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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Five Regulation Army Squads IHsieadOf
Two Indicated by Number Of Draft
Subjects Who Want Drill

A record Attendance is expected to-
night when the Chickasha Home Guard
holds its mid-week drill Numerous
requests for membership in the organ
ization have come in lately from men
who now see their conscription but a
matter Of few days away and are
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Troops Guard Mines.

BY United Press.
Butte. Mont, Aug. S.-Actual inter
vention by federal troops in the mine
strike situation here is indicated today
1t is understood that the soldiers will
take up the work Of guarding the roads
and mining properties.
The mines are furnishing copper to
the government and some men would
return to work if given adequate pro-
lection.
A compromise Of the street car
strike is expected
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
arIt!ah AaaIn AetIve.

BY United Press.
London. Aug. s.-Renewed activity
at both ends Of the Flanders line with.
ont major operations, was reported BY
Marshal Haig today Night raids were
successful and German prisoners cap
tnred.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Germany Will Trampls Swiss Soil Under
Foot in Case thai Country Refuses
10 Grant Loan
F-'--.--~a
ARGENTINE SOON TO
MOBILIZE 100000
ta
Premier LlOyd-GsOrge Declares Peace
Impossible Without Granting
independence 10 Serbia

BY United Press.
London Aug S.-~The roar Of big
guns on the British front as they hurl.
ed tons Of metal against the German
lines was distinctly heard within thir,
ty miles o. London last night VIM
dows at that distance from London
We're broken by the concussion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
FOODCONTROL BILL Will LBE VOTED ON INSENATE TODAY
Most SlUeeping Legislation
in History of Country VIII
Be Voted on IN Senate Today


The measure comprises the most
sweeping legislation eyer passed in
this country. It will go to President
Wilson for his signature probably on
Friday.
The house viii convene Friday for
final action on the measure.
Not more than twenty votes IN op-
position to the bill is expected in the
senate,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Passes for
Families of
Enlisted Men

BY United Press.
Washington Aug. S,-Railroads may
grant passes to families Of employees
who enter the military or naval servica
Of the United States. according TO a
ruling made by the interstate com.
merce commission today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Max croen aMItrarland.

BY United Press.
Washington Aug S,--Germany may
try to trampIe Switzerland, then swinS
nsr armies around to the southern eNd
Of the west front to meet the French
and British unless Switzerland yields
to the Teutons demands tor a loan.
The move would cause change Ia
the allies plans but would not result
fatally to the west front campaign.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
All Enjoy RsVenOus AppetiIes and Good
Health and None Has Quit Camp
for Home

That the Boy Scouts are all right
and in enjoyment Of excellent health
and good appetites is the report which
is brought from Medicine Park by Mrs.
William Denham, wife of the scoutmas-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
WHOLESALE POISONING
OF CHILDREN BY GIVING
GERM INFECTED CANDY

oculated candy among children in this
city.
Twelve of the sick children told the
authorities that they had been given
candy by a stranger before they be-
came i'll. All descriptions of the
stranger tailed,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Lordsburg, N NJ, Aug. s-Three
children are dead and more than doz-
en- seriously Ill as the result Of an ep-
idemic Of diptheria which is believed
to be caused by the distribution Of in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Large Majority Of Men in Upper Grady
County Declared Physically Fit by
Medical Examiners

Heavy examination Of draft subjects
continued all day yesterday and once
the working order was perfected, appli-
cants were turned out at the rate Of
over sixteen to the hour after roll call
had been taken. The look.oyer Of
ninety-two present was concluded be-
fore three o'clock and when work be-
gan this morning none except those
failing to appear were held over from
the first two days examination All
registrant inspectors remained con
stantly Oh the job today not the least
discouraged by the somewhat monoto.
nous routine Of tests. Eight men who
qualified physically yesterday claimed
no exemption.
Response is Good.
This morning roll response was
very good considering the inclemency
of the weather and promptly on the
hour the first order of men was sub
mitted the examining staff. Every
day from ten to fifteen men are alb.
sent from examinations. In most cas-
es the board has been notified Of sE0
delinquency before hand and proyis-
ion made for a later examination.
Three days Of grace are allowed those
who cannot appear on schedule time in
be numbered with others who report
on the seventh day thus giving the full
ten days to show up in. In cases Of i'll.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Regiment Of Infantry Guards Springfield,
ILL.,, After Riot in Which Police
man is Killed
/. W. W. CALLS $50
men OUT ON STRIKE
Troops Guard Butte Mines to Protect
Men Who Would Return TO Furnish
Copper to Government
sy United Press.

