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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
WILL ASSESS ALL PROPERTY
IN CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

District officials have announced
that Muskingum valley property
owners whose holdings lie within
the lines Of the Muskineum Con-
servancy district will be assessed,
whether or not that property is di-
rectly benefited by the food preven-
tive system 1t is stated that the
plan is to prepare general 10 year
bond issue for 81 500. 900.
Funds for retirement of the bonds
and to nav interest on them will be
collected from owners Of all prop
ertv included and would mean an
added general lew of from 13 to 1S
cents on each ST 900 of valuation at
each tax-naving period during the
ensuing 10 years The monev to he
derived from the bond issue is need
cd to nav bills row long past due in
MANNED to nav from speoial assess
ments funds on benefited pronertv.
collections Of which are being held
IN pending outcome of litigation in
the state courts. Originally it was
estimated that the undertaking
would cost benefited nropertv owr-
ers in the district $4,000 600. IN
final award of damage claims this
was increased TO s7.6o0.00n. Then
federal authorities were prevailed
on to care for that increased cost
and by presidential decree in Wash
inrton. about s1500.000 was nro-
vided tn care for the increased costs
item. That reduced the sum still TO
L f,s0y h0nnfifnH
nroperty to the original $4,000, 900.
Now II is proposed to pay 25 per-
cent of this amount or 81 100000
nv general assessment bonds levied
in blanket fashion on the district.
IF that is done. it will reduce tho
lew on benefited property in an
enual amount or to a total OF S4.-
500. 900. In the meantime. certain
pronerty owners in the district.
number of whom reside and have
their nropertv in Morgan county.
have filed protest suits The con-
servancv district courts have over
ruled such protests. Now the pro-
testers have gone to the Ohio SUI
Dreme court asking permission to
have an aDpeal heard. The states
high court has this request under
sideration.
1t is stated that If the supreme
court does grant the request. it may
decide to hear only the protest ac-
tuallv involved or it may decide to
omen the whole assessment matter
as 1t affects the district If this
latter is done every assessed owner
of benefited property in the district
would have opportunity to benefit
If only the issue as heard in the
lower courts be reviewed, only such
owners as have actually filed pro-
test suits will have opportunity co
henef3t
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

At the final hearing on the Clark
road, Center township, petition for
vacating and locating of road is re-
jected. Orndoff road in Windsor
township is ordered vacated, as
prayed for in petition.
Commissioners agree to furnish
$50 to apply to grading of Pierce
road in Center township, to be
matched by an equal sum from Cen
ter township trustees.
Contracts are entered into with
the following banks, for county
funds, as follows, for two years
period from Aug. 2S, 1887, and at
no interest: Citizens National and
First National bank, McConnelsville.
each so percent of active funds;
Malta National, 40 percent of the in
active funds; First National bank,
Chesterhill, and First National bank.
Stockport. each 80 percent of mac
tive funds. In each instance the
bank furnished satisfactory bond.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
MORGAN COUNTY BOYS AT
THE STATE FAIR

Members of the Morgan All sheep
club received the following placings
at the Ohio state junior fair sheep
show: Eve lamb-Gerald Graham.
End; Roy Harper, 3rd; AIva Hall,
9TH; Dale Strong, 9Th; Robert Ham
mond, 10th; Donald Barkhurst,
18th. Local boys received six
or the twelve places in the eve
lamb class. Ram lamb--Dana Ell
lis, End; Dale Strong, 9Th; Alva
Hall, 7th;. Robert Blackburn, 18th.
Yearling ewe--Dana Ellis, End;
Robert Hammond, 3rd. Yearling
ram-Dale+ Strong, 5th: Robert
Hammond. 8th. Shropshire eve
lamb---Robert Masterson, 9Th. Shrop-
shire ewe-Robert Masterson, Sth.
In the national agriculture class.
es of the junior fair the following
placing were made by NJ. & NJ.
boys: Eve lamb-Ernest Blackburn,
1st; Robert Parmiter, 8th. Ram
lamb-Robert Parmiter, 7th. Year
ling ewe-Ernest Blackburn, 5th:
Ernest Blackburn, 9Th. Shropshire
ram lamb-Harlan Rex, 18th. Irish
Cobbler potatOes---Ernest Blackburn,
18th; Robert Parmiter, 18th; Louis
Huck, 23rd.
From Pennsville the following
placings were made in the vocation
al agriculture classes: Eve lamb
Marion Hickerson, 5th; Ralph Bing-
man, 9Th. Ram lamb-Gerald Dor-
gan, 10th; Marian Hickerson, 18th.
Southdown yearling ewe-Will Star
ling, 7th.
\, Robert Parmiter and Dale Strong
are showing wool, but it was not
judged at the time the above was
The boys from the Morgan All
sheep club and the vocational agri-
culture boys from NJ & NJ took
their exhibits to the state fair
Thursday evening, Aug. 26: ,on Chas
Haynes truck They were accompa-
MED by Fred Parmiter, club leader.
and F. G. Leeper, vocational agri-
culture instructor. They are camp
ing at the fair this week. Their ex-
hibits were judged Saturday, the
2Sth
The Pennsville boys went on q
truck, with their vocational agricul-
ture instructor, c. w. Mcknight
They also are camping at the fair
grounds during the week
The boys from Morgan sheep CLUB
and from M. & M. school took 80
sheep, and 20 of these received
placing in the show. This is a fine
showing for local boys.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
KENNETH PRICE SOME BETTER

