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Evening star., 1900-12-26
JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, ATcTIoNEER.

WALTER Il. WILLIAMS & co, AUCTIONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENCE
PROPERTY ON THIRTEENTH STREET
NORTHWEST, BEING HOUSE NUMBERED
1913.
Under and by virtue Of certain deed of trust to
us. bearing date March %, 1S93 and duly recorded
in liber 1888, folio 431 ct seq, of the land
ords Of the District of Columbia and Of decree
of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia,
in equity cause numbered 21T62. and at the
quest Of the parties secured. we, the undersigned
trustees. will sell, at public auction, in front of
the premises, on THU RSDAY, THE THIRD DAY
OF JANUARY, D. 1901 AT HALFpAST FOUR
OCLOCk PM, all that certain piece and parcel
OF land and premises, situate in the city of Wash
lngton District of Columbia, and known and dis
1nguished as and being lot numbered two t2) of
Alfred ID. Lees subdivision of lots In square
bered two hundred and eighty t2So,, together with
all Inc Improvements thereon, consisting of brick
dwelling, numbered 1913 18th street northwest.
Terms OF sale: One-third of the purchase money
to be paid In cash. the balance in equal in-
stailments payable in and two years from
day of sale, with interest at the Of six per
centuIn per annum. payable quarterly, secured by
deed OF trust on the property sold, all cash, at
the option of the purchaser. deposit of two hun
dred $1,000 dollars will be required at the time
OF sale. All conveyancing and recording, including
revenue stamps, at purchasers cost Terms of
sale to be complied with within ten days from day
OF SALE otherwise trustees the right to
sell at the risk and cost Of the defaulting pur-
chaser or purchasers
GEORGE n FIEaIINC, Trustae
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@ G. SLOAN s CO.. AUCTIoNEERs 1907 ST.
DECEMBER TWENTY-SEy ENTg, 1900 AT EIEv-
EN- AN. I will sep, at the auction rooms of @
@. Sloan Co., l4e7 G street w, to enforce lien
for storage rartage and repair charges, due and
unpaid, oe Estey & Co. organ, No. 233, 472, stored
with me in the name Of w. P. Gibbons.
TERMS CASH.
de1o 20 of % "a 26-st "
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CHAS. p STONE, l.
CHAS. W. FAIRFAX
de2O q q a "a q. .2s 81, ta1,28 Tr,afees
Evening star., 1900-12-26

Artificial Life.
The conversation as to tho outlook in
chemistry drifted naturally to that subject
which has so often presented itself to the
imaginative scientist, that Of the ability
Of men to produce a living substance by
artificial processes, in other words. to make
life. Haeckel believes firmly that some
day this will be done that 1t is not at all
beyond the range of science, strange and
improbable as 1t may seem. We had been
sitting at the open windows OF Haeckels 9
study. The professor pointed outside to
the beautiful green foliage OF the garden
ut is only what those plants are doing
all the time," he said, taking so many
parts of carbon. hydrogen. nitrogen, oxy-
gen and SO on and combining them into
the albumfnous substance which w call
protoplasm, the living substance. Science
can combine these elements just as nature
does. the proportions being exactly known,
but not yet to produce life. The albumen
moiecule Is very complicated. Science does
not know yet just how the various atoms
of carbon. oxygen and SO on which COM
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Great Grand Niece Of Warrington.

Mics Eugenis Washington. q great
grand niece Of George Washington, auo
one of the founders Of the Society Of
Daughters Of the American Revolution
died in Washington Friday. Her re-
mains were buried in the private bury
ing ground at Glenoairne. the home
Of the late Judge r. O. l.. Moncure'
In Stafford county, Sunday.
The pail bearers were Messrs.
James s. Knox. Thom1s ] Moncnre
Thomas Wallace, Judge ] I. Gooluok
John NJ. Hall and Dr. J. q. Wallace
Rev W. d. Smith, of st. George :
church, this city, conducted the services
at the grave.
The remains we're accompanied from
Washington by a nephew, Mr.. Pau
Monoure, of Washington, and nieces,
Miss Mcpherson, Of Maryland, and
Miss Eugenia Moncure, Of Washington
The floral offerings we're many and
beautiful; one especially so-that sent
by the National Order Of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
The Hospital Entertainment.

