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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1912-04-26

pci NOuiu pt.
One-dollar bills ............$ $1,000
Two-dollar bills .......... $4,000
Five-dollar bills ............ 10000
Ten-dollar bills ......... $4,000
Twenty-dollar bills ...... 1,240.000
Hundred-dollar bills ...... 100000
Five-hundred dollar bills 81 100000
Gaze thousand dollar bills 100000
In bank robberies VIII ere large
sums of money have been taken,
the thieves have usually taken
the bills because they were easy
to carry away. The thief who could
carry off two hundred pounds OF
10000 gold certificates. the larg
denomination issued by this coun-
try. could start up as a rival OF
Carnegie. He would have 100000
900
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1912-04-26

to gain a million by lifting it in $40
Sandow.
The weight of money is very de-
ceptive. How many pe-dollar bills
would it take to weigh as much as
five-dollar gold piece? Guesses on
that are anywhere from 25 to 500.
The fact is that with five-dollar
gold piece in one scale you would
have to put six and one half bills
in the other to make it balane
In gold coin 200 pounds would be
worth $4,000. All gold cofhs are
supposed to be standard weight SO
the denomination would make no
difference in the weight of new and
old coins.
The value of 200 pounds of sub
sidary silver coins. that is dimes.
quarters. half-dollars and dollars.
would be $3,615.S6 Two hundred
pounds of standard silver dolla r,
would be s3,393.93. 200 pounds in
pennies would be valued at $685.
81; in nickels $917.
An expert can tell merely by lift
ing bag of money how much it
contains. In this way former May
or James d. Phelan of San Fran
cisco, himself a banker, discovered
the shortage of city treasurer,
who was sent to prison Gu the test
mony of his superior.
Two hundred pounds in bank notes
would make large bundle, but such
q bundle would be worth carrying
off. The value of 200 pounds in pa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
STATE PROVIDES AN OUTING
Wisconsin Fair Affords Profitable
and Enjoyable Vacation
tor Visitors.

An annual state outing for wis.
eonsin people is afforded this year
by the state fair II is week o.,
reunion. general enjoyment. eauca.
hon and profit for all who partiei.
PEEte The farmer Of Bayfield, leaves
ks work for few days and learns
what his fellowman from Jefferson
Has and is doing Likewise the Jef.
Eersoa tiller of the soil profits by in.
formation from his northern brother.
Tho specialties. music. shows.
saces. aerial exhibitions and enter
iainment attract the young men ana
women who have remained close AZ
home for many months. And there
Is real outing. using the word in its
most &C ron meaning. provided by
that y d city right on the
grounds. no does not like TO spend
week In a tent? Just write Score
tary Mckenzie and secure a tent
Have a real outing while at the fair
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Miss Blanche POWELL visited at syl-

Miss Blanche POWELL visited at Syl-
van and Readstown.
Christian church Sunday school
will picnic at Side farm on Friday.
Miss Ella Wilson is visiting reia-
tives and friends in the Dakotas.
Wanted, apprentice to learn dress
making. Apply to Mrs. Hazel Ter
hume.
w. C. T. L. will meet with Mrs.
Grant Dewitt, north of the city, on
Tuesday next.
Tibbits-C Cameron still have on sale
nice lot of II inch dry stock boards
going at sale prices. Call and see them.
Harold Swangstu. the. West Prairie
young man who had his spine fractured
resulting in total paralysis, three weeks
ago, was brought home from ? La
Crosse hospital on Monday. No en-
enlargement is held out for permanent
improvement
The center of the mad dog excite
merit was transferred to Hub City,
when q dog became rabid and cireula-
ted freely among the canine population
Of the village. Within a few hours 8
dog slaughter was conducted 50 effect
nally that danger of a spread Of the
disease Is practically eliminated from
that locality. -Riehiand Rustic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
WAR OUR NEIeasoRs ARE DOING
Ceilings From the Press Of sarroundins
Towns
fFrom De Westbz TImesl