Mr.. Kenneth Price, proprietor OF
the Price shoe repair shop here, was
taken suddenly very i'll last Thurs
day night, with heart trouble, which
is characterized by very rapid heart
action, the rate having been from
$50 to 200. Normal heart beat is
70. He is being administered oxy-
gen and is showing improvement.
DR.. r. w. Kissane of Columbus,
heart specialist, was in consulta-
tion with his local doctor The
Misses Anna Mcbride and Winifred
Havener are the nurses in charge.
Mr.. Price had suffered similar
attack before, but soon recovered.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
DEATH TAKES QUINCY COTTON

/ Mr.. Quincy Cotton, well known
resident of this locality and meni-
! Der of one of the pioneer families
Of the county, passed away Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock at the county
home hospital. Death was due to
| liver trouble and complications, and
Is was his S1st birthday. He was a
son of the late Rufus and Hannah
! Burr Cotton, and was born on what
| is now the S. E. Bone farm, Bristol
township, on route rs. The deceas-
eds grandfather, Richard Cotton,
took over this place in the yea-
1892; his father in 1854, and the
present owner, the son-in-law of
Rufus Cotton. became it's owner in
the year 1891.
The deceased's wife, belinda May
hew Webber, died Jan /, 1918.
They We're the parents Of two chill
dren, Charles L. Cotton Of Bridge
port, O., and Alma Irene Cotton,
who died some years ago in Cali
fornia. Besides the son named, he
leaves one sister, Mrs. Lucy Bone,
of this place, and half-brother,
Clarkson Cotton, of the west. Two
sisters, Mrs. Alice Reed and Mrs. Ida
Mccoy, are deceased Mr. Cotton
was a quiet unassuming citizen Of
good habits. He was not given to
the association of friends, preferring
to live quiet retiring life.
Funeral rites We're held Tuesday
afternoon at the Miller funeral par
lors, conducted by a long time friend
Elder John Goddard Interment was
made in the McConnelsv;lle GENE
terry. The minister read the hymns
"Abide With Me" and Crossing the
Bar" Pail bearers were Messrs.
Harry Harlan, Herman Bone, Her
bert Bone, Charles, Bernard and
Wayne Reed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
FORMER RURAL DALE MAN
IN PATHE NEWS

In the Pathe News, shown Sunday
and Monday nights here in the OPP
era house, appeared H. c. Elwell OF
McGregor, Ia, as a dealer in pearls
in the rough He is son of the
late T. L. Elwell, and they were at
one time in the store business at
Rural Dale His wife before mar
riage was Georgia Herbert of Rural
Dale. The picture showed Mr.. FL
well with a pan containing pearls in
the rough taken from the Mississip-
nj river. He sells them to dealers.
Several persons in the audience, who
formerly resided at Rural Dale,
readily identified Mr.. Elwell, when
his picture was flashed on the
screen.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
Deaths Toll

