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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Fire Devoured Ashland.

The business section of Ashland, 8
miles from Huntsville, was DESTROYED
by fire Monday morning. -Four
stores comprising the only business
block in the town were DESTROYED.
The loss is estimated at Sis, 900.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Columbia at the Second Table.

at present the indications are that
Columbia will get only an %-appropria-
ton for a site for a new post Office at
this session. All of the places which
have got appropriations for buildings,
but in which buildings have not been
erected, are asking through their
members for slight increases, and it
looks as if these increases are going
to be made, leaving Columbia to wait.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Two Regiments to C~hicamauga

1t is probable that the Second Reg
iment will accompany the Third Reg
iment to Chickamauga from July II
to July 20. Although no definite an
nouncement is made, it is thought that
there will be funds enough available
to defray the expense of both the
Second and Third Regiments to
Chickamauga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

Mark the %children's overshoes
plainly on the inside and they need
not get mixed OF exchanged with 9TH
ers at school or at a party. An adj
ditional safeguard, if children are
careless, is to have a small bag, with
their name on it, to slip them in. A
paper bag would answer, if nothing
better is at hand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Steel Bridge to Span saluda.

The long-talked Of steel bridge over
Saluda river, over which there was a
great wrangle about a year ago, is at
last to be constructed. Decided ac-
ton was taken by the board of Lex
ington county commissioners at its
regular monthly meeting on Monday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Crops Damaged in Clarendon.

Asevere wind and rain storm
swept the lower section of Clarendon
county Thursday. On the Santee river
swamp, the rain was accompanied by
a terrific fall Of hail and the destruc-
tion of all crops and vegetation was
comnletp.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Lexington Bank Investigated.

The governor has been called upon
to look into the condition of a Lex
ington county bank, the situation in
regard to which is said to be perilous
by the bank examiner. Large amounts
borrowed on the endorsement of the
owner Of the bank and ~overdrafts
are the casus belli.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
QUEEN OF ACTRESSES
PRAISES PE-Ru-MA.

sl am glad to write my endorse.
u7ent of the great remedy, Peruna. y
do so most heartily. "--Jnfa MarioWe.
Any remedy that benefits digestion
strengthens the nerves
The nerve centers require nutrition.
If the digestion is impaired, the nerve
centers become anemic, and nervous
debility is the result.
Peruna is sold by your local drug
gists. Buv a bottle today.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Law Examination on June :

The law examination was not held
May 6, as at first announced, as the
Board of Law Examiners at their in
itial meeting named June 3 as the date
for the examination; under tho new
system;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Jefferson, Iowa

MIS- w. T. BURGER, wv CncrTy OG.,
Jefferson, Iowa.
Another Woman Cured
Glenwood, Iowa. =" About three
years ago I had falling and other fe-
male troubles, and I was nothing but
skin and bones. / was so sick I could
not do my own work. Within six
months I was made sound and we'll by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. I will always tell my friends
That your remedies cured me, and you
can publish my letter" Mrs. @. W.
DUNN, Glenwood, Iowa.
If you belong to that countless army
of women who suffer from some form
of female ills, just try Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
For thirty years this famous remedy
has been the standard for all forms Of
female ills, and has cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
such ailments as displacements, fbroid
tumors, liberation, Inflammation, ir-
Irregularities, backache, etc.
Ifyou want special advice write
forit mir .Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
1t Is free and always helpful.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

My wife has a way of putting a
basin over the flat-irons when they
are heating. They heat faster and
the heat stays in them better.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

To freshen old bread: Pour cold
water all over the loaf, drain quick
ly and place in the oven. When the
outside is dry and hot remove the loaf,
and it can scarcely be detected from
q new one.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Wife, Baby, Wealth, Liberty, Gone!

