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Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21

at Christmas, which happened to cor
respond with the Yuletide festival, 1t
the time Of the winter solstice.
Longfellow has used one OF these
stories In king Olafs Christmas"
Another, In which real religious fer
vor and moral heroism play part, II
the story of the first Christmas tree.
Tradition has embellished It, but there
Is historical basis for the story.
There stands at Altenbergen. in
northern Germany statue erected In
1911 in honor of Saint Boniface; and
the place Of the statue Is said to bs
the site of the first Christian church
in north Germany
Boniface, who must not be confused
with any of the nine popes who bore
the name, was Briton by birth, and
his name was Wynfrith. Declining
high ecclesiastical honor, he chose to
be missionary to the rude tribes of
the German forests. OF these tribes
Tacitus tells us; and we know that
they were implacable In war and
bloody In their worship, but that
among their virtues was q marked
purity Of private life and love Of
home.
Each year these people sacrificed
to their gods. One of their hottest
shrines was great oak at Geismar.
There they gathered at midnight at
the winter solstice, and offered fair
lad as sacrifice to call back the re-
treating sun.
Thus they were assembled at the
Yuletide In the year 724 As the mid
night approached, an old priest raised
the hammer to strike down the child,
when Boniface interposed a strong
arm and an eager word. He told them
of child who was born seven hun
dred years before, and how he show
ed to men that they need offer no
more bloody sacrifices. He told them
of the love Of God and the beauty Of
his service. The stern men heard and
believed. Urged by the heroic mis-
sionary, they hewed down the dark
thunder-oak, the scene Of so many
sacrifices.
The legend says that when the tree
fell, 1t left a young fir growing be-
tween the shattered branches, and un-
broken by their fall. Boniface told
them to take that tree to their ban
quoting hall; to serve God with Joy
and feasting; and to take for their
Yule tree this one. with roots un-
stained with blood, and with ever.
green foliage for a symbol Of immor-
tally.
AT first. of course, the Christmas
festivities were little less rude than
the oldtime heather revels; but
bloody sacrifice was at an end, and
the new religion brought light and
hope, as the slow returning sun brings
with 1t from the south the distant but
certain glory of tn spring.
II part of the story Ia myth, 1t 10 not
all myth; and 1t is surely beautiful
way Of explaining one Of the most
beautiful of Christmas customs.--
Youths Companion.
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Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21

trudged on toward the ar tree in the
vacant lot.
Regina's eyes were too intent on
her mission to see that 4 thin curl
Of smoke was twisting from the Chin
nsy Of the bungalow that rambled IL
Sthe lot beyond the vacant one.
Regina drew near the coveted tree
and her heart expanded lovingly.
what 1 little beauty" she sx-
claimed half aloud.
The little tree was Of special origin
and stood not much higher than Re.
gina. Over IT. branches . veil Of
smoke seemed to linger. After q mo
mant spent In admiration. the girl put
down her big tub and began to clear
away the light fall Of snow from about
the roots Of the tree. Her cheeks
were gloriously red and the sparkle
IN her eyes rivaled the day itself
When the snow was cleared Regina
swung the great AZ into the frozen
earth. The ground scarcely responded
% her strength. Che swung again.
"Heyl What are you doing to that
treel"
Regina dropped her az and gaxed
In the direction Of the deep. gruff
voice A man was standing on the
veranda OF tho bungalow.
Regina picked up her AZ and with
dignity swung Il again.
Il X nv there, you--that tres b.
loAgarkp met" The man was coming
toward her.
Regina stopped and turned. "This
d vacant lot" SIC called out with
asperity.
The approaching male whistled. His
speed quickened He made an invol-
untary movement to raise cap that
In, bis haste he had forgotten to
mt on.
Nc " pardon" his voice had
lost the gruff quality. 7 thought you
wers man--but--that tree is mine.
l brought Il up from my fathers gar.
dsn in the south" David LanEhorA
tspoke rapidly. Rsgina's face was
rather startling 10 it, beauty and he
had desire TO cover her embarrass-
mont. 4 have taken very special
care Of that tree"
Every special" Regina said coidly.
r have lived here = whole summer
and no ONE
y have been away-iAtsly."
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21

