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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28

are standing pat according TO Rem
ker. and will be the chosen few
from Topeka to have a direct finan-
cial interest in the hotel Not another
cent viii be asked for here, Renker
SAYS. and stock in the project is off
the market so far as Topeka is con-
cerned-
When reminded that plans for stag
ing the final stock selling campaign
for Topeka's other proposed hotel, the
one at the corner OF Seventh and
jackson street, were now being made
and that its hackers We're preparing to
make 4 final drive about the first of
the year. Renker defiantly declared
that if the other hotel proposition
succeeded the .wo buildings would go
up at the same time.
When they clean out the hole in
the ground at the corner of Seventh
and Jackson for a basement we Will
build the first story of the hotel at
Tenth and Kansas" declared Renker.
and it will be done without Topeka
money except for the stock we have
already sold"
RenkeF's Reasons
Renker gives two reasons for elm
mating Topeka from the unpleasant
task Of diggins down in its jeans to
help him build his hotel. He wants to
show everybody that he can h Aid
the hotel in the face of what he con
siders unfair treatment from the local
business interests toward his under
taking. and second. he declares he
can get enough assistance from the
outside to put the proposition over.
I really made a mistake when
started in to try to sell stock last sum
mer." said Renker, and I wouldn't
think of trying to sell another dol
lars worth in Topeka. 1 know the
general public is in favor of a hotel
on Kansas avenue and there are 4 lot
of fellows who are for US, but if they
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
new WHEAT CROP FAILURE

AHaaIion Acres of Western Land IN
planted Because of Dry Weather.
Hutchinson, Kan, Nov. 2s.-The
Kansas hard wheat belt is facing al
most a crop failure for the coming
year. prominent grain growers declare
There are at least 100000 acres
of wheat in the vicinity of Liberal and
Hooker that have not been planted
declared John Howard, a big wheat
grower of that district. THE dry
weather is responsible. The prospect
for a crop next year in southwest Kan
sas is very poor"
G. A King. of Hutchinson. another
extensive wheat grower. says he saw
only two pieces Of wheat that are
worth anything in a trip thru ten of
the main wheat counties OF this dis
trict
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
CONSOLE HIMSELF WITH GOLF
Lloyd George Buys England's Best
Natural Links

London, Nov. 2S.-Prern1er Lloyd
George has purchased from Lord Ash
combe a portion Of the Churt estate
which lies about five miles from
Farnham. in Surrey. and forty miles
from London. 1t possesses many at
fractions which will appeal to Lloyd
George.
These include Hartley common
golf links, said to be most natural
course in the south of England. What
ever changes the political future may
have in store for Mr. Lloyd George he
will thus be able to avail himself of
the consola tions of golf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
LYNCHING IS HIS ALIBI.
Texan Claims He Killed Men Who
Plotted Hanging Him.

Texarkana, Tex, Nov. 2s-T. F.
Horton was under arrest today
charged with murder in connection
with the death of N W Boverfng and
Con G.. Norton, who were shot near
Rose Hill Saturday
Horton is held without bail He fs
said to have made the statement that
Bowering and Norton had entered into
a conspiracy to hang him and that
he felt the only way to save his life
was TO beat them to it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28

unusual manner. J. H Sawtell, a
singer of ability, has charge of the
music. His solo numbers are inspir-
ing and a feature of the services Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Kircher are singers,
Mrs. Kircher taking solo parts. a
large choir has been organized from
local talent, thus assuring excellent
music at every meeting.
The Rev. Mr.. Kircher is assisted in
his work-by Mrs. Kircher, who has
been very successful in work among
women and girls. When not travelling
about in evange1istic work Mr.. and
Mrs Kircher make their home in EN-
poria, Kan.
The meetings will continue until
the holidays, with services every eve
ming except Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
PLUNGED THRU BRIDGE.
Waco Man Dead and Companion Hurt
Auto Refused to Leap Cap

Waco, Tex, Nov. 2s.=WesIey Banta
is dead and J. T. Whitesides is in a
local hospital with serious injuries as
the result Of the automobile. in which
the were riding. plunging into a creek
near Chiffon. south Of Waco. Sunday.
bridge had been recently burned
out and the driver not knowing it had
not been replaced drove into the gap
IN the darkness. the car crashing to
the river bed ten feet below.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
Cattle Guard Boys Death Trap.

