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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
GERMANS USE The
AMERICAN IDEA OF
SEAPLANE TORPEDO

New York. May 3o.-ldeas embodied
in Admiral Bradley Fishes invention
Of a torpedo launching seaplonn have
been appropriated" by the Germans
and were used by them in torpedoiny
The 5000 tons British stea mship Gena on
May ]. according to a state
ment given out here tonight by the
Aero Club Of America.
The torpedoing Of the Gena was re-
ported by the British admiralty May 2.
Two seaplanes participated in the at
tack and one was brought down by the
British. The charge is based on evil
dence received by the Aero Club today.
the statement said. The evidence con-
sists of sketch Of the captured sea-
plane which shows that the arrange.
ment for holding the torpedo Is exact
~ like that in Admiral Fiske's inven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank w.
Mckee.
John Linnehan has been granted a
furlough to visit relatives in Haver-
hill.
Webb were sent to Fall River for bu-
rial.
James Canane, a former member,
has reported for re-admisson.
Newell X. Merry of Portland. late
Co. +. 2Sth Me. Inf, has been taken up
T. A. =. awaiting admission.
The funeral OF the late John McNa-
mara will be held from the Home
chapel at o A. NJ. Thursday. Rev. FIT.
Mclaughlin officiating.
Owing to the weather the parade
to the cemetery at 10 A. M. was call
ed off Cutler Post, No. 4S, G. A. r..
and William Tiffany Camp, No. 4,eU. S.
w. ", attended mass celebrated by
Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin at 7.30 A. M. At
p. NJ. a detail from Cutler Post dec
grated the soldiers graves in the Chel-
sea and Hallowell road cemeteries.
At T.. NJ. William Tiffany Camp,
headed by the Home firing detachment
and Home Band, marched to the Old
cemetery, where they held memorial
services and decorated their monu-
ment.
The Home Band rendered a patriotic
concert at +. NJ. that was enjoyed
by all.
There were exercises held at the
Opera house in the evening and Rev.
Edward B. Henry of Winthrop deliv-
cred a very able address.
At noon the veterans were served
with ice cream and cake as an added
dessert. Thursday details from the
several companies will decorate the
Ao
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
INJURED ON
WATER STREET

Matthew J. Connors of Gardiner
miscalculated his step near the West
ern Union Telegraph office late last
evening and 10 minutes later was in
the hospital with fractured thigh.
He had stumbled and fallen heavily
upon the sidewalk. the injury result
ing The fracture was complicated by
reason of a gunshot wound at the
point of the fracture. the wound hav-
ing been open for Is years. 1t Is I'M
derstood that Mr.. connors IL q veteran
of the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
THIRTY Deaths
From Meningitis at
Great Lakes Station
Commandant Says Station Is
OvercrOwded

Chicago, May SO.-There have been 80
deaths from meningitis in the last six
months at the Great Lakes naval
training station. The total number OF
cases in that period reaches so and
there arc now 10 cases in the hospital
of which all save four are GONZALES
cent The sick list at the training sta
ton numbers 400 of whom the great
ma jority are suffering with colds and
minor ailments.
TIE percentage of deaths from men,
nights has been less tthan normal in
that disease. said Captain W. A.
Moffit. commandant. The station is
overorowded. There are 5000 men here
with accommodations designed for 1900
There is no cause for alarm, however,
for the camp is III good sanitary condi-
ton and with the enlargement planned
will be better than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Work Against Bonds

Chicago, May 3O.-Officials of the
federal reserve bank, it was an
nounccd today are endeavorine to To-
cate the leaders of German pro-
paganda designed to impair belief in
the soundness of liberty bonds.
The propaganda shaped itself in
Chicago in reports to the effect that
the bonds would depreciate in value,
possibly to So, and that later bonds
would be bearing 5 per cent rate. In
reply to this the bank reiterated that
the present bonds may be exchanged
for any new bonds which bear a high
er rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Special Orders for -
Action Against Enemies
Of Registration
Washington. May so-speciai orders

Washington. May 50.-Special orders
we're given government officials
hrouehou, the country today to keep
close watch upon meetings at which
,brre Is likely TO be agitation against
registration under the war army act,
.,rd prepare 10 arrest slackers who
.nrourage violations OF the law. AL
though the department of justice is
.sN,d that German influence and
muuoy H. behind efforts in various sec
uors 80 Interfere with registration. it
p uh,laily stated that the influences
NJ. regarded as local and sporadic and
r,t inspired by any serious organized
,T.rr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
WINTHROP
Days Events Carried Out as
Planned-SchOol Girl Given
Surprise-Past Noble Grands'
Association Meets

