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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-07
Appointed Instructor
For Training Camp

Capt. G. A. Pande, 364th infan-
try, a well known Tacoman, has
been appointed with several other
officers to act as an instructor at
the fourth officers training school
which will open at Camp Lewis
on May Is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-07
HUNS ARE UNEASY
IN TOUL SECTOR

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN LORRAINE, May THE
enemy is showing uneasiness
along the left bank of the
Meuse (Verdun sector). This is
manifested every night by the
use of brilliant lights and by
much artillery and machine gun
firing and aerial activity.
In the sector northwest of Todl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-07

union.
President A. HASTE Of the union
is a delegate to the northwest
convention of the ]. L. A., which
commenced Monday in Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-07
TACOMA THEATER

WED. AND TIL rs. NIGHTS,
The Distinguished English Actor
MIR. CYRIL MAUDE
In His International Triumph, tho
World-Eamcd Comedy Drama,
80 r L MPY"
Seat Sale Tomorrow.
Prices SOC 10 $500
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-07
TACOMA THEATER

Friday, Saturday and Sunday and
Saturday and Sunday Matinees
ORPHEUM VAUDEVILLE
Sallic Fisher. "No Mans Land"
Kathleen Clifford and Five Other
Orpheum Features.
Prices-25c, 75c; Mats, nc. soc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27
coy. RIGGS TO
 LEAVE FOR HOME
 JANUARY 15TH
Governor Will Remain tC Aid in Securing Money with Which to Fight In-
 fIuenza in North.

Gov. Thomas Riggs Jr., will not leave Washington for Juneau until January 15. That is the information received by Acting Governor Charles F. Davidson today in telegram from Gov. Riggs.
 Gov. Riggs will remain at Wash ington to assist in securing the pas sage of the bill appropriating $200,- 900 to combat influenza in Alaska This bill was introduced in the Sen ate by Senator Wesley l.. Jones, of Washington, who acted at the in stance of Gov. Riggs. Senator Jones has said that he will get busy on the measure immediately after the holidays, and he expects to get the bill through.
 Gov Riggs had expected to leave Washington December 26th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27
CANNOT SERVE PAPERS

WASHINGTON, Dec 20-Francis c. Gaffey. United States Attorney, says papers cannot be served in a suit of equity in the Federal Dis trict Court through which the Com nercial Cable Company seeks to re- strain Postmaster-General Burleson from seizing it's property. Courts of one district cannot compel any one in another district to accept service William J. Deegan, Secretary of the Mackay companies, says if necessary Burleson will be summoned by ad vertisement under Section 57 of the United States Judicial Code.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27

American commander the Sphere of L.n of bm- United States hs of the people distinction tsxsh every = :
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27

ANDERSON, Phone 14s. Box ssl
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27
SOCIAL MISSIONS
 FROM ABROAD MAY
 STUDY OUR COURTS

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 26.-Eng- land and France may send social missions to the United States for
 he study of juvenile court prac- tlces under a plan suggested by Judge Ben B. Lindsey of the juve- nile court of Denver. Judge Lind sey proposed the' interchange of workers while he was in France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27
DYE WORKERS NEEDS.

NE WYORK, Dec. 1S.-Follow- ing the conference of dye manu- lecturers and textile and dye con- suming industries, an appeal was made to the Government to create dye commission to control impor- tations of all dyes and dyed cloth Dye men declare that $200 0OO worth of dyes are coming into the country monthly and that contin- uance of this condition will re- tard active development of the dye industry that has been built up as a result of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27

der Government control, $515,690 : 06O, of which $316,2O6,536 was se- cured from the revolving fund. The balance of $199,483,524 was ob- tained from the surplus earnings of certain roads and from American Railway Express Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27
LARGE NUMBER OF SOLDIERS HAVE
 BEEN DISCHARGED

