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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08

Grown old In the service Of his mas
ter and mistress James was priNr
legged retainer.
lie was waiting nt table one day,
when "a guest asked for fish fork.
but the request was ignored
Then the hostess noticed the cpl
sode. and remarked. In most per-
emptorN manner
James. Mrs Jones hasn't any fish
fork. Get her one at oucc''
Madam" came the emphatic re
ply. "last time Mrs. Jones dmed hero
We lost fsh-fork"
James has now been rclegatcd to
the garden.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08
RUB RHEUMATIC PAIN
RIGHT 0UT-TRY IT!
Don't suffer! Instantly relieve
aching muscles, nerves and
joints with "St. Jacobs OIL"

What's rheumatism? Pain only,
Stop druecing! Not one case ir
fifty requires internal treatment. Rul
the misery right away Apply sooth-
ing. Penetrating "St. Jacobs or di-
rectly upon the tender spot" and re-
lief comes instantly "St. Jacobs
Oil" is a harmless rheumatism and
sciatica relief which never disap-
points and can not burn or discoloi
the skin.
tIc from your druggist. and in Just q
moment you'll be free from rheu-
matte and sciatica pain, soreness
Stiffness and swelling. Don't suffer
st Jacobs ora has relieved millions
of rheumatism sufferers in the las
half century, and is Just as good fo'
sciatica, neuralgia, lumoago, back
ache: sprains and swellinss-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08

"Is il true that Mrs. DubWaitc and
Mrs. Twobhle are no longer on speak
ing terms?'
Yes | fear that the breach VIII
never he healed
"What did they fan out aboutY'
"Thcv met ON the street one day
Mrs. Dubwaitc said to Mrs. Twohbic:
My dear how do / look Mrs. Twoh-
bic kissed her cffusivcly and said. My
dear. YOU are "A work of art'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08
Kcllyyillc Constable QUITS.

NUrId Ir0rk IOuUTY DutNNU
KELLYNILLE, Okla, March -
w. $. Huffine. elected constable for
Kcllyyille township last November, has
offered his resignation to the board
OF county commissioners. which was
accepted. IIuffinc said he would
have to be away from home for sew
cral months and could not serve
longer \ petition. signed by many
of the voters of this township asking
that G. +. Malone be appointed to fill
the vacancy. was not acted on today
by the commissioners
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08
MAN ACCUSED OF R0BBING
BANK RETURNED TO TEXAS
Two Sapulpa Officers Receive 5000
Reward for Capture OF sam
IIightowcr.

W0r7d VrccT IOunty Burean.
SAPULPA, Okla. March Shcr-
If j. J. Roberts of Sherman, Texas,
arrived here todayto take back Sam
Hightower, wanted in connection with
the robbery of bank recently at
liagerman. Texas, who was arrested
last Saturday by Assistant Chief of
Police John Willard and Sheriff John
Woofter 4 reward Of $500 was given
the officers today for apprehendins
Hightower
The prisoner waived eXtradition. He
admitted to Woofter that he escaped
from the state penitentiary at Hunts
vile, Texas, two years ago, where he
was serving a sentence for felony
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08
Business Men TO Banquet.

SAPULPA, okla, March 7.-lnvi-
tations were issued today for a ban
quot and get-together meeting of the
commercial club and Business Mems
association, to be held in the auditor
ium of the commercial club next
Tuesday evening. Plates will be laid
for more than one hundred guests.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08

People who are forced to stand on
their feet all day know what sore,
tender sweaty, burning feet mean.
They use "Ti2" and "Ti2' cures their
feet right up. II Keeps feet In per-
feet condition "TlZ' is the only rem
ody in the world that draws out all
the poisonous cXudatlons which puff
NJ the feet and cause tender, sore,
tired, aching feet 1t Instantly stops
the pain IN corns. callouses and bun
ions. It's simply glorious. An how
comfortable your feet feel after using
'Tiz' IoG'll never limp OF draw up
your face in pain. Your shoes won't
tighten and hurt your feet
Get 25-ccnt box Of "Tiz" now
from any druggist Just think q
whole years foot comfort for only 20
cents-AdV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08

word Creek county Burcau.
SAPULPA. Okla, March Mar
rage licenses have been issued here
as follows: Ralph Sarat, age q, and
Vernie Armstrong IS, both of Brls-
tow; Clifton f.. Geller, 23, and Savilla
Cole, 10. both Of Bristow; Frank II.
Echols, a, and Goldie Darling, both
of Sapulpa.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08
Overwhelming Majority.

