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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
CAMBRIA FALLS
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posed by the Germans against fur
Their advances by the French and
Americans in Champagne and east of
the Argonne forest. Particularly
heavy counter-attacks have been
launched by the enemy on various
positions but without results other
wise than increasing his casualties
Along the Suippe river the fighting
is furious, but the French have been
able to make further crossings OF
the stream. St. Etienne has changed
hands several times in bitter com
bats.
West Of the Argonne forest the
Americans have driven their line
forward to the region of Cornay on
the Aaire river. where they have af-
fected junction with the French
troops. and seemingly the Argonne
forest zone will soon be in allied
hands. On the eastern side Of the
Meuse the Americans have advanced
and taken small villages and also
Strengthened out their line which was
being enfilated by the Germans from
the east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
REPLY QUICK
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in his reply to halfway admissions
hoping thus to begin long diplo-
matte discussion which might devel-
OPP differences between the Entente
Allies and America as to war aims,
and to lower the morale Of the armies
opposed to the Central Powers. Any
such move is certain Of failure and
in the meantime German armies in
the west are being subjected 70 in
creasinely hard blows from Marshal
Foch's forces-blows which are ad-
ding TO the difficulties Of the Ger
man high command in extricating
their forces from an already serious
situation.
The fret that American Ambas-
sadcr Sharp Is making personal in,
vestigation Of the havoc wrought by
the Germans in their forced retire.
ment from French and Belgian ter.
ritory has led to the belief that 1t r.
the purpose Of the state department
o fully support ne enormous claims
for damages which Germany must
meet as a condition Of peace. So Tar
as the American government has not
indicated a disposition to join in with
the Entente Allies in making a threat
to destroy German cities or towns in
retaliation for every such commun-
ity destroyed by the Germans in
France and Belgium. but Mr.. Shapes
Investigations might be regarded az
also indicating purpose to poin in
such representations. should the
facts sustain the press reports ofsthe
extent Of the German atrocities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Girl Badly Hurt

Miss Lottie Pooler is at her home
at Il High street in a serious condi-
ton as the result Of being thrown
down by a passing automobile on
upper College avenue and being Sc
verely hurt. Her companion in telling
Of the accident says that they with
Miss Pooler was walking along the
road on upper College avenue and a
passing automobile struck Miss
Pooler. taking her right away from
her companion. Her head was badly
lacerated and her ear also badly
torn. Her clothing was damaged. She
was taken home where a doctor was
called and her wounds were attend
ed. II is understood that she auto
mobile was owned by Fairfield par
tics
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
REPORTED FALL
TURK CABINET

London. Oct. 9-Thc British foreign
Office has received indirect news OF
the fall Of the Turkish cabinet Tew.
fix Pasha, who, 1t Is reported. will be
the new grand vizicr. Is understood
to have pro-ally rather than pro Ger.
man sympathies. According TO ad.
vices, which are not Official, however.
the cabinet had decided to take mill.
tary measures against Bulgaria. but
found that the opinion of the country
was against them. 1t is rumored
that Turkish peace note has been
dispatched through the Spanish gov.
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

In u letter recently received by
watevviiie friends Of a member Of
tho ss,h Pioneer Infantry he speaks
~ the meeting In France OF his cap
tain. Captain r. r. Hinckiey. and the
captains sister. Mas Faith j.
Hinckley The 5sth Pioneer Infantry
has only recently arrived In France.
Miss Hinckiey has been In France
for some time. going into canteen
work IN connection with the r. n. C.
\. She IL the daughter Of Rev.
George W. HinckIsy. supervisor Of
the Good VIII schools and Was mus
icsi director OF the Good WIN school
for ssme time. The meeting must
have besn . most piesaant one for
beth 0stieo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
SAME SENTIMENTS
ARE VOICED BY ALL

