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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

a dark room. There they walt until a
vision is seen, and they Immediately
arise and relate it. If the dream is
horrible enough and suits the lockers
on the negro is admitted into fellow
ship, and at once begins his dance with
the others. The voodoo worship has
assumed such alarming proportions that
has been called to it, and a stop viii
probably be put to it before another
dance takes nIaca-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Bow Drowned at Atchison.

Atchison, July 27.-John Kelley, a lad
IT years of age, was drowned while
bathing in the river here last evening,
and the body has not been found. The
father r. w. Kelley, ex-superintendent
of the gas company, left a few days ago
for a tour of Canada, and the mother is
visiting at Horton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
ARREsTEp As THTEvEs.
Fred Hurst and His Wife Taken Back
to johnson County to Stand Trial

Shawnee, July 27.-Sheriff Blouton
has returned from Kansas City with
Fred Hurst and his wife who are want
ed in Johnson county to answer to a
charge of horse stealing.
The warrant on which they were ar
rested charges them with leaving John
son county several weeks ago with a
team of horses belonging to John Nall.
The animals were valued at SITS. They
were captured at Joplin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
sAL1NA STREET FAIR
Abilene Fire Department. and Cowboy
Band to Attend.

Abilene, July 27-The Cowboy band
under the leadership Of Glenn Pleiser,
and the Abilene fire department have
received an invitation from Salina to
attend their big street fair, and will go.
SaIina has $3.50 to divide among four
bands. Large prizes and interesting
races will draw contestants from fire
departments all over central Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27

An effort was made to keep the negroes
from entering Kansas, which caused
considera Bile delay and put the train
behind time The negroes are locked
as trouble is expected at Weir City.
The feeling there is very strong
against the imported negroes who have
already caused trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
Glass Nominated For Judge.

Manhattan, July 27.-The Populist ju-
dicial convention for the Twenty first
district met here Wednesday afternoon
and nominated w. 5. Glass of Marys-
vile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
An Endemic of Diarrhoes

Mr. A. Sanders. writing from Coacoanut
Grove, Fla, says there has been quite al.
epidemic of diaFrhoea there. He had Sc
we're. attack and was cured by four doses
of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. He says he also recon-
mended it to others and they say it is
the best medicine they ever used. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
WILL RETURN.

Prof Laurin, Musical Director at
Stockholm Will Preside st Bethany.
Lindsborg, July 27-Prof Sigfrid
Laurin, director of music of Stockholm,
Sweden. has cabled that he will be at
Bethany again in September. The ad-
dition to the ladies' hall is being push
ed to completion as rapidly as possible.
1t will give 80 new living rooms and a
dozen music rooms
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Funeral of MRS. Maj. Abbott.

De Soto, July 27.-The widow OF the
late Major Abbott died in Kansas City
Sunday and was buried shere Tuesday
afternoon, Mrs. Lull, a Spiritualist,
conducting the services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
IMPORTED MINERS.
Two Carloads of Negroes From the
South For Weir Citv.

Independence, July 27-The Missouri
Pacific passenger train passed through
here today with two coaches of negroes
from Alabama for Weir City to take
the places of the striking miners there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-27
ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
q Wamego Young Man Hangs Him
self In q Barn.

Wamego, July 27.-Ed Russell, la
borer about "a years old, a resident of
this city committed suicide Wednesday
by hanging in a barn with a strap.
He was to be married yesterday to Miss
Pricket of this city. No cause is known
for his suicide. He was a member of
the Woodmen lodge at St. George. His
parents live about six miles from here.
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Carnegie Offers $4,000.

San Diego. CAL July 27.-Andrew Car
negie has offered to give $50. 900 for pub
lie library in this city if a site be donated
and the library maintained as at present.
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IS. 20 Il Pittaanrg. "a.

Via the Great Rock Island Route. For
dates and limits call at Rock Island
depot or phone $50.
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Rast and Health te Mother and Child

MRS. WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used fer ever FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE T1ETI1IN65. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. It SO0THES the
CHILD. SCFTENS the GUMS, AL
LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COIsIC
and Is the best remedy fer DIARRIi CIsA-
EoIa by Druggists ia every part Of the
world. Re sure and ask for Mrs. Win
mieW'a Soothing Syrup" and take no otheg
kaRds Twenty-Five cents bottle
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MaFzhalrs band tonight At CARRIED
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
IN PRIVATE HOSPITAL.

