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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
MiddlctoWn.

Socials. entertainments and lawn
fetes have been quite numerous in this
vicinity of late with more to follow in
their wake.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
matrimonial boom seems to be on hand
there are still number of desirable
bachelors left on the market here, who
might consent to become the junior
partner for life in matter of this kind
if favorable inducements are held out
by a number of the other sex.
From present appearances it looks as
if much of the fall grain will be stand
ing in shock by the last of the present
month.
T. R. Campbell left on Monday with
force of men for the Mars oil field
where he is going to build an oil well
rig for A. NJ. Nichols & Co.
Addison Brown is building a new
barn which, when completed, will add
greatly to his comfort and convenience,
enhance the value of his farm and add
materially to the beauty of its surround
ings.
Mrs. Margaret Pisor accompanied by
her neice, Mrs. Fanny Davis, both of
New Castle, are visiting relatives in
this locality.
Miss Hazen of Ellwood City is the
guest of Mrs. Adam Curry.
The funeral of Samuel Brown which
took place on last Wednesday at Zion
cemetery was the largest ever seen in
this community More than one hun
dred carriages were in attendance and
owing to the immense throng the funer
al services were held in the beautiful
grove adjoining the cemetery and were
conducted by Rev. Mcintyre assisted
by Rev. Alshouse. The funeral Ohser
quies at the grave were conducted by
McDermott post 223 G. A. r. and were
highly impressive in their nature and
rendition. r. P. Scott, Esq. of Butler
delivered the funeral address to the
members of the Post. All of the speak
ers paid high tributes of respect to the
memory of the deceased. Mr.. Brown
had been a sufferer for about years
with cancer in the mouth. He had
taken no solid nourishment for about
three years next proceeding his death.
Although his sufferings were intense ne
was never known to murmur nor to
complain ON their account. That Mr..
Brown was universally held in high es-
TEEN was abundantly attested to by the
presence of such large concourse at
his funeral. SILEX
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
Supreme Court Judges.

There has been a vacancy in the Su-
preme Court of Pennsylvania since the
death of Justice Williams, some months
ago. 1t should have been filled prompt
ly by a temporary commission issued
by the Governor, as the court had
several months of regular sessions be-
fore it; but political necessities inter
vened, and the vacancy has not been
filed, although the appointment was
rendered by the Governor to Mr.. Wat
son of Pittsburg, and Mr.. Wolverton,
Sunbury, both Democrats, who declined
the position.
1t was expected that Governor Stone
would appoint the nominee of the
Democratic convention, but it is now
intimated that he will await the action
Of the Republican convention and then
choose one of the candidates, both of
whom will be certain of election. He
could not now select Republican with
out offending score or so of applicants
for the position, but he could appoint
the nominee of the convention without
any political complications
1t has been intimated thatif Governor
Stone were to appoint the Democratic
candidate for Supreme Judge, and thus
give him some six months of service in
advance of the Republican to be elected
in November, he might have priority
over his Republican associate, but that
apprehension is unfounded. When
Judge Mestrezat and his fellow Repub-
lican Judge shall have been elected in
November, they will at their own con-
venience draw lots for the senior com
mission, and the one drawing the senior
commission will become the Chief
Justice and the other cannot attain that
distinction if both shall serve their full
terms The Chief Justiceship goes in
turn to the oldest commission held by q
Judge of the court. Chief Justice Black
was elected in 1851, along with Gibson
and others, and drew the senior COM
mission, that made him at once Chief
Justice and gave him but three years of
service. He was reelected in 1854, but
was Immediately remanded from the
Chief Justiceship to the foot of the
bench.
1t is notable fact that but one Judge
of the Supreme Court has been re-elect-
ed since the elective judiciary was in
augurated in 1851. The Judge who
gained that exceptional honor was
jeremiah s. Black. Chief Justice Low
was defeated in a contest for reelection
by the yet living Ex-Chief Justice
Agnew in 1868, and Chief Justice
Thompson was defeated for reelection
by the late Chief Justice Mercur in
1872. Judge Porter, Judge Heydrick
and Judge Samuel G. Thompson all
served brief periods by appointment,
and were defeated in a contest for
election.
From 1851 until the adoption of the
Constitution of 1874 Supreme Judges
were eligible for reelection The term
was then fifteen years, but under the
new Constitution it was extended to
twenty-one years with ineligibility to
succeed themselves. 1t is remarkable,
however, that for a period of twenty
three years. when the Judges were
elected and the terra only fifteen years,
but one of our Supreme Judges was
ever reelected by the people. .-Phila-
delphia Times
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
Snyder Reunion.

