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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Godfroy's Family Resort.

One of the chief advantages of visit
to Reeds lake at this time is the oppor-
tunity afforded by Mr.. Godfroy's ex-
tensive improvements for rest aud rec
reation. He has greatly improved and
extended his facilities for public enter
The chief improvement Of the popular
ily beer hall upon the second floor of
his main building. 1t is surrounded
by wide verandas and Overlooks the
railway station, the pavilion and
the band stand, and also affords fine
view of the blue waters of the lake.
The vista is the finest about the lake
and the improvements will prove
greatly advantageous to MIR. Godfrey.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

Belknap. Baker & Co., proprletors Of
the Iona street carriage repository.
completed their first year Of their bus
mess activity IN tnis city yesterday.
At the time of their establishment
there WAS apparently . demand for 3
liner grade of vehicles than had ever
been offered for sale In this commun-
Nv. IL Was with . purpose OF meeting
TINS demand that the nrm engaged In
the Trade. They at once established
one OF the finest and most extensive
salesrooms for the handling OF high
grade vehicles contained IN the state.
Everything that was produced III the
eastern market, comprising traps, sur
reys, iandaus, carts, phaetons and
load wagons, was placed upon
exhibition, and the enterprise
launched with grand reception TO the
pubic. What has followed Is we'll
known. IL has transpired that what
was thought TO be a public demand for
tine goods was, IN fact. such demand
and 1t mas been exemplified by liberal
aId continuous patronage OF the hrm.
Indeed, the new house has enjoyed a
constantly increasing patronage from
the start, far SURPRISING IN volume and
SnaIaCtcI TIC must sang uiuc cApcCta-
tons of It's members.
Today upon the threshold of new
year, with appropriate gratitude for
the favors when it has enjoyed At the
public will, IT again invites its new,
made patrons and the public generally
TO inspect its new and novel lines OF
vehicles and guarantee that in the flu
ture it will excel its achievements oil
the past and with greater experience
be better able to serve lite pa irons.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Jsek Bliss. she king Of the rustlers.
~ns killed near Arlsnd. wyo., BY Depu-
~ Sheriff Trey and a posse
Ths therrnoueter marked IS degrees
IN the shade 81 Kansas City, No. FRI
day and three psrsons were fatally sun
struck
The aggregate volume Of trade. ir
spite Of ell obstacles. was said 20 be
per cent greater throughout the coun'
Try than . year ago.
Herr 0unthsr. q master dyer a
WsisssnfslA. Germany. muSiered his
three children 70 spite hs wife, with
whom he had quarreled-
The screage OF winter wheat, based
"a returns Of tho department q sgri
culture In Washington. Is ss.s per cent
Of the actual area of last year.
Guernsey Osborne. for twenty year.
In the employ Of Edward A. MorrisoE
4 Son, dry-goods merchAnts in New
York, was found to DO . defsulser L
the extent Of 90. ooo.
The United States senate vs. not II
session ON Friday. In the house the
dsy was spent in the consideration o.
unimportsnt measures and the evening
session was devoted to the considers
tion of private pension bills Adjourned
70 the 18th
~ the leading clearing houses in th'
Uufssd States the exchanges during TIT
week ended on Friday aggregated
s1.fss. ss7. Tso. against 81. 0le 465. s7s tn,
previous week. The increase as com
pared with the corresponding week o
tsDf wns is.s
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

jim Travis Beat show on Earth Now
Fully Open.

jim Travis Beat show on Earth Now
Fully Open.
This will be one of the greatest days
IN the history of Reeds Lake. The phe-
nomenal success of the grand opening
day yesterday was such as 10 insure
for today one of the greatest crowds
that ever congregated within q tented
arena in the history of Grand Rapids.
From start TO finish Jim Travis has
evinced . spirit of liberality and enter
prise that were worthy of . stupendu-
Gus patronage. He has spared neither
labor nor money IA gathering the
tslen. and properties requisite for an
immense arenic success. He has
succeeded IN placing npou his
lat of series of names and acts that are
the wonder and admiration of the Cir.
cus-loving aud patronizing public Of
the city. The opening at Reeds lake
yesterday WAS IN all respects
all that was expected by Mr..
Travis IN his sanguiEe moments. From
the time the grand pavilion WAS thrown
open until the first appearance in the
arena the sursing throng crowded in
and filled the vast ampltheater.
There are not many tented shows
throughout the country. but none of
them never comfortably appointed
or better arranged for the
reception OF vast audiences than
that Of Travis Best Show on
Earth. Situated ss it is on the banks
of the beautiful lake, where grateful
and refreshing breezes play about 10, II
is certainly permeated with sweet, pure
ar and devoid Of nauseous orders or
the termid atmosphere usualiy prevs-
lent upon such occasions. Then the
seats are not the hard and comfortless
things contained IN itiner,nt shows, but
slightly, comfortable settees add cush-
ionsd cnsIrs.
But the great attraction OF The place
and that which will 20 farthest 20 &c
count for the phenomenal success With
which the enterprise has met 10 the
GALAXY Of artists presented for the pub
lie entertainments. There 10 not IN
America = grsnder array of talent IN .
single combination. Many shows are
veil conducted and have artists Of
great ability in their respective lines,
but none equal. in ell Things, the nigh
standard attained in the Travis Best
Show on Earth
The opening entertainments siveu
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Weighing Pepper Win Groceries.

