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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
PREPARING FOR GUESTS.
The Local Odd-Tellows Plnnnln. BIG
Times for the Visitors.


Times for the Visitors.
The various committees having in charge
the arrangements for entertaining the thCu-
sands of Odd-Fellows expected mere next
month are hard at work.
Captain Morgan r. Mills OF the PARADE
Committee, is sending out circulars OF lnVl-
tation 10 every lodge and encampment IN
the State to take part in the parade on
September 10Th. He feels comment mat
all the local military will act as escort .
the Odd-Fellcws, and believes the parade
will be a most imposing one.
The Executive Committee mas arranged
to give an excursion to the members of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, the represeH-
tatives and ladies, the number OF which
will probably reach 600. The excursion will
leave over the Chesapeake ana ONO on a
special train on Saturday, the 1oth, Tor
Newport News. where the steamer Hamp-
ton Roads. which has been chartered, Will
receive them. A sail through the narbor
to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Wnere view
of all the points Of interest VIII De taken,
followed by a trip to the Capas, ana back
to Old Point for dinner, will embrace the
itinerary.
1t has been decided to issue large num-
Der of official programmes. the details to
be in charge of Mr. John Y Seibert.
These programmes will be furnished to all
visitors. and, if necessary, the edition will
be enlarged.
The lodges in Richmond and Manches-
ter have been especially urged TO unite in
the parade, and it is quite prooaoie that
they will take part.
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PEANUT MARKET.
No Danger of Any Great Shortage i'll
the Crop.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NORFOLK, VA, August 2S-In view of
conflicting reports of the condition of the
peanut crop, and the probability ot a
shcrtaSe because Of tie drought, which
y so1ne quarters has been stated TO have
cut the coming crop down from one-lla,f
to two-,hirds the following extracts from
their circular are interesting:
The circular was issued to-day to the
trade throughout the United States and
Canada by the Gwaltney-Bunkiey Peanut
Company, of Smithtield, Va. the largest
dealers in peanuts in the world, ind shows
that they, who should know the condition
of the crop. do not apprehend a shortage
1t will be observed that the price quoted
on fancy hand-picked Virginias, cleaned
nuts. S from l-2 to 1c. a pound below the
duoiatons gisen out recently for publ
cation hereabouts. The circular SAYS.
The crop of 1899. ut harvesting time. was
thought to be only an average one, but it
has proven to be one of the largest ever
grown The consumptive demand has
psen unprecedented yet a considerable
quantity of both Nirginias and Spanish
VIII be carried over to another season.
The growing crop in half or more of the
peanut belt is in fine condition, and prom
ises heavy yield: the other half mas been
continued favorable weather will make a
fair crop: any probable deficiency will be
fully made up by the goods carried over.
The acreage is about snme as last year
and stand of plants excellent.
There has been some buying by specu-
lators recently. This has stiffened the
market, and dealers in the larger cities
have become affected, and have plnced a
good many orders, some speculative and
Others for their wants the balance of the
season. This has made an unusually ac.
tive business for this time of the year
nnd an unhealthy state of trade, and is
suggestive of extreme dullness and lowe,
prices before new goods are offered, which
we expect by October Goth, as usual
The Spanish market has been Very sue
cessfnlly manipulated to high prices this
season by syndicate of spectators, who
now hold most of the stock There is a
good prospect for a full crop of this pro-
duct also. and as there are more Spanish
now than will be needed we hear that
holders do not refuse fiat offers at much
less than open quotations.
We quoteSf. o. b. Smithfield. subject to
Limitation of quantity and change of prices
without noiice: Shields. fancy hand
picked. 5 1-2c.: suns. fancy hand-p;cked,
3 lie. aunils, fancy hand-p:ckcd. 3-Sc;
Diamond G. extra hand-picked. Pipe:
ICONS. extra hand-picked, &C.: circus. ex-
tras hand picked. BIC; No. 1 Spanish
shelei. 61-ic.; No. 2 Spanish sheiled,
es-sc.- extra large Virginia shelled, &C.;
No. Virginia shelled. l-2c.;;s No. 2 Vir-
sinis sheiled. 21-4c.; 81. P. Spanish. un-
shelied. 1-2c.; Bon-Ton, extra-larse fnncs
hand-aicked, the finest made. 4 1-2c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
CHRISTIAN ENDEAV0RERS.
Annual Meeting Of tho State Society
at Winchester.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)


