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The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

Big Tax Suits Begun in Dallas County.
Dallas, Texas. The long expected
law suits of the county Of Dallas to
,ompel corporations to pay their fran.
shise taxes have been started in the
state and district courts in this city.
The county tax officials filed the first
If this series of suits saginst the Texas
md Pacific Railroad company, for
$500, ,0OO-ssOC, 900 delinquent taxes
md accrued interest and $500, 900
ests. AS the Texas and Pacific Rail
way company was chartered by the
United States oongress,it ia likely that
;he company's officials will try to have
the suits transferred to the federal
courts The company oontended that
she Texas franchise tax laws are un-
constitutional The Dallas county Off.
,ials will, as fast as papers can be pre-
pared, file suits against large number
other corporations whose franchises
ire assessed for approximately $780,.
300, 900.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

II think DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are the best pills in the world"
says W. E. Lake, Happy Greek, Va.
They remove all distractions of the
liver and bowels, act quickly and never
>rips. Kilbourne & Forester.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

W. q. shipman, Beardsley, Minn.,
under oath, says he suffered from dys'
pepsia for twenty-five years. Doctors
and dieting gave but little relief. FL
nally he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and lsow eats what he likes and
much as he wants, and he feels like
new man. 1t digests what yol eat.
Kilbourne & Forester.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

From and after this date, oil hunt
Ing Of any kind on the Greenwood
plantation is positively prohibited
hnder penalty of trespaasing. Anyone
aeand on this place without permission
will be- considered trespsssing and
saossantsd to the full extent OF tbs
law MISS s.MATTHaws.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
Dead List Continues to Swell.

New York. Two bodies were recov.
cred Monday from the wreck of the
steamer Saals. This makes 14s
oorpses thus far recovered Of victims
Of the fire which destroyed the North
German Lloyd pier at HoboKs, and
burned the steamers Saals and Brs.
men on June 30.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

FROM and after this date al hunting
II any kind on AmbRosis and Independ
ence plantation Is positively prohib.
tied under penalty Of tresspassing.
Any one found on these places without
permission will be considered trsspass.
Ing, and prosecuted to the full extent
Of the laW. q. ID. BARROW.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
To Select Site for Large Rice Mill.

Crawley.-Dr. ]. T. Morris and F.
A. Combes, former owners Of the Ea-
sherwood rice mill and owners Of the
Miller Morris canal, are in Houston,
Texas, to select site for the building
Of . large rice mill ct that place. The
mill is to cost at least 100000, and
will have q capacity of 1900 barrels
every - hours. These gentlemen
have had much experience and the
enterprise will, without doubt prove
success.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
Big Saw Bill Cut.

Patterson The Red Cypress Mill,
belonging to Hen. =. B. Williams,
one day cut 1896 feet Of cypress
lumber on single band. This is con-
sidered a record for similar work,
and the mill people are Justly proud
Of it.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

From and aftor this date, all hunt
Ing Of any kind on the Pecan Grove
plantation is positively prohibited nm
der penalty of trespassing. Anyone
found on this place without permission
will be considered trespassing and pros
eepted to the full extent Of the law.
r. M. LgAKK.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
.einforced bv government troops.
Otto Korb. Grand Chancellor,

Otto Korb. Grand Chancellor, K. P.
Boonville, Ind, says, "DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve soothes the most
delicate skin and heals the most stub
corn ulcer with certain and good re-
,ults." Cures pilss and skin diseases.
Don't buy ar Imitation. Kilbourne j
Forester.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

From and after this date, oil hunt.
ing of any kind ON my place, Pinedale
formerly owned by J. s. Griffin il
positively prohibited under penalt OF
trespass. Any one found on this place
without permission will he considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
w. w. LEAkE. in

From and after this date, all hunt.
Ing and fishing on the Cottage planta-
ton il positively prohibited under PEN
atty of trespassing. Any one found on
this place without permission will be
considered trespassing, and prosecuted
10 the full extent of the law.
RICHARD BUTLER.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

Hunting OF all kinds, with dog OF
gun, on the Rosebank, Pecan and In.
dian Mound plantations, is hereby
prohibited under penalty of trespass.
Persons found go engaged on any Of
these places will be prosecuted to the
full extent OF the law.
Mrs. NJ. RYnASD.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

d, CLARK, Chsuncey, Ga, says De.
Wits Witch Hazel salve cured him
n piles that lad afflicted him fcs
aventy years. Isis also speedy cure
Tor skin diseases. Beware OF dangssS
aas coanterisita Kilbourne B Eos.
ssstSR.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
WARNIN6.

