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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
Narrow Escape Of DIR. Lapham's Family
from Instant Death.

During the terrific thunder shower of We'd
nesday evening, the house and stable occu-
pied by DR.. Lapham at the corner OF Hospi-
tai street and Togus road. on the east side,
we're both struck BY lightning. The doctor
was absent attending Mr.. Elwell's lecture be-
fore the Cushnoc Grange at Riverside. and
did not return until nearly midnight. When
the shower came up, Mrs. Lapham with her
three children and also daughter of W. ii.
Libby sitting around the table in the centre
Of the dining room. The Libby girl had just
left and Ben Lapham, the Doctors son, was
standing upon the sidewalk near the lane
Mrs. l.. and the other two children having
retired to the rear of the room, when there
came terrific clap Of thunder and globe
Of fire foot in diameter entered the dining
room at the north window, and passing over
the table which the family had just left, pass
ed IN aisle through the door into the kitch-
en-, and across it to cased part which 1t
stripped of its casing and then passed through
INTO the pantry, and here it MADE
fearful havoc with glass jars and crockery
ware. The rooms were filed with sulphurons
smoke and the occupants nearly raralyzed.
ben was thrown upon the sidewalk and ms
clothes saturated with the fumes OF brim-
s'one. Of course all this occupied but an
instant of time, and hardly had the noise
ceased, when there was another terrible crash
and :he electric fluid entered the corner OF
Inc siable, and tearing off boards and shingles
a0d shivering timbers, it passed into the
earta. 1t is a wonder that the buildings were
not fired; the woodwork was blackened In
Many places and in the pantry the earther"
sae was blacked and the tin melted from
u'ppers and basins. The family had NOT
'ecovered from the shock and were nan
aaaed when the Doctor returned. Had tue
anily remained round the table some OF
'aeia would have been within the range o.
~ electric current and must have been killed
instantly. 1t was . narrow escape Inc
mage to buildings will not probably exceed
nepty-fve dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

For bold decoration in oils or water-color,
nothing is more desirable than common bur-
lap. Ii receives the paint firmly and its
coarse grain is very effective. Among the
handsomest screens lately seen was Il three
fold screen of light notified bamboo, with
decoration Of cacti and holyhocks on burlap
which had been previously gilded. Those
who are accustomed to using oils will find
plush draperies quite rs effective painted in
oils as embroidered. One of the handsomest
fire screens of the season was dark blue
plush decorated with apple blossoms. painted
SO boldly as to be almost in relief. A dark
crimson mantle lambre quin of plush was also
decorated in apple blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

The Capital Rifle Club will have prse-
tice shoot at their range Saturday afternoon.
commencing 4. O'Clock. Entrance fees
sufficient to pay marker will be charged.
The club contemplate the formation of club
team for matches during the season and MEN,
bers are requested to a,tendt these preliminary
matches and compete for positions on The
team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
An Honest Medicine.

J. ii. Ncrthrup, of Lansingburgh, former
ly captain Of the Troy police. writes: 81
firmly believe that DIR. Kennedy,s "Favortt
Remedy is a great, good honest preparation
one that may be depended upon And this
is the testimony of thousands. Capt. North
rup suffered from liver arrangement for year,
and was cured by DIR. Kennedy's "Favorts
Remedy" 1t is an honest medicine, and SOLD
by all honest druggists at the honest price o
One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
Ru pture

lie is the author and inventor of his popular system
he inpars his secret 10 no one II Is applicable to all
classes and cases. and under his reduced rate within
the reach of almost every one.
Patients can receive treatment and leave for home
the same tay. Dr. Shcrman's Book on Rupture gives
convincing proofs fro profes sonsl gentlemen and
others of hi successful treatment. 1t II Illustrated
with photograph pictur of bad cases before and
after cure and l. ent to those who send 10 cents.
Principal office, 25l Broadwav, y. !. Branch Office.
~ MIX Street, Boston. Days in New y Monday.
Tuesday. saturday. In Boston-Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday. may2i&wimo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

"A young friend of mine was cured of ar
Unsuitable thirst for liquor, which had sc
Frustrated him that he was unable to do any
business. He was entirely cured by the use
of Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all that burning
thirst; took away the appetite for liquor
made his nerves steady. and he has remained
a sober and steady man for more than two
years, and has no desire to return to his cups
know of a number of others that have been
cured Of drinking by it."-From leading r
r. Official, Chicago, Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Capt. Charles w. Reyes, U. 5. Army, IRE
tired) editor and proprietor of the Farming
ton Chronicle, is to give the Grafton at the
inst. Capt. Reyes has a brilliant war re-
cord, having been wounded three times, lost
q foot at Spottsy.vania Court House, Va,
and twice breveted for gallant and merito-
rious cOnductin hattie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
Marrifo.

