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Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
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The teachers and members of dis
trict No, 4, of the Pima Relief So
ciety, entertained the other MEM
bers of the society with the follow
ing program at their regular meet
ing last Thursday:
History of the Organization of
the Pima Relief Society. by Mrs. l..
M. GustaEsOn.
Vocal duet, by Mrs. Myrtle Reed
and Revey Merrill.
An essay on "Motherhood," by
Mrs. Eva Lines.
Vocal Solo, by Mrs. jessie FOllett.
William Williams and his daught-
| er, Mrs. Geneva Smith. of Clifton,
are in town visiting with relatives
and old friends Mr.. Williams met
with very painful accident the
night he arrived here. While wal
ering his horses one of them hecdmr
frightened and thI owing his head
up sudden y, struck Mr.. Williams
on the back of the neck. rendering
him unconscious His daughter-in
law, Mrs. Sam Williams, seeing him
faII, went to his aid. Being unable
to move him alone she secured the
assistance Of Il man who was passing
by in auto ant~ear rlCd him into the
house. A doctor was summoned
who reported Dolhing more serious
than bad bruise.
Il. M. Kelley, Arthur Lines and
Mrs. Mary Lines and two children
left for Clifton Monday morning in
Mr.. Keley's car. Mr.. Kelley and
Mr.. Lines went On business, while
Mrs. Lines will visit with her sister,
Mrs. Bert Jessup, in MOI enci
Mrs. Ell Allen entertained party
of ladies' at quilting at her home
Tuesday.
Clark Webb returned home from
Benson Monday, where he had been
on business TRIP.
MIS- Carl Nelson, Sr,, ard child
rem and Mrs Carl Nelson, Sr., left
Sunday morning for Tombstone,
where they will make their home
for while.
MIS- Hattie CIuff gave a quilting
bee at her home Tuesday. Those
present were a few of her old time
friends.
Miss Fannie Mcbride gave a
party in honor of her seventh birth
day, at her home Tuesday. The
children enjoyed themselves playing
many different kinds of games,
after which lemonade was served.
Farley Kelly is preparing TO build
a house on his land up Cottonwood
wash, where he and his family will
make their hume as soon as it is
completed.
Hpber Boyle is having a new
three. room adobe house erected on
his farm west of town.
Mrs. John Marshall and daughter,
Thelma, and daughter in-law, Mrs.
Ed Marshall, and little son arrived
here from New Mexico Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mcclure and
baby, of Thatcher, spent Sunday in
town visiting with Mrs. McGuire's
mother, Mrs. Joe Roseberry.
Delbert Maloy spent several days
visiting in town.
Ernest Nuttall is now busy rum
ming his gasoline plows.
AttaoJ fba pa1nnfinp Solo OF
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
BIRTHS

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hade
Green, at their homo in Pima,
Wednesday, October 6, 1915, a girl
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Al Saline,
at their home in Pima, "Wednesday.
Oct0brr 6. 1915. a hoy.
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
WEDDING BELLS
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Miss Anna Dorothy Wilson, sister
Of Mrs. M. S. Freeman and j. Nj.
Wilson. was married to Jesse M.
Wright, of Liberty Hill, Texas,
Tuesday afternoon, AT $50 o'clock
at The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. M s.
Freeman, on the Thatcher bouIt-
varde. -
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. G. l.. Horene. Only the i'm
mediate relatives were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright will make
their home here.
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15

Miss Iva Goodman, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goodman, was
married to William Norton, yester-
day. afternoon, at 500 o'clock. The
ceremony took place at the home
of the bride. Judge A. G. Nc
Alister officiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norton will make
their home here.
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to those who so kindly as
sisted US in our sad affliction and
bereavement.
MRS. MATTE A. WILLIAMS,
G.. C. WILLIAMS.
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
Attention! Ladies!

Don't fail to call and see our new
line of 42-inch Silk LaceS for ladies'
waists. J. r WELKER & Co.
adv 35-2t
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
Headquarters

For Fancy PopIins, Crepe de- Chine,
Silk Taffettas, wide Messalines and
Fancy Silks. J. R. WELKER & Co.
Z adv-35-2t
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15

Attend the Reduction Sale at
FREEMAN's JEwELRY STORE, Stafford,
Everthing goes at hard time prices.
Graham guardian., 1915-10-15
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Supervisor Geo. A. Foote Supervisor Geo. A. Matthe
Supervisor Jas. A. Quinn

