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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10
Picking GuCumbers.

Some of our readers may want to
know how to pickle cucumbers, snd
the following from the Grocer may be
of use to them at this season:
For picking purposes the cucum-
Der in all stages of its growth is used,
from the large vegetable, which is cut
into slices and sold TO the cheap gro
Gerry stores, to the smallest size or CHER
kin, which is preserved entire. In
buying, selling and estimating quail
ties, cucumbers, whether large or
small, are counted, not measured. The
farmers sort the cucumbers into three
sizes, small, medium and large; the
factories have FIVE sizes, viz, very
small, small, medium, large and very
large. OF these different sizes, 5000
of the very small would fill an ordin-
airy whisky barrel; 5000 Of the small
1000 of the medium; l,i00 of the
large, and SEQ OF the very large. The
cucumbers, on being picked at their
place of growth, are taken by the far
mers to the sailing houses, whence
they are removed to pickle factories.
Most of the salting-houses are within
a few miles of where the plant is
grown, as the fresh crop Will not bear
long transportation. Although some
farmers do their own sailing, in most
cases the latter is separate business,
conducted on large scale, the manu-
facturers buying Of the salters. The
pickles, on being taken from the brine,
are "freshened up" that is, they are
put into large wooden watts containing
fresh water, to extract the salt. This
water is changed three times during
the freshing process, after which the
cucumbers are packed III casks or bot
ties for sale. The best vinegar in use
for picking in this country is that
made from the western high wines. IN
a vinegar made from wood the pickles
soon become soft, and even cider vim
egar, though the best and most whole
some for table purposes, will not pre-
serve pickles more than month. All
the artificial vinegars made from acids
fail in this respect, and from yitriol
especially. Cucumbers picked III high
wine vinegar viii keep for an almost
indefinite time, and will come out as
good as at fl ST, after an interval of sew
eral years. Large quantities of very
fine cucumbers and caulinowers are
imported from Holland, which coun-
try likewise supplies the London mar
ket. The pickles which are thus i'm
ported extensively into this country
have the advantage of low prices, due
to the cheapness of labor abroad, and,
in addition to the best possible SAM
pie, with the least amount of trouble
at the factory. With the requisite
amount OF care and attention, we can,
in this country, make as good a pickle
as can be made in London.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10
The Grain Market.

Within the past few days prices of
wheat have touched the lowest point
for the crop of1S75. Yet the export
demand continues depressed, as there
are no indications Of Europe wanting
an extra supply, even if as much as
last year, all hope of an increased de-
mand, because of the war IN the east,
having long been abandoned The
crops in the old world promise to be
large, and, in consequence, the mar
kets there are declining. The crops
throughout the Western States are
also in condition favorable to large
yield, and those who have taken stock
in the rumors of damage are now pay
ing dearly for it. One reason why the
market has taken so sudden a down
ward turn during the late warm
weather is that on account of the wet
harvest last year the wheat contained
more moisture than usual. Many pre-
dicted months ago that it would not
keep, yet there were plenty who
bought it ana shipped it here to be
stored, or warehoused ii in the west
ern cities, and now il has to be shipped
TO make room and prepare for the new
crop. 1t is said that the losses on the
sales recently made here have been
very heavy, and that much of the
wheat sold within two weeks past has
only brought just about what it cost
in western cities. In sympathy with
the decline in wheat and with the adj
ditional light demand, prices of all
other cereals, as well as -four, have
declined TO a point that leaves no
margin of profit after freight charges
and commissions are deducted, but
rather leaves a serious loss. In 1870
new wheat opened higher than old
was selling at, and this, it is hoped,
may be the case this year, as the sup
ply of old is far above the average at
this season, and much Of it in doubt
ful condition. At present the market
seems to be declining because of its
own inherent weakness. The low
price of corn and the high prices of
pork, as well as ali hog products, will,
doubtless, lead to a large portion of
this seasons crop of corn being fed to
hogs, thus increasing the number
raised and possibly having the effect
later on of reducing prices of hog pro-
ducts.-American Grocer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10
Decline in Wheat.

