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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23

one of the most difficult problems be
fore us.
II want you to know that your friends
are standing by you in every trial and
that | am proud to subscribe myself as
one. WILLIAM H. TAFT"
This letter from the president was
only one out OF more than 900 mes
sages Of sympathy and confidence
which Or. Washington said had reach
ed him since last Monday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23
Mental Arithmetic.

'Ts your young man gittin' saPry,
MeIia?"
''Sure be is An what's mo-, de boss
tol' William he's gwine to double it,
now?"
''I dunno what he's gittin' now. but g.!
speck it's somefin' like half what he's
gwineter git"-CIeveland Plain Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23
new RAIL GRANT
ISRECOMMENDED
Committee Reports Favorably
on Tri- City Company South
Rock Island Petition.
BUT ACTION is DEFERRED
Corporation Must FIRST Subscribe to
Demands of Residents of That
Locality.

The March session of the board OF
supervisors ended this afternoon.
Among the last business handled by
the body was referring OF the report
Of the petition Of the Tri-City Railway
company until the next meeting OF the
board The report of the ommittee
was that the petition be acted fav-
orabIy upon and that the company be
given permission to double track its
line from Rock Island 10 Sears and
that the franchise in South Rock Is
hand be extended a period Of 20
years 1t is the intention of the board
70 secure guarantees of better service
over the Watch Tower line before ma
king the desired legislation
CEMETERY MATTER CLOSED.
The village board OF Sears bi fought
10 a guarantee this morning TO the
effect that It would assure the county
That il win take care Of the present
burying ground in Sears. without ex-
pen ses 10 the county provided there
be no more interments permitted
There. Accordingly the board adopt
ed the report OF the committee which
was submitted Tuesday and there will
be no more burials made there. The
committees suggestion that the pro-
position Of the Chippiannock GENE
terry officials. by which the county's
dead can be buried at Chippiannock
ut a rate Of SO a grave. was adopted.
TO REPAIR JAIL.
The board passed a resolution this
morning calling upon the states at
tDrney to endeavor to get the bail Of
Frank Corcoran. now In the county
jail, reduced so that he can be releas-
ed. Sheriff Bruner informed the
board that Corcoran's physical all
ments were so serious that he feared
for the health of the other inmates of
the jail and that also the sanitary
conditions were rendered bad by his
presence. This afternoon this resolu- |
ton was rescinded when ii was found !
shat the board had no right TO take !
action in the matter. However, the .
incident coupled with the experience /
OF the Jail committee this morning, /
aided in getting the board to authorize .
The Jail committee TO go ahead with .
all necessary repairs at the county
bastile
NUMEROUS REPORTS MADE.
Numerous reports from county Off
cials and from committees were made
during the afternoon session but none
of them was of any Importance. The
session closed with a number of short
talks from members of the board who
do not expect to return after the next
election in April
The board made its customary an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23
Rie. No. Chimes. National Diet.

Many persons fancy that the entire
Chinese people depend on rice as the
main article of diet, but there are NIL
lions In central and north China that
have never tasted rice. and to other
millions It is more Of luxury than
wheat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23

nual appropriation for the care of in
digent soldiers in the county, voting
800 to Buford post, Rock Island: 1925
to Graham post Moline, and $50 to
Mcdaniel post, Port Byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23
SPEAKS TO STUDENTS.

Oakland, Cal, March 23.-Roose-
Welt arrived here today to give the
annual charter day address 10 the stu
dents of the University of California.
A large crowd geeted him with cheers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Kerler Rug company, cleaners.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express. cali Spencer & Trefz.
Wall paper, the best for the money
at L. s. McCabe & Co.
Fresh river fish at 171s Third ave-
nue.. West 1892. We deliver.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work; 1916 Third avenue.
All kinds of mems hats cleaned,
blocked and repaired at Blasche's.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
Mrs Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-23
They Eat Them.

so you are raising chickens:7 said
the city friend
Yes" answered Mr. Crosslots.
What do you find the greatest men
ace 70 the welfare Of poultry =
Sunday company. Suburban Life
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
COMMON SENSE.

