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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

FoR sALE.-Good lot on Washington avenue
Enquire at the AReus Office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

Grand stock of holiday goods.
HoUK q PERKINS.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

Call at Alpena drug store and in
spect the finest line of holiday goods
ever shown in Alpena.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

House and lot on Washington
avenue for sale cheap. Enquire at
this office.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16
A BARGAIN.

A BARGAIN.
40 ncre farm, 1--WE miles from city, for sale cheap
Enquire at ANGUS ONCE. 133
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16
Detroit, Bay City & AIpena R.R.
Time Table No. 5.
TRAINS GOING WEST. TRAINS GOING EAST.
Mail and Express. Mail and Express.

An trains run by the Ninetieth Meridian on Cen
trail Standard time.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

The best selection of holiday good:
at Wittelshofer's, post Office building.
Prices the lowest.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

The crew of the Middle Island life
saving station was disbanded last
Thursday.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

G. E. SMITH. Agent, Alpena. 749m3.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

That fine assortment of Ladies
watches, good and cheap, at Reynolds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

At Rayburn's camp, on Gilchrist
creek. 100000 feet of logs are on
the skids.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

The best of satisfaction given in
watch repairing at Chas. Goodman's.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-16

J. w. HALL,
Long Rapids.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25
IvY-CLAD WALLS.
her money.

The common belief that ivy trained
against the walls Of a dwelling house pro-
duces damp walls and general unhealthi-
ness is fallacious. The very opposite is the
case. If one will examine an ivy-clad wall
after shower of rain he will notice that
while the overlapping leaves have con-
Quoted the water from point to point until
it has reached the ground, the wall beneath
is perfectly dry and dusty. More than this
the thirsty shoots which force their way
into every crevice of the structure which
will afford firm hold, act like suckers in
drawing out any particles Of moisture for
their own nourishment. The ivy, in fact,
acts like great-coat, keeping the house
from wet and warm. One more virtue it
has, in giving to the ugliest structure an
evergreen beauty.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

The punka is an institution which tray
elers In India always admire, not SO much
for its beauty as for its usefulness. It is a
cloth mounted in frame some three or
four feet wide, and the length of the room
in which it is placed, suspended from the
ceiling by two ropes or cords, one at either
end. The punka is kept constantly NOV
ing back and forth, aud serves the purpose
of fan. In India the motive power is a
native boy on the roof and he is called a
punka wallah, wallah being the Indian
word for boy, and boys in India often be-
ing men Of forty years Of age. In the din
ingroom Of a dwelling the punka hangs
directly over the table and runs parallel to
it, thus afording grateful breeze to the
assembled guests when in motion. The
East Indian steamers have punkas in the
dining-rooms, which are worked by steam
power from the engine-room. In church
a small punka hangs over every pew. The
punka walIah8 make very striking figure,
turbaned and dressed in white, and dozen
of them in uniform motion with their
dreamy, sleepy eyes tugging at their cords,
while their English lords worship, form
subject for painters brush. The moving
punkas usually distract.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

We alluded last week to the japanese
portiere curtain, as seen at the Exposition
by lady friend. This wonderful curtain
although flmy, transparent drape, pre-
sents in vivid colors a landscape scene.
The moon rising over lake. The water
opaque or gliStening as her rays tall upon
the shining surface. Some wooded banks
some mountains all appearing as the cur
tain hung. With one wave of his hand
the Exhibitor moved the curtain and it
contracted into shining folds Of pearl and
crystal. Was not this pretty sight? One
OF the few things to be remembered as a
pleasant souvenir of travel. How many
souvenirs an appreciative and observant
person can now place among the pleasures
of a well-trained mind. And in such
minds gossip and the little bitternesses of
life will surely find no space, 1t is such .
pleasure to think that this enjoyment of a
cultivated sightseeing is to be obtained by
50 many this spring and at SO little expense
or trouble. Since the weather has become
more mild, parties of friends and ncighbors
are leaving daily for the Crescent City to
spend week or maybe two or three in the
recreation of travel, and view of foreign
works that may never again be seen in
America.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

avoid war England should build the rail
way from Merry to the Persian Gulf and
allow Russia to use it on fixed conditions,
thus satisfying Russia, who would avoid
the necessity of providing the necessary
capital, increase her trade, and at the same
time give England good investment for
her money.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25


