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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
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Sometimes we hurt only ourselves
nv our over talkativenes. We tell
things which concern ourselves; and
after the words have gone byond our
recall, we regret having said them.
Or we may speak a word OF harm
about another, and so hurt him am.
ourselves, as well; for we Son find
that those who harm other by evil
speaking lower themselves in the
good opinions OF those who hear.
There is sn old story Of a lady who
mad spoken i'll of a friend, and after
ward repented of it. She told the
story to a good old man whom she
thought might help her by his advice.
He listened in silence and when she
had finished he left the room, but re-
turned in a minute with bag in his
hand which he gave her. Take the
feathers which you will find in this
bag" he said, land scatter them to
the winds. Then gather them all
once more into the bag, and return
it to me-"
s'But that would be impossible,
good SIR" she cried in amazement
at the strange request, They would
fly far beyond my recovery ere
could do as you desire"
That is true. And even so the
| words you have spoken in thought.
Iessness have flown beyond your re-
CALL" answered her wise old friend
Lean, then, to speak with more
care in the future"
LorgfelIow has likened our words
to arrows, flying where we cannot
stop or follow. Read the poem, "Ar
Arrow" and see how beautifully he
expresses thought in its best aspect
The gift OF speech is ours to use
But we must remember that gooo
use is very different from abuse Of
/ wrong use of any gift or talent. I
we are always careful to say tn,
thing which will give pleasure rathel
than pain, that will win love rather
| than dislike, and confidence in plac,
OF distrust, then we will be using tn
iprecious gift Of speech as the Give
| intended it to be used.
Thomas A. kempis says in his I'm
itation of Christ-how many of yo1
have copy and have read it?-thes
true words in the chapter on Talk
:. ing Too Much"
Il oftentimes wish that had KEEP
silence, and had not been in company
} But why it is we often speak and en-
. ter into conversations one with an
other, when, nevertheless, we seldom
relapse into silence without wound
ed conscience? If it is right an
proper for you to speak, say wha
5 will tend to edifcation. A bad habi
and carelessnes about spiritual &C
vancement are sure to lead to ur
guardedness of speece."
| Perhaps we can best sum it all u
in the old rule, Think twice befor
you speak once" The first though
may be careless and unwise; the Sc,
ond says, mo-" to it, and if we ODE
the second rather than the first, W
may know that we are learning COZ
troll.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
TT REACHED THE SPOT.

Mr.. f. Humphrey, who owns a
large general store at Omega, o., and
il president OF the Adams County Tel
ephone Co., rs well as the Home Tele-
phone Co., OF Pike County. O., says OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery: 1t saved
my life once. At least l think it did.
It seemed to reach the spot-the very
seat of my cough-when everything
else failed" DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry not only reaches the cough spot; 1t
heals the sore spots and the weak spots
in the throat, lungs and chest. Sold
under guarantee at E. T. Whitehead
Company's drug store. SOC. and 81. 90.
Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
Remember the Edme-DOAN.
and take no other.

"You wouldn't believe this posi-
bic, but still''-
"Tll believe anything possible. "
interrupted the sour citizen I've
bought little law in my time. -
louisville Courier-Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
S11.OO
WASHINGTON, D. C., Z RETURN
VIA
Atlantic Coast Line

A CCOUNT Biennial Session
"A National Association of
Colonial Danes, Washington,
D. c., May 6th-9th.
Tickets on sale May 3rd, 4th
and 5th. Final return limit
May 18th, 1908. Extension final
limit to May 25th may be OBJ
tanned by deposit of ticket and
payment of fee of so cents to
Special Agent, 14l9 New York
Avenue, n. W., not earlier than
May 3rd nor later than May
18th.
For further information com
municate with nearest Ticket
Agent or write
w. j. CRAIG, P. T. NJ
T. G. WHITE, G. P. A.
Wilmington, N. G.
4-5O-1t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
More News From New EngIand States

