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Washington sentinel., 1899-09-09
State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, ! %.
Lucas County,

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, oil,
Lucas County,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath thathe is
the senior partner of the firm OF f.. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that saId firm will pay the sum
OF One Hundred Dollars for each and
evey case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HANS Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J.. CHENEY.
Sworn 90 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day Of December,
A. D., $50.
a w GLEASON,
TSeall NOkary PA5Hc
HalI's Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials, free
r. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Gen. YOUNG Is
HEARD FROM.

Washington. Dec. ITO the relief Of
the war department Gen. Young has
been heard from aztec a weeks absence
IN the interior u Luzon. Gen, Otis
cabled this morning as follows;
manila. Dec. 7.-AdIutant General.
War Department. Washington. Gen,
Young reports his arrival at Vlgnn on
the evening OF the 9Th, having encoun-
tered force Of the enemy at Narbacan.
twelve miles south Of the city, whom
he drove TO the eastward Of the same.
are now pressing them back. The
country Is extremely rough and strong
~ entrenchcd
About 600 prisoners who escaped re-
ported that the Insurgents allowed all
but the American and prominent Span
ish prisoners 10 escape from Bungued.
Later, the Insurgents were driven back
to, the mountains VIII send trans
portatlon with subsistence aud medical
supplies tomorrow to Vigan, TO bring
the prisoners TO Manila and to supply
Young'a troops with necessary quar-
termnster's stores,
Our casualties were one killed and
twelve wounded. wounds mostly slight.
Enemy left In trenches twenty-five
dead. few rifles. several thousand
rounds small ammunition and forty
nhrapncl.
Young has sufficient troops to meet
all difficulties. OTIS"
Gen. Otis has cablcd the war depart
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London. Dec. THE war ONCE has
received the following message from
Gen. Forester Walker. the British
commander at Capctown;
"Wednesday. Dec. G.-Gcn. Methucn
wires today that he has resumed com
mnnd and IL nightly In communication
with Kimberley The health OF the
troops IN excellent"
story was current at Durham Tues
day, December 9Th. TO the effect that
the Beers made what IL thought to
have been their final cffor, TO capture
Ladysmith. December 9TH. and were de-
fcatcd and rotrcatcd. As the story was
brought by rumors II should be re-
celvod with reservation, an the unre-
liability OF these ''ksffirgrams" Is motor
ious. According to this report the Beers
opened furious bombnrdmcnt during
the morning OF December 9Th. contin-
ued Il FOR hours, when the British H.
nally allenced the Boer guns. made u
sortie. and hard lighting followed. the
Beers retrca,ing after very heavy
losses estimated In hundreds
The dispatches from Frero camp par
TALLY confirm n retirement OF Free
State burrhera from the Vicinity OF
Labyrinth, but do not Indicate that the
retreat was the result Of defeat on
the previous day. while the statement
In the same dispatch that tho Beers
were firing into Lndysmlth shows tho
loer guns were stlii active.
II In also pointed out that all sug-
Rcrtions OF weakening refer 10 the Free
statcrs, Apparently the Transyaal
Bocrs are still full OF aght. though
II Is reiterated that they are short Of
supplies.
According to n dispatch from Gen
schalkburgcrs' larger. dated December
3rd, the French and Austrian military
attaches had arrived there. while the
German attaches had gone TO Join the
Boer forces along the Tugela river
where collision was momcntarily cx-
pccted.
Perhaps an explanation OF the re-
tlrcmont OF the burghers from Natal
can be found In n dispatch from Mod
der river. December srd. saying that a
strong Boer force. estimated TO mum
ber 5000 men. was reinforcing Gen,
| CronJe from Natal. The same dispatch
says everything points to the fact that
"A great engagement would be fought at
/ spyfontein. The Beers are massing on
the hills there. are vigorously building
stone dcfonacs aud are digging rifle pits
In ever. direction.
The Boer rcdoubis on Lazcrctoc
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Mafcklng forces have Joined tho KIN.
bcrley besicgefs.
An official account OF the sortle NJ
Kimberley. November 2sth. when tho
British casualties. as cabled yester-
day. occurred. says;
Tho British demonstrated towards
Wimbledon rifle range The enemy,