Simon Mockrud, who has been suf,
rering for some time with heart trouble
is quite low at the present writing.
Mr.. ard Mrs. P. Syverson and daugh-
ter Miss Vella, are visiting for couple
of weeks at Escanaba, Michigan.
The Boy Scouts took hike to Skog-
dalen, where they secured camping
grounds for next week.
Orvald Johr.ssl., son Of NJ. and Mrs.
Ole Johnson, left for Minneapolis, where
he has secured position as book-keep-
er in bank.
Rev. and Mrs. Bestul and children of
Frenchville came in their auto for a
visit with Mrs. Bestul's parents, Rev.
and Mrs. II. Halvorsen.
Miss Evangeline Nestingen left for
st. Louis, Michigan, where she has ac-
cepted fattering offer as pianist with
travelling musical organization. Her
many friends here hope that she will
find abundant success in her new field.
A number of our people attended the
marriage of Miss Mary ROLAND to Mr..
Cornelius Sebiou. The ceremony was
performer by Rev. Z. o. Hofstad and
IolloWeu Dy vocal sou py Aslud OlsOn
of Viroqua, at the brides horne two
miles east of Esofea. Abort 400 euests,
friends and relatives were gathered.
Blaine Oscar Liudvig who wes taken
to La Crosse hospital to be operated
on for an abeess in the head died there
on August LIST. He was the son of Mr.
and Mrs. o. G. Lindvig. Deceased was
a quiet and reserved youth and his pas
sing away so untimely is much re-
GREETED By all who knew him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
WORK OF CITY COUNCIL

City of Viroqua, August 6, 1919.
Council met with mayor and alder
men all present. Minutes approved.
Accounts allowed: Labor-T. B.
Smell and team $22, VIM. Weleh and
team S24, P. J. Brye and team SIP, E.
H. Officer and team 81, Geo. Griffin and
team So. M. Harris S12, j. Mason Sll,
VIM. Parr $l2. A. Upsahl 81, Geo. Hall
50. Ed Hsuge 81; Standard Oil Co,
gasolene $62 35, Fletcher Telford, fire
hose 25c, Isaac Morrison, rock at crush
er S32. IS, Electric Light Co., for July
$2l6. 20. Viroqua Implement CO., sup
plies $249 80, municipal water works,
water rent sos, Electric Supply and
Construction CO., supplies for the fire
alarm 500.
Treasurer's report for July presented
and approved, showing balance of
Sc. 1851, Adopted and ordered plac-
ed on file.
On motion of Alderman w. f Nell
son, Nuzum a. Rabbit were instructed
to build concrete walks under contract
rate along property of Solberg and
Stark estates. Also along property
owned by b. +. Norris, Chris Peterson
and c. J. Smith on Court street.
On motion of Alderman w. E. Mel
son, street commissioner was instruct
ed to remove Jail cells and have band
wagon placed in another location.
On motion of Alderman Mcintosh.
the marshal was instructed to inspect
all walks and shade trees and owners
notified to remove grass and weeds and
overhanging limbs on trees.
On motion council adjourned.
GEO. H. CLARKE, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
City Of viroaua. August Is. 1912.

City of Viroqua. August Is. 1912
Mayor and aldermen present except
Mcintosh and w. E. Nelson. Minutes
approved.
Bills allowed: Labor account II. B.
Smell IS 40, VIM. WEIGH and team $l4.-
60. A. Johnson 81. 20. NJ. Harris 81 so,
VIM. Parr 81 50, John Mason 81 20,
Geo Hall 1920, Ed Hauge So 50, Mrs.
Sletten s., l.. c. Boyle, coal for crush
er $1,000. Bert Olson, rock, $50, Stan
dard oil Co, gasolene $50, VIM. Te-
walt $50.
On motion of alderman Larson. clerk
was instructed to ask bids for putting
new top on standpipe.
On motion Of Alderman kuehn, Nuz-
um 4 Rabbit we're authorized to con-
struct cement walk, at contract rate,
along property owned by Daniel Wise,
on East avenue.
onmotion. services of assistant street
commissioner will be dispensed with in
definitely.
On motion council adjourned.
GEO II. CLARKE, Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
CHURCH NOTES

Avalanche ladies' aid society will
meet with Mrs. P. S. Peterson, Satur-
day, August :. There will also be
given an ice cream social on the lawn
in the evening.
United Lutheran aid will meet Sun
day afternoon August rs, with Mrs.
Ole Jackson All invited.
Next Sunday at o'clock the young
people society of the United Lutheran
church meets at the home of Mrs.
George D. Thompson in Readstown.
There will be box supper at Bishop
Branch church Saturday evening, Au-
gust II. Everyone cordially invited.
Ladies viii bring boxes with supper for
two.
Springville Circuit notes: Worship.
Asbury. Wednesday s p. m: Brook
vile, Saturday 5 p. NJ; Sunday. Spring
vile L q. m, Bishop Branch 3:l5 p. m,
Liberty Pole 5, p. N. Sunday School
at all points. Box social at Bishop
Branch, Saturday. August II.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
.OBITUARY:
A PIONEER AND SOLDIER

