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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
INAUGURAL DAY
IN 80 Cities
OF BAY STATE

Boston. JAN 6.--Today is inaugural
Day" In most OF the cities in Massachn-
setts. 80 OF the 80 municipalities in the
cises attendant upon the induction or
their chief executive into office. In most
of the cities the exercises were held our
ing the day. but several OF the smaller
had arranged their services for the even
ing.
the coming year under new administra-
tions. These cities are Boston, Chelsea,
Chicopee, Gloucester, Lynn. Maiden. New
Bedford. Newburyport, Pittsheld, Quincy, |,
Taunton. Waltham, Northampton and
Worcester. In two OF these cities, the
largest In the commonwealth, Boston and
Worcester. the Democrats ave been su-
perseded In control by Republicans, while
In Quincy the situation Is reversed. For
mer mayors Will head the government in
mayors OF last year. and n some cases
for two three and four years back, have
been retained I'm office in Beverly. Brock
ton, Cambridge, f1tchburg, Haverhill,
Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell. Melrose,
North Adams, Somerville, Springfield and
Woburn.
In Fall River and Medford. two OF the
three cities holding no inaugurals today.
the present mayors hold office until next
year while I'm Newton. Mayor-elect
Hutchinson will not take the office until
week hence.
The inaugurals OF the several mayors
throughout the state have been looked
forward with more than usual interest in
the expectation that they would commit
themselves on the many municipal prob
lens which the cities have In common aud
I'm some cases on local conditions which
are Of wide interest The remarks from
which probably the most was expected.
were those OF Mayor George A. Hibbard
OF Boston. the former postmaster OF tho
city. who had among the prominent SUB
iects for his remarks the recommends
tions OF Gov. Guild that the legislature
empower the finance commission, I'm con-
junction with the mayor. TO prepare the
annual budget and reorganize the city
Departments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
Old Pilot Dies on Steamer

New York. Jan. 6.-capt. william Hall.
one OF the oldest OF the Sandy Hook pi-
lots. died during the night on board the
British steamer Muncaster Castle. while
the steamer was at anchor OF Quarantine
station. The Muncaster Castle arrived
from Boston cariy isst evealng Apa can,
liail who at that time apparently was
IN ,nis usual health, boarded her on the
hghtship. taking another pilots turn In
order 20 set home 10 see his wife. who is
III lie retired about ~ O'Clock. and this
morning tho steward found him dead
Heart disease ls believed 70 have hcsn
IN cause of death He was 81 vear. "a
and lived IN BROOKLYN
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
Common Council

Al 1874 tho joint session dissolved anG
the common council went into session.
Councilman Hall presented resolution
providing for tho appointment OF a joint
special committee on the Fourth OF July
celebration. The sum OF $500 or any part
of II was 10 be appropriated.
Councilman Makepeace presented the
report OF the city property committee rel
auve to payment for plans for the heat
ing plant OF the Technical high school.
Councilman Parsons presented a reso-
luton for the appointment OF a commit
tee on Impending suits.
Councilman Moulton presented sundry
reports and Councilman McCaffrey acted
similarly.
Councilman Waite presented "A resolu.
ton permitting the Narragansett Elec.
lric Lighting. company 70 erect poles and
wires on Tell street. This resolution was
laid over for one week.
Councilman Littlefeld presented a joint
resolution authorizing the park commits
sion 10 procure plans TO improve Pleas
ant Valley Parkway. Referred TO COM
mittee on parks.
Councilman Bixby presented resolution
providing for the installation OF prismatic
glass at Hope street high school and al
SO for better ventilation at English High
school.
Petitions were presented by Councilman
Grimwood as follows: Agnes j. Poulton.
compensation Off damages; Ante IL. Nc.
Cready. compensation for damages: I:
James c. Whitehouse and American SUI
gar Refinery company. compensation for
damages. These petitions were referred
10 the committee on claims
President Balch announced the appoint
ment OF the committees as follows:
Accounts-McCaffrey, Sears, Taylor
Hunt, Stevens.
City Engineer -Makepeace.
City Property---Makepeace, Moulton.
oohoheld. Parsons.
Clsims- -Grimwood covell. Baker. b. T.
Potter.
Education-Bixby. Mccarrey Morse.
Finance-Pearce. Moore. ]. A. Potter.
Grimwood.
Fire Department--Millcr. Sullivan.
Sears. Easterbrooks.
Harbor--Earle. Newton. Famiglletti,
Harden.
Highways-J. A. Potter, Baker. Covell.
Waite.
/, Lishts--waite. Bixby. Sweet. Hams
worth.
North Burial Ground-Daw, Halton.
Earle. Schoheld.
ordinances-M -Moultcn. Daw. Hail. Dar-
ling.
Parks--Littleneld. Kelly, Mccanrey.
Manchester.
Printing-Taylor. Halton. walch. Grim
wood.
Railroads--Moore. Miller. Makepeace.
Lttleheld.
sewers-Hall O'Neil. Sweet, Walsh.
water--O'Neil. Kelly. Lynch, Knowles.
Pending Suits-Parsons, Morse, Hunt.
Stevens.
Fourth OF July-Hall. Moulton, Earle,
Taylor, Halton. Sullivan.
Councilman Moore then moved that
when the council adjourn they adjourn To
meet under the rules on the first Monday
n February.
A communication from the board OF al
Iermen was received. introducing n reso-
ution accepting the bid of Charles d.
Eddy OF Seekonk. Mass. for removing
and disposing OF house offal for the sum
VI $4,000.
Councilman Mouton moved that II be
Nferred 10 the committee on finance.
rhis resolution created some comment,
-ouncilmen McCaffrey anu o'Neil recon-
nending that Il be passed.
The motion being put TO vote. IL was
Erected that Il be referred to the conf
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
WHEN REFUSED MONEY
BROTHER HIT SISTER

