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The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
$50 hIATCIILESS 4 ARDS
IN THE HER GID G0NTEST
Every Reader Is .Eilsbie TO Enter Ccmpetition
Which s More Impoltntt to Washbgtonians
Thm Election

poetunl1y knooks unhlAden only once ~
Ovwy ea4A. IS you are 0oep2ng you
haA bettee Wa1Es; e fsastinG. you had
hsttse rise Tor. don't fogDst 4 - the
AoeP of fAtes Hemember tat those WHO
hollow Mr.. Opportunity attaan every
socdly thing that mortals dssars. but
those who doubt and hesitate are con-
dsmnsd to faiIsrs, penuzy. and wos.
They thea sssk M. Opportunity lnl vain
and useaessay imploeA but ~ answers
NOT. and he returns no uaoso. That u
ne tragedy of tAe whole thing. patient
reader. II you doubt and hesitate, some
day you win rogret IL
Opportunity b stjll l1nCsring with the
people Of Washington. offering them
something fov nothing. This fair pros
psct win not always be ON the horizon.
Whne u lasts yen would do well By
matching II By the whisksrs with .
death grip.
Wen WsstA. Estsslas.
II you are ons of thoss Who doubt ana
hssttets about entering the contest. there
y . simple method a .smoving Ill doubt
and curing the hssitancy. Juse visit the
contest homo at ~ Thirtssnth Street.
Northwest You win see some things
thsrs that win convince you in short or
der that the Advocates proposition Il .
most wonderful one. and the competition
II well worth entering.
On the second and third floors Of the
building are scores Of awards on display.
Because Of the large number Of articles II
viii be impossible to place all Of them on
display At the same time. In order that
the public may get an opportunity. how
ever. to SEQ all Of the awards before the
close OF the contest the articles on display
Will be changed from time to time.
Among the principal awards will be Q
0.00 house and lot. four N.80 touring
cars. four $50 Baby Grand pianos, four
e62S player pianos. four 800 upright pianos
bicycles. statuary, furniture, and scores
of other articles.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
'IoclI SECURITIES
WIRE RlTHER sLDH
HxA 1. n.n,Gua.

TAs ealy Ausrsoaa seDsk sssna1OD
epA yesterday was u sWase1n0esa
Dxchause
rhs graad total q sse1saty tsans-
actions b the United etaAas wss Nsoo
fece value bonds and ~ SHARES q stock,
about the Mghtsst record n tho HISTORY
Of the United States
Knowing that the gyss u Amerioe
were on them the brokers on tho 1ocal
maskse should have made reoord, svsa
they had mot actually traded in any
thing. They owed II 70 themselves
~: =; % Aioe. and z fs3 cthsr esesssos
American citizens who i've elsewhere
than IN the District Of Columbia
: ~ regards values. ths feature Was The
sale Qf Warrington Railway and Elso-
tric prsfsrred. 1t - II to q. The low
on this movement.
Evidently the City and ourburban story
has had some effect.
And 1t the same time o II was BID
for common stock. aoosntuating the stu
at1on. No sales were reported. The
closing price Of both issues was nomi-
nally % asked. although this was nothing
uke tho actual price. Any increase In
BIDS would have brought out stocks.
4 sale OF Washington Gas was made
- u. with 8 Ia bid and 81 II the ask
ING price.
Mersenthaisr was steady 1t ~ II
In the bond market there was sn *
osllsnt demand for Capital Traction Col
but--at easier prices. no - being the
ruling figure. Potomac Consolidated 6s|
were low At 100 ~.
This II the day when the Maryland
Virginia Company proposes to evoluts
into the Washington utflitiss Company.
With $5o.ooo.ooo capital and $780, o,6o.ooo 81
Per cent bonds.
Conferences are said to have been
going on to prevent the merger but
indications for . carrying out Of the
November programme are said to be i
fair ana bright.
The public representatives desire no
further stops taken until Q utilities |
commission has been arranged for, and |
appointed
1t ID not likely that the plans Of the |
promoters VIII halt. unless forced to. |
On tho face Of the lack Of intent to |
merge" the purchase Of stock viii |
probably be continued-ths possibility |
Of Federal authority questioning the |
right OF q State Of Virginia corporation |
to change IT'S name &c. 10 not seriously |
considered.
That the representatives Of the various |
corporations will willingly put the
matter up to Congress or public repre-l
sentatives does not look reasonable |
They feel that they are acting within |
their rights and will proceed.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
Boys and girls Of Washington are alive

