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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
Moving Pictures.

Midshipman Foster Geise with his
guest, Midshipman Robert Smith, OF
Macon, his mother, Mrs. T. c. Geise,
his sister, Miss Caroline Geise, and
his cousin, Miss Mary Lee Robertson,
of Clayton, Ala, enjoyed motor trip
Ito Atlanta, where they spent last
week with relatives and friends. They
received many social courtesies while
in the city.
Mr.. Wiley Pope who has an i'm
portant position in the school at States
boro. is highly pleased with his work.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Pope
graduated with the highest honor at
Piedmont and is splendidly equipped
for his duties as instructor IN special
lines.
Miss Evelyn Lovett, daughter Of
DR.. and Mrs. w. c. Lovett, who came
with her mother to Dawson from At
lanta last week, will leave in a few
days for Lynchburg, Va, where she
will resume her studies at Randolph
Macon college.
Miss Berta Thomas, Who has for
three wears been engaged in the work
of a deaconess at Tampa, Fla, is
spending a part of well-earned vaca-
ton with her friend, Mrs. B. B. Perry,
having arrived in Dawson Tuesday al
ternoon.
Rev. !. P Wardlaw, pastor OF the
Methodist church at Cuthbert, was III
Dawson Wednesday. Mr.. Wardlaw has
on several occasions assisted in meet
jings in Dawson and has many staunch
friends in this county.
Mrs. M. c. Edwards and children,
William. Tom Pickett and Elizabeth,
have returned from a delightful stay
of several weeks at Tate Springs and
Washington, d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E Warlick and chill
dren. formerly OF Dawson and now llv-
ing in Columbus, are visiting at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H, Marshall.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Thomas, jr,
OF Doverel, are spending several days
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs, R. E.
Mcdowell on Stonewall street:
Mr.. ]. P. Ingram arrived Friday
from Kentucky to spend the winter
in Dawson, and was given warm
reception by his many friends.
Mrs. Guy Chappell spent short
while in Atlanta last week, accompany
ing her daughter, Miss Willie, who was
| en- route to Converse college.
I DR.. Lille Dismuke left several days
ago for New Orleans, where she will
enter upon the work OF instructor at
Tulane University.
Sarah Ellen Cronin, of Washington,
D. c., is the very attractive little guest
OF her grandparents, Judge and Mrs.
NJ. c. Edwards.
Dr and Mrs. Willis Jordan and
Young son are down from Columbus
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.
tJordan.
Miss Rochelle Gurr left Friday for
Boston. Mass. where she will study
at the Boston School OF Physical Ed
ucation.
Griggs and Jake Roberts, who have
spent short vacation with their par
ents, left yesterday to re-enlist IN thc
Lucius Lamar, Nancy Gurr and
Clifford Farrar are representing Daw-
SON at the State University, Athens.
Mrs. w. ]. Halliday returned We'd
inesdav from Charlotte, n. e., where
She spent some time with relatives.
Mr.. Virgil Mcdowell leaves today
ior Atlanta, where he will resume his
studies at Georgia Tech.
Mr.. 7. O. Hall, OF Newton, was
among the Visitors attending to bust
ness in Dawson Friday.
| Mrs. J. w. Peddy has returned
| home after a visit OF several weeks IN
Hon. w. E. Harvin, of Edison, was
prominent visitor to the city FRIDAY,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
WILL KEEP ROCKDALE'S
CONVICTS 6 MONTH"; LONGER
Their Return on October 1st Has Not
Been Requested.

Rockdale county's convicts will be
worked by Terrell county another six
months. When that county's road gang
was brought here April 1st it was in
the agreement entered into by the two
counties that the men were to remain
in Terrell six months, and if the Rock
dale authorities did not give notice
thirty days prior to the expiration Of
that time that they desired their return
Terrell could work them another six
months. No notice has been received
by the commissioners here, and it is
practically assured that the rprisoners
will remain at work on the roads here
until next spring.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
Judge John A. Smith a Visitor;
Represents Terrell County Negro.

Judge John Andy Smith, promi-
nent lawyer of Talbotton and ordinary
of his county, was i'll Dawson yester-
day. Judge Smith represents George
Daniel a Terrell county negro who Is
in the penitentiary in Talbot county,
in an application for parole. Daniel
was convicted of murder in Terrell
county in 1914.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
DISCUSS GAMBLING.

The Methodist Baracas seem TO
have started something when they en-
tered into a lively discussion OF gam
Hing in its different phases at their
class room Sunday. The pastor. has
announced that the discussion VIII De
continued at the. prayer service ~
morrow "wednesday evening, ana eV-
ervbodv is invited to take part.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
MORE FEMALES THAN
MALES IN TERRELL COUNTY
Only Little More Than One-Third Of
Formulation White.

