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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30

so far recovered that he is able to resume
his customary labOrs.
Charles Holland. who has not been in
good health for some time, was taken
more seriously i'll Monday, requiring the
attention OF a physician.
George Knapp. who has been visiting
friends in Boston. returned to Newfane
this week and has opened his house. where
he is living alone for the present.
Fay Wilson of Richmond. nephew of
Mrs. W. {. BallOu, came Friday to visit
relatives in Ncwfane He will remain
until the close of the holiday season.
Frank Rush and Miss Loina Davis
spent Christmas at the home of his sister
in Ludlow. They visited other relatives
IN Londonderry, returning to Newfane
Wednesday.
Miss Stella Read is spending the holt
day vacation in WardsbGro and will come
to Newtane to visit her mother Friday
She will return Monday to Weston. where
she Is teaching school.
Mr.. and Mrs II. \. Carpenter. who
have been spending several weeks with
their granddaughter. Mrs. May Farnum.
IN Nardsboro, have returned home to stay
the rest Of the winter.
The cider jelly manufactured by w. G.
Ballou meets with ready sale the product
BENG especially fine and it also being n
perfectly lawful and healthful way of
using NIuFf, many are glad OF the UpEOr-
tunty to secure a pail OF it,
\ family party of Is spent Christmas
at J. -. Makers, including the families
of Levi q. Higgins and Earl F. Davis.
Miss Margaret Aaher. who was home for
the holiday. returned Sunday to Staten
Island. \. Y, and Miss Winnifred Alahpr
returned Monday to ReadsbOro.
The Newfane postafice was moved to
the store Of W. Z. Eames early this week
and many are rejoicing over the added
convenience for getting mail The post
master, +. r. Wright. and wife have
taken rooms over the store to be nearer
the office and to make the work easier.
The Newfane friends of Miss Hazel
Rhodes are interested to hear of her
marriage to William NorcroSs of Athol,
Mass. where they will live Congratulate
tons to the young people are hearty and
sincere. Her mother. Mrs May Goode-
7. ugh, viii remain with the newly mar
red couple during the winter
Mrs. g. f. Davidson spent Christmas
with her daughter and husband. DR.. and
Mrs, +. l.. OSgood. in Townshpnd. The
family party included Mr.. and Mrs. AIiIon
Park Osg3Od and two children Of White
River junction and Mr.. and Mrs Melvin
Doane of Jamaica A home Christmas
tree added to the pleasure of the occasion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
TO HEAR BORAH MONDAY.
VIII Advocate Reduction of Naval Arm
aments hN three Powers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-A special
meeting of the senate ,oreIgn relations
Borah Republican. Idaho, announced yes
telday, to consider his resolution look
inc to reduction of naval armamcnts. The
resolution would request the president to
negotiate with Great Britain and Japan
for an agreement.
The Idaho senator said he would OPP
widened to include other powers. Dis
armament results could be secured. by ac-
ton alone among the three great naval
powers, the United States. Great Britain
and Japan, he said, and inclusion of other
mowers in the negotiations might involve
complications by raising the question OF
military as we'll as naval disarmament.
Mr. Borah limited his present action to
naval construction only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
Brings the Biggest Bargains of Il
Mems Furnishings

