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The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
A Good Start.
 

''Yes, grandma, when l graduate I in- tend following literary career-write for money, you know"
 'Why, Willie, my dear, you haven't done anything else since you've been at college. ."-BoSton Traveller.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
A Failure,

New Servant found this coin upon your desk, sir.
 Master-I'm glad you are honest put it there purposely to test your hon. esty.
 New Servant-That' $ what thought.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

VLlstl4g moth is an AUSt1s-l4..-. srity There is a glassy space on the wings crossed with ribs When the moth wants to whistle, 1t strikes these ribs with its antenna, which have a knob at the end The sound is a love call from the male to the female
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

The dairy business of Missouri, &C., cording to the agricultural department of that state, represents an investment of over $5, ,O00, GOO and an annual out put of SI, 500. 000
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Those Summer Conventions.

"Gosling, the commercial traveller, is Eoing to turn over a new leaf"
 @Who has influenced him?'
 "He says the Sunday school people get the best rates from the railways" Chicago Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Pension for a Horse.

The Board of Fire Commissioners has decided that the big bay horse Jerry, which has faithfully served the city in the fire department for seventeen years, and is now 9 years old, shall be
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
In Pleasant FieIds.

Raggs-Some of those Old-timers must have been in clover.
 Jaggs-Why so?
 Raggs-Well, there's Nebuchadnez- gar, for example. He lived on grass for seven years.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Charped Him for Several.

Hotel Clerk-Oh, you're not so many. GueSt-I thought I was, judging by what you charged me.-New York Evening Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
A Strange Case.

~Young Barstow is an enigma to me-"
 "Why?"
 "His father is one of the richest and most eminent men in this town, yet the young fellow insists upon behaving himself, just as if he had to-"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Not Losing Time.

Are the lawyers making any pro gross with that will case?"
 One of the Heirs-Oh, yes. They've used up about half the money.-Life.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Not Classified.

Teacher-How many bones are there In the human body?
 Pupil don't know. haven't learn ed to ride a wheel yet.-DetrOit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
The Truth.

Toln--Did Maud tell you the truth when you asked her her age? Dick-Yes.
 Torn--What did she say?
 Dick--She said it was none of my ousiness-Up-to-Date.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Atmospheric Temperature

The temperature of the atmosphere eools, on an average, about one degree for every 300 feet that we ascend or warns at the same rate as we descend
 The mean temperature at the north role ie 2 md at the equator between SC and 90 degrees. We can, therefore. get ...5 2. c--.- ,,ol'is-lra one degree colder for every 70 CT 50 mi;v7- ,;i.,5 ,so .ssal north, and iu a temperature one degree warmer for every 70 or so miles that we travel south. Philadelphia Times
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
HUMOR OF THE WEEK.
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
 OF THE PRESS.

Odd, Curious and -LauEhable Phases of Human Nature Graphically Por' traStd by Eminent Word Artists or Our Own Day-A Budget of Fun.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
The Dear Girls.

Second Girl-Oh, yes. Do you like ner?
 First Girl-Yes. She's rather nice; but-do you?
 Second Girl-Er-yes; pleasant con- pany, but-.-Philadelph North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
One ExceDtiou.

''The good die young" said the casual caller, apropos of any old thing.
 They may if they are chickens" said the editor, but if they are jokes they do not"-Truth.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
A Modern Hero.

Freshman Gnspired by the just deliv- cred lecture on the heroes of antiquity Yes, I'll do it to-day. I'll tackle my first cigar-Meggendorfer Blaetter.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Va1ueless.

First Reporter-Think there's any thing in that clue?
 Second Reporter (scornfully)-No. It was discovered by a detective.-Truth.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Significant.

Cycles-Which is the head of that family?
 Wheelman-Well, I don't know for certain, but when they go out tandem he always rides in front.-SOmerville Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
The Reason Mhv.

"Why, I'd like to know" said a lady to a judge, cannot woman become successful lawyer?
 Because she's too fond of giving her opinion without pay" answered the judge.-Tit-B Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Fair Exchange.

She-A few weeks ago I read of a Missouri man who traded his wife for a mule. What a terrible bargain!
 He-I should say so; he still has . kick coming.-Up-To-Da
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

The leaders of flock of migrating wild geese become tired sooner than others and are frequently relieved by their fellows
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

In some parts of South Africa much damage is done by balloons, which go in large marauding parties to rob gar denR
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Probab1y Dear at That.