WINCHESTER. VA, August 2S.-The
annual convention of the young people 5
society of Christian Endeavor of Virginia,
met in Market Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, this city. tonight About seventy
five delegates were in attendance, but as
the business sessions do not commence
until tomorrow a majority of the dele
yates will not be here until then. Repre-
sentatives from two hundred societies
will be present.
President r. E. Hutton, of Lexington,
called the convention to order and Mayor
r. T. Barton welcomed the delegates In
a speech on behalf of the city; Rev. j. B..
Stonsifer, of Centenary Reformed Church,
this city welcomed them on behalf of
the church and local Endeavorers and Rev,
W. II. R. Joyce, of Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, Winchester,
on behalf of the city churches and pas
tors.
Mr.. w. R. Kennedy, of Lexington, re-
spGnded.
An address on "some Discoveries of
Christian Endeavor" was delivered by
Rev. w. ]. Cooke, of Woodstock. Song
services tonight were led by Messrs.
Robert t. Gray, of Winchester. and Ed
ward Pumpkins. of Baltimore, Nd.
The session of the convention Will be
held daily in Centenary Reformed Church.
and the convention will continue until
Ga t,1rday
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Miss Johnson. the young lady who was
thrown from her horse at the horse snow
in orange. died several days ago as re-
sult of her injuries.
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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ELECTED.
"A Colorcd Boys Head Cut OF by the
Train.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

ASHLAND, VA. August 2S.-Prof. c. II.
Lambert, of Buckingham county, grad
uate of William and Mary. was elected
principal of Ashland Graded School TO-
night ut a meeting of the School Board.
Professor Lambert is an experienced
teacher, and is highly recommended.
Aubrey Jnmes, q colored boy. fourteen
years .,iu, VINO ran s.-~"y from MS nome
at boswell, was killed by freight train
last night, on the outskirts of Ashland
His head was severed from his body and
his legs mutila ted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
PEOPLE ILL AT FRONT ROYAL.
A Bank at Washington, Kappahan-
mock County.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


Especial Dispatch to The Times)
FRONT ROYAL, VA, August 2S-Mrs.
Fl. n. Downing has been very i'll with
tvu,od fever for several weeks, and her
life has been despaired of for about week.
Several local physicians and Dr. Love- Oh
Winchester. have been in attendance, pc
sides having two trained nurses who are
constantl; with her. The hard fight which
she has been making gives hoEe of her re-
covery.
A bank has been organized at
Washington, Rappatlannock county, with
E. ]. Wood, county treasurer. as cashier:
Rixey Bros. of Culpeper. are connected
with the bank. They also have bank
at that place.
The Shenandoah Baptist Association holds
its annual session at Luray beginning TO-
night. Delegates from Front Royal are:
w. f. Kerfoot. S. P. Buck. Cass Rust and
D. C. O'Flaherty.
Rev. 6. w. Clarke. recently pastor of
Rsrton Heights Baptist Church, is visiting
his parents here
Miss Edith Bayly. a trained nurse OF
Washington, D. c.. was brought home
a few days ago suffering from typhoid
fever. She is critically i'll at the home of
her father, Captain Bayly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
D,,uul,tcrs of Liberty.
(By Associated Prcss.)

CHARLOTTE. n. C., August 23.-The
Society of the Daughters of Liberty met
here to-day in the hall OF the JUNIOR Oroer
United American Mechanics, Of which or
canization it is an auxiliary. About five
hundred and fifteen delegates were in at
tendance.
Mayor Mccall, of Charlotte, delivered
the address of welcome while the response
was by National Councillor Thomas d.
Ivey, of Petersburg. Va.
1t is believed John Townsend, National
Chancellor, will be elected to succeed
National Councillor Ivey.
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ElODcIncnt,

Especial Dispatch to The TimesO
ROANOKE, VA, August 2S-Aliss Neiiie
A. Gettys, daughter Of n. A Gettys. chlet
bridge inspector of the norfolk ana Mes,-
ern eToned to Winston, N. c., sunday
night with Hugh Connolly, vaudeville
actor. where they were married. They re-
turned home to-day to seek parental Tor
.iyeness. They will reside in Philadelphia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29

