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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
Chestnut Knob

We are hsveing plenty OF wet and hot
weather in these parts.
Among the pleasant visitors i'm thi,
community. we note Mrs. Evelyn John.
son. of Danville, Va, who i- spending
sometime here ~ the guest OF Mrs X.
W Hereford.
Miss Annie Walker. ~h" has hs~n
spending sometime i'm Roanoke. returned
home Saturday much 10 the delight oi
her many friends.
Mi~s Mabel Mitchell. OF Roanoke. is
visiting relatives 1t The Knob
Me~ss- John A. Hereford. Robert
Dod-on. 80 and Robert DHi-on. Jr..
who have be~n i'm the coalfields tor some
time. returned home Sunday.
Mics Melvina and Master OlanJer
lischet. OF Dxnville. are the guest Of
their aunt. Mr. Julia Danridse.
Miss Ida II Do.ison entertained a
number of her girl friends sunday even
ing. Among those present w~re: Misses
Carrie and Lillian Hereford. Matte.
Marguerite ard Leutis rsoe. Lski-
Reamey. Lucy Dosison. Marie DAVIS and
Msi~l Davis. Of Roanoke.
Me-.ismss Maria Iisirston. Minnie
Marshall and Miss Maybe Walker called
on Mrs Mile Murphy sunday
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Davis and Miss
Georgia Whittico. who attended the
Sshbrth School Convention which con
vened At Smart. August lo-i3. returned
home Monday and report a nice time
Mr.. Psnnill X. Valentine. of Grassy
Greek, who has Just returned from West
Virginia, WAS a visitor at THE Knob"
Monday
Me~srs John III Hereford. Willie
Napier and William Resmey walked Co
Mayo sunday To attend the meeting.
lit Amt no Use To crumble and COM
plain,
It's just a. cheap and easy To rejoice.
When tiod sorts out the weather and
serd rain.
Why rain Is my choice"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
PASS LAW TO KEEP
C0L0RE0 LABOR
SAVANNAH, GA, PASSES ORD
NANCE FOR LABOR AGENTS
TO PAY $1,000 LICENSE.
City Determined to Stop the Exo-
dus of Colored.
(Georgia News, August >, 1915. }

Georgia News. August >, l9I5.)
City Council yesterday passed an or
dinsnce requiring a license lee of 81 ,osn
for all employment bureaus whose sgrn-t
send laborers outside the state.
A fine OF 500 day for every day the
ordinance is violated is provided. The
new ordinance also provides that every
one connected with the business OF in
ducing laborers To leave the state. wheth-
rr owner or employer of the bureau,
shall be smeniAbIe To 'he law
Alderman w. III. Wright. at whose in
stance the ordinance Was passed, address,
81 the Council. saying that 800 labor
ers had been shipped from Jarksonv ills
before the authorities couid put a stop to
II and that probably 3.5oO able bodied
Colored lsborers hal already been in
duced IN leave Savannah To- 90 North
under the promises OF many b .netits
lie said he had been reliably informed
a lare percentage Of the employees 81 the
southern Cotton oil Company had gone
and had greatly crippled the operation of
that plant lie said he had asked that
this tax lie fixed to benefit all employers
Of labor in this section and that Il did
not apply To men from the country. ~ho
came tn Savannah annually to serure cot
ton pickers.
The ordinance Was PLACED on second
reading 10y unanimous consent and pass
ed
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
Pocahontas

Mr. John johnson. ST. departed TIN
lie sr his home in this city August :. -.
5 - IN, in the 18th year year Of his life
He served 1t one time - . sup~rintsn
dent OF the sabbath School OF the rirl
Baptist church. lie leaves ~.fe. fou'
daughters. one son. several grand chil.
dren aud host OF friends to no,.rn their
Loot
The funeral took place at the Fin,
Baptist Church. Wednesday. the i,xh.
At y. m Rev. Pickett. OF blueneld,
"iiicisted. The floral offerings by friends
we're beautiful and numerous. Many
Ioin with with tne relatives in tears over
,he sudden departure.
A light 10 from our household gone.
A Voice we loved 10 still,
place 10 vacant i'm our home
Which never can lie titled.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
Point Pleasant
RY ORA v. HUNTER.

