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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
Tuesday Oct. II, 1904
DEATH OF SENATOR RANSOM.

In the death of Senator NJ. W. Ran
som North Carolina has lost a proni-
nent and leading citizen. In politics, In
his profession and as member OF socie-
ty he has for years stood among the
foremost men of the state. He was j
man of splendid intellect, a brilliant ora
tor and a cultured, refined gentleman.
He belonged to that old school OF south
ern gentlemen which has almost passed
away. He lar lived to a good old age,
dying, as the dispatches announce, upon
his seventy-eighth birthday. His life
was a successful one. He had the es-
TEEN of his fellowmen. He had been
honored in matters political by the citf-
gems of his state time and again by
being chosen by them to represent them
in high official positions and he a
been a successful business man, having
amassed quite a large fortune as a cot
ton planter. He owned magnificent
farms in Northampton county.
Senator Ransom graduated at the
State University in 1s47. He was presi-
Dental elector N the WING ticket in
1852. He next served as attorney gener-
al for the state. He served one term
in the legislature and in 1861 was one
of the three commissioners from his
state to the confederate congress in
Montgomery. He was opposed to seces-
sion, but when his state went out of the
Union he volunteered as a private
soldier. He rose through various grades
to that of brigadier general. He was
appointed major general in the spring
of 1865, but his commission did not
reach him before Lees surrender. In
1872 he was elected United States sena-
tor to fill the unexpired term to which
the late Senator Vance had been elected
two years previously, blu had resigned
because he was not allowed to take his
seat. Senator Ransom served continue
ously in the senate from his first elee-
ton until March 4th 1895, when the
populists and republicans having ecur-
ed control of the Legislature at the pre-
vfous election defeated him. He was
then appointed minister to Mexico by
President Cleveland, which Office he
held for two years then retiring 10
private life
Thus can be seen what a wei round
ed, successful life was his. He goes to
his grave with honor well merited
thick upon him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The Raleigh POSTS Washington special
states that the specifications of the
armored cruiser North Carolina have
been completed and they with the plans
will Ibe ready for inspection of bidders
on the 18th. The bids Will be opened
December 18th. This cruiser is to be
of fourteen thousand tons dispiace-
ment and is to have a speed of not less
than twenty-five knots an hour: she Is
to carry the heaviest armor and most
powerful armament for vessels Of her
class. She will cost about o u million,
four hundred thousand dollars and is to
be of the highest type of ~up-to-date
WarShipS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

We see from The Richmond News
Leader that the Richmond Fredericks-
bug and Potomac railroad is now using
fifty-three miles of it's double track.
There remains only siNty-two miles to
be double-tracked and work on this is
being pushed rapidly. The Southern is
also double-tracking it's line between
Richmond and Greensboro. It will not
be many months before there will be a
continuous line of double track all the
from washington City to Green's
boro. The great increase of traffic owe
this part of the road has necessitated
the building Of the doubtle track. We
look for the time to come soon when
the Atlantic Coast Line will find it
necessary to double-track much of it's
road. Its business is increasing SO
rapidly with the development of the
south Atlantic section that a single
track will not suffice much longer to
handle the traffic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

OF medicine from different physicians without
much benefit. At last wrote to DR.. R v. Pierce
and got his advice, and began using his Golden
Medical Discovery / have used twenty-five
bottles. When I commenced taking il / had no
appetite, my system was completely rundown.
better than I did before I got sick Have a good
appetite and am able to do my work. / sim
cerely recommend Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery to all who are afflicted as / was.p
Those who suffer from chronic dis
eases are invited to consult Or. Pierce,
by letter, free All correspondence
strictly private. Address DR.. r. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action of the ~Discovery.n
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

savannah. The south and especially
those cities where lorts are located
should protest g INST any such action
on h part OF <he war department
Southern SEM tors and members OF con-
gress should take the matter up and
defeat tie proposition II there Is any
intimation OF carrying IL out In the
first place there is no sense in the rea-
sons assigned for substituting negro
soldiers for white at the forts along
the South Atlantic coast 1t would be
a great calamity to garrison these forts
with negro soldiers. Their presence
would be a source OF irritation to the
white people. There would continual
ly be clashes between the two, and IL
would cause friction between the white
people and the negroes Of the commu-
mites.
Suppose we had three or four hun
dred negro soldiers stationed at Fort
up to the city every few days parad-
ing the streets in their uniforms, some
of them getting drunk and behaving
disorderly. as would be he Ease Of
course. 1t takes no prophet to fore
tell what the result would be. There
would be constant clashes between
the races. The administration could
not do the negro of the south a greater
injury than to garrison the forts OF
this section with negro troops. For
the peace of u country n for the
maintenance OF good feeling between
the two races we hope the administra-
ton will pay no attention to General
Barry's recommendation.
If h war department wants to en-
list negroes in the army let them be
stationed in the Philippines. They
could stand h service there better
than the white men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
Saves Two from Death.

Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping couch and
bronchitis" writes Mr.. w. K. Haviland
of Armonk, N. Y, ''but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece.
who had Consumption in an advances
stage, also used this wonderful medi-
cine and today h is perfectly we'll"
Desperate throat and lung diseases
yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery as
to no other medicine on earth. Infalli-
BILE for coughs and colds. soc and s1.0o
bottles guaranteed by r. r. Bellamy.
Trial bottles free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

We are surprised at those Long Is
land people who kicked against being
deprived the use of their public roads
for nearly an entire day in order that
Mr.. Vanderbilt and his friends might
have their three hundred mile auto
mobile race. Haven't the latter any
rights at all which the public must re-
spect? If the people were to attempt
to use those roads while the races were
in progress some OF the costly auto
mobiles might be injured or some of
the millionaire racers might have
their necks broken.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
NEGRO SOLDIERS FOR SOUTHERN
FORTS.

Fridays Atlanta Constitution con-
tanned the following special telegram
from Savannah.
Savannah, Ga, Oct. 6.-The recon-
m~endation Of General Barry, CON-
manding the department of the gulf,
in his annual report, that negroes be
enlisted in the artillery companies
and then be assigned to he eacoast
forts from Virginia to the gulf, instead
Of white companies, has aroused un-
favorable comment in Savannah.
If General Barry's recommendations
were carried out, Fort Screven would
be included in the scheme and negro
soldiers stationed there.
Mayor Myers is outspoken in his de-
nunciation of the scheme and stated
that he would write the senators and
congressman from Georgia, asking
them to oppose it. Mayor Myers said
This thing is prepOsterouS. General
Barry is certainly not posted when he
says that by reason of mosquitoes, bad
water, ct cetera, the southern forts are
undesirable
There are no more mosquitoes al
Fort Screven than there are on the
Jersey or New York coasts. The water
is of the very best. We certainly
would not make a pleasure resort GU
of a place so undesirable.
T place negroes in tn fort at Tyhee
would ruin our resort.
81 think the whole south ought to
take up h fight against quartering
negro soldiers at our forts. I shall
write our senators and congressmer
concerning the matter and have them
watch out for the report when it comes
before congress. There will be a deter
mined fight made on the adoption OF
the report, if 1 have anything to dc
with it."
We agree fully with Mayor Myers al
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
How We Catch Cold.

A cold is sometimes contracted
while remaining inactive for a while
in an uncomfortable room or a cold
draft and by falling to sleep under
like conditions. But most colds are
caught while sleeping too cold at
night: Deep sleep causes sluggish cir
culation which renders the system
susceptible to change Of temperature
To prevent colds. sleep under plenty
of cover. To cure colds use Rydales
Elixir, it lessons the severity and
shortens the duration Of a cold and
prevents Pneumonia. Bronchitis and
Consumption. r. r.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Chairman Babcock has not sent Out
any election Predictions for several
days. We suppose he is busy revising
his last tabulated statement as to what
Will be the result in the different
states. He is also probably devoting
most Of his time just now to looking
after his own candidacy in the Third
Wisconsin congressional district The
indications do not point to a walk-over
for him, by any means The demo-
Gratis are putting up a stiff fight against
him and there is a possibility Of his
defeat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Many a person
living IN health
to day has the
lungs marked by
the healed seats
of disease.
Dr.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery mskcs
weak lungs
strong. II cures
obstinate, deep
seated coughs
bronchitis, bleed
ing lungs and
other conditions,
which, if neglect
81 or urekitfuil-
treated, find a
fatal termination
In consumption.
-I had been troub-
led with lung d.
case and pleurisy
for a number Of
c a and the trouble
had almost become
chronic, writes A. s.
Eian. Of Howe. Ia.
- It'd A-r f-l-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

May be gone and yet The remaining lung
will Be amply sufficient to sustain . vigor-
vitality. As a general thing few peo-
pie make more use Of both lungs than Is
equivalent to a healthy use Of ore lung.
These facts ere all IN the favor of the
man or woman with weak lungs. even
when disease has a strong grip on them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Georgia's governor and the Georgi;
people at the exposition did not seen
to pull together. 1t looks like tn
governor wanted to cut the others.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

It is said it takes more money to
carry an election in Indiana than in
any other state in the union. The
money question is the leading one
with the floating voters of that state
at the present time and the nearer the
time for the election the more import
ant hoes It become.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

No wonder the Port Arthur fleet is
preparing for a sortie. 1t is safer to
face the japanese warships than their
land batteries.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Before returning 'om to dear old
Hengland, Willie Waldorf Aston scored
Americans for the vulgar and imper-
tinent attention" then showerad upon
him.-Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
Secretary Taft I'm Quincy.