During The last two weeks wheat in
this market has declined nearly fifteen
cents per bushel This involves a
similar shrinkage in The selling value
Of nearly ali the wheat in the civilized
world, and thus becomes an impor-
tant change. The loss 20 holders of
wheat in this city is very great. yet
there have been no failures, for the
reason that the parties on the ''long"
side are among the leading capitalists
and able TO calmly meet losses which
would swamp az ordinary business
man.
THE New York market seems very
much depressed, tie chief cause nm
delstood to be the fact that good
deal Of tic wheat there is in a critical
condition Owing to the damp
weather which has prevailed during
ard since the harvest Of 1875, the wheat
has had DO opportunity TO dry out, as
in ordinary years, and the hot weather
which has prevailed on the seaboard
FOR the most part, has eliminated the
effects Of the climate previous to the
shipment 10 that point. The Euro
pean demand has fallen Off and New
York, with less than 100000 bushels
% grain in store, is not as capable of
taking care of it as Chicago would be
with 100000 in store, as her capaci-
ty exceeds that amount. 1t is hoped
that the excitement there is greater
than is warranted by the facts in the
case, but The existence of it reacts for
cibly on the Chicago market. Fair
spring wheat sells in New York for
$1.00 per bushel, but people hold Off
afraid to buy; the low price, which
would otherwise be powerful in
ducement, being no temptation 70
purchase wheat which may be spoiled
when delivered.
The only redeeming feature for the
future o; The whole situation is the
cheapness Of freights Grain is trans
ported at very nearly the minimum
price at which the carrier can earn a
living. II only remains to abolish
some OF the transfer extortions to
complete the question of cheap trans
portation, until better and increased
facilities for carrying the products of
west are procured.-W Western Rmrul
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4 Sensible Word about Increasing Arss Of Creps.

4 Sensible Word about Increasing Area ofCrops.
The Kansas Agriculturist has the
following to say regarding plans for
increasing the acreage of crops:
eve believe with the most sanguine
in our soil, climate and seasons for
successful wheat raising, and further,
that the year is not far distant when
this State viii sand high up, If not at
the top. 50 TO speak, OF all the wheat
growing districts, with perhaps the
single exception of California, but
while we believe this, we want at this
time to encourage this increase in
acreage by easy degrees, and by all
means avoid this attempt at one great
stride.
Let every farmer that can, increase
this year over the last, but do it grad
ualiy, don't try too much, don't make
the wheat crop the one to depend up
on. Keep all the other crops going;
keep good variety of them, then you
viii not be disappointed with the one
Of the other if for any reason either
should prove short or an entire loss.
owe say to the present farmers,
don't be turned from your present,
steady, forward, increasing and grow
Ing prosperity, by the words in the
surrounding Of great things that may
be done if only great effort is made
plant all that can possibly be. Let
your own Judgment dictate and point
out, and If you can increase your next
crop twenty to forty per cent, do it,
and in doing it, take great pains TO do
it thoroughly and well; get il planted
early enough to give it strength to
Withstand the winter trial, aud you
win have made your crop almost
surelya
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10

GRANGE DEPARTMENT.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10

A boys newspaper in Indianapolis
is two cents year, and anybody send
ing three names and thirty cents will
receive q set of 'jackstones.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10

NATIONAL. GIANGE-BUsINEss OFFICERS.
JNo. T. JoNEs, Master, Helena, Arkansas.
o. II. KELLY. sec'y, LOUISVILLE, ny.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN MARKET

We do not claim 10 sell Cheaper than any Other frR
in TIE State or 10 furnish better Lumber, but Toe
do ciGim that zoe can sell as Good Lumber at
as l0ie rates as any other firm in WichifG,
and solicit fair share Of
public patronage.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-10

''Kansas state Grange business Officers.
M 4. Hudson, Master, Mapleton,
Pr Maxson, Secretary, EmpoTia.
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srpnw1cK corNrY pIREcroRY.
DISTRICT GRASGE-sa Disi

u. IT. TFUIdlU, NlslCf.
z. A. Dorsey, Secretary, Jamesbng.
Meet Isl Tuesday in each month, II, a. m.
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City and County.

