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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
A PLOT BY BLANCO.
"SDanfsh-Amcrfcan Republic. III,
Did Not Go ThrOuuh


Did Not Go Through.
Chicago, Oct. pa special fro,,,
Washington says: A story of senss.
tionnl nature comes from apparent,v
reliable sources concerning nLnt
formed In Havana by leading Span.
iards, including Captain Genera,
Blanco and Gen. PaDdo, to proclaim,
an independent Spanish-American r..
public In Cuba. which would, eventu.
ally, revert to Spain, thus securing and
retaining the sovereignty OF that coun.
try. The scheme was cleverly laid
and all the preliminary steps were
were taken toward carrying 1t into exc.
cntion. The movement was to be en-.
tirely Independent Of the insurgents
Only the destruction Of Cervera's feet
followed shortly after by the surrender
Of Gen. Toral ut Santiago, and the
peace protocol, prevented more deei
sive action.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
JuIEe brought Into Cnurt

Washburn, Wis, oct. 23.-C9unty
Judge Howard Benton. who is also
vice president OF the Washburn. Bay
field & Iron River railway, was ar.
rested on the charge Of CONTEMPT OF
court. The district attorney has com.
menced action against the road TO have
"A receiver appointed. Judge Benton
was summoned to appear. He refused
to do so, and left town until his attor.
ney arrived. Judge Paris acquitted
him Of the charge.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
ALL SETTLED.
Spanta rds Think Americans VIII
Guarantee the Cuban Debt

Guarantee the Cuban Debt
Madrid. Oct. 23.-SenOr Moret has
become detached from Senior Sagasta.
whose faithful counsellor he had been
in the peace negotiations. To-day il
was Ostcntatiously announced thar
Senior MOret had left for his country
place. The cause OF his departure IL
political jealOusies. For some time the
press has daily commented upon the
fact that Senior Sagasta received con-
municatiOns from Senior Montero Rios
and before he called the other minis
ters he invariably received visit from
Senior Moret. The latest advices from
Paris represent discussions OF the
commissioners rs more cordial than in
the first days. To-day there Is ne
longer talk here of the Cuban debt as
belonging TO Spain. but in what man
ner the United States will guaras,
tee il.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
ENGLAND CoOLs DOWN.
Not So Excited as She Was Over the
EnshodA AfoIr


London. Oct. 23.-Tbe London morn
ing papers have cooled down to an eX.
ceedingly cautious and conservative
tone in dealing with the Fashoda
question, apparently realizing that the
public on both sides Of the channel Is
heated to the danger point. There Is
a marked effort to avoid an offensive
tone. The Times says: Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach has gone some way to
persuade our neighbOrs that we really
mean what we say. The time has
come when 1t Is absolutely necessary
TO dispel French dreams on this sub
ject, unless very dangerous conse-
quences are to result, but the chancel-
lor OF the eXchequer might have per.
formed the operation molc dex.
tcrously."
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
ARBITRATION.
Argentina and Chile VIII Thus Set
tie Their Differences.

Buenos Ayrcs, Oct. 23.--A dispatch
from Santiago, Chile, says that the
government has resolved 10 approve
the Argentina proposals about Puma
lie Atacama, except as to some insig-
nifcant detail. According to these
proposals a commission will be ap-
pointed To decide which part Of the
disputed territory shall be ceded 80
Argentina. Scnor Pinero, the Argen-
tine minister az Santiago. has resigned.
as officially announced, because Presi'
dents Roca and Errazuriz have settled
matters without his intervention, but
believe the true motive To be his non
approval OF the solution. The resigna-
ton has been accepted by Presidens
Roca.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
PECh GETs MORE SPACE.
Paris Exhibition Director Finally
Grants His Rcaueat

Chicago, Oct. pa cablegram was
received from Paris nj tho hcadquar-
ters of the Paris exposition from Com
missioner General Peck. In which he
stated that be Lad secured $1,000 add
tional square feet OF space. This in
crease is 10 De applied rs follows:
Fifteen Thousand feet to manufactur-
ers' exhibits, 1900 feet 10 agriculture,
$500 feet To marine transportation,
l,50O feet 10 forestry exhibits. loo
feet 10 mining exhibits. Besides this
allotment Mr. Peck's cablegram states
that he has also site for agricultural
implement pavilions adjoining the
main building, and space and proyis-
ion for Il limited railroad train exhibit.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

