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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-14

LNsHING provides a thrill hard
10 match. It's one Of your old
friends great loves -.
But. gang E.. when there's
that hint of winter In the early
morn and fogs drift down
on red-faced leaves and YOU
know it's fall =.
Well. there's that itch in the
trigger finger rush Of nery-
BUSINESS through body and mind
the yearning for the smell
OF gunpowder the bark and
smash Ct your old seattergun
the whir Of game birds in fright
ened flight the whistle OF the
lightning-winged waterfowl over
head in the shadows OF early
head -.
That's hunting and -.
Gentlemen the sport Of all
sports for this guy -.
DOB PASTOR il reported to have
II high blood pressure by his ex-
amining physicians Maybe it's
the thought of facing doe Louis
before long -.
DY next season Freddie Hutchin-
- son will have been polished
sufficiently to become one of the
Tigers mainstays. it might be
safely said right now. That per-
Torrance he turned in yesterday
against the strong Bosox and the
mighty Bob Grove was a pippin.
He lost, ! to 0, his mates tagging
Grove for only four blows. Like
a guy drowning, any pitcher needs
help -.
THERE ought TO be a law to
i compel aged male grouse, or
hooters, and elderly band-taiI
pigeons, 10 carry signs on their
backs telling their ages. When
those specified babies are old,
folks, they're ugher than a
catcher's mitt =.
ENVEN the bigger cities 20 hick-
IL ish when their clubs win a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-14

SCORE BY INNINGS
vancouver ...... 900 600 oi0- |
"enatehee ......-.... 400 0lx-l0
GTTAfAADV
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

derson, North Carolina at II o'clock
noon on the 25th day of April, 1899
the following described real estate,
to-Wit:
All that certain lot, tract or parcel
of land situate, lying and being in
Henderson Township. County of
Vance, State of North Carolina, and
more particularly described and de-
fined as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the
South side of Horner Street, which
point is distant 105 feet from the in
tersection of the southern line of
Horner Street with the eastern line
of Chestnut Street; thence extend
ing along the southern line of Hor-
ner Street S 81 East As feet to a
point; thence S So w $50 feet to a
point; thence N 81 w As feet to a
point; thence N So E $50 feet to the
point Of BEGINNING, together with
all Improvements thereon, as shown
on plat made by Edgar A. Wohl-
ford, Registered Engineer, January
26, 1884, and being a portion or part
Of that same property conveyed to
Louisa H. Blacknall and Bette F.
Blacknall by t. T. Hicks deed rec
orded in Vance County on Septem-
Der II, 1885, in Book 3, Page $50,
and being devised by Louisa H.
Blacknall to Betty F. Blacknall,
Gussie c. Blacknall and Thos. r.
Blacknall, and Bette F. Blacknall
devised her interest in the property
to Gussie c. Blacknall by Will pro-
bated April 10, 1909, Vance Clerk of
Court, Will Book "B" at page 1876,
and Thos. R. Blaclznall, widower,
conveyed his interest in the property
to Gussie c. BlacFnall, by Quit
Claim Title Deed dated January 81,
1928, and recorded in the records of
Vance County Registry January 81,
1928, in Book 100, Page $40.
This property will be sold subject
to 1889 taxes.
The purchaser at this sale will be
required to make a cash deposit of
5 per cent Of the purchase price to
show good faith. 'r'1'a .f1as !.
This the .25th day of March, 1889.
~ ~ T. C. ABERNETHY. ~
Substituted Trustee. ."
A. A. Bum, Attorney.
29-5-12419 91 9. u.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
ANSWERS.

