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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

DIR. Lossee has returned to the city and
Will commence the manufacture OF his pro.
prietary medicines again. which gave such
general satisfaction.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Gold spectacles and eye glasses at Miss
Sommer's, 100 Douglas Avenue. S-tf
Miss Sommer is selling clocks cheaper than
ovar 36-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Something New

And very fine. Mt Harding's book store.
Fine English valentines in embossed cards,
with new styles silk fringe. Also full line
Of lace and box valentines. Call and see
them. so-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The sad news is announced this morning
that George Ayers. formerly with Magill &
Bliss, died last evening at his home on Main
street, OF consumption.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

An oid-fashioned spelling match was in
dulged in by the public schools last Friday
afternoon. Six schools were pitted against
six other schools of like grade, and many
were tae headaches from over-study of the
smelling lesson.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Dissolution Notice.

The business relations heretofore existing
between j. NJ. Steele and ii. G. Mann are
hereby dissolved by mutual consent.
STEELE & MANN.
WICHITA. KANSAS, Jan. LIST. 1882. Al
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The Diamond Mills have erected huge
rhombus on the crest of the roof OF the
building, bearing the name OF the firm that
can be seen from aiar.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Prairie fires did some damage last week,
and on Sabbath day Major Davis lost about
two hundred dollars worth OF hay.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

F. NJ. Blankenship. one Of the popular
young men of the city, left Tuesday for a
visit among friends in Iowa.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

j. w. Robbins. formerly Of this city, and
for two years staff correspondent Of the Latey
Ocean, it lie announced by that paper, has
broken down ia health and has gone TO Flor
ida for rest. he has been an untiring
worker and one of the most entertaining cor
respondents in the West
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
W. M. Pattee.

PROFESSIONAL PIANO TUNER AND
REPAIRER.
Leave orders at Mead & Perrine's music
store. 45-n
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Bridge Noties.

To the Homo, able, the Board Of County Conn
missiontrs of sedgwick County, Kansas
We, the undersigned property holders Of seix-
wick County, do respectfully petition you 70
make an appropriation sufficient to build . bridss
across Spring Creek ut the crossing known =
j. Woodwsri's crossing; also to open . road on
section line between sections and 3, north and
south. in township 20. range east.
signed. T.. A. NORTON
" . snd others
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

W. III. Taylor picked up mink boa near
his farm. about Is miles west of the city, on
Sunday night. 1t 10 at this Office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

list Of the township officers elected in
this county last Tuesday week, exception
road oyerseers, will be found in this Issue.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The sedgwick City & Kingman railroad
scheme is being rapidly worked up, but to
what purpose has never been determined.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Presbyterian Church social at the residence
OF J. II. Black, on Lawrence Avenue, Friday
evening. All are cordially invited.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The name of the Oswego Coal Company
has been changed TO "Rogers Coal Compa-
ny" Fir. Hobart still remains president of
the company.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

NJ. NJ. Fechheimer, the enterprising cloth
Ter. and one of the oldest business men in
this city, is of east for new stock of goods.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Flows have been running actively for two
weeks. There has been but little time dur
ing the winter when blowing could not have
been successfully done, but all last week
plows were running in all directions through
ont SedrMick county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Jacks menagerie is growing in interest,
several new novelties having lately been
ahded
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Dead or Alive.

Ross, at the old stand-EXton's Office-is
paying the highest market price for live or
dead hogs. 46-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

George N. Byers will sell all Of his furni-
ture at private sale, at his residence, SOUTH
west corner of First street and Topeka ave-
npe 46
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Fresh, new radishes made their appea
ancc in this market last Thursday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The telephone exchange nov reaches sew
emily odd subscribers and may be considered
permanent institution.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Mrs. Lloyd b. Ferrel's mother and sister
in-law, Mrs. Myers, Of Illinois, are visiting
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Mr.. Conner, of Medicine Lodge, spent ty
or three days in the city on business.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Everybody will be sorry to hear that Jake
sohn is about TO leave us for good. He goes
90 Wellington.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
A. E. JOHNSON, Secretary.

NJ. b. Kellogg, successor to Jocelyn " kel-
logg, Is authorized to collect all accounts due
the old firm. Allparties knowing themselves
indebted will please call at once and settle.
34-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

w b. Mead brought us in a maple limb Gu,
on the leih OF February which was in full
bloom
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The Mountain Mail, of Colorado, copy OF
which is at hand. does not take very kindly
view Of Captain Payne's efforts to open the
Indian Territory. If Capt. T.. ever meets
OlDey or Moore of that paper there viii be a
iyht or = foot.rAce.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The Old Settlers annual reunion on the I'D
will eclipse all former efforts CT that society.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
An Open Letter.

