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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
PASSING OF THE BoorJAAa.
High Tide Of Once Popular Household
Article Reached in 1870.


In 1880 there were at least 100000
bootjacks in the country. BY 1870 the
number had increased to 3,eo0, 600 In
1860 II had grown to 6,000.00a Taking
into account that l.000.000 boot wearers
had left their homes in the meantime
to lead a life in which one boot was
usually worked off by application of
the toe of the other, thus diminishing
the bootjack demand. it is quite prob
able that the ratio of increase ending
in 1870 But If we assume 100000 fam
iiies To have settled back to normal
state of existence by this time, and al
low one bootiack to the family, 1t will
be seen that a little more than 40 years
ago there must have been something
like 100000 bootjaeks in the United
States.
The bootjack had then reached its
high water mark. 1t was the begin
ming of the period of the making of
tine West, when women and girls, as
well as boys and men, wore boots oe-
easionally or exclusively, over large
area of the national territory Yet a
change had begun to set in. Little by
little the bootleg began to shorten, and
as IL shortened, the bootjack became
less Indispensable. Yet. making every
allowance, there must have been an
accumulation of not less than 10000. 900
bootjacks in the country in 1850. when
they began to fall rapidly in desue-
tude. What has become of them?
There was time when the boot elk
held a prominent and honored place in
every American household. 1t was ev-
en- more necessary to the equipment
of the ell-regulated home than the
hat rack. more necessary than the
closet hook, because while the male
members of the family could throw
their hats and outer coats off any
where. the removal of a pair of boots
by hand was a proceeding from which
the great majority of brothers, hus-
bands and fathers instinctiyely
shrank. While attempts to work off
tight and damp boots on the rounds
of chairs and tables. or between the
door and the jamb, was discouraged
by all good housekeepers. That the
bootjack might be more attractive to
the men, they We're frequently covered
with Brussels carpet to match the
floor, or adorned with the initials OF
the user in brass-headed tacks, and
now and then when they took the
form of bridal presents, they were
handpainted.
But where are they? What has be-
come of the l0.00o,009 You search Tor
them in vain through the museums.
Occasionally you come across one in
the antique shops. but it does not look
real. Apparently, the millions of boot
jacks, like the millions of long-legged
boots that did noble service for the
men of the country through three
fourths of the last century, have gone
to join the wigs, knee-trousers and
buckled shoes of an earlier time
Christian Science Monitor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
vVINSL0W.

About 30 of the friends OF Mr. and Mrs
Frank Barton gave them n surprise al
their home at North Benton avenue
Friday evening. Various games were
played and ice cream was served. The
company departed at "a late hour after
having spent most enjoyable evening
The Winslow Ladies Aid will meet al
the church parlors Wednesday, Oct. 15
They will serve an old-fashioned New
England Boiled dinner at noon to all
AS these dinners cannot be beat any
where this alone should draw a good
crowd.
Mrs. Arthur Bridge of Beacon street
is spending a couple of weeks with
friends and relatives in New Bedford
Mass.
Mrs. Frank Barton is entertaining her
brother George Hutchns of Portland,
Oregon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
SUBMARINES AT WORK.
Forecast Of Naval War in the cominu
Years

