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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09
MONMOUTH

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet Thursday afternoon
at the chapel.
The annual meeting of Cumstcn
Library Association has been post
poned one week to Tuesday after
noon, Jan. Is.
The pupils of the primary school
will hold a food sale at NJ. Z. Days
grocery store on Thursday afternoon
Jan. 10, at 8 o'clock Il pleasant. IL
not. on Friday.
At tie annual needing of Con-
gregational church feld Saturday
afternoon. The officers for the en-
suing year were elected: collector,
Bra gdon; treasurer, Miss Elizabeth
Clough: committee. Mrs. Louise B.
Moody; Mrs. Harriet Andrews, Mrs.
Mary Greenlief.
George Albert Randlette, who has
been passing the Christmas holidays
with friends in Boston, returned
home last week, and left Monday,
Jan. 7th to resume his studies at
Kent's Hill Seminary.
Mrs. Augusta Q. Smith of Lewis
ton was a recent guest of Mrs. w.
w. Woodbury.. Mrs. Smith expects
TO go to California this month to
pass the remainder of the winter.
Mrs. Julia d. Pike has returned to
her home for the winter after pass
ing several months in Winthrop with
her daughter, Mrs. A. Maxwell and
family.
Mrs. Alberta Norris of Gardiner is
at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Roy De Fratus for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Curtis of
Massachusetts were recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cochrane.
c. NJ. Kendrick of Litchfield.
Superintendent of the schools of
| Monmouth. Litchfield. West Gardiner,
and Yates, was in town Monday to
visit the schools.
r. G. Clough made a business trip
to Augusta this week.
Madeline, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy De F'ratus. is
convalescing from an attack of the
| measles.
SOUTH-Mrs. Jennie Greenwood
very pleasantly entertained the
Ladies Whist club at her home
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Minnie
Jewett received the first prize and
Evelyn Clayton received the BOBBY.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
+. 5. Pitman in two weeks.
FRED DIXON mas been Ill with
| pleurisy.
2. E. Frost passed the week end
| in Auburn.
A box social was held at the home
of Mrs. Edith Chick Saturday even
ing with a large attendanic. A good
time was enjoyed by all.
Miss Alma Frost of Auburn passed
Saturday and Sunday at Days
| Corner
Miss Nellie Chick of Auburn pass
ed the Weekend at her home in this
place.
Miss Nerna Dearborn is at home.
Mrs. Frank Leighton has employ
ment in Lewiston.
Will Knight is staying at his farm
in Litchfield for while.
Miss Madeline Peterson Of Auburn
passed the week-en at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emile
Peterson.
Tom Ellis was a guest Of relatives
in Lewiston last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

Walter u. Thurber. executive sec
rotary Of the Maine Public Health
association. his secretary. Miss Mil
dred Brown and Mrs. Thurber went
to Portland. on Tuesday where they
attended q banquet rendered DIR. A. o.
Thomas. by the association. The
banquet was in honor OF the Maine
commissioner OF education who 10
also president Of the World Fedora
ton Of Educational associations. The
event took place at the Congress
Souare hotel, Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09
Died I'm Massachusetts

William Z. Edwin. formerly OF
Windsor. died at an advanced age
Sunday night at Cambridge, Mass.
The remains will be brought to this
city Wednesday evening and funeral
services will be held Thursday morn
ing at the Plummer Funeral Par
Tors, after which the body will be
taken to Windsor for burial.
He married Flora A. Viewer, a
sister of Lyman B. Viewer. who was
formerly in the restaurant business
in this city, and of Langdon p.
Viewer of Windsor. and is survived
by his wife and six children. who
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

ing. Jan. % in conjunction with
Vassalboro Rebekah Lodge.
The First and Second degrees will
be conferred by Kennebec lodge I. o.
o. F. Tuesday evening. Jan. Is. An
oyster supper will be served. A good
attendance is desired.
Tax Collector W. F. Berry is visit
ing friends in Massachusetts.
Owing to the prevalence of whoop-
:ng cough and measles the first and
second grade school in the village are
closed for two weeks.
Ahiram Encampment I. o. o. F.
of Waterville will confer the Golden
Rule degree at it's next meeting Jan.
II. a roast pig supper will be served
at $50.
EAST-Jude Horace Stewart was
called to Bangor, Monday. OF at
tend the funeral of his brother.
Wesley Fitzgerald. who has been
in Portland for several months. has
returned to his home for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Stowell and
children were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Jordan.
Arthur Dutton. who has recently
purchased the home of Mrs. Kate
Stilson. was in the place Friday on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mason. who
have been passing the fall months
with relatives in Boston, have re-
turned to their home.
Mrs. NJ. A. Stafford. who has been
confined to the house with a severe
cold. is much improved.
Mrs. Edith p. Written was in Au-
gusta Saturday.
Mrs. Nellie Little. who is passing
the winter in Augusta. was in the
village Thursday on business.
The whooping cough and measles
are quite prevalent among the chill
dren here and severe colds are with
the older people.
Mrs. Lou Jordon. district grand
deputy of the Rebekahs, was In AL
bion. Monday night. to install the
officers of that lodge.
A. f. Hussey was a guest at the
Kiwanis Club at the Elmwood hotel
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