New holiday goods arriving daily at Miss
Sommer's jewelry store. 37-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Wanted

To exchange for western land, well-estab'
lished manufacturing business. staple stock.
Address box IA Peoria, Illinois. 44-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

To obtain any OF these the applicant must
call for advertised Letters" aud give the
date OF this list.
lfnot called for in one month they Will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Letters are not advertised until they have
remained in this Office one week.
NJ. n. MURDOCH, Postmaster.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Presto! Change!

Redfeld 4 Preston introduce themselves to
the public as dealers in Hides, Furs, Wool.
Pelts, Flour and Feed, Flax and MiIlet Seed,
Castor Beans, Poultry, Eggs and Butter, and
other speciaties.
Also will do general commission business.
Pure cider vinegar, made in Wichita year
ago, at wholesale and retail.
W. U. Cox, buyer.
REDFIELD 4 PRESTON,
Three Doors East of Douglas Avenue Hotel.
45-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The wheat fields hereabouts have cor
mcnced to look refreshingly green.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Mrs. Selah Root went up to st. Joe last
week TO visit among relatives and friends.
Mr. Root VIII 20 up the last of this week.
and on the 22d they will witness the mar
rage OF Miss Lida Winter, young lady
who, with her sister, visited our city last
summer and who is remembered by many
with pleasure.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The county received a new seyen-thou
sand-pound safe this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
A Rare Chance.

A farm containing 100 acres, 81 miles north
east of Wichita-thc farm with the large red
barnsdjoining the farm known rs the Whit
worth place-all bottom land under good cul-
tivation, good water and the very best of i'm
provements. viii be sold for $500 less than
cost for cash. For particulars inquire at the
premises, Title good.
s3;-l8 MRS. NJ. NJ. JACOBS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Judge Campbell, who extended his trip
far rs Denver. returned Monday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
NEW YORK STORE.
Just Opened.

Buy your goods of Miss sommer and have
the m engraved. Stiff
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

There is quite demand for good houses to
10 rent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Middleton. the higb-toned, who haranguei
the Republican party last fall so loudly in
the interest of reform and who was pizen On
rings, has, il is said, skipped the town, leay-
fufa cir
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Fine Line Of Buttons,

Much the largest ever received, are now on
sale at the
Alt NEW YORK STORE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

100 or go acres of good corn land to rent
on Big River bottom. Inquire of
40 w. T. JEwETT.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Notice.

FhOH
Notice Is hereby given that We. the undersigned
missioners. thereupto Only appointed by the
Honorable l.. s. Terrence. Judge OF the Distric'
Court OF Sedgwick County. Kansas. will on the
18th DAY of March, A. ID. iss., proceed, aecorsi-
ing to Iaw, t. lay on for the Wichita and South
western Rsilrosd Company, in said >edgwick
County. such land as may be deemed necessary
for side tracks. depot- workshops and water
stations for said railro,i, and along the line of
said raj road a. now located 10 said County, amt
will appraise the value -reOf and asses thu.
damages thereto, n required by law.
j X MEAD,
THOMAS o. H0SS,
JOHN TICKER,
81 Comm i>@innfr-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Geo. W. stsenrod, chairman OF the Board
OF County Commissioners, went out TO Viola
township on Monday to inspect the location
of a proposed bridge across the Ninneseah
river. J. X. Sawyer, bridge builder. accom-
panied him 10 take measurements and make
estimates Of cost of approaches.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

George n. Byers will sell all Of his furni-
ture at private sale, at his residence, south
west corner Of First street and Topeka ave-
nue.. 46
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

A travelling correspondent OF the ST. Louis
Gioae- Democrat dwells upon the prosperity
OF wichita and the Arkansas valley, and
urges the merchants of that city to cultivate
our trade and people. The writer says the
hotel registers OF the towns Of Kansas show
twenty names of Chicago travelling men to
every one from st. Louis.
w. IL. Tayer, Of Union township, sedg-
wick county, sold SOW aud single litter
Of her pigs for the sum OF 1902 ~, sum suf.
fcient TO buy apretty good unimproved farra.
Hogs and cattle have proved a bonanza to
our farmers this winter. The SOW aud pigs
above alluded 10 tipped the beam at four
thousand eight hundred and seventy-six
pouads.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

George N. Byers will sell all Of his furni-
ture at private sale, at his residence, south.
west corner of First street and Topeka ave-
nue.. 4G
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Twenty Pieces Turkey Red Table
Cloth.

Warranted fast colors, at so cents per yard.
Alt NEW YORK STORE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Increased Pensions!

