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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

The "New Jerusalem" settlement
near Augusta, Ca, under the rule of
Joseph Curry, the self.appointed ruler
and prophet, from Massachusetts,, has
dwindled from one hundred to eighteen
persons.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

CoNsUMPTToN.-For the cure Of this dis.
tressing disease there has been no medicine
yet discovered that can show more evidence
Of real merit than ALIENS LUNG BALsAM.
This unequa1ed expectorant, for curing
Consumption and all diseases leading to 1t,
such as affections of the Throat, Lungs, and
all diseases of the Pulmonary Organs, is In
troduced to the suffering public, after its
merits for the positive cure of such diseases
have been thoroughly tested by the medical
faculty. The Balsam is, consequently, rec
commended by physicians Who have become
acquainted with its great success.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

The Amherst College Treasurer's re-.
port estimates the expenses of the cur
rent year at about $54, 900, and the re-
ceipts at $4,000. of which $2S, 900 will
come from the students and $22, 900 from
the funds
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

There is to be Methodist Episcopal
church in Philadelphia in which the
prayer book PROPOSED by John Wesley is
to be used after the manner of the Episco.
pal service.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

A NkGLE6TEb Gotten, CotD, OR soHE
THROAT, which might be checked by sim
pie remedy, like "Brown's Bronchial Trio.
ches," if allowed to progress may terminate
seriously.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

HAVE the readers of this paper ever used
any of Hdrson's Psryative Plts 2 If not, why
notY they are the best family physic, besides
being the greatest anti-bilious remedy there
is in this country.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE stands
unrivalled and slone; Its merits have been so uni
yersally acknowledged that 1t would be superero-
CATION to descant on them any further-aothing can
beat IT,.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

There are seven organized Presbyter
ian churches among the Dakota Indians
all under the charge of native preach
ers,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

If your horse is lame, sore or CALLED, ,yoy
should use Joltnson's Anodyne Linin,e'at;; wasf
the part with CASTLE soap and warm water
rub dry, with clean cloth, then apply the
Liniment, rub in well with the hand.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27
The best way to feed hay to sheep is

The best way to feed hay to sheep is
to cut it into chaff by horsepower. 1t is
little trouble to feed, and there is little or
no waste. And we are not sure that it is
not better to cut up straw and stalk Also.
and feed them with little meal, as we
do cattle The first point in the manage
ment of sheep is to provide dry quarters;
second, to avoid overcrowding; third, to
litter lightly and regularly every day; and
fourth, to guard against any fermenta-
ton of the manure under the sheep. Give
fresh water every day, and salt regularly.
Feed literally before sundoaon. Let there
be straw or ether food in the racks for the
sheep to eat during the pight.-Am. Ae'
fteu,ttiTtst.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

ASK your grocer for Prussing's Celebrated eide
Vinegar. Warranted pure. Preserves Pickles.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

Jules Simon, the French Minister of
Education, advises young men to study
less Latin and Greek and cultivate in their
lieu English and German.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

Faces INSTANT RELIEF has stood twenty years
test Is warranted to give immediate telisf to all
Rheumatic, Neuralgia, Head, Ear, and Back Aches,
or ns0saSg Tsfu1lded.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

More than a thousand conversions
were reported as resulting from the camp
meeting held on the Atlantic seaboard
during the past season.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

"A large Gothic iron church for Lima,
Peru, has been shipped at New York.
1t cost, with the accompanying organ,
over 100000.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

The population of Rome is pa, 494,
of whom 232, 675 are Romanists, 8, 1913 are
Protestants, A, 619 are Jews, and 8, 402 are
members of other religions.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

ATTEND TO THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF CONsUNP
TON, and that the disease may be checked in its
incipiency, use at once DIR. Jayne's Expectorant,
a safe remedy for all affections of the Lungs and
BrOnchia. A
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

The unifcation of the various Meth.
odist bodies in Canada is not considered
doubtful or distant. The body will be
known as the United Wesleyan Church of
Canada
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-27

The abOve-named valuable remedl6s can DC Iuul'
at any Drug or Medicine Store.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
New Advertisements.

