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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

DR.. and Mrs:'Jphn T. Turner Of Tur-
ner celebrated their golden wedding
Wednesday. scores of friends assist
ing ,,,..
Owen Swanton of Portland, formerly
Of Dexter who placed the value OF his
affection. comfort ind society, and the
shame ara disgrace and sorrow which
had come to- HIM because OF the alien
Curtis a deputy sheriff of Dexter, a,
$4,000, agreed Wednesday at Portland
to accept IN. lieu Of this amount, the
sum OF $3.50 and the case." which was
to have been heard that day in tile su-
prema court was: Withdrawn from the
trial The pldiiitfff, in His writ stated
that Lcsliea Curtis Succeeded in WIN
ming the affections of his wife about
year ago and that since that time he
had not lived with his wife The plain
tiff's wife kept%a small store In Dex-
tel and it is said that when Leslie Cur
It's was given ant3execution to serve
upon her. their acquaintance began and
also the troubles of Owen Swanton,
the husband. = IN
The trial of damage suit against
Fred n. Dow for $4,000. brought by
two Psiwtucket women, Mrs. Eliza NJ
Chapman and Mrs Amelia NJ Chap
man was begun Wednesday in Port
land. They claim that on Oct 26. last
Year, they were in an elevator in the
Dirand block on Congress street. Port
land, owned by Fred Dow. which fell
from the third story to the bottom of
the shaft. and that in consequence
they suffered injuries which required
their treatment in a private hospital
from November until the middle of
the following March. The women were
surrounded by a corps of nurses and
an attending physician. who were con-
tinuously changing the pillows of the
two plaintiffs and giving them atten-
ton. Specialists one each side have
been summoned and the case promises
to occupy several days and will be
hard fought battle Senator Lindley NJ.
Staples of Knox, county Is leading
counsel for the plaintiffs and Thomas
L. Talbot of Portland for the defend
ant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The negotiations between the But
garian ENJOYS and the government con-
tinues at Constantinople and promises
satisfactory results.
Three slight shocks Of earthquake were
felt Wednesday at Manila. The pheno,n-
enon was continued at intervals through
out three days. No damage has yet been
reported.
Fire, evidently of incendiary origin. de-
stroyed the elevator of the Hungarian
Mills Co. at Denver early Wednesday.
causing Il Loss of s450,0O0. The elevator
was stored with 10000 bushels Of wheat.
which was consumed ... d .. Sars
News of the killing of FIVE men in the
Panama canal zone by a dynamite ek-
plosion was brought to New orleans
Tuesday b" the steamer Carriage from
Colon. The explosion occurred Oct. Is.
killing W. ]. Davis. engineer in charge
of steam shovel; George Cooley. crane
man, and {. pit foreman whose name Was
not learned. and two negroes. The steam
shovel struck a charge Of dy Mantle which
had failed to explode when planted.
More than 200 delegates and several
hundred other members Of the W. T..
r. U. have already arrived at Denver,
Co, to attend the sessions of the an
nual convention, which will begin Fiji
day Il predict that in 10 years the
Prohibition movement will cover tina
entire nation" said Mrs. Stevens or
Portland, Me. president Of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Unidii
1T Is not spasmodic effort but a sub
stantial and healthy gain which can
not be checked by any amount Of Oppc'-
sition."
An automobile driver, running his
machine along the lonely road between
West Harrington md Nayatt. r. II. dfsl
covered the dead body OF an unknown
man lying beside the road late Wednesg
day night, with bullet wounds In thu
head and over the heart. The man was
apparently an Italian and d iaborer'
Two men who were standing near tho
body just as the automobile came ~
disappeared into the woods and havU
not been found. DR.. H. c. Seymour ths
medical examiner, and Chief Of Police
Rowden believe that the man was MUIR
| dered. s. .e ... 49, y,
The Duke of the Abruzzi, whose mys3'
FERROUS disappearance from Turin a few
| days ago lent to the report that he had
left Turin with the intent of proceet1ng
to the United States, has been visiting
Princess Clotilde. the aunt Of King
Victor Emmanuel, at the royal chateau
at Moncalieri for the purpose OF inter-
esting her in his cause. He returned
to Turin Wednesday, but only remain
ed in the city for few hours, The
duke left for the south but his destina-
ton is unknown. His plans with regard
to his reported engagement to Miss
Katherine Elkins are being kept a pro.
4 found secret. He has even dispensed
with his aide and valet in order to 81
completely free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
The Chelsea Forest Fire.

