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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
What Is "All Wool?"

I have met a county magnate. a
wealthy man who would not be put OF
with anything but the best, If he knew
II. clad In handsome "homespun'
suit, the delicate blue gray mixture OF
which / happened to know was pro
duced by the judcious blending Of old
blue stockings such as navvies wear
with old white stockings. | have seen
a Society" lady in n stylish blanket
tweed" motor coat the composition OF
which knew to be OF such nature
that II might very easily owe It's ex'
Istence in part to the cast-of hosiery
Of her own scullery maid. collected
from the ash bin Even the judge try
ing a case OF misrepresentation OF
goods" may. as likely as not. be un
consciously sitting in somebody elSe'S
thrown away rags that he has bought
az "alI wool."-A WOOlen Manufac
turer In Grand Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22

A Chicago 81 SAID the other day Il
an address before girls club: Il al
yi.e all OF you t. be new women.
urge you to pay no heed to the gibeS
about new women that are cohtlnuail!
being uttered by men. 1t isn't me
tyne OF man that gibes ut the new wo
man. You know tie story of the MAJ
IN the county Jail? WHAT brought yol
here. my poor fellow missionary
asked. Il married new woman, sir.
the prisoner groaned. Aha" said tn
missionary. And size was so domi
neering and extravagant that ii drove
Won 10 desperate courses. eh" NO
said the prisoner. The old woman
turned up.'"-San Francisco Arson'u'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
uck and Regulations.

"Nobody gifted with a sense or hh'
NOR can fail to be diverted by the
Puck-like manner in which luck makes
and unmakes regulations for business
ability" says Will Payne In Every
body's Years ago gentleman named
Jennings was an extensive owner CT
downtown real estate in Chicago. lie
was the first, believe, TO develop on Il
large scale the modern system OF the
nlnety-nine year lease, whereby the
owner insures to himself and his heirs
for a century an absolutely fixed rent
nj. free and clear of all charges. Af,er
Mr.. Jennings had leased a lot Oh DIS
lands for ninety-nine years depreS-
sion came on. Other peoples income
were curtailed, but his was s.ot.c
What foresight sald the tc-~n.
sagacityr What superb b.. ...e
mentv Mr.. Jennings views Oh '-~
business situation and outlook were
eagerly sought. The depression passed
Realty prices advanced im~enFeiy
The Jennings lJ.s &.
leased at twice the rental named II
the old indenturc. The town -lJoS IL
head sympathetica'' ef - 30 y
Jennings dep
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
The i, &C of the Grape.

The Arabs sIy that when the hrst
grapevine was planted the demon lDils
sacrificed a peacock on the spot where
the plant was set. AS soon as 1t be-
gan to sprout forth he sacrificed an
ape over it. When the grapes began
to appear he slaughtered a lion, ana
when these were ripe he offered up a
mig: hence it is that he who drinks
wine feels at Crst as proud as pea
cock and becomes subsequently us
tricksome as an ape. as bold as ion
and at length rs stupid as swine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Definitions.

Asked to define suffragist, Brit
ish schoolboy answered, "a person
who creates n disturbance" One boy
described "surf" as "a form or sea-
weed which crows in the Pacific
ocean" In an essay on the canine race
a pupil declared that small dogs I'M
prove by keeping" and another gave
,ba sinqular of twain" as "wOrsted.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Started Early Enough.

~ want TO talk to you. Mary. about
that young man Of yours" said her
father. when did he say good night
to you last EVENING"
AT 10 O'Clock" replied the fair girl.
"What? Why. it was I O'Clock al
leastr'
"Oh. that was WI go G.i.'t say
inc ftr'-ThIl',ip.. e.'r'".
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Her Share.

"Snigsby has new scheme that he
nurposes substituting for the ordinary
,wear off idea. He Is going to carry
little savings bank around with him
and every time he buys liquid refresh
ments be will drop the cash equi'a
lent in the bank for his WIFE
"Whose idea Is IT, =,
"Snigsby's wife. she thinks there
be n little something In II Tor her' =
Cro-o,apJ piai., rn"i"'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22

"Your first book. If it is 4 success.
generally leads to the success OF the
second" remarked Il rising author.
"Yes. indeed" said another. 1T was
the success of my first book that made
my second. Ny second book, he aud'
ed. "was a bank book
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
A nRinc r.


