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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Stenographer Admits
Destroyed Evidence
in Building Trust

New York, Dec Miss Elizabeth
O'Dea, stenographer employed by
the Builders Supply Bureau who
once was cited for contempt by the
legislative committee investigating
the building trust" admitted on the
stand late today that she had de-
stroyed the much sought quotation
card system on estimates.
The witness declared she had done
so at the direction Of a member of
the bureau whose name she could
not recall. She asserted, however.
that she had done so about four
months ago before launching of the
inquiry and after. she said. the esti-
mate system had come into disuse-
The last legal obstruction to prevent
the committee from making investi-
cation into the Builders Supply Blu
reau was cleared away tonight when
Supreme>Court Justice Hotchkiss de-
cided that the committee could retain
possession of the books and records
seized as evidence at yesterdays
hearing.
Justice Hotchkiss also refused Mar
tin Conboy counsel for the bureau, a
stay to prevent the recall of Joseph
kenney as a witness before the COM
mittee.
While the committee was hearing
testimony regarding the activities of
the bureau and the Association of
Dealers of Mason Builders Supplies,
a number of witnesses. including six
employees of John T. Hettriek. alleged
promoter of the Limestone ring. were
being heards by the extraordinary
grand jury investigating the housing
situation.
While the committee was investi-
eating the brick situation today
Wright d. Goss, president of the En-
pire Brick and Supply Company, it
was learned, by his testimony, that a
corps of process servers had been
sent out with subpoenas for a number
of Hudson Valley brick manufacture
ers. who are alleged to make up the
brick trust" The manufacturers. it
was stated, have been requested to
appear tomorrow with their books and
records.
Allen G. Martip. a steamship opera
tor. testified he had made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to sell or give away"
1900 tons of high grade building sand
which had been brought from Amster-
dam as ballast by steamship. AS no
local dealers would touch or look"
at the sand. he said. he finally hired
"a barge and had the material dumped
at sea. at cost of 81 a ton. Similar
experiences with other shipme mt 8
were cited by the witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
W|NSL0W

Mrs. A. A. Kidder has returned from
Dexter. after visit with her daueh-
ter. Mrs. William y. Stetson.
The high school girls will hold a
candy sale at the school house Thurs
day noon. The proceeds are for ben
efit Of the starving children of Eu-
rope
Mrs. Lydia Newell has returned 10
Vassalboro after visit at the home of
her son, II. s. Newell.
Chester z. Libby of st. Adams. after
visit with his sister Mrs. Stanley
Wilcox. left for Portland to visit an
other sister. Mrs. Ethel Parker.
The Lithsow Club was pleasantly
entertained by Miss Lula Stuart at her
home on Halifax St. on Tuesday after
noon. After the routine of business
the program was: Club song, current
events. roll call; quotations from
Lonsfellow; paper, Maine Authors. "
Mrs. Alfred Brill: visions OF a Gem
tury in Maine from 1s2O-1sao." Mrs
Frank G. 'Pooler. A delicious supper
was served by the hostess. consisting
OF brofled venison. potatoes, rolls.
FANCY cookies, cake. pineapple whip
and coffee. The club will meet
Wednesday afternoon, Dec Is, with
Mrs. G. 8. Paine.
Miss Genevieve Coates was a recent
guest of Misses Beatrice and Minnie
Rogers at North vassalboro.
A dance will be held at the Taconnet
Club house on Friday evening.
The East winslow Sewing Circle
met at the home of Mrs. Paul Beau.
regard. East winslow. Tuesday after
noon. A good number were present
The ladies are working for a Christ
mas sale to be held at the East Win
slow Baptist church. the middle of the
month.
Mrs. G. e. Lewis and daughter Mar
garet. after an illness are able to be
around the house.
The regular Grange meeting will be
held at the hall on Friday evening.
There will be an election of officers.
w T. Reynolds attended the funeral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Auxiliary Of p. o. Employees
Bid Farewell to Member

Mrs. Mary Jaynes was given a very
pleasant surprise Wednesday eve-
ming at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. |. E. Thomas of Center place,
when about a dozen ladies of the
Auxiliary to the Post Office EN-
ployes called at her home in q body
to extend farewell as Mrs. Jaynes
will leave this morning for Wheel
ing, w. Va, where she will pass the
winter with her sister.
Mrs. Jaynes was presented with
jeweled back comb set in
platinum, the presentation speech be-
ing made by Miss Hakel Scribner.
Refreshments of sand witches, cake
and coffee were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Y. N. c. A. State Committee Meet.

