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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

J. A. Thomas, . contractor in this
city, has field of twelve acres grow
ing IN wheat, six miles south. He has
given us . sample of the wheat, the
stalks of which are three feet three In
ches. The heads are full and the grain
is ID stiff dough aud will b ready to
cut by Saturday. There arc three
grains in mash. The yield will make
Is to Is bushels to the acre. This
wheat is Of the red may and is growing
on ground broken last year, the wheat
being sown in the tough cod. Nj.
Thomas has . stand of corn which 10
Is inches high and 10 growing finely.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

By actual count there are in Dodge
City SO residence houses, 112 business
houses and seven hotels. Estimating
six persons to . residence the popu-
lation of the city would be over 5000.
1t must be taken into account that
there are persons sleeping in rooms
and stores not Designated as residences.
The population, however, may be safe
ly estimated at 5000. This is the
opinion Of we'll informed citizens.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

: e. W. Cooley, township trustee, has
caused three bridges to be built over
the irrigating ditch and bridge across
the Mulberry. The delay in obtaining
lumber is retarding the building of a
bridge across Sawlog and the extension
Of the bridge across the Arkansas.
This bridge is to be widened eight feet,
SO rs to make q double crossing.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The Dodge City Democrat would
like to drop the word city from the
name of this city. How would it do
to drop the initials Of the name of the
editor Of the Democrat, or give the
editor the euphonious abridgement Of
Pete? One suggestion is about a. good
as the other. Dodge City foreverll
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Pat Cline, the shoemaker in South
Cimarron, lost child last week under
very sad circumstances The child
Was riding pony on the prairie north
OF Dodge City and the horse took fright
and ran away, dragging and kicking che
child until he Was dead.-Cimarron
New West.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Meade Centre has daily mail. The
mail leaves Dodge on Mondays, We'd
uesdays and Fridays, and from Cimar-
ron on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days. There is weekly mail to Cow
land; daily mail to Ashland, to Fort
Supply mail on Tuesdays. Thursdays
and Saturdays; and to Greensburg on
Mondays and Fridavs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The rains the past week have not
been local showers, but from every
part Of the southwestd do We hear Of good,
old fashioned, soaking rains.-Engle-
wood Chief.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

W. C. Shinn sold to T. +. Sturte-
want, Chas. Rankin, lots on First ave-
nue., E. D. Swan, Mrs. Isabel Moon,
lots on Fifth avenue, and H. Houser,
two lots on First avenue in Fairview
addition, which lies north Of Shinn's
addition.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Theo. :;stzkorn, who lives near Pur-
dyville, says wheat will yield from Is
to Is bushels to the acre. Corn Is
shading ground. Barley and oats hsve
short straw but long heads; . rain will
make oats yield IS bushels to the acre,
and barley IS to 40 bushels to acre. :,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Mel. Armstrong and T. F. Miller
have ."npleted kiln Of $50, 900 brick,
and are making ready for second kiln.
The brick is frst-class and has no alkali
coloring. A peculiar sand is used
which gives the brick red color.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

'I'll attend to it soon." Don't cheat
yourself in that way. Your hair is
growing thinner, dryer and more lifeless
every day. Save it and restore its orig
inal color, softness and gloss by using
Parker's Hair Balsam while you may.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Judge Stidger, Of Sidney, Ness
county, passed through the city Tues
day, on his way East, in the interest Of
the Chicago, Nebraska, Kansas and
Southwestern Railroad.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Henry Campbell and Miss CLAM
Phillips were married At Ford City, on
Saturday, Rev. Mr.. Cotter officiating.
MI. Campbell 10 engaged on the Dem.
oorat and hiss the best wishes Of the
printing fraternity. The TIlGEs ex-
tends the best congratulations and
wishes for happiness.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

J. W. Sidlow, one of the pioneers Of
the cast end, was in town Monday. He
says the wheat is good and will average
twenty bushels to the acre. Corn is
doing we'll. Oats and barley short,
but fair yield promised.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Perry Widen WAS divorced from his
wife at the district court held last week
in Syracuse. Mrs. Widen 10 to receive
an alimony Of so per month, and to
have the care of the children until they
are Is years Of age.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