A beer jug in 81
somewhat OF ~ 80
At the beginning o. me tirF
however, people We
The ringers jug at
holds six gallons. a su9icicnf to sas
tain the ten weary ringers. though the
weight OF tho bells did exceed sin
tons. The vessel Is made Of red earth
enware AMI has three handles. one ol
which Il concealed by the neck. IL
bears the following inscription III
quaint spelling:
"when I am fiid witl liquor strong
Each Man drink once and then ding dong
Drink rot tco mrch 90 C.oud your Knob
Least yoa forget to make the Boobs-
A gift of JOHN rat.nan Bcccles. on
the reverse size l. the makers name
samuel strirgfcliow. Potter Lon
don Strand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Aer Chilly Retort.

The late Dr. - OF Maiden, aIter
pouring forth the story Of his undying
love In the most touching manner Tor
over an hour to a young woman who
he hoped would become his fourth
wife. was refused the second time
He started for the door; but, looking
around. he said in a most thunderous
tone. "By heavens, you are the cold
est woman ever saw"
The young woman looked up and
answered sweetly:
ooh. no, doctor: you have seen three
colder than Ir-Boston Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
An CSd Lite Ana gram.

Here is an interesting little puzzle
and anagram which was published II
a newspaper several years ago:
A old woman with --- intent
put on her - ard to market went.
9" said she. give me. ! pray,
The wherewithal to - this day
Each of the blanks Is TO he hlied VIII
a word of four letters, and the same
letters occur in each of the five dliier
ent words. These words are consecu
tively "yile." EVIL" "veil," Levi an'
Give"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
His Modest Claim.

A claim for damages against rail
road company is so often a license for
exorbltant charges that simple bill,
such as was received by an American
railroad company many years ago.
even apart from its humorous aspect
Is refreshing. 1t ran as follows:
The - and - Railroad company
TO John Smith Dr.
July l9 1S37.-To running your Loco
motive into my wife; as per Doc
tors bill for curing her .Slo.V'
To smashing ban box and spilHng
her nat .............s' '-''''''''''' "
To upsetting my deer born (wagon)
and breaking II .................'''''' So'Vv
To hurting me ...................-''''' O'V0
S3S7
There is authority for stating that
the claim was paid Immediately. -
Scrap Book.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against
the Estate of the late Anderson Barr
will present them properly authenti-
Gated, to the undersigned for payment.
Those indebted to the estate will please
call on me and settle
DAN'L SPIKER, Sh. Admir-
Feb. S-3t. Anderson Barr, decd /.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22

"What." askel the sweet girl. "wa'
the happiest moment of your lifeT
The happ!est moment OF my lie,
answered the cd bachelor, was whei
the ieweler took back an cngagemen
ring and gave 10 sleeve links In ex
chnr~N"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
DR.. w. A. COYNER
Veterinary SURGEON.
Graduate Ontario Veterinary College,
Toronto, Canada.
Calls Promptly Answered both II
City. County and State.
Special Attention to Dis
eases of Cattle.

OFFICE: SAeEB's LIVERY, WIN
CHESTER, VA. can be reached by phone.
DR.. Coyner's Tonic powders, Blisters,
Linaments, and Lotions, for scratches.
Gaulds, &C., can be had st Walton u
Smoot's Drug Slofes
Will answer al letters In reference To
any OF the above medicines.
6ept. 23-A
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Then She Talked.

Reporter-Well. I've interviewed her.
Editor-Did she talk without restraint
Reporter i should say nit! She
wouldn't say word until her husband
came IN and told her to keep STILL
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Old Ace and Rushing.

You may join the mile a minute
class but no oil has beer discovered
vet that will keep all the coSs in con
aition. Good old age was never a Sc
auel 10 n aruSh.-Manchester Union.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
,riel's Fame.

Deacon Jones-Why was Daniel the
most popular man r,entioned Ill the
Old Testament? Brother Smitll-Be-
noree IN VIC i'c~i~o1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
There Yet,

Scott-My wife's mother has visited
us only once in five years. Mott
That isn't bad. When do you expect
her to pay her second visit? Scott
oh. she hasn't got through her first
vet.-New York Telegraph.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Wanted.

A good blacksmith. Must be an all
roundworker. Single man preferred.
Good wages and steady job to the
right man. Address
J. w. SWAN,
Front Royal, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
tiouse For Rent.

