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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
ROBBERS SHOOT
BOY NEAR GOSHEN
Posse of Farmers Take Up
Trail of Daring Auto
mobile Bandits.
Special to The News-Times:

RptNARA ~ 4 AAN ANtNo- Il AAAAN1-
GOSHEN. Indiana, Dec 10
Clarence NJ. Landaws. of Goshen.
salesman for the White Candy Co..
Of this city, While en- route from
Pierceton. Ind, TO Goshen by motor
Wednesday night, was held up by
two men at Waterford Mills. be-
tween New Paris and Goshen. The
bandits entered LandaWs' car near
New Paris and when Waterford
was reached pointed a gun at him
and demanded his money
Landaws ran into a grocery store
and the holdups disappeared. An
hour later Howard Hopkins, keepe:
OF the village grocery and Nelson
Inebinta. Waterford Mills boy. found
the robbers in the Winona intcrur-
ban station.
At Matthews Crossing the bandits
opened fire. Inebinta was shot in
one leg and was taken 10 New Paris.
1t is reported one OF the robbers was
killed but his body has not been
found. \ posse of farmers. headed
by Hopkins. is now making a
search.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
CLAIM CUBA IS
A MONTE CARLO
Church Workers Launch Drive
to Prevent BeSmirch-
ing Reputation.

BY Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Dec 10.-A cam
paign 10 prevent CUBA from becom-
ing the Monte Carlo Of the western
world and the oasis Of the north
American Sahara" was launched
Wednesday by the church
world movement of North America
English speaking residents of
Cuba are ready TO contribute $780,
600 for the campaign, according To
Guy s. Inman, secretary of the in
ter-denominatioaa committee OF the
churches on cooperation i'm Latin
A m ri a Church organizations
throughout the United States will be
asked to assist
There is a very definite attempt
being made" said DR.. Inman. Ito
make Cuba. particularly Havana.
the Monte Carlo of the western
world. The winter season in Cuba
generally is gay. but this year eff
forts will be made TO add new at
fractions Horse racing and other
forms OF gambling and worse will
be in full blast"
$4,000 Apply.
DR.. Inman said that $4,000 Amer
leans had applied TO the state de-
partment for passports 20 Cuba for
the winter season and that by Jan.
the number would exceed 100000.
Denial that the island was becom-
ing "a Monte Carlo was made today
by Leopold Dolz, Cuban consul gen
eral at New York. He said there
were no plans on foot 70 leEaIize
roulette or other games that feature
Monte Carlo.
Racing is attracting many Amer
leans to Havana this season as
usual" he said. There is betting
on the horses. as there is in New
York city. with this difference: In
Cuba the government protects the
bettors, in New York the man who
wins has no redress if the person
with whom ne laid a wager fails 20
pay. And it is legal in Cuba for one
IN buy a cocktail In New York. ac-
cording TO the papers, YOU some
times can buy a drink, but it is not
legal
Il have never heard Of any Eng
lish speaking residents of the island
objecting TO racing and cocktails. II
they should raise any fund at all in
this connection, it would probably
be for more of the same"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
DEATHS
JOSEPH FOX.

Joseph Fox, aged 81. 12O II s.
Hill St. died at the Epworth hos
pital at 4:45 O'Clock Wednesday aft
ernoon as a result of burns received
when he fell in a vat at the Oliver
plant Tuesday night.
Born in Striker. Ohio, he served
in the L. s. army Is years. cam
paigning in the Philippines and at
numerous American posts. He is
survived by two brothers, John, of
South Bend and Chris who is now
with the Polish army. and by three
sisters. Mrs. Josephine Rybak, Mrs
Anna Sieracki and Mrs Gust Jena
all OF South BEND.
Funeral services will be held from
Mrs. Jena's residence. 120 - 5. Hill
St, Friday morning. Rev. p. J. Car
roll will ofIiciate at a requiem mass
in St Joseph's church and burial viii
be in Highland cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
RUSH FRESH JAPANESE
TROOPS INTO SIBERIA

By Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Dec 10.-Eresh
Japanese troops are being rushed
into Siberia. said official dispatches
from Vladivostok received here
wednesday. Two transports now
are unloading at Vladivostok. the
messages advised. and others are re-
ported enrOute.
The dispatches did not make clear
whether the new forces were re-
Inducements or requirements for
units which have been serving in 81
IBERIA since the allied and associated
powers decided TO go 10 the assist
ance OF CZecho-SlOvakian troops
who were making their way from
Russia 10 their native land.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
COLD DOPE.