Congressman Boutelie Under Charge of
Brookiine Physician.
Boston, Dsoem Der 27,-Congrsssman
Charles A. Boutells of Maine. Is under
trsatmenJ at the private hospital of DIR.
Walter Claiming in Brookline. one of
Boston's best residential suburbs. Mr..
Boutelle arrived here from Bangor early
this morning and was Immediately con-
veyed to the hospital. but every attempt
to ascertain his condition has SO far been
met with a courteous but firm refusal
on the part of the physician in charge.
DIR. Channing's hospital situated on
Boylston street, adjoining the estate Of
the late Col. Henry Lee and is very re-
tired and free from noise and turmoil.
Electric cars do not run within half a
mile of it and the neighbornood Ia en-
tirely residential.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
NOT so INNOCENT.

Beers Believed TO he Getting supplies
by Way OF Deiagoa Bay.
London, December 2S "A despatch to
the Times from Pietsrmaritzburg dated
Thursday. December 81, says:
A strong suspicion exists here that the
ostensibIy innocent bills Of lAding fur
nishsd by German steamers arriving in
Dslasoa Bay really conceal oontraband
and the local newspapers are urging q
mora rigid examination of oargoes.
The Imperial government, according to
a despatch from Calcutta to the Times,
has accepted an offer OF two batteries
made by the Indian government.
The Daily Chronicls publishes the fol-
lowing from Cape Town: Her Schles-
singer, an agent of the New York Equit-
able Assurance society, who has arrived
here from Pretoria, says the Beers pos
sess Immense stores of fcod imported by
speculative capitalists under belief that
mining would be allowed during ths war.
He says aleo tnat there were Thousands
OF spectators at the Pretoria railway sta-
tion whom the British, who were captured
at Nioholscn's Mex, ds-trainsd. The
people were ordered by the Boer comman-
liant to Eare their heads aud they did
50. The British. astcnishsd, returned
the salute.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
FIGHT AT SAN JACINTO.
Engagement In which Major Logan
Lost His Life.

Engagement In which Major Logan
Lost His Life.
Washington, December 2a-Mail ~ J
vices have acbed the war dspai tmenti
regard to L crushing defeat by Wheat
on's brigade 20 the insurgents near San
Jaeinto early November, In which en-
gagement Major John A. Logan, Jr., lost
bis life. /cccrd,sg TO the correspondent
OF the Manila American. tns SD Infantry
under Col. Hare, encountered force OF
the enemy between San Fabian and San
Jacinto and brought on one OF the sharp
est engagements of the war, resulting In
the death of more insurgents than in any
other fight since the beginning OF the
insurrection. The battle ragged for two
hours and at its conclusion a dead Fill
pines were found in the trenches.
Many woundsd were found hidden In
the high grass and creek bottoms. 1t Is
estimated that over 100 insurgents were
killed in the light, from 20 to 30 being
found dead together in several places.
Twenty mine prisoners and 100 rifles
were captured. The Americans lost one
officer killed and six men wounded.
The officer killed was Major John A.
Logan, Jr., who was shot through the
head during the fret few minutes OF the
engagement while ut the head OF his bat
TALON which formed an advance guard.
lie was In the act of assisting wounded
soldier and was hit by biauser bullet
fired by sharp shooter concealed In the
top of "a oocoanut tree. He dtea few
hours later.
A reconnaissance on the Tuesday pre-
ceding, made by Major Bucks battalion
Of the 18th infantry In the vicinity of San
.Ia.r.. nf tfn
tance, but nfter wards Gen. Wheaton re-
ceived Information that the enemy was
assembling in strong force there for the
purpos. Of preventing Our control OF the
road from Dagupan north through san
-Jaointo, by which IL was considered Il prob
able that Aguinaido's Tariac army would
attempt to retreat. Tie SD was ordered
out, accompanied by GGtling gun with
a detachment of the 18th under the COM
mand of Capt. Rowland of Gen. Wheat
on's staff.
The troops encountered five miles of
the worst road ever found in Luzon, be-
ing "a succession Of creeks and miry ditch-
es into which the men sank to thsir
waists In mud ana water. Every bridge
Was unserviceable and had to be repaired
where possible, but In most cases the
men with horses and guns plunged into
the quagmire aud struggled through as
best they could. Nothing cut the in
aplsd the Gatling TO get into action.
score of times 1t was necessary to un-
hitch the horses and lead them around
through rioe fields, while hundred sold
iers dragged the gun over ditohes or
broken bridges.
The tight was opened by the insurgents
two miles from San Jaointo, while the
leading battalion was passing olump Of
native houses surrounded by q grove of
oocoaput trees and the men were knee
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
CHANCES FOR PROMOTION.
Some Brigadi-rs TO be Appointed
soon.