Boys and girls Of Warrington are alive
to the advantages Of the '.Rsbecca'
contest. which The Herald announced
Sunday. They are busy writing answers
In an earnest effort to win one Of the
prises offered. Already about 800 an.
swers have been received. and doubtless
many others are en- route. Certainly no
contest ever opened with such Q show
Of interest.
The prizes which are offered By The
Herald and the subject Of IL contest
are uniting In stirring this interest. Two
hundred seats and . cash prize OF Is
In gold -aervso - magnet to draw the
Attention Of many hundreds q In epld
e lot of money and any giri or hoy
can do much With It these daysL They
should b urged to send IN their ansveru
right away. They should be prepared
at once and mailed to the Essay Editor.
caro- u The Herald. $,
TAers = NO question of H. uriuis.
tnkah1o v11ue Il ~Hsbooea.s n = the
eeat 6pck e ~ sogt ut hae besn ur9t-
- ~ . nl1&e q. ylo94. ana - go.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
Hurry Up Your Essay.
Only Three More Days
Before Contest Closes
PublicandP ndPripafeSchool
Children Eligible in
Herald Rebecca Con-
test.
FACTS ABOUT CONTEST.

Essays must be wrfttea ~
sehosl> eA1aren, public ef .Dr1-
vate.
Name. and address, sehoea aAa
gFa1es AnSt - Dla1Aly wx1ttea
ut bOGt0a u e0DY.
write - eas siAs q DeDer
0nly.
Essay A.st nst e1eeel ~
words.
Subjeet, Earn La1e.n
Prisess - in Gsll and - O..
eAestra tickets Cslanbia TAA<
atef. MsaAay, New. II, to ses
SReAeeea sf Sunnybr0sk FafA.S
Contest closes Ffiaay at Q
speloelk, November &
Essays should be addressed 10
Bssay BA1tof, The Washiagtsn
HERALD.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
HYDR0PLANE FLIGHT.
Lieut.. EHyson Experineats VII
New Canvas Pontoon.

Although the army aviators have dis
continued hydroplane flights on the Po-
tomac River for the winter. Lieut. Ely
son. Of the Navy Aviation School. made
several flights down the river ysster-
day.
Lieut.. Enyson has been experimenting
with q new style pontoon at the navy
yard for almost q month. 1t required q
number Of experimental flights before the
proper adjustment Of tho weight Of the
pontoon could be determined. In the final
flights made yesterday the proper ad-
justment was obtained. and Lieut.. Ely
son Is Of the opinion that the new pom
toon. which IL constructed Of light frame
work and canvas, Is . decided improve
ment over the old wooden pontoons.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06

Tho national contest b over. hat Tho
washington HeEaid's Sx.eoo compstitisa
has about four months b run
The sad trouble with ths raes for tie
Presidsncy % that only one man can WIN.
But not % with The Hsrald's gigautie
contest. It u possible for - psrsons to
win. And that = Why The Herald eon-
test Ii more important in the eyes OF
many Washingtonians than the Preai-
DENTAL election.
Here In the District . man doesn't get
. chance to vote for the Chief E1scutivA
or even for the municipal o0lcera But
there = no such inJustice In The Herald
competition. Every reader OF The Her
aid. regardless Of racs, age or color. y
eligible to enter the race. There = no
Inequality. Every oonte6txnt has . faif
chance. There are NO powerful comh1na-
tons to dght. Every man, woman ana
child II on an even foottng. Il u .
democradc contest In every aspect
$50 aGateAlesp Awards.
There ere - matchisss svafA2 val
ued At an aggregats OF $keeo. which
win be given away absolutely frse to
the winners Of the competition. Now.
It doesn't directly afsect you which Of
the Presidential candidates was elected
yesterday. That d. unless you put mp
some money on the outcome Of the race.
But tho finish Of Tho HsralGs great
$4,000 contest should be Of immense I'M
portance to you. Here you have Q
chance to get something for nothing:
That II what man from the time OF
Adam has been seeking. Something Tor
nothing! At last It Ii found. Three
hundred and Afty awards absolutely
gratis! DID you ever hear the Ike OF
that before? TWENTY-FIVE thousand dol
lars to be distributed among the readers
Of The Herald! Does that sound inter-
esting to your ears? II you are wide
awake you will snatch these oppor-
tunities while they are dancing within
your reach. For, remember, Mr.. OPP
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
CLERK REPORTED MESSING.