/. The latest census places thii
number at 1,011.
g. In 1860 North Carolina produced
four and one-half million bales. liz
1864 production had dropped to one
half million bales.
g. In a letter dated January Z, 1867
to Secretary Of Navy JAS A. Selden,
Confederate States, Governor Vance
wrote that Fort Fisher would fall
'neXt Spring, or before. The fort was
forced to surrender a year and a few
days after this letter was written
f. The comparison for 1926 by far
one Of the best years the farmer has
had since 1919 was: Value Of indus
trial output, $1,154,617, 636 with 2O4,-
767 employees; value Of the farm out
put $453,OOO,OOO with $4,000 en-
ployees.
S. The total number of cases tried
in North Carolina in Superior Courts
and minor courts Tor the year end
ing July l, 1888 were 1916; for the
year ending July l, 1884, 1896 cases
were tried. These figures did not in
clude causes tried in federal courts.
6. A joint commission was reSur-
veying the eastern end Of the line
in 1886 and 1887 when it was found
Virginia had not provided sufficient
funds to complete the survey. North
Carolina advanced $758.83 which was
to be paid back on completion of the
survey.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

William B. Banlhead, Alabama
congressman, Speaker of the House
father of the actress, born at Mos
COW, Ala, IS years ago.
Fred H. Brown of N. H., the new
comptroller General of the U. S.,
born at Ossipee, N. H., 60 years ago.
Leo j. Keena, u. S. Minister to
the Union of South Africa, born in
Detroit, 81 years ago
George T. Seapury secretary OF
the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers, New York, born at Newport,
r. l., SO years ago.
Alexander F. Whitney, president
Of Boston University, born at West
Newton, Pa, SO years ago
Alexander F. Whitney, president
Of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, Cleveland, born at Cedar
Foils, Iowa, IS years ago.
Frederic C. Melcher, editor OF
Publishers Weekly, New York
born at Maiden, Mass, 60 years
ago
Prof. Robert E. Rogers of the
Mass, Institute Of Technology, Bos-
ton, professor of English and column
mist, born at Haddonfield, N. j., 81
years ago
Julian Street of Lakeville, Conn.,,
author, born in Chicago, 60 years
ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.


Pursuant to the power and au-
thorlty contained in certain deed of
trust dated the 14th day of February,
1884, executed by Miss Gussie c.
Blacknall (single) to Alan S. O'Neal,
Trustee, which deed of trust is duly
registered in the office of the Regis
Ter OF Deeds of Vance County, North
Carolina, in Book 161, page as. Sc
curing certain note payable to
Home Owners Loan Corporation. de-
fault having been made for a period
OF more than ninety (9O) days in the
payment of said note as provided
therein and in the performances of
certain covenants set out in said
deed OF trust and demand of fore
closure having been made by the
holder OF said Indebtedness, the IN
derslgned Trustee, having been sub
STUFFED as Trustee, for Alan s
O'Neal, said substitution being d,,1v
recorded in the office of the Regis.
ter OF Deeds of Vance County. North
Carolina, in 189, page $50, will Offer
Tor sale at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash at the Court
House door in Vance County. Hen
- +, A4CAA-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
Today.-..
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1777-Henry Clay, famed Ken
lucky statesman, lawyer, senator
secretary of State, Presidential can
didate, born in Hanover Co., Va
Died June 20, 1852.
1789-(15O years ago) Andrew
Wylie, clergyman, president OF
Washington, Pa, College, first pres
ident of Indiana University, born
at Washington, Pa. DIED Nov. IL,
1850
17S1-Francis P. Blair, noted
Washington D. c., political journa-
list of pre-Civil War days, born at
Abingdon, Va. Died Oct Is, 1876
1919 - James Starr Lippincott
teacher, N. J. scientific farmer, pio-
neer in scientific agriculture, meteo-
rologist, born in Philadelphia. Died
March II, 1885.
1822-Donald C. Mitchell Ok
MarveD, Connecticut humorist, au-
thor and agriculturist, born at Nor
wich, Conn. Died Dec Is, 1908
1838-John Shaw Billings, noted
creator of the surgeon-generals lib
rary first head of the N. Y. Public
Library, born in Indiana. DIED
March II, 1913.
'Ho9-Jnn M'ars ago) William r.
Garrett, Confederate soldier, Ten
nessee principal school = sl1perin-
tendent and historian, born at Will
liamspurg, Va. Died Fec IL, 1904
TODAY IN HISTORY
1693-William Bradford set up the
first printing-pres in New York.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