Mems $50 Blue Chambray Work Shirts.
collar attached. Breast pocket. Double
sewed seams. Sale Price $50
Mems SOC Wool Hose i'm black or gray. \
coed. serviceable hose for winter wear.
All sizes. Sale Price $50
Mer's 200 Negligee Shirts. no collar. soft
cuffs. Coed patterns IN light and dark
stripes Of all cOlors. All sizes.
Sale Price S1.25
Mems soc Heavy Cotton Hose in black or
tan. Excellent quality and good wear
ing All sizes. .. Sale Price 39c
Mems 1.5O Wool Gloves, heavy weight. Ex-
ira good quality. For driving or work
gloves. Big value, Sale Price $1.OO
Mems $500 NegIgee Shirts. no Collar. Iaup-
dered cuffs. Pretty striped patterns of all
coIors and plain whites. Az sizes,
Sale Price $1.95
Mems $500 Gray Outing Flannel Shirts.
good quality. Breast pockets, double
sewed seams All sizes,
Sale Price S1.25
Mems $500 Heavy EIeecelined Union Suits.
erru color. Long sleeves, ankle length,
closed crotch. Sizes 35 to 46.
Sale Price $1.95
Mems csc Canvas Gloves, with short knit
wrist Good weight. Don't miss these,
Sale Price ne, . pairs soc
Mems 50 80 Heaviest Weight Blue or
Brown 0veralIs and Jumpers. Best
quality. Double buckle. Sizes to 30,
Sale Price $1.S5 each
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
100 PER CENT DIVIDEND.
AndrOscoggin Mills Increase CapitaIiza-
ton TO 81. 0OO. 900.

LEWISTON, Me, Dec go 100 per
cent stock dividend was authorized by the
Stockholders Of the Androscoggin mills at
meeting here today. This action, which
is subject to approval by the directors
who are to meet in Boston this afternoon.
increases the capitalization to $2,000,000
twice the original amount and was taken
according to a statement by the treasurer
of the mills. so that the capital stock
would. more nearly. represent the assets
Of the cOrnoration.n
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
REDUCING RAILROAD MEN.
Pennsylvania Railroad Expected to Lay
OF About 2,OOO.

ra WidN ddf n t6e DSi f Force Of t6s
Pennsylvania railroad in this region is
now under way. it was stated last night
by Gamble Latrobe. superintendent of
the Southern Grand division. with head
quarters here. Mr.. Latrobe said his
Office is working out the details and
of the number of men to be dropped.
1t is unofically stated that from l.
700 to 1000 men will lose their Jobs
This amounts to approximately 10 per
cent of the working force. Maintenance
of way, shop. office and transportation
workers are affected.
Curtailment on c. r. & Q. X. X.
OMAHA, NPb.; Dec. 3O.-Seycral
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
FORGING DISCHARGES.
Releases Discovered at Eos-
ton Navy Yard.

BUNION, Dec. 30.-Tne discovery that
IS announced in am order received At The
navy yard here Officers are directed
to satisfy themselves that DISCHARGE pa-
Icrs submitted are genuine by close exam
nation. In case of any doubt they are
TO request confirmation of the suspect 5
service record from the bureau Of navi-
cation by wire
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30

In Newfane, Dec. -, daughter to Rev
and Mrs. Frank b. Hyde
Ia Ware, Mass. Dee. %, a son TO Mr..
and Mrs. George Jets, formerly OF New
lane.
In Amherst Mass, Dec. To- a daugh-
ter, Rae Airline to Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Perry, granddaughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank {. Perry of Amherst and
MI. and Mrs Arthur {. Wellman Of
Brookiine.
In Wilmington. Dec. Is, son to Mr..
and Mrs Loren Dexter.
Ia Wilmington. Dec %. daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hescock.
In Wilmington, Dec. p, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Covey. granddaughter
to Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Reed of jackson
vile and Mr. and Mrs. George Convey of
Wilmington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
WTNDHANI.

