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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02
rRE GREAT ARKANSAS VALE.

The following poem, written by Hon. Wm
Ross, was set to music and sung by his
daughter, Miss Agnes Ross, who won many
fine compliments for her beautiful rendition
of the song. She has been pupil of Mrs.
W. ID. Russell and proved herself worthy
one:
| know you all remember well, the tale that
we could tell;
All the hardships We encountered, well
you know;
How hope and fancy led us by their capti-
waiting spell,
When we settled here so many years ago.
Twas to build these towns and cities up, to
rear these spires and dames,
Exposed Ia many a stormy blast and gale !;
To cultivate the wilderness, and make our
future homes,
That We settled in the Great Arkansas Vale.
CHORUS
And though years have fed away, and locks
are turning grey,
We meet again to listen TO the tale,
How the wilderness has blossomed like the
roses blooming gay,
Since we settled in the Great Arkansas
Vale.
We hailed from every State, ween, beneath
the sunny skies,
And bore the star OF empire, westward no
Our wealth ON hand consisted most Of grit
and enterprise,
When We settled here SO many years ago.
With stern resolve we went to work, to
beautify this land,
Nor knew, nor thought of such word as
fail;
The fruits OF our achievements may be seen
on every hand,
Since we settled in the Great Arkansas
Vale.
CHORUS
And now we re-unite again around the fes-
tai hoard,
Where cheer and mirth, and wit and hui
NOR flow,
And join the conversation, our reunion may
afford
Q'er events that happened many years ago.
May every true and worthy one enjoy hap
py hoL,e,
And ne'er have cause their fortune to be-
wall;
May friendship. peace and plenty, be our lot
in years to come,
CHORUS
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TIE OLD SETTLERS.

To the Editor Of the Eagle:
The committee of the Old Settlers Associa.
ton deserve praise for the feast of reason
which they provided for US. Any old settler
who did not have the happiness OF hearing
the Hon. II. c. Suss missed an intellectual
treat which il but rarely offered the citizens
of Sedgwick county. / never heard the
reading OF Professor Price equalled but once
when Mrs. Sophia King, in the hacyon
days of the past. read to q select few one Of
Will Cartoons poems, entitled "over the
Hill TO the Poor House,
am not competent to praise or critcse the
performances Of the glee club, as my musical
education has been sadly neglected, but |
was elevated to the seventh heaven OF poetic
felicity when Miss Agnes Ross added 10 the
beauty of the song entitled 1.-THE Great Ara
kansas Vale" the magic of her voice. As
the musical intonations of her voice ended.
turned around, intending to ask Marsh
Murdoch, who sat behind me, "did you
every hut be was making his way to the
door, aud in the seat which be bad occupied
picked piece of paper on which was writ
ten the enclosed verses. 1 required the as
sistance of A. E. Dodge to read the produc-
ton and he assured me it was written by eli
ther an editor or lawyer; nobody else could
make such hioroglyphios, hope the editor
will not deny lis paternity. Yours,
oNE OF THE Macs.
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Pulmonaro.

lisa Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry, etc, and
for the speed. ure Of all Throat and Lung
diseases canno be exceled. For Ineipient
Consumption il Is 4 certain cure. Ii also AZ
fords relief TO Consumptive patients in ad-
Cough or Cold, this remedy will cure you in
every instance. 1t does not dry up the cough
and leave the Inflammation behind, but
loosens the phlegm and relaxes the tissues,
enabling nature to assist in edecting cure.
Price 20 and 70 cents. For sale by Aldrieh
q Brown. Sol-49-eow
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TIE OFFICIAL REPORT OF TIE OLD SETTLERS
ASSOCIATION AND REUNION.

