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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
More stormy Scenes in Spanish Corte

More stormy Scenes In spanish COrtes
Madrid, February 22.-The meeting
of the bureau this evening to appoint
a committee to examine the bill for the
cession of the Philippine resulted in
only a nominal ministerial success.
Although the ministerial candidates
chosen were four and the opposition
candidates were only three, yet on a
division, the opposition will muster
ninety-two votes as against forty
eight ministerial %unonists. The oppo-
sition will, therefore, submit a coun-
ter measure. The republican motion
in favor of summoning the constitu-
tent assembly led to a stormy debate
in the chamber Of deputies.
Professor Salmeron, the republican
leader, made a fierce attack on the gov
eminent.
Senior Sagasta replying said: 1--WE
lost the colonies but we have avoided
civil war. When you were in power
| greater calamities occurred. The
United States drove us to war, for
| which no regime is blamable and no
regime could make a nation weakened
by two colonial rebellions, strong. Il
| will oppose reaction with all my force.
l am incapable of destroying the ma
tons liberties. It is the republicans
alone who endanger the liberties of the
| country by breaking the law"
The result of the debate in the cham
Der upon the motion of Senior Silvela,
leader of the conservatives, %censuring
the government for indifference to the
country's troubles" was the withdrawal
of the resolution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
raE VIRGINIA nAskxRs
Hold Their Annual Meeting and Lissen
90 m Address by Seeretarv OF the
Treasury Gage

Treasury Gage
Richmond, Va, February 22-The
feature of the annual meeting of the
Virginia Bankers Association today
was the address OF Secretary of the
Treasury Gage. Judge Christian. pres
ident Of the clearing house association
of Richmond, in the address of well
come congratulated the association
upon the presence of Mr.. Gage,
While" he said, I'VE disagree with him
| upon nearly every political question.
the people Of Virginia are not so hide
bound as not to extend TO him the
heartiest and most cordial welcome"
Judge Christian went on to say that
the bankers were willing to sit at the
feet of the secretary and learn of him
They wanted, he said. only n stan
dard Of value, and that fixed and I'M
changeable. He closed by repudiatins
| the allegation that the south Is as"rot-
ton borough" in any respect.
Mr.. Alexander Hamilton of Peters
| burg, responded on behalf of the WISH
tors.
Mr.. Gage in his address, followed
! very much the line of his last annual
report. He argued against the green
back and the features of the present
financial system that tended TO con-
gest money in the great centres of pop
u~lation. In conclusin he said:
Some who oppose the ideas here
| enunciated charge me with speaking
from the bankers standpoint. AS a
banker. | have never had any personal
interest in the question, because as a
bank officer | have never issued a note
to circulate as money. The reason for
not doing so was the fact, already de-
scribed, that it was an Improbable
tie up Of capital and, in the large CEN
tiers, where my life as a banker has
been passed, all the credit facilities
needed by that community were sub
stantially supplied through book ac-
count, checks, drafts and bills of ex-
change. That reform will come / have
no doubt. The revolutionary move
ment to which all the Improvements in
society can be traced, was violently in
! terrupted by the intervention of gov
eminent paper money, and the prohi-
bition of bank note issues. That we
will eventually return to a larger lib
erty on the part of the individual, act
ing alone or associated with others is,
1 think certain. This reform, howev-
err, will come slowly. The dissemina-
ton of the knowledge of the truth
must precede it, and each in his place
may help it forward, not by words Of
heat, and passion, but by calm and pa
tient testimony to the truth"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
To Build Barracks for Troops in Ha
wanna

