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Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
MISSIONARY DAY AT cHEswoLD
Interesting Program Given Sunday at
Which $I6o Was Reported Raised
by CheswoId and Bethel.

Cheswold, March Sunday being
Missionary Day every church service
of the day had bearing on Missions.
The anniversary exercises of Ches-
void Sunday School held in the even
ing however, was the leading attrac-
tion. The exercises were in charge
of Miss r. Ella Catterson who always
takes up such work with a great deal
of energy. So she did this time, but
bad weather bad roads and an unusual
amount of sickness were DISCOURAGE
ments against which a hard fought
battle only won for her unusual sue
cess. The program which for good
rendering won general praise follows.
Hymn by choir, prayer by Rev. Milton
Mccain; Scripture reading by the
president, Miss R. Ella Catterson:
recitation, 1.-The Little PRAYER, "
Lillian Loose; recitation, "Children
that Worship Idols, " Frances Creaiick
and Cecilia Hilms; class exercise.
pennies for Mission" four BOYS :;
recitation, John Catterson; recitation.
81 Wonder" holland Creadick; song
by choir; recitation, "Childrens
Place." Mary Masten; recitation,
"The Little Children in Japan. -
Florence Hardcastle; hymn by school.
recitation, "Work for Children, 3"
Willie Cantwell; recitation, Little
Servants. Willard Barcus; "Mis-
sionary Mother Goose" girls; song
by choir; recitation, "Take Our PEN
MES Heavenly Father Milton
Helms; ribbon demonstration by the
president showing the amount of
money spent for missions in compare
son to the much greater sum spent
for chewing gum, cigarettes and
whiskey. Recitation, Limitation
Japanese" Elizabeth Scarborough :
recitation "Our Fatherland", Daniel
Kemp: recitation, pray and Push, -
Mary Moore; recitation, Feed My
Lambs Alice Cote; music by school
exercise isles of the Sea" three
girls; recitation Grown Him Lord
of All" Bessie Newton; recitation
Dying in China Without God'' Katie
Helms; address by Pastor Mccain
and Supt. Boggs. Contributions from
classes which amounted for the year
to $50; contributions from other
sources, $1S, total SOB. $57 reported
from Bethel making $16O for the two
churches. Miss Lizzie Bishops class
of young ladies was the banner class
giving S13.l3. Bethel Sunday Schoo
also rendered a short exercise Of
music and recitations.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
GOVERNMENT AID ASSURED
FOR LEIPSIC RIVER COURSE
U. S. ENGINEER RAND CONFERS
WITH KENT LEVY COURT
Pivot Bridge at LEIPZIG to be Rebuilt by
September-Dredging of Stream
to be Discussed at Cheswold.

The meeting called Wednesday at
Leipsic by Capt. L. H. Rand, U. S.
Engineer, to consider the subject of
building a new b=idge over Leipsic
Creek, was we'll attended. A COM
mittee of five from the Levy Court of
Kent county was also present. Cap
tain Rand read a large number of
letters received by the Government.
dating as far back as 1903, complain
ing of the condition of the bridge,
and of later date demanding a draw
bridge at Collins or Martins Wharf,
two miles above the bridge at Leip-
sic, as well as the dredging of the
stream as far as GarrisOn's or An
derson's Mill. The committee of the
Lew Court composed of Commission
ers Harper, Truax, Carmean, Sher-
wood and DonOho, reported that
they had authority to state that the
pivot bridge at Leipsic would be re-
built by the first of September. L.
/ Wv 3 III 0bclICO IlldL IllG SONeIH-
ment had never spent one cent on the
stream, except possibly for a slight
survey, and that the only money ever
spent on its navigation above Leipsic
was sixty dollars raised by the farm
ers for cleaning out logs and fallen
trees about the year 1850. Mr.. Shac-
KEEL stated that there was from five to
eight feet of water within a mile of
the mill. The supply of red tape
from Washington having been ex-
hausted with the consideration of the
lower bridge, Captain Rand informed
the meeting that another one would
be called in about six weeks for the
consideration of the upper bridge and
the dredging of the stream, The next
meeting will be at Cheswold.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
ROAD OVRESEERS AND A
COLLECTOR FOR SMYRNA
KENT LEVY COURT COMPLETES
LIST OF APPOINTMENTS
w. Denney HAZEL, Collector in Place
of Joseph M. ReYnoIds-Large List
of Road Overseers Appointed.