WASHINGTON, Dec 27 Sixty eight thousand soldiers have returned from overseas. Up to Dec. 21st over 500.000 soldiers in American camps were discharged
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27
MONEY GIVEN RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT. -. Since April, 1918, the Railroad Admin istration has advanced railroad and other transportation properties un-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-12-27

Speaking of ups and downs, it seems natural to be down on peopl, who are inclined to be upish.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
TRAVELETTE

lust outside the gates OF Jeddah
Is an ancient cemetery. one OF
the holy places Of the east. Ac-
cordinE TO tradition It is the burial
place OF Eve, Darwin and Spencer to
the contrary. Here, the pious Mo-
hammedan tells you, the body OF our
first mother was borne by her be-
reaTed husband and grandsons- The
crumbIing tomb was built above her
by them, the exact dimensions OF the
departed II you believe the story
you must admit that the race has de-
generated; the tomb is over 200 PAGES
long.
Hundreds Of devout pilgrims visit
the tomb, on their way TO Mecca.
white, they come 70 gaze or pray near
the ashes Of the mother OF the world.
Curious skeptical Europeans, swar-
thy devotees from the heart OF the
Sahara. soft-Toiced Indians as varied
a family gathering as you could find.
For hours the pious pilgrims kneeI in
the dust under the hot Arabian sky.
The combined gOund Of their prayers
drifts out over the ancient cemetery,
disturbing the repose OF the new
corners in the field. The old-timers
do not care they are used 70 il.
Near the southern end OF the long
tomb IS a small square tower with
narrow iron barred windows To the
grating are tied hundreds OF tiny
strips Of cotton cloth fastened there
by childless 1Iohammedan women as
an offering TO the first mother. The
bits OF cloth entirely cover the iron
OF the bars, fluttcring like tiny ban
ners as the hot winds sweep over the
cemetery from the Red Sea They
are the touch OF pathos that sur
rounds every Mohammedau shrine
The cemetery, with its crumbIing
tombs. IS the pride OF its neighbor-
ing city. Jeddah. The traveller who
would fail 70 visit 10 would be re-
sarded with contempt by the citizens.
His action would be looked upon as
showing a lack OF proper respect for
his original ancestor. Though the
true Mohammedsn regards you as an
unbeliever he still admits your dis
tant kinship.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Bedtime Story for the Little Ones
UNCLE wIGGILY AND JoHENIEs MARBLES.
- HOWARD n. cams.

I TNCLE WIGGILE LONGEARS the
y rabbit gentleman, was walking
through the woods one day. looking
FOR an adventure, when, ali Of a sud-
den. he heard a voice call:
First shot.'
Another answered.
No; I had first shot. I'm going TO
shoot now"
-Oh. my goodness ne sakes alive
and a bottle OF sassafras pain lziller."
thought the bunny 20 himse1r, as ne
looked for a place 70 hide Those
must be hunters, with guns taking
about shooting and al that. This is
no place Tor me"
SO Uncle WigEily tucked his ears
under his tall silk hot and, taking
good hold OF his red, white and blue
striped tWinkling n0se-Oh, excuse me,
will YOU. nlease2 ] mean he took
tight hold OF his rheumatism crutch,
which Nurse Jane had Enawed for him
out Of . cornstalk. ond Uncle WigElly
was Just going 10 run away with his
pink, twinkling nose when he heard
some one say.
oh, there's Uncle Wlggily- Let's
get him 10 play with us-'
Haf That voice doesn't sound like
hunters said the bunny. ] guess III
wait q bit about running away
So he uutucked his ears from under
his tall silk hat and peeked behind a
mulberry bush that was Just getting
green leaves on Il, and there ne saw
Johnnie and Billie Bushytal, the two
squirrel boys, kneellIns on me gE,o 5ll.,l
What in the world are you oolnE-
hoysZ' asked the bunny uncle And
what was that talk I heard about
shooting first
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
IOHNNLE'S MARBLES.