A Washington correspondent S sa
Miss Cleveland seems to have one :,
characteristics which made Mrs. Hay3 H.,
popular, she is thoughtful about g g1i'lI y,
timely attention to others. l l1.,,,, y
shown by her sending to her Pls :, .itst
Mrs. MoElroy, President Arthnr.' 81 ,'' i,
large basket of choice flowers ,.a",, : FOB
morning of her final departure '.a.I i p b
Washington, which were P ,,''so .nln
special car in which Mrs. Mc , ,,,rsd.
daughters and Miss Nellie Arthur '''''''
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

Secretary Lamar has ordered that notice
be published that the Texas Pacific Rail
road lands have been restored to the gov
eminent, and are for sale at $3.50 an
acre, as provided by the homestead, pre-
emption and otApk.l laws.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

A leading Russian in Paris, in CONVEX
sation with journalist, said that Russia
would not occupy Penjdeh except with a
firm resolution Of advancing toward Herat,
not with view of invading India, but of
continuing her railway from the Caspian
Sea and Merry to Herat and thence to the
Persian Gulf. This would give her i'm
mense advantages. He suggested that to
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

house. We tried to find some slight sur
cease from trouble in the old hymns; some
OF them dated back TO our childhood days
when our mothers rocked us to sleep
to their soothing strains. | remember
the grief with which one fair young
wife threw herself on the carpet and pillow
ed her head on the lap Of tender friend
Another sat detected at the piano, and
struck soft cords that melted into the notes
of the voices. All were absorbed in the
same thoughts, and their eyes were filled
with faraWay visions of longings. INDIE
scriable warnings for the absent, and UNI
told terror for their safety engrossed each
heart. The words Of the hymn
Even though cross it be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee.n
Came forth with almost sob from every
throat.
At that same moment the souls of those
for whom we prayed were ascending to
meet their God, and from that time the
life went out Of the women who weep and
God had wilIed them to walk on alone and
in the shadows"
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

Thomas Wentworth Higginson lives !,
aourious house near Cambridge. The baI
is taken from an old family mansion in
Portsmouth, and many Of The otbe,
features Of the building are from ancient
New England dwellings.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

The Afghan Ameer dist, y ,a.; a'G inpo
fnesse, and wants to fight N'l sr tbe N'
lately. His sagaoity pierceS a. LIN pnI
oovite pretenoes, and enables 1 aysnt. q
at the inevitable tendencies Of ' y rih y
disposition will have much y
question Of peace or war
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

The dreadful front war assumes in
Southern and Central American yvoIu.
lions may be inferred from the circun.
stances that during several weeks sipgeof
Cartagena the only members Of the gauii.
son killed were three who would smoke
cigarettes while filling cartridges.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

The late General Gordon's sisters haze
declined the annuity which Mr., Gladstone
offered to them. The general left thA|
sisters, one Of whom is unmarried 'n'
they are all residing at Southampton 4
had two brothers, one of whom, En''9.
Gordon, died many years ago. lh' TI
vivor is Sir Henry W. Gordon H. ~ :,
General Gordon's sisters last heard u'''
from Khartoum in November
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

The Empress Augusta bestovs upon
every woman-servant in Prussia and
EIsass-Lothringren who completes her
fortieth year of unbroken service in one
family, gold cross and diploma bearing
the imperial autograph signature During
the past eight years she has thus honod
eleven hundred and ffty-six servants
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-25

Ex-President Arthur returood I, !
day from Old Point Comfort f. h. 49, :. ~.

A Buffalo girl come out to wasbin,t,,
as the guest Of Miss Cleveland Is de.l s'Y1
the handsomest Of her sex in the capitol OIL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23
The Longest Day EEe Ever Rernen'


In the course of the recent debate IN par
lament, Mr.. Blake, an Irishman OF the IN
nitabIe order, read afanlily correspondence
and confidentiaIly informed the house tna5
he had am uncle who regularly took his six
tumblers of whisky toddy daily. This
troubled him, and after much thought he
resolved to write and demonstrate with his
relative. The following was the letter: My
Dear Uncle-I write to say how pleased L
sbo1ld be if you would see your way to Civ
Ing up your six glasses of whisky day.
I am sure you would find many advantages
in doing so, the greatest of which would be
that, as am persuaded, it would be the
means Of frightening your days" The
uncle replied: ''My dear nephew am
much obliged to you for your dutiful letter:
was so much struck by what you said, ana
In particular by your kind wish to lengthen
my days, that last Friday gave up Tue
as to my days being lenthened, for, bedad' II
was the longest day ever remember"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23
EleLn MARSHAL FRITZ.