guns were posltloncd from the ridge AZ
spltzkop to Wimbledon siding. Mnjo
scott-Turncr, with the mounted troops.
attacked the cncmy's right flank. cap
turing lager and three rodoubts.
The enemy, In the four rcdoub,. made a
stubborn resistance. in which Major
scott'Turner waa killed. The British
captured many shells and destroyed
other stores"
The same dispatches give reports
from Col kckewich. December grd and
ith, showing the Bocra were Increased
IN numbers around Kimberley.
The Bocr advance In the northc. stern
part OF Cape Colony Is becoming ro-
mnrknble. The local farmers are flock
Ing TO the nocr langers. the townapeo-
pie. In many INSTANCES. welcoming tho
Invaders with every demonstration of
JOY The annexation Of British terri
tory proceeds daily The reported Bocr
successes have made u great lmprcs-
HiUn among the Bhsu.os.
'AdEicch frum Pretoria say the gov
ernmcnt has allowed TWO cable mes
sageH To reach Winston Churchill.
The mint NJ Pretoria II colnlng
hundred thousand soyerelgns monthly.
The war oincv has been notified that
the British had ave killed and tiy,nty-
I'VE wounded In tho sortle from KIM
bcrley November Goth. Including three
colonial officials.
Special dispatches from Lorenzo
Marquee, dated Tuesday, December yth.
say President Kruger Is only prevented
from going to the front by the objec-
tons OF members OF the executive
council. Mrs. Kruger. It Is added, Is
The announcement Is made In a spc-
cial dispatch from Blocmfonteln, dated
sunday. December 3rd. that President
Steyn OF the Orange Free State. has
Joined the Bocr forces OF the Modder
river. His appearance. the dispatch
rays, caused great enthusiasm among
the Beers.
1t is reported from Orange river to-
day that lyI dead Beers were taken
TO Kaiiirskop after the battle OF Bel
mont
Frcrc Camp. Natal, Wednesday,
Dec. GA runner from Iadysmlth to-
day reports all well. The bombard-
mont the messenger adds. continues
but Is Ineffective. the Boer shells only
hitting the houses.
Pretoria, Wednesday. Dec. 6-onlcini
dispatches received here from the
different lioer forces say all Is quiet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Mr.. Ovcratreet asked unanimous
consent TO print In the record nm analy-
HlH Of the bill.
II understand the gentleman desires
10 inject u stump speech In the record"
observed MIR. Terry, Ark, II object"
upou the motion 81 SIR Grpsvenor.
ohio. the resolution was adopted TO
print 1000 copies OF the opinion Of the
supreme court IN the case OF the Addy-
stcrc Pipe and Steel company 1t al APP
pellanta W the United States. for the
USE OF the House. This Is the anti
trust decision OF the supreme court.
MIR Mercer Neb,. then announced the
death OF the late Representative Gregg
Of Nebraska. and after the adoption OF
the curtomary resolution. the House
at 1885 y. M, ms further mark Of re-
fpect adjourned.
Mr.. Berry. Ark. offered n Joint rcsolu-
ton In favor OF the election OF United
states senators by the people. and gave
notice that at later date he would adj
dress the Senate upon the subject.
\ bill offered by Mr. Chandler TO In
crcaFc the efficiency 81 physical train
Ing az the West Point and Annapolis
academies ana to nay less attention to
tho higher mental training. was the
subject of an amusing colloquy between
Mr. Chandler and Mr. Hale Maine. MIR.
Chandler asked that the measure he
referred TO the committee on education
anu lhhNf
Mr., Hnlc took It. he said. TO be n blu
10 encourage football and other similar
games. and he could hardly stand as
ponsor FOR such n proposition.
In "a faCeiious speech Mr. chandler 70.
plied that he thought athletic contests
among the college men ought to he en-
c0uragcd, THE nrcposltlpn l present
if,' he said, THAT the athletic contests
shall be regulated 10y hwy mud tsat In
terna,ionnl and lntercoll slate contests
shall occur at different .olnts. Free
trains shall be rin by the railroads to
these nfnlfa in order 10 Increase the
interest and 0ttrnf'"ne, and ! propose
that this Oh nf without Violat-
ing the lntcratat ilmprcc law"
The bill WAS referred ~ desired by
Mr.. Chandler
At 1850 y. ~, the Senate went into
executive session aud ut 1905 y. m. I'D
journcd until Monday.
The Senate. IN executive session to-
day confirmed the following appoint
ments;
Jos, ", Flfer Of Illinois to be COM
missioner OF interstate commerce:
Frederick W, Wines Of Illinois. to be
assistant director OF the census.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07
COMMITTEE MET WITH CLOSED Doors.
No Decision as to neither Mr. Roberts Will be Allowed Counsel
or Whether the Hearing VIII be Public or Private
Another Meeting Friday.

