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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
NATURAL BRIDGE SOLD.

The Richmond Dispatch says that a
gentleman Of that city has about con-
summated the sale to Mr.H.S. Carruth,
Boston capitalist, Of the Natural
Bridge in Rockbridge county.
The sale will include the Bridge, and
several thousand acres of land, but does
not include the hotels. The property
is now owned by Mrs. Il. G. Parsons,
relict of Col. 81. 9. Parsons.
Mr.. Carruth will, it is understood,
make extensive improvements on the
Natural Bridge property. and it is
thought probable that one or more
b otels may be built in addition to
those already there. The latter are
owned by the Natural Bridge Park
Association, as well as the park OF
several thousand acres in which they
are situated, may be purchased by Mr.
Csrruth.
The Natural Bridge is situated three
miles from the line Of the Norfolk and
Western and Chesapeake and Ohio
railways in Rockbridge county, and
was once owned by Thomas Jefferson
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
DEATHS.

-WilliamH aysle IT, farmer
living about three miles from Le1ing-
ton, died Saturday Of consumption,
aged about 80 years. Deceased was
soa Of McC. Hayslett and married Mss
Jennie Phillips, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jam Phillip, of this county.
He had been SICK fra year, He l.
survived by his wife and three small
children, all boys. The funeral took
place a his late home Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev.
Thomas A. johnson Ct the Baptist
church. Intsrment was made in the
Lexington cemetery.
HArs-Mr. B. II. Hays, wellknown
farmer, died at his home near Licking
ton on Saturday last Of pneumonia
aged &c years. He served in the late
war Is o member OF Company B.,
Fourt Virginia Infantry. Mr.. Hays
married Miss Mary Donald, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Donald Of this
county, who survives him with nine
children, seven boys aud two girls, all
Of whom reside in the county except
two who live in California. The funeral
services were held at his home on Sum
day afternoon by Rev. Thos. A. John
son Of the Baptist church and tho re-
mains we're buried in the Lexington
cemetery.
GoLp-Mrs. Susan G.. Gold died al
her home here last Wednesday alter
| noon, Of cancer. after an illness OF some
months, aged about sevsnty-one ye'rs
Mrs. Gold was q Miss Crawford o.
Augusta county and was twice married
her first husband being Mr.. McClune
Of that county. About twenty-five
years ago she was married to Mr.
Samuel Gold, Of Rockbridge, who dice
about ton years ago. Her only Sol
who had just completed his education
as a Presbyterian minister. died shortl,
after they came to this county. Mr.
Gold was member Of the Prssby
terrain church and her funeral service
took pluce from that church Thursds..
afternoon at A, CLOCK, conducted b.
Rev. : DR.. Thornton Whaling. ate
which interment was made in the Lex
ington cemetery. ls's ~.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
More than ever

The Shirt Waist Girl ioiu Ouerrun the
world this season. She ,oill be Queen o
May, and every other month, for that mat
ter. There is every reason schy shirt
aoaists should be popular. They are handy,
tasty, xeat, and the uery pink Of fashion;
fit for the house, the church, or street ,cedr.
They are an economical addition to your
aoardrobe; hands0mer and cheaper than
ever. We haze lovely ones in lapns and
percals, etc., all made-up, and nice fitting,
and ready to put on, from scots. TO S1.OO
each. Much better vdlue for the money
than last year.. Then, too, zoe haze such a
variety and amount of materials for max
ina them-lapns, percals, oryandies and
saks--and patterns to make them By.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
J. McD.' aDa1R.
OFF FOR KLONDIKE.
April G, 1893. :


Mr. John Melin and family left Tues
day afternoon oyer the Chesapeake and
Ohio fort'e State cf Washington where
he wifjoin his uncle. Mr. Charles I.
Mourning, and together they will pro-
coed to Klonlike. A number Of MIR.
N[elin's friends went 10 the stition to
BID him good bye, among them being
members of Lee-Jackson Band and 4
number cf Odd Fellows. He VAS in
slructor in the baud and was noble
grand of Rockbridge Lodge, I, 0, 0,
F. As the train pulled out tho band
PLAYED nAcross the Continent"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
LODGES BANQUET.

