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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
4ov Pinned undar Auto

North Jay. Dec. 2S.-Rutillus Al
len, youngest son Of Deputy Sheriff
Hebert Allen OF Jay, was pinned I'M
der the truck he was driving yester-
day, when it went down over an en-
bankment and turned turtle. He had
come into town for the mail and is
supposed to have tried to turn the
truck about. He was entirely under
the car, the entire weight resting
across his chest. cutting off his
breath.
1t was only possible to lift the car
sufficiently to relieve the pressure
until help had been brought from q
distance. One shoulder was dislocat-
ed. the body was badly bruised, and
at this time internal injuries are
feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
c. of C. to piseuss Campaign Relief
German Children

A meeting has been caKed~ at the
Chamber of Commerce rooms for Z
o'clock Monday afternoon to discuss
a campaign for the relief Of German
children. President Arthur j. Rob
erts of Colby college and Edward H.
Emery of Sanford, assistant superin :
tendent, of the Christian Civic
League, are the Watervillc repre-
sentatives.
merce, George l.. Crosman of Saco,
chairman OF the campaign for
Maine, has asked that a represen :
tative group of Waterville citizens
meet him at that time. l.. w.
Sprague, a director Of the campaign.
was in the city short time ago
making arrangements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Poultrymen Adopt
Marketing Plan

Kennebunk. Dec. 2S.-A meeting
held in this town yesterday afternoon
at which poultry men from all over
York county were present resulted in
the formation of a cooperate egg
marketing plan for this town and for
WATERFORD. and others interested.
A. w. Sterling>of Kittery, president
Of the County Farm Bureau, presided.
A. J.. II. Cummings of the State
Chamber of Commerce was among
the speakers and outlined the plan
proposed. 1t was explained that the
similar organization in New Hamp-
shire Is sending 900 cases of eggs q
week to Boston at an advance of
seven cents over the quoted prices
for fresh eggs in that market.
The Kennebunk unit organized with
temporary officers as follows: Chair
man, Ernest Smith: secretary and
general committee member, r. G..
stephens and a local committee of
10. The WATERFORD unit has for
chairman and general committee
member. M f. Kicker of WATERFORD;
clerk, Benjamin p. Hamilton, and a
large local committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
AlmOn. Palmer, Bar Mills

Bar Mills, Dec. 2S.--Almon Palm
err. lifelong resident OF Buxton,
died at his home here yesterday
morning after an illness OF 10
weeks. He was at st. Barnabas hos
pital in. Woodsfords for six weeks
following a surgical operation and
had returned home a little less than
a week ago. Mr.. Palmer was born
in Buxton March 90. 1S4S. son of
Bradbury and Betsey Scolley Palm
er. He was a member of the Bar
Mills Baptist church and WAS a reg
ular attendant until his illness pre-
vented. He leaves two daughters.
Miss Rose T.. Palmer, o graduate
nurse. who resides in Buxton, and
Mrs. Arthur Leavitt. also of Buxton.
He also leaves a grandson, Raymond
A. Leavitt; a brother, Alonzo Palm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Jean Lancaster of Madison 10
steikihg IN the F. y. MaHter drug
1 sr, dufing the absence of HAGEN
nayior' VINO is in the Central Maine
EeneIai hospital in Lewiston.
~ tIe next meeting of the G. A. r.
Ilicle me installation Of officers will
ne heid. Each member may invite
oie ana tnose not solicited are re-
qucsted TO bring Is cents
MIS-. George Huard of Lawrence
Mass, is visiting her sister and hus,
oand. MI. and Mrs. Fred Boudreau
OF Arnold lane. eau
clyde Waddell, who has been visit
ing MS brother. Fred Waddell nm
Snurcl street, has returned to his
WORK in Lowell, Me.
Paul. little son OF Mfr. and Afrs Ar
taur Buxton, is i'll with congestion Of
Mrs. Laura Brooks went to North
Ans", Thursday night in the Inter
ests OF the w. c. r. u.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murray vara
sneSls OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell
Vi Madison over Christmas.
hgleton Schenk, Jr., and Ii,t,e
aaushter. Ollie, returned Wednesdav
from Bangor, where they visited Mrs
ScnenE, who is in a local hosnitai
there for treatment.
a hery cross in the vicinity of
Forest Hill cemetery attracted the
a.tehtion OF many people on Christ.
MI, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sabine and
MISS Edith Holt passed Christmas
Win Mr.. and Mrs. Gardiner Dappatt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Piano Recital