The home of Mr.. Conrad Snyder in
Brady township. June 18th, was the
scene of a pleasant social gathering.
About four hundredfriends and relatives
assembled in beautiful grove near his
residence for a joyous repast. Every
person enjoyed themselves in conver-
sation and in renewing old and forming
new acquaintance. Finally dinner
was announced by the chairman, Mr.
Seth Snyder After every person had
satisfied their appetites with the good
things, they were called to order by the
chairman
Miss Annie Lee gave an address of
welcome, which was responded to by
Miss Verda Currie. Hughy Grossman
sang song that was appreciated by all
and Rev. Milo V. Gold gave an eloquent
address. 1t was then decided to hold
the reunion at j. Newton Thompsons,
the third Tuesday of June, 1900. All
cordially invited to attend
ONE PRESENT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
DEATHS.

REILEY-At her home in Clearfield
twp, June 16, 1899, Mrs. Chas. Rel
ley, aged 80 years.
MCBRIDE-At her home in Washing
ton, ID. c., June 10, 1899, Mrs. ;. +.
Mcbride, formerly of Butler
BROWN-At his home in Fairview
twp, June 10. 1899, Samuel Brown,
aged 5S years.
OBITUARY.
Richard p Bland, ex-Congressmsn
and the greatest apostle of Free Silver,
previous to the advent of Bryan, died
at his home near Lebanon, Missouri, last
Thursday in his 64th year.
Mrs Whitehill, mother of George
Whitehill, the plumber, died at her
home in Clearheld, Pa, last Thursday.
Her husband died about two months
before.
The remains of Harry Gamble, aged
21, who died Of consumption in New
Mexico about the last of May, were
brought to Butler, Saturday and buried
in the Brownsville Presbyterian ceme-
terry. The deceased was a son of ----
Gamble of Harms City.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
Evans City.

Dave Garvin met with a very serious
accident, Monday While cutting
down trees for sawmill one fell on his
limb and crushed it SO that it had TO be
amputated,
On last Friday an accident happened
to Miss Ella Boggs. The ladder slip
ped on which she was standing picking
cherries. She got two of her ribs brok-
en- and hurt inwardly, and suffers very
much.
Chas. Nicklas received cut ON the
face, at the sawmill, and had to have it
sewed up.
John Scott has moved his family from
the Ramsey farm into town, this week.
Mr.. Tom Clarke moved his household
goods to Kentucky, Wednesday.
James Clarke returned from Alliance,
o., Saturday, where he had been on
business
Mrs. Poorman went to Franklin,
Monday, as delegate from the L. O.
L. M. here, to meet in convention with
the same, this week
Mrs. w. P. Turner and daughter-in-
law and daughter visited D. Spence and
family, Friday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
B. e B
read d--heed
to your profit

45 cent figured Mohairs, 15c-
cost the mill more than twice that
to make. Light gray effects
summely- splended quality.
Is cent check Suitings 35c.
Dollar ones, Soc.
Lot Of 10 cent Madras Cling
hams 6 Ia pretty styles.
Fine 25c Madras IL 1-2c,
Genuine Imported Organdies
10c-neat floral printings on
white and light coIored grounds
genuine imported-10c.
It's good, desirable seasonahle
goods we're taking about.
Telling you exactly what they're
worth.
Prices so far under worth as
makes them offerings without
equal.
Get samples-Worth writing
about this very day.
Superb India and Foulard Silks
handsome summery styles-50c.
And choice wash silks 35c that
will interest every woman who
wants fashionable hot weather
silks.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
The Booming Standard.