Easily obtained under present liberal laws.
Call on me, or send for question blank, en-,
closing stamp.
RODOLPH HATFIELD,
Office in Temple Block,
Ait Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Oswego Coal Company
Pittsburg shaft coal, at $3.50 per ton. 46

With our buyer in New York, We receive
daily, by express, novelties for every depart
ment.
Alt NEW YORK STORE,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Frank Todd has been up home several days.
His winter spent among the aborigines of
the Indian Territory and Western Arkansas
has not left very favorable impression upon
his mind. The country is good enough, but
the people and even The hogs and cattle are
a hundred wears behind the times.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
To Rent.

Chattel and real estate money at RodolpI
Hatfeld's office. 4I-4t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Wanted.

Stylish lace ties, fichus, collars, collarcttes.
f7-1t NEW YORK STORE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Cloaks.

Our entire stock of cloaks, dolmans, ulsters
and circulars at less than cost.
Alt NEW YORK STORE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Just Received,

George N. Byers will sell all Of his furni.
ture at private sale, at his residence, south.
west corner of First street and Topeka ave-
nue. 46
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The Bree5ers' Gastffe Of February % states
that Fox a. Askew had purchased of Jno.
Smell, Jr., of Edmont, Canada, am imported
Berkshire boar Of fine proportions, and two
imported Cotswold rams, which have been
shipped 10 their farm in this county. Fox
has gone ON 10 Rutland Vermont
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

Or. Kelly returned from paola on Tuesday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Notice.
Bleached Muslin,

New York Mills, Lonsdale. Mammoth, Fruit
of the Loom, and twenty other brands of
beached and unbleached muslin.
47-lt NEW YORK STORE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16
Special Sale Of Embroideries for
the Week Only.

5000 yards Of embroidery at
/ ct.
a yard. Come early, and see some of the
bargains in this line.
Alt NEW YORK STORE.
Notice.
To Wsom II Hay Concern:
have been requested to call meeting Of
those sued by j. b. York, in the case of j..
b. York against Prairie Gem Grange and
| others, at Wichita, on the third Saturday of
this month. GEO. A. WHITE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

The best job of house painting ever done
in tins city, so far as our observation goes,
is HAT of Col IL. W. Lewis. The coiors are
not to our taste, still the harmonies are pre-
served. But the work is honest, painstak-
ing and good We don't know who did the
job, but If all the work of the town was as
good we wouldn't know the place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-02-16

If you want number one mich cow. don't
fail to attend the public sale OF : i. Major
on Monday. February 18th. He has some
extra good. 4,-2tS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-17
FISHING AND HUNTING ACCIDENTS.

Captain Stokes, a Tennessee fisherman, was
fatally 20 soned by the bites of buffalo gnuts.
In Newburg Bay q striped bass weighing sixty
four pounds was recently caught in shud net.
A stingurte weighing over two hundred pounds
was recently taken in the river near st. Angus
tine,
Samuel Robinson. of sandersville. Ga, caught
in his mill pond u catfish that weighed thirty five
pounds.
Two young whales, thirteen and eighteen feet
long, were washed ashore alive ON TyDee Beach,
ca, on Tuesday,
An alligator ten feet long and Weighing two hun
bred and fifty pounds was recently shot by Ma, han
Grass on the Flint River,
Sturgeon abound in the Hillsborough River
Florida. One weighing over Tour hundred pounds
was caught On Monday,
Joseph osler, of Bremen, Me-, mistook his brother
for fox, aud sent u heavy charge OF shot in the
boys back.
In picking up his gun in the woods, Patrick Me-
Mahon, Of Batavia, KY, accidentally shot and
killed his friend James Sheehan.
The colored boys in Lee County, Ca, are fishing
for cranes. The cranes flock To u pond and the
boys catch them by batting hooks with live fish.
Ice still covers Bonner Lake In Nevada, and by
sinking shaft through the ice many trout have
been caught, some Of them weighing twelve
In his haste to get q shot at a flock of wild tur.
keys, A. b. Beckwith, OF Tallahatehie, stumbled
over vine and fell His gun was discharged, kill
ing him.
William NJ. Anderson, of Salisbury, NO., while
hunting leaned against his gun while conyerslng.
The gun was accidenty discharged, and Audor-
son fell dead.
A boy at oxford, n. j., started to get big haul
Of fish by stunning them with dynamite ear
fridge The cartridge exploded before II left his
hand. The hoy was buried ON Tuesday.
As John w. Hewitt of Huntsville, was calling
turkeys while hunting, Edward Acklen, seeing
him through the bushes in the dim light, mistook
him for turkey, and fired charge OF squirrel
shot into his body
John sharp, OF Bristol. Va, took down his gun,
preparatory TO going hunting took OF The cap
nom the nipple, picked at tho tube, and then
Tammed the ranrod into tho barrel. III gun ex-
| ploded and killed him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-17
u DARN IT'D
How n Groom Lost ind Found EIis Bridc's
wedding Ring.

