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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
CT4LE SLANG SOUNDS SILLY;
EDUCATOR FOR PLAIN WORDS
roloquoisms Age Quickly and Lose Meaning Dr. Ccrson
argues. While Proper Vocabulary Stays Standard

,,,c sounds foolish as it gets old.
SlsTTg TTgrclish Is always young.
Coo, L"S "sSnbstantially. is the opinion Of
lpIs, Iss,,,ond ]. Gerson, associate super
", l1n,,,nacnt dent of schools. ,. ,
in,cnOIGG np Gerson does not agree with Harry
VI; TponI president of the. National
g ,oii Of Teachers Of English, that
Voun';n l. more effective than plain. force
asnE EEu,Ssi;sh., Mr.. Paul defended the use
fsi .,.ng h in an address before the coun-
4 4 s'ES = few days ago at meeting in Chi
eago. ,,,....,o.ior of tha forcnfulness
!, S sioSr Mr.. Paul said il two boys were
2. cLst;ng s il would sound foolish to tell
ia.u nsus'Tts 70 "dcsist," while "Cut It out
.neIid .neuid he very effective. But Mr.. Ger
wou'" 'c"ontcnds it would be just as en-
s.,ir ~ 10 tell the boys to stop"
n""1WhlIc We must recognize that slang
a.scribes certain situations and con-
dsfI,, StIonS cffcctiycIy." Dr.. Gcrson said,
.SI ~ think the public schools should safe
mard our English. II the schools en-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
BANDITS STEAL FURS
Robbers Abandon Most Of $1,000
Loot After Hold .Up OF Store

Motor bandits, after holding UP and
robbins the proprietor Of a fur store
In South Philadelphia early last eve-
ming and getting away with about $1,000
in furs. later puzzled the police by
abandoning all but about $500 Of the
loot.
Just after o'clock touring car
with five young men in It drove up to
tho fur store Of Benjamin Wallach ut
1893 South Fifth street. Walach was
alone in the store at the time. Three
81 the men entered the store and one
thrust n pistol in Wallach's face. The
other two grabbed all the furs they
could hold and ran for the car, which
sped of at once.
-, About three hours later the police
we're Informed by an unidentified woman
that she had found pile of furs in a
dark corner on Franklin street south
Of Taskcr. They turned out to be all
the loot taken from Wallsch except
two coats
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
To Hold senI.AnnuaI esno uet'

Members of the Fellowship connected
with what is known as the Riverside
Association of Baptist Churches hold
their semi annual banquet, and bust
ness meeting tomorrow evening, at the
Marcus Hook Baptist Church. After the
banquet an address will be made by
the Rev. Joseph Bennett, this city. Rev.
Mr.. Bennett was one Of the organizers
OF the Wayland Baptist Church, form
erly known as the Baltimore Avenue
Baptist Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30

couragcd slang we would soon find our
language cut up or hopelessly mud
died"
DO. YOU have any suggestion which
might aid toward dscouraging slang?n
he was asked.
1T would be almost useless TO make
suggestions along that line. slang
grows in all directions The slang Of
one generation is accepted usage in the
next. Plain English is more forceful
than slang. We must keep our Ian.
guage clean. Only a small minority Of
slang words remains in our vocabulary.
They come and go quickly"
On being reminded that some cducn
tors used slang to drive home a point
Dr. Gerson said that may be true, but
this was no argument in favor of il.
The English language" he added
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
WODten'S SIX Stockings
Mems Six Socks

IN excellent Quallty, IN black. AA DIu,
tan. rorJovan or eray--1Jr.
Full-Casnioncd silk Socks, in o,as.., nav.
blue and cordovan--$l.00 to $500 pair.
SILK Socks, in black and cooys, uj.h haud
embroidered clocks-$2.2J a pair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30

girls and boys, he has,
brought a great pack
Of little Rocks for
them -- The Twins
Christmas" the love
IieSt Christma, fairy
tale. lie has one for
YOU.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30

rs good thing to abide by. Many
slang. words and phrases which we're
popular ten years ago would seem fool.
ish IL used now. - 4
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03
STONINCTON