Speaking ct meeting Of the Middle
ton Cooperative society, the chairman
said he should like the members to re-
mind their wives that when they went
to any Of the shops Of the society they
should Be careful to eco that an equal
weight Of paper was pat on each scale,
and that they got full weight Of any
article without the paper. This system
was commenced ct tho beginning OF last
quarter. and it had made . difference in
the dividend Of about twopence in the
pound. or at the very least Of ~ pence
IN the pound. They had . turnover Of
about 200 per quarter in the grocery
department alone. and tho change meant
about f1o0, or eS per week less in re-
ceipts. Tt-Bit.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

a sensible Cupid Is unpopular.
A kindly feeling cannot fail 10 touch
the heart.
so.ss unen think alike and some don't
think ss al.
Amer all. We are not 30 much better
than cur neighbors.
Children should b. encouraged in the
love and care az pees
Pavs u sySse TOO white on . bright
aAy. u hurts the eyes
When boe applications are ordered, let
them b bot. not warm.
Rustlfng skiv>s are decidedly the thing
with Europesn LADIES' sf fashion
OF me fo<ssxn merchants In Chicago
only twessy -s~ver are Americans
som. extraordinary iads have % times
been made Within TIE trunks az trees
The as<ly eensnnptscn Of salt in ST.
Louis i Sid to - nearly i.soo pounds.
In making s<~ ell the water necessary
should se poured On 81 the FIRST drawing.
Nc man - On she ode Of God who il
not willing sypecsive all ef Gods truth.
II II 20 ssscA assw 70 een oth~r peo-
pie how q ws1k sAsn IL . 30 show them
how.
Swsaen snansrsses over 100. 600 head
Of reindeer sssonx her acmesficsted AMI
mas
Truss % resuissxe. snd HE own brains
ross desernsHe wss and vhst u worthy
Of uuek
D. Aasss* always wrote st night in .
rem srsliisnfly Isxhted up with lamps
sad cand,ra
The sres Il Eureps n Acres h Z. se4,-
-. 80. u which rs. IS. al. OF ~ par
cent. are forest.
Truth crushed 20 esr<h win rae again.
and nnseHcae once down h aus neoes-
sar4fy down forever.
TIE Horse Acsifens Prs~-nsson socie<v
= Lan30 Espez1 hat svies = nans
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
POLK Is No MORE
The President OF the Farmers
Alliance Died
At WASHINGTON YESTERDAY
sketrn of the Life Of Colonel PoIk-His
pxz1h Removes the Third Psrty's
Presidential Candidate


WAsnzsaros. June t1.-col l. l.
PoI1. presidsns Of the Farmers Ali
sne>. died st Garfield hospital At ll'aS
. IA The death Of President Polk
snasnss the csrsfaliy LAID Pl.as Of the
aIlxnoce. They were 70 nominate
him fer president - the Omaha con
vsnsioa July Z according 70 Danning,
sdSsor of the third party organ The
tiskss viii nov IN al probability be
weaver and Watson. the former from
Lava - - latter from Georgia
D1sUssphssa1 sksteh-
Eunnanns Pea 49, se<n IA Anssn soaaty. ~
@. n ADr1. tsa, 49, orosshs sp on fsEn.
- 49, slecsod 70 ne lover HOUSE
q - Worth Cssoltns general Assem-
~ = is6s. sntsrsa the soafeaersts
auv n bs6l sad served via dis
ungos. 6nslnS ~ var he vas again elected
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
The New Water Supply.

