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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
YOUTH CHOOSES CHURCH
IN PREFERENCE TO JAIL

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 2o.-Go to
church or go to jail.
That's the ruling handed down
today by Judge II. G. Spicer, when
John Chapman, 10 years old, faced
him on a charge OF cutting with in.
tent to wound.
Chapman took the church going
angle Of the courts order and must
attend services regularly each Sun
day until further order of the court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
Countess Daughter Incompe tent

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-A sheriffs
jury yesterday declared Miss Anna
Wright, twenty.seven, daughter OF
Countess Lets Delisers, incompetent
70 manage her estate OF s2ss,as1 in
securities. Her mother, now living, In
Italy. was petitioner. Miss Wright In
q patient IN sanatorium In Green
Nfch. Conn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
MACON CLERK SAYS WIFE
OF SALESMAN SHOT HIM

MACON, Ga, Aug. 2o.-H. F. Char
lott, clerk. Is in hospital here today
suffering from bullet wound in his
cheek. He says II was inflicted at
1 o'clock this morning by Mrs. George
Otto, wife of travelling salesman, at
her home. Mrs. Otto declined to make
any statement, declaring she would
wait until the return Of her husband.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
Reindeer Meat on Sale.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. a0.-ship.
ment of 10000 pounds OF dressed rein.
deer meat has been received In San
Francisco from Alaska by a firm or
wholesale butchers here and was
placed on sale today In retail shops.
according to an announcement which
industry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
Ex-kAlSER cONCRATULATES
GREEK KING ON VICTORIES

GENEVA, Aug. 20.-King Constan.
tine of Greece has received a letter
from the eI-Kaiser congratulating
him on the successes of the Greek
armies, according to the Tribune de
Geneve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
joffre Going to Japan Soon.

PARIS, Aug. 20.-Marshal Joffre
will leave on a mission to Japan on
September .. Reports were current a
few days ago that he would visit tho
United States upon his return from
the Far East.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
OIL MAN SEIZED
BY bR|GANDS IN
MEXICO IS SAFE
Eric Clarke Escapes From Kid
napers and Is Back at
Hacienda.

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-Eric Clarke.
an official of the International Land
and Livestock Company, has escaped
from Mexican brigands who kidnapped
him yesterday and is safe at the COM
pany's hacienda, according to word
received here today by H. E. Bullock,
president OF the company.
Aid Denied By. u. s.
BY international News Service.
An appeal was made to the State
Department and the British embassy
today by James ID. Sheehan. vice
president of the International Land
and Livestock Company Of Chicago.
for action, to secure the release of
Eric Clarke, an official of the COM
pany. who was kidnapped by Mexican
bandits on q ranch near Jiminez,
Mexico.
Clarke is British subject and II
is understood that the State De:
partment informed Sheehan that
the State Department could only ask
for protection for the ranch. from
which Clarke was kidnapped, and for
Americans who might have been en-
ploycd on the ranch.
Clarke was kidnapped by bandits
in Mexico and held for ransom once
before, II was said at the State De-
partment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20
U. S. Hospital Transferred.

President Harding today authorized
the transfer OF the tuberculosis hos-
pitai at Los Animas, Col, iroIr DC
Navy Department 90 the Vstorsr,'
BuresiI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

Showers and thunder.
storms late this afternoon
or tonight; Sunday fair
and cooler, moderate south
west shifting 10 northwest
winds. Temperature at s
o'clock this morning 7s do.
groes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-20

trated.
Bernard Shaw, best self-adver-
stiser since Barnum's white ele.
phant. says he won't come to
America because he hears that
"The Ku Klux snatches white
women off hotel verandas, tnrs
and feathers them"
First, the Ku Klux does nothing
Of the kind. Second, Bernard
Shaw Is not a white woman.
Shaw fears also he might 20
TO prison with Debs." Foolish
fear.
Government keeps Debs in ,nil
because somebody takes him seri-
ously. Nobody would do that
with Mr.. Shaw. He Is interest
ing, clever. not serious. In the
old story Of the Coach and the
Fly, Mr.. Shaw is the fly.
Probably Mr.. Shaw is prepar-
Ing to honor us with q visit. He
knows that we have been f1attercd
enough and tries the other plan,
like the Greek philosopher, who
told the tyrart of the half bar
barous land that he hoped the
men of Athens would always
have more important things to
discuss than the doings Of that
particular tyrant. The tyrsnt was
Interested at once.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-12-09