In the Democratic caucus there
were moro than forty senators with
the thirty Republicans who voted for
the change, this makes about clEht
more than two-thirds of the senate.
Several senator's are absent from
Washington or III, So that the pro-
portion Of those here for the change
is overwhelming.
Senators sherman of Illinois and
Franco of Maryland were the two
Republicans who cast the negative
votes. senator sherman declared the
Republicans would be put in the po-
sition of accoding to IT because of
the demand by President Wilson I'm
his public statement on the defeat of
the neutrality bill and i'm his con
ference today with Democratic mem-
bers of the conference committee.
Senator France said he opposed any
kird of cluturc rule.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08
paw No,Ir Wafer Rjli.

Your water bill is now due and must
be paid on or before the tenth or serv-
ice will be discontinued or penalty
added. This is your last notice.
CITY WATER DEPARTMENT.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-08

tic following calendar day hut oHc,
hc shalt lag the motion before the sen
ate aud direct that the 'ocrctaU can
the roll and upon dsCortuumcpt ihai
ID quorum is present tho prusldinE Of
iccr shall without debate submit to
the senate by ln ave and nay vote
thc question. lis 1t the sense of the
senate tha the debate shall hc brought
e. q close
And If that question shall hc de-
cidcd H. the affirmative 10y a two.
thirds vote of those Nptius then sld
measure shall hc tho unfinished husi
Less to the exclusion OF All other hus!-
ness untu iisuos'd of.
"ThrrcaftHr no senator shall hc Gu
tltlod To- speak in AN mDr" than ON"
rour ON the pending mc1sulc. tho
amendments thereto 'ud motions nt-
frcting tho same. and II shall be TIA,
dutv of the presiding officer TO Keep
the tim, o. each senator who speaks
INccpt by unanimous consent, no
amen irIent shall bc In order after tn
vote To bring the debate 10 close.
rnlcss the same hae hcan presented
and read prior TO that tino. No dlll-
tory motion or dilatpry amcndment
or aoIct dmont not gcrm1ne shall he
IN order Points of order, Including
question of relevancy and Appeals
rom the decision Of the presiding Of
fic"r shall ne decided without debate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
FROM SEATTLE
IN As DAYS

Mr.. and Mrs Mark Collins and son
who are making a trip across the
continent by automobile arrived in the
CITY Tuesday afternoon and called at
Fifield Brothers, coming from Seattle
WASHINGTON. Mr., Collins was for some
time proprietor of the Maranacook
Hotel at Lake Maranacook and is well
known in this locality. Mr. Collins
is quite proud of the manner in which
he ras made a travelling home of mis-
automobile and we'll he might be. The
front seat he has arranged 50 that it
folds back to meet the back scat form
ing he'd and with A mattress which
he carries which fits in perfectly that
makes a fine sleeping couch When the
top Of the car is up. hook.s in the side
of the car arc brought into use to hold
up the hammock which forms the bed
for the little hoy All the camping
outfit is carried in and around the
ar in some manner. They took *
DAYS making the trip from Seattle.
including stops along the way For
seven DAYS they enjoyed the sights and
wonders of Yellowstone Park and 9th
err places In their journey acrosa
country they crossed over four noun
tain ranges. Quite remarkable fea-
ture Of the trip was the fact that
but one set Of tires was used during
the whole trip and upon examination
TUESDAY they looked as If they had
con used but little The tires on Mr..
Collins car are Michelin tires and arc
giving him excellent service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
BURBANK APPEALS
On Being Found Guilty Furnishes $500
Bonds

