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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
Immigration FigureA.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Reports to
the immigration bureau show that the to.
tai immigration to the United States dur.
ing the last four months was 1926, an
increase over that of the corresponding
period of last year Of 3O,544.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
General Miles Returns.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is - Major
General Miles, commanding the army, has
returned to Washington, after a tour Of
inspection which included the fortifca-
tions on the Pacific coast and the gulf Of
MeNicO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
Ru.sian NonopoIv Extended.

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-The st. Peters.
burg correspondent of The Daily Mai
asserts that the Russian and Persian
governments have signed an agreement
prolonging for ten years Russia's railway
construction monopoly in Persia.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
Repine Wins Bicycle Race.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2S.-Bert Re
pine of Nashville has won the Is hour
bicycle race The final score was: Re.
pine, 9G1 miles 1 laps; julius, 9G1 miles 8
laps; Miller. 961 miles laps; Lawson,
900 miles 10 laps; Waller $50 miles I
lapS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

PATTERSON. n. j., Nov. 2S.-The
companies holding risks on the life OF
Vice President Carrot A. Hobart have
sent his executors their checks for the
amount of the policies. The Equitable
Life Assurance society had 100000, and
the New York Life insured him to the
amount of $4,000.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y, Nov. pa
Joe Ellis, the hermit of Marvin hollow"
has just died near Walton. He was at
one time associated with Horace Greeley
in literary work. but years ago renowned
the world and lived alone in hut.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
The Fixht WIN tha KhaIifa

CAIRO, Nov. 27.-Sir Francis Win.
gate, in the battle with the khalifa's
force near Gedid. captured 1900 men,
women and children. Osman Digna, the
principal general of the khalifa, is still at
large.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-12-01
oAlNE'S CELERY COMPOUND
RELIEVES PAIN.

Mrs Margaret Bethel of Brainerd, Mimi, writes
"For thirty years have been great sufferer from
neuralgia in the head and also with rheumatism in the
whole body. I began taking Paine's Celery Compound
and soon found that [ much better. Before taking
the Compound, my life was such burden that almost
prayed to lay it down. bedfast every two weeks
with horrible pain in the head, back and neck until
almost crazy am able to do harder work and more of it
Ito day than for twenty-five years. really enjoying
life again. thanks to Paines Celery Compound 1 am
satisfied that my life has been prolonged many years by
Its USE"
The weakened inlamed built up and the
force increased The stomach liver and kidneys
kept in healthy action The body is kept free of acid
blood and morbid waste materials is made healthy and free
from pain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
City Government Meeting.

The adjourned meeting of the city gov
eminent was called to order at $50 o'clock
Tuesday evening. Mayor Walker in the
chair ANA President jackson presidin';
over the common council.
\ claim for damages by Mrs. +. G.. Max
cy was read by the mayor. The claim
stated that when the house was fumi-
gated. the furnishings We're damaged 10
the amount of $3.50. A letter from the
board of health stated that the work of
carefully and only to the extent absolute
lv necessary to do any good. The bill at
tached to the claim was dated Sept. IL.
1898.
1t was voted to refer the claim to the
committee on accounts and claims, and
sent down for concurrence.
The joint standing committee on ac-
counts and claims examined roll of bills
No. Il and found them correct and prop
erly vouched for, and recommended the
passage of the following order:
Ordered, that the mayor be authorized
to draw his warrant in the sum of $2I46. -
to pay roll of bills No II, to wit:
On highway department .......... 1868. 1
On contingent fund .............. 724U
On poor department ................ 9H.il
On board of health .................. l90.6I
Total Observation-Disclosures. s2.1i6.7 -
Passed and sent down for concurrence.
The report and statement of the COM
mittee on the city parks: By mayor $
warrants. 500. 20; amount expended, 500. 90 !;
appropriation. s2l200; balance, less appro-
priation. $3.50.
Passed and sent down for concurrence.
By request of one of the leaders in the
Bethesda Mission meeting, Chas. F. Law
renee was appointed a special police 20
preserve order at said meeting, his term
of office to expire when the new city gov
eminent is formed. 1t was reported that
Of late certain boys had been disturbing
the mission meetings to such an extent
that it was thought advisable to call the
attention of the officers to the matter.
The board of aldermen adjourned to
meet, Monday evening at 7.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
Death OF Eben Tasker.