Dear Santa: Please bring me
goat wagon, caps for my 81, all
kinds of fireworks, fruits an nuts.
I'll be good little boy.
Willie B. Cole.
Hickman, KY.
Dear Santa Claus: / am little
boy four years old and have been
very good. Be sure and come to see
me Christmas. ] want a little red
express wagon with four wheels SO
I can haul in stovewood; little hoe,
spade and rake; some oranges, apples
and candy. Please bring dad a nice
new pipe. and remember mother and
grandmother too. am yours re-
spectfully, James Howard Wilson.
Union City, r. F. D. No. Z.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-12-09

mind my mother and father and my
teacher Please bring me for Christ
mas 20 rife and a boxing bag,
some firecrackers ana some sky
rockets, some Roman candles and
some apples, oranges, bananas and
candy Mama wants some silver
spoons. James Jones.
Union City.
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to
bring me an air gun and send me a
box of B B shot. want sfeo
45x13k, a watch bracelet and a
knife, some firecrackers, two 20-inch
Roman candles and three 12-inch
Roman candles, foot ball, drum and
bugle. Harroll Wheatley.
Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-12-09
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS.

Dear Santa Claus: / am writing
YOU to let you know what / want you
to bring me- Please bring me doll
trunk, little doll and some beads.
Please bring lots of good things to
eat. 1 am your little girl,
Sue e. Prather.
Hickman, KY.
Dear Santa Claus: ! am the baby.
| want you to bring me Kiddie Car,
apples, oranges, candy, nuts and
negro toes. am,
Lottie Lyle Prather.
Hickman, KY.
Dear Santa: How are you by this
time? / have been a good boy and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-12-09
BANKRUPT SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the District Court of the United States for the Eastern D
III vision of the Western District of Tennessee.
In the matter Estate George Dahnke No 1885 in Bankruptcy
nk1upt
o. 1885 in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of ]. A. Coble,
Bankrupt.
No. 1886 in Bankruptcy.

Under eredup under
H. Rust Trustee Bankruptcy of the Estate of George Dhnk Bankrupt and Harris Parks
Cob, in
the Hon W. Maddox Referee
whom
Of
Dahnke Bankrup tandLA Banhup ton
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-12-09
Monday, December IL, 1921,

the East door of the Courthouse in Union City Tenn, and
continuing until the sale complete and adjonng until the fol-
lowing week day.
in
Co..
containing Page Registers
aa % @
A of
bounded
by
County Tenn and bounded the North
Registers oaon County,
on n ss y s s w y l % M " and their Clay lay Jackson tract
g@mt draoed book
the ns y to and @ the South Public Road the wesby
Al cm upon 5 9Th and 9Th tracts above described to secure
$500 and accumulated interest but said tracts will sold absolutely free said ha said
TRACT Acres uasd the s Civil District oGG
p ass and VIE ' m s i @ s a@ cs c r s.
ewaab
~h% ga s css% p%o %
in
on lime s n% ot@e
stake the north side City thence East deg North with d @ >" n
s W @ a @ ds @ @ Ss po @ saI pol" 1 4
ohebe oHd the E
This tract No 10 nnomb mortgage Indebtedness amounting about $500 the - amount m
ae and said one half interest this tract will sold
TERMS OF SALE upon terms of one third cash oDe in nine months
av terms and
r. H. RUST Trustee
Estate of Geo Dahnke Bankrup No
HARRIS PARKS Trustee
Estate of "A Cobe Bankrupt No 1886
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
The Best Time to Buy
Mattresses Is NOU

The same thing is true regards pillows holsters
and bedsprings.
We offering entire stock of these goods in
the August Sale at reductions of 20 25 per cent
You can take your choice of any of the several
grades of clean warranted hair and of all the good
grades of standard tckings in stock, and vii
make the mattresses to order in any size desired at
the reduced August price
We make upholstered box springs to order at the
same rate of saving.
All the most desirable grades of cotton mattresses
feather pillows and holsters offered at special August
reductions.
Now is the time to buy.
s (sixth ioor. Chsstnu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
'Mimi' and ''Mermaid' Dresses
In Crepe de Chine at $16.5O