Poiiee Send Out General Alarm for
Stewart =. Richards.
A general alarm was sent out by tho
local Police Department yesterday for
Stewart F. Richards q clerk in the War
Department. forty-nve years old, who
has been missing from his home since
Friday morning. His wife told the police
yesterday that she does not think her
husband has gone away voluntarily, but
that he has mot with foul play or some
accident.
The couple lived at Mount Rainier, Nd,
and Mrs. Richards and her children are
without means Of support, according to
the story told by the woman to the po-
lice
Richards left the War Department
about II o'clock Friday morning, and has
not been heard Of since
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
BEATE OF HIS BnTHDAY.
'ugsns v. Dshs Hifty-ssvsa Year
.OlA On Elsetien Day.

EugoAo v. Oebo I1fty.0gvoQ Yeofs
-0ll On Blsetiea Nay.
To Eugene v. Debs yssterday held un-
usual interest for two reasons. II was
the deciding. day Of his race for the
Presidency on the Socialist ticket. and II
was the day on which he was born-his
nfty-seventh birthday. It was also the
birthday Of several others Of pubic inter
est.
Debs was born November & III, at
Terre Haute. Ind. and began life - .
railroad fireman. Later he was city
clerk Of Terrs Haute. and was elected to
the State Legislature. He was the So
cialist candidate for President In 1904 and
1905, a. we'll a. this year.
Right Rev. John 8. Foley, Ida y. Tar
bell. former Secretary OF the Navy New.
berry. Representative Gardner Of Mas
sachusetts. and Representative Long
worth Of Ohio. also celebrated birthdays
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
SEEK $500 DAMAGES.
Alice McMenanin and Husband
Sue Southern Railway.