r pAccAeE MASTERS STORY.
LOriginal.1
We never knew the MarshaPs name;
He won his title from my mate
Field Marshal Fritz; from whence he came
We didn't care-untn too late.
TITS strange how well now recall
The wealth of color in his face,
His white mustache, his figure tall
A type familiar of his race.
We grew to know him very WELL
For every day he came to say,
with anxious voice, ''Blease, can you tell
Ts nv small Lena come to-dayP'
rzac1, dav for wears, through rain and shine,
He used the self.same words and tone,
And searched the rooms along the line
And sadly turned away alone.
Sometimes he sought the emigrants,
And Piled his eager questions there,
But all they gave was PHYS glance;
Perhaps it kept him from despair.
We often asked him Lena's age.
ssSixteen," he said with thoughtful mien;
Old Time had balanced Lena's page
To Fritz she never passed sixteen.
heard the story sad at last
How Lena's ship, long years agone,
One stormy night ashore was cast
And sank-with all-before the dawn.
We knew, Of course, that Fritz was daft,
That's why the boys, it's my belief,
At his quaint figure never laughed,
And always listened to his grief.
Yet we could see, despite his smile,
That disappointments constant wear
Was eating, like cruel file,
Into his old-time hopeful air.
think he felt the truth at last,
Pm sure guessed it by the way
He muttered, as he sighed and passed,
''No little Lena comes today"
Yet como she did; one sunny morn
The whispered word was swiftly brought
That Fritz, while on his search forlorn,
Beneath an engines wheels was caught.
His hurt was mortal, vet he smiled
From where his mangled form was propp'd'
And beclconed to us-''Is mein child
Is little Lsna-F' there he stopped
A look of rapture filed his face.
He stretched his arms and softly cried:
"Achl Lena, here-here is the placer
Then-as they met-he sobbed and died.
w. R. ROSE.
CLEVELAND,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23
REV. SAMUEL D. BURCHARD.

At the meeting of ministers held at the
Fifth Avenue hotel, New York, to honor
Mr.. Blaine, prior to the late election, the
Rev. Mr.. Burchard, as chairman, IN his ad-
dress of welcome, said: owe are Repuoll-
cans. and we don't propose to identity our
selves with the party whose antecedents
have been Rum, Romanism and Rebellion"
The result of this ALTERATION was, according
20 'tGath," that the first distress in this cam
paign began to go around. The Repuoh-
cans had been petting up our lrishman.
playing tunes to him from Tom Moore and
the Irish melodies, and they thought they
had sure thing on him for once. They
knew he was pretty slippery, like the flea
of his native land, and might get away.
But here was an old Baptist Calvinist VINO
had in two minutes undone all the work OF
Blaine's great tour.
1t was discouraging. If old DR.. BurchaFd
had heard the damns and the various forms
of blasphemy which straightway proceeded
from the Republican throat he would have
had occasion to resort TO some kind of pen
ance that night, such putting boiled peas
IN his shoes or denouncing his wife's new
bonnet They made the air around the
Fifth Avenue hotel blue with cuss words.
They damned preachers without regard to
age, sex or previous condition of servitude.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23

Making a Pepper Box of Spicy
Editor.
baltimore Americana
A young man once went to Vicksburg,
Miss, and announced that he was going to
publish a '1ively, spicy paper, devoted to
local affairs" Next day several one armed,
one-legged and one-eyed gentlemen called on
him and advised him not to do it, because
they had tried it, and it didn't seem to suit
the people of those parts. Some people nave
no idea of humor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23
Home Life I'm America.

