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The broad ax., 1904-02-13
The American Mutual
Plantation Company

To the readers Of The Broad Ak;
You have all doubtless read the advertisement that
have been running In The Broad Ak for some weeks
past Some of you may have been interested in
statements published in that cad" and may be even
now considering seriously making investment with
us Of you did this you would be IN excellent COM
pany for some Of the brightest and shreWdes business
and professional men, both white and colored have made
this investment and are thoroughly pleased with it,
Some of You may have thought statements extreme
You may have considered that we were exaggeratng
and consequently you have decided temporarily at least
not to invest with You right IN being careful;
in fact that is exactly the type Of man we want to
reach, the CAREFUL thoughtful who investigates,
goes slowly and knows what he is doing when he makes
a move.
As TO the question Of oyerstating our proposition we
would like to have good serious talk with every man
who thinks have made any Overstatements. Do you
know that it is exceedingly difficult to write adver
tsement that comes anywhere near the facts in such
proposition as ours, Tropical Plantation, and not be
open TO the charge made by people unedueated in the
proposition, that one has exaggerated TRUTH
is WONDERFUL and so wonderful that people doubt
the truth. AS A MATTER OF FACT EVERY
STATEMENT EVER MADE BY US as TO PROB
ABLE RESULTS OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE
AMERICAN MUTUAL PLANTATION COMPANY
HAS BEEN RATHER UNDERSTATED THAN
DIVERSIFIED.
Now the only way prove this to you to prove
it to You and TO do that should meet you to do that
you must come ana see Us OF We must 90 ana see you
If you for investment that win surely bring you
from 10 to so per cent in proposition that is not
speculation but plain cold business matter you should
certainly look up and decide for yourselves as to
whether stating facts not We would like to
have you inquire of Bradstreet R G. Dunn & Co., and
the international Mercantile Agency as to our rating
in fact we want you to know all about u.s.
AMERICAN MUTUAL PLANTATION CO.
BARKER TAYLOR, General Agents
431-435 Stock Exchange Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The broad ax., 1904-02-13
Mrs. J. J. Marley.
EloriEt.

Funeral designs Of every descrip-
ton, latest and most stylish decora-
lions, for churches and weddings.
Palms 70 rent for all social functions,
S11s State St, Chicago.
The broad ax., 1904-02-13

8rena 1oE Erenekman.
The averaes Frenchmaa eats s4B
pounds q bread year.
The broad ax., 1904-02-13

u tie United Kingdom 81 so. 600 neo-
re cut az l9.oo9 900 receive Less than go
nonfh Cor cach family: 1.oo0eo0 are
a dsil5 rsoelpt q Do0r Law relief; &C.,
co have only 8 weeks Wages betWsen
tneu end BlarTations so hereditary
peers own ons-fouri1 of England. and
lher end lhsir dependents ae1d ersrv
retr 81 c1o.ooa
The broad ax., 1904-02-13
MRS. A. WILSON.

Nicely furnished rooms to rent for
gentlemen. Reasonable rates. 2252
Indiana avenue.
The broad ax., 1904-02-13
Mrs. Anna 1. Newly.

First class furnished rooms, for rent
70 gentleman and ladies, with bath
and gas. 262s Wabash avenue.
The broad ax., 1904-02-13

10 this dag smallpox e alluded 70 IN
tie outer Islands 81 the Hshrides as
ahhean mhaths f''the good Wifss). q
form Of suphsmlsna. the idea Of which -
thnt. "A order 70 Escape the ban Of the
dissase. 4 should BE spoken Of respect
fullz.-Caledonian Medical Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
R. 3. SMITH

If experience counts in business
r. B. Smith; Sanitary Plumber has il
and his work proves it. For twelve
years Mr.. Smith has been actively
employed; for the past two years for
himself, his shop at S. New Bruins
wick avenue, this city.
Mr.. Smith has a thorough knowl
edge of sanitary plumbing in all its
branches, also steam and gas fitting.
He is a graduate of Scranton school,
also of a New York state school.
Born and reared in Perth Amboy is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

