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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15

Az ",ins many physicians DR..
l. ne Of chronic rheuma-
8 weeks. MRS. G.. BODEN.
50. will be at Watertown,
~..'. hot>l Thursday, May %.
J. No matter what causes
--.~' .tions. absolute cleanliness
~ ut is the only way to cure
III -. L ~ Mountain Tea taken this
.li.:t'. i drive them away. IS
IN, A. t1amm.
~ unclaimed letters cenain-
n2 Ia ,ostoffice May IA:
Bauer Miss Anuie Cole. D. W.
Enming b Martn G GTin 1 a;:! ,,,,.
joy. Mrs Gertie Linger, Joseph
Schroeder, Nj. John Ziegler Albert
". (. LRUETZMACHER, P. N.
DO you wish to buy a farm? If
SO, write to Joseph keenan,, enclosing
6 cents l., stamps; he will give you all
information. Ask any question you
wish concerning land in Southern
Minnesota, and he will gladly inform
you free If charge. Address Joseph
Keenan,, Austin. MINI.
-Masor ". S. Henry has been Of
ftred the' position as assistant cashier
of tn National Oil company at Beau
mon T, xas with which a salary of
S., 00n :,.r annum is connected, but 1t
is :, 10 sle THAT he will decide not to
acc@;,t toe tempting offer, which Of
course will be gratifying to our citi-
zan., rs we can i'll afford to lose any
our philosophical, progressive
-,ients. Jefferson Record.
One of Jhe latest fake games has
been played, this spring, on some Of
the farmers of Rock, Dane and Jeffer-
son counties A young fpan goes
from farm to farm selling small fruits
aud shrubs, to be delivered in short
time. A few days later the goods
are delivered, but the agent fOrgets
to hand in the contract. 10 a short
time another agent appears with an
other lot Of goods and has the con-
tract with him. This agent claims
that the goods first delivered are by
a f, aud agent, and unless the farmer
takes his goods, he will commence
suit at once. In moso cases farmers
take the second goods rather than
stand law suit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15
1t Saved His Lea.

P. A. Danforth, of La Grange, Ca,
suffered for six months with a fright
full running sore OF his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For ulcers,
wounds, piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c. Sold by R. H. Brennecke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15
DR.. Miles,
Heart Core

controls the heart action, accel-
crates the circulation and builds
up the entire system. Sold by
druggists on a guarantee.
Dr.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15
W Rates to CALIFORNIA; and Back thi,



An illustrated book, which will be
much interest to all who are ex-
citing to take advantage of the low
ties to California this summer, at
time of the Epworth league con-
otion, to be held in San Francisco
July, has just been issued by
Chicago & Northwestern rail-
~. Much valuable Information is
ven relating to the state, variable
utes, etc. The rate via this line
II be only $50 for the round trip
,m Chicago, with corresponding
rates from other points. Copy of
is book may be had free upon ap
cation to w. B. Kniskern, % Fifth
enue, Chicago, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15
FOR SALE.

Four building lots on Twelfth
street, First ward, one-half block
from Northwestern university. En-
quire of Mrs. j. n, Young, COS Twelfth
street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15

A. Lorenz, Of Milwaukee, agent
of the New York Life Insurance COM
pany, and we'll known in this city,
has been cited to appear before Insur-
ance Commissioner Giljohann on June
and show cause why his license as
agent should not be revoked. Mr..
Lorenz is accused of selling Harold
B. Sowle, OF Tomah, an insurance
policy at discount of 20 per ceV.
Sowle alleges in his com plant that
not only was this discount given, but
that Lorenz also promised him job
at $50 per month and expenses, in
his Milwaukee Office. The agent
didn't make good on the job portion
OF the contract, and young Sowle COM
planned to the insurance commits
sioner. The statutes provide that
there shall be no discrimination be-
tween policy holders and it will be
this charge that Mr.. Lorenz will have
to answer to.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15