. "Oh, we are playing marbles" an
swered Johnnie, and Billie said IL was
his turn 70 shoot first"
And he says it's his turn" added
Ellie But now you're here Uncle
Wiggily, ven let you shoot first"
went on the squirrel boy most po-
htely.
But I don't know how to shoot
marbles said the bunny. Besides, ]
haven't any talcum powder 10 shoot
with
You don't need talcum powder. OF
tooth powder. either, 10 shoot mar
bles,' said Johnnie with a laugh
But mother says we need soap
powder 10 get our paws clean when We
get home after playing marbles" went
on Billie.
Yes. I expect So" laughed the bun
ny, his pink nose twinklinE just like
the hole I'm a doughnut or a piece Of
Swiss cheese well, I'll play q little
game. with you. only I haven't any
IN lend you part OF mine" said
Johnnie, and he gave the bunny uncle
some from a bag
Now" went on Billie, tucking his
bushy tail over his back 10 keep it
out Of the mud, wen put some mar
bles in a ring, Uncle WiEgiIy." and
the squirrel boy marked one out on
the ground Then YOU take a shooter
agate and try to knock the marbles
outside Of the ring. All you knock out
you can keep for yOurself-in fun"
oh, yes. IN fun, Of course agreed
the bunny.
Then the marble game began Uncle
Wiggily shot first, and knocked two
pink marbles out with his agate
shooter Then Billie knocked out
three. being a better shot. And when
it came Johnnie's turn he knocked five
marbles out OF the ringi
Oh III have hard work 10 beat
THAR said the bunny. when il came
his turn TO shoot again
4 Just guess you will,' suddenly
exclaimed a harsh and most unpleas-
ant voice from behind a stone. This
is your last shot, Uncle Wiggily, for
I'm going TO carry you off 10 my den!'
and out popped the bad old Ekeeziclzs,
making a grab for the bunny.
MY last shot, eh2" exclaimed Uncle
WigEily. We'll if it is. III shoot at
With that the bunny gentleman
took careful aim and with Johnnies
marble he shot the Skeezicks straight
in the eye-"Bangi"
"Oh, hol" cried Johnnie. do you
NO" said the skeeziclzs. NY eye
is too sorei"
And away he ran. leaving Uncle
Wiggily in peace
That was a dandy shot you nader
said Billie. See II you can DO as well
with the marbles" And the bunny did. {
knocking 1911 out OF the ring. and /
beating both squirrel boys.
SO they had lots OF 1uu. and this goes .
to show US that even a pancake may I
turn And is the marshmellOw candy 4
doesn't make lot Of white streaks I
on the false face Of the chocolate cake, I
III tell you next about Uncle Wiggily 1
and Billie's top--Copyrigh 1913, by 4
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
4 KQMANIS BNRlENS

are lghtened when she turns 20 the
right medicine. If her existence is
made gloomy by the chronic weak
nesses. delicate arrangements. and
painful disorders that afflict her sex,
she viii find relief and emancipation
from her troubles in Doctor Pierce s
Favorite Prescription. II she's over
worked, nervous, or rundown" she
finds new life and strength It's a
powerful. invigoraung tonic and nerV-
inc which was discovered and used by
an eminent physician for many years,
in cases OF female complaints" and
weaknesses. For young girls Just
entering womanhood. for women at
the critical time Of life; in bearing
down sensations. periodical pains.
alterations, Inflammation and kim
dred ailments, the "Favorlte Prescrip-
tiOn" is the only medicine put up
without Acknowledgements on wrap
per. All druggists. Liquid or tablets.
Tablets. 90 cents.
Send DR.. Pierce. Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo, y. Y 10 cents for trial
Moody. Texas.-aT gladly recon-
mend Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton and the Lotion Tablets. / believe
1 would be in my grave IL / had not
used these medicines. I was so nerV-
Gus was a wreck; was not able 10
DO my houseWork- Dr. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription was recommended 20
ne had taken Il but a day until my
nerves we're Quoted down and / could
sleep at night. I had not taken more
than half bottle before I noticed
marked Improvement. so I continued.
I then got stout and did as much work
as five other women. ] had a hurting
IN ny side and a bearinE-doWn. but
the medicine put a stop to that I am
glad TO recommend Doctor -Pierce-s
medicines Mrs. Georgia Berry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
You Can't Brush or
Wash Out Dandruff