The ladies Of the Mary Washington
Hospital Association realized at their
entertainment Friday night the sum Of
$3.50. Besides this the collections taken
10 az the churches on Thanksgiving day
reached $50 The entertainment ana
collections were for the benefit q a free
bed IN the hospital. This is not sufii-
cient for that purpose 1t will require
$500. The ladies hope that some gentle
man or lady interested in the success OF
this worthy object will give as o
Xmas gift the remainder Of the sum
necessary AT tho entertainment the
hearts Of two little children were made
glad Elizabeth Darlington was voted
the baby carriage and Helen Stokes the
doll. sent by Mrs DR.. steel, Of New
York
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

"SnOwden, the farm belonging e.
the estate VI the late John Seldom, sit
uated about miles from this city, IN
Stafford. aud containing 500 acres. was
sold at public action here Saturday e.
Mr.. Robert Ballard. Of King George.
for SO 100 The sale is subject 70 con-
flrmation Of the court.
The mansion on this property wa
destroyed during the civil war by shells
from q gun boat IN the Rappahannock
Gen. Early had burned the residence
of Gov. Swami and other property In
Maryland in 1854, aud the Federal au-
thorities to retaliste dispatched quo
boat 20 demolish the home Of Thomas
A. Seldom, Secretary Of War Of the
Confederate States, on the James river.
The commander made a mistake. come
up the RappahannOok, and after notify
log the family of Johu Seldom, q
brother. to vscate. the shells were
turned on the house in Stafford. and II
was soon a mass Of flames
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
LOCAL MARKETS
corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. J
Wheat, IS TO 70 ;corn, 40 to 80. meal llb
TO 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % TO SOi
fowls (liye). 5to7; turkeys live, 6 60
66 dressed 8 TO 10; ducks live to Z;
dressed fowls 9 to 10 per ID. lard, 8 70
O; eggs, 81 to 22Jts. butter 10
10 20; hams, 10 TO IL, Irish pota-
toes, 55 TO 80: beef,S TO 81 veal, AZ
Pork, to 51S hides (greenl, ~
to 8 hides (dry), to 3. Baled Hay,
sl4 to 1850 per ton
Wool-Unwashed. ~ to % washed
81 TO 28.
Leaf Sumao-5O TO SO cents per hun
bred pounds.
rhs Grain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Chicago-Wheat, Dec, 20; Jan. 7O14
corn, Dec. S5; Jan. 3415 Dec. oats
az.
New York-Southern wheat, rs tC
80; corn. 40 TO 49,
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 20 Sc ~
Southern corn, AZ TO 43
Richmoud-Wheat, 20 to 70 corn
40 TO AZ.
Alexaudris-w Wheat. 6s TO 70 corn
40 TO 46
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Niadlesex Matters

At county court which convened last
Wednesday and adjourned Saturday. j.
IL Epps (colOred) was convicted q
criminal assault aud sent 70 the state
nrison for three years. Ellen Jackson
(colored) WAS convicted u forgery Snu
given two years
Motions 20 set aside the verdict III
both cases we're made, and Judge Gar,
nett suspended sentence and took until
next term 70 consider his decision.
Hon. Robert McOsndlish IS still oiit'
icslly III at his home, 10 Saluda
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Mr.. Linden Dillon aud Miss Cora
Hesser. Of Loudoun county, wero mar.
ried last week by Rev. 0. I. Herndon.
The last term Of Madison county
court was presided over by Hon James
Hoy for Judge Mcmillan, and a road
case was tried
John Ennis. q colored member OF the
city chain-gang, blde alden 10 his as
sooiates and Boss Alex Mills on yester.
day. The last seen Of him he was
striking a 2 40 gait towards the basin,
hugging his precious ball and chain.
From acknowledge Of his oharacteri y
assumed that if be will return the ball
and chain that no questions Will be
asked or further action taken because
Of his departure.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Political Rumors in First District.
fptcbmoud Tinlas J

It rumored in political circles that
Hon. Olaggett b Jones. OF King ano
Qasen county. will probably be a can
didate for Don gress in the First Dis.
trict two years hence, in the event Of
the happening of certain contingencies
IL ia said that there is some doubt as
to whether Congressman W A. Jones
Of Richmond county, will offer again
for the honor, and in the event Hon
W. A. Jones should decline 80 run
again. Hon o. b Jones will, It lie
thought, enter the race.
Congressman Jones, IL is conjeotured
probably has some higher office IN view
The Thirty ninth Senatorial Districi
will claim the honor when the present
member shall retire the Eastern shore
and other sections having had the
Congressman since the former section
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Fredericksburg Battleaelds Park.