On the % OF February, at 800 a. IN. the en-
ecutive board Of the Old settlers Association
met at the Opera House. All the members
were present directing and AS listing the va
rious subcommittee with their duties.
By 9 O'Clock there were fourteen tables in
the main hall which the ladies in charge, and
their assistants. were loading with the good
thing of earth aud prnamenting with true
artistic taste. while in the reception room
basket after basket was being emptied Of
their contents TO supply said tables.
The tables numbered from one TO four
teen. inclusive, with the following ladies in
charge:
No. Mrs. Fechheimer. Miss ii. MeVIcor
and Miss Lizzie Adams, assistants.
No. 9-Mrs. Thos. Owens. Mrs. Mountz and
Miss Winnie GOodDoe, assistants.
No. 3-Mrs. S. s. King. Miss Alice Owens
and Miss Ross, assistants.
No. Mrs. w. Matthewson. Miss q. Jor-
dan and Miss L. Jordan, assistants.
No. 5--Mrs. NJ. Zimmerly. Miss Richards
and Miss Richards, assistants.
No. 6-Mrs DIR. Greenee. Miss A. Mo re
and Miss NJ, Mead. assistants.
No. Mrs. Dan Parks. Mrs. Williams and
Miss Balcb. assistants.
No. s-iguests' table, Mrs. J. r. Mead. Miss
L. Mead and Miss Tillie Inman, assist
ants.
No. 9--Mrs. w. II. Newton. Miss NJ. Nc.
Cormick and Miss Farmer, assistants.
No. lO-Mrs DIR. Allen. Mrs. l.. Jones and
Miss Chapman, assistants.
No. lI-Mrs q. l.. Blood. Miss K. Ransom
and Mrs. Wilson, assistants.
No. l2-Mrs. Greiffepstein. Miss iatt aud
Miss S. Anderson, assistants.
No. l3-Mrs. c. Tuli. Mrs. Lee and Miss
G. Teter, assistants.
No. f4-Mrs. A. A. Packer. Mrs. Martin anc
Mrs. Fisk. assistants.
Table No. s was presided over BY j. n.
Mead, president OF the association, and was
known as the guests table.
Dinner closing at $40 there was recess Of
hall an hour that the hall might be cleared
and seats arranged for the entertainment as
per programme.
The wichita glee club, composed Of Messrs.
Mead, Wood, Caldwell aud Bliss, and Mrs.
Wood and Strong and Misses Nina Caldwell
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OUR PIONEERS.

Whilst Others climb Parnassus' rugged height
For poetic thoughts in that bright realm OF
light,
Be mine the task thro' life's eyentful year,,
In rustic verse TO praise our pioneers.
Here came he Yankee with inventions new.
The Hoesicr, Buckeye and Missourian too.
Hut all We're Joined by common hopes and
fears,
And fraternal bonds bound our pioneers.
Fen those who boast OF European birth.
Hail Kansas the dearest spot on earth.
The Irish. Dutch and ScandDayion seers,
Ale represented by our pioneers.
The great Arkansas rolling on in pride.
Sweeps thro' a land by nature beautifed,
Where gentle Ceres her mild bagne. rears,
And brings contentment to our pioneers.
Hail, Wichita queen city Of the West,
In cline and in location, douhly hlest,
Your name already on fame's roll appears,
Which shows the wisdom of your pioneers
Like Clncinnatus, our old settlers all,
Would leave their homesteads at their cOun,
try's call.
And lead to victory our volunteers.
Or make good laws like true pioneers.
To-day, as freemen. we commemorate
The birth of Washington. so nobly great.
That God-sent patriot we all revere.
Who was fore ordained freedoms pioneer.
Here's TO the ladies, whether large or small,
Whose very presence deeora,es this hall;
And NAV God cherish lhro' this vale OF tear,
The wives and daughters Of our pioneers.
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REs9luFIoN OF THAMES.

/GRANT, February 4, 1889.
To the Editor ef tho Eagle;
WHEREAS. We, the members OF Pleasant
Wow Baptist Church Of Grant township, in
the work o. building our house Of worship
AMI dedieating it entirely free Of debt, feel
deeply grateful to our many friends in our
neighborhood, and in the cities of Newton,
Sedswick and Wichita for their generous as
sistanco, both in mony and material as well
as labor; therefore
Eesoired That we extend them our sincere
thanks for their Kindness to US and interest
in the cause We are laboring to uphold, and
that a copy Of this resolution be sent to the
papers OF Newton and Wichita for publica-
ton. II. SAssEEN,
W. A. AYREs,
Committee.
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Parties throughout the country who occa-
stonaily desire to procure something better
ing, will be glad to know that stock equal
to the best in Kansas City can be found near
er than that at point where public and po-
litical interests require frequent visits. We
refer to Stevenson, Emery & Taft's, Topeka.
So, ladies when your husbands go to Topeka
to look after politics or the public interests,
send your orders, or go with them. Better
go, II for no other purpose than to look
through their stock. 37-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