T. J. Foljahn. of Rome. was 10
town Yesterday.
r. Schott has been paying a visc
TO relatives at MuscOda.
Edward Knaak is spending his
vacati at Belvidere, Ill.
Dr.. l.. j. Toussaint, of Milwaukee
was caller in the city yesterday.
Mrs Otto SchOtt is visiting her
sistec. Mrs. Harry Clark, at Beloit.
Miss Louise Kartak, of Fort Atkin-
son, visited relatives here last week.
Nj. J Gosa and William Piper. OF
Palmyra, greeted frie IDS hare SaUur
day morning.
Miss Daisy Curtain, of milwaukee,.
visited Miss Lulu Bertraln during
the past week.
Mrs. A. d. Wilcox. of Fort Atki1-
son, visited her daughter Mrs W.
H. Woodland, this week.
Miss Marie Schumacher, n Il .waa
kee. was a guest Saturdag - me
home OF DR.. F. c.. Werner
Ole Swenson. prominent farmer
OF Ashippun, Dodge county, transacted
business in the city on Monday.
Mrs. John Touton, OF Fort Akin
son, was a guest last week of her
daughter, Mrs. Max Wegemann.
C. F. Wenck and Miss Mary Gerber
were over from OconomowOc TO spend
Sunday with the formers parents
Mrs. B. Murphy entertained IA
Sunday guests Miss Finnegan ao0
Miss Margaret Finnegan. Of Miiwan-
kee
Miss Anna Holland, who has been
i'll with infammatOrY rheumatism
several weeks past, is now GONZALES
cent.
Ferdinand Hartwig, F. c. Hartw e
and DR.. A. H. Hartwig went to Chi
cago Thursday to attend. the funeral
of Otto Hartwig's infant son.
c. T. Martenson. of Appleton; Alec
Martenson, of Racine. and James
Martenson, DR., of Milwaukee, spent
Sunday at the parental home on Mil
ford street.
William c. Raue, head of the firm
of w. G. Raue & Sons, made his spring
soliciting trip through the western
portion of Dane county last week
and returned with a large batch OF
orders for painting, glazing and wall
papering in that locality, which he
says is at present enjoying healthy
boom. Mr.. Raue's firm will en-
ploy more men this season than ever
before and work is in sight to keep
all busy until winter sets in.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15

ROYAL BAKING POWDER co., WILLIAM STREET, NEW
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-15

Avoid the imitation powders. They
are sold cheap because they are
made from alum. But alum is q
poison dangerous to use in food
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
CONSIDERED AN INJT STICE.
SENATE MILITARY COMMITTEES VIEW OF
THE NOMINATIONS OF GENERALS
WOOD. GRANT AND BELL

Washington. Feb. 9.-The Senate Committee
on Military Affairs viii meet early next week to
continue its consideration Of the nominations Of
Generals Leonard Wood. Frederick ID. Grant and
i Franklin Bell TO be brigadiers- The especial
objection TO them is that their nomination is an
Injustice 10 other officers in the Army. 1t is
computed by members of the committee that in
promoting Wood and Bell. as is proposed, they
would each be advanced over about one thou
sand officers who now Outrank them. Both are
now captains in the Regular establishment Bell
being the 5SOth of that rank Ii Is further said
that in case General Woods nomination is con-
frmed he would stand chance of being for
fourteen years Lieutenant General in the Army.
No disposition is manifested 10 diSparage Gen
eral Woods services in Cuba. but the cOnten-
tion is made that his reward should not be at
the expense of men who have won their laurels
soldiers General Grant is regarded largely
In the light of a volunteer and the feeling is
quite general among members of the committee
that he should not be promoted over so many
officers who have served continuously in the
Regular Army
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