In this city, May eth. Mr.. Chas II. Ellis and Miss
kezish G.. Jordan both of Hallowell.
In Portland. MAY 9th. Capt. Charles F. Elder of
Hantsporf n s.. and Miss Eva SStrong Of Portland.
In kents Hill, Nav s. Mr.. Daniel Gordon and
Miss Cora T.. Davis both of Realized.
In Belgrade. May 4th. George ieaion and Miss
MARI =. aswell.
In Unity. NAV :. Mr. Weston VI. Prentiss and Miss
Abbie ". Evans, both of Lowell, Mass, sth, Mr.
Melvin Wiley of Benton and Mrs Martha A. Web.
ster # Unity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

An association of the teachers of the
District schools OF the city, will be organized
this week Saturday, at 8 o'clock A. NJ. in the
brick school house on School street, east
side of the river. There will be an address
BY the Supervisor of schools and discussions
by the teachers of the best methods of school
management and instruction. A prompt and
full attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

At Mr.. VIM. G. Kingsbury's on the east
side of the river last Sunday, daring little
p;geon-hawk darted through a pane of glass
to prey upon a canary hanging near the win
dow. Not at all daunted by its passage
through the glass he flew to the cage, and had
it not been for Mr.. Kingsbury's little girl who
struck down the hawk. the canary would have
Jared hard. The robber was captured and
soon died
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
GARDINER

Mrs. NJ. A. Livermore arrived in town yes
terday afternoon and will lecture in johnson
Hall this evening. Her early arrival was
due to misunderstanding on her part when
she was to lecture last evening. Mrs. L.
will speak TO large audience this evening
and undoubtedly viii equal their highest ex-
peciations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

We shall publish tomorrow, a nearly YER
batim report of the mastery charge of
Judge VIM. p. Whitehouse to the jury in the
Merrill murder case. All those who have
read the trial in the Journal, should procure
copies of the Judges charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

I3irn.

In Albion, May 10, !. Albert Jackson, aged 30 yrs
In Mechanic Falls, NAV sth, Emma W, wife Of
Vim. A Lynch, aged ~ years and % days.
In Brunswick, May 9TH. Mrs. Hannah Strout. wife
Of the late Jas. Strout. Esq. formerly of Durham
aged Il years.
In Portland. MAY 9th Minnie vesta, youngest
dau shter If Lewis 7. and Sophia z. knight of Scar
,ro'. aged years and II months.
In Garland, May fth, Mrs. Harriet Treadwell aged
II years.
In Bangor May sth. Joshua Moody, aged IS years,
months and % days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Mr.. c. II. Mason has taken the agency for
the Troy laundry and will send work once
week. Gentlemen who have been unable to
get their collars and cuffs laundered to suit
them can now be sure of having the work
done in satisfactory manner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Mr.. Bradstreet returned from his survey
of the Kennebec Central railroad, Saturday,
leaving his party near North Wayne, and
Danforth will complete the leveling and
drawings, and Mr.. Il. will then return and
look over little unfinished work, and hopes
to have their report ready for the meeting of
the Directors on the 23d inst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

You are sick; well, there is just one RENE.
dy that will cure yoa beyond possibility OF
doubt. If it's Liver or Kidney trouble, Con.
SUMPTION Dyspepsia, Debility. Wells Health
Rem aver is your hope. 81. Druggists,
Depot, Partridge Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Our Baptist friends contemplate giving
winter, about the 23d of May. 1t will be
brilliant event, and some fine talent will az
nnar ON the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Es~Partridge Bros, at their drug store under
Granite Hall have begun to receive nice plants
from the Green Houses of John Burr. Fine
Verbenas for bedding, cut Panzies, Daisies
etc. will soon be in stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

The house Of Alonzo Matthews, Sidney,
vas struck by lightning in the storm Wednes-
day night. The bolt followed the chimney
down, and doing other damage, but nothing
very serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
Decline Of Man.

