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Evening star., 1938-03-17
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

ERE Is one Of the smaller
'man-eating piranhas" and
not over 10 inches long at
a 4 that. There Is q gay and de-
termined fellow that is enjoying much
publicity at the aquarium in the Bu-
reau Of Fisheries, Washington, D. G.
The piranha was made famous by
Theodore Roosevelt on his River Of
Doubt" expedition, when one Of his
porters almost lost his life through
overzealous piranhas.
In your interview, II you can call it
that, with this fish that is trifle
more than 10 inches in length. you
cannot take in the truth about its
man-eating ability. However, this
small fish does not work alone. In the
great Amazon Valley the rivers aud
streams are filled with these blood
thirsty little demons. They have es-
tablished for themselves the reputation
Of being the most bloodthirsty variety
of fish known to exist!
How does such q small fish accom-
PlAoA4 oO AAuSAA 4AoVON dAAOAAS WoAN.
blooded creatures? Cooperation. Col
onies Of them are always seen together
They 60 wild when they smell fresh,
warm blood. They become so frantic
In their haste to devour the creature
that has fallen overheard, whether it
Is q large animal or small one, in
cluding man or child. that the victim
Is turned into q skeleton within few
minutes.
This man-eater has been named by
combining two Tupi Indian words
pira, which means fish, and anna,
meaning tooth. II you ever have q
first-class view Of the piranha's mouth,
you will feel like complimenting the
scientist for his choice of a name. The
wide mouth Is equipped with q double
row Of very sharp, sharklike teeth.
They are so arranged that the UNDER
slung jaw, when 1t clamps down upon
mans finger or any part Of his
anatomy, Is able to take of with one
bite that portion Of the body.
Travellers who enjoy going down the
Amazon in lovely canoes are warned
repeatedly to keep their hands inside
the boat and never trail them In the
water; also to remember to keep their
shoes on and not be tempted to dangle
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Natures Children
Piranha (Serrasalmo rhombeus). J..

. foot overheard. The water may seem
to be unoccupied, but 1t never is, and
these fish are always on hand.
Those who have had experience In
handling these small death-dealing
mites have suffered from deep wounds
and the loss Of fingers. Even the d.
rector Of the Goeldi Museum at Para,
whose work Is 50 well known, was
Evening star., 1938-03-17
IMPORT RECORD SEEN

Imports Of United States cigarettes
into Cuba during 1897 probably
reached an all-time record, according
to = report based upon returns for II
months announced by the Bureau Of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce.
The increased trade, it was an
nounced, is traceable to tarifY conces-
sions on American-made cigarettes
granted to the United States under the
reciprocal trade agreement which be-
came effective September 3, 1894.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Lake Well Liked.

Among the ithuanians, Lake Nara
tus Is most kindly esteemed for, as the
story goes there, in q year Of terrible
famine when people were dying by
the hundreds, the lake cast out huge
patches Of fish on both sides Of the
shore for 10 days and the people were
saved from sarvation,
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Handbags, So
Originally SIPS

OftgtnltIy Jl.<S
SO Simulated leather, dark colors.
Many large sizes.
IA Evening Bags Of rayon velvet, black
or royal blue. Were 81. Now Soc
80 Leather Bags in bright colors. Pig
skin grain or patent leather, some
slightly soiled. Originally $1.95. Now CSC
Down SrAns STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Juniors Dresses. 3

Originally S5.95 and S7.95
II Dresses in rayon crepe and lightweight wool.
Street styles. Sizes IL to II.
Coats in lightweight WOOL sizes II to H. Originally
Down STAIRS STORE. JuH1oa MrssEs
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Wool Felt. Hats. so

Is hats In wool felt, and an assortment Of suede
calots. All In attractive assorted colors
DOWN STAINS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Women's String Gloves
So pair 3 for 81

Seconds of Higher Priced Cloves
800 pairs Cotton string knit gloves in assorted
styles. Colors include maize, purple copen,
brown. navy, pink orchid, beige, green and red.
Is Wool Felt Hats and Suede Calots in assorted colors
Down STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1938-03-17

II food distrssses you, don't take ordi.
nary rslisvers. Get At the cause Take
Grover Graham Remedy. This prsscrip-
1000 digest easily and quickly. Aids IN
preventing gas. pain. distress soothes
irritated stomach lining. Helps food aEres
Or your money refunded. Get 0rovsr
Graham Remedy today.
Evening star., 1938-03-17