Observation of the orders issued
relative 20 the use OF coal in Office
buildings in South Bend has caused
no little comment among the tenants
in the respective buildings one
tenant stated that due To the lack
OF heat an the fixtures ON the top
floor OF the building he occupied had
TO be removed TO allow for the con
traction Of the building during the
present cold spell.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
BLUHCoATs RACE.

Members of the police and FIRE de-
partmentS have been busily en-
gagged in seeing who can make the
most number OF runs during the
present cold spell. SO far the police
department is in the lead with 10
runs to it's credit for Tuesday eve
ming. while the fire department is
running a very close second with o
record of six runs for Wednesday.
However, the police are expected TO
step into the lead today, having no
calls Wednesday,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
THE REVERSE.

A week ago two teachers from
the Perley school riding 20 town
on a crowded Hill street car while
sitting nigh an overheated register
experienced moments that were en-
0arrassing. Four of their compan-
ions smiled. Wednesday all six rode
again. This time the ride was chilly.
not embarrassing and the teachers
did the registering, registered the
PLANT that heat was scant Moral:
Even perfection in a Hill street
dinkey fails at times 10 satisfy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
ABUNDANCE OF OARS.

Residents OF the nothern part Of
the city have recently found an
abundance of street cars on the
switch at No. hose house. IrregU-
larities in orders seems 10 have
caused no little trouble for the car
men and for the past few evenings
il has been a common occurrence
for the passengers to ride as far as
Forest av. and then be obliged TO
transfer 70 another car 70 complete
the trip out Portage av. as we'll as
to fnd three and four cars blocked
on the Navarro st switch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
NEW JERSEY ASKS TO
HAVE LAND CONDEMNED

The New Jersey Indiana and Illi-
nois railway filed suit in superior
court Wednesday against Joseph d.
Oliver. James Oliver. Jr.. Gertrude
d. oliver. Jr-, and Catherine :. oil
yer for the condemnation of a strip
of land.
The land is n strip 30 feet wide
and extending from the Michigan
Central right-of-way 10 Prairie aY.
The title 10 the land Is now held by
Joseph d. Oliver under the will of
the late James Oliver, Sr. The rail-
road company states negotiations
for the sale OF the land have been
unsuccessful and asked that IL be
condemned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
Says His Prescription
Has Powerful Influence
Over Rheumatism

piscOVcrcr Tells Druggists Not to
Take a Gent of AnyOnc's Money
Unless Allenrhu Completely BAN
ishcs All Rheumatic Pains and
Twinges.
Mr.. James Il. Allen suffered for years
With rheumatism Many times this terri
lie disease left him helpless and unable
g. work.
lie nnally decided. after years OF cease
less study. that no one can be- free from
rheumatism until the accumulated i'm
purities commonly called uric acid DE-
posits. were dissolved in the joints and
muscles and expelled from the body
With this idea in mind be consulted
physicians. made experiments and finally
compounded a prescription tha5 quickly
and completely bauished every sign and
symptom OF rheumatism from h.s system.
Re freely gave his discovery 20 others
DO took g. with what might 1e called
marvellous SUCCESS. After years Of urging
De- decided TO let sufferers eHtrrwA here
know about bis discovery through the
new spapers Wettick's Original tut Rate
Drug store has been appointed gent for
tucurhu Boa this vicinity with t1e under
standing that De viii freely return the
purchase money Co an who state they
recaiVed hsne6f
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
WAREHOUSE FIRE
CAUSES BIG LOSS
0etreeS Property on S. Taylor
ST. a Total Loss as Re-
suit of Stove.

Ten thousand dollars worth OF
buidins materials and the ware
house owned by c. H. Defrees
315 3 TAYLOR St were DESTROYED
Wednesday evening az 7.25 0'ClocE
as the result OF a fire caused by an
overheated stove. ar. Defrees had
a quantity OF carrots in the ware
house and TO keep the vegetables
from freezing had built q IRE I'm "a
small iron stove. which became
overheated and resulted in The de-
struction of the building
Total Loss.
The building was IS feet wide and
100 feet long. of frame construction
The FIRE spread very rapidly and by
the time the department arrived
the building was a mass Of flames
and threatened the entire ueiEhbor-
hood Mr. Defrees had the ware
house partly filled with al kinds Of
building materials. which are total
loss as the result OF the FIRE
Excited neiEhbors caused the Ere
department considera BILE trouble in
first locating the FIRE as the result OF
erroneous telephone calls which the
department. received. one telephone
call informed the department that
the fire was at 21s : Taylor ST.. and
while the department was respond
ing. boxes - and 2S were sent in.
Central companies and Hose COM
panies and % responded 20 the
= faru1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
JOSEPH WALKOwLAK.