II any one has any doubt as to the
virtue OF Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer to Mr.. Alvin H.
Simpson, of Willimantic, Conn. who,
after almost losing hope of recovery,
on account of the failure of so many
remedies, finally tried Foley's Kidney
Cure, which he says was ''just the
thing" for him, as four bottles cured
him completely. He is now entirely
well and free from all suffering incident
to acute kidney trouble. E. T. White
head Company. F.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
READY RELIEF.

write to say have suffered intense
ly with womb trouble for several
months and could get no relief from
any source until friend told me to
try DR.. Hardy Manning's Ladies'
Relief" which I did and in q short
time it permanently cured me. 1t is a
remarkable remedy, and 1 feel it my
duty to let others know where they car
find an absolute cure for that horrible
disease OF the womb.-Mrs. B. c.
Hamlet, Tarrapin, N. C.
Sold by Geo. N. Mumphord, Tillery.
N. G.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

When you think OF Indigestion think
of Kodol, for it is without doubt the
only preparation that completely d.
gests all classes of food. And that is
what you need when you have indiges-
ton or stomach trouble-something
that will act promptly but thoroughly,
something that will get right at the
trouble and do the very work itself for
the stomach by digesting the food that
you eat and that is Kodol. tits pleas
ant to take. 1t is sold by E. T. White.
head Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This clever Coffee Substitute was re-
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop OF Ra-
cine, Wis. Not grain of real Coffee
in it either DR.. Shops Health Cot
fee is made from pure toasted grains,
with malt, nuts, etc. Really it would
fool an expert-who might drink it for
Coffee. No 90 or 80 minutes tedious
boiling. Made in a minute says
the doctor.
Sold by Howard Gro. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Mr.. VIM. II. Anderson, NJ. D., OF
Soda Springs, Ida, says that Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup has relieved
coughs and colds where all other rome
dies failed. Its gentle laxative effects
especially recommend it for children.
1t is pleasant to take. For coughs,
colds, hoarseness whooping cough.
Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold
By E. 7. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
Every Woman Will be Interested.

If you have pains in the back, Urin-
AIRY, Bladder or Kidney trouble, and
want certain, pleasant herb cure for
woman's ills, try Mother Gray's Aus
tralian-Leaf. 1t is a safe and never
failing regulator. At Druggists or by
mail SO cents. Sample package FREE.
Address, The Mother Gray Company,
Leroy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

The trouble with most cough cures
is that they constipate. Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup does not consti-
pate, but on the other hand its laxa-
tive principles gently moves the bowels.
1t is pleasant to take and it is especial
ly recommended for children, as it
tastes nearly as good as maple sugar
Sold by E. t. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

When a man writes rs follows don t
you think he means it? Mr.. 5. q.
Williams, Powderly, Texas, says: i
have suffered for years with Kidney
and Bladder trouble, using every prep
aration l came across and taking many
prescriptions all without relief until my
attention was called to Pineulcs. After
so days trial ($1.OO), [ am feeling
fine Money refunded if not satisfied
Sold hy Z. L Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
VALUED SAME AS GOLD.

B. G. Stewart, merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: Il tell my custo-
mers when they buy box of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills they get the
worth of that much gold in weight, if
afflicted with constipation, malaria or
billousness. :" Sold under guarantee at
E. T. Whitehead Company's drug
store. Csc
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Don't cough your head off when you
can get guaranteed Remedy in Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup. 1t is especial
ly recommended for children, as it's
pleasant to take, is gentle laxative
thus expelling the phlegm from the
system. For coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough, hoarseness and AL
bronchial trouble. Guaranteed. Sold
by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced
This clever Coffee Substitute was re-
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop, of Ra-
cine, Wis. Not a grain OF real Coffee
in it either. DR.. Shops Health COT
fee is made from pure toasted grains,
with malt, nuts, etc. Really it would
fool an expert-who might drink it fol
Coffee. No 90 or 80 minutes tedious
boiling. Made in minute says the
doctor. Sold by Howard Grocery Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
THE WORLDS BEST CLIMATE