John Mclaughlin. 81 years DID, In dis-
triet court this morning, pleaded guilty
TO assaul,ing Rose Mclaughlin ana SEN
tence was continued until the 10th He
pleaded not guilty to assaulting Mary
McLaughin and was held in $500 for trial
on the 10th.
sergt. Higgins of Station 2 told tho
court tnat lately Mclaughlin has been
drinking. and has been in the habit OF
money from his two sisters.
and that Saturday when he again de-
manded money they refused TO give him
money. whcreupon he struck them n the
face. Mclaughlin was later arrested and
morning he was fined In police
court s. and costs for drunkenness
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
HAZARD DENIED
WH|skEY AAO
SUGAR THEFT

In the district court this morning
Frank Hazard. a negro, 80 years old.
pleaded not guilty to the charge of hav-
ing stolen barrel Of whiskey from the
possession OF the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company, and wes
held in surety OF $500 for trial on the 10th.
1t was told 10 the court by Chief In
spector Horton that Hazard was associ-
ated with George c. Mallory, another
negro, in the alleged taking away of the
whiskey from the freight depot at Olney-
Vile and that they tried TO sell II at va
rious places on Canal street, and III the
north end. but that the selling OF it was
ended by the arrest OF Mallory Friday
by Inspectors Godfrey. Caffrey and Pa
trolman Pelrine after an exciting chase,
during which Hazard made his escape.
Mallory on Saturday pleaded not guilty
to the charge OF larceny and was held for
trial on the 10th. Saturday Inspector God
frey went TO Pawtucket in search of Ha-
zard and with Patrolman Cooper of that
city located him along the line of the
tracks OF the steam railroad, along which
he fed in another attempt to escape. The
officers fired their revolvers over his
head which brought him TO stop, and
he was then taken into custody
Hazard was also charged with having
stolen three barrels of sugar valued at
SIS from the possession OF the New Eng
land Steamship company, taking them
from the company's storehouse at Fox
Point. To this charge he also pleaded not
guilty and was held for trial on the 10th
in surety of $780,
IL was alleged that he sold them 10
Samuel GreenDerg who keeps a store at
J. onefit and Wickenden streets, for about
81. Greenberg was arrested Saturday af-
ternoon by Inspectors Godfrey and
O'Malley on the charge of having recelv-
cd stolen property. At a special session
OF the court that afternoon he pleaded not
guilty TO the charge and was held in $500
surety for trial on the 10th.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

jurisdiction OF the former board TO grant
the license. the proper method OF deter
mining IN question would have been 20
seek review OF its action by petition 10
this court for writ OF certlorari. with n
view to have them duashed. or. n Il was
desired 10 revoke the license. proceedings
under such revocation could have been
taken under the provisions OF the public
laws"
In the Ferron case the supreme court
declares that "t was beyond tho turis-
diction OF the license commissioners 10
rescind the vote OF the former board
granting the license.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
CRUISER NO. CAROLINA
ON TRIAL TRIP