John 7. Vaughan, Mayor-clcct, don't in
tend to sacrifice his other business to the
demands of his high position upon his
time. See the change in his advertise
ment.
Messrs. Burrough & Logan announce
that they manufacture buggies and wag-
ons. and surely they are old and reliable
citizens, of Tong experience in their
branch OF industry.
John II. Martin inserts his card, just rs
All lawyers should, to let the people
know what he purposes TO do. Mr.. Mar
tin is Il young lawyer, and will give that
close attention to business which young
lawyers generally do who are building up
a character. We wish him success.
John j.. s. Hook, of Nashville, proposes
to supply our people with oysters, game,
&c. We have had him to ship us, hereto
fore, fresh oysters and celery, and can
recommend his articles and his prompt
ness. En- paSsant, why is celery not raised
in our c~ommunityY Strange that so val
liable ann delicious an e~sculent should not
be cultivated in our gardens.
Esq j. l.. Baugh's neat and attractive
advertisement will, we trust, secure II host
ofcustomcrs. Prompt and upright in all
his dealings, as those who know him can
testify, and, supplied with Il fresh stock OF
goods, and, wiChal, a patron Of his home
paper, we do heartily wish him success.
Read the advertisement.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
A Body and Mind Disease.

Such is dyspepsia. The stomach and the
brain are too Intimately allied or the one
to Sutlrr without the other. 50 that dySpcp-
STA and dependency are insrperabIr. 1t
may he added, too. that irritation Of the
~tOmaChc Is almost invariably accompanied
by %irritaL on Of the temper.
The ~lmyigorating and ttanqullizinE OPP
Grafton OF liostcttcr's Bittcrs Is most pow
c~riulIy developed in eases OF indigestion.
The llr,t effect of this agreeahlec tonic j.
comforting and enc" uruging. \ mild
glow perNadcS the system the system. the
chronic unrA>ine>s in the region OF the
the stomach is %lcsScncd, and tie nervous
rcstlessness which characterize the disease
j. ahatcd. This Improvement is not tran
>icnt. ltiS not succeeded 10y the return
of the old y mptoms with supcrrdded force,
H. is alWa yS the Ease when unm"dirlted
~tilnNlants are givcd tor the complaint.
Zach dose seems to i'"part d permanent
accession OF lIcalthtul inl i4Oration. Bat
this is not all. The aparirnt and anti-btI-
ious properties of the preparation are
/ scarcely secondary in Importance to its
tonic virtues. If there Is All overflow of
bile the srcrcSiOn is Don brought within
| PROPER limits, and if the hillary organ is
inert and torpid it is toned and regulated,
The effect upon the discharginG organs is
equally salutary. ana in cases of cOlStipa-
ton the cathartic action is just sufficient
to proddcu the desired result gradually
and witl,out pain. The Ritters also pro-
mote healthy evaporation from the sur
race. wIici, is particularly dcsir" bic at
this season when sudden spells OF raw, I'M
pleasant weather are apt to check the nat
ural pcrSpiration and produce congestion
of TIE liver. coughs, and colds The best
safeguard against all diseases i! bodily
yigOr, and this the ~ at Vegetable Re
-toratiyc especially promotes.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

ATLANTA MARKEr.-lhc following are
che ruling prices for the articles mentioned
intlc Atlanta (Ga.) market, as reported toy
II. +. Cox & Bro, OF that city:
CoRN-Whitc, per bushel, S2aSjc; yell
low, soc.
WuEAr-Tcnu. White. per bushel, | 70a
| 10: Tenn. Red. | 4Oal 30.
RYE-pcr bushcl, nominal, l GOAL %.
BAELEY-per bushrl, nominal, 9Oal 90.
OArs-per busLeh G5L50.
FLoUK-Fancy. sack % pounds, 4 25a
1 80; Family, 3 50al %; Extra 2ja3 80:
Superiinr, , 50O3 90. Flour in barrels
same proportion as in sacks.
BACoN-ShouidcrS, per pound, GaGl4c
Hams 0al0; Clear Sides, Teas,
MEAL-pcr buslcl&0a So
llAY-Tenncsser, per 100 pounds, | 40a
| 60.
LAHD-In barrels, per pound, 9al0r; in
cans 9llOc.
BUrrfR-pcr pound. i5a20c.
EGGs-pcrd dozen, 2jl3O",
ONIONS per barrel. 3 OOa3 70.
IRIsH PorATOEs-per barrel. = 5Qi3 %.
FEAriERs-pcr pound, 65a1jc.
DRY llIDEs-pcr pound. lEl0.
IL SnEErINGS-pcr yard. l2lac.
rs SuEErINGs-per yard, l0laailc.
COrToN YARNs-pcr bunch, 80.
Corn in jair demand. STOCKS moderate.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce Glenn. Ar
ledge Il candidate for County Court Clerk
at the election ia August next.
We are authorized to announce VIM. VI.
TAFT a candidate lor County Court Clerk.
Election mex: August.
We are authorized to nnoun james
W. Byron Il candidate for County Court
Clerk of franklin county. ut the election
in August. 1872.
We are authorized to announce Thos. j.
Middleton u candidate for County Court
Clerk of Franklin county. Election Au-
gust. lsfe.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