Washington. Decsmter 27.-6en. Oh
bert 5. Carpenter, recently oopflrne es
brigsdier general In the regular army,
has been placed on ths retired list on Ills
own application. after 30 years. active
service. His retirement leaves two va
cancies in the list Of brigadier generals
and results In promotions In every Grade
OF the line, including the promotion Of
Lieut.. Col J. MI. Sanno. Of the Fourth
infantry, TO be colonel Of the 18Th Ia fam
try. The two vacancies In the list Of
brigadier generals will be filed on the re-
assem- bling Of Congress BY the promotion
and retirement OF several officers who
have distinguished themselves In action
in the recent war. Il Is popularity sup
posed that Gems. Macarthur, Wilson, Lee.
Wheeler. Bates, Young, Ludlow and
Wheaton, all OF whom hold volunteer
commissions, are 10 be made brigadier
generals In the regular establishment and
that all but two Of the number will be
Immediately retired.
Gen. Macarthur will ndoubtedly be
retained In active service, but there ID
less certainty as to the identity Of the
other general officer to be retained.
The death Of Gen. LAwton lsft . vacancy
In the list OF Major Generals Of volun-
teers which will be filed by the promotion
Of either den. Bates, Gen. Young or Gen.
Wheaton, all of whom are on duty In
Philippines. This appointment viii be
made early next week.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
Ong Force Completely Routed by
Col. Lotkett.
Filipino Loss Was
Large.
9th Volunteers the Main
Attacking Party.

ss--~ Decsmb ber 27.--I0.ib:p. m.-Col.
l. rith force Of 2t0o. including
art - ittaoksd this morning strong
for - ,urgsnts eutrenohed In the
mot TX near Montalabon. The enemy
wsr. stely routed. -Four Americans
wers led. t. Filipino loss was
larg,
It's IL ossd that til insurgents were
thoss Csre driven out of san Mateo
on thssa u ensrAl Lawton was killed.
Thew = ,ered probably thousand.
A q zs.s ,es Of insurgents trenches
cover. I --esp trail through the hills
along al he Americans passed. The
main -so g party oonsisted Of the
4sth vefont. infantry, troop Of caval-
~ and rtil Y, Col. Lockett Command
ing In Grsot The rest Of the command
oper ated frou -emote points in an en-
deayo, car. out Col. Lookett's plan Of
throw Z his ies around the enemy and
thus stingl : retreat. The nature Of
the INC ntsins made IL impracticabls to
execut> this movement SUCCESSFULLY.
After the insurgents began to run there
was . vain attempt TO use ARTILLERY.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
BRIBERY IN PHILIPPINES.
ONE AMERICAN KILLED.
MIR. BOUTELLE'S CONDITION
Departed for Boston ON Evening
Train.

Bangor, Dscsmter 2z.- Congressman
G. A. Boutells's condition was somewhat
improved yesterday and in company with
his physician and brother, L. p. Boutelle
took the evening train for Boston fos
consultation with eminent physicians Of
that city with view to the adoption of
the mode of treatment best calculated to
promote his earliest recovery.
No word has been resolved in this city
today that would give rise to the belief
that AIR. Boutelle was any the worse for
his journey or that his condition of Tues
day was changed in any way.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28

costs. A painful impression was caused
By the announcement OF the change OF
commander and the soldiers
here are resolved to vind,cats their trust
cd leader.
"The situation, nevertheless. IL difi-
cult, the Boer position being one Of ex-
traordinary strength: with high hills
linsI tier on tier with trenches and gal
leriss, rising from an almost unfordabie
river, and with o smooth plain In front.
1.-THE enemy have all the ranges
marked, and many powerful guns domi-
nate the various points OF the river, while
the drifts are commanding by couverginR
musketry fire from ths probably IL, coo
Beers. There are 10 miles OF WIG,
broken country before rsaonina Lady
sniith which demands early relief"
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28