The Kent County Levy Court in ad-
dition to naming the constables last
week of which Denney A. Goldsbor-
Ough of Smyrna was appointed to
succeed w. M. Boyer. the tax collec-
tors were also named. w. Denney
Hazel, Democrat, was appointed COL
lectOr TO succeed Joseph M. Reynolds,
Republican. The other tax collectors
are: Tax Collector-First District,
William Denney Hazel: Second, Mel
son Slaughter; Third, Richard Lloyd !;
Fourth, William s. Carson; Fifth
Frank E. Maloney; Sixth, Albert
WEIGH; Seventh, Warner R. Green
Eighth, Franklin R. Roe; Ninth, left
open; Tenth, ]. Harry Latchum. For
Road Commissioners of Duck Creek
Hundred the following list was ap-
pointed: Aaron 7. Reynolds, Theodore
Carrow, Howard Jones, John P. Jones,
Harry Slaughter, Robert Denney,
John w. Ford, William R. Smith,
William S. Prettyman, John H. Cole,
John T. Gooden, Robert Boyd, Pres
ley Ford, William Ennis, Samuel J..
Cole, William Perry, Reuben Ford,
Frederick Lane. Other road commits
sioners are as follows: Sixth dis
tric-Isaac Hughes, William E.
Greenlee. George E. Smith, Samuel
D. Cooper, Major Hurd, William
Cahall, Watson Minner, Isaac P.
Hammond, George Sharp, T. Herman
Cubbage, Benjamin McKnatt, Benjai
min Hughes, Belitha Timmons, Will
liam S. Masten, William Brown,
James Clarkson, Benjamin Crook,
Lynwood Cubbage, Isaac Morris, w.
B. W. Cubbage, John C. Clark.
Eighth-Wise M. Donovan, John Pal
mer, Joseph Watkins, Barnard Wynn,
town of Frederick, Armour L. Quill
len, R. R. Stevenson, Edward S,
Wyatt; town of Magnolia, John Coop.
er, W. T. Case; town of FELTON,,
Charles Layton, town of Bowers,
Frank Norris, Carroll Langrell, Will.
liam Ellis, George Graham, William
c. Davis, Benjamin L. Marvel.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
AsBURY CHURCH CLOSES YEAR
Gives Good Report At Quarterly Con-,
ference and Elects Board of Stew
ards-I rihmte to RaM w q KnnnS

