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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
TEACHERS IN CONFERENCE.
Interesting Meeting OF Associations II
Augusta and Frederick.
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STAUNTON. VA. February 29.-Tht
Augusta County Teachers Association
closed it's two-days' meeting this
morning. A paper was read by Miss
Pearl Pugh on the subject. "Should
Boys and Girls Be Separated7" The
association decided to, offer prize
for the best original short story by {
county pupil. and committee OF
judges, consisting of Professor William
A. Bowles. Rev. j. III. Taylor and Mr.
T. X. Hickman. was appointed. The
ten best stories are to be published ir
the papers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
MORTALITY STABBED.
Desperate Fight Between Two Young
Men Near .Asl,eviIlc.

Mcn NcuH .NNucvlllc. \.
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ASHEVILLE. N. c., February 60
As the result of desperate fight last
evening between Ebe Mack and Ran
dolph Clark. two young men, re-
spectively eighteen and twenty years
of age. which occurred near Smiths
Bridge Mack is dying from a Fearful
stab wound. the death being only a
matter of a few hours.
The men had quarrel over some
trivial matter and came to blows. Mack
during the struggle knocked Clark
to the pround and proceeded to pun
mel him severely, when the latter drew
knife and plunged 1t into Mack's side
the blade penetrating the lungs. in
flicting a mortal wound. The Easl
being about five inches in length. Clark
freed himself from his bleeding antago-
mist and at once fled, and despite every
effort of the police he has not as YET
been captured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.
Call for Meeting of Committee TO Fix
Time and Place for Convention.

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RALEIGH. N. c., February 29.-The
official call for the North Carolina
Democratic Executive Committee to
meet in Raleigh March 18th at 5 P. NJ.
was issued tonight, signed by State
Chairman Hugh G. Chatham and Sec
rotary Alex. ]. Field, the purpose be-
ing to fix the time and place for the
next state Democratic convention and
to transact such other business as may
be deemed necessary. 1t is understood
that the contest for the convention will
be between Greensboro, where the con-
yentions have been held for several
years, and Charlotte, where an i'm
mense auditorium has recently been
acquired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
A CAR FAMINE.
Lumber Dealers Complain That They
Cannot Get Facilities.
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ASHEVILI.E, N. c.. February 90
In rather strange contrast to the state.
ments of the Southern Railway that
the freight business in this section Is
III deplorablc condition. j. L. Nc
Even. of the McIiwen Lumber Com
pany. states that there is general COM
plant on the part OF the lumber men
of this section on account of their In
ability to obtain cars for the shipment
OF their lumber. even when orders for
cars are sent in weeks In advance, the
reason given by the railway being
shortage of cars.
Mr.. McEwen stated that in reply to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL
Work to Begin nj Once on the Stonewail
jackson Institution.

Work to Begin nj Once on the St0newal
jackson Institution.
GREENSBORO. N. c.. February 2s-Prof
W. rhomplon. Of Concord, the recently.
elected superintendent of the StonewaiI
jackson Manual Training School. for way
ward youths. ind Hon. j. r. Cook. chairman
OF tho board of directors were here this
week In consultation with other members OF
the board in regard to getting things In
shape to begin building. Superintendent,
Thompson has returned from visit or In
spection and examination OF rccognizedIy
ruceessful reform schools In other States un-
der the direction Of the board of directors.
This North Carolina school viii be built
on the cottage plan as by this means work
can be begun on small amount OF money
The first building viii be erected at once
and VIII be ready by October LIST for the
reception Of thirty boys. This building viii
cost $4,000. On the splendid site near Con.
cord the grounds viii be laid of In view oil
a great institltion for the future each build.
Ing erected fitting in with this design OF
lGtgcr work In the future
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

inquiry for cars he had ordered he
was informed by an official of the
Southern that the company lacked over
a hundred cars TO carry on the freight
business Of this division. IT is stated
that not only is freight congestcd. but
passenger traffic Is heavier on the
Southern than 1t has been for some
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
RocKBR1DGE ALUM SOLD.
Syndicate OF Hotel Men Purchase It
fur $4,000.
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Especial to The Times ispatch1
GOSHEN, VA. February 29.-The
Rockbridge Alum Springs has just been
sold to syndicate of prominent hotel
men of Virginia for $4,000. and Will
be greatly improved.
The road from Goshen to the Springs
will be macadamized. and an automo-
bile line will be established between
Goshen and the Springs to handle
passengers. Among, the prominent no.
tel mon Interested In the scheme are
Mr.. Moore, of Hotel Warwick. New
mort News. Va, and Mr.. Fry. OF the
Jefferson Hotel. Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

