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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
CHAMBERLAIN IS RETICENT
Refuses t + vuIge Contents of
the= : Sident'S Reply
THE AE sTION OF .sUzERAlNTY
This id to Be One of the Condi-
til = That Kruger Imposes
Troops Mobilizing at Cape
town-An Acute Move

London, August 23.-The secretary of
state for the colonies, Joseph Chamber
lain, has received the text of the Trans
vaal's reply to the proposals of the Brit
ish government and now has them under
consideration. The members of the cabi-
net are within reach, but until the gov
ernment has determined on what course to
pursue, Mr.. Chamberlain is unwilling to
divulge the contents of the message from
South Africa.
The Johannesburg correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says:
"It is reported that a proposal is made
for the abolition Of British suzeralnty as a
condition of the concessions President Kru-
ger has prepared to advance, but this is
only regarded as an acute move on his
part"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
Davies Goes to London

Ottawa August 23.-Sir Louis Davies,
minister of marine and fisheries, will go to
London this fall for a conference with the
imperial authorities regarding the Alaskan
boundary question. A rumor that Sir Will
fred Laurier. the premier. is also going to
London, cannot be confirmed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
Order for Mauser Bullets

Birmingham, Eng. August pa firm Of
this place has received an order for 14,ce0.-
900 Mauser cartridges for urgent tsasSs.y
to South Africa. Secrecy is being obs-y-xH
as to the exact destination of the csE.
trdges, but it is said the Beers alone uJe
Mauser rifles in that territory.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
Another English Message

Pretoria, August 2S.-Conningham Green,
British agent and charge daffaires at
Pretoria, today presented to the govern
ment a further dispatch from the British
secretary of state for the colonies, Mr..
Chamberlain, the nature of which has not
yet been divulged. The presumption Is
that 1t is connected with the rSssnt
pour parlOur.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
LoUBET REPORTED KILLED
The Rumor Afterward Officially Declar.
ed Untrue

Paris, August ga rumor was current
In various newspaper offices late this even
ing that President Loubet had been assas-
sinated by Rambouillet. Subsequently the
report was officially declared untrue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
Gr.u Engages Herr Drs-ak

Berlin, August 2a.-It is reported that
Maurice Grau has engaged Herr Drouck.
of Berlin, leader of the German opera, for
the season at salary Of 25, 400.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24

fstk GaTAS.Thc best CRATE coal on the
na:l c;. ri ieath Coal and Iron Co., eoia
IL I agtuic.'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24

Roweii's Newspaper Directory, the od1cIaI
authority on the circulation OF American
newspapers, Is out under date of June 1, 1899
II aocords 60 The Age-HerAld the largest
circulation of any daily newspaper in Ala
bama. The Age-Herald continues TO grow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-24
TIE WEATHER

GENERALLY FAIR THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY; CONTINUED WARM; WINDS
MosLY FRESH soUTHERLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
Annual Report Of Adiutans Merrick.

The recently issued report of Assist
ant Adjutant General j. l.. Merrick for
The past year shows that there has
been loss of Ill members of the De-
partfnent of .daine. 6. A. r.. by death.
There are at the present time TAGS
members in good standing. The loss
by death the past year is less than
that of the previous year when the to-
tai loss was 23S members.
The department is entitled to one
representative and one alternate At
large and seven representatives and
seven alternates at large at the nation
al encampment 10 be held in Philadel-
phia. this year.
The department has expended for
charity 1S02.5l and has a cash balance
of S2661l. The total value of the
property of the department is $1Ol.-
951.52. This includes the real estate,
flags and other property.
During the past year there has been
loss of one post. the Isaac c. II. PEN
nell Post. No. "a. of North New Port
land. This leaves 164 posts in the
State.
The gain by mastering in. transfer
and reinstatement has been 252 men,
bers. The total loss during the year
has been go members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