II was disappointing to find the
clouds still threatening on Memorial
dav morning but the day proved fairly
good as it did not rain even though IT
was rather cold. The wreaths were
placed on the various graves in the
forenoon so that in the afternoon the
line was taken up from the G. A. K.
hall around Union and Bowdoin
streets to the corner Of Main, then di-
rect to Town hall yard, the Boy Scouts
escorting the Grand Army. town Off
Gals, ministers and the orator, who all
rode in automobiles. the Campfire Girls
and school children falling in behind.
The children had a flag exercise around
the flag staff, singing America" in
connection with it, the hand playing
two selections, the crowd then going
inside the hall to listen to the program
as previously printed. Rev. Francis II.
Bate delivered ar eloquent and i'm
pressive address. The solos by VIM
throp Webb were very fine. Sergeant
Smith, Leonard Kinds. Geo. Gatchell
and Ivan Watson were the mounted es-
cort.
Frank Herrick Of Lexington, Mass,
is the guest OF Will Hayward.
MlSS LuIa blSiOp was given d Sui
prise party on her 18th birthday by
several Of her school mates. She re-
ceived several pretty gifts. The party
was arranged by Miss Lura's mother.
who furnished the refreshments Of
fancy crackers and punch. A feature of
the party was the birthday cake with
Is lighted candles. This was cut and
served with the other refreshments.
Mrs. Hiram Sinclair is visiting in
Richmond, the guest of her sister. Mrs.
Susie Purington.
George johnson of Oakland was in
town over Memorial day. He vas for
merly employed here.
Mrs. Helen Perry of St John. \. B..
is the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Webb.
The Past Noble Grands' Association
of District No. II met in Winthrop on
Tuesday evening. the guests Of Mrs.
Ethel Towle on Green street. A social
hour was enjoyed before the business
session. After the business was trans
acted refreshments were served. 1t
proved to be a pleasant event even
though it rained hard and only eight
members were present. The next meet
ing will be in June, the Augusta men,
bers entertaining.
Ludor Jennings of Wayne has
bought the house formerly owned by
the late George Smith. corner of High
and Lakewood avenue.
Our boys are enlisting. While some
are turned down for physical reasons
others seem to be accepted. Neal
Whitney, Edwin Maxim and Willard
Jackson are on the list as c. A. mem
beers, making II at this hour who are
volunteers.
Levi d. French. who is assistant
chief on the railroad mail service, with
headquarters in Portland. was home
over Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
PLATTsBuRG SPORTS
New England Regiments Win
Athletic Meet

Plattsburg, \. ", May @0.-Memorial
day at the officers Reserve Corps
training camp here was marked by an
athletic meet in which members of the
New York and New England regiments
competed. The New Englanders were
victors with "a points against 26 for the
New Workers. The winners were pre-
sented with a challenge cup, offered by
the newspaper correspondents at the
camp.
In the tennis doubles, r. y. Williams
and Richard Harte. representing the
New England regiment, were defeated
by c. J. Griffin and Watson NJ. Wash
burn, representatives Of the New York
regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Grand Jury in r. !.

Providence, Il. |. May 3O.-The
United states grand jury for this dis
'rc' has beer called for n special ses-
.an June I and to consider any
,1se. of overt opposition to the orderly
rogistration ~ men subject TO selective
draf' Al persons indicted for such Of
f,rs"s viii be tried Immediately, these
.lsca heing kiven precedence over all
others on the criminal calendar Of the
United states court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
AVIATOR KILLED
STUDENT HURT

Buffalo. n. Y. May s0.-Fred W..
thinner. an aviation instructor. was
fatally injured and Seymour ii. Knox,
Jr.. a young Buffalo millionaire. who
was making his first flight in a train
ing course for government service. suf-
fered internal injuries and head
wounds today when the hydro aero
plane in which the two were riding
crashed into a telegraph pole.
Knox will recover. it was AAid to-
night. thinner took young Knox up
over Lake Erie, where he began max
ing spirals and dips. In the course OF
which he brought his flying boat over
the land. Apparently thinner lost con-
troll of the machine and 1t smashed
into the telegraph pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Posters at Milford