Havana, February 22.-Major General
Brooke, the governor general, approves
the plans for erecting plain, wooden
barracks for troops, which will remain
here during the hot weather. A build
ing for each company. $50 by 80 feet,
with double roof and having for the
sides Of the house panels on horizontal
%picquets so as to swing completely
open with a kitchen separate, but con-
nected by a covered way, will cast per
company $1,000. Some of the troops
will occupy the Spanish masonry bar
racks. General Carpenter has just
found me-, capable of accommodating
5000 men at Ciego de Avila, on the
Moron trocha.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Savannah, Ca, February 22.-Rob-
bert A. Beale, second officer OF the
steamer William NJ. Lawrence, which
was wrecked on the South Carolina
coast during the blizzard of last week,
has gone crazy from his intense suf-
ferings in the open boat during tie
storm. Beale's home is in Baltimore
and he has been sem there in the hope
that treatment at a private s%anitarium
may restore his reason.
There were men in the boat
with Beale. OF the number Chief En-
gineer Roach is dead; one sailor will
lose one or both feet; two other sail
ors will lose their toes and Beale has
gone mad from his sufferings from
cold.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

A quiet but exceedingly pretty home
wedding took place yesterday afternoon
at 6 o'clock at the residence Of Mr.. E.
G. Policy, on Market street, between
Ninth and Tenth. Mr.. Polley's daugh-
ter, Miss Mamie Policy, was united in
marriage to Mr.. J. E. Bissett, son of
our esteemed townsman, Capt. John
Bissett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bissett left on the z
O'Clock north bound atlantic Coact Line
train on a tour of h northern cities.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
he Westminster Kennel Clubs Bench
Show

SUOVt
New York, February H.-The twenty
fourth annual bench show Of the West
minister Kennel Club opened in Madison
Square garden this morning with an ex-
traordinary list Of entries, including J.
Pierpont Morgan's famous ~collies, the
81, 500 fox terrier Go Bang, and the Eng
lish champion bull dog Ivel Rustic.
One thousand five hunderd dogs from
all over the country Joined voices, ter
riers, hounds and mastiffs making fine
discord There are notable names in
the list of exhibitors. ]. p. Morgan's
collies had no rivals in their class, but
Richard Croker had to be content with
a third prize for a Saint Bernard entry,
Frank j. Gould taking first. The dogs
on show are said to be worth more
money than those at any previous ex-
hibition.
All the space in the vast garden is
needed for the hundreds of cages and
the throngs of people who are study
ing the fine points Of their canine occu-
pants.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Halifax, February 21.-From the fact
that the name OF F.. Agoncillo appears
at the foot of the list OF cabin passen-
gers on the steamer Labrador. which
sailed for Liverpool this morning, II is
confidently asserted that the chief agent
of the Philippines has left this coun-
try for Europe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

New York, February 22.-The Clyde
Line steamer Pawnee. from Boston for
Charleston and Jacksonville, was toved
into port today by the Cromwell Liner,
Hudson. TIL Pawnee sailed from Bos-
ton February 18th. On the 21st at z
O'Clock, a. m, b machinery broke
down and she was unable 10 proceed.
Distress signals were set and at IL
o'clock, a. m, the Hudson, from New
Orleans, came to her assistance and
brought her to this port for repairs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Epidemic orInauepxa In Europe

London, February 21.-An epidemic
of influenza has prevailed in the greater
part Of Europe for some time past. In
this country a mild type OF influenza
is very prevalent.
The celebration Of W~ashington's
birthday by the American colony here
has been abandoned in consequence of
the epidemic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Admission. Ala. February 22.-Lieu-
tenant Scott, charged with assaulting
with intent to murder Colonel Colson
10Th or the late Fourth Kentucky, was
acquitted on preliminary trial TODAY
The charges against Lieutenants Mac
key and Phelps. Of the Fourth wiscon-
sin were withdrawn. Colonel Colson Ii
still confined to his room by his wound.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Savannah, February 22.-Major j. w.
Ruthers has just completed the inspec-
ton of GOO. 900 pounds Of canned bee n
pounds, less than " Of l per cent. was
condemned. This beef is to be sent to
Cuba on h supply ship Comal next
week. With this cargo Of the Comal.
1000. 900 rations will have been sent to
Cuba
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Savannah, Ga. February 22.-Depu-
ty United States Marshal White
brought in from Bullock county yester-
day W exceptional criminals. They
are negro children aged s and IL years.
The charge against them Is burglary of
a federal building. They broke into
the postonice at Bliss, by a second sto-
ry window and rifed the cash drawer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

