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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
SHERIFF SALE.
Fourth judicial District Court, Parish
of Grant, La.-No. 861.

Fourth judicial District Cont, Parish
of Grant, La.-No. SCI.
The Middlesex Banking Company vs.
Thorn Bush.
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale |
to me directed by the 4th District Court |
in the above numbered and entitled suit. |
/ have seized and will offer for sale in |
front of the Courthouse door in the |
town of Colfax, La, between the hours |
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, Sept 10, 1896,
the following described property, seized
as the property of the defendant, viz:
Three hundred and thirty eight and
2.lOO acres (338.72) Of land and more
particularly described as follows:
That certain tract of land and cotton
plantation situated on the Red river and
Bayou Darro, being portion OF what is
known as the Bush Darro plantation, and
described as lots % three and (4) four,
and the divided one third of one-seventh
of lot 10 five, of partition made on the
9th of September 1880, and recorded in
book &c" page $50 of the records OF
Grant parish, Louisiana, and partition
made ON the Both day of January, 1893,
between Thorn Bush and Nicholas and
Thomas Bush, being portions OF sections
fifteen and seventeen of township five (5)
north range ~ three west, and the north
west quarter of section 49, township B
north range west, and more particular
" described as beginning at the north
east corner of section 16, township 5north,
range 3 west; thence west n $500 chains
to the east bank OF Red river, thence up
said river with its meanderings Is 99-lOO
chains to the mouth of bayou Darro,
thence up said bayou Darro north 10
degrees east % 40-1O0 chains, thence east
"a chains, thence north 10 40-1O0 chains,
thence north IA degrees west, 97-1OO
chains, thence north 20 degrees 30 min
utes east 38-100 chains, thence north 81
degrees east / 54-100 chains, thence
north &C degrees 30 minutes east 63-lO0
chains, thence north 38 degrees 30 MIN
utes east 1900 chains, thence north 10
degrees 45 minutes east "a 100 chains,
thence east % % 100 chains, thence south
30 degrees west 10 5000 chains. thence
south 8 deg. west 80 25-100 chains to the
bank of Red river, thence up said Red
river to the point where the east line OF
section 16 township north range west
intersects said river, thence up said east
| line of section 16 to the point OF begin
ng-according to survey and plat
thereof by James A. OShee Deputy Par
ish Surveyor on the 31st day of January
1893 containing in all three hundred and
thirty eight and 72-100 acres situated in
the parishes of Rapides and Grant, State
of Louisiana, with all buildings and i'm
provements thereon.
To be sold without appraisement.
G. d. KEMP,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Colfax, La, August Is, 1895.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Democratic Primary Election.

The Democrats of Grant parish are hereby no
titled to assemble at their various voting pre-
cincts on Thursday. Sept u, 1895, and cast their
votes tor Three Delegates to represent Grant in
the Congressional Convention to be held IN the
city of Shreveport. Oct 1. 1898, for the purpose
Of nominating a Democratic candidate Tor the
By authority of the District Executive Com
mittee the following commissioners and clerks
are hereby appointed to hold sad election n
Lacroix, commissioners; q. II. Mcknight, clerk
Fairmount--F. B. Dean. 7. J. Hickman, j. p.
Lewis, commissioners; Jno. Randolph, clerk,
Bagdad w. 4. Buckner. L.. l.. Mercer; j. b.
Lacour commissioners; ]. p. Hadnot. clerk.
Bruces Mill u. T.. Flanagan, W.. J. Tison.
w. w. Balio: commissioner; J; ]; Faut, clerk,
Nugent II. L. Barron. NJ. N. Lacroix. VIM.
Willbanks commissioners; j. Nj. Nugent. clerk.
Pollock IT. r. Mcdowell. M. D, Andrews,
John Pennington, commissioners; w. ID. Henry,
Antonio : Talmon Chandler, G. W. VAIN
wright. ]. D. Stallings, commissioners; Oscar
Fairfeid~W. N. Creed Joshua Kemp. B. F..
Moore, commissioners; Richard Newton. clerk.
Buckefew-M. e. Swatford Jas. Harvey, Z. &.
Gray. commissioners; u; Z Neal. s SIeIk,
| Christi m Hope. A. Bradford, Christian
Starks. A. G. Maxey, commissioners; W. W.
Snmmer6eid - Sam johnson. E. B. Gatlin
Wilson Prestridge. commissioners; J. b. Ly-
Montsomery-F. M. Sharp, J.. H. Williams,
| w. o. Harrison, commissioners; ]. ID. Williams,
| clerk,
The foregoing commissioners will holt the
| election, or ON their failure to act, the Demo,
Gratis present may appoint others. who shall
hold the election and make due return OF the re-
suit of same to the president of the Parish Exec.
utive committee at Colfax by noon on Sept. 70
1898.
The polls shall be kept open from o'clock in
the morning until o'clock in the afternoon
and only white Democrats who will support thu
nominee shall be permitted to vote.
tive Committee are hereby notified to meet II
Colfax at noon on Saturday. Sept. 20. 1895. TO
\ the purpose of compiling the returns ct sait
Chairman Grant Parish Dem. Ex. Com.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
OBITUARY.
POLLOCK, La, Sept. 8, 1896.