Milford. Mass, May 3O.-Posters op-
posihs conscription and advising
workers to call protest meetings and
not to register for the draft were
placed on public buildings here TODAY.
romeo officials. Immediately after the
discovery of the placards, ordered ev-
cry person on the streets searched. but
optained no clue to those responsible
department of justice authorities at
boston were notified. 1t was said that
the posters resembled those found at
Lynn few days ago, bearing tho same
GATE line, Portland, Me-, May, 1917"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
DAYLIGHT SAVING"
Legislation Expected Soon Be-
fore Senate

Washington. May 30-"Daylight cav
ing legislation requiring all timepiec-
es to be set forward one hour during
the summer months is expected 70
come before the sSenate within few
weeks with the favorable recommen-
dation of the commerce committee.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas has FL
ed report for the committee upon the
bill of Senator Calder of New York,
aprovping it as fairly calculated to
accomplish valuable economies in our
national life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
CHELSEA

detail from Cutler Post. No. AZ, g.
A. r.. composed OF Comrades Gerry
smith. Oakman. Giidden. Quartermas-
TER and accompanied by e. r. Hayes
rom Henry c. Staples Camp. 5. OF
w. under the command Of Gen. Pat
rick Hayes. Post commander. proceed
ei to tho Riverside cemetery on the
Gardiner road. decorated the several
graves Of their departed comrades, ana
hence to the eearles Mills cemetery
decorating the graves In both the
searles Mills and Douglass cemeteries
on Wednesday sttsrnoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Successor to Tuan Chi
Jul Refuses Premier
ship and Military Gov
errors Demand Can
collation. of Pre- 81.
dents Mandate

Pekin. May 3o.-Numerous military
governors have demanded the cancel
lation of the presidential mandate dis
missing Tuan Chi Jul from the pre-
miership. considering the Presidents
action unconstitutional. Ii Ching Hsi.
whose nomination as successor TO
Tuan was approved by the Senate. has
refused to accept the premiership. The
military governors of Honan, Anhwei
and Shantung provinces and at Muk-
den have threatened to declare their
independence unless their demands for
the cancellation is conceded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
ANOTHER NEGRO
SHOT and TWO
OTHERS BEATEN

East st. Louis. ILL.,, May Boone ne
gro was shot and wounded slightly
and two were beaten tonight by mob
of so men, who, officials say, gathered
in the outskirts of the city after the
saloons closed at o'clock. The mob
was dispersed by militiamen and To-
cal police.
A heavy rain and the presence Of
250 soldiers of the Illinois National
Guard who patrolled the city, kept
down the spirit of persons inclined to
riot. The outbreak early in the eve
ming was quelIed quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
PITTSTON

Miss Sarah Rollins Of the G.. II. S.
Nns accepted position in F. 3. Smiths
store FOR the summer and will work
saturdays until the close OF school.
FRED Sukeforth OF Augusta was the
E1est % Clifford Mansir Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Chauncey Hunt enter
,ained Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
iieath OF Rutland. VT Mr.. and Mrs.
heath were making a business trip by
automobile to the eastern part OF the
state
Miss Gladys Troop, who Is employed
IN Auburn. was at home over Sun
day
John Moody Of Lewiston visited rel
auNes in town Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
KAISER AT ARRAS
Tells Troops decision
Near at Hand"
Says Result Will Be in Favor of
German Forces

Copenhagen, Ma 3o-(via London)-
The correspondent Ct the Berlin Tag
eblatt on the western front reports
that Emperor William. during his re-
cent visit to the Arras line, addressed
delegations from the troops fighting on
the Aisne. He thanked them with ev-
ident emotion for their heroism in
meeting the French attacks and said
in part:
THE decision lies near at hand. You
will turn it in our favor, as you have
upon every previous occasion, because
you realize what you are fighting for
the future of your children and your
grandchildren, the future of the be-
loved Fatherland Of us ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Maine Letter Carriers
to Buy Bonds--Election

Brunswick. Me-, May 30.-(SpeciaD.
The Maine Letter Carriers Associa-
ton met here today and devoted most
of the day and evening to patriotic ac-
ton.
set of resolutions expressed con-
fidence in President Wilson and called
upon every letter carrier in the State
to buy a Liberty Loan bond. Every
carrier was asked also to use his influ-
ence to promote the sale of the bonds
James Arkison. an officer of the ma
tional association and a speaker at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

banquet this evening, said the asso-
citation had subscribed for 100000 of
the bonds. The other Speakers were
G. Allen Towe, postmaster: Dean
Kenneth c. NJ. Stills, Prof. Wilmot B.
Mitchell, D. J. Curtain and c. T. Han
lon
The association elected as president
P. H. Marshall of Lewiston. Aldo j.
Pellegrini of Hallowell was selected as
the States delegate to the national
convention of the association. Bath
was chosen as the next convention
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
ETHEL LEGINSKA
SEEKS DIVORCE

