Norwalk Chronicler

Evening sentinel, Saturday, February 21, 1891 · page 3

← Back ‹ Prev page Next page ›
n / p pages
 

 

sung trachea Easily om
' Up, "the Marine."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

us flour was A recount our.

 
 

 

‘MAMuTl-ough Anya).
Gould lava Knocked lul- Down with
a leather. and a Light Blow App-m-
It“! Gave Ills- llia Quiet“.

8A! Magoo, Feb. sis-George La
Blanche, “the Marine," and Johnny Her»
fl, better ,known as “Young Mitchell,"
untested before the California Athletic
club last night in a , purse of $2,500.
. Mitchell bad the advantage in height and
Mandthefactthaths is many years
than La Blanche. made him a
hvm'ite in the betting, Both men have
trained faithfully for the fight, but in “the
‘ Iarlne's" case some fears were expressed
thathehad been drawn too fine. lie felt
“Meat, however. that he could fight
strong at the weight. which was 145 pounds.
LIBlauche was knocked out in the twelfth
round La Blanche entemd the ring at
9:10, Mitchell following a moment later.
Time was called at 9-28.

, The Right by Bounds.

“Milly—LB Blanche took the oeu-
terof the ring and Mitchell feinted around

, him. The men finally clinched, and in the

' 'I. bmkaway Mitchell caught “the Marine"
on the ribs with his right. Mitchell again
led and was stopped by La Blanche's right
in the month. In the lead Mitchell slipped
around “the Marine’s” neck and both went
to the floor.

Second Bound—“The Murine" began
rushing Mitchell in this round, but the lat
ter cleverly ducked a wicked swing and

‘ twice landed on “the Marine's" ribs, cane

 
 

;

 

 

lug him to reel. Mitchell found littleditll—
unity in stopping “the Marine and land-
ing bean ly.

Third Round—Mitchell countcrcd with
his left on the ear, but got a stinger in re-
turn for it. “The Marine" rushed, but
Mitchell ducked and lifted him from the
floor. La Blanche caught a hard one in
the jaw, and but for the close of the round
would have been Mly upper—cut. He was
jeered by the crowd for attempting to play

crossr-

Fourth Round—La Blunchc's swings
were easily dodged by his young opponent.
Be resorted to clinches when pomible.

Both Men Claimed Poul».

Fifth Round-There was some hard fightr
ing in this round, with honors even.

Sixth Round—Mitchell hit "the Marine"
hard on the left check. “The “urine"
made several rushes, but \iitchell caught
him each time on the ribs. ducking him as
he did so Both men claimed fouls in this
round.

Seventh Round—Mitchell woe cautioned
by the referee. Several good counters fol-
lowed. 7 Mitchell gained the first knock-
down by sending ”the Marine" to the floor
with a terrific right hander on the nose
2 Eighth Bound~Mitchell§canght “the his.
line” in the mouth with a left hand stop.
This was the only good blow of the round.

“The Marine" Knocked Down.

Ninth Round—Mitchell hit "the Marine”
lightly on the cheek and the latterdropped
to the floor. When he rose he tried to get
in his right several times, but was cleverly
stopped each time.

Tenth Bound-Mitchell easily stopped
“the Mariner’s” rushes and sent him to the
floor with a good chest blow.

Eleventh Round—Honors were easy in
this round, the men warming up to their
work and several good exchanges ensuing.

And Out.

Twelfth Round—About the middle 0!
this round, after a few blow.» bud been
struck, Mitchell hit ”the Marine" lightly
on the jaw. "The Marlnc" dropped and
rolled over on his face. He remained in
this position until he was counted out. A
atom of hissesgrected him as he left the
fins

JOE DONOGHUE WINS AGAIN.

llo Takes the Five Mile Contest of the
New national Skating Association.

BOSTON, Feb. 2l.—The New England
Skating association held the championship
contests at Spy pond, Arlington. The re
mite were: Massachusetts championship
race, one mile, was won by it. t”. Warner,
0‘ Charleston, in 3111. 505. Boys' race,
under 15, half mile, was won by E. J. BE:

1

field, of Watertown, in 2111. 55. The ‘
yards sprint, open to all, was won by
met Simpson, of New-burg, in 205.11.; John
Warner, of Charleston-n, was second and
James Donogbue, of Newburg. third.