POLLOCK, La, Sept. 8, 1896.
just as the shades of night were veil
ing our town on Saturday, September 5,
1896, the cold, icy hand of Death entered
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Lee, and
pressed the brow of their sweet little
daughter, Laura Lucille, aged years, II
months and 8 days, and now Death lies
upon her like an untimely frost upon the
sweetest flower OF all the field.
She was sick for several days, and
while an idolizing father, loving mother,
physician and friends did all they could
for her recovery, God did not will it So
He wanted her among His '.iewels."
We would say to the sorrowing ones,
while it is hard, yes, almost unbearable
to be deprived OF such precious little
flower, trust in God, and look with an
eye of Faith to that blessed reunion OF
spirits in the Sweet Bye and Bye"
So, let us weep; but weeping, keep
The prize which love has given;
. What we are called to lose on earth,
We find again in Heaven.
A LOVER OF CHILDREN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Political Notice.

The Democrats Of Grant parish are
hereby notified that primary election
will be held on Thursday, September "a,
1896, to elect three delegates to attend q
convention to be held at Shreveport, DC
tober LIST, to nominate candidate for
Congress.
Rules for holding the election and
commissioners for same Will be published
as soon as practicable.
This September 4. 1896.
H. G. GOODWIN,
C'hm'n. Dem. Elk. Com. of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Mr.. Ben Millstead and Mr.. Thos.
Walker came in Thursday with a
negro by the name of Tom Ward,
who stole horse from Mr.. Nick
Stickles and a saddle from Mr.. G.
II. Burnaman on last Sunday night.
The darkey sold the horse to Mr..
Walker for SIS, which raised sus-
picion and lead to his arrest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Send With the Order.

The @. F. Risley Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, 62 Cortlandt St., New York, order
ed large supply of Drummond's Light
ming Remedy for rheumatism, and sent
this with the orler: ut is strange that
your remedy is not more generally known,
as its effects on rheumatism are simply
marvelous-superior to any rheumatic
medicine we have ever Sold" This is
high praise, but the remedy fully deserves
it. If you have the rheumatism send SIS
to the Drummond Medicine Co., New
York, and they will ship to your express
address two large bottles-enough for a
months treatment. Agents wanted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Messrs. w. L. Shackelford and
J. E. Dunn went to Alexandria on
Wednesday, to attend the Popu-
list conference at that place, by
which they propose to formulate a
plan of compromise for the Pops
to unite with the Democrats and
casts their entire strength for one
set of Electoral candidates.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Messrs. Robert Mcknight, Jo-
seph Mcknight and Hunter Nc
Nicely left for Baton Rouge on last
Tuesday, to attend another session
at the State University.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Mr.. John Roberts, who has been
in Colfax all summer, will teach
another term in the State Univer-
sity, and left for Baton Rouge on
Friday, 18th instant, to be on hand
at the opening. Also his younger
brother, Earl Roberts, of Winn-
field, has gone down to attend the
same school.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Do You Need Dental Work?