John RaGsted. VINO died * years ago,
The only child living is Thomas l.. Ran
sted. the present chairman of the board
of aldermen and one Of the most ener
getic Republican workers in the city.
She has alw lys mcde her home with Mir.
ana Mrs. Ransted on Park street.
During the iatie- part OF her lie she
had been blind, but until within year
had been able to sew. knit and write in
manner which many people. years her
junior and with perfect eyesight. might
envy.
Having lived on the street for So long
time she was known by every one and
greatly. lived. She was formerly II con-
stant attendant al the Unitarian church
in this city. but OF late years on account
of her failing health had not attended
church.
She had been in poor health for over Il
year but was able to be up and around
the house. Until last Saturday even
she was able to walk a little with assist
ance. Monday night she was not as well
as usual. She died. yesterday morning
at-9.3o, from the effects of dropsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
4 Growing Industry.

Weber a. Philbrick are planning to
enlarge their factory at the Head of
the Falls, this being made necessary
by the large increase of orders. Moth
ing definite has been decided as yet.
Mr.. Philbrick said. yesterday morn
ing, but If it is decided to make the ad-
soon as possible in the spring.
For some. time there has been a large
increase in the number of orders which
have been received, so much so that
with the present rate of increase it
will be necessary to increase the ca
pacity of the plant. Among the orders
which have been received is one from
the Boston & Maine Railroad for stand
pipes In addition to this, the orders
have been steadily increasing for some
time.
The plan which, is now being talked
over is to build an addition to the
building now used as a machine shop
by extending it south about 60 feet.
The present building is something like
80 feet long. 1t is the wish of the pro-
prietors to build an addition some
thing like 100 leet long fbut on account
of the lack of. land it Is not practical
to carry out the plan. The plan is to
Tor the machine shop
With this idea carriesl out the strain
on the machine shop on which II is
proposed to build the addition. will be
relieved. With this saldition built en-
ployment will be given to a number Of
new hands. As only. the most skilled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Judge Andrews Of the municipai
court is receiving the congratulations
of his friends for a daring stop Of
runaway horse on Water street. Tues
day morning. The horse was hitcneo
to load of wood in Haymarkes
square and became frightened. y
dashed up Commercial street and down
Oak onto Water street. On the way "
left the body OF the sled and by the
time 1t had reached Water street tnere
was nothing but the runners. -
Fowler & Hamlens It took the sidewa'A'
Judge Andrews seeing It coming rear
lied the danger to the pedestrians Q"
the sidewalk II the horse was above"
to continue its wild run. braced NM
self and caught it in front ofthe wafer
Offices. There was no damage done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
NEARING the END.
waterville and Winslow Expect No More New
Cases Of Smallpox.

1t has now been six days since a new
case of smallpox or even a suspected case
has been reported by the board of health.
For that reason the members of the board
of health are confident that they not only
have the matter under control but that It
Is now only question of time before the
piacards can be removed from the houses
where the suspected patients are quaran-
tined. The present prospects are that by
the first of the week the work of fumi-
eating can be commenced in some of the
houses first placed under quarantine.
In Winslow there is similarly encour-
aging report. There is only one thing that
the patients at the isolation hospital are
in need OF, and that is reading matter.
This may be left at the office of the
health officer DR.. NJ. W. Bessey. in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22


Dr. Donham of Hebron. representa-
tive to the Legislature, sustained
quite serious accident, Tuesday morn
ing. He slipped and fell in passing
over smooth and icy place in inc
sidewalk between the Augusta House
and State House. In falling he struek
heavily upon the right side and Inc
two lower ribs were separated ITO"
the spinal column. DR.. Martin gave
him the necessary care. DIR. DOnnsH'
hopes that through the support ana
excellence OF the surgical dressing ne
received at Dr. Martins hands. he may
be able to attend to his duties without
any continued interruption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
Local Matters.


