FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. VII. No. 43.
FROM CORRESPONDENTS.
LETTERS THAT MAY CONTAIN BITS
OF NEWS FOR EACH READER.
Letter** from Local Writers Upon Various
Subjects—Pastoral Association Meeting,
Coal Discovered and a Few Words for
Home Merchants—Upper Leliigli News.
Regular correspondence from the sur
rounding towns and communications
upon local or general subjects are solicit
ed by the TRIBUNE. The name of the
writer must accompany all letters or
items sent to this ollice for publication.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Freeland, November 21.
The Lutheran Pastoral Association of
the Upper Lehigh Valley met on Mon
day at the residence of Rev. J. H.
Kuder, Lehighton. The following were
present: Revs. Weichter, of Gilbert;
Longacre, of Weissport; Bauer, Kuder
and Strauss, of Lehighton; Linden
struth, of Mauch Chunk; Schlenker, of
Hazleton; Ilemsath, of Conyngham;
Braining, of Egypt; Kuntz and Schmidt,
of Freeland, and Bruening, Ph. 8., of
White Haven. At 10.30 a. m. the chair
man, the venerable Rev. Bauer, called
the association to order, and Rev. Lin
denstruth offered prayer.
After the minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved, Rev.
Kuder presented outlines of his last
Sunday sermon. The tenth chapter of
the gospel of St. John was then read in
Greek, and at 12 o'clock dinner was
served.
At 2 p. m. the afternoon session began.
After some routine business, the associa
tion listened to the reading of the fol
lowing papers: "Church History, from
the Fourth to the Sixth Century," Rev.
Longacre; "King Ilezekiali," Rey.
Schmidt; "Jewish Sacrifices," Rev.
Weichter; "Progress of the Church,"
Rev. Kuder, and "Pastoral Visits,"
Rev. Schlenker.
Every paper wag well discussed, and
on some ttiere were lively debates, but
the association agreed upon everyone of
them. A vote of thanks was tendered
the host and hostess for their kind hos
pitality toward the association.
In the evening a public meeting was
held ami a large congregation was pres
ent. The topic discussed was "The
Training and Raising of the Children:
Ist, In the Families; 2d, In the Schools;
3d, In the Church." It was well dis
cussed, and at 0.30 o'clock the associa
tion adjourned to meet again on Decem
ber 17 at Lehighton, at the residence of
Rev. E. A. Bauer. S.
Freeland, November 21.
After many months of diligent pros
pecting, Mathias Schwabc, our enter
prising townsman, has discovered sever
al hundred thousand tons of coal on
land owned by him near Schwabevilie.
Mr. Schwabe is at present in New York
making arrangements with a firm for
the erection of the necessary machinery
for mining the coal, and in a few months
expects to have the works in operation,
lie will then build dwelling houses for
his employes.
Dr. E. W. Rutter and Al, Goeppert
have already purchased lots iu Schwabe
vilie. When the work of building is
commenced Mr. Schwabe will endeavor
to have the Jersey Central Railroad ex
tend its tracks to his colliery.
Mr. Schwabe is confident of competing
witli any market price that may procure
a good sale for the coal mined.
Freeland, November 20.
Freeland merchants have justly gain
ed the reputation of selling goods more
reasonable than those of any larger city
that may have the advantage of a larger
population. Well can they afford to do
so, for while they make their purchases
equally advantageous, in the city, their
expenses are incomparably smaller.
Good stores here command at the most
S3OO per year, while in larger cities
merchants pay for stores, without the
homes attached, $1,500 or $2,000.
Freeland people may well enough
make use of the trolley cars for pleasure
or convenience, but everybody wise will
do their shopping at home and save
money.
UPPER LEHIGH NOTES.
A Hungarian woman, who had been
attending a christening at No. 3 on Sun
day, started for her home on Railroad
street shortly after dark ami was found
several hours later in an exhausted con
dition lying along the roadside. She
was assisted to her home where Bhe ex
plained that she lost her way and
wandered about through the brush in a
bewildered manner until she fell un
conscious.