Ny house and garden near Hotties
School House is for rent. Possession
given March 1st. Apply to me.
VIM. E. Roller.
Eah II 81
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
READ THIS

At Calvary there is man
Whose reputation s made;
Doc CopentayeI Is his name
And making Shoes his trade
For "style" and "fts he is removed
In ali the country side,
And all who've favored him with Calls
Have been well satisfied.
He keeps the very best of stock
And works the best OF leather
His boots and shoes are guaranteed
To stand the worst OF weather.
His terms are cash, his prices low,
That they may suit the times,
And when the work Is done you know
He surely wants "the' dimes
He cannot feed his wife and babes
On promises TO pay,
For cash he'll gladly do your work
And trust some other day.
s-,o-'o6-f.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
MARKETS..
Woodstock, Va, Feb. 2l 1907.

Sales Us for Live Stock are as follows
Mondays sheep, Hogs and Cattle,
Tuesdays-Cattle.
lAll Live Stock sold gross weight.l
BALTIMORE, Feb. IS.
Hogs-Receipts for the week ended at no IN
today.were rs.6II head, against ~ 496 head last
week. Fair supply today and moderate demand
Quote: Westerns,..s7.6s to 7.7G others, ls7.as to
7.So: roughs, IS 90 to as.
Sheep and Lambs-Receirts for the week
ended at noon to today were 7,s9r head,
against 4.376 head last week. Light supply
and fair demand. Quote Sheep, $500
TO SIS: Lambs. S6.coaS.as
Calves Receipts for the week en1ed at
noon today were head, $40 against s75 head
last week. Fair supply today and market
firm. Quote: Common to best, s. 10 SEQ.
Baltimore. February IS,
Cattle-Receipts for the week sended at
noon Today were 49l head, against AGO head
last week: 66 car loads on the market. Quote:
Steers, good 10 choice butchers, $3.50 to S 90,
others, 1878 TO s4.3s; Cows, sI'soto s3;7s; Bulls
20 to s. 60; Heiters, g to s4.I5; stockers and
feeders. $500 to 81 IS; fresh Cows s25 to IS;
per head.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
Shenandoh Herald
Advertising Rates

Advertisements will be insert
ed at one dollar per fquare of
ten lines or less, for the first in
sertIoD, and 90 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
~ quarterly or yearly adser.
tisements by contract.s
~ Unless the number OF insef
tions Is marked upon the mans,
script, advertisements will be pub.
lished until forbidden and charge
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22
= oonA Small Farm For SaIs.i

A Good Smau Ts'" T"'
ror,a,nins n acres of land mostly lime,
COW ten seros of which 10 In good original
Climber. on which u . good log house westhes-
boarded with metal root snd al Other nSSss Ts.
~ q wsll vst6rsA. and has plenty OF fruit
ps;tnstri ia niles south Of 81. Luke. We.
Price S3.je \ ossh. hailanSe to suit puf-
hsssr. Apply TO }. N. DAVIS 80
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-02-22

Feb. II, 3t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
WRECK INQUIRY
BY CONGRESS.
ASKS MORRELL
Pennsylvania Mem b er
Offers Resolution in
the House.

A thorough Investigation by Congress
Of the causes Of the wreck az Terra
Gotta is provided tn a resolution intro
duced In the House today By Repre-
sentative Morrell OF Pennsylvania
Mr.. M0vrells 9 resolution provides that
a special committee OF five members Of
the House shall investigate all the
phases Of the Terra Gotta wreck and
other wrecks throughout the country.
and, from the facts obtained. 10 recon-
a.end bill for passage by Congress
giving the Interstate Commerce Com
mission ironclad control OF the railroads.
so far as precautions against wrecks are
concerned.
To carry out the provisions OF the
resolution. $4,000 Is Appropriated.
The preamble Of the resolution IS as
follows:
Whereas the number OF recent
wrecks upon railroads resulting. in sew
eral Instances, ir appalling loss OF life
and injuries 10 great numbers. has
shocked the entire country.
And whereas Il Is the belief OF many
that these accidents are the result of
OverwOrked employees and other cOndi-
tions which could have been avoided.
Then follows the resolution which
gives the special committee power 10
subpoena witnesses. take testimony, and
compel the production or books and
papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
Won der LaunitZ
ASSaSSinated in
St. Petersburg
Practical Dictator of Rus
sian Capital Victim of
Terrorist Hate.