Impotence of mind, limb, or vital function,
nervous weakness, sexual debility &c, cured
by Wells Health Remover. 81. At Drug
gists. Depot. Partridge Bros. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

uu. Livermore lectures this evening in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

his rumored that Loring Farr, Esq. will
..rv the Merrill case up to the law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Capt. Rich and Capt. Sprague have pur-
chased new tug in Philadelphia for the
Kennebec Towage Company, and she is on
,o,~ av TO the Kennebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

Cen. W. S. Tilton, has been absent in
Chicago the past Zen days, attending meet
mo of the Board of Review of the National
r,ott;nc Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
Don't Die I'm The House.

Ask Druggists for Rough on Rats" 1t
clears out rats, mice, bed-bugs, reaches. ver-
min. flies. ants, insects. Ice. per box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
ITS RELIEF AND CURE AS CERTAIN A. DAY
FOLLOWS DAY, WITHOUT ANY OPERA
III M l.


Since the reduction OF Dr. Sherman'- terms. thou
sands are crowding upon him for treatm'hi. gladly
life punt hipg trusses His treatment for the aiic-
ton makes the patient comfortable and safe In the
performance of every kind of exercise or abor II Is
grand thing, and those who rupturcd and do not
prov e hemseves it'll IL must endure the dangers ~
that precarious aiicion and tn. of trusses all
through life Thousands of those cured give the most
faitering estimonials of gratitude 70 Dr. Shetmnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13
Flies A. MOsOuitCes.


loo. box of Rough on Rats" will keep
house free from flies, mosquitoes, rats and
mice the entire season. Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-13

The Augusta Band will give an out door
concert from the band stand corner of State
.,,eet and Western avenue this evening.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
Politics and Religion.

The Rev. Uriel Graves thus ex-
presses his notions in the NotiOnaL
Issue regarding politics and rslig-
ion: "a spirit seems to pervads
both the Church and the world,
which teaches that religion is
one thing and politics quite an
other. OF all absurd ideas, this is
the most absurd. The religion of
Jesus Christ demands a man to be
q Christian everywhere and under
all circumstances. A man cannot
act religiously on Sunday, and
then carry out his political wishes
on Monday uninfiusnced by the
same moral obligations. No man
can be religions who does not act
thoroughly conscientious political
ly. And lei ne add here, our du-
ty lies not so inuce ia the casting
of q ballot on election day as in
teaching political truth through
out the whole year, with Gods
word and eternal truth as our
guide in these matters of right and
life."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
GOdey's Lady's Book for
June.

Completes the One hundred and
Second Volume. It opens with
a beautiful steel plate illustrative
Of Sir Kenneth and Saladin, from
Sir Walter Scott's "Talisman;"
contains the usual rich array OF
Fashions in beautiful colors, and
nemerous illustrations of. dress
for ladies and children. The Lit
erary Department contains an in
tensely interesting novel (all COM
plete) by Margaret Vandsgrift,
various short stories by good writ
ers, and the usual Work Depart
ment, Fashion Department, Puz-
zels and Games, Rich Recipes,
etc. etc. BY all odds, it is the
best t the Fashion Books. ANY
of our readers who do not take
the Lady's Book can be supplied,
promptly, by leaving their orders
at this office. We will furnish
our own paper and the Lady's
Book for the low price of SO 80 per
annum The publishers agree to
start a subscription with any
month you may select.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
Falling Water.

The wheat IL looking tolerably
well but needs rain, as also the
grass.
The burglary of the Falling
Waters mill and a shoe shop al
this place, Sunday night week,
was doubtless the woak of parties
who live outside of this district.
Some parties from Chambers
burg put in u couple of days bass
fishing here this week, with fair
success.
Farmers complain that the corn
is not coming up well, probably
owing to defective seed.
Mr.. Jacob Carney is doing good
work on the roads In this district,
and will put them In good travel
ling condition. PAT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
GamOtOwn.