Alexandria. Va. Nov. 5-rhe suit Of
Alice McMenamin and husband against
the Southern Railway Company il slated
to be heard in the Circuit Court for this
city tomorrow. Judge J. B. T. Thornton
presiding. The object Of the suit II to
recover damages in the sum Of $500 for
injuries alleged to have been done the
home Of the plaintiff at the southeast
corner of Duke, and West Streets by
smoke and SCOT from the engines and
roundhouse Of the defendant company.
The complainants is represented by Judge
J. X. NJ. Norton and the defendant COM
pany by Col. F. L Smith and r. r.
Tunstall, the latter Of Norfolk.
This case has been tried twice in the
local court, and on the first trial a ver-
dict was given the plaintiff, and the sec
ond trial resulted in a hung jury.
It is announced that the case Of the
Board Motor Truck Company and the
Board Armstrong Company against the
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New
York to recover $4,000 on two life in
surance policies on the life Of the late B.
F. Board. who died at Wake Forest. N.
c.. have been postponed until January 81
next.
r. E. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans,
is arranging for the celebration Of Lees
birthday. January 10 next. in accordance
with an annual custom. The camp has
appointed the following committees to
arrange for the affair: G. william Ram
say. Edgar Warfield, ST.. J. W. Ham,
mond, and z. c. Graham. A committee
composed Of G. William Ramsay, Edgar
warfield, ST.. and John N. Johnson was
appointed to procure orators.
p1.,, b,y. ho.n rounlefod hv Alex-
andria Canton, No. /. Patriarchs Mill
the ladies at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday
night There will be an inspection of
the canton at 8 o'clock by Fred ]. Groom.
military secretary Of the Patriarchs
Militant and grand master Of the Odd
Fellows Of Maryland. Supper wifi be
served at $50 O'Clock, and at $40 o'clock
there will be dancing.
charter has been granted by the
State corporation commission to Monroe
& Monroe. Incorporated. this city. with
a maximum capital stock Of $4,000 and
minimum Of 5000. Omcers and incor-
porators are: John L. Monroe. president:
]. W. Monroe. secretary and treasurer;
H. Noel Garner. all Of this city.
r. 8. Barrett, exalted ruler Of Alex
andria Lodge Of Elks. has appointed the
following committee for the annual
services of the lodge Decem-
ber / next: Harry Fleischmann, chair |
man: Charles c. Carlin. Howard w. |
Smith, Charles B. Marshall. Herman |
Thomas N. Dunbar, James |
W. Bales. and George T. Cation.
Mrs. Sarah Buxton, a well-known resi- |
dent Of Franconia, Fairfax County. |
died last night at her home at that |
place. The body will be shipped to |
Mount Airy, Nd. for burial.
be made.
Funeral services for william sillex |
we're held at 3 o'clock this afternoon
from Depaine's undertaking chapel The |
services were conducted by Rsv. Dr.. |
John Lee Allison, pastor Of the Second |
Church was In Bethel Gene
tsy.
The funeral oft.John Thomas Berry.
Who died in Fredericksburg, took place
this afternoon from wheatley's under.
taking chapel.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
Pays Heir $685. Ca.in.

After tracing the family tree Of Nor
ris Hayes. an enlisted man Of the Four
teeuth heavy artillery (coloreO Of North
Carolina, from the civil war to the pres
ent time, the Comptroller Of the Treas
ury has decided that there 10 due Mrs.
Mary Ellen Simpson. Of Kelly, N. c.,
his heir. claim Of $6s6. representing the
proceeds. with interest, from the sale by
the Government Of the soldiers clothes
after his death in battle. The ComptroI-
Ter estimates that 1t cost five times thjs
figure to prove the claim.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Sales-Regular cali Il O'Clock noon:
United States registered 81. 5000 at lnek.
Car4tal Traction s.. N.co at u0sS Q.om At lIo1k,
Q.0o at ln&. H.0o0 at llOs, Ca st ll0k
Potomac coma s.. 81 900 at MUx
Washfnston Railway & Electric ped-. . st ~ u
at Ss.s. 3 at 8sis Is at sS 6 at b.
Washington GaA ! At 6h.
Meryenthalez. 10 at IN, at 2sA at arS, -
III.
Aftx an:
Washington Gas. D at q.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
sUFFRAGIsTS HEAR RETURNS.
Red Room at New Ebbitt Crowde,
with women's Rights Advocates.

All the suffrage sympathisers In the
District tried to attend the gathering
held in the red room Of the New Eb-
bitt by the Federal woman's Equality
Association last night.
Election returns were received, and
special attention was given to those re-
turns from States where suffrage is
hanging In the balance. Senior Manuel
de Oliveira Lima, Brazilian Ambassador
to Belgium, who Is visiting in Washing
ton, addressed the gathering on the sub
tect Of suffrage. Several other address,
es were made and received with ap-
plause. In the early part Of the evening
a musical programme was given.
Addresses were made by Mrs. Fred
Dubois. DR.. Elnora C. Follsmar. and
Mrs. r. e. Lambert. and briefer remarks
by Miss Janet Richards. Miss Henrietta
Hilton, Mrs. Evelin Beldon. and Mrs
Jennie l. Monroe.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
Elevator Slips, No One Hurt.