Israel Benjamin, who was a we'll
to-do merchant in Mayesville, a year
ago, but has become penniless since
his wife obtained a divorce on April
%, 1909, was held in $4,000 bail by
Magistrate Hylan in the New Jersey
avenue court, Brooklyn, Thursday,
charged with kidnapping his own lit
tie daughter, 2 years old.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

When a cake receipt calls for two
eggs and eggs r scarce and high,
use one egg and sift one tablespoon
full of corn-starch with the -four.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

Indignant because his wife burn
ed his wooden leg so that he could
not 90 to the saloons, Michael Kinsel
of Wilkesbarre, Pa, had her arrested.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Good for Grand Old Camden.

That Camden is to get a govern
ment post Office, and it is certain to
have q new Southern Railway sta
ton, and one which is to be an
ment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

virtues and values of Munyon's Paw.
Paw tonic and are made from tie
Juice of the Paw-Paw fruit. / un-
hesitatingly recommend these pills as
being the best laxative and cathartic
ever compounded. Send us postal or
letter, requesting a free package OF
Munyon's Celebrated Paw-Paw LaIa-
tive Pills, and we will mail same free
of charge. MUNYON'S HOMOEO-
PATHIC HOME REMEDY CO., sd
and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

We see in our own children what
every one sees, and also what no one
else sees. The latter is what makes
them dear to us.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

The highest liberty is in harmony
with the highest law.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
A Package Mailed Free on Request OF
MUNYON'S
pAW-PAWP PILLS

The best Stomach and
Liver Pills known and
q positive and speedy
cure for Constipation,
Indigestion, %Jaundice,
Blliousness, Sour Stom.
ach, Headache, and all
ailments arising from q
disordered stomach or
sluggish liver. They
contain In conceu-
trated form all the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

PERM Daris Painkiller-Summer COM
plant, bowel trouble and cramps nave no
terrors where this medicine ls on nano.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

Mrs. Winslow'ls Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma'
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, &c. . bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

The rural mail-box is a sort of post
Office on one leg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and
invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar-coated, tiny gIanules, easy to take
as candy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Gratitude is expensive.
Buy BATTLE AXE" SHOES.

If people only said what they
thought, there wouldn't be so much
talking. SO. l9-l0.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
woMEN's ILLS.

Many women who suffer With back
ache, bearing-down pain, her daches
and nervousness do not know that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
For COLDS and GRIP

Hicks CApUpINE IS the best remedy-re-
lieves the aching and feverlshness-cures the
Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
ut drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

To get an acre of land, measure
off 2O9 feet on each side and you
have it within an inch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

The best things are all too cheaply
purchased by a lifetime's toll.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
-.That Tired Feeling,

Is . condition, not q theory. Far from
being a matter Of trivial or joking COM
mept, 1t Is q condition Of real danger. 1t
is a never-failing symptom Of a state OF
tho blood and nerves that will not cure
itself, but, unless prompt measures are
taken, will 20 from bad to worse. Just
now, when SO many contagious diseases
are prevalent, it makes the system espe-
cially susceptible to attacks OF sickness.
Ia mention ''tbat tired feeling" is to sug-
gest the remedy-Hood's Sarssparilla,
uno% uestionably the most successful blood
purifier, nerve tonic, appetizer, and general
~hspring medicine" It makes people well.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
TRY Murine Eve Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes and
G%ranulated Eyelids. It Soothes Eye Pain.
Murine Eye Remedy Liquid, &c: and SOC.
Murine Eye salye, Csc. and sl.M.-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

We do not like people who rub up
the wrong way; neither does q horse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

One does not need a perfect know
ledge of grammar to speak good and
true words all the time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

When roasting the turkey stuff the
breast with pared sweet potatoes.
They get a fine flavor from the juices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

For HEADACHE-Hicks' CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It's lIQuid-pleasant to take-acts immedl-
ately. TRY it. l0c., 25c, and Soc ct drug
stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
Buy 'BA7TLEAx Shoes