The two mile race, open to all, was won
by James Donoghue. of Newburg, in 6111.
m; it. C. Warner, of Charlestown, was
wand and F. “1'. Craft, of St. John, N. 11.,
third. The hurdle race, open to blow Eng.
land skaters only, one lap (a fifth of a mile),
waswon by ll. (.3. Barnes, of Cambridge,
in 5th.

Thefive mile contest, the event of the
day,open to the world, had six starters.
The world's champion. Joe lkmoghue, had
saved himself for this race. while his prin-
cipal rival. Elmer Simpson, had taken part
in two races, in one 0! which he received a
badfall. Simpson made a plucky light.
but the champion was too much for him
and won the race in 18m. in. Simpson won
second and it. if. Warner third. This not
“skated in a heavy snow storm. The
prises were cups and medals

my Campbell Wanted to lilo.

WmJ’eb 21. ~41me Lyonot 'nmpbell
was found by a policeman last evening
weeping bitterly upon the Thames em
treatment and threatened to commit sul-
clds by throwing herself into the river
Lady Campbell was arrested and taken 1.:
Bow street police court, where her has
baud found surety for her luture good
meal.

 

Antes-o mm for "5.000
131180703, Ky” Feb ill «The famous
stallion Antceo. 2: my. that was sold
Thursday in the sale of W. ’l' Woodward
to B. A. browns 0; Co. of Kalamazo ,
m, for 155,111) was Friday resold by
them ll. 8. Henry, of l’hi'mlelphla, for
in mummy andtcn service fees of W
making the price paid 0115,1111) in all.

data I. Plait ruminants» I‘Mtrinator.

Viburnum, 114111.21 Mm president in.

‘t the following nominations to thv

PostmaWChartes ll. moat

, ,Weat Randelph. \'.:t Simeon W

2 m Booth Gardner. bland; John I

”were: .Y new

“I. th nine or 7111
Pa. 5. l). (lewd-n, Baldwin-,0

Italic limo Vac unrated.

 

 

 
 

. kaiser. “

 

. from 111 scan.
a racist- Accident Aver-led by on In
[laser's Vigilance.

train bearingthe remains of Gen. Sherman
ran into an open switch at Mansfield, Pa.

seven miles west of Pittsburg, at 8:80
o’clock. The train was running at a speed
of twenty miles an hour, and when within
100 yards of the switch Simon Bill. an ex-
railroad trackman, threw open the switch

‘leadingon inside track on which a work

train of engine and two freight cars were
standing. Engineer Wolfe, of the funeral
train, new the movement just. in time to
reverse his engine and thereby avert a ten
rible aecinmt. The members of. the in-
neral party were not acquainted with the
fact that anything unusual had occurred.
Hill says that he thought he had been
signaled toopen the switch, although he
was not on duty at the time Rumors oi
attempts to wreck the train were promptly
denied

Touched by flarrlsbnrg' a Tribute.

Srrstncsvturz, 0., Feb. 21. ~—At Pitta
burg Superintendent Turner, of the west
ern division of the Pennsylvania railroad,
took charge-of the party. It was announced
that no stops would be made between Pitts-
burg and Columbus, except for water. No
demonstrations of any magnitude were ex-
pected at any of the smaller stations,»
Gen. Howard had done everything in his
power to discourage them. What has
moved the Sherman family was the demon-
stration at Harrisburg. All thef ily had
retired and gone to sleep, but they were
awakened by the strains of "Nearer, My
God. to Thee,” and looking out of the car
window they saw the Grand Army men
drawn up in line, with uncotered heads
rcverently bowed. They were much im
pressed by the sight and spoke of it as
something that had touched them very
much.

 

It Rained, but the Veterans Cured Not.

Bnanronodvxcrmx, 0., Feb. 21.-Judge
and Mrs 1’. B. Ewing, Mine Ewing, George
Ewing and William McComb, joined the
funeral party on the arrival of the party
at Columbus. Senator Sherman deter-
mined that he would not goback to “'ash—
ington today but. that he would continue
on to St. Loan; to attend the funeral cere-
monies tomorrow. The widow of ex-

‘Govemor venison brought to the train

some very beautiful flowers which she
presented to the Sherman family.