Clarence-Miss Rockingham made me feel awfully cheap last night.
 Freddie-HOw was that?
 Clarence-She offered me penny for my thoughts.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Open to the Puhiin.

"One thing surprised me out in Yel- lowstone park !"
 "What was that?''
 ''I didn't see any signs around Keep off the geysers. Chicago Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

thing help so much. l have better health than I ever had in my life. 1 feel like a new person, perfectly strong. I give the Compound all the credit. have recommended it to sev- eral of my friends who are using it with like results. It has cured me of several female diseases. l would not do without Mrs. Pinkham's remedies for anything. There is no need of so much female suffering Her remedies are a sure cure. ."-MRs. ELLA KRNEB, Knightstown, Henry Co.,, Ind.
 By the way, the leading druggists tell us that the demand for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is simply eseua -Heir power or under zyaLd.ar, and, what js best of 1l-- ls ooes the work promptly ana well Gs
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
About the Size of Tt,

Tom-Baseball is getting to be about ss bad as prize fighting.
 Jack--How much did you lose on to- days game?
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN DRIPS, ToBOGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN LOUISIANA MoLASsEs. For said by fTst-ciass grocers ill cans only. Money refunded if goods are not satisfactory Don't accept an imitation See that the manufacturers name is litho- gTaphed on every can.
 THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

| I3e great organ was built many ] years ago by popular subscription. z specifications were as follows: manual great, 9 stops, 1,93O pipes; 2, manual (swelD, IS stops, 1,172 pipes; 3, manual (choir), 15 stops, 92S pipes; 4, manual (solO), II stops, 754 pipes; ped al, 20 stops, 600 pipes; total, 89 stops, 5,474 pipes.
 It stood seventy feet high, was for ty-seven feet wide, eighteen feet deep. and weighed seventy tons. Two great central towers stood forward fifteen feet, and were composed of several great thirty-two-foot pipes of tin. The woodwork Is all of black walnut, richly carved. The pipes. including the me chanical accessories, numbered $500. The organ was placed In Music Hall in 1863.
 The order for building the colossal instrument was placed in 1853 with the firm of Walcker, at Ludwigsburg, in Germany. Its purchase and compile tiOn were matters in which the pride of all music-loving Boston was centered for years. The sum which 1t was or iginally proposed to spend was $25, 1000. The directors of the Music Hall appro priated $10,000, and the rest was raised by popular subscription. In spite of the war the work went on steadily and the organ came over in specially char tered ship, which succeeded in lodging the Confederate privateers. Before 1t was finally put together 1t cost over $6O,OO0. The first public recital given on it was popular event of the first magnitude, and for years the organ was one of the wonders of Boston.
 No man In the world probably pos sesses greater organ fer his personal enjoyment than MT. Searles. He has attained the height of his ambition.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
The Natural Sequel.

Mamma-Oh, John, caught Johnny smoking to-day, and he told me delib- crate lie, and when I reprOved him, he said "Damnr'
 Papa-Humph! I suppose he'll be getting married uext.-Truth.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

"King Solomen's Treasure" only Aphrodis- iacal Tonic known. (See DictOnary) s5.O0 box, weeks treatment. MASON CHEMICAL Co.,, F. O.. Box 747, Philadelphia, Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
There Are Others,

She-Chimmie, won't yer take me ter see the ball game terday?
 Chimmie-I will if yer promise not ter ask any questions. It's werry agrawat- in ter dead game sport ter have wim- men folks fer everlastin' talkin' in yer ear when de games excitin'. Come er- long
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Toilet Conyenieuces.

She-How 1 adore these little inland lakes-such clear, placid waters!
 He-Yes; just like mirror.-Chicago Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

''Your guest didn't stay long" "No she begged me to treat her like one of the family, but when did so she got mad and left
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

For Lung and C-es. ,sj>e SOS Pieo's Cure Is The best medicine we have uslu.-Alrs. J. l.. NorJhCott, Windsor Ont, Canada.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
S2OOOoo

If you use too much of SeAiliing's Best baking powder 1t don't spoil the cake.
 But why not make your money go as far as it will by using just enough of SeAilling's Btst baking powder--one-third less than of the brand you are used to?
 SchillIng & Company
 San Francisco 2o25
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

Twynn-Whiffett is perfectly crazy about fishing.
 Triplett-He is a regular angler-ma. niac.-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

His child is a week and q half old and he hasn't expressed the belief that it recognizes him.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
One Way to Reach the Goal.