Kansas City, Aug. 8.-Nearly 1000
street car motormen, conductors and
power plant employees struck here to-
day following the refusal Of the compa-
ny to recognize the unions of the va
rious organizations Transportation
is crippled, less than half the cars op.
Grating.
Nhlptoiense ia reaSrtee but trouble
is feared tonight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
GENERAL TAFT Ill
By UnIted Prean.

By United Press.
Clay Center, Kans., Aug. Sex
President Taft, who has been i'll here
since Monday, is resting easier today,
according to the report Of physicians.
He is is still seriously i'll, however,
aud is unable to move
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Four Americans
Lose LlUeS on
Torpedoed Ship
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London. Aug. 8.-Four Americans
were among the thirty.elght members
Of the crew Of the steamer Bulgarian
Prince who perished when that vessel
was torpedoed. One American in the
crew was saved.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
LADIES AlD MEET

The Ladies Aid and Missionary soci-
ETY. Of the First Baptist church will
meet in the church parlors tomorrow
afternoon at 9 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Less Than Twenty Opposition Votes
Expected on Food Control Bill Which
Goes to President Friday
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Aug. s.-After many
weeks debate the senate today at 4
O'clock will take final action on the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Argentine to War.

BY United Press.
Believing break with Germany I'd
be inevitable, Argentine's army OF
100000 men win be modified this
mouth, according to reliable informa.
tion received today at the state departs
ment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
/. w. w Calls strike.

by United Press.
Virginia, Mimi, Aug. S.-The threat
ened general strike on the iron ranges
nm today when 45O employees Of the
Gilbert and Aurora mines walked out.
rhe strike was called by the ]. w.
w.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
Extensive Spy Plot Discovered When
Letter Directed to Leader Falls
Into Hands Of Foreign Office

BY United Press.
Buenos Aires, Aug. S.-An extensive
spy plot as the result Of which ship
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08

By United Press.
London, Aug s.-The independence
Of Serbia Is one Of England'H demands
before peace is possible
Premier Llyod George made this
clear In speech today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
LAUNDERING CANNON ON
BRITISH FRONT is HEARD
FAR OVER LAND AND SEA
HOGS CO TO sic =
STEERS TO st4 =

: BY United Press. .
= Kansas City, Aug. S--The =
. cattle and hog markets. contin- =
= ued their sky rocketing tactics =
= today. steers going TO $l4 per 4
Z hundred, the highest price ever, 4
+ paid. Hogs were quoted at $40 =
= a hundred, another new rec y
= ord. =
= A general shortage Is given =
= as the cause for the unprece- =
= dented rise. =
8 = 4 4 = = = s . d 4 a q a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08
.*+**@4+*4+++
WEATHER FORECAST
For oklahoma.

Tonight showers and thun-
derstorms; cooler in west por-
tion
Thursday partly cloudy
showers in east portion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08

Maximum. 9S; minimum. 68.
Rainfall during 81 hours end
ing s a. M, 1923 inch
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08

You will find al Ihe
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-08-08

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
The Sailor S Book Is Free

The tnited StnteS Navy wants
:'.a0O new men. II wants nimbie.
eienn-cut young fellows, who can
think fnst nlt the time, aud shoot
straight ~ necessary. The right
ktnd "i mcD nrc wanted right now.
The "freedom of the seas" means
inst rs much tn the United states
hA u does to amy 0t-ic. nntion. aud
our navy must be ready for any
emergency.
The Sailors Book descrihes tho
itc OF t.ie Of-rHr's-man--hi~
training. his work. his recreation.
his pny and his chance for advance
mcnt. u hnn Huy pnG~> printed Ia
new cieRr type. on nUc hook pnprr.
md is profuscly iliust rated. The
frontispiccc shows the majestic
PennsylSnnia plunRing through the
wnNes. You mnY not want 20 Gu
list. hut you should read tho Sailur's
Hook. The history OF the American
NAVY. from John Paul Jones 20 Nd
mirni Dewey, is IN mnhrokeu rrrard
OF Nnior. It's greatest trinI may he
yet to come. You s-.oa:d know NIL
about it's men aud their work. IL IN
patriotic duty.
Tho Sailors Book is Crcr. u viii
be mailed To amy address 10 n .-cent
stump w sent for return postage.
Addrcns The Times Dispatch In-
formation bureau. Itichu,ond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
GOVERNMENTS POLICS
NOT VET DETERMINED