The Daughters Of Rebaka, I. O.O F.,
observed the third anniversary of their
organization on Monday night Re-
ireshments were served. speeches were
made, and an eni rable evening was
spent by those present. This lodge is
in Aourishing condition and has done
much TO beautify their place Of m eeting,
the Odd Fellows' Hall,
The Masons, also on Monday night,
after having a pleasant meeting, at
which some work was done on "vic'
! tim,' retired to Mrs. j. B. Holmes
where refreshments were partaken Of
and grady enjoyed by the brothers oil
the square and compass.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
GILMORE GATHERINGS
GAZETTE correspondence.


.Gilmore's Mill, Va, April 4, 1898.
Looks like its going to snow; the air
feels that way, too.
Misses Mamie and Ella Rucker, OF
Rocky Point, are visiting their aunt
Mrs. Burks, instead of Misses Mamie
and Ella Burks as reported in my items
of last week.
Mr.. J. E. Thompson returned Sun
day from visit to his brothsr MIR. II.
W.. Thompson, of Rocky Point.
Mr.. T. J. Paxton, who has been
spending several months with his
nephew, Mr.. J. W. Gilmore, returned
to his home at Eagle Mountain. Satur-
day.
Mr.. Will Hughes and Miss Annie
Burks, of Greenlee, spent several days
| in our city last of the week visiting Mrs.
Burks, of this place, and Miss Mabel
Hatcher, Of near here.
Mr.. Charles Catlett and Miss Ger
trude Leighton, of Arnold's Valley, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.. Howard, Of
this place.
| Captain W. H. Childs is Frightening
up his buildings by fresh coat Of paint
Messrs Kahle and Mitchell are manipu
lating the brushes.
| Miss Belle Thompson, OF Rocky Point
and Miss jamie Thompson, pf nea
Fincassle, are visiting their aunt, Mis-
Kate Thompson, of this place.
| The Union Suuday-school OF Oil
m ores Mill was recognized Sunda
with the following officers: MIR. q. a
Seal, superintendent; Mr.W. B. Wright
assistant superintendent; Mr.. 0. b
Tolley, librarian; and Mr.. d. M. swart'
secretary and treasurer.
Il Don't you hear dat gun, honey
! Boomin' down de ways
faint nothin' but Uncle Sam an Spar
Shootin' shot an shell away.
| JAKEY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
A Truthful Statement.

excellent and Invaluable remedy,
for the cure of cough, cold and hoarse-
ness, is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
Mr.. Jas. Hadfeld, $50 West St., New
York City, verifes this statement.
He writes: ''Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
Ia a most excellent remedy for cough,
cold and hoarsepess, and take great
pleasure in recommending it to all,
who require such a valuable household
medicine" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
is sold everywhere for rs cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
THE RESERVOIR THOROUGHLY
CLEANED.

La t week force Of hands, under
the direction of Mr.. John Spilap, SUI
erintt ndent of the water works, drew
off the water ami gave the town resell
vora thorough cleaning. Next sum-
mer we will have good supply of pure,
sweet water. Lexington is blpssed be-
yond most TOWNS in the mater Ct
drinking water.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

At the recent session Of the Baltimore
Conference, NJ. E. Church, South, held
at Hinton, W. Va, Rev. James E. Arm
strong, Of Salem, Va, was elected Con-
ference secretary for the fortisth time.
A record of forty years. continuous SER
vice speaks in complimentary terms OF
Mr.. Armstrong; efficiency in that po-
sition.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
lies
Dress Goods

th;s season than we have ever been IL ~
s aim impossible for us to describe TINS de'
nartment, but remember we always mlvo
many handsome dress effects about 20 Genus Genus
on the dollar less than you can buy the"
even by sending away: notr,otie,
"a tIo ladies' Of Atlanta who recently Ill as
a as mi decided and obligated themselves to
S"v ali their goods from the Atlanta mer-
chants os They found that by helping to make
v%I OF Northern store-keePers, they
wars IN the same degree impoverishing tneT
own home interest. Now we would be i n,
t r." banny to get the profit made by tte pe
nsrtment Stores to their out of-towNAraun'
and we will do any thing In reason 70 &c, .no
ladies solid on the side OF the Lexington Gov
chants, for we always had tender spo' ''-
the ladies'.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
A perfect
dream