Ennis. Tex. Nov 2S.-The body Of
& boy about Il years old. thought TO
be that of Carl Henderson. was found
in a cattle guard south of Ennis. II
Is thought he had attempted to cross
the guard and possibly caught his
foot, being unable to extricate himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
SERIES OF REVIVAL SERVICES

The Rev. c. e. Kircher Now at
Wakarusa Presbyterian Church
A series of evangelical services by
the we'll known evangelist, the Rev. c.
Z. kircher. opened Thursday evening
at the Wakarusa Presbyterian church.
the Rev George r. Jackman, pastor.
Mr.. Kircher is a magnetic speaker
and his subjects are handled in an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28

Hurry mother, Even a sick child
loves the "fruity'' taste of California
Fig Syrup" and it never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today may
prevent a sick child tomorrow. If
constipated, bilious. feverish, fretful.
has cold, collie. or if stomach is sour.
tongue coated. breath bad, remember
a good cleansing of the little bowels
is often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine gall
fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions
for babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle. Motherl< You must
say California or you may get an
imitation fig syrup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
Falls Down Stair-Dead.

Wichita Falls. Tex. Nov. 2s-Mrz.
George Brentsin IS dead here today.
the result of injuries sustained when
she fell fifteen feet down a basement
stairway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
Is YEARS AGO m TOPEKA
From the Columns Of
TEE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
Noren,her %. 1sa6.

November g. 1896.
For the 'irst time in several months the
employees Of the Santa Fe shops are work
ing on Saturday. This is the result of an
order issued by Superintendent Of Ma
chinery John Player yesterday The work
ing time Of the shopmen is increased from
eight to nine hours a day and from
five to six days in the week This makes
an actual increase OF II hours a week in
the working rime- The increase in time is
the result Of the excellent freight business
done by the Santa Fe during the past two
months
meteor passed over the city last night
and apparently broke into five pieces right
over the Columbian building
Miss Grace Kimes of 80 Monroe street,
North Topeka, entertained her friends at i
taffy pull last evening. Among those pres
ent were Nellie lies. Jessie Kernes, Ethel
kernes, Cappie Schultz. Sadie Heber, Ella
Allen. Della Gilman, Mabel Gilman. Ala
Walker. Goldie Lutes. Frank Spetter,
Glenn Hamriek, Tom Summers. Fred Ne
Master, Frank Davis. Fred Hines, Charlie
HINES, George Rigby and Charlie Rigby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28
The
u. S. ROYAL CORD TIRE

Unquestionably the outstanding mer-
chandising success of the year-both In
the eyes of the trade and of the car-Owner.
When the u. S. books close for 1921,
they will show u. S. Royal Cord sales
nearly doubled over 1920.
What u. S. Tires say and do commands
a greater audience than any other line of
tires In the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28

imitation fig syrup
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-28

Prices on al U S. Tires
and Tubes Reduced Nov.
10th. Ask your dealer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-19
CLEAR Up THAT COMPLEXION
IT ONLY COSTS Is CENTS

tono Tablets don't do the work better
than anything you ever tried in your
~" the druggist will refund exactly
double What the tube Of Burtone Tab
lets cost you. G"t CSC tube at the
nearest drug store. Take one on way
home. Another tonight and balance per
directions. You'll be amazed, for they
are guaranteed to do the work better
than anything You ever tried or double
what you paid refunded without ques-
ton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-19