According 20 report furnished The
News by the census bureau at Wash
ington the female population of Ter
reIl county exceeds the male popula-
ton by 500. OF the total population
of 1901 there are 10,005 females and
1896 males.
Native whites number 5,527, and ne
groes 14055. There are in the coun-
ty IS foreign born whites and person
under the classification of Indian,
Chinese, Japanese and all others"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
School, Attendance
In Terrell County
Interesting Facts Concerning Inhabi-
tants of School Age in the County.

A report furnished The News by
the census bureau at Washington that
there are in Terrell county ISIS chill
dren under school age, and from to
IS years inclusive 1872, The number
of children between the latter ages at
tending school is 1888, a percentage
of 78.5; total IA and IS years is 994
and the number in school is 6Sl, or
68.5 per cent.
Total 10 and II years 800, number
attending school 344, percentage 1885,.
Total Is to 20 years, inclusive 1867,
number attending school $50, percent
age 11.8.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
NEGRO COUPLE SPENDING
THEIR HONEYMOON IN JAIL
Kidnapping Charge Made by Irate
Father of the Girl.

Ed Peterson and his wife, a girl IN
her teens, are in the county jail under
warrants issued by John Hall, the
brides father, who charges Peterson
with having kidnapped his daughter. :,
The warrants were given Sheril
Woods Sunday, and he and Deputy
Jennings went out to get the couple
who they found on the Little. place on
the line of Webster and Marion coun-
ties. They had been married two
weeks. 1t is not believed that any
charge can be sustained against the
couple. and in all probability they VIII
soon be enjoying freedom again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
Little Locals.
Peanuts Now Being Gathered;
New Crop Quoted at 500 a Ton.

The farmers are now busy harvest
ing their peanut crops. While the acre
age is not as large as in some former
wears the yield is fairly good, and in
view of the short cotton crop will ma
terially help the farmers. The price tor
new peanuts is quoted at 500.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
WAS NO PICNIC.

A lady with nine children hailed a
street car. The lady counted the chill
dren as they boarded the car to be
sure they were all present. The conduc-
tor could not help but smile as he in
CURED "Are these all yours, lady, or
is this a picnic"
The lady, having sense of humor
replied, Yes they are all mine, and |
assure you it is no picnic. "
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our kind friends and neigh
bors who were so helpful and sympa-
thetic in our recent bereavement, the
death of Mrs. Martha Tolbert. We
shall always treasure in memory your
thoughtful attentions.
MR.. AND MRS. w. L. MILLER
and Family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
MARRIED.

Mr.. ]. ]. Russell OF Dawson and
Miss Willie Lewis, of Montgomery,
were quietly married at the Baptist
parsonage September 18th, at $3.50
o'clock Rev. S. F. Lowe officiating.
Only few friends were present
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. k1r%sey, Oh
,ear Parrott. announce the engage
,o "a, Of their daughter, Anna, to Mr..
Forrest Glenwood Stubs, the wedding
70 take place October 10th. No cards.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20

Commencement program Baptist
Sunday school next Sunday. All Bap-
fists expected
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20

NOT EXPERIMENTAL WITH
Registered 0ptometrist in charge of
the Optical Department of Adams Jew Z2M SMA
ery Store. Thirty years of study and ex- H@A& MM@N
perience behind every test. No knife or HMF MM HSW
drops. Thousands of Rx on 6e 'Yom NMASaWIMuZ
neighbor wears en-" a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-09-20

Read Hornady's Closing Out Sale.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30

casting bread upon the water,
which viii return to them many
fold.
Phis money is available for any
lorm OF productive agriculture
actieitY, but is not snd should not
be available for use by the bor-
rover for speculation OF any kind
In other words, it i3 the purpose
AID hope of the Mar Finance
'Corporaticn to help the farmer
in his emers encies along Legiti-
mate lines OF endeavor in his bu.
siness. If the banks will handle
the loans they can be consumated
with the local bank. Bankers
may g It all blanks and necessary
information by writing to Henor-
able Thomas K. Preston, Hamil-
ton National Bank. chattanooga,
Tennessee. Chairman, who is
rendering a valuable service in
this connection. or j. l.. Emmer-
son, Field Secretary. Nashville,
tennessee.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
$500 90 REWARD

Is offered for the arrest and
delivery to the Sheriff of Hancock.
County. Tennessee, of F F,auk
Brooks, who wilfully murdered
Dock Brooks on November 24th,
>1921.
Description: Frank Brooks is
about % or "a wears old, dark.
ginger-colored negro about 5 it.
A inches high, weight. 135 lbs,
and'walks with slight stoop, or
hump, cheek bones rather promi
nent, short chin.
This negro killed Dock Brooks
at mis- place of business without
any cause and in cold blood and
this reward is now on deposit il
the Peoples Bank at L wiuR, Vir-
ginia' and will be paid for the
body of this negro, Dead or Alive
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
VARDY NEWS.