The destroyer is doomed shortly to
disappear. or. If YOU like, she will in
future be invested with the power to
dive. The types, at any rate, will be
amalgamated. 1t is matter of per-
fecting the internal combustion engine
for marine purposes. Afterward the
submarine may attain the power of
flying as well, and we shall have a
ship possessing all the qualities of the
wild duck. except that of sitting on
eggs and reproducing herself. This
forecast is made by Gerard Fiennes,
who writes of the work of the subma-
rine in the Pail Mall Magazine:
ut is the darkest hour, the hour be-
fore the dawn. The hostile fleet lies
in it's harbor, behind the boom and
under the shelter of the forts. 1t has
suffered damage in an encounter with
a superior force, but is still in being
The beams of the searcillights wheel
and cross and seesaw up and down;
the guarding destroyers prowl hither
in the outer harbor. OF a sudden
there is rush from seward Of black
hulls and flaming tunnels. No con-
cealment is attempted; it would be
useless. The attackers creep, unper-
ceived, near enough to make their
rush. In an instant the scene is ablaze
with quick-firing guns, hurting shell
on friend and foe alike. The assail-
ants hold on. One boat after another
sinks, but ever fresh squadrons rush
in to the attack. A dozen, 20, 80 boats
will be we'll lost if the attempt sue
ceeds.
THE boom which protects the har
Dor mouth is made of huge baulks of
timber, wound and wound with stout
steel hawsers. From it's low edge hang
torpedo nets. 1t would be vain I'd
charge it as the Polyphemus years ago
charged the boom at Portsmouth for
an experiment. and got over. 1t must
be blown up. A rending crash. fol-
lowed by another, proclaims the fail
IRE of the trusted defense. The boom
is in splinters; the destroyers which
wrecked it actually make their way to
safety amid the smoke and confusion
caused. by the explosions. Now the
fast breaking dawn diseloses num-
Der of slim poles cutting the surface of
the water. Again the crash of the
fire breaks out. 1t is futile, but the
nerves OI tile SuHIcIS VIII Ifpt StduN
inaction. The defending destroyers
charge the submarines, trying to knock
away their periscopes and to explode
mines close to their hulls. Here and
there they succeed. A whalelike snout
is thrown out of the water and sinks
again forever. There is a whirr of
wings overhead. The aeroplanes are
up. Soon fountains of water;Are spout
ing from where their drop4ed boombs
explode. But above all thhsd1n there
arises a dull muffied roaf&a second,
a third. Some of the batttleships are
hit. One torpedo which missed its
mark destroys the caisson of the dock
in which the flagship is lying for re-
pairs Worst of all, the feet has lost
| it's sense of security. 1t must go our
and fight at any cost. What the fire.
ships were designed to do in the old
wars, and seldom did, the submarine
can accomplish, at least, if she justi-
| fies the hopes of those who believe In
| her. The Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

A weeks jubilee in honor of the
10th hundred anniversary of the is
suing of the Edict of Milan by the
Emperor Constantine. has just been
brought to a close at the church OF
ST. Francis de Sales. Fathers Char
land and Nornorgues, With the assist
ance of Father Rondeau, Dominican
priest from Lewiston, have conducted
the services. which consisted chiefly
of sermons, benedictions. rosaries and
masses. The first three days of the
week were devoted to women, with an
approximate attendance of 1900, and
the last three days to the men, who
turned out for the exercises about 1000
strong. Final services. Sunday after
noon. We're for the women and in the
evening for the men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
To Discuss Schooihouse.

The adjourned meeting OF the city
government to discuss and settle the
difficulty arising over the cost of con-
struction of the new brick schoofhouse
at Walnut street and College avenue
will he held. Monday evening. The
building committee met, last Thurs
day evening, and discussed the mat
ter and other members of the city gov
eminent have been giving the problem
careful thought, and interesting ae-
veiopments are looked for. this eve
nirg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
Seizure Recently Made by
Deputy Sheriff Bfophy.
Miss Susan Bracket EnteIiains
A Large Party Of Friends.
Death, Sunday Morning, Of Sidney
K. Fuller, Aged So Years.

Mr.. and Mrs Adelbert Greenleaf
and children and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward II. Hinkley made a trip by auto,
Saturday, to Abbot to visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Rev. and Mrs. Royal A. Rich of
Madison formerly of this town We're
calling on friends in town, Saturday.
The entertainment, Friday evening.
at the Lawrence High School Assem-
bly, hall Melted SIS.
The Sth annual fair of the Benton
Grange will be held, Thursday, Oct.
II, at the schoolhouse at Benton sta
ton. Liberal premiums will be offered.
All entries should be on the grounds
by 10 A. NJ.
Deputy Sheriff Henry d. Brophy
made a seizure of wet goods
Wednesday. Oct. 3, at the American
Express office. Lawrence avenue. The
shipment was addressed to Miss l..
j. Hathaway and contained one box
containing four one-quart bottles of
whiskey: two one-quart bottles of al
cohol one one-quart bottles of gin.
Appearance for the seizure should be
made, Saturday, Oct. is.
Warren SWEET, manual training
teacher of Lawrence High school
passed the weekend at Winslow with
friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jewell and Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Piper have returned
from a hunting trip to Holet. They
brought back three deer which are
the first to be brought into Fairfield,
this season.
Miss susan Bracket was % very
charming hostess, Saturday evening,
of party of young people at the Hill
side Country Club. A Chicken supper
with all the side dishes was served
up in bountious style. Those present
were Miss Bracket, Vera Small,
Hazel Vickery, Sara Libbey, Helen
Weeks, Lucy Weeks. Madeline Salla,
Margaret Totman. Charley Lightbody,
Carl Mari. Basil Larkin, Herbert
Blakeney, H. A. Hicks. Walter Wood
man, Charlie Baxter, Raymond Snow.
The chaperones were Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Jewell and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Small. Later in the evening the par
Nv attended the dance at the Fair
| field Opera house.
James Ingalls, of Lynn. Mass. is
l
his son, James ingalls,, Jr.
The Prokaydo Society will meet Mon
| day evening, with Miss Clara Gibson
| Upper Main street.
| Linwood Pttman, L. of NJ. 1917 passe'
the weekend in town with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pittman.
| The Womans Home Missionary Socie
| ty will hold a meeting with Mrs. Flor
| Files. High street. Monday afternoon
/ at 3 p. M.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Fl. Anderson Q
| Lewiston left. Saturday afternoon, TO
| a visit with friends at Skowhegan afte
a two-days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. vii
liam L. Pitman. Mr.. Anderson is well
known conductor on the M. c. r. r
running between Lewiston and Rocklant
The Methodist Guild will meet. Nor
day afternoon at p. NJ, with Mrs. Flt
ra Tozier, High street.
Ralph Drisko. U. of M. 1917, passed tn
weekend at his home in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
Statement from
The Shoe Factory.