Quincy, III, October T-Secretary OF
War Taft addressed a large audiences
at Turner Hall here tonigAs. The Sec
rotary was met at Hannibal. Mo-, this
afternoon and escorted to Quincy by q
committee OF thirty prominent citizens.
afterwards being accompanied to the
place of speaking by a parade.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Governor Odell is Eid to be willing
to promise New York state to the re-
publicans for $4,000, 000. Lots of
persons would promise It to either
party for less than that.-Washington
Post. ,;ifzf1 lSeCE
Wonder if he wants pay in advance:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The car is beginning to get read.
to bid farewell to the Baltic fleet
We hope it will not sail before he com
pletes his preparations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The registration books are now
open. They will close on the 29th.
Better be on the safe side and see that
yOur name is there.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The international peace congress
eems to have appointed itself guard
ian of the world.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

B..,. III. 4 The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's, at &MMzZm

A white barber OF a Massachusetts,
town has been arrested for refusing to
shave a negro. Some folks will see
politics in this.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Women and all other non-combatants
have been ordered by General Stoessel
to leave Port Arthur. The action was
a long time coming but it is significant.
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

The republicans are not having
much to say about the full dinner pail
this campaign.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Perhaps Richard Harding Davis was
recalled from Manchuria to transfer
his distinguished services as war cor
respondent to the home football field.
Atlanta Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil. At any drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

cit was almost a miracle. BurdocS
Blood Bitters cured me Of a terrible
breaking out all over the body. l ain
very grateful" Miss Julia Fflbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11

]. Edward Addicks declares that
Delaware is not doubtful. This means
that ]. Edward is not broken yet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-11
Ringing Noises

In the ears (how disagreeable they areit
become chronic and cause much an
e~asiness and wen temporary distraction.
They are signs of catarrh; other signs
are droppings In the throat, nasal
sounds of the voice, impaired taste,
smell and hearing.
Catarrh is a constitutional disease,
originating in impure blood. and re-
quires a constitutional remedy.
"I suffered from catarrh In the bead and
loss OF appetite and sleep. Ny blood was
thin and i felt bad all over most Of the
time. / decided 70 try Hoods Sarsapariua
and now have no symptoms Of casarYh.
have q good appetite, and sleep well. I
heartily recommend Hoods Sarsapariila to
all my friends.n r LoxG. California JUNG
ton, Iowa
Hoods ~JdrsapariH0
Cures catarrh of the nose, throat,
bowels de-, removes all its effects, and
builds up the whole system.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30
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and Neurasthenia.
Strictly MSIlIUlEe
csaadentlaI. Dwight ~.

known ministers: DR.. Davis, Rev.
], b. Haines, Rev. d. b. Davis, Rev.
J. L. Dobbins and Rev. D. B. Harris,
who was accompanied by his wife.
II. i. Edwards editor OF the Ell Paso
Miner & Manufacturer, who has been
here for several days in the interests
OF his paper, and of the Southwestern
Irrigation congress, left this afternoon
for the south, having made arrange
ments with the Las Vegas people
which will result in a comprehensive
write-up of this section.
Jesse w. Merrill, an extensive stock
raiser of Fort Davis, Texas, spent a
few hours in the city today. He was
on his way to Kansas pastures with
a train load Of cattle. lie reports
the country around Fort Davis ex-
ceedingly dry and says 1t is necessary
to ship cattle out to save their lives
as well as to prevent The ranges
from becoming entirely exhausted.
Mr.. Merrill is an old friend Of Rev.
Norman Skinner and embraced the
opportunity to pay q short visit to
that gentleman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30
u Coli catchin07

on to popular favor? It seems to be
A noticeable increase in sales o.
Painkiller comes from Golf districti
The reason for this is clear as Perry
Davis Painkiiler Is the Oldest and
best remedy cxtant for sprains
strains. bruises and soreness, all
Of which are OF common occurrence,
either In vigorous play or through
accident. Everywhere the standard
IMMINENT and balm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30
No Time is Man Secure From Attack.

No Time is Man Secure From Attacks
Of such disorders of the stomach as
cholera morbus. cramps and diar-
rhoe: but these complaints are com.
mon during the heated term, when
It is dangerous to neglect them.
Painkiller is a remedy that has never
failed and the severest attacks have
been cured by It. Avoid substitutes,
there is but one Painkiller. Perry
Davis. rs and SOC.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30
Noisy Brook Resort.