Night school commenced in the Foster
township school building on Tuesday
evening with a fair attendance.
The Junior Christian Endeavor Socie
ty held a social on Tuesday afternoon,
and in the evening an entertainment
was given in the church. This organiza
tion is accomplishing much good work
among old and young here and it should
receive all the encouragement possible.
Target practice is being indulged in by
some of our gunners who expect to be
heard from on Thanksgiving Day at the
shooting contests for poultry which are
to take place at South Heberton.
Mrs. James Jamison and daughter
were visiting friends here this week.
Mrs. Thomas Parry is seriously ill
again.
John Griffith, of Pittsburg, is visiting
his brother-in-law, Ed. Wilkes.
Hon. John Leisenring has presented a
pole and eight-foot flag to the Foster
school building. This is the polling
place which gave him a unanimous vote
on election da}-. The flag floats over
the school continually.
Death of an Old Resident.
Patrick Boyle, one of the oldest resi
dents of town, died at 7.30 o'clock last
evening at his home on Main street
above Ridge. He was sick for the past
few weeks, but his death was due more
to old age than any disease. He was
aged 84 years and 8 months, having
been born in 1810 nt Iniskeal, County
Donegal, Ireland, from which place he
emigrated to the United States in 1846,
settling at Summit Hill. Shortly after
he went to Hazleton, then came to this
side, and for the past twenty-seven years
was a resident of Freeland.
The deceased leaves an aged wife, four j
sons and several grandchildren. The
sons are John, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Hon.
P. F., of Hazleton; James K., of Free
land, and Timothy, at present street
-commissioner of Freeland.
The funeral will take place from his
residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. Interment at St. Ann's cemetery.
Preparing for a Fair.
The committee having charge of the
fair to be held at Eckley during the '
holidays, for the benefit of the Catholic
church there, is receiving donations in
money and articles from various sources, j
and they expect to be able to make a
most creditable display on the opening
night. Any person desiring to make a
donation can send it to Rev. Thomas j
Brehony, Eckley.
Among the contests which will take j
place in connection with the fair is one j
for a ladies' gold watch. The following ,
young ladies have been given subscrip- j
tion books, and are now contesting:
Miss Rose Gillespie, Buck Mountain;
Miss Mary Gallagher, Sandy Run; Miss |
Rose Campbell, Eckley. The proceeds !
of the fair and all contests will be used
for the benefit of the church.
Special Council Meeting.
The borough council met in special
session on Monday evening. The presi
dent stated that thu meeting was called
to hear the appeals from a number of
people who had failed to comply with
the notice given them by the street com
missioner to remove nuisances from
their premises.
After hearing the objections raised by
the parties affected, the matter was left
in the hands of the street commissioner.
A bill for $2 damages to a carriage was
presented by Fisher Bros., caused by
the sinking of the sewer on Centre street.
It was ordered paid, as was also a bill of
$6 from the same firm for teaming.
The burgess asked that lights be
placed at the entrance to the hose house,
Mr. Fritzinger was instructed to have
them erected.
A Young Man Killed.
Patrick McHugh, a miner, at. Latti
mer, met with a allocking death while
going to work on Monday morning.
McHugh descended the slope sitting on
the car, and when about half way down
the car struck a plank which had fallen
across the rails. McHugh was thrown
off by the sudden jar and fell to the
bottom, fracturing his skull and breaking
his neck, besides being internally in
jured.
All assistance possible was rendered
the unfortunate man, but without avail
and lie died shortly after the accident.
He was a member of St. Aloysius T. A.
B. Society, of Harleigh.and was 29years
of age. He was buried yesterday at
Hazleton. His father was killed in the
same mine about twelve years ago.
Uurtflur** Get Throe Yearn.
In court yesterday Francis Gallagher
nnd James McGuire pleaded guilty to
the charge of robbing the Lehigh Valley
station here on the morning of October
5. "The Burglar" Company's baggage
i and several other trunks were opened
and many articles were stolen. Two
I days later the thieves were captured.
The two young men, who have no
permanent residing place, were sen
tenced to pay a fine of SSO each and
undergo three years' imprisonment in
j the eastern penetentiary at Philadelphia.