destination in Washington, where it a

.u '.n IN WASHINGTON. where it ar
rived late tonight. :
oT - s.1. .er was granted to the Virginia
. Moo.ens solnpany, of Winchester, this af-
s ra Dy Judge w. NJ. Atkinson, in the
s "a aoo W Court. The capital stock is
5s '.,o me plant will be ready for ope-
rallon oy December 1st. The officers
7e e5s were; President, w. H. Crawford;
W, ,r.ls, W. H. Baker; Secretary
ana an nreasurer. Shirley Carter. Directors
80 w. r.. ~ GlraWford, W. II. Baker, German
9 n w. Z. Gnichen. S. H. Hansbrough,
u; W. ;. Love and F. l.. Glaize.
MSS hatharine Maloy. daughter of Mr..
, d rms -haioy, was thrown from a buggy
os runaway horse near Winchester this
afternoon and seriously injured.
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Whereabouts of the Empress.
(Ey Associated Press.l

LONDON, August 2S.-A special dis
patch from Shanghai says the Chinese Of
fetal there have informed the foreign con-
suls that the Emperor, the Dowaser En-
press and Prince Tuan have arrived in
the neghborhood of Tai Yuan Flu.
Tai Yuan is the capital of the Province
OF Shan. adjoining the Province of Chi Ii
and is 2iO miles southwest of Pekn.
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Smith Jones.

Especial Dispatch to The Tmes)
ROANOKE, VA, August 2S.-Mlss
Eula jones daughter OF Thomas NJ.
Jones, a merchant at Bonsack, lett ner
home at Coyners Springs last night, and
came to Roanoke, where she was married
- clen smith A. Norfolk and Western
engineer. who resides in Bluetleld, w. Va.
The marriage took place at ]. a. Shep-
herds home, on West Salem Avenue. Rev.
y A. Solley offcated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
Many Chinese Leaving Annoy.

IBy associated PresS.J
HONG KONG, August 2S.-General Gotta,
from the Island of Formosa, Japanese
territory commands the Japanese forces
occupying Annoy. Large bodies of troops
have been landed and Nordenfeldt guns
have been mounted commanding the city.
Many Chinese are leaving.
The British cruiser Isis sailed from here
under sealed orders to-day. 1t is thought
probable she is going to Annoy.
Canton is quiet. The large merchant
guilds are feeding the poor in order to
prevent a disturbance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
n Negro Lynched.

(By Associated TFcss.1
CHARLOTTE, n. c., August "a ne
gro was lynched at Forest CITY y. -
this morning for the murder OF "h.le
man named Flack. Threats were aiso
made to lynch a negro woman, VINO hau
taken the gun to the murderer, ana mon
went in search of her.
peaches by the negro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
His Leg Broken.

While being chased by dog. Horace
Cosby, a colored lad of about 10 years. ran
in front of a moving van, and was run
ever. He had his right leg broken above
the knee, and was taken to the coiored
hospital. where 1t was set by Dr. CHS
The accident occurred yesterday afternoon
at TWenty-seventh and "O'' Streets.
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BisSirike Probable.
nv Associated Press. }

aAZELToN. PA. August os-If the
anthracite coal operators refuse to grant
the demands of the United Mine Workers.
as embodied in the reports of the Scale
and the Resolutions Committees, as pre-
scented and adopted at a general conven-
tion held here to-day. by September Sth a
strike involving lIo.0eo miners, of whom
1900 are members of the Mine Workers
organization. Mil be declared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
With the Sick.

DR.. Hunter McGuires condition is re-
garded as unchanged.
DR.. ]. Travis Taylor. who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Retreat for the
Sick. is doing nicely.
Miss Van Lew is considered as somewhat
stronger.
There IS no change in the condition OF
Captain Charles B. Tenant He was
resting quietly at late hour last night.
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DEATHS.

sHoRE-Died. Tuesday. August IS. 1900.
at A. NJ. BEVERLY p. SHORE, son
Of Robert E. and Mary E. Shore.
Funeral from the residence. no n.
Eighth Street, WEDNESDAY AFTER
NOON at o'clock.
JARvIS.-Died, at her residence. 1922
Beverly Street. at 6:15 p. NJ. yesterday.
GERTRUDE LOUISE JARVIS, In the
eleventh month Of her age
Funeral p. n. TO-DAY q Sacred
Heart Caurch. = -
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TO PROTECT CONSULATE.

Japanese Government Lands Troops
ar Annoy.
(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, August 2S.-In regard
to the landing Of Japanese troops at
Annoy, the japanese Lega .!on received to-
day condrmatory telegram from Toxic
TO the effect that in View Of the fact that
Annoy has, on account Of Its proximity
70 Formosa, frequently served as the
basis '' for designs upon the island, and that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
NO ARMED FORCE FOUND.
Japanese in Possession of the Summer
Palace.