Ralph G. Anterior of HallowelI is
employed in the Office of the Fifield
Bros. Co., again after ~ several
months absence. His many friends
ere delighted to greet him there
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

The quarantine has been lifted
from the home OF Ralph NJ. Caldwell
at 20 Chapel street. It had been
placed there due to the illness of Miss
r. V. Everett, local teacher, who
makes her home there and who was
i'll with scarlet fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

Roller Polo at the Gardiner Colise-
nm. Thursday night, Jan. 10. Gardi-
1er ", Portland. Jan.SdSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

OF course We play at Golden
0roes hall wednesday night. Peas
lees Novelty Orchestra, Augusta.
1en8-o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

Big Confetti dance this Thursday
night. Manchester. Forest Smith
plays. jan9d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

Upright plano to Let. reasonable
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09
LOCAL NOTICE

The Cecilia Club wish to call at
fsntion TO their concert, which will be
held this morning. 10 A. NJ. at Lib
rary hall. Jan9d1s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

OF course we play at Golden
Cross hall wednesday night. Peas
lees Novelty Orchestra, Augusta.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-09

Manicure. Shampoo, Scalp treat
mcnt. Marcel and Bob curl. Miss
RoardmAn. Tel. 1sS1-M,
5ans. wed- sat,u ,
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
THE STORY OF THE WEEK
By Daniel w. Chase
1923 North Fawn Street. Philadelphia, Pa.

Looking the Worlds News in the Face
Samuel Gompers, the greatest labor
agitator the world has ever seen,
passed into the great beyond, and all
the world pays tribute. The State De
partment at Washington announces
that the United States will take part
in the conference proposed by the
League OF Nations. Unfinished bust
ness from the last session OF Congress
has been occupying the attention Of
Senators. 1t is interesting to note that
the Senate passed, and that with little
debate, the bill authorizing the eX-
penditure Of $1lO,O0O,OOO for the con
struction Of eight light cruisers, six
gun boats and the conversion of six
battleships from coal to oil burners.
Senator Reed declared that he did not
like the speech Of Winston Churchill
in the House Of Commons, stating that
it indicated a purpose on the part Of
England to Interfere in an independent
bargain between the United States and
France.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Mr.. JOSEPH o. LANE CON-
TINUES TO RANK AMONG
THE MOST PRACTICAL JEW
ELERS IN CHICAGO

It is a pleasure to state that Mr..
Joseph o. Lane, who IS one Of our
oldest friends in this city, is still do
ing business at his same old stand, 10
E. 3lst Street, near Michigan Avenue,
phone Calumet 1864.
Mr. Lane has been established Ill
business on the South Side in this CITY
since 1876. He makes a speciality OF
fine watch and jewe1ry repairing.
He has Oh display fine line Of all
kinds Of jewelry and 50 on, suitable
for holiday presents Mr.. Lane de-
sires to wish his many friends and
patrons Happy New Year.
Mr.. Lane and his splendid wife
Mrs. Lane and the other members Of
their family have been for many years
warm friends Of the writer and we are
fond Of the friendship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane rank among the
most enterprising citizens on the
South Side
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Strenuously Objects to Arrest by
CoIored Officer

Officer Robert Fouche, who was de-
tailed to duty with the narcotic squad,
signalled the driver of an automobile
To stop when he noticed that the car
was being driven recklessly. When he
approached the car, Mrs. Bettina
Leighton Crozier, Of 4l9 Bowman Ave
nue., Merton, was at the drivers wheel.
However, Mrs. Crozier did not take
any part in the conversation, but her
companion, who is said to be the widow
OF a Montana Governor and whose
name is given as Margaret Moore
said: do | have to come all the way
from Montana to be arrested by a man
ike YOU Lieutenant Robert Adams
came On the scene just in time, and to
him Mrs. Moore il also alleged to have
made the statement, rather indignant
" about being arrested by a man Of
color He saved her the trouble, BY
arresting her himself. She was freed
under bond, and Mrs. Crozier held I'M
der $500 bail for Court by Magistrate
Coward.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
THE WEEK IN MUSIC

