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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
WINSL0W

David Marshall is employed haul
ing gravel for the Hollingsworth
and Whitney Company.
Miss Belle Libby OF WatervilIe
was caller at the home of relatives
II town yesterday.
Irving Cross, representing r. B.
Dunning Hardware Company of Ban
gor was a business visitor at the
East Side Market yesterday
John Rowe and Sidney Brown of
China were callers in Winslow Tues
day.
c. F. Ware of Fairfield was a
business visitor in town Tuesday.
Many young people from Winslow
attended the Whist Party at the
American Legion hall last evening.
Mrs. James Palmer of North Vas
salboro was q caller in town Tues
day.
Mrs. Ella McCausland is employed
as nurse in the family of G. A.
Chamberlain.
Marjorie Chamberlain of Water
vile was a week end guest at the
home of MrSand Mrs. A. B. Robin
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson have
returned from short trip to jack
man.
Charles Thomas Is confined to his
bone by illness. His place as r. T..
d: carrier is being supplied by Mrs.
Thomas
Mrs. Susan Kelsey was a dinner
guest yesterday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. S. c. Reynolds of Bay
Street.
The social held Monday evening
at the high school building under the
auspices of the Junior class of the
high school was a great success in
every way. In the first place there
was large attendance, and the up
per and lower classes turned out
very we'll to this affair. A fine sum
was netted. Everyone had a good
time, apparently and it is expected
that another will be held very soon.
Friends of Harry Marcoux of BAY
street who recently underwent a SER
ious ton at the Sisters Hos
pital, will be pleased to learn that he
is at his home on Bay Street and able
to be out on the porch.
Henry Cummings of Augusta was
business caller in town yesterday.
Mr.. an Mrs. r l.. Johnson of Wat
erville We're recent visitors at the
home of relatives in town.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle will
fIOiu an all udy ulcetluS III tlle CHuFCIi
parlors today. A baked bean dinner
will be served at noon.
Peter Berard, formerly Of this town
but now of Waterville. was visiting
relatives in town yesterday.
Mrs. George Chamberlain, who was
severely injured in an accident Sun
day morning. was resting a little
more comfortable at last reports.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Tobey were
callers in Augusta Tuesday.
Mrs. Evelyn Mason visited the
rural schools in town on Tuesday.
Harvey Hodges is hauling cord
wood into Waterville.
Mrs. Edgar Bailey and Mrs. Thorn
as of Riverside were calling in town
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
BELFAST
Belfast Teachers Club Have
First Meeting of Season

The first meeting Of the season of
the belfast Teachers club was held
on Monday night and the pedagogs
had most enjoyable evening. The
affair was held for the first time. in
the room of the Business & Profess
sonal Women's club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

The Eastern Penitentiary, in
Philadelphia, recently unveiled a
tablet in memory of 121 inmates
who were paroled during the World
War so that they might enlist in the
military service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
Pile Sufferers

Don't become despondent-try DR..
Leonhardts HEM-ROID--no greasy
salHes-no cutting-a harmless remedy
that is guaranteed to quickly Danish
all misery or costs nothing. Sections
harmacy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
New Chinese President Once A
Pedler ....

These are the days when a poor
boy can go to the top. Even in
China where social distinctions are
very strong a former door to- door
pedler has Just become president of
the republic. He is Tsao Kun, mar
shall OF the National army of China.
High Inspector General OF the three
provinces Of Chilli, Honan and
President OF China.
Another of China's great army Of
ficers was once a coolie. which is
considered the lowest class OF all.
And former cook became premier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
Federated Church Guild Opens

The first meeting of the Guild of
the Federated church. held Monday
was attended by a large number of
members. Notwithstanding the fact
that there were counter attra ctions
and many members were out of the
city. Mrs. Raymond Sherman, presi-
dent for the past year, was in the
chair and announced the following
nominating copmittee winch will
make up Il list of officers to be voted
upon at the annual meeting to be
held on Oct 20. Mrs. Maine Hills.
Mrs. Morris L. Slugg and Miss f.
Maude Barker. 1t was voted to make
some renova tions in the parsonage
occupied by Rev. and Mrs. w. f..
Skerrye and to hold a food sale on
Oct. q. Candy will also be sold at
that time and the place will be an
nOunced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

a cold. Early
treatment of q
cold will spare
you days Of
suffering an q
d a n g er," he
8 a y $. Doctors
will tell yon
that colds are
very likely to
d e V elop into
Sc riOlIS and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
Mudaett. GartIey