Eben Tasker of Randolph, died. Tues
day morning. of pneumonia. Mr.. Taske.
was born in Chelsea, Maine, in 1S4S. lie
was a carpenter by trade. and during the
last IA years had been an employee
of J. w. Lash. GARDENERS well-known
contractor.
When a young man he was married t.
Miss Ella White of Chelsea. To them one
son was born, Dwight. who now works
at Augusta. Mr.. Tasker was a member
of the G. A. r. Post, at Randolph and
also a member of the Hecla Fire Co of
that place.
The deceased is survived by an age.l
mother, sc years old, a wife. one son,
four brothers, Benjamin Tasker of Hal.
lowell T.. d. Tasker. Randolph; Daniel
Tasker. Randolph, and Joshua Taskcr,
who Is the fireman at the knickerbockc.
Ice houses, at Iceboro; and one sister,
Mrs. w. L. Searles of Chelsea.
The funeral services will be held at his
late home, on Maple street. Randolph,
Thursday afternoon. at O'Clock, Rev.
Mr.. Hanscom of Randolph, will ofliciate.
Mr. Tasker had great many friends.
both in his native town and in Gardiner.
He was respected by all who knew him.
and his sudden death is greatly mourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
EDUCATIONAL UNION.
Programmes Arranged tor March, April and
May-Paper BY n. W. Dutch, Fridsy Eve.

Members and those who desire to
become members of the HallOwcll Edu-
cational Union are reminded of the
next meeting which will be held on
Friday evening Previous meetings
have been of great interest and have
been well attended. The following pro-
grammes have been arranged by the
advisory committee for the months Of
March. April and May
Friday EVENING" March 3-"Child
Study" II. w. Dutch; Mature Study,
Rev. j. r. Boardman. Topic for de-
bate. Resolved: THAT one session FOR
the high school is better than the pres
ent system" Topic for discussion,
1.-The social life of the children.
Friday evening, April 1-Subject'
Education Abroad" England. Miss
MA. Whittemore: Germany. Miss Mar
ion Jackman: France. Miss Annie
Page: Italy. Protasio Neri. Topic FOR
debate, Resolved: THAT the state
should control and direct the education
of it's youths.
Friday evening, May Art, Music
and Drawing in the Schools: School
Buildings and Grounds" Miss Emma
o. French. Topic for debate, Resolved:
That the old system of requiring pu-
pills to purchase their own textbooks
is better than the present textbook
SYSTEM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
Death Of Miss Betssy Brown.

Miss Bctsey Brown, aged "A. died at her
home on West Winter street, Tuesday,
after brief illness of pneumonia.
Miss Brown came 10 this city about ~
years ago and by her own efforts amassed
little property. During the time she
had been here she had built the house in
which she lived ON West Winter street.
She was member of the Congregation
alist church and one of its most energetic
workers. Considering her means. she was
one of the most liberal supporters of the
church. She was very kind-hearted
woman and one who was ever ready to
assist those who were deserving her aid.
She had not been well all winter. al.
though there was nothing about her Ill
ness that was considered serious. During
the middle of last week she was stricken
with pneumonia. The latter part of the
week it became known that she could not
Her condition was so serious
Sunday, that 1t was thought she could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

The board of registration went into
session. yesterday morning, to arrange
the check lists for the municipal election.
During the morning session the members
of the board had hardly a spare moment
TO themselves, so many were the people
who wished their names added to the list
Deputy S..eriff James p. Hill. who for
four years has been the messenger FOR the
board. was at his old post of duty. serv-
ing in his usual efficient manner. In the
afternoon the attention of the board was
fully as much occupied as it was during
the morning session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
kewNesEc MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
interesting Meetins at Gardiaer-Dr. Oake'
Gives Talk on Smallpox.