New York. Oct. 9.-Only unconditional
surrender by Germany and her allies
can end the war. declares the American
Defense Society in statement issued
today to its members throughout the
United States. Charles Stewart Day-
son, chairman of the board Of trustees
or the society. warned its members
against traps constantly being set by
Germany to lure the United States AMI
Our allies into situation through which
a negotiated peace might. be brought
ABOUT. In any negotiated peace there
must be concession. Every conces-
sion to Germany" he said, would be
an injustice to some other nation o.:
some individual who has been injured by
Germany"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Berlin Admits Breach

Berlin. via London, Oct. 9-Report-
ing the great battle in the Cambria
St. Quentin sector general head
quarters admits the breaches in the
German lines on both sides Of the
Roman road towards lie Cateau and
also a German withdrawal to Fres-
noy lie Grand.
"On the battle front between Cam
brai and st. Quentin. We occupied
positions to the rear. thereby giving
up Cambria" says the headquarters
announcement tonight. There was
minor fighting in Champagne on both
sides of the Meuse renewed attacks
developed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
STRONG RESISTANCE TO
BRITISH ADVANCE

British Headquarters in France,
Oct. e-tReuter)-Many Of the gains
in Yesterdays battle were wrung
from the enemy only after a desper-
ate struggle. At Villers-Outreaux
the British were met by perfect
storm OF machine gun fire, behind
which the German infantry were
massed in great strength. But sheer
doggedness finally subdued this in
tense resistance; the village was TAX
en- ana cleared up while the front
line pushed well to the east ahead
OF It.
A heavy counter attack launched
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
FIND SATISFACTION
IN WILSON REPLY

With the American Forces in
France. Oct. 3.-(By the Associated
Press Wilson's reply to
the German peace proposal reached
the rear lines Of the American army
this morning. 1t had been eagerly
awaited. it's possible character having
been widely discussed. The general
tone OF the rank and file comment
was a quiet satisfa ction that no ar
mistice would be granted while the
enemy troops were on Allied terri.
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
PROSPECT TO
OPEN BRIGHTER

From the local Board Of Health
late Wednesday evening comes the
statement that conditions in Water
Vile are improving along the cpl
demic line and that on Wednesday
very few new cases were reported.
No cases from the Spanish influenza
have resulted fatally which may al
lay rumors to the effect that Water
Vile people had died Of the disease
in the present time. All cases Of
the prevailing plague now on hand
are of the very mildest form. The
prospects for the opening next week
Of various activities which have been
closed. are brighter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
RAPID PROGRESS BEING MADE BY
SENATE FINAN CE COMMITTEE
IN REVISING TAR REVENUE BILL

Washington, Oct. 9-The ten per-
cent taxes fixed by the House on pas
senger automobiles and motorcycles
were cut in half today by the Senate
finance committee which made rapid
progress in its revision Of the war
revenue bill
The ten percent tax placed by the
House on automobile tires and ac-
cessories also was reduced to hve
percent.
House taxes of ten percent on
sporting goods. cameras and photo-
graphic supplies were accepted. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
EXPLOSION AT
BENZOL PLANT
PITTSBURG, PENN.

PittSburg, Oct. 9.-The Fusion build
Ing of the Aetna Chemical Co. works
at Heidelberg. near here. was destroyed
tonight by an explosion of several ben.
col tanks. officials of the company an.
nounced several hours after the expo
sion that no one had been killed or in.
jured. Fire which followed the detona.
ton destroyed the wrecksge Of tn,
building For a time the flames threat.
ened the T y T works. but fire depart.
ments from surrounding boroughs
brought the fire under control. Thu
cause of the explosion has not been de.
termined
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Among the PICTURES which are display
ed in the show windows of the Emery
Brown Co. is one which was enlarged
from a small one sent Mrs Esther Mca-
der from her son. Shilip Franklin Mea-
der. with Company II. 1n3d Infantry.
The picture is of an old house in France
and shows Mr.. Meader standing in front
of the house. He writes his mother
that the four bare walls four stalls and
what hay he could rake up make hts
home and Ied. This house Ia the only
one left standing in little French viz
lage. The arrow in the picture points
to Mr.. Meaders room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Vatican Paper Says
Armistice Out of Question