WASHINGTON. Feoruar: 10.-Statc
Department officials gave no indica-
tion tonight tina, their attitude to-
ward conveying American merchant
ships or providing naval a rmame for
them has in any wise been altered by
the decision of the American Line to
hold its vessels in port. The depart
ment has felt that the question ii sail
ines and armament was for the ship
pcrs themselves &c meet. The ircrcas-
ting dslocation OF shipping. however.
has caused serious concern here. and
there We're evidences to-day that the
ultimate policy OF the government had
not been determined
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
MORE THAN I,IOO VESSELS
ARRIVE: At OR LEAVE PORT

BY associated PrcSs.l
NEW YORK. February I0-More
than l.i0o vessels arrived at or sailed
unharmed from United Kingdom ports
during the first nine days of Ciermany's
unrestricted submarine warfare in
British waters, according to an an
nouncemcnt made here to-day BY per
sons in authoritative touch with Brit
ish Admiralty officials
Seven hundred vessels entered United
Kingdom ports safely. and 40 depart
ed. according to this informatiou The
Admiralty officials are declared Ia be
convinced that Gcrmany's renewed un-
dersea activity is failure insofar las
IL tends 10 bring about starvation Of
the people Of the British Isles
Other figures declared 10 have been
received from Admiralty sources eov-
erins the C-boat operations from Feb
ruary to- February =. inclusive. show
that sixteen ships escaped after heiuG
attacked.
The total number OF vessels de-
stroyed within the period. according 10
these figures was eighty-nime Of
these. twenty-one were trawlers ana
sinacks. The summary classified these
as follows
T"rpedoed-Eritish steamers. twenty
i've. entente steamships other than
iiritsh. thirteen; neutral steamships.
iwenty-ome: trawlcrs and smacks
twenty-one.
sunk by mines-Ninc vessels, class
and nationality not stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
SHIPS NOT TO SAIL.
WITHOUT CONV0YS
international Mercantile Marine
Announces Decision Regarding
Movement Of Liners.
VAIN APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT
More Than LOO Vessels Arrive
at or Sail From United
Kingdom Ports.


NEW YORK, February lo.-t-uloes
tho Cnited StatcS sovorumcn, provides
conveys or Guns and rtiuory to r,ro-
'"ct its shoE. tn" American I.ir,c.
owners az tn" st"amS hips 81 Louis.
= farl "nd other liners. viii not send
them across cho Atlantic i, Was am
nounccd here bs, = T. : Franklin.
president "f tho international Mcrcan-
tile Marine
This decision was reached after the
failure Of efforts - provide their own
dcfcnsiv" armament. Mr Franklin said
The only source OF supply of guns in
this country, he added, seems to bc tho
United States government, and our
government seems dis!nclincd to fur
nish this projections"
AS far As tho American Line is con-
cerned.' said Mv Franklin. "we have
done our best In every direction To Sc
cure the necessary guns and gun crews,
but it does not seem possible that pri-
vats corporations will bc able probably
10 equip their ships with Defensive
armament The American Line steam
ers will not be able 10 sail Al all un-
less the government decides either 70
provide conveys or put on each Of our
steamers tho guns and trained cunucrs
essential 10 the safety of tho pas
senEers and crew" Iio said the st
Louis would sail IL only one gun could
be obtained for her
French and British shipS arc sailing
20 and from this port" he continued
with Indifference to any orders from
Germany. because they are armed but
the American Line has not even ono
gun 10 protect itself in case OF any
emergency. We should have the guns
OF siN-inch caiiber and crews 10 man
them
In the effort or the line to obtain
armament, Mr.. Franklin declared that
every gun factory in the United States
was canvassed without success
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
GERMANY ANXIOUS
TO PREVENT WAR
Germany Invites u. S to Discuss
Methods Of Maintaining Peace