Messrs. Morris o, Minnesota. Frocr OF
West virginia, Llttlcncld OF Maine.
Mcpherson Of Iowa, and Lands OF In
diana. Republicans; and DcArmond Of
Missouri. Ianham OF Texas. and Mlcrs
Of Indiana, Democrats.
Little progress was made at the meet
Ing today. and an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
II has not yet boon decided whether
Mr. Roberts IL to be allowed counsel or
whether the hearings will be open or
private. The determination on the
latter question, II Is believed, viii de-
pend upon Mr.. Roberts wishes. Mir.
Roberts also VIII doubtless be allowed
counsel
The question as to whether the
committee viii so to Utah to take tcsti-
mony was raised. but It was not dccld-
ed at the meeting today. Most Of the
time waa occupied In n general cx-
change Of Ideas a. to methods OF pro-
codurc.
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But Clark and Scott are Sworn In
Previous to the Inquiry.
FINANCIAL BILL IN HOUSE.
Paroles Cannot Arrce-ur. Meyer Cor
reefs Record Of IA. Note-Print
Anti-rrusi Decision.

Washington, Dec. ION motion Of
AIR. Hale. Maine. It was decided that
when the Senate adjourn today 1t be
untll Monday next.
An Invitation was extended through
President pro ten Frye to the Senate
to attend the George Washington cen-
tcDnial memorial services to be held In
this city on ThurGday, December lAth,
under the auspices OF the Improved
order OF Redmen. Senator Dcpew u
TO deliver the Grafton upon the occa-
sion.
Mr. Chandler. n. H.. offered resolu-
tions inntruotlng the committee on
privileges and elections to investigate
the right OF William \. Clark OF Mon
tana and Nathan u, Scott OF West Viz
glnia 10 seats In the Senate. and TO
take testimony
The resolutions were referred to the
committee on contingent expenses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07
GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH.
Two Taken Ont Dead - Others Sup
posed 20 Have perished- Fifty
Were injured,

Reading, Pa. Dec. IAN explosion Of
gasoline In thte singeing room OF the
Nolde &Horst hosiery factory today set
FIRE to the building. and the plant was
completely destroyed II was valued at
se5OOOo. ON which there Is an Insurance
OF $4,000.
There were about 600 Girls In the
building and these crowded to the roof
and fire escapes The fire spread with
alarming rapidly and they We're thrown
into a general panic. Many jumped to
the ground and ut least fifty We're In
jured, II II believed. Some are reported
to be In a critical condition.
At $3.50 y. m. two bodies were rccov-
cred from ruins, They were unrecognlz-
able being burned to crisp.
Three girls are reported missing from
their homes and the presumption is
that they We're burned 10 death.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07
THE VICTIM OF BLOOD POISONING
Young Missionary Develops Symptoms Of Serious Tonble
Probably Caused by the Prick Of Pin-iand
Operated Upon Today.

Alfred Jensen Of Forest Dale. n young
man who was to have lief, this morning
for the missionary field, has been
strangely attacked with blood poison
In such serious manner that he was
prevented from leaving.
His friends OF the Forest Dale ward
rendered him a splendid farewell re-
ception last night In the meeting house.
but the pleasure OF tho occasion was
destroyed for him. and cut short for the
guests because OF keen pain and
swelling In the right hard. The night
wns spent In torture AMI this morning
the hand was examined by u phyalclnn,
who pronounced II "a most serious ease
OF blood poison, and further assured
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Washington, Dec. 7.--Before the
House met today the Republican and
Democratic leaders attempted TO per-
feet an agreement for the debate on the
financial bill. which is to begin next
Monday, But the negotiations failed.
The Republican leaders then decided
to resort TO u special rule TO be brought
In tomorrow. Mr.. Overstreet. Ind,
who In to have charge OF the bill, intro
ducCd n formal resolution for special
order upon which the committee on
rules Will act. It provides for the
consideration Of the bill beginning on
Monday. and continuing until date
to be decided upon by the committee
on rules.
Immediately after the reading OF the
journal the Speaker announced the APP
poIntment OF the committee ON rulca ng
follows: The speaker MIR. Delzell OF
Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Grosvenor OF
Ohio. Republicans; Messrs. Richardson
Of Tennessee. and Bailey of Texas,
Democrats,
Mr.. Meyer, La, announced that he
had been Incorrectly recorded ns voting
aye ON the Roberts resolution ON Tues
day, He had voted mo"
MIR. OverstreeS. Ind, In charge of tho
finance bill. then arose for the purpose
OF .fcnchlnH an hSIrcncnt, " possible,
for the consideration OF the measure
lie asked that an arrangement be made
for commencing the debate next Mon
day.
Mr.. Richardson, the minority leader,
said tho proposal was most unusual
II was that most important measure,
perfected In all It's details during tho
recess by members on the other side,
should be brought into the House with
out having been considered In commit
tee and taken up on two days notice.
He insisted that the bill should go to
n committee for first consideration, He
objected to the proposed arrangement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

