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The record-union., 1897-02-25
AFTER THE BALL.
A Young Woman Arrested on Sus-
piCiOn of Theft.

Sibyl Cody, young girl employed in
the Toronto Hotel at Elk Grove, has
been charged with grand larceny.
There was a ball at the hotel few
nights ago, and when the festivities
ceased the discovery was made that
a railroad employees room had been
robbed of $50 and that other guests
had been relieved of valuables.
! The girl was suspected and arrested,
though she stoutly denies any knowl-
edge of the robberies. A search was
made, but none of the missing property
was found in her possession
Justice Everson committed her to the
County Jail for examination, but JUS
tice Henry admitted her to bail in
5000 Rather than have the girl re-
main in jail Assemblyman w. NJ. Sims
and j. Zemansky became her bonds
men.
Subsequently the missing articles
We're found, and 1t was reported last
night that the girl had been discharged
and exonerated.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

DAVIS-In this city, February oath. John
w Davis d native of Massachusetts.
aged Il years and 10 months.
Remains will be sent to Cool, Ell Dora
do County, for interment.
MARKER-1n this city, February oath,
John s. son OF &. S. and Aggie Marker.
native of Sacramento, aged 2 years II
months and II days
Funeral notice hereafter.
KOENING-In this city, February 23d
Richard koening, husband of Margaret
Koening land father of Fred r., Theo-
dore N, Carl NJ, Ida and Hulda koen-
ing) native of Germany, aged 69
years, 10 months and % days. (San
Francisco papers please copy)
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited TO attend the funeral
this day at 2:30 p. m. from his late resi-
dence No. 1929 Fourth street.
BRANDT-Near this city, February 22d,
Carrie Brandt, a native of Norway,
aged AZ years months and ii days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
specffully invited TO attend the funeral
tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a. m.
from her late residence street be-
tween Thirty-second and Thirty-thiri
streets.
CAROTH ERS-On the Freeport road near
this city. February 24th Eleanor Ann
Carothers. a native of Washington. D.
c., aged rs years.
Funeral private. Omit flowers.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

Of slight repairs. The work has been put
off from time to time simply to borrow
few tools. The city could get repair
outfit for 800 or less, and the matter
should be put off no longer.
superintendent Croly said he had ad-
vised the board long ago to procure the
necessary tools, but nothing had ever
been done about it. His estimate of the
cost, including truck to haul the BIZ
tumen kettle, was about $3.50.
On motion Of Davis it was ordered
that the Street Superintendent be en-
powered to procure the necessary out
fit, and the board then adjourned.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
SECRETARY McKENNA.
Steps Taken to Give Him a Reception
here.

1t has been learned that Hon. Joseph
McI<enna will pass through Sacramen-
to on Friday evening on his way to
Washington to take his seat in the next
Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior.
Mayor Hubbard has called a meet
ing for this evening, at 7:30 O'Clock.
at the Chamber of Commerce. TO ar
range an invitation TO him to stop over
one train and meet the citizens of this
city, whom he represented so ably as
their member of Congress-
The record-union., 1897-02-25
"The Best Daily Paper"
(From the Mail of Woodland.

(FrOm the Mail of WoOdland)
That stanch, reliable and enterpris-
ing journal, the Sacramento Record
Union" has just passed it's ninety-third
volume. We do not hesitate to pro-
Northern California, as it is conducted
in a clean, able and conservative man
ner and does not pander to the tastes
wishes it continued success.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
DEMOREST MEDAL CONTEST.
The Prize Was Won by Miss Flor.
ence Kelly.

Miss Florence Kelly was awarded the
prize at the Demorest Medal elocution-
airy contest on Tuesday evening under
the W. c. T. L. auspices. An enter
tanning programme was rendered in
which Celia and Clara Saunders, Ola
and Laura Hills, Miss Carrie 10th
hamer, Edna and Mary jerks, Miss r.
Hoskinson, Mrs. f. Hills and A. Dick
son participated.
Announcement was made of the COM
ing of Mrs. Clara Hoffman, one of the
best among the lecturers of the National
w. c. T. T., who is to lecture here on
the 4th and 9TH of March
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Decree for Partition.