Washington government has been
mortgaging these values, whatever
they may be. Silently, secretly, the
administration is undermining the
lifetime savings of every frugal cit
izen, every home owner in this coun-
try.
Twenty-Five billion dollars!
1t makes you shudder when you
realize the stupendous character of
this vast sum that must be paid,
mostly by the active workers of this
country $625 for each one 4. .
at some time in the future.
BERNARR MacFADDEN.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
NEW BANKING GROUP
WILL. BE GIVEN OATH

Raleigh, April 12.--(AP)-A new
banking commission created by the
general assembly will hold its initial
meeting in Governor Hoey's office
Monday. Oaths of office will be adj
ministered by A. A. F. Seawell, as
sociate justice Of the Supreme Court.
Members Of the commission are
State Treasurer Charles M. John
son, Attorney Gen. Horny Mcmillan,
H. D. Bateman, Of WI II: B. Bascom
Blackwelder, of Hickory; R. E. Kerr,
of Charlotte; r. P. Holding, of Smith
field, and R. c. LeWellyn, Of Dob
son.
The commission will take over
some of the i duties OF Quincy p.
Hood. commissioner of banks. Hood,
however, will ren>nin as head of the
state banking setup.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED III. MAY

l. How many women over rs year.
of age in North Carolina are wage
earnerS?
2. How much did cotton produc-
ton fall off during the first four
years of the war between the states?
8. How accurately did Governor
Vance in 1864 perdict the fall of Fort
Fisher?
a. How. did industry and agricul-
ture in North Carolina compare III
1926?
5. How much did prohibition law
violations increase in 1884 over 1888?
6. Why did North Carolina advance
funds for completing the North Car
Virginia boundary survey in
1887?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
TO CREDITORS.


Having qualified as administrators
Of the estate of Mrs. Matte D. Ed
wards, deceased late of Henderson
Vance County, North Carolina, this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased to
exhibit them to Messrs. Pittman,
Bridgers & Hicks, Attorneys At Law,
Henderson, N. c. on or before the
Both day Of March 1910, itemized and
verified or this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment.
This the 10Th. day Of March, 1899.
HELEN C. DANIEL,
AdmrX. of the Estate of Mrs.
Matte d. Edwards, Deceased.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

18ll-First American co1onists
to the Pacific .CoastA-the Astor en-
erprise-reacned the mouth of the
Columbia River
1845-New York Life Insurance
Company founded.
1861-Edmund Ruffin, 75-year-old
Virginian, fires first gun on Fort
Sumter.
1878-William M. Tweed, New
Yorks notorious boss, dies in
jail, aged SIS.
1908-Big fire in Chelsea, Mass.
1917-U. S. takes first step to
formation of great army by call
ing Tor 500 900 volunteers.
1935-Dust storms hang over
half the country
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
AuriI -, 1884

The baby contest being sponsored
Jointly by Goodrich Studio, Leggett's
and the Stevenson Theatre is arous-
ing considerable interest, and num-
erous calls have come to these con-
Germs Tor information.
Closing exercises of the Hender-
son high school this year will be
held in the Stevenson theatre, and
Tuesday, May 8, is the date. There
will be no commencement speaker
this year, but instead seven members
of the graduating class will make
brief addresses, each having one of
the seven points in education
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

/. Cyrus H. Mccormick
:. A young COW that has not had a
calf
g. Atlantic
d. London.
5. 800
6. Madam Chairman
7. New York Yankees.
S. Moffat tunnel
g. Scarlet carnatiOn
10. Department Of Commerce.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
5-HO~2O YEARS AGO
(Taken from Daily Dispatch Fiies)

camps or passing through here en-
route to ports of embarkation for
overseas except all the tears now are
joyous ones over the safe return of
the boys to their homes.
Two more streets, Charles street
and Burwell avenue, have been add
ed to Young avenue, the first to re-
port in the request for paving work
to be done
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
April IL, 1929

Methodist young people from all
parts of Vance and Warren counties
are expected to be in attendance
upon the Vance Warren Missionary
Union group, which is to hold its
annual session here tomorrow at the
First Methodist church DR.. Frank
S. Hickman dean of the theological
department of Duke University, will
address the gathering
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