Home Life In America
IBurdette in Brooklyn Eagle.1
Scene-The next room. Door shut. Moth
ing visible except an audible voice the other
side of the door. Enter audible voice, audi
Div speaking orally in vocal accents:
Hahi
There, nowi
Hor upI
Hole dupl
Hole dup your redi
Can't you hold your head dup9
Put tinl
Put it tint
Put tin your footl
Turn aroundl
Turn a roundi
Oh, goodness graciousi don't you know
how to turn around!
Hold your head still
Don't do that!
The other arml
Go, great land, go to your mother
1t is man dressing his infant son in the
morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23

Probably no editor in the country occupies
a more delightful sanctum than that Of Mrs.
Mary Mapes Dodge in The Century Co.'S
new home in New York; and few editors
have the faculty of knowing so thoroughly
what is practical and pleasant reading Tor
youth. Mrs. Dodge is the daughter OF Frof.
James J. Mapes, of New YORK CITY; 9hs
married. and was left a widow, with two
sons, at very early age. To the education
of these sons she has given all the time
and intelligent attention that devoted
mother could. In 1870 she first acted IN an
editorial capacity on The Hearth and Home;
For nearly ten years, for she was present at
the birth and christening Of The st. Memo
las Magazine, has Mrs. Dodge been its editor.
She has written numerous Juvenile books
Her ''Hans Brinker" has been translated
into many languages. Baby World, IS her
most recent compilation, though donald
and Dorothy" is the book she is most proud o.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23
Texas Figures.

Gainesville CTex.) Register.1
A representative of The Register went
down the street to ascertain the probable
cost of marrying. He found that he could
buy suit of clothes for IS, pair of boots
for So, a shirt for 80 cents, tie Tor % cents;
:o+al, SO S.. License and minister les
- rha hIv raise this NC t. -
uncle TZeK: The great misfortune
with most of us is, we are constantly look.
Inc ahead for our experience, instead of
looking behind.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23
CLEVELAND,

To teach men and women to trust them
selves is the great duty of this age The
race has had distrust heaped upon IL until IL
.loas not dream of the extent of it's powers.
IGNORANCE of strength is practical weakness.
The race is weak by reason of this igorance,
and not in actual fact.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-03-23

Uncle Eek: No man can expect to
live with the virtuous and mingle with
the vicious and keep pure.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
GLENDALE.

The yonng man who recently ad-
vertised in the CHRONICLE for a wife,
eloped last week with "yellow girl"
of this vicinity. He forfeited his con-
tract with his employer and thereby
lost three months wages. - Mr..
Frank Thomas lost a valuable horse
this week, by its getting fastened in
the stable and endeavOring to extri-
cate itself-Some thief robbed Mr..
Elias Reeds hot bed of all of his crop
of sweet potato plants last week
Mr.. Vost, agent for the Children's
Aid Society, of Philadelphia, brought
two bright little boys to w. c. Hous-
ton last week. They are brothers, and
aged y and IA years respectively
GLENDALE has produced many men
who have attained to many degrees OF
happiness, but the man who has
achieved thesuperlative degree ofbliss,
is Mr.. Samuel E. Reed, who, to give
expression to his ecstasy, wanted to
have the church bell rung in honor OF
the birth of his fourteen pound girl
heir. It is said that the word ''pa"
makes Mr., s. smile from ear to ear.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
LoCAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

FOR RENT. - The Tan-Yard sterehouse
with dwelling attached. Possession given at once.
Rent low, Apply to
p F. CAUsEv Milford, Del.
MUSIC. Miss De Ia Matters Music Glass will
begin the summer term, May 18th. Winter term
September 9TH. "s 10
FOR sALE.-An Alderney Cow. Young and
giving milk. Apply to S. C. EVANS, Milford Del
Horse For SaIe.-Ihave a bay horse, ten
years old this spring that has always been used as
a carriage horse, that will sell at reasonable
price either for cash or six months time Address
THO. TOWNSEND, Milford, Del.
Lost-On Friday night last, near the skating
rink gold locket green stone on one side SUIT
oble reward will be given to any one who will re-
turn it to Shoots Hotel.
A BargaIn.-A heavy farm wagon second
hard; good repair, Delaware made. Apply to T.
HOPKINS, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