The regular quarterly meeting OF the
Kennebec Medical Association was held
at the Evans House. Gardiner, Tuesday,
Feb. q. Among those present were: Drs.
G. f. Brickett. G. NJ. Randall y. Z. >.
Davies, G. Fl. Brickett. l.. II. Hayden w.
H. Harris and J. E. Tuell. Augusta Dr.
Parker, winthrop; DR.. Campbell, sidney;
DR.. Hamlet, Hallowell; Drs. sawyer,
Strout and Putnam. Gardiner; DR.. Siias
Burbank, Mt. Vernon.
The forenoon session was called at II
o'clock. and an instructive programme
was commenced. DR.. Campbell of Sidney,
read a paper on "a Case of Intussuscep-
tion." 1t was very interesting paper as
was also the one read by DIR. Tuell of Au-
gusta. on "Pyremia." Both articles were
full of suggestive points and showed care
ful nreparation on the part of the au-
thors.
The viands were discussed at 1SO o clock
and after spending social hour, the
meeting was resumed.
During the afternoon session, an article
on 1.-The Subsequent History of the 70
Cases of Hysterotomy" was read by DR..
Randall of Augusta, which was followed
by paper on Fracture of Tibia' by DIR.
Burbank of Mt. Vernon, making the after
noon meeting very interesting.
DR.. Cakes of Auburn, gave an especially
address dealing almost wholly
with the disease of smallpox. lie had been
to Augusta. in the morning, and during
his talk referred to the case at that place
is being one of smallpox. which confirms
the diagnosis of the Augusta physicians
All present pronounced the meeting a
success. both in Il business and social
way. There was no business of great I'M
portancc to come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Two young men who recently came
to Winslow from Riley. have been
taken in charge by Health Officer
Bessey and placed in the quarantine
hospital. The young men, when seen
in that city. showed every sign of hav-
ing the smallpox. Investigation showed
that they had come from one of the
families in Riley that has been placed
under quarantine. After thoroughly
investigating the matter the authori-
ties took the men in charge and re-
moved them to the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

party of 70 of her young friends at her
nome, ii Kelsey street. yesterday after
noon. The party was arranged in honor
of her eleventh birthday anniversary and
was as successful as can be imagined
The guests began to arrive at four in the
afternoon and We're entertained in a
charming manner by playing games.
Mrs. Brann was assisted in entertaining
her daughters guests by her elder daugh-
ter. Miss Imelda Brann. 1t was six
O'Clock before the guests had returned to
their homes. During the afternoon
dainty luncheon was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

was made up mostly of augusta peo-
pie, although very Few tTarolher peo-
pie were in attendance.
A delightful time was spent until a
late hour. or rather an early one. when
the party broke up and our up-river
friends left on the Pullman for their
homes.
The following were present from
Augusta: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nor
rill. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Aver. Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Reid. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Norcross. Fred Fogg, Edward
Reid, John Newman. Alexander Mum
70, Chas. Downing, Stanley Horton. c.
M. Cram, Marion Harlow. Alice Hunt.
Louise Hunt. Maud Andrews. Addie
Weeks, Louise Cony, Ella Reid and
Grace Gannett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

dercd TO Miss Lettie Gowell at her
home in West Gardiner. last Tuesday
evening. A large number OF her young
friends were present having come
from Gardiner. Litchfield ana west
Gardiner. and at 8 O'Clock the parlors
were filed The evening was very
pleasantly passed in games and sociai
intercourse. and it was not until late
hour that the assemblage broke up ana
the guests departed for their respective
homes. At 1880 refreshments were
SrVc1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