The forest fire at 1.-The Lodges" in
Chelsea is now under control II
burned over between six and seven
acres of valuable pine growth owned
by Mark l.. Rollins and also some dis
lance upon the wood lot Of Otis Wins
low, where it was finally stopped. II
the entire pine growth turns out to be
killed through which the fire passed
it is estimated that the loss will be
about $500. The wife of Mr.. Rollins
lay dead in the house at the time. the
fire broke out and his neighbors turn
ed out to fight the fire. which took
more than "a hours from the time it
finally started to entirely subdue.
The woods in the vicinity of The
Lodges" have been frequented of late
by gunners in search of cartridges
and other small game and it is be-
lieved that the fire may have caught
from matches or cigar carelessly
thrown down by some gunner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
TWO MONSTER FIRES
Can Be Seen from Berlin, N. H.-Hun-
dreds Of Men Fighting.

Berlin, n. H., Oct. 21-Two big for
est fires. which hundreds of men from
this village, Gorham and Shelburne
have been fighting all day. were bril-
liantly visible from here tonight and
apparently were far from being I'M
der control. Neither of the fires threat
cned any villages tonight, but a num-
Der of outlying farm houses in Cor
ham and Shelburne seemed to be dan
gerously close to the path of the
flames. The efforts of the fire fighters
were directed only to keeping the fire
away from the farm buildings, the
blaze in the heavy timber being al
lowed perforee to go unchecked.
One of the fires has ragged over Mount
HlyeS. near fiOrilam, and is sweeping
east. One section of this fire has
crossed the Maine border tonight and
Was burning in. the woods in the town
Of Riley From Gorham village the view
tonight was a, splendid one. as the fire
was less than a, mile away and the
crest of the foothills Of Mount Hayes
We're plainly outlined in flames for sew
eral miles eastward. The village was
in no danger, however, as the Andros-
coggin river lays between it and the
fire. a,.
The village of Shelburne. east of Cor
ham, turned out every ablebo6ed cit
isen for self-protection during the night
and tonight appeared to be in no dan
ger. Late tonight there was report
that the fire had, already reached the
shore of Success pond, to the nrtheast
This would make the area Sbsrhed over
thus far At .Ieast 60 SQUARE miles.
West OF Berlin another big fire to.
day blackened the side Of Mount ,Foris'
and Mount Kflkenn3y, and was spread
ing along the .AFlmoroosu valley to.
ward the village Of West Milan tonight
On its nofthsrn edge this same flrs is
heading toward, Randolph, D township
and the west part OF Gorhar,, ana has
burned a great quantity Of valuable
hard wood gfowthi' Men from the Der.
lin Millst Co and 2fronr 'Goftam 'ir
squads OF 50 and 400 fought the biazs
all day and were still at work tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
o. S. e. A. c. Football Schedule.

The schedule for football Of the Q.
:. & A. G. is as follows:
Oct 24-Richmond at HallOwell.
oct 28-Oak Grove at Hallow"ll
Oct. 31--kent's Hill Second at Kent s
Hill
Nov. i-Open.
Nov Yarmouth Academy at
Haliowel.
Nov. 11--Open.
Nov. 14-Morse High (pending) at
Bath.
Manager Leighton wishes to secure
other games with High schools and
clubs who are looking for dates.
The game here for next Saturday
promises to be good one as Rich
monds line has been strengthened and
they are confident of putting ur a good
exhibition. 1t is earnestly hoped that
a large crowd will attend this first
home game to help along good sport
and encourage the boys All members
Of the team are requested to be out
fnr hare practice this afternoon us
work is what is needed to help play a
winning game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
SK0WAECAIN.