Llewel1yn Burbank of Chelsea, ar
raigned this morning on warrants
charging him with an assault on James
F.. Ford Of Chelsea on the afternoon If
Saturday, Sept. %. and threat to do
bodily harm to Ford's wife, Emily F.
Ford, on the same day, was sentenced
to pay a fine Of so and costs or to
serve 30 days in Jail on the former
charge ard to give bond OF $500 to keep
the peace on the latter. He appealed
from both sentences and was ordered
to give bends totaling $500 for his ap
pearance at the January term of the
superior court. He had waived eX-
animation and pleaded not guilty to
both charges. Bail was furnished by
the respondents brother. Walter r,
Burbank Of Chelsea. and by James
renney Of the same town.
Ford, the complainant on the assault
charge alleges that Burbank
struck him and checked him un-
til he was black in the face.
Mrs Ford claims that the respondent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
Kills Catarrh Germs
Breathe Hyome-A Remedy Free
from harmful Drugs
Sold Under Druggists Guarantee

Catarrh Is an Inflammation of the
mucous membrane which causes a dis
charge.
The Inflammation is caused, some
physicians say by the pernicious &C
tivity Of little germs or microbes that
lodge IN the folds and crevices of the
mucous membrane.
Catarrh can I've ended by killing these
germs
Medicines taken into the stomach
nay act on the blood and tone up the
system. but II is not believed that
they can DESTROY catarrh germs.
Sprays and douches are good as far
AZ they 60. but they do not go far
enough No liquid can reach the low
er throat or lungs. neither can a liquid
penetrate into the folds and crevices
OF the membrane. where germs secret
themselves.
The germs can be reached by HY-
OMET soothing antiseptic which you
breathe into the lungs.
HYOMFI. breathed through the In
haler that is in each outfit or as a
vapor, acts quickly, the soothing eff
fects are soon noticed.
HYOMEI is recommended for any
disease Of the nasal passages and
throat where Inflammation is present.
II is effectively used for colds espe-
cially the vapor treatment, which is
often used 20 break UP a cold over
night. II IS also used for coughs, sore
throat. Group and asthma.
Hyomei is guaranteed.
n YOU purchase HYOMEI and are
rot satisfied we will refund the money.
--Bowditch- Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
POURING CEMENT
ON WATER STREET

At o'clock Tuesday morning was
begun the work by the Hassam paw
ing crew Of pouring the cement over
the crushed rock foundation OF the
part Of Water street below Bridge
street which is in a process OF i'm
pro, ement. The huge machinery and
the unique way of spreading the liquid
attracted no small amount of atten-
ton all Gay Tuesday. The sidewalks
IN both side. Of the streets were lined
with spectators who paused in .I.eir
journeys to watch the proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
AL MOST SATISFACTORY"
Augusta Red Cross Receives Thanks
for Shipment Knitted Articles

The following letter has been received
by the secretary Of the Augusta Chapter
Of the Red Cross from the Northe astern
Branch Of the Red Cross Supply Service,
thanking the local chapter for the ship
ment Of Sept 81:
Boston, Mass. Oct. /. 1917
Secretary Augusta Chapter.
a. r. c. Augusta. Me
Dear Madam-We wish to thank you for
your shipment of knitte1 articles. They
are all most satisfactorily made and we
were very glad to receive them 1t would
be a convenience to US If in the future
you would inclose an invoice in each box
OF the contents of that box.
Gratefully yours.
MARGARET G. FISKE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

made various threats against her, one
Of which was to drown her. 1t is
alleged that Burbank took offense
against Mr.. and Mrs. Ford because OF
testimony which they gave against
Elm at,a federal hearing in Hallowell
at which they had been subpoenaed
to appear AS a result Of that hearing
Burbank was sentenced to pay a fine
and hi: license to conduct the Halo
we'll Chelsea ferry was suspended for
u days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
n. E. METHODIST
FOREIGN MISSIONARY