These are two Of our
most popular silk frocks
for young women.
mimi" Is a soft, full
bloused dress with narrow
ribbon sash, ribbon binding
and loops at neck and
sleeves.
MERMAID" Is a simple
straight-line frock with
rows of fagoting, and six
little fluttering panels
three down each side.
We have both models in
heavy crepe de chine or
Canton crepe at $25 and
$28.50.
Now here they are dupli-
Gated in a lighter weight,
but still very good quality
crepe de chine at $16.50
each.
Navy blue or a warm and
becoming brown shade, and
in sizes from ID to 20.
(YounR Women's Store.
Second Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
WANAMAKER'S
Store Closes at 5

Taking the stock as collection, the prices
quoted are the lowest at which furniture of
such excellent and desirable quality has been
offered in such unrivaled assortment in sew
eral years.
The sale is Incompatible in everything
that can make sale really helpful and bene-
fetal to people who need good furniture at
unimaginary savings.
In range and variety of selections no
other sale comes within comparative distance
of it.
if we were asked what is it's strongest
sxh ands Seventh Fioors)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
WEATHER
Warmer
WANAMAKER'S
st August Furniture Sale That EUer Came
ky From, Having the Goods the People Want

point we should find it hard to say, because
it is so strong in every point
But it is particularly strong in the fact
that the furniture itself is of the likable kind,
the kind the people recognize as good to look
at, good to live with and above all safe to
invest in.
A sale backed to the limit with furniture
of that kind at the lowest prices cannot help
being the greatest sale, because the people
are sure to make it such.
They are surely doing it now, much to
their advantage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Like Old Times to
Have Jap Lanterns

Once upon a time we had them
three years ago, to wit-and
now again they bob merrily across
the Toy Store, in the cheer of
their bright colors. Csc, SOC and
Toe each.
Seventh Floor, MnrksD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
WANAMAKER'S
Store Opens at 9

4 ND nothing but the fact that it brings
n the goods that people want could make
it as great sale as it is.
The marvellous growth of Wanamaker
furniture sales is sure and unmistakable
sign that the people want furniture Of the
genuinely good kind
In the August Sale that we are now hold
ing that fact is finding a marvellous illustra-
ton.
1t is sale of economy based on quality.
Economy in the price is made good by
quality and character in the merchandise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
New Silk
Underthings

Simple little camisoles of crepe
de chine with three rows of hem
stitching around the top, and
shoulder straps, at $3.50. Black,
white or navy.
Camisoles of white wash satin
with lace tops at $3.50; and a tai
lored model with built-up shoulder
at SO.
Flesh crepe de chine envelope
chemises in hemstitched and
tucked tailor model, $3.50.
lrhird Floor. osntrai)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
New and Better
Bath Towels at
81 Each

One of the best men in the
business set about making the
best Turkish bath towels to be
had anywhere at the regular re-
tail price of 81 each.
The first Of these towels 30 on
sale tomorrow and when you see
them we believe you will say with
us that the maker has achieved
his purpose.
They are exceptionally heavy,
full bleached, made of two-ply
yarn, in size 27x4s inches, some
with blue, some with pink borders,
all made with neatly hemmed
oa.. ylos-. oA...nuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
The NeU
SlUeuter-
Blouse
of TricOLette

AS an overblouse or as a
sweater it looks equally well.
Made of good silk tricolette in
navy, white or black, with a
becoming collar, short sleeves,
pockets, tie-belt, and a but
ton-and-loop fastening a few
inches down the front. There's
many a skirt 1t will transform
into a complete dress. Price,
$S.75.
Another new overblouse, eX-
actly right to wear with white
silk or satin skirts, is of white
georgette, ornamented with
filet and Valenciennes lace
and fine tucks. Wonderfully
nice for $S.75.
(Third Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
do You KnOW HOlv to Bun
office Furniture?