Reports OF the prospective fruit crop Of
Kansas are now going up from every section
TO the local papers, and the diverse opinions
given, aud contradictory examinations re-
corded, are more amusing than instructive.
Some declare this the OF year for fruit, con-
sequen,iy there were but few buds, and they
have been killed. Others say this is the regs
plar fruit year, and not bud bas been i'm
jured, consequently the fruit crop will be SIM
ply enormous. Our own opinion is that
these so-called experts know but little about
the matter, and that the formation Of hor.
tieultural society for each county might tend
70 q better enlightenment on the subject Of
fruit.
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MARRIED.,

AT the residence OF the brides parents.
February %. 1882, by Rev. b. Kelly, Mr.. VIM.
Guthrie, of Bloomington, Illinois. and Miss
Lolita Smith, OF Sedgwick county, Kansas.
At the residence OF the brides father, f.
p. Ford. Esq. in this city, on the 10Th ult.
by the Rev. Kelly, James I. Crane and May
=. Ford.
The happy young pair take with them the
best wishes of many friends
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Total .,...,. ...... :. -. 500. S2I6 30
There were audited and paid the following

Respectfully submitted,
j. NJ. ALLEN, Treasurer.
The association owns the following prop
erty. aoa knives, 307 forks, 81 spoons, 4s ta-
BILE bents, IA standards, 16 table cloths.
The association is under many obligations
to w. A. Richey. Of the Richey House, for
the scientific manner in which he carved the
many turkeys. chickens and pigs that were
submitted to his care.
The executive board on behalf of the asso-
citation thank all friends who SO kindly con.
tributed to make the reunion pleasant anu
successful.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Warming.

All persons are hereby notified not to ne
gotiate or purchase the following two notes
OF $3.50 each, drawn in favor of W. 5. Wal.
ker, given By Washington Lumbert, as pay
ment Of said notes has been cancelled
493tS w. LUMBERT.
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9 and 4

Foot Wells Tin diameter) bored any depth
and old wells repaired
Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay.
Stock wells for wind-miils a specially.
Terms reasonable. Call on or address
V. E BRERsE,
Eldridge, sedswiek County, Kansas.
siy-2m
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ROSS FURNITURE EMPORIUM
Carpets! Carpetsl

90 PIECES NEW CARPETING.
take pleasure in calling your attention 10
the largest and finest line of Carpets in the
city. Fresh from the loom, of this years
patterns.
Fer novelty and variety of style they have
never been eXee.ed. If, indeed, they have
ever been approached by any other dealer in
the West. Call and be convinced. AS
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Notice.


