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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Application Blanks for Home Guard Ready

Today is the day 10 fiji out your
application for the first ward home
defense guard company Nov
comes am opportunity for those
who are unable 10 enter into active
service to do their bit for the ma
ton Blanks may he secured at the
gas company, or at the offices of the
TWO daily newspapers
Enlistments in the guard organi-
zation viii be for the period Of the
war The home defense guards will
not be a purely social institution. but
a strictly military association with
practically the same regulations and
jUties as the national guard has in
time of peace. SiXty-five men is the
maximum number To he received i'm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

each ward company. This includes
commissioned and nOn-cOmmissiOned
officers.
Company i'm Each Ward.
There viii be one company for
each WARD i'm South Bend. three for
the five MIshawaka wards. and two
for the county at large. Physically
able men from IS years of age up
Will be accepted.
The ORGANIZATION of the ST JC-
seph county guard is under the di-
reCtion of Col. George NJ. Studsbak-
er and Ma. Fred Il Dennis. upon
whom the county council for de-
Tense conferred the work. Plans for
the enrolment Of first ward men
were outlined at q meeting i'm the
Colfax school Monday night. MAJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
AUGUST FUR SALE.

This is the big fur event waited
for each year by critical fur buyers
OF South Bend and vicinity. Prices
marked far below the normal. Our
stock is bright and fresh, every fur
piece in the latest style; quality
guaranteed. We urge early selec-
ton as you can pay a small deposit
on what YOU select and We will
store il free until cold weather.
Scarss. Muffs. Capes and Coats are
on sale. Choose now and get the
benefit Of the summer prices. Re
pairing and remodelling at reduced
prices. Come early and avoid the
rush Of the season. II. Greenblatt.
Manufacturing Furrier. go s.
Michigan ST. Est. 1900. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
NAME DELEGATES TO
REALTY BOARD MEETING

William r. Happ and W. y. Ber-
gan were appointed To attend a
meeting OF the board of governors
OF the real estate board of the state
20 be held at Indianapolis Thursday.
The two local delegates will make
an appeal 10 the board i'm reference
10 holding the annual real estate
board state convention i'm South
Bend this fall The proposition of
having city planning commission
was discussed. An members report
ed normal activities i'm the real
estate circles. Y. G Hastings. presi-
dent OF the board, presided
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

Charles Calvert will be chief drill
master. Several assistants will have
charge of the drills in the separate
ward companies. These drills Will
probably be held twice a week.
Officers will be appointed from
the ranks after the companies have
been recruited 10 full strength. They
will he selected according 10 abil-
ity and experience as leaders. by a
military board consisting Of two
men. and three representatives Of
each ward company.
Meeting times and places for res
idents of the other six wards are
being arranged by a committee APP
pointed for the purpose at a meet
ing i'm the Oliver hotel last Wednes-
lay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
METAL WORKERS FEAST

The first of a series Of banquets
of the Master Sheet Metal Workers
association Of South Bend was held
at Kable's banquet hall last evening.
Oficers Of the various builders
trade associations throughout the
city. as well as the officers of the
builders exchange were among the
guests.
Alfred Greene of Chicago was the
principal speaker Of the evening. He
gave a short talk on Organizing
and Cost Systems"
About 80 people attended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
BROTHER OF LOCAL MAN
KILLED IN FLANDERS

Jack Wilder. who lives at Notre
Dame and South Bend avs. received
word Tuesday that his brother. Har-
~. was KILLED on July Q while on
duty in France near Messines ridge
Harry Wilder was a member of a
British engineers corps. He was
killed when a big German shell eX-
ploded and demolished the dugout in
which he was sleeping. Death was
instantaneous. Jack Wilder still has
three brothers i'm the British serv-
ice. one I'm Egypt. one i'm France
and one with the North sea fleet
Jack wilder is am employe of the
Studehaker corporation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Kill SEEKS EXEMPTION

Here il is again-"What's in a
name" as old Bill Shakespeare or
Ring Lardner. or somebody, once
asked.
For Joseph Xii. 316 s Chestnut
St. one of the men appearing be
fore the local selection board Tues
day. fled a claim for exemption.
And Joseph Xii might just as
we'll have been named-Oh go
ahead and fill il out for yourself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
FALSE ALARM.

