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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
STILL DENIES GUILT
Warm Continues For.
mer Story That Sol.
diers Pursued Hin
and the Hemingws,
Girl

81. Adams, We. Sept Is -EUher, w..
Of Pottstown. IA" . cavalry man t,a,..
Cd at Fort Ethan Allen. testified n
own defense today M hta trial n, \.
murder Of Jennie HrmmuEva, On
70 Warm said that he was watkins
the young girl on that sunday nishi -.
they we're followed by a grrup Of =
diers who threatened 10 make ,rog,,.
The girl ran In one direction srd w.
in another. some soldier. purtu.as 4.
according to his testimont
Later. Warm said. he attempted N a,
the girl going 10 her home Nh .rgg..
whether khe had returned buI t'.t-vt.
walking about tho streets MOST 4, r.
night except FOR two short psrads W..
he slept IN cars A. the r8uNa, fra.
The body was found tho uo,. rerr-.
In n cornreld
Warm was under crusF-rstm.-a,
when court adjourned for mo da.
Testimony indicating 'ha' Ieaus p.-
minrway was FtranEled v3s r'r1dg
pr. Il n Stone. state pafha.aEs, ~,
conducted the autcpsy, tettHel iAa' p.
condition Of the orEars NJ tre hroa, A.,
the lungs pointed conrlut'cr 4" elm
cation.
pr. ". j. UPTON. the tr.t p..H0ar'
view tho body after u vns found %
cornheld. said that there were bruises
the body but he had NOT fouf. on 4srn
Of struggle, IT'S imrrcfsiTr pat o.
the body had been placed 900 tUs spin
field after death.
chief e roltrc lohn Nt..., f.f
ned that the defendant had admitted b
ing with the girl On me night .t AlE
when last she was secn a'i,s hu' a.
that they had separated upon bong o.
lowed ~ other soldiers THE de'mrs~
according 10 the witness. a1d"d later -i
ne searched FOR the girl aud .oHtras
the search until ! clock bod m M -H.f
During this time hc went over mo rrr
taken by the two earn 'n ~ s,srtt
Then he went outside me town no 'sf ,
n farmhouse Just he,rn' Tho .orrfH
where the body was found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
WHITEFJELD

Among the recent guests at Fair
view Farm We're: Mr.. and MIR
Chauncy Hunt and family Of Pittston
same town; Mr.. and Mrs. F. 5. Lord
ard Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Lord and son.
ard alr. and Mrs. Charles Crimmin Of
Eallowel
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron l.. Palmer. who
were so badly poisoned by tearing
open a gypsy moth nest to "see what
twas like" are slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Kensell left
Monday by auto to enjoy pleasure
trip through Maine, New Hampshire
ard Vermont, where they will visit
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Palmer Of Wales
have been visiting friends in town.
Herman Thayer has received n car
load of shingles from Portland.
Schools opened in town Tuesdav
Mr.. and Mrs. John Webb and famil..
recently enjoyed trip to Pemaquid
Eeach.
Anon. the out Of town relatives
who have been ENJOYING their friends
and old homes are: Harry Stilrhen ~
Lynn. at the Matthews hom7etoad.
F. w. Palmer and family Of New
Bedford ut the old home: Mrs. Wake
field Of Hallowo1l with hor daughter.
Mrs. Lucy Matthews
Master Herbert Mcdonald who has
passed the summer AT the Hichlande
IL visiting his grandparents in Angus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
'E:ND|COT1'S AID IN LYNN
SHOE STRIKE DECLINED

Lynn Mass, Sept. 13.-The Lynn
Shoe Manufacturers Association in a
statement today rejected proposal
that Henry b. Endicott, executive
manager Of the Massa chusetts Com
mittee on Public Safety, act as arbi-
traitor in the controversy which has
kept 90 Lynn factories closed for more
than five months. After reviewing the
situation, the statement said:
Under no conditions, under no
method of arbitration; under no sys-
tenn Of factory operation Will the man.
ufacturers conduct further negotia-
lions or further business with the ex-
listing unions in the city of Lynn. Tn
der one condition and under one alone
win the factories Of Lynn reopen-with
the affiliated body of the American
Federation Of Labor, the Boot & Shoe
Workers Union"
The proposal that Mr. Endicott. who
had successfully settled number of
differences, be asked to act as arbi-
traitor in the Lynn situation, had been
approved by the conference commit
tee of the unions. and referred to their
Joint council for action.
The Lynn Chamber Of Commerce to.
day rejected the Endicott proposition.
agreeing with the manufacturers that
the State Board of Cancellation and
Arbitration had made fair offer for
settlement and that there was no need
Of bringing in other individuals or
bodies to act as mediators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
GARFIELD ASKS
PUBLIC TO USE
COAL