The public Is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts or timber OF any
kind from tenants on Ogden and Oak.
Icy plantation.
NRs. L l. MAxTHgws
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

Cleanse the liver, purify ths blood,
invigorate the body by using DeWitts
Little Early Risers. These tamous
little pills always act promptly. Ms:>
bourne & Forester.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

From and after this date, all hunting
OF any kind on my places, Solitude and
Swamp Tract is positively prohibited
under penalty of trespass. Any one
found on these places without permis-
sion will be considered trespassing and
prosecuted to the full extent Of the
law. w. B. SMITH.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
9rOtGssiunal Garos.
ROBERT sEMpLE,

Attorney at Law,
Will practice in the conrts of the
18th and l4th judicial districts. Dur.
ing vacation, will meet clients at tho
Burton House in Bayou Sara whenevee
requested.
Point Coupee PostoffIce, la
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

Hunting Of any kind on Grsanweod
plantation, likewise ssining, 10 positive
ly prohibited under penalty Of trsspass.
Any permissioa heretofore granted 10
now revoked. No exceptions.
CHAs. II. REED.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
Warning.

The public is warned against buying
Are wood,posts or timber from tenants
on RosedowD, Texas and Hazlewood
plantations. JAS. P. BOWMAN.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
LOUISIANA NEWS NOTES
sASTROP STATE BANK REOPENED on
SATURDAY.

Odd Fellows Inaugurate Encampment at
New Iberia---Budgst Of Expenses of IA
Pides Parish-..First Train Over PayOu
Lafourche T. P. Branch.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
Serious State of Affairs in Colombia,

Kingston. Jamaica. - News has
reached here Of serious split in the
Colombian government. Certain min
listers have taken position antagonis-
tic to their colleagues. The former
have the confidence Of the people and
soldiery and should the split become
more acute the rebels will be largely
reinforced by government troops.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
Goldon Rulo Enoampmsnt Instituted.

New Iberia. Friday afternoon
rain from New Orleans, W. Jacobs,
ohief patriarch Of the Grand Lodge
Encampment of the 1. o. o. F. of the
State of Louisiana, arrived, accompa-
MED by MFR. W. Giliis, also a Grand
Lodge officer. That night Golden
Rule Encampment No. IS, Of Iberia
was installed.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

First Train Over Bayou Lafouche Branch.
Dona!dsonville. The first train
over the Bayou Lafouche branch OF
the Texas and Pacific railway went
from Donaldsonville to Belle Alliance
plantation, o distance of five miles,
Friday afternoon. 1t was a freight
train of twelve or fifteen cars, and
made the run smoothly and without
delaV.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

"No family can afford to be without
One Minuts Cough Cure. IT. stop
cough and cure cold quicker thaE
anyother medicine" writes @. W.
Williams, Sterling Run, Pa. 1t cures
Group, bronchitis and all throat end
lung troubles and prevents consump'
ton. Pleasant and harmless. Xii
Sourne & Forester.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

Attempt to Utilize Gas Wells Abandoned.
Bfsaux Bridge. The Breaux Bridge
gas wells, which promised much, have
been. for the present, abandoned, and
all the machinery. including several
hundred feet Of pipe, is being shipped
TO New Orleans. Nevertheless. the
wells remain an Orsasing phenoms.
non, the gAB lowing IA quantities..
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21

Bastrop State Bank Will Resume Business.
Bsstrop.-The Bastrop State Bank,
The doors of which have been closed
since the suicide of its late cashier on
the 11th of June, reopened Saturday
morning for business. By an assess
ment made on the stockholders Of 80
percent. and by other means, ample
funds have been procured and the
bank resumed with plenty of cash and
depositors will be paid on demand.
The public is greatly relieved at the
reopening of the bank. Scar
latina made its appearance here one
year ago and already has claimed as
it's first victim the four-year-old child
Of J. B. Pollard, one Of the leading
business men of the town. There are
several other cases among children,
and some apprehension is felt.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
$4,000 Damages Awarded.

