stony Greek.
William Walsh, an engineer, ana
Percy Ramsey. a fireman, died OF IN
juries. The passengers slightly hurt
are: Mrs. William Brotherhood.
Brookfield Mass; Mrs. T. M. Somer-
Vile, address given as Fair Grove,
Mass; and Mrs. Wooppel. Easton, Pa.
They received cuts and bruises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19

The. Massachusetts clothing conceT
which has been negotiating with 10
Hockland Merchants Association 70
several weeks has decided to locaie
Hockland, which was one of three tisc'
IN Maine under consideration by the ma
ufacturers. The terms Of the agresmp
are that the Merchants Association sN
provide temporary quarters for sueh
period as shall be a satisfactory !"
OF whether sufficient labor can be !"
tanned in this vicinity. IF the experlhnl.s.,
Is successful the association is TO eree'
factory having 15C00 feet Of floor sp''
The clothing concern agrees to MAKE .
initial payment of s150o and the oa..
OF the cost in Six years, taxes being ~
ed during that period. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19

With the stock Of nearly s45. 900 in less
than seven months time, Capt. Alden
Geele in the schooner Elsie has broken
all previous records in the salt bank cod
fishery. The season of 1917 will go down
In the annals OF the fisheries as one of the
greatest of all time. When IL comes TO
salt fishing, $500 is considered phenome
nal together with the fact that the Elsie
was able to make three dorr handline
trips IN that time. Capt. Alden Geele ia
now resident of Yarmouth. y. 8. bur
he Is Waldoboro. Me. boy by birth and
sails his ship out of Gloucester Ma.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19

= Bangor Commercial-A petition has
abeen filed with the county commission
ers signed by 20 inhabitants of Ed
dington and by SO inhabitants of
Neazie stating that ferry business be-
tween these towns had fallen off to
such an extent that it is no longer ne
cessary and that if it is allowed to con :
itinue the ferry will become dependent
upon the two towns for support They
recommend that the ferry be discon-
tinued. The county commissioners
conside" that the towns are RESPONSE
BILE for the ferry. They have called a
meeting of the commissioners AT
2Veazie, Noy. Fl, at 10 A. NJ, to look
into the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
$4,000 new
MEMBERS FOR
NE. RED CROSS

Boston, Dec. 18.-At the end Of the
second day of the campaign for 1000,
600 mebers for the American Red Cross
in New England, the reports sreceived
at headquarters tonight indicated that
approximately 175000 new members al
ready have been obtained. Metropoli-
tan Boston secured 100000 members.
Apparent hostile sentiment was dis
covered in certain establishments,
where employers expressed disapprov-
al of the Red Gross and for
babe a Red Cross worker going
among the employees, according
10 reports to Louis K. Liggett, di-
rector of the drive here. An investi-
CATION of the reason for the opposition
was ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
CALIFORNIA WANTS TO
IMPORT CHINESE: FARM
LABOR DURING WAR

Sacramento, Cal. Dec. 18.-lmporta-
ton of Chinese labor during the war
was recommended in the report of the
California State committee on farm la
Dor made public today. The report de-
clares that Chinese are best fitted fol
farm labor and that lin the present
crisis the Importation of labor of ORR
entail or other nationalities" is demand
ed.
The committee also pointed out that
its recent survey had disclosed that
the efficiency of farm labor is great
ly reduced by the existence of saloons
and the great number of able-bodied
men would be released to useful pro
ductive industry if the saloons were
abolished"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
FIXED PRICE FOR
RETAIL COAL IN
new YORK COUNTY

New York. Dec 1S.-Reports of soaring
coal prices from various parts of the city
today drew the statement from Reeve
Schley, fuel administrator for New York
county, that the administration would set
a fixed price for retail coal.
We are going to set a fixed price for
coal, to be based upon margin over wha,
the retailer now has to pay for it from
the wholesaler" Mr.. Schley declared.
THE prices have not changed during the
last "a hours and range from ss.1a to 49,
a ton, according to size and grade"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
ALBION

Eli Crosby is i'll with the grip.
William Leonard is confined to the house
with severe attack of neuralgia.
Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Taylor are attending
the State Grange meetings at Lewiston
this week.
The Christian Sunday school will have a
Christmas tree and entertainment at the
church on Monday evening. Dec. "a.
4, Red Cross Sunday, Dec. 16, was observ-
cd by the Red Cross members by attend
ing church services in a body. The local
branch has a membership of IS and it is
expected that many new names Will be
added during the present week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
GOV. MCCALL THANKS
MAYOR OF NEW ROCHELLE