Thursday morning Gus Trebeau was working for Oscar F. PendA ton hoisting coal at the coal bins and while using the hoisting apparatus, the handle flew away on the holster, hitting Mir. Tiebeau on both wrists and bruising his right forearm and both hands badly. Thursday evening the StOnington chorus met at Community hall and re- hearsed several compositions of Dr. Jules Jordan, who is directing the work
 Charles H. Davis of Wequeteguock Is getting along favorzbly after a recent accident, having had his shoulder broken when his horse became frightened, throw ing Mir. Davis from the wagon
 The third dance of the season at We dueteuuock casino was well attended by large party from the borough.
 It is expected that a majority of the women voters will attend the special town meeting. called for Wednesday ev- ening, June s.
 Thursday evening Ruth chapter, No. A, O. E. S., met in Brayton's hall
 The stonington Independents will play the baseball team from Fort Wright here Sunday.
 This (Friday) evening the warden and burgesses will hold a meeting. A peti- ton is to be presented by the storekeep- CTS asking for the privilege of keeping fireworks for sale for the 4th. It is ex- pected this will meet with some opposi- lion
 Joseph De Moura is painting the home | of his parents on Main street Leon James is visiting at Woody Hill. | F. J. Collins of Rochester, New York, 1: | in town for the week end | A unique weather vane erected on the garage of Mir. Prescott's summer home al Wamphassett Point is miniaturs schooner. which attracted attention. l In June 1873, 1t is recorded that fl Stonington straw hats and linen coats were in demand" Only a few straw have appeA red on the streets here thii year.
 | J. A. Brown of Washington, D. C., and 1 1T. Harler of Norwich have been guesti of Mir. and Mrs. Charles P. Potter a II Lords Point
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03
WESTERLY

mast few days, and the trench now ex- tends to the town han. Pipe has been laid to the MohicRn store, and h IS ez- pected that the corner Of Granite street will be reached by the first of next week
 Announcement has been received by Capt. Chrystie Mcconnell that -Westerlys new national guard company will be known as the Fifth Co.,. C. A. C.. First battalion, R. L N. c. Two officers to as- sist the captain have been appointed by state headquarters. First Lieut. George IL Ruhman and Second Lieut. Frank Ames. In all probability the new conn pany will be known as Battery P. The men vii go to camp at Fort Getty from July 10 to 24, and while there will bo in charge of the six-inch pedestal guns.
 Hope council, No. c, Jr. o. II. A. M-. were hosts to the state officers at meet ing held Wednesday evening in Mechanics hail on Broad street Addresses were made by the guests. and following the meeting a supper was served
 Laeonies.
 The report of the special school investi- gating committee of the town of StoninE- , ton was distributed among the voters Thursday.
 wilfred Ward, Arthur L. Perry. Sam uel IL Davis and Rev. E. J. Cleveland | have returned rom a lV uags nsninS ulR | to Nova Scotia
 William Rowe and family have return ed to their home in Mt. Vernon, N. N-- after visiting several days with West | erly relatives.
 Robert 3. Patterson. a sailor oa the U. $. $. Minnesota. left Westerly Thurs day for Annapolis. Md, where he will rejoin his ship after a short furlough. He will sail for Norway June g.
 The members Of phebe efeene Ward chapter. D. 4. F.. enjoyed a picnic al Pleasant View Thursday.
 A barge of the Scully line with esl tons of soft coal for the greenhouses oI Beach street Is being unloaded at th. wharf of Charles J. Butler on Main street
 The construction Of Aiisquamicut roaI in Watch Hill is nearly completed: az |, phalt was being spread on the three ], quarter mile stretch Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03
MYSTIC