This term applies to our new silks for
,caists. The artists who designed them
certainly hold a bright cieV cfife. Only
one who sees life IN its brightest moods
could devise such happy designs. We
haze chosen heuery fastest Of the season s
offerings, the gerry cream Of all, and they
cost less now than second choice ,oiu by
and by. The ne,cest are in lorely ptaids,
pretty stripes and nice changeable effects.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

Col. ]. G. Shields, of Riverside, VI
the veteran newspaper editor who has
been in Stsuntop Rr several days with
two of his daughters, returned with
them Thursday to his home. Although
at present not connected with any news
paper, Col. Shields pom is not idle, as
he is engaged in writing for the press
q series of articles on industrial Vir-
ginia-Staunton Record.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
H0M,S THIA2

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case OF Cetarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Oatarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY Il CO., Props, Toledo. On
We, the undersigned. have known F:fJ
Cheney for'the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions. and financially able TO carry
ont anv obligation made by their firm.
WssTSTRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0
WAIp1Ne, KlyNAy 4 MARy1g, wholesale
nHallss Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 75e. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free. Halls family Pills are'the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
DON'T TOBACCO SPIT AND SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.

II YOU want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, m az
full Of new life and vigor, take No-io'Dae,
the wonder worker that makes weak me"
strong. Many gain ten pounds IN ten ua!s ,
Over 400, 900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac lr0 .a
your own druggist, who Will guarantes Sur
Booklet and sample mailed ~ nee Nsx York. WV
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
LEXINGTON BOYS JOIN TIL
u, S. NAVY.

Mea.rs Hal. D.xoa y. F. To ley and
AID. Webb, former Lexingtonials have
enlisted in the United States navy and
have been assigned to the armored
cruiser Brooklyn which is the flagship
of the flying squadron.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
HANNA BRIBERY CASE.

Washington, April 4.HThe Senate
COMMITTEES Of the Ohio Legislature on 81
the bribery charges in connection with
the United States Senatorship, has by
vote of 10 to II declared Senator
Hanna guilty Of bribery The COM
mittee will report this week.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Circuit Clerk Robert II. Witt was IN
Richmond last W, elk.
Miss Mamie Tribbett, of Riverside,
was the gue.t of friends here Friday
Miss Jennie woltz, of Buena Vista,
Is the guest of Mrs. Jayhugh Wills,
Rev. L. W. Irwin, of Radford, spent
last week here visiting his mother, Mrs..
| D, q. Irwin.
Miss Kate Pendleton, OF Wyihville'
IL visiting her sister. Miss Lucy Pen
dleton at "The Pines"
Miss Susie Wexford, of richmond, is
the guest OF her siste:, Ms Il a.
White.
Mrs. E, Dillon is at Indian Rock at
the bedside of her son, Mr.. Lucien
D illon, who is i'll with typhoid fever,
Miss Bette Glasgow has returned
from visit to friends in Salem and
Roanoke.
Mrs. Frierson and daughter, Of Ala
bama, are here visiting Student frler-
son, of Washington and Lee.
Mir. Lacy Robertson, OF staunton'
has been visiting friends here this
week.
Rev. Mr.. Bailey, of Old Oxford, was
the guest Ct MIR. ]. Med. Adair on
Monday
Mrs. S. O. Campbell has 1eturned
from visit b friends in RichmopaRse
Lynchburg.
Mr.. John H. Moore and wife have
returned from a visit 10 Old> Point
Comfort. -
Mr.. Robert Stuart and Mis- Emma
Stuart. Ct Walkers Cheek, were the
que SITS of Mrs. w. C.'Stuart on Friday
Rev. R. F. HUI I preached at St
Johns Methodist church. Buena Vista
Sunday MOI ming for ReS.e.H.H. Joyce
{ Rev. DR.. H. A. White occupied thu
pulpit OF to Bap4t churchs sunda!
morning.
Miss Edna Holmes, after spending
several months visiting In Hicbm nc
and Newport News, has returned home
Miss Bette Claibourn, who has beef
visiting her old home in Union, W. Va
has returned to Lexington.
Mr.. James D. Anderson has returne'
( from California, and will engage i
business with his brother, Mr.. r. 5
( Anderson.
General Scott Shipp has retrrne
} from ten days trip to Newport New
!. and Old Point Comfort greatly b. ne
fitted in health.
Rev. E. L. Kregloe, who has bee
/ visiting some lime in the county, le
Buena Vista last week to make his pc
! manent homein Roanoke.
I Mrs. Cassie Waugh, of Amherst cou'
ty, Il here visiting her mother, Mrs.
! j. Harris, who, we aye sorry to lear''
quite sick,
Mrs. Joel Goldsby, who has bee Il
guest OF ket mother, Mrs, j. ]. Whit
has returned to her home in Mobil
Alabama.
President VIM. L. Wilson, of Was
ington and Lee University, will deliN
the address this year at the eommen'
4 ment exercises Of the HarrisOnbu
public schools.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
Remember also

