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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Extensive Works Mt Gibraltar,

Washington, Nov. 24.-In recent re-
port to the state department concern
ing the use of bicycles at Gibraltar,
Consul Sprague incidentally refers to
work in progress at that place that is
not generally, known. He says 5000
workmen daily enter the fortress and
labor on the extensive improvements
now going on in the building of dry
docks and other government works.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

= 9hs rsmaluS " wiiiian Henry Nlsh1Ys
son. who WA. drowned 10 tho Chnlstians
river nesr the Pulp works latt week, was
buried FROM The efshdehce Of his brother
tn-law. Ebr Y. Isiley, on Sunday Last.
Rev. George W. Weldin conducted The 70.
ligious services, and Deputy Coroner
Chandler was funeral director. In, Z isnt
was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery, GEAR
Village Green, Pa The funeral was large
ly attended. MIR. Nicholson was builder
and contractor, and had the Contract to
build an addition to the wagon hou Q for
Benjamin Mills Mt the titne Of his death.
Mr. Nicholson was born and raised near
Bethel Church, Brandywine Hundred. He
leaves an aged mother, two brothsrs aud q
sister, Mrs. h. Y. Talley, to mourn his loss.
He was respected and loved by all who
knew him. His little niece, Carrie Nichol-
son, by writing her name In his pass book
was the means by which his body was
identified. The Permissible LIZ mber Com
pany had furnished the lumber for Mr..
Mills building, and Mr.. Nicholson II is
supposed was on his way to the company's
office when he met hi2 death.
All the leading saloons in city and State
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

cHkniA MGNulSxs - awsau osa 4
Harsant y The AuAaelpal Qpprs sAssR-
Ing Midkksl Lgnch With attempted feio-
nious ss1sult on him. He ives unable to
give bail, being hsld ~ witness, and was
committed to New Castle jail. But, whom
the case was looked Into by the State,
MoNulty denied that he had sworn out q
warrant charging Lynch With having as
saulted him. Deputy States Attorney
Cooper thought the witness had been tam
pered with and ordered his discharge
from custody. McNulty claimed $780,
being confined in custody 20 days. but he
was only paid IS. The court yesterday Or
dered the balance Of his claim paid to
him. This lie said not to be the first case
Of this kind where witnesses have
been arrested and kept confined In
New Castle jail until court met, and then
really knew nothing Of the case Tor which
they had been locked up and detained.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Voluntary Advance in Wages,

Youngstown, o., Nov. PA number
OF limestone operators in Mahoning
valley have posted notices of an ad-
vance in wages of 20 per cent, taking
effect Dec. l. The advance will affect
1000 men, and is due to all the blast
furnaces being in operation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Waco. Tex, Nov. 24.-At the hearing
In the case Of Colonel G. B. Gerald,
who was wounded and who shot and
killed the Harris brothers in contro-
versy arising out of the Brann-Taylor
trouble 1t was shown that Colonel Ger
aid was justified, and he was exonerat-
ed by the court. Colonel Gerald Is rest
ing easily at his home and receiving
callers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Meyer to Die In January,

New York, Nov. 24.-Fritz Meyer,
alias Constantine Steigcr. who was con-
Victed of the murder of Policeman
Frederick Smith. was yesterday SEN
fenced to be e!ectrocuted during the
week beginning Jan. 10. Before going
to court Meyer was visited in his cell
by priest, his wife and sister, and to
them confessed, as he had done before,
that he was guilty of the crime for
which he was convicted,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Wilmington Ministerial Union Thanks
-: giving Services.

The Ministerial Union met at Ezion
church The ministers arranged for
Union Thanksgiving at the following
churches with sermons to be preached by
the ministers named below:
Nit. Joy NJ. Il. Church, preaching at 10, 80
q. m. by the Revs. M. B. Hendley and }.
II. Mattu. t..
Haven M. E. Church, Revs. G. E. Be-
vans and G. v Peterson.
Gilbert Presbyterian Church, Revs o.
d. Robinson and G. A. Findley.
Shorter A. M. Il. Church, Revs. B. 7.
Moore, W. H. Guy.
A, U. Church, French St, Revs. j. r.
Waters, P Z. d. It. Bradley.
Ministers present; Findley, Robinson,
Sluby, Guy, Nutter Hendley, Bradley,
Spriggs and Chambers,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
THE PRODUCE MARKETS
As Reflected by Dealings in Philadel-
phln and kaItimnrA