The suit of George E. Kehrer against
John J. Kehrer and nine other defend
ants. to partition lots 3 and 1, in the
block bounded by d, f, Ninth and
Tenth streets. came on for hearing in
Judge Johnson's court yesterday The
defendants. by their attorneys, Hink-
son & Elliott and ]. II. Liggatt, con-
sented that the decree of partition be
entered
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Cruelty to an Animal.

Humane Society officer d. Miller and
Police officer Hardy have arrested
George Larsener on a charge of brutal
treatment of q sick mule.
The animal was sick and weak and
fell in pool of water. from which Lar
sener, it is alleged, tried to eXtricate it
by putting a chain about its neck and
employing a horse to drag the mule
out Miller shot the animal to end it's
The record-union., 1897-02-25
WANTS DAMAGES.
Action to Recover a Draft on Which
Payment Was Stopped.

John j. Boyce has sued the Pierce
Bros, of Santa Barbara and others to
recover damages for the alleged with
holding from him and attempting to col
lect a draft for sos forwarded from
Sacramento on the 18th of this month,
but payment Of which was stopped on
the following day
The plaintiff alleges that although
the defendants and the various banks
through which the draft had to pass
were duly notified by telegraph of the
stoppage of payment, he has never been
able to obtain the return of the draft
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Hiss FiCkS' Entertainment

At Turner Hall this evening Miss
Blanche Ficks. the popular young vo-
calist and dramatic reader, will give
a musical and dramatic entertainment.
to conclude with q social dance. Miss
Ficks will be supported by several ex-
cnllnnf arfiSfs
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Address on Socialism.

c. y. Scott. business manager of the
Episcopal Church paper, viii address
the people at the Gospel Mission, H.
Third street. this evening at 1.30
o'clock on Socialism" All are invited
to attend
The record-union., 1897-02-25
White China
for DECORATING.

We have placed in our Crock
cry Department a number of
pieces of White China for deco
rating.
These goods were selected by
an artist for the use of artists, and
for that reason we are quite sure
will please.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
New Line.

In connection with our jewelry es-
tablishment, we carry complete line
Of optical goods. Are prepared TO dag
nose and correct errors of refraction.
Eyes tested free by our Mr.. r. b.
Klune, graduate of the Chicago Oph-
thalinic College. klune & Floberg.
42S j street.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

The only reliable and complete seed
store in Sacramento is the Pacific
Strong Seed and Plant Co., where
everything in the seed line can be had
at the lowest prices, 723 j street. Cat
alogues free.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
(2I5!>|52!| 2!|5Iz! l!l3l2] ]Es3S!D
New 1897
"Humbers."

The new 1897 model in Hum
Der Bicycles has arrived. 1t has
interesting new features and We
shall be pleased to show it TO all
who may call.
Other bicycles at S57 so, SIS
and other prices.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
DO Not Miss the Chance.

Six almost new upright pianos, also
a few squares, for sale cheap or fo1
rent. Pommer's Music Store, No. S1I
] street.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

The cows are coming In, and milk
pans are in great demand; 6-quart
size, roc doz; Sgt Soc; 10-qt ST. LOOT
scanned extra heavy, 50 doz. American
Cash Store, Eighth and K.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Articles of Incorporation.

The following named companies have
filed their articles of incorporation with
tho Secretary of State:
Hollywood Cemetery Association.
Principal place of business, Los Ange-
The record-union., 1897-02-25

The official costunner for the Athletic
Club masquerade ball is located at 52a
J street with handsome costumes to be
rented at reasonable prices.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Picturesque Hawaii.

Rev. +. K. Ollie Will lecture at the
Sixth h-street NJ. +. Church on Friday
evening on Hawaii" and the lecture
Will be illustrated by stereopticon
views.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

Hiram w. Johnson, attorney -at-law
has removed his law office to rooms 70
- and 2S, third floor, 'Stoll Building
southwest corner of Fifth and
streets.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
The Best is the Cheapest.