Thedeath Of that genial friend and brother
honorable man and unique character. Clement
]. Cherrington, removes from this community
one who has been In and out with the changing
yieissitudes of Vernon county since 1857 when
he located In the town OF Greenwood with his
grandparents, accompanying them from Ohio.
In the civil war he enlisted and served faith
fully his country ia the Forty-Second Regiment
Returning to private lifo Mr. Cherrington re-
moved 20 Viroqua residing here most OF the
time since, During all these years ne was
identified with all that was right in this COM
munlty; belonging to all the Masonic and Odd
Fellow bodies, Grand Army Woodmer anu
other fraternal organizations always doing
his full share for whatever was right and best
His funeral occurred at the home on Thursday
afternoon, the house being crowded with sym
pathi1ing friends and neighbors,
Rev. a. E. Hartwen who conducted the sim
pie service, read a sketch OF the life OF Mr.
Cherringtou and paid the following tribute
10 his memory;
Clement j. Cherrington, son Of William ". and
Eleanor Love Cherrington. was born in Center
vile. Ohio June "a, lS4s and died in Virooua
Wisconsin, August ;, 1912. Between these two
almost three score and ten years was completed
Our brother spent nui, Der Of years in the SER
vice OF MS country az rave and faithful soldier
Along the years OF his earthly journey both for
tune and misfortune overlook him. Three happy
marriages breathed their henedictions into his
life. A son came 20 cheer him In the earlier years
He has stoot at the open sraves of two who had
eoyenanted with him to share his joys and sorrows
through life He stood also at the open grave Of
the son who had the love Of his heart His Inter
years were cheered and blessed by the love and
companionshtp Of one who was an angel of mercy
20 his heart and who in great tenderness and
faithfulness handed him down to his grave in
peace and comfort; and when she had done what
she could, she surrendered her cherished trust to
the tender and faithful Savior
In his last DAYS re was a great sufferer Atfiict-
ion was Gods evangel of salvation to his heart
He felt as never before. his great need Of Christ
as personal Savior, and leaning on the ever
lasting arms and anchoring his soul in the Re-
dccn,er's care. he entered into rest
Mrs c. ]. Cherrinsyton wishes 70 thank the
many friends and members Of the various organ
nations who sent flowers at the time of Mr. Cher
rington deceasc; and 10 express her ernest ap-
erecistion Of ali the deeds Of heipfuness and kind
ness done by neighbors and other friends
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Notice of Primary Election
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
NiroQua, Wis. August "a. 1913,

The undersigned eity clerk Of the city Of Viro-
qua, Wisconsin, herewith gives notice. that IN
compliance with law and the published notices pf
the secretary Of state and county clerk OF gen
eral primary eleetien for 1912 the same win be
held In said city as follows
In the several wards on the Sd day Of Septeu-
Der. A D. 1912. Polls Of said primary election
will he open at % o'clock 8, IN. and close at $50
=. m Of ssid day. The voting PLACES win he as
fellows, First ward. city council chamber: Sec
und ward, \, b. Smith block. in rom known as
Jos. Buckley store; Third ward IN Dan Wise feed
store en- Main street
The same election GERS viii conduct such
primaries served az the different polling places
Rt the spring municipal election 1912
GEO. II. CLARKE, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
GONE BEFORE

George T. Reyes was horn in Ludlow. Vermont
February s6th. 1889. died August 6 1914 at his
home in the town OF Harmony. When fifteen
wears Of age Mr.. Reyes, with his Parents, moved
from Vermont 20 Wisconsin settling in North Bad
AK valley. where he resided until death. In 1872
he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza s. Gray
To this union were born three children one pass
ing away in infancy There are left 70 mourn his
loss. q wife. two daughters, Miss Mary keyes ana
Mrs Jennie Morrison. both residing Al the pa
rental hNnie. besides one grandson son-in-Iaw ard
a host q other relatives and friends. Mr.. keyes
was a patient sufferer. never complaining. and
was resigned 20 cur Fathei viii In his death
We have lost good citizen. O kind friend ard
neighhors. and Vernon county one Of its oldest
residents The bereavei family have the heart
felt syrnpAthy Of The entire Community.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For SALE-REAL FARM BARGAIN
My fire stock and tobacco farm of 425
acres, four miles north of De Soto, 100
acres under cultivation, rest pasture
and timber; has running water and well,
good residence, two tobacco sheds, two
barns, granary and other ample build
ings. Small price of $1,000, a large
place at a great bargain. Take il now.
Albert A. Anderson, De Soto P. o..
Address.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