would be around to see her tomorrow.
and also to watch Tim eat his Christ
mas dinner. In week he will have
forgotten what happened" As they
turned into the brilliantly lighted ave-
nue.. he happened to glance at her eve
ming cloak "Oh. how stupid of mel
to let you 60 so far out Of your way
when you are going to the Barhams.'
mo. I'm going homo. I've had
enough for one night" answered Paula
with averted face.
Now that she remembered her own
trouble. she felt = strange shyness
with this man who was in the secret
Of their financial wreck The silence
became awkward--somehow there
seemed nothing TO say
paula" began the doctor abruptly.
Z have heard Of your misfortune. and
now l feel free to ask you to be my
wife. I realize-please don't interrupt
until have fnished--I realize that
you will take steps to support your
self at onoe. but need you too much
to allow that"
Paula's heart leaped violently. but
the citation was brief. The sweetness
speedily turned to bitterest misery.
why does this occur to you to-
night of all nights! It would seem 40
II you were doing this out Of char
ity" commented Paula coldly.
mo. Paula. out OF esteem. am
poor, but have enough for two. You
certainly understand why I have not
spoken before;-- Paula Mercer could
hardly be expected to share young
physicians precarious income"
He appropriated her reluctant hand.
And 30 you allowed your pride to
come between us! No, thank you
for the honor, DR.. Grant. but l have
some pride. too"
Paula" pleaded the young man
miserably. III you only knew the bat.
ties there have been between my
wretched pride and my love. need
you so much, Paula"
III l were you I'd engage q compe-
tent housekeeper," Paula remarked
sarcastically. But her heart ached AZ
she said It.
Don't. don't, DEAR" entreated the
doctor. Those things hurt too much
from you! Cant you love me. Paulaf
Please see how infinitely / worship
you"
why didn't you say that BEFORE"
Paula whispered unsteady. "You
said esteem. and what girl In her
right senses desires esteem when
she's yearning for lover
~And I'm yearning for . kiss; wen
soon be at your homo. but can't wait
until thsni. exclaimed the. Doctor hap.
Nv.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21
Fit His case Exactly

when father was sick about six
years ago he read an advertisement
of Chamberlain's Tablets In the pa
pers that tit his case exactly" write
Miss Margaret Campbell OF F. Smith.
Ark. "He purchased box Of them
and he has not been sick since.
My sister had stomach trouble and
was also benefited by them" For
sale by The Roscoe w. Smith co. adv
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21
SCHOOL NOTES
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(Too late for last week.
The basket ball schedule was re,
ceived and posted Monday.
The art and sewing classes worked
on Wednesday and Friday this week
Lois Swami was absent two days
this week ON account Of illness.
Miss Olive Hall visited school Tues
day afternoon.
Look for the announcements for
the next basket ball game. The high
school boys will play against the
town boys. 1t has not been decided
yet as to who will play against the
girls.
A golden eagle, rare specimen
of the American eagle was captured
by an old trapper on the north fork
of the Boise River. 1T measures
seven feet, nine inches from tip to
tip. It is to be placed in the assem-
bly, room Of the high school and hope
1t will be the beginning OF a num-
Der of geological specimens.
Vacation will begin next Friday and
last for two weeks.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21
CHRISTMAS AT .PAoo
oamoane Hold an Elaborate Banquet
On This Day-Young Pig 10 the
Most Valued Food.

Christmas at Pago-Pago Is eagerly
looked forward to by the natives OF
this beautiful little island OF Uncles
Sans.
Among the 5000 people, nine-tenths
Of whom are Samoans, Christmas II
the greatest day we have. for the early
missionaries taught the natives the
significance to US Of this best time OF
the year and they readily adopted It's
observance in all particulars, and
while our dusky brothers and sisters
ara not very strong for the religious
part Of the day, they delight In the
social and generous features OF It, and
IN, every little hamlet In our 81 square
miles Of volcanic rock there Is beau
tiful custom, which the natives did
not learn from US, but evolved from
their own romantic, loving natures, OF
choosing from among the fairest maid
ems Of the place queen OF cere-
monies, who retains her Office so long
a. she remains unmarried.
She lives In state surrounded by q
native form OF court etiquette, and has
many ladies-in-waiting all the ex-
penses Of which are borne by the peo-
pie Of the village.
Her chief duty is to represent the
town upon all formally hospitable oc-
casions; and at Christmas there is
prepared under her minute directions
the most elaborate banquet that the
natives ever see.
The food Is of the most valued fish,
there is young pig of which Samoans
are Unfortunately fond-there are heaps
OF oranges, pineapples and mangos,
but, the center OF every eye is what
the natives call pea soupa," their
term for canned goods from America.
These. especially canned salmon,
easily displace any fish ever concocted
by Samoan, and with unlimited
quantities of this great delicacy before
them, as they sit about on the floor, ac-
companied by kava, their national
drink, which Is always made just be-
fore each meal, they are entirely con.
tent, and when they have eaten all
they desire they will not move but re-
main on the grass mats singing In
their soft, melodious voices, until far
into the night
To these banquets we exiles from
the home land are invited, and to us
is given the place of honor, second
only to that allotted by the local queen
to strangers to the island, and when
the gifts are distributed, under the
directions Of the presiding beauty, it
Is always to us that the first presents
are delivered-and while there are
many sad thoughts that fit unbidden
through our minds still, as we go out
In the warm moonlight and look out
over the wonderful bay that can &C
commodate at once all the naval pow
er Of the U. 8. A.. and hear the natives
softly singing, we know that we shall
never come back home We have
drunk Of the South Seas and 1t never
leaves the blood.
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Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21