Leesville. In the big damage suit
Of E. D. Moore VS.. W. R. Pickering
Lumber Company, the jury returned
0 verdict for plaintiff for $4,000. In
March of this year, the plaintiff was
employed by the defendant company,
and by the breaking Of belt had
both legs broken, the left leg being
on account of its having been in ex'
istence twelve months, having sue
ceeded the lightning less than year
ago.
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
". ". Mayhem, Merton, VIZ, So

". ". Mayhem, Merton, WIS, sss
II consider One Minute Cough Cure
a most wonderful medicine, quick and
safe." 1t is the only harmless RENE.
dy that gives immediate results. Il
cures, coughs. colds, Group, bronchis-
is, grippe, whooping cough, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung diseases.
Its early Use prevents consumption.
Children always like it and mothers
endorse 1t. Kilbouane 4 Forester.
Ki led Himself.
Jacksonville, Texas Mack Monroe,
who killed his wife near here last
Tuesday, died Saturday night as a re-.
suit of self-infiicted wounds. Monroe
had nearly made his escape into the
bottoms when the officers came upon
him, and rather than be captured be
shot himself and then cut bis throat.
he was brought back to town, but
lived only a short time
The true Democrat., 1900-07-21
Accidentally Shot His Mother.

Alexandria.-Mrs. John Andrews,
wife Of John Andrews, a prominent
planter of Bayou Rapides, was acci-
dsntally shot by her son Neal, aged
seventeen years. The youth was hand
ling . Winchester rife when it was
discharged, the bullet entering Mrs.
Andrews shoulder. DR.. Simmons of
this city was summoned and extracted
the ball. While the wound is painful,
it Is not necessarily dangerous. Mr..
Andrews is q brother of District At
torney James Andrews, of Alexandria.
Rapidss Parish Budget Of Expenses.
Alexandria. a.-The following is the
budget Of expenses Of Rapides parish
for the year 1900, as estimated by the
police jury: Magistrates and consta-
bles $4,000; police jury $500; print
ing $3.50; coroner's fees $500; clerk Of
court $500; treasurer $125O; assessor
$1,000; jurors and witnesses $4,000;
district attorney $1,000; feeding pris-
onsrs $1,000; carrying insane to asv-
lum $500; carrying prisoners to penl-
tentiary $500; sheriff's salary $1,000,
attendance on court $500, collection
Of taxes Is per cent, $50, ,O0O) s25OO;
payment on Jail $1,000; schools $13,-
900; election expenses $1,000; parish
farm sustaining same $500; cost of
superintendent's home $6OO,) $11, 900;
bridges $4,000; contingent $25OO; total
47,6O0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
Chief CURRIER DEAD.
Expired al LaWrerc', Mass, While
Visiting Relatives.
He Had MOI Been In Good Health for MANY
Months His Car er.

Word was received yesterday after
noon in Woonsocket from Lawrence,
Mass. announcing the death of Chief
OF Police John G. Curriev of Woon-
socket. who d.ed while visiting rela-
u.ves there. chief Currier had not been
in good health since last September.
when he had an attack OF typhoid fe-
yer.
The deceased was born in woonsock-
et July Il. 1855, in the Currier home
stead 2s Harris avenue, which has
been his residence for several years. He
was The son OF John ami Caro.tne
(Smth) Currier. lie attended che
schools OF Woonsocket during his early
life and after graduating from the
schools there took course in the
Friends School in Providence. He also
attended 'he Friends and Bryant 6.
stratton schools in Providence. He
then entered his fathers dry goo $
store, ana In .iSS2, was clec.ed chief OF
police by the old town council lie has
held the position ever since. with the
exception OF two years. receiving his
second appoialmont January 10, 1889.
lie has been chief Is years.
He was married 10 Miss Clara =.
Bar uCtt 20 Cromyton on December II.
1879. lie leaves a widow and one daugh-
ter Miss Florence r.. Currier. III :
mother died October T. 1898. ana his
father died JoHuary n. 1921 For sever
al years after his fathers q lth chief
Curricr was interested I'm the dry goo d
firm OF Curier & Guild. but thl. con-
Germ went out OF husir ss some years
ago. chief Curt.Cr was a. momh r. OK
Morning star LodrC. A. IT, and A. NJ
aud was Rst yoar "hCs as p"Crident
o. th' Now Ilr.and Association ~
Chiefs of To4ce dt mccing held i'm
New Haven.
Ills reputation Tor detective ablTtv
W1s by uo means lNrlL and in flieinl
quests ne had tr1ve'cl over haf way
acrUes fNs Conti1 ut ~ln Providence.
EC ron. New York and Worcester.
chief Currier D. Nm friends at the
po'c. hCalguartcrs. a1l iu ehe dftcc-
tyc dcua~inents. and II will BE- great
~ missed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

Col. Joseph II. Kendrick. president Of
the common council. died at Z O'Clock
last evening at his residence, No. 80
Stewart street. his death being due to
the illness which began with what was
apparently a cold in November last
Col. Kendrick. however, appeared to
have greatly improved. and was able
to preside over the common council at
the meeting on February T. lie was at
his office on Saturday last. and APP
peared 10 be much better. 1t was on
Saturday evening that he was suddenly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
{ UN:RiL OVER REMAINS tF rttD
SOLDIER HID At PRNTuCKET