Stay home. pickaninny; DON; you go IN
rodmin round: i.A
YoI better mind yoh NANNY. or she.l,
frouncc you good an sound
Dis world is topsy-turVx. Ise had ga
sion foh to know.
Case rs hyuhd EN- read de papers An.
Is seen de minstrel show
An Is met my own relations putin. on
sech goh2eous style
Dat ii made me want to smack EN-. Bur
! had 10 stop and smile.
An dem heightened people Frances while
dey sings de rag-iime tune.
De niegers, dey talks white talk an de
white FOLKS dey talks coon
1 know you's young an CROWN an Il
does seem kind o hand.
But yOu's gOticr shun society an stick
to dis back yahd.
/ doesn't want Ia see yer gittin' mixed
up in desc ways.
You couldn't s.ict yoh eyes an tell who's
speakin' nowadays.
Dc cuiied peoples 80 perlite an proper
an 50 fine.
An dc missus, she reciies a-sayin' dis
an dat an ''gwine.
Is gwinter quit de country ef dey doesn't
stop ii soon.
Desc niggers taikin' white talk an De
white folks talkin' coon.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The high school students are at loss
who to have as competitors in Inc de-
bate which is to take place the second
night of the fair the latter part of March.
Word has been received from Augusta
that the Cony high school debating team
cannot compete. The Man now is to have
the debate with the Maine Central Insti-
tute in Pittsfeld. In case there should
be failure to find debating team. an
operetta will be placed on the boards for
the second night of the fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
HOUSE,.

Tuesday, Feb. 81, 1899.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Crosby of Au-
gusta.
Mr.. McFADDEN of Dresden: l wish
to cali the attention Of the House a
moment to some slight errors in the
record in the Journal of Fridays pro-
ceedings. In the journal report. and in
the newspaper report l find that. in
The speech of the gentleman from
Presque Isle, as reported. the cOmpli-
mentary allusion to myself for the
effort l had made to get things called
by their right names, was dropped out
and does not appear at all. l regret
that that is so because it wasa valuable
compliment which he paid me. and I
should have been very glad if it had
appeared in the report.
Then in the report of my own re-
marks. on page 209 of the journal that
is laid upon our desks. the report
makes me say. But we have made
our vows to the Catholic fraternity of
the State" What l did say was. I'VE
have made our bows" You see there
is a great difference although it ia A
change IN only single letter. A bow
is an act of courtesy. while vows bind
us forever. did not mean to say that
we had gone that far
me Speaker The chair would call
the attention of the gentleman from
Dresden to the fact that the reports
OF the speeches are no part of the
Journal record kept by the clerk They
are part of the stenographic report
mat appears in the Daily Kennebec
journal and in the pamphlets which
;tfe laid on the desks here but at the
present time it would be impossible to
fec',tS the error otherwise than the
Seh'leihahs remarks will appear in the
report of today.
ne sentence referred TO as being
u'o!.Iod nom the remarks of Mr.
INN ~ pi'as'iue Isle. was omitted nj
''@sS s'i"a of that gentleman for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
the real estate 81 deceased husbands and
oRpERs OF THE DAY.

the real estate Of deceased nusDa"us a."
wives.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
The motion to nonconcur with the Sen
ate In acceptance OF report OF committee
on legal affairs, reporting Legislation IN
expedient" on order relating to the state
maintaining the large bridges, came up
as special assignment. The motion
prevailed.
On motion Of Mr.. Leavitt Of Eastport.
the report was referred to the committee
on ways and bridges.
On motion Of Mr.. Manley Of Augusta.
bill IAN act to amend chapter 136 Of the
Public Laws of 1885, Was taken from
the table. Mr.. Morey Of Lewiston offered
House amendment "A"
Pending it's adoption. Mr.. Chase of
Portland moved that the bill and amend
ment be tabled. Subsequently the mo-
ton was withdrawn.
Mr.. Phlbrook of Waterville, offered
House amendment "B" and pending it's
adoption both bill and amendments were
tabled on motion of Mr.. Chase of Port
land
On motion of Mr.. Field of Oakland,
Resolve in favor of the Maine Eye and
Ear iniirmary was taken from the table
and Tuesday next assigned for it's con-
sideration.
On motion of Mr.. Gardiner of Patten.
Resolve providing for an Ofhce for the
department of inland fisheries and game
in the State House, was taken from the
table and read once.
Mr.. Gardner Of Patten, moved that the
rules be suspended and the resolve take
its second reading and pass to be en-
crossed.
The motion was lost and Wednesday OF
next week was assigned for the second
| reading OF the resolve.
On motion Of Mr.. Coffin of Harrington,
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Mr.. T. c. Buckley and Mr.. II. Z.
Goodrich have returned from their
New York trip. A two weeks expert
ence in the markets has undoubtedly
resulted in the promise of as fine
stock of dry goods and millinery Tor
the new nickel plate store. as money
and good judgment in selecting could
procure The grand opening may De
looked for somewhere about Marcn ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
WORK OF TUESDAY.
(Continued from page -

