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The Mena star., 1899-06-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby give that 1 will on the 10th day of June, 1899, in front of the office of the clerk of the circuit court in Mena, Polk county. Arkansas, between the hours of o'clock @. m and o'clock D. m. of said day. sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following described real estate. situated in the county of Polk and state of Arkansas, to wit. The SW14 sec 20 tp $ k 2SW. Said sale being made under decree of the circuit court of said Polk county, in cause wherein Holder Hud- gins is plaintiff and J. R. and N J. Lane are defendants, wherein judgment was rendered Tn foreclosure of mortgage on said real estate against said defendants for the sum of $450 3s with interest from the 14th day of March 1899 at the rate Of six per cent per annum until paid. and cost of said action.
 Said sale to be upon a credit of three months purchasers to give notes with approved se- curity bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid and vendors lien to be retained upon the premises to secure the payment thereof.
 Andrew Johnson,
 Special Commissioner Dated at Mena this Sth day of May 1899.
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Durham & BatSOn'S
MINING EXCHANGE AND
 BROKERAGE OFFICE

Respectfully invite the mine own- CTS of Polk, Sevier, Montgomery and Scott counties to come in and list with us whatever property you may have to dispose of at present, and bring with you a a sample ore from each claim listed so we may place 1t on ex- hibition in our office for the in- spection of intending buyers.
 One of the firm has recently been to Chicago where he made arrangements,to list this property where 1t will be in touch with monied men who are looking for ventures of this kind. We per- sonally met several who will be here within the next few days, so come in and list your property, that we may have all characters of ore from which they may make selections.
 DURHAM & BATSON.
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NOTICE Eop puBIIcATInN.
Department Of the Interior, Land Ofiice'at Camden, Ark,

UtpHTIfltHI or lIt IHItIIOT, [ Land Ofice'at Camden, Ark,
 May %, 1890. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on Sth July, 1899, viz:
 JAMES W. DILBECK of Polk county, Ark. H. E. No. 1G62i for the N2 NE4 sec and NW4 NW4 sec 10 tp 5 $ R 28W. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz.
 Jacob c; Standridge, of Egger, Ark. Benson D. Fried, of Henry T. Millham, of Big Fork, Ark. William K. Burkhart, of Egger. ["
 !. B. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The Jackson Drug Go. is the place to buy everything that can be found in first class, up to date drug store. Here will be found brushes. paints and oils of all kinds, perfumes of the best make and all manner of toilet articles. blank books and stationery and wall paper in every shade and pattern and all the latest styles. Our stock of wall paper is complete and always in quan- tity to supply all who call. Jackson Drug Go. 2-tf
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
 United States Land office.

department or the interior.
 United States Land office.
 Camden Ark, May 1, 1S0Q
 sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John II. M Smith, con testant, against Homestead entry No. loia2 made July 10th, 1896. for the N2 of the SW4 and S2 Of the NW4 section is. township s Range 30 w. by John T. Mcdonald contestee, in which 1t is alleged that John T. Mcdonald is nonresident and that he has abandoned his said homestead entry, and that he has never resided upon or made any Improvements upon said land, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on June 10th, 1899. before W. J. Davis, circuit clerk of Polk county, at his office in Mena, Polk county. Ark, tand that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock Q. m on June 20th, 1899 before) the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Arkansas.
 The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, filed April 18th, 1899, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, 1t is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication. E. A. SCHICKER, J. B. FgIEDHEIM,
 Receiver. Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,
 April 20, 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, Ark, on 10th of June. 1899, viz:
 WILLIAM R. JOPLIN, of Polk county. Ark, II. E. No. 1S018, for the VIZ NE4 and SEA NE4 sec IA and SW4 NW4 sec 13 tp 2S R31W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Iverson H. Hall, of Mena, Ark. Robert H Mace. '' [. John R. Perry, '' q '' William s. White, ''
 J. B. FRIEDHEnd, Register.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