For high grade, fresh and smoked
sausages of all kinds try Mohr.& 4oerk
Packing Company.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

SPECIAI-A real japanese cream
pitcher given free with every two pack
ages of Java blend coffee. Price, 2oc
package G.. C. G.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

A large can of pineapple for lO cents.
A large can of baked beans in tomato
sauce, 10 cents. Deane Bros, 10Th & j. y
The record-union., 1897-02-25

pc cted newcomer.
If she will see that
the organs which
N axe motherhood
possible are healthy
and vigorous, and
will keep them SO
during the period
preceding natern-
ity, she may be sure
The record-union., 1897-02-25

The latest; just arrived from New
York; very high and comfortable. Can
and see it. w. NJ. Petrie, o. j.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

The only genuine domestic bread at
the Pacific Grove Bakery, S23
The record-union., 1897-02-25
BORN
DIED.

MEEHAN--In this city, February 22d tC
the wife of John ]. Meehan, a son.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II it
fails to cure 25c.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

First-class timing and plumbing
done by Miller Bros, 1116 ].
The record-union., 1897-02-25

Wire your house. Get prices electric
fixtures. Tom Scott, plumber 3O3 ].
The record-union., 1897-02-25

DR. Weldon, 500 j street, extracts
teeth without pain; local anaesthetic.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

A-For morning. P-For afternoon
SUNDAY excepted. monday excepted.
RICHARD GRAY, Gen. Traffic Mgr
The record-union., 1897-02-25

We fill any doctors prescription. VIII
save you money. Green's Pharmacy. 18th
ana * streets.
The record-union., 1897-02-25

Nut meringue cakes, 15c; marble an
gel cake. Eagle Confectionery, S26 K.*
Alex. Holmes. Photo Studio. 1908 10th. =
The record-union., 1897-02-25
Youths Shoes,

Every day brings something
new to our Shoe Department.
Among the new things is a
Youths Shoe in lace or button
and made of soft leather. Neat
toes with toe caps and medium
! heavy soles. Sizes II to 2.
Price, 81 IS.
The record-union., 1897-02-25
BaFker Collar.


Barker Collar.
| The latest: just arrived from New
York; very high and comfortable. Call
and see it, w. NJ. Petrie, 622 j.
The Best is the Cheapest.
For high grade fresh and smoked
sausages of all kinds try Mohr & Yoerk
| Packing Company.
Hiram w. johnson, attorney at-law,
has removed his law Office to rooms 70,
! - and 2S, third floor, 'Stoll Building,
southwest corner of Fifth and h
| streets.
SPECIAI-A real Japanese cream
pitcher given free with every two pack
ages of Java blend coffee. Price, 2oc
package. C. C. G..
The official costumer for the Athletic
| Club masquerade ball is located at 523
street with handsome costumes to be
rented at reasonable prices.
The cows are coming in, and milk
| pans are in great demand; 6-quart
size. roc doz; Sgt Soc; 10-qt 81; 10-qt
scanned extra heavy, 50 doz. American
| Cash store, E1gntn ana II.
| A large can of pineapple for 10 cents.
| A large can of bakeu beans in tomato
sauce, 10 cents. Deane Bros, 10th & j.
| The only genuine domestic bread at
! the Pacific Grove Bakery, S23
Wire your house. Get prices electric
fixtures. Tom Scott, plumber 3O3 ].
|
! DR. Weldon, SOC j street, extracts
teeth without pain; local anaesthetic.
First-class timing and plumbing
| done by Miller Bros, 1116 J.
We fill any doctors prescription. VIII
| save you money. Green's Pharmacy. 7th
! ana * streets.
| Nut meringue cakes 15c; marble an
| gel cake. Eagle Confectionery, S26 K.*
| Alex. Holmes. Photo Studio. 1908 10th.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-21
THE GIRLS FRIENDLY SOClEIf'
YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALMOST HN I'm
STATE IN THE UNION MEET IN
CONFERENCE.