This only sure way 10 get rid Of
dandruff Is TO dissolve 1t, then you
destroy IL entirely. To do this, get
about four ounces Of ordinary liquid
arvon; apply It at night when re-
firing; use enough % moisten the
scalp and rub It in gently with the
finger tips.
Do this tonight, and Dy morning,
most II not all. OF your dandrud Wiz
be gone. and three or four more ap-
ulfcatious viii completely dissolve
and entirely destroy every single sign
and trace OF IL, no matter how much
dzndruff you may have
You will find. too. that all itching
and dfErinE OF the scalp will stop at
once. and your hair VIII be fluffy,
lustrous. glossy, silky and soft, and
look and feel a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. It is inexpensive and
never fails 20 do the worz--Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
HOROSCOPE


GOOD and evil are in the balance
" today. according TO astrologers.
While Mercury. Uranus and Mars are
adverse. Venus is in benefic aspect
Uranus changes late in the day
Under this sway uncertainty IS
caused IN making decisions and de-
spondeucy may be common among
persons carrying heavy responsible
ties.
newspapers viii reflect a spirit OF
pessimism that should be counter
acted and prevented whenever posi-
bic.
Uranus is In a place supposed 70
cause g gloomy view OF the war, ou-
the influence OF the stars need not
be permitted 70 bring about mlsglv-
ings on public questions
This IS a rule under which women
viii succeed Well by taking the in
itiative. The planets seem 20 iudi-
cate that 20 them viii fan duties
never before attempted BY women
in this country and they have the
forecast OF success.
This sway OF the stars may slim
ulate all the romantic emotions and
cause hasty marriages
The seers continue 20 warn against
the danger OF scandals and immoral
ity where least expected
One OF the signs Of the times VIII
be libel suits and litigation tending
20 restrict free speech where 70 may
inturs the reputation OF blackeu the
character.
Uranus. the planet supposed 90 rule
the subconscious mind. IS believed 20
make men and women particularly
sensitive TO criticism and 20 enable
them 70 discover secret slanderers.
During this configurati1n spies
are supposed 20 work safely and
those who seek them 10 be especially
blind.
According 10 astrology. this blind
ness or stupidity among detectives
viii be apparent, owing TO some un-
covering OF treachery in high places
There IS an encouraging sign FOR
clergymen OF all faiths and more
than one viii win fame for heroic
service in the war.
Persons whose birthdate it IS have
the augury Of travel and pleasure in
the coming year They viii meet
new friends. but should beware OF
troublesome letters that carry false
reports
Children born on this day are likely
20 be exceedingly talented and accom-
pushed- These subjects Of Aries are
usually great favorites but they SUI
fer from the envy OF less fortunate
opyright, 1918, BY the Nc
llure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Years Ago Today
From The Herald OF
This Date, 1904.