Hunters and sportsmen are invited to
call at A. A. Bachnian's. A fine line of
sporting goods on hand.
FREELAND, PA
CHURCH CHIMES.
At the English Baptist church on
Tuesday evening the Young People's
Baptist Union was reorganized with the
following officers: President, Evan Paul,
vice president, Mary Ann Morgan; secre
tary, John Rhoda; treasurer, Jemima
Jones.
Freeland Council, No. 348, Jr. O. U.
A. M., will attend services at St. Luke's
Lutheran church on Sunday at 10 a. m.
Rev. J. J. Kuntz will preach on "Patri
otism."
Services at St. Paul's P. M. church,
Fern street: Sunday, November 25,
morning services at 10.30 o'clock; even
ing services at 0.30 o'clock. S. Cooper,
pastor.
Rev. J, W. Bischoff will preach to Mt.
Horeb Lodge, No 257, I. O. 0. F., on
Sunday in the Presbyterian church,
Front street, at 7 p. m.
Five persons were baptized at the
English Baptist church on Sunday even
ing. The edifice was crowded to the
doors. Services were held every evening
this week at 7.30 o'clock by Rev. J. T.
Griffiths, and will be continued until
further notice from the pastor.
Had Luil of an Old Man.
Owen D. Jones, aged 60 years, of But
tonwood, a small place a mile above the
county seat, cut his throat on Monday
morning. He had been very despon
dent of late, owing to a Bevere injury
which kept him from work. He had
been acting strangely for several days,
and his wife and children kept a watch
on his movements. On Monday morn
ing he sat reading the bible for several
hours, but as soon as the wife and child
ren leftf him by himself he secured a
knife and ended his life.
Conductor** Loosing l'luce**.
From the Wilkes-Rarre Record.
Within the last few days quite a num
ber of conductors on the Lehigh Valley
Railroad have been discharged. A few
were laid off on account of the discon
tinuance of local trains, but others have
been suspended, it is said, because of
the work of a spotter who has been look
ing out for irregularities along the line.
Among the men discharged are Alex
ander Bush and William Kinney, two of
the oldest men on the road.
Smoking Knd** in Death.
Mrs. Richard Moter, aged 85 years,
was burned to death at Wilkes-Barre on
Monday morning in a horrible manner.
The old lady was lighting her pipe with
a piece of burning paper when she set
her apron on fire, and before it could be
extinguished she was horribly burned
about the face, neck and hands.
llcuvy Damaged Wanted.
Attorney M. J. Mulhall, for Patrick
McLaughlin, of Hazleton, on Monday
commenced suit against Coxe Bros. &
Co. for SIO,OOO damages. Some time ago
Edward, the son of the plaintiff, was
killed in the breaker at Stockton by
falling into the rollers, which it is claim
ed by Mr. McLaughlin, were not pro
tected as required by law.
A Rumor Denied.
The report that the D. S. & S. was to
be leased to the Jersey Central is denied
by the officials of both companies. The
traffic agreement between the D. S. & S.
and Lehigh Valley, by which the coal
trains of the former are run over the
hitter's tracks to tidewater, was made
for fifteen years and is not yet in force
one year.
A .Tor**e Found Dead.
A horse witli a buggy attached was
tied late last evening in frontof the resi
dence of George Schreiner, of South
Heberton. When Mr. Schreiner arose
this morning the animal was lying dead
by the tie-post and the buggy was gone.
The parties who left the horse there are
not known.
Married Today.
Peter McMonigle and Miss Annie
Timony, of Jeddo, will he married today
at St. Ann's church. John Quigley, of
Jeddo, and Miss Grace Malioy, of Free
land, will be groomsman and brides
maid. They will reside at Jeddo.
Shooting Match.
Sportsmen are invited to attend the
Bhooting match for turkeys, geese, chick
ens, ducks, etc., at Steve Eroh's hotel,
South Heberton, on Thanksgiving Day,
commencing at 1(1 a. in. Everybody "is
welcome to try their skill at the target.
Church Supper.