!. The pupils of Mrs. George c. Mil
Ter gave a piano recital at the home
of Mrs. Irving Kendall. Boutelle av-
enue, Thursday afternoon. Fourteen
numbers were very creditably given
by the pupils. Mrs. Miller was pre-
scented with an exquisite set Of linen
MADEIRA embroidered doilies by hef
pupils. A beautiful Christmas tree
was loaded with gifts for the pupils.
Refreshments were served during the
afternoon and a social hour followed
the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Silent Six Club Meets

The Silent Six Club met Thursday
evening at the home of Mrs. Alden
Moore on High street. A banquet
was served at Z o'clock. After the
banquet there was a Christmas tree,
where small gifts were exchanged
and a social evening enjoyed. The
club will meet next Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Harry
BlaiSdell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Washington, Dec. 2S-Postmaster
General New announced today that
the shop early and mail early cam
paign this year. had been most suc-
cessful because of the efficiency end
willingness of postal employers and
the active corporation of the pub
lie. Hundreds of kilograms have peen
received by Mr.. New commencing
tho efficient manner OF handling
Christmas mail this year, which IS
estimated to have been 20 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Thursday Cluh Meets

The Thursday Club of Oakland
Heights met Thursday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. w.
.Sturtevaht. Games were played and
there was musical program and
refreshments were served.
Mrs Laura White was an over
night guest Thursday of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. T.. w. Sturtevant of Oak
land Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Nurses Home Gets 6,l.,..,-

Bath. Dec. 2S.-Joseph M. Ie-
mont who has been a patient at the
city hospital for some time. made
gift of a handsome mahoganv
elgnt-day clock to the Home for
NURSES. which was enthusiastically
received! Mr.. Lemont has .,een here
LOT many weeks from his home in
west Batfl. a victim of blood poison
ing and subsequent operation. and
Is highly respected and liked by the
nurses and the many friends in his
home city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
> Modern Woodmen Elect Officers

At the regular meeting of the
Modern Woodmen of America held
: on Thursday evening in. the Post
room, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Coun-
Gil, Oral Wheeler; advisor, Lawson
Rushton; clerk. Jesse Hallett: bank
er, Franklin Marsh: past council, G.
r. Forsberg; escort, A. c. Forsberg:
sentry, John Farnham: Waterman.
Edwin Durrell. The installation
will be held on January 18th in the
Post rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
OAKLAND

Rev. Milton c. Bennett and fam
lily expect to leave Tuesday morn
ing for Bangor. where Mr.. Bennett
has accepted a pastorate. Mr.. Ben
nett and family have resided here
for the past two years ana friends
greatly regret their departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Of Mrs. David c. Mccoy

Funeral services for Mrs. David C.
Mccoy of Vassalboro. who died at
her home on Thursday morning. will
be- held this afternoon from the First
Baptist church at Vassalboro Center
at o'clock, Rev. D. w. Kimball Of
ficiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Miss Emily Diggs, who for the
: past three years has been employ
. ed at the Peoples National bank in
= this city. has resigned to take posi-
ton with the Federal Trust Co., the
B new bank which will open for BUSH
mess very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Panama, Dec. 2S--The three army
aviators who left France Field the
Canal Zone. for San Jose. Costa Ri
ca, yesterday morning, reached that
CRY early yesterday afternoon. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
WATERvILLE LOCAL NEWS

Miss Catherine Hedman, who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Annie
Hackett OF Skowhegan, has returned
to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

There viii be meeting Of the di-
rectors of the Waterville -Winslow
Chamber of Commerce Monday aft
ornoon at 400 o'clock at the Cham
Der Of Commerce rooms. Reports
of committees will be heard and
several important matters discussed.
The regular weekly whist party
was held by the Hook and Ladder
company of the Waterville fire de-
partment Thursday evening at the
central station. Prizes were won by
the following: Ladies-First, Mrs. J.
w. Randall; second. Mrs. Mabel Gull
lifer: third, Mrs. Henry Ivers; gem
tlemen-First, Abel Martin; second.
r. Z. Gilivan; third Luke Ivers.
Fifteen tables were in play. Re-
freshmcnts were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29
Shoots Off Toes 1
While Rabbit Hunting

Lewis LIE Clair accidentally shot
htmself in the foot Christmas dav
whiie rabbit hunting. Stubbing his
zoe on rock, one barrel of his gun
ulsGharsed in such a manner as to
make it necessary to amputate two
of his toes. WV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-29