T'HE Juarez concentration was to-
tally destroyed by fire this morn
ing the loss aggregating more than
$4,000. The fire is the greatest
that has visited the FL Paso district
since the destruction OF the FL Paso
smelter works several years ago It
Is supposed 10 have started from a
spark from a locomotive. There was
O high wind. and no water. and little
could be done to check the flames.
Luz Rice, a Gaucehau Mexican girl,
committed suicide last night by sWal-
lowing carbOlic acid. Dependency.
caused by the desertiou Of her lover,
is believed 10 have been the cause
There was considerable debate in
the senate today on the question OF
mis5randiug salmon Heated discus
sion was precipitated by mention Or
the Booker T. Washington incident IN
the white house.
The third week in November win
be the date OF the irrigation con-
ventiOn in E1 Paso, according 70 adj
vices received here today.
Labor agitation may delay the open
ing or the worlds fair 20 St Louis,
according 20 government officials,
who complain bitterly about the union
demands for hours and wages.
The Standardization Copper com
pauy IS being organized TO exploit the
Shattuck mining group In Bishee, Ariz.
II the Russo-Japanese war lasts ten
months. the Russian experts figure IL
viii cost about S225.O00.000 TO keep
100000 men in the field. There is no
change in the battle fronts in Korea,
but a big battle is expected mOmen-
tarily.
William Il Austin and a little boy
named Gunnlson were badly bruised
i'm a runaway yesterday afternoon IN
front Of the Orndorff hotel
Policeman Joe Splvey was almost
killed in a pistol duel with an IN
known man in an alley list night.
a bullet pierced the officers pocket.
c. Il Stetter and H. G. Schneider
have purchased the meat business OF
Fenchier brothers, who are moving 20
Mexico City.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Daily Novelette,
on InventI " 80
TIE PoPULACE.

(Greaf Invent ms series.l
TOR three months Spain had been a
1 land Of discomfort. mutters, rum
bies. grumblings, and even threats Of
revolution.
King Skibo " had forbidden bull
fightingl
The populace, muttering Cum
bayjo.' eve won't stand for itj, and
'Papareekr' eve amt nothin' but
slaves. got into such an ugly mood
that finally king Skibo ". in alarm,
consulted Beeno. his lord high cham
berlain and man Of tnfaInbls Wis
dom.
There is but one remedy" said
Beeno. Il must devise for them some
less cruel sport that VIII serve as an
outlet for their pent Up emotions and
at the same time satisfy your maj
esty's sense OF propriety."
And he racked his old but still
wrackable brains, and three days
later Madrid was plastered with
placards bidding the populace 10 q
great eating contest between the
seven fastest eaters Of Spain
The populace, still suIlen over the
loss OF its bullfights (see Carlo
Stidd's THE Worlds Populaces and
What Makes Them SuIlen"). sat silent
while the contestants strove 20 see
which one could gobble a large slice
Of bread the fastest But when Il
came TO the three-slice contest, and
the four-sllice, one piled on top Of the
other, their enthusiasm broke through
their equanlmity. and they shrieked
and yelled and swore happily. cry
ing. "Guufo Major" CThiE is the
life) and "Scolio WIKI City EN- with
six slices).
And a week later the smart folk OF
Madrid, who always allowed their
sports 20 influence their domestic
habits. were eating the worlds first
club sandwiches
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
DAILY RECORD.



Campbell addltion-Pearl II. Bailey 20
Herschel Gee. lots 15. Il. Is. IN block 50.
Florence street and lots -. a. a. -. ir
block A. on Corona street. Bassett addi-
ton SO; March p. 1918.
Government Hill-Er- and Mrs. ". D.
koiison and Mr. and AIRS Frank De-
Berry 20 Lee Robson. lots Il. Is. in block
81 on Manchester street. $3.50: March q,
1913
san Elizario grant-Chsrles II New
man 20 the United States Of America.
land situated IA the west half Of the
southwest quarter, section %. and the
southeast quarter o. the northeast quar-
ter. and the northwest quarter section 81.
township 80, south range s. east. ditch
right OF way. s1126s March q. 1913.
Building Permit Issued
Southwestern Iron and Wire Works,
Piedras and Wyoming streets. steel gar
age. s4s5.
Licensed 70 MarrT.
Arthur McBurney and Edwina Coleman.
Enrique MARTINEZ and Juaua Lopez
Miguel Ungerstein and Petra Castillo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Oatmeal Rolls.
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
Eradicating Wrinkles.
By CONSTANCE CLARKE