ReSunSus
 Washington, June 6.-While the de- nartment of state has acceded to the request of the British government for nprmission to publish in Canada and Encland that part of the protocols of the joint high commission which re- lated to the proposed arbitration of the Canadian boundary question, it has done so, it is stated, not because these particular protocols are regarded as conveying an accurate understanding of the present state of the negotiations. but as matter of diplomatic courtesy. These protocols are of no contem- poraneous interest, it is said, relating as they do to a phase that has been so modified by subsequent negotiation as to be now of no importance. The only manner, however, in which this fact could be made to appear officially and the state departments contention es- tablished as to the responsibility of Canada for the failure of the arbitra- tion proposition would be by the pub lication of the correspondence and the verbal exchanges that have occurred since the commission adjourned. But this the department is unlikely to at tempt, owing to a sincere purpose to find solution for the present difficulty and belief that this would not be fa- cilitated by publicity.
 One Gun to Re Given Each State.
 Washington, June 6.-The war de- partment has solved the question as to the disposition of the artillery captured from Spain in Cuba and Porto Rico by turning the whole matter over to the states Very many applications have been received at the department for the gift or loan of these guns and the pres sure has been renewed since the navy department made known the fact that all of its guns had been disposed of. The law under which these guns can be distributed provides that they may go only to the Soldiers Monument as sociations, Grand Army posts and mu- nicipal corporations. One gun will be allotted to each state and the governor is asked to decide what disposition shall be made of the gun for his state.
 The Pure Food Investigation.
 Chicago, June 6.-The pure food in- vestigation was resumed here to-day, Senator Mason alone being present From the testimony it developed that borax is employed in preserving meats and butter. The packers said that borax was not injurious to health and Dr. Frank Billings, of Rush Medical college, declared that only certain in- dividuals might be hurt by it. Makers of oleomargarine will be called upon to defend their product early this week.
 Robert T. Lunham, of the Lunham Packing company, declared that law prohibiting the use of borax would bring the business of exporting meat almost to standstill. II do not be- lieve the meat absorbs the borax," said the witness. "I eat it and so do GUS toners of my firm without evil result ,
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark,
 April 2Sth, 1899. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, Ark, on 2tth of June, 1S99 viz:
 WILLIAM l.. CRADDOCK, of Polk county, Ark, H. K. No. 19l41, of the VIZ SW4 and SEA SW4. sec tp IS R 3iW. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Elias A. Hayes, of Rich Mountain Ark. William Shores, of 's s' Amos Reeder. of .s s' Sam s. Little, of s'
 B, FRIEDHEIM, Register.
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May sl, 1899,
ROAD NOTICE.

will, at the July term of the county court of Polk county. Arkansas. 1899, apply thereto for an order to establish new public highway as follows: Leaving the Stringtown road near the east side of the Watson place. thence south to the Potter place, thence by William Sellers place, thence by Webb Halls place, thence by W. r. McIntosh's place to Rust: also to vacate the road leaving the Stringt0wn road on the west side of watson's place. running south te township line J. C. TERRELL,
 I. T. WINToN. et al.
 May 3l. 1899. 2i4t
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOTICE EoR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 April 29th. tS99 Notice Is herrby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the county clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on 17th of June, 1899, viz:
 WILLIAM ABNEY, of Polk county, Ark. H. E. No. 19993, for the WIZ NE4 SEA NE4 and VIVA SE4 sec 82 tp 2S K 32W.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 Joseph w McCulley, of Bulger, Ark James A. Payne, of '' George w. Abney, of .' Henry L. McCulley, of {"
 J. B. FRIEpHEIM. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
ROAD NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given that the undersigned will. at the July term of the county court of Polk county. Arkansas, 1899, apply thereto for an order to establish new public highway as follows Leaving the Strngtown road at Camp Ground, running in an easterly direction by J. c. Terrel's place. Mt Gilead church and F.. M Blevins' place, and intersecting the upper Stringtown road on the line between Reeves place and Andrews place.
 J. c. TERRELL.
 J.T. WINToN. ct al. May S1, 1899. 214t
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, at the July term of the county court of Polk county, Arkansas 1o99, apply thereto for an order to establish new public highway as follows Leaving the Dallas and Waldron road on Foran Gap road at or near the Easter ling place, or better known as the Dean place, thence by way of John Austin's, thence to the incorporated line of the town of Mena.
 c. W. PETTY, B. NJ. FLEMEING, ct al. April &, 1899.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart of Groton. S. D.; Was taken with bad cold. which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in con- sumption. Four doctors gave me up, say ing could live but a short time. l gave myself up to my Savior. determined if l could not stay with my friends on earth, l would meet my absent ones above. My husband advised to get Dr. Kings New
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
A FrightfuI Blunder

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and prompt ly heal it. Cures old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils felons, corns, all skin erup- tions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by F. c. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
Modern yoodmen Gathering.

Kansas City, Mo, June 6.-Every i'm coming train brings thousands of dele gates to the national convention of Modern Woodmen of America, which meets here Tuesday. The city is gaily decorated in honor of the visitors, 5O,- 900 of whom are expected here. On Thursday the great parade will be held. Col. w. J. Bryan will also speak here on that day. Thursday night a ball will be given in convention hall.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. l gave it a trial-took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God. am saved and now a we'll and healthy woman. Trial bottles free at F. c. Saw ages drug store. Regular sizes, 50 cents and $lOO. Guaranteed or price refunded
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf- ferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 9 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by F. c. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

G. F. KIrker, Brinkley. Ark, says: Have used Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine 12 years. It is worth it's weight in gold. and a God send" to the civilized world. Have used Zeilin's and Black Draugh with very little good results.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
Pasture For Stock.