Wheat is growing all Ii knows
how.
Butter and eggs are down" In
our markets.
Spring chickens weighing three
pounds each, called last week.
How Is that for weight.
Bark peelers are letting up just
a little. but will probably make a
final peal for this season, during
the next week.
Horse buyers are still prowliag
around in this part OF the moral
vineyard.
About $500 cords of bark will be
taken on the mountain slopes bor-
dering Back Creek Valley, and
about So 600 worth OF timber was
ted to get the bark.
Mr.. Samuel Stuckey died at
Jones Spring, on the 18TH Of May,
In the SSth year of HE age. He
was a veteran of the War of 1912,
and had passed the greater por-
ton of his life in the immediate
vicinity where he died. lie was
buried at the Stone Church, near
TomahaWk on the l9th.
Mrs. Mary J. Eskew, died near
Mt. Carmel on the 18tp, and Mrs.
Jesse Finch of the same vicinity,
died on the Dist inst. The former
was inferred at Mt. Carmel, and
the latter at Bethesda church. in
Friedrich county, Va. SQUINT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
From the Hub.

There Is perhaps no tonic offer
ed to the people that possesses as
much real intrinsic value as the
Hop Bitters. Just at this season
OF the year, when the stomach
needs an appetizer, or the blood
needs purifying, the cheapest and
best remedy is Hop Bitters. An
ounce of prevention is worth
pound of cure, don't wait until
you are Frustrated by a disease
that may take months for you to
recover in.-BoSton Globe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
His Last Dose.

Said a sufferer from kidney trou-
hles when asked to try Kidney
Wort. "I'll try it but it will be
my last dose.' The man got well,
and Is now recommending the
remedy to all.
When arrangement of the stom-
ach acts upon the kidneys and
liver bringing disease and pain,
Kidney Wort is the true remedy.
1t removes the cause and cures the
disease. Liquid VERY concentra-
ted or dry act equally efficiently.
Am. CtRtiUator,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
Little Georgetown.

Hot days and cool nights.
The new saw-mill is being rap
idly pushed to completion.
The Sunday school has been or
ganized for the summer.
We miss the song of the "Bob
White" The severe winter mas
almost. il not quite exterminated
the partridges in this sec ton.
The locust bloom is heavy.
Will the corn crop be likewise ?
Lamb buyers are paying good
prices for lambs, but the wool
market is way down. X.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28

weapons used to bulldoze the colored
vote in South Carolina. The Eek
hibitn is really the body of good
sized hickory sapling, and a bullock
could easily be killed with it. This
is the first contested case in which
exhibits of this character have
been produced, and the receipt of
this pole caused considerable amuse-
ment at the Capitol.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28


There was q slight mistake
made by the reporter of the IN
DEPENDENT. last week la regard
to the weighing of the fieeces OF
wool clipped from the sheep of
Mr.. j. III. Vanmetre. You will
please excuse us for correcting.
There werstwo shearers who were
busily engaged in shearing during
the two days of the show, and
they clipped only one sheep that
tbs fleece weighed less than 10 lbs.
The rest of the fleece weighed
from ten to thirteen pounds.
One lonely Sabbath evening
some of our young folks asked one
of our good colored citizens to
preach for them as they had no
place to 60 to church that evening.
mo sab, lie bible says dat We
mus not cas- pearls to de swine.
The hot weather and hard work
of summer Is upon US. Farmers
can obviate many pain and grunt
by being careful OF what they eat.
You should not stuff yourself with
hog meat and corn-bread, for these
contain much carbon, and will
produce too much heat. You can
stand more heat and fatigue if you
will subsist upon the various
fruits and cereals. Dat mesl
should be one OF the prin ,iple
dishes (yeu can get il at Il. G.
Williams.) 1t is mentioned in a
most charming book, "The life
and Letters of Lord Macaulay,"
that Carlyle catching sight of Maui
caulay's face in reposc, remarked:
"Well, any one can see that you
are an honest good sort of fell
low, made out of oat meal" III
Oat meal can make such men as
Sir Walter Scott, DIR. Chalmers
and Lord Maucaulay, we may
well heap high the favorite dish,
and bribe our children Ito eat it.
We think we do know that it 10 !
far better for the blood and brain.
than many delicacies that the
mother buys for her little pets be-
fore leaving town.
Owing to the popularity Of the
Chinese language, great difficulty
has prevailed heretofore in devils
ing any praticable syatem of con-
veying telegraph messages In that
country Hence it is, that che tel
ephone is being received with pc
culiar favor by the Chinese gov
"Ol this world is getting awful"
How often do we hear this express
sion ? No, the world 10 not get
ting worse. 1t is only some indi-
viduals, who. by their diabolical
acts, makes them feel miserable
and then they see the dark side
Of every thing. If tho world is
getting worse, then we would say
that Christianity is falling, which
is not the case. There are a set of
demagogues going up and down
the earth declaiming against
Christianity, declaring that the
Church is growing smaller in
number each year while infidslity
and skepticism is rapidly increas-
ing. Now we never believe any
OF this wild talk, but we do be-
lievs that there never was q time
since the foundation of the world
when it was 60 pure as now,
when it exsrted so much power
in the world, when it was so gen.
orally respected and when SO many
were in its membership as now.
The world is not growing worse,i 1T
is growing better; the Church is
not growing weaker; it Is growing
stronger. NJ. RosENCRANTZ.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
shoot Him.