Just beyond Woodstock 11 picturesque
group of old veterans stood at a road cross
ing with bare heads bowed as the train
swept on. By the time Brush Lake, a
water station. was; reached, the wind was
blowing :1 gal:- aml the rain was {ailing in
sheets. The storm continued to increase
in force, but in spite of the heavy rain, at
every station there were crowds lying
along the platforms to salute the honored
dead. At St I’ iris there was .1 long line
of veterans at the station and quite a
large crowd. and the bells of the city were
tolled during the manage of the train.

Gen. Sherman Laid in the Grave.

81. Loris, Feb, Si."l'he funeral of Gen.
Sherman occurred here today. The re
mains reached the city at 8:30 :1. m. and
were met by thousands of military and
citizens. Among the notable present were
the entire Kansas legislature and "Bufialc
Bill."

The prom-mien was in five divisions and
several miles in length. The following
were the pallbearers: Maj. Gen. John Pope,
Brevt. Maj. Gen. Amos lieckwith, Brevt.
Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, Brevt. Maj. Gen.
John W. Turner, Brevt. Maj. Gen. Wil-
lard Warner. llrevt. Brig. Gen. John W.
Baniger and (:mnumnder Charles S. Cot
ton, l'uited States navy.

The brief funeral services at the grave
were conducted solely by Father Sherman,
the latter having telegraphed declining
the odors ol cooperation and assistance
tendcred by members of thclocnl priest
hood, and saying that he desired to use his
own discwtiou with respect totlw character
of the serv ices and to perform the religious
services himself.

At the (lose of the servicesticn. Sher
man '9 body was laid at M1 in the family
lot beside his wife.

The Emperor to Ills Critics.

BERLIX, Feb. 21.-—-.-\t a dinner to the
Brandenburg diet Kaiser William said
that he‘wmi aware that many changes had
been recently Willlcan't‘ll under his rule,
and many hesitated to follow him. But he
was looking only to the good of the whole
of Prussia. and not of a class. Prussia
became great liq-muse in 1M3 the whole

nation had conl'nlml in and rallied around

the king. "in our tirnc," added the
when disloyalty ltlltl other vim
arestealing through the world, whenau
ocean of printing ink is lavished to em-
barms and darken N'erytliing lying clear
before us. you must hold with me. [re-
main calm and full of hope. and you may
follow me. i find, notwitlmanding all.
that there are enough faithful men in
Prussia."

Gladstone for the Welsh Church.

bosons, l-‘ch. 21.~Thc motion of Us
borne Morgan in the house of cornnmns in
favor of the dimwtablishment ol the Welsh
church was voted down by :55“: to was. Mr.
Gladstone said that he could not have
spoken on the question Ilfty yours ago at
he was able to sill-ah now. The mlmlnirv
tration of the church in Wales was open
to censure then. it now displayed a praise-
worthy activity in dealing with the growth
of Christianity. The result of the vote was
interpreted as a virtual victory for (linear
tsbilsbrnent.

Primers with 1 Red Hot Potter.
P11151291: 1111:..0, 1-11-11 21. ~~A jail llt‘llt‘n
occurred at tlilu place In»! night and 1’
Graham, 3 notorious lmnn- thief; Frank
Train, Will Rogers and Chris Snwuwn eav
owed by prying a bolt off an «amide door
by means of a red hot poker. The sin-riff”!
wile was alone in the building and w
tempted wb'hout success to prevent the
scene of the priwners.

“a "do! shot a lloonllghlcr.

Darius, Fol). 2i. m’lhc residence of NI).
Chesruley at Holtcrbridge, near ( nppo
quln. was attached by six mmnlluhters,

who rode up on lmm-Inwk The major
tired on them from swindmv and wounded
one. The moonllghters lied. and the major
and his servants pursued tin-1n. but. with-
out overtaking them. They were all aim
ward arrested.

“authors Burials-en tic-tile.
lame Rom. Ark. l-‘eb. atrium”
um Woodrufh henchmen have paid over
to'l‘reasarer lion-ow 114.333. the amount
Woodrotl was short on the currency fund,

 

aid the balance of the entire shortage. chord

The total amount made goal is loan

(in. [turn NM lip-u.