70 IFH07I 2 mag fOH7fI7at
Notice is hereby ..is en- that we, the undersigned
Cnnlnn -sioBcrs. thsreunto duty appointed by the
Honorable ;, Terrence, iaii.e OF the District
Court Of >e.lgwicS county. Kansas will on The
18th day 81 March, \. ID. lsS3, proceed sccor,i-
ing 10 Law e. lay oil for the i6hita amt south
western Railroad Company. in said sedgwick
county, such land may te deemed necessary
fsr side-fTacks. defyts. wOF shops and water
ststisB> for said railroad. aLd along the line IL
said raj road ~ now locIfed said County and
viii aDpriise the value trri saf and asses thu
damages thereto, required by law.
=. X MEAD,
THOMAS q. U0Ss
JOHN IJCkER.
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The Belle Plaiue choral union will give an
entertainment at the NJ. 4. church, Of that
place, on Wednesday evening. March sth.
Very extensive preparations have been made
for pleasant! time. The society will accept
our thanks for an Invitation through Colonel
J. w. forney.
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7. W. Fuller has much Improved the looks
OF his home property by cutting down the
high, unsightly hedge which surrounded it
to about eight inches above the ground. He
now proposes TO keep it within reasonable
bounds. 1t is almost impossible to dwarf
the Usage orange In this soil and latitude,
and unless this can be done il is impossible
to make of it a neat, trim fence. The only
way to dwarf it is to keep cutting it back
every year from the first and trimming it
close, not allowing il stand higher than three
feet At this end Of tho afth year. Many of the
hedges of this county on farms are from
twelve 10 twenty feet high, covering strip
Of from eight 10 fifteen feet wide, aud AFRO
unsightly enough. To keep an Usage orange
hedge within reasonable bounds and form
much labor is necessary. No other hedge
plant has ever been tried in this county that
we are aware of. For homes in either city
or country, an evergreen hedge of some de-
scnption ~ altogether the prettiest.
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The new union depot was staked on iasl
week. 1t is about eight. '-seven feet long by
thirty feet wide, and we believe two stories
high, at least the origin al plans were so
drawn and probably have not been changed.
Several ear loads Of material arrived on
Monday, and Mr.. David II. Miller with a
large and number Of teams is forming the
grades for the side tracks. Assistant Gen.
eral Manager Mellon, Chief Engineer Robin
son and other officials were in the city on
Wednesday evening. The depot will be OF
frame, and the masons commence work to-
day IL the order for different location is not
received. The site is too far north by at
least 900 or 1000 feet, which fact has been
impressed upon the management.
There Is considerable anxiety felt for the
safety Of Mr.. Ralph Stephens who went down
into Missouri to purchase horses some two
or three weeks ago. He was to have made
Springfield his headquarters whence he
agreed to address his wife and to which point
she was to write to him. DR.. Mrs. Mamie
stephens, his wife. being unable to hear from
him or to reach him by telegraph, became
very uneasy. She could only learn by tele-
graph that his letters remained uncalled for.
On Sunday she felt could stand tho awful uu-
certainty no longer and she took the east
bound train to hunt him up. AS be had con.
siderable funds with him she feared foul play
At this writing we have learned nothing
further. but we hope there may prove no
cause for alarm.
P.S.-Since the above was put in type
card received from Mrs. Stephens states that
her husband Is safe, and that they would be
home Saturday.
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and Hill, acquitted themselves splendidly.
then the grafton Of Hon. II. C. Sluss, when
the glee club again filed the hall with melo.
dious music, after which Prof Price read q
poem by Will Carlton.
This closed the regular programme. But
the volunteer addition was psr szcelleace, con-
sisting Of recitation by Miss Maud English
which brought down the house with rounds
OF applause, and the whole concluding with
a song sung by Miss Agnes Ross, whose fine
voice and sweet smile may lead her mp to
fame and fortune. The song sung by Miss
Ross was the composition of her father, n
copy of which we furnish the press.
The poem recited by Miss Maud English
was composed beMr. n. A. English, but he
refuses to furnish copy for publication,
fearing, If he does, all the periodicals will be
sending him their autographs, photographs,
etc., in return for verses.
The ball was success, morally, socially
and financially. Everybody happy and pleas
ant, and the supper excellent, and Mr.. j. NJ.
Martin deserves credit for the way il was
managed.
The proceeds of the ball were. -: sees 90
cash on hand. .....,..... ........... 48 30
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

The book and stationery establishment OF
H. J. Harding is full and complete with
everything in bis line. lie makes a special
~ of the choicest literature, best bound stan
dsrd books, and most approved works OF
art. Mr.. Humble. who has spent his life in
. book store, understands the wants Of the
trade
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

We can't learn that cattle or sheep suffered
to any great extent in this county during the
late storm. A few sheep were found smoth-
cred in the sheds, where the room was SO
limited that the sheep, to keep warm. piled
one upon another.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02
CITY MARKETS.

A complaint against some lightning-rod
swindlers who, it is thought, make their
headquarters in this Oily caiass from Valley
Center, where grievous swindle was at
tempted on prominent farmer. Look out
for lightning-rod frauds.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

General Logan is not disposed to ''let up
on Fitz John Porter. He says: ''No matter
who says that Porter has been wronged, the
evidence is before the world that he was dis
honoraby dismissed from the army for dis
honorable conduct, and my Judgment is that
he was properly dismissed. 60 further, and
say thet the man who puts his hand TO the
law to restore Porter to the army, will strike
a heavy blow at the discipline OF the army.
calculated to demoraize it. aud blow at the
Union men who stood by the country while
Fitz John Porter faltered.''
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

Some Of Tom Jewels spring stock has ar
rived the balance will be in inside OF ten
days, it will be the finest and best ever
brought to this market. Wait and see il be-
fore buying.
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$500 Given Away"

wish to engage in the manufacture of
some of my patents, and will give FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS to any one that will
take my stock of Books and Stationery at
cost. 46-tf q. ii. HERRINGTON.
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\ farm containing 100 acres. 81 miles north
east of Wichta-the farm with the large red
barn adjoining the farm known as the Whit
worth place-all bottom land under good cul-
tiyation, good water and the very best of i'm
proyements. Will be sold for 500 less than
cost for cash. For particulars inquire at the
premises, Title good.
s36-lS Mrs. NJ. NJ. JACOBS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

J. B. York IL up from Arkansas where he
has been all winter looking amer his lumber
interests. He says il has been sad, gloomy,
rainy, muddy old season in the beuighted
woods Of Arkansas. The roads OF that
country have been practically impossible
sfrangeF
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