This beautiful place is In new own.
ershiD. enlarged and newly furnished;
good beds AMI good table. Sc ! week,
Stage Tuesday, Thursday and Satnr.
day from Las Vegas postofice: fare
81 each way. Address Mrs. 3. B. Col
ton. Mineral Hill. 4-ss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Low rates to Ell Paso, account west
Texas. Arizona and New Mexico lum-
Der dealers meeting. May End to 5rh
inclusive. Santa Fe will sell tickets
to ri Paso and return on April 9Th
and May LIST and End, limited until
May 9Th, at rate Of 1880 for the
round trip. w. J. Lucas. agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

The surest and safest remedy for
kidney and bladder diseases 10 Foley.s
Kidney Cure. II taken in time II af.
fords security from al kidney and
bladder diseases. 1T makes them
right. Don't delay taking. For sale
Dy Depot Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

See the 1904 policies Of the Nation
al Life Insurance Co, U. s. A. They
win interest you. N. B. Roseberry,
district manager. With the Moore
Real Estate Co. 4.51
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Mrs, r. j. Palen has returned to
Santa Fe from a trip to New York
and points east. Miss Palen stopped
over in Las Vegas for q few days be.
fore returning home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

The supper to be served at Duvallss
in connection with the Band boys
dance Tuesday evening, will cost fifty
cents a plate. It will be an ideal
one, 4-122
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30
Wholesale EIectrocution.

Last night dozens Of home fattened
fowls We're suddenly shocked to death
and then wet picked in hot Macbeth
water. They are choice eating. For
sale BY Pete Roth. 4-20 II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Come to the shooting gallery, south
side of Plaza, conducted by Miss Anita
Schaefer, crack shot of the west.
Gallery opens tonight. 4.135
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bloom are s.ep-
ping in Las Vegas a few days on
their way from New York to Califci-
mia. Mr.. Bloom has often visited
this city in the interests Of his cloth
ing house. but his fair bride is making
her initial trip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

D. ]. Heron, Of Albuquerque has re-
signed at the Santa 70 offices al ac-
cepted a position Of cashier and book.
keeper for the local branch Of the Ar.
mour Packing company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Tomorrow stroll across the bridge
and treat yourself to a soda will
Harvey pure cream-only at Gibson &
seitz.: 4-2S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30
Chronic Bronchitis Cured.

Chronic Bronchitis Cured.
For ten years l had chronic bron.
chitis SO bad that at times I could not
speak above . whisper" writes Mr..
Joseph Coffman Of Montmorenci, Ind.
4 tried all remedies available, but
with NO success. Fortunately my EN-.
ployer suggested that I try Foley's
Honey and Tar. fts effect was almost
miraculous. and I am now cured Of
the disease. On my recommendation
many people have used Eoleyis Honey
and Tar, and always with satisfac-
tion." For sale BY Depot Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

J. w. Orchard. who was formerly
In charge Of the suck for the Santa
Fe Central railway vas recently in
Santa Fe on business and left for his
old home at Lake Valley. Sierra coun.
ty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

The Normal Band boys are neglect.
ing nothing that will add to the pleas.
ure of the dance at Rosenthal hall
next Tuesday evening. 4-122
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

No ball of the year will be rlort
enjoyable than that to be given a,
Rosenthal hall, Tuesday evening b,
the Normal Band boys.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

No bah Of the year will be more
enjoyable than that 70 be given al
|Rosenthal hall, Tuesday evening, b.
the Normal band boys.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiatea. and will not constipate like
all other cough medicines. Refuse
substitutes. For sale BY Depot Drug
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

FOR SALE-New Websters Interna-
tional dictionary, cover very little
soiled. Worth SO, take It for IS.
cash. Optic ONCE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Take any ear to Gibson & Seitz
just across the bridge-pare ice cream
and fruit f;avo.ei sofas. a.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Two things Papen makes special
ties-fresh eggs and choice butter
ass
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Cure the cough and save the life"
Dir. Woods Norway Pine syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very
verge or consumption.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Isaac Barth, a well known citizen
OF st. Johns. Arizona, and q brother
Of Nathan Barth, Of Albuquerque, is
in Albuquerque on business and pleas
ure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

FOR RENT-6-room residence with
bath. on Grand avenue. SIS. Apply
at The Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

Take your harness and saddle work
to Behring's; he has a flrst-class work
man in leather. 4-37
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

The supper to be served at Duvalls
in connection with the Band boys
dance Tuesday evening, will cost fifty
cents a plate. II will be an ideal
one. 4.122
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-30

The Normal Band boys are neglect.
ing nothing that will add to the pleas.
ure Of the dance at Rosenthal hall
next Tuesday evening. 4-l2a