A Swedish colony have contracted
with Mr.. Richards, agent for Frederik-
sen & Co., for the purchase of 81 Sec
tons of land, southwest Of Howell.
A church is to be kc.ted on . quarter
section, and two quarters have been
purchased by two ministers. The set
clement of the land will be made this
season.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

A contract has been made for the re.
moval of the remains of deceased SOL
diess in the cemetery at Fort Dodge.
The remains of civilians have also been
buried there. but We are not advised
what disposition will be msde OF them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The Secretary of the Interior informs
W. c. Mckinney, keeper of the Fort
Dodge Reservation, that tho lands of
the reservation are not open to settle
meut. Mr.. Mckinney has lately re-
turned from Washington.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Look out for the boom. Lambert &
Dawson, Of Adel, Iowa, write to L. W.
Cherington that they will be in Dodge
City about June 9th, with twelve or
fifteen land buyers. On the Goth of
June they will come to this section With
big excursion of land-seekers. We
believe the immigration boom will revive
the nresent aummer
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Much criticism has been INDUCED on
account Of Miss Folsom going to the
White House to be married, instead Of
the President going to the home of the
bride. The criticism il made quite e.
tensively, but the innovation must be
regarded as proper under the oircum-
stances We assent, Notwithstanding
We received no invitation to the we'd
ding.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

II. Wray, who lives in the northwest
part of the county, informs us that the
wheat is filing out we'll, some heads
having forty grains, and that the yield
will be about twenty bushels to the
acre. There are 48 acres Of wheat in
his neiuhborhood.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The yield Of wheat and oats IL
slightly shortened by the drouth, but
1t present the prospect for corn is IS
good rs could be expected at this
season.-Englewood Chief.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

]: NJ. Marshall makes a speciality Of
Blacksmithing, Horse Shoeing, etc.
He does work at low prices, and guar
antees satisfaction. All parties IN need
of work will do well to call on him at
his Shop South Side Of River. ap 15tf
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Webster 4 Bond have purchased the
land on which the Duck creek spring is
located. The track consists of leo
acres, and cost 1000. It is the in
tention to make health resort Of this
place b. letting up suitable buildings.
The water of this spring is clear and
pure and left standing . number Of
days retains its crystal appearance. It
IL supposed the water has some good
medical virtues, and . chemical analy-
sis viii be made.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

We hear of several new residences
going up in Fairview addition. Dodge
is spreading out over the hills.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

There is going to be considerable
wheat and rye in Ford county after all.
Oats and barley, however, are said to
be pretty badly used up. Corn is all
right.-Speareville Blade.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Peter Blair, of Belle Meade, informs
us that Meade county has had abundant
rains, that the wheat crop will be fair,
and that corn is growing finely.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

". B. Hess has returned from Dodge
City, Kan. where be has been looking
mp . location for business. He was
we'll pleased With the country and will
locate there as coon as business stand
can be found and his Affairs can be
esp::,-.~a...i - 49,, -. s,---.-.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The Prohibition State Convention Is
called to meet at Emporia, July IL and
IL, for the purpose of nominating .
full state ticket. Gov. St. John, Prof.
Hopkins, DR.. Leonard, Mrs. Wood
bridge, Mrs. Lathrop and other distin.
guished parties will be present.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

MANR1ED.-1n this city, on the I'd,
by Rev. =. E. Sheldon, E. T. Brock
man, Miss Kate Plumer. The bride
and groom are receiving congratula-
t,one. May their honeymoon never
Wane.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Robert Friday, Of this city, rejoiees
over the arrival Of grandson st the
home Of his son-in-lsw, W. N. Oily,
At Harold, Hodgeman county.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

A good sign of the times, which also
shows the reliable character of Dodge,
is the small number of teuements-
nearly every householder being also an
owner. And while there may be q few
houses vacant and for rent, every day
new residence houses are going up.
Of course, under the circumstances the
supply equals the demand.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

c. N. Ridenour, one Of early settlers
10 the northwest part, has twenty acres
Of wheat will yield twenty bushels to
tho acre. Corn is doing we'll.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The Baptist Sunday school will be
glad to have the assistance of all the
children in the city, in their children' >
day exercises June goth. All who will
assist are invited TO come to the Bap-
fist church, Friday at Up. m.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

w. s. Pagan and Will Moffett bought
three lots on Sixth avenue, paying the
neat price of 5000. Moffett & Dent
were the agents.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Commissioner Sparks has revoked
his order suspending the entries Of pre-
emption and timber culture filings.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