Send list Of everything that you have for sale this Office
that find the hand the
County and get touch with the markets This list should include
fruits hay, corn honey, grain, poultry, horses,
How many of land have you for sale? Kindly send
prices and full description this office will try find
buyer free Of any charge you.
How many Of land have you for lease? Kindly send
and full description there many inquiries from those
who wish lease few of land reasonable price per
We help you and all depends your taking ad
vantage Of our offer and keeping touch with this office all
when you have anything for sale.
Your county officials will direct the affairs Of this organization
and this office will be your all times free of charge
The Graham County Chamber of Commerce supported by
membership and the dues ST 90 per month"; with fee
Any citizen OF Graham County eligible to join.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

Interest in the war now centers in the
Balkans. The Austro Germans forces
have invaded Serbia and taken possess
sion of the old city of Belgrade, but are
said TO have met with heavy losses in
their advance. Belgrade was open to
attack from three sides and the Serbians
will make their stand in the mountains
which they so stubbornly defended
against the Austrians last year. Bull
garia struck her first blow Monday and
will endeavor to take the Serbians on
the flank while the Teutons are batter
ing on the Serbian defenses from the
north. Meanwhile the French and Eng
lish fol ces landed IN Greece are hasten
ing to the aid of Serbia, and Roumania
has decided to enter the war on the side
of the Allies. TT re is a growing spirit
of unrest in Gre e with indications that
she may follow Roumania's example.
Meanwhile the Germans are not gaining
ground on any front. They have been
checked before Dvinsk, repulsed by the
Serbians, their line pierced in Galicia,
and are slowly giving way before the
French in the west.
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THE MAINE MUSIC FESTIVAL.

The famous prima donna Melba delighted
to hear her. In the morning rehearsal. after
singing her entire program for the evening,
she sang in response to encores the old Scotch
song, "Annie Laurie" in way that every
nearer will remember. Every word could be
heard clearly and she sang with great express
sion. AS Mr.. Chapman said, '.There is but
one Melba," and her glorious voice delighted
everyone. In the evening she sang "Tosti's
Goodbye" favorite piece of hers and she
sings it often. There were many children
present at the rehearsal, as the schools wer
closed in the morning. and they enjoyed her
singing; also the singing of the Criterion
quartet from New York city. The quartet
sang for the children 1.-THE Little Red Drum
a nd negro melody, and the children and the
grown.up members of the audience were de-
lighted with their singing
Mr.. Chalmers of this male quartet is called
the greatest basso in the country, and when he
sang solo. the Vulcan Song" by Gounod, the
audience felt that he could justly be called
great singer. A noted English critic says that
Melba's tone resembles the notes of violin
in clearness, sweetness and beautiful quality,
and Mr.. Chalmers deep rich bass voice was a
good contrast as he was the only other soloist
on Melba night. Mr.. Young, another member
of the Criterion quartet, has sung for phono-
graphs under the name of Harry Anthony for
several years. He was the soloist Friday
afternoon.
The great artists who were heard Friday and
Saturday were well received, but Thursday,
"Melba Day." was the greatest day of the
festival BERTHA A. PARTRIDGE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

The New York Sun like certain brand
of coffee, Stanzalone-or did-in credit
ing even the smallest item taken from an
exchange. But giving credit where credit
is due seems to have fallen into disuse
generally, and there are cases in which
a paper whose matter is made use of
without proper acknowledgment has just
cause for complaint. We recall one case
of many in our own experience. The
Journal published an article of about a
column and half on a matter of State
wide interest and of special interest to a
neighboring CITY, the material for which
was obtained through personal corre-
spondence and research. The article was
appropriated by newspaper of said city
and went the rounds Of the State press
credited to that paper. Now it appears
from an item in last weeks issue Of the
Fort Fairfield Review that The Journal
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TRANSFERS In REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending October l3, 1915:
Joseph M. Elliott. Freedom, to John o. Ell.
lott, do; land and buildings in Freedom, Two
deeds.
Albert M. Ames, Stockton Springs. to George
A. Stevens, do; land in Stockton Springs.
Fred A. Written, Unity, to Edwin T. Rey-
nolds, do; land in Unity.
Frank L. Hall, Belfast, to David W. Smith.
Waldo; land in Waldo.
Henry l.. Pendleton, Hampden, to George L.,
Clark, Winterport; land in Winterport.
Charlotte Bracket Clark, ct al, Winterport,
to George L. Clark. do; land in Winterport.
Lavina ]. Saunders, Burnham. to Walter G..
Norris. 90; land and buildings in Burnham
George A. Ingraham, Knox, to John W. Ing
raham. do; land and buildings in Knox.
Lila A. Croker. Stockton Springs. to Lem
uel C. Moody, Winthrop. Mass; land in Stock
ton Springs.
Nicholas Walton, Thorndlke. to Thomas F,
Hemphil, do; land and buildings in Thorn
dixie.
Harry McKinnon, ct ais. Belfast, to Nina c.
Pettee, do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Nicholas Walton. Thorndike. to G. L. Gates,
do; land in Thorndike.
Helen A. Dodson, ct ais. Augusta, to Addie
S. Basford, Troy; land and buildings in Troy.
Solomon H. Bennett, Augusta, to Addie M.
Basford, Troy; land and buildings in Troy.
Hattie Calderwood. Stockton Springs, to
and buildings in Stockton Springs.
Gardner L. Hatch. Belfast, to John F. Crea-
sey do: land in Belfast.
Frank L. Berry. Islesboro, to Carrie E.
Trimm, do; land and buildings in Islesboro.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