Washington, sept u ThrourN n.
Chamber Of Commerce ~ tho tr'N
States. Dr. II A. Garfield, fuel a..
ministrator. has appealed g. hmera-
business TO assist IN tic Conasr, tHsr
OF coal pr Gardcld's appeal appssn
today In tho cfncial publication of Ore
chamber, In part ~ follow
1T is tho duty uf eNcrl Awrrtan 4.
save coal this winter Thcre ~ plsr
Of coal IN the ground nut 'rrrs !, 4
shortage 81 cars and ~ labor a. NJ,
mines
III every family will reduce 90
tcmperatGr0 oC ue Nru,o at I.s' fn
degrees " viii moan tIa' m,i.nrs '
tons OF coal win 10 saved and n
health Of tho nation VIII ne Improve
This is not hardship o. rs n heal.
measure. for most Americans H1s
supcrheated houses. tn. .0ul nr-
can y" conserved by moro oppuomHV.
methods ~ flrinE. hN tt' .Irlrr .
ashes, by watching fhc furr1.. 49,
and by heating onl, rartr &c i0s huu
IN use. To Go this iu ruNI t.r
II tho hnusehcldcrs or fnc ,uan'-
save ono ton ont ~ r.. tl'l e1t, .
oooWo tons - ConI m" igr.aG .
mines states that mann U.nia var
as much az 30 rcr cent az tho .r1' frv
buy through uns~irntin, orlrF and b.
adequate equipment
III Is tho patriotic dutr NJ svf'-
manufacture To consider thr p-5t'r
~ scientific firing ~rd ~ ere mat fr
hremcn arc rrorrrtv instructed A.
vice and Information ran rc ND -
tho asking from mo ru-c.u ~ mines
The solution ~ ~, r"al rrorls-
hos largely with i1c Am,.l.H' %
pic. Tho government ,arrr, on o. rs..
f"r 'icm tic must en'e 30 o.. o.
solves. Th"v mIr' r"' -,I. v,.".
upon p-ic" fylur r"- Upon N. .
read' ""e~-'Hrcd 'rauro,,' '.1r ego
toms ~ tho tountr, r.t ur.u '.r r
fort 10 increa7e rroau.'or ru- m
~" arncrtionm't, ~ sn,' ra. "r'
the enforcement m No lrv k7 ~
cooperate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
VAUDEVILLE CHEERS
CAMP DEVENS men

Aver, Mass, Sept. IA vaudeville
show of five acts enlivened the routine
tonight at Camp Devens. the national
army cantonment here. The entertain
ment was presented to 1900 members of
the new army in a big tent which had
been set up for the purpose.
Maj. Reginald Barlow, a former actor
and now an officer of the 3ood Infantry
regiment, issued a statement tonight ad-
vocating the raising of $4,000 10 be used
for the maintenance of a permanent thea
tire at the cantonment Under this plan
the theatre would be owned and support
ed by he soldiers
The visit of Gov keyes of New Hamp-
shire to the camp yesterday is said to-
night to be partly in connection with a
proposal to have the state erect a New
Hampshire home at or close to the camp
in which boys from that state may enjoy
themselves. Gov. Reyes visited Mai. Gen.
Harry l.. Hodges, and is understood to
have consulted several architects ana
builders.
The seed Infantry Regiment composed
of men from cities and towns from New
Bedford to Gloucester, was designated to-
day as the BAY State Regiment 1t Is
commanded by Col c. c. Smith, former
United States cavalry officer who saw
service in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
AGREE UPON REPLY
PoPE'S PEACE NOTE

Amsterdam. Sept. 13.--Advices re-
ceived here from Vienna quote the
Politische Runschau as saying the
reply of the Central Power to Pope
Benedict's peace proposal will he pre-
sented next week. Germany and Aus
tria, says the newspaper, however.
have reached full agreement concern
ing the date of the dispatch OF the
not and its contents.
1t is reported in we'll informed cir
cles, the newspaper continues. that
the reply will be thoroughly friendly
and conciliatory and will warmly
thank the Pope. who by his action
contemplated only the welfare and
happiness of mankind. 1t will empha-
size the readiness of the Central Pow
ers in principle to conclude a lasting
peace which will safeguard the rights
of all states and. peoples. 1t will deal
in detail with some of the proposals
made in the Pope's note. The essen
tiai contents of the reply will be pub
lshed the same day that 1t is pre-
scented.
According to the Berliner Tageblatt,
the discussions Of Germanys reply in
the ChanceIlor's committee have been
extremely lively. The reply. accord
ing to this newspaper, will specify the
German terms rather more in detail
but will not define more than previ-
ously has been announced Germany's
conditions regarding Belgium beyond
saying that Belgium must in no cir
cumstances become a British bulwark
on the continent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
MONOPOLY CHARGE
Against the National
Onion Association Is
Sustained by Judge of
District Court