The marriage of Albert 7. MIDGET
of Belfast and Miss Jessie T.. Cart
ley of Bangor took place in that city
on Saturday and they are passing
their honeymoon in Augusta at Lake
Cobbosseecontee, occupying the camp
of Mr.. and Mrs. William 3. William
son. the latter sister of Mrs. Mud
gett. The bridegroom was formerly
in business in Bangor where for some
years he sold mems furnishings. but
for some years he has been connected
with his brother, B. Fl. Mudgett,
wholesale confectioner, travelling for
the company. During the winter Mr..
and Mrs. Mudgett will live in Ban
gor. but next spring they will come
to Belfast to make their home. -. i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

For over y years this pleasant
and effective laxative has given
proper relief to thousands Of men,
women and children who have
suffered from constipation, de-
ranged stomach. and other trou-
blesome complaints brought on by
disordered. sluggish bowels.
For good health--to be free from
headaches. bad tasting mouth,
allgone feeling in stomach, dizz.
spells. constipation. the bowels
must be kept tuned up. Nature
can be assisted by using Or.
True's Elixir. the True Family
Laxative and Worm Expeller.
Safeguard your own health,
look after the children who may
show signs of worms and should
be rid of them the easiest, safest
way. by taking Dr.. Trus's
Elixir.
Your dealer knows Of its world
wide reputation. gained through
four generations OF public health
service. Made from imported
herbs Of strictly pure quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
Capt. Andrews Transferred to San
Antonio

Capt. Albert K. Andrews, formerly
commander of Company K of Belfast.
a YD veteran and now in the regular
army, has been ordered to. San An
tonic, the largest camp in the United
States and on the completion of his
furlough which he is passing in
Maine. will proceed there where his
wife and young son will follow him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

A drive to raise $4,000 for the use of
the Lewiston Community Service for
another year was opened in Lewiston
Monday. Lyscom Bruce of New York
City, a representative of the National
Community Service, Inc, is in the
city to assist in the drive. The pro-
gram for the coming year includes
winter sports, athletics. concerts,
holiday celebration, and the summer
Fairgrounds for the children, and at
ieas $4,000 will be required to carry
il through successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

The Chippewa Queenstown power
plant in Canada is to be the largest
single hydro-electric power plant in
the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
"A COMMON COLD DESERVES
YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION.

TAKE FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE
"A common cold deserves your i'm
mediate and serious attention"-So
writes well-known physician, in
pointing out the danger OF neglecting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

An apparatus has been designed
which generates steam by electricity.
This device is known as the electric
steam generation. and performs the
same work as the steam boiler. but
requires no engineers or firemen to
look after it, and is said to be
great fuel economiZer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

even fatal diseases II they are neg
lected. Many doctors prescribe Faith !
err Johns Medicine because they
know it has had over 50 years OF
success for colds and coughs. II
builds new strength to throw off the
cold and prevents it's. development
into more serious trouble. No drugs
ALL Dura food ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
Irish Free State Revenue

Dublin, Sept. 26-(A. p. by MaiD-v
The official figures of the Irish Free
State revenue show that from the
beginning of the financial year down
to September, period Of five
months, the eXchequer received
e Is, 100000 as compared with E9,-
500 576 in the corresponding period
last year.
The return indicates that the bud
get of estimated receipts of E26,-
100000 will be exceeded. On the
other side of the account it appears
that the expenditure was E14,474,s52
as compared with s7,o93,229 in the
corresponding period last year. The
ministry is being urged by the press
to greater economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

Sterling, as applied to English
money, is derived from the Hanse-
attic League. which had an impor-
tapt house in England. AS their
LAND lay Ito the East of England"
Englishmen called them Easter
lings," and the gold they paid in
the course of trade became known
as fostering money" Suisse
quently the expression became ster-
ling. --
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
ST. ALRANS
Schools Combine To
Give Entertainment

The entertainment given by some
of the schools in town was quite a
success. The following program was
given: singing by pupils of Magoor
school. Miss Theresa Lawrie, teacher;
Flag Drill, pupils Of Pond school,
Miss Irene Libby. teacher; recita-
lions by Tracy school. Miss Erma
Johnson, teacher: Physical Exercises
with music. Grammar school, Miss
Edna Lenfest, teacher; Columbus
Exercise, pupils of Merrill school
Miss Villa Perkins. teacher; music
by Magoon school.
After the entertainment, food thai
had been cooked by the various
pupils of the town was auctioned off
after which social time playing
games was enjoyed.
The hall was very prettily decor
ated with autumn leaves which added
to the occasion. About S45. was
cleared. this to be used for schoo
improvements. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17
Sebastccok Literary Club is Pleas
antIv Entertained