Gives Good Report At Quarterly Con-
ference and Elects Board of Stew
ards-Tribute to Rev. W. G. Rooms
At a meeting of the Quarterly
Conference of Asbury M. E. Church
Monday evening, the last one to be
presided over by District Superinten-
dent Rev. W. G. Rooms, there was
gOOdly attendance. There was much
feeling in the meeting over losing
Rev. Rooms from the District. In an.
effort to show their apprecition of his
faithful services and good works,
the members of the Quarterly Con-
ference drafted a set of resolutions
which is published in full on another
page. After hearing the report of
Asbury M. E. Church for the year
just closed, also published in this
Issue, an election of stewards was
entered into. j. Edwin Hoffecker
was elected a steward to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of James
P. Hoffecker. Three new stewards
were elected as follows: William r.
Smith, Capt. Joshua Davis ard George
W. Turner. E. T. Porter was elect
ed recording steward to fill the place
of James P. Hoffecker, deceased, and
Joseph Smithers was elected District
Steward. w. o. Hoffecker was
named a member of the Committee
on Conference Claimants to fill the
place made vacant by the death of
James P. Hoffecker. The complete
list of stewards as elected is: Joseph
Smithers, Walter o. Hoffecker, Levi
Anthony, w. A. Stevens, w. D.
Hudson, Joseph B. FAIRIES, George
D. Collins, J. Edward DeFord, Ed
ward G. Walls, William G. Roe, W.
F. Jacobs, James H. Wilson, Edward
T. Porter, J Edwin Hoffecker, Will
liam R. Smith, Capt. Joshua Davis
George w. Turner; Recording Stew
ard, E. T. Porter, District Steward
Joseph Smithers.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
SOCIAL EVENING AT BLACKBIRD
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Reynolds Entertain
the Missionary Society at Social.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Reynolds Entertain
the Missionary Society at Social.
Blackbird, March 9.-The Mission
airy Social given by the Epworth Lea
que was royalty entertained at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Rey-
nOlds on the evening of March 2.
Despite the inclement weather there
was large number present, and a
most delightful evening was spent.
A literary program had been prepared
which was nicely rendered. Mrs
Theodore Ferguson read a letter from
the Board of Missions stating the
benefits and good of the money COL
lected, also other letters of thanks
for the work that has been done by
our League. Miss Ella Ferguson read
letter of the work being done in
India. Mrs. G. E. Heinold gave
short talk on the Missionary Glass.
Solo, 81 am Waiting for an Answer
Day by Day." Miss Beulah Buckson
Recital, Inspiration, Miss Bessie
Schafer;" Reading, 1.-THE Value of
True Living" Mrs. Edward Records;
Recitation, "Lend a Hand" Miss
Ruth Reynolds; Vocal Solo, GA
Dream" Miss Bessie Schayer; Read
ing, ellis Own Way" Mrs. Vernon
L. Phillips; Recitation, "Sleep at the
Switch" Miss Ella Ferguson. A mis-
sionary offering was taken amounting
to S18.0 90. The rest of, the evening
was spent in games, music and sing
ing. After this the guests were in
vited to the DINING room where
bountiful repast was served. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Reynolds, Mrs. Jacob Fl. Spicer, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Spicer, Mrs. Charles
Feinhaur, Mrs. George G. Heinold,
Mrs. William Fortner, Mrs. James
Buckson, Mr.. and RS. Edward Records,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Ferguson, Mr..
and Mrs. Vernon L. Phillips, Smyrna;
Misses Ella Ferguson, Maud Walker,
Nellie Schafer, Bessie Schafer, Ella
Marker, Beulah Buckson, Ruth Rey-
nolds, Messrs. William Cats, John
Maloney, J.'R. Sudler, Harry Rawley,
Smyrna, James Bratten, Clemmie
Woodburn, William Penn Wilson.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
MINSTREL SHOW NEXT WEEK
White Rose Ministries of Smyrna Wilt
Give An Up-to- Date Performance.

White Rose Minstrels of Smyrna Wilt
Give An Up-to-Date Performance.
On Thursday March IS the "White-
Rose Minstrels" will give an enter
tainment in the Opera House. Re-
hearsals have been going on the past
week and the members of the organi-
cation are trying to make this the best
show given by them. All the talent
will be Smyrna Boys. Catchy choruses;
funny songs and good quartettes have.
been selected. George Cunning Wills
be interlocutor. Harvey FAIRIES, Joana
Mannering, Jay Lassell and John
Cummings will manipulate the bones
and tamborines, ''warble'' coon
songs and tell funny jokes. Walter
Massey and Tom Start will sing SEN
timental solos with quartetts assisted
by two singers from Wilmington The
Smyrna Orchestra and the Stayton
Cornet Band will furnish the music A
brass quartette composed Of Will
Anthony, George Sylvester, Andrew.
Collision and Will Dcughten will be
one of the features. Lower floor, re-
served, 95 cents; balcony 25 cents.
Tickets for reserved seats at Weldon s
on Thursday March H.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
OUTSIDERS VIEW OF SMYRNA
Thinks Town Is Making a Mistake BY
Not Encouraging Home Industry.