1t seems to be the general impression
outside of newspaper Office that the
greatest difficulty an editor has to con-
tend with is getting enough matter to
''fill up" That has not been the writ
er's experience here, or elsewhere, and
SO far as The Journal is concerned there
is seldom week when we are not COM
PEELED, most reluctantly, to hold over in
teresting matter from correspondents
and contributors The situation recalls an
incident of antebellum days in New Or
leans. Into the bar room of the st.
Charles Hotel strayed man from the
country and seating himself at one of the
small handicapped tables in the spa
cious room, and glancing around, he saw
many engaged in imbibing mint julips.
Calling to colored waiter he said:
"Boy, bring me one them drinks with
grass in it." The julip was brought, he
tasted it, then turned to the waiter and
said: "Boy keep bringing EN-" That
is The way The Journal feels about the
many interesting articles that come to it
from all over the State and country, and
often from foreign lands. No other coun
try weekly within our ken has so much
contributed matter of such high literary
value. So we say to old contributors,
and to those who would become contrib
utors, keep bringing, " or sending, the
always welcome articles and letters.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

additions to the wardrobe, rivalling sim
liar garments Of chiffon and Georgette
crepe in cost and elegance. Almost all
the thinner waists come without Innings
and depend quite as much on the design
and trimming of the brassiere worn be-
meath them as did the summer bodices.
Outer coats are SO warmly lined, and
temperatures indoors SO universally high,
that nearly all waists are designed more
for ornament than protection. Where
the demand is for something more prac-
tical, there are no end of smart models
of plaid silks and silk crepe chat har-
monize with coat and skirt suits. Also
waists of chiffon cloth and silks in the
wide awning stripe styles SO popular
last season. VERONA CLARKE.
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DO YOU SUFFER
FROM BACKACHE2.

When your kidneys are weak and
torpid they do not properly perform
their functions; your back aches
and you do not feel like doing much
of anything. You are likely to be
respondent and to borrow trouble,
just as if you hadn't enough al
ready. Don't be victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hood IS
Sarsaparilla, gives strength and
tone to the kidneys and builds up
the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is a peculiar
combination of roots, banks and
herbs. No other medicine acts like
it, because no other medicine has the
same formula or ingredients. Accept
no substitute, but insist on having
Hood s, and get it today.
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EAST BELFAST

Mrs. Frank Towle spent the wees.sr "A
friends in Stockton.
AloDzo Tasker of Dixmont Is Visiting
daughter, Mrs. V. D. Larrabee
John Stephenson. who is critically iU,
mains about the same at this writing
Mr.. 4. P. Leaman is building d new nd
at his residence on Searsport avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Graham If I'D
were guests of Mr., and Chas. Hal Ont. 81.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Hall motored o 8n.j
last Monday on business and plea sure tr5
MI. and Mrs. Albert Putman 1sdaI
Me, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. ss-le1
son.
Mr. and Mrs r G. Mosman are 1l
the birth of a daughter, bora alessisI
Oct. 18th.
Rev. Joseph Fielden of Worcestsr .r'
Friday for a visit with his dal y. Nd
Renwortn Rogers,
Mrs. Elmer Decrow and daughr, 4rDH
returned Tuesday morning frJa ST
Roslindale, Mass.
Mrs. Mildred Foss and daughts MIA 4
Monday for Boston after spendlng slna'
with Mrs. Byron Rogers.
The Ladies Aid of Trinity ChUr1 VII "a
this. Thursday, afternoon with Mrs Hs'o'1
Brown at Bay View Farm.
Mrs. VIM. Haskins gave birth to Bah, 4
Oct. 10th at the home of her siste-. Ars
Pearson. Searsport avenue.
Mr.. Chas. M. Hall has the contrsC for ~|
ing gravel for the coal shed and se' era' isA1
were at work Monday morning.
Mr.. H. A. Morang returned to keensN
last Friday after visit with his -llsta "
r. B. Stephenson, and family.
R. G. Mosman left Monday mornuE for ~
ton on vacation trip and will attend tie Y
games. On the return home he will sus1
Topsham fair.
The typhoid fever cases are claFsIe''a'
with the exception of Miss Sadie Rector y
has been suffering with rheumatism after y
ting over the fever, and she is a palleH. w
sufferer and has the sympathy Of a- N' -
Mrs. Frank Pierce and Mrs. Ida Harvey "
other victims, are slowly gaining
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14
HERE'S NEW VlGOR FOR
OVERWQRKED SrOMACHS