Joseph Walkowiak, "A years old,
died AT his home ia W. COlfaX aN,
wednesday morning at S:45 o'clock.
He is survived by his Wife, Mrs
Dorothy WalkOwiak. his mother,
Mrs. Catherine WalkOWiak. three
sisters, Mrs Joseph Jankowska and
Cecilia Walkowiak. and three
brothers, Leo. Stanley and Louis
Walkowiak. He was born in South
Bend Dec. ,. 1895.
Funeral services VIII be held
Saturday morning at o'clock ct
st. Hedwige's church. Rev. Anthony
Zubowicz will oficiate and burial
will be in the ST. Joseph cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
Leaders From
Local Lodges

dedication Of the new club rooms
OF the American Legion in Beyler
hall is scheduled to take place
Thursday night at o'clock Every
ex-service man in ST. Joseph cOun-
ty has been invited to attend the
exercises. Immediately following
the meeting a dance will be held in
the hall adjoining the club rooms.
The American Legion Will hold a
regular meeting la Beyler hall,
Thursday night.
Gig annual roundup with lots of
Visiting EIks from Goshen, Elkhart.
tertainments," is the way the local
Elks are describing their big in
door meet scheduled 10 begin at the
Elks temple at $3.50 Thursday night.
Visiting Elks from Goshen. Elkhart,
MiShawaka and Mics will be enter
tanned
A special meeting of South Bend
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
has been called by the officers for
Friday evening at S:15, Labor hall,
315 ;. Michigan ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
MANY FIRES.

Overheated furnaces are the
source of no little trouble for the
fire department The department
was called to the residence Of W.
Horton, 425 W Washington av.,
Wednesday afternoon at Sis o'clock
where overheated fiues had set fire
to rubbish in the basement The
department was again called to the
residence of Mrs. y. Miksel, 31S +.
Wayne St, where an Overheated
drum on the second floor had ignited
the floor boards. The fire here caused
about $40 damage
Children playing with matches in
the basement Of the residence of b.
A. futile, PIG Marquette av., set
fire TO some rubbish. Central COM
panies and Hose company No. 6 re-
sponded 10 the still alarm. The fire
caused no damage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
LAPORTE HARNESS MAN
DROPS DEAD IN OFFICE

Special tu The NCws-Times.
LAPORTE, Ind. Dec. lotto
Henry Worch. aged so. president Of
the Laporte Harness Co. dropped
dead in the doorway Of his office
here this morning Death was not
instantaneous. but he expired before
a physician could be summoned.
Mr. Worch was one OF the most
prominent harness manufacturers of
America Before coming 20 Laporte
he was vice-president and general
manager OF the simmons Saddlery
Co. of ST. Louis. a subsidiary OF the
simmons Hardware Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
BAN JOHNSON WINS
IN LEAGUE BATTLE

NEW YORK. Dec. f0.-An1 erican
league baseball club owners fanked
by squad of attorneys, battled for
some hours here "Wednesday in their
annual meeting and when the ses-
sion ended Pres't p. 3. Johnson was
surrounded by new board of di-
rectors favorable 10 his policies The
iusurgent clubs We're outvoted on ev-
cry proposition that came before the
meeting but went down lighting and
serving summonses, which promise
to carry the disputed points into
court where final decisions may not
be reached for months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
CANJOUFTAGE.

Another thing that cold weather
has brought out is a dearth of army
overcoats. Many DISCUSSES are found
on the coats, most prominent among
the many accOuterments the fur col
lar, while others have resOrted 10
the use Of different buttons and the
application Of an all-around belt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
HOLD HEARING.