The unfortunate young man VIII o
was so severely beaten and bruised
for getting off "Pin afore" jokes
says that he -nev that is hardly
ev-that ia, confound it, that DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil is the best
in the world for curing cuts and
bruises. For sale by l.. c. Will
liam, j., & Bro, drugg;s.s.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-28
NEIGHBORHO0D NEWS.

Jerdan's White Sulphur Springs,
in Frederick county, Va, will be
open for visitors on June LIST.
A telephone line is being put UP
from Winchester to Rock Enon
Springs.
Flower strewing in Stonewall Gem
etery, Winchester, June 9th.
Carpenters and bricklayers are in
demand at Berkeley Springs.
J. S. Bechtol was elected County
Superintendent of Schools for Nor
gan county. M
The Mercury says, Miss May
Hodgson, of Berkeley Springs, has
been visiting at Gerardstown, this
county.
Mr.. Sam. Peters and family have
taken up their residence at Berkeley
Springs, on Cottage Hill.
Mr.. Harrison Spohr, aged 81 years,
died last week near Berkeley Springs.
Sheep dogs are raiding the fiocks
in Morgan county.
The Mercury. says the wheat and
grass crops, in Morgan county, look
promising.
Cumberland now has thorough
telephone system over the city.
Rev. NJ. H.. Houston, of Augusta
county, Va, started with his family
last week for. China, where he goes
as Presbyterian missionary.
Several farmers assure the editor
OF the Chambersburg, Pa, Valley
SPIRIT, they find that the wheat
where fertilizers have been used,
stood the severe cold weather of last
winter much better than where man.
ure was used.
The annual floral decoration at
Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherdstown,
will take place on Saturday, June 4.
The State Council of the Episco-
pal Church win meet N Shepherds
town on the first of June. A minis
ter and layman from each Church in
the State will be present.
The Spirit says the barn of Mr..
Aaron Hefiebower, near Ripon, in
Jefferson county, was destroyed by
fire about o'clock on the morning
Of the 23d inst, together with about
forty bbls. of corn, two hundred lbs.
OF wool, some farming machinery,
&c. Loss about 81 500.
Rev. w, G.. Campbell, of Harper's
Ferry, has accepted call to the
Presbyterian Church at Big Lick,
Va, f, nbd will leave his present charge
about the first of July.
The Spirit Of Jefferson says:
A wonderful and sublime specta-
Gle in the heavens was witnessed by
some of our citizens about o'clock
on Friday afternoon, May 18th. The
first appearance, as witnessed by our
townsman, Mr.. II. o. Talbot, and
perhaps OTHERS, is described as il a
tremendous fire had suddenly sprung
upon the face Of the sun, sending
out an immense blaze, as if that
planet was about being consumed or
was consuming another, and then
rolling off into a cloud which for a
short time frightened up the entire
western and northern heavens
What may have been the cause of
this strange spectacle we have been
unable TO divine or conjecture, but
hope it may have been observed by
some of our astronomers, who can
throw some light on the matter.
The chemical works at Cumber-
land, Md, have been put in opera
tion.
Trout fishing is a favorite pastime
around Oakland, Md. Three anglers
caught 123 Of the speckled beauties
one day last week.