Aug. &c to Sept. 2, 1887

Aug. &C to Sept. 2, 1887
Mrs. Ida Evans. Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Martha Wagner, Swifts.
Mrs. Margaret Black, White Cottage
Lloyd Moler, Sayre.
Marion Russell, Gaysport.
Quincy Cotton, McConnelsville.
Clarence Coler, Marietta
Carlton Brown, Hepburn. Ida.
Robert M. Savage. McConv'le.
Mrs. Jude Wheeler, Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
MAHAN-GIBSON RITES

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ H. Mahan of
Bristol announce the marriage Of
their son, VIM. Herbert, and Ruth
anna Gibson, daughter of Mrs. Paul
inc Riggs of Rural Dale, which oc-
Cured July 4, 1886, at ST. Margs,
w. Va. Rev Johnson performed
the ceremony. Mr.. Mahan is en-
ployed at the county farm in Mus
kingum county, and Mrs. Mahan is
employed at the children's home.
They expect to make their home in
GAINESVILLE. Their many friends wish
them a long and happy married life.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
PREPARING FOR co. NJ REUNION

A meeting of old Company NJ
members was held Tuesday evening
at the armory, to make preparations
for the annual reunion to be held
Armistice day (Nov. ~. Another
meeting will be held at the armory
next Tuesday evening. O. A. Rich
ardson is president Of the associa-
ton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
ROAD SIDE PARK

A water well is being drilled at
the road side park, of about an
acre, on the Charles Dearth place,
near Neelyville, easement for which
was recently taken by the state. A
dutch oven, tables and benches are
to be installed; also sanitary toilets
The state does not designate this as
a trailer camp, as first reported. We
understand that the state highway
department is looking for site for
a similar camp, on the New Lexins-
ton road The state does not pur-
chase the ground, but takes an
easement on it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
QUALITIES WITH ARMY RIFLE

Clyde r. McElfresh, McConneIs-
vile, Company E, c. M. T. c.. Fort
Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. has
just completed firing the regulation
Z. S. army rifle on the range, MAX
ing a score of So, out of possible
200. Candidate McEIfresh is at
tending the summer camp of the
Citizens Military training camp.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
APPOINTMENT OF G. e. CARR
FOR STATE POSITION URGED

Scores of residents of Logan have
sent Endorsements to E. N. DIETRICH,
state director of education, in sup
port of Supt. Geo. E. Carr, of the
Logan schools, as assistant state di-
rector. Mr. Carr who is native
of this county, is a graduate of the
local high school, and from the sn-
perintendency of M. & NJ. schools,
went to the head of the Logan
schools. He is recognized as one of
the very best school men in the
state, and his legion of friends in
this county would be highly pleased
to see him get the appointment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mrs. Emma May Hupp Wheeler,
wife of Jude Wheeler, prominent
resident of Caldwell, died suddenly
Saturday afternoon at her home
following a heart attack. Funeral
services were held Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock at the Church Of
Christ, Caldwell. Interment was
made In Olive cemetery. near Cald-
well. Mt. Olive chapter, Easter
Star, Of Chesterhill, OF which Mrs.
Ruby Fast Of Bartlett is worthy
matron, conducted the ritualistic
service at the grave. Mrs. Fast IL a
daughter Of Mrs. Wheeler.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
MASONIC OFFICERS MEETING
AT GLOUSTER TONIGHT

A number from this locality are
planning to attend the first regular
meeting of the 18th district. Ma
sonic Officers association, to be held
this evening at Glouster. Dinner
will be served to those making
reservations, at $50 p. m. The
meeting will follow at S o'clock.
Hon. Louis B. Blackmore, Cincin
natl, Deputy Grand Master, F. G. a.
NJ, of Ohio, will make the principal
address. Other officers of the
Grand Lodge are planning to be
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
Atty c. A. Young Returning Here

Atty Clair A. Young, wife and
son are returning to this place,
where Mr.. Young will establish his
office for the practice of law, in the
rooms in the Stanbery building, for-
merly occupied by the late Atty NJ.
E. Danford. Atty Young was for
merly located here in the practice CT
law, moving to Columbus to accept
a position in the attorney generals
office, when Hon. John W. Brickar
was attorney general. The Youngs
have many friends here who will te
glad to welcome them back to this
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. J. w Rogers of Malta has re-
turned to her home from the White
Cross hospital, Columbus, where she
had the end of her great toe remov-
ed, to arrest a trouble she has had
for some time. The operation seems
to be successful, and she is doing
well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
PURCHASES HEAD PROPERTY