dsep In the mud. The first IRE cams
from the sharp shooters IN trees and
houses and from . small trench aoross
the field. all nt close range. There was
also heavy fire from thioksts more dis:
tant TO ths right and left. The aim Of
the sharp-shootsrs was deadly and was
directed at the officers for the firse i've
men that fell wore either chervons or
shoulder straps. Thelothsr officer hit be-
side Major Logan was Capt. Green. he
was also shot from tree, but bis wound
was slight. The regiment never wayered
tains soon looated the natives and began
knocking them ont Of trees like squir-
rsls. The saen rushed mt the trench.
though the soft mud, waist deep and
passsd over II leaving four dead Eli
pinos within. At the ssms time the rsgi-
msnt deploysd ~ skirmishers. Major
Lossn's battalion 10 ths centre, Major
Marsh's on the left. Col. Hare and Lieut..
Col. nrerston directed the general move
ment. The skirmish line which was
nearly two miles long, rushed forward
rapidly through water-soaked rios fields,
ditches. creeks and thickets, nriEg all the
Filipinos made the beat stand for long
time, several cases beiug repsrisd Of the
rebels remaining In position behindIcover
until the Americans wsse within 20
feet ofothem.
Majar Marsh's battalion surprised .
trenon full Of insurgents BY coming upon
their flank. They poured terrible fra
along the trsnoh, alsug tsring nearly
all 10 ID. just bsfore entering the town.
ths gstlsnR did good execution By killing
five OF party that was guarding btok-
en- bridge and Afterwards swept the eoun-
try beyond the town, driving $50 rebels
into the hills. Major Aarsh's battalion
entered the town first and captured a
large battle flag that was floating over
. convent. Not native was left IN the
town when the troops srrlved, exospt
blind boy and one woman. Most OF the
survivors Of the insurgent force are sup
possd 90 have escaped toward Magaidon
or Dagupan. 1t was impossible 70 pu l.
sue them further, - the troops were 81.
haustsd, the ammunition was low and
the troops bad only two days rAtsons
with them and no possibility Of getting
further supplies from San Fabian owing
TO the condition Of the road. The COL
umn camped for the night ~ San Jaoia-
to.
Five more rebels were killed during tbs
night by the outposts. Among the
bodies found was that of lisutsnant-
colonel, supposed 10 be In command Of
the rebsis &C that point.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
Campaign Regarded as
Complete Deadlock.
Weeks Before Gen. Roberts Can
ReOrganize 1t.

London, Dsormbsr as.-4. 40 .. m.-Mr.
Winston Churohills new arrival ct
Chievelsy camp Is perhaps responsible for
some over-ooloring of the gravity OF th 9
situation, but all today's nsws conveys
the impression that Gen. Bnller may be
intending another attack upon the Boer
posltion. At both Modder river and the
Tugela the Beers are said to be strength
ening their forces and extending dsfsnss
works whioh,in both casss, are seemingly
almost imprsg..ssb,s.
? Despstches from Cbisveley indicate
that Gen. Buffers forces viii remobilizs
at Frere before attempting another ad-
vance. Doubtless he would be glad 70 re-
trisve the Colenso reverse before the ar
rival of Lord Roberts; yet, he is hardly
likely to att empt another frontal attack.
I t is more likely that he is preparing to
s trike, should the Beers make any often
size movement.
MIR. Churchill's reference TO Ladysmith
may imply that the situation Of the gar
rison Is more desperate than had been
supposed
4ue AocEs INV htAn
commanding the town.
General White, however, photographs
that all was well In Ladysmith on De-
cember 20.
Competent military critics in London
regard the campaign as at n complete
dead lock for the present, owing to the
dispsI sal OF the British forces and the
lack of adsquats transport. They believe
1t will be many weeks before Lord
Roberts Is able to reorganize and to make
an offensive move.
Dispatches from Modder river represent
Dutch disafYeotion In Grigua Land West
rs growing very serious. In some towns
the entire Dutch population has joined
tho Beers. A despatch to the Times from
Matching, dated Deoen; ber IL, by way OF
Mochui, Deoember 10, says that Lady
Sarah Wilson, cunt Of the Duke Of Marl-
borough, who was captured ty the Beers
while acting as correspondent for a Lon
don paper, has arrived there, having been
exchanged for Viljoen, notorious horse
thief and convict.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau fer yesterday, Dec.27. taken at s
p. m.. meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather.
Boston, 2s. SW. clear; New York, 2s
SW, snow; Philadelphia. 20. w, snow;
Washington. 2s. .. snow; Albany. "a, s,
p cldy; Buffalo, 10, NV, clear; Detroit. l6,
Tall, II. NV, Gle r; Huron Dak. 10, W,
olt ar: Bismarck. Id, $, clear; Jack son-
Vile, 90, SIC. cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
"wE WITHDREW"

