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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
FUTURE DEFENCES.

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Responsibility for It Demands the Army
BilI. Csprivi Says.
BERLIN. Jan. 12.-Chancellof Won Caprivi
last night made m important argument be-
fore the COMMITTEES of the rsichstaa consid-
srina the army bill. giving the reasons why
II should be adopted without notification.
He declared there In no enmity between
Germany and Russia. and that probably an
understanding existed between Russis and
France regarding military management.
Thers was . possibility Of An attack ON the
triple alliance, in which Germany. g the
strongest msmbsr, would have to bear the
brunt Of operations. Experisnos had
shown Shat whom war threatened IL Was
best for Germany to take the offensive %
10 meant short wars. quick victories, lasting
results. To saeceed Ia this kind OF warfare
the alltance must have superior numbers.
AT present, In fact, the alliance had fewer
numbers shan might be their opponents.
The government therefore. would mot be
able to take the responsibility Of the future
defense OF the country unlsss armamsnts
are increased.
In the course Of his speech Won Caprivi
made extended reference to the internal
condition of France. That country. said
he, 10 in state fsrmsnt. Though there 10 NO
statesman In tho country At ths present
moment Of such prominence - to bs likely
to seize power. the probability Of dicta-
torship 10 not to be excluded from German
calculations. Speaking of the renewal Of
the triple alliance upon the expiratio Of
the present treaties, the ohancsloe said re-
newal. theugh hoped for, IL not absolutely
certain. -
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CROKER AND HILL AT OUTS.
An Interesting Rumor Comes Down From
Albany Town.

An Interesting Rumor Comes Down From
Albany Town.
NEW YoRx. Jan. 12.-"Msn are Whisper
ing the startling rumor to each other in
Albany tonight. BOSS Croker and Senate,
Hill arc out," says tho Herald's Albany
correspondents. "rhe eaustio criticism
made by the Tammany leader on the sena-
tors presence and action during the meet
ing of the electoral college is not forgotten.
1t is asserted that Croker repeated the con-
demnation to several political friends a,
the governors reception. and said buntly
that Hill had done ths democratic party
deadly injury.
However this may be. it is certain the
machine msgnates had serious differ
encs among themselves. How fal
the resentment of Croker towards
Senator Hill is likely to go no ono
cares to predict, but it is taken for granted
by politicians that the big combination was
broken by the senator. They also believe
Murphy will refuse to,be mnds tool of by
his associate in the United States senate.
Il 10 said that New York intends honestly to
support Cleveland. and that policy of
pacification will bs adopted toward him
from now on by Tammnny. It looks very
m uch as if the future action of Murphy is
understood, and in any further opposition
TO Cleveland tho senior senator from New
York would get but little backing
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
AN AMERICAN CANAL.
To Connect tho Great Lakes and tn
Ocean.

To Connect tho Great Lakes and the
Ocean.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ia convention oi
representatives Of commercial bodies and
the lake interests of tho country. called by
the Duluth chamber of commerce to organ
ize movement in suppors of scheme to
unto the great lukes and tho ocean BY o
ship canal through United States territory.
met hero to-day. Between seventy-iye and
100 were present. W. Il. Baldwin. presi-
dent of the Duluth chamber of commerce.
was made temporary chairman.
| AT the afternoon session number of od-
dresses were made. among them ono bv
George Fl. Ely, Of Cleveland. who advised
that for the nresens the convention contine
priation by congress- TO make q survey OF
routes for the cnnal. Speaking of the OK
tent OF inte mi improvement in this coun-
try no said tho impression prevailed that
tho United States expended moro than any
other nation. As a matter of fact. ho said,
tho'e had been expended all told. bv ma
| tlonal and state governments from 1857 to
1890. for the improvement of rivers, har-
bors and building canals, less than $3.50,
0O0,O0 France has expended over $780,
0,000 with nothing like the expectation
of permanent benefit that promises to tho
United States.
Tho committee on permanent organiza-
tion reported. recommending tho following
officers: President. George II. Ely, of Ohio;
vice. presidents, s. c. Osgood. of Vermont,
and William A. Sweet. OF New York, with
an honorary viec-pt csidont from each
state; secretary, 6. A. Thompson, OF Min
neapolis.
Ely stated his platform to be in favor Of
= waterway from tho lakes to the sea over
territory Of the United States and indspsn-
dencs of. and the cessation Of legislation
in favor of. Canadian lines of trAnsporta-
Elect Cleveland. Vice. President Morton,
and others, rcgretting their inability to be
present.
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ASSAULTED THEIR KEEPER.