The Crystal Water company desire to
call the attention of all those who re-
gard pure drinking water as necessity
TO the fact that they are prepared to
furnish pure drinking water to families,
offices. hotels, factories, etc.
The present epidemic Of fevers ought
TO be q warning that the city water is
unfit to be taken into the human sys-
tenn. Pure water and pure air have
cured more diseases than all the patent
medicines ever compounded. There il
more fuel in the water we drink than
in the food we eat-if the water is pure.
Take look through the microscope
at the city water and zee for yourself
the wriggling mess OF microbes and
germs. You will be thirsty for pure
water. The analysis OF the water sup.
piled by the Crystal Water company ID
here given. Physical properties:
Color, none.
Taste, o. 100 OF, none.
Odor. a, 100 CT, none.
Sediment after twenty-four hours,
none.
Microscopical examination reveals nc
animal or vegetable life.
Chemical examination, chlorine, Z
trace.
sulphstee, . trace.
Free ammonia (pts. pr. million), oil
Albuminoid ammonia tpts. Or. mil
honl, OIL.
The water contains no poisonoul
metals. lite hardness IL l2.7o each de
gree representing one gram of carbon
ate of lime per L. ). gallon.
The above analysis proves conclu.
avely that the water is we'll suited fol
drinking purposes. Distilled water il
dead water. Water from etaruau
clsterns and wells is Just as bad. Boil
ing the water makes il Hat
The company means 20 place tbs
cost Of the water within The reach o.
all who regard good health - the firs
aud safest road to wsslth.
Call up the Office, No.24 Pearl street
by telephone, No. oils. and oil inquire
and orders will receive prompt stten
ton.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

aosses Izil upon s<pnaif - upon wood
paysmsnrs-
The negroes Of the West indies eas
baked snakes and the palm worm frled
ia f.s. Cat tiasy eaaaos % Induced 70 sss
stewed rabbit.
The 81. 900 candle power corona OF arc
lights around the torch Of the statue Of
Liberty Is to Be replaced by one Of ioo,-
600 candle power.
According TO dispatch received from
Nsxlco, No. . vast quantity OF frogs
fell near there during . heavy rain
storm One man elai1as ~ have seen
5000 or 10 600 On one farm. The frogs
were Of all sizes and alive
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12


SIG. Don Allen and SenoritA Lama
Lee. representing the J. E. Childs snake
farm at Chadwick. were In Osark Fri
day and Saturday establishing agencies
for their rattlesnAks oil Miss Lee had
with her pair Of water moccasins that
she handled a. though they were kit
serA There is no doubt that snakes can
be pested - easily - anything else. and
for a choice between snakes and ALI
gators We would certainly take snakes.
Among the many enterprises in south
west Missouri there IL probably none
that attracts more attention than does
the snake farm located three-fourths of
. mile due west Of Chadwick The farm
proper consists OF about ave acres, half
inclosed by natural stone wall. or a
ledge.
On one side Of this inclosure IL . nat
urAl rock cave, and out Of this cave
runs an everlasting stream Of the purest
water. Tins spring being ON the high
est spot OF land w the farm il Is easily
conveyed TO all places where needed.
Mr.. Childs has been dealing IN snakes
and manufacturing rattlesnake oil for
over ten years, and finds it quite prof
liable, as be supplies all species Of
snakes for exhibition purposes. al kind.
of snake curiosities and rattlesnske oil tc
the drug trade. and charges IN sdmis-
sion fee Of ten cents 70 AL visitors who
come TO the farm. He 10 now fixing ur
tho place for the summer trade, and
win have large pens built for the snakes
with living pond Of water In each one
and . platform on tho outside where
visitors may stand out Of danger look
ing - the hundred different species. al
in their natural state, eating, drinking
playing. swimming. fighting. sleeping
etc.-Ozaxk (Mo.) News.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Henry Huber's Garden.

One af the new features of this gem
Of Reeds Lake is q Labyrinth Gar
den," made by network of intricate
and winding paths. The object is to
enter at one front and follow the right
path to the center Of the garden. 1t
will be found q most difficult test and
affords rare amusement. 1t is now in
process OF construction. A visit to the
lake will prove but half visit without
it embraces q walk IN and through
Huber's Summer Garden.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

In the Hungarian parliament the other
day the secretary OF state refused to give
the name Of an of6ser who had been
punished for cruel treatment of q pri-
vate soldier, alleging that publicity
would Be . double penalty. Upon this
. member Of the opposition rose and
said, II cab that nameles o6icer . pig
and . scoundrel, and now think he will
be anxious to give as his name" Per-
haps not. The unnamed offender is, ex
hypothssi. coward and may prefer to
remain in the safe shelter Of obscurity.
London Globe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
A Kind Offer.

