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The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04
Cslerade nust Have Here
nsaey fer Cssl Reads

Plans are now being made for the
annual convention Of the Colorado
Good Roads Association 70 b held II
Denver during the week Of the steek
show. This convsstion will b eas
Of the most Important ever held. aad
from reports received By tho ofacials
Of the Association practically every
county In the state viii Be represent
I'd.
With the war over. and having the
lsssons learned from that great
struggle atili In mind there 10 today
decidedly stronger sentiment In fav-
or OF good roads In this state than
ever. This II brought about BY the
increasing use Of the truck. now re-
garded ~ an absolutely necessary
factor In the upbuildinG OF the COM
mercs OF the state. Good roads msan
better facilities for the marketing Of
the products Of the farm. the mines.
tho ranches and the city. Already
the value of motor transportation
has been thoroughly proven In many
parts Of Colorado.
The next legislature will be asked
to enact into law three or four meas
ures which are vitality necessary to
greater road building In this state.
Chief among these are the bill to al
low the people to vote on . bond L.
sue. the transfer OF the Inheritance
tax to the highway fund and changes
In the present automobile law.
Colorado must have more money
for the construction Of good roads,"
said MIR. C. r. McLain. President Of
the Good Roads Association Of the
state. I'VE must construct today not
the temporary road which II the
most expensive road in the end to
build. but We must make our high
ways permanent. hard surfaced
roads. wherever that IL necessary. In
order to construct such roads. and
also In order that We may secure aid
from the federal government In
building better Highways It IL neces-
sary that Colorado have more funds
for road building. The measures to
be presented to the incoming legisla-
ture will AFFORD the means to carry
out bigger program than ever.
Already We have been in touch
with the various commercial bodies
Of the state. As we'll ~ with the coun-
ty commissioners in regard to this
work. In the many years that I
have been interested in road work in
this state. Ihave never seen such an
unanimous sentiment for better
roads. and feel that now the work
Of years 10 going to bear fruit. There
Is not a state in the Union, but that
today is preparing for an enlarged
program Of good road construction,
and Colorado must certainly take
the steps needed at once in order
that the proper funds for this work
may be at hand. believe that the
members Of the incoming legislature
will make wise provision for this
need. and I am sure that the conven-
ton Of road enthusiasts which will
be held in January in Denver. will be
one of the most representative we
have had in this state for some
time"
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

Harry Loss and wife left Saturday
night for st. Joseph, Missouri, for a
months visit with relatives. They
stopped OF in Denver to visit the
Earl Morgan family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04
Sanitary Cleaning
and Pressing

We are installing . new cleaner
(ad extractor enabling rs to turn. out
high class Of work on silk. satin
hd hns grades Of Ladies' dress
PODS.
Let ~ steam clean and press your
ats for the Holidays. Also Mons
Fsrcoats on short notice.
lear Dry Cleaners
Across Street from Handy Kitchen
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

The Exchange Grocery has been
deprived Of the proprietor. Mr.. Hub.
bard. and clerk. Deo Conrad. during
this week-both having the hu. They
are improving.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

Henry Settlers. wife and family and
Mrs. Beatty left for California We'd
nesday night to spend the winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

Mrs. c. A. Lunbeck returned We'd
|nesday from an extended visit with
her mother in central Missouri.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

c. B. Boyer and J. W. Lindsey
representatives of the Great Western
Chemical 4 Alfalfa Milling Co. OF
Grand Island. Nebr.. returned to
Monte Vista last Saturday after
spending the holidays with their
families. These gentlemen claim
great success in saving the sheep OF
the valley that are affected with
worms. and are thinking Of estab-
fishing branch Of their industry in
the San Luis valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

Emma Glen Macarthur. Sarah
Chapman. Marion Hecker. and Lii
lian Wright left for Boulder to re-
turn to their studies. last Sunday
night. after spending their Xmas va
cation at home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04
wANTED-YOUR BUSINESS