While talking of the manner OF con-
structing the foundation for the piers for
the Waterviile Il Wiscasset Railroad
bridge across the Kennebec. yesterday.
and the probability of their decaying,
Hon. S. s. Brown recalled the discovery
of a part of an old corduroy road several
years ago. The street crew at that time
was digging to lay the sewer pipe and
during the excavations discovered a part
OF an old corduroy road. The logs OF
which 1t was made We're as solid and firm
as though they had been laid less than
two months. None of the Oldest people
III town were able to recall when the road
was made. nor was 1t possible In any way
to find out how long 1t had been there
The shortest time estimated by any one
was a hundred years. The story was told
TO show that the foundation for the pro-
posed structure Is not In me slightest
danger of rotting away for some years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Dramatic eccentricities. commonly
called variety shows. sometimes pro-
duce laughter from inherent humor.
but more often from their absurdity.
That the ladies and gentlemen of the
companies work hard to please Is a
fact, as was the case, Monday night.
with Miss Jessie Harcourt's Hand of
Fate Co. which gave a large audi
encc chance to laugh and he happy.
The music of the Home orchestra was
as usual the life of the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
Funeral Of the Late Jerusha Haines.

The funeral services of the late Je-
rusha Haines, who died. Sunday, was
held at the home of her son, Hiram
Swift. at West Gardiner, Tuesday af-
ternoon at 100 o'clock, Rev L. ID.
George officiating. The bearers Were
Messrs. Trafton. Brann. Spear and
Bassett. The interment was at the
Fairbanks cemetery. West Gardiner.
Mrs. Haines was Sc years Of age and
had not enjoyed good health for a
number of years past. The funeral
was largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
A Pleasant Social Event.

A very pleasant social event occurred
at the Evans House. last evening. A:
about SIS, Il special car from Augusta
brought Il party of Capital City people
to this city. who had previously made
arrangements with Landlord Wood
party. After refreshments had been
served in the dining hall the guests re-
paired to the parlors and later to the
hall where a social hop was enjoyed to
music furnished by the Harmony
Club Orchestra" of this city.
The assemblage. which was private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Webber Bros. have received new
crate OF china pieces that are truly deli
cate, lovely and charming in design. one
OF the greatest charms is the price They
include plates of various kinds and sizes.
cups and saucers, tea and after dinner.
&c., &c. You should not miss seeing the
goods before the choice pieces have been
sold. 1t promises to be quick sale as
they are to be disposed of at just half
Irit.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Saturday evening was observed by
Cascade Grange. P. of H.. as childrens
night. and was very pleasant occa-
sion for all who attended. The little
people were present in large numbers
and furnished very pleasing enter
tainment. consisting of recitations and
singing After refreshments had been
served. the remainder of the evening
was devoted to playing games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

A letter received here from Joseph
Allen of Battery {. list Maine Heavy
Artillery. states that the Maine boys
expect to start for home about the first
OF April. Their camp is finely situated
within sight of the SEA and the boys
are enjoying their stay hut are willing
TO come home. The boys call 80 in the
shade cool. the thermometer frequently
going to 1914 in the, shade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Mission Circle was held at the First
Baptist church. Monday evening. The
report shows that a creditable amount
Oh work was accomplished during the
past year The amount raised during
the year for missionary purposes was
se9.52. not including the 1888 which
was received during the evening. Sup
pies nave been sent to the Good Will
Farm twice during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
for Lewiston. where they will be en-
pjoyed In the work Of the company.

The following programme will be given
at the ''city Improvement meeting OF the
woman's club. Ia be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs \. l.. Smith. Elm street.
this evening. at 80 O'Clock: Water SUP
ply, Mrs 6. w. Hutchins: care of streets.
Mrs. c. ID. Il. Pepper; music: sanitary
conditions, Mrs \. Il. Bessey; public Ii
brary, Mrs. NJ. -. Johnson: discussions;
current events will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Mrs Eliza Stevens of Main street.
met with a very painful accident. Sun
day evening. which will confine her to
her room for some time. While walk
ing on the street near her home. she
slipped on a piece of ice and fell. strik-
ing on her side. She was picked up
and carried into the house where IT
was found she had sustained a very
bad fracture of the hip bone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

The warrant for the annual town
meeting has been posted. The sewer
question which has already been up
and defeated several stimes will come
up again. A new basis foI taxing
real estate to be assessed in 1900 will
also be considered. Other articles are
Of the customary character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