The members of the Sebastcook
Literary Club were very delightfully."-
entertained at an all day meeting,
held at the home of Mrs. Minnie
Garland Tuesday The morning was
passed socially, the ladies sewing and
talking. At noon a fine covered dish
dinner was served. consisting of
American chop suey. scalloped pota-
toes, pickles. hot rolls. pies and cof-
fee. After dinner, the business meet
ing was held. The following officers
took their places for the year: Presi-
dent Mrs. d. c. Day. secretary, Mrs.
Nina Jackins, treasurer. Mrs. Iva
Eaton. Mrs. Coleman Scott read a
very nice poem, entitled when I'm
Fifty" which was much enjoyed.
The next meeting will be held the
first Tuesday in November, the place
to be announced later.
The county contest for the boys
and girls clubs is to be held at Au-
gusta, November 3rd. Records. ac-
count sheets and stories must arrive
at the office of Mr.. G.. A. Day, county
agent, not later than Oct. 2Sth. E.X-
hibits should be sent, so to arrive
not later than Wednesday. Oct. 81.
addressed to c. A. Day, Y. NJ. c. a.
Building. Augusta, Me. Those who
wish to attend the county contest
must notify Mrs. E. c. Hooper by
Oct. Gath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-17

Mrs. Myra Frost and Mrs. Frank
Braley we're in Dexter Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Libby and little
daughter are visiting in Portland for
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Piper and lit
tie daughter passed the week end
with Mrs. Piper's parents in Cum
berland Mills. Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.
WEIGH.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
MERIDEN TEAM Is STATE
CHAMPION ON THE LANES
New Britain Takes Two Out of Three
Games But Loses Out on Total
pinfall.

Although New Brtain's state league
bowling team nicked Meriden for two
out of three games last night, the
Meriden rollers had fat total pin
fall for the series and won the state
championship. New Britain collected
two games but in the third, the Sill
yer City sharpshooters came back
strong,
After most exciting league race
during a schedule of Is weeks both
Meriden and New Britain finished in
tie, each having won SO and lost
is games
A homeland home series was ar
ranged to decide the ultimate win
ner. Last Tuesday night Meriden
travelled to New Britain and won two
out of three games, and led the
local team by "a pins at the finish.
Last night the New Britain team won
two out of three games, having
margin of 20 pins at the finish. A
margin of IS pins rested in Meriden's
favor for the two matches and the
title goes to the Silver City.
New Britain won the first two
games rolled last night. and had the
final game also gone to New Britain
the title would have passed out of
Meriden's hands. Prilwitz replaced
Howard in the final game and rolled
a total of 113 pins, which aided great
ly in Meridens win. The scores:
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
CITY BASEBALL LEAGUE
READY TO OPEN SEASON;
FIRST GAMES TOMORROW
Four Games on Schedule for
Walnut Hill Park-Pa-
rade Precedes Opening
Mayor Asked to Throw
First Ball.

At meeting Of the club managers
last night arrangements we're com.
pleted for the opening OF the city
baseball league tomorrow at Walnut
Hill park, This Is the schedule;
st. Marys VS.. Dragons,
Fafnirs vs.. Falkans,
Pirates vs., Berlin const.
Independents W, Cardinals
The chief business before the meet
Ing was the admission OF the Dragons.
making II possible to have a ten club
league and TO hold twilight games.
The first twilighter will be staged
next Thursday afternoon at $50
o'clock. The Saturday games will
start at and o'clock. The team
originally known as the Rosebuds will
travel under the title OF Cardinals,
II 10 planned TO have a gala open
Ing tomorrow with parade from the
Y. NJ. c. A. to the park Music will
be furnished by the newly-organised
Girl Scouts fife and drum corps.
Mayor Paonessa has been invited to
shoot the first ball across the platter
If he can locate It.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
BOSTON COL. ii, PRINCETON A.