Rockland. Me-, Jan. 6-The armored
cruiser North Carolina Is having her
screw Standardization trial today on the
Rockland trial course. She was to have
IA runs over the measured mile, I'VE or
the runs being az top speed The previous
ships OF this class 20 have a trial here
were the Tennessee and Washington. The
former made her best run az a speed OF
% iS knots and the latter 22.52 knots The
result OF today's trial will determine
whether the North Carolina will be able
TO maintain her contract speed on her
four hours run tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
WH|TMORE PROCESSES
INNOCENCE or MURDER

Newark. N. j., Jan. 6--Despite efforts
of the police toweaken his statements.
Theodore S. Whitmore continues stead
fastly TO maintain that he Is wholly in
nocent Of any part In the tragic death of
his wife. whose body was found in a pool
in Lampbleck swamp the day after
Christmas
As, a result OF one OF the stories told
by Whitmore the police are searching for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
1900 OPERATIVES
RESUME WORK

The 1890 mill hands at the National
Rubber works in Bristol who were oJt ~
work for three weeks because Of tho
closing OF the plant. which was brought
about by tho general financial depression
about the country, were back az their
benches today. General Treasurer W De-
Forrest Brown stated today that the out
look had never been brighter than az the
present time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

Fred w. Elliott, formerly a fireman on
the Erie and Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroads. They believe Elliott
is now in Springfield. NJ S.. According
10 the statement made by Whitmore, FL
llott was with him on Christmas night
and for several days thereafter. 1t was
Elliott, he told the police, who carried TO
the telegraph office a message directed to
his sister-in-law in the Bronx and signed
Lena" which had been written by Whit
more after his wife's death.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

Rear Charles Mitchell Thomas of the United States
navy Philadelphia Oct S46 and the of
lanes r. Thomas He graduated from the acad
emv in 1865 Admiral married Newport r. L. Nov
g. 1874 Miss Ruth Simpson daughter OF Rear Admiral Simpson
after serving through the various subordinate
grades commander in 1900 and captain in 1899 Six
later admiral He commanded both the
Oregon Brooklyn during his duty and is
unusually we'll equipped commander by the naval au
thorites
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
BEAGAN TABLED, Ga,
FOR POLICE BOARD

mittee on finance. with directions 20 re-
port in print at the next meeting of the
council
Councilman Manchester was allowed 20
resign from the committee OF accounts
20 which he had been elected. ard Coun-
Gilman Stevens WAS appointed I'm his
place.
Mr.. Moore then moved TO adjourn.
The motion was seconded and the coun-
ell adjourned at / :i3 o'clock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
MARINE intelligence
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED
Steamer Dorchester. Johnson. Baltl-
more.
steamer Tuscan. Page, FAIL River.
Steamer Old Colony, Rowland New
York
Steamer st. Croix. Bowman, New York
Steamer Tennessee, Wilcox, New York
Island.
steamer City OF HaycrhIll. Ricketson,
Fall River.
steamcS city Of Newport. Lake. New
port.
SAILED.
Steamer Dorchester. New York
Steamer city Of Hsverhill. Fall River
steamer CITY ~ Newport. Newport
steamer New Shoreham, Block Island.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
HOPE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE

The Annual Meeting OF the pollcyhold-
ers OF the Hope Mutual Fire Insurance
Company will be. held at their Office
Room No. IA. Banigan building. Provl-
dence, r. l., on Thursday, January 10th,
1908, at 1875 o'clock y. m.
a. T. v1GNERoN. Asst. Secretary.
j6-9t.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
Annual Meetings.
WHAT CHEER MUTUAL FIRE IN.
SuRANCE COMPANY

The Annual Meeting OF the policyhold-
ers of the What Cheer Mutual Fire In
surance Company VIII be held at their Of
flee. Room No. ia. Banigan building.
Providence, r. l.. on THURSDAY, jan
uary 18th. 1905. at 1888 o'clock p. m.
A. r. v1GNERON, Asst. Secretary.
j6-9t.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06

TO LET-TENEMENT: SIX ROOMS
with all modern improvements. Apply 60
Patrick carter. e Westminster street
js-tf.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-06
CITY OFFICIALS
ELECTED TODAY
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

The officers elected by the two bodies
today separately and in joint convention.
follows:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24
Progress Club.