~ C,,a-.rce of Associates Of the Girls Friend
" scc,e.v NJ America well attended yesterday
a.,s-roo, in the Church Missions House NJ. -'i
Four,b-ave In the absence Of Mrs fooer's 1's'
Hopr,n Of Boston, led in prayer Inc "'s' P"i'e'
vas TIA, Of Miss Marshall. secretary OF 81 "
the iaryes, branch in this diocese.
Her subject was 'Responsbility. and the search-
uyht OF thu, word turned hrst upon 'he aS
soc,a.s then upon the branch. next upon 'ho
k,oo.ss, o,gsnization and last Of all upon the cen
usl examination. ,u
The associates main duty" said Miss Marshall
'ls 10 know her girls by visiting the homes inc
schools the shops TIE quality Of her voice dress
manner Of wearing the hair. everything, mas us III"
fuerce one also should bear In mind that even
frsndshi, may ,n;ure, II intudiciously given.
The branch must show unity-as one BODY. Inc
meetings should be continued all summer. IN"
diocesan ORGANIZATION will have unity Of work only
b. having unity Of interest.
The central organization furnishes the inspiring
NE. and We must receive IL, 1t Is as the trunk OF
4 tree the diocesan being the boughs. the parochai
the branch and the members the leaves We can
dwarf It's efforts by staying away from It's meet
i1sx BY not doing individual duty 10 our
branch, BY not reading what ~ puDilshed IN me
recognized organ, and by not keeping arQuaW'Sd
with the life III the whole WorE -, =, -,
Christ teaches Us how 70 deal win Inc fnuii-
teds lie sfes the need and looks for inc supply
An ass~>j3ie rose and advised more frequent meet
lnss OF the associates Another urged thai as
soeiate. Of contiguous branches would mo IL heip-
work
Ia s s ma as sso I sst make axe our
S s i sS ts M IT, LILIES afss2sn wss di.cp..ea
s&sstates belrg present from New-Hampsh1re 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-21
MISS BERNICE CASTILLO.
A FAIR YOUNG READER FROM MISSOURI
CHARMS AN AUDIENCE AT
THE WALDORF

Miss Bernice Castillo made her first appearance
before "A New-York audience Yesterday afternoon In
the small ballroom OF the Waldorf.
She presented picture OF girlsh loneliness az she
stepped upon the platform. being petite and very
fair and with simplicity of manner which
charmed her hearers.
She wore Empire gown OF pale pink silk. COW
cred with cmbi oidered white chiffon. and around
the low neck was carclessly draped chiffon scarf
IN selecting her programme Miss CASTILLO had
avoided the ruts through which so many hackneyed
things have rum In the past. and three Of her seec
lions were original.
The first number. Robin North" written ex-
pressly her by her mother. and well adapted
for The display OF emotional dramatic talent. Her
versatility WAS apparent IT. her recitation OF "The
Vnwccomc Guest pathetic inciden' in the life
o a mosquito. and quair. old rhyme. Tho Kiss
ing Shadows" which were well received.
By Il simple and ingenious arrangement OF
tune she was able to personate Romeo and Juliet
in The garden scene
Miss CASTILLO not only recites. but sings and the
PROGRAMME yesterday was plea-ingly varied with
"A Winters Lullaby" by r De koven and read
ing with violin.
Miss CASTILLO is n native OF Missouri and has
achieved great success I'm her tours through the
West Many society ladies OF this city will avail
themselves Of her talent In arranging their select
social entertainments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-21
SHAKESPEARE CLIB RECEPTION
THE SHADES OF SHAKES FARES WOMEN
GIVEN IN THE HOME OF MRS.
ESTHER HERMAN.