Princeton, June S.--Boston College
trimmed Princeton on University field
yesterday afternoon. II to 4, knock
ing Thomas and Beebe from the box
in the sixth inning, when eight runs
were scored. Up to this time the
Tigers held the lead in spite OF the
poor support which Thomas received,
but Thomas weakened and Beebe,
who was sent in, Jared no better.
1t was the second defeat of the
year for Princeton out of % starts,
while 1t made "a victories out of &c
for Boston College. Caldwell pitched
the last three frames and held the
winners to one hit and no runs, but
his teammates were unable to give
him any TALES.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
Five Leading Batsmen
In Each Major League
American League
BRooKINs' MARKS NOT LISTED.

Chicago. June s.-Charles Brookins
of Iowa who has twice beaten the
worlds record for the 22o-yard low
hurdles this spring is not yet cred
tied officially with either record and
it is probable that the slower of the
two performances will be accepted.
The fastest time was in duel meet
with Northwestern at iowa City, May
II, % seconds fiat. The Iowa off,
Gals did not put in a claim for a
record on this event because Brook
ms appeared to beat the gun trife
and had the wind at his back.
The slower time 90 seconds
was made at Ann Arbor. June 2, at
the big ten conference meet where
all conditions were acceptable for re-
cording new records. Among the
timers and officials at the meet were
35 A. A. L. officials.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08

New York. June s-The temperature of the warm recep-
tons they have been extending their visitors main
tanned yesterday by the western clubs of the National league
Again feocious in their the Cubs Of Chicago made
II straight Of three from the Giants TO The Pirates
kept from roughing the Brookyns again by rain.
St. Louis and Cincinnati also won. the former again from
Philadelphia TO The latter made il clean sweep with Bos-
TO The cellar Phadelphans rendered less potent
by the loss of Cy Williams. leading home hitter Of both
leagues who taken i'll and will be out of the game several
days
The Chicago White Sox unable to continue their
page against the New York Yankees because raned in the
fourth inning when the nothing nothing Phadel
pa gained half game the Yanks by again rouncing ST.
Louis TO and Cleveland unable to maintain the Athletics hot
pace pulled in its bid for second place by losing Boston to
Washington made it two straight from Detroit 16 to A.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
kOmarOff and Wife Are
To Be Shot for Murders

Ily IVF -stssDt IdTtu TTess.
Moscow, June S.-Nasil Komaroff.
convicted of the murder of thirty
three persons, and his wife, as his
accomplice. were sentenced yesterday
TO be shot within seventy-two hours.
Neither betrayed any emotion as the
sentence was passed. but there was
loud applause from the crowd in the
court soom and cries that the SEN
tence should be carried into effect
Immediately instead of waiting
sc venty-two hours.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
CHURCH CUP SERIES
Boston and Philadelphia Tennis Stars
at Forest Hills Courts for Chance
at Trophy.

Forest Hills, n. Y. June s.-Tennis
stars of Boston and Philadelphia are
here today for the first days matches
in the sixth inter-city series for the
Church cup. The victorious teams
will play New York. the cup holder
in championship test.
Headed by William Tilden. Phila-
delphia's entries are favored to cap
ture the opening series which will in
clude six 'singles and three doubles
matches. R. Norris Williams and
Wallace F. johnson are other Quaker
City stars while Boston relied on N.
W. Niles, Richard Harte and G. c.
Gamer.
Vincent Richards, Francis T.
Hunter and S. Howard Voshell are
among the players counted upon by
New York to defend the trophy to-
morrow.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
TO CROSS ERIE IN CANOE

Cleveland, June S.-"Texas Jack"
Sullivan, university graduate, world
traveller and adventurer, will attempt
to paddle across Lake Erie in a
canoe on June 80, it was announced
by the Cleveland Yacht club today.
He will leave Rondeau Ont, about
5 p. m. and expects to arrive at the
yacht club the next morning.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
XESZERKEARS
IN SPORT

19o2-Philadelphia Athletics de.
feated Detroit Tigers. 3 to ., In
which four Of the five runs were due
TO drives over the left field fence.
1ss6-Jesse Burkett. Cleveland,
I'VE hits. including a home run, in
game with Philadelphia at Philadel-
phia.
1s93-McMahnn made five success
sive hits. including a double, for Bal
timore. against Chicago at Baltimore.
fsss-Crooks of the Omaha club
made five successive hits, including
four home runs. in the game with
St. Paul at St. Paul.
ls69-Buffalo scored 2o9 runs
against 10 In what is believed to be
heaviest scoring game on record,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
GIRLS TEAM ON WAY