AS Reflected by Dealings in Philadel-
phla and Baltimore.
Philadelphia, Nov. 23-Flour in light de-
mand; winter superiine, s3u3.25; do. ex-
tras, s3.2543.75; Pennsylvania roller clear,
&Mt25: do. straight, $4,000 60; western
winter clear, 81 l044.S5 do. straight, $3.50
Wi@; city mills, extra, s3.3oa35O Rye
flour moved slowly at $3.50 per barrel for
choice Pennsylvania. Wheat strong; No.
rcd. spot, 3Sa9Sisc.: No. Pennsylvania
and No. red, spot, aou99sc. Corn I'M
changed: No. 2 yellow. for local trade,
Ssa36ltc.; No. mixed, in export elevator,
RkNS2%.c. Oats unchanged: No white,
29a@Gl3c; No. white clipped. 291ac.:
No. ] white clipped, 36c. Hay was
In fair demand; choice timothy. sl2I12 30
for large bales. Beef quiet; be"f hams,
$22. Pork steady; family. s125om13. Lard
easier; western steamed, s445 Butter
steady: western creamery. 14T 23c.; do.
factory. 11haol4c.; imitation creamery. IL
0l'c., New York dairy, 12Q2oc.: do cream
cry. lfa22c.; fancy prints jobbing at goo
2Sc.; do. wholesale, Csc. Cheese dull
large, white and colored, September, S'ac.;
small do, September. exc; light
Skins, Ghta4c.: part skins, 5l2m6hc; full
SKINS q lll4c. Eggs steady: New York
and pennsylvania, 2On25c; western, &c
Pot"toos7 firm; Now York, $2Q2.25; sweets.
SI,2'H Ia. Petroleum steady; United
closed at Csc: refined, New York, $40:
Philadelphia and Baltimore, s5S5; do. in
bulk, $2.oS. Rice steady; domestic, fair
to extra, 4kaGMc,; Japan, 5df5Ac. Mo-
lasses steady: New Orleans, open kettle,
good to choice, 26N3lc. Long Island and
Jersey cabbage, per 100, s3ll4.
Baltimore, Nov. 23-Flour quiet, UNI
changed. Wheat duh and tirmcr: SPOT
and month. e7'sa9794c.; December. oslsc.;
January 6Sl4 IaSl2c,; May. all4c. steamer
No. red 92ssns2Ac.; southern wheat. by
sample, 92U9Shc.; do on grade 9Sn9Sc.
Corn dull; spot, month and December,
satsQ32Ac. November or December new
Nr old, S2ssn%2Fsc; January. 22l24S25sc.
steamer mixed, 309sm30$.c.; southern white
corn, 33d35c., do. yellow. 22@34c, Oats
firm; No. white 29u2glac.: No mixed,
26n26Ec. Rye firm: No. 2 nearby, 52lac.:
No western, 51'qc. Hay steady: choice
timothy S3. Grain frcights quiet steam
to Liverpool, per busIel. Sad, November;
Cork, for orders. per quarter. as, Decem-
Der 3s Ti2d.u%s. 3D., january Sugar.
butter cgEs, cheese and whisky un-
changed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

In accordance with time honored Gus
tom, Thursday, the 25th instant, will be
observed as day Of Thanksgiving by
the people of our State, for the various
blessings enjoyed during the past year
snd the continued prosperity which is
promised us as nation. As the Cover
nors of most of the States have united
with the President in his recommendation
the observance Of the day, in some form,
will be almost universal iu evary city, if
not in the adjacent country. Business in
our city will be generally suspended, ser
vices will be held in most of the churches
and turkey dinners will be tho rule in
every family circle, for the day has be-
come as memorable for good cheer as it is
for giving thanks. We trust that mod
GRAFTON will characterize tho conduct of
all, and that no one will have to regret
excuses of any kind and the day be remem-
bered for its pleasant associations rs long
as life shall last. The institution of the
custom is so we'll known that REPETITION
Of its history would boa work Of superb
CATION. 1t would be we'll, however, if in
giving thanks, the poor should not DO
overlooked, for there are many who,
through misfortune or improvidence, have
not asuperabundance Of this worlds goods
Blessings may follow tho liberal hand, as
tits said that bread cast upon the waters
may return after many days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
A Republican Wins In Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 24.--ln the special cleo
tion held yesterday in the Sixth con-
eressonal district for a succe ssor to
Edward D. Cooke, deceased, Henry s.
Boutele, the Republican candidate, was
elected over Vincent Fl. Perkins, his
Democratic competitor, by $40 votes.
At the last congressional election in
this district Cooke, Republican, was
elected over Martin, Democrat by $50,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Neither Side Scored.