Y. N. G. A. State Committee Meets
A meeting of the State committee
Of the Y. M. c. A. was held at the
state headquarters IN the Savings
Bank building Wednesday, with re-
ports of the various secretaries and
the discussion of plans and policies
for the remainder of the year from
November to April 80. Reports
were heard from county departments
nv Arthur A. Head; boys work.
James Barnes: industrial work, F. 8.
Morrison, general work, Jefferson C.
Smith.
Those present were Horace c. Day.
chairman; Frank A. Rumery, Port
land: A. o. Thomas. State superin-
tendent of schools. Augusta; Herbert
H. Emery. Waterville: w. X. Sander
son. Portland; Charles r. william
son. Auburn; Harry S. Brown, Wat
erville. A brief address was given
by Secretary A. B. Stanchfeld, of the
International foreign work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Fairfield

The Social Neiehbors will meet Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Floyd Blackwell.
Eugene Holt has returned from
Portland. where he passed a few
days.
A dance win be held at the Legion
hall under the auspices Of the George
%. Grover Post. Music will be fur
nished by Barney's orchestra
The Embroidery Club enjoyed a
very pleasant day at the home of
Mrs. Fail Pollard, where an all day
meeting was held. A delicious dinner
vas served at noon
Mrs. Lestor Ferlard is ill with the
grip at her home on High street.
The Ladies' Social Union of the
Baptist church will hold their annual
sale and supper at the church ves-
try today. Fancy work. aprons and
candy will be on sale A supper will
be served at $50 and an entertain
ment in charge of Mrs. Herbert o.
Brown will be given in the evening.
Mrs. Ethel Lawrence lie confined to
the house of her parents with the
mumps.
Mrs. Otis Gwiney has returned to
her home from the Sisters hospital,
where she underwent an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs Perley Flye are the
parents OF an s pound girl, born yes
terday morning.
Miss Maude Goggin of Clinton was
calling on friends in town yesterday
Mrs. Frank Darkies of Fort Fair
field is in town. called here by the ILL.,
ness Of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Benjamin.
NYE'S CORNER - Mrs. Thomas
Eager entertained the Tuesday Club
Of North Fairfield at her home last
week with their families. A baked
bean supper was served by the men,
beers. Invited guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. James Snow of Fairfield. Mrs.
Eager was a charter member of the
club and attended regularly when she
lived at North Fairfield
Fred Loubier has had electric lights
put in his buildings, and has installed
a new furnace.
Ernest Anderson was one of the
lucky hunters as he got nice doe
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Horn and son
Roland Of Fairfield passed Thanks
giving with his father. A. A. Horn. =
Willard Horn returned from Nor
ridgewock where he was visiting rela-
tives. RI
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Henderson were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Barnes,
also Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barnes Sun
day afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Conncrs of Au-
gusta were guests of his father, j.
Connors, also his brother Harold.
Harold Horn arrived home Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
HAVANA A BABEL OF SOUND
New Yorker AlIsess the Metros polls
Is Silent in Comparison With the

- ouent IN comparison With the
Cuban City
Havana may not hold the noise
Championship of the world. but at
least little ola New York is silent by
comparison. Unmufiied motors beyond
computation. tram cars that seem far
more interested in producing clamor
than speed. believing vendors of every
vendable, are but the background of
an unbroken uproar that permeates
every nook and Granny Of the city.
Honest hotel keepers tell you frankly
that they can offer every comfort ex.
cept quiet. Even in church you hear
the tumult outside. broken at rare in
tervals by the voice OF the preacher. 1t
'is not simply the daytime uproar Of
business hours. 1t increases steadily
from flightfan until dawn. In oIdeu
days the serene, with his dark lantern.
his pike, pistol. bunch of keys, whistle
and rope, wandered through the streets
calling out the time and the state of
weather every half hour. His efforts
would be wasted nowadays.
The long-seasoned inhabitants seem
to have grown caIlous to the constant
turbuleHce. I have vet to meet q new
conner VINO confessss to an unbroken
hour Of sleep. If you move out to one
of the pensions at vedado, the house
hold itself will keep you constantly re-
minded that you are still in Havana.
The Cubans seem to thrive on noise. T..
they,7are SO unfortunate as to be denied
their beloved din. they lose no time in
producing another from their. own
threats. After a week In Havana we
took ferry across the farbor and stroll
ed along the plain behind Cabana
fortress. For sonic time we were aware
of an indefinable sensation of strange
ness. amounting almost to discomfort.
We had covered a mile or more before
we suddenly discovered that il was dua
to the unaccustomed silence Century
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Girls Club Delegates Report