Military Prisoners Take Revenge ON an
Unpopular Sergeant.
SAN FRASc1sco. Jan. II. Tho military
conviots confined on Alcntraz island to-day
attacked Prison Sergeant Duffy and were
only prevented from killing him by tho in
terfersncs of an armed guard. Duffy has
charge of the prisoners. about flfty in
number. They state that his treatment of
them made life unbsarablo. They sscreted
rocks in Shsir oells and this morning when
Duffy marched them out and stood at tho
head of the line they knocked him
senseless with stones and then
jumped ON him. Guards had 10 prod
tho convicts with bayonets before Duffy
the oonviots declare they will repeat the
dose when ho RECEIVERS. Guards profcss
that they do not know which Of the CON-
victs assaulted DUFFY.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
BLAINE WORSE.
A Relapse Suffered by tho Distinguished
Invalid.

A Relapse Suffered by tho Distinguished
Invalid.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Early this even-
ing messengers were hastily dispatched for
both Drs. Johnston and Hyatt. Young
Mr.. Blaine was also quickly summoned.
This. taken in connection with evidences
of unusual commotion about the family
residence, led the newspaper men TO be-
llsye Blaine had suffered serious relapse.
After twenty minutes Of consultation DIR.
Johnston loft the house. He stated that
nothing Of roBitively serious nature had
occurred. and Blaine's condition was praoS
ticaily unchanged.
Blame is weaker tonight than since the
relapse two nights ago. His physicians.
Drs. johnson and Hyatt, called at $50
O'clock and remained in the sick room for
forty minutes. during which time they
made r Thorough examination OF the pa
tient and gave him some additional msdi-
cines. The guarded utterances OF the
doctors arc especially significant more
from what they failed to say than from
what they actually said. DR.. Hyatt 10 still
at the house and it looks ~ it one or both
doctors would remain all night.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN.

An Empyrean club dance takes place thi
evening in tho Helena Business colleR
hall.
A regular meeting of the Central w. O.
T. U. will be held this afternoon at thrs,
O'clock in A. o. U. W. hall.
There will le meeting OF the B. T. o. e
this evening at 1880 O'Clock sharp. A full
attendance ia earnestly requested.
The rattle for rag carpet and rug, te
have been rallied at Con Kelley's last night
has been postponed till Saturday night.
Gov. Riokards yesterday appointed ex-
State Trcnsurer r. q. Hickman state land
| agent. Tho appointment was confirmed by
the state board Of land commissioners.
Reports from Washington are to the effect
that Hon. Y. ii. Garter, who is now there
AS u witness before senate committee. ia
quite i'll with gastric fever. and is threat
ened with peritonitis.
At the annual meeting of the Atlas Min
ing company yesterday the following of
ticers were elected: Sam'l X. Davis, p,eui-
dent; G. Lsibfretz, vice. president; +. Christ
man. seoretary and treasurer.
Bach, Cory & Co. are busy this week
moving from the corner Of Sixth avenue
Lehman block. at 1l9 North Main street.
They expect to settle in their new quarters
by next Monday.
Frank Hatton, who was formerly two
years deputy sheriff and four years un-
dey sheriff of Deer Lodge county, is being
pushed by his friends for the Office OF
sheriff for the proposed county Of Lake in
western Montana.
Wadsworth Post, No. 3. G. A. r., will
hsvo an installation OF officers this evening
at tho post room on Park avenue. After
the installation there will be a camp Gre,
with the attendant social features. AL
comrades. both resident and soiourning,
are cordially invited.
The condition of Mrs. T. p. Tower re-
mains about the same, though she Ia sink-
ing gradually and no hopes are entertained
of her recovery. hsr son Ollin. who has
been taking post graduate course at
college in Middletown, Conn, IL expected
on the noon train Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah Bennett died yesterday morn
ing at her residence on State street. She
1928, and came 10 Helene in 1881. She
leaves three sons. The funeral will tako
place Sunday afternoon at ono o. clock from
81. Pauls Methodist church.
The attendance ut the lectures at Oalu.
met hall has been quite good for several
evenings. Elder Matt explains The scrip
lures IN clear aud foroible manner, bring
INK forward many texts of scripture in sup-
port Of the ideas presented. These lectures
will continue during this week and next.
Sand Btos.. Raleigh Il Clarke and Gsnz-
berger, Barnett d Co.. dry goods dealers,
have agreed to close their place OF business
every evening exceps Saturday until Narch
at six p. IN. The only extensive dry goods
establishment not in the agreement, the
New York, ia expected TO join In tho move
ment. Hundreds of Helena ladies signed
= petition asking the dealers to take this
course.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
TELEGKAPH ExrENs1oN.
EndeavorInE to Enlarge the system
Canada-Paciflc Cabls.