A, A. Howes & Co., the popular druggists,
have been in the drug business long enough to
have their own opinion of the best way of SELL
ing medicines. They say the plan adopted by
Mi-o-na. the great dyspepsia remedy, is the
fairest they have ever heard Of. They don't be.
lieve that medicine ought to be paid for I'M
less it does the user some good. And Mi.o-na
is sold under q positive guarantee to relieve
dyspepsia or to refund the money. You simply
leave so cents ON deposit with A. A. Howes &
Co. and ii, after you have used the box Of Mi
o-na you decide that it has done you no good,
all you have to do is to tell them SO and they
will return your money.
Hundreds of people have been relieved of
stomach agonies by using this remarkable REM
edy. It is not simply q food digester; it is
medicine that puts all of the digestive organs
into normal condition and gives ruddy, glow
ing vigorous health. A change for the better
will be seen after the first few doses of Mi.o-
ma, and its continued use will soon give the
power to eat anything at any time and not suf-
how much there il in life.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

The residents of Center MontylIs were .
siderably excited Tuesday morning g,.i
by the report that Mrs. Olive Hatch. s,s-
who resides with her son, Fred Hs,s
Knox, had wandered away from aaa. s.
ternoon before and become lost Csy,
men living near the Knox Montyl.e liza. "
notified, and assisted in the search. >a.
found about o'clock Tuesday mara.5r 5,I
grandson about mile from her home
friends in Montville are glad to heal that,
is doing remarkably well, although she IN
ferlng some from rheumatism am q ss
arm.
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CENTER MONTVILLE.

Burbank Taylor of Freedom was recent
guest of P. W, Jaquith.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Bean were at Edwin
Downer's. in Unity Sunday.
C. Pembroke Carter of Belfast was at P. C.
Aliens Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs A. S. Daniels of Belfast is passing this
week with Mrs. A, M. Kicker.
Levi Rogers of Searsport is visiting his
nephew. Melvin R. Rogers
Geo. Edmunds and mother of Morrill, were
at Belle Wentworth's Sunday.
Mrs. A. M. Kicker was the guest of Mrs. A,
S. Daniels in Belfast last week.
Quite number attended the masked ball at
Aliens hall last Friday evening.
Willis Crosby of Vassalooro spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Clement.
John Tibbetts recently had a telephone put
in, on the Knox and Montvile line.
Mrs. Everett Bennett is caring for Mrs. Fred
Stewart, who has little daughter.
Mrs. Christine Berry is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alice Clement OF Ellsworth.
Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Allen were in Belfast a
part of last week, at R. M. Carter's.
John Tibbetts is repairing the barn on the
Berry farm. which he recently bought.
MIR. and Mrs. C. P Carter are guests this
week of their son. R. M. Carter, in Belfast.
Geo. Gordon. his family and mother, Caro-
cd Of he,
Mrs. A. W. Watts and daughter Tina of
Waterville are guests of Miss Eta Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs E. P Bessey and Richard Far
we'll of Thorndike were at E. B. Beams Sum-
day.
Mrs Ellen Herman and Mrs. Frank Luce
spent four days in Belfast last week visiting
friends.
Willis Crosby and family of Vassalboro
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Clement,
Misses Clara Bean and Mary Wentworth
were at home from Pittsfeld from Friday until
Monday.
Lois Bartlett of West Appleton, who spent
last week with Mrs. J. O. Bartlett, returned
home Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Bean and Ida Briggs and
Eliza Waterhouse attended Pomona Grange in
Belfast Oct. 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Gordon and daughter
Helen, and Mrs. M. C. Gordon, were in Knox,
Sunday, at ]. Webb's.
Chester B. Cushman and family were guests
Of Sheriff and Mrs, F. A. Cushman in Belfast
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. F. A. Luce and Mrs. Ellen Hartman
were guests from Thursday to Saturday of
Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Luce in Belfast
sheep and lamb strayed from the pasture
of Mrs. J. o. Bartlett short time ago. Amy
information concerning them will be CRATE
fully received.
Miss Miriam BARTLETT, who spent the sum-
mer and early fall with her mother, Mrs, j.
Bartlett, returned last week to her school in
Newton Center, Mass.
Mrs. Winfield Lunt and her daught er Har-
riet of Marb lehead, Mass, arrived Monday
night to spend two weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Volney Thompson,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