"Fo. over nine years / suffered with chronic
constipation aud during this tine / had to take
on injection of warm water once every - hours
before I could have an action on my bowels.
Happily / titled cascarets, and today ! am q wei
man. During the zine years before ] usca
cascarets I suffered untold misery with internal
piles. Thanks to you, I an free from all that
thi. morning. You can use this i'll behalf OF
suffering humanity. Z. p. Fisher, Roanoke, III
Pleasant, Palatabls, Potent. Taste Good,
Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe.
I0c. 25c. Soc. Ncrc- sold In bulk. The gcn-
cine tablet stamped CCC. Guaranteed 70
euro or your money back wv
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11
MADE
WEI AND
STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

- Wnen my oaDy
was justtwom months
l was o m
.pletely run down
and my internal or.
ganS e in terri
bic shape. 1 began
taking Lydia E.
Pinkham'S Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
mother wrote and
told you just how [
was. 1 began to gain
at once and now I
am real WELL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

Buy BATTLE AXE" SHOES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-05-11

placed snyubsre. %.
1sfSanthu1AumA
Nest clean, onsna.
tai. ~eotvenient. chap
Lasts all sassons
Made Of nsal. cannot!
spill or tip over. viii not
tou or lrfure anything.
Guaranteed elective.
OF all dealers o. sent
prepaid for 70 cents.
EAEoLO BoHBEd
$50 pSKalb Ava
tErooAH. u. II
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-16

Fifty cents given away every night
at the Dream.
For Sale i registered short horn
bull 4 years old, 40 head of steers,
900 to 700 pounds. Timothy seed,
and few choice young heifers. A.
D. Stewart.
Relatives of Fred. Cain, Sr., in
this city have been notified of the
death Of the brother in New York
whom Mr.. and Mrs. Cain went to
see some time last winter. The de-
ceased was victim of cancer and
Mr.. and Mrs. Cain remained in that
vicinity until after the funeral.
K. j. Bennett, who has been help
ing Father Bennett in the Granite
Falls Journal office a few days, dur
n G the sickness of the latter, was in
this city over Sunday, and will go on
to his destination at Park River, N
D., where he will begin his duties in
the bank next week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-16
T HE OITY

Henry Tillisch of Walnut Grove
was in this city last Saturday.
Jack" McGetrick, the horse man,
was down from Minneapolis last
week.
Get your Easter goods at the Fair
Store. They have the best line in
town. 1t
Attorney Laudon went to New
Ulm on professional business last
Monday.
EVERYBODY wait and see the grand
display of millinery at Francois and
Schmahl's March 18th.
Mrs. Chas. Knetch and grandson
of Tracy were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Huntsberry of The Dream last
week.
A. j. Weldon and wife Of Wabasso
were over visiting the family Of their
son, Clerk of Court Weldon, over
Sunday.
Mrs. Myra Jones came up from
Minneapolis the early part of last
week, to visit the family of her son
Horace.
Supt. Hermann made couple of
trips last week for the purpose of
locating a few teachers for the COM
ing years course.
Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Chambers left
here last Saturday for their future
home at Jackson, having previously
shipped their household effects.
Manager Stewart yesterday re-
newed construction work on the rur-
al lines to complete the circuits on
their long distance connections.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-16

Call and see the new stock of wall
paper at Lucher's Drug store. 80 ct.
Don't miss the millinery opening
at Peterson's store Tuesd ay, March
22d. 1t
The Fair Store has the best line of
Easter and local view cards. Call
and see them. 1t
For Sale or Trade-Best corner
in Redwood Falls, opposite postof-
flee. Thomas A. Sherk, Mankato,
MINI. 32-4t.
This is what the Philadelphia Item
said of the Vassar Girls: They are
accomplished to an unusual degree.
They are expert musicians, cultured
and brilliant, and rendered their
program with remarkable skill and
intelligence. Their concert was the
browning event of the season and
deserved the enthusiastic applause it
received.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-16