c. D. Reid. treasurer of the Common
wealth Shoe & Leather Co, was In Gar
diner. Saturday, and stated that the old
schedule of wages paid the lasters OF
the Commonwealth factory in Gardiner
was professionally high and was larger
than any other factory in the State. turn
ing out the same grade of shoe, was
paying.
The lasters in telling their side of the
story stated that the old schedule is not
a bit higher than it should be inasmuch
as when the time of slack work at the
factory is deducted their wages are no
more, and even less, than in factories
running full time. Some of the lasters
stated. Saturday. that they would not
return to work at the new figures and
that unless n return was made to the
old schedule they would go out and that
the assemblers would go out with them
The officials of the Commonwealth Co.
think that the lasters should at least
be willing to submit the matter to ar
bitration and undoubtedly to this the
lasters will agree. Following is the old
and new schedule for operators on No
s machines:
Plain toes. old IL, new a. Sole leather
russell, low toe, old 80. new "a; sole leath-
er, black, low toe, old "a, new 20: black
high toe, old 80. new "a: black. low toe
old 49, new 90; russell, high toe
old &c. new 30: russell, high toe
sole leather, old 80, new 80; pa
tent leather high toe, old sc, new 30
patent leather low toe. old 2s, new "a
patent leather. high toe, sole leather OLE
no. new 30; patent leather, low toe, sols
leather old 30, new "a; russell, low toe
old 2s new "a; pulling, high toe. old Is
new ~ pulling. low toe. old u, new II
side lasting. old Is. new 13.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
Should We All Go sockiese7

Everybody likes silly stockings best.
Why? Largely because they sre pref
test. doubtless. But there is another
reason. As most Of us have noticed,
they are cool. = es
The comfort Of stockings depends
largely upon their material, Fabrics
differ in the readiness With which thef
transmit heat and moisture. The
best material for stockings is thai
which conducts heat and allows evap
Grafton most rapidly. Isle thread ~
far less comfortable than silk, for the
reason that 1t is bad caHdpctar 9f
heat and moisture.
The less our clothes Interfere with
the passage of heat aRd moisture from
the body. the more comfortable thay
are. Fnrthsrmeresi i is desirable, Tor
comforts sake, that the body should
be air-bathed at aRs times. Men used
to wear long stgckiRgs. Having
adopted socks instesd. they find them
so much more comfortable that they
will never go hack to the old styIe.
The new fad of socks for womens has
at least the Justification of comfort. r
All children enjoy going barefoot.
But this involves some danger OF in
jury to the feet and. in addition, the
unpleasant possibility of lockjaw. Cone
sequently, many judicious parents
lcofhTlomise.pn sandals without stock
ingsNA Pern1ns.sa generation frosn
nowtEe may find ourselves going
baeksboth men and women. toe the
classic sandals =
Most people do not realize that q
tsytrS kt.S t.. l. o~l~S sxs =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
Cony High Beats
Waterville, Is to 0.