With view, no doubt, to capturing the
floating vote, Congressman McGilicuddy
is to introduce on the first day of the
next session of Congress bill to dredge
the Androscoggin river from Lewiston
to a point six miles below Brunswick,
TO construct locks and canals and make
the river navigable from Lewiston to the
sea Meanwhile Congressman McGilli-
cuddy should engage berth on the Salt
River packet.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14
Autumn Modes in New York

Washable Satin Neeligees and Lingerie Sets.
Tea and Dinner Gowns. A Velvet Cos
tune.
Correspond nce of The Journal
NEW YORK, October II, 1915. Autumn
weddings bring out ev-ryone's newest
and smartest attire, and fashionable
trousseaux embody the latest and most
fetching sartorial ideas.
Washable Satin.
A new washable satin, which launders
perfectly in the richest tints as we'll as
in white, is being used for bridal sets
and handsome negligees. A lingerie set
of six pieces, including a fascinating
boudoir cap, is daintily trimmed with
frills of silk lace, which have small rose
buds appliqued at intervals. Marrow
white ribbon ties are used on all the
pieces.
Negigee and Tea-Gowns.
Negligee and tea-gowns are an i'm
portant part of the trousseau and COM
prise garments as varied in cut, material
and use, as the practical corduroy bath
gowns, and creations of chiffon, lace and
satin, that are used Informally for dinner
and odd evenings at home. In fact, many
of these gowns are more elaborate than
the modish frocks especially designed for
formal afternoon wear, and are apt to be
many times more becoming. One of blue
chiffon cloth has long sacque-like over
part of white net, embroidered with a
wide border of silver lace, having pink
Vatican roses appliqued at intervals. A
narrow bank of dark fur outlines the
square neck, and the blue petticoat is
finished with tucks. A pink gown of net
over satin, the edges of the net draperies
bound with heavy satin cord, is hard to
distinguish from regulation dancing
frock, except that it is much longer.
Silk and Organdie.
Very dainty and attractive are some of
the little indoor frocks in the combination
of taffeta silk and organdie which is the
last Partisan idea. Hens of the thin,
white cotton finish the bottom of the
skirt and edge the draperies. and the
waist is often of the organdie with
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Fashionable Sleeves.

Perhaps the most striking novelties one
notes are in collar and sleeve designs.
Long elbow cuffs on gauntlet lines are
notable and assume many forms. Over
tapping cuffs of all widths are used while
cuffs with fur edges, or built all of fur,
appear quite as frequently on garments
of chiffon or crepe as on outer wraps Of
cloth or velvet. Many of the smartest
sleeves are in bishop style, their thin
fullness starting from a dropped Shout
der cap, and at the wrist drawn in to a
trim cuff of silk, satin or velvet, to har-
monte with the dress material. What
ever flare the fashionable sleeve possesses
is found usually at the elbow, while tight
trimness at the wrist is an almost univer-
sal note.
Chin Chin Collars and Others.
No doubt the Chin Chin collar that
muff1es the throat quite to the extinction
of the line below the chin, will be an
overdone fad before the season ends, but
it is new and smart now and has points
that appeal to the older women as well
as to the up-to-date girl. Such collars
give style to the long top-coats that are
increasingly in demand when one-piece
frocks are leaders as they are this year.
Lilly collars of chiffon and crepe that
quite hide ears in some instances, and
may muffle the chin or be cut away in
front, are style point seen in the finish
ings of smart frocks and waists.
Newest Blouses.
Washable blouses of tinted mules
finished with dainty scallops of hand en-
broidery, are among the most desirable
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-10-14

The closing of the Panama canal by a
landslide at a time when facilities for
TRANSFORMATION between the Atlantic and
Pacific coast are taxed to the utmost is a
national misfortune. Some vessels which
had entered the canal have already start
ed on the long and rough passage around
Cape Horn. 1t was first announced that
the canal would be closed until the end of
the year, but later report says there
are ten million yards of earth to move
and that the excavation rate is now only
1000 GOO a month. That would mean
canal will be open again. Let US hope
that the situation is not so bad as that.