EN- the crisie came
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21
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EQINA gazed dc.
spondently out Of
the window.
A light snow was
failing like millions
Of sparkling diar
rnonds and pearls
yet Regina saw
Rothing. He r
Christmas tree had
not come! II mat
tered not that the
day was q won
der day and that
the eve Of Christ
mas WAS close at
AyxlA A
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21

TuplGf DoOt0 ana
Der fathers great
top coat. Over q
riot Of curls her
snug fur cap fitted
closely.
"You look for all
the world 40 II
you deserved your
nickname expos
tulated Hegina's
mother, Regina,
il do hope no one
will see YOU"
There's no one
for miles around.
Regina laughed
and shouldered an
AZ. UNLESS the
people who live In
the bungalow turn
up-I will have
the world to my
SELF" She picked
up q big tub with
her free hand and
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21
FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE

HE conflict OF
Christianity with
heathenism pro
duced no more
dramatic incidents
than those which
have come down
to us, half-history
and half-myth. out
Of the forests and
SHOWS Of northern
Europe, where the
cross confronted
a n d prevailed
against the ham,
mer of Thor. Oft
an tho Nricio "a ma
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-12-21
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MIstletoe aNd the DruIds.

Mlstistoe a0d the DruIds.
The custom Of decorating strategic
points in the household with sprigs OF
mistletoe At Christmas dates far back
to the time Of the Druids, who held
the Nttle plant in great veneration.
At the approach of their winter festi-
val twiss Of 1t were placed above the
doors Of their houses to serve as tails
mans and signs to the sylvan deities
that shelter and comfort awaited them
within.
Present-day customs relating TO mis-
tletos represent the evolution Of the
Druidical legend.
SuhnNr3ha fnp kho u UynTTnT TIA ~
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
ORDINANCE NO. 518

AN ORDINANCE to regulate the
 keeping and storage of Calcium
 Carbide
 The Common Council of Phoenix, do
 Ordain as follows
 Section r That it shall be unlaw- ful for any person firm or corpora ton to keep or store Calcium Car bide within the City of Phoenix, un- less the following conditions are com piled with: Calcium Carbide shall be confined in can or drum of metal, the seams of which must be lock jointed, air and water tight, without the use of solder. Such con- tainer must be provided with a screw top or it's equivalent, made of suffi cient strength to insure handling without rupture, be kept free from moisture and conspicuously marked: Calcium Carbide-Keep Dry
 Sec. 2. (A) All such packages of Calcium Carbide, of whatever capac ity, when stored in quantities of not to exceed six hundred (600 pounds) pounds, shall be supported upon blocks or legs or placed or piled upon a rack or racks of sufficient strength to support the same and so construct ed and placed as to elevate and sus- tain said packages at least six G in.) inches above the floor.
 !. (B) When Calcium Carbide is kept or stored in quantities exceeding six hundred (6O0 lbs.) pounds, it must be in building used exclusively for such purpose, and the floor of said building upon which the Calcium Car Ho hol hsa 1t Ci G in.) above the actual existing level of the street, alley or way upon which such building is located.
 Sec. 3. (A) Frame buildings used l for the storage of Calcium Carbide in quantities exceeding six hundred pounds (600 lbs) shall be water proof we'll ventilated, without artificial light or heat, kept thoroughly dry and de- | tached from any other buildings. (B) Fireproof buildings used fol | the storage of Calcium Carbide il quantities exceeding six hundred pounds (600 lbs.) shall be well venti- lated, without artificial light or heat kept thoroughly dry and so situated that no door or other opening enter: directly into any other building.
 co Any building used for tn storage of Calcium Carbide pursuan to the provisions of this section shal be conspicuously marked "Calciun Carbide
 Sec. 4. Any person, firm or cor poration keeping or storing Calcium Carbide in any quantity exceeding si: hundred (6OO lbs) pounds in weight shall, immediately upon receiving tn same, notify in writing the Chief o the Fire Department of the City O Phoenix of the exact location of suc
 place of storage, and the same shal
 be, at all times subject to his in spection, and upon compliance wit
 the provisions of this ordinance h
 shall approve the same.
 Sec. 3 Whoever violates any 0
 the provisions of this ordinance shal
 be guilty of misdemeanor and, O
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
Bedient of the Red Sox.