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. s-Maior
General Won der Launitz. prefect OF
police and practical dictator OF St.
Petersburg since the dissolution OF the
douma. was shot and killed today at
the Institute OF Experimental Medicine
by a young man. The prefect was in
his carriage when the fatal shots were
hred.
Won der Launitz has long been an
object OF hate % tha terrorists. His
powers were enormous and searches and
arrests were made at his order without
process OF law, newspapers were sup
pressed, and persons deported by his
command.
He played an active part IN political
AFFAIRS. having issued a manifesto 10
the people after the dissolution OF the
douma, explaining that the deputies did
not represent the honest sentiment OF
the country and the dissolution was 10
give chance TO elect men who did rem
resent the people.
On mere pretexts ne refused 70 reeog-
nize the legality OF both the constitu-
tional Democratic and Octobrist parties
and he kept up an active pursuit OF agi-
tatoFs that nlled the prisons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
CULBERS RSON TO
THE DEFENSE
OF HIS STATE
Senator DenounceS as Unjust Criticism Hurled
Upon People of Brownsville Resulting
From Action Against Troops.

which he believed demanded the fullest
refuration.
Senator CuIberson briefly reviewed the
circumstances OF stationing the three
companies OF the Twenty-fifte Infantry
a. Brownsville IN July. last Some OF
the soldiers. he said, were igncrant dis
respectful. and insolent. AT ether sta
uons men OF these same companies had
engaged IN riots which had led to muir
der. ana at Brownsville their conduct
early became very offensive. On Au-
gust l. criminal assault was made by
a negro soldier on q most reputable
woman, Though complaint was made
there has 10 this hour been no arrest.
The mayor asked that the soldiers be
kept on the streets al nlgh1 and Il was
so ordered. This caused resentment ana
on the niPht of August IS. fifteen or
twenty armed soldiers attached the town
and fred reckiessly into business houses
and hotels. terrifying the people. seri-
ousiy wounding lieutenant Of police.
and numbering an inonenslve citizen.
H. the face OF such pTovocation the
people OF Brownsville kept the peace
and merely appealed 20 the State and
Federal authorities.
And for such restraint as this de-
manded Senator Culberson. what re-
turn Is made 10 them? They are charged
IN high and responsible quarters with
riOting among themselves, with reckless
shooting, with endangering the lives OF
their citizens. their women, and chill
dren. and With numbering their own
people without provOcation and IN sheer
Nant0nness. No people was ever more
uniIstly accused"
Senator CulbeTsOn paid tribute 20
Major Mcdonald Of the Texas Rangers.
and Major BlOcksOn, OF the Twenty
NTH Infantry. as men OF the highest
character and efficiency, and yet he
said these men. because they made
earnest efforts 10 detect these midnight
a assassins, have been subjected 70 the
and seveTest aTaignmeut IN
official quarters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
AGED GEN. BELL
HAS PASSED AWAY

Unusual honor was conferred during
his long military service up Brig. Georg
Bell L. s. A, retired. who died yes
terday at his home 1915 G street north
west. -Four times the army officer was
breveted, each time for faithful and
meritori0us services during the war of
The rebellion being raised through
the different grades from captain 10
brigadier general. when he was placed
on the retired list
Death came to the aged war veteran
after only few days serious illness.
He had been declining in health for
some time. owing to old age, having re-
Gently passed into his eightieth year
IN respect 10 the wishes of Gen. BeU.
the funeral services will be held with
out military honOrs and very quite only
the relatives and a few of the most
intimate friends of the family TO be il
attendance.
Brief services will be held privately
at the home OF General Bell at 1 o'clock
afternoon. the Rev. DR.. Bailey, pastor
OF the First Presbyterian Church, Of
hclating. The body viii be taken Satur-
day morning 10 HagerstOwn, Nd, the
early home OF General Bell, where in
teTment will be made with brief private
services at the grsVg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
War With Japan
In Five Years.
London Belief

LONDON. Jan. 3-The London Times
today contains sensational dispatch
from its san Francisco correspondent
who asserts that the japanese situation
there is SO serious that IL may develop
war with Japan unless California adopts
President R0osevslt's policy and agrees
10 ameliorate conditions which tend TO
cxasperate Japan. The correspondent
says:
THAT there will De war between the
United States and Japan within five
years. and that perhaps war will come in
a few months. IS the ineradicable opinion
OF the average Californian. He has
made Up his mind. ne has come 10 the
conclusion that Japan desires the Phil
ippines and Hawaii and that only her
unsatisfactory financial position prevents
her from striking an immediate blow.
When she IS ready" he says. Japan
Will ind some preteXt for war. and In
the meantime she has entered upon
campaign designed 10 keep her people
in a state OF mind hostile toward the
United States"
The Times, being the defender OF. and
apologist for the Tory government
which drafted the Anglo-Japanese
treaty the Times correspondent OF
course, throws on America the blame
OF the California situation and declares
the Californians do not Ike the Japan
csc because the latter are smarter bus
mess mea-and beat the Americans at
their own game.
According 10 the Times many Cali
fOrnia Industries would be ruined by the
Withdrawal Of the japanese. The cor
respondent concludes by saying that the
situation has become very serious: that
IL is now race against race. and that
the people OF California have decided
there must be war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
FAILURES IN 1906
FEWEST IN q YEARS