Mr.. Jones speaks to the State p.
T. A. group in Raleigh Friday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock Ola the subject, "PrO-
grams and Recreation. He is from
Charlotte and field representative of
the southern district of the National
Recreation Association. q
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today gives a tendency to a mel
ancholy nature, threatening to be-
come disroderly. There may be
faulty judgment indecision, and a
want Of direction. If the ambition
be once aroused, there is a certain
reward, for there is much ability.
Success will often seem to come by
mere chance
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
North Carolina:
Vance County:
Arie Cheatham Williams.
VS..

joan Williams.
The defendant John Williams,
will take notice: That an action en-
titled as above has been commenced
in the Superior Court of Vance
County, North Carolina, for the pur-
pose of securing divorce absolute
on the grounds Of two years separa-
ton. That said John Williams, de-
PENDANT, will further take notice
that ne is required to appear at the
office of the Clerk of the Superior
Court OF Vance County, North Caro-
lima, on the 18th day of May, 1899.
and answer or demur to the COM
plant of plaintiff, or the plaintiff
Will apply to the court for the relief
demanded in said complaint
This 18th day of April, 1899.
E. 0. FALKNER,
c. S. c. Vance County.
a. "A. Bum, Plaintiffs Attorney.
12-19-26-3
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
LENOIR RHYME BOARD
OF TRUSTEES MEETS
Record Number of Students Tenta.
lively Approved For
Graduation

Hickory, April 12.-At its annual
spring meeting here yesterday, Lenoir
Rhyme college board of trustees ten
tatively approved rs students, a
record number, for graduation in the
18th commencement May 80. About
40 or so other students in the school
of commerce will be given certifi-
Gates, DR.. E. P. Monroe, president OF
the college said.
Besides transacting business of a
routine nature, the board voted to
retain the present faculty in its en-
tirety, and to add another assistant
Helen Hockemyer, of Charleston,
S. c., graduate of the class Of 1888
who is now teaching in Granite
Quarry.
President Monroe said the coach
ing staff also will remain the same
for the coming year.,
Presenting an optimistic report to
the trustees, DR.. Monroe commended
the work of the faculty and stu
dents this year and pointed out
that the enrolment is now 225, the
largest in the Lenoir Rhymes history
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
a. save
OiIcll}la t ;;.s<: AZ T9d
NutL. f.s ate GY -, ga Iai s ~ psiA-Ia o. %

MAKE A NEW START: Let the
wicked forsake his way and the I'M
righteous man his thoughts: and let
him return unto the Lord and he will
have mercy upon him and to our
God for he wlu all lndantly pardon.
lisa. 55:7.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
ApsiI ~. 1919

Scenes at the Seaboard passenger
station these days resemble those
about one year ago when local SOL
diers and others were leaving for
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

WANTED TO BUY CORN. I ALSO
custom grind meal and feed and
can crack corn for chicken feed.
Mill moved to State Grocery Com
pany building. We do not keep dog
in the store in the day time J. s.
Evans. 1O-26ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

AUTO BATTERIES RECHARGED
for only soc. It's a real bargain.
Bring us your battery the next
time it needs a recharge Western
Auto Associate Store, 4O1 South
Garnett Street. Wed-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CARS
before you buy. E. & z. Motor Co.,
Dodge and Plymouth dealers. III
Chestnut street. 4-eod-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

TO THOSE WHO ARE INTEREST
ed in papering, repairing, and gen
eral spring cleanup, will find it
profitable to telephone 718-J. Ser,
vice that pleases. Prices reason
able. Work done on short notice.
Lowry Paint and Wall Paper Com
pany. 12&15
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

GALV. STEEL PIPE $5.45 PER 100
TT. IL size. All other sizes at
equally low prices. Watkins Hard
ware co. 11-3t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

WE WANT TO TRADE FOR SOME
two horse wagons. Liberal allow
ance for your old wagon. c. w.
Finch. 10-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

VISIT "THE PLACE OF VALUES"
for roof paints, green, red and
black. For Fstopping leaks in val
legs etc., use our heavy liquid roof
cement at Use per gallon. Ale s.
Watkins. 12-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

FLOWS, HARROWS, CULTIVA-
tors. New stock at low cash prices.
Phone 49, Watkins Hardware Co.
11-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