Thomas Moncure and Judge r. II. L..
Chichester have constructed private
telephone line from their residences to
this city and connected with the long
distance telephone line.
Mr.. w. Thomas Jones. OF this city.
has gone to the University Hospital.
in Baltimore, to take course OF treat
ment under the specialist, DR.. VIM. j..
Messick
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
AMATEUR THEATRIcAI.s.
Dramatic Club OF fredericksburg Plays
tn Large Audience.
-LspecIal Id THE Times. plspateh.

al ISpeclnI to The Tlmes-pIsphtch,I
FREDERICKSBURG VA. February
a9,-Tl,e Dramatic Club Of Irredericks-
burg College presented the comedy,
Men. Maids and Matchmakers." ut Col
ilege Hall last night before large au-
dlence, The performances was COM
5plete success In every respect, a large
sum was realized for the benefit OF
the club. Those takins part were
Misses May d. Rowe, Jessie n, Wicker
Iltty May Fulton. Lucille Hassell, Mrs.
a.. II. Rove: Messrs, ], sam Guy, Wood
row Hassell Marsden Smith, Y Harvey
Niser, Merard boswell, ~, #
Messrs. q, D. Wallace, q. y. TrusloW
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
C,,,1born.. As.ntInnt Insane.

ROANOKE. VA, February 2s.-Mrs.
Mamie Hutton, of Christiansburg, who
a few days ago entered train armed
with a revolver and tried to Kill Frank
'Cauthorn. the slayer of Mrs. Ada Jones,
who was being conveyed to an asylum,
was to-day pronounced insane.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
for the Penitentlary

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.I
SORFOLK. VA, February 23-ln the
winding up to-day of the February term OF
the Corporation Court Judge Alan r.
Hancke sentenced nineteen prisoners to
terms in the State Penitentiary, ranging
from one TO five years. The crimes com
n.itted run the gamut Of criminal offenses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
Faulkner & Warmer Company
Muslin
Underwear

Ladies' Long Cioth
Corset Covers, with lace
trimming. for 2Sc.
Ladies' Muslin Draw
ers, lace or embroidery
trimmed; usual price
S9c, now Doc.
Childrcn's G m b r c
Drawers, with hem
stitched ruff les, Tor
j2Hac.
Childre MS Under.
waists, OF good strong
material. sizes 2 to .,
for 16c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

has returned home after visit to the
Misses Owens.
Mr.. j. l.. Owens. who has been very
sick at his home. on Perry Street. is
improving.
Miss Ella T. Atwell is quite SICK at
the home OF her parents. on Porter
Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
A SAD STORY.
Editor BushonE, of the Strnsburg News,
Adjudgcd Insane.

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STRASBURG, VA, February 29.--B
NJ. Bushons, editor and proprietor Of
the Strasburg, Va. News. was ad1udged
insane to-day, and ordered confined
III the insane asylum at Stanton.
Mr.. Bushong was at one time con-
nected with tile Richmond press. and
had many friends here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
FUGITIVE CAUGHT.