A negro man, George Ward, of Har-
nett township, was fined $40 and costs
yesterday by Justice Fowler far as
saulting his wi daughter, a small
girl.
The evidence showed that Ward most
cruelty beat the girl with a switch, in
fiicting ugly and painful wounds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Prttchara Pleads for Ewart

Washington, February 21.-Senator
Pritchard. Of North Carolina, today
made a plea in the executive session of
b senate for the confirmation OF the
nomination Of Judge Ewart as Judge
Of the Western district OF that state.
He took up the various charges against
Judge Ewart and made reply to them.
quoting literally from the testimony.
There We're several Interruptions by
Senators Hoar, Teller, Spooner and
Butler. No time was fixed for q vote.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Cherryville, Kas., February 21.-An
express car on the Coffeeyville Line, a
branch of the Santa Fee railroad, was
robbed today in this city Of a large
amount of currency and money orders
while Express Messenger Cooper was
eating.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

A large number Of travelling statesmen
have already signed the petitions to the
general assembly asking for the enact
ment at once Of a Jim Crow" car law,
displayed at The Orion hotel for sig
natures. Several Of the petitions, which
are in printed forms, have. been for
warded by the management Of the
hotel to Senator r. B. Glenn, in accord
the petitions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
stiil Another Dockery Notice

Another one Of the Dockery notices
was served by the sheriff yesterday on
Congressman Bellamy. This one was
for taking dispositions at Lumber Mills.
county, next Thursday, and
was signed by B.. F. Mclean as coun-
sci for Dockery. There will be quite a
number of witnesses from Pike, st.
Paul's, Mill Prong and Red Springs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Germany,s Attitude howard Same,

Berlin, February 21.-The Cologne
Gazette today, in an inspired article,
sharply criticises the recently publish
ed letter addressed by Chief Justice
Chambers, of Samoa, to his brother.
The paper says: The facts of the sit
uation are hat Mataafa received five
sixths and Malietoa Tanus one-sixth
of the votes las The election was con-
Quoted in strict accordance with Sa-
moan customs"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Count dsAImenas Challenged

Madrid, February 22.-General Lin
ares, who was in omn,an OF the Span
ish troops at Santiago at the time OF
the c~apitulation, has challenged Count
d'Almenas to a due on account of the
attacks which the count made upon
him on Monday n yesterday in the
senate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24
Advance in Wages Ord cred

Reading, February II. George +. Baer.
president Of the Reading Iron Com
any tonight ordered a voluntary ad-
vance in wages OF its 1000 employees.
beginning March 1st. The moun has
not yet been determined.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Senator Jones, Of Arkansas, Is con-
fined to his bed with an attack OF
pseudo angina pectoris, and affection. OF
the lungs. His condition Is considered
serious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

The schooners Eliza A. Scribner, from
Jacksonville. and the Aaron Reppard,
from Savannah, were lowed into har-
Dor by tugs Asa w. Hughes and Atkins
Hughes. These vessels were dragged
dangerously near the point OF Cape
Henlopen in the ice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Savannah, Ga, February 21.-Edward
Roach, chief engineer OF the iii fated
steamer William Lawrence, died to-
night at st. Joseph's infrmary from
the exposure and cold he suffered in the
wreck. His body will be taken to Bal
timore.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

"Give me a liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him a bottle Of De-
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little Pills-R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-24

The Ohio prohibition convention has
nominated DIR. j. w. Bansford, for
governor. A full state ticket was
named
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
DIED. - Near Pearl River,

DIED. - Near Pearl River,
Wednesday, Nov. %: 1899, Mrs.
IL. Pcelcr, in her 54th year. Death
was brought about by paralysis.
Mrs. Pecler was . woman Of re-
fined temperament, 4 true christian,
a fond mother and a loving wife.
Her loss will oe sadly felt, As she
was ever ready to extend a help.
ing hand to the poor and needy.
Many are the good deeds her gentle
hands have done. Her friends are
numbered by the score. enemies
she had none. Of = truth it may
be SAID, 10 see her was to love her.
Mrs. Peeler leaves TO mourn her
loss her mother, a heart-broken hus-
band and three sons, to whom we
tender our heartfelt sympathies,
but mourn not, for truly thy
mother is at rest. She has trod
her path Of tborns, and let us hope,
gained her gli:tering crown.
Mrs. Peeler's remains were
taken to New Orleans for interment.
Rest in peace. VI. NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