The thriving ~ town of Winchester III
The grand old county of Franklin. i. as we
learn from the Winchester Home journal
without Il hotel to accommodates a chance
'isitor.-Jdckson Tenn Wing.
And so it vas when we said so. But
MIR. Ransom's nice residence is now open
Tor the accom- mediation of the pubic.
Nevertheless, let the item nc publisIeu
broadcast. for then, mayhap. some enter
prising man will come to Winchester ana
put up Il fine hotel.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

DEATH OF ROBERT WILLIAMSON The
Gallatin (Ienn.) Examiner chronicles the
death Of Robert Williamson, whose name
Is familiar to many citizens Of Winchcs-
ter. We remember him well, although
our memory Of him calls back our days Of
childhood We copy as follows from the
Examiner:
"DIED.-On Wednesday. january 10th,
of consumption. Robert Williamson. in
ms 51th year. The deceased was Il itiHcn
of this town and county for many years
and was extensively known throughout
middle Tennessee For many years, prior
to the war, he was At the head Of large
Carriage Mandatory ut this place. lie
was, however. more widely known from
his connection with the breeding and sale
of the Cashmere Shawl Goat in which ne
met with great success and accumulated a
handsome estate. His remarkable energy
and hu mess address cuaIled himlO con-
VERT the fleece OF these beautiful liltle an
imaIS INFO more than its weight in gold,
ANA what was laughed at. at the ROM
Increment ct his enterprise, ~ chimeriCal.
he lived to prove Il splendid success. For
several months he had been gradually de-
clining, and his death though anticipated,
was not expected SO early 10y Our citizens =.
Ills funeral was preached at his residence
10y Rev. Mr.. Boudc. of whose church nc
was Il member, after which his remains
were taken charge Of by the Odd Fellows
I.0d-e Of this place and inferred with the
solemn service of the Or rr. He lad
been Il member, ii we mistake not, of
Howard Lodge since its opening in 1915,
and "A Of The order previously,
having been initiated at Winchester. Ten
nesscc. where he resided before lac removed
to Gallatin. lie was Il native OF stanton,
Va.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

Recommendation q Co., wholesale
and retail dealers in Furniture. &c" NO.
II College Street, Nashville, are filing
daily large orders. and entire satisfaction
is given in every case. The people or
Winchester and Franklin county Will lnu
It to their interest to buy OF them. Uan'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
Az MOUNCENiENTS,
FOR SUI RIFF.

We are authorized to %announcc j. L.
W Wellington II candidate tor Sheriff at the
in August.
We are authorized to announce II. i.
Stewart Il candidate tor Sheriff of Frank
lin county, at the election in August. 1877.
We are authorized 70 announce Tilman
\ rlcInr a candidate Tor Siierilfat the next
election.
We are authorized to announce ID. c.
Rice Il candidate for Sheriff. Election in
August next.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

THE ECLECTIC MAGAZINE. published IN
New York, by Z. Il. Pclt0n, is second in
value. age and cost. to no periodical, if we
except I%.ittrll's Living Age. The Eclectic
costs five dollars per annum, but VIC will
club it with the Home journal at So 40.
We regret to learn from the Publisher that
only two persons in Winchester are sub
scribcrs, but we are ordered to send for
two more gentlemen, which will make
four subscribers in orr town. The Eclcc-
tic has pccn recognized rs the ahlcSt ex-
poncnt in America OF that vast intellect
ual activity which finds expression in the
periodical literature of Europe. We will
he Glad to see a large list of subscribers to
the Eclectic, and request that names be
handed us.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

