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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Dry Prospects.

One hundred years of continuous
rainfall records have recently been
completed in New Bedford, Mass, and
serve to disprove thoroughly the cSm-
mon belief that the climate is not so
good as it used to be. Only half as
many dry periods occurred in the last
fifty years as in the first fifty years;
so that the records really are warn
ing for that section at least, to expect
more dry periods in the next genera
ton. The recent decades have been
fortunate above the average, and con-
sequently the next few decades are
quite likely to pay the bill.
The records were started in 1914 by
Samuel Rodman, and continued by him
until his death, in 1876. His son then
kept them until his death. in 1905. For
more than ninety-one years the rain
the same spot in the same yard. The
chief engineer of the state health de-
partment has now completed the hun
dred years of figures by obtaining the
late records from another observer in
New Bedford taken a few miles from
the Rodman place.
The average annual rainfall was
46.45 inches; but in the first fifty years
there were four very marked dry pc
RODS of two or three years each. In
the last fifty years there were only
two such dry periods.-Saturday Eve
ming Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
PRINCE PACED FOR A COP
And Troubetzkoy Responds, and the
End Is That a Fine of Two Dol
lars Is Imposed.

1t sounded like a subway guard
calling Fourteenth street or Bowling
Green-you can't tell the difference
as bellhop stalked majestically
through the Hotel Plaza paging Prince
Paul Troubetzkoy, says the New
York Press. The name Troubetz.
koy bothered the diminutive page, but
he managed to articulate the prince"
all right
1t so happened that Prince Trou-
betzkoy. who is sculptor with e.
studio in "a West Fifty-ninth street,
was the only prince in the Plaza at
the time. and, giving himself the bene-
fit of the doubt, he responded to the
call
There's a gentleman outside wants
TO see you," the boy told him. Ac-
companied by the princess, he went
downstairs where at the door he saw
Patrolman Cunningham of the East
F'ifty-ninth street station.
Cunningham asked the prince if he
was Prince TroubetZkoy. and the
prince admitted that he was He was
promptly served with summons TO
appear in court for violating an ordi-
nance by leaving his automobile I'M
attended in front of the hotel.
The prince expressed regret. The
aldermen hadn't notified him they had
passed such an ordinance. He was
too busy 10 appear when his case
came up in the Yorkville police court
the other day. and sent Guy S. Switz.
er, superintendent of an automobile
company. 10 represent him. a plea
of guilty was entered. and SwitZer
paid a two-dollar fine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
EIones With Corset Form.

After being placed under arrest by
Private Policeman Mulvaney, a we'll
dressed man, who early in the morning
broke showcase window in the store
of s. LYMAN, and removed a corset
form, broke away from the officer and
escaped.
The man, who was slightly elated,
stopped in front of the window for
some time. and. evidently impressed
placed one of the latest corsets, decid-
ed he wanted the figure. He broke
the window with his fist and lifted the
manikin out-Cincinnati Dispatch to
the New York Herald
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
THEN HE WANTED HIM BADLY
Sandy Realized the Need Of Insurance
When the "Fire Fiend' Got
Down to Work.

The following story, the chief actor
in which is still alive, would seem to
justify the term "canny" sometimes
applied to the Scot.
An old retired Fifeshire farmer was
from time to time called on and ad-
vised to insure his house against fire
by an agent who was Familiarity known
as Sandy"
The old man, however, met the
agents advances with ma, na!" fol-
lowing by what he doubtless consid-
cred clinching argument: MY hoose
is no likely to gang on fire, mon!"
The unexpected, however, happened,
and the neighbors were astonished to
see the old man, instead of trying 10
put out the fire, running up and down
the village street, shouting:
'Whaur's that man Sandy moo?
Whaur's that insurance chap? It's
terrible we can never get body when
ye're needin, I'M"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02