Warren Ward, Who Stabbed Dave
Hnsan, IL Now IN Jail.
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WILSON. N. c., February o0.--Last
night. ten miles from here. officers
captured Warren Ward, who fatally
stabbed Dave Hagan in fight near
here last Wednesday,, Ward was
brought here and Jailed, preliminary
examination being waived.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
RAPID ADVANCE IN
FARM LAND VALUES
Striking Illustration Of the Mar
vicious Agricultural Progress Of
the South in Recent Years.
FARMS WHERE TIMBER STOOD
Land Cleared by Turpentinc and
Lumbcrmen Converted Into /,
Productive Farms.
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BALTIMORE. Md. February 29.--1l-
iuatrating the agricultural progress OF
me South IN recent, years are some
!of the Manufacturers' Record about
INC development that has taken place
IN what y known az tho wiregrass
region r. In Southern Georgia. Until the
stretch Of original timber. where Iarge
so cents TO $3.50 an acre. A ,raveler
inisht then drive through til. forest
farm But the turpentine men aud
lumberman4 came along, and their clear
Ing Of the land has been followed ly
the creation OF small, we'll titled fa-ms
the building OF good highways, the
construction OF standard railroads and
the rise OF many towns ranging in
population from 500 to 5000.
Prices Advance Rapidly.
These charges have been marked by
the STEADY increase in tho value NJ
farm lands. For instance, tract OF
for $500. was sold in less tnan twelve
bought for less than $4,000
AZ estate Of 10000 acres, which had
an acre, vas offered recently. at public
sale by the administrator, who r.ceiv-
ed bid OF $50 an acre. This vas
s5d By ar the so ssaae a who
refuses to-day an offer of $4,000 for
1T. while an a,ltqining 600-ncre tract
brought at the sa1ne time. for S. an
acre was held last November arainst
ago another tract OF 1000 acres
brought $500 at public sale and is
nov valued at 500 an acre. The own
er OF 1000 acres, bought three years
ago 70: $4,000. declined last month
an offer OF $4,000 for It, A 2o0-acre
tract bought two years ago for $500
WAS sold early this mouth for s15.-
900. and the purchaser. at IS per acre
OF 500-acre tract refuses to-day $50
an acre for It.
Truck Lands In Demand.
Notable among the increases in the
value OF lands have been those of lands
devoted to truck growing and scatter
ed through the South from Maryland
to Texas.
In some cases. like the neighborhood
OF Norfolk. the raising of early vege-
tables for the Northern markets has
others 1t is a much younger industry,
as for instance. in Florida. In the
northern part of that State there has
been rapid advancement on this line
since the disastrous freeze affecting
the citrus fruits there In the nineties.
flower, lettuce, STRAWBERRIES and celery
are annually shipped in large quanti-
ties from that State to the Northern
markets during the periods when local
or ice-bound. or celery alone several
thousand carloads are sent from the
state every year, the growers planting
in the fall and getting their crop to
market in the late winter and early
spring, and well conducted celery
the acre. besides producing one or two
other crops in the same season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01

Mems Nobby Tailor-Made Suits. in
stylish mixtures and blacks; regular.
close 10 's out ' 4 values: to $1,000
Mems $500 stylish Trous- m0s1n
ers' in neat stripes; special. 9Z.lj
Mems Tan. Gray, Black and a ~
chamois Gloves. s1,75 quality l.Z9
l's ssH Shirts Sss, - s''s = sss 45c
MEMS odds and ends 500 and -
$1.50 Negligee Shirts ....... h4c
Mems soc All-Silk Four-in-Hand
Ties, In a large assortment OF RI
colors, zoe, two for .......... 0UC
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
mo Boys Department
We Offer.

Boys Blue Cloth Refer Coats, that
button close to the neck; trimmed
nicely and comfortable garments; 81
values for $:sa; $3.50 values Do AZ
for .D.....,. 1850. ......... 1Z.AO
Boys Buster Brown Suits, sizes 9 to
8 years; a nice assortment to choose
from; $3.50 quality, Sc.85, dsO 0r
st.oo quality ...,.,5. $780, $500 4Z.00
One Lotto Boys Knickerboeker Suits,
in large sizes; $3.50 values, d. no
F3.4s; SIS values ..,.s........ 6t.JO
Boys Fancy Percale, Madras and
! White Shirts. all sizes; special 40
for Monday, soc quality $685., f1C
Boys *. & 10 Blouse Waists, In white
and fancy percalcs; special forAE
Monday, 500 quality ..,........ 4CC
Boys Fine Quality X. & IT,. Blouse
Waists. white and fancy. $1.0O on
quality $3.50, .s..,s,.. s.......... CJC
Little Boys Plain Knee Pants, sizes
"a to 8 years. in large assortment of
fine wool fabrics, reduced to these
3 DrtCes-- ~ s4gslt IN t.,{s 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
Church Services.

At Fifth Street M. e. Church the
service this morning will be conducts
ed by the pastor. the Rev. w. 70. Ed
wards. Services will be held at night
as usual. In the afternoon at 3
o'clock a mass-meeting and song SER
vice for the children will be held in
the church preparatory to the chill
dren's services. which are soon to be-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
chokinn OF Animals

Hardly a farmer has not had more
or less experience with animals be-
ing choked. This can be remedied TO
a very great extent, or can be re-
lieved. While animals Will get choked
once In a while II can be helped. The
simplest thing 20. do which may save
the life OF valuable animal and will
not hurt IL, is TO insert a piece OF COM
mon rubber hose about six feet long
down the cows neck; perhaps it
would be we'll TO hold the animals
mouth open with a cord until you
strike the apple. or whatever it is that
chokes her. Often the apple is so
swelled. or so firmly wedged, as to be
difficult TO stir. Run a buggy whip
down this rubber pipe. The pipe will
fit against that apple. so there will be
no danger OF making any hole in the
animals gullet Press the end OF the
whip carefully down until it reaches
the stomach. The gas Will escape
quickly through the pipe and the ami
NAL Will be relieved.-Dr. +. T. Tower.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
VARIETY IN HOG FEED.
The Animals Do Better When Given
Many Kinds.