Bonus Arms, Feb. EL—«Ali amnesia
Ireda revolver at (ten. lluca, mulling
him slightly. The “a was trans-
momma flammable“
Warning-alias“:- W

wasp-cw
martin-twin

Plasmas, Feb. 3i.-—"1‘ha special expen‘

mo ‘ from
theNew York cltyschoolstor lack dust
Ina acuity
Clement 0. Morgan. the colored grade».

of Harvard, is lecturing in Connecticut on

 

ihaeduoaflo‘nalneedaol the south.
A manufaet ymodeled after
Pullman is to be ty on 3,000 acre-oi

land adjacent to Minneapolis.
ltlsaasertsdthst until the recent seal

dentthe Beading railroad had never losta

W who remained In his-oat.

Queen Victoria's fortune was increased
to the extent of nearly half a million dol
Ian last year through the “crown’a share”
of states thathuVe reverted. ,

Iowa raises Its school money by counties
More than 03,0!le is raised annually
llllnois appropriates "H.000 as a state.
and raises by local taxation 09.$0.000. ’

Frank Tabasco. son of Dr. T. De Witt
Tolmage, is studying for the ministry. in
the mean time he is making arrangemeuta
fora lecturing tour that will take in most
of the large cities of the country.

Mr. Stanley will deliver his first lecture
in New York in the Metropolitan Opera
house on Nov. 11. The subject will he
"The Rescue of Emin, the Forests, the
Pigmies and the March Across Africa."

The retur’ns are not all in, but from the
large freshman classes entered so far as
heard from it seems that the increase in

college attendance the past four years has
been greater than that of the country’ a
population.

The gulf of Georgia is the body of water
between the mainland of British Columbia
and Vancouver Island. It isreally a north-
ward extension of Puget sound. It is a
sound or channel rather than a gulf, l00
miles in length. and at some points twenty
miles broad.

The indian government has published a
return showing that in the years 1881, 1888
and 18% 2372 males and 132 females were
tortured by Deceits in the central division
of Upper Burmah. One hundred and eight
ecu cases resulted in death.

A march for the oldest clergyman in
England shows that the Rev. John Elliott,
vicar of Randwick, will be 100 in three
months. lie preached up to the age of 95
regularly, and occuionally last year. He
goes to church now regularly every Sun-
day, and Occasionally visits parishioners.

Who gave the first. kiss? Probably Adam
bestowed it upon Eve, but the first record-
ed osculatory salute is mentioned in the
twenty-seventh chapter of Genesis. where
Israel kissed Jacob. supposing him to be
Esau.

In case of cremation, which is becoming
quite common. the funeral oration is pro
nounced at the church or dwelling, the
relativ cs conveying the corpse to the crcm
story, where they occupy seats in the
chapel during the incineration of the re
mains.

Joseph Mediil. editor of The Chicago
Tribune, is reputed to be one of the richest
newspaper men in the United States, his
fortune being estimated at from 8,0610“)
to 85,000,001). lie has th rec daughters, but
no son. to succeed him in the large busi-
ness he has built up. He i565 years of age,
and spends from eight. to ten hours a day
In The Tribune oillce.

An Advertising Speculation.

Among the many incidents character-
istic of human nature is one which re-
cently came under the observation of a
young man connected with a prominent
publishing house. one- of the oldest in
the country. and which has for three
generations been conducted by the do
sceudantsof the original founder. W ith
other publications there was issued a
neat little treatise on household econo-
my. showing how, on a small income. it
was possible to live comfortably. The
author was a. woman, and gave her book
the title. ‘ How She Die] lt.’ The book
had a f iirly good sale, but presently
there appeared to be a sudden and unac-
countable demand for the volume, and
every fortnight the housewm puzzled
by orders for more. it ran through a
fourth edition before the young superin~
tendent learned the cause. The orders
had invariably come from the same
source, and it was then discovered that
the persistent buyer advertised the book
extensively in sporting and other jour-
nals. His method was simplicity itself.
The title given, he would insert, “Mailed
secure for iiity cents. scaled."—-'l‘ruth

Sub-urine Tolephoulng.

At the Newcastle meeting i gave reasons
and experiments which led to the conclu-
sion that telephoning between London and
Paris was practical. New and distinct
orcrground lines of four copper wires are
now being erected by the respective gov
crnuu-nts from each capital to the coast.
and a new cable, the joint property ol the
two governments, will be laid during this
year between the Kent coast and San
(latte to connect these two lines.