Is the individual, man or woman, who
uses Foley Kidney Pills for backache,
weak back, and other kid
ney and bladder irregularities. Foley
Kidney Pills are healing, strengthening,
tonic, and quick to produce beneficial
results. Contain no harmful drugs.
Never sold in bulk Put up in two
sizes in sealed bottles. The genuine in
a yellow package. D. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For SALE CHEAP If taken soon, IS
acre farm near Westby; splendid soil,
good house, basement barn and tobacco
shed. Be quick. See T. ]. Thorson,
Westby, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Los, and Found

Z STRAyED From my farm near Lib
erty Pole. one while Holland turkey
hen and eleven young dark ones. Any
one knowing their whereabouts please
shut them up, notify the undersigned
and receive reward ]. HIGGINS. Viro-
roqua, Route No. 4.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

Mrs X-I despise that woman; she
tries to make a cloak OF religion. Mrs.
Y--and she hasn't enough Of ii to
make her a decent bathing SUIT.
Coed Old Joke.
Perhaps II is time TO print again. the
London fog story which once won
prize offered By a London paper;rA
merchant received g telephone mes
sage one morning from one Of his
clerks Hello. Mr. Smith. said the
clerk over the wire. I cannot cone
down TO the shop this morning on &C.
count OF the fog | have not yet ar
rived home yesterday"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

Alderman and Mrs Mcintosh gave
a farewell party in honor of Prof. and
Mrs. Colburn at their home, Monday
evening. c. F. Dahl also, few eve
nings since. gave stag party for Mr..
Colburn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Sine Pronertv for Sale

The NJ. D. Chase residence in the
East section Of town. This property is
EffeTed at bargain, For information
see or write Chas. E. Chase, La Fargo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
For Sal.

FoR SALE-My farm Of $50 acres in
town Of Jefferson, on Nc Lees ridge,
! mile south of the old John McLees'
farm 100 acres improved. balance fine
timber. Best of new buildings. Mr..
Adoiph Krachel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

ClIy one per cent OF the cable
grarls sent over seas are concerned
with family or private matters. The
rest Nre commercial. journalistic o.
cfHcial
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

We wish to tank those who helped to care for
our beloved husband and father during his sick
ness and death. also those who 50 kindly assisted
20 plsce him IN his last resting place and for the
many Sits Of lovely flowers
WIS AND DAueHrERS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
Hls One Merit
Decoilete.

A very stubborn man 10 otter
wrong. but seldom dishonest
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For RENT-A 200 acre farm, ] under
cultivation, 2 miles from good potato
market and creamery; large basement
barn and dwelling. Will sell for $32 90
per acre, down, balance low rate of
interest. Clear title. James Timlin,
Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
"a. c. Evenson. the evesight snec-

n. Z. LFEUsUII, INC tyEsISnI sUtC-
ialist of La Crosse, is recommended bv
the late Gov. johnson of Mir nesota.
Rev. William Cherrington and son
came from Ohio to pay their last tri-
butte of love and respect t. brother and
uncle. Mrs. Everett of Shell Lake also
came for the funeral, as did a number
of relatives from Retreat neighborhood.
Mr.. Cherriugton is presiding elder Of
his district
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
WANT AID. COLUMN

Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
Per Line. No Ad- Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
AEON the zoe InteIllgeneer.l

eFrom the Viola lntelliGencer1
j. B. Kinder traded his village prop
erty here to Sam Bender for his farm
of 100 acres near Sugar Grove.
Mrs G. E. Wilson of Madison, ar
rived here Saturday, where she visited
a few days. She and her husband are
moving to Viroqua, where Mr.. Wilson
has position in the Viroqua schools,
Claude Walter traded his farm known
as the Bragg farm to Chas. Kinder for
his interest in the hardware firm Of
Kinder & Lanam. Possession will be
given as soon as the invoice is complete.
S. NJ. Gore took his little son, Linden,
accompanied by the nurse, to St. Fran
els hospital at La Crosse, where they
will get special treatment for the little
boy. The doctors are confident they
can cure him as they think the case is
not tubercular.
Mrs Tom Beaver sustained broken
shoulder bone by falling off the high
rolling sea swing at the fair grounds.
She was removed to the home of VIM.
Haines, where medical attendance was
given her. 1t was very painful ac-
cident but will probably heal alright
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

Censor want ads. " bring results.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

WANTED Experienced dry goods
clerks. For particulars inquire at the
CENSOR Office, or address CENSOR. Also
experienced grocery clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For RENT A tenement house west
of my residence. Inquire of d. o. Ma
honey.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

FOR RENT Desirable rooms for fam
lily use and students. over Jasperson's
photograph gallery. Inquire at the
studio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
For Rent

For RENT-Living rooms in second
story of Larson building on Main street.
Inquire at Larson Bros. marble yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

WANTED Hardwood lumber in ship
ping quantities, at any railroad station,
for highest market price by ]. w. Thayer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

o. L Buchanan and wife are in the
northern part of the state where they
expect to invest in farm land
Mrs. Mae Yttri is suffering from a
severe attack of Bright's disease but
has had considerable improvement, al
though she is not considered to be out
of danger.
A. C. Lake of Sugar Grove has pur-
chased a new "E. NJ. F. Studebaker"
SO horsepower automobile. It's a dandy
looking car. It's wonder to US that
more of our rich farmers do not own
machines.
f. G. Hale made a trip to the Mis-
sissippi river with load of bees for l..
E. Wagner. Mr.. Wagner places a
large number of swarms in the vi
cinity of Ferryville, where he has found
a very favorable vegetation for honey
production.
Tobacco buyers have been travelling
this section of the country looking up
crop conditions. The prospects for high
prices is very good and crop prospects
are also good providing future weather
is favorable and frost holds off We
have not yet heard Ct any crops being
sold but presume that some have been.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For SAFE One 2-year-oId Holstein
bull, full blood, and one 9-months. old
bull. both registered, johanna strain.
N, n. Brigson, Readstown, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14
anted

WANTED - You to send for new lists
OF farm and land bargains in central
Wisconsin. In your first letter tell us
what you are looking for. Come to the
land OF milk and money. Paulus Land
Office, Marshfeld, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For SALE BY Geo. H. Clarke, a
barn and stove. Inquire at the resi-
dence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

FARM For SALE--My IS acre farm,
4 miles from De Soto, on good road.
New house and barn, corn crib, wagon
shed and other outbuildings; good well;
about 80 acres under cultivation, bal
ance in timber and pasture. Call on or
write C. D. Hauklahd. De Soto, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

For SALE Some good second hand
household furniture, cheap if taken
soon. r. J. Arnold.a at Tibbits-c Cameron
lumber yard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-08-14

Mrs. c. j. Cherrinston wishes 70 thank the
many friends and members Of the various organ
nations who sent flowers At the time Of Mr.. Cher
rington's deceasc; and TO express her ernest ap-
oreeiation of ali the deeds Of heipfulness and kind
ness done hy neighhors and other friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
FREE BATH SESSION OPENS
Delegates from Many Cities Here 70
Discuss Best Methods to Employ.

The opening session Of conference on
public baths TO discuss methods and sys-
TENS employed in the great cites Of the
world was held in the old council chamber
In city Hall. yesterday. Delegates from
all parts of the East and Middle West were
In attendance.
The greater part of the session was taken
up with business matters and the appoint
ment OF temporary officers. DR.. Simon
Baruch was elected chairman and Thomas
NJ Beadenkof. OF Baltimore was chosen
secretary. committee was named to con-
slider the ACCESSIBILITY of forming a national
organization of free bathhouse managers.
few reports were made. William Paul
Gerhard OF Brooklyn addressed the dele
gates. and AT 3 o'clock the conference broke
up and the members proceeded In a body
To Coney Island to visit the municipal
bathhousc. Later in the evening there was
dinner, with Mr.. BcadcnkoT as toast
master.
The conference will continue through to-
day and probably part OF tomorrow.