Having purchased the A. w. Jermy
painting and paper hanging business,
! am prepared to handle anything In
this line.
Will be glad to have an opportun-
ity to show hrst-class work ut the
right kind Of prices.
once 124 Adams st.
Phone 1907. E. L. MORRIS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

Miss Josephine Ginders left last
Friday night for Denver where she
will enter training for nurses in St.
Joseph's hospital.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-01-04

supt. George M. Momyer. called to
MS fathers home In Kansas. by the
illness Of his father, left Wednesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
AMCSEMENTS
STARS OF SHOW COME FROM
DARKEST AFRICA
Sweet Songsters from Tropical
Chimes viii Marble at Big Elk
Sha>.s

Sweet Songsters from Tropical
Chimes Will Marble at Big Elk
Show
Great plans and preparations have
been made by Augusta Lodge No.
9S4 Benevolent Protective Order Of
EIks. 70 place before the theatre
going public for their approval. a
production worthy Of the order. and
one long 10 be remembered by the
minstrel loving citizens of the city.
which categor- probably includes
every man. woman and child. Com
nit.ees vere long ago secretly ap-
pointed % scout The world for The
best talent that could he obtained.
No restrictions We're put on the
means Of obtaining the necessary
talent. and no limit was placed On
ttle price which would ne paid for
i. Charles Gaa. celebrated trainer
Of many OF the great voices that
have been heard IN ninstrelsy was
indicted INTO service. with insiruc-
tons 20 go sc, I'm. and ne did. For
weeils and months he searched all
the civilized lands and c,imes for
members OF the Organization that 8
20 give Augusta possibly the first
real minstrel treat she has ever had.
Africa being one among the few
countries not involved IN the latest
unpieasantaess seemed 20 be the
most fertile field for he efforts Of
Mr.. Gaa. So from the land that gave
Livingstone and Stanley ana the
late lamented Teddy claim TO
greatness. come artists Of marvel
Gus ability to entertain. For weeks
and weeks they have been kept IN
solitary confinement, -ehearsing for
the big event Of the season. the Elks
Minstrel Monday and Tuesday
nights next. The success Of the at
fair is guaranteed. Such artists as
Jack Hanson. Doe Thomas. Fred
Perry. Bill Williamson and scores Of
others viii no doubt write next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
READFIELD
SUNDAY SCHOOL con-
VENTION AT READFIELD

Eea0f!eid mas been designated IS
he meeting place Of the district Sun
day school convention Of he towns af
Navne- FayeI-e and Readfeld. The
date has been tentatively So, al Nav
-oia and the program IS n process
of completion. Rev. Milan J. Smith
Of Ileadfield viii be The pr:ncipal
speaker. He IS known 20 BE a Young
man d Vision. personality. power, ana
excellent special training. AS ae has
been designated by his church as KEY
man n their rural extension work for
1912 1920, ne mas been gwen I posi-
t.on OF great responsibility n the dis
.c1c.. and the program committee IS
very fortunate n being able 20 Sc
cure his services. AS an added TEA
ture, II IS hoped that the services Of
Rev. EjaIInar c. Hanson. the Young
student preacher Of East Lirtr-nore
may De secured. He has seen action
n France and IS full Of The bright
new vision Of our young men n
Khaki. which ne has so recently laid
aside FOR The Ministerial cloth. He
Is full of brand new enthusiasm
'AA-A@ VIA oe -e'h ~ aAA VIII A1eA. 4ii1I1-
There will De other speakers making
a good program OF worth while lee
lures in both sessions. Sessions are
20 be at 1000 20 100 and LOO 20 400.
The ladies Of the Readdsld church
Will furnish 4 lunch a, noon ex-
elusive Of pastry as is customary. The
officers Of the association are. Presi-
dent. j. Henry Dow OF Fayette: sec
Rotary, Mrs. Amy Packard of Read
field. and program committee. Prof.
Clarke of Kent's Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