+ FOR RENT: 9 ROOM HOUSE ON
Turner avenue. For information.
write +. y. Box 10. 12-4ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

JANITOR WANTED. APPLY MA
jestic Bakery, Montgomery street.
12-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

ALL STATE LICENSED BEAUTY
operators. Phone 200 for appoint
ment. Your patronage appreciated.
Bridgers Beauty Shop. Aft
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

In America the president throws
out the first ball. In Europe the
dictators have that honor-but it's
bomb
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

VALUES IN SCREEN DOORS! SEE
our new front doors with brass
grilles. Doors you will like. A com
plete stock of screen wire Is mesh
galvanized, screen lumber and
screen hardware. Alex S. Watkins
Alex S. Watkins. 12-1
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

SIX ROOM HOUSE ON BRECKEN-
ridge street for rent. Phone 722.
list
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

FOR SALE: ONE UNIVEX NOV
ing picture set. Never been used
Very Cheap. Interested parties
leave name at Dispatch office. eff
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

GALV. ROOFING 1920 PER SO
5V crimp galv. roofing new stock
at Watkins Hardware CO. 11-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

IT'S PAINT UP TIME AND WE
can supply you with every need
in paints. Best quality at low
prices. c. w. Finch. 1O-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

FISH HOOKS SC PER DOZEN.
Bamboo poles. Watkins Hardware
60. list
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
FOR RENT.

6 room house, Arcola heat Oxford
Road.
room house, Rowland Street.
5 room house, Zollicoffer Ave.
6 room house, Rock Spring st.
Call w. J. Powell at office of
Al. B. Wester, Phone 139.
12-2+
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL KINDS
of body and fender repair work
Motor Sales Co. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12
WANT ADS
Get Results

FOR RENT TWO ROOM UNF11R-
nished apartment Sink in kitchen.
lights and water. Close in. Phone
997-W, 302 Zene street. 12-1
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-04-12

FOR RENT: THREE JNFJTRNISu
Gu rooillS' phone loo. 11-2ti
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-27
Local Symphony Orchestra
Sponsoring Unit Formed

Last night at the Key West Art
Center a representative group
formed what is to be known as
the Symphony Orchestra Spon-
Soring Committee. Charles E.
Smith, of the Chamber of Com
merce, announced that the cham
Der would act as the official
sponsor for the concert.
Mrs. Haydn Illingworth was
elected as chairman of the Spon-
soring Committee, and pro-
gram of promotion for the local
support of the movement was
outlined and adopted. This will
be the initial appearance of full
symphony orchestra in this city.
All that is needed TO assure
Key West a new standing in the
music world is the show of ap-
probation, which is already as
sured. This event marks one
more step forward for Key West
in its cultural standing among the
cities of Florida. it was explained
by the committee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-27
CONCERT SUNDAY
AT ART CENTER

There will be a band concert
given tomorrow afternoon, begin
ming at o'clock. at the Art Cen
ter by the Key West Hospitality
Band, under the direction of A.
Barroso, band leader. The fol-
lowing is the program that will
be rendered:
March, "All American. Don
Keller.
Overture, Fra Diavolo", D. F.
E. Auber.
Waltz, wv ding of the
Winds, ]. T. Hall.
/. Fantasy, Musical Scenes From
SPAIN:
l. Gypsy March.
2. Dance.
3. Habanera.
4. Bolero.
W Otto Langey
March. ''The Stars and Stripes
Forever, Sousa.
Finale, Star Spangled Ban
ner", Key.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-27
Plan Benefit
Entertainments

AT a joint meeting held sew
eral days ago, the Social Club
Marti voted unanimously favor
ing a movement of sponsoring a
series of dance, picnics and other
social events in order to raise
funds and donate same toward
WPA projects.
Speakers at the session were
Ralph Betancourt, chairman, Raul
Rios, and Oscar MILAN. secretary.
we shall solicit the cooperation
of every person in Key West for
the betterment of our COM
munity," stated Mr.. Betancourt.
All clear money as received
at each dance or social function
will be turned over to the treas
urer of the Key Citizen Organ
ization who is also working out
some plan whereby they also can
help the situation that may face
this community within the next
go days.