The Progress Club met at the
home of Mrs. Sutherland Mon.
Jan 30. 1908.
Subject of study. Sir Walter
Scott.
Leader Miss Poole
Programme.
Poem Bonnie Dundee" Mrs.
Mcpherson.
Biography Sketch, Mrs. Town
sley.
"Marmion'' Miss Poole
Battle of Flodden Field This
tory) Miss TAYLOR.
Readings from "Marmion"
Mrs. K. H. Moses and Mrs. s'Suth.
erland.
Piano Solo. Miss A. Sutherland.
Roll Call Current Events
Club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Mcpherson, Jan. q, O'S.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Justly bestowed upon the volunteer
and Militia. for their Jealous and
active co operation with the Judi
lal power, which has restored
order and submission to the laws.
as it comes with peculiar weight
from the Legislature, cannot fail
to have an extensive aud per
manent effect for the support of
government upon all those ingeni..
Gus minds who receive delight
from the approving and animating
voice of their country.
signed. John Adams.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

January 18th 1908.
Inc Board met pursuant TO adjournment Of
January 18th 1908. All members present.
The bond Of Louis Hagen, clerk Of Comanche
Township. was approved. The bond the First
National Bank. one Of thecounty repositories was
examined and approved. Adjourned to meet jan
2lst, 1908.
JanuOry 2lst 1898,
The Board met pursuant to adjournment of The
day before, all members being present. The
bonds OF J. W. SOderstrom, James Clayton and
Wihide- deputy assessors in and for the CITY
oil Great Bend. was examined and approved
The checking OF the County Treasurer returns
TO the County Clerk for the period from October
10Th 1917 to January 18th 1908, was the subject
matter Of the Boards action for the day: said ne
turns were found tob correct and in conformity
With the law made and provided.
No other business appearing, Board adjourned
without day.
Attest; Il D Ashpole, Signed Frank Wood,
County Clerk. Chairman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Next Sunday at II o'clock a. m.
Jan. 26, the general rules Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church will be read
at the First NJ E. Church, Great
Bend, and two or more Scripture ref.
erences will be given for each rule
showing the Scriptures upon which
the requirements and the. church are
founded.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24
WALNUT WHISPERlNGS.

LOIS or wnaet has been coming
to Albert but there has been a
SUDDEN check since the decline in
price.
Miss Edith Miller took the
train for McCracken last Saturday.
She will teach school 10 that loca
lity a teacher up there having
resigned.
We understand Miss Francis
Haas WIN has been the efficient
clerk in Haas & Kuhle store for
some wears has accepted a nosition
in store at Lacrosse. Her pre-
sence in the store will be sadly
missed by the trade.
D. G. Miller an old time citizen
of this place has been under the
doctors care for several months
was given up by the local physi
clans. To obtain luther relief
be must 90 to a specialist in Kan
sas City. This would require some
funds. He was not financially able
to make the trip. This fact be
came known to..his neighbors and
friends, last Saturday a paper was
circulated to raise funds to de-
fray the expenses. 10 a single
day nearly 5000 was subscribed.
MIR. Miller feels very grateful to
his neighbors for their interest
and kindness towards him. lie
departed on the passenger for
Kansas City Monday.
American Congress
Tuesday December 10 1899.
Upon the hour having arrived
which the vice present appointed
Mr.. Speaker attended by members
present proceeded to the pr,si-
dents house to present him their
faddress in answer to bis speech
on the opening of the present
session; and having returned the
Presidents reply there it was
read as follows:
Gentlemen of the House Repre-
sentatives Of the people Of the
United States at their first assemb
ly Of the fresh election. under the
strong impression of the publics
opinion end national sense. at this
interesting and singular crisis of
our puplic affairs. has excited
my sensbilty and receives my
sincere and grateful acknowledge
ments.
As long as We can maintain with
harmony and affection the honor
of our country. consistently witt
its speach externally and internal
~. while that is sttainabIe, or il
war. when that becomes necessary
asserts its real Independence arf
sovereignty, and support the cons
titutional energies and dignity o
its government. We may be per
fectly sure under the smiles of di
vine providence. that we sbal
efectually promote and extern
our national interests and happi
ness. The applause of the Senat
i nd House Of Repre- entatiyes,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24
L0tlaqe Prayer AeeiInu.

Cottage prayer meeting Friday
evening of this week at 1880
o'clock at II. A. Cheuey's, 1911
10th street, j. W. Pasco's. 1907
Williams street.; Mrs. Fannie
Frey's, 1919 Washin gton street;
B. S. Dale's, 2529, 7tb street and
Alexander Keller's. 922 Stone
street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Dir. and Mrs. George Summers
of CastletoD, Ills. left Wednesday
morning for home after a visit
here with Mr.. and Mrs. Dodd
east OF town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24
Grafton s2O.M.