DR.. Rose has built . fish pond on the
South Side, and expects to engage in
the delightful pastime of fishing. Tie
pond il not far from the river bank.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Just received-A fine line of Summer
Millinery, at Lowest Prices, at
MRs. LEMERT's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The Arkansas river is on high, and
is threatening the banks.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

What about the patriotic Fourth Of
Julyl Has the memory of Yankee
Doodle declined? Patriotism, where il
thy glory?
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

We failed to hear in time for last
weeks paper the arrival at Mr.. Hob
ble's house Of another scion of the
famil y. Mr.. Hobtle bears his prosper
ity without any afectation.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

c. d. Baxter 10 editor of the Regis
ter, the new paper at Ford. The Reg
lister is well-gotten up newspaper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Queensware and Canned Goods, an
extra stock, of every variety,
CHERIN0TON & Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

OBnen, who made the assault on
Superintendent Groendyke, will have q
hearing before Squire Hoover at Gin.
AKRON to-day.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

w. D. Shain has the best facilities
for making loans. Call and see him.
Office in Dodge City Bank Building.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The new Markham House is doing q
splendid business, generally being too
much crowded.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The best SsIvo in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Cb,lbiains
COrDs. and oil Skin Eruptions. and posi-
lively Cures Pi!es, or no Day required. Il
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or monev refunded. Price . cts Dor box,
For ssle at City DRUG Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Il. E. Rice and wife have gone to the
mountains in wagon conveyance, for
the benefit Of Mrs. Rice 8 health.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

F. M. Rains has gone to his former
home in Iowa to be absent couple Of
months.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

We are glad to see so many people
engaging in the raising of cows. Corn
and cows are profitable.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Trees are growing nicely this season,
and agents are making orders for next
fall delivery.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Perry Widen and Mrs. A. L. Rob
bins we're married in Colorado Monday
morning.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The Herald, at Hodgeman Center, is
= new journal, Bond & Kelly, publish
era. 1t is neat newspaper.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

L. K. McIntyre and wife visited the
family Of Mayor Hopper, 1t Cimarron,
this week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

J. r Huffman, editor of the Speare.
vile Blade, vas in tho city Saturday.
Mr.. Huffman accepts the honor of be-
ing classed . weather prophet. He
said it would rain. It did rain.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The street cara ought to follow on the
line Of the electric light. The water
works are coming.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Wenie & Boyer, agents, sold for Mrs.
Carrie Rath, to Mrs. B. L. Armstrong,
lots ! and 2 block 80, at 1926 90.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Z. N. Wilkinson, who lives Is miles
south, has . large seld Of corn, which
was planted on the 18th Of April, and
10 now about three feet high.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

A petition will be presented to the
Board Of County Commissioners, ct
the meeting on the 7th Of July, 1886,
asking that cattle, horses, mules, asses,
swine and sheep be restrained from run
ming At large in Ford county. The Pc
ition il required to have Two thirds Of
The legal voters Of tke county. Pc
titicas mar be fosud ct +. G.. WINNER
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

There was q circus in town on Sat.
urday. This is q poor country for q
circus.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

w. r. Davis has gone to take charge
Of the Register, new paper At Lamar,
Colorado.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

New Dress Goods every week at
MRs. LEMERT'
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Stephen Martin, IL miles northeast,
says some wheat fields will yield IS bu.
to the acre. Corn is knee high,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Judge Crumbaugh's trial will take
place before Squire Hoover at Cimsr-
ron, on the 18th.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Langton & Sherlock bought Of Moi
fett & Dent, agents, l60 acres Of land
IL miles south, at . very low price.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

L. W. Cberingtou is putting up q
dwelling 28x2S. adjoining bis residence
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