SCCTH-The svangelis-ic meetings
under 2. S. Tarnohlin. at the Friends
chapel. South China viii continue
through the week of April z and over
mex, Sabbath. May 4th. These meetings
are very interesting. and much good IS
being done Everyone welcome On
Sunday bring a picnic lunch and stay
for the day. Meetings at 10 A. n. 20
P. N. and P. N.
Mrs. Eugene Hewett passed the week
end with her daughter. Mrs Fred
Plaisted.
Charles Roesle- Of New Jersey ar
rived a, the Roesier farm on Friday
night
A large percentage Of the pupils at
the Lakeside school have been having
verr severe colds the past week.
Friends of Nelson Page were -pained
20 learn On Friday Of the very serious
accsdea, tha, had bsfallen him. as the
result Of being kicked by a horse.
Twelve North Windsor people were
at the erangeiistic meeting Sunday
afternoon.
The Red Cross ladies still hold their
regular meeting on Thursday of each
week Mex. week Mrs " J. Thompson
viii entertain. There - plenty of both
sweater and sock yarn on hand. which
can u obtained of Annabel NJ Jones'
I. L Jones il loading the last of his
pctatoes At Weeks Mills station for
Boston parties.
Friends Of Mrs .. g. Gates are glad
70 hear that she il some improved. Her
-. Clark scates. 10 At home from camp
for q short time
Mr.. Swan has arrived from Boston for
the summer at the home Of Mary W.
Jones.
Mre Charlie Freeman arrived home
Tuesday after visiting her sister IN New
Hampshire two weeks.
Mn Charles Choate is suffering with
scta3ica.
w. J. Thcsnpson arrived home
Sunday after lecfdring with tAs M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

Tie most brilliant page n the nusi-
ca history Of Augusta That the or
-anizat.on will De n demand all
over the country there IS no, the
slightest question. The prominence
of every member Of The company.
however, and need Of ousiness-build-
ing men n our own community. We
hope will lead them 10 sacrifice their
own pleasure n the matter, and in
duce them 70 step back down INTO
The walks Of private life where we
may still enjoy them for their big
heart as = ell as their sweet voices
Reserved seats on safe at opera
House box Office after 70 A M 20
iay.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

Ff0o1SStSIis
Those people Of Augusta who nave
seen NaZ.lnova N Eye Tor Ere at
the Opera House nave had some
thing 10 talk about. Not only mas
The wonderful acting of The famous
Russian actress been cause for com
mer1. but The wonders Of the stage
settings provided for he production
have been The sub!ec, Of CONVERSE
ton.
Na-imova demands tha. all the
settings for her productions be as
nearly ike he real thing as s pos
sIble. How we'll her wishes are car
led out S shown n Eye for Eye" n
the faithful reproduction of a famous
walled town Of Morocco. This Won
derful set takes Up the entire floor
space of he Nazimuva studios n
New York.
The scene de0icts a bazaar and
narke, place. \ group Of square.
white plasIered houses with red
tiled roofs surround an open square
On the lei, the French Ennassy-or
the right the market place allied with
picturesque 0rlenta.s of every des-
cript.on-A-abs with their striped
he-1ouses bace-lec-ed vendors ~
fruit and wines sitting cross legged
behind their wares. dTowsy and nod
chg except when some possible
purchaser would bring them % the
inevitable nags!ing and bargaining
without which no Oriental ever sells
anything. A fountain stands N the
market place whore women ana girls
come % ill their TASKS. made from
he skins Of goats Small boys play
up and down The broad steps leading
70 he fountain While pigeons wheel
ana circle above the motley t,lrong
Here and there be--ar squats in 4
shady corner whining his everlasting
c,E for -backshessh. Through 1
narrow street winds / caravan On is
way 10 the desert beyond the edge Of
the ciry-the slow, swaying camels
heavily laden with valuable wares
from the town.
Suddenly a sniver Of expectancy
seems 20 ripple through the throng
and all eyes are strained toward a
square block by which 4 tail Arab
IS standing. Around hin can be seen
a score or more Of glris-cowe-1nE
and afrald-the slaves who are 20 be
sold % the highest bidder. Eassouna.
played by Nazinova. IS among them
the most beautiful Of them all.
AS this passionate and primitive
SRI Of the desert Nazimora displays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
EAcE TEA Dandy.
10 DARKEN HAIR
!. c-.r.-c.hsrs 7ecioe 70 Bring
sx,t --,o- ana -lstre % Hair