Boston Dec. 1S.-Gov Mccall TO-DAY
sent telegram to the mayor of New Ro.
eheie' y. Y, expressing the thanks y,
Inc state for the care which residents ..
'iiat city had given to enlisted men from,
liie pay State awaiting accommodations
a fort Slocum. The telegram. sent af,e-
re governor had received word fror,
hoston men of their appreciation ~ ~,
treatment received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
GERMAN PAPER ANXIOUS
ABOUT THE FOOD SUPPLY

otochhoim' Dec 1S-The Berlin Tage-
blatt severely criticising the war nrov;s
ion Office. says:
Clty jewellers await the coming winter
vain anxious concern and serious fear.
Inc foodstuffs prospects are more unfa-
VoFaoie than at any time during the war
10 the high cost of necessares. whic,,
ALREADY has become a terrible burden ON
the masses, is added the danger that nor
even the most absolutely necessary foo,.
stuffs can be considered as assnred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
JERUSALEM UNDAMAGED
ARMY WELL RECEIVED

washington, Dec. 1S.-Maj. Edward
laws. the American military attache
a. athens, Greece, was with the Brit
'sh troops when they occupied Jern.
salem. Dispatches to the state deporr-
ment said today Mai. Davis reported
that the city was unchanged ana tha+
the inhabitants received the army car
daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
HOUSE DEFERS FARM
LOAN BILL UNTIL AFTER
THE HOLIDAY RECESS

Washington, Dec. lS,-The admins
tration bill authorizing the secretary
of the treasury to purchase 500, 900
900 of farm loan bonds during the next
fiscal year was adopted by the Senate
today without record vote after it
had been amended SO as to eliminate
authority for similar purchase next
year.
Immediately after the vote the bill
was sent over TO the House with q
view to action there before the holi-
day adjournment. After some discus
sion, however. the House postponed
consideration until January 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
KILL THOUSAND
DEER IN WEEK

Boston. Dec. 1S.-The report of the fisr
and game commission made public today
showed that hunters in Massachusett.
killed more than 1000 deer during the weel
of December 8, the open season
The largest buck, 500 FOUNDER, was
shot in West Andover, and the largest
doe. weighing 80 pounds, was brought
down in East Granville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
ALEXANDER WANTS PART
OF BIG PURCHASE PRICE

Chicago Dec. 1S.-Grover Alexander,
the Philadelphia pitcher who with
Catcher Killifer was sold to the Chi
cago Nationals in deal involving $50,
900, said today after a conference with
President Weeghman of the Chicago
club that he believed he was entitled
to part of the purchase price. There
will be no hitch in the salary arrange
ments. AleXander's contract. which
does not expire for three years, called
for $4,000 a year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
TINkHAM SAYS AUSTRIAN
DRIVE HAS BEEN CHECKED

Paris, Dec, 1S-Representative Geo
II. Tinkham of Massachusetts, who
was injured when an army automobile
in which he was riding along the Ital-
ian front, dropped 90 feet and was
wrecked. arrived in Paris today.
Rep Tinkham, who has visited the
entire Italian front, says he feels con-
WINGED that the Austrian advance has
been definitely checked for the Win
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
PRESIDENT ATTENDS
RED CROSS CONCERT

Washington, Dec 1S.-President Wilson
and distinguished company this after
noon attended the first of a series of con-
certs by which John II. Mccormick, the
singer, Will earn 100000 for the Red Cross,
The opening was suspicious and many
officials and diplomats lent their patron
age
The President and Mrs. Wilson today
are celebrating the SECOND anniversary OF
their marriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
Christian .So;once Chapfains

Boston. Dec. 1S.-The appointment
OF two members of the Christian Sci
ence Church to act as the first chap
lains of their faith in the National
Army was announced here tonight
Edward w. Dickey of Los Angeles
Calf, was assigned to Camp Upton,
Yaphank. n. y: Martin E. Jackson
OF New York City will be ASSIGNED
to another cantonment-in the near flu
ture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
FORMER SUPT. TAYLOR OF
n. Y, N. H. & H. DEAD

quincy Mass. Dec. 1S.-George 7. Tay.
ior' formerly for 10 years superintendent,
Of the Plymouth division of the New
ORR New Haven & Hartford Railroad
oied at his home here today He retired
from active service in 1908 In 1872 he en-.
tered the railroad business as workman IN
boston car barn. He was born in Con
way, n. H, Is years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
TO PROBE CREEL
EXPENDITURES

Washington. Dec. 1S.--A resolution
requesting the committee on public in
formation to inform the Senate of the
amount of salaries or allowances for
expenses granted the chairman, George
Creel, members Of his staff or others,
and as TO the committees eXpendi-
lures generally was introduced today
by Senator Gallinger, the Republican
leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
Danish People Thank u. 8.

Copenhagen, Dec. 1S.-The foreign
ONCE has directed the Danish minis
ter at Washington to express to the
American government the thanks Of
the Danish people for the good will
shown them in the permission given
for two Christmas ships to sail for
Denmark.