Reports that lightning had struck
the house az S21 y. Allen ST.. owned
by r. II. Reed. caused fire company
8 and those from the central sta
ton 10 make a run about 4 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. There was no
fire. however. and no damage due
TO the lightning could be found.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
ARMY BALLOON MAN
is HERE ON VISIT

James N. Stewart. a member of
the balloon sisnal and observation
corps at ri. Omaha Neb- is i'm
South Bend for a weeks visit with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs Samuel
e.. Stewart 420 sherman av. Stew
art made several exhibition flights
i'm South Bend while "a student at
the South Berd high school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
GEE s15 FOR RED CROSS.

Fifteen dollars was realized at
the ice cream social given by the
Clay and Harris Home Economic
club at Slower school house, for the
benefit Of the Red Cross society.
Mrs. H A Fishenscher. Edwards
burg I'd. will entertain the club at
its regular meeting August IS. II
will be an all-day session. with a
picnic dinner served at noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
August Sale of Blankets.

The qualities, sizes and prices make
this one of the Greatest Sales we ever
held.
7Ox8O Heavy Cotton Blankets, $3.50
value, $1.95.
64x76 Heavy Cotton Blankets, SI.S5
value, SIPS.
Hundreds of Handsome Plaid Blank
cts, $1.95, $2.95, $685. and $3.50.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Austro-Germans
In Swift Attack
Take 1900 Russ

Aside from the Russian theater
the hostilities on all the fronts are
virtually at a standstiII. lombard
ments at some points attaining
fairly violent proportions. and at
various places the operations have
not taken on the aspect OF a CON
templated resumption of the big
allied drive which the bad weather
Of last week brought TO an abrupt
end.
The Canadians operating against
Lens have again made thrusts OF
a successful nature into the environs
Of the already encompassed coal
center. which apparently cannot
long withstand capitulation BY the
use OF curtain fires the Germans are
endeavOring 10 keep back further
encroachments into their terrain
here. but even with this fire against
them the intrepid Canadians con-
tinue almost daily TO extend their
saps and now are firmly ensconced
on the south and west outskirts of
the town
Crown Prince Hammers Away.
The aspirations of the German
crown prince TO win territory
against Gen. Petain's forces on the
southern front in France have not
as yet been achieved. In the Cham
paign region the French have pene-
trated German lines at three places
and on the famous AvOcourt wood
hill 3O4 sector OF the Verdun front
have put down with a loss a Ger
man attempt at an attack
Having been enabled, mainly
through the disaffection in the Rus
sian army. 10 drive the Russians
out of the greater part OF Galicia
and Bukowina. the Austro-G
now have begun in southern Mol
davia a maneuver, the success of
which would be Of vast Importance
against the Russo ROumanian line.
barring the way to Bessara bia. At
Fokshani the enemy has struck
swift blow at the defenders of the
line and forced them across the
river Tyrladesus, thereby controlling
the crossing of the lower Sereth and
the road to Galatz. one Of the chief
Roumanian towns on the Danube
still remaining in Roumanian hands
A number Of guns Of various cali
bers and 300 prisoners were taken
by the invaders.
To the north. along the Bystritza
river in Roumania. two Russian regi-
ments turned traitor and fed. COM
polling the main force of the Rus
slams here To retire again several
miles Near Kimpolung. in south
ern Bukowina. the Russians gave
battle on the heights of Molit. but
were defeated and forced TO cede
territory At several points fur
Their north the Russians are at
grips with the enemy. and appar-
emily are morc than holding their
own, on several sectors, having
driven back the Teutonic advance
posts.
Taking advantage OF the retreat
OF the Russians west Of the ZbrOcz
river. where the disaffection in
Gen. Brusilloff's army made it virtu-
ally a rout, the Austrians and Ger
mans are harvesting hastily the
crops left behind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

want every person in 81 Joseph
County Who is hard OF hearing 70
come 20 mv office any dag This week
and see what the Globe Simpla-
Phone VIII do for your individual
case. An expert from the manufsc-
turer is here and viii give you adj
vice and show sou now the instru-
meut will assist you. Each instrI-
ment is adjusted 70 the Individual
patient Dr. II. a. Thomson. a0l 50
Mich. 81 Adtt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
HOLD SNIOkER.