is not entirely free from disease, on the
high elevations fevers prevail, while on
the lower levels malaria is encountered
to greater or less extent, according to
altitude. To overcome climate affec-
lions, lassitude, malaria, jaundice, bill
ionsness, fever and ague, and general
debility, the most effective remedy is
Electric Bitters, the great Alternative
and blood purifier; the antidote for
every form of bodily weakness, ner-
vousness, and insomnia. Sold under
guarantee at E. T. Whitehead Com
pany's drug store. Price Soc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Thirty Days Trial $1.OO is the offer
on Pineules. Relieve back ache, weak
back, lame back, rheumatic pains.
Best on sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
Blood. Good for young and old Sat
isfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. Its mild az
ton and pleasant taste makes it pref
cradle to violent purgatives, such as
pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet and
a sample of Orino at Z. T. Whitehead
COMMANDS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Reporter Whipping out his note
book )-There's one or two things I'd
like to find out about this case now
on trial. Do you-Dignifed Party
l don't know anything, sir, Pm one
of the experts.-Chicago Tribune.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Il have been taking some moving
pictures of life on your farm" Did
you ketch the hired man in motion?"
II think So" "Ah, science kin do
anything these days. Louisville
Courier-Journag.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Barber (pausing in the mutilation)
Will you have a close shave, sir?
Victim(with gasp)-If get out OF
this chair alive, l shall certainly con-
slider it very close shave.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

ManZan Pile Remedy, price Soc, is
guaranteed. Put up ready to use,
One application prompt relief to any
form of Piles. Sooths and heals. Sold
by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
1t takes money to start business
but it will stop without any.

Mrs. S. Joyce, $50 Sullivan Street,
Claremont, n. H., writes: About
year ago I bought two bottles of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. 1t cured me of a
severe case OF Kidney trouble OF sever
al years standing. 1t certainly is a
grand, good medicine, and l heartily
recommend it," E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doon's Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, healthful action of the
bowels without gripping. Ask your
druggist for them. 25c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Experience" said the wise per-
son, is the best teacher" eyes"
answered Mrs. Torkins, sadly; "hut
when it comes to korseraces some
people go on taking postgraduate
courses all their lives. Washington
Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
ACALIFORNIAN'S LUCK.

THE luckiest day Of my lie was
when 1 bought box OF Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve," writes Chas. f. Budahn,
of Tracy, California. Two Zoe: boxes
cured me of an annoying case OF Itch
ing piles, which had troubled me for
years and that yielded to no other
treatment" Sold under guarantee at
E. Z, Whitehead Company's drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
"They say that laziness is caused

"They say that laziness is caused
by germ. What a fine thing IN
would be if we could find something
to kill the thing" "Oh, no! l
know something better than that.
Think how much nicer it would be if
we could find some way to crafty. y
-Pick-Me-UD.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Rings Little Liver Pills for bilious
ness and sick headache. They clean
the system and clear the skin Price
25c. Try them. Sold by E. T. White
head & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

DISTURBED THE CONGREGATION
The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar. E. T.
Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Fanny has given notice. Why"
"She says you spoke in brutal man.
ner to her on the telephone yester-
day." Il thought l was speaking
to you. "-Meggendorf Batter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Evelyn-He's a very learned man
You wouldn't think so, would you:
Natica-Oh, yes! | suspected it al
once. Evelyn-Indeed? Natica-
Yes; he makes me so tired.-Illus
trated Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Insist upon DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. There are substitutes, but
there is only enc original. 1t is heal
ing, soothing and cooling and is especi-
ally good for piles. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

There is one thing l dread re-
marked johnson. "and that is pre-
mature burial" Don't worry about
that" replied Brown, "the thing is
impossible. There's no danger Of
your being buried too soon. Tits
d.,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

A man deserves no credit for work
ing when he is hungry. Take the
corn away from a hog and he will
root.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14
A HARD STRUGGLE.
Many a Scotland Neck Oflzen
finds fhe Struggle HARD.