Dress OOOQS
EPONGE Sc inches wide, all wool. Regular 1898
values Special $3.50
PLAID COATINGS all WOOL 81 inches wide. Regular
$3.50 to $500 values OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Special $3.50
DUVETYNE, SO inches wide, big range of coIors
Special $219
WOOL COATINGS, plain 81 and SIS inches wide
Special $3.50
"SkINNERS" All Silk "4O4" sc inches wide
Special S2.19
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24

among American league pitchers, u
said Cobb
Jones has the ideal delivery. He
is free, pitches without the slightest
effort.
Sam has everything in his assert
ment of foolers, ii good fast ball, fast
breaking curve and a fine change of
pace.
Better When Careless
when Jones is pitching, his team
really has five infielders as he is a
wonder moving around the box That
helps considerable.
Jones is one of the few pitchers
who can deliver his slow ball with
exactly the same motion as his fast
one. That Is puzzling to the batsman
and believe me Jones has SLOW ball
that is a wonder,
IF Jones has single fault it is
control, not lack of it, but too much
of it. He has tendency to make his
pitches too good at times. He is effec-
tive when pitching carelessly.
"'To my way of thinking Jones is the
real stylist among American league
pitchers. He has everything"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
CORBIN RED S0X PLAY ON
BRISTOL DIAMOND TOMORROW
Tobin's Team to Meet New Departure
Club OH Its Own Home
Lot.

1t is expected that ther will be
quite an exodus of New Britain fans
to Bristol Saturday when the clever
Corbin Red Sox are down on the
books to mingle with the exceptionally
strong New Departure ball tosserS.
The Bearing Makers are out to es-
tablish a record that will give them
an undisputed claim to the mythical
title of champions of the state, and
up to date it is doubtful if there is
another teaom that can boast of such
a clean slate as the Bristolites. Out
of 81 games they came tout on the
large end of the score-sheet in IS con-
f1icts. Most of the teams that de-
feated the Bell City aggregation were
later forced to take drubing at their
hands. Although the New Departure
have always placed in the field one
of the best semi-pro clubs in the New
England states, it is estimated that
this years team is even stronger than
any one of the others.
The Corbin Rcd Sox have been try
Ing for some time to arrange a game
with the Bristol management, and
have finally convinced them that
their club is equal 10 give the crack
Bristol gang a real tusse. The Hard
ware city club has met and defeated
such outfits as Norwich and the An
mex of Torrington. both of whom
claim a win over Bristol. If Mgr.
Tobin's clan can dispose of the New
Departureites. it will mean a lot of
prestige to the New Britain team as
well as giving them Just claim to
the title of State Champs. The game
will start at and will be played at
MuZZy Field.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24

MANY SWIMMING STARS
ENTER NATIONAL MEET
johnny Weismuller VIII Not Take
Part Because of Strained
Heart Muscle

indianapolis, Aug. s4.-Several Of
the worlds greatest swimmers will
compete in the National A. A, U.
senior and junior outdoor meet here
today and Saturday, according to the
indianapolis Chamber Of Commerce,
ships.
Both men and women stars will par
ticipate in the events, the most i'm
portant of which are mems senior ma
tional championship at 100 yards free
style, and mems JunHr national ono
mile swim, women'/ senior national
$50 yards free style and 22o yards
breast stroke, and women's junior ma
tional one. mile.
Johnny Weismuller, Chicago,
worlds gfcatest swimmer, will not
take the part because of strained
heart muscle. Duke Kahanamoku
Hawaii, is expected to be an entry.
Kahanamoku, veteran and holder of
many worlds records, is swimming in
splendid form this year. according to
reports received in indianapolis. Rob-
ert SHELTON, Chicago breast stroke
champion; Harold Kruger, Chicago,
formerly of Hawaii, and several others
of note, probably will participate.
Gertrude Ederle. New York City,
declared by many to be the worlds
greatest woman swimmer of all times,
has assured the chamber of COM
merce she will be here in search of
more honors Miss Ederle is worlds
woman champion at 22O yards and
440 yards free style.
Aileen Riggin, New York City,
former winner of the diving cham
pionship at the Olympic games; Min
ME DeVry, Sybil Bauer and Edna
O'Connel, all OF Chicago, also have
entered. Miss Bauer holds the record
from 100 yards to zoo metres. D..
In addition to the national events,
Indiana Kentucky A. A. U. champion
ships also will be determined.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24