report was current on the streets
Wednesday noon that a heavy forest fire
was raging in the northern part of the
county and that seemingly it was impos-
sible to get it under control The state
ment was made which could not be ver-
fed at the time this item was sent, that
the fire Tuesday night was within four
miles of the Dead river dam and six miles
Of Tile Forks. There is a big fire i'm
Redington in Franklin county anG anoth-
er in Holeb township in Somerset county.
Tuesday night there was q crew of 300
men fighting the flames and more are to
he added at once. The fire in the upper
Enchanted. which started last week, is
still raging. To fight this a crew of Il
men was recruited from this town and
left for the scene last Thursday When
the wind is in the right direction the
smoke over this town is very heavy.
Miss Flossie Forter, who had been en-
poyed the past summer in some sporting
Camps at Oquossoc in the Rangeley re-
sion. has returned home.
F.. II. Booth of Waterville was calling
on friends in town Wednesday. A few
years ago he was employed here in the
POmlow restaurant.
The regular semi-monthIy meeting of
the United States Board of Examining
Surgeons of Somerset county was held
Wednesday in the office of DR.. l.. A. Das-
connie. The other two members, Drs. F,
J. Taylor of Pittsfeld and f. G. Bryant
of North Arson, were present. Tt was
not a busy session, but one veteran from
the National Home at Togus being in at
tendance.
Emil Gilblair. who had been on hunt
ing trip in the vicinity of the MoSie, has
returned home. bringing large doe. The
largest deer shot this season and the
largest ever killed in that region was
brought down last Saturday. Owing to
it's size it had to be dragged out by a
horse, and in moving it the skin was
ruined for mounting purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
Funeral Of Late Grace S, Dunn;no.

Inc friends and neighbors of the
late Mrs. Grace S. Dunning, wife of
fFed II. Dunning, gathered in large
numbers Yesterday afternoon at the
1amlly residence. Jones street. RAN
dolph, to pay their last tribute of r. !
spect to the deceased. The floral tr;b-
utes were very beautiful and included
handsome set pieces both from the Or
CARNATIONS with which she was con-
liected and the members of the be-
reaved family. A quartet composed
OF Mrs. w. G. Preble. Miss Mildred
Wadsworth, Willis Cunningham and
r. +. McCausland sang with touching
erect the selections, Our Days Are
AS the Grass" and Abide With Me"
Inc services were conducted by Rev
=. E..Jones. pastor of the Randolph
Methodlst church. and Rev. John r.
Clifford, pastor of the Highland ave-
nue. Methodist church, in which Mrs.
Dunnlng held membership until her
death. Both clergymen read passages,
OF Scripture appropriate to the occa-
sion and both paid a heartfelt tribute
to the character and worth of Mrs.
Cunning and the helpfulness of her
life. Prayer was offered by Rev. John
r. Clifford
The pail bearers were Judge l.. W.
Goodspeed, Fred a. Aver, Daniel S
Tasker and George w Eastman
Heath Relief Corps. of which the de-
ceased was member. attended in a
body and representatives We're also
present from the other organizations
with which she was connected. Inter
ment was in Maple Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
CANAAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Atkins Of Ever
cit. Mass, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Horace Mason Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Atkins is d native OF this town but
FOR the past ten years has resided In
Massachusetts.
Mrs. II. S. Goodrich of Skowhegan
was the guest of Mrs George Smith a
few days last week.
Wallace Goodrich of Boston is visit
ing his mother. Mrs. Clarissst Goodrich
Mrs. C. j. Harris visited relatives in
Oakland several days recently
Mrs Addie Mason is visiting rela-
tives in Boston and vicinity.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Harry Nelson started
for Boston Saturday for an extended
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. r II. Harris visited in
Hartland Sunday.
Miss Annie Rand is at home from
Boston on a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
AuSTRiA,.APoLoGIzEs
To Gen. Observation-Disclosures War
Material. yRaina Sent to Servia.

Vienna, 1.-THE government
will publish an order tomorrow, pro-
hibiting the export of guns. ammuni-
ton. horses or any war material 10
Servia. ~
The Austro- Hungarian minister at
Cettitie. Montenegro. has been in
structed to apologize to Prince Nicho-
las and the Montenegrin government
for the detention Of Gen vukoticsvan,
an official Of the Montenegrin govern
ment. who. While"on a special mission
to the Servian government was ar
rested by Aitstro- Hungarian officials
and held for several hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
THE ROUTH INQUEST.
Death Caused by Blow Struck by VIM.
Sabins of Gardiner.

The remains of the late James
3outh. who died at the Augusta City
hospital Tuesday morning were
brought to this city Tuesday noon. An
autopsy was held in the afternoon,
conducted by Drs. Johnson of Augusta
md Walsh of this city, who found that
he cause of death was due to menin-
sitis and an abScess on the side of the
brain.
Coroner e. NJ. Henderson empanelled
jury, consisting of Frank B. Wood,
John S. Hamilton. l.. d. Merchant,
Henry H. P. Clearwater. E. r. Andcr-
son and c. G. Wall to hold an inquest
md view the remains The jury adj
journed till P. M. Wednesday ana
lfter celebrating reported that death
'esulted from a blow struck by one
William Sabins of Gardiner. The jury
vas then discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
TO REACH NORTH POLE.
Explorer Baldwin Suggests Drifting
There in 3La Years by Ice Floe.