Mrs Mary Howard is seriously i'll with
grip.
Miss Irene ingalls, is home from her
school In Ausonia, Conn. and Mae Ingalls,
from Smith college for the Christmas va
cation.
Rev. /. II. lIetcaI~s sermon Sunday
was approximate to the Tercentenary Of
the Landing Of the Pilgrims. In the
evening lis about half of the attendance
Is children, be read ono of the Hero Tales
Of Congregational history. 10y Mrs. Ozora
Davis.
The annual meeting o, tac Wiadbam
Congregational chmch and society will
be taken on Incorporating the church and
society. Dinner will be served at noon
with business meeting and roll call in
the afternoon
1t is honed to have school begin next
week although no teacher has been Sc
cured to take the place of Miss Winifred
CHAPMAN, who has felt obliged to resign
on account Of other duties Miss Chap
man has taught the school several Years
with great success and all pupils and
townspeople regret that she feels obliged
90 discontinue teaching.
The annual election OF Sunday school
officers was held Sunday and these Off
ccls were elected: Supt.. Paul Il. Jones;
asst. supt., &. l.. DuJtou; sec. and treas.
Wntred Chapman; asst. SUIT, Stella
Hawkes.; librarian. Lilly Dutton cradle
roll suDt.. Mrs. Hattie p. Jones; home
dent. supt., Mrs. l.. IL. Aetcalf: primary
teacher. Mrs. \. +. Hawkes.; asst. Mrs.
G. l.. Dutton.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. H. Aetcalf spent
Christmas with their daughter. Mrs
Charles Jones and family: Mr.. and Mrs.
mother. Mrs. Elnora Rh0adc~ In South
WIndham; Mrs. Hattie +. Toi4>. Paul p.
Jones, and Mrs. lIanuah : Prentiss at
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
CUT PRICE OF GINGHAMs.
Staple Article Quoted at 1917 Cents
Dry Goods Down Third.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-The Amos
keag Manufacturing Co. which an
nounced dry goods price reductions of
30 Ia per cent last September today
lowered quotations still further, taking
coenzonCr of the drop in cotton and
applied to existing orders and future
business. Staple Bingham. which
touched a high Of 271a cents yard this
year was quoted at 10I@ cents today.
Other ginghams were priced at - cents
compared with a high of - cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30

hundred men employed in the car and
motive power shops of the Chicago. Bur
Iington & Quincy railroad at various
places in Nebraska have been laid off. it
was announced yesterday. George
Loomis. assistant general manager. said
satisfactory condition of rolling stock
and business depression were RESPONSE
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
MARRIAGES

In Jamaica. Dec. 81. by Rev. l.. II.
Sprague, Chester Jones and Miss Flor
enee Clough. both of jamaica
In Madison, n. j., Dec. -. Laurence
Lindsey Brown of Princeton. y. j..
and Miss Dorothy Puddington of Mad
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
Excellent Christmas Program.

The Christmas celebration in Union
hall Christmas eve was we'll attended and
the program was the best ever given in
Newfanp.
The cantata. Santa'~ Auto Sleigh. was
finely rendered bv the following cast /:
Santa Claus, :. g. Brown; Uncle Sam.
Rev. f. Il. Hyde; four sailor lads. Law
renee Tibbetts. Edison left. Frank De
Witt ir,. Robert Davis; grandpa. Rev. F.
II. Wiswall; grandma, Mrs. Grace
RhOades: father. Charles l.. HescOck 3:
mother. Mrs. Ruth Monroe; daughter.
Miss Carolyn Hyde; son. Nj. Monroe {;
Red Cross nurses, Mrs. Ida Higgins. Mrs.
Ncttic White; garage man. \. ii Far
mum; the ueighborhood children included
all the children in the Sunday school :;
pianist. Miss Marjorie Eames.
The beginners class in Sunday school.
in charge of Mrs. Lena Dewitt. gave an
a'nr ~ ate exercise. and recitations by
Miss Helen Hyde and Miss Evelyn Grout
chased the program. after which presents
fr19 two well-Iaden trees were distrib-
u:ta,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30

The favorite poison used BY the Austral-
len bus mon N warfare is obtained
from certain portions of putrefving
cornse. 1t is said that a man wounded
with war-shaft poisoned with this awful
venom dies of lock-iaw almost immed-
lately.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro Memorial hospital)
Dec. 30. Charles Clark. 81.
In Newfane. Dec. "A, Mrs. Mandana
NJ: pike Bills. ~, widow of Lewis G
Bills.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30