William kassei has Just received an in-
voice Of q magnificent lot OF gold watches of
the latest patterns and designs, which he can
sell at surprisingly low figures. The watches
are OF the best standard works, and the cases
are warranted solid gold. kassel now carries
the heaviest stock OF watches OF any dealer
in the interior Of the State.
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PROPOSALS
For Furnishing Stock Cattle and
Mules for the Indian Sarvice

Mules for the Indian Service.
Scaled proposals. sir furnishing two thousa,
= COZ tN"- yearod heifers aud seventy (aOi APT n
o. niislss fir th- indian service at Osaze Agency
VIII be received hy the undersigned until two
o'ciG,k r. ". prii 81. l.s2 NJ which time bids
VIII be opeued NJ he Office OF the Agent and con-
trscts AWARDED
The following specifications and condition
will be observed, va.
The ah)ye cattle must be nativss CT he fndisn
Territory or Ngrths IN lexis. two years old past,
SIT @ good average size, aud in good condition.
Mules "a be NOT es thas fourteen till hassis IL
heisht. weigh net less ihau seven husdFesi and
hity t.5ej pousds each. close nade not under
thrse 80 nor over seven "a years OF age, well
broke To work, sound and ia good condition
J he shove stick - be subject ~ = thorough in
sertion, in the liberty OF refusing such Is are
considered unit tor he purpose for which they
are int-ntei aud are 10 be delivered nj D-s-e
AGENCY, instiaa Territory on or before Juiy s5th,
les rsas
AL bids n,u.t be aecaua9anied bv a certified
check upch some Tai ed safes DstosItory paw
Sbis the orIier 81 The Indian A. ent for az least
i've 60 per cent Of the am0unt o. the proposal.
Which Ell rk shall be forfeited to the United
states IN ease any bidder reeeiving an awari
shall iAsi - exefate promptly = contract with
good and sufficient suretie,. according T. the
teTIas Of his hii otherwise u be returned TO The
bidder
O:lce, Washington. ID. e.. a. soon As pssciicabis
ter the delivery OF the stock
he right - reject any or all bids, or any part
of aRy BID, j. reserved Bids will be received
fOf all Or n part If the above stock. anti should
be snforsea froposaIs for furnishing stock
addressed 10 he undersigned NJ ossgs Agency,
lndian Territory.
L. j. MILES
io-5 L. :. Indian Agent.
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To tie Editor ofMe Eagle.
Since the coal question has come up for dis.
cussion would say word in behalf of the
Wichita Coal Company. ! buy my coal OF
this company:
1. Because they reduced the price of coal
one dollar on the ton.
=. They have made Wichita the leading
coal market of the valley.
3. They give two thousand pounds to the
ton.
4. Aldrieh * Brown, the managers of this
company are gentlemanly and courteous
business men. Remember the place, SO Main
Street. Respectfully, l..
Att
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02
"a he kaaoy ofne Eagl. .

Ia he Editor Of he Eagle:
In your notice OF my fast mare, Kitty, in
your last issue, you call her .'sway backed"
This is wrong, and you are clear of. No
''sour grapes" oh, no. Ipresum, now, that
since you, Dick Walker and Oak Davidson
can't pass everybody who chances to be out
driving when and where you are, you will
get revenge by calling my mare "old balky"
and '.sway backed She is the handsomest
mare in town and the fastest, and ''don't
YOU forget it, W. L. STANLEY.
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Blooded Stock .

have a few graded bulls. (. few fac blood
ed mares, and some thoroughbred berkshire
pigs.for sale. WN. GREIFFENsTEIN.
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Mayor Grciftensiein has had sad luck with
his fine brood mares this spring, three Of
them losing 6ne colts worth at ioaling Sloc
each. Pink eye has been the trouble, but
In spite OF every care aud attention the colts
were lost. The Scientific hsa>riean contains
an article embracing new theory on pink
eye which we shall publish ext week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

Mr.. Cy. Cunningham, long In the employ
OF Jocelyn & Kellogg, but who for u year
past has been at his old home in Sedalia,
Missouri. has returned 10 take place with
Milo b. kellogg, his old employer,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-03-02

Forty-four ropes have been received at
the Jail TO hang Guiteau-one each from the
Carolinas, New Hampshire, Vermont and
California. Eight are of silk. Guiteau.
never speaks of them. The Warden has
been offered 81, 1000 by n Snowman for the