sndnr .crmrd. his stan md Ruy
American citizens would leave Her
lin saturday night by special train
for Zurich. Switzerland.
Arrangements have brcn COM
plrtrd for the departure from New
York IN Wednesday, ncAt OF Count
Won HcrnStorn mud his stan on bunrd
the Steamship i'redcrik VII. for
kris;innin. Norway.
The harvest of the German sub
marine campaign. from report. re-
ccircd on saturday. Increased the
total loss Of tonnage hy 2.....I tons
-Four british ard three Norwegian
steamers Rrc the latest victims Of
the -hoat blockade measures. The
British tonnage totalcd iJ,19j tons,
nnd the Norwegian 6.41G.
The total number Of vcsscIs de-
strOyed In tho period OF L-boat op-
erntions from February TO q, in
elusive. IN snid to be ciGhty-ninc. Of
which tuenty-onc were neutral vcS-
seis. During that period, IL Is
stated. more than LOO vessels ar
rived at or sailed unharmcd from
ports of the United Kingdom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11

iiS Associated Press
IL is understood in Washington
thnt tho German government is for
wnrdii.C to the United states q pro-
pOanl TINT the two governments dis
"n>s methods of HScrtinE war he
tween them. \ desire on the part
f" the German government that
peace he mnintaincd. nntwithstaud-
ing tho rupture Of diplomatic rcIu-
tions. IL said to hc clcRrIy dctinrd in
the communications. hut II TX ,,ot nm
dcrstOod Ia carr. amy suggestion
thnt Germany intends to modify her
submarine warfare. The United
states. IL is understood. is invited
by Germany Ia suggcst any steps
which u believes would prevent hos
tilitics. The communIcn lon had not
been received by tho Sfntc Dcpnrt-
ment when II closed on Saturday.
WashinEtOn's view WAN that the
United states might not desire TO
entcr upon such u discussIon while
vesseis were being sunk In violation
of international INV.
The Swiss legation in washing-
ton hns been Informed that Amhns-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
Uniuersal Military
raining Measure
FauorabEy Reported
Revenue Bill Approved
by Democratic Senators

-. - -n''' 'r's' i'rCS'.I
WASHINGTON. February TO-
Democratic Senator's virtually com
pletch approval of tho ndministrn-
lion revenue bill mt u cnucus to-
might. md the hill mny he brought
into the Scnntc carly n~,t week. In
the end tho measure cnme through
the caucus virtually n< 81 hnd pnss~d
the House. substitute revenue
rnisInE plan presented by senator
oN~rmmn. Of North Carolina, pro-
posirE TINT the entire prospccti,"
Treasury deficit he provided for with
bond issne vn. rejected, but tho
cnucun approved nm amendment
recommended by the senate Finance
Committee for Issuance OF s6O.OOO.-
ono OF refundinR bonds to replace
bonds Of the Spnnish- American War
period.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
ORDERS FEDERAL PROBE
INTO HIGH COST OF FOOD
President Wants to Ascertain Wheth-
er Prices Are Due to Trust Ma
nipulations or Other Causes.
WORK To BEGIN IMMEDIATELY
Trade Commission Announces That
Inquiry VIII BE Most Searching
and Complete Ever Undertaken on
That Subject by Government.

W.ASHIEGTON. February lo.-prcs-
iden, Wilson to-day directed tha. a
Federal inquiry be made at once into
the question of the nations food sup
ply. and the high prices OF food s,uifs.
The Federal Trade Commission and
the Departments OF Agricultur. and
Justice have been instructed 10 con
duct the probe.
An adequate supply or foodsturfs is
matter OF concern TO the nation at
all times: il Is o. peculiar Importance
at present" the President declared in
letter to Chairman Harris. OF the
Federal Trade Commission
The President seeks 10 ascertain
definitely whether crrrcn, high prices
are due TO manipulation OF trusts. or
due 10 economic causes, Following
fast upon the Presidents order. Of
i'cials charged with handling the in
Tuiry. held hurried conferences and
laid plans for an immediate prosecu-
':"m OF the work.
Many necessary facts are not avail
abe the President stated and il is
questionable whether any single agency
OF the government at present pos
seSSes the requisite power and equip
ment to secure the Information needed
TO enable both public and priva.e e
inStrumentali:tes TO render their rull-
c:t service TO the people
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
OFFICIALS RESENT
DELAY TO GERARD
American Ambassador and Staff
Believed TO Have Left Ber-
lin Last Night.
TO BE NO DELAY AT FRONTIER
Arrangements Completed for De-
parture of Won Bcrnstorff and
Suite Next Wednesday.
TO BE NO DELAY AT FRONTIER
lny Assoeia,eA rrc... /