Endeavorln9 to Enlarge tho system OF
Canada-Paciflc Cable.
OTTAWA, Jan. 1.-THE Dominion govern
ment has taken action In regard to memo
Hials from Canadian boards of trade urging
the appointment Of special commission to
enquire into the most feasible means of
completing tslsgraphio system within the
empire including . cable from British Co
lumbia to Australia. The secretary Of
state, in reply, has announced that copies
Of all documents have been forwarded TO
the Imperial authorities. with IN intim alton
that the Canadian government woWld view
with satisfaction the. appointment Of Q
com mission ~ named. and would gladly
send and bear the expenses of delegate
to act upon such commission. Il is esti-
mated that the cost of transatlantic cable
would be $1O,000OO
A contract has already been entered into
bstwssn the colony OF Quesnsland, Austria.
liza. and La Socitie des 1'elegrafes Sousma.
rius for cable from Brisbane, the capital
of New Caledonia, Fill Samoa and the
Sandwich Islands. The idea Of tho pro-
motors 10 to extend it to America. The
company has the option of making the
terminus at San Francisco or Vaneouyer.
Consequently Canada will refuse to grant
subsiay ualess the cable extends direct TO
British soil.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
CONSULAR SEAL.
How the System Has Been Abused In the
Past.

How the System Has Been Abused In the
Past
WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-The president ia
still giving close confederation to the sub.
ject Of freiQhts brought over the Canadian
Pacific railway. Two new poiuts were dis
covered to-day. viz: That the original law
specified that the consular seal systsm was
to be applied to freights which we're the
products Of contiguous foreign countries
only, and that by the Canadian law United
States consular officers guilty of fraud In
United States revonusa are not amenablc to
arrest ~ long Az they remain IN Canada.
The large bulk of freiRhts handled by
the Canadian Pacific railway and which
are tho producta Of other foreign countries.
notably Japan and China. Did this class
OF freiRhts not enjoy the privilege OF the
consular seal system they would enter this
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
Big Cut In Rates.

SAN FnANcrsco Jan. 1.-THE Pacific Mail
company issued an announcement that a
permanent cut in rates Of 80 ger cent would
be made on all freight per the steamer of
the 18th inat. to Central American ports.
This cut was brought about bv tho oompe-
tition Of tho new Spanish. American line,
which has commenced carrying freight At
reduced rates. The Pacific Mail out 70.
duoss freight on lumber from ga per
thousand to $l2; on grain from Sl2 to SO
per ton. and in tho same proportion on
other heavy articles OF merchandise.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
- ..:.s y. ......-. =. ..A,

TO-DAY the first octuple
hanging in America, occurs at
Chestcrtown, Md.
Five men and three boys, all
colored, killed DR.. Hill on
April 23d, 1892, because he
testified in a trial that the death
OF colored man who died on
belng thrown out of a saloon by
whites, was not due to violence.
Desire for revenge was the mo-
tive Of the crime.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
To Control tho Lumber Trade.

BosToN. Jan. 12.-Thsre 10 apparently
excellent authority for the statement that
combine has been formed BY Maine and
Massachusetts, parties which will practio-
ally control tho lumber business Of the
United States. The syndicats 10 said 10
have secured $4,000 acres OF lumber land in
Maine. 2b000 acres in Florida, $4,000 In
Kentucky and over 100000 in New Mexico.
II proposes to erect mills In Maine. Massa-
chusstts. Kentucky. Illinois and New Nsx-
leo and sell direct to dealers. The syndi-
cate 10 said to have capital Of $50, 0O0. 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
Bankruptcy OF j. 8. B.,four.

LONDON. Jan. 1.-THE order in bank
ruptcy against ]. 8. Baltour. liberal NOM
ber Of parliament for Burnley, and promi-
nontly before tho public. owing to interes.a
in London and General bank; the Liberntor
Building society; the House and Invest
mont trust. and other institutions which
suspended with liabilities of many mil.
lions OF pounds, states that his present ad-
dress is unknown, and describes as an act
OF bankruptcy debtors departure with
intent to defeat creditors. II is reported
that Balfour 10 now in South America. The
bankruptcy OF Balfour will make his seat
In parliament vacant, and the libe ala viii
hive to fight to retain the seat.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
WOOL MANUFACTURER
Want the High Tariff Duties At Present II
Force.