AS business man, how much, rather how little,
would you expect to pay for 5O-nch flatop double
pedestal oak desk?
ltyo low much about office furniture values YOU
know that such desk would cost good, round sum-
at today's rating.
In our August Sale you buy it for $46; and
desk of the same kind, but in mahogany is now S52
These two are typical of the exceptional offerings
IN the sale, which takes in all office furniture at
substantial savings.
Of these iat-top desks alone there is choice rang
ing from $28 to $3.50.
(Third Floor Msrkst)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Streamers Are
Flying

from children's straw hats-be-
cause they have been reduced. In
white, brown, black, some with
cunning flower trimming which
would charm the heart of any
child. 66c to 50
(Third FIsSr. Chestnut,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Week-Enders,
Please Note

that many toilet articles have
been especially marked; for
instance:
Tooth brushes, 15c and 25c
each.
Nail brushes, 1Sc and 45c each.
Hair brushes, soc and 75c each.
Violet bath tablets, 10c each; ST.
a dozen.
Cocoanut oil shampoo, 25c
bottle.
Benzoin, glycerine and rose
water, 20c a bottle.
Rose and almond cream, 15c.
(NIain Floor, ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
500 Umbrellas Will
Be Recovered

for S1.60 in a good, durable cot
ton cloth. Tape edge. Any
sized umbrella (but only 5OOD
finished inside a week.
Main FLOOR, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Beautiful Glassware
From
CZechO-SlOvakia

There is something very Bo-
hemian about the shapes and de-
signs of these lovely pieces. Many
Of them show odd gold pattern
traced on a blue background
candlesticks, compotes, vases,
candy jars and plates, Sc to
$3.50.
Hand-engraved candy jars,
with quaint designs Of flowers or
animals in color, $3.50 to $50.
(Fourth Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Lightweight
Madras, Special
at l9c

nj, "a good quality madras for
sns .ns dresses, waists, bungalow
uss' ss.vns' and men and women's
patterns. ps' :" 'Sh'
tw.a Ais,s,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
A Baby's Crib

should be wire-screened, with
screen top, and should have soft
springs and rubber-tired wheels.
Our white-enameled cribs fill all
these requirements, and, even bet
ter, they are now offered at half
price, S5.
Mattresses to fit, SO.
(soventh Floor, Markot)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Mems Lou Shoes L0Wered
to IS. rs and SX. Is

About dozen kinds of fine shoes that have been
several dollars pair more.
AT S5.75 black and tan cafskin blucher oxfords
with broad toes black and tan cafskin straight lace
oxfords with medium narrow toes; tan calfskn with
wing tips and with ball straps.
At $s.75 are black and mahogany cordovan wing-tip
oxfords pnked and perforated; dark brown cordovan
with ball straps and perforated tips; black cordovan
with straight tips; smart tan calfskin and imported
Scotch grain calfskn.
(Nnn Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
200 Brushed Wool and Knitted
Capes at Half and Less, SIS

Added remanders of these soft, warm coaks
is makers clearance of equal quality.
On every have put final price of SIS.
Not the lot but has been regularly selling double
price three times That gives an
idea of their quality.
They both and dolman shapes of brushed wool
knitted wool in pale blue white, black, and
gray navy brown and novelty
To be sure of your will be well to see them
early
Floor,C Cen ntraI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Kennebec Canoes
and ROwbOat
Motors

Still good selection in 16, II
and 18 #. Kennebec canoes.
Kennebec models, $77.50 to
S100.50; Kineo models, $79 to
S103; torpedo models, $97.50 to
S120.50; outboard models, 500 to
SIP.
Caille five-speed motors with
magnetic ignition, $110.
Caille Liberty drive motors
with battery ignition, S75.
Evinrude motors with magnetic
ignition, $110.
tThe Gallery, Juniper)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Notified and
Rainbow

they're only the names of two
new sewing baskets in the
Oriental Store, and are as pretty
as their names suggest. Round,
with rings and tassels, 75c to 50.
(Fourth Floor. Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
If the Traveller Knew This

that have wmad bag good smooth cow
hide leather lined with double pockets corners
Tor sSoths bag would surely make the journey
set or
stnuU
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
We Call This the Utility Frock
for Women

because it is such generally alaround useful dress
1t sleeveless dress of fine quality jersey in three
attractive models All of them silk braided but they
show little differences in the line of the neck the pockets
and the trimming.
1t may be chosen in white, tan brown, henna, navy,
taupe sand color
With it may be a guimpe blouse.
And of the best things about it is it's surprisingly
modest price of $1375-whch for dress well cut and
made and good looking is nothing short of remarkable
(First
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Popular White
Silks in
ErceLLentChOice