GRAFTON 5000.
The further examination Of the county treas.
urer returns occupied the remainder Of the dav.
and without completing the examination the
Board adjourned to meet January 10th 1908
Attest: q D Ashpole. Signed: n " Klepper.
County Clerk. Chairman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. B. s. Titus and
family went to Dodge City Wed
nesday morning where they will
make their future home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24
Commissioners Proceedings
January 6, 7. 8. 9. Il

January 6. I, s, 9, 10, 1908.
Office ofthe County Clerk Jan. 6, 1908
The Commissioners of Barton
County, Kansas, met in regular ses.
sion pursuant 10 law; all members of
the board present.
The minutes of the regular session
held in October, also the special ses-
sion Of Nov. 4th, 1907, were read and
approved.
The following refunds were order.
ed on account of erroneous assess.
mentS Of Improvements.
Fred Walker On $4,000 valuation, lot 17-lS, blk
III, Great Bend
Mic Smith or. $4,000 valuation, lot 8, blk IS Great
Bend.
Margaret Conkle on $4,000 valuation. lots in blk
AZ Ct. Bend, A. VI.
J. Geo. Brinkman on $4,000 " lots in blk
- Gre Bend Heller Park
E. E. Morrison on $4,000 g lot b. blk
SO Great Bend.
c. F. Hammer GU $4,000 vsluation, lots 50, blk
T. E,linwood.
Eugene Wagner on $4,000 valuation, lot Is, blk
6y, EllinwOOd,
Louise Ziegenbasch on $4,000 valuation, lots IS,
blk s, EllinwOod
R G. McDOugal on $4,000 valuation, sw 4 $50.
Is Pawnee Rock twp.
Nick Weber on $500 valuation ne 4 2.I6.l1
Beaver twp.
L. c. Miller on $4,000 valuation, lots 1Il2, blk %
Grear Bend.
L. L. Boshel on $4,000 on account double assess
ment persnal property,
Mary P. Gunnell on 5000 valuation, on acconnt
no exemption allowed.
The following rebates were ordered on upna;d
taxes oil the year 1907:
Mrs NJ. F. Kofer lots 10, blk 6, lst addition to
holslngton, amt S2O.57
A. whitcombe, personal property CT Bend 81
Cal Keenan,, {" ID
EnOs POwelson, " Ga u
II. Talbot, :" RrHa,o t27s
Fred Newcombe CT Bend 47O4
W. r. Feeder 58
VIM. osmond, lot }, blk 81, d" S.23
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

g. N. Moses and Robert Mer
ton went to Ellinwood Wednes
day morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Fred Walker visited at..Hutch
inson Wednesday and went
from there to Kansas City this
morning. o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Titus, who left
for Dodge City Wednesday, were sur
prised at the home of w. !. Sans
Tuesday evening by party of friends
who met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
, Tom Dennis and from there went to
Mr.. Sans residence, while Mr.. and
3 Mrs. Titus had been called over to
the residence of Louis Hans on some
pretext, When all were assembled,
Mr.. and. Mrs. Titus were sent for
some purpose, and found the house
full of self invited guests who had
called to. show them a good time and
to bid them goodbye and wish them
health, wealth, aud prosperity in their
new home. Refreshments we're served
and general good time enjoyed.
Jim Donnele is now with Fred
Nuttleman in the plumbing depart
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Joe Troilett was at ElIinwood
Wednesday selling Good Run and
Special cigars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24
Fourth Quarterly Meeting.

For the Seward Charge will be
held at Lincoln at 2:3O p. No.,
Feb. LIST and preaching at / l a. m.
on Sunday. Feb. 2nd. You are
cordially invited.
Rev. Lorin ". Kemp. Pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sipes of the
south side were the victims of sur
prise party last Sunday, the occasion
being Mrs. Sipe's birthday. About
fifty of their friends and neighbors
walked in on them,, the best part of it
being that they brought the dinner a.
long with them, and it was an excel
lent dinner. The entire party had
very merry time, and hope that Mrs
SipeS will see many more birthdays
for them to gather and assist her in
celebrating.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Alex Beltz Of LaCrosse was a
visitor in the city "Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

c. h. Peter went to Sterling
Wednesday. morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-24

Mrs. Geo. Thinker of Bison
was here Tuesday.