Kimberlsy. Wednesday. Decsmber 10 -
At half past two this morning mouated
detaoh ments undsr Col. Peakman, with
three Maxims and three seven FOUNDERS
under Ma jor May, rsoounoitsred. Leav-
yanosd on Tollpap. The Bosr p,ckess
fred and our Maxims replied, the Beers
disappearing over the ridge.
Our guns then began to she'll Tolipan
ct q range Of $500 yards. A Boer gun
dropped four shells near our men, but did
no damage. As the Beers were strongly
are we'll placed.
SMELLING THE BOERS.
Chievslsy Camp, Natal, December 26.--
The naval guns began shslling the boer
position st tive o'clock this porning.
using lyddite. The shslhns continusa
msnt at Colsnso. ths ensmy have bsen
energssioaIly improving their entrsnoh-
ments. They can be seen galloping free
~ from hill 10 hill. Ladysmith also had
Q busy morning today. shelling the
Boers' position on Umbolawayans noun
tain. The bursting SHELLS were plainly
visible at Chisveley.
PRETTY WARM CHRISTMAS.
Chievelsy Camp, Natal, Mondsy, De-
oem bar 20. Although the swo armies
were IN sight Of zach other, with the
tsmpsrature iOs degrees IN ths shade. the
Captains 0lssnfslf and Kirkwood OF the
South African light horse. left here yes
terday to inspect the patrols along the
eastern hills. Their horses returned ut
night alone.
Col. Donald Of the royal fusilisrs. has
thrown from his horse while on outpost
duty.
THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT.
Ottawa, December e7.-The minister
OF militia tonight gave out the list OF
the OIL cers who are to command the sec-
ond Canadian contingent for South Al
rica and some additional details as TO the
make up Of the force. Two squaurons
mounted police. similar to the American
rough riders, and three batteriss OF artil-
lery are TO lie sent, Ia all about " 10
officers ana men. The mounted rid -
will be commanded by Lieut.. Col. Jss-
sard, who is now In South Africa. on
recently returned from the Yukon.as s,c-
o-a In command. '---
MA artillery will be commanded u
Lieut. Col. q. w. Drury, now Il. South
Africa. Ths canInanda1., =. Of the mount :
cd police has not yet been selected. ;
BOERS CRoS5ED ALL RIGHT.
Chievslsy Camp, Natal, December 2s -
Our scouts have reported Beers In force
on this side of the Tugela river. three
regiments of regulars, supported by artsl-
lery and all the available mounted volun-
teers, under the command OF Lord Dun
donald, advanced. The Beers retired
across the river. The British captured
fiye hundred cattle.
THE DUTCH UPRISING.
London, Decsm ber 2s.-A special corre-
spondsnt of the Daily Chronicls teie-
graphing from Sterkstrom, Cape Colo ny,
Thursdsy, Decem Der 81, save: "Strong
measures are necessary to check the nos
tile feeling among the Dutch colonists.
whose ssdition Is shown In the removal
of railway bolts, the obstruction o!
bridges and culverts and attacks upon
solitary horsemen.
GEN. WARREN GOES TO FRONT.
Pistsrmaritzburg, December 27.-Gen.
Sir Charles Warren, commanding the
fifth division arrived here last evening
with his staff and Immediately prooe eded
for the front.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
OF BEEF FOR ENG
LAND.

Chicago, December 27.-The Record
tomorrow Will say; The English govern
ment has sent ship to the United States
and the packers of Chicago, Kansas City.
Omaha and Milwaukee will load IL with
5000, 900 pounds of canned meats for use
In South Africa. The boat was reporte
from New York yesterday and will sail
as soon as 1t Ia loaded. For two weeks
from five 10 ten car loads Of canned meats
have been loaded at the stock yards daily
for New York.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
A PRETTY HARD OUTLOOK

Dir. Churchill Says Buller's Army Has
DInicult Task Before IL.
London, Deosnbsr as.-Ths Aorning
Post received the following from Win
ston Spencer Churchill. under date ef
December 30. telsgraphed from Chieveley
Camp, where he has arrived;
"All ranks have complete c,ntidencs
In Sir Rsdvers Butler and there In stern
determination to succsed next time at all
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
PRODUCES EXCHANGE GOES ON.

New York, December 27.-The Produoe
Exchange Trust company which suspend
ness under what will practically be new
management and new capital, on jan
uary 10. nexs. This decision was arrived
at today after meeting of the trustees and
the reorganization COMMITTEES headed by
Edwin Gould and other prominent men,
Including Gen. Samuel Thomas, partner
In many large financial projects Of Cal
win s. Brice.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
IN A COLLISION.
Portland Schooner Jacob 8. winslOw
Meets with Accident.

Boston, December GA telegram re-
csived In this city today from Norfolk
states that the Portland schooner Jacob
S. Winslow, from Port Royal, 5. c.. for
Baltimore had been In collision with the
Bridgeport schooner Eva l.. Ferris. near
Cape Henry. Tuesday night. The Win
slow Is leaking.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-28
MR.. BRADBURY FAILING.

August a, Decem ber THE condition
Of ex-United States Senator James W.
Bradbur who. at the age of 9s, Is critic
ally III at his home In this city, remains
about the same, with a genera, failing
notiaed from day to day.