Boston. Sept. Ian indictment charg-
ing monopoly, returned several months
ago .by the federal grand jury against the
National Onion Association, was sustain
ed by Judge Morton of the district court
today, while another Of the charges
against the onion men alleging unlawful
combination and conspiracy in restraint
of trade was thrown out on technical
ity.
The government brought the suit in
consequence of the high price of onions
last winter when retailers were charg-
ing Il cents a pound The National Onion
Association deals in what Is known as
northern onions" which form the main
supply of the market after the earlier
southern variety has been consumed In
the indictment it is alleged that the as
ISOLATION has controlled not less than q
per cent. of this supply.
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CONTINUED from Page ons)

provide a certain check on ill-treat-
ment of soldiers.
BY this arrangement, the death PEN
atty for violation Of orders might con-
tinue to be imposed by court martial,
subject to limited review by the civil
commissioners. The forces opposed to
the death penalty probably could be
satisfieu by assurance that the COM
missioners would prevent unjust SEN
fences.
General Alexiff, who was made chief
inal command Of the armies and who
probably will be virtually commander
is both an advocate of strong author
ity for directing officers. and a friend
of the civil commissioner system.
Recent reports from the Russian front
|, dictate that the soldiers committee al
though said to have been shorn of their
referendum power, over general orders.
still persist in trihing interferences which
sometimes mean delay and disaster
Two HopefuI Developments
Two developments in the Russian situa-
ton Gauge officials here to regard it more
hopefully. They are:
The abandonment of General Kornilof
by the Moslem troops and other profess
sional fighters on whom korniloff prob
ably had placed much reliance in his adj
vance or Petrograd; and the appointment
Of General Alexieff, former commander In
chief. as chief of staff under Premier
Iterensky who has assumed the rank of
commander.
The first was interpreted as an indica-
ton that the revolt was fast facing col
Lapse unless new help came from sources
vet untliscloscd in unofficial advices
reaching here.
The second was taken to mean that
General Alexieff as chief of stiff virtually
will be commander, since kerensky is not
a military man. and his assumption or
the chief command probably is for the
psychological effect and inspiration OF his
personality upon nervous country.
Alexieff probably can he counted on
to carry oct the very reforms in army
discipline which Korniloff sought ny
his coup. Out Of the threatened divis-
ion. then might develop elements OF
better organization than the country
had seer before.
General Alexieff. 1t was recaneo
here today, was largely responsible Tor
adherence Of the army to the reVolu-
ton which deposed the Romanoffs. He
assumed command Of the new armies
under the first provisional government
and was replaced only recently by
Korniloff because the inevitable army
INSTRUMENTATION following the revolu-
ton demanded change.
At the Moscow conference he mace
q speech denouncing advocates or
loose discipline and predicted serious
consequences If reforms did not come
soon.
Question Of Korniloff's Punishment
There is much speculation here on
the probable punishment Of General
Korniloff and his supporters II their
movement fails. particularly since the
death penalty is no longer inflicted IN
Russia except at the front and because
Korniloff stood so high In popular es-
t,mation that the government misht
hesitate to deal drastically with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
A German Balance Sheet
(The OutloOkl

Three years ago Germany began this
war for the conquest of middle Europe.
What has she gained? What has this
gain cost her?
She gained by her arms the territor-
les OF Belgium, Luxembourg, Serbia. a
small but rich section of northern
france and parts of Lithuania, Poland
and Roumania, a total of a little less
than 100000 square miles
She has lost:
Except Tor an insignificant corner in
southern Africa all her colonies, more
than 100000 square miles.
Practically all her shipping not bot
tied up in Bremen and Hamburg. a loss
eSthhated IN tonnage as 100000.
or the flower Of her youth. more than
1000, 600.
IN cash, nearly $4,000, 900, 900 to be
added TO her national debt.
before the war, though unpopular as
people, Germany was honored among
all nations for her intellectual scholar
snip and her Industrial efficiency. She
has lost lrretrievaby this respect and
Won IN It's piece the mingled hatred and
contempt of the civilized world
scarcely considerable neutral nation
- left except those whose safety com
pels their neutrality.
NO one thinks Germany can retain
her gains, No one imagines that she
can recover her losses 1t is not strange
mat some Of the German people are
seriously discussing among themselves
me question whether it is not time IN
change their business managers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
.KORN|L0FF DESERTERS
IN PEN|1EN1 MOOD