Jerome Saddler, Baritone, in Recital
Jerome w. Saddler, pupil Of Anto-
nino 0. Scarduzio, assisted by Charles
McCabe, concert violinist, appeared
in a colorful recital at the Y.W.C.A.
quite recently.
Mr.. Saddler has a good voice, very
well placed, which he uses in a very
pleasing manner. He has an engaging
personality, and at once made favor
able impression on his hearers. His
program was evenly balanced, and
showed rare taste and skill both as to
selection and execution. He sang all
Of his numbers we'll, his singing Of the
third group Of his songs, however, be-
ing particularly we'll done. These
numbers were (a) Faust-Dio Pos
sente BY Gounod, and (b) Traviata-Di
Provence by Verdi. He responded to
several encores.
Mr.. Saddler appeared also in recital
with Mrs. Mary DENNY, contralto
soloist Of some prominence, at the
Zion Baptist Church.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

George Harris, genial graduate Of
Harvard, and editor of the New York
News, is some "editorialist." Read
his Put not your faith in Princes"
and know the reason why
1t has reached Minnesota now
What? The property segregation cpl
demic. Hon. w. Il. Francis is fight
ing his case manfully and skillfully.
Hon. Robert L. Vann, the Pitts
,burgh barrister-editor, keeps three
stenographers, one assistant attorney
and the office boy in a constant per
spiration. Practising law, Of course
Arthur G. Froe, Recorder of Deeds
Of the District of Columbia, is the one
man who's always smiling. Guess
things are breaking we'll with Arthur
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Over the Bridge of Signs

Although Michael Dunn, Of Shars-
wood Street, near Twentieth, is said
to be only 10 years old, he has been
arrested so times. It's long lane that
has no turning, SO Judge Davis, sitting
in Quarter Sessions Court committed
Dunn to the Huntingdon Reformatory,
after he pleaded guilty to stealing an
automobile. Dunn belongs to the sup
Posedly superior race. The raids held
during the week have netted manv
women prisoners, both white and col
ored. In one case a woman and sew
eral children, four Of whom were girls.
were lodged in the station house. The
scene was rather pathetic. the dear lit
tie children crying bitterly. Their
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
UNIVERSITY ALUM
Nj NAME NEW OFFICERS
preston News Service)

Washington, D. C.-At a meeting of
the local alumni Of Howard University
last Saturday evening officers for the
ensuing year were nominated Re
ports were received from the treasurer
and banquet committee. Charles Sy-
phax, "A. "A. Green and Dr. Charles F.
Maloney addressed the meeting.
The officers named were: ]. Frank
lin Wilson, president; Mrs. Alma J.
Scott, vice president; Mrs. B. B. Jack
son, secretary; Miss Ethel Harris, as
sistant secretary; James NJ Carter.
financial secretary; Dr.. W. I. Smith,
treasurer; Rev. d. F. Weisman, chap
lain; Martin Powell sergeant-at-arms.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Hon. Terrence F. Moran who has
been one Of the best and hardest work
ing members Of the City Council from
the old 31st Ward, now the new 10th
Ward, was. first elected years ago
and from that time to the present he
has never failed to at all times vote
in the interest Of all the people resid-
ing in this great city.
AS one of the useful members OF
the City and his past record places
his name among the best class and the
most progressive aldermen that this
city has ever had.
The following are some Of the most
important things which he has greatly
assisted to accomplish, which have
been Of great benefit to all the people
residing in Chicago:
Street Repairs:
There was expended for street re-
pairs in the old 31st Ward during the
years 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 and 1922,
an average Of $32, $4,000 per year while
/ represented this Ward, as compared
to an average Of $l9,245.OO per year
for the yeaers 1916 and 1917.
Street and Alley Cleaning:
There was expended for street and
alley cleaning in the old 31st Ward
the sum Of $75,o17.O1 in 1917, which
was the year before 1 was elected to
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

The holiday rush is on, and with it
the usual number of accidents and the
like One day during the week an ex-
ira number Of police had to be detailed
in the shopping district to protect the
crowds. Several pockets were picked
and a number of women had their
pocketbooks stolen. There were sew
eral emergency cases, due to women
having tainted because Of the enor-
nous crowds. Everybody complains
Of the shortage Of money, yet the
large stores claim that they have never
done a bigger or better business.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Lieut.. Julian in Philadelphia