What would you advise me to do to become worth my weight in gold?' Well, you might try anti-fat."- Truth,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
The Game in Detail.

Mir. Grande Stander enthusiastically Casey died at first and the bleachers yelled.
 Mrs. Grande Stander (yawning)- How inconsistent! It's no worse to dye than to bleach.-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

Nothing will so completely bliDk a man as throwing gold dust In his e es.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

get scared at a locomotive, run up on the bank at the side of the road and
 make the sweet girl alongside of fel- low throw her arms around him and cry: oh, George, what shall we do? !"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Perfectly Crazy.

New Policeman-Only a black eye, yer worship.-Tit-Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

with nine wives if he considered mar riage a failure"
 What did he say?"
 "Nein Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

Smaller, but More Active. The tongue of woman is smaller than that of man.-Exchange
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Uunatura1.
"WhV3"

"That man Davis is clearly not fit to be a father"
 "WhvT
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
lie Only Possessinn.

Magistrate-Weu, what did you fir --, bFrrS
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Where Science Must Fail. Why do you think hOrSeleSS caI

riages will never wholly sUppIant our present style of yehicicsE'
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Lack of Enterprise.

Editor-Why didn't you send the car rier pigeon from the Klondike with news as agreed?
 Reporter-Couldn't, got hungry and ato the hird
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
AN ORGAN THAT COST $50, 900

MT. Sear1es, Who Married Mrs. Mark
 Hopkins, Bought It.
 E. F. Searles, the millionaire, who now lives at Methuen, Mass, Is de voted to organ music, and has just bought what is believed to be the great est organ in America. MT. Searles mar Tied the immensely wealthy widow of Mark Hopkins, of California.
 The organ belonged to the Boston Music Hall, and originally cost $6O,OOO.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
ABOUT CHANGE OF LIFE.

"I suffered for eight years, and could find no permanent relief until one year ago. My trouble was Change of Life. I tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and relief came
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25
Free Trial To
 Any Honest Man. The Foremost rledical Company in the World in the Cure of Weak
 Hen Flakes this Offer.
HAPPY MARRIAGE, HEALTH, ENERGY,
 AND LONG LIFE.

In all the world tO-day-in all the history o1 the wOrld-nO doctor nor institution has treated and restored so many men as has the famed ERIE MEDICAL COMPANY. of Buffalo. N. I
The St. Johns herald., 1897-12-25

Ambiguous
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-01-26
UN RED1MfDO

exaada passion que durane la haba undo Acdes
Carrier e que las
los primeros la habfan la vugardad
alma los deseos groseros de Levassal.
FL Grandider blanca cabellera sonrisa
bondad decadas Ia habfan eYado mas
paternal aVdez sedento
de que iba vea que amigo muy SECURE dichoso
de la 6ven, simple Garcia largos
belos, 10 basante procurarle aea dcreta
pagaba en- agradecimlento y generosldad.
En- aquela entreyistas haba NADIA que
ia los ocos aebaos de caro de tempos las odiosas
conariedades dsgusos que vefa obgada dsmuar
sonrsa las vsas de veo amigo lie causaban, por
conraro placer muy vyo de transpores febr
ella lie agradecfa Infinite aquela
bancos cabelos Mas expansive huber quza
hubiera mezcado al gran Garlic que concibera po aque
hombre que la daba tanto la pedia tan POGO.
5Quien aquel sehor Grandidier? Marta 10 saba
punto flo Todo 10 Saba habtaba en- Paris
casado, padre de hos va esgracado
duda puesto que las rseza dc bogar haban obgado
buscar consuelo Y para que quera averguar
mas? A1u hombre Ia amaba, tena cuidado que
de dicha.
Marta ngenaba pue paa haagar los gustos de aquel
buen amigo hacienda de modesto hogar retro agaae
hogar tranquio donde le permitido reposar.
de hab6selo rogado Marta muchas veces
ell Ell senor Grandder pasase ell domingo Vaucreson
Como Silvia pasaba siempre dia made juzgaba
que la vista incorrecta tema la nina mosase ce
sorpresa verle ean,
pues, durante la
Sin embargo cuando la casualidad, motvo de es
pedida de la 6poca de vacacione cuaquera
MIA presencia de la seorta amaba aegemente eel
nor bueno la demostraba carno acompahado del
tena muy buen cudado de dr escapar frase
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-01-26
B1B1orEcA ola CoRREsPoNDENc1A DE PUERro-R1coo