His fair treatment Of customers has
brought him trade from nearly every
county in the State-making among
the trade an enviable reputation. His
prices are reasonable. He also does
painting, trimming and jobbing in all
its branches. Send him your old
buggy or carriage, and in a very few
days when you receive it back, your
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

N. j., n of the largest and best
equipped Livery, Sale and Exchange
Stables in the State. His horses are
all of the best, as, of course, his
wagons, etc.
He started business in 1877, and
it has had a marvellous growth due to
square dealing. Thirty horses, twelve
coaches, two wagonettes, a number
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

James c. Seyler, c. F. Welker,
PIT Water st. 2SS Washin ton St.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

rated as one of the best and leading
plumbers in this city. His employees
ire all skilled workman. His work
is guaranteed; also does tin and sheet
iron work. Jobbing promptly at
tended to. Residence, 50 Commerce
street. Mr.. Smith is a member of
The following associations: Foresters,
Red Men, Wood Choppers, Wood
men of the World, and Catholic Ben
violent Legion A call on him will
result satisfactorily to any customer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
D. p CARPENTER

If you buy a carriage of d. P. Car
penter, Woodbridge, N. J., telephone
call, No 4 B, you can rest assured you
secure a good one. Mr.. Carpenter is
one of the foremost dealers in the
State in Carriages, Buggies, Light
Wagons and Farm Wagons, in fact,
wagons of all kinds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

Plant at Carteret. This is the larg-
est plant Of its kind built outside of
the state of Pennsylvania, it covers
ten acres of ground, and took two
years of time to construct. They al
so built the handsome Carnegie
Library building.
After ten years experience, COM
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

of stages, any quantity of buggies,
surries and other wagons. One won
ders how such a small city as Rail-
way car support such a large and
well equipped stable, but it does,
and many times, Mr.. Carpenter can
not supply the demand, but he gets
there all the same by going outside
and hiring teams. He will not disar-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

mancinq on a small scale, this firm
has built up an immense business
and nc employ many men. Skilled lab
arers and the best material is the
secret of their great success.
KiIns and boiler setting, jobbing
will receive prompt attention. EST
mates freely given on all kinds OF
work large or small; Just telephone
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

neighbors will inquire where you
bought the new "rig." Tell them at
Carpenters, of course, and that's
enough. The job work is guaranteed,
and that's enough coming from Car
penter.
Mr.. Carpenter is a thorough prac-
teal business man and, best of all,
progressive; he also has in Railway,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
Henderson, BROS.

Henderson Bros. reputation as
Masons and Contractors is known all
over the state. Their office is No.
&c New Brunswick avenue, this CITY,
One of their largest contracts was
the building of the Chrome Steel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

point his customers. 1t is a pleasure
to drive his well fed horses, which
need no urging.
Many a young man driving one of
these spirited horses with his best
girl beside him has come to the point
there and then that she is the girl for
him, and Carpenters horses will do
the rest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

five lodges. The large cut above
shows the immense size of his build
ing.
Mr.. Diamond is prepared to give
estimates on any kind of work and
his work is guaranteed. The bes
materials in use and his skilled met
chanics do the rest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

on strikes. They always have plenty
of work, highest of wages and kind
treatment which is always conclusive
to hold men in any position. Mr..
Diamond employs only skilled labor
ers in every branch of his work. even
the hod carrier must understand his
work. He is an active member of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

to Henderson Bros, Al b., Perth
Amboy and you can rest assured
they will answer promptly and their
estimate on work will be as low as 1t
is possible to give good work and
material.
Mr.. Thos. Henderson resides at
100 Gordon street; Mr., Robert Hen
derson at o. Gordon Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

full. The above numbers are on the
largest frame dwelling and building
in the city which Mr.. Diamond owns.
He also owns many valuable lots and
is a large tax payer. Through his
influence and advice many strangers
have located in this city. You never
hear of his thirty or more men going
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

TUB Diamond general Contractor
ind Builder I3o-I32 Broad street,
Perth Amboy is well known. In bust
ness here five years, he has by his
energy and ability been very success
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
The ATHENAEUM
Holds an interesting rIeetlng Last
Nighttime Open Meeting
Program.