The Vardy Sunday Sch Dol had
its Christmas Tree and visit from
Santa Claus last week.
The children of the Junior De-
partment gave a pageant entitl-
cd GOOD Tidings" 1t repre-
sented the children of America
giving their gifts to the children
who are starving in Bible land
The Chistmas off ring was sent
for the relief of those children.
Senta gave several gifts to the
community among them box of
good BOOKS for the library, some
good records to the GraphaYhone,
and a large hospital doll to be
used for health demonstration
work.
Mr.. and Mr.. Leonard, loft on
Wednesday for two Gan'hs va
cltion in Chicaqo. When thew
return hoy w..lnvaip tte rev
m...s Hi.A has jus been pu,lt.
a.g. .uacrt Balcsan snr, on
nor, ~- visiting -c.atj,.' near
Z, q 81
rnc L.4 as will be open on
Wednesday and Satuullv q ttr.
moons during ,hr winter.
The JUNIOR Department ,f re
week day Bible School meets on
Saturday afternoon and the Pr
mary Department on Wednes lay
afternoon
Beginning Jan. 1s'. 1922 there
will be a PRAYER meeting at the
church each night though the
wee, of Pray.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
GEORGE JOHNSON SERIOUSLY
WOUNDED

On last Wednesday night Clay
Underwood shot his brother.in-
law George johnson. with = -
caliber colt pistol Underpodd
had received several unsigned
letters stating that he must 6.
outof the country and each CIV
ing him a limited TINA in which
to leave, so-Underwool had Att
ached an alarm bell t6 his froAt
gate ard sqon after dark Geo.
johnson came to Underwood
home and as he went through the
gate he rang the bell and Under
wood seized 45 caliber pista
and sprAng ID the door and seeing
the bulk of a man coming up tho
steps he fired, the ball taking ef-
feet in the breast just under the
right nipple and rangeinR down.
ward and coming out just above
the right hip, johnson claims
that he had come to Underwoods
to go hunting with him and did
not think of any danger. Uudcr-
wood claims that he fred the
shot through fear of some great
bodily harm and did not think
of it being My of his friends or
people Johoson is in /. a serious
condition and 10 n6t,expect6d 10
recover, he is the son of Aaraa
Johnson and lives on short
mountain about 8 miles west Il
Sneedville.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
Non RESIDENT NoTI.g

Ms. Dp g f5-s 60.
~. No. 50.
Va. Ger ., I'd
30 .lIn,s.y C.ur. at SrCcdviile
Tennessee.
In this iuse. 81 appearing ,r"m the
bill which is sworn b.. that Ma arr
and Hattie Carr The defendant. are
non-res idents Of The State. they are.
hcreh- -sqir,d 20 apr' ar
on or before tn frs Monday ia rei-
ruary next. before The ,Irk AMI mas-
ter Of said court. 40 h.s plicc 81 nrcl-
willie and make DC ',rcr to fhc bail ilci
against .h,m in .aid cogT. Il, tn u
ers Dry Goods Co. or otherwise thc
bill Ni.l be taken fui cnnfe, a.
II Is futhcr ordered hat ,Li. 1o'i,c.
be- rgilished FOR four cons.cs-iys ssc... s..
in &c -rr, ',illl E.vs
'ti. IS p. day of Doc l'2I
l.. &. Jar,Is C. & -.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
Stories Of an.. ]
Great Scouts @
q. Western Newap6Dsr uniso-k
FREDERICK wfAiAAa scwsdA AIS
Z LES q - -