Slips, 'l'7' We're $685.
Is of silk or rayon-and- silk satin.
Lace-trimmed and tailored styles;
slightly soiled from display.
SO Slips in knitted rayon or rsyon-and-
silk satin. tailored or lace-trimmed.
Were $1.35 to $1.65. Now----95c
Down STAIRS STORE.
Bandettes, 35e ) for 81
We're Sc each
Ill In discontinued styles. Cotton
lace with rayon satin or cotton
broadcloth. Sizes 80 to SO, but not
all sizes in every style.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Girls Party Dresses, 'l

OrieinalIy SI.65 to $2.95
108 Dresses in pastel rayon taffeta
and rayon crepe. Few dark colors.
Sizes to 612.
20 Boys and Girls Lightweight WOOL
and-Rayon Coats. Sizes to 6. Were
So.So. NoW $S.9S
IL Lightweight Wool and Cotton Coats
for boys; broken sizes to 6. Were
Down STAIRS STORE, INFANTS.
Evening star., 1938-03-17

about them before pronering them q
tidbit than to be gracious, without
knowledge of their habits.
(Copyright, 1887
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Juniors Shoes, 'l's'
Originally S3.95, H.z5

II pairs Brown and black calf and
suede oxfords with medium heels.
Not all sizes.
Down STAINS STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Women's Shoes, 'l'''

21o pairs Kid and calf leather
shoes, mostly oxfords with med
ium and high heels. Brown, black,
navy. Broken sizes.
Down srAns STORE.
Evening star., 1938-03-17
Girls Dresses, 'l'''
We're S2,95
ChiIdren's Socks
I8e s pairs 81

Irregnlars-If Perfect
Would Sell for 35c
720 pairs Sturdy Isle socks in
navy, with white, brown and
lighter shades. Half socks, sizes
6R to 912; ankle socks, sizes 612
to 1012.
500 pairs Three and Four Thread Silk
Chiffon Hose, and 6-thread semi-serv-
ice, reinforced for better wear. 1rregu-
lars Of much higher priced hose. spe-
Down STAIRS SroRf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13

Here's a new, short-sleeved style
you'll adore! And all it's light-heart-
ed charm can be stitched up easily
and inexpensively in the briefest time.
Such versatility! The chic girdle-sec-
ton is cut bias for a tiny waistline
(it is especially striking in a contrast
fabric, with pockets and sleeve bands
in this same colorD Ric -rac, buttons
and ribbon bows are just-right trims.
And this 'star" among at-home frocks
lends itself daintily to all fashionable
cottons-froR ginghams to fascinat-
ing percales and batistes! How about
sending for Pattern 1850 today? You'll
enjoy making one or more versions,
since the diagrammed Sew Chart IN
cluded is so helpful fe
Pattern 1860 may be ordered only in
re1isses' and women's sizes IA, 16, IS,
~, 80, "a, sc, 3S, 40 and ~. Size 16
requires 8 1-2 yards 35 inch fabric
and yards ric-rac U
Send fifteen cents in coins for his
Marian Martin pattern. Be sure &c
write plainly your size, name, address,
and style number
Send your order to Henderson Daily
Dispatch. Pattern Department, 232 w
18th Street, New York, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Mrs. Hale Hostess
Toy. w. A. Monday

The Y. w. A of the First Baptist
church met Monday evening at the
home of Mrs A s Hale.
Little Albert Hale, Jr., recited the
23rd Psalm and the Lords prayer.
and Mrs. Lloyd Daniel read the
Christmas story.
Thirty-one members and one visitor
were present. After the business was
discussed, Miss Mamie Rose Daniel
gave the personal service report. A
family was selected to be helped for
Christmas.
The nominating committee reported
the following officers for the year
1889: Counselor, Mrs NJ B. Garrett:
chairman, Miss Virginia Aycock first.
second, and third co-chairmen, Misses
Ernestine Cottrell, Thelma Owen, and
Mrs. George Harrison: secretary Miss
Halle Frank Mills; treasurer, Miss
Grace Woodlief; Mission study, Miss
Katherine Smith; personal service,
Miss Mamie Rose Daniel; music, Miss
Elizabeth Shaw; literature, Miss
Briggs Trogden; year book, Mrs Sell
ma. Joyner.
Mrs. W. K. Phillips. Jr., had charge
of a most interesting program on
Christmas and the yearly Lottie Moon
program Afterwards, the members
enjoyed the Christmas tree and gifts.
Mrs Hale was presented gift in low
ing appreciation of her splendid work
in the society.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Miss Avery Bride
Of Joel CottrelI