Boys 7ac Hockey Caps. in two color com
binatiGns and plain c0lOrs. Good warrn
caps, Sale Price soc
Boys zoe Heavy Ribbed Hose. seconds but
a good quality hese for school or dress
wear. All sizes. Sale Price Csc
Boys $500 KnickerbOcker Trousers i'm
dark mixtures. Extra quality. coed wear
ing. All sizes. Sale Price S1.Y5
Boys $500 Fleece-lined Union Suits, ecru
color. Long sleeves, anlSle length closed
crotch. All sizes. Sale Price S1.OO
Boys $500 Coat Sweaters with collars
Maroon only Two pockets. Good qu7I-
ity. All sizes. Sale Price S195
Boys $1,000 Corduroy Suits with extra
pair of trousers. TAPPED seams: lined
throughout Coat belted. Sizes TO II
years. Sale Price $1,000
BOYS $1,000 0yercoats IN pretty checked
patterns and fancy mixtures. Belt all
around. Coed, warm cnats. Sizes , tn
years. Sale Price = 90
Boys $500 and $500 Mackinaws, in
green, blue and brown plaid patterns ard
mixtures. Large outside pockets; wide
roll collars. All sizes.
Sale Price $1,000
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30

About one-haif Of all the diamonds in
the world are owned by Americans
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-30
Silks and Satins

Regular 50. 80 Silk MessaIine. now $3.50
Regular $3.50 Taffeta Silks. now $3.50
Regular $3.50 Silk Crepe de Chine. $3.50
Regular $3.50 Georgette Crepe, now
S1.59
81. 30 and $500 Fancy Silks. now SO
Real, Pure Silk POngee, from Japan.
$1.25. $3.50
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
BANDITS REPORTED rRAPP- ED BY CAVALRY DETAcH-
 MENT IN MOUNTAINS

MORALES. March 5. - Mexican troops have surrounded Ezequie. Lara and his unidentified companion in the fastnesses of the mountains near Saric, according to unofficial ad- vices received in NogaIes today. The cavalry stationed al Saric was order ed in pursuit of the fugitives yester. day afternoon following pledge g:v. en Col. E. C. Carnahan. commandin. this military district and Francis J. Dyer, the American consul at Noga.- es. Sonora, that the Mexican military would cooperate to the fullest ey- tent with the United States author ities in their efforts to apprehend the fugitives. According to reports which have reached Nogales. the ban dits are hemmed in about their noun tain lair in so thorough manner that their escape is practically i'm possible. It is believed that they will either be killed or captured before
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07

submit, and is simply a recital of Subdivision F. Section :. Chap. e1. Laws 1917
 suggest that the County Attor. ney designate to you in writing :, deputy or assistant as an aid in this special work, and if agreeable to you. that you duly approve the same and evidence i, by and order to that effect entered upon your minutes. may also refer you to the case Of Pinal County vs. Nicholas. 179 Pacific. page $50.
 Yours respectfully.
 WILEY E. JONES,
 Attorney General.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
SOUNDS CALL TO ARMS IN WAR ON
 DISEASE MENACE

PHOENIX, March 2-Dr. z. Caus- " of Douglas, director of the bureau Cf venereal disease control. is in the city in the course of campaign 10 eniIst the cooperation of the pe0- pie Tn fighting a menace which he regards as a most serious one and which is actively engaging the attel- ti:.n of the government
 Describing the ravages of these diseases. he said that they are caus- ing the people of the United States an annual loss Of s5OJ,OO0S0O They are >'r"ad'ng sterility. blindness and insanity They impose" said Dr. Causey. a burden of physical and mental suffering which has now be- come intolerable The state boards of health and the L. s. Public Health sci i,e have organized a systematic attack apon these diseases. The problem has been studied scientificai- ly and l program for the control Of the menace has been agreed upon The necessary machinery in the na- tional and state governments has been established. The only essential lacking IS the will of the people. Just as soon as the people of the United States definitely decide . eliminate venereal diseases, these diseases will go"
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
BOARD PROTECTS
 THE LAND OWNERS