ton of the Manufacturers Investment
Company to erect booms In kenne-
bee river ard and on an act to amend
the charter of the Bangor Boom 20
The act authorizing the building Of
booms in Fish river was withdra wn.
on the petition of Charles Lawrence
dams and make other improvements on
Enchanted stream. the matter was
postponed one week.
dor regular proceedings. routine mat
ter, remarks etc, see official steno-
graphic report in another coumn.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
Dailp 7enneuec 3curnsl
Card. q th..k.. obituary ~, :. q.

Cards ~ thanks. obituary nj ca
lutaons Of respect. ETC., VIII bs ehs,.ss
at the rate Of ten cents per Inc
charges less than seventy.hvs . "a
Al! AdveStSsasg assesse@ ss~s,s !.
entertainments. wf0se object Ia 80
raising Of money will be charged !, -.
rate OF fifteen cents a lire. -
Advertising notices. news form. v,n
be excluded from our local columns ~
cept such as refer to advertisers ocen.
pying space in our advertising colums4
and will be run under a sepA rate ~;
on one OF the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive n.
JOURNAL promptly vii! confer a favo.
by. notifying the Office fmmedla,eiv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. A. Clark Of
Lynn. arrived in this city. Monday
evening, where they will in the future
make their home. Mr.. Clark is to omen
tea and coffee store in this city. in
the same stand formerly used by c. E.
Lessor as clothing store. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark arrived in this city from
Augusta. where they have been the
guests of Mrs. Clark's aunt, Mrs. J.
Frank Pierce. for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
Death q Ms. ,,spsah Raa.ted.

Mrs. Hepsah Ransted. the mother Of
Alderman r. f. Ransted. died at her
home, Park street. Tuesday morning.
She has lived on that street longer than
any person in the city.
Mrs. Ransted was the daughter &
Micha B. and Eliza s. (Swift) Ellis. She
was born in Sycamore. Mass. the town
which is now known as West Sedgwick.
On coming to this city sshe lived for
number of years where the foundry is
now located
She was married September %, lsi2. ITO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Mrs NJ q. Marston had decidedly
novel and unique entertainment for the
Merry CO. Round Club. Monday even
ing. which was much enjoyed BY all.
Various housekeeping affairs were DIS
cussed. Mrs. Smith talked on canning
FRUIT and Mrs. Mcnamara gave the
best and easiest method of washing
dishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

George Young. who is now stopping
at the ElmwoOd in this city. has hired
the house at the corner of Nudd and
Winter streets and as soon as arrang-
ed for Mr.. and Mrs. Young's conven-
fence. will be occupied by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Joseph Bergin has bought The barber
shop at 125 Main street. formerly owned
by Joseph Giroux and will carry On the
business from this time GU. Mr.. Bergin
has for four years been in the employ
of Joseph Noel and is one of the most
popular young men in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