The usual Friday night meeting of the Congregational church will be omitted this week as an invitation has been re- ceiver to sit in council with inc New Lon don Association of Church and Ministers to ordain to the ministry the son Of ReE- Dr. Hurlbert Of Groton. A large nuInoer from here plan to attend this service, which is to be held in Groton al o'clock daylight saving time
 4 joint meeting of the three local or Eanizations of Camp Fire Girls was held Thursday evening in the Mystic Com lnunity House. The mel'sbers enjoyed an hour in the gymnasium under the diree- ton of MT. Wright
 An alarm was rung in Tuesday noon when fire was discovered on the roof or c w. Chapman's blacksmith shop, and both companies responded promptly The blaze was soon eXttnguisheo. but mol before some damage to the roof had been done. 1 A supper was held Thursday evening in the Ouiambaug chapel at which large number were present The chapel has recently been equipped with electrac lights. the gift Of Capt Elias F. NilcoH | in memory Of his wife.
 Mrs Theodore Wilson has returned 10 New Haven after lengthy stay in the Fiuage
 I T. cd to the house owned by pr. hnooes Burrows on Orchard street
 | Julius Mallory of Brooklyn has been a recent visitor here.
 Kooaoepea Camp Fire Girls met Wed Iaesday evening with Mrs. Frank t' lRhoad and sewed on Red Cross work
 Mrs. W. N Gcer of Greenevllle has been a recent visitor here.
 Mir and Mrs. E. W. Gasken and lam Hv have returned from a visit in Brook lyn lsn a hospital. Is convalescing steadily Mrs. Alvin Cutler has returned home from New York. where she spent the winter.
 Walter Paige of Springfield. Mass. is the guest of his grandparents, Mir. and Mrs E. c. Paige.
 The June meeting of Fanny Leeysro chapter, D. 4. R.. was held WednesoaS afternoon in Masonic Temple. Following the business meeting Miss Sallie Coy oi Westerly gave talk on old bed quilts Refreshments were served by the follow ing committee: Mrs. Ella ". Brown Mrs. Lora C. Davis, MrsA Carrie B. Den'
 ison. Mrs. Florence A Nherburne, Mrs
 Harriett A. Stanton. Mrs. Lucy B. Ryon
 Miss Lucy B. Kellogg and Mrs. Arts L
 Stoddard The next meeting VIII b' held Saturday afternoon. June 11th-
 The seml-nonthly meeting of the Mys tic country club was held Thursday ev
 eninE with the following committee fl
 charge: Mrs. Charles C. Dodge, Mir. ans Mrs. Walter A. Clarke. Mfr. and Mrs , Percy V. Stowe. Mir. and Mrs. Walter Fl Lathro7 and Mrs. Harry Whitney.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03

A large audience attended the annual | Westerly High school eantata in the high l school hall Thursday evening and all present agreed it was the best chorus and solo work heard in Westerly in several years. Haydn's oratorio The Creation was the difficult choice for this years work, and the able presentation of the composition Thursday evening showed the result of hard and conscientious study. The soloists were especially good and plainly showed why they are regarded as
 the best oratorio singers in the east They were Mrs. Marjorie Warren Leadbetter,
 soprano, J. J. Shaugnessy, tenor, and Fred Martin, bass. The whole perform ance was ably directed by Robert Valen-
 tine, supervisor of music in the Westerly
 schools.
 An alarm from box 75 at about 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon called the three trucks of the Westerly fire depart | ment to the corner of Dayton and Pierce | streets, where the firemen sought in vain | for a blaze It developed that the alarm
 was false and had been rung in by a group of children who were looking for
 sport. Chief George Egger soon discov-
 cred the culprits and their names were | given to the police, It is expected that
 their parents will be forced to pay the
 cost of the "run,' which will probably be 1 in the neighporhood or SoV-
 The second game of the season between the Westerly High school baseball team
 and the alumni will take place this (E'ri- day) afternoon. The contest is 10 be a practice game for the local school team in preparation for the games with Warwick 9 High and East Greenwich academy, which come next week. Stenhouse and Mylli- : maxi will be the battery for the high a arA ,1F e q, ! alumni is still uncertain it is thought that 8 Wilcox and Palmer will start aa the bat q tery.
 The team captains of the Westerl, A Visiting Nurse association drive me 4 Thursday morning and made their repor 4 following the first day of canvassing. Tn < total amount collected Wednesday was q little over s1,S00. and the committee feel q that the drive has been given a goo sa start pr. M. H. Scanlon, who has charg S of the drive, and a committee of mel A have nearly finished the business sectio a of the town. but the women captains re z port that the residential sections will nc
 be finished until Saturday.
 4 The Rhode Island state board of agri 1 culture Wednesday elected Dr. Thomas | VI Robinson of Westerly state veterinaria 4 to succeed J. S. Pollard, resigned.
 addition to this position, pr. Robinso
 was chosen to represent the Society fo
 the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
 Westerly. Another Westerly man to | ' honored by the board was Tristram l Babcock, who was elected one of th H state cattle commissioners.
 E A new sewerage line was opens & Thursday morning when a trench ws
 started on Grove avenue in front of q
 residence of Mrs. A. 4. Stillman. Abol E Is laborers and the steam shovel wel
 started in at this section, and the lir
 was started toward the corner of Gro'
 avenue and Granite street. The gang
 40 men who have been working on Bros
 street have made good progress in q
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03