A new and verdant postmaster in
q small rural town had received in
structions to advertise all letters un-
called for at the end OF . certaln
lene III OF time. He obeycd orders
by inserting the following ADVERTISE
ment in the village week.i paper u
the end of the iirst week Of his term
Of once:
There are ten letters in the w's'-
Office that nobody has called for.
II them they belong to don't take
uv,ice aud call BY the end OF The
month, the letters will he cent Ia
the dead letter Office. Anybody cs-
pec.iag letters they ain't got can
cDne ana see il any Of these letters
belong 70 them. All take nc:sce.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

DIED.-Capt. L. P. Brown,
who had charge Of Mr.. +. Jahncke't
dredge boat, died last Tuesday
night. after an illness of one week.
He stepped on a rake in his yard,
causing a serious wound, which re.
suited in lockjaw, from the effects
OF which he died. He was Pres;.
dent Of Covington Fire Company
No. 1, and was an energetic and
progressive citizen. He leaves
widow and FIVE children, and a
large circle Of friends to mourn
his untimely death. His remains
we're taken to New Orleans for in
terment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Bill Designed to Cut Down
Southern Represen-
t8tiOn.

Washington, Nov. l9.-Senator
Sullivan, who has been spending
several days here, left for home
this morning. He expects to return
to Washington in week. Senator
Sullivan has received from Repre-
sentative Crumpacker of Indiana a
COPY of a bill which he intends to
introduce at the approaching SEES
sion of Congress. This bill aims
to cut down the representation IN
the Electoral College as well as in
the National Legislature Of those
Southern States that have by cdu-
cational and property qualifications
eliminated the negro vote.
The bill is very skillfullY drawn
up, and in the opinion OF those who
have seen it presents the matter II
such an ingenious form that ii will
he hard 70 combat.
It will be shown, for instance.
by the author Of the bill, that tht
entire congressional delegation
from Mississippi, from the stand
point Of population, do not repre-
sent as many people As a single
Congressman from New York City
Senator Sullivan is preparing t.
combat the bill, and the argumenit
which will he advanced in support
Of its passage by its author ane
Southern Republican sympathixers
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
EAST LOUISIANA
Railroad.
HEADQUARTERS NOW LOCATED
AT CONVICTION, Ia.

HEADQUARTERS NOW LOCATED
AT CONVICTION, la.
Offers q safe, quick and convent.
ent service to the travelling public.
A regular Mail, Express aud
Passenger Tram will leave Gov.
ington daily except Sunday. at Z
4. n. Arrive in New Orleans,
8: O5 A. Al.
Leave New Orleans 4 p. n. AZ.
| rive in Covington, 6:lO p. NJ.
Sundays Excursion Train vii
leave New Orleans at 7:45 A. NJ,
arrive at Covington at 10 A. NJ.
Leave Covlngton, 4:l0 r. NJ
| Arrive al New Orleans, p. NJ
THIS Company is also prepared
To handle Freight Shipments promt
| Is, ant With as cheap rate d
freight as is consistent with a.
efficient service.
We shall endeaver to anticipate
your wishes in the matter o.
transportation. Should we not d.
80, let US hear from you.
N. G.. PEARSALL,
General Manager.
C. X. MULLINGs, Auditor.
EAps PorTEvENr, Treasurer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Mr.. Zach Bush returned on
Thursday evening of last week
from Rogers, Ohio, where he has
been attending Mount Hops Col
lege, aud graduated as Bachelor Of
Law, and brought . handsome
diploma home with him. We
understand he will locate in Gov
,ngton, for the practice Of his pro-
fcssion. He informs us that he has
4 free scholarship IN the College,
which he will give to any young
gentleman or lady who may desire
to attend and take > course Of
studies.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
A Tie for Mayor ofSlidell