IL II - gay. faded hair beau
H. SIX am -Is-cops almost over
(,s--:: /. o. s. =: ! bottle u 'Wyeth's
xss ~ Sulphur Compound at any
|rr- g-c-e Millions u bottles Of this
Ga :lnops sage Ia Recipe. in
|rcvec BY me adaIt.c1 q other ing-e-
ban.s. ere sue annually, says a we'll
E9Tr druggist ha-e, oec1 use il dark
b. - aa-r 50 naturally and evenly
BIZ. 70 3cs III <. !: aas been ap-
bic
Use --os= s1.- & turning gray
b aco11.1- t11e1 l4ve 4 surprise
sE-:-g he-, 1--.2lse after one or
Er ---.lc2t.o-s ,Ae gray hair van
klss Il c1- oc:-s become luxuri-
" Iii 10 r@aut.ful.
III 5 a= ase u youth. Gray
Ia --z:.-oct:ve folks aren't
ra1i-- s,c-c.a. 80 get busy with
- S:Es IA Sulphur Compound
LIZ: IL r7ll be delighted with
IT, az - some hair ana your
-. ..-,'=2Iance within a few
Eu-ry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
IMPERIAL LODGE. .. OF r.
Observes p. c. Of n. Nesting
GOOD Time Enjeyed-Hsfrsshments
Served.

Served.
Imperial Lodge, .. Of Il. me, Fri
day afternoon a, the home Of Mrs
Sadie Metcalf. il being P. 9. of r.
meeting, the officers chairs We're
filled by The P. 9. as follows:
P. c. Of H. Nellie Phllbr5ck: c. of
H, Sadie Me,calf; L of H. Lor,nia
Springer; c. of c. Emma Sylvester:
recorder. Sadie Taber: Fin. Sec.
Lizzie Percivai; Treas Emily Dick
son: usher. Ethel Rankins: L w.
Nellie Cram.
This was 4 most interesting meet
ing as each P. c. told something
about the early days Of the order
At the close Of the regular meeting
P. c. OF r. Association vas formed.
with the following officers: Presid dent.
Nellie Phllbrick; vice president.
Lovnia Springer: secretary anu
treasurer Sadie Merca,f.
Imperial Lodge has been organized
=. years and has IS P. G. who are
members al the present time. Cake
and coffee were served by the hostess
and members N The dining room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

Albert E. FAR OF Manchester. who
IS employed al Bath. had the mis-
fortune 10 meet with quite a loss last
Sunday morning when house where
he -oomed on Drummer street. Bath.
was damaged by fire. Mr. FAR was
at his home over Sunday. and Il was
that part Of the house where his room
was located where the fire ragged most
de-cely. He lost practically all Of
his personal effects. the flames des-
rowing not only the bedding but MS
clothing as we'll and also 4 canvas
ten, and fly Mr.. FAR was notified
later in the day over the phone of MS
loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
COMPANY aCMBARcEo
WITH POTATO BULLETS
That Was What Happened When
Charles Rays Giant Potato
Peeier" Exoiodeo-The Story is
Toia IN Creased Lightning" the
Lates, Racing Picture Of This
Popular Star to b Seen at the
Colonial To-Day.