the nation will become So poor that II will be
cone working class. and disappear a nation
have heard thar you and others accuse me
of being paid by the English Government for
what am doing. can only answer that there
is a God. and He will pass righteous sentence
| have also heard that Ki1Chener's offers 10 me
and other attempts considered by YOU as
signs OF weakness on the part of the British.
When YOU cornered fifty soldiers at Blaawn
Bank. did the same 70 four hundred at Noster-
shock, and surrounded a small body Rhenos-
ter River, under flag ~ truce. and asked them
"a surrender. was II q weakness or nagnaninity
on your part
quered the land and the people. and they con
slider the matter ended and only trying 70
treat those continuing the struggle maRnani-
mously IN order 70 prevent unnecessary blood
shed Believe me- when tell you that no troops
are sent from England hut thousands are still
coming 70 South Africa II YOU DO not consider
the Free State YOU will he insensible and act in
sensibly.
Burghers. you blind Can you not see
that you are being deceived by the Transvaal
generals What are they i0ing7 They d. ast
night one-tenrh part much as 90 The
Transvaal is not so much ruined as the Free
State They are inclined 70 submit ana are
only waiting 70 see what YOU are going 20 do
The moment you surrender fall or are captured
they viii surrender ] pray YOU again 70 con-
slider before you proceed further
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
CO4STED INTO TROLLEY CAR.
ROB SLED. BEARING TWELVE MEN. DAsHEs
DOWN STEEP HILL To CAR TRACKS.

BOB SLED. BEARING TWELVE MEN DAsHEs
DOWN STEEP HILL To CAR TRACKS.
A bob sled on which twelve young men were
coasting ran into a trolley car at Grafton and
Mount Prospect aves.. Newark last night There
Is no light at the crossing. and when the car was
seen it was too late avert a collision.
The accident occurred on one of the steepest
hills in that vicinity. The bob was steered by
Arthur l.. Holden.
The sled was under great headway when il
neared the Forest Hill trolley tracks in Mount
Pleasant-ave When within fifty feet of this
corner the sound of a trolley car bell was heard.
Stopping the bob out of the question. The
riders thought they could clear the tracks be
fore the car arrived. when suddenly IT hove in
sight Holden did not lose his nerve the ex
cited occupants yelled to him. but cried for them
to sit still and hold tight. The bob dashed
across the southbound tracks and struck the
centre of the There was crash. and the
young men thrown I'm the air. Holden
struck on his head. and picked up uncOn-
scious He received a deep cut on his head. and
his face and forehead were cut and bruised.
IesIie Vreeland spraned his wrist and received
n cut on the cheek. Several others We're slightly
mi
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
MA YORALTY CANVASS ENDS
THE VOTE FOR THE FIRST FIFTEEN
INTERESTING DETAILS FOR
TUESDAY

readers in New-York City upon the Mayoralty
ended yesterday at 6 D. m Fresh interest was
apparent in all parts of the city and votes were
received from nearly every ward Friends Of
some Of the men who have been prominently
under discussion had evidently accumulated
reserves of votes. About FIVE thousand ballots
were received in the course Of the day. and a
few. delayed by the storm. quite late in the
evening The latter were accepted as they
made appreciable difference in the result
A total of over $4,000 votes has been cast To
avoid delay In announcing the important Part
of the result. the vote cast for the Ifteen lead
ing names Is given below:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
FRENCH DRIVING TIE BOERS.
SIX THOUSAND BUTCHERS RETIRE FROM
FRMEI.o IN THE TRANsVAAL.


Cane Town. Feb 9-General French he's oeeu-
pied Ermelo. in the Transvaal Six thousand
Beers retired.
The Beers violently attacked Smith -Dorriens
OUTPOST al Boutwell, February q but were driven
back with heavy loss.
Rerschel. Cape Colony, Feb. S-A deserter
from General De Vets forces AYERS that he
treats his men cruelty, and frequently sjamboks
them. The deserter arrested by the Beers
after ne had surrendered 10 the British, and
received twenty-five lashes. Many Beers are
deserting. President Steyn and General De Wet
personally shoulder rifes.
Cradock. Cape Colony. Feb 9-Soer raiders
are nine miles from Graaf- Rienet, and are also
ir the neighborhood of Rosmead.
London. Feb lO.-"The Weekly Dispatch" says
Il has good ground for saying that information
Is being received in an authoritative quarter in
London that Commandant DE Wet late on FRI
day attempted 10 escape along the Smithheld
Bethuie Road but was foiled 10y strong body
OF scouts Subsequently Knox intercepted an
other movement. WhercupOn DE Wei releateo
and was forced over the Basutoand border
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
CROKER TALKS A LITTLE.
TOUCHES LIGHTLY on AMERICAN AND
BRITISH POLITICS AND HIS
INCOME TAN