ITALIAN BEES Thomas Foster, Jr, who
lives II, ar salem, returned From Nashville
the otherday and broughtwith hima stand
of Italian Bees. and one queen Bee. We
NrcgIad to see this attentionto the culture
of bees anil honey. 80 t'f' 4
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

W,<cursrr, Az, cur,,uu,e r,,1o,
uis hooJinu Elan pno,,..nira Ir"..r naa
lately rnmd1rod. Ron u,,,o t,l,,o,ian,
thot cron ant ,h,o,o,, ,,,, u,o,o I','.,I
! wn ~. i]noli,od +, h,Iio,o ,I,o+ a.onn nnat
tv y;y, ahnnt wiroI,ns,o, ,niiI no, n,od
ror, hlornIIr dn,,n,. a.,, 49,,
c,i,rl C,,r s,,,,o, /, ,,rnu,n,n,, ..tra
hovcn ami r,n;nr' dor,, .atu.sln i,i, ~,
MOI ,,,i1, % mo-ao,;.nt an, .on,,n, ~
I,,oon,h, 70. ,,y .ho LII, IT,
,dvi.os tLo yo,nn ,,on a. ,,,sI ,,,,,,,s
IN , ori.i. wi,h a.ro,tro,, aka Iisn,toh ,
~ tho ho,o nIan, aa,.t ,n,
srccoss ro, ~s,i., +, uo r., ~+.o,ro arl
n.,mr nm, ,rion1 r,n. G l. NOT ~ Il.m.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having suggested tie
insolvency of t. G estate OF Sarah Is. STAIN
per. deed, all persons having claims
.aoUiust s,id estate are required to file
them. duly authenticated. with Glenn. Ar
LEDGE. Clerk OF the County Court of Frank
lin congty, Tenn. within three months
from this daLe, VI they will be forever
barred. g.s ~ STAMpER.
Dee. 18th, lS1l-3m Executor.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

BISHOP QCINTARp's NIsIT.-Rt. REV.
CT, Ouintard, LID, Bishop of Tennes-
see. has left us. He preached his last ser
mon at Trinity Church on last Monday
evening, and after the delivery of a dis
course which is cxtolled by all who heard
il. he returned thanks to the people OF
Winchester for the kind reception with
which he had met. During his visit the
Bishop gave us three sermons. anu also
nreoched at Town Creek. in our county,
and also preached at Fayetteville. The
Bishop left for University Place.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
PRODUCE MARKET.

Dried Frult--Markct dull. We quote
peaches at AZ, % and Gl9c, with no trans
actions to-day worthy of note. ..Ir|
pcanuts--Wc quote ut Sl.47jGal.50 per
bushel from first hands, with light receipts
to-day and no transactions to report.
Fggs-We quote from first hands at 20a
22c.
Feathers Market dali at C0c for prime
lots.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

For SALE.-A nice buggy and harness
and a fine bay-colored mare. Apply to
W. j. SLATER.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY Under the
head of "Facetiie" in an exchange we
find the following:
Boss. that's fine horse yOu have there;
how much is he worth
Three hundred and fifty dollars"
Not so much as that?'
"lcs. every cent Of it, and another MY
OH top of it,
Are YOU surc:'
"Ies, I'd swear to it,"
"Ali right
What are YOU SO inquisitive for"
Merely for assessing purposes. | am
assessor OF this ward, and only wanted to
know at what you rated your nag
We wish that such slrewd assessors
could be found in Franklin county. for
there is no question as to much swindling
going on in the matter of assessment.
Here is Il fellow who gives in his property
at $1,000, say, who would not take $1,000
Tor it. Don't think we are joking about
this matter. Go to the tax-bookS-ask Mr..
John G. Hannah to let you examine has.
and YOU will see the names Of some men
who would not take tlctCc the amount LOT
the property they have given in as all
they were worth. 1t does not matter if
they dill give it in under oath. We know
Il certain higII-toncd honordJt lie gentleman
who actually made imself merry over tile
fact that he had for several years deceived
the assessor in regard to the number OF
acres of land given in. We don't intend to
call names. for we don't want our head
broken. These men who swindle the as
SCISSOR would break Il fellows skull IN Il
minute. we opine, it they had a little eX-
cu.e. and we don't intend to give them an
excuse. But surely the Judges ought To
put it in their charges that where men
give in their property at less than tie real
value thereof they should be indicted.
Honesty is the best policy. and we intend
to examine into this matter and see VINO
are paying one-half the tax they ought TO-
More anon. Honesty is the best policy.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
PROVISION MARKET.