Those wishing good pasture for stock can find it by applying to T. H. Philpot. at his home half mile east of town on Dallas road. Prices. for each head of stock sl.0o a month or cents a day. d-w If
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

CHRISTIAN CHURCH-Bible school, 10 a. m; Lords Supper and preaching, II Q. m Christian Endeayor, ?. m,: Song service 1.B0 D. m.; t; Preaching. s D. m.
 FREDERICK F. WYATT, Pastor.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

During summer we are liable to stomach and bowel troubles, such as diarrhea, collie, cramps, etc. for which Br NJ A. Simmons Liver Medicine is highly recommended.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
socIETIEs s

A. F. & A. NJ. Dallas Lodge No. 12s-Will meet at their lodge room on Saturday evening on or before the full moon of every month at o'clock. Thad NJ. Carder, W. NJ; V. Pertel, secretary.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08
NOTICE FOR pUBLICA ITO

NUTICE FUK EQUALIZATION. Department of the Interior. Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 May s. 1S99 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of Polk county, Ark, at Mena, on 24th June, 1S99 viz:
 EP T. AVANT, Of Polk county, Ark H. E. No. 17441, for the N2 SEA NE4 SW4 and SE4 NW4 Sec. 5, Tp, S.. R. 20 w, He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz. James W. Hilton, of Dallas, Ark. William J. Clark, of Board Camp, Ark. Henry Ridge, of Shady. Ark. George w. Lance, of Shady, Ark. (May III J. B. FRIEDHEIM, Register.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Sef- vices at II a m and .SO pm at the chapel every Sunday. Sunday school at 10 q. m each Sun day. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
 c D. WHITMAN, Pastor.
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MENA CHAPTER O. E. S.-Meets every Monday night at the Masonic hall in Savage block. Mrs. N. NJ. Close W.AI I. D.Jones, Sec
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

MENA ENCAMPMENT NO. 20 |. o. 0. F. Meete every second and fourth Wednesdays Visitors invited. w. F. JUSTICE
 W. A. REESE, c. r. Scribe
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Pure blood is full of life and vitality. and carries vigor to the organs of the body. Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medi- cine creates rich, pure blood.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

100. F. MENA LODGE NO. 152.-Meets every Friday night in Savage hall. 1rancient Lindsay, N. G.; J. W. Phillips, V. G.; R. l., Gore, Sect.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

MENA LODGE, K. of r. No 100--Meets in Castle Hall in Blocksom's block on Monday evening of each week. F. NJ. Caldwell, C. C.. J. H. Hamilton. K. of s. R.
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BAPTIST CHURCH. .-Services every sunday at Il a m. md 8 D. m. Sunday school at 9:l5 a. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday even ing. w. l.. CoMPERE, Pastor.
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cHuPcH srRvIcrs.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-At new church building gcornerAmsterdam and Zwole streets. Pulpit vacant. Sunday school 9;30 d. m. prayer meeting .B0 ?. m.
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HOLLY REBEkAH LODGE NO. Il I. o. F. meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month in Savage hall. Visiting Rebekahs always welcome. Mrs. Laure Gilchrist, N. G Mrs. Ida J. Carson, Sec.
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THE IRON HALL Meets every Friday night at the K. r. hall. J. C. BYERs, Pres. MRS. ETHEL BLocKsoM. Sec.
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MT. MENA LODGE B. of R. T. No. 427-Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday at D.. m.. and 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 80 p. m., at K. of r. hall.
 J. B. GRAY, Sec. F. M. BOYD, Master.
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NJ. E. CHURCH sOUTH-Preaching each Sunday at II a m. and :00 D, m Sunday school at 10 a. m.; /; Epworth League meets Monday at D. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
 c. J |. GREENE, Pastor.
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THE KNIGHTS of the ROYAL ARCH of MENA--Meets every Tuesday night at the Ma sonic hall J. c. Byers, B. O.. Fred Stein mitz. clerk
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CATHOLIC CHURCH--Services at St. Agnes Catholic Church on the 1st and Srd Sundays of every month catechism a:30, mass, benedic- a. m.
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KNIGHTS OF EQUITY.-M Meets every Thurs day night at Masonic haii.
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HOOK and LADDER Co. No. 1--Regular meetings on first Tuesday evening of each month at o'clock. F. c. Savage, fire chief.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Office at Camden, Ark.