Washington, Oct. 21.-Evetyn B.
Baldwin. the Arctic explorer, was a
caller at the White House today, but
was unable to see the President.
Mr. Baldwin came for the purpose OF
laying before President Roosevelt a
new and novel plan for exploring the
Arctic regions and discovering the
North pole. His idea, which has been
endorsed by Admiral Melville. one Of
the survivors of the jeanette expedi-
ton and Admiral Schley and Sir Pur-
don Clarke director of the Metropol-
tan Museum of Art in New York. is tc
utilize one of the many huge ice foes
which drift from the Behring sea
across the Arctic regions and eventual
ly reach the coast of Greenland. These
foes take about 81 years in theil
drift across.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
TWO WEEKS AT HOME
And Then the Fleet Will Steam Away
to Cuban Waters.

Washington. Oct. 21.-Two weeks is
the time which the navy department
estimates the battleship fleet command
ed by Admiral Sperry. will remain in
the United States after it's arrival at
Hampton Roads as now contemplated.
Then the ships will proceed to Cuban
waters for target practice and maneuv-
ers. after which they will dispense to
the various navy yards some time in
June. The ships Of the third squadron
of the Atlantic fleet. which will meet
Admiral Sperry's command and escort
it home. are the Maine, Mississippi.
Montana. North Carolina, Idaho. New
Hampshire, Birmingham, Salem and
Chester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
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FAIRFIELD.

The 25th annual initiation banque
OF Maine Alpha of Phi Delta Thct;
was held Wednesday evening at The
Gerald in this village. There was 6
large attendance from the alumni and
the evening was greatly enjoyed and
The banquet in every way appreciated
The initiates were: 1901, Sidney w
Peterson of Winslow; 1872, Florian G.
Arey, Stonington; Everett A. Baldwin
North Stafford. N. Fl: Albert T.. G,
Carpenter. Canaan. N. H.; Harry r.
Curtis, Coos, ". H.; Herbert IT, Good
win, Lawrence, Mass; Arthur I. Horne.
Fairfield; Leslie F. Jordan, Casco;
Merle o. Hideout, Houlton; ]. Bur
leigh Thompson, Machias;- William A.
Weeden, Quincy, Mass; Augustus l..
Welch, dryden Post Prandial: John
Gerald Towne, NJ. D.. 1906, POSTMASTER;
The Occasion" Harold X. Kimbail,
09: National Phis," Reginald H. Far
rar, 10; Colby Pills." Hervey C. Al
len, II; Green Capped Phis." Albert
E. c. Carpenter. II; my Alma Mater
Harry +. Pratt, '02; First Concep-
tons" Augustus l.. Welch, II; "Po-
litical Phis and Future Phls," Norman
X. Fuller, '9S, Charles w. Atchley. o.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
r. Burrill on Main street was the
scene Wednesday, of very pretty
home wedding, the contracting parties
being Miss Susie Clark Fogg. a niece
of Mrs. Burrill. and Albert W. Reed.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reed OF
Benton Falls. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. L. Clark of the First
Baptist church of this town i'm the
presence of the immediate families of
the bride and groom and few init
mate friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
A sheppard dog belonging to Albert

A sheppard dog belonging to Albert
McBurnie, who lives in Newfelds on
the road to Epping. n. H.. "Wednesday
carried a human squll into Mr.. Nc
Burnies front yard. The skull was sun
baked and had apparently been exposed
to the weather for four or five wears.
1t was supposed that the dog unearth-
ed it while roaming through some
thick woods not far from the McBur-
ME house. At first the skull vas
thought to be that of an animal, but
DR.. Mitchell of E.pping. who saw the
skull. pronounced it that of human
being. An effort will be made to To-
cate the rest of the. skeleton. with a
view to possible Identification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
IMPROVED BUSINESS
Shows by the 328,000,o0o Increase IN
Bank Deposits.