Andy Fletcher invented giant
potato peele-. Re started 10 give i
demonstration. but the blamed ma
chime exploded and the big crowd
looking on were pummeled with pota-
tofs. Charles Pay. who plays the
character If Andy Fletcher n
Creased Lightning which Will be
seen N me Colonial theatre this
afternoon md evening WASH. a blt
discoura Ced- however.
I1e went right On invenring. He
Knew he could produce the goods ana
ne proceeded % do 50. The machine
vas turned INTO an automobile. out
i wouldn't 90. Finally. when the
home made auto was really needed.
i bucks up ana goes Just as the
7aI2s Of the play suggests.
Charles Ray IS interesting in this
play. He g interesting N anything
for tina, matter. but particularly he is
GOOD N this Tor ne is seen IN a char
acter entirely new Tor him. that Of 4
small town inventor. He becomes a
speed demon anu The climax of The
story sees him in he racer Of his
own make running down the villain
who had def-auded the father If MS
sweetheart. Barney Oldaeid. than
whom there IS no more famous auto
driver n the world visited The
studios of Thomas II. Ince while
Creased Lightning" was being pre-
pared and not only was he interested.
but he complimented Charles Ray on
his wonderful performance
II IS i douhie-feature program that
will oe offered q, the Colonial today,
for the other attraction 10 The Law
of Men" with Enid Bennett n The
stellar role The features Of the PIC
ture are, among others. the character
played by Miss Bennett as a nodeieE
n clay. who also moulds several hui
man lives: the romantic atmosphere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

The coming Of the month Of May"
said the dru~-ist yesterday afternoon
20 customer who was Just slipping
from Il glass drink Of his fa--orite
'-~veraEa. --w''' ---- voT little more
for each drink Of that stuff that you
take thereafter. by way OF paying
the war tax" The druggist then went
On 10 say in reply TO a question by
The customer as 70 whether or not
the coming Of the frst Of Nav would
put an end 10 hve-cent drinks. that
there was 're law. It might be pos
sibIe. he said. to get small portion
for FIVE cents. but for the regulation
size drink for which the customer
now pays the price Of nickel. ne
will after the drst day Of May have
to nav ten e---s --N+- '-"-- any
Of the beverages that are sold from
a soda fountain. And the consumer
pays the tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

Mrs. c. c. Whitcorno. who has been
passlng the past few months N An
-usta with her sister at % East
Chestnut street. awaiting a passport
- JOIN her husband and son n France.
received notice yesterday that her
husband. Col. c. 9. Whitcomh, was
one of the officers who had been
decorated with the Legion Of Honor.
tile highest decoration given by the
French nation. The presentation was
personally made by Gen. Petain and
: ne ceremony took place at Tours on
April 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
MARY PicKFoRD IN
CAPTAIN KIDD, JR.

II has been a lcng time since Mary
Picktord mas been seen n Augusta
Now, however, the opportunity IS %
be gwen for she will De al the Opera
House on Thursday. Friday and Sat
urday. Of all me plays N which the
darling Of the screen has been seen
there has been none IN which, The
appeal is more powerful than this.
The story deals with the adventures
Of Mar MacTavish. the daughter Of
I canny Scotch euro and book dealer
who obtained possession Of i book
which contains instructions for 10
eating buried treasure. Il IS n the
efforts 10 locate the treasure and
the results tina, follow thar the story
finds It's development. The play
SHOWS Mary Pickfcrd al her very
best. and that IS 4 great deaI.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
SUNDELIUS CONCERT