That zoe now take from our country
friends all kinds of Produce; thai "e hare
a fine Grocery Department, and that zoe
,cant TO do some business ,oith yOa,' and
wM make ainteresting for gov ifyon gire
us q trial, -.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
IF YOU WISH TO BE WE'LL 4

You must lortify your system against
the at acks Of disease. Your blood
must be kept pure, your stomach and
digestive organs iu order, your appetite
good Hood's SarsaparIlla is the medl
cine to bui' d you up, purify and en- &
sich your blood and give you strength.
1t creates an appetite and gives. diges-
five power.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
BOSTON 6; w. & L. U 1.

At Lynchburg Saturday, the Boston
League team played and defeated the
Washington and Lee base ball team by
a score Of 6 to 1. six innings were
PLAYED. A few friends went down
from Lexington to witness the game.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
BEsroF ALL

To cleanse the system in q gthtle and
truly beneficial manner, when Spring.
time comes, use the true and perfect
remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Buy the gelfl-
inc. Manufactured by the Calii I.i III,
Fig Syrup Co. only, and tor sale by az
druggists, at SO cents per bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
HE TIME OF RENEWAL.
All nature is re-

al uubuk0 ID Az
newed in t b o
springtime. The
sky takes on o
fresher color, the
trees don their
Easter garments,
everything seems
glad and happy.
It seems . pity
thakAt such Q beau
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

The Gymnasium Team Of the Vir-
einia Military Institute will give an
exhibition at the opera house on Sa9tur.
day night, April 9th. Past exhibitions
by this team speak for themselves and
need no further comment by us,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
COURT DAY.

Monday wss County Court day and
Notwithstanding the blustery day a
large crowd wdsin town. 1t showed
in the morning OH the mountains and
during the day Ii tie fe | in town. )
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

Mr.. j. W. Kelley has sold the house
and lot near the iron bridge over Woods
Greek at the Point, to Mr.. W. II Glen,
entS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
SHOES

Including by actual count 42S pairs OF low cut
ahoes With many more bought to arrive Our
shoe department is our pride, and we can ann Mt
all manner of people, and can show as hand
some a line as you will find in almost any
city retail store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
MANY Think!

when the Creator said to woman,
"In sorrow shalt thou bring forth
children" that curse was pro-
nounced against the human race,
but the joy felt by every Mother
when she first presses to her heart
, her babe, proves the contrary.
Danger and suffering Turk in
the pathway of. the Expectant
Mother, and should be avoided,
that she may reach the hour when
the hope of her heart is to be real
lied, in full vigor and strength.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

Our line Of Gents Fancy and White shirts
10 astonishingly good We have one line Oh
o 80 made nerfect- fitting Shirts that VIC
can retail at soc. Most shirt people asked
Os a. 20 ner dozen lets each) for the same
aoods Hence we would have been Obliged
70 retail them at 75c each hadwe not struck
This This is not tho only snap" we own by any
We are better satisfied with our purchase
Iofl To-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

Hood, Pills arc the fayorite family
catbarhc, easy to take, easy to operate
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
Thomas S. Whites Son.

60 Mr. Melancholist, form our acquaintance
and you will become prosperous GENEROUS
and even hilarious. Remember, though,
will be necessary for you to keep your leet uly
and vehave just received thousands oil paii9oi
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
FIDUCIARY FUNDS FOR TAX.
ALTON.