The Athenaum held its regular
monthly meeting last night at
Hotel Latham. There were two
papers on the program, but Maj.
E. B Bassett was out of the city
and the only paper read was by
Mr.. Frank Rives on Antony and
Cleopatra. 1t discussed a his
torical subject of great interest
and Mr.. Rives handled his charac.
tiers IN most entertaining manner.
The program committee an
nounced the following list of
speakers for the open session in
May:
DR.. w. L. Things
Worth While"
Mr.. ]. w. Downer-"The Read
ing Habit. -
Mr.. Ira L. Smith-"Such Stuff as
Dreams"
Judge W. T. Fowler-"Queen of
Hearts. "
Judge ]. T. Hanbery-"Young
America.
Mr.. c. M. INSTRUMENTATION and
Eve"
There will be no regular papers,
but the program will be made up
of after-dinner talks of ten or fifteen
minutes each. The President, Mr..
T. c. Underwood, will be toastmas-
ter.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
NICE WEDDING NOTICE
Queer "Write-Up" of Newly Mar
ried Couple.

The Opoloma, Miss, News con-
tanned the following marriage an
nouncement:
Married-Mlss Sylvia Rhodes and
James Canhan last Saturday even
ing ia the Baptist parsonage. The
bride is "a very ordinary town girl,
who doesn't know any more than a
rabbit about cooking and who new
er helped her mother three days in
her life. She is not a beauty by
any means, and has a gait like a
fat duck. The groom is we'll known
here as an up-to-date loafer. He
has been living off the old folks all
his life and he don't amount to
shucks. They will have hard
life while they live together, and
the News has no congratulations 10
offer, for we don't believe any good
oan come from such a union.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
MENTAL SCIENCE
Given a Severe Backset in Federal
Court.

Jacksonville, Fla, March l.
Mrs. Helen Wilman Post, the self
styled mental science healer, will
soon pay an invo,u try but rtth r
extensive visit to Nashville.
In the United States Court here
yesterday, after conviction on the
charge OF using the mails for fraud
ulent purposes, she was sentenced
to one year and one day in the
Federal peutentiary at Nashville.
She was not dismayed at the
prospect of prison lie, but declared,
wteu a sked if any reason existed
why she should not be sentenced:
"You cannot pass the sentence OF
guilt against me. The sentence
you are gong to pronounce will be
against the ignorance of the age,
and this sentence will not only fail
to conoemn me, but it will exonerate
me from all participation in such
ignorance"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
DIFFERENCE I'M PRICE
Due to Location And Not to PRO
duction.

He was an oldish man and bis
appearance was such taht a glance
gave the assurance that he was not
regular theatre-goer. His cloth
ing had seen long service, his linen
was not of the freshest, his shoes
were guIltless of polish. The spec
ial policeman at the theatre bad
some difficulty in inducing him to
take his position in the line fling
past the box office window. When
he finally reached the opening he
braced himself to resist pressure,
and prepared for a long stay.
allow be yer?" he asked the
treasurer. The official in question
replied that his health was excel.
lent.
Air yew tn young Teller that
sells tickets for tn show.
This time a nod was the only
answer vouchsafed The oldish
man drew forth his wallet.
"How much?" he inquired.
"a dollar and half downstairs
and dollar up stairs"
What's going on?" The line
squirmed.
way Down East, responded
the treasurer gently but firmly.
Down Stairs?'
"a rural play-"Way Down
East"
GOSH" said the prospective pat
ron. whats goIn on up stairs?"
The treasurer assured that the
difference in price was due to To-
cation and not to the production.
The seats were purchased and the
line moved on.
"Way Down East" will be pres
ented at Hollands Opera House on
Friday night, March Is.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
TWO BRIDGEMEN KILLED.
Stepped on the Main Track Dir
ectly in Front of Florida
Limited.