Rome. Tuesday. Oct. s-Comment;rS
upon the German proposal for an armis-
tice. the Corriere D'Italia, the sem.-oa
cial Vatican organ. says:
An unconditional acceptance Of the
oner made by the Central Empires IL
out OF the question unless invaded terri
tories are ffst evacuated as a guarantee
OF the snemy's good Intentions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

One man at the railroad station
had grievance Wednesday and we'll
he might in these times to show
ones patriotism. He said that he
knew of man who is getting $500
each year from the government. had
his home all paid for and refused
to invest in the Fourth Liberty
Loan. After hearing the mans story
Of his acquaintance one could not
help but feel that he was perfectly
justified in his Indignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
FRENCH MILITARY
CRITIC SAYS GERMANY
IS AT END STRENGTH

Paris, Tuesday. Oct. s.-General J. NJ
G. Ma!leterr., the military critic for the
Temps, has writtsn~a letter from the
front saying that the German armies are
a the end OF their strength and tha.
the German high command is hoping t.
save them.
ton to evacuate invaded territory and
he continues. would
draw its armies In security to distances
sufficient to give time to reform the
ranks in preparation for the moment
when Berlin will cenounce the Allies
conditions IS impossible"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
AMERICAN AND FRENCH
EFFECT JUNCTION ON
THE AISNE RIVER

Paris, Oct. 9.-The American troops
fighting west of the Argonne forest to-
day were west of Cornay. on the Are
river, having effected a junction with
the French troops from the south.
In the Argonne the attack is continV-
ing notwithstanding the mry roads. II
has been ascertained that three out OF
four German divisions facing the
Americans at the beginning Of the Of
fensive have been withdrawn exhausted
and replaced by fresh troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
ADDITIONS TO
C.. OF G.. DRIVE

Further additions to the list Of
signed membership pledges in the
Chamber of Commerce campaign
continue to arrive at headquarters
and today saw four more added to
the roll. They are: Elmwood Ho-
tel, !; VIM. Levine, /; G. A. kennison
Co. ]; /. Hillson, /. This brings the
total up to gas and others are ex-
pected to continue to drop in. There
are some large plurals yet to be
heard from and it is expected that
the outstanding indefinite prospects
will he cleaned up In three or four
days more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

tax on chewing gum. which wa
made six percent by the House was
reduced to four percent but the
House levy of 10 percent on candy
was approved. All or the House
provisions relative to mems and
women's apparel were accepted IN.
changed. Under this schedule men
women and boys viii lbe permitted
to pay $50 for suits or overcoats
without being subject to tax, while
women's dresses costing less than
$40 will be exempted.
The house proposal to tax womens
hats costing more than SIS was ac.
cepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
LIEUT.. DEFRIES, FORMER
GLOBE EDITOR, DIES

Boston. oct. 9.-i-ieut. Thaddcus c.
Deir!es formerly Sunday editor and ell
tor'al writer Of the boston Globe, die |
last night OF influenza at Camp Pike.
Little Rock, Ark. according to word re-
ce'ved here today. He was graduat't
from Harvard IN the clsss of 1863. tie
VAS commissioned in July last and 9s.
signed for duty with the general stat
IN Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Allied Aviators Active

With the American Army on the
Champagne front. Oct. s--(By the
Associated Press)-During the
American activities south Of Ro-
mango this afternoon 20 allied bomb
ing planes passed southwark having
bombed Buzancy and other railroad
and supply stations behind the Ger
man lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
GRAND LODGE, l. O. o. F.
POSTPONES CONVENTION

Portland. Me, Oct. 9.-Announee-
ment Of the postponement Of the an
nual convention Of the Grand Lodge
OK Odd Fellows, which was scheduled
TO be held here next week. was made
today. because Of the ban on public
gatherings during the influenza ep.
idemic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

from the direction Of Avion resulted
In fierce hand to hand fighting. be-
fore which our lads had at first to
give some ground against the weight
Of superior numbers.
Naval divisions rolled in deep
waves through the strongly fortified
village Of Niergnies. taking many
prisoners as they flowed out into the
green country beyond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Induction at >olb ,