London, Feb. al am keeping careful watch
on American affairs" said Richard Croker in the
course OF an interview with a representative of
The Associated Press to-day. but have no in
tention OF talking TO the American press on
political affairs at home There have been many
things attributed to which are entirely
untrue hut have no need 10 rush into print TO
reply 10 them.
Governor OdeI has been saying many things
about the necessity for purity i'm American pol
itics but those who have watched the panorama
of New-York affairs are quite competent to
judge whether his party mine has produced
the best results.
Il propose 10 be in England for the opening
Of the racing season. and I believe there is
quite good chance for American success now
ever. if they act sportsmanlike lines
Il notice all sorts OF stories have been pub
lished about my income tax but those interested
can rest assured that have never been taxed
over fl20. so that my place at Vantage costs
little more than hundred a year.
The events of the last fortnight in England
have been OF intense interest to me. / am CON
fident England has suffered loss bv the
accession of the King. The fact is that a manly
head of the Government must give the Empire
a more virile tone, which must inure to the ma
tion's benefit
Il have been much interested in the recent
cables about American trusts but every one
knows I am opposed 10 all their efforts To con-
centrate capital in single hands However. I
am more interested in horses and dogs AT pres
ent than anything else. and must decline TO be
interviewed on American politics this side
OF the water"
There were few Democrats at the Democratic
Club and no there seemed disposed 10 COM
ment openly on NJ. Crokers interview. One man
Of a facetious turn of mind said: Well the old
man needn't worry about his British income tax
any more An assessment Of SIS coo was ordered bv
,ba -Tammanv Hall Executive Committee on Friday
night and Dick l. the only who has any
htisiness TO spend any Of il. When he gets har
m he car telegraph and get some more
dough and when he gets blue ! s'pose he can go
out and buy another dog.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
HOLLAND AND PORTUGAL MAKE TT

The Hague. Feb. 9--Jonkher Won Weede. the
Dutch Minister 10 Portugal has started for
Lisbon.
Portugal. in a note 10 the Netherlands saws
she never intended TO act in manner dspleas-
ing to Holland. The Dutch Foreign Office ap-
preciated this expression Of friendliness. and
was willing 10 close the incident. provided Herr
Port. the Dutch Consul. was allowed to live at
Lourenco Marques and receive absolute protec-
tion. This Portugal promised
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Interesting details of the vote will he printed
in Tuesdays Tribune and during the week the
second choice vote will receive special attention.
Practical politicians. and indeed citizens gem
eraIIy will he interested in the nclinations of
the voters as shown in their second choice.
The Australian method Of determining cleo
tiun of members OF Parliament by considering
the two votes cast by every electOr will be
fully explained.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
PET DE VETS PLEA FOR PEACE.
URGES CHRISTIAN TO SUBMIT AID CEASE
HIS GUERILLA WARFARE