Gold filings from 81 to 81 30, unless
extra large. Amalgam or platinum fill
ings so cents to 81. Zinc filings 80 cents.
Teeth extracted, SO cents. Teeth cleaned
SO cents. Plate work done at prices to
suit the hard times. Will be in Colfax
on or about September Is, to remain two
weeks. B. H. HARRISON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Mr.. VIM. Under has moved his
market house from the street next
to Hyde's store to the McNeely
block on the liver front, just south
of the brick building. The house
was moved on rollers in about a
day and a half of time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Grand Invitation Party.

Editor CO!far Chronicle:
You will please allow me space to an
nounce that will give grand party on
the first Saturday night in October, 30
proximo. invite all respectable ladies
and gentlemen to attend. and l will see
to them being treated right. Come one;
come all; / invite the whole public.
Notice, / will have very fine band OF
six string pieces to play music for the &C.
casion. Respectfully, j. R. NELSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Gen. T. T. Taylor, general coun-
sci for the Kansas City, Watkins
and Gulf Railway, expects to be in
attendance at the term of district
court next week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
To The Churches.
CoLFAx, LA.

CoI.FAx, La, Sept. IA, 1896.
Editor Colfdr Chronicle:
Please allow space to announce our
Grand Rally meeting with Big Mount
Zion Baptist church, on the Third Sun
day of October, 1896. Some of our most
able divines will be present. All are in
vited. j. II. ELLIS, Pastor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Owing to severe attack of chol-
era morbus which took Rev. j. l.
Hoffpauir about 4 o'clock last Sun
day morning, and completely pros
trated him for ten hours, he was
unable to fill his Sunday noon APP
pointment in Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

LADIES make big wages at home,
and want all to have the same opportun-
ity. The work is very pleasant and will
easily pay s1S weekly. This is no decep-
ton. 1 want no money and will gladly
send full particulars to all sending stamp.
Miss M. A. Stebbins, Lawrence, Mich.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

AS we go to press late this { Fri
day. evening some of the young
folks are getting ready for dance
at LeSage's hall, where they ex-
pect to have a good time chasing
away sleep in the May whirl of
waltz, mazourka and schottische.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

The drouth in this section con-
tinues with undated severity, so
much SO that drinking water is
difficult to obtain.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

"Oh, mamma; you ought to see that
pretty dress Miss Maggie got" swell.
daughter; where did she get that dress
from?" "Why, mamma; from the Boston
Store, Alexandra, La
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

We publish this week an obitu-
airy of the sweet little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Lee, of Pollock,
who died on the 9Th instant, aged
3 years and IL months. The be-
reaved parents have our sympathy
in their sorrow.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Mr.. Chas. Ingram, assistant In
the clerks Office, returned from a
two weeks visit to Columbia on
Tuesday last.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Sewing Machine at a Bargain,

A splendid new Singer sewing machine
will be sold for s21 spot cash, or for s22
on sixty days time to responsible party.
A first-class machine, such as agents sell
for $40, and bargain to any one want
ing sewing machine. Apply at the
CHRONICLE Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Miss Gypsie Mathis was in Col
fax on Saturday last, calling on
her many friends. She expects to
attend the next term of the Normal
school at Natchitoches.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

; Master Sam Wells has been in
stalled at II. B. Faraldo's store for
the past fortnight, and is now some
what of On adept in his new role OF
clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Messrs. r. s. Cameron and j. l..
Hawkins have been assisting in
the clerks Office this week, helping
to get matters in readiness for
court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Sabbath School Exhibition,

A Sabbath School Exhibition will take
place on Saturday night, October Oath.
1896, at Big Mount Zion church. All
Sabbath Schools are respectfully invited
to attend with all their best speakers.
Opening and welcome address by pastor
at 6 o'clock. j. L. PIrTs, Manager.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

For stylish clothing and Gents furnish
ing goods, go to the Boston Store, Alex
andria. la.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Mr.. John Owens, of Montgom-
cry arrived in Colfax on last We'd
nesday, and has secured employ
ment on Mrs. Calhoun's place.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Mr.. Will Lacroix has gone to
Boyce to work as salesman for Mr..
III. C. Kelsoe.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

ooh, mamma; you ought to see that
pretty dress Miss Maggie got" "Weil,
daughter; where did she get that dress
from?" "Why, mamma; from the Boston
Store, Alexandria, La"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
Fruit is Always in Season.