could not find his precious securities.
He had not even list of what they
we're. They decided that he must
have taken them to the city with him
and lost them. lie could not remem-
Der
Then they began to neglect him.
They put him in a small dark bed
room over the kitchen. made him take
his meals there. and lonely and cold
though he might be, never invited
him into the better part of the house.
For about a month the old man had
become greatly interested i'm the war
Every afternoon after school Ned
Rogers brought the morning newspa-
per from home. and he and the old
man would go up to the wretched
room and he would read to him for an
hour. all war news.
See here, Ned" spoke Mr.. Thwaite
Just now, Il feel 1t my duty to go
back to my old home and offer my
services 10 the army"
Why. Mr. Thwaite. exclaimed Ned.
you're too old. Besides. that stiff
arm of yours And how would you
ever get there?"
I'd try il. anyhow" replied Mr.
Thwaite dreamy expression in his
eyes. I'm pretty miserable here,
Ned. The folks don't care for me-
Now there was my other daughter.
Nora. She's Mrs. Milton and lives
Il
me 10 live with them, but | knew
they were too poor. Besides. Esther
here get lots of money from me when
| had IT, All | have now is a little
mortgage When | collect the inter-
est, twenty dollars every six months.
they take most of it away from me.
I've got a dollar OF the last payment
left. Say. exclaimed the speaker
with sudden animation. I've thought
OF great scheme"
What is hat. grandfather" l. :
CURED Ned ouriously.
Well. up N the old attic-it backs
on the kitchen roof is my old gun
AID knapsack. I asked them once
TO let me have them. but they only
laughed AT me and wouldn't even let
me go up 10 the attic TO get them my
self Say. YOU could"
oh, ! would not dare," declared
Ned
Why not?" IL isn't stealing.
They're mine. You can get up on
the kitchen roof when they aren't
watching. There's no sash to that
attic window. You can't miss the gan
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
BUILDING H0IST FOR SIL0S
Device Which Has Been Found Salts
factory for Number of Years Is
Easily Constructed.

A hoist which has been successful
ly operated for a number of years
on two pit silos built close together,
may be easily constructed. 1t con-
sists Of frame work set upon the
edge of the silo and firmly guyed in
position.
a length of hay carrier track lead
ing 10 each silo is supported by a
piece OF by 6 inch timber. These
timbers are laid upon the two by s
inch cross pieces which are supported
by two 1S-foot lengths of telephone
poles. AS the rope unwinds from the
drum, one carrier may be run out,
tripped, and the box allowed to
lower while the other box is drawn
out.
Pulleys keep the ropes up out OF
the wind and guide them as they wind
on the drum
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02


and knapsack. III give you the dol
lar to do It."
Ii took some persuasion to induce
Ned to follow out the suggestion OF
the old man. The bright silver dollar
was a powerful argument, however.
Two nights later Mr. Thwaite had his
coveted accouterments and Ned had
the dollar in his pocket.
The old man spent one entire night
polishing up the rusted old musket.
He begged powder and caps from a
neighbor The old knapsack was near
ly falling to pieces. He tied it up
stoutly.
I'll fix that when I get to Nora's."
he decided. I'm going to stop there
TO bid her good-by."
The following day he stole away
from the house and the village and
headed for the settlement where the
Millions lived IL was long, lard
tramp for the old man. Sturdilv. how
ever, he pursued his way, the KNAPP
sack strapped across his bent shoulder,
the heavy musket carried proudly. He
had no money. but kind-hearted house
wives gave him what he wanted to
eat Twice he slept in a haystack.
He was looked upon with pity as
homeless wanderer He was pretty
glad when one morning from inquiries
he found that il was only three miles
to the little farm where the Millions
lived.
Half the distance accomplished, he
was so tired out that he climbed
fence and lay down in a straw heap
to rest. He was soon asleep.
One hour later a young man driving
a horse attached to an old farm wag-
on went slowly past the spot.
Suddenly-bang,
He had some difficulty in quieting
down the startled horse Then he
| looked towards the spot where a puff
| of smoke had shown. An old man
was picking himself up from the
ground 1t was Mr. Thwaite. He had
gone to sleep. His dream had been
full of war and warriors. Awaken
! ing confused, he had taken a scare
crow near by for the enemy" had
| fired. the gun had kicked and over he
went
It did not take Mr. Milton long to
discover the identity of the old man.
He welcomed him to their humble
home. It's comfort soon put all war
| like ideas out of the head of the de-
! lighted old veteran.
| Nora wrote to her sister about his
arrival Esther wrote back: Keep
him and welcome-good radiance to
bad rubbish"
The old army musket was placed
across the antlers of deer in the
dining room. The old knapsack Mr.
Thwaite unpacked one day, prepare
tory to burning the rubbish.
Nora had not worried her grand
father by telling him of mortgage on
the little home. She was thinking of
this sadly when the old man came
rushing excitedly into her presence.
I've found them" he shouted hilari-
ously
Found what?" inquired the startled
Nora
THE lost securities-in my KNAPP
sack. They must have been there all
these years and l never remembered
It, This time you shall have them,
dear little girl, Just give me home
for the few years of life left to me
and take the securities for your pay"
1--WE need no pay for dutifully car
ing for you and loving you, dear
grandpa" replied Nora, but the old
man was set in his notions and the
heavy burden of debt was soon
thereafter lifted from the happy
household.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
COLT RAISED BY HAND
Cows Milk May Be Substituted
IF Attendant Is Patient.
Be Careful to Keep Bottle and Nipple
ScrupuIously CIean-Foal Should
Be Adequately Fed at All
Times to Develop.
Dy A. S. ALEXANDER. D. V. S.