A slipping Of the counterweights Of
an elevator in the Interstate Commerce
Commission yesterday afternoon caused
the elevator to slip rapidly for several
feet. frightening the passengers. but in
jurins no one. The drop Of the counter
weights made a big noise and created
excitement throughout the building.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
ORDERED to s..to Doni..o ont,

Ordered to sante Doniaso city.
The sunboay Nashville was yesterday
ordered to proceed At once to santo Do
mingo City. in the place OF the cruiser
Baltimore. which sustained injuries 70
her engines while On route to Dominican
waters. The Nashvflle> ID now, 1t Blue
he3ds. Nicaragua. where she arrived Q
few days ago.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06

now type q install roofing consisting cf Ghese
steel. coated with pure lad. d claimed TO havs
many Advantages over mors familiar roodnga
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCES.
Thirty-Ave Nations Extend Sym.
pathy On sherman's Death.

pathy On sherman's Death.
Expressions Of condolences on the
death Of Vice President Sherman have
been received at the State Department
from more than thirty-fve governments
More than thirty OF the legations and
embassies in Washington have sent notes
to the department, and many Of the Am
bassadors and Ministers have made per-
sonal calls at the department
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06

Ever not1s how proud he avsass man s of The
thing he d going to doi
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06
The Safest lnvestmenfs

AD tAoes that % not fueemts auzino a.
tsosd eoodit3ons q u Doey q seccH -
tsoR 11sse deed q tzuse D0tss tArse nWe
00o). vel1 secured % real estate In ths Dae
e3a Il Columbia. constituts "Gfff-edos' b,
s0fnentA They Do not depend upua ~
financial fespDndbflity Of indisidnb @ g.
D4atins for their stability. and srs H0Ds
trua taxatiou . pcfsooal rsUpRfy. We 90
apply such fnvsseDnts b a3sants ffuo ~
svsssd Send for bookisk ''Csissan1no L1Ass
nd lnp0tDnt1"
Swartzell. Rheem e
HenSey Co.
SIT 1Sth street NoFtAwess.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06

Funeral services for william sillex
were held at . o'clock this afternoon
from Denqaines undertaking chapel The
services were conducted by Rev. Dr..
John Lee Allison. pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian Church was In Bethel Gene
tsry.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06

Mrs. Sarah Buxton. a well-known resi-
dent Of Franconia, Fairfax County,
died last night at her home at that
place. The body will be shipped to
Mount Airy, Nd. for burial.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-06

r. 8. Barrett, exalted ruler Of Alex
andria Lodge of Elks, has appointed the
following committee for the annual
memorial services Of the lodge Decem-
ber / next: Harry Fleischmann. chair
man: Charles c. Carlin. Howard w.
Smith, Charles B. Marshall. Herman
Fredlander. Thomas n. Dunbar, James
W. Bales, and George T. Cation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-09

dent, Matte kirk Vice President,
Maud FELTON, Secretary, Joe Griffith
Treasurer, Richard Harmon Critic, GUY
Newman Marshal
Bro Clark Of LVnnVills lselursd al
the school Tuesday afternoon Of last
week
James Flowers, one Of the school
boys was very seriously injured by
wrestling with another boy
Ben DOOlsy's finger was broken
while playing ball Thursday a week
ago
MRS. Chapman went to Lawrence.
burg Wednesday
Mrs. Newt FELTON, Is very sick
Joe North is slowly improving.
Misses level Hurst, Icy RAY and
Lizzie Grimes visited our school on
Wednesday.
Thomas Ksnnsmsur Of Mt. Pleasant
was here Sunday.
The Christian meeting closed here
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-09
Program
Lawrence County
Fair, LeOma, Tenn.
October 8-9-1O-11