The residence property Of the late
Mrs. Cora Head, located in the east
end of town, was sold Saturday at
sheriff's sale in partition, to Mrs.
Francis Doudna. Consideration ST.
125. 1t was appraised at $1,15O.
The property was purchased as an
investment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
Betty Ross Undergoes Operation

Miss Betty Ross, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Ross, and stenogra-
pher in the local resettlement and
rehabilitation office, underwent an
operation for appendicitis early Mon
day morning at Memorial hospital,
Marietta. She is reported as doing
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
FINAL FILING DATE Is
SEPT. 8, AT $3.50 p. Nj.

All who expect to be candidates
at the coming election must file
their petitions before $3.50 tomor-
row evening (Friday, Sept 81. Up
to the time of going to press this
week, there are many candidates
who had not filed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
NO RAIN PAST WEEK-WARM

Mr.. Floyd Davis, official weather
lObserver, reports no rain fell the
past week. High temperatures pre-
vailed, with Sept. highest--91.
Average maximum for week. 81;
average minimum, 64.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Ray Chandler
and their SON Robert, who had been
visiting here three weeks with Mrs.
Chandler's mother, Mrs. Mary +.
Taylor, left Sunday for their home
at West Lebanon, Ind. They expect
ed to stop enroute for brief visit
at Dayton with Mr.. Earl Taylor and
family. They were accompanied
home by Mrs. Chandler's mother.
Mrs. Taylor, for visit there of q
few weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
CHAs. CREW GIBBONS HoNoRED

Charles Crew Gibbons. Chesterhill,
has been appointed Fellow in Psy-
chology in the College of Arts and
Sciences for the coming academic
year at Ohio University. Mr.. Glib
bons received his Bachelor of
Science degree in education from
Ohio University. this year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Leslie M. Newton, IS, farmer
near White Cottage, was found
hanging from a rafter in his barn,
Sunday evening about five o'clock.
The coroner pronounced death due
to suicide. Besides his wife, he
leaves three sons, John and Dewey
Newton OF White Cottage, and Fred
Newton OF GAINESVILLE: one daughter,
Mrs. Myrtle Van Allen, Of White
Cottage: 20 grandchildren and four
great. .efandchildren; also two broth
ers. Abe Newton of Beverly and
David New tor Of Bakersfield, Calf.
Funeral e1estices were held Tuesday
afternoon at $50 o'clock, at the
White Cottage M. q. church, with
burial near White Cottage.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
SUPPER AND BAZAAR
CLEARS $208

The supper and bazaar given by
church here last Thursday evening
was decided success. They took
in S325, and will clear about $298.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Miss Gladys Brothers. former
Morgan county teacher, who now re-
sides near Rockville, Muskingum
county, has been employed to teach
the Rockville school, The schools
of that district are independent of
state aid, and pay very good sal
aries.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
WOSfEN's DEMOCRATIC
CLUB NOTICE

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Women's Democratic Federated
club of Morgan county will be held
this Friday night at the home Of the
president, Mrs. Llewwella Mcdonald.
All ladies interested in this organ
ization are urged to be present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
WINNERS IN WOOL JUDGING

In the wool judging contest at
the state fair this week, Dale Strong
won third place; Robert Parmiter.
fourth, and Kenneth McInturf, sixth.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Miss Mary Travis of Orient visit
ed last week with her sisters, Mrs.
Sophie Brooks and Mrs. Hattie
Walker, and her brother, Capt. r.
ven Travis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mrs. Mary Horn of Malta enter
tanned recently with a dinner party
in honor of the first wedding ami
versary Of her son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hartley,
of Crooksville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weeden OF
Joetown and their neighbor, Camp
bell Sherman, returned Monday
from a pleasant trip. They motored
to Ashtabula, where they visited
their daughter, Mrs. Guy Lamb, and
husband, and from there all went
to Niagara Falls, and other places OF
interest, and made trip into Can
ada.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
MRS. SCOTT RESTING BETTER

Mrs. John C. Scott, whose critical
condition was reported in this pa
per last week, while still very i'll,
is showing some improvement. She
is at Bethesda hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
APPRAIsING CENTER