The body OF Frank J Mcrow. Jr..
who died of typhoid fever az Havana.
Cuba, while in s. United states SER
vice. was brCught 10 Pavtcckc, yes
terday and today the funeral was held
at the church Of St John the Baptist
Mr. Merow died ~ typhnid fever April
-2e,-lSgg. lie enlisted .n pr vdcnca I'm
September. 1898. an WIS attached 10
Battery b, Second Art llery. which was
assigned to active duty 4n cuba. He
was 20 years old al the time vi his
death.
For sanitary reas ns The government
declined 90 allow the removal of the
remains during warm weather. There
will not be a military funeral.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
DID NOT HEED BELL.
Simmons and Horton ThrCWa From
Wagon by a Collision.
TrrllsI Cir Crashed lnlu II On Slippery
Rails in East pTo7Gerca.

There was quite a serious accident
last evening on the Riverside electric
car line. Box car No. 615. in charge OK
Conductor Albert Anthony, was going
down Pomham hill few minutes past
9 o'clock, when Motorman Louis Bent
ley saw light expref, wagon on the
crack ahead of him. He rang the bell.
but no attention was paid to it, Last
night the rails were slippery and Bent
ley was running on short power only.
and. in order 10 save the two men in
the wagon he applied h s reverse with
such suddenness as TO throw the con-
ductor heavily against the rea- DASH
board. bruising him considerably.
In spite of the powerful reverse and
the brakes. the car slipped about 10
feet on the slippery rails. and crashed
into the rear OF the wagon, completely
demolishlng It, The wagon was lifted
into the air. and the two men hurled
violently from Il. while the body Of the
vehicle fell back against the front Of
the car. Motorman Bentley was struck
by the broken mass and knocked down.
but fortunately escaped with only q
few cuts and bruises Assistance was
at once rendered the two inen. who
were Ezra S'mul0us ald Edward Iior-
ton. both residents Of Riverside EVtn
were cut IN seycfpl places a.. 10 H.
thought hat Smmcas back Is broken.
while tho back OF Horizons shead was
badly Injured
The men lcft Riverside az an early
hour Yesterday morning 20 go 20 Paw
tucket with a load ~ she'll fish ond
were returning hcme NJ the time ~ the
accident. They were both asiccp on the
scat and allowing .---.r horse 90 Jog
along at its own gait, AND knew noth-
ing until the car struck them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

The Annual Meetin- or tho stoc;.-
hoidCrs or tho rrot'fan-e gne Coui-
". ny viii be p 90 the orloe ~ ihe
.owp8rv rrlr pr vldenr- ashmeton
nuiidir 40 90 N1tket square, IN
MONDAY. March 9TH pfovmo. az j.
O'Clock noon. f1f tho election Of nine
Direct and for the transaction OF
any other business of me COMPANY.
A u. SLATER Secreery.
Providence, Il. l.. Feb. 10 1900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
Mil Remnants
and
)econdSo

The Spring sale OF our mill remnants
and second is now on.
There are over 500 different patterns
of many fabrics. There are Cotton
Goods, seconds OF Shirtings. Lawns,
Ginghams. Silk Stripe Gnghams, plain
and embroidered Tsatlee Silks, Cham
brays and Fancy Swiss Lawns,
There Is the above line of goods in
remnants as well, togeu- r. with a
complete assortment of heavy, medium
and light flannels.
All Of the goods are remnants
and seconds of fabrics we man
ufacture,
They are sold direct to you at
manufacturers prices.
Trains leave Providence foE Lorraine,
connecting at Woodlawn at $40, S:45,
1925. 1I:25 a. m, 1925, 1:25, 1925, 3:25,
$40 p. m.
Trains returning leave Lorraine at
S:3S. 1929, 11:23 q. M, 1928, 1923, 2:23.
1923, 4:25, ASS, 6:0S p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