PHOENIX, March 2.-Aid to Lehi land owners in protecting their lands from flood damage was promised to- day by the board of supervisors of Maricopa county, the aid to be given out of a flood fund maintained for such purposes. it was said tonight. A delegation from Lehi. northeast of Mesa, informed the supervisors to- day that, as a result of the two per ,ods of high water, the Salt rive- had changed it's course in the Lehi fection and that large tract of val uable farming land had already be ,n washed away Hundreds of acres would be swept away by any further high waters unless the river were re- turned to its original channel. the delegation said. County Engineer Bergman was instructed by the board to inspect the scene of dam- age and report on it as soon as pos sible.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
BOUND OVER AS BRINGING
 GOODS ACROSS BORDER

DOUGLAS, March 1-Charged with having smuggled from Mexico a quantity of goods, including liquor B. Arrevalo, a merchant Of lower C avenue was bound over yesterday after hearing before United States Commissioner II. C. Beumler |, await action of the federal grand jury. His bond was placed at sa00a which he furnished and was given his liberty.
 The charges against Mir Arevalo are that he introduced or caused 10 be introduced eight boxes of Mexican cigars, 19 packages of Mexican play ing cards and three bottles of Ii. quor. without paying duty on any part of them.
 The goods were not taken from him at the border as had been re- ported previously. but were found in his store in the course of raid cor ducted recently.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
YUMA co. FAvORS
 PROPOSED ROADS

PHOENIX. March 2.-Yuma county is lining up now for its part in fur nishing the state with the long hon. ed for east and west highway. ac- cording to State Engineer MaddocE. although the county has given no os- ficial indication yet as to which of the various possible east and west routes it will favor.
 X 90 mile road from Yuma east to Welton. is proposed by the county on 5o-50 basis. the county of Yuma [, furnish s125.00o if the state eng;- neer can secure an equal sum from the federal aid funds From welton the engineer says, the east and wegt highway could be connected up with any of the existing or proposed linas to the eastward. No provision ey, yet for connecting up the desired highway between Phoenix and welto.. that would give Phoenix an outlet to the coast
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
THURSDAY FRENCH NEVER ASKED FOR AID IN eIsBEE
 DEPORTATION TRIAL s
Attorney General.

PHoENlX. March 2-Taking eA- ception to charges which he said had been mentioned that he was display ing indifference toward the outcome of the deportation cases now before the Cochise county superior court ct Tombstone. Attornep General Wiley E. Jones today issued a statement to make clear his attitude.
 The attorney general said:
 County Attorney French never re quested aid from the attorney gen erals office and the cases are being well handled by him and by Nil. Worsley. whom he called into the work. Also it has been the desire of Mr. French to retain full charge of the conduct of these cases and have fully respected his wishes in this matter"
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
MEXICAN SOLDIERS coMsINo
 MOUNTAINS FOR MURDERERs

MORALES. March 3-Fulfilling
 their promise to Col. E. C. Carnahan and Francis J. Dyer, American con.
 sul at Nogales. Sonora. Mexican mil. itary authorities have dispatched troops in the direction of Saric in an effort to apprehend the two ban. dits who fast Friday murdered Alex, ander Frazier and fatally wounded his brother John A. Frazier, at Mon tana Camp, following which they robbed the postoffice and store run by the Frazier brothers and fled into Mexico. after having cut all lines of communication between the minirs town and the outside world. Gener- al Pima. commanding the military district Of Sonora. today issued or ders for troop of Mexican cavalry at Saric to take up :he hunt for the fugitive murderers, and detach- ment of the Nogales. Sonora, troops will leave today to aid in the chase. punishment will be metei out to the bandits if captured, ac- cording to advices from the other side of the international line.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
HURLEY CASE GOES
 OVER TO APRIL g