Choice Hlms-liart q Hensicy's &, G.. g.
Hams, new nncanVasscd, lie. r''. '
Breakfast Bacon-.lIart Il Henslcy's -.
G c. Breakfast Bacon. l2,sc.
Bulk Meats.-Clear sides, &c; clear rib
sides, G⁣ shoulders, 52ic
Lard.--llart 4 llcnsley's choice pastry
in %ticrccs, 0lac; half barrels, zoe; kegs.
l0}@c; buckets lljec; prime leaf lard in
%tierces, So .
Mess pork-Full weight. per barrel,
Sl4 90.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
Land for Sale.

Isaac Gray ct. ais. vsGrecn Baggett. ct. ais.
By virtue of a decree of the County
Court OF Franklin county, tennessee, pro-
nounred IN the above cause, at the Jan
uiry term, 1872. OF said iOurt, | will on
the list Monday in February, 1872, ii being
the 5tlI day OF said month. offer for sale.
at the Courthouse door in the town of
Winchester, as Clerk aud Special Commits
sioner. Attract ofland lying in district No.
II. known as the Gray. Bsggctt. 4 Lee en-
try, containing 200 acres. said land VIII
be sold upon acredit of one and two years.
except the SUN OF ~ per cent. which VIII
be required in cash on day otsaie. Inc
hidLings to commence ut 81 90 per acre.
Notes with approved security VIII De- re-
qui,rd of the purchaser. and 81 lien retain
ed until the whole of the purchase money
is paid.
GLEN ARLEDGE. Clerk.
ianlI-tds 81 10
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18

NASHVILLE MANKGT,--Thc following nre
Tho Nashville prices for the article men
toned, which. we take rrom the Union and
American: .g0r .. ..
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
Valuable Town Residence f
Sale.

Two thousand du'itrs will purchase
beautiful lot lying in the town Of VIII
chester. There IS one acre in the lot. I'd
it is we!-inproved. The building on
j. Il two-stor} frame. vi h four rooms lSNl
and twelve foot hall between. \ god
cistcrn that holds 800 barrels. 4 tolcrabl
good stable. and aS good truii trees, bog
late and early. as can be fouEd in tie StdtS
Apply at the Home Journal office.
uoND-lm
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1872-01-18
W. IL. ~EitaNNAE.
BEN. lIrNT.
WINCiIESTER. TENN,
Administrators Notice.

Those indebted To- the estate OF John
Nullikin. deceased. are notified To come
forward at once and pay their indebted.
ness :and those having claims against SAID
estate must present them within thrce
months from date. or they will he forever
barred. SMITH W.llOt G!lIoN.
dor 9Th 7O-3m Admir-.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1872-02-14
THE PETR1FIED FERN.

In valley, centuries ago,
Grew a little fern leaf green and slender
Netning delicate and dbers tender
Waving when the winds crept down so low
Rushes tall, and moss and grass grew
round Il, Ir.-o-
Playful snnbeams darted in and found It,
Drops Of dew stole In, by night and crown
ed it, re
But no foot ofman e'er trod that way;
Earth was young. and keeping holiday.
Monster fishes swan the silent main.
Stately forests waved their giant branches
Mountains hurled their snowy ayalanches
Mammoth creatures stalked across the plain;
Nature reyeled IN grand mysteries.
But the little fern was not one OF these,
Did not number with the hills and trees;
Only grew and waved its sweet, wild way
No one came TO note 1t, day by day.
Earth, one time, put on q frolic mood,
Heaved the rocks, and changed the
mighty motion
Ofthe deer, strong currents ofthe ocean,
Moved the plain, and shook the naughty
Crushed the little fern. in soft. moist clay.
Covered 10, and hid IL safe away;
o, the long long centuries since that day!
o. the changes o. LIES bitter cost,
Since that useless little fern was lost!
Useless Lost3 There came thoughtful
man, arf r.u- -..
Searching Natures secrets, far and deep,
From fissure in a rocky steep
he Withdrew astOne, DER which there ran
Fairy pencehngs, q quaint design,
Neinings, leafage, hbres clear and fine,
And the ferns life lay in every linei
so, 1 IN ink, God hides some souls away,
Sw eetly to surprise rs the last day.