.t.r- case heenrc tie interstate COM
,,,..r,., ..,,q,.--,,. \ ~tru.ht : cont
l,.r.. fer S.,,.L..... liz. I"i last Liverpool
lr.,I lines - ,,u@n, b. he traction
company.
vioIator Fined.
l.. tirbr.n. Proprietor "i Marhor
street store NJ arrested last night hyi
to civ poI.r~ - 4 ch"rg" Of violating
~. r,r,.f.l,:r.,m ltws. and VII fined S-'ul
ana COSTS hy Mryor t";$;. A pint OK
!lquor W. fouuI -. h4S Place.
Local Team Wins. d,
III. SlriI!r-uNlii" \. {. upcneH lis
h4s,.hln SrISun y"S'"rd1y At Di!onEalc.'
defeating tn" Indians az that rlace by
= ,;,.rrr Of S 10 ). r'rnnkhtuScr, star
u,I-Irr ur last years Ia Eelle Iron
works team. d,i tn" pitching for tho
locals and ncld the DiiionTale team
srrrnl"es until The ninth inning.
Defeat Unionport-
Ta, I'n,n,!rr-: \. - met defeat yes
,crj,. ?, ,h,. hands of the Rod w. A. &.
of ms civ. ,lu. score being TO D. The
local team won IN. gam" Ivy driving two
rams, over IN To" ninth inning.
Presbytery Opens.
'rr. .-,r!ng session &c SieubcnF!!i"'
~. h,.or,. 9r"n"d her" IT go n m. to-
,i.,v Tn-rn were about 100 de!cg2tesl
-. ...rcn!lnrr n that hour. tn" dele
.a'..s VII Nr o";crtl;r"l nj dinner NJ.
ri.~ Th:rd Presbyterian church Tins
",, u!u%. Dr. MrI.coi "f East Liverpool
VIII hr tn" principal Speaker tonight
WIN 1r:rk results are imperative In
t"i,iS,n.cr Want Ads never fail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-19
Damage Suit Up.

n. Va o,,,.rw..a injured. aHd nay not
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-19

Wh"n Tv:rk results are imperative In
ni,ic,n.cr Want Ads never fail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-19
BenUond Briefg.

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
FOR SALE
Big Four Real Estate Co
FOR LEASE

Beautifully furnished 7-room bunaa-
low, overlooking lake, for lease until
May list. Adults only. -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
CROP CONDITION GOOD
THROUGHOUT TIE STATE
SAYS FEDERAL BUREAU

Gainesville. Nov. 17.-Cyop condi-
lions in this state are generally favor
able. according to The weekly review
Of the Federal Bureau of crop EST
mates issued for the week ended Sat
urday Clear wather fol owing the
recent rains has greatly benefited the
crops.
Practically all corn has been har-
vested. Planting OF oats continues
with soil c0ndit .ons excellent. Ilar
vesting of cotton is over and the bulk
of the crop has Eeen ginhed.
Preparations of the ground for Irish
potatoes continues. Sweet potato
harvesting is going forward. Harvest
;ng OF hay is practical over.
Citrus fruits are developing nicely
with good rains. The crop is reported
us moving freely.
Condition Cf all live stock is do
scribed as good and much of the fancy
stock is being shown at county and
state fairs.
The bureau reports that truckers
have replaEted largely where crops
were damaged by the recent storm
Sugar cane is showing ligh. yields OF
syrup, according to the review
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
HERE Is WHAT YOU HAVE
BEEN LOOKING FOR

If you want a comfortable income
home, one.half acre of land, all i'm
proyements, garage. heavy crop o:
fruit, space for poultry raising. gar
den, water piped over place, then lc
us show you the nice 2-atory 7-roor
home at 700 Morton ave Price onl.
5000, half cash, balance easy.
Three and one-quarter acres on good
street north side, the ideal Income
city home, new modern 5-room bun
gaow 200 fruit trees mostly in bear
ing, also some young Temple oranges.
Splendid garden ana fine place foi
poultry raising. Price only 50. 500
Easy terms to right party. Suitable
for subdivision.
Many others within city limits. also
one to three miles out. ranging il
price from $500 to $25, 900.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
MORE BARGAINS OF
HARDWICK AND TUCKER

90 It, lake front, Groom house;
large porches; real close in; $10,-
C00.00 with terms. Investigate
6rpom house. on good street; a
pickup al $4,000, only $1,000 cash,
balance by the month. like rent.
40 #. lake front with S-room mod
ern bunga ow; superb location /;
100000; better see it; it's cheap.
42-acre farm near hard road, real
cheap at $1,75000.
Almost acre land with trees and
good house at 100000, with terms 50
easy. and small sum down.
5-acre 3-year grove in fine condi-
ton, only $1,S5OOO.
One OF the best modern bungalows
with all modern conveniences; 50-foot
lot; fine bearing trees; $4,000; little
cash
Other bargains in lots, homes,
farms and groves.
HARDWICK AND TUCKER
211 SO. Kentucky Ave. Phone 75f
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
THIS IS A BARGAIN.