With back constantly aching.
With distressing urinary disorders.
Daily existence is but struggle
No need to keep it up.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Abraham Light, furniture dealer
living on St. Patrick street, Tarboro,
n G, says: MY wife has used
Doan's Kidney Pills with excellent re-
nults. When she began using them
abe complained of dull, nagging back
aches, and OF pains through her kid
news. The secretions did not act
properly, and caused her great annoy
auce. After using Doan's Kidney
Pills, the pains in her back and IONS
ceased, and the annoyance which arose
from the kidney secretions entirely
disappeared. Doan's Kidney Pills
proved of far more value to her than
any remedy previously used and she Is
glad to speak in their favor
For sale by all dealers. Price 5oc.
Fostor- Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the Eame-DOAN'>
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

The Due and the Count fought a
duel; rubber bands at 10 PAGES"
Anybody hurt?" mo. The Counts
band went wide and the Due fired in
the air. "-Pittsburg Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

There are more good people in
this world than bad ones, but there
is room for one more if you want to
join the majority.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Knicker-Is he a mollycoddle?
Bocker--Yes; he won't eat his
wife's buscuits.-New York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Patience-I hear Will is going to
marry that girl he's been spending
so much money on. Patrice-Yes;
he's going to make her permanent
receiver. Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Why is it that some men would
rather lose than see some other fel.
low win?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

When a man doesn't get mad over
his politics it's because he happens
to know what he's talking about.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

Wise is the man who knows what
not to say, and remember not to say
it
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-05-14

People who are good at making
excuses are not much good at any.
thing else.
The Yale expositor., 1908-06-19
PERSONAL.

II. C.. Taylor, a capitalist of Seat
de, Wash, was robbed of $4,000 in
cash at the Union station in st. Paul,
MINI.
Mrs. Mary Grill was whirled to her
death by her hair on a huge rapidly
revolving wheel in the Mccormick In
ternational Harvester works at Chi
cago.
Ernest p. Bicknell, superintendent
of the Chicago bureau of charities, has
been appointed national director of
the American National Red Cross.
Gov. Hughes absolutely refused to
become a candidate for the vice-presi-
dental nomination.
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota declared
he would not be a candidate for a
third term.
Charles B. Ullmo, formerly French
naval officer, was publicly degraded
at Toulon as traitor and spy.
Representative A. A. Wiley OF Ala
bama, a member of the past four con-
crosses, was reported critically i'll at
Hot Springs, Va.
Miss Annie S. Peck, well known
mountain climber, is going to Peru to
make a second attempt to reach the
summit of Mount Huascaran. which she
believes is the Hottest peak in the
western hemisphere.
Raymond Hitchcock, the actor ac-
cuscd Of mistreating young girls, was
acquitted by jury in New York.
The empress Of Germany fell from
her horse while out riding, but was
uninjured
J. u. Barnes, president of the in
solvent Minnesota Title Insurance and
Trust company, was found guilty Of
grand larceny at Minneapolis.
The Yale expositor., 1908-06-19
CONVENTION NOTES.

With the arrival of most of the state
delegations in Chicago. the vice-presi'
dental nomination became the chief
topic of discussion. Many asserted
that Dolliver was certain to be on
the ticket, but the chances of Sherman
of New York and of Vice-President
Fairbanks grew better. 1t became
evident that there would be a warm
contest over the platform as many
leaders urged that the prepared reso-
lutions be materially modified and the
Taft adherents insisted that they
would not permit this. Speaker Can
non made a hurried trip to Chicago to
confer concerning the anti-injunction
plank.
The Republican national committee
completed the hearings of contests in
volving 219 seats in the convention
OF these PIC were given to Taft and
three to Foraker.
The Yale expositor., 1908-06-19
GENERAL NEWS,