Bloemfonten Feb 5-The text OF a portion
of the letter from Piet De Wet. chairman OF the
Peace Commission, 10 his brother, Christian De
Wet appealing 10 the latter TO surrender pub
lshed in The Post" to-day, is as follows.
Dear Brother: 1 hear you are so angry that
you have decided 20 Kill me, accusing me oi
high treason MAY God not allow you oppor-
tunity 10 shed more innocent blood. When saw
we were beaten by the British l wrote to the
President requesting him TO consider terms or
peace. and rather 20 surrender than to ruin the
country and starVe the people i was with you
afterward for month. convincing me that IL
was better 10 lay down our arms. did my duty
in the battle at Schietma with Prirsloo
charged the guns when 1 was shamefully left
IN the lurch by FrOneman. who fled. Convinced
that the struggle was hopeless, j left with my
stan and surrendered, and was sent 10 Durham
You and Steyn in carrying on guerilla warfare
caused me TO write 10 Kitchener November IL.
requesting an opportunity TO come 10 the Free
state and persuade the men 10 lay doWn thelr
arms, Free State GOV eminent existing
against whom / could commit treason. What is
better for the republics 10 continue 20 struggle
a. the risk OF total ruination as a nation, or 10
submt2 Could we think Of taking back the
country II II were offered 10 us, with thousands
or people be supported by Government that
has not a farthing, but a debt of t3ODOOnD or
toppOOD. even II helped by your do you think
any nation so mad as 10 have thousands killed
and spend millions, and then give us the repub-
Hos and the necessary capital 10 govern them;
Put passionate feeling aside for a moment
and use common sense and you Will then agree
tnat the best thing for the people and country
~ 70 give in, be loyal 10 the new government,
ry 10 ger responsible government, and as soon
As the finances viii allow doing so, govern the
country virtually ourselves. have our children
nation
Should the war continue a few months longer
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
KING HOLDS PRIvY COUNCIL.

KING HOLDS PRIVY COUNCIL
coNsIDFRING THE SPEECH FROM THE
THRoNE-TNVEsTITU OF KNIGHTS.
london. Feb 9-The King presided ar meet
,nr ~ the Privy Council al Marlborough House
this morning 20 consider the terms Of the Speech
.-onn the Throne at the opening of the first Par
Nsnent OF his reign February IA. LeVee dress
Was worn. The Duke az Marlborough was
xnaong the Prfvy Councillors present
Later the King made his first investiture of
a-,,gh,s ircluaing Sir Hiram Maxim and others
az the new wears honor list
The Duke OF Cornwall and York, accompanied
by the Duchess and the Dukes physician. Sir
Francis Henry Laking. arrived in London to-
night from Osborne. The Duke was pale, hut
otherwise showed no signs Of his recent Illness
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

CALIFORNIA VIA NEW ORLEANS (Aiardi Gras).
Through daily Pullman drawing room and state
sleeping and dining service. New
York New Orleans via Penn. r. r., Southern
Ry, A. ". p. and L. 4 N Connection with Sun
ited Annex car Tuesdays Thursdays and Satur-
dAYs. n. 7, odQces, n and Liz ByoadW AY.-Adyt-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
SUFFERS FROM AMERICAN COMPETITION.
PLEA OF \ WELSH STEEL FIRM FOR \ REDUc-
TION OF RATES

London. Feb. 9.-The Dowlais and Cyfartha
(South Wales) Steel Works appealing for a
reduction Of their tax assessment on the ground
that American competition is causing ex-
traordinary depression in the trade.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
yARDI GRAs NEW ORLEANS

Penn. r r. and Southern Ry. only line operating
through sleeping and dining car service from New
York Tickets sale Feb 18th TO 18th. Washing
ton 10 New Orleans and return. S27 81. y. Y. Of
fees. 2fl and LIS Broadway.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
MARDI GRAs CA

NARDI CRAS CARNIVAL NEW ORLEANS. LA
Are vou going 10 New Orleans? II so. don't fatl
10 use the Sea oard Air Line Ry. Latest ana pest
service Two daily trains, with dining car servlce
Tickets on sale from Washington. Fep l--lS good
10 return March Z. 81 80 once. r.-o WayscAolk
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
nERmAN LLETTENANT SENTENcEn

Metz Feb. "A court martial has sentenced Lieu
tenant Rueger. Of the l7th Infantry. TO twelve
years penal servitude for shooting Captain Adam.
dead while arrangements for duel. following
nn,rrol pendlnC.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10