Fetrograd. Sept. 12.-(Delayed).-Num
Gus delegations from General Korniloff's
army are arriving at the stan ONCE Of
the Petrograd military district in pen
itert mood. The Associated Press has
been informed by Premier Kerensky's
secretary. The soldiers declared they had
been deceived as to the aims Of Kofni-
lcff's rebellion.
General Patchlnsky. second In COM
mand to General Sevinkoff. commander Of
the Petrograd district. declared the result
may now be considered to be Anal and
irretrievable failure. He says that the
question of General Korniloff's surrender
ID now matter OF secondary Importance.
Premier Kerenskys appointment as
commander in chief Of all the armies has
been confirmed officially by the cabinet.
General Alex!en has been confirmed as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
If SERVICES NECESSARY
For Business Certain
Employees Will Be Ex-
empted

New York. Sept. 1s.-Enployes of rail-
road, telegraph. telephone and express
companies will be exempted from the
draft in cases where II is shown their
services are necessary to the prompt dis
patch OF business. according to ruling
from the provost marshal generals office
announced to the district board Of appeals
today by Charles e. Hughes, the chair
man.
Exemption was granted to Edward A
Guggenheim, a member of the family OF
copper nfagnates and chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Chile Copper Co.
He sought release from military service
on the ground that his counsel as an ex-
pert miring engineer is necessary to the
administration Of the affairs of the com
pany and therefore to the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

After an expense Of about one thou
sand dollars. part of which was paid
out OF the city treasury. the proposed
dismantling of the wireless station at
the salt works" in Ward 4. Eastpori
IS calling for protests and CORE
spondence is being exchanged between
PASSPORT and Washington since the
notice was received few DAYS ago
in regard to taking down the outfit Of
the United States government in
Passport. This is the second wireless
station to be installed there, the for
mer one being near Kendalls Head.
"hich had never been paying invest
ment. The present wireless station.
however belongs to the government
ana has furnished school for a mum
Der of young residents to get a start
before entering tho Harvard Radio
tation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
pACkINCH0USE STRIKE
IS NOW SETTLED

Kansas City, Sept. 13.-The general
strike of packing house employees was
ended late this afternoon when the strik-
ers accepted a proposal outlined by rat-
rick c. Gill. federal mediator, who had
been previously agreed to by the packers
The men will return to work at O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
The agreement included a two and one
half cent an hour increase in wages. rec
ognition of the organization Of the strik-
ers. permission to advocate the principles
of union labor as laid down by the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor. and reinstate-
ment of strikers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
korniIoff Occupies CATCHING

Petrosrad, Sept l2.-Gatchina, 30
miles south southwest of Petrogr I'D.
has been occupied by the for rs Of
General Korniloff after it had been
evacuated by government trccps Gen
eral Gavirkoff. commander Of the
troops defending Petrosrad, told Tie
Associated Press today.
Another Korniloff force is 81 miles
south of Petrograd in the dire rion Vt
Asarskoe- Selo. General Krimot. con-
mander of the korriloff troops. is AZ
Luga, 30 miles southwest Of Pe+ro-
grad. No fighting has occurred so far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
THE ENTENTE DIPLOMATS
OFFERED THEIR SERVICES

Petrograd. Sept. 13.-The diplomatic
representatives of the Allied powers
have issued a statement denying allie
cations made by some of the news
papers that they are taking steps
either to support Gen. korniloff's ac-
ton or to hinder his suppression.
which, the item adds. is contrary to
the role of the Allies with respect to
Russian internal affairs.
THE representatives of all the En-
tente powers in Petrograd," says the
statement, ARE in sympathy with the
great democracy Of their ally and Of
fered their good service in order to
avoid the shedding OF blood in civil
war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
CHEAT YARDS AWARDED
WORK IN DESTSjYfl5

"afhinetor sept % -Or '1. rv.fH
ton that Congress rlil aur.t apH oT
ate tho necessary $500" on i.r tnr ire
destroyer building program 'rn't'"'
contra It's have been draw ofa 90
Cramps, tho yards ~ Nrv Tv. FF'
River. Newport News aud ne rn.0H D.
Works at San Franc.sru. or 90 ra- sHiAf
basis not yet fixed, with the ur'eri'h
Ing that the fun force 10 tHs foYeT
ment is behind every concern f1 fnr''h'
the mist rapid consfruefi1- ThN toinN
MES have been given 10 understand W
whenever necessary the rcyorrwfH'
prepared 90 assist IN the cnlarrsrn'r' W
facilities and 70 commanded m,'eraf
All specifications have been agreed ~
and arrangements made for cl1fnF ~
contracts without delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
PRESIDENT AND PARTY
VISIT NANTUCKET