Cony High school shut out Water
vile High, 13 to 0. Saturday morning,
on Libbey field, in one of the most in
teresting interseholastic football games
Watervile has seen, this season. The
visitors came in strong at the begin
ming and never showed any signs of
weakness at any period of the con-
test. The Augusta squad numbered
about 20 men, while the local school
was represented by scarcely Is.
Purinton of Cony High kicked off
tn the local team, but the ball was
fumbled and no gain was made Tab
err got the ball and advanced ii Is
yards for the visitors. Babbitt and
Purinton, the Cony right halfback
and quarterback, respectively, contin-
ued to force the ball toward the goal,
until Taber got hold of 1t and ran
around the Waterville end for touch
down. Purinton kicked the goal, and
later kicked off to Lightbody of Wa
terville High, who made ID yards. This
ended the first period.
At the opening of the second period,
Proctor replaced Mulholland at right
halfback on the Waterville lineup.
Pooler was replaced by Alley, who
was shifted to the backtield. The fea-
lures of this period were the fine tack
ling of Goodno of the local team and
the wonderful sprinting of Purinton
of the visitors. Purinton was later
replaced by Miller.
In the second half, Goodno of Wa
terville kicked to Miller, who made
only few yards. Miller was replaced
| by Purinton, who was finally Obliged
to give up to Dunnack. The star
play of the period was when Goodno
punted to Cony, Taylor getting hold
of the ball and making 20-yard
| run around the local line.
Lightbody did some fine work for
| the local team in this period
Two changes were made in the
| Cony lineup, during the latter part
| part of the period. Lewis replaced
| Johnson as left guard, while Miiiel
I took Dunnack's place at quarterback
| The spectacular event of the fina
| period was Rabbits end run for 5;
| wards and a touchdown. He would
have added another tally to the score
/ had he not failed to kick the goal
/ The ball was in the possession OF tn
Il visitors nearly all of the time in TINS
X period Rabbit came near scoring
II another touchdown, when. just pefor'
II the game was called, he ran 2s<yard'
H around the Waterville end ant
n grounded ball, just few inches IRON
the last tape.
II The weather conditions were fal
H from favorable, and consequently.
| small crowd was in attendance. IN
| condition of the field was none To-
good for the teams. The summary;
ri CONY HIGH WATERVILLE HiGf
1 Dennis, le..........re, Pooler, Procto
/ Cooper, .rt, sSteveh
Johnson, Lewis, lg......rg, Hanscom
/ Folsom, c........ .......... ''''.S, -
Coughlin. MISUNDERSTANDING , Whit
Weir. rt Wilso
Murphy, re-. lie, SoyOuSse
Purinson, Miller, Dunnack. qb. Lark
Taber, lhb.. .......... .........-...'....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Saturday was observed by the He
brews of Gardiner and Randolph, ii be-
ing known as "Yom Kippur.'' or the
Day of Atonement. held by them to be
the hottest day in the year. The observ-
ance of the day began, at sunset Friday
and ended, Saturday, at the same hour
and at the closing was blown the Sho-
for or Rams Horn trumpet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs Edward r. Bartlett of
Topeka. Kan, We're in the city. Satur-
day. calling on friends. They Were on
their way to Bangor, Mr.. Bartletts old
home, and will return later to pass a
few days at Mrs. Bartletts childhood
home in West Gardiner. Mr.. Bartlett
has been engaged in railroading all his
life and is at present right of way agent
for the Atehson, Topeka & Santa Fee
r r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
List of Unclaimed Letters.

Women-Mrs. Visa Bladzel, Mrs. Nell
lie K. Bryant. Mrs. NJ. X. Caffney. Mrs.
Nancy F. Hassam Mrs. John Herne,
Mrs. Cas- Ogden. Mrs. Eugene Ross.
Men-Carrol Conner. l.. C. MARITIME
wch. William Nolan. Pearl Perkins,
William Pottle. Sam Silver, Eli Teed.
Clyde Walker, Francis Whittemore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
RIB, Mulholland. Proctor