The warships of the Atlantic feet
began assembling in San Francisco
harbor preparatory to their long trip
home.
The state of Zulia, Venezuela, is af
flicted with plague of locusts.
Emperor William received DIR. HILL
the new American ambassador to Ger.
many.
w. J. Vanderbilt's colt Northeast
won the Grand Prix de Paris.
Ney Dunno, captain of the Univer.
sity Of Minnesota football team, com
mitted suicide after a quarrel with his
sweetheart.
Negro wizards in Cuba killed a
young white girl to use her blood as
a consumption cure.
Byron Pfautz of Lisbon, Pa, stu
dent at the University OF Iowa, was
drowned in the Iowa river by the cap
sizing of a canoe.
Mrs. Daniel Cooper of Cadillac
Mich, who was insane, killed her hus
band, FIVE children and herself.
The five defendants in the Pennsyl
vania capitol Doodle case were found
not guilty.
The torpedo test on the monitor
Florida at Fort Monroe was success
full, the damage done being largely
localized
In the Republican state primary In
South Dakota, Crawford progressive
defeated Kittredge (stalwart) as can
didate for the United States senate.
Fifteen thousand woman suffragisti
paraded the streets of London.
Mulai Hafid, the usurping sultan o
Morocco, entered Fee at the head of ;
large army.
AS the result of a political quarre
at Stanberry, Mo-, r. II. Duncan, {
lawyer and candidate for prosecuting
attorney, shot and killed Charles E
Butler, city marshal.
Property damage to the extent o
$4,000 was done in Guthrie. Okla, b.
a violent wind and rain storm.
The United Confederate Veteran
elected Gen. Clement A. Evans o
Georgia commander-in-chief and de
cided to meet next year in Memphis
Joseph Letter Of Chicago and Wash
ington and Miss Juliette Williams o
Washington were married at the hom'
of the brides parents.
Miss Margaret Sargent of Siou,
City. Ia, found her mother and a mai
named Joe Ford dead with bullet hole
in their heads.
The Montclair IN. j. council adopt
ed an ordinance providing a five do
lar fine for the owner of every do
that banks after y N.
The Yale expositor., 1908-06-19

TRAGEDY ON A LONELY ISLAND
IN LAKE SUPERIOR IS
MYSTERIOUS.
A BODY FOUND IN BOAT
Chief Light Keeper Is Missing and
Evidences Are That Robbery and
Murder Were Committed.

With Lighthouse Keeper George
Genery missing and his assistant E. s.
Morrison, of Detroit, thought to be
the man found dead in a sailboat at
the eastern end OF the Pictured rocks
Saturday, has developed a mystery
that thus far has baffled the Alger
county authorities.
That a tragedy has been enacted
is surmised for the reason that the
dead mans head and shoulders were
fearfully crushed, as II battered with
club.
Genery was stationed at the extreme
northern end of Grand island, and in
vestigation shows that his light has
not been burning for at least week.
or since he and his assistant left
Munising with supplies. The supplies
have been found in the boathouse near
the light, but what happened after
they were landed there is something
not yet fathomed.
II is the theory of the officers that
the two men were attacked on Grand
island, slain, robbed and their bodies
thrown into the lighthouse boats and
left to the mercy of the wind and
waves.
NO more lonely spot than the light
house could be imagined. 1t is locat-
ed upon an isolated rocky coast, 16
miles from Munising, and seven miles
from the nearest habitation, which is
the home of the keeper of the Cleve-
land Cliffs game preserve.
Parties are searching the shores Of
the lake for Genery, although there
is little hope that he will be found
alive. He was in Munising June 6,
and had intended to return Sunday to
remove his family to the lighthouse.
II is said that both he and his assist
ant received their pay when they were
in Marquette June 6.
The Yale expositor., 1908-06-19
A Summer Story,

The story goes that Theodore Roose.
welt for president of the University of
Michigan is being seriously discussed
among some Of the professors at Ann
Arbor, men who are recognized as be-
ing among the leaders OF the state
college. In the first place, Mr. Roose-
welt has the executive ability. A man
who has run nation ought to be able
to run 10000 students, for that is what
the attendance would be under his
regime 1t is claimed. While Mr.. Roose-
welt is a graduate Of Harvard and has
degrees in plenty and is planning a
hunting trip in Africa, and is said to
aspire to the presidency OF Harvard,
1t might be that he would consider the
matter. II after the many years Of good
and effective work done by the vener-
able and beloved President Angel, re
tirement should be decided on by this
distinguished educator and diplomat.
The story, whether it has or has not
any foundation, is good reading for the
summer days.