Copyright 1863 by The Associated Press.)
PEKIN. August u, via Taku, August
27.-Three Russian, two japanese, one
British and one American battalion search
Cd the imperial part OF the city and about
FIVE miles out for Boxers" No armed
force was found, but only a single Chin
csc scout who was killed.
The japanese are in possession OF the
imperial summer palace to-day. The win
ter palace here is still closely guarded. The
Russians wish to destroy it.
a southwark movement began to-day
and will continue, but several detachments
will remain 10 protect converts.
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THE PEN RATHER
THAN THE SWORD

Continued from First Page.J

guests OF Minister Conger at Pekin.
Mrs and Miss Woodward left Evanston
in February to make a tour of Japan
and China They were accompanied by
Mrs Conger, wife of the Minister.
Miss Mary Condit-Smith has also been
a guest of Minister Conser at Pekin
One of Miss Smiths sisters in the wife of
General Leonard Wood, Governor General
Of Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
RAILS FOR FULTON.
Moro Cars Ordered for Power Com
pany System.

The Richmond Passenger and Power
Company yesterday received a large con-
signment Of new girder rail for the Fulton
Improvements, and the work of rehabitita-
ting the track will be begun to-day. The
warrant for the payment of the rails was
drawn yesterday and amounted to SIS, 600.
While IN New York Captain Pizini. gem
eral manager of the company. contracted
for the immediate delivery 0e more new
cars, and when these are put in service
the company will have forty-five new cars
in use. The old colo~s will be retained
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
DIR. Garcin Back.

DR.. Ramona D. Garcin has returned to
the city, after a two weeks vacation our
ing which he visited Baltimore. Ph1lacei-
phia and New York While in New 1or.
he attended the Post Graduate Medical
School.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
nlisSI, NJ EeltOn.


Especial DISpdtcI 10 R+3'
pppyvIrJE VA August pa tele-
cram was received here today announcing
tbe death of Mrs L. VI. Weiton. at Phiia-
delphia. this morning She was week
AGO brought from her home in Texas TO
pb;IadsInhfa hospital for treatment for
ner,ous nrostrasion. Mrs. Melton WIS a
raIative of Mrs. DR.. Mcclure, OF this
,race and her husband and daughter
s,anr last winter at Mrs. McGuire's home
here. She was a daughter of a cattle king
of Texas, her home being in San Antonio.
she is survived by her husband nnd one
daughter. who arrived IN the county ias'
Friday from Texas. and LETT yesterday FOR
pbiIadeIp,ia when the news Of her pre-
carious condition was received.
Her remains will be taken TO Texas for
burial
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in addition to the burning of japanese
temple, there have been riots against
foreigners. the japanese Government have
considered it necessary to land small
force for the purpose OF protecting their
consulate and the foreign residents Ut
that port.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
R1lICaIlcS.

Especial Dispatch to The Timos)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. August Is
Ball games to-day: Bowling Green, Il
Warsaw, y.
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urers' Association has come to a decision
to reduce wages. returning to the rate IN
force previous to December 1lth, 1859. At
that time a general advance Of 10 per
cent, was made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
consn,red TO Ki,lEmmanucl.

(By Associated Press-)
PARIS, August ga dispatch 20 IN.
Petit Bleu, from Rome. says an Ana'chis.
has been arrested at Cara on susp;eios.
OF having consp;red to aSsass'nase Mn.
Victor Emmanuel III.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
The F,o,,. 1,os,ponch.

NEW YORK, August 2.-The heavy
weight fight between Peter Maher5 and
Joe choynsk!, which was to nave e, taken
place at the Broadway Athletic cup 70.
night, had to be declared on on account n
Of Choynski's sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-29
OBITU AIRY.
Beverly l.. Shore.