DR.. W. n. Ross, whose Office 10 in the
Widdicomb building, says cancers.
scrofuia and eczema are durable as
easily a. rheumatism, and he will cure
the fret case of cancer free of charge
who calls on him this week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Turkish and Russian Baths.

On account of the immense patronage
extended to n. S. Laboursller at his
bath parlors, corner Monroe and Ionia
streets, he has decided to establish 40
permanent prices the following: Turk
ish baths for gents rs cents; for LADIES'
so cents.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Johnson & Co.'s Fine Resort.

Manager Johnson of Reeds lake has
provided the public free entertain
ment and recreation resort that is not
equaled in Michigan. 1t consists of q
curio hall, variety entertainment, picnic
park and beer garden. The resort il
one of the most popular at the lake.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Hot Weather AntidOtes.

The Zephyr Dress stus that chime in pleasantly with 30
shade
Charming Chales and Briantines 45c
Ginghams 4ac Scotch Supremes 23c.
40c Como Batistes
lie and and
Half Wool Challies from II
Ginghams making price history. They soluey
fast colors and fine Is silk.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

Nsw Yosx. June 1.-THE business
,fsilur~s occurring throughout the coun-
try during the last seven days mum
ber fes. a. compared with total OF 2o7
last week For the corresponding
week Of last year the figures were aa& |.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

yesterday afternoon and syenieg
were successes sucn = veil might eauss
20 swell with pride ice heart OF any
show manager. II 10 needless 70 say
that the opening patronage u sure
index OF what the patronage hereaf-
ter viii %. The show will co1tnue
70 be one Of the recognized drawing
cards AZ the lake during the summer.
and viii receive and edify increasing
crowds as the dAys 20 by.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

- . uwN c.saznns sersrni sssWAb1v N -.
- soon sfer vas eiso<ec - osleSass 70 the
'oonnasa aooal coaveaaan OF North Carroll
~ - ~ ~ - spVDhsed commission
- a aGrioslsuDN h osgAn tho paoltca
un Of sas Progressive Farmer in - ane
ssnnsncsd ofgacixfng fsrmers' etubs Ia his
- No. sissssd ssorssary Of shs psrners
iAHiA1ce % North Carolina % fss nrsI
esgnukntsoo. winch position he con
slnssd - hold Until his cossh He was
ebssssd arss vice president Of The Ma
s<onni psrussss' AlysAnse Cooperative unios
Of Anwfa IN fsH nd was rseiscted IN isea
~ tAs nanonAl soaveusson held ~ ST Lout
IpDssmbss -. he Wa elected presidens q
~ Neaoaal rAymcrs' Alliance Industria
'1sson. vhssh once he flsd up 70 The time Of hi
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
M G. R I'll r. R

Commencing June Ii, trains for
Muskegon will leave Grand Rapids at
6:55 q. m, 1l:25 q. m. and $50 p. m.
Sunday train leaves at 7:45 a. m.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
Other Summer Fabrics

thick hail in numbers and thin the
Niagaras leap of and they
gestve delicious coolness Those
They quartered with the regiment of silks in
greatest silk stock be found these Patterns? Well
have them all aud that deal The price range
is surprisingly adapted to economical buyers
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
& COMPANY'S
OFFICE.
GRAND RAPIDS, June II. OF.

oRAND RAPIDS June L. o..
There times when argument for Muslin Underwear
ready made, needed Those Muslin
Underwear fills place in Dry Goods Retailing
This progressive business but only recently that
realized
Early in the made sale and
rate another
Ought sueh TO reasons whv
special prices Or, the other is
merely attempt at sensation
Mere here-this
trade
excited ef q logical
result of real
There o space for detailed
The combination of excellence and cheapness that
from the skill
lin Underwear offerings al we'll known.
Every detail object of The
the Swiss n trimming
the sewing Nothing
unworthy offered 1t well
will and will abound. You
Intelligent discrimination all ask Give
Muslin Underwear sales double.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

The finest butter in the world, Gene
see Creamery. KILLEAx's GROCERY.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

Night Dresses.
At l7c. Night Dresses Of good Muslin.
Al - \ eHt Dresses OF good smbrc.
Al 55c. Night Dresses OF suod Muslin With
Hamburg rcging.
At Csc. Night dresses of good Muslin.
yoke. plsits and embroidery.
At C. Night Dress of good Muslin yoke
Inserting a. S and embroidery.
The Night Dress RANGE 10 mp 10 $50.
Corset Gov rs.
At Zee Corset Covers Of good Cambria.
wiss edging.
At .5c. TO, set Covers OF good Cambria sur.
piice neck. embroidery or Swiss edging.
At Soc Corset Covers OF BOD Cambria. sur
piice neck. Swiss trimmed back and
ffont.
Drawers.
At &c. Dlaw rs Of nne heavy Muslin. 5
platte.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