The hearing on the pavement inn
provement on Linden St. from An
thony 10 Walnut SITS, was approved
at the meeting Of the Board of Pub
lie Works held Wednesday evening
at the city hall. The hearing on
the paving of the first alley east
Of Michigan st, from Division 20
Monroe SITS. was also approved by
the board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
FUNERALS

Funeral services FOR Mrs. Mary
Ann Sweeny Collar viii be held
from the residence OF her daughter.
Mrs +. r. Marshall, 1920 j. Indiana
av.. at $3.50 O'Clock Thursday after
noon, with Rev. T. John Collar Of
floating Burial will be in River
view cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
NNREI HARRISnN

The funeral of Myrel Harrison viii
be held at 2:20 o'clock Friday after
noon from his late residence, *.
Carlton St. Mishawaka. Services
viii be held at River Park NJ. j..
church with Rev. O. I. Rulison Of
fciating Burial will be i'm the new
AIishawaka cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
EXTINGUIsH SHALL FIRE.

The central ire company was
called 10 the home OF Mrs. L. l..
Grummeu. 4O5 W. Colfax av. short
Is after 4 O'Clock Tuesday morning
20 extinguish a fire in the basement
caused by overheated furnace pipes.
The damage is estimated at $50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1O-Lieut.
Kelvin ". Maynard was ordered
Wednesday 10 report Monday 70
Mai. Gen MenOheT. director OF
military aeronautics. 10 explain
the statement attributed 10 him
by the Anti-Saloon League Of
America. with reference TO the
use OF alcoholic liquor by army
air service pilots.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11

chants I'm the city who sell water
proof garments used by the local
IRE lighters report an unusually
large sale and upon investigation
md that men are buying the cloth
ing during the busy season in order
that they may test it's S-ster and cold
resisting qualities
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
Charge of Murder.

Medical authorities from Lawtou.
Paw Paw and Kalamazoo, as well as
legal authorities from these places.
declared that a criminal operation
Of this character carries with 1t a
charge OF murder.
No affidavits have so far been fill
ed Joseph Virgo, South Bend real
estate man, and husband Of Maud
Faith Tabor. is being held by the
authorities but not under any
charge. The same is true OF Mrs
Florence Tabor Critchlow. sister of
the dead woman and who found
Maud Tabor's body a week ago.
Virgo made a poor impression on
the witness stand both at the morn
ing and afternoon sessions of the
cOrOnors jury Wednesday. his ad-
mission that ne has married six in
stead OF five women, all Of them
marriages known 10 have been fore
ed by either the women whom he
married or their families. This
made the third time the South Bend
man has admitted that he periured
himself in giving testimony. 4
week ago ne admitted he knew Of
Maud TabOr's delicate condition and
that he was responsible for il, and
Wednesday afternoon he said that
he had been told of her condition by
Maud Tabor herself, at a supper N
Kalamazoo, attended by Mrs. Sara
Tabor. Maud Tabor and himself He
repeated his former statement that
the mother had solicited his aid in
committing a criminal operation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
RAJ ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Taken from the records OF the In
diana Title and Loan company.
State of Indiana 10 Henry Forsch,
S10.1S taxes OF 1915 and 1915, lots
]. z, Il. IS, %. "a. 35. 36. 80. As. 46,
A.. IS. 40 in Ideal addition 20 vii
Iage Of Granger
William A. Mclncrny and Anne
L. his wife. TO Charles A. Muessel,
81 Lot PAS in Beiser Farm addi-
ton TO M!shawaka.
Samuel NJ. Robinson and his wife
To Esta J. Oren and Gertrude NJ. u
and w, ST. and other good value
Part of lots 10 and 20 in Albert q.
Cushings addition 20 South BEND.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
To HOLD SOCIAL.

a box social will be held at the
River Park school Friday night in
stead OF the regular civic center
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
News of the City
from the
Official Records
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Homer Bradley. South Bend 20
Luella HuffiRe. South Bend
Earl r. Livelsberger. South Bend.
TO Bessie May Pearson, South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
HEAR TESTIMONY
or SOLDIERS AT
COURT MARTIAL
lCONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)

went into reasons for their arrest
and asked them il they knew of a
-ane In lie Mans which worked in
railroad yards stealing government
property"
Deter Present.
Capt. Deter appeared before the
court in uniform. wearing two sold
service stripes. He is more than six
feet tail and weighs 200 pounds He
appeared unmoved as the charges
were read and to each of the 2S
specifications entered a plea of not
guilty.
Sergt Madden OF Pittsburg. once
q member Of the Pennsylvania state
constabulary. was not in court. He
viii be tried at the end of the pres
eut case. Sergt. Hoyt has not been
arrested and. according 10 the judge
advocate, deserted in France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11

All west end merchants will have
549-13
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
COLD WEATHER.