Lieut.. Hubert Julian, who flew from
New York City to Washington, D. c.,
made the trip from Washington to
Philadelphia in his Bristol Fighter. The
trip was made from New York to
Washington in two hours and fifteen
minutes, and from Philadelphia to
Washington in one hour and five min
utes.
The National Benefit Life Insurance
Company awarded Lieut.. Julian a sill
yer medal in appreciation Of the serv-
ices he rendered the company on his
flying trip.
Lieut.. Julian states that he intends
to start on his trip around the world
in his Bristol Fighter in July next.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
JACK JOHNSON SAID TO BE IN
TROUBLE AGAIN
preston News Service)

Chicago, Ill.-John Arthur Johnson,
former heavyweight champion of the
world, has been arrested and lodged in
Jail here charged with stealing his own
automobile, on which, it is said, he IS
behind in installment payments, after
It had passed into the custody of
deputy sheriff.
According to the story Of the deputy
sheriffs who arrested Johnson, he first
pushed them off the car. 1t is claimed
that earlier Johnson was arrested and
fined for speeding in Gary, Ind.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

the City Council; and in 1922, the sum
Of $1O6.918.2O.
Street Lighting-State to Ashland:
During the period that l have rep
resented the old 3lst Ward and the
new 10th Ward there has been ex-
pended in those Wards approximately
S285,0O000 for the installation Of more
than 5000 street lights.
Ordinance Regulating Heating of
Apartments and Factories:
During the past year, worked for
the passage Of a health measure pro-
viding for the regulation of tempera-
ture in apartments, factories and work
shops which was 50 adjusted as to be
satisfactory to tenants and workers
and practical in its application and OPP
Grafton.
Western Avenue Pumping Station:
Construction work was started in
1920 on tunnels for a new pumping
sctation to be located on Western
Avenue. The entire cost Of this i'm
provement will be approximately S.
100000 I have consistently fought
to hasten the completion of this pro
jet and to have the station located as
near our ward as possible, in order
that our district may obtain the max
imum benefits in the supply of water,
Continued on Page 81
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Sunday School Of the First A

Class No. 8 Of the First African
Baptist Sunday School presented what
is termed one Of the wonders of the
age in the person Of a young man, a
Of rare ability, who terms
himself The Young Blind Tom Of
America He played from both an
cient and modern composers.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

The two biggest projects III the city
are being rapidly pushed. That is work
is moving along nicely on the new
bridge, and additional laborers have
been put to work on the Broad Street
Subway. Announcement is made that
repairs are to be made to the City
Hall, the plans calling for an extension
Of the building proper Building ac-
Invites showed a slight let-up.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
MR.. HARVEY A. WATKINS

TX. f1ARNE n. WA 1AAANS
Few members Of the colored race in
Chicago are more active in looking
after the welfare Of the less fortunate
members Of the colored race than Mr..
Harvey A. Watkins. In many ways
he is always striving to do some good
Tor somebody who are unable to help
themselves.
AS an evidence Of this fact, he con-
tributes more than one thousand dol
lars annually TO charity for the benefit
Of Our racial group and various civic
organizations This Christmas, for
the benefit of the poor children around
and about him, he secured Is turkeys,
I25 geese and 25 chickens; 100 pounds
Of frankfurts, 100 pounds Of candy, 200
cakes. boxes Of apples and oranges
for the Christmas tree and dinner
given BY the Metropolitan Community
Center. 3118-20-22 Giles Avenue. Wed
nesday, Dec. "a.
1t has already been stated that Mr..
and Mrs. Watkins reside in a lovely
home at 1857 s. Michigan Avenue;
that he has been President Of the Met
ropolitan Sunday Evening Club for
the past four years, that he is one OF
the Directors Of the Union Lincoln
Fire Insurance Company, that he has
met with great success in the real es-
tate business.
Nj. Watkins Is one Of the most
prominent Republican politicians in
this city or throughout the state Of
Illinois. In the past presidential cleo
ton he worked hard night and day to
further the election Of Hon Charles S.
Deneen to the United States Senate
and for the success Of all the Repub-
lican candidates at that election.
Presented With Howard Watch and
Mr. Watkins is held i'll high esteem
by large circle Of prominent friends
in this city and throughout the coun-
try.
Last Sunday evening at the Wendell
Phillips High School Mr.. Watkins
was presented with a fine and expen-
sive Howard watch and imported
chain which cost one hundred and fifty
dollars az testimonial to him for his
worth as a highly honored citizen and
as president OF the Metropolitan Sun
day evening Club.
Hon. Albert B. George, Judge Of the
Municipal Court OF Chicago, presented
the token Of friendship to Mr.. Wat
kins
The following are few Of the many
friends of Mr.. Watkins, who felt high
" honored to join in assisting to pre-
sent him with the beautiful watch:
Senator Chas. S. Deneen, Congress
man Martin B. Madden, Hon Roy o.
West, Hon. Joseph F. Haas, Senator
A. II. Roberts, Hon Alexander Fyfe,
president Of the Hamilton Club; Hon.
Edward H. Wright, Second Ward
Committeeman; Hon. Louis B. Ander-
son, Aid. Robt r. Jackson, Dr.. R. A.
Williams, Hon Charles Krutckoff, Mr..
Wolff, bailiff Of Municipal Court; Hon.
F. J. Link, Sanitary District Trustee;
Mr.. George R. Arthur and Prof. J.
Wesley Jones.
Mr. Watkins at this time wishes to
convey to all of his warm friends his
very best wishes and hopes that they
will all come in contact with plenty
Of prosperity during 1925.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Number Injured in Street Accidents