An oId-fashioned Dutch lunch
and smoker was held last evening
by members or the Crusade lodge
No. "a. Of the knights OF Pythias
after their regular meeting i'm the
* p hall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
HAS RROTHER IN FRANCF.

Mrs. II. J. PinkertOn, 80 Harrison
av.. received word from her brother.
Orviue Mikesell. who Is located in
a Y NJ. G.. a. training camp in
France. Mr.. Mikesell is only Is
years old and joined the Co. G.. 10th
infantry. April II. The letter was
written June il and was received
Aug. 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
New Fall Silks at $1.69 and
$500 yard.

Beautiful dark stripes and
plaidS, 80 inches wide, Won
derful qualities.
New SINNERS SatinS, all
The new coloringS, $500 yd.
For Dresses and Skirts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

Harold u. Marquis. supply SER
seant OF the machine gun company,
has been commissioned second lieu
tenant of the machine gun company,
third Indiana infantry, succeeding
Lieut.. George W Healey. trans
ferred 10 the supply company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
August Sale of Innings.

Many people are refining
their last season 5 coats and
jackets. We have planned
two very special lining Of
feringS for August, which
mean a splendid saving to
you.
80 inch Mercerized Sat
Gems, blacks only, extraor-
binary value, 29c yard.
SO inch fine permanent
finish Satin Solile, colorS
and black, soc yard.
These goods are ali priced
at less than manufacturers
cost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

An examination was given the
members of Miss Louise Southard's
elementary hygiene class at the Y.
w Tuesday evening by Miss Olive
Bailey. This Will be the last of the
classes for the summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
August Sale of Fine Furs.

Prices during the month of August
are just l5', less than at any time of
the year We give YOU l5f off the
price, and will hold for YOU till YOU wish
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

not So humorous lie has a way
and the faces OF his comrades 500
cred and tears we!led in the eyes OF
some visiting mothers and sisters
and sweethearts as the speaker sal
that many Of the boys satnered
about might rot come back. that
horribly manned. that some of the
loved ones at home would ne gone
when the others finally get back
home. But as good speaker
should. Kring sent his audience 10
their homes and tents with smiles
by concluding with his remarkable
imitation of wImpus blowing
mess call on piccolo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Knitting Yarns and Needles.

1t seems as though every
body is knitting these DAYS.
What a splendid way to do
your bit by making a pair of
good warm wooden socks for
some soldier. What a pleas
ure for YOU and what a com
for to him.
Utopia Yarns, grey AMI
white, 75c skein.
Genuine Peace Dale
Khaki Yarns. $1.OO skein.
The finest SOX Needles
Sc each.
If YOU don't know how to
knit, come to our classes.
Wen teach YOU
WHITE PIQUE AND GABAR-
DINE SKIRTS
A final clearance OF hundreds
of well made. splendid Skirts al
500. SIPS. $50. S1.9s Reg
ulaT and extra sizes.
August sale OF
HOUSE DRESSES and APRONS
Large sIip-oTer Dress Aprons.
SOC
Extra size Dress Aprons $50
Splendid House Dresses. S1.OO
SG.25. $50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
New Fall Cotton Wash
Goods.

Handsome Plaid Cling
hams, 18C value. l2l2c yd.
b inch Handsome Zephyr
GinghamS, 18c yard.
SO inch Fine Chambray
GinghamS 25c yard.
81 inch Fine ShirtingS al
Csc yard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
New Fall All Wool Dress
Goods.

Are you going to have a
new Serge Dress? Our new
Fall SergeS from Botany
WOrSted Mills are on sale at
SIPS, $50, $500 and
$3.50 yard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
DANCING PARTY.