Portland. Me. May 30.-Ethel Whit
tern, famous as Ethel Leginska. pian-
list who caused a furore in Portland
at the Maine Music Festival, and
again in the Municipal Concert Sc
ries. has filed action for divorce in
New York against Roy Emerson Whit
tern. music composer. She names
Martha Hedman. actress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
BALTIMORE NEWS
RESOLD TO MUNSEY

Baltimore. May 30-Announcement
was made today by Stuart Olivier. the
general manager and publisher of the
Baltimore News, which he purchased
from Frank A. Munsey of New York
IS months ago. that the paper had been
sold back to Mr.. Munaey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Call on U.S. Government
toAnnounce" War Aims

New York. May 3o-Resolutions fa-
Voring IAN early, general and demo-
cratic peace" and urging the United
States government Immediately to an
nounce its war. aims in definite and
concrete terms" and to make efforts
to induce the allied countries to make
similar declarations were passed to-
night at what it's promoters termed the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Plots at Milwaukee

chicago May 30-An important an
r0" " the nnti-draft plots was uncov- :
eroI IN Milwaukee. according to Hin
CON o Clahaugh, divisional superin-
',n lent ~ the bureau OF investiga-
uut ~ tho department OF Justice. on
hs return from that city today. Sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

first American conference for democ
racy and terms of peace. held at Mad
ison Square Garden. Inc resolutions
were offered by Morris Hillquit, chair
man of the resolutions committee, one
of the American Socialists who recent
~ was refused a passport by the state
department to attend the Socialist
conference in Stockholm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
new OREGON SENATOR
Former Supreme Court Justice
Is Lanes Successor

Salem. Ore, May Sos. L. McNary.
former justice Of the Oregon supreme
court, was last night appointed United
states senator by Governor whitney,
comb to succeed the late Senator Har-
nv Lane, Democrat. Mr.. McNary is
Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
Registration Order

Washington, May 30.-In order to
clear up misunderstanding regarding
registrations for the draft army, the
war department today officially an
nounced that all men now in training
camps who are not either commits
stoned or have not enlisted must reg
lister on June 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

.laI suspects were detained and aues-
.,oneo In the Wisconsin city and one
oi the results is said to have been a
decision to send ten additional opera :
tives there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
MANCHESTER

NORTH-H. A. Burnham will
peach at the North Manchester church
Sunday. June 3. at r II. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A Rubber social will be held at the
First Baptist church this Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Eastman, Al
Gannett street. were rejoicing late
last night over the birth of a son. Both
mother and child were doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-31
THURSDAYS coneer. Program

March-"The Old Warrior" Bernard
Oyerture-"The Golden Wreath" Kahn
Waltzes-"Cupid's Captive" Sherman
selection on Spanish National Melo-
dies" Meyrelles
.n;nett," Corbin
Grand Comic Medley-"Songs OF the
People" oouth"eh
The evening herald., 1917-04-05

ENaucd Ruler II r. Fagdn and
secretary FRANK Stortl of Albuqucr-
que lodge SO iGi d. a. %. Ea sent
the following telegram to President
Wilson.
Albuquerque lodge So. iGl.. b D.
a.. d. consisting ot 500 Numbers iu
extraordinary session assembled, has
resolved hat u Goes endorse the oc-
tiop Auu have taken m thD present
crisis ana pledges its loyalty aud sup
port tu the course that YOU have
adopted and viii lcnd ala and assist
auCe ln whatever aycuuc necessary.
The evening herald., 1917-04-05
Enjoyable Dinner Is
Given by Mrs. SWEET
At the c. B. L. Colony

An enjoyable dinner was given at
the Civic Betterment leagues colony.
on Third and Mountain road. this ar
ternoon. by the superintendent, Mrs.
Cora s. SWEET. on the occasion Of her
blsthday.
Mrs. Sweet treated her charges 90 a
hne chicken spread 'The invited
guests were Dr. and Mrs. $. l.. Bur
ton, Misses LOrena and Tinsicy Bur
ton. and Rev. and Mrs. Horace Strong.
After dinner the guests were shown
around the colony, and expressed
great admiration for the work that is
being done by the league through
Mrs SWEET.
The league has issued an invita-
tiDn TO the public 20 visit the colony
any Sunday afternoon.
The evening herald., 1917-04-05
SECRET OF Jury
ROOM DLURTED BY
FOREMAN IN COURT
misunderstood S Judges S Question
and Discloses Vote on Garcia Is
Eleven to One for Acquittal !;
Second Disagreement.