Very productive truck farm of 17lb
acres, all fenced with hog-proof fence.
TWO houses and barn. $1,50o,nAiralf
cash. Cost of planting this years
crop extra.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
C. T. BLAND

Phone 727. Room 4, Telegram Bldg
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
REAL ESTATE SPECIALS

Fourteen acres 2-year tangerines
and . acres 15-year oranges, 5 acres
implanted. Ideal for home. $12.5OO
half cash.
For rent-i'ive-room bungalow. fm
nishod. 500.
Eleven acres of 2.year tangerines
and Valencia oranges. 81 900. Terms
For rent-Bungalow for season, fur.
HiShcd.
For rcnt-Three furnished apart
ments OF two and three rooms.
Any kind of a home in the city from
$4,000 UP and terms to suit purchaser
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Front room in private
home Phone 633.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
LOOK THIS OVER

60 acres good farming land,
part muck, located on as
phaIt road four miles from.
Lakeland, adjoining Winston
. station. Price $780,. Easy
terms.
Home on East Lime street
on lot 100x235 feet, nice
large shade trees, severaIa--
large bearing orange and
tangerine trees. House 5
rooms and screened porch.
FIR ce $500. Terms.
10 acres excellent citrus
"a q. Large unlocked pine
.ts. Mo better citrus land
IL u, county. Price $4,000.
I,,;is.
We have a number of 9TH
er propositions, both large
and small, and guarantee ev-
cry thing we advertise to be
worth the money today. Al
ways glad to show you.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
]. E. MELTON & co.
Hotel Thelma Building
Phone 2J6
SPECIALS


Six months from today you --r4Ef
wish you had bought one of these:
Close in, beautiful lot facing east
IN Florida Ave, at attractive price,
Will pay 10 per cent on investment
apartment building; new, desirable
ocation, 100000. -
room, bath. gas, lights, water and
garage. One block from Lake Nor
on in Orange Park Addition. $4,000.
FERNS.
Two nice homes and some vacant
OTIS near Lake Morton school. Must
le seen to be appreciated.
New Dixieland lots. Well located
property here is advancing. Better
buy now.
North side lots at bargain. Terms.
s acres two year old orange grove,
S5,GOO0O.
II IL acres, 500 feet on Lake Par
lor, 10 acres cleared. $4,000. 90.
10000 cash, $4,000 each year.
Service With Smile
HENDERSON BROTHERS
REALTORS
Room 6, First Ntional Bank Blda.
Bus. Enone. 77o Res, 10 Green
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
EAELY SELECTIONS

Select early and avoid the. rush. Al.
so get just what you want before
picked over. Club plan, 81 weekly
and up. 80, 60 and 80 days to pay.
Lakeland Jewelry Co., 21S L. Pine St.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
M. C. WARING
BRYANT BLDG.
SOUTHERN NEEDS MONEY

Washington,- Nov. 12.--The Southern
Railway company asked permission
Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
SIGN today to issue 1929 900 in four
per cent bonds The application
stated that of that amount the COM
pany intends to use $5,0OO,OOO for
general improvements and extensions
of its lines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17

WANTED--Men or women to take or
ders among friends and neighbors
for the genuine guaranteed hosiery,
full line for men, wnrhen. and chill :
dren. Eliminate darning. We, pay
rs cents an hour spare time. or $36
a week for full time, Experience
unnecessary. Write International
Stocking Mills, Norristown, Pa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
SEE W. W. HODGE

at Robinson's old stable on Lake Mir
ror who has for sale several milk
cows, young calves and mules. Also
in the market for a Ford coupe or
roadster.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17