PHOENIX, March 1.-Because nf the withdrawal Of his counsel, Bul. lard and Jacobs. from the case, Har- ry Hurley. defendant to two crimin- al charges involving the theft of 5000 worth Of cement and barley from the state highway department, has been granted a continuance of his trial until April 9. The Hurley case had been set for trial March |. when the criminal calendar of diyi- sion No. 1 of the superior court was called some time before Christmas
 ltSspTesent delay apparently was en- tirely unexpected to county officials
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07
BANDITS WOUND MEXICAN
 NEAR STATE CAPITAL

PHOENIX, March 1.-Two unidenti fled men. apparently Mexicans were held up tonight and one was shot. according to report received by the sheriff's office. The men were said to have been held up on the Mcdowell road not far from Phoe- nix, forced to descend from the buggy in which they were riding and ordered to proceed on foot with their hands in the air, the report said As the men walked away, one of the holdup men opened fire and the bu,- let took effect. The wounded mal, unable to walk, was brought to Phoe- nix 10 a hospital He was declared to be in serious condition.
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07

as well as all service men and did not wish to reflect on them, as had been construed. The court accept cd the apology, saying that he was glad Mr. Rosrke had made it. The committee, satisfied returned to Bisbee this afternoon.
 Jurors excused this afternoon aft CT examination were Q. Q. simms, Wilcox; Clyde Samson, McNeaI; A. L. Lofgreen. Pomerene; H. A. Robinson, Douglas; Fonk Williams, MeNeaI; Jos. Hammer, Hereford; Frank s. cundiff, eisbee; Frank Hancock. Lowell: Geo. W. Wander walker, eisbees Another juror, M. Faber, of Douglas was excused on account of his wife's iIiness-
Tombstone epitaph., 1920-03-07

One more juror was excused from
 the panel in the case of H. E.. Woo..
 ten. charged with kidnapping as a
 result of the Bisbee deportation
 which reduced the panel already
 short one man. down to 22, one less
 than the court started with this aft ernoon, and another one was sub. sequently added.
 s. NJ. Bull. rancher of Apache. near the New Mexico line, when court convened after afternoon re- cess, requested that he be excused from the panel as he was aged and not in good health and did not feel equal to the occasion to sit for sev- eral weeks on the jury On agree ment of counsel the juror was ex- cused Instead of one man taken to replace on the panel. there remained TWO and the examination of talesme1 from the list that reported this aft ernOon was started with Assistant Attorney George Roarke appearing for the state, although A. A. Worsely taking the place of County Attorney French. was in the court room.
 Jimmie. Amalong, of Eldorado, the second juror called for examination was passed by the state. following a interrogation and was subsequently, passed by Attorney F E.. CurIey for the defense.
 Six jurors were examined during the afternoon and when court ad- journed for the day. the panel stoo l at 23 Examination of jurors will be resumed at 10 o'clock tomorrow 
 Out of the panel of 250 drawn last Tuesday to report this afternoon on ly l20 could be found in the county and were returned on by the Sher:f. who reported today When those in the employ of the mining compan;e:, :, whose officials are under indictment, i and those having valid exemptions ] had been excused there remained on the panel only IS talesmen, not court l ing some eight or ten who had been I delayed on the afternoon train from San Simon and Paradise. Some Of these may have valid exemptions in which there will bc practically 45 from which the one juror must be secured
 After exemptions and excuses had | been heard by Judge Pattee, the court declared a recess until 4 o'cloc III oiucf to BNc tue ClcTh linc tC prepare the ballots from which the names of the men on the list would ,e drawn for examination.
 ' Court officials and counsel for both tides do not entertain doubts but what the required juror will be qua.- fled out of this number and unless .iiher side brings up impeachment on members of the paE- ] it is possible the introduction of will begin the first of next week.