When your fine watch needs clean
ing and repairing, do you take it to d
Blacksmith? No
When your stomach is disordered 10
you go to a Plumber? No
When your clothes need pressing do
you send them to a Tailor or a Boot
black?
We are tailors and have had long
years experience in the business.
We want to make your clothes, ana
when they need to be cleaned and
pressed, We want to do that.
Because we can keep them in their
original shape.
Why? Because we are Tail0rS and
know how they are made.
When your Clothes need Pressing,
Phone No. 121 We are Practical Tail
Ors and know how.
OTIS M. PHYSIOC.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
BIG move AMONG
THE METHODISTS
Looking to Union of all White
MGthOdiStS

New York, March 25.-It is now re-
ga7ded by Methodists as settled that
the Quendriennial General Confe"-
ence will meet in Minneapolis. A sec
ond choice was DesMoines, but only
on condition that satisfactory rates
could not be made with the railroads
for Minneapolis. These rates are now
adjusted, and plans are going forward
for the biggest gathering Of Metho-
dists with tremendous questions press
ing, America has yet seen.
Some time since plans for fedora
ton of Methodists North, Methodists
South and Methodists Protestant. were
projected Meetings of committees
were held and tentative agreements
were drawn up One meeting was held
in Cine att, and another is to be held
in Chattanooga in April Within the
past few .eeks opinion looking to-
ward organic union has focused. This
opinion has been immensely helped
by an article just published over the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
CITY COURT TO Begin
SESSION ON MONDAY
Judge GFiGF Of Macon to
Preside

The City Court of Americas viii
be convened tomorrow morning in
quarterly session, and the greater part
of the week will be consumed in the
trial of misdemeanor cases. Judge
Grier, of the City Court of Macon
county, will preside this week, as
Judge James A. Hixon does not en-
ter upon his Judicial duties upon the
bench until April Sd, at which date
the resignation of Judge Crisp, who re-
Gently resigned that office, becomes ef-
fective All civil business for this
session viii, therefore, come before
Judge HiXon at a later date
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

signature of Bishop Cranston. a fore
most leader among Methodists North,
pleading for a united American
Methodism, with nearly five millions
of members, not counting the colored
Methodists
Nobody knows just what the Chat
tanooga meeting may develop, bat
Methodists in general are hoping that
it may drop federation and see its
way clear to recommend actual union.
Were such to be recommended the
question Of what to do with colored
Methodists would be a live one. Par
TALLY to meet it, Methodism is talk
ing Of zones-divisions of the country
into districts somewhat as the eastern.
central and other time plan cuts it
up. Something might be gained, it is
thought, in administration, and it is
added that one zone might be that Of
negro Methodists
There is extreme dissatisfaction in
Methodism over the episcopal sutua-
ton. A cry. is now heard, Not more
bishops, but more bishop" 1t means
that while not a great number OF
bishops are demanded. each section
Of Methodism, each city where Method
ism is strong, desires some head, A
bishop resident long enough in a
place to know its people and its. prob.
lens, and able to decide difficult oues-
ions of administration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
LAST TRIBUTE IS PAID
TO ]. |. CHAMBLISS
Funeral at Cemetery Here
Saturday.

In the presence of a large assem-
blage of relatives and friends who
sorrow at his death, the final sad tri-
butte was paid Saturday afternoon to
one OF Sumter's citizens, Mr.. Jesse L.
Chambliss, when the body was con-
signed to earth in Oakgrove cemetery.
The funeral services were conducted
at the family residence by Rev. Nc
Cord at II o'clock, the commitment
service following at the cemetery. The
pallbearers We're Messrs. James a
HiXon, c. E. Doster, H. o. Jones, A A
Presley, W. K Bell, Samuel Harri-
SON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
SOLID CARLOAD OF ROOFING
BOUGHT BY HOUSE HERE

That Americas is going to do some
stunts in a building way is evidenced
by the large quantities of material of
every description handled now by 10
cal builders and contractors. Mcneil
Bros. received yesterday a solid car
load of vulcanized roofing in addition
to the large supply already in stock,
and for which there is such a con-
slant demand.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
PUPILS AT MASONIC HOME
IN CONCERT on FRIDAY
Benefit Concert is Scheduled at Opera
House.