There will thus be two metallic circuits
between the two capital» The t r. that
la, the product of the capacity (k) and the
resistance (r) of each circuit, upon which
the clearncss of the calculation depends.
will be 5,011), indicating that speech should
bacrcellent.

A somewhat similar circuit has been an
tabllshcd since October. 1m. between
Beenos Ayres and Montevideo under my
advice. The cables across the LaPlatto
anemia twentyelght miles long. for there
arctic; separate single wire cables, and
the total distance between the two cities is
no miles. Subscribers who have metallic
circuits in each city have no dlmcnlty
whatevcrlu speaking to each other from
their respcctkc emcee. although the h r in
as high as 10,400.

Thee-bio scrum the channel will be a
four wire cable.-—-W. l-l. l’reece in [the
tried Engineer.

later-nation at Ones.
A in days ago an employs of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
shops was stamllng at the side of the shop
fartngontha trash when hues swell
dressed nice a on man w in; from
the south, so evidently counting tin
through lack of funds. Thinking that the
man must have been to the races and be-
come broke be determined to have some
fun with him. When the traveler mind
a point nearly opposite to him he lesion»
11:eg «11¢ to him. and salted If he wu
hosted.

11 llclturlc awakened a We
a bean

the pedestrian’s heart.
mud back that he would come our and
explain. 11» came. and in about two rain
it”! after his arrivnl be had the shop was
so completely whipped that no «harm
mm was my mama.
Mountain” of speech hen left Marie

‘35 WWM‘WRHW Lm

 

 

 

 

 

 

STABLE BEEEIEE.

Clean, Economical, Healthful.

Athalf theatrical straw.

 

HAZELTON‘

£1111 C111 8111

Hickory. 01111, Pine and
Chestnut Wood.

11111111 11111111

.’ Grain andl‘eed.

1111111 B111.

 

11111111
8111111 [:11

At a Big Discount

To make room for Spring stock. 11... l mu 1m 0!

D06 MEDICINES AND SPRAU’S
‘ , D06 BISCUIT.

Don't forget the

111111111111 1111 Lunch R1111!

Open every day until i! p to.

N0. 4 warm: STREET.

023511: NOR“! A LIE.

B11111 1 811111111

s'

 

' Collatteution too good line of Canned

gm do, and WI" sell them at low prices,
as follows When one will take six
cans or more of any single sort, we will
make tbs-m yet lower, on you we, We
have been fortunate in getting our Cali
(”mm (Tanned Goods 111 but year's pric. s
and we are selling them at ihe old rules
All goods warranted, Spmled good.
Will at times appear among the her-t
brands 8-4 the -poilul can and».
Don’ I. throw it on the ash been; you are
entitled to a good can, in place of the
your one, if you got that here:

Com ................... l2c, 6 cans 08c
Tomatoes ............... l0c, 54c
L ma Beans .............. l5c, " 84c
Marrowfat l’eau..... .....15c, " 801:
Early June Peas .......... I50. “ 80c
r‘uccolash ................ lSlc, “ 70c
Pumpkin ................ 12c, " 65c
llumve’ Salmon ......... 18c, “ 81.00
Scotch Herring. .......... l2c, “ 66c
bulkier (Star) ............ 20c, “ 1.15
Apricots ................. 221', “ l 2.

UNI lift 1-1 ‘1 I t‘ Pllllllrl .250, u 135
l t’. Bag 1' 3mm ..... T. . ”2711‘. ' I 3.3
(ml limo-11 Peale ....... 30c. ' Hill
(:11. (7h: mes ............. 301-, “ I 611
(Isl. i" achrr ............ 281‘, “ l 65
Evaporated Apricots .............. 24c
Evaporated Apples ................ 20c lb
Evaporated Peaches . . . . . . .240 lb
Fvapnrnu d Plano ................ 181: lb
Calilornin Prunes (line) ........... I81: lb

Come and we about our (finned and
Dried Fruit-z.

[111111 8. [1111111111.
HALE’S

COUGH BALSAM

0?

Wild Cherry,
Horehound,
Tar and Tolu,
90 CENTS.

H. R. HALE

NOIWALK. CONN.