And the way to have fruit always on
hand is to go to A. A. Dean, at Fair
mount, and get supply of Mason's self
sealing jars and put up big lot of fruit
Half gallon jars, 81 IS per dozen,
Quart Jars, 81 90 per dozen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

For stylish clothing and Gents furnish
ing goods, go to the Boston Store, Alex
apdria. La,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

winchester Rifle for x12 90.
Any one wishing to buy a new Win
chester rifle can secure one for the low
price of So so by calling at the CHRoN-
rcLE Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Suors! SHoEs!l The only place TO buy
Them is at the Boston Store, Alexandra.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

Beatty Organs : ssn' ss s zss- s:'''
call Daniel +. Beatty. Washington. N. J.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

/ would call the attention Of all per-
sons interested in the improvement of
Horses in this country to my fiue Black
Percheron Stallion, BRANDON" import.
ed registered stock from France, bought
by me for One Thousand Dollars.
He will be found in charge of compe-
tent attendant at my livery stable in
Collar, La. j. H. MCNEELY.
Feb. %, 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19

self-seaIing fruit jars at A. A. Deans.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
A Plain Question.

"A fIain VZVleSCIOI1e
Kind friend, if Satan had his due
Would / be here to pen
This trifiing jingle, or would you
Be here to read it then?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-09-19
LOCAL DO T. s.

Middling cotton nc, and steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-03
HE SAW THE RED LIGHT.
Engineer Farr vninly Tried to StoI
the Reading Train,

the ReadfnE Train.
The most important statement with ref
erence to the causes of the fearful railway
accident CT last Thursday evening at At
lantic City was made yesterday at Camden
by John X. Macallister of the former city,
Mr.. Macallister is well-known New
Jersey railroad engineer. a prominent men,
Der of several societies and thoroughly
reliable man. He was in attendance at the
funeral of his old friend. Engineer Edward
Farr of the Reading express train, who
was killed in the wreck
To a Philadelphia Press reporter Mr.
Macallister said: Il visited the scene of the
wreck as soor as l learned Of it, and very
naturally began at once to examine the
done all he could to stop his train. for the
air valve was wide open and the reversing
oar was thrown back as far as 1t would
CO."
Yesterday afternoon my deductions were
confirmed by talk l had with Fireman
Halihan. He told me that he was the first
to see the signal tagging the train. He
said he turned to the engineer and re-
marked: Ed, the red is on Halihan fur
Their SAID that Immediately Engineer Farr
threw open the air valve and reversed the
engine"
Did the fireman say that the distance
was too short in which to bring the train
to a stop, that the air brakes We're in
poor working order?" Mr.. Macallister was
asked.
NO; he did not make any such state
ment, but / believe he would have told
the truth if he lad. l have known Ed. Farr
for years. and besides what l saw with
my own eyes l am sure he did everything
in his power TO avoid the smash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-03
DOVER CITIZENS INTERFERE.
Likely to Ask for the Liberation o
the Single Takers.

the Single T1Aers.
A Dover, Del, special to the Philadelphia
Times, dated yesterday. says: At last
nights single tax meeting the biggest
crowd of the year gathered to hear the
speakers and the weary constables, acting
under orders from the mayor, made no
arrests. The men who are opposed to the
new movement paid small boys to blow tin
horns and otherwise raise a racket, and
the town officials actually gave the young
sters a permit to make all the noise they
pleased. the permit was for a parade, but
there was no line of march except that
round and round the box on which The
speakers stood The scheme was a fall
ure.
Some of the best and oldest residents Of
Dover have Joined in a call for mass
meeting of citizens in the court house. and
it is probable that resolutions will be pass
ed asking that the score of single takers
now in Jail be released and permitted to
continue their campaign in their own way.
This will not suit the opposition element
at all and trouble is certain to follow if the
agitation is kept up. The single takers are
jubilant and claim to have a big majority
on their side.
The speakers last night were Haines d.
Albright and Leonard Tuttle, and they
were very much surprised when they es-
capped arrest. They visited their fellows in
the Kent county Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-03
YELLOW FEVER AMP SMALLPOX.
Beth Are Reported Fatally Epidemic
In Cuba.