The supper for the benefit of the P.
M. church will be held in the store
room, corner of Centre and Walnut
Htreels, opposite Malioy's store, on Thurs
day, Friday and SaturJav evenings,
November 20, 30 and December 1.
Tickets, 25 cents.
Tlic Poultry Show
At 133 Centre street there are 1,000
turkeys, geese, chickens, ducks, etc.,
which are being given away nightly.
This iB the greatest poultry show ever
held in Freeland, and you are requested
by the managers to call and see the
stock. Admission iB free.
, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1894.
KnightM of Liibur Convention.
General Master Workman Sovereign
was re-elected on Tuesday without any
opposition by the Knights of Labor
general assembly in session at New
Orleans. Messrs. Bishop, of Massachu
setts, and Meritt, of Colorado, were nom
inated for general foreman, the place
now held hy Bishop, anil the latter was
elected. Secretary-Treasurer Hayes was
elected, although there was some opposi
tion. The expense of delegates to the
convention, amounting to about $2,500,
were ordered paid.
The miners' delegation from Indiana,
Ohio and Pennsylvania were unseated,
despite their claims that they represent
ed many thousands of Knights. The
miners propose to report back to their
organizations, recommending secession.
The miuers are friendly to Powderly.
Some of his friends, familiar with the
master workman's plans, say that they
will die an injunction restraining the
officers from continuing to control the
property of the Knights of Labor. A
serious split seems imminent in the
order.
All Deny tile Report.
The announcement of the cut in coal
rates by Coxe Bros. & Co. in Philadel
phia and New York seems to have heen
erroneous, or else premature. At the
offices of the Coxe Bros, in the citieß it
was denied that a circular had been
issued to tho trade making the cut. It
could not be learned that Coxe Bros,
contemplated reducing the price. Stick
ney & Conyngham, sale agents for the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, also
deny that they directed their agents to
cut coal to the price supposed to have
been cut to by Coxe Bros., but stated
they had ordered such a cut to be met if
it should be made.
At the Reading and Lehigh Valley
offices tho only information that could
he obtained relative to the threatened
coal war was that both companies would
take.care of their trade which probably
is equivalent to saying that any cut in
coal prices would be met.
Zuku Commits Snlcltle In Jail.
Andrew Zuka, aged 57 years, of Jlaz
leton, who was taken to Wilkes-Barre
jail about two weeks ago for trying to
murder his wife, committed suicide by
hanging in his cell on Sunday morning.
Since his incarceration he has been
very despondent and was evidently
brooding over his terrible crime. A
close watch.was kept over him, as he had
attempted suicide on the day of his cap
ture, and it was feared he might try it
again.
About midnight Watchman Fallon vis
ited the cell; then he walked around the
corridor ami was absont about fifteen
miniutes. When he returned he heard
groans from Zuka's cell, and found the
fellow hanging from the top bar of the
door, lie was cut down alive, but died
in a few minutes.
Hastings' Cabinet.
It has heen officially announced that a
make-up of Governor-elect Hastings'
cabinet has been decided upon as fol
lows: Secretary of the commonwealth,
Frank Iteeder, of Easton; attorney gen
eral, Henry Clay McCormick, of Wil
liamsport; adjutant general, Thomas J.
Stewart, of Norristown; insurance com
missioner, James Ilenry Lambert, of
Philadelphia, political editor of the
Philadelphia I'revt; private secretary,
Louis E. Beitler, who is now private
secretary to Mayor Stuart, of Philadel
phia. The incumbents of the positions
of superintendent of banking and fac
tory inspector have not yet been named.
Another Mine on Fire.
Colliery No. 11, of the Lehigh Coal
and Navigation Company, at Coaldale,
caught fire enrly on Tuesday morning
and the flames are now beyond control.
All the miners who were in at the time
got out safely. The company is prepar
ing to flood the mine, as all other meas
ures to extinguish it have proved futile.
This will mean a great lhss to the com
pany, as it will be weeks before it will
bo able to resume.