mcnt A. follows respecting the mill
tary situation In Luzon;
Manila Dee. TN Central Luxon
therc IN no insurgent force OF import
ance except Ia liulacan province. near
the mountains. whore Gen. Pillar holds
together 1000 or more men, which VIII
be attacked soon. Gen. Grant has
moved q small column down the east
coast OF nltuan province. encounter
Ing little opposition. column moving
westward from the mountains IL ex-
pccted 10 reach the western coast Of
Luzon on the 10Th inst, Many small
insurgent armed bands are IN the coun-
try robblng and IN some Instances MUIR
dcring the Inhabitants, and are being
pursued by troops quite successfully.
80 the south " Manila the insur-
gents sim maintain their positions. but
the necessary force 70 scatter them VIII
be sent there foon."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Washington. Dec. 7.--u. s. Consul
Dudley at Vancouver, II, O.. has In
formed the state department that after
an inquiry Into the circumstances at
tending the alleged kidnapping OF the
American Everett across the Canadian
line from tho town Of Republic, Wash.
he has concluded that the man was
wrongfully arrested, He has mailed u
detailed report 20 the state department
as basls for action In this ease. probn-
bly, demand for the return OF the man
90 the United States.
Everett was charged with stage rob
berry, and the consul shows that the
officials OF Ferry county Wash. were
chiefly 60 blame and not the Canadian
officers. for the kidnapping.
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the young man. that o long travel on
the train would be fraught with dam
ger OF his losing his hand. therefore
Elder Jensen viii remain NJ home un-
III the poison has been cradicatcd
bic.
The cause of the poisoning Is n mys-
terry Ahc1t week ngo. Elder Jensen
discovered What appeared 81 be nm In
cipicnt Waft-llke growth ON his hand,
AMI he began picking IT, with a pin
and from the slight irritation made has
grown serious ulcer. caused IN all
probability by the Use u the pin. The
affected hand was operated upon to-
day by Dr. Richards. who hopes to be
able to dissipnte the trouble within
the next few days
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ST. ANTHONY 10 SALT LAKE.


Tho News" specials which prccedc
this article came by telephone from Its
own representative who accompanied
the railroad officials TO st. Anthony.
and We're received without the slight
est difficulty, the conversation bulns ~
distinctly heard az though the distance
We're only few blocks instead OF hun
drcds OF miles.
The representatives OF the press and
railroad oficlals are particularly crate
ful to the Rocky Mountain Bell Tclc-
phone Company. not only for throwing
open the use OF Its Salt i.akc-St. An
thony line. there being no telegraph
service to that point yet but for other
appreciated courtesica extended during
the day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

-llsied at 1915 this forenoon at
'isA time the first regular train ran
Tie town. on board were Mr..
nah Ross, formerly a director OF tho
III Lake chamber OF commerce. and
one Of the most prominent men OF
Aa,hony.
u''srhor steunenbcrg. Auditor Sim
~ Secretary OF State Patrie and Mr..
ssh'f Of Boise. all OF whom Joined
van at Idaho Falls. General Traf-
Manager s. w. Ecolcs. General
t'oF =. L. Williams. General su-
l'a''ndeht Calvin. Superintendent J.
ioahg' Agent Rhodes OF the Ore
sho'' Lane, a representative OF the
Wy News. X. c, Kerr OF the T'rlb-
NJ Wardlow OF the Herald. Mr..
At Mr. Jackson OF the Telephone
-'ahy' and Freight Agent John
''n Of the Short Line.
THE TRAIN WELCOMED.
wa Tue train pulled into the city,
~ sna OF the track. It was met by
,nin'''e OF business men OF st.
WY The construction train Just
was decorated with flags and
-snS and the visitors were given n
~, welcome, CARRIAGES were pro-
| A. ~ oat the party preferred to walk
- Instance 10 Main street, In the
o'' is air and with the grand Teton
- 'oolnlng up In the south.
.as the business part of the
~, .les sounded and the citizens
H., s0rWard to emphasize the well
u''hded by the committee.
- vas valley are 7se miles OF canals
| \ ~ mentioning bitches and later
sue soil is very fertile and is
N, Wv n, o. the Richest agricultural Sec
y "a W. ue United States. The branch
n,,s s- Anthony crosses forty big
= ~, boxes, which required aOo.-
|iu,,, " lumber to construct. These
M, s,Ne some idea OF the resources
| \ o.. e'''le valley now reached by
|ss,ra .On short Lane. Its future IL
"a , aaa additions are being made
population all the time.
ALMOST IN AN AIR LINE.
Il lDa w branch runs almost in an
w, Wy RON Idaho Falls to 81. An
/ DE- sn,, being but one slight curve
,lDoa, ''te distance. while the grade
la.,h :, nmperceptiblc. Work on the
Aaih, . va commenced about six
H. m ~ and II has cost $4,000 q
b Ann, ans work being ali first class.
u, q, w. secured the company a
way through Fremont county
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Tampa. Fla. Dec. 7.-Cubans here are
much excited over speeches which were
made In cigar factories today by Gu
bans whose names viii not be revealed,
The speakers We're bitter AMI incendi-
AIRY In their Language regarding the
American occupation OF Cuba and adj
yocated thte use OF force and dynamite
To rid the island of all Americans,
There are several thousand Cubans In
Tampa. and II IL believed these orators
have come from cuba to excite the coll
ony and to raise money later on 20 carry
out some plan OF lnsurrcctlon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07
Il ANTHONY ROAD
Completed TODAY
scerous Idaho Town Heard the Shrek Of
,he Locomotive Whistle This Forenoon
for the First Time in Its History.