Hugh Bedient of the Boston Ameri cans is some" pitcher. A couple of years ago at Corey. Pa, he hung up a record of forty-twO strikeOuts in twen- ty-four innings. That feat attracted worldwide attention. and Boston scout grabbed him. He was Harmed" with the Providence team. He won eight and lost eleven games while with them. The Red Sox then gave the Providence club five players in exchange for Bedi- ent-Purtell. McHale. Ktllaly, Lonigan and Janvrin. Boston thinks Bedient worth more than the five men traded. He has defeated the Athletics five times.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24

Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company. by Howel Jones it's Land Commis- soner, has this day filed it's appli- cation. Serial No. 01S74S in this of flee, to select under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved April 21, 1904 (33 Stats, 21D. the following described lands:-
 CHA AND SALT RIVER MERI- DIAN-ARIZONA.
 T. N. of R. w.. SWK, & SWA SEA sec. 29; Lots 1, 2. & 4, Eh NWA, E1z SWA. & SEA sec. 30;
 T. 1 N. of R. w: SWA, WIZ SEA, & NEA SEA sec. IA; Lots & 4, & E1a SWA sec. 15; Lots 3 & 4, & E1a SEA sec. 19; NEAsASk NWA, & S14 sec. 20: Nh, SWA, & Nh SEA sec. 21; SWA NEA, Na NEA, NWA, & NK SWA sec. 22; NWA NEA, & Nk NWA sec. 23; Lots 1 & 2, WIZ NEA, & Eh NWA sec. 24; Lots 1, 2 & 4. WIZ NEA, & NE NWA sec. 25; N1A NWA sec. | 2S; Lots 1, 2 6S 3, & NEA NEA sec. i 29; Lots 1 &5 2, & E1a NEA sec. 30; 1 T. 1 N. of R. 8 w: S14 sec. 24; all of secs. 25 & 26; Nz, & SWA sec. 27; S1a NEA, & SEA sec. 2S; NEA sec. 34:
 T. N of R. 4 w: SWA sec. 25; S1k SWh, & Sh SEA sec. 26; S1a NEA, SEA NWA, Eh SWA, SEA &. Lots 3 & 4 of sec. 31; S1a NEA Sh NWA x S1s sec. 55; all of sec. 34; Nh NEA & WIZ sec. 35;
 T. S. of R. 4 w.: Lots 1, 2, g. 4. sec. 1; Lots 1 & 2 of sec. ?; Lots 3 & 4, & S1k NWA sec. 3; Lots 1 & sec. 4 Lots 1, 2, 3. 4, S19 NWK SWA, N1s SEA, & S1s NEA sec. 5; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4. 5. 6, ', E1A SEA, Sh NEH & SEA NWA sec. 6; Lot i NEA NWA, & Nh NEA sec. T; T. 1 $. of R. w: All of sec. 1
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely the lands described, or de- string to object because of the min- eral character of the land, or for any other reason, to the disposal to ap. plicant, should file their affidavits ol protest in this office on or before the 30th day of August 1912.
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24

conviction thereof. shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars C$10.0 nor more than one hundred dollars ($1OO. 0O)
 Sec. 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the pro- visions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
 Sec. '. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage and publication according to law.
 Passed by the Common Council of Phoenix this goth day of August, A. D. 1912.
 LLOYD B. CHRISTY, Attested Mayor.
 FRANK THOMAS, City Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 04024

Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona. August 9. 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Will liam R. Robertson, of Phoenix, Ari- zCna, who, on January 13. 1908, made Homestead Entry, No. 04024, for Eh SW2, Section 1, Township 1 s, Range 3 E.. c. & s. R. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described. before Register and Receiver, U. 5. Land Office, at Phoenix, Arizona, on the 18th day of September, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: Joseph Lombray, Leo NJ. Hoghe, Bert Ford. William Morrell, all of Phoenix, Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 02245