About go, 600 worth of coal will be
stored in the city this summer for win
ter use.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10
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The rainfall for the months Of this
year is recorded % follows: January
1872 inches; February, 0.46 in; March,
l.50 in; April, 100 in; May, 0. 40 in.
By compsrisos with the above table ii
will be observed that the precipitation
in January, February, March and April
Of this year is greatly in excess of the
rainfall Of the corresponding months Of
The. preceding years. The abnormal
condition Of the rainfall in May will be
compensated in the months following.
Iron and ties are arriving at King
man for the extension Of the Wichita
and Western Railroad. It is designed
to build the road to Pratt at once.
The K. G. Journal says:
The Santa Fx is now making some
most important extensions, none Of
which affect such rich territory a. that
one being built from Kingman west
through the counties of Pratt, Kiowa
and Ford. This will become one Of
the most important roads in the state,
and will be = uaia line instead of q
mere branch road. Its importance can
be more fully realized when it is more
fully known that already the Santa Fe
authorities have taken steps to secure
the stock that will be issued to the
counties named, for the aid voted.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Misses, Children and Ladies Shoes,
a large assortment, just received by
CHIRINGTON & Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Business in the city is good and real
estate transactions are fair.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

-. Durand bought the two lots y
ing south of his residence.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Postmaster Reamer has been con-
hrmed by the Senate.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

A fine lot Of. Children's Shoes Just
received by CuERlNaroN & Co.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The weather has been delightful fos
some time past.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Beautiful stamping patterns, arrasines
and chenille, at MRs. LHMERr's.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

The remainder Of the teachers 10 be
elected at some future meeting. Board
adjourue0 IA meet Il the oa6ee Of the
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Smoke Prize Bull Cigars.
Abstract Of Titles
OF Lands in Ford and adjoining coun-
ties furnished by US
l.. +. McGARxY & Co.,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Henry Heustis is convalescing after
an illness of three weeks.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Arthur and Clara Zimmerman are
expected home from school tomorrow.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

L. w. Cherington was in Wichita on
business last week.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Lemonade with straw at G. G.. Briggs
Smoke Prize Bull Cigars.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Smoke Prise Bull Cigars.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Electric wires for the electric lights
are being put up.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Ice Cream now at C. G.. Briggs,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

the Office Of the clerk on Monday even
ing June z, 1886.
! Meeting cslsSa to order by the pres
ident r. P. Adams. All member.
of the Board present except the Treas.
urer; minutes Of previous meeting read
and approved. A petition from the
people of school district No. 20 was then
| read requesting the Board not to annex
certain territory to the Dodge City Dis
trict. After some discussion Of the
subject of annexation of territory to
the City for schoo! purposes, on mo-
ton Of kirkpatrick eli territory out
side the corporate limits Of Dodge City
and within the following boundary was
annexed to the Dodge City district for
school purposes, beginning at the north
east corner, section 10 township 26,
range "a, thence south on section line
Eve (5) miles to southeast corner Sec
ton six (6) township q range "a;
thence west on section line five ~
miles to the southwest corner section
four ~ township q range Is thence
north on section line to where said Sec
ton intersects tho right bank Of the
Arkansas river; thence up the right
bank of the Arkaasas river 70 where said
river iutersects the west line of section
90 township Is; iaoge Isl thence north
on section line 70 the northwest corner
section II township 16 range Is; thence
east on SECTOR lite 70 the place Of be-
ginning.
The following bills were then pre-
scented for payment which were allowed
and the CLERK and President ordered to
issue scrip Of the district for same:
Us. Welsh s.p'sof new school beildine, ETC. 20 Il
Peter Aootzs services se !anitor Apr and Nay 50 -
Finley + Milton abstract and title school pro.
Frank AMIN. e1aninaaoo IL te.ca;;s.. 80
John Groendyke do do do 80. $50
seeessy Bros. %.s.ei., ...i vosi o. school
v. D. Hing. S;sei IL; school building. e.
Total amount Of orders drawn .elsis 81
The building committee made . re-
port to the effect that B. P. Adams
and j. s. WEIGH bad visited Kinsly and
examined the Trick made BY Mr.. v. D.
Billings, that the brick we're accepted,
the brick in the outside wall to be
dipped and the contractor to be allowed
the sum Of $l00 for SAID extra work
The report was adopted The subject
Of the selection Of teachers was next
which resulted in the selec-
ton Of the following persons
yeese A BssdJe Ct saIRy peg meath Co.,. - |
ny AIe&S0.. q. -
Lena 4 Atehi1oo. -
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

: =
z. p ADAMS, President
InEN franr Sr..-E-. l-la-.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

Everything growing we'll en- old
uround
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-10

DODGE CRY, KS.