Mr.. Beverly E. Shore. one OF the most
prominent young business men in Rich-
mond. died at his home, No no North
Eighth Street, at O'Clock yes
terday morning. He had been a
sufferer from consumption for the
past year. and though for two or
three months he knew the end was near
at hand, he was never disturbed by the.
nearnesS of death. and always had a
bright smile for his friends and acduain-
tances. Mr.. Shore gave his personal at
tention to his business until week or
ago, when he became too Ill to do So
He was the head of the wholesale drug
firm of 3. E. Shore & Co., exclusive agents
in this section for several of the largest
drug supply manufacturing concerns in
America and though q young man, il is
said of him that these firms had implicit
confidence in him, and at any time would
extend him almost unlimited credit
Mr.. Shore was SO years of age Ffe was
born in Nottcway county, but came TO
Richmond twelve years ago with his par
entS. Mr. and Mrs +. f. Shore, Jr. He
began here as \ clerk in one of the Broad
Street dry goods stores. and later was
book-keeper for West, Johnston & Co,
book-jiealers and stationers. For while
he travelled for the trunk manufacturing
concern of Fl w Rountree & Bro. and
then he went with Henry & Co. dealers
in drue, supplies here. About six years
a go he went into the wholesale drug bus
mess for himself. the name CT the firm.
being Shore 6 Walters. but in 1896 Mr..
Walters drew out and the firm became
3. E. Shore e Co.
Resides his mother and father. Mr.
Shore leaves two brothers and three sis
ters-R z. Shore. Jr.. John J. Shore and
Miss Julia D. Shore of Richmond: Mrs
X. A. Mcleod OF Jonesboro. n. c.. and
Mrs. T r. Parkinson, CT Nottoway coun-
The deceased was active worker in
member of the Second Presbyterian
church. During the lifetime of Rev. DR..
Moses D. Hoge he ac.ad as one OF the
ushers of the church.
Daniel Il. Jordan.
Daniel 3. Jordan. one of the oldest ard
best known citizens of Henrico county.
died at Q o'clock yesterday morning at MS
home on the New Market Road. near
the ur-Mlle-Creek Baptist Church, in
the eIghty--first year of his age.
Mr. Jordan was bern N Hanover county.
but had baen a resident of Henrico for
more than forty years
He is survived by one sister. He never
married.
The funeral will take place from the
residence at 10 O'Clock Tomorrow morning,
and the interment will be made in the
family buring-ground-
Infant Dead.
Gertrude Louise, inSant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs D. II. Jarvis, died ;.t the resi-
dence of her parents. No. 1921 Beverly
Street last evening, aged eleven months
The funeral will De held this afternoon
at ; o'clock from Sacred Heart church
Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Miss johnson.
Miss Johnson. the young lady VINO was
thrown from her horse at the horse snow
in orange. died severa! days ago as a re-
suit of her injuries.
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CAMPAIGN IN TIE TENTH.
The Committee Planning to Make 1t
Very Active.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.o
IYNCHBERG. VA. August 2S-An i'm
portant meeting of the Democratic Com
1nittee and of all county chairmen of the
Tenth District will be held here next Week
for the purpose of considering and dis
cussing The situation and Of devising plans
Tor an active campaign. 1t is expected
that the meeting Will be largely attended.
and TINT important steps will be taken.
A Democrat from the Tenth District, who
was here to-day, stated that the Object
OF the leaders in the Tenth would be 10
make the majority of their party so large
that the question of a contest would never
be considered
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5aI77' n -
Held nSrt1nr s s..nil.

Tao hoard OF Directors of the Virginia
r1rot'-a Chemical Company he'd their
-a--r,a quarterly meeting at the Offices of
the e apar-.ss .-es .e;.a The bosrd was
n session ~ &c hs...a the;
evening,
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will Cne Wages.

q (By Associated Press :.
FAIL river, MASS. August 60 ~.
was reported unofdcial1y to-day that tne
sailing committee Of the Cotton Manutacs-
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SPOTSYLyANIA REPUBLICANS.
Especial Dispatch TO Tho Times

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, August IS
The Republicans of Spotsylvania county,
in convention to-day, elected the follow
ing delegates to the Congressional Con
vention at TaPpahannock September 4th;
e. r. Andrews. s. A Orr (white), Jcseph
Williams. Mills Lewis and Arthur Brown
E{noiara1l
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BASEBALL.
scores Yesterday.

New York, 5; Boston, 4. .
Brooklyn, 10: Philadelphia, 6.
Chicago, g.. st. Louis, 2.
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HANNA GOING WEST.
He VIII Remain There Until the End
. of ihf. Cam nm ION
lRr AesocIated Press.

NEW YORK.eAugust Ex-senator Hanna
announced to-day that he will leave Tues
day or Wednesday of next week to go
West. where he expects to remain to the
end of the campaign. He said he might
r,ossibly return for couple of days, but
that viii depend on the situation.