Want the High Tariff Duties at Present In
Force.
New YoRK, Jan. 1.-THE National Asso-
ciktion of Wool Manufactursrs began the
twenty eighth sunual meeting here to-day.
President Whitman declined reelection,
and Rufus q. Frost WAS chosen. 8. d. N.
North, OF Boston. was chosen secretary.
The resolutions adopted declare the belief
of the manufacturers that the sxistin &
tariff hRa proved advantageous 10 wool
growers, manufacturer and consumers of
WOODEN goods. Proposed economic change
10 not In response to any demand from the
industry represented, so per osnt of the
manufacturers OF tho country having
joined in protesting aGainst the passage Of
shs FREQ wool bill now pending In congress.
and TO which protest 10 reatilFmed. The
attention of congress IL invited TO the fact
that wooion goods are manufao-
tursd nearly year In advance
Of the season for whose wear they arc
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Is

county d m American port and bo tyans-
sorted by American railroads. These two
points are considered important % giving
the president power, X be chooses 30 e.
consular seal system without any action 81
conQyoon.
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Puttinx Oat Geld.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.--Ihs directors Of
the mint received oablsgrsm from Psris
stating that the Bank Of Franos IL disburs-
ing gold heavily for the reason that the
lawful nots tssoe limit has beon reached.
and also because Of recent large withdraw =.
q Of notes by banks and others for the
purpose OF increasing reserves. II 10 be-
lisved at the treasury department that the
large disbursement OF gold BY the Bank Of
France. which IL directly contrary to the
policy It has pursued the past ten years.
the export Of gold from the United States.
The Bank Of France. IL IL stated, has 1900. :
OoO, 600 In gold in its vaults, tho acoumula-
tion Of years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
Honts Fa.t In tho leo.

CAMDEN. N. j., Jan. 1.-The Delaware
river 10 frozen over solid from Cooper's
Point to this CITY. A number OF freight
boats are fast In the ice. Thers are 1bo
loaded freight oars for Philadelphia stalled
AZ this place. being unable to get across the
river.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
Tho Strike Con TIM uss.

LONDON. Jan. 12-The conferences be-
tween the master cotton spinners and oper-
atives on strike against reduction of Eve
per cent in wages. at Manchester, to-day
resulted in disagreement, and the strike
continues. The masters claim that the re-
duction IL absolutely necessary. II is
stated that in Oldham many millions in
vested in cotton mills are not paying ono
per cent, and the owners would be glad to
dispose OF them for half price.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
Valuable Horse ON His Travels.

LONDON. Jan. 12.-The celebrated stallion
Ormonde. recently sold to VIM. O'Donaush,
of San Francisco. who paid S15O.0oO for
him. arrived at Southampton to-day from
Buenos Ayres. He is in good form. Por-
tor, Ormonde's old trainer, took charge of
him on arrival
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
Took It Under Adv,sement.

MIssouLA. Jan. 12.-lSpeoial. I'm the
contested election case OF Knapp W. f, w.
Mcconnell to-day Thompson Campbell and
Huddleson Il HuRhs presented arguments
for contestant and T. G. Marshall for the
respondent. Judge Brantley reserved his
decision on the motion 10 quash until Jan,
18. The attorneys in the case have init
mated that IL will be carried to the supreme
Courk
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-13
For Ii usdsr aud Biesmy.

SACRAMENTO. CAL, Jan. l2-Ths grand
jury to-day found indiotmsnss against
George b. JsHris. the locomotive sneinsss
now In jail on suspicion Of havisg killed
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-02

..iyIng pills cure constipation
-tfying pills cure constipation
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-02
SUM KW0NcECHoNG & Co.
Merchant 3: / ailors.
CARSON NEWADA-

Finest cutters and filters imported from San Fran
cisco for the special purpose Of fitting fashionable and
street clothing at reduced rates.
One thousand new patterns have arrived for the
Fall and Winter trade, and guarantee to suit
your tastes.
suits to order at $40, $22 SO, 325, and $50, the
you have been paying $40 and $50 for.
Cuttaways, Sacks, Prince lberts and Frocks also
Fine Overcoats of Imported Goods, both sack and roc
Shirts of the latest pattern 75c to $3.50 made to
order in stripes plain.
Give us a call, and will guarantee all work.
SUN KWONG CHONG & CO.,
SIT Carson, Nevada
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-02
QUICK TINE, CHEAP RATES!