Washington Oct. 21.-The abstract
of the reports of the conditions of the
$3.50 national banks under call issued
by the comptroller of the currency for
statements on Sept. 20, 1908, issued to-
ady, furnishes evidence, in the opin-
ion of treasury officials, of vastly i'm
proved business conditions. The five
principal items in the returns show
that since Feb. IA. 1908. the loans ana
deposits in the national banks of the
country have increa sed about $32S. 0O0,-
O0h and during the same period in to-
tai resources of national banks have
Increased 1851 600.
The most remarkable of the totals
given is as to individual deposits, which
have increased S443.000,000.
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Antonio Demarco. the Italian. who
!. ads bothered the local officers for some
~; s'ue With fairy stories about his miss
..s wife, Yesterday transferred his at
@ntion to the Maine Central Railroad
.,~pioyes and hung around the station
:" the greater part of the day looking
wi MS wife. who he seemed to think
ds coming back to him on some train
SS uI the day. Trains came and went
~ on none of them was there any
= s Demarco., After Demarco became
general nuisance about the station
y, Nv Marshal Cults was informed by
M .e railroad employees in regard to the
10 ians actions and the marshal de
my. Asa MN atthe police station. where
"s case Will be looked into in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
(. BLIZZARD in MONTANA.
Drifts, Some IS Feet High, Obstruct.
inq All Forms Of Travel.

Lewiston, Mont, Oct PA blind
ing blizzard ragged today and all traf-
fic- in central Montana is tied up.
Trains on the st. Paul road are snow,
bound and stages are stalled in snow
drifts Is feet deep. There is no sign
Of a cessation Of the storm Business
is at a standstill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

About % friends of Ralph Swectland
sa1nered at his home on Highland
a, Tuesday evening. to celebrate
ms birthday The evening passed
p'easantly with games and refresh
l'ehtss of. ice cream and cake were
served. In behalf Of those present
S MISS Madeline Dill presented Mr..
SWeetland with pretty gold watcn
."aih' The party broke up at late
"oqr after a thoroughly enjoyable
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

special car went through here
Yesterday forenoon over the Lewiston
extension on it's way to Togus with
an excursion party from the G.. A. r..
Post at Mechanic Falls. The car was
well filled there being about 60 in the
party. Another excursion from the
same place with identical destination
passed through here Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22
Local Notice.

Bring a list of the Drug store
Goods" you need for the winter to the
City Drug Store. corner Water ana
Union streets. Hallowell. and take adj
vantage of the lowest drug store prices
in the State. Five hundred new war
ranted water bags and syringes to DE
sold at great reduction. oct22d't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Landlord Douglass of the Johnson
House is considering the proposition
of running his own electric plant and
furnishing light and power for use
about the hotel He is now getting
estimates for such a plant and if the
figures prove satisfactory he may in
stall It,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Word was received here yesterday
of the death in BOwdoinham of j. "A.
Cromwell. a former Gardiner photog-
raphcr. MIR. Cromwell ran two differ
cnt studios here about 80 years ago
and went from here to Bowdoinham'
where he had since resided. He was
about 10 years of age and a widow and
daughter survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The kennebec Light Heat Co. -is
putting a big transformer on the pole
at the corner of the city building to
provide the lights for the new amuse-
ment hall on Church street. which will
use Il large number of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Mrs Susan Scarles. formerly or
Chelsea. is critically i'll at the home
Of her son. Thomas Searles, at Bar
Harbor. Prof. l.. d, Searles of ProVi-
dence, r. l.. passed through here on
the train yesterday afternoon on ms
way to Bar Harbor and was joined
here by Miss Eva Searles. daughter
Of the sick woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Extensive improvements are being
made upon the parsonage buildings
and lot belonging to the Randolph
Methodist church. on Central street.
The barn is being raised and moved
back and a new foundation placed
under the rear of the house. The yard
is also being graded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

series of revival meetings is be-
ing held at the Methodist chapel IN
chelsea under the direction of Rev. Z.
T. Jones. Tuesday evening Rev. John
Clifford of Gardiner spoke and last
evening the speaker was Rev. ii. L..
Nichols Of Hallowell This evening
Rev. c, E. Jones will speak and Friday
evening the speaker will be Rev. b. u.
HANSON of Dresden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

The Juniors of the II. H. S. are con-
fident that their dance tomorrow night
will be one of the most successful So
cial events of the High school year
Many are expected to attend from out
of town as we'll as from this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Jackman of Sc
attic. Wash, are the guests of friends
in this city. Mr. Jackman was prnci-
pal of the Maria Clarke Grammar and
later of the Smith Grammar of Au-
gusta. His many friends welcome his
raturn.