.......rhb, Mulholland, Proctor, Alley
Capt. Babbitt, RIB. lib, Goodno
Turner, fb, Lightbody
Score, Cony High 49, Touchdowns,
Taber, Babbitt. Goal from touchdown.
Purinten. Referee, MacMahon I'm
pire, Pendergast of Colby. Linesmen,
Webster and Donnelly. Timers, Pink
ham and Pratt. Time, two 10-min-
ute and two 9-minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Frankincense is variety of gum that
frequently forms a component of in
cense means gum that exudes from a
tree fOurishing in considerable quanti-
ties in British Somaliand and elsewhere
There Is an inferior gum of this kind
that grows in India and other countries
of the East. The incense tree seldom
attains a height exceeding Is feet. II
presents a thorny and unsightly growth
and thrives in desert regions. Dealers
grade incense according to color-bright
yellow. medium and dark yellow. The
chief market for II seems to be Alden
whence II is taken by Somalis during
the winter months. -Harper's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

A large delegation from Canton Ev-
ergreen are planning to attend q spe-
cial council meeting. to be held at
Portland, Wednesday evening, at
which the grand declaration of chiv-
airy will be exemplified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Charles Kicker. former member of
Colby, class of ,l6. returned, Saturday,
to his home in Poland Springs. after a
short visit with friends at the Zeta
Psi house. Other recent visitors. mem
berss Of the same fraternity, We're;
Samuel Herrick of Chicago and Arthur
knight of Garland, both members of
the class of Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Sergeant Kuertz won wife. and q
house with garden plot by drinking
thirty pints Of beer before breakfAat
at q restaurant at Bresiau. Gtrnh69y.
and afterward to show his steAdinsss
of hand. he registered seven hiss ONT
Of ten shots - m eight -hundr 81 yard
target. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

The following intentions of marriage
are recorded at the Office of the city
clerk: William Francis Donovan and
Margaret a. Mclaughlin: John f. Troop
and Gertrude Sparrow Oscar Burnham
Pray and Eulela Maud Little; Joseph
Austin Wheeler and Marie Labine Gui-
mould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

The annual rally of the First Baptist
Ladies Aid will be held, Tuesday after
noon. with Mrs l.. n. Clarke, cobbossee
avenue. Those who attend are expected
to go on the go electric and take box
luncheons with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

The st. Anselm football squad re-
manned In Waterville until Sunday
morning, before returning to Man
chester. A few OF the members of the
team were entertained at each of the
various fraternity houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

The First Baptist church has been
secured for the reading on RIP Van
Wrinkle by George Herman. Tuesday
evening. A special form of tickets will
be issued to students. Mr.. Herman
will give his reading under the au-
spices of Coburn Classical Institute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Seth Barton of Freedom was a
weekend guest of his sister, Mrs.
Davenport. Newhall street.
The postponed meeting of the Method
list church official board viii be held
Friday evening, Oct. H. after the regu
lar class meeting.
Miss Gertrude Overlook of Watervilit
passed Sunday in town with Miss Minnie
Gibbs.
Miss Vesta Whittier. Mrs. b. f. Rack.
life, Mrs George Poland will leave
Tuesday. for Portland, where they will
attend the Rebekah Assembly of Maine
Miss Written is vice president of the
Rebekah Assembly. Mrs. B. F. Raeklifft
is district deputy president. Mrs. Pol
land is district deputy grand marshal
Vernon Orcutt and Raymond Varney
passed the weekend at the Orcutt cot.
tage at Snow pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

The w. G. r L. will hold it's month
ly meeting. at $50 +. NJ, Tuesday, at
the home of the president, Mrs. +. II.
Brown, 2S Winter street. The subject
will be sabbath Observance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Rev. Hugh Wallace Smith of Boston Is
to supply the pulpit of Christ church,
during the absence of the recton, Rev.
Canon Plant. at the triennial conVen-
ton in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mrs Ware and her daughter, Miss
Alice Bradstreet, who have been in Gar.
diner for the past week, left, saturday
for visit with friends in Bridgton. Mrs
Ware and daughter have been at Inter
lachen, Fla, for the past year, and viii
return there later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Misses Madeline and Helen Walker
who are attending school at Kents Hill.
arrived. Friday evening. to spend the
weekend with their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Walker Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

In the absence of the rector. Rev. G.
p. Nicholson. who is attending the tri-
ennial convention Of the Episcopal
church in New York, the services at
St Marks. Sunday, were conducted
by II. B. Block and Robert c. Joudry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
Municipal Court.

One victim of intoxication appeared.
Saturday morning, in the municipal
court. AS it was his first appearance
he was allowed to go without fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mayor and Mrs. Bert F.. Lamb are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival Saturday evening. of a 9is-pound
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

William Mulholland and Ralph
Goodwin have returned from Caribou,
where they have been employed, the
past few weeks.