The students of the colored Masonic
Home school in Americus will give a
musical concert Friday night next at
the opera house as a school benefit per
Torrance. In addition to the concert
feature there will be living pictures in
staturesque poses in tableauX. A song
chorus from the Little Duchess will
also be feature of interest. Seats
will be reserved for whites attending.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
IMPORTANT
NOTICE!

We beg to announce to our
patrons, and the public gen.
orally thai we have arranged
to have Mrs. c. F. Harris, an
experienced and able demon
stratOr for the FavOrite Stove
& Range Co., with US from
March the 9th to April LIST,
inclusive. We cannot at this
time announce the program,
but suffice to state that it will
be interesting. We ourselves,
are willing to learn more
abOu5 this Standard Range.
Remember the dates from
Monday, March p, until Sat-
urday April 1st, inclusive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs A D. Peacock were
among those coming from Ellaville to
Americas yesterday, spending the day
here pleasantly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mrs. NJ T. Elan will have her
eighty-eighth millinery opening on
Thursday next, Goth, and invites the
ladies to call and inspect her beauti-
full spring lines of hats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr.. Walter Page and sister, Miss
Kate Page, after this week will be at
home at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Pinkston, where they will have
apartments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Nancy Gatewood, the baby daughter
of Mr. and Mrs T F. Gatewood, is
critically i'll with measles and it is
much feared that the little one may not
recover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mrs. NJ. T. Elan will have her spring
opening on Thursday next, 3Oth, if the
weather is fine, and invites the ladies
to see her superb lines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Hon. Carl Vinson, a well known cit
izen of Milledgeville and member of
the General Assembly from Baldwin
county, is spending today in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr. and Mrs. w F. Lewis and child
rem, of Seymour, Ind, are spending
some time in Americas, guests of the
Hotel Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mrs c. s. Smith, of Macon, will ar
rive this morning upon a visit to her
sister, Mrs James Query, whose re-
cent illness has been a subject of 40
little solicitude
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr.. E. G. Simmons came from Dub
lin yesterday to join Mrs. Simmons
here in a pleasant visit to his mother
Mrs. Lucy Simmons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

j. H. Upton and J. B Williamson
came up yesterday morning from Syl-
yester to look after important bust
ness here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs S. c. Carter, guests OF
Mr. and Mrs Tim NJ. Furlow at their
Lee street home, left yesterday for
Nashville, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr. Read was called hurriedly to
Atlanta yesterday on account of Sc
ious illness in his family
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

TEN DOZEN PIECES best gray en-
amelware at % cents today and Mon
day at Miss Nina Williams Pot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mrs c. R. Best, of New Bedford,
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. S. A. Dan
ie,s for a few days at her residence
Of Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
PEOPLE Who come FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICAS
As Well As Those Who 10
Away.

Tennis and Baseball Goods; large
assortment Fishing Tackle. Holiday S
Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Otis Cordell a well known citizen Vt
spent yesterday in
Americas on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

NJ. G. Darby was among the many
Atlantans coming to Americas yester-
day upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

c. C. Brown, a prominent citizen OF
cambridge, spent yesterday morning
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

When seeing the new spring hats,
also see the new styles in hair dress
ing at Miss Kate Pearson's. 25-eL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Holton returned
to Waycross yesterday after a visit of
a few days in Americus
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

Weather permitting Mrs. NJ. T. Eiam
will have her spring millinery open
ing on Thursday next, Goth
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

L. P. Fleming, Of Montgomery, was
among those from the Alabama capital
here yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
Guaranteed to hold the briStIes-a
tooth brush. Rembert's.