.osn ~ e
Captain Lyman's comUonv - he ~
infantry were nxhsing for their nv1D
against 400 klowa and ComsncAs wos.
riors who had surrounded the wages
train which they were esoost1ag 10
General Miles army.
That night Captain 0Lymhn 1calI1d
Tor volunteers 60 make'a dash through
the Indian lines and ride 30 Canp
supply. 10 miles away. for help. ne
first 20 ofrcg himself was Frsderftk
William Schmalsle, n scout. Taking
only n carblne and mounting the best
horse In tho command, Schmalsls
slipped out Of the corrallsd wagons
and rode awny. lie was at once dis
covered by the Indians. and while urg-
ing his horse To top speed the scoet
rode Into-s prairie dog town.
The horse stumbled. nearly throw.
fng It's rider over its head. then recos-
cred and sped on. Schmalsle had
lost his hat and carbine In the iuml,is.
mud the Indians were gaining on him.
They would have cAught him. too. n
he hnd not run INTO a buffalo herd,
which Immediately sfnmpeded. sBrdd.
ing low over his horses neck the sco6t
rode beside big buffalo bull and sue
ccedcd IN escaping the pursuing red.
skins Ily this time he had lost IN
ssnsc ~ direction. Finally reaching
n stream which he recognized a. the
Canadian river. he knew he wns head.
I'd In the right direction.
Recent rH,ns had swollen the river
60 a torrent md M attempt TO ford
u IN the darkness meant the chance AZ
death from quIcksand or Coating drIft-
wood. Deciding 10 wait until day
break. the scout began searching f6r
n ford. suddenly he heard dogs hark-
Ing and knew he was near mn IndIan
village. lie must cross the river.
Plunglnr IN bolsiy he managed to
reach the other bank In safety.
Daybrcnk found him In broken coun-
try covered with thickets and In one
~ ,hesr he hid nll day. hungry and
AZ nIghtfah the scout. with
The North star rs 'hh Guide ~et out
again. After riding all night De
reached hay camp at Wolf Greek. -
miles from Camp Sdpply.
stopping here only r6hg enough n
Pat mud TO get fresh horse. schmalsIe
ped Un 20 Camp Supply. which be
rachcd soon after noon. While TIE
relief expedition was being organizsd,
he scon, slept-for two hours-and
= hen the soldiers rode away to the
rescue ~ their comrades Scout
~hmalsle led the way and guided then
.nfely 70 the wagon train within ths
,ert ~ hours.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DIR. II.
w. DRINNoN, DECEASED

The. undersigned, ID, T Johnson,
having been appointed and qualified as
Administrator of tue estate of DR.. X.
w. Drinnon, deceased, all creditors of
the said estate, are he neby gwen not
ice to file their claim ON or by the 1st,
day of Junuary, 1871, duly authenticat-
ed with the Clerk of ths County Court
of Hancock County, Tennessee, or the
same will be forever barred.
This noticewill be published in sneed-
vile News, newspaper published in
Sneedville, Ten & ssee, for foIt conse-
vtive weeks as required by law.
This Nov. 7th, 1921.
ID. T. johnson, Administrator.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
N0N.kESI DENT NOTICE.
Docia Garter.
VS..
Charley Carter.

In Circuit Court AZ Sneedville.
Tennessee.
I'm this eau 6. i a! rearing f,on
the bill ynicn IS sworn to- that
Charley Carter, th q 'enlant, is
a nonresident OF the State of
Tennessee, he is therefore, here
by. required to appear on or be-
fore the End, Monday in Deem
Der 1921, before the Clerk of the
said court. at his otfica in Snead-
vile and make 4 Tense tptn, bill
filed against nin IN said clur-.
by Docia Carter. or otherwise the
bill will be taken Cor confessed.
1t is further ordered that tLis
notice be published for four con.
secutive weeks in the Snyedv.
Nsws. This Nov. Y. 1921.
A. Y. Willis. Clelk.
BY G. al. Collins. DC
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30

Tel g woman 81 looks young
and her appeecia1on makes IL
almost truthfcl.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
TERMS or SA.t

SliIs +, will l,c made on credit Il six
ani twelve months time with notes AMI
approved per-pHll security bearing an
tcf,gl from date. aud a further licii IL
retained "n sad land Tor the purcha e
money. cAecp, ofu lhI.! pl he purchase
pr, of said lard will bc paid down.
Thi lho al-t. DAY # uctpb'r. 1921.
l.. {. Jaivis. Ciork and Commissioner.
lli2I iw I rintcr fcc 5000
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
CfOc1QC Of By Elmo
Great Scouts Wsse.
g. Westerh Newtphper UhIoh.
SHARPE GROVER, BEST SCOUT
GOVERNMENT EVER HAD"