The Girls City Club held it's reg
ular meeting Wednesday evening de-
spite the heavy storm and held their
gtmnastic class until $50 when the
business meeting was held. Mrs.
Eleanor Barney and Miss Barbara Al
len gave reports of their attendance
at the meeting of the Auxiliary Board
of Girls clubs held in Boston last
Saturday at which the national secre-
tary was present. There were dele
gates from SO clubs present at that
meeting which proved most inspiring
for the girls from Maine
The matter of public and commun-
ity dancing was bfought up and it is
probable that the girls will hold pub
lie dances during the winter as the
clubs are doing in Augusta, Portland
and other places =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

The ladies of the Arts and
Crafts department of the Waterville
Woman's club met Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. A. F. Drum
mond of Bnrleigh street where Miss
Aubigne Thomas of Portland gave a
demonstration of Batik work. going
through the entire process. Glasses
will be held today and Friday and
Saturday forenoons and afternoons
and Thursday and Friday evenings.
The ladies were very much pleased
with the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
The TeIen,eaaphone

The human voice may now be clear
ly heard by an audience of 10000
people. A device known as the tele-
megaphone transmits the words of a
speaker so that they can be easily
heard in the open air for a distance
of 500 feet. A series of telephone re-
ceivers are placed near the speaker
pointing towards him from every
angle. so that no matter whichever
way he may turn his vpice ia certain
to be caught. The receivers in turn are
transmitted TO points amid the audi
ence and thrown out simultaneously in
five directions. A device similar to the
magnifies the sound, while
keeping the enunciation clear and dis
Life for November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Small Per Cent. Convictions
ViOlatOrs of Dry Law

Washington. Dec. 1--Out of $500
prohibition arrests in PENNSYLVANIA.
New Jersey and Delaware, between
January 16 and October 1st. there
were 1913 convictions according TO a
report from Leon A. Crossen, super
vising Federal prohibition agent for
the three states. made public toni ght
by Commissioner Kramer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

DR.. George A. Henry, who will ap-
pear at the Advent Christian church
this evening in the first of a series Of
addresses under the auspices of the
Civic League of Maine has just re-
turned from overseas where he served
with the Y. NJ. c. A. until the Armis-
tice Sinee then he has been as
ISOLATED with William e. pussyfoot)
johnson, who was with him when he
lost his eye and has campaigned with
telling effect throughout the British
Isles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

fthe late George A. Johnson at Oak
land on Monday.
At the whist party held at the Ia
comet Club house on Tuesday eve
ming. there were "a tables in play. The
prizes were won as follows: Ladies,
first, Marion Roderique: second. Mrs.
Fannie Fitch; third, Mrs. L. H Dunn.
Men, first. George Totman: second.
Charles Maheu; third. Emile Poulin. A
novelty whist party will be held next
Tuesday evening.
A basketball game will be held at
Unity Friday evening between the
girls basketball team OF the Winslow
High school and the Unity team.
W. B. Sutherland while hunting in
Dallas last week. shot buck weighing
$50 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
K. of c. Books to Library

The public library has recently re-
ceived as gift from waterville
Council No. 14s. Knights of Columbus,
the work in two volumes entitled
Knights of Columbus in Peace and
War"
The book is just off the press and, as
the title indicates. is a history Of the
origin and growth OF the order A
ron of honor. the roster of the knights
who served in the war. is included in
the second volume. Illustrations add
to the interest and attractiveness of
the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
CUSHMAN '22 NAMED
FOOTBALL MANAGER

William F. Cushman 20 of Ston-
ington. Conn, was elected manager
of the Colby football team for next
year at a meeting held Wednesday
afternoon. Raymond H. Daniels '23
of Hudson, N. H.. and John L. Dun
stan. '23. of Richmond were elected
assistant football managers and,
George F. Terry '22 of ,Waterville and
Edwin w. Gates Of Dover, assistant
managers Of baseball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
The Far Sight of the Mountain
Sheep.