At Hudson Lake Casino Wednesday
night. Aug s. Donahue Orchestra.
* cents -hdvt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

The downpour of rain caused the
parade which was announced for
last evening AT Leeper park to hc
called of. Parade will probably be
held this evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
WHITE PIQUE AND GABlR-
DINE SKIRTS
August sale OF

All ESQ Reduction
Very Special or
$500 and Reduced $500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Great Sale Of Rugs Now On

Thousands of Yards of Curtain Materials clean regular price
Our August Sales the Greatest Money Saving opportunities of year
We told August be
all codBecause
section is being sold under the Market Prices
this week PaeS would sell for CSC yard the png-CacoeS
t8c yardMuSln would be 25c WeknO all Wooden
and through Great Store will Dollars worth
New Fall Goods priced low a ueverbo them
following displays added our August Sales
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

Early Fall Coats in Our August Sales.
Never have we offered YOU such
splendid values, such excellent mater
ialS, and priced SO reasonable.
Fine Bolivia Coats at $500 and
$4,000.
Handsome Wool Velour Coats from
$500 to $39.75.
Handsome Silk Velour Goats from
$45.0O to $500.
Wonderful Plush Goats from $500
to $4,000.
All Wool Fall Goats $500, $19.75
and $500.
A deposit will hold your coat until
winter. Many are laying coats aside.
making monthly payments.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08

Don't say you saw il in the
newspaper. Saw News Times
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Millinery Section

Handsome Silk Hatters Plush Sailors
at $6.95-The most fashionable shapes
and very fine quality. Impossible to
duplicate them at anywhere near the
price
New Fall Hats of Velvet, FeltS and
VelourS = The Gage, Hyland and
PhippS Hats are here, priced from $500
to $12.50-"And they are beauties"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-08
Boys Section August Sale.

Fine OverallS, made of
excellent Blue Denim. 75c
pair.
Bows excellent Wash
Suits, fast color, SEC, sec
and $1.00.
Boys Separate Trousers,
odd lots, SEC pair.
Boys genuine Scout Suits,
made of regulation Khaki
cloth, up TO IS years, SOS.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
DIE IN
WATER
Girl and Man Are DyoUned
. While Bathing in Front
of Pavilion.

Geneva.-Miss Gretchen Townsend,
70, of Chagrin Falls, and J. c. Bent
ley, 27, of Niles, were drowned at
Geneva-on-the-Lake while bathing in
front of the pavilion
Miss Townsend is the daughter of
F. H. Townsend of Chagrin Falls, as
sistant secretary of the Subers Fabric
& Rubber Co., 1870 W. Sd street.
Cleveland.
Bentley is the son of Frank Bentley,
Niles manufacturer.
The two had driven from Cleveland
in an automobile and went directly
into the water. The beach was almost
vacant, when few spectators heard
Bentley yell for help.
F. c. Lape and George Thompson,
both of Youngstown, swan out to
them, but Lape sank and nearly
drowned before he was rescued. Lape
reached the girl and was bringing her
in when Bentley grasped him and all
three sank. Charles Hoskin in boat
pulled the girls body from the water
and saved the two Youngstown men.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07

Of the navy department for the ex-
pendlture of $35O,OOO,OOO for new de-
stroyers to go after German U-boats.
A number of the "wasps of the
sea" are on the ways, how many Sec
retary Of the Navy Daniels has never
disclosed.
However, II is known that under the
old plan the United States destroyer
flotllla in 1918 would be the equal of
that Of any power. With the addition
al boats It will be predominant.
The present destroyer building ca
Dacity Of the country is fully engaged
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07

on contracts already given. To reach
new labor centers where the skilled
men can be found to do the work
quickly, it is indicated, new engine
building plants will be placed in the
interior of the country.
Navy designers have alreday worked
out a standard type of destroyer. The
new boats probably will not differ
materially from the latest 35-knot, oil
burning type, ordered for the navy.
The vessels will be faster and more
seawOrthy and give more room for
their crews.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
which must be faced without optimism

which must be faced without optimism
and with the utmost seriousness.
In an effort, justified by the serious
ness Of the situation, to remedy mat
ters, continued the minister, 1900
miners have been brought back to the
mines from the front, but during Au-
gust the authorities had been unable
to effect an increase in production be-
cause of the under-nourishment of the
workers and their consequent inabil-
ity to work hard or put in long hours.
The failure of the men to achieve
the desired result was due not to bad
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
EXTRA RATIoNS FOR MINERS
crease the Production Of Coal
In the Empire.

Herr Won Hamann, the recently ap-
pointed Austrian minister of public
works, startled the Austrian chamber
of deputies by giving it as his official
opinion that the coal crisis had become
a vital question for Austria-Hungary
according to Vienna advices. The sit
uation, declared the minister, was one
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
plan Direct Marketing.