ID. II. Goodhue one of the members OF
the board Of health in Sidney, WAS in TINS
city. yesterday morning. He was one OF
the men who had signed the notice To Sid
ney residents, stating that all people from
Sidney who came to this city would be
quarantined If they returned to that
place. While here Mr.. Guodhue said that
he could see no cause for the general
alarm which has existed in the surround
ing towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Dr. and Mrs. d. f. Parsons. Mrs. J.
Fl. Witherell. Mrs. Frank Merrill and
Miss Annie Crowell. went to Boston.
Tuesday. to attend the annual meeting
of the Grand Lodge, A. o. L. W. and
D. of H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

home of Mrs. A. Campbell, Tuesday evcn-.
ing. The, following officers were elected.
President, Mrs. A. Campbcli; Vice prcsl-
dent, Mrs. NJ. u. Heath: Secretary, Miss
S. d. Currlcr; treasurer. Mrs. +. q. Rus
sell. There will be a meeting Friday
night with Mrs Campbell, for work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
TINE FRENCH SENATE
Votes to Pass 10 Discussion d T,isl Revision
Bill BY clansss.

Paris. Feb. S.-The Senate. today. con-
tinued the discussion OF the trial revision
the old lines.
After general debate a motion to pass
to discussion Of the clauses OF the bill
was adopted by LIS VOTES against 12j
The Senate then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

AT the meeting of the Eureka Lodge.
NO. 81, last evening. the degrees We're
worked on four candidates. A number
of visitors were present from r. b.
Capen Lodge of Augusta. A very en-
Joyable meeting was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

III you have a hardwood floor and en-
JOY seeing it look nice without bestowing
TOO much labor upon it you should by all
means try the Globe hard wax A To-
cal expert who tested two boxes he OBJ
tanned of Dinglcy 4 Decker, declares tina
1t was applied With less labor and went
twice as far as the kind he had been
uSjusv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

John Mckinnon of the Congress
Square Hotel. Portland was the guest
of Landlord T.. W. Waterman of the
Hallowell House. Tuesday. Mr. Me
kinnon has been retained as clerk at
the HalIoweli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Rev. Mr.. Bradley, pastor of the Win
throp Universalist church. was the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. F. F. Eddy
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

The 1915 car from Gardiner. this
evening, will go through to Augusta
to accommodate those from August,
and this city who desire to attend the
thcater at the Johnson Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Horace kittredge. who has been Mt
work for several months in Montreal.
p. O.. has returned to this place. where
he has employment in the Dunn Edge
Tool Cos. scythe shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Fred Pooler has recently had tele-
phone put into his house at the Plains.
The number is $50. George X. Bou-
telle has had telephone placed in his
home, No. 5S-3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

MIR. Geo. A. Collins and wife, who have
for several weeks been visiting Mr., Fred
Danforth and wne of Farminglale. re-
turned on Tuesday, To their home in
PreSQlIe Isle. Nc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Miss Alice Field. who has been III at
her home i'm town for several days, has
returned to Waterville, to resume her
position in the telephone exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

y lecture and concert will be given
on the evening of st. Patrick's day,
March II. by the st. Joseph's Catholic
Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01
NATIONAL HOME.

Edward Lee died. Feb. q. aged &c
years. He belonged to Co. c. lst Mass
achusetts Heavy Artillery. This is the
first death in the u. v. L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

not live through the day, but through the
skill Of her physician she lived until yes
tcrdaN swhen she began to rapidly fail
She had no near relatives. the nearest
being nephews and nieces living in Mas
sachuSetts.&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

James Mooney, the efficient clerk at
Pfebie n Keene's, is suffering from a
bad cold. He went to his home at
Whitefield, Tuesday afternoon, for a
few days rest,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Mr.. Colby on Fountain street, who
has been suffering from a severe at
tack of pneumonia, was able to be gu .
for the first time, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-01

Car No 16 was derailed while cross
ing the switch below the cotton fac
tory. at 1925 Tuesday evening, and oc-
casioned a half hours delay.