Learn to Sing in America 10 Famou
Sopranos Advies-ossedish Might
ingaie Received Musical EDUCATION
in This country-p-'n-e Of Wales
Attracted by Eleanor Whittsmors's
eeauty-&4sr Version Of incident
That Gave Her World. Wide Noto.
riety
II you want 10 learn 20 sing, 10 Il
IN America s the advice of Mare
Sundelius, the famous Metropolitan
Star who S % sing a, city hall Fri
day evening Of this week.
The Second Jenny Lind" as she in
called by he music critics. was born
n Sweden. but has received all her
funuam entail voice framing IN Amer
lea which she declares turns out
more good singers than any other
country IN the world. Sheer merit
has Won for SUndelius The place she
now SO deservedly occupies among
the forefront OF grsa. sopranos Of The
world.
The New York Evening Telegram
OF March - 1919. said Of Eleanor
Whi'se,nore he famous vIoiinist who
IS 20 appear with Sunde!ius:
among the noted passengers
ABOARD the Louisville was Miss E,ea-
nor WhItremore. the American girl
T1oiinisi back from entertaining more
han 300. 900 Of our boys overseas. The
cables nave told how a, the Christ
mas festivities al CobIenZ. the Prince
OF Wales attracted by this pretty Am
er1caa girl cut n on ner partners
and insisted on dancing with her i've
times n one evening.
Miss Whlt:emore with dark brown
hair and eyes IS very good 20 ;ool,
upon, ana made an attractive picture
When she arrived today wearing an
o1hcer's oelted coat. 4 aare-sack sluny
over her shoulder anu carving ne.
violin case
The Prince Of Wales IS an awtu!Iy
nice boy, she said but ne IS nor IS
interesting as our wonderful dough
boys He dances we'll but doesn't ike
the fox trot. although hes crazy about
the one step.
certainly DO love 20 dance with
American girls. re SAID 20 me. They
are much better dancers than The
English g!rls. N fac- wish rou
American. g!r,s would come over and
teach the English glr.s how 20
dance ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

tional lecturer IN A-oosfook county The
greater part Of AS, week.
Arthur harrington left Friday for
Augusta and saturday left for York.
where ne goes az cook for crew work
ing ON the State road.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Stewart and little
son have moved into Mrs. Ideila Chad
v5ck's house. -Ars. Stewards mother
Mrs Davis. arrived Saturday from
Rhode Island She win pass the sum-
mer with them
W q. Harrington ana son Irving have
the past week put N addition Of 3 feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
LOCAL NOTICE

The Salvation Army has been lest
ed and proved its worth on the hattie
fields Of France. ASK the boys.
They will tell you the truth. The APP
probation Of the American people
will be tested and proven during The
Home Service Campaign from May
l9 20 % The national target -
thirteen millions. Augustus quota Is
sc7.1oe. The local quota includes
$50 300 for a building. For infor1na-
ton apply I, Commandant 7. A Ma
gee, Is Davenport St. Augusta Ne.
Tel. 675-M. Checks should be made
payable to Charles 8. Hfchbofn.
treasurer. aw. ,4dn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30
GERALDINE FARRAR IN
a NEW SCREEN DRAMA

Shadows" IS the name Of the lat
est Geraldine Fa--ar screen produc-
ton She Will appear in it Thurs
DAY AZ the Colonial and indications
are that she VIII play TO a packed
house II offers this woman who in
known all over the word an unusual
opportunity for the display Of her
ability for the character she plays Is
an intensely dramatic one and the
story IS OF the brea1h-t taking type
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

DR.. II. z. Field Of Wabon street
who is one of the regulars" at Cap
itol Island is making his plans for
going to that popular resort for the
summer. and intends 10 leave on ne
first trip Of the Islander May Is.
Owing 10 the backward spring. how
ever. the doctor thinks that after
he opens his cottage at Capitol he
Will have 20 come home for awhile 20
get his garden planted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-30

Work was commenced yesterday
morning IN lower Cour- street. from
perhara street down over the hill %
where the sidewalk crosses from TIE
north % The south side u the street
tor the purpose of cleaning up The
cutters ana !evelIng off the street IL
self. that pa1- Of which is 40 longer
used except for foot travel. The
work was being done by the street de-
0ar.ment crew and had been in prog
Iess but a short time when rain
caused a cessation Of operations.