The mountain sheep is enc OF lhe
most difficult of all our American
game TO approach in the open. says
Charles L. Smith in an article on '.s
Rocky Mountain Sheep in BOYS i@.'
for November 1T has eyes Ike
telescope for keenness and can ois'
cover and make out a man fariNt'
away than any other animal o. "h5.'
1 have any knowledge. and where am
considerable herd have been ieeoin-
one will see usually one mr. mo p,
standing on some prominen' i"".
where they can get view Of '".
surrounding country. | kno" o! u.
more inspiring sight than one OF INV,
old rams with his massive hoThs ''
lined against the sky. stanu'n-
motionless as a statue. And IT =
wonder to the hunter how th'F "
across the rocky slopes with su,h ca
and grace. There has been n.'
written of the mountain sheep q, ~
wonderful feats of sprngins ''u'
lodges and lighting upon its heau a''1
horns. which is without foundation q.
fact. While it is true they can st"'.
an immense shock in battle. yer Il o'''
OF those sheep weighing three ".,
bred pounds should drop from 'eu-
of any considerable height ana ,ane
on his head his neck would he bfoN'.
I spent several years in. the S"'.f,
country in the Canadian ROCKIES a..
was near the sheep or anon "'."
during all seasons of the year a." .SI
they seem to be less sensitive %
rigors of winter and the ever '!d',-
ing elements of the high aid'NS
than any other animal except poSs'.
the mountain goat. and OF theSe a.,
mails I think they have the aaN"h.-
because have a number OF "iI
found mountain goats yarded N
deep snow in places where foou VA
scarce. but / have never YET
mountain sheep in this condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Legislators Must Work.

A novel method OF forcing attend
ance in the chamber. of deputies of the
Republic of Argentina has been sug-
gested by a member who is out OF
patience with those who draw their
salaries from the public purse but
fail to fulfill their constitutional obli-
cation of regular attendance.
The suggestion is in the form of a
bin providing for payment per day to
deputies instead of lump sum every
month. Failure TO answer. the roll
call is equivalent to absence, and the
measure provides that no deputy shall
receive his pay for days when he ID
absent from the regular sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

A heavy rainstorm Of Wednesday
made the streets almost impossible.
The rain started a little after noons
falling softly and freezing to the side
walks as fast as it came down. The
people then walked in. the streets. but
later the rain was SO heavy that the
streets were too deep with water to
make such a practice feasible. Many
people came to grief slipping down
on the icy walks but no serious falls
were reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Fleet of Fliers to Greet
Harding Off Virginia Canes

Newport News, Va. Dec Thirty
airplanes from Langley Field will
greet President Elect Harding when
he enters the Virginia Capes, Satur-
day morning. The machines will
act as an escort for Mr.. Harding,
who will land at Old Point and later
visit Norfolk and Newport News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

New York. Dec. 1-FeoeF"'
ceivers in equity today Wef'
pointed for Jules Macs and 'oNp"S
New York importers and eNpo, ~.
on complaint of the Canal ana C''.
mercial Trust and Savings Bann !,
Louisiana which filed a claim 'i 90.
344. Liabilities were placed al ~. .,s
900 and assets at ss0o,ooo, nu' ,o
complaint asserted that h''s -,
was pending which might eh'a" %,
to creditors IL the business was
taken over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
JERUSALEM SEEKS
LOAN 10000 POUNDS

London. Dec. 1-tJewisn Tee-'
graphic Asency)-The municipah'
of Jerusalem has decided 10 float a
loan of 10000 pounds sterling To-
provide the city with an adequate
system of electric street lighting.
says a Jerusalem dispatch.
The historic spot known as KnE
Solomon's Pools has been CONVERTED
by the municipality into water
supply which furnishes The cN
sterlized water at a low cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Funeral Of Benjamin =. Goodwin