~ ORA v. Hr~rEK.
On Friday last. the Methodist aud
Baptist churches. Of Point Pleasant. car
RED out their program OF their union
picnic 70 the delight and entertainment
Of all who attended, and the numter
that actually came out Was lvj.
The two Sunday schools. Mrs. A. ~
Williams being Superintendent Of the
Baptist and Mrs. Mary Settles. Snperin-
tendent Of the Methodist, assembled al
the Ferry and were taken scro-s the riy.
er, where they ~ere met ~ Mr.. Shep
Ievis, who did the honor II taking them
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

The Republican party looks To the
principal maintenance Of this state by
Indirect taxation. and pledge the Repub-
LEGATION to an earnest effort 10 reduce the
direct state tav to tine lowest point con-
-i-tent with the maintenance Of our
schools and humane Institutions on a
sound basis and with the performance Of
the ordinary state functions in an efici-
ent and economical manner.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
A Grateful
Acknowledgement

Prior "a the rally at the Mt CHAPS
Baptist church. the undersigned sent oui
. number Of cards To few of his a..
quaintance- with the request that they
contribute a. tls- Building Fund at SAM
church. lie takes tins method of thank
ing those ~i" = -l.on.iei and sckno~
Issi.ing the rs~~ipt oi their contribution.
rhos~ ~ho responded are
Mr.. j. Hugh Miller. Tnurmond. : 0 ,u
frof j. W. >s'ott. Huntington. 49,
Mr. W. u Justus. $50
Mr. D Ruele Swope. Nelch. go
frof. anu Mrs. J. NJ. AFTER. Hilltop. a.
Mrs. IA &. A. s-hin~ton. Hilltop. g.,
Gratefully.
MILTON :. MALONE
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
House Tables Bill
For Removal Of Sheriff IN Ceorsia
Counties Where Lynchinss Occur

ttan'a. ''e.. i1- 81. \ bill providing
thai -l'rr - .. e..rnt',- ia which lynch
irr o,,-r- .t..il iu. removed 10y the
''",e tiD. Na~ tar,~i ~ the. hons. today,
t'ei'r. tir ,.'rr'a irgi-ia turr adjourned.
fi'r l.U-f .ufs''.. gesr of legislature
passed. = Ir'nf tl.e present session. Ma a
comp i'-.r, ..ff.ati,n ia~.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
LOST OR STOLEN.

Saturday. july 22nd. a blue
rain coat of1 the ; O'Clock train,
between Jsnkinj1nes and Gary.
Finder will please notify II. +
Hughes. Gary. w. Va. box i3f.
and receive reward.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
Mercer County Institute

a. Als i..pt, C"l"r,-d lraeher-
ln-i t.itt 100 SESSION in the Elue-
u' B rfpriirid " Va. Mon
daN an'i continue until FRI
daS t.,
lie u-t. tsr. tl.- Year will hr Prof.
~ " ,ti,r-. Director of Extension
~,.., ..r C,.rr,.,l ~s-h,S,l- ami Mis-
l'ia ...H.rr. nur oi thr l~--t know ~
irtc. i.f. a a-lln..tnn. % e. Who ~
60" .Iaf. ni lnmary aud \ight
npfA POI f. .f, .,li,~,l-
ir.. N.. lr. tn,lt.4i Co. enroll and
att .- ...'futs aud ,--I.,~ially IN q
d'-i'. i.t ... I-.f -',n- wlln ,>fa-t to
t'n county attend
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

fox SALE: West Virginia ~hunl =.
Pure Fit GAIne-. tinsrant.-~l to WIN 81
lie trying. Originated and bred by "
u. Howard. Worth, W. Va
H. fr-'f
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

Mrs. Vixella Morns returned Tnesiay
morning from . Wait to her home ma Nlr-
ginls- She WAS accompanied 10y her
brother. Mr.. Charles l.. wooirun, Who
10 going ~ spend sometime here.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
N O E!

To the publir:-You ar hereby no.
titled that | will not tie Responsible foI
any debts made ar contracted 10y m,
vile. Drexie VI. Ssost. owing TO sepa
ration and divorce.
h. II. SCOTT.
Aug IS, 1916.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
HIGH LIGHTS IN
THE HUNTINGTON
PLATFORM