Reliable watches at the lowest
prices at Lucher's Drug store. 80 It.
Hellman & belong have been
having their store kalsomined and
purified for the Easter season.
See the big rocker at the Dream
some one is going to get March Is.
Miss Abraham came up from Gay
lord Tuesday Of last week to pre-
pare for the Easter millinery OPEN
ing.
Man wanted for eight months to
work on farm. Good wages to right
parties. Phone 3 L SIS.
H. C. DUNCAN. SO If.
Miss Gretchen Hitchcock came up
from Austin last Friday to put in
her school visit assignment with
Redwood Falls schools, returning
Sunday.
Mesdames Neufert, Luscher and
Aune will entertain the ladies Of st.
Veronica guild next Thursday after
noon, at the residence of Mrs. Aune.
Real ducks and chickens at the
Fair Store, 10 cents each. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Cooper went
west yesterday, to Lisbon, N. D..
Mr.. Cooper planning to go from
there to Montana on a business mis-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Hall were
among the passengers from here
yesterday to visit the conservation
show. Mr.. Hall will represent Wood
Lake as a delegate.
Ray Tenney is back from Dakota
considerably improved in health, his
brother Ralph having proceeded him
home. Ralph has gone to work on
telephone construction again.
At the Presbyterian church next
Sabbath, DR.. Sarchet will speak on
the subject of Investments. !" The
DR.. likes Redwood County acres but
think he knows of something better.
Rev. C. S. Nook is slowly recover
ing from an obstinate case of gastri-
It's. and although able to walk out
daily, he will not be able to resume
his ministerial duties for some time,
at the present rate of progress.
AS usual, the band scored a music
al success at their concert last Fri
day evening, adding to their pro-
gram the girls quartettesf feature
which had made such a hit at the
school entertainment. It is crafty
ing to be able to say that the house
was again packed. the seats being
almost all sold the first day they
were placed on sale.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-16

| Special st. Patrick's program at
the Dream tonight.
Fine new stock of wall paper just
arrived at Lucher's Drug store. SO ct.
Miss Mayme Bolster, who has been
in st. Paul with the millinery con-
Germ OF Stronge & Warner Co., the
past two months is back in charge Of
the millinery department at Peter
sons store.
Rev. j. ]. Ehrstein. the new min
lister at the Presbyterian church, has
written here to have the manse pre-
pared for his family and is expec ted
the last Of this month to be in rea di-
ness to begin his pastorate the Sun
day following Easter,
Redwood Falls comman derry No.
lis, Knights Templar. will hold an
Easter service at the Presbyteria n
church at 2:30 P. M, on Easter Sum
day, with sermon by DIR. A. L. Sar-
Chef. All friends of the order are
cordially invited to this service.
Mrs. w. P. Tenney was operated
upon last Friday at the Swedish hos
pital, st. Paul. DR.. and Mrs. Chas.
Cowgirl accompanying her to the
cities and the latter assisting in the
operation, w. P. has since received
most satisfactory reports Of the con-
dition of Mrs. Tenney.
The greatest of all lecture course
attractions, the eight Vassar girls,
will wind up the lecture course the
last day of this month. The Mime
apolis Journal pronounced this or
ganization the strongest combination
that has ever appeared in MinneapoI-
is. which is about the strongest guar
anty that can be furnished Of the
worthiness Of the company. Be sure
and secure seats in time for this
event.
The Gazette is always tickled to
death to chronicle the promotion of
Redwood Falls boys who go west
and make good. Last week we
heard of couple of instances in
Ralph Kumm and Paul Hitchcock.
Ralph has had a raise in salary at
Spokane to GOO per month, and
Paul has recently been given raise
to SOS per month and expenses,
which'is almost as good.
Next Wednesday, March 23d, the
seventh district independent tele-
phone association will meet in this
city. There is every reason why the
independent telephone lines which
fortunately are in control in this
part of Minnesota, should get to-
gether and decline to be crushed
out of existence by the Bell mono
poly. L. F. Clark Of Bellingham
is president Of the association and
A. O. Gimmestad of Belview vice
president.
DR.. Sarchet had a sermon on the
labor question last Sunday evening
which elected much favorable COM
ment from an unusually large audi
ence. The veteran pastor has a.
wealth Of illustration at his COM
mand. which he uses effectually
in all Of his sermons. His talk on
servant and master brought out that
the doctor thinks the attitude of the
average mistress to her maid is snob-
Dish rather than Christian. and he
declared that the help question would
be settled by employers using Christ
ian standards in their dealings with
their help. and that the employe
should also be governed by the same
standard.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-03-16
Prices Paid for Produce Yesterday.