A strong effort will be made during
this session of Congress 30 procure the
passage Of the Fredericksburg ana "A
iacent National Battledelds Park Dill
Il was passed by the Senate last session,
but has not come before the House All
the Virginia members assisted by o
number If others. ARE anxious thas the
session should not close before this bill
becomes a law.
Gen Daniel e Sickles called on
Speaker Henderson and represented g
him that the veterans Of the Owl Waf
who fought az Spotsylyania, Ohaucel-
lorsvile, the Wilderness and Fredef-
icksburg are anxious 10 have the prop
erty purchased aud national park es'
tablished embracing those batt!ehelds.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
New Advertisements.

Mr.. a. N. Honey has some good
horses and mules for sale OF exchange
for cattle.
Messrs. Smith & Ooghill are closing
ont the retail department Of their shoe
business. They are selling goods OF
all kinds in their line at greatly re
dnced prices
Mr.. o b. Braytou wants travelling
salemen for Caroline. Spoisylvauia and
Louisa Read his ad.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Aaauoiation ?. V a

There will be a joint meeting Of the
Association for Preservation Of Virgin
ia Antiquities. aud the Betty Washing
too Lewis Chapter Of the d. A r, at
ths residence of Mrs. Marshall Hall,
this Tuesday morning az IL m, for the
purpose Of making further arrange
ments for the Colonial Assembly and
entertainment to be held at the Opera
House on the night Of December she
27th. All members Of both associations
are requested TO be present without
further notice
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Rare Old Furniture

The foe old furniture, belonging to
the estate Of the late Mrs. Eliza john
ston, sold at auction Saturday, at
tracted a large crowd of bidders.
Among the articles we're old hall clocks,
old fashioned bedsteads and sidebOards,
tables, pictures, etc The bidding was
spirited and high prices prevailed
Dealers were present at the sale from
Boston. Philadelphia and other points
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
state Tobacco Test Farm

The decision of the State board OF
agriculture 60 establish tobacco test
farm in Charlotte County Is interesting
to the tobacco growers Of the State. Ihe
farm selected Is located III Charlotte
ounty.and will be Immediately pur'
chased by she nnty and donated 90
the board Il lie known as the SILVER
Hll'' farm, owned By an OHIO man
The board will employ an expert farm
mer to take charge Of the place the
whole tract contains 2 600 acres. and
il is understood that the price to De
paid is SlS 900
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
FREE BLOOD AND SKIN CURE.
An offer Proving Path.

Ulcers, Eating Sores Cancer ,Sorofuls'
itching Skin, Scabs and scales OF &c
zema. Aches and Pains in bones. BACK
or Joints, SyphiliTic Blood Poison
Rosten Gums aud Chronic Rhematlsm,
and all obstinate. deep-seated Blood
troubles. are quickly cured by taking
faw large bottles Of Botanic Blood Balm
We challenge the world for case OF
blood Disease that Botanic Blood Balm
win not cure. The cures are perma-
nent and not g patching up. Is your
blood Thin? Skin Pals? All Run Down?
AZ Tired in the morning o. when you
went 60 bed? Pimples? Boils swollen
Glands or JOints2 CataIrht Futrio
Breath? Eruptions? Sores In Mouth or
Throat? II so, your Blood is Bad
Rlood Balm will make the Blood Pure
and Rich. Heal every Sore, Stops the
Aches and Pains. Build up the broken
down body, aud invig0rste the old ana
Sgaak Botanic Blood Balm, the only
narfess Blood Purifier made. Sold
a. Drue Stores. 81 90 per large bottle,
including complete directions. 10
nrove cur faith in Blood Balm trial
bottle given away TO sufferers. Eor
srae trial bottle, address Blood Balm
N 179 Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga
non't hesitate, Dut write OF once de'
scribinQ trouble, and free personal med
;csl advice given. Blood Balm Cures
syhan All else fails. Thoroughly tested
~ On wears. B B b. Sold by X
n. Goolrick, Fredericksburg va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
For Brady's Place.

There are three applicants for the
office of Collector of Internal Revenue
of the 2nd District of Virginia, made
vacant by the death of Dol. James d
Brady. They are Ospt Asa Rogers. the
present Chief Deputy; ex Postm Aster
Otis H Russell. of Richmond and Hugh
Miller. Of Norfolk ExOouRressman
r. T. Thorpe has been mentioned as
candidate. bat it isunderssood that on
account Of his increasing law practice
he will not be a candidate.
Indications point TO Capt Asa Rogers
as the winner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Engraving Of Madison Presented to
Orange

In the County Court Monday, John
g. Williams, on behalf Of Hon. Gail.
lard Hunt, Of Washington, ID. o.,
presented to the court and county an
engraving Of she marble medallion
bust OF President Madison. made by
Giuseppe Ooracchi in 1872 The
court ordered that it be hung in the
courthouse, and that the thanks Of
the court and county be extended 10
Mr.. Hunt for his most acceptable gift
Orange Piedmont VirginiAn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

The internal revenue department. will
probably be removed from Petersburg
10 Richmond. Is was due largely TO
Col Brady's I'll health that he had the
change made more than year ago.
Capt. Asa Rogers, who will probably
succeed Col. Brady, IL said 90 favor
Richmond Ool.Rogers is now In charge
Of the office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
spotsylvania Court.