Cleveland, O., June S.-The favorite
knits girls basketball team, cham
pions of Cleveland for seven years
left today for Edmonton, Alta, where
1t is scheduled to play the CONNER
cial High school graduates of that
city June - and IA for the cham
pionship of Canada.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
YESTERDAYS HOMERS
Home Run Leaders
NORWICH COMING NORTH

Lexington, KY, June S.-Prepara-
tons were being made here today by
Miss Elizabeth Daingerfeld to ship
Norwich, winner of the 1922 Ken
lucky derby to the Jamaica. N. Y,
track, where he Is to be received by
trainer Fred Burlew. Benjamin
Block, owner, announced here several
months ago Norwich would be raced
at Saratoga and other eastern points
this season.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
CY WILLIAMS HURT
Home Run Leader Wrenches Back
and VIII Be Forced To Stay Out of
Game Indefinitely.

st. Louis, June s.-Cy Williams,
veteran center fielder of the Phila-
delphia Nationals and leader Of the
major leagues in home run batting
this season, will be out of the game
Indefinitely as q result Of wrenching
his back In yesterdays game with
St. Louis He suffered the injury
while battling in the fourth inning
and was forced to retire. The injury
is not considered serious according to
examining physician.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
Slated for Ellerbe In 9th
xBatted for Root In 9th.


Two base hits. Hale O. Gerber. Miller:
home runs. Jacobson. McManus; sacrifices
WEIGH. Bruggy Hauser; double plays. CAL
loway to scheer TO Hauser; left on bases,
st. Louis s, Philadelphia s.; base on balls,
OFF Wright 1, Oft Root /, off Heimach l. off
Rommel /: struck out. by Root g. by Rom
mel 2; hits off Heimach I in 2 ID in
uings, of Ogden In 2-3 inning. off Rom
mel none In innings off Wright In 8
innings; winning pitcher Rommel los
ing pitcher. Wright; umpires, Nallin and
Owens; time. 1:43.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia 8. St. Louis S.

Philadelphia, June s-Eddie Rom
mel returned TO his old-time form and
for six innings held the ST. Louis
Browns hitless. The result was an
other victory for the Philadelphia
Athletics by the score OF s, to s.
The Browns made all their runs in
The third inning off Heimach. two
homers aiding In the scoring. The
home team rallied behind Rommel
and tied the score in the fourth and
then forged ahead.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
MENDELsoHs VS.. FREEMAN

Detroit. June s.-Johnny Mendel-
sohn, Milwaukee. and Sailor Fried
man. Chicago. two lightweights, who
are among the most persistent camp
ers on the trail OF Champion Penny
Leonard, meet here tonight in a
scheduled ten round bout
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
Standing of the Clubs

Games Today
Buffalo at Syracuse.
Rochester at Toronto.
Newark at Jersey City
(Only three games scheduled.)
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
Washington 10, Detroit 1

Washington. June S.-Washington
swamped Detroit, winning 16 to 4.
Pillette and Collins were batted hard,
while Russell Of the Senators held
the Tigers safe after Warmoth weak
ened. The fielding and batting of
Peckinpaugh was feature.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
American League

Yesterdays Results.
Philadelphia s, st. Louis 5.
Boston Z, Cleveland /.
Washington 16, Detroit 4.
New York-Chicago, rain.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
International League

Yesterdays Results
Newark 4, Jersey City 2.
Reading 4, Baltimore 2.
Other games, rain,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08

A light year is the distance light
travels in 365 days, going $4,000
miles a second.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
Standing of the Clubs
Games Today

Chicago at New York.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Detroit at Washington.
Cleveland at Boston,.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
Games Today

Games Today
Brooklyn at Chicago.
New York at Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
(Only three games scheduled
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08

1913 52S
HOMIOtlrOne.
All 4ss 53O-14s7

Mercury, the planet nearest the
sun, is about 5000 miles in diameter.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08

ATHLETICS CREEP HALF
GAME NEARER YANKEES;
GIANTS LOSE TO CUBS

Chicago Makes II Two Straight From McGrawmen-st.
Louis Scores Lone Run Against Philes in Tenth
Cincinnati Cleans Up in Series With Brayes-Cleve-
land Nosedriyes Before Boston Red sox, Pleasing
Connie Mack.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-08
How They Line up
in -Four Leagues
National League
Yestprsja We ReSuIfc

Yesterdays Results
Chicago .. New York Z.
Cincinnati 8. Boston /.
st. Louis 1, Philadelphia 0.
Brooklyn-Pittsburgh, rain.