There are some very important con-
siderations in feeding swine which
should not be lost sight Of The hog
by nature is an omniyorcus animal
and readily eats great variety of
food. Though domesticated for many
Years he has not lost his natural in
stincts and loves to roam the fields
and woods in search of various roots
and plants and is not averse to eating
meat OF various kinds whenever oppor-
tunity affords. This love OF a great
variety of food is so deeply rooted in
the hog as to have made a permanent
impression upon the character of his
teeth which are adapted not only 10
the grinding of grain but also to the
tearing asunder of flesh. This of it
sell should be sufficient TO convince
the feeder OF the advisability Of vari-
ETY. in the ration of the hog. but the gen
eral cultivation Of corn in the corn
belt and its cheapness in years gone
by have led many farmers TO lose
sight Of this essential matter. More
over variety of food while es-
senUal to the satisfaction of the ami
nal consuming it stimulates the diges-
tive organs TO greater activity. which
is a most desirable end 10 attain and
this Of itself would amply reward the
feeder for taking greater pains and
effort to provide the hog with a great
er variety Of food suited to his nutri-
ton
The mere fact that the hog has a
ravenous appetite and will eat practi-
oally anything that is placed before it
should not render IL insensible to the
value OF a variety OF food. The in
suncts of the human being are so
deeply grounded in this respect that
they should teach us to have more
regard for the dumb animals placed
under our control and which cannot
help themselves by reason Of their do
mcsucation 20 secure many Of the
things which the system naturally
Graves.
We generally regard the needs Of
the animal satisfied when we have
given a theoretical proportion Of pro-
TEN. carbohydrates and fat. trusting
TO luck that sufficient mineral matter
will be supplied in the foods fed 10
meet the requirements of the animal
body and &c is in this respect that a
greater injustice is done the fatten
ing hog as n rule than I'm any other,
neutrality-suspicious. Station Bul.
letin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
eood Hoaa ouIek Money.

Good hogs are quickly turned into
money. There is little reason for dis
putting the value OF a hog raised for
pork. The boards OF trade quote pork,
and that brings the pig into the same
category as wheat. which is about the
same as money. II IL is at a point
of railroad transportation. The hog is
the more moneymaker because he
is easily reared and within year
from birth is ready for the market.
He can make use OF a great variety of
food and make more meat out of that
food than any other animal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
THE LIVE STOCK.

A man can't drive balky horse and
be a Christian.
The stable for all animals should
be well lighted.
Any one is a monster of cruelty who
viii dock a horse. The horses tails
are given them to project themselves
from flies.
IL costs no more to raise a colt than
IL does a calf, and a three or four
Sear-old grade draft horse is worth
four times as much as a grade dairy
COW of the same age. and the labor in
volved in caring for the colt is COLI
siderably less.
Don't forget to buy the boar as ear
ly as possible and by all means plan TO
get one of pure blood A few dollars
difference in price between a good
registered boar and a scrub boar will
be more than made up on one litter Of
pigs.
If you are crowded for pen room
during the winter cheap shed banked
and covered with straw will be found
quite satisfactory as a sleeping place
for the brood sows. However. they
should not be allowed to remain in
this shelter throughout the day.
A creamery manager who does a lot
OF driving has driven his horse for six
months without the use OF bit. A
special bride is just as effective TO
hold and guide the horse and saves 1t
the discomfort of a bit in its mouth.
This same chap used a buggy which
has tires made with beveled surfaces
which do not throw mud or dust. He
says they are great success.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
BREAKING THE COLT.
Begin Early and se Very Patient in
the Work.