In frigid weather so We note.
There can be ne'er a Doubt
That South Bend folk remain indoor.
And let street lights go out
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
Deter Present.

The Helena Rebekah lodge viii
hold a bazaar and supper in their
hall Saturday. Dec. 18th. 5540-13
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
TEST WATER PROOF CLOTHES

Members of the South Bend fire
department are taking advantage Of
the present mum Der of calls to test
out their waterproof clothing. Mer-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
Poor Memory.

Virgo had difficulty in remem-
bering the names of his six wires
and when he married them. He de-
MED that he was forced to marry
more than one of them Special
Pros. Glenn Warner presented evil
dence showing that In each of the
six marriages, Virgo had been I'M
willing
There is much comment in Van
Buren, county over the failure of
Pros Adams TO take some legal ac-
ton three months ago against Mrs.
Sara Tabor when at that time he
told her that unless she produced
Maud TabOr's body, steps would be
taken against her. No action was
taken by the authorities n Counec-
ton with the disappearance of 10
seph Nirgo's NTH wife until her
body was found IN q trunk i'm the
basement of the Tabor home by Mrs.
CritchlOw more than week ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
CONVICT LOCAL
RED AGlTAT0R
CCONTINTED FROM PAGE ONEJ

10 show that Michalec was q mem
Der OF a eang OF heretics who for
merry we're affiliated with the
T. ". w organization but left ID be-
cause the "Wobblies" advocated =
bloody revolution instead OF peace
able one
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
MISS ISABEL Mills. Teacher Of
social DANCING Classical

social classes-Monday evenings n
3 O'Clock. Bcyler hall. Thursday even
ings Cbeginners) at Sis. Progress
Club. StudiO-IBeyler hail. 100 East
WAYNE II. Phone Main loss or Lin
coin 5sJ1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
CIash likely.

These preparations apparently are
due to a belief that clash is like
L. at any time between the Carranza
forces and those of Gen. Obregon,
the strongest candidate for president
at the elections next July.
The Mexican petroleum bill which
has been vigorously opposed by
American oil interests. was passe6
by the Mexican senate Monday. ac-
cording TO advices TO the state de-
partment today. The measure must
now be acted upon by the house.
The American oil interests say the
bill condscates all reproducing
properties without compensation.
Fall I'm Statement.
Unless the Mexican people put an
end 70 existing conditions in their
country. which constitute a menace
20 foreigners. some foreign country
will be forced to intervene, Sen.
FAN declared.
Falls statement was made in a
telegram 10 II. T. Oliver in Mexico
City, in which Fall asserted ne
doesn't favor intervention by the
United States except as a last re-
sort
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
1000 TELEGRAMS
TELL MINERS To
RETURN At ONCE
Presidents Proposal Agreed
Upon With But One Dis
Senting Vote.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE.3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
PREDICT CRISIS
IN MEX AFFAIRS
Prepare For Clash Between
CarranZa Forces and
Those of Oregon.
Rv United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Dec 1O.-Neith-
er the state department nor Mexican
Ambassador Bonillas had any word
today as TO when there will be a re-
ply from Mexico TO the last Ameri-
can note relative to Consular Agent
Jenkins.
a crisis Is believed TO be near in
Mexican internal affairs. Carranza
had a special train at Tacuba Tor n
fortnight, ready for immediate de-
parture FOR Mexico city. according
to advices here today Sec'y of the
Treasury Cabrera was said 10 have
everything ready for him and Car
rama to leave on a moments no
tice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
BOSTON FERNs soc.

Bee HERS Main 1929. order I
earlv 5741 2 g
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
DR.. WARTHIN
TESTIFIES IN
TABOR DEATH
Presents Startling Array of
Facts Before Cor
oner'S Jury.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

tho body of the mother and the un-
born babe. but that the Alkaline sub
stance Used had acted as a preserva-
tive instead or a destructive agency.
and that the embalming had evident
y been done 10y one who was mex
perienced
That afhdavits charging murder
in the first degree are to be filed I'm
the Van Buren, court in connection
with the death Of Maud Tabor. Will
be the result OF the coroner's In
quest was declared here Wednesday
ufxhf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11

The American Legion Will hold a
regular meeting la Beyler hall,
Thursday night.