New Haven.-Joseph Robinson of 1st Henry street took his wrath out on nelghbor's cat which had killed his chickens the other night by cutting or chopping of the annoying animals head. Robinson was arrested by Patroimsn J. Maloney o'i a charge of cruelty 10 anil mals.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03
COLUMBIA BICYCLES

This is Bicycle Time. We sell only Bi- cycles that we>ean positively guarantee.
 At this time, we have a complete stock from which to choose, embodying every color and combination to make them at tractive. Why walk when Bicycles are available at moderate prices and on the easy terms at which they are offered here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03

5 pm fine metal-amps that formerly
 sold at S22.5o-During This Sale $9.34
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03

Our Lamp Depart
 ment is complete
 with the finest Selec-
 ton possible of Port
 able, Boudoir, and Floor Lamps. Every design and color is represented, and all fare offered at reduc- ions of 1-3 to 1-2 of.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03

LIBRARY TABLES
 No matter what kind of Library Table you have in mind, you are sure to find just what you have been looking for among our large display, including Small Round, Oval, Oblong, Long Davenport etc. at prices reduced from B 1-3 to 50 per cent. Good Tables as low as $11.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-03

This Store stands back of every article i
 sells. If what we sell doesn't make gooe for you, we will make good TO you
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
|, LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.

Dec. u. 1891.
Dear Old Santa Claus.
am a little hoy nbnnt a. years
old. George Evans put In bis paper
that you were coming 10 the OkIq.
College laat Monday night aud would
bring with worlds of presents. %
me and Mr.. Cochran went out 90
sec you and TO set some presents
We got right up on the front row of
seats 20 aH We would not be over.
looked by you. one of them old
maid school teachers saw NJ Coch.
ran and made him move bsck 10 the
back end Of the house. and made
me go with him. George never said
anything about a big giant coming.
70 when he came out Bee and Bili
got scared and wanted TO 10 home.
So had 10 80 with them. and ney.
or got TO see you or get any pres.
enis. Now. Santa. bring me a whIs.
lie. for ! have been a good little |.
boy all year. with best wishes.
HAL THOMPSON.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.

chickasha. Okla. Dec. %. 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
! am little girl > years old and
| will tell you what would like for
Christmas. want a doll with slee.
py eyes. also. Santa Claus. please
bring my little sister. Pauline, age
Z. Dorothy. age 3. and myself some
candy and nuts. Dear Santa. Dorothy
and Pauline want some dolls too.
so that will be all for this Christ.
mas. Santa please remember am
your loving little friend.
WANNA MAE NABORs.
p. s.-If you don't bring me the
doll please remember the candy and
nuts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
AUSTIN BOND

Chickasha. Okla. Dec. 20. 1921.
Dear Old Santa:
! can hardly wait TN Christmas
as | am so anxious to get out Of
school and to have YOU visit me. I
have been very good this year and
said my prayers every night.
| would like TO have spy.glass.
so | can look at the moon and all
the stars. some building blocks.
some good wiId.west stories and n
medicine case as am going to be
q doctor when grow up and am
man. ! would also like to have some
fruit and kisses, those with t!ssde.
paper coverings. DO not forget my
friend A. Wood.
HAYDEN ROBERTS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23

chlckasha. OKLA. Dec. q. 1891.
Dear Santa Claus:
am a little Firl years old. 20
TO the west school. I am IN the ia
grade. wish you would bring me
a doll and a cedar chest for her
clothes. and don't forget my little
borthcr. Calvin. he IL 5 years old.
lie wants a tool chest and tinker.
tops. and don't forget some candy.
nuts. apples and oranges. and please
come early for am going aawy for
Christmas. From your little friend.
MARIE a CALVIN cALAwAy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.

Chickasha Okla. Dec. 30. 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me pretty doll
with red dress, red hat, red stock.
ings and little black slippers. little
pretty purse, two (2) bottles per.
fume and little box powder, and
dear old Santa, please bring my
little friend Mamie Davis pretty
doll, too-Oh, Sata. don't forget to
fill our stockings plum up. don't get
our prettys dirty coming down the
stove pipe either
GRISELDA WOOD.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
a lGrrta TO SANTA CLAUS