gesto cuaquera, pudese hacer ospecha
ell alma candida inocente de la nina.
Cuando Silvia hizo primera communion colego de
Saint t0ermain que esaba Marta rog6 amigo
acompanase Grandider consino en- eo dada la
olemndad de aquela circunsanca niea la a ademas
porque aquea ceremonial recuerdo gato
razon.
mo habfa sdo, efecto, OCCASION semeante
de haba visto Vealesa Marta primea vez? Al r a
delicloso
dla en- que haba visto comun felicidad.
As que por la arde durante las vperas que
Maa los humedecdOs las agmas ola las
nias, ell senior Gandidier incnaba dido
los acordais, Marta?. Hace
rane este mismo cantco ojos los mio
mas de
Pasaron asf los ranquilos que
Grandidier
mintiese nj nstante.
Sin embargo, ell trayeco desde ell camno de herro la
sta de Clos Tautan recofa gerez pareca
ahora largo pesado sobre todo Ell invieno
cuando la nieve barro ponfan ell camno resbaladzo diff
Gil.
-Cuando este malo ell tiempo-c habfa dcho Marta-no
vengais, amigo mio os 10 prohibo.
Pero ell Granddier haca aguno
comendacone exponfa valentenente odas ntempe-
res lie hubera sldo tan duro renncar soa de vi
stas Hasta ocuro verano sin habar de clio Mar
los medcos habfan aconseado por senrs Vaor
permanecer entero sin verla.
En- cieros de abandono conesaba embargo
cansanco.
Enveezco, mi pobre amiga!-decfa sonr-
que notaba punto de tristeza.
" 20 tambi6n!-decfa Marta descubrendo algunos
chones de peo, comenzabn blanquear
ba ocultar descoroa menra por parte
hubiera sido indty rdfcula Silvia que esaba muy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
maias Educailsaa, News.

II
A school fair will be held at Gull
ford In the near future.
The Fort Fairfield public schools will
unite in an appropriate observance OF
Washington's birthday.
There is a larger number of pupils
in attendance at the Gorham Normal
school the present term than ever be-
fore since the school was established.
The winter term Of Westbrook semi
nary will close Feb. Is, giving only a
weeks vacation in order to make COM
mencement come in June from the 21st
to the 25th.
f. l.. Cook, superintendent of schools
at Palmyra. started an evening school
at the village. but was obliged to dis
continue it on account of not having
enough pupils.
Through the efforts of two of the
pupils who attend school in district
No. II. Springfield, Miss Lura Cleaves
and Miss Annie Lyons. some new cur
tains have been obtained for the school
house in said district.
BY the rules of TIE Brooklyn city
government school teachers are retired
on half pay after they have taught for
80 years. Miss Abbie o. Proctor. who
first taught in Portland about 1866 is
to be placed on the retired list in
Brooklyn, where she has been teach
ing most of the time since she left
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
ksnasbsc pemsna Grange.

A regular meeting Of Kennebec Po-
MONA grange was held with Cushnoc
grange, Riverside, Feb. 10. The meet
ing was called to order at the usual
hour by Worthy Master A. T. clifford,
and in the absence Of Lecturer G. NJ.
Twitchell, who was engaged in insti-
tute work in Massachusetts,, Brother
L. X. Litchfield of Winthrop, was APP
pointed to fill his place. The grange
opened in form in the fifth degree as
all Pomona oranges are directed to do
hereafter. After the regular business
had been completed, Brother E. p.
Mayo spoke in the interest of the
grange cottage at Good Will Farm,
and the sum of $25 from the Kennebec
Pomona treasury was voted for that
purpose. Brother S. c. Watson of
Cascade grange and Brother Cross of
Cushnoc also spoke in favor of an APP
preparation.
After the noon recess the meeting
was given in charge Of the worthy
lecturer, who called upon Brother r..
o. Jones CT Winslow. Brother Jones
responded with paper on Dairy
ccws and how to improve them The
speaker is a breeder of choice dairy
stock and was well fitted to speak upon
this subject. Milk and butter produc-
ton" was treated by w. S. Weeks
and W. H. Keith. both specialists in
this direction. Quality in Butter"
was presented by Isaiah Halves of
Nassalboro, who gave an interesting
talk upon this topic. The above sub
1ects were discussed by the prominent
dairy men present and occupied to-
sether with choice music by Cushnoc
grange choir all the time in the after
noon. Besides the speakers above
mentioned, Brothers Towne and Full
Ter of Winslow J. H. Burton of Wind
sor: f. c. Drummond, S. c. Watson.
o. P. Robbins of Riverside, and others,
took prominent part in the debate.
Brother Fuller gave the results of his
feeding for beef and believed it prof.
table at the present day. Tubercu-
losis received due attention. 1t was
claimed the disease was caused in
many cases by too closely built stables:
sunlight and pure air are needful for
the cows comfort and health.
. Eleven oranges We're represented.
Cushnoc grange has one of the best
appointed dining halls in the State. the
furnishings being very complete and
attractive. G.. l.. Weeks is master of
this prosperous grange and Mrs. M.
\. Getchell is the efficient secretary.
A rising vote of thank was given by
the county grange for the cordial well
come received. AS the February meet
ing decides the prize banner contest
for the year. the result gives the ban
ner to Winslow grange for the ensuing
year that grange showing percent
age of attendance during the past year
of 239. Chelsea grange comes next
with 100.
c. A. MACE, Secy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