stricken with acute Brght's disease.
and within "a hours he was unconscious
and remained so unit! the end.
Joseph Harvey Kendrick was born at
Westchester, n. H., March 10, 1881. the
fifth child and youngest son OF Joseph
and Parmela (Smith) Kendrick. and
grandson of Oliver Kendrick. who was
one Of the minute men shot by the
British at Lexington at the outbreak
OF the revolution When only l6 years
old Joseph II. Kendrick. after having
received a common school education.
went TO Woonsocket where he was en-
poyed for two years in the loom har-
ness business. started in that city by
his elder brother John, in 1876, Up to
that time each mill had made its own
harness. The manufacture OF reeds
was later taken up at the Woonsocket
shop, and In lSiS n branch shop was
opened at Worcester, Mass. Joseph II.
Kendrick being placed in charge.
HIS BUSINESS CAREER.
In 1851 the business was removed TO
this city. and Joseph H., with his
brother. John, located on Exchange
place, on the present site of the In
dustrial Trust company and remained
there for 40 years.
The firm name was changed in 1873 to
the Kendrick Loom Harness company,
under which name the shops I'm this
city and Fall River. the latter estab-
lished in 1866, were merged In 1883 the
present American supply company was
formed by the consolidation OF the
Kendrick Loom Harness company and
Myron Fish & Co. of Providence with
Joseph II. Kendrick as general agent.
the position he occupied at the time OF
his death.
HIS WAR SERVICE.
In 1862. Joseph II. Kendrick was one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
NEWSLETS.

When on your lips you set seal,
And vow that nothing shall reveal.
Watch well throughout that day, fol-
10.
IT'S then that you'll tell all you know
Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Feb. 21.-fror New Eng
land: Rain or snow tonight and Thurs
day; warmer tonight; increasing and
high southeasterly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

I have reduced tho price of my regular
$500 eyeglasses and spectacles 10 tloS, this
onor for 10 day only. For the next 20 DAYS
VII examine eyes free of charge. Nhen
say examine eyes free mean thorough
ana accurate examination OF each eye sepa-
rately, and satisfaction guaranteed.
No matter how much your vision Is im
paired 'r how many oculists and opticians
have given your case up, Will guarantee 10
improve your vision, provided there Is any
vision left.
Astigmatisin ana ali errors or refractton
scientifically corrected IL you are troubled
with hea,iaches, or youf vision blurs, IL you
see double objects. IL you are nervous anu
forgetful, you should be sure 10 call at my
store and have your eyes thoroughly ana
accurately examined. Hemem Der. this offer
Cor 10 days only. am going to sell my reg
ular $500 eyeglasses and speotacles for : LOO.
They are the best quality lenses that are
made or manufactured.
Don't be humbugged into paving fancy
prices for your glasses; go elsewhere and
get their prices and sec their goods. and
then come ana sec mine
a cniI ar my store VIII be a Sufficient guar
antee that 1 mean just what l say. Don't
forget the name and number, for j am tho
man that broke the price on glasses in New
YORK, Providence and Boston, and as ALL SUI
cessful business men are initiated, aw nc
Telephone z055-s
EDWARD z. pA M NJ z r s,
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This
is
Business J
Nnnouncement

To all TO whom this may concern. be
Il known that l. Jacob Doll. OF New
York city. have this day sold TO SUIT
clffe N. Widdup. all my stocks OF
pianos. both in Providence and Woon-
socket. and all pianos and organs ont
on lease. rented or otherwise. and all
payments cue thereon are to be paid
TO the said Sutcliffe n. Widdup at 4s2-
asa Westminster street. Providence. r..
/. Soliciting a continuance OF public
patronage for my successor. MIR. Wild
dup. Respectfully.
JACOB DOLL.
Providence, r. l., Jan. IL, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a nsn
n clear head. an active brain. n strong
vigorous body-makes him At for the
battle OF life.
Group instantly relieved. Or. Thomas
Eciectric oil. Perfectly safe. Never
falls. At any drug store.
Every family should have its house.
hold medicine chest-and the first bot
tie In u should be DR. Woods NORWAY
Pine Syrup. Natures remedy for
coughs and colds.
Itching piles? Never mind N physI-
clans failed TO cure you. Try Doan's
Ointment. No failure there. 50 cents
~ any drug store
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
TO MY PATRONS.

The aSove announcement and tele-
gram from Jacob Doll are self-explana-
tory. The evidence OF sincere respect
contained in this telegram is more
precious to me than merchandise or
money, and 1t is my aim to merit the
same regard from all my patrons and
business associates. Respectfully.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

stricken with acute Brights disease.
and within "a hours he was unconscious
and remained so unit! the end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

EDWARD z. pA NJ NJ Z r s,
rs Westminster ST., Prov, Ri.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
s7iAm'selle 'Awkins."
-:C;-
KEITH's NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Gus Performance.
-:o:-
OLYMPIC--"The Crackerjacks."
-.o.--
wEsrMINsTER-Rose sydells Lon
don Bells.
tot
EMPIRE--The Behman Show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

Harding w. Stoddard, of this city.has
been granted an increase of pension
from IS to SO month.