German Emperor Receives ON Oya-
ton at CONFERENCE.-The

Constantibople, Oct. 23.-The en-
peror and empress Of Germany, v,ith
the sultan. reviewed $4,000 Turkish
troops from q window of the Yildiz
Kiosk. They saluted the tias Of each
regiment. After the review the sultan
escorted the empress to luncheon.
taking her on Lis arm. An immense
crowd Of Turks surrounded the palace
and cheercd until Emperor William
appeared upon the balcony. The sui
tan presided at grand farewell bar
quet to his guests, ut which all the
Turkish ministers and the foreign en-
vOys were present.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
Don't Want N w0r

Paris. Oct. 23.--The drift of opinion
on the Fashoda question among com
mercial men in Paris was shown by u
resolution adopted by the municipal
council OF this city, urging the French
government, without sacrificing the
material interests of the country, Z"
use its utmost efforts 10 avert coli
lict with Great Britain over this DIS
DutT.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
Spelling
FOR A FIGHT
RELATIONS BETWEEN ENGLANh
AND FRANCE ARE STRAINED.

The FashOdn Affair the Cause OF
Much Bitterness which Is En-
HANGED by the Attitude OF the
London Papers - clustering Atti-
tude OF the Yellow Journals OF
London May Yet Cause War BE-
tween the Two COuntries-Recnll
Of Marchand Would Sc n Humtlf-
Endure.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
iefInSy Fever Situation

New Orleans, La, Oct. 23.-The state
board or health report for the day was;
No new cases and enc death In New
Orleans and one new ease at WilSob'
No reports were received from other
points. President Souchon notified tue
government authorities that imIni-
grants Will how be admitted to III"
state
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
TAKING NO GRANGE;
british FescrYc Squadron Ready for
Troub;r.

London, Oct. GA dispatch - the
EXch"nge Telegraph company from
portsmouth, says TIE British admiralty
has issued orders that no dockyard re.
pairs are to be commenced upon ships
Of the reserve squadrons unless they
can be completed within forty-eight
hours.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
ORDERED HOME.
The state Batteries ut Cnss Lake ana
Deer Like.

st. Paul, Oct. 23.-Gov. Clough wifed
Maj. Libbey ordering the return o,
the members Of the state batteries ina.
have been stationed mt Cass Lake anu
Deer Lake. The members of the TWO
batteries have been at the place.
named for two weeks, consequent up"i'
the threatened Indian uprising.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

An old bachelor says there is but
one thing sweeter than loves young
dream, and that is to wake up and find
yourself still single.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

Satan never gets tired Of jollyins
people who imagine they are prize
beauties.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

Nehemiah answers the amusemen
question, II AM doing great work
| cannot come down."
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

An Ohio man recently died from
overwork trying to perfect a labor
saving machine.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

When death stares man in the
face and he lives to tell the tale ne
spends lots OF time telling 1t.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

The man who is unable to make a
new record is apt to dispute the old
ones.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

1t doesn't take a blooming idiot
long to go to seed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

Probably the happiest day in The
average farmers life is when his best
pig takes a So prize at the county
fair.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

Love makes fewer mistakes than
learning.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

The man who talks the most about
obliging his friends very seldom does
IL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

The average Kentuckian is above
the high-water mark
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

Premature gray hair often causes
the good to dye young.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

When the king loses he always
comes within an ace of winning.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
PlTH OF THE NEWS
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALI.
PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Comprehensive Review Of the
Important Happenings Of the
Past Week Cuiled From the Tel
cErHDh Reports - The Notable
Events at Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27

Every action admits of being out
done.-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
General.