Neither the Central Manual TRAINING
school OF Philadelphia or the High School
eleven of this city scored in the football
game ut Front and Union streets yostel.
day afternoon.
The High School eleven will play the
Villa Nova College eleven to-morrow
morning AT the Union street grounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
HEART DISEASE.
SOME FACTS REGARDING THE RAPID
INCREASE OF HEART TROUBLES.
DO Not be Alarmed, But Look For the
Cause.

cause.
Heart troubles, at least among Ameri-
cans, are certainly increasing and while
this may be largely due to the excitement
and worry Of american business life, 1t is
more often the result of weak stomachs,
Of poor digestion.
Real, organic heart disease is incurable,
but not one case In hundred Of heart
trouble, is organic.
The close relation between heart trouble
and poor dige ,tiol Is because both organs
are con- rolled by branches of the same
great nerves, the Sympathetic and Pneu.
mogaStrie.
In another way, also the heart is affected
by that form of poor digestion, which
causes gas and fermentation from half
dlgestsd food; there is feeling of oppres.
zion and hsavinsss in the chest caused BY
pressure of the distended stomach on the
heart md lungs, interfering with their
action; hence arises palpitatlon and short
brGN h.
Poor digestion also poisons the blood,
makes 1t thin and watory, which lrritates
and weakens the heart.
Tho most sensible treatment for heart
troubles Is to improve the digestion and to
insure the prompt assimilation of food.
This can best be done by the regular use
after meals, of some safe, pleasant and of.
lee i've digestive preparation, like Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets. which may be found
a. mott drug stores and which contain
valuable harmless digestive clements, in
q pleasant convenient form.
1t safe to say that the regular, persis.
tent use of S,uarts Dyspepsia Tablets at
Meal ime will cure any form of stomach
trouble except cancer OF stonlhch.
Full sized packakes Of he tablets sold by
druggists Al 30 cents.
Little book on stomach troubles mailed
free. Address stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

-Four Years For n Dishonest Banker,
Kansas City, Kan, Nov. A.-George
A. Taylor, cashier Of the defunct Ar
gentine bank, has been sentenced 1
four years in the Kansas penitcntiary
for receiving deposits when he knew
that the bank was insOlvcnt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

SARAH BRYAN, o colored woman, who
was found weeping on the curbstone on
Broadway, on being questioned by q po.
lice officer as to the cause of her troubles,
the woman replied that "nobody loved her
any more. nobody wanted her to work for
them and folks she had worked for refused
to pay her. She said she wanted to die
and 60 to hell" Here was an excellent
opportunity for missionary work. What
can be expected of the heather, when
such expressions arc made by those who
have had ample opportunity for learning
tAat life has beauties for all and that
Heaven is the place where tho weary hope
t. rest when they shuttle off this mortal
noil.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Wonderful,

Match it, Cigars, 3 for Ice, Sumatra
Wrapper, In Tin Foil. Large lot smoking
tobacco at l6c ID, Lot of cigars at SIC box
Rainbow smoking5c 4 ID. lot Of show
cases cheap. Sen Auben &c, Manufactured
ny 5. II. Durstein, East Second street.
he lephone $780,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
North Carolina Poslotiice Looted

North Carolina PostofIice Looted.
Maxton, N. c., Nov. 24.-The post
office here was entered Monday night
the safe blown open and 500 in money
and $3.50 worth Of stamps and the con-
tents Of four registered letters taken.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

The Every Evening is terribly worked
Up over the closing Of tho public schools
on Friday and on Tuesday afternoon. We
don't think the efficiency of the schools
will be impaired one bit Ivy the closing
Of the schools on these days At thu same
time, we don't b!licye III closing them
on every occasion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
An Evening In Scotland.