0uUU OUuuuu
We believe that the American people
| have Jerome thoroughly tired OF vacilIi-
alton and uncertainty of the present al
ministrstion.
Americas good faith has been put i'm
question, the American tag insulted.
American women, children and men in
American uniforms have been ruthless
" shot down.
We stood idly by and saw over 81. 900
American residents i'm Mexico driven
from their homes and made refugees on
the lace OF the earth.
Bv the proper Use of the protective
tariff and the resultant keeping out OF
foreign goods made 10y cheap foreign
labor, American labor was most bene-
fitted
The Republican party has never con-
-ented To that lowering Of the standard
wages and living conditions surrounding
American lsoor that must necessarily toll
low the unrestricted competition of forien
| made goods with American goods.
The great European conflict
has brought about unusual conditions
which prove conclusiv-ly the correctness
Of the principle for winch the Republi-
can party has always fought. Because
the great masses in Europe are engaged
, IN death struggle. European goods are
not seeking admissi on at American Gus
tom Houses and To- this condition and
not alone To the manufacture Of muni-
tons may - sscribed any such of pros
Perity as the country now enjoys.
We arraign ~ criminal the absolute
lack of state.smanship. ordinary caution
or even the slightest degree of diligence,
that has allowed III to stand to-
day a. totally unprepared to de
fend our people or assert our rights as
We were the day the European war start
ed.
| BY the operation OF the Work mems
Compensation Law, We have drawn the
protective arms of the state aronnd the
widow and orphan of the working man
killed in Il operation of industry
We have assured fair competition for
temporary injury and permanent com
pensatIon 70 all those who injuries may
incapaciate them for further active labor.
The administration work Of this bu-
reau has been conducted at an ex-
pen~e Of five per cent 81 the total prem
iums---a percentage of cost lower than
that Of any life or accident insurance
company IN the United STATES and lower
than the cost Of administration ri any
compensation Law i'm any state in the I'm
ion.
We have enacted Public Utility Law
and created a Public Service Commission
which operates a. great court before
I, any citizen may make complaint against
any pnblic utility company and Obtain a
hearing and redress # justly entitled To-
same
We pledge the Republican members Of
the state legislature to continue the ef-
forts To reduce the direct state tax 10 the
minimum.
The Republican party looks to the
principal maintenance Of this state by
indirect taxation. and pledge tine Repub-
location tn an earnest effort 70 reduce the
direct state taV % the lowest point con-
-i-tent with the maintenance of our
schools and humane Institutions on a
sound basis and with the performance Of
the ordinary state functions in an effici-
ent and economical manner.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

We pledge the Republican members oi
the state legislature In continue the If.
forts To reduce the direct State tax 10 the
minimum.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18
RALLY ROLL

The follow ing 10 a list oi those wish
the amount who contributed m the rally
at the Mt Chapel Baptist church, this
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

The Republican party has never con-
sented Ia that lowering of the standard
wages and living conditions surrounding
American lsoor that must necessarily tol-
low the unrestricted competition Of forign
made goods with American goods.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

We believe that the American people
have Jerome thoroughly tired OF vscilli-
alton and uncertainty of the present al
ministratlon.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

Bv the proper use OF the protective
tariff and the resultant keeping out OF
foreign goods made 10y cheap foreign
labor, American labor Was most bene-
fitted.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

We have enacted Public Utility Law
and created Public Service Commission
which operates a. a great court before
any citizen may make complaint against
any public utility company and Obtain q
hearing and redress # Justly entitled u
same
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

We stood idly by and saw over 81. 0oo
American residents in Mexico driven
from their homes and made refugees on
the lace of the earth
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

by the operation OF the Work mems
Compensation Law, We have drawn the
protective arms of the state sronnd tn
widow and orphan of the working man
killed in Il operation of industry.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

We srraien ~ criminal the absolute
lack of -tatesmanship. ordinary caution
or even the slightest degree of diligence,
that has allowed III to stand to-
day a. totally unprepsred to de
We were the day the European war start
ed
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

Americas good faith has been put in
Question, the American tag insulted.
American women. children and men in
American uniforms have been ruthless
~ shot down.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

We have assured fair competition for
temporary injury and permanent COM
pensatIon u all those vino injuries may
incapaciate them for further active labor.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-08-18

The administration work of this bu-
reau has been conducted at an ex-
penSe Of five per cent 81 the total prem
that Of any life or accident insurance
company in the United STATES and lower
than the cost Of administration of any
compensation Law in any state in the I'm
ion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
OVERNMENT MAY
TAKE HAND SOON

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. - The
department of justice today is
watching the hold your grain"
movement that has spread into
northwestern United States from
Canada
L. s. Dist. Atty. Cline at Chicago
has forwarded a preliminary report
TO the department, declaring that
the propaganda is in some degree
responsible for the rising cost of
flour and bread.
Agents of the Canadian farmers
organizations are declared TO be
urging American farmers TO join in
the movement 10 hold up grain.
succeeding in some degree.
Atty. Gen. Gregory today was
considering the question of whether
there is ground for prosecution
under the general conspiracy
statues.
Chief Bruce Bielaski of the bu-
reau Of investigation. today declar-
ed that as soon as his agents wind
up their work in gathering election
fraud evidence they will turn more
attention TO the general food price
investigation which was begun re-
Gently. The election fraud work is
practically completed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
AIR YACHT WILL
MAKE RUNS SOON
International News Service /:

International News Service:
NEW YORK, Nov. 2O-The air
yacht has come. Commissioned by
the Aero club Of America, a gigantic
air-water craft, 81 feet long and IS
feet from tip TO tip Of her wings, has
just been built TO make Florida from
New York at week ends, and the
BermUdas whenever wind and water
conditions are especially propitous
At a recent trial II passengers were
easily carried
The machine is the last word in
luxury. Her cabin is finished in
mahogany and her furniture is pig
skin upholstered. She has all the
electric buttons necessary TO sum
mon prompt refreshment service, as
well as electric searchlight and cleo
trio starter.
The Curtiss Co. built the air yacht
for the American Trans-Oce Co.
Of which Rodman Wanamaker is
president Harry Payne Whitney.
however. is said 20 be the man who
authorized her construction and who
viii be host in air voyages sched-
Cled for the near future
A speed Of so miles an hour was
demanded in the specifications
this meaning a medium going for
comfort with passengers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
INVESTIGATION STARTS.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. - The
most Complete and thorough inves-
tigation OF transportation conditions
in tie United States ever undertaken
by the federal government was be-
gun here today before a joint con-
greSsiOnal committee.
In his opening address Sen. New
lands. chairman. declared "a resort
20 force" for settling disputes be-
tween railroads and employees was
barbaric. and stood out for some
form Of settlement OF disputes in
the place OF strikes.
The question is whether a ma
ton pretending % some degree OF
civilization. which has eliminated
the doctrine OF force from applica-
ton 10 controversies between man
and man. and which furnishes judi
cial tribunals for the settlement OF
those controversies. can be content
10 perpetuate the existing condition
OF things" ne said 1T would seem
20 be our highest duty 20 meet this
condition and TO create some system
under which a resort 10 force. the
most barbaric and brutal Of process
es. can be avoided for the settle
ment OF disputes between great
employers and vast bodies OF en-
ployes."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
NEXT YEARS NAVAL
PROGRAM TAKEN UP
Rear Admiral Straus Meets Com
mittee and Submits
Estimates.
International News Service:

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 20.-Consid-
Grafton of next years naval program
was begun here today before the
house naval affairs committee. Rear
Admiral Joseph Straus, head Of the
bureau Of ordnance. appeared be-
fore the committee in secret hearing
and outlined the ordnance needs OF
the navy for the year beginning
July l next He submitted esti-
mates covering the armament Of the
new vessels which will be COMMITS
stoned during the year, and ord
nance for the ships 10 be authorized
at the coming session Of congress
as a part OF the administration S
continuing naval building program.
The total naval estimates OF nee
essary funds for next year reaches
approximately $4,000, OOO-about
s5O.O00.0oO more than the record
established by the last appropria-
tons.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
EIGHT HOUR DAY
MAY BRING SPLIT
Delegates at Federation Of
Labor Convention Dr.
Vided on Question.
International News Service

lnterna NOnal News Service.
BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 3O.--A
we'll defined split over the proposed
endorsement of a universal eight
hour working day appeared today
in the American Federation Of La
Dor convention while the delegates
awaited the coming Of the railroad
brotherhood chiefs. For the first
time in two decades leaders of the
so-called radical element OF the
federation claim 10 have enough
power 10 beat Pres't Samuel Comp
ers on the floor. and 10 carry, over
his protest, a resolution declaring
fatty and unequivocally for an eight
hour day for all workers by means
OF national legislation.
The garment workers, miners and
machinists-three Of the most pow
erful organizations affiliated with
the federation-are presenting a
solid front on the eight-hour con-
troversy. Opposed TO them are the
so-caIled conservatives. headed by
Gompers and his administration.
who. while wanting an eight-hour
day. do not want it TO come by ma
tlOnal legislation. They claim that
/ if congress can pass an eight-hour
law. il can just as well in the future
decree that 10 hours shall be the
standard days work.
Action, however. is not looked
for until the brotherhood chiefs
have had a chance to address the
delegates. which probably viii! be
! tomorrow.
The convention spent a quiet
Z forenoon with routine business. A
resolution was adopted favoring ma
tiOnal legislation 10 relieve insan-
itary housing in tenement districts
| through national loans 10 tho work
ers. IL was proposed 10 operate the
relief measure after the manner OF
the rural credits bill The conven-
ton then recessed to allow the com
mittees 10 catch up in their work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
0tSOVa CraioVa Railroad Only
East and West Railroad
Through ROumania
Cut by Invaders.
PROGRESS IN NORTHEAST
PROVES MORE DIFFICULT
Heavy Battles Continue on the,
SOmme Front in France
But Allies Meet With
Small Success.
international News Service