A heavy storm of snow and rain pre-
vailed on Tuesday aud Tuesday night.
The wind blew a terrible gale for twelve
hours.
Several of our citizens left for the West
on Tuesday. Most Of them are practical
mechanics and we trust they will do well.
Among them are Capt A. Mcfarland,
Roscoe Lord, Richard Kent, VIM. |. Peck
Frank Austin, w. j. Austin.
The Musical Club, connected with the
Unitarian Society, will give concert in the
Unitarian Church. Friday evening at quar-
ter before eight O'Clock. Admission TWEEN
ty cents. No pains have been spared TO
make this a concert OF an unusually high
order and the Club hope for liberal pa.
ronage from the lovers of good music
THE LEAP YEAR BALL.-week before
last, the young ladies of Ellsworth showed
the young gentlemen how to do It. They
got up a Leap Year Ball that will long be
remembered a. the most enjoyable ever
arranged in Ellsworth. Hancock Hall was
tastefllly decorated. and the ladies them
selves were dressed with much taste and
elegance. With at enterprising spirit they
also secured Andrews Orchestra for the
occasion.
The lady managers were untring in
their efforts TO secure TO every one his full
share OF enjoyment. They showed the
gentlemen every attention. aud carried ont
the programme perfectly.
NJ. Editor.
The following comparison of the Police
expenses II this city. for the three past
years may serve TO show the difference in
running 'h, department in this city:
lS72-3. Mayor Young Sl4gi.>5.
l>.1-i, Mayor Grant 80 ~
1915. Mayor Grant ~ 90
II will thu, be seen that the expenses of
the first year were nearly as much as the
expenses al the two last. Besides this.
500 ha> bvrn saved on the City Mar,hal's
SALARY for ih" la~i two years. VOTER.
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D. compliance with the requests primary eit-
zens of Hancock County
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TO CONSUMPTITES.

The advertiser, a retired physician, having
providentially discovered, while a Medica
Missionary in Southern Asia, very simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and pernia
nent cure of Consumption. Asthma, Bronchit
L., Catarrh and all throat and lung affections, :
also positive and radical specific for Nervou,
Debility. Premature Decay. and all Nervou,
Complaints. feels it his duty to make il known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo,
tive, he will cheerfully send free of charged tc
al who desire it, the recipe for preparing, and
tul directions for successfully using, this prov.
ldentially discovered remedy. Those who wish
to avail themselves Of the benefits of this dis.
coveTy without cost, can do so by return mail
by addressing. with stamp, naming this pa per
DIR. CHARLES Z. MARSHALL,
35 Niagara Street,
lyr9 Buffalo. n Y
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\ acknowledgements.

AprOpos To this desire to say a word IN relations
TO sANFoRD's RADICAL CURE EoR CArARRu /
hare been Inuch surprised at it, large and ready
sale IN this City tor the follow ing seasons In
comparatively new preparation, and the trade Is
Hooded with sO-Cailcd remedies for this rapidly
increasing loathsomc disease, but from inquiries
and voluntary testimony received in its favor /
find ITS effect Is the cause OF It's popularity. know
OF chrome cases IN which all other medicine. OF
the Kind have been tried and have failed To hrnc.
q, when 1ANFpRp's RADiCAL CURE has, by the
usc OF two bottles, entirely cured lnclpieni ease,
experience relief, AMI Ia many Instances are
cured, ~ using one bottle, knowing OF what
write, nave no hesitation IN saving that SAN.
FHHDs RADICAL CURE FOR CArAEEH l. the mos {
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ont~, ETC., y, WILLIAMS.
NkWTONNItIk. NAV 20
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EYE-SIGHT SAVED!
Important Statement Of Mr. Mrs. Aaron
knohiton.

FoXCRoIT. Dec 6, So
lE. I. Is. LlGHTHILL:-A feeling Of deep
ga '-te 10 yoli. for Your interest n well a.
a-.-.- treatment II our daughters eye>. com
j,. H. o. write this statement. sincerely - ping
t..-' others N this vicinity. who are similarly
siay'sd. may profit by YOUR treatment. We
itaLh j j. about eight wears ago since we visit
ra 10 al Augusta with our little girl. Ger
'r--r, lien seven ycar> " age and afflicted for
t.' years. namely. since she was two year> Of
Her eye> were ieariully core. caused by
..f. Trash and scrofula. After trying all our
t',' medical skill in This Vicinity and being
f. ID tg more than one. that our child would be
.4. we heard OF and applied Il you. The
-....,t urothtry interest you. Il then perfect
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..4 hope al once. [ nder YOUR treatment and
20" ~ your instructions. in three week,
'-.l.. our little girls eyes were well, and have
remained 80 ever since; She has never since
'tsi iaI weak eyes, but csn read or study by
--IlI -At l. well g. the best. Money could
l.' by back the results Of YOUR skill and treat
u,ut Hoping TIN. may benefit you and others
" O. remain
Yours 10 gratitude.
Nix. & Mrs. AARON kNWITON.
FOxcrOft. Maine.
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PROyINCETOWN, Mass, March II.
The gale has done great damage to ship
ping at this port and it is supposed many
lives are lost. Schooner Joseph W. Fish
OF st. George, Me, Capt Rawlins came
ashore at steamboat wharf striking the
schooner Comet OF Boston and sunk at the
end OF the wharf The Comet is now full
Of water and sinking fast. Both vessels
are now breaking up and if the wind holds
much longer the end of the wharf will be
completely demolished.
The Schooner Madagascar of Calais.
Me. had her mainmast broken off near the
deck, in the gale of Monday night, while
lying in Gloucester. Harbor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-23