WEATHER FOR WEEK.
N. B. ANDERSEN, Observer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-05-07
ELEVATORS FIND
A READY SALE
Electric Lifts for Passengers
to Be Thick in Ell PaSO
Buildings.

Five years ago the elevators in op-
Grafton in Ell Paso could have been
counted on the fingers of one hand with
a thumb to spare Those that were
running did SO on moonlight sched-
ule and were of the seagoing variety
Today there are elevators running up
and down in the big office buildings and
each Of the skyscrapers now being
erected Is to have a battery of the
electric hOistS.
c. L. Basket. general selling agent
for the state of Texas for the Otis
Elevator company. is in FL Paso ar
ranging for the installation of a number
of the elevators made by his company
in the new FL Paso buildings. Contracts
have already been closed for the ele-
vators in the Roberts-B Banner building.
the Popular store, the Caples building.
the Schultz building and estimates are
being furnished by the elevator sales
man for the Arson Mills building, the
American National bank building, the
new, Sheldon hotel and also for the
Orndorff hotel, which is to be remOd-
eled.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-05-07

short experience developed the fact
that if full crop was harvested once
In three years, the farming was very
profitable. the soil being very LIGHT
and cheaply cultivated
Growing Raisins
Experiments in fruit raising were also
a great surprise, and resulted in large
profit, and in few years the valley
developed into the largest raisin field
in the world.
The climate of the San Joaquin valley
is warm and dry like this and it is ne
culiarly adapted to the growing of the
muscat grape, the prime raisin CRANE
of the world. This grape is also srovn
10 perfection here. and our mesa land
is much more productive than that of
the San Joaquin valley
The several large rivers flowing
through What valley, supplemented bv
pumping from wells, have produced as
much as one hundred and twentv-f;ve
million pounds of raisins per annum.
and thera il no reason why correspond-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-05-07
RAIsLM GRlMING IN Il PlS0 Wiley
FL Paso Valley Has Greater Chance Than California

The Saturday Evening Post of the
Goth of last month had a very interest
ing article on the Raisin district of Cali
fornia, the San Joaquin valley, from
which some useful deductions can be
made and applied TO this locality
Until 1867 the valley, which is from
20 to 80 miles wide and 200 miles long,
was regarded as of little or no value
except for grazing purposes. From 1850
to 1867 the press of Stockton published
the results of frequent experiments of
different farmers in the valley as evil
dence OF the fertility and adaptability
OF the soil for cereals, vegetables and
fruits, but the consensus Of opinion was
that il was Of small value.
About the date mentioned, the state
at large seemed to wake up to the fact
that 1t was great wheat section, and
land increased in value from two to
three dollars per acre to eight to fiji
teen in very short time, and thous-
ands of acres were soon put u cultiva-
ton with most flattering results, while
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-05-07
GEOLOGY GREATLY FAVORS
The CAMP CITY oil FIELD
BUILDING KEEPS
GOING STEADILY
The Rush Is Not as Notice
able for Permits as in
Month of April.

Following close upon the heels of a
record breaking month Of building ac-
tivity, the first week in May showed a
decrease in the amount of proposed
new structures compared with the last
week in April During the week just
closed 20 permits were issued for
building to cost 1885, compared with
seven permits for buildings costing
s119,250 during the previous week.
However, one permit issued during the
last week in April was for the sum Of
s11O0 900 for the construction Of the
American Bank building, so that the
past week in reality shows an increase
1t is expected that the permit for
the construction of the Mills building
viii be issued next week and this will
swell the total amount of improve
ments proposed TO large figure
Activity in real estate transfers also
diminished during the past week the
considerations paid totaling only
s49,029 compared with s53,505 for the
previous week decrease OF S4476
However, this is a dull season in the
real estate world and next week there
may be a slight pickup even though
there is generally a lull during the
hot season