(By \. y. ALEAA-NOER, II. V. 81
In case the mare dies or has no
milk the foal may be raised ON COWS
milk, if the attendant conducts the
work patiently and intelligently.
Choose the milk of a cow that has
recently calved, preferably one which
gives milk low in butter-fat, for mares
milk while rich in sugar, is poor in
fat. SWeeten the milk with molasses
or sugar and dilute with warm water.
Give n little of this prepared milk at
short intervals from a scalded nurs-
ing bottle and large rubber nipple. Be
careful to keep the bottle and nipple
scrupulously clean. Add an ounce of
lime water to each pint of the pre-
pared milk and allow half a cupful
once an hour at first.
AS the foal grows, gradually in
crease the amount of milk fed and
lengthen the intervals between meals.
In a few days food may be given six
times a day and, later, four times
daily The foal will soon learn to
drink from a pail, if allowed to suck
the attendants fingers at first
Until the bowels move freely, give
rectal injections night and morning.
If the foal scours at any time give
two to four tablespoonful of mix
ture of sweet oil and pure castor oil
shaken up in milk, and stop feeding
milk for two or three meals. allowing
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
COME TO RESCUE OF BRUIN
Threatened With Extinction, Brother
Bear Has Found That He Has
Some Friends.

Since the bear flag" days bruin has
been an accepted symbolic represen-
.ative OF the Golden state. He occu-
pies = place on its great seal, and. in
deed, has become a sort of institution
When he is not working at his more
dignified job he engages in picking up
acorns, acting as scavenger around
mountain camps and making an occa-
sional raid upon farms in the hills.
He has come to be known, in private
life, as a rather amiable and lazy fell
low, if undisturbed, and indeed il may
be claimed for him that he has host
of friends.
But bruin, in the wild, has come close
to the great divide. For many years
he has made sport for the hunter dur
ing the summer, and for the trapper at
all seasons. Nowadays there are not
very many of him. Extinction is im-
minent. He is about to go the way Of
many another distinguished brute
A Siskiyou county legislator has
rushed to his relief with bill prohibit
ing the killing of bears during the
summer and eliminating at all seasons
the trapping privilege. A like meas
ure, it is said, is finding its way into
numerous western legislatures, and is
being supported rather than opposed
by sportsmen. 1t is their hope that
bruin will be able to maintain his
place in the sun.-LOS Angeles Ex-
press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
GREEN PEPPERS IN FAVOR
Varieties Are Numerous and Have
Been improved in Late Years
Magnum Dulce Is Largest.

Green peppers can be grown on any
good garden soil. but should not be
put out till the ground is warm. The
varieties of peppers unlike the egg.
plant are numerous, and therefore
have been greatly improved Of late
years.
The upright sweet salad is a fine
pepper 1t is bright scarlet in color,
mild and sweet
Magnum Dulce is by far the largest
pepper in cultivation, and the most
prolific; no other variety gives such
large specimens. 1t is very sweet and
perfectly reliable.
Ruby King is one of the standards
and has for many years been deserv-
ing of first place among the varieties
of peppers, but in many respects it is
not equal to the above described
kinds.
Chinese Giant is very large, but not
as prolific as some Of the other large
varieties.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Gambling at Monte Carlo.

A Monte Carlo dispatch says gam
bling is rampant again after four and
a half months of enforced inactivity.
There is no gold or silver shining on
the green cloth; ivory checks have
taken their places. but roulette and
trente-et-quarante are going on at a
few tables. The revival. however, has
not sufficed to restore the seasons
usual animation to the town The ho-
tells are nearly empty.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
DRAFT EQUALIZER FOR PLOWS
Inventor Provides EVener Connected
at Point at One Side of Center
of Load Drawn

The Scientific American illustrates
and describes a draft equalizer invent
ed by ]. l.. Klages Of Rockford, Ia.
as follows:
The inventor provides a draft equal
izer for plows and other loads in
which the evener is connected at a
point at one side of the center to the
load to be drawn. and the draft de-
vices are provided with flexible ele-
ments which pass over pulleys on the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
FEEDING the Poor.