The number Of accidents in the city
streets continues to increase. Several
persons were more or less seriously in
jured and one boy killed. An aged
woman had her leg broken and a man
suffers from a fractured skull. The &C
cidents over the weekend and those
for period Of seven days numbered
one hundred and sixty-eight This is
an average Of twenty-four a day, one
every hour.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Not every one will be broke this
Christmas, for the various associations
operating Christmas Savings Funds
have paid off, and it is stated that the
money passing into the hands Of the
savers, mounted TO sky high. New
classes have already formed. All the
race banks have Christmas Savings
Funds. One or two have Vacation
Funds.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
On a Neighbor's Clothes Line

Mrs. Mary Louise Greene, who al
leges that she had to have her hus-
band, John J. Greene, pinched because
Of non-support, came into possession
Of some pretty things, because Mr.
Greene, in making purchases for his
"once in a while" had to have the
things sent to friends house. This
is dirty The friend told Mrs. Greene
who got them, and who says She is 60
ing to keep them. The magistrate said
she may. Enough said And thereby
hangs a tale.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
Of Interest to Philadelphia

Perhaps trolley riders will get a
seat, and above all, maybe they will be
able to make time, as the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company has placed an
order for 100 new trolley cars, to cost
approximately 81 100000. The contract
has been let to the James G. Brill Go.
Delivery is to begin next April.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Joseph B. Adger has appeared in
brilliant organ recital at the Varick
Temple, where he scored decided hit.
He is skillful performer and plays
noted compositions with ease and fu-
ency.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

mother was held for running an al
legged speak-easy. And thus the NOV
ing finger writes and having writ,
moves on.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27
SOCIAL NEWS AND BRIEFS

Guest Of Honor at Birthday Reception
AR. and Mrs. George Butts of 1906
South Street, gave a surprise party in
honor Of the 10th birthday Of their
nephew, Mr.. Darrell Routh Gordon.
The affair was an interesting thing
throughout, the time being spent in
dancing, whist, appropriate speech
making. There were also several vo-
cal selections. Covers were laid for
All present, among whom may be men
toned Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mascal and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Pindar. Mr.. Gordon
IS student at Temple University.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Member Of City Council from the Sixteenth Ward
Public Finance Committee and of other
committees Of that body He is Of the best and
hardest working city fathers He always stands by the
people the best of the great citizenship of
city He bound be renominated and reelected to
that body o. February "a, 1925.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

One of the popular genial and gentlemany Judges Of the
Municipal Court Of Chicago who has honoraby served all
the branches of that Court He hOnOred veteran Of the
SPansh-American War and from of the Oldest
and New England families being his
ancestors back to the landing Of the Pilgrim Fathers at
Plymouth Rock He of the prominent Masons IN
Chicago riding the 80 times, degree Mason
Many Of his friends have favOraby mentioned him for
District Aorneyhip for the Northern District Of Illinois
Judge Holmes oyfully desires heartily extend comP-
ments of the Holiday his old and friends
in Chicago.
The broad ax., 1924-12-27

Graduate Of the Fisk University Nashville Tenn. She is
prominent worker in social service charitable and Y w.
C. A. She Is of the directors of the Phyllis Wheatley
She the dutiful mother of Charles Ellis Gaines
whose picture appears in another column Of this
paper. She reflects credit the omanhOOd Of this
country. .1--