At Soc. Drawers OF gvoc Muslin with or
plslts
At Sc. Drawers Of nne Cambria. plata
AT &oc. Drawers Of coed Muslin. platte ard
Swiss rune
AT Soc. Drawers Of Gne good Muslin. benz
stitched embroidered rune. clusters ef
p4astS.
Underskirt.
At sc. underskuts az nne Muslin. swim
rune
At 75c. rnderskirts OF enc Muslin. swiss
rune and plaifs.
Skirts.
Ai65c. White SKIRTS OF nue Muslin. Swiss
rune and plata
At '5c, White Skirts. nne Muslin. Swiss
rune ana plata.
Ats. VIII Q skirts.nne Muslin. heInst.tch-
ing. emofpidery and pislts.
At s2-sa. White Skirts. enc Cambria rune
plssts ana lace.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

Muslin Underwear shall reign
world Dry with prices speak a crash
of thunder appealing the intelligence of people
the story through
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12
FOR a NICKEL!

chances that he will tell you that the best cgs
he has smoked in long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-11
BURNT BRIDGES IN REVENGE.
The Crime With which Two Georgia Boys
Are Charged

SANDERsvILIE, GA, March l1.-Washington
county, one Of the oldest. wealthiest and
most aristocratic counties of the state, is now
the thiees of one OF the greatest
and most absorbing criminal trials
in its law-breaking history. In October
last eight trestles and bridges were burned on
the Georgia Central road between sun Hill aud
Oeonee. w. III. HI. and Frederick Horton. two
boys who are known throughout the country,
and whose blood mingles with that of the best
IN this section OF the state are on trial charged
with burning those bridges.
A few weeks before the bridges were burned
a brother of the Horton boys. a man named
Thornton and another named Braswell were
arrested charged with robbIng an exptess car
at Golfers station ON the Central The men
all confessed TO the robbery immediately after
their arrest and were placed la jail in Atlanta
Soon after that tho Atlanta Constitution
received several letters demanding the release
OF Brassweu, Horton and Thornton. Bosices
ordering the release tie letters threatened that
unless the release Was given the express CON-
pany would suffer heavily; that the railroad
was 10 be greatly damaged and that many hum
dred lives would be sacrificed
The mlsslyes were filed with blood -curdling
threats. On the night the last letter reached
the Constitution office and Just as the paper
was gong TO press the eight bridges we're
burned, and until they could be rebuilt The
Central roads business Was blocked.
The railroad officials and express people be.
came alarmed and began a search for the Grim
luals. The letters TO tho COasf sfafson were
taken as IA leading cley, aud working from that
detectives soon found evidence which war
ranted The arrest OF W. H. IL Horton and Fred
Horton.
The trial opened yesterday. The court room
was crowded the leading people OF the county
peing present. The case will probably be CON-
cludeo on SATURDAY..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-11
DEALS IN POLITICS.
Democrats and Peoples Party in
Kansas Will Combine.
TRAGEDY ON A RAILWAY TRAIN.
Alleged Bridge Burners on Trial in
Georgia.
THEMEXICAN BOUNDARY LINE
POLITICAL CONFINES.
Kansas Democrats WIN PORN . Coalition
With tine Peoples Party.


TOPEKA, KAS., March 1.-The action OF the
Kansas democratic state central committee in
deciding 10 put no state or electoral ticket in
the field in the coming campaign and
TO work for and vote with the peoples
party in consideration that certain con-
gressional candidates 20 whom the people's
party agree shall be democrats aroused the
republican leaders throughou; the state. IL is
now understood that IN few days a com
mittee OF prominent Kansas republicans will 20
before the republican national committee and
present a request for a retaliatory campaign in
the south If the democracy insist their plae
of action as has already been outlined. The
national committee will be requested 20
organize the party in Georgia. North
and south Carolina and the kirginias for
united action with the alliance and IN tins way
offset at least the action of the Kansas democ-
racy an trying TO turn enough states into the
peoples party column TO throw the election OF
the next President into the next House Of Rep
resentatiyes. which is democratic.
IL is stated here that President Polk Of the
Farmers Alliance fayors q combine with repub-
licans. in the south.