IAN Evening in Scotland" was the sub
ject Of pleasing lecture by Professor I. Il.
johnson last evening before St. Johns
Chapter of the Brotherhood of St, Andrew.
Hyou want good and refreshing drink
ask for Stoeckle's lager beer. 1t will
satisfy the thirst --.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
The Last is the Best, Sunday, November
78th, Baltimore, Washington and phj,a-
delphia-B & q, r. r.,

Next sunday will be your last opsortun
ity toget cheap excursion rates TO Balti.
more, Washington and Philadelphia. The
Is 4 y. is the best route In ali RESPECT
and has handled its large number of ia.
irons during the past three months with.
out IN accident Of any kind. Take ud.
vantage Of the excursions next Sunday
and rnJoy cheap trip via the best cuuin.
ped line in America.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Berlin, Nov. 24-By an explosion in
fireworks factory at Schoenhauser-
Alice, yesterday, one man and two girls
We're killed and seven other persons
were injured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

lie gallant crew of the gunboat Will
mington, received their gift Of the silver
punch bowl from our citizens us u token
of esteem for naming the gunboat after
our city. Ex-Ambassador Thomas +.
Bay.rd made tho presentation speech of
the bowl, which was received by CAPTAIN
Todd OH behalf Of the Government off
GERS and crew. The captain consi ders the
silver piece one Of tho handsolnest he has
ever laid eyes Oh and said it was the most
acceptable gift that could have been pre.
sentcd to the gunboat's crew. The affair
was pleasant one and everything passed
Off in apple pie order.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey Delaware and Maryland: Fair;
cold northerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Eat, drink and he merry glass of
lager beer brewed by Stoccklo is the only
beer to drink.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

TIE funniest things are what might
have been. Well, tho eunboat has recelv.
ell It's punch bowl and probably the officers
wall IL! it up tptho brln as suggested by
ex-Ambos5ador Thomas +. Bayard and
drink tho health and future prosperity Of
every Wilmingtonian. Drink it down.
drink 1. lown and let good cheer be the
toast,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Union Thanksgiving Services of RANTS, c

Union Thanksgiving services of all tho
Daptlst churches OF tho city will be held
with tho Bethany Baptist church Mt the
corner of Elm and Jackson streets
Thanksgiving morning ut 10 80 the SER
mon will be preacht d by the Rev +. +,
Briggs, pas or of the Second Bnuti..
church, and the theme of the sermon W, l
pc The influence of the Bible upon Nh.
tional I.ife,'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

All, there! Hellol II you wish to DO
IN eswim, drink tho only pure and ex-
hlleratlng beverage. Assures life Of
longevity, brings happiness and good
health. All ask for Stoeckles beer
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

tE0M the manner in which Thomas f
Bayard was greeted yesterday afternoon
o. tbs Opera House, Ga rising to make the
presentation speech of the silver punch
owl he ILLS warm spot in the hearts of
hispeople, among whom no dwells That
the ex-Amhassador Is growing old, il
more perceplible than when he appeared
Mt the Opera House some months npo.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
no III &C, fail, druggists refund money.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Fell in the Sewer.

John Lafferty, Of Philadelphia. was in
formally injured last night by falling into
the sewer at the foot Of Madison street.
He was removed to the Homeopathic Hos
pi,al,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Last Chance for Trip to the National Cap.
itaI and Return for $3.50 via the Old
Reliable Penna. Railroad, Sunday, No
yember a.
We mber IS.

This will close season Of popular Sun
day excursions. Persons who have never
visited this beautiful city should take ad-
vantage of the very low rate. Special
trains from Wilmington at 4 SO and 8
O'Clock a. m. Regular trains at 1918 o.
nj. and 10 O5 p. m.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

MICHAEL, the Welsh bicycle wonder, is
training hard for the race with Starbuck,
which will take place Thanksgiving day,
in Madison Square Garden New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