There is cat at the Soldiers Natfon-
al Home in Togus that has a wooosN
leg. Some time ago he got one q n's
hind members crushed. 1t had 70 g
amputated leaving quite decen'
stump. To this stump a wooden pieSe
was attached. by an ingenious contrN
ance. The piece was in the form OF
cats leg. and the stump fitted into q,
much as in the case of other artlnciel
limbs. and now his highness can -"
around in the most approved iasIMS.'.
When going slowly. his gait y qu..e
English. you know, but when coca ssy.'
demands he can make good time.
strap holds the piece in place, pssse
across the back, and around tne pcus -;
In most cases cats will scratch NJ
gnaw at any such attachment pu. ~,
one seems to know when he's We'll "
and let's it alone. He furnishes an
other case OF decrepitude, with ms
who reside at the Home, but mas ny
cause for pension, and lives a ,..;n..
with the rest CT his race On nsn''"s
with others cats. and charity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

United States Marshal Edward H.
Emery passed through the city. Satur-
day, with Xavier Fisher in custody.
charged with being retail liquor deal
er. They were on their way to Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
If Ton will Use . Little Reasoning

you can easily prove that catarrh is
climatic and not blood disease Have
you not the severest catarrhal attacks
during winter and spring, and but lit
tie evidence Of catarrh during the
summer? Yes. Well. this proves it is
climatic. intlaming the nasal passages.
" is waste of money to invest in
blood remedies. The proper treatment
is local application, and the most
prompt to cure is that popular rem
edy, Ely's Cream Balm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
ScHENCKS'
MANDRAKE
PILLS
Cure Liver Complaint and all Bilious Disord ~
Send for Dr. schenck's Book. itsfre%


Small advertisements not exceeding
the head Of WAkTTED i.' FOR SALE. 70
LET, LOST. &C., Will be inserted tTo
times for rs cents. three times for IS cents
and one week for so cents. ADVANCE
F.-YMENT. In sending by mail remit
lance of postage stsmps or postal note
should be made with order. a. the
charges are too small to open accounts
for. 80 t4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

The souvenir programmes for the
Carnival of the Republic, have been
distributed. They contain a number of
advertisements, and the names of the
participants in the features, the char
acters and dancers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15
TO LET.

A warm and comfortable two-stsry
house OF nine rooms on Columbia street.
adjoining the premises of c. b. Burls,xh
Partially furnished II desired. Has a
good cemented cellar: city water. WIN
DO let on reasonable terms to the right
party. Apply to williamson Il Burleixh.
over Granite National Bank. dec1dtf
A store in Riverside block. INQUIRE Of
Df: J; F. Hill or VIM. H. Libby. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

Llewellyn Barton, Esq, Of Portland
the treasurer of the Democratic State
committee, was in the city saturday
1t is understood he is Interested IN We
new Democratic evening daiE ~ rs
started in Portland. consolidataeA Ct
the Maine Democrat and Biddeforu
Times. beth of which have suspended
publication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-15

Woart Lancaster returned to Har-
ward college, Saturday afternoon, to
re sumo his work after being confined
at his home with typhoid fever, for the
past Il weeks. .sl, 7s8