General.
The biennial convention OF the
Luther League Of American is in SEES
sion ut New York.
The German National bank at Pitts
burg has closed, but it Is believed to
be solvent
Canadian Pacific earnings for the
week ending Oct. 16 were SCOT 600: for
the same period last year. $644,OOO.
\ civic philantLropic conference
opened at Battle Greek, Mich, yestcr-
day.
The controlling interest In the Lorain
Steel company uhc Johnson works at
LOrain. Ohio has been sold ~ the
Federal Steel company.
The second annual convention of the
National Association Of State Dairy
and Food Commissioners is in session
ut Harrisburg, Pa.
The formation Of a national furni-
turc trust, with capital OF 5000
900, was considered at meeting at
Chicago.
Brig. Gen. Hale says, in letter from
Manila. that he believes we are bound
to keep the Philippines, even though
they prove 10 te white elephant.
A dispatch 10 the marine hospital
service from Franklin, La, reports
seven new cases OF yellow fever there
yesterday.
The Democratic national committee.
under the leadership Of Coin Har-
sc tat s,,
yer issue and money flowing In freely.
At the session Of the Master Horse
shCers' National Protective association
ut Cincinnati the recommendation of
President Purcell for nire hours day
was concurred In.
The board Of directors Of the Ameri.
can Glass company, known as the win
dow glass combination, met at Pitts
burg. and after Il session lasting all
day decided 10 advance the list price
per cent. \ scale of the new prices
will be sent 10 the trade early next
week
the general passenger agents con-
vention ut Detroit, Mich, ended with
an excursion to Mount Clemens over
City had subscribed $500 10 entertain
the guests. An elaborate dinner was
| served at the Park hotel.
The Seventh regiment, Col. Marcus
kavanaugh commanding, was mus
tered out OF the volunteer service Of
the United States at Chicago. 1t was
the first Chicago infantry regiment to
receive its honorable discharge from
the volunteer army.
The city council of Pana. ILL.,, by q
vote of 10 ., reinstated the old police
force whom Mayor Penweli, son OF
operator George v. Penwell, removed
from office Oct. IL on account Of their
sympathy with union miners.
DR. W. S. Brooks, director Of Smith
observatory at Geneva, y. Y. discov.
| cred new comet. Its position is right
ascension. II hours BIB minutes;
decllnation 9 degrees 16 minutes; mo.
| ton, southeasterly. The comet Is
large. round and bright, This is the
twenty-first comet discovered by DR.
! Brooks.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
Sporting Notes.


The thoroughbred stallion Meddier
was sold to w. G. Whitney for $49, 600.
The fight between Jack McClclland
and York Henninger, which was pulled
off ut Carnegie, Pa, ended In the sixth
round with Henninger virtually
Knocked out
J. J. Corbett has gone to West Baden
Springs, Ind. where he expects to do
little preliminary training for his fight
with Tom Sharkey, which is scheduled
TO come off before the LennoX Athletic
club Nov. %.
The hackers Of the Lynch brothers of
Halifax, \. s., decided to accept the
challenge Of Jubear and Berry, the
English champions, for a double scull
race for $500, to take place during
the last week in July at Halifax. The
Lyunchs will allow the Englishmen
ESQ for expenses.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-27
Casuni .iess

A collision has occurred on the Great
Central railroad near Barncthy. Eng
land. Six persons were killed and
thirty-two injured.
Charles f. Cornelius, one of the most
r"ominent attorneys Of Pittsburg, was
He'd by train near Sewickly, Pa,
on the Fort Wayne road.
The round house of the Canada East
ern railroad at Gibson. n. b.. and four
locomotives. have been destroyed by
fire. The lose is estimated at $4,000.
All the recent arrivals at st. Johns.
y. f.. report hurricanes on the At.
lantic. Several steamers have come in
battered. and all report rough expert
ences though no fatalities.
A man named Shives and his child
were burned to death in their cabin at
Miles Cross Roads. Ky. The rest OF
the family escaped from the burning
structure
A large dwelling near Pleasant Mills,
\. j.. occupied by Oscar Schmidt. and
owned by Mrs. William Braunbell, was
destroyed. together with its contents.
The loss Is partly covered by icsur-
ance.
In a fire following the explosion OF
a gasoline stove at Chicago, Mrs. Sc
vena Johnson was burned to death
and her son Walter. four lears Of age,
and Havey Ole, five years old, were
burned so badly that they cannot re-
cover.
Coroner Henzler of Toledo. Ohio,
gave his verdict in the case Of the
Union elevator fire in which fourteen
people were cremated on the night Of
Sept. 10. The coroner finds the lesseS,
Messrs. Paddock, Hodge & Co. re-
sponSible for the fire, and charges
them with gross negligence for failing
TO provide necessary machinery for
preventing the accumulation Of dust.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The concert and festival of the Grant band
will be continued at Robbins opera house to-
night. A large crowd was in attendance
last evening and to night the number should
far exceed that of last night. For the benc.
fit of its patrons the band will render the
following concert while patrons are partaking
of the delicious ice cream which is being
served Knights of Columbus-March
Mons OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES The Postillion
Waltz ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Piece
out For Alark-Medley Overture intermis.
sion Mammon's Magic Palace Overture
The Colored Wedding, Descriptive Fantasia
Selection, Robin Hood" My Old Kentucky
Home, Fantasia On the Leyee, An African
Two-Step.
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PERSONAL MEN ZION.