The annual meeting of the New
England Branch Of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will be held in
Portland, Me, October 9, 10. II at
Chestnut Street church. Bishop Edwin
H. Hughes will give an address on
Wednesday evening, Other speakers
will be Mrs. H. L. Wriston. Mrs. Clar-
ence upper and missionaries from In
dia and China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Gordon Edgar of Riverside Drive
made a trip across to Unity Pond sun
day afternoon and returned later WIN
A party Of teachers including MIS-
Grace Smothers, Miss Marjorie Lee
and Miss Harding. Miss Minetta Lee
went across to meet the others an"
returned to the city with the party.
Rov Carter acted as chauffeur for the
marty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
Mona Stops All
Stomach Distress

Why suffer with that uncomfortable
feeling of fullness. headache. dizziness,
sour, gassy. upset stomach, or heart
burn? Get relief at once-delays are
dangerous. Buy today-now-a SOC
box of Mi-o-na Tablets. There is no
more effective stomach remedy. For
sale by Bowditch- Webster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Among the Augusta sportsmen who
took advantage Monday Of the begin
ming Of the open season were Perley
Lawrence who brought down eight par
tridges near ReadfieId and DR.. Walter
G. Thomas who shot four rabbits in the
vicinity Of Weber Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Merle Lceman and Clifton Gates of
Palermo were calling Tuesday on Au-
custa friends and from this city Went
TO Auburn to obtain an auto truck
which they were to deliver to a Pal
ermo resident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

J. Henry Gregorie shot four coon
Monday night in the vicinity of To-
gus pond. Three Of the quartet were
of good size. The condition Of the fur
was excellent for so early in the sea-
SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Warren Fl. Garside Of this city, who
for the past several years has been
employed AS lumber scaler hv the
HolincSworth e Whitney Co.. has
Joined the forestry service Of the en-
gineer corps Of the 25th U. s. reg!-
ment and IS located at Fort Slocum, n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
NOTICE

The Maine State Board of Examin-
alton and Registration of Nurses will
hold an examination for state regis
tration Nov. l and at the State
House, Augusta.
All applications should be filed with
the secretary not later than Oct. 20,
ELLEN F. PAINE. Secy-Tr.
291 Center St, Bangor, Me
oct3eod3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

The first mid week service Of the
Sourh' Parish Congregational church
for the present season will be hold at
the CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at
100 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Miss Mona Wyse, member of the
Central Maine Power Co. clerical force
passed the week end at Portland with
friends. She attended a morning re-
hersal Of the Maine Music festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Kervin Hanks. II Maple street. Every
member is urged to be present as this
is the first meeting since vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Miss Ruth Smiley returned Tuesday
TO her home in Bangor after a two
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ed
ward Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
GETTING RESULTS
Agricultural Club Work
In Kennebec County

A series Of meetings arranged for the
local leaders of Boye' and Girls Ag-
ricultural clubs of kennebec county
have been completed. Four meetings
were held in different sections of the
county to accommodate the local leaders
of the various towns. These were held
and Waterville The local leaders pres
emit represented 50 clubs in Is different
towns and about $50 boys and girls.
The loca. leaders at these meetings
reported some very interesting work
done by their club members. Mrs.
Everett Hunter. local leader for the
Benton Garden and Canning Clubs. re-
ported II prizes taken at the Watervilla
fair by her club members. They have
also recently furnished entertai nment
at their grange hall. A member of
the Benton Sweet Corn Club won
first on his exhibition at the fair in
competition with sweet corn men of
the county.
Charles w. Wilson, local leader Of
the Winslow Club of boys reported st
one Of these meetings five of his mem
bers captured S26 in prizes at the
Waterville Stock Judging Contest in
competition with % other boys. Sam
uel Clark of this club won second
prize of IS.
Winthrop is the banner Town in
the number of clubs having Garden.
Canning, Sweet Corn, Poultry and Pig
Clubs 1t also has the largest enroll
ment of any one town
Principal T. c. Chaffee of the Gard
,Db
clubs, is now arranging for a local con
test to be held December Sth The
members at this time will exhibit their
products read their stories and COM
pete for prizes. The Gardiner Board
of Trade has donated SIS in prizes to
the members of these clubs to be
awarded at this contest.
Litchfield has three boys and girls
Clubs-Poultry, Canning and Potatoes
They also have one Pig club member
who has won a good deal of renown.
IN that it is claimed he has the best
pig in town. These clubs will have a
local contest at their grange hall, Oct
the 9Th when they will exhibit their
poultry, potatoes and canned goods in
competition These clubs have already
held a field day.
The County Contest will be held in
Waterville December IA and i at tho
invitation of the Waterville Cham
her OF Commerce. They will furnish
5000 in prizes, free entertainment and
banquet to these boys and girls of
kennebec county.
Club work is one Of the many diff
ferent branches of extension work CON
Quoted by the College of Agricultur1.
Ralph r. Mitchell is the State leader
Of clubs while A. L. Deering Of An
gusta IS the scounty agent leadci
ANY boy or girl between the ages of
10 to IS inclusive, is eligible. There
are over 5000 in the State Of Maine en-
rolled this year. Hancool: county leads
with more than 9n0 members.
The following is a list Of the Clubs
in Kennebec County this year:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Edison Locke and Harold T. Vannah
went by auto Tuesday to Waldoboro.
Mr.. Locke went only for a brief visit
but Mr.. Nannah will remain for several
days at his old home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
LOCAL NOTICE