Chattanoog a, Tenn, March L.
Sweeney and Homer Price, two
bridgemen, were struck and in.
stantly killed at Shellmound by
southbound train No. 90, known as
the Florida limited, on the Nash
Vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis
railway. They evidently neither
heard nor saw the train and so
quickly did the accident happen
that the engineer only saw one of
the men and did not know another
had been struck until the train
backed to the scene.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Among the bills killed in the
Legislature Wednesday were the
following: Increasing to $75 a
mouth salaries of prison guards,
raising per capita of Reform school
inmates to 500, appropriating $2l,-
600 to school of Reform, 10 repeal
public advertising law, prohibiting
sale of liquor within four miles of a
schoolhouse, compelling removal OF
hats in theatres and making prison
commissioners ineligible to succeed
themselves.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
READY FOR BUSINESS.
Miss Rogers Stock New and Up
tO-Date.

The attention of KentuckiaD
readers is called to the advertise.
ment of Miss Fannie b. Rogers
which appears in this issue. Miss
Rogers is daily receiving and open
ing up millinery goods at her
establishment, No. 2l0 South Main
street, next door to the Kentuckian
Office. Her stock is new and en-
braces all the latest styles. She
extends a cordial invitation to the
ladies to call and see her before
purchasing Spring millinery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The banquet of the Frankfort
people Tuesday night. to the legis.
lators and State officials. was at
tended by $50 politicians and lasted
nearly all night. There were
many speeches made, including
responses by Gov. Beckham and
Lieut. Gov. Thorne. Judge j. H.
Hazelrigg was POSTMASTER Chris
tian county had four guests pres
ent-Messrs. r. c. Crenshaw, G. We
Green, G. E, Dalton and Jas. F.
Rogers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
Give Birth to TripIets.

Brownsville, KY, March Mrs
Addie Miller, aged twenty-four
years, wife of Jesse Miller, young
farmer residing near Chameleon
Springs, on yesterday gave birth
to triplets, two boys and a girl.
The boys are named Theodore
Roosevelt and Grover Cleveland
and the girl will be called William
Bryan. Both mother and children
are doing we'll. ~ 49,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surface.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold TO the good
YOU can possibly derive from them.
Halls Cdtarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney a. Co., Toledo, o.. ,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
azure be sure you get the genuine.
It is taken internally and made 10
Toledo, Ohio, by f.. J. Cheney q Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c.
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
Stipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The war news this week has been
made up OF rumors and rumors,
most Of which turned out to be gross
exaggerations, The one definite
development of the week is the ex-
pressed desire of the Gar to him
self to go to the scene of war, to live
up TO the fighting traditions of his
ancestors. But Gen. Kouropatkin
very promptly SAID no.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
ENGINEER KILLED.
And Fireman Hurt in l. G. Wreck
at Princeton.

Princeton, KY, March LEX
press train No. 104, on the Illinois
Central, ran into a section of a
freight train in the yards here to-
day. The engine was thrown
down a forty foot embankment into
creek, the engineer, George Tagg,
being killed and buried in the
wreck. Conductor Mckinney was
badly injured and Fireman Tom
Jones suffered a broken leg. The
freight was cut in two at street
crossing, but part of it had
backed onto the main track.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
Bickers' Shoe Store.

New store, new shoes; just from
the factory. Styles are the latest,
haven t been here in Hopkinsvllle
10 years, but are just now coming
from the factory. New store will
be opened in March. Don't buy
until you see these pretty stylish
shoes. 81 to $3.50 saved on every
pair bought from him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Congressman Scott, of Kansas,
defended Roosevelt from the Booker
Washington episode, by stating in
speech that Cleveland, when
President, dined with c. H. j..
Taylor, his negro appointee for
Register of Deeds for the District
of Columbia. 1t is up to Grover
now to confess or deny.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Miss Pearl Wickersham, ST..
Louis girl Wh no ran away and mar
ried a Young law student last
August, has returned to her
parents and secured a divorce by
agreement, because the young
couple found that love and kisses
would not pay board bills. Miss
Pearl has resumed her studies at
college.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