The Avon Shakespeare Club held IT'S winter recep-
ton last night at the home Of Mrs Esther Herman
No 56 West Fifiy-ninth-st
The first part Of the programme was entirely
musical consisting Of violin duet by Miss Dora
vo,eska Becker and Miss Ethel Whittemore. TWO
barv.one solos by Townsend II. Fellows a soprano
solo nv Mss Minnie Benner and violin trio by
Max Vlnischer and the Misses Becker and White
The second par; was devoted to THE Shades OF
Shakosponrc's Women consisting OF series OF
scenes In which the aNOTlie female characters o.
the plays appeared.
As The curtain rose Miss Betsy Beckwith. arrayed
in a fcecy robe OF silver and white. was found re-
clinine on n messy bank. She sang Where the Bee
Sucks" and just az she finished the song Miss Lily
yonper Wood clad in pale blue and white, entered
as Miranda Ariel first knelt to her and then. ris-
Ing eitted dainiiiy about singing Come unto
,n,so yellow sands and Full fafhoms five -
I Francis Cook. VI. r.. played the accompaniment
Whom mex. the curtain rose Miss Frances Slater
in a gown OF gray. was seen kneelIng in prayer.
corlelia Their rising. she recounted the wrongs %
:. sr and told OF her sisters and their perfdy.
rio mar, OF Julie, taken by Miss Daisy Wood
uno wore "A gown OF white satin. trimmed with
pesrI- and from her balcony told OF her love.
vfss Daisy Flounce Foster IN mortar board and red
velvet gown represented the learned Porlia and
c,red the speech on mercy ana 'od the sory Of The
KAT Kathsrine the shrew represented by Mis-. Kaiha-
10 nnisIly in 10 feli now she by mad
,s. ruccio and transformed into a model wife.
= Ron came poor Ophcii3 in while AMI crowned with
"A u.rs This part taken dlso by Lilly Iioffner
Wool who sarg lie j. dead and gone lady" ANA
80 he ,ext Of The mad scene from Hamlet "
last OF all ne Lady Macbeth. In veive robe and
cr wn. Represented by Mr. Anna handsll-De who
,er hands waffle tctind The scenes AMI in sepucnrs
onts III. witches repeated:
o'''" Double double. to-. and trouble
.m-n- those present were Mrs. Jennie de Ia II
I Ter president Of the club: Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
We,1ier Mss Lester. Mr.. and Mrs Gustav l..
;,ccser Mis- and Miss Levy. M and Mrs Cone Dr.
IA Nrs Renier Mr.. and Ma. Waters, Abram Herr
nan and Robert D3chL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-21

the irregular strokes Illustrated. and the gold Ia
also fecked upon the china about the flower and
foliage. shown
In painting the design. use as large II brush as
can be we'll handled and do a. much shading as
possible III the first application Of color-that
Is begin when the brush H. full Of paint In the
shadow Of Il leaf or petal and then draw the brush
toward the higher lights the paint becomes
thinner and hence paler. The preliminary prac-
tice with the brushes suggested before. Will soon
develop this faculty OF touch and render this
method OF shading easy. All str. ngthenng OF shaG-
ows be done after the first wash Is dry. and
a quick and accurate touch will he necessary TO
produce the effect desired.
The ohlong platter shown IS Handsomely deco
rated in blue and gold. The irregular outline upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-21
THE WOMAN'S WEDNESDAY CLUB.
MRS. EDWARD FRIEDENBERG GIVES A RE-
CEPTION TO THE CLUB WOMEN.