After -pHudin. about eighteen
hours hours u a fruiuo-s EFFORT 10
agree on a verdict The jury Boa tho
case of Flaylo Garcia, charged with
-hcep-stcaiius was discharged Boa the
district court This morning. u was
the second timc jury disagreed w
the case. Garcia Wns pu' ou triul The
hrst time ut the last term ui cour,
How the jury stood was d.sD.u.rI
in court oy the foreman when b, mise
understood a question put hy Dn,r...
Judge Herbert T. Raynolds
"How .s tho jury numerically die
Fidcd' asked Judge Eayuolds The
court wanted 10 learn whether fhcr.
was reason for iHsirIctiuE the jury to
resume deliberations in an effort 90
reach agreement Instead of answer
ing merely Eleven 10 ono" the fore
man exposed one of tho supposed
secrets OF tho Jury room
Eleven TO ono Tor acquitiaL' h,
said
IL was SAID after Tho session that
Tho vote stood eleven 90 one from tho
first ballot The jury went out late
yesterday afternoon aud reported It's
dtsagr'Dmcut at ll O'Clock TINS mora
ing.
Garcn was charged with stealing
300 sheep from a relative u this
county n is not believed that the
district attorney viii press the cpsc
further. Two Disbursements are
usually recognized as equal no an nc-
quittal
Barth and MaDry and W e. Hca-
cock represented the defendant and
Eodey and Rodcy assisted iu the
prosecution
The evening herald., 1917-04-05
BELGIAN DEPoRTATIoNs
HAVE NOT STOPPED, VIEW
OF AMERICANS IN BERNE

Berne, Via Paris April .. 1895 am.
An article la French and swiss pa
pers questioning reports that Belgian
deportations have stopped, has led
Americans here 10 assert their belief
that the reports probably ARE untrue.
Belgians To the number Of sixty or
seventy thousand are said 10 be work.
ing within range Of the big guns of the
allies but in general 20 have escaped
injury as the French are using their
big calibred weapons as little as pos
sible in order TO save the towns.
The Americans declare that the only
Beiglans OF military age wh1 are safe
from depoytations are the throngs un-
der arrest. Executions, which wore
formerly public. row take place with
In a walled court
The evening herald., 1917-04-05
MY TIRED FEET
ACHEO FOR "TIl''
Irt sour sore. swollen, a,'hing feet
spread out In u bath Of
TIN"

Just take your shoes of and then
put those weary. shoe-crinkled. ach-
ing. burning. corn -pestered bunion-
tortured feet OF yours in O TIE bath
YouI toes viii wriggle with Joy; they''
look up az you and almost talk ana
then theyn take another dive IN that
Tiz' bath
When your feet feel like Jumps 20
lead-all tired out Just try "Tiz' u IS
grand--its glorious Your feet will
dance with JOY; also YOU viii find an
pain gone from corns. callouses aud
huuious.
There nothing like "Tiz" It's the
only remedy that draws out all the
poisonous eNudat,ons which puff up
your feet and cause foot torture.
Get "a 25-ceut box of "Tiz' 1t au,
drug or department store don't wait
All how glad tour feetgci how CON.
Portable your shoes feel. You can
wear shoes size smaller ~ y0I de-
sire
The evening herald., 1917-04-05

arrest followed. He was fined sl5 in
the city court this morning as dis
turbcr OF the peace The police say
Montoya has been arrested before as
a result OF his efforts TO have the
check cashed.
The back Of the check IL almost
hidden under endorsements collected
by Montoya in his three years effort
to make IL yield $3.50 The endorse
ments show that now and then Mon
toya has zot the seven-fifty for a
time. But the check always came
back and Montoya had TO separate
himself from the seVeff-and- half.
The check is much tnumoed and di-
iapidated from frequent pocketing and
handling. but VIII probably survive a
year or two longer with careful nurs-
ing.