Department of the Interior, U s. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona. August 9. 1912
 NOTICE is hereby given that Ed win C. Fitzhugh, of Phoenix, Ari- zona, who. on January 4, 1909. made Desert Land Entry, No. 02245, for NWA, Section F, Township 1 S. Range F., G. & S. K. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Register and Receiver, U $. Land Office, at Phoenix, Arizona, on the 18th day of September, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: James R. Hughes, Henry Williamson, John w. Fitzhugh, Tom Raine, all of Phoenix, Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 nfdfOO

Department of the Interior, U. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, August 9. 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Joseph E. Fulwider, of Maricopa, Ari- zona, who. on April 2, 1911, made Homestead Application, No. 014122, for SWH. Section 34. Township S., Range E., c. & $ R Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Communication Proof, to estab- lIsh claim to the land above de scribed, before Register and Receiver l.. $. Land Office, at Phoenix, Ari zona. on the 11th day of September 1912.
 Claimant names as witnesses; Franklin C. Wright, of Maricopa, Ari zona; Ora M. Shreve. of Maricopa Arizona; J. C. Power. of Maricopa Arizona; Charles F. Crane, of Phoe- nix. Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
Kramer After Worlds Championship.


 Frank Kramer, for eleven years the champion bicycle rider of America. will this season attempt to win the worlds championship. The worlds champion ship races will be held at Vailsburg track, Newark, N. T.. on Aug. 24, P and 90. Kramer hopes to win the na- tiOna title for the twelfth time this year. It will be decided in a manner entirely different from that of the past. When the championship races are run there can be but two contenders. This is due to the fact that the National Cycling association is running both the eastern and western races this year. Heretofore the championship races have been run in the east, and at the end of the season Kramer has always been the winner of the largest number of points Two men are after his hon. ors-Jackie Clarke and Alfred GOullet. who have been battling at Salt Lake City.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
Patterson Wins GeeIonu Cup.

A Melbourne (Victoria) boy. Gerald Patterson. has won the Geelong cup. which has been in competition for thir- teen years The conditions are that as a handicap prize it must be won for three years. and the winner each year must concede fifteen handicap more each year. It so becomes test sf improvement and has been the cov- eted trophy for many years, having been won by many famous champions for a year or two. but never three times until patterson's triumph.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 0d2f6

Department of the Interior, U. 5. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, August 9. 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Ben nett E. Kavanagh, of Phoenix, Ari' zona, who. on May 14. 1908. made Homestead Entry, No. 1598-04316, tot SEA-, Section G. Township. 1 $, Range BE. G. & S. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Register and Receiver. U. $. Land Office, at Phoenix. Arizona, on the 18th day of September. 1912.
 Claimant names as witnesses Svlvanus Palmer. William Gaston Mrs. Sarah E. Ray, John J. Gould all of Phoenix, Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
Offers S3.OoO For Player.

George Van HaItren. who, besides being an umpire in the Northwestern league. is a scout for the Pittsburgh National club, has. it is said. offered Judge w. NJ. McCredie S3,000 for Ed die Mensor. the great little Outtielder of the Portland Colts. Judge McCre- die has taken the case under advise ment.
 However. it is hardly likely that Mcnsor will go to the Pirates until the Cleveland club. with which McCredie is doing business. has passed on him.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
pr;o. of e.I pIav.rs coes In.

Because of the bad weather and dwindIing gate receipts in many minor leagues the price of ball players has gone up. Many moguls, who see the receipts dwindling. hope to make 1t all back by selling some star athletes.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
THE TOMORROW OF TOMORROW

Fantastic shadows leap and lie across
 the silver fields: The flames of Winters robe of yellow
 gold Burn for an instant in the western
 sky, Then pale Night swings the gates of heaven
 ajar And. tinkling icebells to her heels, Beckons her star folk from afar, As the shadows fail Life sleeps and light is gone; But somewhere, past the hills another
 day is being born, And hopes wild flame burns high. Here in the shadows are Age and I. And Memory. And over the hills, for you. Tomor-
 row.
 p. F. Montgomery in September
 AinSleeS.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-24
NOTICE FOR POSTING AND PUB.
 lICAING

Department of the Interior,
 United States Land Office, Phoenix Arizona, July 25, 1912. Serial No. 01S74S.
 Notice is hereby given that the