Oxford Dec 12 = Miss O~ctha
Louise Avery and Joel Cott~ell were
married in a private ceremony at the
Baptist Pastorium at o'clock Sun
dav morning by Rev. M. L. Banister.
The bride and bridegroom entered
together and the vows were pledged
before the pastor of the bride, Mr..
Banister.
For the wedding, Mrs. Cottrell was
becomingly gowned in a teal blue suit
and trimmed in Chinese fox fur. Her
accessories were of wine and her flow
ers were a corsage of roses and lilies
of the valley.
Mrs. Cottrell is the daughter of Mr..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
IVES FOR A NOTEBOOK.
n .nn how il was

. tau YOU how it was
ca.". ..nmel came and went,
Taa. 10 imponderable laws
tw.s was bent,
Ia' ,.s| ." severed. the flower broken
I'' i,s. ~, Of .he aspen-gold was spent
!. -'' a fiery token
.r,, testify as 10 when
'@-, ..,r took possession;
A-. with he loss of the singing
~. .gh procession
" Ease that yedged
0,rdelss lawn,
.a frosts blade fell, two-edged.
t.,sr saw is that here and now
~ s.own nat and garnet berry;
A' ~ leaves on the bronze bough.
AD i,rc3,5 decr. precise and wary,
10. 4,wn from the hills, evading the
eun.er
.rs first and hesitant furry
,.-,w has yet to spell the name of
winter
-Winifried Gray Stewart.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Jr. WOman's Club
Meets Wednesday

The Junior Woman's club will meet
wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. Spottswood Bari
well, on South Garnett street, with
Miss Lille Locke. Assistant hostess
es will be Mrs. Hugh Jones, Mrs.
Harold Nixon, Miss Reba Singleton.
and Mrs. Esther Bruin.
Plans for the celebration of Christ
mas, both social and charitable, will
be made.
Featured on the program will be a
talk by Mrs. A w. Gholson, Jr., Dis
trlct President OF the Federation of
Woman's clubs.
1t is hoped that each member VII
be present. Those who will not be
oble to attend are asked to notify the
hostesses.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Central Press)

md Mrs. J. R. Avery of this city. For
the past few years, she has held a
position with her father, at his store
on Hillsboro street.
Mr.. Cottrell is the son of Ed Cot
trell of Dexter and the late Mrs. Cot
trell He holds a position with Page
Hocutt Drug Company in Henderson.
Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr. and Mrs. Cottrell left for a we'd
ding trip to Washington, D. c., and
other points. Upon their return, they
will make their home in Henderson
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Jr. And Sr. High
PIT. A. In Joint
Meet Wednesday

The regular meeting of the Junior
high PIT. A. will be held in the high
school auditorium jointly with the
high school PIT. A., Wednesday aft
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock
Each association will have a short
business meeting which will be con-
cluded with special Christmas pro-
gram by both groups. The PIT. A.
chorus, of which Mrs. Bert Moore is
director and Mrs. F. M. Barnhart &C
companist will sing a group of Christ
mas carols. All PIT. A. members are
cordially invited to join this group.
The Parent-Teacher associations of
other schools have been invited to at
tend the meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Visit Son in Durham.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T Thompson re-
turned last NIGHT after visiting their
little son, j. T., Jr.. who is patient
at Duke hospital, Durham. Thev re-
ported that he is not improving verv
rapidly. While in Durham Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson spent the night with
Mrs. Thompsons mother. Mrs. Maud
Gupton, before returning to their
home in EPSON.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
West End Garden
Club Has Exhibit

West End Garden club is sponsor
ing an exhibit of Christmas decora-
tions this evening from $50 to 9
o'clock at West End Country club.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend, and see their Christmas arrange
mentS
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Attend Garden To.

Mrs. X. I. Upchurch, Mrs. Allison
Cooper' and Mrs. ]. H Brodie attend
ca a tea in Wake Forest yesterday
.iVen by Mrs. Carpenter, district nres,
luent OF Garden clubs, at which Mrs.
CWde 4. Hoey was speaker.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
paughters of America

The Daughters of America will
..rs heir regular meeting and
,.....mas party Wednesday evening
=. $50 o'clock at the hall. There
+, viii be nomination of officers
,. his time. and everyone is asked
r. 5s present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Circle Meeting Thursday

Inc Tucker Brideers Circle If sha
Metnodlst Woman's Missionary So
clety will hold its regular meetin.
thursday night at 7.4r o'clock al the
church parsonage wish Mrs r. u
Brown
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
PIT. A. Plans Ch.ist..as Program

PIT. 4 Plans Ch.ist'''iS Program.
N Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock
- program committee et the Char
<. r Avcock PIT. a. has arranged
=. have a Christmas playlct oy the
mi iron of lha first ami second
tss telling u the first Christmas.
# PARENTS ana friends Of The school
.- -.yen q cordial invitation to at
.rt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Senior Choir pran4.

sanior poieant choir practice for the
cona1 oh, Jmulr OF Holy Innocents Epis-
niaSt ra cnurcn will be held tomorrow
1"s Ai5 d. G0O o'clock at the church
All niemoers are urged to be nresent
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Guest from Snffoll.