They had n terrible time ut n wedding up at
Pealuma, and which only goes to show how the
smallest drawback will sometimes take the stifrn-
ing out of the swellest occasion.
1t seems that the ceremony was a very grand
affair, indeed. There were eight bridesmaids, and
the church was crowded from pit TO dune, as the
dramatic critics would say. But, when they got
to the proper place in the ceremony and the
groom began feeling around for the ring. he dis
covered that 1t wasn't on hand. After the minis
ter had scowled at the miserable wretch for n
WHILE the latter detected that the magic Circlet
had slipped through n hole in his pocket aud
worked down into his boot. lie communicated
the terrible fact in whisper to the Bride, who
turned deadly pale, and was only kept from faint.
ing by the reflection that they wond inevitably
cut the strings of her satin cosage In case she did
"Why don't you produce the ring?" Whispered
the brides big brother hoarsely, aud feeling iot
his pistol, under the impression that the miser-
able man was about to back out.
81 can't it's in my boot" explained the groom
under his breath, his very hair meanwhile turn
ing red with modification.
TRY and fish 1t out somehow-hurry up"
mumbled the minister behind his book.
an try" gasIcd the victim, WHO was rather
stout; ana he put one foot OH the charccl rail
pulled up his trousers leg, and began making
s. a,modic jabs for the ling witt his forednger.
The minister moliOned to the organist to squeeze
IN o few notes TO fill up the time while rumor
rapidly went through the congregation to the
effect that telegram had just arrived proving
that the groom had four wives living in the East
already.
III can't reach IT," groaned the half-married
man in agony. 1t won't come"
"Sit down and take your boot Off you fool %
Kissed the brides mother, while the bride herself
moaned piteously, and wrung her powdered
hands.
There was nothing LEFT, SO the sufferer sat down
on the floor and began to wrestle with his boot
which was naturally new and tight while fresh
| rumor got under way to the effect that the groom
was beastly tight and insisted OH pairing his
corns.
As the boot finally came off its crushed wearer
endeayored, unsuccessfully, TO hide trade dol
lar hole In the heel of his stocking noticing
which the parson, who was a humorous sort of II
sky contractor said, grimly
"You seem to be getting married just In time,
my young friend" And the ceremony proceeded
with the party of the first part standing on one
leg, trying to hide his well-ventilated foot under
the tail of his coat, and appropriately muttering
Darn 1t T. at short interyas.-DeITick Dodd, IN
San Francisco Post
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-17
AMERr cas- GREATEST CRANK,
ieorEe Francis TraFn-IIIs Appearance.
and Tom fooIery.

sfeakng Of cranks, says writer In the Detroit
ChdG, perhaps this Is a good place TO tuy that l
stumbled on 10 my old fricnd, George Francis
Train, In Madison Square the other day. He has
sat bareheadcd In the park every day for five years
aud more now but he has moved his seat ifom
Twenty fourth street. where lie was when wrote
Of him two years og, lie stu occupies bench
all 10 himself and II Is located ut the intersection
OF broadway and Fifth avenue, near The Bruns-
wick, but MS the newspapers pay but little or no
attention to him now, strangers have some diff
Gully in finding him. His skin is very dark f.om
exposure to the wind and sum- his hair Is more
white than ever, and 1 lancy that his wonderful
eyes are growing little dull aud din. lie was
surrounded with the usual number Of children as
came up, and he had more jumping ropes, play
things, and candy for them than ever. He looked
up from his ever lasting book-a paper novel-as
Pacing his fingers quickly to his lips, he made
motion MS II he were throwing me kiss, and then
he tapped signiieantly his ear "Whai2a
the gestures. you don't mean to tell me, old
friend, that you are denf?" 1 asked. without
looking ut me he drew n card from his pocket. aud
with blue pencil traced thereon, in round, free
hand, the following: "Only talk with children.
Not spoken Tor one year toadults;" wrote on
the card my name, aud added Il am child"
He recognized the lame, aud wrote again: ANY
paper could make u fortune IL they could have
enough Truth to make Truth speak But being
unnerved, the individual nils TO make mo speak.
i have lost I'LL interest IN type. Before midsum-
mer 10000 people will be heie daily, and no one
knows why. Press dare not mention IL. It's an
astounding evolution" little ten year old girl,
who with her hands on his knees, was watching
Train as he wrote, asked: "Say, don't you write
any more poetry" "Oh, yes, Fannie" wns the
answer; but l don't publish any more. / wrote
pocket aud proceeded to read to her some rhymes
ON The Organization of Man" but before lac had
completed n sianza there was n crowd around his
bench, and he ceased, snyiug ~ her: You see
why cannot read hereY' | Often wonder what
VIII become OF This strange old fellow. who really
thinks he has un everlasting lease oflfe