The colliery is one of tho largest and
most profitable owned by the company
and giveß employment to over 400 men
and boys. The fire is supposed to have
started in tho pump houso, but its origin
is a mystery.
Later—The fire was extinguished yes
terday, and work will be resumed soon.
Must Ifuvo Kitrned His Pay.
From the Wilkes-Barre Leader.
One of the Democratic county commit
tee tells the following:
"A Pittstonian, who hail been engaged
as a watcher, looked disgusted when I
handed him $5."
"Isn't that enough?" said I.
"Enough," he yelled. "Why I used
to get $5 fir atin thim little tickets! Oi'll
not ate thim big tickets for less than
$15."
As the returns from Cork Lane gavo
the Democrats 18(1 and the Republicans
nothing, tho watcher must have earned
his pay.
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.
Synop**!** of Local and Mi**cellaneou>* Oc
currences That Can Ho Read Quickly.
What tlio Folk* of Till** and Other
Towns Are Doing*
Charles Dusheek and A. A. Bacliman
left yesterday for Snyder county, where
they will hunt deer for a week.
Alfred Marshman, of Birvanton, had
one of his fingers smashed while at work
in the Drifton shops on Monday.
Thos. O. Jones, chief of the police of
Plymouth, was injured in the mines on
Monday and died a few hours later.
E.'B. Ely, who has charge of the coal
interests of Coxe Bros. & Co. at New
York, is lying dangerously ill in that
city.
A masquerade ball will be held at the
opera house on Tuesday evening. These
affairs are always enjoyable and well
patronized.
W. H. Sturdevant, Paul Dasch and C.
E. Butler have been appointed viewers
to decide upon the vacating of a road in
Foster township.
Miss Lillie Williams entertained her
young friends with a birthday party at
the residence of her parents on Walnut
street last evening.
"MeKenna's Flirtations," which was
to have played here next Monday even
ing, will appear later in the season,
having changed its route.
A. M. McNulty, teacher of the gram
mar school in the old building at South
Heberton, has resigned. He went to
New York city this week.
Mary Keoky, 30 years old, was burned
to death at Pleasant Hill on Monday
morning. She tried to hurry the fire
with kerosene, and the usual results
followed.
On Friday and Saturday evenings an
oyster supper will be given by Garfield
Commandery, Knights of Malta, at Cot
tage hall. The members' invite all to
attend. Tickets, 25 cents.
Two Hungarians were killed at Hick
ory Run, above White Haven, on Tues
day morning, while walking on the Le
high Valley tracks. John Redington,
aged 35 years, of Avoca, was killed on
the same road the same day.
This evening the first ball under the
auspices of the Freeland Dancing School
will be held at the opera house. The
waltz contest for a gold necklace and
pair of gentlemen's cuff buttons takes
place at 12 o'clock. Admission, 35 cents.
Hannah Shearon, a young girl of Eck
ley, was accidentally struck by a base
ball bat in her brother's hands on Mon
day. She was takon to Hazleton hospi
tal with her skull fractured, but is
now improving rapidly.
Madame and Augustin Neuville and
their excellent company played to a
crowded house here on Tuesday evening.
"The Boy Tramp" was received with
the greatest applause given any play
since the last appearance of the Neu
villes in Freeland, and all the leading
characters were given curtain calls.
Parties supplied with ice cream, cakes,
candy, etc., at low prices by Laubach.
Tjii Ut SA LE.—A bay horse, strong and healthy,
F suitable fur single or double driying, can
be bought cheaply. Apply to
John Shigo, Freeland.
Il| e will pay- year ELEC- ||
P TZRIC 0.A.13 IF-A-IRE KCOIyLE M
! on every p-arclxase amount- [MI
fttij ing to $2.50. p
a]" T We sell the best ladies' fill- |||
II IMPORTANT! Ed Elgin watch -ever of- ||
p| ~ ] fercd for $12.00. p
ij A Trip We sell the best gents'solid M
i| To gold watch, Rockford rail nS
P The City road movement, $82.50. rgj
H Free of Cost, j Tf e sell the best tea. set ever jljj
i. offered for slg.OO.