South Trimble seems to be up
against a game of politics in his
efforts to secure a renomin alton IN
the Seventh district. The field
combined against him and gave
him a convention for May u, when
he wanted a primary election, lie
will have to come home and get
busy at once.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
Hoods JGrSdpGriH0
and Pills

Remove all humors, overcome all
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate the whole system.
Il had salt rheum on my hands so that
could not work took Hoods Sarsaparilla
and it drove out the humor. continued
It's use till the sores disappeared" Mrs
IRA o. BROWN, Rumford Falls, Me.
Hoods SarsapariIla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04
iii HunOrs

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care of without help, there is
such an accumulation of them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimpes, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits of indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due to them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The bill making the circuit clerk
instead of the sheriff chairman of
the county election board in coun-
ties having cities of the second
class, has passed both houses. 1t
was intended to dePose Sheriff Nc.
Lnerney, of Kenton county, in the
interest of the other faction of the
Democratic party.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Bro. Glenn of the jacksonville
Graphic, made a second and sue
cessful attempt to reach Florida
last week, to visit his daughter.
He started three weeks ago and
was touched" at Birmingham
while patronizing lunch counter
and had to return home to get a
new supply of money and railroad
passes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Hearst seems to be the only presi-
dental candidate who has a well
defined following in Kentucky.
Other candidates may have admir-
ers, but it is not clear where they
are to get any votes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The Republican Committee OF the
Eleventh district has called a pri-
mary election for August 9 to nomi-
nate a candidate to succeed Con-
gresham Hunter. The late date
is a victory for Hunter and Parker
There will be six candidates.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

A big sensation was kicked up in
Greensboro over the disappearance
of Guy Deane, because he took a
trip to Texas without taking the
public into his confidence.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The bill agreed upon by the three
sc hools Of doctor >, allopaths, homeo-
paths and osteopaths, has become
law. 1t wili make IT very difi-
cult for sny one TO practice as
physician II Kentucky who is not
du good standing in one or the other
of these classes OF doctors,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

! he Sixth district Democratic
committee decided on county con-
ventions April 3, and district
convention at Newport April p, TO
nominate a candidate for cong ress
10 succeed the Hon. d. Linn Gooch.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The Court of Appeals has affirmed
Judge Cantrill's decision award
ing the salaries to the ousted Re-
publican State officials from Jan l
to Feb. Is, 1900.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

A Royal wedding took place in
Westminster Abbey Tuesday.
Lady Grizel Cochrane, daughter Of
Lord Dundonald, was married to
Hon. Ralph hamilton. The bride
had fourteen bridesmaids and the
affair was very swell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

And so Korea, with whom we
have a treaty compelling us to aid
her when called upon, has become
ally of Japan, Now when Korean
calls on us to help her and incident
ly help Japan, what is to keep us
from having trouble with Russia?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana,
has been decided upon for Roose-
velt's running mate, and the slate
will go through without a hitch of
any sort.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The people OF Nashville are pre-
pairing to erect a monument to Col.
Jere Bakers memory. AS a pro.
moter OF the Tennessee Central
Railroad, Col. Baxter proved to be
the most Influential public man
Nashville HIS produced in many
years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The 'electrocutIou bill which has
passed the Senate, it is said will
also pass the House 1t will sub
stttute the electric chair for the
gallows in he ltucky.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The Greensboro Inquirer says
Miss Pauline Stone, who was born
Feb. %, 1888, was prevented by
measles from celebrating her third
birthday last Monday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

Congressman Shaforth, of Col
orCdo, is still in a class by himself.
He resigned because he found that
his election was by crooked methods.
Up to a late hour last night Con-
gresham Hunter, of Kentucky,
had not resigned.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-04

The Darlington Hotel, thirteen
story apartment house IN New
York, in course of construction,
collapsed and fifteen ~orkmen were
buried in the ruins, Wednesday.