Slidell, La. Nov. 25.--There was
q epecial election held here to-ds,
for Mayor and one Councilman
caused by the resignation Ut Pau
H. Sadler, Mayor, and G. 0. Aiken,
Councilman. There were txO can.
didates for Mayor, Oscar l.. Ditmal
and j. N. Curry, and two for COun.
Gilman, 4. j Hand and j. w.
Decker. Fifty-fOur votes were
poIied. The contest for Mayor re-
suited in tie, each receiving 2G
votes and neither having majority.
+. J. Hand was elected councilman
by 4 majority.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Mr.. Jos. B. Lancaster, candid e
for Representative, requests US to
announce that he is emphatically
opposed to the last rule adopted by
the Parish Executive Committee,
which excludes all the names Of
candidates for nomination by the
Democratic party from the ticket,
except those persons who appeared
and announced themselves as can
didates before the Parish Execu-
tive Committee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Abita Springs Fire 20.
No. L.

Abita Springs, Nov. %, 1899.
At the last meeting of the Abita
Springs Fire Co, a resolution
was passed that said Company hold
their monthly meetings on the LIST
Sunday, OF each month, at 3 r. NJ,
instead of the LIST Monday IN each
month at Z r. NJ, for the winter
months only, say from December
to March.
At our next meeting, Sunday,
Dec. ;, the election of officers will
be held. RICHARD II. HALL.
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
CHRISTMAS GOODS.

L have just received q full line
of fine Perfumery, also Clocks
Vases, Albums, Toilet Articles. etc
Good goods and low prices, make
\ rood chance for shrewd buyers
Come one and al, try your luck
Every cash purchaser, TO tn
amount of so cents, will be entitled
n !. chance on 4 handsome Lamp,
IN he reAled Christmas day.
v. H. FREDERIcK,
Druggist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Next Friday, Dec. 8, Feast Of
the Immaculate Conception Of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, being a feast
day Of obligation, holy mass will
be SAID in st. Francis Xavier'a
Church, Madisonville, at A. NJ,
and in st. Peters Church, Coving
ton, Al 10 A. NJ followed by bene
,liction, with the most holy sacra
ment.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

AR. Berrechon will soon erect
4 residence Oh the lots known as
the old Badon place. opposite the
Meth odist parsonage, according TO
plans drawn by Mr.. VIM. Brennan,
The wcll-known CovIngton archi-
tect.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Rev. Jno. NJ. Williams will hold
service in the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning and evening
at the usual hours. The public are
cordially invited to attend.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Card Of Thanks.

| hereby tender my sincere
thanks to Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Del
crolx, Miss Allan, and other
friends, for their kind attention
during the illness of my late hus-
band. Mrs. L. p. BRowN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02
Masonic Notice.

DR.. I. e. Hinee, Grand Lecturer
Of the Grand Lodge. F. and A. NJ,
of Louisiana, will be in Pearl River,
Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. q
and Z, and in Covlngton. Monday
and Tuesday. Dec. IL and le. All
brethren are requested to take
notice and &c, accordingly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
The Sunday excursion tram will
leave Covington. until further
notice. at 4:4Or. NJ. Make a note
Of this, aud don't get left. See
advertisement, in another column
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

These are indeed exciting times,
especially with Young America,
and the burning question of the
hour is: 'sHow many days will it
be from now till Christmas
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

The Methodist Church edificc is
being thoroughly repaired, which
will add greatly to its appearance,
and also to the comfort of the con-
gregation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

Now is the time to plant Christ
mas trees, for the special amuse-
nent and delight Of the little ones.
So far we have heard of no arrange
ments being made IN this line.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

In many Of our exchanges we
find the announcement that sin 4
few more days the end of the nine
teenth century will have come. :
We think the statement is rather
premature, considering the fact
that the nineteeth century has cx-
actly one year and twenty-nine
days yet to run, before its end
will have come.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

The Frank Adams Show gave
two very creditable exhibitions in
Covington, Satur lay and Monday
nights, and a wire walking matinee
Monday afternoon. They pro-
ceeded from here to jacksonville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-12-02

When you go to New Orleans,
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner of st.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the day or week