The Lewiston Journal reports fright
full tragedy, enacted at Mechanic Falls Fri
day afternoon, March 10Th. Mrs Ella
Clark was recently divorced from her hu
band Frank Clark, on account OF domestic
difficulties. They had two children, both
of whom the husband took, as Mrs. Clark
found herself unable to care for them, she
having no means of support. She soon re-
GREETED the separation and pleaded for
him to marry her again. This he refused
to do, whereupon she drew pistol. point
ed it towards her heart, discharged il. and
fell upon The floor. The wound is thought
10 be fatal. All that night she was deliri-
Gus, beseeching her husband to take her
back, although Mr.. Clark was not present.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-23

C. c. Burrill Insurance Agent repre-
ents the Standard Companies of the oun-
try. few OF whom. are the Old .Etna of
Hartford, Hanover. German. American,
Amazon, Bangor. Agricultural, Atlas, and
seven others equally as good. These COM
panies continue to insure against loss bv
fire or lightning, on terms as favorable as
other sound companies. Give Burrill a
call, and see for yourselves. Correspon-
pence solicited.
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Highly important Letter from Frank 0. While
house. ESQ. AUGUSTA. Me-

Or. LIGHTHILL; DEAR SIR-Some wears
since ! took 4 severe cold. which produced q
part al deafness. Various remedies were ap-
III. d without efeeting any beneficial results.
tl, The d fiiculty gradually increased. until az
Ter the lapse OF about three years | had be-
euae 20 hard Of hearing that Wa, unable 10
distinguish any but very loud sounds. | was
then placed under your treatment and very
soon experienced relief Slice then ] have
had no return OF the difficulty, and feel that
am Indebted 10 you for the restoration Of ms
bearing. Respectfully yours.
FRANK q. WHITEHoUsE.
Augusta, Nov. 9Th, 1870.
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Mr.. J. w. Mcintosh OF Portland, Me-, writes
For a long time | have been a great sufferer
from bronchitis, for which | resolved to try
your Forest Tar. The first bottle brought no
sppare4t relief. After using the second, my
cough was very much relieved and my sleep
was free from that choking sensation which
made breathing difficult and distressing. Now,
after using few bottles, | AN PERFECTLY
FREE FROM EVERY TRACE OF MY TROUBLE.
| believe it To be all YOU claim for it and much
more" Your Druggist will show you these
preparations
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Serious Accident.

PORTLAND, MATCH II.
Thomas Flaherty of Portland while see
ing friends off at the Eastern Railroad de-
pot this morning got crowded off the plat
form and fell under the train which sever
ed his leg at the hip. He is at the depot.
still living.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-23