FOR SALE-TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.
Property consisting Of four acres,
modern house, barn, Servants quar-
tiers, tangerine grove, grapefruit
trees, some good trucking In d.
Unincumbered, within city limits
on East Morton Street Can ar
range good terms. Inquire Cole
Jewelry Company, Lakeland, or
Henry H. Cole, Administrator, Sol
Stovall Building, Tampa, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
KAUFMANN-HALDEMAN co.
EVENING TELEGRAM BLDG,
Lakeland, Fla.
B. II. HARNLY
AuctiOneer and Real Estate

Choice corner lot ON South Boule-
ward, only $500.
Beautiful lot on Lake Morton, ideal
location.
Fine large lot fronting on Lake
Hollingsworth.
5 ard 6 room bungalows and other
residence properly. Let us show you.
Several fine business lots. Better
see us now about these.
Office, PIP South Tenn. Ave.
Office phone 1913: Residence iS6 Blue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17

WANTED-Automobi owners to
bring cars to us needing expert at
tention for battery and ignition trou-
BILE. Hyde Electric Service Station,
FOG North Florida Avenue. Semi
no e Garage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17

FOR SALE-Eight acres thousand
feet on Dixie Highway and Lake
Ariana, eight room house, citrus
trees bearing, palms and o.her trop-
ical plants, 3 acres muck land. Ideal
place for bathing pavilion, $500.
Terms. F. b. Herin, Auburndale,
Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17

NOTICE TO TIE YOUNGSTERS
For a week we will sell you ICE
cream cones for 5 cents each Ennis
Pharmacy and Tea Room, LOG North
Kentucky Ave. Phone 749. ad,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING BRINGS RESULTS

Classified Advertising Rates: One
cent per word per insertion. minimum
of 25 cents first insertion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
If NOT, WHY NOT?

bird dogs (poin,ers) one
big white dog with livered colored
head and ears with white running
from nose to body, bobbed tail, big
scar on front foot, Eight months
Old pup; white with liver color, 4
spots over body, liver colored head
AID ears with white running
through from nose to back of neck
Both left home with collars and
their owners name on each Re
ward if returned to A. b. Chi es,
Lakeland. Fla. Phone $50 Green.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
A LOVELY HOME

One of the best planned and most
comfortable bungalows in Lakeland.
Six rooms, bath and screened porch.
Two lots. $4,SCo, on good terms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
FREE

A darby j-acre tract south of city
mile, on rock road, electric light.
etc. Price 100000. Terms, l to )
years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-11-17
W. L. LAW, REALTOR

City property, lots. homes, business
houses anything you may want in the
city
Farms, farm lands. truck farms, truck
lands, groves, citrus lands, etc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-09
RICHL AND.

HIGHLAND, Aug. 9.-Miss Nancy
Mathews, of Spartanburg, S. c., is
the guest of Miss Esther Coffin.
Mrs. ]. T. Williams, Miss Mary
Williams and Mrs. I. Harmon, of Sa-
vannah, arrived Thursday to spend a
few weeks with relatives.
Mrs. R. T. Dixon, accompanied by
N. C. Aston, Jr., left Tuesday for
White Springs, Fla. She has been
ill with rheumatism for weeks and
has gone to White Springs in hopes
that it will cure her.
Mrs. H. L. Richie returned Tues
day from a trip to Eldorado, Ark.
Rev. Mr.. Jennings, of Dawson, was
in town mingling with friends We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Dixon returned
Thursday from a weeks trip to At
lanta and Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Saunders, of
Fitzgerald, were in the city last week.
Sheriff C. M. Christian, of Web
ster county, made trip to Montgom-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-09

ton, has been elected president
of the National Association of Manu-
facturers, an organization of 1909
leading American manufactures.
Georgia leads the world in the pro-
duction of sweet potatoes, according
to figures released by the bureau Of
census, department of agriculture,
with a total of more than 10000
bushels produced in 1919. Alabama
follows with approximately 100000
bushels. In the production of pea
nuts, Georgia ranked fourth among
the states. ..-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-08-09

Best CO. n squares at $4.95
siz "o5a Seal Congoleum Squares;
na rg ok feet; in twenty pretty
Wins Wins: lies fiat on the floor
c ",sIoNt lacking edges: will not
sHd ' Guaranteed waterproof
for Il Lotnroof: special sale price
81 On u,i oK5 size .--..-.......$4 .oE