The J. H. Cogan Co. have everything
any man needs for fall hunting-re-
liable guns. rifles, sports clothing, etc.
Come in and see the famous black"
shells oCt3-5-S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

The Heatherdell Tea Shop will be
opened on October LIST at 243 Water
street, over the Red Cross Pharmacy.
Light lunches, salads. sandwiches. tea,
coffee, cocoa. oct1d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

A jolly party of local people went for
a straw ride 10 Charles Grffin's home
ut North Augusta Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
Dental Work
Why not attend to your Teeth7

Highest authorities now place the
cause of many diseases TO the i'm
proper condition OF peoples mouths.
among which are rheumatism,
Brights Disease. Dyspepsia, Tonsilitis,
Neuralgia. Diabetes, etc, etc.
These troubles can often be traced
20 Decayed Teeth. Recession of the
Gums md absorption OF the bony sup
port Of the teeth. abscessed roots and
a constant pus condition around the
necks Of tho teeth
am prepared 10 undertake all
branches Of Dentistry and at prices
that now make il possible for you to
have the work done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Rev. VIM. r. Wood of the Penney Me-
mortal church will preach at the North
Parish next Sunday afternoon at 230 A
cordial invitation is extended TO all to
come and worship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Mrs Ruby Mace has returned to her
home in the city after passing several
days in Monmouth where she was the
guest Of her son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Mrs. Archie Spencer and son earle
Of Madison are passing a few days in
the city as guests OF friends and rel
atiNeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Elbridge Jones was able to be out of
doors Tuesday after having been con-
fired by illness to his home on Gage
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

It's good for all the family-Webhe
& Hewett's Bran Bread. oct2d5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Miss Minnie Poole passed Monday in
Lewiston where she was the guest of
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Mrs. Noyes and son Henry Moves of
Coopers Mills, were calling on friends
in the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03

Percy NJ. Homer of Franklin was
business caller Tuesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
Wednesday, October 8, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

F. G. Harrington was in Wisca sset
Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-03
CA < ES

Al Mira. Ernest Halls, 20 Melville ST.;
also sandwiches. cookies, rayonnaise
dressing. etc. Call and see or teie-
phone. septSd4',the1 eodti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

The state workers tour party has reached Tuscaloosa and beginning at 10 0 clock yesterday morning a steady pro gramme Of educational work will be car ried on morning, afternoon and night. All of the meetings will be held in the First Methodist church, unless otherwise announced, at the following hours: 10 a. In., D. m., and 7.30 p. m. Secretary Leon c. Palmer and Mrs Palmer and Miss Myrat Batchelder of the State Sun day School association have arrived in Tuscaloosa, and will attend the meetings at the First Methodist church. giving the Sunday school workers of Tuscaloosa county the benefit of their many ex- periences in the work.
 Yesterday marked the close of the first half-year's work at the Tusca-