The public kitchen is an experiment
al New York institution backed by
women OF wealth and standing The
project is directed by the social well
fare department of the Association for
Improving the Condition of the Poor.
A profit OF per cent is to be taken.
The first unit will be multiplied as &C.
casicn warrants. Food will be served
on the spot and at homes. carried in
containers OF several compartments
and heated by hot water.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
SHOULD DEMAND CLEAN CARS
Up to the Shipper to Be on the Safe
Side-Hog Cholera Spread by
Railroad Trains.

1t is up to the shipper TO be on the
safe side and use only clean cars for
shipping hogs, according to DR.. b. A.
Beach OF the Wisconsin college of
agriculture.
Unsanitary stock cars are respon-
sible for spreading much hog cholera.
Cases are on record where cholera
has been brought into a community
simply by cars carrying cholera infec-
ton passing through on the railroad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
A Different Matter.

Then you don't think l practice
what / preach, eh?" queried the min
lister, in talking with one of the dea-
cons at meeting.
NO. sir, l don't" replied the dea-
con. You've been preachin' on the
subject of resignation for two years.
an We haven't resigned yet"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
The Artist.

The whole function of the artist in
the world is TO be a seeing and "a feel
ing creature; TO be an instrument OF
such tenderness and sensitiveness
that no shadow. no hue. no line, no
instantaneous and evanescent express
sion OF the visible things around him.
nor any of the emotions which they
are capable OF conveying TO the spirit
which has been given him. shall either
be left unrecorded or fade from the
book of record.-Ruskin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
New System.

When you get out of this peniten-
tiary," said the warden, you'll be able
to earn your own living and look the
world in the face"
IL hope So" answered the prisoner.
but 4 want you to promise me one
thing"
What is it,"
There's lot of these people who
don't want to see me get along. Don't
you let them put up any schemes to
get me fired out of here before my
term Is completed"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Causes of lnfertility.

Overlooking. especially of corn, and
lack of exercise for the breeders. are
perhaps the most common causes of
infertility This we have noticed es-
pecially with regard TO birds that are
shown a great deal. being confined 10
the show crops for weeks. fed highly
on whole grains. with insufficient green
feed aud bulky matter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Draft Equalizer.

ends of the evener, and one flexible
element is connected with swinging
lever mounted on the evener at the
side of the center opposite the point
of attachment of the load, and the
other flexible element passes around
a pulley on the swinging lever and
is connected with the load.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Unfricndsv Tricks.

81 thought you were a friend OF
his?"
Il used to be-"
And now?"
Il had to give him up in self-de-
Tense"
'Why?"
ITO every life-insurance and book
agent that asked him if he had any
friends who might be interested in
their propositions he insisted on CIV
ing my name"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
The Classic Vogue.

"Do you admire the classics?" in
Quired the student.
We'll" replied the theatergoer. Il
don't care much for it in literature.
but it's all right in dancing"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Quite Different.

One year ago a man could an
nounce that he was going TO Europe
without creating a ripple Of ex-
element"
And now?"
IF he makes that announcement
everybody crowds around to have a
look at him."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02
Important 70 Mothers
Sure Preventive.

He-I w-w-w-wish I could fuf-fuf-find
a w-w-way TO keep from sta-sta-stam-
mering.
She'll tell you how-don't talk.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02

Mother-Do you go to church for
the sermon or the singing?
Pretty Daughter-For the hims. OF
course.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02

There is no rainbow that looks as
beautiful as the gold mine stock GER
tificate just purchased
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-04-02

Always use Red Cross Ball Blue. Delights
the laundress. At all good grocers. Adv.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-10-29
THURSDAY, OCT. 81, 1915
Deeds