Chickasha. ohla.. nec. "a, 1891.
Dear Santa Claus
! am = little Elrl . years old and
50 to school every day. ! wonld
like for yon 10 bring me lluie
sleepy doll. sei of dishes. a small
pure snd hair ribbon. want
plenty of candy. nuts. apples and
oranges and bananas Your little
friend. EDNA o. SMITH.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS


chlckasha. Okla. Dee. q.
Dear Santa Claus:
l doat want you TO forget me
this Christmas for I've been a very
good little hoy must not act Ike n
little hoy. but am not nov. Don't
you let anyone Md you Santa Claus
aud tell you that am little. I am
football star and want a foot.
ball. so can keep in training with
my friend "s,iney."
oh. Santa I'm 80 much In love
that really don't know what do
want except my gin. 30 I won't ask
you for anything else. So good bye.
with love.
AUSTIN BOND.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23

Handy GiN for @en


s'e't man. young or old. wlll ap.
pFcciaic a Eeod'lookinE rack 10 place
within easy reach of hln dressing
ease. Tho tic rack requires an
ehloug oT oval hoard. smoothly GOV.
crcd with crctonnc and small
nickel towel rack. which b screwed
10 the front of II. Il ia suspended by
silk cord fastened II the back with
screw eyes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.

chIckasha. Okla. Dec. g. 1921.
Dear Santa Claus:
] want TO write you letter to
let you know what want. live
OF Enid. but I am visiting my grand.
mother. ! want set of dishes, a
doll. some colors and some candy,
nuts and apples. have a little
brother one year old-he wants
dollie and some candy too. With
lots OF love.
ANABELL WARNAFsA.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23

chIokasha. OKLA. Dec. y. 1891.
Dear Santa Claus:
! am - years old. | am In the
tih grade. ! want a bicycle and q
pair of skates, Lots Of nuts and
fruit. HERBERT DUNCAN.
sss s. s,h.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
4 ltrrra TO SANTA CLAUS.

thlchasha. OKLA. pcc. "a. 1881.
Dear santa claus
Flrase bFlnK ~" a bis stick II
peppermint candy. thank yon. Your
little friend.
FRANK FRANKLIN.
soi \. lFd ~. Phone g..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
Made Easy On This Page You WM Find What

Aetna. famous mountain IN north.
sFn Sicily. IL sald g. have derived lla
name fom Aetna. . HlcllIah nymph.
daughter of heaven and earth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
SANTA CLAWS

Always knows what little boys and
Eiris llke aud Efosnapa too. and
has Insi raispcfcd i.lndsoya spec.
lsi Brick Ice Cream for Christmas.
ss.1.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A Ltrrra TO SANTA CLAUS.

Dcar Santa Ciaua.
! wish you would bring me a real
violin. a pair of gloves. nlte ella.
somo new neck ties and | want you
10 have Il 10 SNOW no can uao
my sled. am \ ycan old aud
don't need any playthinKs
JACK ilAwN.
1906 MINI AVo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23

The larger flying fish can sail for
an eighth Of a mile.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa Claus
How are you? Please bring me
a spade and rake and hoe, that
can use in the garden. and | want
some marbles, want some taws
and some pots, and the Katzen-
jammer Kids book.
CHARLES LOWELL.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23

alternating insects may be frozen
solid and not killed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS

Dear Santa:
How are you? = want a doll and
some dishes.
KATHERINE LOWELL.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.

1906 MInn ave.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-05

il in a cool dry place. CrumbIy
cheese should be cut with a linen
string.
Cheese soup.
To one pint of well-seasoned ans
rich vegetable stock add one cupfu
OF scalding milk. Add pepper and
salt and thicken To the CONSISTENCY
OF cold honey with butter and -four
rubbed 20 a paste. When ready TO
serve add a quarter-eupfJl Of grated
cheese and stir until il is melted.
then serve.
Welsh RPrcbit
shave into thin strips or slices
enough very creamy American dairy
cheese To ill two cups. Have a small
frying pan hot and put into il Il
small lump of butter Add the
cheese and quarter-cIpful of water
in which there Is tablespoonful Of
Worcestershire sauce, saltspOOn-
ful OF English mustard. salt, pepper
and a teaspOOnful Of tomato ca tsup.
Mix well. stirring all the time tho
cheese is melting. for l. burns quick
w. and have ready hot plates with
slices OF toast 10 receive the rareJit
as soon as IL is creamy If milk in
stead of water is used in the mixture
the cheese il less apt IL becOme
sfringy or 10 curdle-which is often
the cause of the Indigestion fire.
quently laid az it's door.
Cheese Omclctte
Make a five-egg omelette in the