The Lawrence County Fair has a
meaning all IFS own. Something do
ing all the time. Come Tuesday, Oct.
8 and stay all the week Don't miss
a good thing.
Listen to the Band
Great Contest
Fiddlsrs Contest open 10 the World
Great Play 7 p. m.
Noble Outcasl," under the direction Of
Mrs. c. c. SlOekard.
Wednesday, October 9, Farmer Day
Canning Demonstration,
Talks BY agricultural Experts.
Address Our Boys and Girls" Miss
Mary SkefiinetOn.
Library Round Table,
StsreOplicOn Lecture 7 p. m Hook.
worms. Admission Free.
Thursday, Oct. 10, WOman's Day.
Great Baby Show.
The House Across The way" Mr..
Otto Saiierbak, Miss Mai Wilbun.
Talks on Household HELPS.
Address The Child on The Farm
DR.. J. d. Strain.
PaniOmime, by eight girls, my Faith
Looks Up To Thee
SlsreOpticon Lecture p. IN.
Health DID. Strain. Admission
Free.
Friday, Oct, If, Lawrencebure and
Educational Day
Grand Educational Rally
Largest WAGON load Of teachers and
pupils from one school in Lawrence
County passing through the gates
First Prize Admission for Load.
Second Prize-Hall.AdmissiO for Load
Third Prize-Third Admission for Load
Money 10 be refunded al 4 pm.
Spelling Contest.
Educational Addresses.
Grand Play 7 pm.
Valley Farm" Under Direction OF
Mrs. II. N, White. Admission IS and
IS cents,
Music entire week by LeOma Cornell
Band.
Support Your Own Fairl
Read the Premium List!
Enter Exhibits!
The Best Fair Yet
October 8-9-10-1i-1912. Leoma
Tennessee.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-09
ALOg On The Track

Of the fact express means serious
trouble ahead II not removed, so
does loss Of appetite, 1t means
lack of vitality, loss Of strength
and nerve weakness If appetite
fails, take Electric Bitters quickly
to overcome the cause by tOning
up the stomach and curing the in
digestion. Michael Hessheimer of
Lincoln, Neb., had been sick over
three years, but six bottles of
Electric Bitters put him right on
bis feet again. They have helped
thousands They give pure blood,
strong nerves, good digestion.
Ouly 90 cents at Crowder Bros. &
Beokham.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-09
Saved By His Wife.

She's wise woman who knows
just what to do when her hus-
bands lite is in danger, but Mrs.
R. j. Flint, Braintree, Vt, is of
that kind. She insisted on my
using Dr. Kings New Discovery, +"
writes Mr.. f "for dreadful
cough, when l was so weak my
friends all thought had only a
short time to live, and it complete
ly cured me-" A quick cure for
coughs and colds, it's the most
safe and reliable medicine for
many throat and lung troubles
grip, bronchitis, Group, whOOping
cough, quiusy, tonsilitis, hemor
rhages. A trial will convince you
30 cts. and 81. 90. Guaranteed by
OrOwder Bros. & Beckham.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-09

County News
seSsSSS%se%tN0sNSS4t34eet'
Brace

Miss Yssia DAVIS Of Three Oaks"
farm attended the State Fair with the
Girls c aud P. Club accompanied By
the County Collaboration, Mrs. Myra
Tandy Of Lsoma. Miss Vesla was
awarded prize for ten incest looking
tomatoes
Jim PIaskst was driving across the
railroad with a team Of horses hiiched
10 a hay rake, when the horses became
frightened and ran away Mr. Plas-
ket was thrown off aud hurt slightly
The team ran against Mr.. Colts barn
tearing the rake 10 pieces The horses
we're not bruised much.
Miss Leila HUTCHINSON Of Howard's
has entered school at Luxembourg.
Abel Baldwin was 10 Lawrsnesburg
on wednesday,
The Young people 10 The HOward's
Chapel vicinity have been attending
meeting at the Christian Church al
Ethridge recently.
Miss Florence Walker has gone 10
Nashville 10 attend RadnOr College,
where she will take a course in music.
The Howard's Chapel school boys
came TO Brace Friday and played base
ball against the Brace school. The
score resulted IL 10 in favor Of the
Towards boys.
! Mrs. Henry Dawes and daughter
Miss Jennie were in MI Pleasant Fri
day, aud called on Mrs Fred Halle,
wood.
Miss Sue Alexander who is teach.
ing school at Forrest Town visited
home folks recently
Miss Vesla DAVIS is attending school
in lawrencebuTe.
| 600
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-09

Sunday night With seventeen additions,
Miss Flora Dobbins visited home
folks 10 LawrsnesbrG from Friday
until Sunday.