Jno. Horlacher ct ux. to State of
Washington, right of way over nwq
of seq sec 26-20-43, $50.
w. j. Donahue ct ux. to State of
Washington, right of way over seq
of swq sec 23-20-43, 81.
j. c. Russell ct Tx. to State of
Washington, right of way over swq
sec 32-20-44, 81.
Jno. Lewis to State of Washington,
right of way over neg sec S-19-44,
81.
g. j. Sohm ct ux. to State of Wash
ington right of way over avg sec sc.
20-43, 81.
T. F. Donahoe ct al. to State of
Washington, right of way over neg
sec 26-20-43, $245.
Martin Horlacher to State of
Washington, right of way over seq
sec 26-20-43, 81.
Ray Kirkendall ct al. to Frank
Champion, swq of nwq and win swq;
sea of swq sec 28-14-43, $1,000.
Pine City Development Co. to
Mary Crithfield, lot 6, blk 8, Smiths
add, Pine City, $500.
Jno. E. Chambers to Louisa C.
Chambers, tract in Pullman, 81.
Anna H. Mitchell to Adam Sliger,
lots Z, 8, g. 10, blk "a, Endicott,
$466.66.
Sam A. Mitchell to Adam Sliger,
lots 7, s, 3, 10, blk "a, Endicott,
$466.66.
Solomon C. Hensley ct ux, to VIM.
NJ. Dobson, undivided half interest
in tract in seq sec 21-14-39, $500.
Early W. Wood ct ux. to Ell E.
Johnson, sh lot 4, and all lot 5, blk
4, st. Johns First add, St. John
$3.50.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-10-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 2S27

IN the Matter of the Estate of
Richard S. Smith, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned- executor of the last will
and testament of Richard S. Smith.
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to present them with
the necessary and proper vouchers
within one year from the date of the
first publication of this notice. to-
wit: within one year from Friday.
the 10Th day of October, 1915. to
the said executor at the law offices
OF Loyeioy & Sanger, in Pullman,
Washington, the same being the
place for the transaction of the bust
ness of said estate, or be forever
barred.
WILLIAM SWAIN.
Executor of the Last VIII and
Testament of Richard S. Smith
Deceased.
Oct29-Noy26
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-10-29
SATURDAY, OCT. 10. 1915


Deeds
Ella Robinson ct ux. to Samue
Combs, all lot 8, blk 2, Blackhurst
& Hurd's add, st. John, $1150.
John Clarence Edgington to l.. w
Goss, part of nwq of swq sec 5-17-45
81.
Thomas Balken to Carl II. Muller
swq sec 22-20-45, $4,000.
A. d. McKeehen ct ux. to John
Dyer, all of blk 8, College Hill add
Tekoa, $4,000.
Tim Rubens eft ux. to E. c. John
son, Jr., Ell of nwq sec 31-1S-46,
$4,000.
c. w. Mcfarland OF ux. to Jacob
+. Siegrist, part of lots l, 2, 3, 4,
blk 6, Greetings add, Palouse, 500.
Lease
Henry H. Alderman ct ux. to Clar-
ence Davis, swq sec 25-15-43, also
part of VIII of seq sec 2515-43.
Robert Cults ct ux. to Christ Lee,
sh of nwq, except, nh of swq sec 13-
14-45.
Mortgages
Homer French to Farmers Nation
al bank of Colfax, 1T interest in
seq sec 16, neg sec 81, ell of nwq
sec 21-16-44, 5000.
Bertha Hoskins to McGregor Land
C Livestock Co., nwq of neg sec ga
14-37, $500.
Carl H. Muller to Thomas Balken,
swq sec 22-20-45, $500.
Henry Ochs ct ux. to First Savings
and Trust Bank of Whitman County,
VIII sec 21-17-40, $4,000.
Philip p. Ochs ct al. to First Saw
ings and Trust Bank of Whitman
County, Ell sec 21-17-40, $4,000.
Chattel Mortgages
Frank McHoes to Farmers and
Merchants State bank, live stock,
wagon and harness, $3.50.
Frank McHoes to Farmers ana
Merchants State bank, 2-3 crop on
neg sec 4-21-42, seq sec 10-21-42,
$3.50.
Nellie B. Gaines ct al to F. P. Mil
Ter. live stock, $1039.78.
N. G. Criswell to First State bank,
Lacrosse, live stock, 2-3 crop on the
swq sec 81, nwQ sec 34-14-39, $500.
A. G. Lee to First National bank,
Pullman, live stock, $3.50.
e. c. Boone to Pullman State
bank, 1-3 crop on sec %, and swq
sec IA and 100 acres in sec 23-13-44,
$500.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1915-10-29
Mortgages

Dempsey S. Siler to Bank Of Ro-
salia, seq sec 31-20-43, $4,000.
Dempsey S. Siler ct ux. to Bank of
Rosalia, sh of neg and lots /, 2, sec
6-l9-43, $4,000.
Wilbert L. Davidson ct NIX. to M.
&. Mikkelson, fractional sec 8, and
part sec GIBBS. also sec 32-14-3S,
$500.
w. I. Gregory to Bank of Winona,
live stock, 2-3 crop on seq sec 81
1888, also nh of nh sec 26-1S-39
$1,000.
John Bowerman to Merritt and
Chestnut, automobile, Sis.