Miss Kathleen Gilbert, a beautiful
and eyer-popular visitor here, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Lanier
will return today to her home in AL
bany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
PINE SHINGLES FOR SALE.

No. l Heart Pine Shingles at bar
gain. Phone No. 16. Clark & Johnson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
W ant Column
o o o o o 90 q . . . o . . o Q Q 0 o

EGGS FOR Observation-Disclosures
ming Buff Orphington and Brown Leg
horns. Phone No. "a. w. G. Turpin.
5-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

FOR SALE-Eggs from Gold and Sill
yer Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds,
White and Brown Leghorn's, Blue An
dalusias and Notified Ancones, at $50
and $500 per setting. G. c. Stallings,
Montezuma, Ga. ,19-2w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26
INCUBATORS FOR SALE.

You can get a Cycle Hatcher, Metal
Mother Incubator and Fireless Brood
ers from r. l.. Maynard. d&,w-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

S. c. w L. H. Eggs, $1.25 per i.
S. c. R. I. R. Eggs $3.50 per Is. B. L.
deBruyne, City 12-1m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-26

EGGS FOR SETTING-$1.25 per Is,
from 80 hens whose 1910 average was
10 eggs per day for 1873 consecutive
days. Small eaters, heavy layers are
the payers. VIII c. Carter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
Agriculture and Domestic Science in
the County Schools.

During the past week Co. Supt.
Fallgatter has sent to the different
teachers in the county CIRCULAR letter
relative to certain lines Of work being
pushed by the Extension Department
of the Iowa State College At Ames.
The different subjects considered are
Farm Crops, Domestic Science and
Vegetable Gardening.
The plan of the work will be given
to all the school children interested by
the teachers, they having been sent
full instructions as to to the method Of
carrying on the work. There 10 no
charge connected with the course
whatever; the services of the college,
the circulars of instruction, ETC., are
entirely free. All that tho college
asks is that those who take the work,
follow instructions, and Faithfully
carry out the work they undertake.
Miss Fallgatter also urges that the
parents encourage their children iu
taking up this work which is carried
on in practical and at the same time,
scientific manner, as she considers it
will prove very interesting and
beneficial course.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
Dr.. R. R. Harris 70 Leave Dubuque
Goes to ''Old Sanitarium" and Will
Have Full Charge There-Came to
Dubuque Three Years Ago and Asso-
ciatsd Himself with DR.. ]. r. Guthrie.

DR.. r. r. Harris for the past three
years associated with DR.. ]. r. Guth-
rie leaves Dubuque on Thursday for
Prairie du Chen where he takes full
charge of the Old Ssnitarium. DR..
Harris will be Physician and Surgeon
to the Sanitarium, and will be COM
pleteIy in charge in addition.
DR.. Harris was graduated from the
College of Physicians and Surgeons in
the University of Illinois in 1906 and
was afterwards for several years as
sociated with Dr.. A. j. Ochsner of
Chicago. Three years ago ~ stated,
he came to Dubuque and associated
himself with DR.. Guthrie, building up
splendid practice individually and max
ing many friends here.
The departure of DR.. and Mrs. har-
ris from Dubuque will be the cause of
sincere regret among their many
friends, both having won warm place
in the hearts OF Dubuquers. The open
ing in Prairie du Chien is so fine, and
one that has in it so much of splendid
opportunity that DR.. Harris, much ~
h regrets leaving Dubuque, is COM
PEELED to accept. Dubuque Telegraph
Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
A New Enterprise for cresco.

A company consisting of E. ].
Thomas, Lloyd Barker, Will Richards,
E. L. Davenport, A. ]. Thomson. C.
w. Reed, Joe Howe and E. H. Allen il
about to be organized ito develop the
stone quarries now owned by John
Hallman and the City of Cresco, If the
city quarry can be bought.
1t is the intention of these gentle
men to produce building stone and
crushed rock and do such other work
as may come in this line. This would
mean employment for 4 number of our
men during the summer months and
the money that is sent out Of town for
these materials will remain at home.
The above article is published by re-
quest of the members of this company
who are also city officials that due
notice be given the citizens of Cresco
whereby they can state their
objections if any why the city quarry
should not be disposed of to some one
who will develop the same.
A meeting of the City Council will
be called for Tuesday evening to con-
slider this proposition and anyone with
any objections can appear on that date
and make their objections known.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
For Sale.