Compiling with request from this
office, Mr.. WE. Johnston, commission
er for tn judicial circuit, has furnished
us with the following statement Of
fduciary, funds reported by him for
taxation in the counties of Rockingham,
Augusta, Tlockbndge and City of Staun-
ton, for tile years 1895, 1896, and 1897,
IS 1895, 1886, 1897,
GstimaseD Reported Reported
Rockingham. $144,SO1 S9Os,99 s946, ZIG
Augusta. -. 1S7,054 250.03S 2S9,071
Rock bridge, 144.361 958. 049> 1853 IA
Staunton..... 107, 100 1874, O75 2O5, $40
Totals. :. 1854, s25 $3.50, 900 1908, TAG
apparent decrease occasioned by loss Of
more than $50, 900 on one fund.
The gain OF more than 100000 Of
taxable basis in the territOry mentioned
would seem to demonstrate boIh the
wisdom of the Legislature in inaugdrat-
ing the new system Of examination and
Mr., Jobnston's capacity and fidelity IL
the discharge of his duties as commits
'oner.-Rockingham Register.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

.,vANTED.--Agents to sell our oi ,a;n anu
w ACG rs.ses in Lexington and vicinity
Permanent position for the herr, right = TIM man 1,o
Cleveland
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

offered by Thomas =. White & Son. The
very sight of them, the goods we mean, Will
make the whole world seem bris liter and
more beautiful; and then the price will fetch
bland smile upon the face of the most mel
ancholy woman in the county No rep morse
no melancholy no suicidism, Contra Peace,
nfentv and happiness when you deal with
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

When bilious or costive eat a CDcdre
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10c, 90
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06
Shun Delay,
for it breeds
remOrSc.
RemOrsefu1
people kill
themselves.
Spring Goods

So do not delay about looking at the heauti-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-06

Our departments are all jul, and zee
ore prepared to make money-Sdring prices.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02

when they are we'll of, wall about the "thieving Mexican" I feel safe III making the assertion that no city m the United States is so singularly favored as Phoenix in this respect Here in spite of the thfeving Mexican, 1 unprotected ladies and children sieep out of doors all summer, many nouses are never locked from one end oI lne year to the other, women can sa.ey venture out after nightfall unes-oi teso' and such a thing as robbery or Hoio- up is almost unknown, and the perpe- traitors of those crimes are rafely MeA- jeans. In New York, Boston or even slumberous Philadelphia, the eTete east, the seat of American culture, learning and art, even the doormats are taken in at night, and even nearer home similar conditions prevail. Think you such happy state of affairs as we are favored with, exists in Kansas City, even with her great force of uniformed police. and her corps of trained detectives? No, indeed. No Mexicans in any of those places, either. Looking at this matter in var ious lights one is constrained to be- lieve that Phoenix is in very little danger from Mexican dishonesty, treason or cowardice, and I further aver that if an emergency should arise, no more gallant soldier will rush to the front and bear old glory aloft to victory-aye, and plant it, on the very throne of Castile-than the Mex ican-American.
 Then, fellow citizens, let us give those people chance; let us be more tolerant, not so diligently searching for the mote in our dark-skinned neighbor's eye, and always bearing in mind that There is a lust in man no charm can
 tame, Of loudly publishing his neighbor's
 name.
 On eagles wings immortal islanders fly And virtuous actions are but born to
 die.
 J. R. GREENWOOD.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02

fifteen miles from Colon. co,vertiro the middle Chagres into a lake she
 ascent to be made by five locks m each side, of 2911 feet each. maktny
 the summit level about 147 feet above
 sea. A modification of this reduces the summit level by deeper crt through Culebra and uses four locks and substitutes for the dam in the upper Chagres and the supply conduit. a dam at Gamboa, in the immediate vicinity of the canal.
 The second project would still fur ther reduce the summit level to about 100 feet elevation, with a correspond ing increase in the depth of excaya- ton through the divide, and use three locks Of 33 feet lift If the investiga tions in progress show this to be practicable, a single great dam at Bo- hio would convert the middle Chagres into a lake of such capacity as to take care of the floods without as siStance.
 Pending the completion of the stud ies in the field, an engineering com mission has been formed, to whom the finished plans and estimates are to be submitted for consideration and re- port; and if this commission, which, it may be stated, includes distin- guished American engineer, General Abbot of the United States army, shall confirm the results of the latest examinations, and find the proposed constructions practicable and ade- quate, and the estimates sufficient, the project is to be made public, and en- deavor made to secure the financial aid to carry the enterprise to con clusion. The reports state that this is to be done during the present year. From tThe Trans-Isthmian Canal Problem" by Colonel William Ludlow, U. S. A., in Harpers Magazine for May