The Standard Oil company has IN
creased its capital stock to hundred
and ten millions The certificate hled
in Trenton. n J. shows that the in
crease is authorized by the holders OF
81. 631 shares of stock, which Is more
than the two-thirds required by the law;
The owners of the stock are represented
bv Paul Babcock as attorney. John ID:
Rockefeller appears as the owner OF
26.411 shares, William Rockefeller
/. 335; O. H. Payne, SIP; Charles W.
Harkins. ). .932: C. NJ. Pratt, as trustee,
5.14. and Fl. NJ Flagler, ?, S79.
The capital stock of $40, 100000 IS
divided into 10, 600, 600 shares of prefer
red stock, to receive dividends not to ex-
ceed Il per cent each quarter. The Ger
tifcate provides that the shares now ex-
isting shall be preferred stock, and that
common stock may be issued IN ex-
change for preferred. The board of dl-
rectors is empowered to use any sur
plus earnings for the purchase OF prop
erty. or for the purchase of the com
pany's own stock and the property or
stock so purchased cannot be made avail
able for paying dividends unless the
directors so order. The board OF dlrec
tors NAV appoint an executive commit
fee of three. with the full power OF the
board, to manage the company busl-
ness. ,
The company has vast powers. Inc
articles read that it has power TO do all
kinds of mining, manufacturing ana
trading; to transport goods and mer-
chandise by land and water IN any
manner; to buy, sell, lease and improve
lands build houses, structures, vessels,
cars. wharves, docks and piers; TO lay
and operate pipe lines; TO erect anu
operate telegraph and telephone lines
and lines for conducting electricity; to
enter into and carry out contracts of
every kind pertaining to its business; to
ACQUIRE, lease. sell and grant licenses
under patent rights; to purchase or
otherwise acquire, hold, SELL assign and
transfer shares of capital stock and
bonds or other evidences of Indebtedness
of corporations, and TO exercise all the
privileges of ownership, including vot-
ing upon the stocks so held; to carry on
its business and have offices and agencies
therefor in all parts of the world, and
to hold. purchase mortgage and convey
real estate and PERSONAL property out
side of the State of New Jersey.
FOLLOWING the fashion of the
United States, Germany has bought a
batch of islands from Spain, consisting
of the Carolines, the Ladrones and the
Palaos. The price for the islands is
s., 900, 900, and as they contain but
90, ,OO00 inhabitants, it amounts to 800
per head, which far exceeds Speaker
Reeds sarcastic brag that we got the
yellow bellies of the Philippines at $50
apiece. Germanys purpose in buying
the islands is matter of conjecture.
They are of no commercial use to her.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22

JUDGE MESTREZAT of Uniontown,
the Democratic nominee for Supreme
Judge is known in Bntler, and is very
highly spoken of His election under
the Constitutional provision requiring
minority representation on the Supreme
Bench is practically certain.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
Card of Thanks.

Myself and family desire to return
thanks to the many friends who assist
ed us in our late bereavement. Every
thing that love could prompt and a
thoughtful kindness could perform has
been done to make the loss we have sus-
tcined less burdensome to bear.
Sincerely yours,
A. A. HOCH.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
Turned u Cannon on it.

Hennessey, a small town in Southern
Oklahoma, escaped being blown away
by a cyclone by a remarkable scheme
of John Rhodes, one of Hennesseys cit
iZens About o'clock a cloud began
to form and soon funnel-shaped cloud
was swooping down upon the town.
When il was within 80 yards of the
town Rhodes aimed his big cannon at it
and discharged the contents of salt and
sulphur. The result was the immediate
bursting of the cyclone cloud. The
clouds scattered and fell on the side OF
the town, doing no damage whateyer.
THE cyclone that destroyed New
Richmond, Wis. also destroyed about
two hundred farm houses in that vicin-
ity. That part of Wisconsin is full of
small lakes and a man who drove over
it after the storm said the Cyclone
dropped upon the lakes in Warren twp.
licking up the water and leaving the
lakes clean and dry, while the mud
from the bottom of the lake was scat
tered for miles.
Directly south of New Richmond the
Park Associations racing track and full
ly Is farmhouses lie in ruins. North of
Clear lake the storm travelled through
the timber and spent itself in Lake Su-
perior. Many lives must have been lost
and many people LETT homeless near
Stanton and Clear lake.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22

Train arriving at $40 pm. leaves d. o. depot
Pittsburg at 3 - pm and 7. & W, Allegheny At 3.5
D.
On Saturdays a train, known the theatre train.
viii leave Butler At 542 M, arriving at Allegheny
at 12u; returning leave Allegheny al l.30 p
Pullman sleeping Chicago Express between
Pittsburg and Chicago.
For through tickets all points In the west north
west southwest and information regarding routes,
time Of trains, etc. apply to
W. r. TURNER, Ticket Agent,
r. d. REYNOLDS Sup't y. D., Butler, Pa
Butler, Pa c. W. BASSETT,
GP A. Allegheny, Pa
H. o. DUNKLE,
Supt. W. & L. Div, Allegheny, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
POLITICAL.

State Chairman Elkin thinks Thurs
day, August 24th would be good day
for the Republican State Convention,
and is securing the opinions of the State
Committeeman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY on Monday
presented their diplomas to the men,
bers of the graduating class at Mount
Holyoke College, Mass.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.