Nantucket. Mass, Sept. 13-President
Wilson. cruising in the yacht Mayflower,
paid visit to this island today. Ac-
companed by Mrs. Wilson and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Francis B. Sayre he arrived
from New London, Ct, early in the after
noon and was given a cordial informal
greeting
AS news Of his coming had preceded
him by a few hours. the entire population
OF the svillage. including the school chill
dren, had been given a holiday in honor
Of the occasion, welcomed him at the
landing.
The first to meet him was Justice John
H.. Clark Of the United States supreme
court, and Immediately after permanent
residents and summer visitors took ad.
vantage of the opportunity to extend a
welcome. There was little formality and
no speech making, but the secret SER
vice men relaxed their strict guard to
some extent during the visit and many
Of the islanders were permitted to have
brief neighborly chats with the President
undisturbed for short time.
Later President and Mrs. Wilson and
Mrs. Sayre were driven across the island
to Siasconset, where the Sayre family
are spending the summer As automo-
biles are barred, the journey was made
behind pair Of spirited horses. II wa.
an experience. the President remarked.
that he had not had in wears and he ap-
peared to enjoy thoroughly the long drive
with its glimpses OF the sea.
Later the President had a frolic on IN.
beach with his Grandchildren whom h.
had not seen in several months.
After dinner At the savre res,sa,..
President and Mrs. Wilson returned here
during the evening and went aboard the
Mayfower, which soon after put TO sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
sEvEREST PENALTY
URGED FOR KoRNlOFF

Petrosrad. Sept. I'm. Avskenti-
eff. minister Of the interior, said to-
day that as result Of the Kornilon
revolt all the Russian fronts for three
days remained without the least de-
Tense and without command. The
severest penalty. he added, ought to
be inflicted upon Gen. Korniloff and
the government would do nothing to
mitigate his fate.
The governments task now, NJ.
Avskentieff continued, would be to
struggle against counter revolution
airy attempts. safeguard national lib
erty and defend the country against
the foreign enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
korniloff and Lukomsky
Say Ready to Appear

London, Sept. 13.-General Korniloff
and Gen. Lukomsky have intimated
that they are ready to appear before
the revolutionary tribunal. says Reu-
ter's Petroerad correspondent. teie-
graphing Thursday and quoting the
Izvestia, the organ of the Workmens
and Soldiers Delegates, as his au-
thority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
LET FOR
HOG ISLAND YARD

Washington. Sept i3--Contract' y
construction Of government-oTh
shipbuilding yard 1T Hos Island. Pa =
for the construction therein oi h'.
Gated steel merchant vessels wsr" ~
the Emergency Fleet Corporation 'oo'
tn the American international CorroN
ton.
The FIRST ~ the NJ ships viii 10 CIV
pieted by the American Interns''
Corporation within 10 or II months -
the entire number will b. finished ffo'
ably within Is or ia months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
KERENSkY GOING TO
MEET k0RN|L0FF

Stockholm, Sept. 13.-The Svenska
Dasbladt announces that it has re-
reived a dispatch from Petrograd
stating that Premier Kerensky has left
the Russian capital at the Il 2ad of an
army to meet the troops of General
kornloff before they reach the cap
ital. There vas every expectation. tno
message SAID. that a BATH, would he
fought Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Lewiston. Augusta and Waterville
st. Railway has recently put In new
spur track into the Texas yard at Bath
az the southwest corner of its yard.
one of the big new electric cranes re-
Gently installed is nearly completed.
These cranes are said to be among the
larrest used in any shipyard In the
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Bath and other Maine shin carmen
'ers who did not accept fattering
oHers frorl NavinEton, n. H., to work
IN me shipbuilding plant there, are
concentrating themselves, for ac
coTding 10 reports business at the
pant is rather slack. Up 10 few
Gays ago everyone who applied for a
loo got it at good wages. Thurs6av
morning. however. IL is said that
about 50 carpenters were laid or IT o
O'Clock. These had all been doing car
penters work. some being carnenters
and others helpers. The reason for
the layoff Of the carpenters and holm
ers as given by the officials a. ne
plant was that the company wa IN
able to get lumber to continue the
work