7 THE Delaware College cadets made a
croditnble showing in the escort of the
Governor and MS staff Tuesday afternoon.
The cadets are . credit to tho College and
the state of Delaware, which makes il an
annual appropriation. Under its present
efficient management, the college is taking
rank among the foremost in the country,
, SOME irrelevant youth has dubbed GER
'alh divorce case as being l6 to /. We do
not Know what that case has to do with
Bryan's idea Of free silver, but we fail To
see the similarity in the cases. Its funny
things we see sad rsad about every div
EVERYBODY but the cranks were pleased
with the gift presented to the gnnbo,t
wilmington yesterday, Hundreds of
strangers will visit our city during the
week 10 take look ever the boa,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

We sell nothing but good clothing and
sell it cheaply.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

The days are dark, tho days are drear,
The moments now are Inurky;
The days are sad, the days are bad
For the poor, Thanksgiving Turkey!
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Tha .ksgiving Day at Union,

Thanksgiving day will BIO a busy day at
Union. At 1oo'clock u. m the pas or, the
"Th4nksgiving and THANKSGIVING, after
which the meeting will BE- opened for
general expression of thanks giving. A
pyramid Of donations for the poor will be
built upon the PLATFORM and all the peo-
pie are reques tod to send gifts for this
purpose.
From five O'Clock to eight Tho Epwor,h
League will serve Turkey Dinner tor
IS cents and the past reputation Of these
suppers insures large attendance.
At 7.30p. In, Revival services will be
held and the pastor will preach
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

JOHN LAFFERTf is the last victim who
has Fallen into the Shiplcy Run sewer 1t
i nearly time the city or railroad company
should place light in that vicinity to
warn persons OF the dangerous pit The
sewer is on the abroad property, but it
would he doing our people favor by plac-
Ing light ut the foot Of Madison street.
We should think tho persons who have
fallen into this trap, could recover damages
for thsr injuries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Let not the sun go down upon your
Overcoatlessness.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24


Is the place Three pound stone Jar Jelly, Az
bntter. II cents. This Is a handy way &c 6ny
these goods for you get a nice stone Jar TOR
nothing You come and see our prlnss we sel
for5 cents; sce-the prunes we sell for cents:
see the prunes we sell for 9 cents; soc tn
pruncs we sell for 10 cents, and see the prunsp
We sell for 12la cents pound and you will GAs
the finest line of pinnes you ever saw Sauer
krhut, you mind that saller kraut we sold lnsS
winter, how good it was, this Is made by tbs
same party and is just as good, cents quart
Sugar coated popcorn, fine fresh goods. 4
cents quart. Granulsted cornmeal, fresh
new goods yellow as gold, makes the very bsss
best goods OH the market, makes two quarts o.
finest Jelly, pink or white, 10 cents II package
Pure wheat farina, fresh, new goods, one pound
package cents Light brown sugar ~ cents:
Gark brown sugar, I cents pound Wo rive
trading stamps ut T. NJ. WlER'S, Fifth and
King streets. .i9.st~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Constantly adding new lines of hobby
suits to our already tremendous stock.
Suits from IS to $40
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24
Last Special Excursion Of the Season to
Philadelphiaior soc. via the Favorite
Penna. Line, Sunday, Nov. 28.

No doubt our closing excursion will be
the largest Of the season. We never fail
to look after our patrons comfort and will
provide for all on this occasion. Special
train from Wilmington at 9. 10 q. m. Reg
ular trains 7O7 and $40, ''''
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

This Ten Dollar OvercOat we have men
TONED frequently, because it Is genuine
bargain. il ever there was bargain Of
fered in Overcoats
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Loose fitting Overcoats, not too loose.
Tight fitting Overcoats. not too tight.
Long Overcoats, Short Overcoats, Cheviot
Overcoats, Kersey Overcoats, Vicuna
Overcoats, Montagnac Overcoats, silk
lined Overconts, Clay-lined Overcoats,
Italian lined Overcoats, Fancy Worsted
lined Overeoats, Satin Top Lined Over
coats. All desirable styles at all prices
SIS 90 to $35.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

A spick and span Overcoat is second in
Importance only to tho spick and span
turkey on Thanksgiving Day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

Stoeckle's lager beer is brewed from the
nhest malt. A glass of it gives you i'm
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

All lhe leading saloons in city and State
have Stoeckle's lager beer on tap. Call for
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-24

With snug and comfortable Overcoat
you will be fixed for the winter. Why
not attend to this delay today?