When a colt is coming two years
old / pat a biting harness on e and
turn il out In lot. away from other
horses and colts. says a writer in
Farmers Review. / then train him to
be guided by the use OF lines run
through rings low down on a wide
strap surcingle which I use for this
purpose. I then drive the colt around
the lot for a short time When ] de-
sire the colt to turn I pull one line
firmly, at the time tapping the colt
gently on the opposite side with a
light whip. ! then train him to back
and also TO stop by the use of the
word whoa.
] then hitch the colt in with an old
steady horse that is not afraid OF any
thing. ] wish 10 say that a colt never
should be broken with a blind bride.
Colts that arc being broken should be
permitted 10 sec everything that is
going on around them. When some
thing occurs and the colt sees that the
mate It is beiag driven with is in no
way concerned. it quickly gets over
its fright.
There is a great difference In breeds
as TO the readiness with which the
colts become trained to daily work
/ find the Percheron by all odds the
easiest horse to train. 4 Hambleton-
ian, 1 think, requires more time and
patience 20 train, than any other
breed with which l have had expert
ence. The Hambletonian is naturally
nervous and skittish. / have broken
and trained a great many of them, but
have never found one that I did not
have to watch very closely. They are
always on the lookout for something
strange.
On the part of the trainer the most
essential elements are patience, firm
ness and good judgment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
Ground Floor Plan of Stable.

feet long, two boxes each 10 feet 6
inches by - feet (Which will be
found to be large enough for carriage
horses) and space for carriages
26x20 feet. This leaves space for a
large porch or open shed. which will
prove useful for many purposes. wash
ing vehicles. hitching under to keep
out Of the sun or sheltering an extra
vehicle in emergency
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25

Great Editor think II would be a
good idea to print our circulation at
the head Of our editorial page.
What's the population of this coun-
try?
Business ManageT-About $4,000
600.
Great Ecitor-We,l, ven net claim
a circulation over $1,000. 900. no use
being hogSish. YORK Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25

The boar alone is not capable OF cur
ing all the deficiencies OF all the sows.
The profitable sow is not the big,
coarse. rangy SOW nor the fine. com
pact sow. but rather the good-sized.
even. smooth SOW. with plenty of good
teats.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25

Suggested Arrangement for Limited
Space and Uneven Ground.

Maryland farmer wishes to plan
stable 2Sx36 feet TO have In 1t two
box stalls. three single stalls and
space for carriages. Owing TO the
nature of the ground he can enter in
only one place.
The Breeders Gazette suggests the
following as a solution: He can have
three stalls i've feet wide and ten
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
The Brood sows.

II you expect a fine. uniform lot OF
pigs next spring the brood sows
should be OF somewhat the same type.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25

Fig. 1.-Positioa Of Snap and Strap.
harness gets broken or the harness
never had one. In either case I use
a snap fastened to the back band with
a piece of leather and rivet as
shown in Fig. of the accompanying
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-01-25
SATURDAY .. JANUARY 25. 1905.
HOLDING HARNess TRACES.
Device Which viii Prove Great
Convenience When Unhitching.

1t frequently happens that the hook
that holds up the traces OF the farm
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-02-26

At Benson

BENSON, Feb. 24.-Farmers are
making some preparation for spring
work. We fancy We can scent the
balmy spring breezes already. but
it's only fancy.-Editor J
The county commissioners are hav.
ing some work done to the embank.
ment on the east side OF Bear River
bridge below Smithfleld, which Is a
stitch in time aIThe caving has been
bad the last few years. Many teams
are hauling cobble rocks from Smith.
field for rip.rapping Jacob Jorgenson
IS boss on the job.
Mrs Il. A. Parsons returned home
to Pocatello last Tuesday after q long
stay at Mr. and Mrs. 'Toombs's home.
Ed was down few weeks ago. Talk
about smiles-he was beaming all over
because he Is the proud father of three
fine boys now.
Miss Veda Munk has gone on visit
to PocatelIo. Somebody's heart is
growing fonder in her absence.
A family from Hyrum Is now occupy
ing Joseph Jorgenson's residence bor-
derlng Cache Valley orchard. Other
new families will also locate here.
Cottages will be built to accommodate
the working men engaged in the or.
chard.
The majority Of the people here are
progressive and that means consolida'
ton of district schools. We want to
get out OF any sluggish rut.
The writer feels sorry for his old
friend Tom.
Tom, Tom, look at your fate,
Jump in the wagon and shout Con
solidate.
The Flag of Freedom is floating
over the Riverside school in memory
of our great Washington.
viii you please remind the Welsi
people in your city that 1t Is st. David
day next Sunday