WELL, I have just got little
of everything that is new. New
laces, and new silks for summer
wear at prices that can not be sur
passed even at the speciality coun-
tiers of the city. New Percales,
.Sateens, Batiste, Orgapdie Lawns,
Ginghams,and lots of other pretty
goods suitable for summer dresses
for ladies and children.
A fine line of handsome trim
mings,that is composed of the very
latest wrinkles in the city novel
ties, and in buttons, why we just
can't think of going into detail,
but will ask you to call and see
them before deciding to purchase.
When we speak of having line
of woollen goods for fine dresses,
we can simply name the follow
ing: Alma, Jersey ,Tricot, Ottoman,
Albatross, Satin Berber, Cash
meres, Fancy Plaids, ETC., which
1 have purchased this spring and
will sell at reduced prices from
what they can be purchased in the
city; because my expenses are not
so high. Iclaim to be the leader,
and have the only complete line OF
white goods in Milford. Embroi-
dered suits at the most reasonable
prices. Yours truly,
Mrs. S. E. REEDY.
Second door above the Bank.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
Roller RinkIets.
BY OUR SKATING REPORTER.


A gentleman who has visited about
fifty Kinks the past season, says the
ladies and gentlemen of the Polar
Rink are the most graceful and most
perfect skaters he has yet seen.
Why don't the management of the
Polar Rink arrange for a "Barrel
Race" If they wish to amuse their
patrons, they will give them this pro-
gramme before closing for the season.
A brilliant assemble of Milford's
elite gathered, last Friday evening, to
witness the second "cOmbate" at the
Polar Rink. About a dozen of our
charmantes demOiselles Joined in the
fray. The 'combate" was enforcement
generate. Soon after nine O'Clock Mr.
Robert Grier, maitre des ceremonies
announced that Lies JUICES" had
awarded the prize,a fine pair ofnickled
skates, to MademOiselle Lillian Corsa
The good music added much to the
toute ensemble of the affair.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
PERSONALS.

Mr.. James HOgg, of New York, paid
us a flying visit on Tuesday.
Layton Greir was at home, from
Washington, for few days this week.
Miss Maggie Pratt went to George
town on Thursday, to visit Mrs. D. I.
Marvel.
Mrs. J. w. c. Gardner went to New
York, last Friday, on the Steamer
BreakwateF.
MI. and Mrs. Samuel Stears, Of Cam
den, New Jersey, are visiting their
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Williamson.
Miss Belle Merrick, who has been
visiting Mrs. Hayward, returned to
her home, in Washington, on We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Cow, Mrs. James Welch and
Miss Cow went to New York Friday,
on the Breakwater, to visit friends in
Kingsland, New York.
Rev. L. J. MuchmOre, of Somerset
District, passed through Milford on
Tuesday, on his way to his present
home, Danes Quarter, Somerset Co.
Maryland.
Mrs. VIM. H. SmOot has gone to
Allentown, Pa, to witness the grand
parade and reception of the Knight
Templars. She will be the guest of
Miss Gertrude AlbertsOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Paige celebrated
their Golden Wedding on last We'd
nesday at their pleasant country home
Their three children, Mrs. Oaks, Mrs
Henry Smoot and Mr.. H. L. Paige
were present. Mr.. Paige completed
his SEVENTEEN year few days ago.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
MILTON.

One of Millions charming daughters
Miss Maggie I. Prettyman, was united
in marriage to Charles G. Wsples, ESQ.,
of Cedar Greek HID. on Tuesday morn
ing, May 10Th, at 7.l6. at the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. c. Prettyman; Rev. DR.. Under
wood of the NJ. E. Church, OBLIGATED.
VIM. Howard, Esq, of Chester, Pa,
was the groom's best man; Miss Annie
Seated Wilmington, bridesmaid, and
Misses Annie Barnett,Of philadelphia,
and Dorea Wilson, Of Milton, were
maids of honor. Miss Alice Hearn, Of
Philadelphia, presided at the plano
and performed with great taste we'd
ding march from Mendlessohp. This
marriage ceremony was rendered still
more impressive in being soiemnized
by Iamplightin the elegant, but shaded
parlor of the brides home, In the pres
ence ola large company Offriends. The
bridal gifts were numerous aud costly
After the wedding breakfast, which
was served in excellent order, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. NAPLES, attended by theil
friends, left the Glendale station Ell
route for Philadelphia, for wedding
tour among the Allegheny Mountains
Our best wishes accompany them oil
their bridal trip and subsequent life
journey,