WASIlINGTON. February lo.-c;cr-
many's delay in permitting Ambas-
sad"r Gerard and o,hcr American Of
A3'als To leave Tho country has aroused
deepest resentment here. cspeciail. in
view OF the steps taken to arrang" all
possible conv"ni"nccs for the home
"hrd trip Of German officials in the
United states.
Minister Stovall. at Bern, Switzerland.
said he had been Informed tina, Mr..
Gerard would leave the German cap
itai Tonight. arriving at Zurich to-
morrow. The minister said he had ar
ranged 20 meet the party at the from
tier.
IT ras disclosed al the department
tina, an inquiry regarding the delay
had been addressed 10 Air. Gerard
through the Spanish am bassador at
Fcrlin Officials have indicated how
ever. that once Mr.. Gerard and his
marty arc safely out Of Germany, the
United states probably would con
Sidcr the incideu, closed.
Officials are confident that Germany
has had In its possession from the
start the fullest information ~ to
tn" conr'esies granted former officials.
aud the rights admitted 10 German
property In this country. This infor-
nation has been sent daily both
through the Swiss legation hcrc and
the Spanish embassy in Berlin.
EVERY FACILITY PLACED
At nERNSToRFt-S DISPOSAL
Inc tn,ima,ion ;hai Mr. Gerard was
hcing detained because Count Won
Fernstorf was not allowed 10 commu-
nica'c with his government, was in
disnan,iy denied here. Secretary Ian
sing declaring ever! facility and CON
N"n'rncc' had been placed a, the Ger
man ambassadors disposal The
United States. tho officials declare. has
conc out or its way in this crisis to
respect International ,a~ and dipio-
Wa,ic courtesy
No word has been received from tho
Spanish ambassador in Berlin since he
took over American interests there after
tn" break n
While no mention has been made In
recent dispat tchcs OF the American con-
suls IN Germany and the American
sailors brousi, in as prisoners NJ the
larrowdalc. IL is assumed that all of
them All accompany Mr.. Gerard when
ho - nnally permitted 10 leave
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
GERMAN VIEWS PitOHABiN
SENT HN SWITZERIASp

Although definite Information regard
'h= the channel through which the
German communication was directet i.
iaCNing, II Is considered certain that
IL has been forwarded ny the govern
tncnt OF switzerland. .he Swiss MA
lStcr mere who has taken over Ger
man interests in this country, called
~ the state Department this afternoon
ana saw Counselor Polk. Both refused
10 discuss the conference. bur IL is
considered probable the minister. on
behalf "i Germany. communicated that
governments views. If ne did the
German suggestions were. IL - he.
iieved. given orally.
1t - regarded as improbable Ann,
specific suggestions would be nut for
ward al least until the United states
indicates IL some way its sentiment
toward the general proposal FOR d dis
cussicn The Development howertr,
serve" 10 draw attention again ,c the
rropo SAILS Tor distinctive markings o.
Vessels and arrangements for passing,
OF Am"rican passenger carrying liners
~ tltc note announcing unrestricted
submarine warfare.
Y was disclosed tonight that when
Count von RernstorIf informed the
United states Of the new German policy
i"Nl week an effort was made 20 bring
5hout :. discussion apparently designed
- t"sult IN the United states acr-ei,sr
n"t 70 lake amy serious action. aad that
administration onic.a!a nstly ae.,.nntl
70 consider i, The present efforts.
while more or less different In char
aet'r, are looked upon as bctng mo.s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-11
Work On Porto I,icnn mn.

uy Associated rress
WASHINGTON. February l0--Re-
Sponsir' 70 the urgent desire Of pr.si-
dent Wilson chat the F"rto Rtcan
riiizcnship bin he passed before March
:. tie senate tn-day got earnestly "a
work on ,iic measure. II is expected
To- laSs On Monday.