MfS. EDWARD FRIEDENBERtr CIV lis A kE-
CEPTION TO THE CLUB WOMEN.
The Woman's Wednesday Club held it's regular
reception yesterday afternoon at the home Of Mrs
Edward Friedenberg. No. 242 Lexington-avc. Just
as the first snow fell the guests began to arrive and
the carriages to lire up before the door There
were about hundred OF them. and they were ~
gayy gowned assembly for the little furry OF snow
was unexpected. and many feather and agrettc
must have gone home wilted
The parors were profusey de ,orated with flowers
and filed with soft light from shaded lamps and
at the door Of tn. first stood Mrs. Fredenberg and
Mrs. Marie Merrick receiving the guests. Mrs
Merrck was In black silk and Mrs Friedenberg
wore Paris gown. graccd with real lace bertha
6nd collar
Although the rooms large and commodous
the numerous pieces of bro-a-brac and .he many
bookcases lining the walls took 10 much spac"
that the hundred guests had difficulty In finding
room. and the stairs leading to the second story
were utilized seats.
The programme mainly musical. and incud-
ed piano solos Tire FLYING Duichman" Wagner
and Liszp and ''B-rce Use" chopin by Miss Flor
ence Mcfarland. Il pupil Of LeschetizSky: soprano
solos. Snowfak-s' and Sweetheart" Wow"n). by
Miss Montehore. pupil Of Bruno Os' ar Klein .
Refreshments were served at the conclusion or
the programme
Among those present were Mrs. George Edward
Montague. Mrs. James T. Waterhury. Mrs. Arnold
Georg" Schumann Mrs. w. h. Phillips. Mrs j. u.
Norris. Miss Alma phillips. Mrs: w ODWyrr.
Miss j. Taylor Mrs. J. II. Bell. Miss Gertrude Bliss.
Mrs. James r. FairchiIj Miss f. j. Aud. Mrs
\ NJ. Mapes Miss NJ: Darling. Mrs. NJ Richard
Miss j. g. tarman. Mrs Marie Merrick Miss Percy
lIarwell. Mrs. W. A. Goodall Miss Isabel Roof-
back. Mrs. Frances J. Bell. Miss I:ucie lame. Mrs
X. J. kinncutt. Miss A. Burke. Mrs. r. J. MrFar'
land Miss b. Grace Taylor. Mrs clinton H. fiske.
Miss J. 4. Rae Ms. Edward II. Snoonrr MIS-
Dorothy Morton Mrs Alden Miss Pr1s"ila
Morton. Mrs l.. Vernon Horton. Miss g. j Steb-
bins. Mrs Frances Forster. Mrs Iioratia Hewitt,
Mrs Eugene n Sonlers Miss Julia Woferth. Mrs.
Ar,hibald Grace Miss Carolin. MOntrfor" Mrs y.
Taylor. Mrs Charles Fiskc Gregory. Miss Norma
Go"et. Mrs. James Huston. Miss E>telle GRAFTON
an l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-21

DESPITE THE DISSATISFACTION OF CONSUMERS.
IT Is SAID THE HIGH RATES ARE
To RE MAINTAINED

To BE MAINTAINED
The advance IN the price OF Consolidated Gas
stock at the Stock Exchange has been taken by
many brokers an indication that the men In
terested in the Gas Trust have made terms with
somebody who control the Legislature at AL
bany and prevent legislation TO decrease the price
OF gas In this city. Reports have been circulated
winter 10 disturb the gas monopoly although some
os the members Of the Legislature have introduced
bills TO decrease the price OF gas to 81 n thousand
feet. few weeks ago when the popular demand
number OF the members Of the Legislature felt
compelled to take notice OF IT, the gas compa MES
price al the rate OF 1--WE cents "A year hut certain
who are Interested in the Trust now declare
that the price OF 81 % thousand feet is De- MAIN
tanned
Since It has been demonstrated by abundant evt.
dencc that. with their enormously valuable fran
chises and improved facilities. the gas companies
could supply gas nj 81 and sin continue to make
large profits and pay fair dividends on their in
b. TO- e the FOR chsaps
anxiety In view OF the reports that the companies
have made arrangements FOR the defeat OF ali iess-
lation opposed TO their monopoly II Is certain
that there Will be tremendous explosion OF indiY-
nation and wrath on the part OF the citizens OF
New-york II the price Of gas is not reduced by the
Legislature.
There is general dissatisfaction with the va.
meters used by the companies and there Is a grow
Ing belief that the meters either cannot t trusted
10 register correctly the amounts OF gas passing
through them. or that the agents OF the gas com
panes have some me, nod Of making them indicate
the amounts falsely. Consumers OF gas have found
when they took precautions 70 use less gas than
rot decreased and many have entertained the be-
lief that the agents OF the gas companies saved
sumption OF gas and making on, bills accordingly.
inspector Of Gas Meters. and ne scoomrasSsi
nothing whatever N the interests Of the 0onsumsrs