The marine hospital bureau is informed
by the United States consul at Cardenas,
Cuba, that there were twenty-five cases
and nine deaths from yellow fever in that
city during the two TWeeks ended July 20.
The United States consul at Matanzas re-
ports that there were 100 cases of yellow
fever and one death from smallpox during
the week ended July Is. Yellow fever, he
says, is confined to Spanish troops. The
fever is equally prevalent and fatal in 9TH
er provinces of Cuba, and is proving more
disastrous to the Spanish forces than the
bullets and machetes of the insurgents.
DR.. Caminero. sanitary inspector at San
uago de Cuba, says that the sanitary con-
dition of that province shows no improve
ment, there having been 11S deaths from
yellow fever and smallpox during the week
ended July 1S. He says that yellow fever
Is becoming very prevalent among the SOL
dlers. and there are now over 100 cases I'M
der treatment at the military hospital. The
disease has taken a most malignant type,
and death Is the invariable result in all the
cases. Smallpox Is also increasing, and the
high temperature experienced within the
last few weeks seems favorable to the de-
velopment of the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-03
DIEn.

CLARK. On Sunday. August . 1896 at his resi-
dsnce; l22s H street northeast. LEANDER
Funeral will take place on Wednesday August 8,
AT O'clock. tf'oston, Mass, papers please
copy-b 2s
CoE. On Friday. July 81, 1885, EMMA, infant
daughter Of W. r. C. and Ada b. Coe, at Dun
baltimore papers please copy.)
CRAVEN. ON Monday August 3. 1896. at 7:so
Am. JOHN, the beloved OF John and Mary
Funeral fro'- his parents residence. $50 Goth
st:"et, on "Wednesday at $50 am; thence 10
ST Stephens Church. where mass will be said
for the repose OF his soul.
DIXON. After brief Illness on Monday. August
northwest, MINNIE f., beloved wife OF A. j.
Funeral private.
o'clock Am. JOHN MADDEN. beloved husband
Of Ellen Madden, late of County Galway. Ire
fantry L. $ regular army.
Funeral from his late residence, l233 oath street
at S30 tomorrow morning, ith: thence st.
Stephens Church. where requiem will I've
offered up for the rcpose of his soul. Relate ss
ternent AT Holyrood cemetery.
after a long ilinrss. ROBERT McMuRRAY'
aged serenty-two years and one mouth
northwest, Tuesday, August !, AT 3:30
MUIR on Monday. August T. 1920, al g:@5 O'Clock
am. DOROTHY infant daughter of Thomas
and Mary Muir. aged three months.
Funeral from parents Residence, 132 2Ith street
northwest. on Tuesday, August 4, at O'Clock
pm.
PRATT. Suddenly, at Rock Enon Springs. mid
night August =. lSs,6. SOPHIA VI. PRATT,
wife OF A. ). Pratt, in her eightieth year
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
SCHUMANN. On August 3. 1896. at her sons
residence. 1871 Marion street northwest, So
Pile TliECLA SCIIUMANN, mother of Emil
III. Schumann.
Funeral private.
SPEARS. Mrs. LAvINIA SPEARS, the mother Of
Emma Spears departed this life August 4,
1885, at 1880 O'Clock pm.
Services will be held at her residence. 1924 4th
street northwest, Tuesday evening. August 4,
ut Z o'clock. The remains will he Inferred
at Cupeper, Va, "Wednesday August 8. All
friends and relatives invited.
SULLIVAN. On August 2. 1896. nj the Home Of
the Aged Little Sisters Of the Poor, MARY,
widow OF the late Morris Sullivan, and mother
OF Johanna Stewart.
May her soul rest in peace.
WELSH. At 3 am. August 2, 1896 JOHN
WELSH. aged seventy-eight years. at Provi-
dence Hospital, late OF Go street southwest.
Funeral from Mr.. VIM. Lees undertaking establish
ment. Pennsylvania avenue, O'Clock Tuesday
morning.