Land Office at Camden, Ark.y
 May 9. fS9s Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to mkae final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the clerk of Polk county, Arkansas, at Mena, on 8th July 1909, viz:
 JACOB C. STANDRIDGE, of Polk county. Ark. H. F.. No. 1G902. for the NE4 SW4 and NW4 SE8 sec 3f tp , : K 2SW. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 James " i,,i,,. D,lbeek. of Big Fork, Ark. Benson D. Fried. of Egger, Ark. William E. Burkhart
 J. E. FREEDMEN. Register.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

wOODMEN of the WORLD, Camp No. 61-- Meets In regular session on Thursday evenings of each week. J. c. Byers, c. G.; w. Ivan Matheny, Clerk.
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|H BOUNDARY QUESTION.
permission Given to Great Britain to Publish Protocols of the
 Joint Commission.
oNE GUN TO BE GIVEN EACH STATE.

The War Department Solves the Question as to the Disposition of the Artillery Captured from Spain in Cuba and Por- to Rico-The Pure Food Investigation Resumed.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

CITY COUNCIL-Regular meetings at Coun- cil Chamber on the first Tuesday evening of each month. Jno. H. Hamilton, mayor; J. c. Banks recorder.
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For information relative to rates, etc., call on
 D. J. CAvTTT. Agent. H. c. ORR. c. "A.
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IPoRT The Short Line Anlr10hl FOR All. POINTS
 lh99!5 h0RTE AND SOUTH. Quick Time and Elegant Equipment,
DOUBLE TRAIN SERVICE
SOUTH BOUND. (READ DowN.j
No. ? runs through to Port Arthur.

No. only runs to Shreveport. Through sleeping car service to Galveston, Texaa.
 The Ft. Smith branch will make close con- nection with passenger trains-Nos. 2, and 4.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Reme Der the Jackson Drug Co carries complete line of everythip. in drugs. wl6-t
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ROAD NOTICE.

J. B, FRIEDHEIM, Register
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24

such bills The work going on now was
ordered and will cost very little. The
motion was carried
Aid. Bradley stated that the special
committee on printing the new city
charter had received a proposition from
the Free Press Printing Co. to print
3, 900 copies of the charter in pamphlet
form for $40. He moved that the con-
tract be awarded, and this was carried
unanimously. The work is to be done
in two we ks.
The board of public works reported
as follows:
The board of public works would re-
spectfully report that in accordance
with the provisions of the charter they
made an assessment for the present
year of five cents per lineal foot upon
all property in which water mains are
laid. That since the working of said
assessment and certifying the same to
the county auditor the city attorney
has rendered an opinion that where
such assessment has been made for
more than ten years it is contrary to
the state law. We would respectfully
report that some of the water mains
have been laid and assessed for ten
years previous to the present assess
ment and we refer the matter to you to
take such action as you deem proper in
the matter.
The question was asked as to what
the city can do.
City Attorney Pau said that there
was nothing that the city could do.
Mayor Pau said that the only way
to get at it is for the property owners
wrongfully assessed to ask to have the
taxes abated for the present year. They
cannot go back to past assessments
paid
Aid. Zimmerman said that he under
stood that the cuts and matter to go in
to the park souvenir are ready, and he
moved that the park committee ascer-
tain what 1 ,000copies can be printed for
This was carried. The idea is to sell
the souvenirs at cost.
Aid. Fritz said that bills had been al
lowed from time to time without being
0. KID. He was opposed to this and
thought that no such bill should be al
lowed. 1t was agreed that hereafter all
such bills shall be left out.
The bills were allowed, except sew
eral that were not O. KID, and the com
mittee on ways and means was
thcrized to borrow $1,000, after viii u
the council adjourned. CHI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-24
NOT EXPIRED.
Water Frontage Assessment
Good This Year.
Next Year About Half of the System
Will be Dropped from the AS
sesSment Rolls.

The board of public works made a
mistake when it reported to the council
Saturday night that some of the water
frontage assessments have exceeded the
ten years limit allowed by law Presi-
dent Porter has investigated the mat
ter further and finds that the assess
ment for the present year is the tenth
made since the assessment plan was
adopted, and will therefore be collected.
Next year, about half of the frontage
assessment will have to be dropped,
which will reduce the revenue from
this source about $4,000 on rough es-
innate, we should think Each subse-
quent year little more will be dropped
The frontage tax was levied through
a provision of the charter adopted nine
or ten years ago, and all water mains
then in use were included. which &C
counts for so large a proportion being
dropped from the assessment roll next
year The charter places no limit on
the number of years that the tax shall
be paid, but in 1895 the ST. Paul delega-
ton in the legislature got law passed
to limit the time to ten years, as st.
Pauls charter contained similar pro-
vision to that in the Mankato charter
Ten years is plenty long enough to
pay the tax of ten cents foot. That
brings in q dollar foot in the aggre-
gate, which is more than any of the
mains cost.
A bill has been introduced into the
present Legislature to reduce the taxa
BILE period to five years.