Dolph Hook, Wilbur McFerren
and Riley Morris, appraisers, and
Auditor Strong, began the appraise-
ment, Tuesday, of the real estate of
Center township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mrs. James Mahan of Bristol, who
is taking treatment at Bethesda
hospital, is doing we'll and expects
to be home soon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Sands and
daughters Dorothy and Virginia Of
Troy came Saturday for a visit with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Parker Sands of Malta, and other
relatives. Mr.. Sands and family at
tended the state fair Monday. They
will visit in this county until Labor
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
Assault And Battery Case Settled

The assault and battery action of
Mrs. Fred Bozman VS.. Ross Lyon,
was settled Tuesday, out of court
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mrs. Dorsa Qualls of Tucson,
Ariz., was operated upon for abb
dominal trouble a few weeks ago,
and was able to return later to the
home OF her father, Carlton S..
Brown Of Hepburn, Idaho. The op-
Grafton took place at the same hos
pital, Caribou hospital at Soda
Springs, Idaho, where her father
underwent an operation. Mr..
Browns death is noted elsewhere in
this paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
RECORDERS OFFICE

Alden c. Parsons to Emily c. Par
sons. fractional acre, Homer, Gel
liott's Cross Roads), $3,100.
Geo. Stegner ct al, heirs of T.
Stegner. deceased. to William and
Edna Stegner, about $50 acres,
Meigsville, 81.
McConnalsvillerc cemetery company
to c. T. White. lot, $50
Minnie E. Finley to s. A. and
Joseph E.. Finley. 415 acres. Deer
field. and McConnelsville lot. to s.
A. and Joseph Finley, sons. affidavit
for transfer, each one-half interest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02

Mr.. Edward Thomas of Wolf
Creek has received word that his
brother Newton Thomas suffered SER
ious injuries from burns, caused by
an explosion when attempting to
start fire in a boiler. Mr.. Thorn
as who had resided with his broth
er on Wolf Creek, went to work last
spring at Gallon, and it was there
that the accident occurred.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-09-02
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Diror1.n (Iranfed

Last Friday Ethel Newton wac
granted a divorce from Roy Newton
on grounds of gross neglect of duty
On the same day Ethel Tester was
granted divorce from Geo Tester, on
grounds of extreme cruelty Meth
er case was contested.
Temporary Alimony
In the divorce, etc., case of Mary
Harold VS.. Martin Harold, temper
lary a1imony is granted in the sum
|of $25.
/ Case Dismissed
The Injunction case of John RI.
and Anna NJ Grew vs. county treas
|urer ct al, is dismissed without
prejudice. at plaintiffs cost. This
case was filed Jan. 16, 1892.
PROBATE COURT
Petition For Adoption
Margaret c. Molyneux, of Center
township, files her petition for
leave to adopt and change the name
of Ruthie Elizabeth Baker. aged II,
child Of George and Myrtle Thomp-
son Baker to name of Ruthie Eliza
beth Molyneux. The court appoints
Charles S. Nickerson as next friend
of said child. Petition will be for
hearing Sept %, 1897.
Sophie T. Brooks, as guardian Of
Alma Duncan, ct al minors, files ac-
count.
A. B. Mercer is appointed admin
istrator of the estate of j. NJ Taylor,
deceased. late of Meigsville town.
ship. Bond. $4,000. with w. E. Med
ley and n. B. Hooper as sureties.
The court authorizes the sale of real
estate at private sale. to Ella Phil
lips. at consideration of S10G.
Said administrator files first and
final account.
Geo. o. McGonagle, as admins
traitor of the estate of VIM. G..
Greer deceased, files petition asking
for order to sell real estate to pay
debts. Hearing. date on same is fix
ed for Sept. 27.k
S. A. Finley is appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Minnie f.
Finley, deceased, late of Deerfield
township. Bond, s4S0O0, with JOS
eph E. Finley and Kate C. Finley,
sureties. The probable value of es-
tate is $4,000, Of which $4,000
is personal. and $4,000 real estate.
Marriage Licenses
James Cline Flesher, farmer, son
Of T. E. and Irene Weekly Flesher.
McConnelsville route three, and
Frances Faye Hanson, Stockport,
daughter of Lewis and Jennie King
nU~xov,rxrr,,c ow~u,