ST. Johns Baptist band that was ad-
vertised to be here. Saturday, will not
come on account of smallpox. The
board of health requests that no shows
come. Those who have bought tickets
at Kinsman's can have the money re-
turned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Mrs. Susan S. Pool died. Tuesday. at
her home on Capital street. after an
illness of two years. Her age was 80
years and 10 months. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The ward caucuses will be held. this
evening, in the respective ward rooms.
SO harmonious is everything that not
the slightest unusual event is antici
pated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The Daughters of Rebekahs are to
give Revolutionary supper from 5 70
Z P. NJ. Thursday evening at Odd Fell
lows banquet hail. to be followed by
music and whist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The pulp mill? Pshaw. 1t is the
odor of.turkey. That long promised
UntariaM supper comes off, tonight.
Don't you know?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

This being legal holiday the days
will be, observed as usual. The only
places which win be closed to business
will be the banks and the post office
during. the usual hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
New Advertisements To.l)as

DR.. Sander.
Grape Nuts. 1-
Hub Shoe Store.
Sec want column.
W. r.. Studley 60.
MiBards Liniment.
Carlsbad Sprudel salts.
New England Telephone & kilograms
20 '."i"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Capt. Jack Scanned of the Colby
base ball team has been called to his
home in newmarket. n. H.. by the seri-
Gus illness of his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

A commemorative service for Miss
willardssill be held in the Baptist
church. siext Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The college boys We're quoting one of
the Colby professors. yesterday. as
saying that the college work will be re-
sumed Wednesday. a week from today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Johnson of this
city, are the guests at the former
home of Mrs. johnson in East Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

1t being a legal holiday the Lith-
Cow Library reading room will be closed
for the7ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The electric car line has been opened 50
that the cars will In a short time. he rum
ming TO the plains as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Is the little colds that grow into hi;
sa.as; the big colds that end in ,orsur-t
,,o.N ara ieath. Watch the little colds.
u. woods Norway Pine syrup.
non. Wesl. frsA wky.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The Royal Arch degree was worked
at the special convocation of Teconnet
Chapter. X. A. NJ. last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

The Chatting Dish Ctnb will meet. Fri
day evening. a. the home of Miss Helen
Bunker on College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

Hon. s. S. Brown of this city. is con-
fined to his home by illness resulting
from his vacrina ton. =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

There are others, but you don't want
them. When you need a plaster you
need it, and there's no time for expert
menting and finding out mistakes after
ward
ALLcocK's Porous PLAsTERs are quick
and sure, and acknowledged by the high
est medical authorities and Everybody
else to be the best remedy for pains and
aches Of every description.
Do not be persuaded to accept sub
stitute. Allcock's have no equal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

workmen are employed by this firm the
addition will be a distinct advantage
to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

DIR. A. Jolly of this city. was in Au-
gust, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
WATERVILLE.

Harvey D. Eaton. 81 this city. has gone
10 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
Salt Rheunn,
$3.50.
Hands Would
Crack Open

~ cannot say too much in
praise Of Hoods Sarsaparilla,
as it has worked wonders in my
case. I was afflicted with salt
rhsum on my hands for many
years. I tried many remedies
but did not obtain relief. My
hands would crack open and
bleed profussly and the pain was
terrible to bear. Since taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla the flesh has
healed and my hands are as
smooth a. . farmers hands could
be. Ihavs recommended Hoods
Sarsaparilla to my friends, and
as far as can learn it has proved
satisfactory" LLOYD B. CHASE,
Pottersville, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla il the best
medicine for salt rheum, that
money can buy. All dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22
PASSED TO BE ENGROssED.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

An act to provide in part for the ex-
penditures of government for the year
1899.
An act to amend section of chapter
151 of the Public Laws of 1885, relating to
the rights of widows and wdowers in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-22

On motion Of Mr.. Wilson of Brunsw ok.
Ordered, the Senate concurring that
five hundred extra copies of so much of
the proceedings of the Legislature of
February 10. as relates To the joint as
sembly. be printed
On motion of Mr. Smith of Pressure
Isle.
Ordered, that II. T. Dunning of Wins
low be excused from attendance upon
the sessions of this House for Il period o.
ten DAYS from this date.