BOYCOTT
TEE OVERLAND PREEEEE 80

but you can't do 11 as lonuaamwlll drums
hunter

P11111101: 11 1111111
‘ FLOUR

hymrmfllnpemepaulm

6.6501111! [1.0.1].

”vacuum“.
nanmnak

r: " ‘1 ‘ 111:.» A . 1: r I , a” ”11

,. .. ...'gm
1 1 - im- re
. t at 3mm!
«im- or when: fir

WP“ on c to
Milieu“, I Many £3,”

, n”!- hm
~‘ 5:» our ’Tiulatl'm
Mice. 1......“ w

r , « >

K.

 

 

‘liR

 
 
 

 

The meaning of thése words is simple,
and yet it means a great deal, inafimuch as
when you use them truthfully you have to
give the superlative degree of the adjective
“great” viz., the greatest of all great bar~
gains ever ofi’ered. On

111111111111111111
3171:11an 111 01111
11311: 11 1111111111111

DEPARTMENTS

AT cosr

From 3 to 5 p. 111. on the same days We
shall offer

LLL LINEN TEWELIEE L'l‘ 51L YLEE.

Only 5 yards to customer.

 

Flom 7 ms 11. 111.

Eents’ 500. “11118111931190.

What IS our loss will be your gain We
am satisfied to take the loss, and more, if
necessm y.

_- Maw-um

()UII M()T'I‘() Iii

ALWAYS TEE LEVI-181'.

Men .4... was...“

BESIlIll SHIRE,

'33 wasumcrou 8T.,

 

South Norwalk, 0t.

 

ST LEEKI Ell,

We want eve one to enjoy the best cup ’of Tea
belied, and we eve it. We defy 1111 one toprocufro
article of Tea at $1. 00 per and. his pure, delicate,
Formosa Tea is placed at to opular price of 50 me ‘
onnd tor the next ten days. elE'njoy it while it 1m
ave it in one—quarter cheats to suit. yl’amilies, at special I ‘
qucoAmencan French Soan at 35c per can.

A big drive in Canned Goods—-3 cans Sugar Corn, 256
cans Succotash, 25c , 3 cans Tomatoes, 25c, and all others
proportion.

Our Dew Drop Canned Fruit and Vegetables are the 0
quality of goods packed. <

Sperry & Barnes’ Assorted Sugar Cured Hams'at 121.1 1111

1,000 nude more of 3 crown loose California '
which we shall close out at 3 lbs for 25c.

A fresh lot of Butter, sweeter and finer than ever, 4} lbs]; 81 '

Don’ t be ground down with high prices; get your money’
wort right ere. All goods warranted. A ticket with or
25 cent cash purchase, at

cHAs. E. SEYMOUR’ f

LEADING GROCER,
33 Washington street, South NorWalk.

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR
THADDEUS GUYER.

 

 

E E NE E

CWOM”FDORT

Everybody buys their Footwear from
that old—established and ever-popular
Boot and Shoe House of

G. ~ H. HARVEY,

70 North Main St., South Nor-"walk.

Mm“

Prices are so low the
sure to go.

W.B.HAT.‘E

do 00.
BRIDGEPORT.

Commence 'Ji‘o-clayo a. Wonderfifl .

811111 111811111111 [11111

RIBeONs, RUCHINGS
61111 $11111 1111 Furnishing 81111.

IIOSIERY AND SMALL WARES.

1,000 ends of Dress Goods, Velvets and Sarah Silks
go at half price.

New, Fashionable and Best Fitting Fur Trimmed 0 ...~
will go at $8.00 and $10.00, were $15.00 and $20.00.

CALI.- AN'D mutual.

w. B. Hill & c 
T111811 E11111 1.1111 P11:

BEETS Elli} SE

GLOVERH OLSEN?

W
SPECIALTIES :

comma ladle-”amelioomthe llncatcveroffsrsd 111 Booth

unwound-mum m, ladlu'l'rma turned-ed Must pita.
wins-Mum

Affluent! W,0blldm’nud Iso’sflhoutbatwm payable

GLOVER dc OLS

goods .are

 

 

 

headers in the Boot and film Trade;

 

Loading scan from the Connecticut Digital Archive…
100% · drag to pan, double-click to zoom
page scan