There were 1881 failures reported TO
Bradstreet for the full calendar year
1896. a decrease OF 8 per cent from year
1900 OF 20 per cent from 1888. and 70
ures reported In any year by Brad
streets since 1852 Liabilities, sWelled
by a few large bank suspensions, due
not 10 structural weakness IN that line
tices, aggregated Xl23. .S25, ,955. an increase
OF 1-6 per cent over 1903 Only three OF
the past ten years show smaller labili-
ties than did 1896.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
Fear Lynching
OF Young Hill
inGeOrgia Town
Atlanta Lawyer Wounds
Doctor After Attack
by the Latter.

IA GRANGE. Ca, Jan. 3-Threats OF
lynching Harvey Hill. of Atlanta, a
prominent young attorney. are heard
here today as the result OF his shooting
and fatally wOuuding DR.. Frank NJ
Ridley. Jr- al a wedding yesterday
afternoon.
TIE wedding was that OF Miss Ellie
Ridley, a cousin OF the wounded man.
The shooting grew out OF the atten-
tlon paid Ridley's sister. Miss Mary. IL
is said the young people became en-
gagged despite the wishes OF their par
ents, and the girl father forbade Hin
TO see her.
Miss Ridley was at the wedding and
she and Hin engaged in conversation.
Ridley, Jr.s asked Hill what he meant
by speaking 20 his sister, and knocked
the young attorney down. Hin drew a
revolver and fatally wounded Ridley.
The R1dieys are wealthy, and belong TO
an old Southern family. Hill is a grand
son OF the late Benjamin II Hnl ia
nous as United States Senator.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
fairbanks COUSIN
STIRS Up SOCIETY
Unexpectedly Marries the
Daughter of Wealthy
Merchant.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "A furore
was created In social circles here by the
announcement OF the marriage OF Her
bert S. Fairbanks. a first cousin OF the
Vice President OF the United States. and
Miss May O'Neill. daughter OF a wealthy
New York merchant.
Fairbanks was chief clerk OF the Law
Offices OF Wiedersheim q Fairbanks,
this city. Until last Saturday. when
he asked for two weeks vacation.
Hayward Fairbanks brother OF the
bridegroom, acquiesed, thinking his
Irother was going TO his old home,
n Massachusetts. over New Year Day.
When he learned of the marriage he i'm
mediately wired his congratulations and
extended the vacation 20 allow his
brother a longer honeymoon. He was
delighted with the new member Of the
family and said he admired his brothers s
taste. as a finer girl than the new Mrs.
Fairbanks never lived
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-03
HOFFMIER ASKS
FOR RELEASE
FROM CUSTODY
Conductor of Terra Gotta
Train Files Petition
for Writ of Ha-
beaS Corpus.

Frank p. HOffmier, the eOndue-
tor OF one of the Baltimore and
Ohio trains which cOllided at Terra
Gotta on the night of December 80,
causing the death of many people,
today flied a petition in the District
Supreme Court asking that he be
released from custody on habeas
corpus proceedings.
Mr.. HOffmier is represented by
Attorney Henry L. Davis and says
that he was arrested without war;
rant of law, without any charge
being preferred against him on the
night of the accident and has since
been deprived OF his liberty.
He says that Coroner hewitt Is
now conducting an investigation as
10 the circumstances surrounding
the death of one King. who was
killed in the wreck.
According 70 Coroner Nevitt's state
ment. he says. the investigation Will
continue for several days and says he
would naturally be held in custody for
that time. Being held without a war
RAM and without charge being pre-
ferred against him. Mr. Honmier says
he is being Illegally imprisoned and asks
the court TO issue an order directing his
release.
The matter comes up for hearing be-
fore Justice Barnard this afternoon.
at o'clock this afternoon 10 appear IN
court with Conductor Hoffmeie- 9t 3
O'CLOCK.