White silks are in such high
favor just now that customers
will be interested by the particu-
larly attractive showing Of these
goods, which we are making.
There are crepes de chine, 40
inches wide, at So, $3.50 and $3.50
a yard.
Canton crepe, 40 inches wide,
at $3.50 and $5 a yard.
Japanese habutais, 81 to So, in
the 36-inch width.
White silk broadcloths, 32
inches wide, good for mems
shirts, as we'll as for women's
wear, at $2.25 a yard.
White silk pongee, 38 inches
wide, at 81 yard.
All Of these goods are excellent
for waists, dresses, Innings, sep
arate skirts-anything for which
white silk Is needed.
(First Floor, Chostnu)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
ShadOw-PrOOf
PetticOats of White
Wash Satin

One model at $5 has double
panels front and back. Others at
$3.50 and $685. achieve the same
result with hem that is doubled
to the hipline.
All are on close-fitting elastic
bands, and simply hemstitched at
the bottom.
Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
In Furnishing Fine Homes
Let the Phonograph Correspond

with musical needs preferences period
style selected for
Our Phonograph Store stands front
restricted make
comparison and selection among four greatest machines
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
The VictrOiu
The Sonora
The BrltnSuick
The Cheney

And since the phOnograph among articles of
furniture delight assembled as fifty models
in the various woods and in classic period STYLE
fine console and table models
Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Children's Better ShO,
NOW So to S3.75
lhe Most Popular Bathing Suit
Is Silk POplin

90 many women want them find enough new
pment just in includes the prettiest have had
- Inc popln is fine and supple satin They black or
'ack with a touch of white or blue green.
among the six styles have boomers
ohe buttons all the front the shoulder
WHY. one is finely knife pleated is embroidered
iheir prices are $3.50, $40 and $3.50.
en
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
No Man Need Wear q SOiLed
StrulU Hat

at the present prices of fresh, clean ones
Lincon-Bennett and Redeaf London straw hats
and fine Tuscan straw hats now So each.
Lightweight splits and soft mackinaws also at S3
Panamas and eghorns are S4.
This of course, does not include the finest panamas
INan Ma rket
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Every Organdie Frock for
Young Women Wears a
LeSSened Price

They like bright-colored blossoms in their glass
and most of them fresh the day they arrived
White and yellow and mauve irefy and blue and rose
burnt orange, jade-al the colors of the rainbow.
No need to tell girl what such pretty frocks good
for
But it may interest her know that she can have any
of them at the greatly lowered prices of from $40
to $780, Sizes ID to 20.
(second PIoor,C Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Small Children's
Coats for Small
Prices

Coats of serge, velour and chew
lot, in plain colors, colored checks,
and black and white checks. Many
styles, too. Some with box pleats
and leather belts, others made on
raglan lines.
81 to $16.5G, in two to six year
sizes.
(Third Floor. ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
Mems Fine NelD Shirts
Added to the CLearuUuu

We have just brought in a fresh lot of beautiful
and corded madras shirts to add to the group
at $2.65. q
Harline stripes and distinctive cluster stripe de-
signs among them.
The $145 group of fast-color percale shirts has
also been reinforced
Complete size range in both lots now
floor Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04

Heavy Silk Sports
Hose, Seconds"
at $3.50
~, Soo pair of women's heavy all
NIX full-fashioned sports stock
'nes at half the price of first
grade goods.
IN tWo-color mixtures with ver-
acal stripes.
emart and serviceable.
West Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-04
zoe Will NolU Buy a
Man s Collar

that fourth more until this reduction
This applies to the lower priced Arrow and Slide
well stiff and soft collars and includes great variety
of styles.
(ofain