TBY Cable TO TIE TRIBrNEl
rondon Feb 10, a. m.-The issue Of Ex-
cbeouer bonds for which tenders viii he opened
on Monday viii probably be the last addition
% the floating debt during the first quarter Of
,he financial year. There viii he more borrow
INF before July, but on a larger scale and I'm a
more permanent form Of national security. The
new issue viii probably be taken on more IA
vorable terms than when the Excheauer bonds
were offered in December. as the interest rates
IN the open market are lower and il is expected
that the entine amount. fll 00on00 will 1e
aiken 81 short notice. American bankers may
obtain portion, but il is consii iered more prob
able IN financial circles that the entire issue will
he taken here. Tho Chancellor Of the -Exchequer
ha. waited until there is easier money mar
ket and has made fun use Of the borrowing
mowers with which ne armed by Parlia-
rnent- Instead Of applying two three times
for 9 subscription. his financial policy has been
safe rather than brilliant. and has been adapted
20 the convenience Of the Street rather than the
requirements Of war time with steadily increas-
ing expenditures
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
MORNING NOON A

MORNING. NOON AND NIGHT
Trains leave Grand Central Station. New-York by
the Nes-Nork Central for Chicago, ST Louis and
xineinnsu Luxurious trains. smooth tracks
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Mr. Chamberlain has been annoyed by an
founded and fantastic report that he has been
in consultation with Sir William Harcourt and
Mr. Morley with view Of making proposals 10
the Roers for bringing the war 10 = close. The
aeuials which have come from Birmingham were
hardly needed. General Kitchener is the only
neaoemaker in sight. and thu progress Of his
negotiations with infantry hattalions and
mounted forces is in1nerceptihle
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

WERE GOU EVER AT PINEHURsT \. g?
= most delightful resoTl, situated in North Caro-
ma ftted up with an modern conveniences. Sc
az ~. your Pullman and Railroad tickets via the
ceAoodrd Air Line Railway. Quick schedules and
Ss@t Aeryice. once. l.es BEoadway.-AdsI
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

A Continental r7rmor that Queen Wilhelmina
sns Duke Henry will visit England this spring
ts not credited here. There Is prohahl no war
~. for the current report that Queen Wilhel-
nina wrote letter 70 Queer Victoria the
,bSs-. NJ the Roer war which excited the re-
.,,y,s7t Of the roval family: hut her own sub
iects would not be pleased II she were 10 decide
20 make a journey to England
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

FLORIDA LIMITED. THE STANDARD TRAIN
OF THE WORLD.
Leaving New York daily. except Sunday via p
X X and Southern Railway. Earliest afternoon
arrival ST Augustine Two other fast trains daily.
lining ana sleeping car service. N. Z. Offices. 21
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

Civ Hiram Maxim. who once considered Ameri-
can citizenship superior 10 any foreign decora-
,,on or nateur Of nobility, was invested yester-
esy with the insignia Of the order of knight
hood
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

FLORIDA. CUBA. NASSAU GEORGIA
Via Washington. Richmond. Charleston. ~ Y &
Fla SDecial' 2:lO II. NJ. Two other trains. ONLY
one night 10 al Florida points. Quickest route
Atlantic Coast Line Ofice. Ll6l Broadway.-Advt
PULLMAN SERVICE TO PINE HURST " C
Only via southern Ry N Y. ofleeA II asa l.ls5
Broadwsy.-Adyt ----
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10
PAPAL NUNCIO'S CARRIAGE STONED.
ANTI-JEsrIT DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE IN
SPANISH CITIES

Madrid Feb 3-The carriage of the PapaI
Nuncio and the Minister of the Interior were
stoned to-day on Toedo-st.. but no damage was
done.
Jesuit establishments at Valencia and Vala-
dolid were the scenes of anti-Jesuit demonstra-
tions, in which stones and other missiles wers
thrown at the building
New-York tribune., 1901-02-10

ricba-s Croker has been absent from Moat
House during the last week. y. r.