LONDON. NOV 2O.-The allies
victory at Monastir. in Macedonia Z
was pushed into the background to-
day by advices from Roumania- Thes
outlook for the salvation Of Rou-i
mania is blacker than it has been at
any other time since the armies OF
Won FaIkenhayn and Won Macken-;
sen began their double drive in Sep
TENDER.
Powerful thrusts within the past
IS hours have driven the AustrO-
German lines nearly so miles into
the western part Of Roumania.
Austro- German forces have CUT
the Orsova Craiova railroad. the.
only railway line running through
Roumania from the east 10 the west
This advance menaces the Rouman-
ian army on the line stretching
along the Danube in a southeastern
~ direction from Orsova and viii
probably compel its retreat. A re-
tirement OF this force viii open the
way for a brand new invasion of
ROumania from Bulgaria, by war
Of Vidini or Rahova.
The progress Of the Austro-Ger-s
mans in northeastern Roumania Isl
much more difficult The Rouman-.
ians and Russians have massed the
bulk OF their armies in that zone To-
prevent Roumania being cut ofe
from Russia. But a decisive victory7
in that sphere will not be necessary
II the Teutons keep up their swirl
progress across the Roumanian
plains An advance across thix
stretch OF level ground in central
Roumania will put the Austro-Ger-s
mans in the rear OF the armies IN
the Carpathians and the easterns
ranges OF the Pennsylvania Alps
ompelling them 10 Zee.
Heavy battles continue on thu
Somme front in France. The allies
are keeping up their drive on Bs-
paume. but with a small degree %
success. Berlin dwells upon the Sc
verify OF the allies losses there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
AZ ATTACKs FAfL.

InteruHtiOng. News Service.
BERLIN Cvia SayvilIe wireless).
Nov. 2O.-Strong allied attacks wera
directed last night against the Ba-
paume defenses from two directiOnss
but all were repulsed.
The war ONCE announced today
that the British attacked between
Serre and Beaucourt at the north
ern end OF the front and also south
Of Miraumont All the attacks broke
down and the allies suffered severe
losses. At the same time the French
were attacking between Bapaurna
and Peronne. They likewise had no
success.
The repulse Of Roumanian at
tacks in the sector northeast OF
Campolung during lighting along
the southern edge u the Transyl-
vania alps was reported by the war
Office today In an official report On
Roumanian operations Il states
that the Roumanlan army IS being
thrown back In confusion. Artillery
fighting has taken place ir Dob
rudja
The German and Bulgarian troops
that evacuated Mouastir have taken
up new positions north Of the fort
ress. says the war Office today in .
report on Macedonian operations.
German reinforcernents hive
reached th4s front IT. the Nogleuica
mountains Serbian attacks have
been repulsed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-20
TREVINO BACK IN
CHIHUAHUA CITY
Villa Forces Gain Victory Over
CarranziStaS-Many Join
Bandit Ranks.
International News Service (:

Ell PASO. Texas. Nov. 2O.-With
his forces split into two badly de-
moralized sections as a result of an
attack by Villistas at Bachimba can
yon Saturday. Gen. Trevino today is
back in chihuahua City and desper-
ately endeavOring to recruit more
men.
The advance part OF Trevino's
forces are in Santa Rosalia and un-
able TO get back 10 the state capita
because the pass at Bachimba can
yon is held by the -Vtllistas. The
rest OF the command are back In
Chihuahua. Both are declared 10
be at the mercy of Villa. TrevinO's
plan TO effect a juncture with the
forces of Gen. Murguira, who is
coming north from Torreon, has
been nipped by Villas troops.
When the Villistas let half of
TrevinO's men get past the canyon
then attacked. the Carranzistas were
thrown into disorder and were
soundly defeated before they could
withdraw. Many Of the 1000 men
with whom Trevino started ont. are
said TO have deserted to Villa.
Official admission is made by
Carranza officials at Juarez that
Trevino has returned 20 chihuahua
for military reasons and the de-
parture for the south will be de-
layed for several days.