The Browns trimmed the Boston
Red Sox in st. Louis, 4 to J.. in a
long distance hitting contest. Three
batsmen tied for first place. but, alas
they were all on the St Louis team.
Jacobson, Williams and McManus
each scored a round trip without
stop-overs.
Faber, pitching on his home field
in Chicago shut out the Athletics
while his team mates ran up the i'm
posing score of 10 runs; result 10 to
o. Faber allowed four hits to the II
let in by the three opposing hurlers.
The Indians just managed to win.
from the Senator's in Cleveland, 2 to
4 1. in a 10-inning game. Uhle, pitch
ing for the winners was only hit four
times while the Indians landed on
Mogridge for IL. Good fielding by
the Washington team saved them
from being swamped.
The Pirates scored an easy victory
over the Braves in Boston winning
3 to 8. McInnis did some sensational
work on the first bag and vicinity,
but the Pirate batters were too hard
hitting to be overcome by little
obstacle like that. ~
At Philadelphia the Cubs won 5 to
4 taking their total score in the first
two innings. Wrightstone and Will
liams each counted homer for the
losers but they didn't arrive at the
right moment. Williams made three
of the four runs for the Phillies.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
IESTERYEARS
IN SPORT

lel1-uhlan, black gelding, by
Bingen, driven by Charles Tur-
ner, established worlds record
for trotters on a half-mile track
by doing one mile at Goshen.
N. Y, in minutes, "a seconds.
lso4-Second 20-inning game played
In National League, Cubs defeat
ing Philadelphia, 2 to /. The
pitchers were Ed Reulbach and
Frank Sparks. Winning run was
result of Jack McCarthy's single
Jim Casey's sacrifice and Frank
Chances hit.
1s00-Bob Fitzsimmons stopped Tom
Sharkey in second round of their
fight at Coney Island, N. Y, 10
months after muscular sailor had
been given terrific beating in 25
rounds by James j. Jeffries in
same ring.
ISSs-Sixteen OF Athletics retired on
strikes by Matt Kilroy, Baltimore
pitcher On same day at Chi
cage. Pop Arson made five hits,
including two home runs, In game
with Boston. In Baltimore
game every Athletic famed on
one or two occasions.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
(By Billy Evans)

Ty Cobb is unquestionably the
greatest batsman of all time.
Opposing pitchers will tell you that
Cobb has few if any weaknesses at the
plate.
In the batting end Of the game Cobb
is about the last word. There is style
to his every move. There is a reason
for everything that he does
The pitcher is Cobb's arch enemy.
To a great many pitchers Cobb is
poison" in the parlance of the ball
field.
Now Just who does Ty regard as
the stylist among American League
pitchers?
His Delivery Ideal
Sam Jones of the New York
Yankees was the man Cobb named for
me during a recent discussion Of big
league pitchers.
There may be more effective pitch
ers than Jones, pitchers capable of
standing more work, but to my way
of thinking Sam Jones is the stylist
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
fred PLAYERS Deny
| BRIDE OFFER STORY
HeydIer Will Continue to InVsd-
gate Runor Of Scandal

New York, Aug. 24.-Charges made
in a Chicago sporting weekly that
Sammy Bohne and Pat Duncan of the
Reds, as well as an unnamed pitcher
of that club. had been approached
with offers of $1,000 each to throw the
recent series with the Giants in Gin
cinnati will be investigated thoroughly
by John A. Heydlfr, president of the
National League. Heydler last night
ridiculed the charges and declared
that both Bohne and Duncan had de-
MED all knowledge of the alleged Of
fer.
However, he said that he was going
the limit in the case and would go to
court to put stop tor the unfounded
attacks which have been made on the
game in the Chicago publication.
Bohne and Duncan as well as the Gin
cinnati club will bring actions for
criminal libel against the paper.
The charges were published last
Saturday. close in the wake of the
cleanup by the Giants in Cincinnati,
where they won five in a row. Yes
terday Heyder asked some of the
Reds to visit his office and he also in
vited some of the baseball writers
from Cincinnati who are travelling
with the team. The Reds ridiculed
the charges and Heydler agreed with
them that they were silly. The league
head issued this statement: This
hearing was called by mo in order to
take the offensive against any effort
by anybody to start anything against
baseball. A weekly sports publication
in Chicago recently ran black head
line across its front page Another
Scandal Rocks Baseball" and it used
the names and pictures of Duncan and
Bohne IN connection with the article.
The players were attacked only by in
ference, suggestion and innuendo. The
paper has no great influence in sport
circles, and none to speak of in base
ball circles, but nevertheless ] felt
impclled by past experience to make
instant investigation.
81 called the Cincinnati newspaper
men accompanying the club to be
present throughout the hearing. Both
players took oath before me that they
had not even been approached by any
gambler of betting man.
II consider this attack as calculated
to damage these players and their
club, and | suggested that they at
once bring civil and criminal action
against this sheet. / also urged the
(Contlnued on Following Page)
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
NEW YORK'S BEST AGAINST
ST. LOUIS Is EVEN BREAK;
REDS GAIN ON McGRAWNIEN
Cincinnati Defeats Brooklyn and Is Now Only Three
Games Behind Leaders-Pirates Also Continue Up.
ward Rush-Veteran Dauss Beats Veteran Shawkey
in Tight Game-Uhle Holds Senators to Four Hits.