Columbus.-Ohio soon is to see an
extensive campaign for direct market
ing of farm products by parcel post.
Gov. Cox and Fred c.. Croxton of the
State Defense Council were preparing
preliminary outlines for the campaign,
following their conference with Lewis
B. Flohr, federal marketing investiga-
tor, Flohr, who has started several
"from farm to table" marketing cam
paigns, names fruits, green vegetables,
meats, butter and eggs as some of the
things that can easily be marketed di-
rectlV
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
PLAN BIG DESTROYER FLEET
When Plans Are Carried Out the Unit
ed States VIII Have Immense
Number Of U-Boat Enemies.

The United States Is to have the
strongest destroyer fleet In the world.
Under Old Glory these vessels, which
are held in many quarters to be the
doom Of the submarine, will abundant
Iy insure the safety of the American
merchant marine.
President Wilson approved estimates
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07

faith but to impotence, he pointed out,
and he insisted that the miners of the
country must be accorded extra ra-
tiOns even at the expense of other
classes of the population.
After the ministerial speech had
been delivered the economic commit
tee of the chamber introduced a bill,
to take effect at once, creating a gov
ernment monopoly of coal and author
izing the government to take measures
to prohibit the heating of places of
amusement except theaters and mu-
seums and to close luxurious hotels.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Soldiers Are SIashed.

Cleveland.-Privates Henry Mobiles,
William Fidwa and John Bugay, all
of Company l, Fifth infantry, are in
St. Johns hospital suffering from
knife wounds sustained in Linndale
at the hands of four men. The latter
have been arrested and are held in
the county Jail. The soldiers were in
attendance at trial in Linndale and
after leaving the courtroom were set
upon
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Newspaper Man Writes.

Cincinnati-''Wild Bill" McGinn,
ing with the flying squadron on the
foreign legion, writing from an avia-
ton base in France, says there is
nothing remarkable in the disbelief of
the Germans in reports that Ameri-
cans are in France. The French, even
within 25 miles of the American camp,
refuse to believe it, too, he said.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Safety Life Preserver.

A new life preserver includes with
the cork jacket a complete breathing
apparatus. This is in the form of
light metal chamber, connected with
spout which rises two or three feet
above the water level. The metal
chamber is also connected with tube
which is joined to the face mask
through which the wearer breathes.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
WnefIIl 1 arnAnf

, Her grown-up sister and cousin were
dressing for masquerade and Ethel
was watching them and begging to go
too" Finally her sister said firmly:
"Now, Ethel, don't be absurd. You
can't go, so do stop crying2" Where
upon Ethel threw herself on the bed
weeping and sobbing out, 80, o, why
was l born too late"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Wrinht Gives His Views.

Fairfield can put flying
force in Europe equal to the allies air
strength on the western front by next
summer and sound the doom of Ger
many. This, at least, is the convinc-
ing picture painted at Wilbur Wright
aviation field. Filters at the big school
here believe they will take part in
''the great swoop" through the Rhine
valley. before another year.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Likely Tale.

"Why don't you enlist in the armyT
"Tve got responsibilities, num-"
"And you tramp!
.You see. mum, it's dis way. Only
last month l wrote nae dear old mother
dat l wuz comm home to stay, an L
amt got de heart to disappoint her. =
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Smile and Sina.

. If you hate to see overcast, lowering
faces, just remember that your down
cast face may shadow others spirits.
If you dislike to hear voice that
whines, make up your mind that your
own shall ring with good cheer. Some
one must do the smiling, someone must
do the singing. Why should it not be
voJI2
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Seek New Trial in Will Case.

rysville-Motion for new trial
was filed by plaintiff in the Shepherd
Clark will case, which was taken from
the jury by Judge Brodrick, and YER
dict returned sustaining the will.
Clark left an estate valued at $4,000.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Rees Start Stampede.

Elyria.-A swarm of bees concealed
in a box of honey started stampede
in a grocery here. Sulphur fumes
Quieted the bees, which finally were
thrown into the refrigerator, where
the bees were frozen to death.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1917-09-07
Cars jump Track, Four Hurt.

Canton.-Four persons were injured
when four street cars jumped from the
rails in the city. One car left the
track in S. Market avenue, knocked
over telephone pole and stopped on
the sidewalk.