'"The best scout the government ever
had" said some of the army officers
for whom Sharpe Grover secuted dur
| ilg the Indian wars In Kansas In
\ fS6s-6S, and more than once he showed
thimself worthy OF the title. lie had
n niarried O Sioux woman, and lived
with the tribe for years. lie could
16peak their language and knew their
{wsya AS trailer and reader OF
[uigns. 0rpver was without peer.
y ;1is cphld tell how long since the
rocko<h bid meen made; whether the,
~ II horses or ponies. shod CO. un'
1ev snauy vrrs ridden. how.
0yben the sioux went ON the war
path IN 1885, Grover left them and
Joined the army MS scout for Custer.
In August. 1868. with Billy Comstock.
another noted scout, he visited the
camp of Chief Turkey Leg Of the CiIey.
enDes whose warriors were supposed
% be friendly. one of the Indians,
however. saw the line pcarl-handled re
.volver carried 10y Comslock and deter
mined to have IL. When the scouts
ieft the camp seven Cheyennes rode |
away with them.
While engaged In friendly conyersn- |
tlon, the Indians suddenly droppedltu
the rear and opened fire. Comstock
was killed instantly and Grover badly
wounded. but lying on the ground and
making a desperate defense of Com
stocks body. he fought or the Indians
until night fall aud escnIed.
The next month Grover joined Gen. 1
q. A. Forsyih's band of scouts aud
was with them az the celebrated
Beecher's Island fight. As Roman
Noses warriors shouted to each other, /
Grover understood everything they I.
said. and told Forsyth what they were
planning To- do. After the biggest /
charge of, the Sioux and Cheycnncs
had been turned back. Forsyth turned
Ia Grover and said can they do bet .
ter than that. GroverT
II have been on the plains. man and
hoy. for 30 years, and ! never saw such
n charge before" WIS the scouts reply.
II think they have done their level
best"
"AH right. we're good fDr them.
then" said Forsyth.
For years The fac1 that Grover was
with Forsyth that day was kept f.um
the Indians for he was friendly with
them. aud they would have killed him
without mercy. had they own Later
They did learn II and attempted ic.- ,
pral ilmcs 20 kin him. but he always
tscaJrd Unfortunately Grover drank
heavily. nnd few wears after the
Teecher fight he was Killed in
row at Pond city. near Fort Wallace,
nm inglorious end FOR 80 great q scout. !
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30
C. M. Collins, Cashier.
WILL The BANKERS HELP Tis
FARMERS.
By 7. F. Peck.
Commissioner Of Ag + ulture.

Will the bankers help the
farmers? If the bankers are the
shr' wd, practical business men
they are repnted to be. they will
takt advantage of the opportunity
now offered 10 be of rea! pracli-
cal and immediate help to the
farmers. 1t is poor policy to kiIl'
he goose that lays the golden egg
Far ners have had-hard sssddino|
especially for the past tw1x1c
'fheir-f9f9 9and-f91
produced with high priced ilb1r
SEED and other supplies
The decentralization OF the market
reduced their revenues So, 000.-
100000 While they tad TO buy re-
mai1ed &c wartime prices. and
on - # thai . ir taxes were
incle see.
CJl.itions arc now such that
m4a3 rmar5 mast be financed
cNtell.i credit until market con
ditions are improved. andthey
can get better p'icer for what
they produce 20 ditions will
improve soon, but without. assist
nee now many of them will pc
forced into bankruptcy aud their
producing power destroyed.
There is available through the
Var Finance Board $50, ,0C0, %
for the relief of ieuIesSee
smers. .hrongh The banks of
&c SAFE The money costs the
h-.'s , II ~ annum and can
T. I.ased f. ihree years. The
b.s are a.l5.d d by the War
H,.e' Boar. {, charge 2 per
f.r j. dIing u IONS.
As | aid above. this presents /
a wonder. al opportunity for the |
banks 10 rend y rrrat public
service t. the pc PIE of Tennessee
ari 1T . same ime b st servr
thti. own ini,ress. by admins
tering this so. D 1900 lcaa for
tie 'ief Of ~, famers of the
aJat LIN the mrs. pace by rrud-
ering thia -er ice at cost. ana Ia
the sac1ni place ~ placing it.
where il viii afford the greatest
r iol They should uct lose sight
o. tan .act tt.t agriculturc is a
- lHc'.ve !haastrv. tding to
q, wealth Of ;ac nation annually
hlI. tyeIty million of dollars.
q Il cor siituting the foundation
OF all ether busin IS activities. |
rippling agricultural activity
hinders all other activities.
Promoting il WiIl stimulate them.
believe the bankers OF Tenn
essee viii tai, advantage of the
Crea. opportunity offered t0 rcU1- /
er a valuable service 20 be farm
IN fhs latter extremity. I
Ia dUiug This now they will be
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-12-30

II there is ar y mark on youI
paper or WI pper this week Il
means your TIM is out. and it Is
a sperf rllu f for yoE 20 rc
new. the ,o-.l laws require
fhat 40 sg.scur .s b. paid iA
advance.