on Thursday forenoon at II o'clock
on the Colby campus will take place
tho induction Of the 100 or more Col
by students who are taking the MIL
itary course. into the military SER
vice. The work will be under the SUI
pervision Of the kennebec Exemp-
ton Board, No. 9. On Tuesday Of
rext week number Of young men
will be sent from this city to Orono
TO take the course at University Of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
INCONSISTENCY
Continued from Page Onel

humanity.
The destruction which has been
going on in the south is cduaiicd III
other sections Of the front. keno"ts
received from the north show q great
sweep of wreck and ruin sprtad'nS
over the cities. villages and country
sides 6. both France and Belgium
from which the Germans are 'oe'nS
slowly forced. The extent of this de-
yastatitn is reaching the dimensions
Of O calamity as the enemy Is SLOW
" reccling. Their reverse seems TO
sting them into new excuses "l ''''-
ton pillage and arson.
Laon is now reported to be oufh :
ing. following the same fate as Iouhi
and cambrai. ST. Quentin is 4 mass
OF ruins and the great mining center
Of Lens is a desert. with its build T..
;ngs levelled. it's population gone ana
its ,ich mines flooded
The tragic situation at St. Quentin
has been graphically described oy
NJ. Dupin, the sub-prefect of that
CITY. The suburbs of LEpine De
pallon, Rouy and Rocourt have peen
completely cbliterated The whole
section surrounding ST. Quentin has
been turned into vast cemetery'
where the Germans have buried tie
dead who have fallen in recent bat
lie. The cathedral is still standing.
its tagged wallsl being intact, but
all else is a wreck. The Camnanile OF
the Gothic City hall has disappear %.
The academy thelier is in ruins ana
st. Martins church has lost its stee-
pie. The principal street center re-
semblcs an abandoned battlefield. The
houses are shattered and their walls
scanned with huge shell NOES are
topping into the streets strict sn-
peryision Of all entrances to The Guy
has been ordered to avoid the Gan
gers Of mines which are still expiod-
;nv"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Harold Simpson member of the 56th
Pioneer Infantry. has written home 10
his mother. Mrs. Thomas Simpson of IS
Oak street. and to Miss Fife Jackson.
that he had 4 pleasant trip over across
the water. They landed at ST. Nazaire,
France. This is the nrst letter which
has been received from the former Mil
liken Regiment members. WI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
1900 MACHINISTS
GO ON STRIKE
IN BROOKLYN

New York. Oct. 9.-Fifteen hundrei
maehinists and helpers employed by n.
f. W. Bliss Co.. Brooklyn. in the man.
ufacture OF torpedoes for the navy. went
on strike today after refusal by the
company to grant demand for higher
wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

An automobile license number plate
bearing the numerals A,21l of Maine
was brought Wednesday afternoon to
City Marshal Farrington's office, having
been found on Front street by small
boy. The plate occupies a conspicuous
place on the top of the marshars desk
and the owner. II he goes for it, cannot
fail to see it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
HUN PEACE AGENTS
SWARMING SWITZERLAND

Geneva, Monday. Oct. 7.-Switzerlana
In the past week has been swarmin;
with German. Austrian and Turkish
peace pioneers sent from their capitals
10 try to get in touch with diplomats o.
the Allied countries Their watchwo'"
- an immediate armistics In order 70
prevent further bloodshed. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Browne Blake

THEREIN e. Brown Of Waterville, en-
ployed as a trainman, son of the late
Nelson Brown, and Miss Stella F. Blake
of Watervlle, daughter OF George
Blake, we're rnited In marriage Oct. 3
at Augusta. the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Eugene 8. Philbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Austrian Official

Vienna, Oct. 9. via. London-Aus-
tro- Hungarian troops have taken
"a glorious part" in the fighting
in the region of Verdun. where the
American army is in the line, ac-
cording to the official communication
issued today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

All members of Messalonskee Troop
No. S, Boy Scouts of America, are re-
quested to meet Thursday evening at
7.15 o'clock at DR.. Nora Browns on Main
street to discuss the sale of Liberty
Bonds. Medals are to be awarded to
those who won them in the recent drive
for Liberty Bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Retreat on 20. Mile Front