Fu0eTdI OF BoHJamIn Y. 0o0uWfh
Funeral services for Benjamin F.
Goodwin were held at the home 100
Silver street Wednesday afternoon.
Rev n. r. Mitchell being the off,
ciating clergyman. There was a
good attendance of friends and
neighbors and some beautiful floral
cmblems. The bearers were George
Mari, Roscoe j. Bowler. Emery
Hegarty and z. W. Woodman. Burial
was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
SUPERIOR COURT
Verdict for Defendant Directed by
Court in 6urrilI W. Hurd-vesdiet
for Defendant in City Transfer Co.
VS.. Sanhofn
Waterville, December

Waterville, December l. {.
Court came in at 10 o'clock this
morning, and shortly after the open
ing Judge Beane directed the jury to
return a verdict for the defendant in
Burrill vs. Hufd. This ended the
longest trial for the term. it having
occupied the attention OF the court
and jury for the past SIX days
The next case was the City Trans
fer Co. vs. o. E. Sanborn. c. A.
Blackington appeared for the plain
tiff and c. w. Husey for defendant
This suit arose out of the transport
tation of furniture from Rockland
to Watervilie by truck. The plain
tiff and his witnesses testified that
he hauled two loads on his truck and
was to receive $40 per load, but had
been paid for but one load. The
contention of the defendant was, and
he and his witnesses SO stated. that
the lot of furniture was to be hauled
for a certain sum, $40, and that sum
had been paid. although the plaintiff
made two loads OF the goods
Verdict for defendant.
The next case, and probably the
last one for the jury this term. was
Jacob Brisk VS.. Joseph Wolman.
Maher and Plumstead for plaintiff
and Berman and Atchley for defend
ant.
This is an action of trespass, the
plaintiff testifying that he was as
saulted in the Jewish church in the
city of Waterville. last April by the
defendant. Damages are asked for
in the sum of $1,000
The testimony for the plaintiff s
side of the case was completed just
before adjournment.
Divorce hearings will be in order
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs Harry s. Marden
have returned to their home in
Massachusetts, after visiting relatives
in this city and vicinity. Mr.. Mar
den is stationed at Fort Warren
Mass. where he is a techinai ser
gpanf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

The December meeting of the .. A.
RS will be held Friday afternoon at
) o'clock at the home of Mrs. F. B.
Phirbrick at 20 College avenue. All
members will respond to the roll call
with Christmas quotations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mrs. Willard Eastman returned to
her home in Clinton Wednesday aft
ernoon after visiting at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Fred Weymouth,
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Mud po.tpone, Havana Race.

Havana. Dec. 1--Racing at the
Oriental Park track which began
Thanksgiving day. today was Or
dered suspended until next Sunday
because Of the mud which handi-
capped entries in today's events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
philippIns Fund for Freedom

Manila, Dec. 1.-The legislature to-
day adopted bill appropriating
$3.50, 900 annually to spread propa-
eanda in the United States in cam
paign to obtain independence for the
Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Miss 6. M. Damren Of Lewiston
was in the city on business Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

G.. A. Rainey returned Wednesday
afternoon from Portland where he
passed three days in the interest Of
the New England Weighing and In
spection Bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Woedsum
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Farnsworth
of China were business callers in the
city wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mrs. Nellie Witham of Pleasant
street went to Clinton Wednesday
afternoon. called there by the illness
of her sister. Mrs. Helen Waldron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mrs. W. j. Young and son. James
End, arrived Wednesday afternoon
from Boston. where they have been
passing a week with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mrs. John Creswell returned to
her home in Bath Wednesday after
noon after visiting her p4fents since
Thanksgiving day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

Mrs. Lizzie Kelley Of Dexter was
in the, city Wednesday to take
little boy. George Lessard from the
hospital back to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02

The Mission Circle of the Universal
ist church viii meet with the president,
Mrs. Charles A. Knickerbecker. at her
home at IS Elm street this evening at
4 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-02
Mrs. Everett Gerald Of Clinton
was shopping in the city Wednesday.

W. S. Berry of Gardiner was a
business caller in the city Wednes-
day.