New York. Aug. 24-The Giants broke with the
Cardinals at the Grounds yesterday winning the first
and losing the second to a. Nevertheless they lost
ground the top of the league the Reds
won in Brooklyn and the Pirates Boston From lead of
games fortnight ago. the worlds champions down
to lead of only three.
The Yankees playing in Detroit lost hard fought battle
to l. Shawkey the mound allowed the Detroters only
hits but Dauss only let the New Workers slam safely
five times
The Reds in slam bang game in Brooklyn defeated the
Robins 10 to 8, taking eight in the fifth inning The
Robins made 10 of the IS hits of the game but poor fielding
undermined their work at the bat ::
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.

At meeting of the claims com
mittee of the common council last
night, it was voted to recommend 10
the council at its next meeting of
claims as follows: Mrs. Anna Gerent
of Egg Oak street, $50; Mrs. Jane
Hughes of. "a Maple street, $10S.S5;
Fred Purington, who injured his fin
gers in a fall on Grand street, S29: In
the claim of w. J. German, whose car
was struck by a fire truck, and that
of Mrs T.. w Lyon. who was injured
when the German car was struck. #
vas voted to recommend that they lie
GIVEN leave to withdraw.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
MISS DOOLEY RESIGNS

Miss Mary NJ. Dooley, for the past
four years bookkeeper at the New
Britain general hospital, has submit
ted her resignation to DR.. T. Ebcn
Reeks, superintendent. TO take effect
October 20. She intends to be mar.
ried in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
BULGARIA's NEW GREETING.

Sofa, Bulgaria, Aug. 24.-"Be OF
good health is the greeting adopted
by the athletic organizations OF Bull
garia. The idea is that with health of
body comes health of mind land that
and sane and normal state of soul
which constitutes spiritual health. The
public in general is adopting the
greeting of the athletes.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE


Detroit, Aug. 24.-Two of the old
est fingers in the American league,
in point of continuous service, en-
gagged in an old fashioned pitchers
duel at Navin field yesterday and
George Dauss of the Tigers was just
good enough to defeat Bob Shawkey,
the Yankee veteran, by the score of
2 to I. The score:
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
LESS IDLE TONNAGE.

London, Aug. 24.-Tonnage laid up
in the principal ports of the country
on July totaled 709,1O2 tons net,
compared with 546,555 tons on April
|. and 7S2,19S tons on January /, ac-
cording to figures compiled by the
statistical department of the Cham
Der of Shipping. A year ago more
than one million tons were idle
New Britain herald., 1923-08-24
Did Not Rush Rorty.

Reports that | rushed at Rorty
with my fists clenched, or that l in
cited the crowd, are false. 1t is true
that when Rorty called the game that
| went to him and asked why he had
called it, Any manager would do that.
And after he had told me i called it,
that's ALL l walked away from him
and went to our dressing rooms.
Had | known that the crowd was
likely to assault him | would have re-
manned with him and fought to the
last to protect him from any injury.
l would have done this even though
his decision had taken victory away
from us.
Throughout the league it is now
known that Rorty agreed to call the
game in the sixth inning and then
changed his mind and called it at the
end of the seventh, This is a fact and
the crowd knowing that the game was
to be called the sixth-and Bridgeport
was, leading at that time was
peeved when it was called after Hart
ford had taken the lead.
Wants to Sec ONciI.
an SAtlcilltly SOlIy lldI INuIly
was injured, as / have much respect
for him. For three days l have tried
to see President Dan O'Nel, of the
Eastern League, and tell him exactly
what happened on the field until the
time l went to the dressing room but
| have been unable to meet him. !
expect to see him in Pittsiield.
From unauthorized sources I have
heard that | was to be suspended for
the trouble. This would be unwar-
ranted and it would further blot my
reputation for fairness and honor on
the ball field. If this should occur /
would fight it to the end and prove
the unjustness of the act.
President ONei is conducting an
and when it is complete
! hope he will issue a statement which |
will find me blamelcss for the |
trouble"