Sroom modern house II blocks from
Court House.
9 room all modern but heat, blocks
from Court House.
Groom all modern with good barn.
lot 5Oxl7O it., q blocks from Court
House.
Z room house, city water, ground
1OOx2OO it., one block from Court
House.
8 room house and fine barn, ground
75x15O IT,. 2 blocks from Court House.
have several other places on north
side for sale and rent.
SOUTH SIDE.
l have some bargains in large and
small places:
One of acres, 7-room house and
barn.
One room house, we'll and cistern,
good barn, and lots, one block from
Market Street.
All of the above properties can be
bought at bargains and good terms, II
taken soon.
E. NJ. SToCKMAN,
Office over Moving Picture Show,
N. l. Phone No. 4. Cresco, Iowa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
N. W. A PICNIC.
To be held in Protivin, Iowa, on

To be held in Protivin, Iowa, on
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 10, 1911.
A big list of street sports will be on
the program. Large street parade at
at o'clock led by the P. B. Band.
An address will be delivered by
CHARLES PERGLER of Cresco.
Ball game, wrestling match and 9TH
er amusements. Merry-go-Round all
day and evening. A fine dance in
Mikesh's Hall in the afternoon and
evening for those who wish to partici-
pate in the fantastic step. Music
furnished by the well known P. B. b.
Harp Orchestra.
A cordial invitation is extended to.all
to attend. Every effort will be made
to make it q success. Come one and
all, whether you are Woodman OF
not. You are welcome.
A fine dinner and supper will be
served in the Mikesh Building.
BY Order of Committee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
Teachers Decline Contracts

4V0S0Ok0 OSS4AXS NVAS10S
The Cresco public schools will hav'
nearly an entirely new corps of teach
ers for the next year, nine OF the pres
ent corps declining to sign new con
tracts, and indications are that other
may ask to be released from their con
tracts. before the next school year be-
gins. The teachers declining are q.
follows:
E. s. Selle, high school principal.
A. /. Tiss, English and athletics.
Maizie Mortland, English.
Margaret EIurd, Latin and German.
Ethel Holcomb, mathematics.
Ella Nesheim, music.
Hazel Kellogg, penmanship and
drawing.
Matte Barker, fifth grade.
Abbie Watson, second grade.
With most of the teachers, the rea.
son for declining to sign contracts ID
that they ask increases of salary. some
Of So. so per month and others of s..
If the teachers are competent, and it
seems inconceivable that teachers
would have been retained year OF
longer were they not, it appears to VI
that to exchange them for new and un-
tried teachers to save not to exceed
$500 in salaries during school year ID
mighty poor economy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
Socialist Lecture.

Edgar Allen Cowles of Texas will
speak in the court house hall, Wednes-
day, April 26th, at 8 p. m.
The Socialists have elected mayors
this spring in the following cities:
Berkeley, CAL, Butte, Mont, Flint,
Mich, and fifteen smaller cities.
What principles Of government are
involved in these elections? Socialism
is here to be rejected or accepted; but
before we can do either We must
understand it.
DR.. Cowles receives the highest
recommendation of all who have heard
him during the spring elections.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21

chambs!!a!n's Cough a Resmety s
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-04-21
A Pleasant Surprise.

Monday, April 18th, being Miss Luella
Steinmetz' sixteenth birthday, her
friends and neighbors gave her very
pleasant surprise, leaving tokens of
remembrance. The evening was spent
in dancing and card playing, during
which refreshments were served. They
all left wishing Miss Luella many hap
py returns of the day.