P WE DISPLAY 300 GOLD WATCHES. P
H WE DISPLAY 40 COMPLETE TEA SETS. |j]
|| We Engrave Everything We Sell Without Charge. ||
1 Win. Glover, Jr., FSHx"' 1
I Leading jeweler. Haalelon, Paj °"7mZT*mK. §
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GLOVES
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UNDERWEAR
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OUR 99c HATS
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liave a look at them.
OUR CAP LINE
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riety and excellence.
GOODS
-A-t and. Below
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ivrrvwr is the time
_LI T T to supply your
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Come to a reliable place, to a
merchant who lives with you. I
You will get good new goods
for the same price that you are |
asked to pay for shopworn and I
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sell, from now until Christmas, j
GOODS AT COST in order to
CLOSE OUT our large FALL
and WINTER STOCK.
. . .
OLSHO'S
CLOTHING and HAT STORE,
57 Centre Street, Freeland.
THE BEST
TO ZPTBE^OEB_A_SE]
Fine Bric-a-Brac, Cut Glass,
Pictures, Picture Frames,
Books and Stationery, and
Typewriting Supplies,
OUTCH KELLME R'S,
13 West Broad Street, Hazleton, Pa.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE
To Get Good Cheap Clothing.
As an inducement to show the excellent work which our new cutter, Mr. B. Raphael,
is able to turn out, we will reduce the prices in our custom department as follows:
$25 SUITS FOR $22.50
$22 SUITS FOR $18.50
$lB SUITS FOR $14.50
sl6 SUITS FOR $12.50
$lB OVERCOATS FOR sl6 50
sl6 OVERCOATS FOR $12.50
REMEMBER this great sale will last only tiro weeks. All work made on the prem
ises under Mr. Raphaels care. Mr. Raphael comes from the city and is highly recom
mended. A jwrfeet fit and good trimmings guaranteed.
Our ready-made stock is complete. We manufacture all our own goods on the prem
ises. We hare no rent to pay, therefore we can afford to sell clothing cheaper than anyone
else. Give us a call and examine our large and assorted stock. No trouble to show goods.
*l. REFOWICH, Leading Clothier of the Coal Region,
All new goods. No slwlf-woni slock. 37 CENTRE STREET, FREELAND.
$1.50 PEII YEAR.
£HAS. ORION STROH,
Attorney and Counselor at Law
anil
Justice ol the Peace.
Office Rooms, No. 81 Centre Street, Flceland.
JOHN M. CARR,
Attorney-at-Law.
All legal business promptly attended.
| Postofflco Building,- • - • Freeland.
J P. O'NEILi,
Attorney-At-Law.
108 Public Square, - - _ WUked-Bamx
HALPIN,
Mannnfacturer of
Carriages, Buggies, Ac.
Walnut and Pino Streets, Freeland.
ALEX. SHOLLACX,
BOTTLER.
Beer,
aad. Lienors.
Cor. WMhinston nd Stneta, Freeland.
I WASHBURN & TURNBACH,
Builders of
Light and Heavy Wago.ns.
RtPAIRIHO OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
, FRONT STREET, NEAR PINE, FREELAND.
S. E. HAYES,
Fire Insurance Agent.
Washington Street.
I None but Reliable Companies Represented.
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
Notion 8, Carpet, Boots and Shoes,
Flour and Feed,
Tobacco, Cigars,
Tin and Queen&ware,
Wood and Willowioare,
Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc.
A celebrated brand of XX flour
always in stock.
Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty.
My motto is small profits and quick sales.
I always have fresh goods and am
turning my stock every month.
Every article is guaranteed.
AMANDUS OSWALD,
A T . IK. Cor. Centre and Front St*., Freeland.
LIBOR WINTER,
DE3EST-A-"CTIS-A.3SrT
AND
OYSTER SALOON.
No. 13 Front Street, Freeland.
The finest liquors and cigars served at the
counter. Cool beer and porter on tap.
JOHN PECORA,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
81 WASHINGTON STREET.
Fine lino of samples for fall and winter suits,
overcoats, etc. Excellent fits and good work
manship. A trial order requested.