The attendance at Spotsylvania
oourt yesterday was small Routine
business occupied the attention Of the
court and officers.
The sale If lirquent lands took
place aud the Clark Milling property d,
about three miles from Sp0tsy lyania
. H, was sold, Mr.. James Payne
becoming the purchaser as 500
Herman Harris. son Of Mr.. Lee Har'
ris. Of the county. was badly shot In
the leg By the accidental discharge IL
his Qun viii hunting yesterday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Sale Of Property.

Mrs. Julia 0. Wright. Of Arkansas,
has purchased Of Mr.. Frank z. Stearns
the Sorrell property on Main street. aud
has contracted for the erection OF a
handsome modern residence on a por-
zion If the lot
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Lost sl2o.

Hon Malcolm A. Coles. OF Rich
mond. while attending the Brady
funeral in Petersburg Sunday, lost q
roll Of money, amounting 20 sl2O. de
got into a buggy en- route for the oeme-
terry with the m )ney in his hip pocket
Whea he arrived there IL was gone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

Accidents Will Happen John
Brown. u. A. X. veteran. OF 2446
Marshall St., Philadelphia, says: by
a mere accident l came across DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. l was a
great sufferer from that dread malady--
Ostsrrh. This wonderful remedy az
feoted speedy and permanent cure.
and have been so thankful that l am
willing to spend much time In spread
ing the good news lie. Johnston q
Pearson, J. B. Hall % Son.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
HEADQUARTERS FOR
BUILDING MATERIALS.

keen sll kinds Of North Carolina and Viz
gtnia Lumber, dressed and undressed' sun
rlss, L4ths, SASH, Doors AMI b-nos, Line
A,.oeef Cslcino Plaster, PlasJerng Hair.
s1iiIiug and Paving Brick. Tin ana lr0u
rood AZ. Cat ana " ire Nails, all 6lnds heady-
6fEai Paints ana Dry Paint, Lhoseed On
al Paint brushes OF an kinds, window
3isss sai putty. Builders Hardware OF a.
sinds. Tar Roofing and Sheatntns Paper
Farm Wagons, Road Cars "usS'es
''' ~ e. d. COLE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Col James D Brady Laid to Rest.

The funeral Of Dol James d. Brady
took place at 80 p N. Sunday from
st Joseph Catholic church, Petersburg
Va, Rev. Father O'FArrel officiating.
Is was one Of the largest gatherings
ever seen in that city on an occasion OF
the kind The inteIment was made IN
the family lot in Blsndford Cemetery.
Friendsfrom all portions of the state snd
Gen. j. Il. O'Beirne. Of New York his
former law partner, were present. The
fl1ral offerings were so numerous that
beside those carried by the honorary
pail bearers, they were carried 70 the
cemetery IN carriages aud the deceased
was literally buried beneath mass OF
flowers. The pail bearers were: Honor
ary-Judge Edmund Waddill Jr Judge
l.. l.. Lewis Hon. ". b Mcllwaine.
Col. 5. Blown Allen, Hon Park Agnew,
Hon. Geo. l.. Bowden, Gen, j. Il
O'Bevirne. De- ID. W. Lassiter. Hon.
Alexander Hamilton and Capt Asa
Rogers;
Active Messrs t. o. Hinton, James
II Bailey. Dantel Rahlly. Robert Wade.
Orlando & Hinton, 5. y Gillian and
Wray T. Knight,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
EARM For SALE,

I will sell tbe little farm known e.
"WILLARD'S, f" on the S2otsylyenia
court. house road. six miles from
Frederioksburg. Is contains 100 acres,
living along the MRssaponAx Run, and
. comparatively new tuo story dwell
inr and barn Price low Possessions
given January Isl 1901.
Fte1ef|ekfbUfs, ".
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
Richmond, fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad.
Soheo ale In effect Nov. 25th. 1900
Leave NorthwArd.