Not Encouraging Home Industry.
Mr.. Editor. The writer visits your
town frequently and has always been
impressed by its charm and the sub
stantial appearance of its citizens,
but we cannot help feeling that the
industries do not receive the support
from Smyrna people they should merit
You have in your midst several fac
tories. The employees of these by
their earnings help to keep currency
in circulation which if withdrawn
would be sadly felt. Hundreds of
dollars are sent from other points in
the form of wages to these factories,
which goes directly to the butcher,
the baker and general store, yet who
of these latter, when making their
purchases, ever take the trouble to
ask for "Smyrna-made" articles.
Some one may say, why should we.
Because there is made in Smyrna
several articles of wear that are so
good that none better can be had
When we say they are called for from
as far as Alaska they must have
merit. These articles are growing in
favor every day and my plea is for
Smyrna folks to be proud of her pro-
ducts and use them herself. Ask for
them and insist on having them, and
in this way help the town to grow.
The goods made in Smyrna are up-to-
date and best value for the money
obtainable, but the fact that no skimp-
ing is allowed precludes the possibil-
ity of skimp prices. Remember in
the long run you get Just what you
pay for. Cheap prices are often dear
value. Yours truly, Fred T. Bieber.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY

Communion Service in the Morr ing
and Missionary Anniversary at night
In the morning the last communion
service of this conference year will
be held in charge of the District Sup
erintendent Rev. w. G. Rooms. 1t is
earnestly desired that there be large
attendance of the members at this SER
vice as it is the last communion SER
vice of the conference year and the
last held by our present District Sup
erintendent. A free will offering for
the Permanent Endowment Fund for
Conference Claimants will be re-
ceived. This announcement is made
so any who are interested in this
cause and desire to aid it by! "a contri-
button no matter how small may be
prepared. In the evening the Mis-
sionary Anniversary will be held. An
interesting program will be rendered
and full reports of the years work
will be read. All are invited. The
regular Quarterly Love Feast tonight,
Wednesday, in charge of the District
Superintendent. AS this is the last
Love Feast the District Superintend-
ent will hold, large attendance will
be appreciated.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
FARM HANDS SLIPPERY DEAL
Harry M. Wright of Kenton Euchred
out of 800 by a Stranger.

Kenton. March 8.-A strange, we'll
dressed man giving his name as Piles
Forcum, appeared Friday afternoon
and accepted a position on the farm
of H. M. Wright near Kenton. He
was a slick talker and easily won the
sympathy of Mr.. Wright and his
family. On Saturday he succeeded
in getting 81. 90 from Mr.. Wright and
left Immediately after never to re
turn. Forcum had come from the
vicinity of Camden and Wyoming and
had accepted the position under the
agreement that he was to remain
throughout the season. He was
without work clothes and under the
impression that he was going to pur-
chase for himself an outfit, Mr.
Wright advanced the money. An
effort was made to get up with For
cum but to no avail. 1t appears that
he took a freight to Easton, Md,
from there by boat to Baltimore. He
was a man of good address, a good
talker and purported himself to be of
good family and of excellent reputa-
tion.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
CHANGES AROUND BLAcKBIRD
A Number of Farmers Change Loca-
ton During This Moving Time.

A Number of Farmers Change Loca-
ton During This Moving Time.
Blackbird, March S.-The weather
has been all that could be desired for
moving but the changes are not nu-
merous in this section. Mr.. G. C.
Heinold moves from the Colen Ferg-
uson property to his own home, a re-
cent purchase at Blackbird station
and is followed by John Lockerman
and he by Mr.. Grey of Wilmington.
Mr.. William HUTCHINSON moved from
Mr.. Ferguson's farm to the G. c..
Heinold farm near Walkers and is
followed by Mr.. Ollie Hill from the
Lattomus farm near The Tent and is
succeeded by Mr.. Ross Wilson of
Townsed. Mrs. G. C. Heinold moves
with her son at Blaekbird Station.
Mr.. Harry Ennis moved to Hoffecker's
farm near the Alley and is succeeded
by Mr.. William Burchard of
Thoroughfare Neck Mr.. Lumm moved
from the John A. Bobb farm to
Middletown and-he is succeeded by
Mr.. Shahan of near Cheswold. Mr..
Frank L. Smith moved from the
Weber property tosMr. William Fort
ner's and Mrs. Weber takes posses
sion of his home which he recently
purchased.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
DOVER CITIZENS ACTIVE
FOR BETTER STATE HOUSE
CONNER BILL WHICH WAS KILLED
IN SENATE TO BE RECOMSiDERED
Prominent Citizens of Dover Before a
Crowded Gallery, Urge Better and
Safer Quarters for State Property