together. This is spread over the
face. after a warm soap and water
wash. and left on 20 minutes II is
astringenr, drawing up the muscles
and contracting the skin che pores,
that is), which makes IL excellent
FOR enlarged pores During the time
it is. on. the woman lies fiat on her
back. eyes closed. face relaxed. Then
the skin is washed in warm water
massaged gently with a cold cream
(stringents are very dryiugl; wiped
dry; and a piece OF ice rubbed over
till the skin tinEles-
Altogether, the treatment takes
half an hour-more than some women
want 20 give It, But it iuvlgorates
the skin and its action is more de-
cided than the ordinary cream mas
sage and ice rub. that most women
use to ward Off wrinkles, even
though Il is more trouble
Questions and Answers.
Falr-When you wash your hair,
squeeze the juice OF half a lemon in
the rinse water: this mild bleach
is harmless and Keeps fair hair
lighter. Dry your hair IN the sun
whenever possible-indeed. the more
you let % hang and air in the sun.
the lovelier il viii be, for the sun
itself IS a wonderfully good bleach.
Egg shamDoos viii keep your hair
fair, also
with black brows and lashes and
brown eyes. and gold hair. you have
a wonderful chance for artistic color
effects. You say you are tired Of
dark blue-haye you tried deer
brown? This viii bring out the
dark eyes and set off the gold hair
Black VIII do the same Beige viii
accentuate the brown eyes, but viii
not set off the hair so well as deep
brown Gray and brown plaids will
be becoming; black satin with white
wool collar and cuffs win also be a
stunning contrast Golden yellows.
greens, apricot, grey blues. rose
pinks, and silver, for lighter dresses.
and all white with pastel color
touches-yOu can wear all these
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
NEGRO WOMEN ENDORSE
MRS. CRITCHETTS CANDIDACY

The negro women's club met We'd
nesday evening with Mrs. S. Fitzdnes
with very large attendance. A mo-
ton was passed for buying thrift
stamps. The plan for conserving food
was endorsed and the club went on
record for Mrs. o. A. Critchett as a
member Of the FL Paso school board
Sewing and reading served as auuse-
ments for the evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tired
udszfsd, you can stop burning itching
szsmaquictiiy BY applying a little zemO
f.EElislaed byanydruggist Scr 35c Extra
lzFgahottls, S100. Healing begins the
ElDmelt GsmO IS applied n a short
ene esaallT every trace q eczema,
tetter. pimplez, rash, blsEkheads and
szf SIN dioaases WI be removed.
FG clearing the skin and making Z
Vi1nro5siy healthy slWaysuse zemO, the
fsns,TztinE. autisspsS liquid. It's not a
f-sssF ssiTe aad & dos not stain. When
c15 faH Z IS the one dependable
Geseuslt forEllin troubles Of all kinds.
Ihs z. ". Rose CO. Cleveland Q.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
GIRLS! WOMEN!
TAKE CASGARETS
IF G0NSTIPATED
They iVen your liver and
bowels and clear your
complexion.
Don t stay headachy, bilious
with breath bad and
stomach sour.

Tonight sure Take Cascarsts and
enjoy the incest gentlest liver and
bowel cleasing you ever experienced
Cascaretg viii lven your liver and
clean your thirty feet OF bowels with
out gripping. You wiz wake up feeling
grand Your head viii be clear. breath
right tongue clean, stomach sweet,
eyes bright step elastic and complex
Ion rosT-rhey're wonderful Get 2
1o-cent box now at any drug store.
Mothers can safely give a whole Cas-
caret to children any time when cross.
feverish, bilious, tongue coated or
Ccustipated-they are harmless.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
sHIP pUuDTNG sTOPs.

P. P. Toung. government labor de-
partment representatives at the santa
Fe international bridge, has received
reply TO an inquiry he made recently.
informing him that ship building at
san Diego, Cal. was shut down sew
eral weeks ago and that 10 was not
known when work would be resumed