Daily Express and Passenger rains
make prompt connections With the
several railroad lines in the East.
oullmsn Palace Sleeping Cars and
four isrr, Sleeping Cars attached to all
rain .Nining Cars attached to fast
mail trans between Truckee and Og-
zen.
ricke r. sold, sleeping car bertns Sc
-ured, and other Information given on
application to
A. L. FIELD, Agt,
Reno Depot.
T. H. GOODMAN,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
7ichard Gray, Gen. Traf. Mans.
san Franz s-co. Cal.
iune
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-12-02

~cpeFs Par!sia1 Enamel For the
'tcation OF q perfect Complexion. The
-1vo-iie French Cosmetic.
appeES Cor, piexicn Cream Eradi-
*ates Wrinkles, and grves to the SKIN the
Ae3Iure 81 youth.
<Sfefs Skin EIeacl7s EFadicates all
o.e!lil5heS, asId discoioyations OF the skin such
- Ian, Sunbzrrn Freckles, 6warthy and
greasy appearance OF the face.
SrgCi5 Oriental Powder in Flesh,
Nntte, P'ilk sasiS Cream shades, gives to the
tace beautiful clear aud transparent APP
pcarlace.
Appcs's Naeura. Binss. The only Rouge
@ ,lne 20 mature when applivad to the face OF
Light Tor Blondes, Dark for Brunettes.
1e A--7! e:---3..c &C. s.r G:aae.sco, Cal,
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THE SOUTHERN
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PACIFIC COMPANY

.TH1a9s 9sANCsSG "Wednesday Nov
: la. l@aS, and until furtner notice.
ans will leave Keno rs IOIIOwS:
S.0S A VI -Daily-Atlanttc Ex-
. 80 press train for Winnemucca
}attle Mountain, Palisade. Ogden
and East. Carries only first-claS~ pas-
,e-tgers, through and local. Dining car
. ogden.
4,on P. VI. Daily Pacific Express
L .Ot train for TrucBee, Sacra mentO,
teueciaa and san FTanciSc , arriving at
6.4lA NJ. Connects at Sacl ameDto at
1925 A. NJ. with the New Orleans
Apress for Fresno, santa sarbara,
s.os Angeles, san Diego, >oa3 7:l0 P.
y. fer Woodland d Knights landings
O,oS p NJ. Daily Atlantic Express
y 10 train for Win DnemucCa, Battle
fountain. Pallsade, Ogden and
Fast, Carries local first class passen-
.ers and through second class passen-
V.05 P. Nj, daily Pacific Express
o. train for ROseville JE'tn Sacra-
nenro and san Francisco viz Benicia
arriving at e:4o a. NJ. Conn cts at Sac
famentO with train leaving at 1928 A. N,
foI Stockton. I.athrop, San Jose
an Ere CISCO Fresno Los angeles san
Diego; q Ea It, via New orleans; at TO-:
30 A NJ. for Williams. Willows and Red
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P NJ for Marysyille, Chico, Redding,
PORTLAND Puget sound nj East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-26
RACES DURING ENCAMPMENT.
Indianapolis and Chicago Could Not Agree
as to Changes-Port Wayne Also 0bjects

Bruce Carr. it is apparent from the result.
made o determined stand. yesterday. for
the rights of Indianapolis at the meeting
which as held at the Victoria Hotel, Chi
cago, of all the secretaries of the
Western and Southern Trorting Cir
cults for the purpose Of rearranging
their dates and harmonizing conflicting IN
terests. Indianapolis was opposed to CIV
ing MP her week of Sept. 4 TO Chicago. be-
cause of tho twenty-seventh National En-
campment of the Grand Army. which oc-
ours here at the Same time. Fort Wayne
was opposed to change. because their
stakes close on Feb. /, and there was not
sufficient time to advertise change of
dates. After much wrsngling Chi
cago and Indianapolis agreed to dis
agree, and the meeting at indianapolis
will occur during the first week of the Chi
cago meeting, Fort Wayne taking the
week of Aug IA to Aug. 10 and following
the meeting at Grand Rapids. The dates.
as finally agreed upon, are as follows:
Sturgis. Mich, July 81 to Aug. 8; Grand
Rapids. Mich. Aug. z to H. Fort Wayne.
Ind, Aug. II to 10; Independence, Ia. Aug.
81 to Sept. 2; Columbus o., Aug. u to 26;
Columbus Ind. Aug. % to Sept. Q;
IndianapolissS Sept to 9; Mason City, Ia.
Sept. to Q; Chicago. Sept 4 to IL; ST.
Joseph, No. Sept. Is to 90; Terre Haute,
Sept 20 to 30; Evansville, Oct. 2 to z; Nash
willie, Tenn, Oct. Is to %. No change was
made in any of the rest of the dates ar
ranged at the last meeting governing the
dates of entries, etc.