With the British Army on the
Cambrai-St.' Quentin Front. Oct. 9
(By the Associated Press)-The Ger
man troops on twenty mile front
have been put in fun fight and the
British cavalry is reported to be per-
suing them, the infantry marching
in columns of four through villages
hastily abandoned by the enemy
Cambria has fallen and the British
are now well to the east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

not been IN contact with the Ger
man main line.
The weather Is bad. otherwise it Is
believe that the British would
have advanced further. The Ger
mans are burning villages. This re-
treat lengthenS the line which tho
Teutons so long have been trying -
shorten. and the situation opens
many possibilities Of retreats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

DR.. A. Jolly eft Wednesday afternoon
for Augusta, where on Wednesday eve
ming he attended the quarterly meeting
OF the Maine eterinary Association at
the Augusta House. DR.. 1. L. Salley of
Skowhegan was in the city Wednesday
a part Of the day and made the trip
down with DR.. Jolly, also attending the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Miss Ruby Tufts, who is employed
at the P. B. y. at the Elmwood. left
Wednesday morning for Skowhegan.
from there she will go to Cornville.
being called there by the passing
away of her brother-in.law. She
was accompanied by her sister, Miss
Verna Tufts, who is employed in the
ElmwOod dining room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
TURKISH PREMIER AND
WAR MINISTER RETIRE

London. Oct s.-(Via Ottawa). -Talaat
iasna, the Turkish premier. has resign
cd and has been succeeded by Tewih
Fasna. former premier and ex-ambassa'
dor at London. according to advices re-
ceived here. Enver Pasha, the miaistf
OF war. also has resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Miss Fannie Kendall Of Clinton.
" No has been at her home from this
city because q the epidemic. was in
Tho city Tuesday and visited her
brother. Irwin Kendall She took -
her home ~ Clinton her little niece
for 10 visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Tho funeral ~ Lindsey j Suttinx
va~ held Wednesday morning from
his late home In Skowhcgan. he hav-
,ng passed away Monday mornlng at
the age ~ q years. after she n III
ness with influenza. He was at one
time Vioiinist at the City Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Mrs. John !. Thomas who with
her daughter Briley. has been visiting
In town, was taken III Tuesday and
went 10 the hospital where she will
receive treatment. Mr.. Thomas has
charge Of the stenographic depart
mcnt at the construction OF the South
Boston embarkation station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Anaio- French Take 20cO

Paris, Oct. 9.-The AngIu.Frencn
troops have forced the Germans to a
general retreat north and south Of st.
quentin. The first army, pursuing the
enemy rear guards has advanced about
five miles to the east Of st. Quentin AMI
taken 1000 prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

one % the nrst Of Waterville.s
physicians to answer the call Of the
Maine Medical Reserve board in the
present prevailing epidemic IL DR..
Henry w Abbott who on Wednes-
day left for Waterford. because Of the
increasing cases OF influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Steady Anoie. American Advance

With the Anglo-American armies
near St. Quentin. Oct. s.-tBy The
Associated Pressl.-The battle be.
tween Cambria and st. Quentin con-
tinues today with unceasing fury.
Strong attacks were resumed at day
light this morning by the British and
American forces. The troops OF Field
Marshal Haig and General Pershing
are carrying their lines steadily to
the eastward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaw have re-
turned from n two-weeks visit 20 va
riou- points ~ Massachusetts,. While
there they visited DR.. Ames who Is
stationed at Camp Devens Mr.. Shaw
W with the De Orsay drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
CAMBRIA REPORTED
TO BE IN RUINS

With the British Army on the
Cambria Sector. Oct. 9-(By the AS
ISOLATED Press)-Successivc explo-
sions have occurred in Cambria
which, it is reported. have reduced
the town to ruins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Miss Annie Day has completed her
duties al the local ONCE OF the Cen
trail Maine Power Co. and has en-
tered the employ 81 DR. Abbott. Mrs.
peile Goodwin who has been en-
ployed al the Abbot ONCE for the past
three years has completed her duties.