Leave NorthvSrd.
sac 4. N. daily, no local stops.
5.E A. NJ. daily, no local stops,
lots A. n. sundays Only, stops at Brooke
and Wide Water
N.4O A. Nj. daily except Sunday. no local
= l.59 P. NJ. daily except Sunday, no local
IA P. NJ. daily. No local stops.
81 p. rs. daily. stops at Brooke and "lae
Water.
Leave SOutnwsrd.
- A. N. daily. Atlantic Coast Line train.
stOpg - Milford, D0swcli anG a an ana, week
DAYS All local Stops on sundays.
i3.ss p. NJ. daily. Ssab)ard Air Line tram,
via ). A. L. Junction. Arrive at C.&O. hfJad
treet station, Richmond.
Ia T. a. Jauy cAuopt sunday. stops az
Milford. boswell and Ashland.
tt8P. 81. Daily. 4 sian &c 70 ST Line Train
et0ps al boswell aud .shiSnd.
B37 y. NJ Daily makes local stops,
gS2 p. NJ. daily, Seab oard AIT Line tram,
via \. A. L. Junction. Arrive at q. q. Broad
street station. Richmond.
Accommodat on trains. Daily except sunday
b.55 A. N. for richmond.
lu2i A. n. for QuAuricO.
l2.f0 Z. 4. for Ashland. ,.,.,
aOP. N. fsOm Hichmond Tor rreuetlONs-
burg.
r. =. Taylor, Traffic Manager.
At. u. Myers. President.
o. c. COX, Agens
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
WANTED.
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrative
upon the Estate Of John II Myer. JF.,
deceased, Thereby request all persons
Indebted to said Estate TO como for
ward aud settle their debts. ard ell
persons having claims against said Es-
tate will present 20 me properly au-
thenticated for settlement.
MARY e. EOKEERODE.
Adm'rx Of Jno H. Myer, Jr. f, deceased.
Nov. 25th, 1900 w4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
10000
Two Fires
A Contrast

THE RESIDENCE OF ma. JOHN
WESBY. OF SPOTSYLVANIA
COUNTY. WAS DESTROYED
FIRE SATURDAY.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Star
Barn, tenement house, corn cribs
etc, on tho farm Of Mrs. N. A. Down.
man, in Spotsylvauis County' were
destr )yed by FIRE Sunday night IN
eurance, $55O.-FREE LANCE.
MORAL--Insure Your Property
Rowlett 81 Goodrich,
FIRE and Life Insurance Agents,
Fredericksburg, Va.
Office Princess Anne street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04

FOR By-Laws. Pamphlets Ostalogu
write 20 or call on THE FREE
LANCE for estimates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-12-04
JUST RECEIVED

By last Steamer Nice LOT Bananas.
Eating Pears, Fire Eating Apples. AL
go 5. O. Thomas Celebrated Red skin
Tomatoes aud Corn. Wholesale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-04-25
NIB FLOOD SITUATION
Conditions IN Louisiana, Alabama
and Mississippi Still Causing
Great Inconvenience
Suspension Of Freight Tratic seri'
ously Handicaps the Work
ofsRelief
Distress Among the Inhabitants.o1
Interior Towns Known to Be
Great.

New Orleans. April a5.-While condi-
tons in the flooded sections of Louisi-
ana. Mississippi and Alabama show
some Improvement, the relief eXperis
enced is slight because of the difficult
ties of railroad communication.
The suspension of freight traffic and
the delay to mails is causing great loss
and Inconvenience here, and distress
among the inhabitants of interior
towns where supplies have been cut off
for over a week The overflow of the
streams has not been increased as
much as was expected from yesterdays
rains. for while they We're terrific they
lasted but a short time.
Unless there is another downpour
to undo thesNast amount of repairs ac-
complished in the%past week the New
Orleans & Northwestern will be able to
resume the running Of its trains on
Thursday. Service on that road has
been almost completely interrupted for
ten days. The Illinois Central mail line
Was again open yesterday, but full
service will not h. attempted for a day
or two. and owing to the conditions
trains will scarcely be able to make
schedule time until the roadbeds dry
out. Trains are operating over the
Mississippi Valley, but the road is not
in good shape.
The disaster in West Pascagoula
completely checked the movement of
freight trains on the Louisville &
Nashville and cut in two the passen-
ger service. Only one train from and
to the north Is being operated. Pas
sengers are ferried across the Pasca-
goula river and baggage and mail is
carried over in boats. II is said that a
full resumption II service over the
Louisville Il Nashville is impossible in
side of ten DAYS