GENrLEMES,-i am happy to inform you that
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE is the best remedy for
Catarrh have ever sold. 1t gives universal sat
isiacuon. have not found a case that Il did not
relieve at once, and in many cases a cure is per
formed by the of one bottle. II must Don lead
all others IN the market Please send me another
supply.
Respectfully yours, ANDREW LEE.
MANCHESTER, MASS, April ,, 1874.
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Epson, y. II Mtya. $50.
Dear sjr-llAsing received graf lru.fi. from
ih" use pf PERUVIAN SNRur, am wi liG1 d,
an uy testimony - the thousand, 81 others
constantly sounding IT, praise During flr lA'r
war wA> in the army and had the misfortune
IL D. taken prisoner. anI W., confined in 81 =
bury aul other southern prisons several
months, and became 80 much reduced ia health
and strength ~ IL bc mere skeleton uf my
former self. on being tr.ea,ed,I was til ,,I5-
J'ct for Northern hospital. where remained
some twn months and then came home. Ny
ply ician recommended and procured for uIc
several bottle, uf Peruvian syrup. which | con
tnued To use for several weeks, ana found my
health restored AMI my weigh, Increase from
ninety pounds 20 one hundred and nifty. my US
ual weight, and have been in my u>u,S good
health ever since and can cherrfully recon-
mend II in all eases Of weakness and debility ut
the system whether arising from an impure
state Of the blood. dyspcp>ia.or almost any 9th
er cause believing il viii in most cases give en-
tire satisfaction Yours truly,
Geo. ;. Bixby.
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DIR. NORRIS SYRUP OF TAR WILD CHERRY
and FOREGROUND has never been known to
fail in permanently curing obstinate Coughs,
Colds, Group, Whooping Cough, nor any dis
eases OF the re spiratory organs-and it does it
too at once 1t is not necessary to take it
for long time before you discover its
beneficial effects. Its sale in this community
is immense, and its popularity universal. 1t
should not be classed with compounds put up
by inexperienced hands. 1t is positively guar
anteed to be composed Of the purest and best
materials, and to always give satisfaction. Do
not fail to give this great and potent remedy a
trial. twill not AMI cannot disappoint you.
Ask tor DR.. Morris syrup of Tar, Wild Cher
Trial size, 10 cts, regular ,ize 90 cts l. 81 90.
RespecttullY.
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Editorial from the Daily Kennebee journal.
AUGUSTA, Nov. -. So.
Mr Vim. II. HerSom Of this civ, informs u
ila- b. has been sflieted with chronic ca, arrh
iur e,yera. wears. and il reached such state a.
o. deprive him Of the seuse Of smelling and
greatly impaired his hearing. He has been un-
DER Or. Lighthilfs treatment for two weeks.
AID can now smell a. well - he ever could.
and h4> regaincd hi hearing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-03-23

\ prominent manufacturer OF musical instrlI-
mcut> SAYS We have used Rcnne', Pain Kill
ing Magic Oil for several wears, 1t i, the best
medicine in use, and for collie, cramps, cholera
morbu>, colds, burns, and all ac hes that flesh is
heir TO, We consider it has no superior. Try it,
reader; keep it in the house in ca { OF accident,
IL works like chafm.
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BANGOR. Dec. 90. l>.-,.
gladly testify. that pr Lighthi.! completely
.-r.l n. II deafness IN ny right ear. which
big troubled me for the past 20 Years and III,
.,t' one. which also became quite deaf during
t.t past year. Wll. be glad H. give any lltar-
l...t. concerning the Ncr4ciiy Of this STATE
t-.ut ta aat one calling upon me / Tc-Id on
Drummer 81. Brewer. and have been a resident
ui Ills locality fpr 20 wears.
NM. I. Dor.
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Mt. Desert.

Mt. Desert.
The following is a list OF Town Offic-
ers of Mt Desert:
Noderdtor-Thos. Mayo.
Cerk-Lyman II. Somes.
lSelectmen-T. S. SOmes, c. j. Hall, A.
Clement.
Treasurer, and Cotector-John W.
SOmes.
s, s.. Conn.,. Hamor. x.
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GkNrLEMEN,-Pleases send me three dozen SAN.
FoRD's RADICAL CURE. This preparation is the
most successful of any remedy ever sold by me
for the treatment OF Catarrh. In the first stages
It acts instantly, and in severe cases of CHRONIC
CArAKiH has effected some remarkable cures.
Very respectfully, H. f.. HIGHS,
Il Harrison A Xcnne.
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From n Rhode Island Drupai.t

have in q number of eases recommended SAN
FoRD'S RADICAL CURE to my customers and ind
It is the only Catarrh medicine have ever sold
That gives gener al satisfaction. have yet to find
one dissatisfied person that has Used it, and
| know OF great many who have derived great
benefit from its use.
WIN. +. TESTON.
WooNsoCKEr, X. L., Oct. -.
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CURE OF CAIARRH


lr. ,ar' r. Li.hthil take pleasure in
,--'.lE 'ht -ur eHdcayorS and treatment Tor
rE a>, q, aiarrh and Bronchitis are having q
&. B.. sal result. i can now rest well during
.. -l,. have dear head. no catarrhal dis-
ar-.- aui an IN every way greatly improV-
d. ~,iI.ar | Go no longer hesitate 10 advise al
..-. troubled with catarrhal ditficultie, 10 >eck
f..e sG,iee and aid.
AMOS ". FIJI MIR, No. Carmel. Ne.
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Having the past.three months had an unusual
demand Tor catarrh remedies, have found that
SANfORD's RADICAL CURE Is the LEADING article
in every sense oil the word, my sales beng for it
one dozen 10 one bottle OF any other remedy
March /, 1919. H. :. BARTLETT
Harvard square, Cambridge.