W. = George R. Gurley, of suffo,,,
anG % In, 10 ene guest of her son-in-law
ano daughter. Mr. and Mrs Iaon ~
MarDury, for some time Lee T.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
Return Home

r-. :. w. Powell returned home
.@f.v after spending the past week
vs.h county, with her mother.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01
Fletcher Is Advised
Not To Take job
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eralship did. not provide salary suf-
ficient for the expensive life of Wash
ington, but he had plenty that he
made before going.
The point that Fletcher's friends
make is that he is a fine public Of
fetal as Biggs was a fine lawyer. FLEET
cher is making a deep imprint upon
the life of North Carolina. He is es-
teemed by everybody. He is doing
fine job of administering labor laws
If he goes to Washington he will soon
be swallowed up position which may
be abolished any time, certainly job
that depends wholly on admfnistra-
tive whim. And coming back he may
find the going tougher. He has little
need for worry as to the North Caro-
lima electorate before which he is
stronger than he. ever has been. In
word, the friends and neighbors Of
Major Fletcher do not believe that
Washington can give him a job that
will be better for him and his talents
than this North Carolina office.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01

New Deal Democrats by offering them
almost anything they insist on.
For example, they are prepared 10
get in line on states rights.
They always have been high tariff
ties. They're inclined to yield on tnat
point. They're ready to nominate erst-
while Democrats upon RepuDilcah
tickets. To prevent the New Dealers
from gaining control of the northern
Negro vote they're disposed to con-
tinua suppression of the southern
Negro vote.
Ready To Acquiesce.
In short, Republicanism stands py
to acquiesce In nearly anything that
promises to entice antl-New Deai
Democratic voters.
It wouldn't go so far as to sacrlflce
it's name-Republican
But there is not much it would hest
tate to do short of that. Hamilton
wouldn't He's G. o. P. standpatter.
But sensible Republican politicians
would. And Hamilton soon is to be
wished into the background.
Purging sIsue.
Republicans are hopeful OF a still
worse Democratic split
"Pro" and "anti" New Deal Dem
ocrats are split already. What Repub-
leans are praying for is an lntra-
New Deal split.
Jim Farley didn't want purge. =
D. r. proceeded on his western trip
and didn't do much purging He ex-
pressed few preferences, but very
moderately. Since his return, however
he has purged like sixty. It's no news
that Farley didn't like it.
Obviously a clash between f. u. II
and Farley would be New Dealerishly
very disorganizing.
F. DIS and Jim's views conflict in
spots.
Suppose they do so irreconcilably at
some juncture-an incident" is Great
ed. Just such an incident as, interna-
tionally speaking sometimes stars
war!
Mother O'Leary's lantern is kicked
over-an inconscquential thing, bu
the Chicago fire ensues.
FOrIOrn Hope?
That's what the G. o. F. is gam
bling on.
It's a forlorn hope maybe.
Such things happen, nevertheless.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01
Republicans Would
Make Concessions
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Democrats. The New Dealers, they
say, can afford to be exclusive, be-
ing in a plurality over the various
groups of ''antis". But a plurality is
not necessarily majority overall If
the disuhited anti groups can be con-
solidated, maybe their consolidation
will prove 20 be predominant over it's
opposition
BelitfIe Hamilton.
Thus the argument of the Republi-
can element which disagrees with
Chairman Hamilton.
Hamilton, after all, is not regarded
by competent Republican politicians
as a manager of any consequence.
Certainly he never will direct another
G. o. P. campaign. Consequently what
he says now is of small Importance in
it's bearing on his partys policy in the
comparatively near future.
Plenty Of Influential l Republicans
are more than willing to bid for anti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01
]. H. Williamson Is Near
Death Result OF Attack
Prominent Townsville Farm In Critical Condition and
Unconscious At Hospita Here; Officers Ana rose
Hunt Missing sgro Helper