Trains depart: No IA, at 9.15 A. NJ;
No. ,, at 5:15 p NJ. Butler time.
Trains arrive No. /, 1000 A. NJ; No.
II, 255 p. VI. Butler time
No. IA runs through to Erie and CON
meets with w. n. Y. & p at Huston
Junction for Franklin and Oil City.
and with n. Y. L. L. IL w. at Shenan-
go for all points east. No. runs
throughto Greenville and connects with
w. n. Y. & p for Franklin and Oil
City. w K. TURNER, Ticket Agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
ISenfrew.

Dr. Will Cowden is improving fast.
He is able to walk around out of doors.
Mrs Smith improving slowly.
Mr.. Mike Fairs daughter is home
from Ohio on visit.
Mr.. Monroe got his foot badly cut by
the steam hammer at Spangs machine
shop last week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22

One more than to realize that
money has been saved. Compare
quality, style and price of goods
purchased of us and you will
readily see you have saved money.
We want to call your attention
to our underwear department.
Pontiac Mills Balbriggan at 25c,
and Derby ribbed at soc. I'm
ported French goods Bon Bons
make at soc, 75c, $I.oo, $I.5o.
Straw Hats in large quantities at
very low prices.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
SUNDAY TRAINS.-Leave Allegheny City for But
Ter and principal intermediate stations at 720 and
wEEK DAVIS.
FOR THE EAST

On Sunday, train leaving Butler 7:35 m, connects
or Harrisburg, Altoona and Philadelphia
Through trains for the east leave Pittsburg (Union
Station) as follows
Atlantic Express, daily. ....... ........ ESQ AN
Pennsylvania Limited ................7:15 "a
Day Express, .... ...........T 1880 -
Main Line Express, ......... 80. 500 "
Harrisburg Mail, " ...............l .l2-45 pm
Philadelphia Express, -. :. -. .4:50 "
Mail and Express daily. For New York only.
Through buffet sleeper; coach es. -. TOO ="
Eastern Express, -. ....... .7s5 a"
Fast Line, ..... -......... $50 {"
Pittsburg Limited. daily with through coaches
to New York, and sleeping cars To New York,
Baltimore and Washington only. No extra
fare on this train. .....................l l0O0 4"
Philada Mail, SUNDAYS only :. ............ $40 An
For Atlantic City (va Delaware River Bridge, all
rail route) 500 AN, and $50 PM, daily
For detailed information address Thos T. Watt, Pass
Agt Western District Corner Fifth Avenue and Smith
field Street. Pittsburg, Pa
b. HUTCHINSON, ]. r.. WOOD
General Manage Gem passr. Agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
ROHALsssSx*;Ssrss
v ABSOLUTELY pUEE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
Pianos.

CHASE and HACKLEY pianos are
endorsed by LEADING ARTISTS.
There we're 81 of these pianos sold in
my territory during the month of May,
1899. Call at my store, No. 3I7 South
Main street, Butler, Pa, and EXAMINE
THE PIANOS for your own satisfaction.
car Y in stock from IS to 10 pianos all
the time, so you have a large variety to
select from.
Remember, l SAVE YOU THE
DEALERS PROFIT. Our people make
these pianos. They can be bought for
cash or on EASY PAYMENTS--any
way to suit your convenience. / take
pianos and organs as part payment in
exchange. If you want to but a first
class piano and save money on the deal,
give me call.
l carry a stock of Organs. Guitars,
Mandolins, Banjos. Strings of all kinds,
Sheet Music, etc, which am pleased to
sell you right.
w. r. NEWTON,
SaIaSna an
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
A Large stock of Summer shoes.

and going clean them prices that
you Mems Tan Shoes SI.z5. 81 $500 Bows
Tan Shoes SI25 Sr75 Chdns Tan
Shoes 4Sc 75c Soo and $z5 Ladies' DoneoEa
Shoes 9Sc ST. 81 and $500. Prices will
less the shoes Just and the goods YOU
will realize how cheap they the price named.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22

DITTSBURG & WESTERN
Railway. Schedule of Pas
scnger Trains in effect May II,
1900. BUTLER TINE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
g+*++*++H
Prices Cut No Ice Here!

There is family in Butler Butler county
buy pair of shoes slippers before the
Everyone the best they get money
where We have
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
RAIL sa,n
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION.
SCHEDULE IN ErFEcr Nov. q, 1895.


SUNDAY TRAINS.-Leave Butler for Allegheny
City and principal intermediate stations at 735 1l-
and 500 p. IN.
NORTH
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
Ladies' and Gents Bicycle Shoes.

Haven't much say about Bicycle Shoes we say viii
be right to the point They be sold We
pair OF them hence refused
If you have thought Of getting pair is your time.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22

Socials. entertainments and lawn
fetes have been quite numerous in this
vicinity of late with more to follow in
their wake.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-06-22
CLINTON TOWNSHIP.

A NNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL
~ Board of Clinton township for the year
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-11
Daily Statement


Galveston-Firm; middliug, 6; sales, 1851
bales; receipts, ABB; stock, 1706O
Mobile-Steady; middling, 81; sales, LOO
bales; receipts, T79; stock, 1852.
Savannah-Steady; middling, 5es; sales, 5O2
bales; receipts, 1,1S3; stock, 6O,435.
Charleston-Quet; middling, 81; receipts,
1913 bales; stock, 1885,
Wilmington-Firm; middling, SIS; receipts,
1888 bales; stock, $685.
Norfolk-Firm; middling. 6; sales, 342
bales; receipts, 2,613; stock, 1858.
Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 6a; re-
ceipts, 526 bales stock, 27,0 63.
Boston-Quiet middling, 7-16; receipts,
net, 955 bales; gross, 2,731.
elphia-Quiet; middling, Ills; re-
ceipts 740 bales; stock, 10,096.
Memphis-Quiet and steady; middling, 5%;
sales, 300; receipts, 564; stock, 923lS.
Augusta-Steady; middling, 6h; sales, ISL
bales; receipts, 300; stock, 3S519.
New York, February 10.-The following
are the total net receipts of cotton at all
ports since September 1, 1898:
Galveston, 2,051 27S; New Orleans, 1,7O7 1926;
Mobile, 229,570; Savannah, 954502; Charles
ton, 340,OO1 Wilmington, 2S4,S47; Norfolk,
513,O97; Baltimore, 1924; New York, 96.O2S;
Newport News, 14,223; Boston, 2i7,627; Phil
adelphia, 81 $685. Brunswick. 232,342 Texas
City, 1855; Pensacola, 144,39S; Port Royal,
20,S65. Total 6,91909l.
Cotton Letter
BY Leased Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-11
LOCAL MARKETS.
Local Cotton Market

Local Cotton Market
Cotton-Middling, SC.
fruits and Produce
Buttcr-Elgin, 221s@25c; dairy No. 1, &c;
dairy No. 2. 15c; country, PIC: cooking, IOc
Potatoes-Irish, 60G65c.
Lcmons-Choice, $35094.50.
Poultry-Hens, 25c; fries, 14c; ducks. zoe:
geese 2UGD25c.
Eggs-14c.
Florida Oranges-In boxes, $35064.
Apples-$3. 5Og4.50.
Local Staple Groceriea
Flour-Best patent $4.25Q4.5o; straight
s.. S5441O
Sugar-Granulated, $5.32; Y c., IS.
Coffee5Green, 9@11Rc; Arbuckle's pack
ages, $11.3O; Loveringe packages, $1,000: I,v-
on's packages. $780,
Lard-6%c.
Clear rib sides. &c.
Molasses Centrifugal. 15@25c; sugar
house, 20G35c.
Rice, 514@61Ac.
Corn-Yellow, soc; white, 51c
Pearl Meal-S71zc.
Cream meal, DOC.
Hay-Choice timothy, $1450; No. /. s14.50.
No. O. $3.50; clover mixed, $780,
Mixed OatsA0c; white, 42c.
Bran-Mxed SIS; pure wheat, 1915.
Cotton seed meal, $17.50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-11

New Orleans, February 10-Secretary
Hester's statement of the worlds visible
supply of cotton made up from special ca
ole and telegraphie advices, compares the
figures of this week with last week, last
year and in 1895, the latter the 1901 900 crop
year. 1t shows decrease for the week just
closed of 159,634 bales against decrease OF
1904 last year and decrease of 1855 in
1895.
The total visible Is 4,914059 against $685.
6g3 last week. 4460,510 last year and 4,S47 1884
IN 1895. OF this the total of American cot
ton is 4,617,O59 against 1888 SOB last week. A.
1880 last year and 4,52l ,584 in 1896, and of
all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil, In
Ola, ETC., 297 900 against 10000 last week, 2Sl,-
900 last year and 1923 200 in 1896
The total worlds visible supply of cotton
shows decrease compared with last week
of l69,634 bales, an increase compared with
last year of 49,, $40 and an increase compared
with 1895 of 66275
Note: The decrease in the visible supply
of American and total visible is swelled by
the reduction of the Houston stock error
al ,594 bales, but inasmuch as t.-.s entire er-
ror occurred prior to this week, the actual
decrease for this week is 1856, 100 in American
and 12S, 100 in >ne total. The figures of last
week have been corrected by the addition of
the Bremen stock correction of 100000 bales,
the Bremen error not having occurred this
week, but during the past three weeks.