m.uOr scuncnberg and Other State Officials Join Special
Short Line Party, Headed by General Traffic Manager
r,les, and Accompany II TO ST. Anthony, where the
ADVENT Of the Iron Horse is Celebrated by the Entire
p0ouluce-Publlc Speeches and Big Banquet This Even
i,,--st. Anthony, the Terminus Of the New Branch
~. Rexburg and Other Adjacent Towns, is Situated in
o,s If the Richest Agricultural Districts in the United States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07
DUTCH UPRISING
IN CAPE COLONY.
Farm ers Flocking to Boer Layers, and
TOwnspeOpIe Receiving the Invaders
with Every Demonstration of Joy.

Annexation Of British Territory Goes Daiy-Bocr Successes
Make an Impression Among the Basutos-Genera Meiuens
Advance Siopped-Brtish Settle Down for Week-Fever
Among the Troops Concentration Of Beers Ahead Of
General Methuen-Grea Battle Expected at Spytioncn-
Collision Expected at Tugela-Rumors OF oer Defeat and
Retreat Near Ladysmih-Presden! Steyn Goes 10 the
Front, and President Kruger Wants to Go Too
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Washington. Dec. THE special com
mittcc OF the House appointed to In
vcstiFatc the charges against Mr..
Roberts the Mormon Representative
from Utah. held Its firrt meeting today
behind closed doors. The meeting was
called Cor the purpose OF determining
the method OF procedure In the case.
II WIS presided over by the chairman.
Mr.. Tayier OF Ohio. All the other MEM
bcfu Of the committee were present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Santiago De chill Dee. IVA Calves
ton, Textile supreme court has con-
iirmed the decision OF the lower court
allowing the United States forty days.
expiring Dec. o, TO present document.
to prove the Identity and guilt OF Fred
orick Il. Moore. arrested here ON the
charge OF embezzllng $4,000 from the
National Bank VI Commerce. Boston.
Mass,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

New York. Dec. Ton the application
Of George l.. Itlvcs. counsel for the DE-
rcctors OF the Harper a Brothers cor
porntion. Justice Giliersiecvc IN the
supreme court today. signed an order
permitting the State Trust company.
which was appointed temporary re-
cclvcr OF the company on Monday last
IN the proceedings Of n voluntary dis
solution of the coorporntlon,to grant ~.
ccivcr's certificates to the amount OF
$4,000 TO carry on the work Of pubilca-
tlOn,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07
IeprcIAL ro rnE "Nnws."l

Washington. d. c. Dec. 1.-THE Rob-
erts investigating committee met this
morning and organized. No other busi-
ness was transacted. and they adj
journcd until tomorrow at 10 O'Clock.
II ls hardly probable that any bust
ness will be transacted by them this
week. and It Ia generally believed that
a report will not be made TO the House
until after the holidays.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-07

Washington. Dee. THE House COM
mlttec IN rules Will meet tomorrow at
II o'clock TO frame a special order for
The Republican leaders OF the House
have talked the matter over and vlr-
tual decision has been reached to give
the whole Of next week TO debate on tho
bill with provision for n lunl vote on
the following Monday Dec. Is,