r. I. Burroughs, county game ward
en- took his two bloodhounds to the
farm home, and they picked up
trail at the spot where Mr.. Williams
was found, and followed it to the
highway where they lost it in the dust
kicked up by passing traffic.
Officers and the posse continued
their search, however, securing the
countryside as far as Drewry ana
then to Warrenton, and even across
the State line into Virginia. Sheriff
w. ] Pinnell of Warren county, notl-
fled Sheriff J. E. Hamlet in early
afternoon that he was holding Ne
gro suspect there. The sheriff anu
Deputy J. M Mitchell hurried to
Warrenton to view the suspect, blu.
men who knew Bracy said he was
not the man wanted and he was re-
leased. That left officers without
clue. but they continued their hunt.
Deputy Sheriff E. A. Cottrell, Con-
stable J. M. Mundy and City Police
Sergca~t J. T. Parks led the search
from the Williamson home in the
forenoon, but at no time did they find
a promising trace of the man sought.
Found Unconscious.
Sheriff Hamlet said his informa-
tion was that members of the family
said they heard some one drawing
water at the farm well sometime
about 1O:3c 20 midnight last night. Mr..
Williamson was tending the tobacco
barn, and when he failed to come to
the house for breakfast this morning,
members Of the family went to the
barn in search of him, and found him
unconscious, with his head badly
beaten and the bunk saturated with
blood.
The sheriff said the motive for the
attack appeared to be robbery. Mem
bers of the family said Mr. William
son had some So to $40 on his person,
and the small bag in which he car
ried his money was found empty near
his body. Tt was also stated that an
ak with which the man apparently
was beaten was also found nearby,
and was brought to town today for
fingerprinting.
DR.. T. S. Register, Maria Parham
hospital surgeon, operated on Mr..
Williamson about $50. O'Clock this
morning after he was brought here
for treatment He had fracture of
the skull and was pafalyzed on one
side. Dr. Register gave him little
chance to live.
Description Of Bracy.
Sheriff Hamlet furnished a de-
scription of Bracy as being from 20
to % years old, very black, wearing
tan shoes, with brown felt hat and
blue shirt, and high-back overalls. He
weighs about $50 pounds, and walks
with a slight limp. !
The crime stirred the Townsville
section as it has not been aroused in
years. News Of the attack spread
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01
Earth Slide Kills
Many Near Quebec
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broke from the towering 2OO-foot hill
side and smashed into the structure
in which 48 persons were believed to
have been sleeping in eight apart
mentS.
Hours after the crash, cries of in
prisoned victims could be heard from
beneath the tons of debris. Workers
struggled frantically to free them
hacking at the ruins with pick axes
and other tools.
A force of provincial police reach
ed the scene three hours after the col
lapse and were joined in rescue work
by more than 100 volunteers. Debris
was piled in the street, making the
search difficult. The eighteen injured
were taken to a Quebec hospital
some apparently in a critical condi-
ton.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01

T Ham Williamson, about %, years
cd nrominent farmer of the Towns
Vile section of the county. was found
beaten into unconsciousness at MS
tobacco curing barn near his nome
early today, and at Maria Parham
bosnital here, where he was brought
for an operation, it was said late TINS
afternoon that he had but a sim
chance to recover. His condition a.
that time was described as less fav-
orable than in the forenoon.
officers and a posse of citizens from
near Townsville started search Tor
Clarence Bracy, 23-yearold Negro
who had been working for Mr.. VIII
hanson several weeks on his farm,
which is located about two miles east
of Townsville on the road to Drewry.
Dogs Lose Trail
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01

rapidly, and the posse quickly form
ed to join the officers in the search,
There was some talk of violence in
the event the Negro should be cap
tured, but late this afternoon no news
had been received here as to his prob
able whereabouts.
Mr.. Williamson is a prominent far
mer of the northern part of the coun-
ty, and well known in Henderson. Be-
sides the immediate family, there are
several brothers who are substantial!
citizens of the county. Mr.. William
son owns his farm and Bracy, the
Negro sought, worked for him.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01
Flremen Have No
Calls In August

No fire loss of any kind was re-
ported in the city during" August
records Of Fire Chief Cooper Ellis
showed today. And what is more,
there was not single call to the
firenen. 1t was the fifth month OF
the eight i'm 1888 SO far in which
there was no fire loss, but the first
month since July, 1886, when there
was not even call to firemen.
In July of this year the fire loss
was $1,000, the most for any month
since the 900 in March, 1884.
In August last year the fire loss
was only $25. For eight months of
1888 the total fire loss reported was
$8,C98, compared with $4,O70 for the
comparable period last year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-09-01
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
FOR BANKS OF CITY

All banks of Henderson gave notice
today they would observe Labor Day
next Monday, September 5, as a full
holiday. 1t is a custom with the banks
Citizens Bank & Trust Company,
First National Bank in Henderson
and the Industrial Bank of Hender-
son-to close for the entire Labor Day
holiday. All persons having use for
banking service on Monday were ad-
vised to anticipate their requirements
and transact such business not later
than Saturday Of this week.