Crowded Gallery, Urge Better and
Safer Quarters for State Property
The Senate yesterday morning gave
hearing to William Salisbury and
Henry Ridgely, Jr.. two representa-
tives men of Dover on the matter of
an addition to the state house and the
gallery was filled with resident of
Dover and other places while the
hearing was on. The Senate bill
providing for a new state administra-
ton building and library, which was
introduced by Mr.. Conner, was killed
by the Senate, but it was later de-
cded to reconsider the vote. Just
when the bill will be brought up
again is not known. William Sauls-
bury said something should be done
to protect the valuable property of
the State. He pointed out that the
law library was estimated as being
worth $500, 900 ard one of the best in
the United States. He was not pre-
pared to say what such a building
should cost, but he thought the com
mission was a good one and that the
best possible would be done He did
not think the bill should be killed I'M
less q better one was prepared
Henry Ridgely followed, and he said
he could not understand why some
opposed the bill in view of the state
finances, but he considered this a
prime necessity. He said that it was
mere luck that the property of the
state had not been damaged and that
the members of the legislature
should protect the states property
the same as their own. Mr.. Ridgely
spoke of the worth of the library and
the need of more room. He also re-
ferred to the offices OF the governor
and secretary of state, speaking of
their bad condition and the necessity
for more room. Mr.. Ridgely said it
was impossible to get along as they
had been getting along and another
reason was that the state house is
the states home and represented
what the state was. He spoke of
sentiment and civic pride, and he de-
clared there was too little sentiment.
Coming down to the matter of dol
lars and cents, he said it would not
be heavy drain on the state. The
Rev. Joseph Brown Turner spoke OF
the fact that there was no proper
place for the care of the records.
Senator Conner, the father of the
bill added a few words to what haC
been said and said it was not luxury
but a necessity.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
EX-SENATOR ALICE GOING WEST
To Look After His Mining Claims Some
of Which Assay at $53 Ton.

of Which Assay at $53 Ton.
Former Senator ]. Frank Alice
will leave early next week for
Searchlight, Nevada, where the SEN
ator has now fully acquired the Cop
peropolis group of claims for hisL-
enape Gold mad Copper Mining Com
pany. Eight houses have been built
upon this property in the past six
weeks at the direction of Mr.. Alice,
who is president of the Company, and
the Senator will live in one of these.
houses while the mining and gmelting-
machinery are being constructed. An,
assay by a metallurgist and, engineer
lately in the government employ, but b
secured for this work by Mr.. Alice
shows that in one vein of chrysocOlls,
there is an assay of $5S in gold to-
the ton. The Senator has refused to.
dispose of any stock of his mine, pre-
ferrng to develop it himself. He
will be gone probably the entire
spring and early summer.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
HEAVY SENTENCE FOR GOODWIN

Court Orders Him Two Years I'm
prisonment and Pay $500.
John H. Gooden of Delaware CITY,
who was convicted ii General SEES
sions Court Monday afternoon of the
charge of having promised Phillip
Oliver $40 TO vote the Republican
ticket at the last general election,
was sentenced Tuesday to serve two
years Imprisonment and to pay
fine of $500 and costs. Walter H.
Hayes and ]. Frank Ball, counsel for
Goodwin, at once appealed the case to
the Supreme Court, pending which
hearing Goodwin is at liberty on SO, 600
bail. James H. Green, Charles ].
Cook, and Clarence r Holt are his
bondsmen.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
ART AND DRAMA DAY AT CLUB

Interesting Program Arranged BY Mrs.
J.W. Clifton and Mrs F. r. Evans
The program on March 5th at the
Century Club was arranged by Mrs.
]. w. Clifton and Mrs. F. F. Evans
and was as follows: Music, piano
solo, Mrs. Benton Weldon, "Never
Lose an Opportunity to See Anything
Beautiful, Beauty is Gods Handwrit-
ing. Charles Kingsley. Paper,
"The Opening Of the Walters Art
Gallery in Baltimore, a Notable
Event." Mrs. ]. E. Hoffecker. Art
Catechism, Miss Laura Bell, Mrs. f.
F. Evans. Piano Duet, Miss Lillian
Speakman, Miss Edith Beck. Me-
mories Of Whistler Mrs. Lillian
Cloak.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK

Mrs. Sarah { Mariner Widow of Squire
Joseph W. Mariner Passes Away
After a Lingering ILLNESS.
Mrs. Sarah E. Mariner, widow of
Squire Joseph W. Mariner, one of
Smyrna's oldest and most highly es-
teemed women, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Joseph W. Beckett
at 5.25 Wednesday evening after a
lingering illness aged 80 years. She
had been in failing health for several
years and since last August had been
confined to her room. Amid all the
years of her affection she has been a
patient sufferer and awaited the end
with a sweet resignation. The de-
ceased was a daughter of the late
George w. and Elizabeth (Peti)
Wise and was born in Millsboro this
state on October 1926. Her girl
hood days were spent in Millsboro.
In 1845 she was united in marriage to
Mr.. Joseph W. Mariner and moved
to Smyrna in 1852. Mr.. Mariner was
a sa 'esman in the store of Thomas Car
row and later in the store of Isaac d.
Hamilton. For a number of years
he was a Justice of the Peace of
Smyrna and died October 10, 1876. In
the years that they spent happily to-
gether Mrs. Mariner was a devoted
and valuable helpmate to her hus band.
During the great revival under the
the late Rev. DIR. Thomas c. Murphy
at Asbury M. E. Church Mrs Mariner
gave her heart 10 God and united with
Asbury NJ. E Church. She remained
steadfast to the faith which grew
stronger with increasing years and
outside of her home which she loved
with devoted and tender interest
and in which her life gave of its
sweetest charm, her greatest pleasure
was found in her church relations.
She was a member of many years
standing of the Benevolent and Mite
Societies and was affiliated with the
local union of the w. C. T. U. One
of Mrs. Mariners happy Characters
tics was her love for young people.
She liked to have them about her and
always extended the welcome hand.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs
Joseph L. Beckett of this town. The
late J. G. Mariner the wallpaper
manufacturer of Philadelphia, was a
son. Three other children died in
infancy. She is also survived by five
grandchildren: Mrs. Frank S. Busser,
Germantown, Philadelphia; Mrs. ].
Herbert Sitter, Claymont; Miss Anna
Bell Beckett, Smyrna Mr.. J. Mariner
Beckett, Woodbury. Heights, N. ]. F;
and Mr.. Gardner w. Beckett, Nashville
Tenn. Funeral services were held
at the residence Of her daughter Mrs.
Joseph L. Beckett Saturday afternoon
in charge of the Rev. Robert Watt,
D. D., pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church who passed touching tribute
on the life of the deceased. Intern
ent was made at the family lot il
Ouo FELLOWS cemetery.
Old Citizen of Middletown Dead.
Middletown, March 9.-Jonothar
". Leatherbury, one of Middletown'!
oldest residents died at his home OF
East Main street, after an illness Of
several weeks. Mr.. Leatherbury'i
wife died several years ago, sine,
which time his daughter, Mrs
Charles BeastOn has made her HON,
with her father Besides Mrs, Beas
ton he leaves another daughter. Mrs
Samuel Price and four grandchildren
Two sons and daughter died severa
years ago. Tho funeral service
will be held at his late home on Wed
nesday afternoon, with interment il
Forest Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1909-03-10
ENDEAN cABLEGRAMS HOME

Sends Word to Office Here Ehati Ale
Trolley Arrangements Are Settled
Chief Engineer ]. w. Endean, who
left for London, England. several
weeks ago to consult with the British,
Syndicate in the interest of the Smyr-
ma, Kent County and Delaware Bay
Traction Company which is endeavor-
ing to build through State trolley
line from Wilmington to RehOboth
sent a cablegram on Friday last,
March the 9Th, to John c. Mannering-
vice-president of the Company in
Smyrna, stating: "All arrangements
made and settled for taking over as
sets and commencing immediate con-
struction. Am leaving tomorrow. ~