George II. Krick was an afternoon pas
seuger to S%uubury.
Mrs. Benz. Reese and daughter, Mrs.
Charles Triuklc, OF Gilbcrtou, left for rhila-
delphia to-day to spend the Fourth.
Samuel Small, of the shenandoah Beef
Company, has gone to Carbonate to spend
the Fourth with his family.
Miss Annie Stein has returned from Ian
caster, where she attended the reunion of
her class at the Millersville State Normal
school.
The home of Robert and Mary Schoup, on
Huckleberry alley, was frightened by the
appearance of a young daughter.
Mrs. S. W.. lost, and daughters. Ruth aud
Blanche, have gone to Duumore to visit the
formers grandmother, Mrs. b. X. Yost.
Peter Dorsey. agent for the Columbia bever-
ages at Mt. Carmel, was in town today.
Misses May aud Lizzie Gable returned
home yesterday from a visit to friends at
Catawissa, Columbia county.
Mrs. John G.. Thomas visited friends at
Pottsvillc to-day.
Michael Hughes transacted business at the
county seat to-day.
Miss Lizzie BELLS has gone to Philadelphia,
where She will spend a week or two as Il
guest of friends.
Mrs. James Leckie, nee Leggett, of Wash
ington, d. c., is visiting her parents at VIM.
Penn.
Mr.. and Samuel Parry and Miss Clara
Wrigley, Of Philadelphia, who are guests of
town friends, visited the inside workings of
the West Shenandoah colliery yesterday.
Leon Wasley, Jesse Thomas and John
Reese this afternoon started on a bicycle trip
to Bloomsbury and return.
Window shades from 10 cents and upward.
Estimates given ON large shades. F. }. Portz.
p North Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

Window shades from 10 cents and upward.
Estimates given ON large shades. f.. }. Portz.
p North Main street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

A regular meeting of the Soldiers Monu-
r'cht Park Acc1caAinn was held IN the G. A.
X. hall last night. Little business was trans.
acted. The secretary reported that the newly
elected treasurer, Hon. NJ. G. Watson, had
filed his bond in the sum of 81, 900 and re-
ceived the funds held by former treasurer S.
A.. Beddall, of Tamaqua. The secretary was
instructed to surrender the ~latter's bond.
The Association then adjourned to meet upon
the call of the president, but it seems to be
understood that there will be no more meet
ings until after the summer closes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The newly-elected officers of Shenandoah
Valley Council No. $50, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, were
installed last evening as follows; p. C., Benz
Beecher; G., Cyrus Geise; V, c., James
Brown; r. S, Felix Klock; A. R. s., William
X. Morgan; F. s., W. Feist; Treas, David
Herbine; Cond,, VIM. Becker; W., Isaac
IS. Nelson Bitter; o. s., Oliver
Trustees, w. h. Morgan, William
Derrick; Chap, Robt, Patterson; Rep,
Cyrus Geise; alternate, II. f Bloss.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The retail liquor dealers of Pottsville and
surrounding towns, met yesterday for the
of having the price of beer cut down
to $3.50 per barrel. The recent increases
inaugurated by the brewers makes the beer
$3.50 net per barrel. A committee was an.
to visit the various brewers of the
state with a view of have beer furnished nj
80 per barrel.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
PlTHY POINTS.
happenings Throughout the Country
Chronicled for Hasty Perusal.

UhfOnIcI'd lot HhHIy TtIUsHI'
PottsviIe is falling in line AMI will organize
u Hoord of Trade.
.1ohu puoh Of KINGSTON. has been awarded
the contract to sink the new shaft for the
WiUiamstovvu %cnllierv.
Edmund Edmunds. of MincrsyiIle, owner
of the pacer Tony Black Tom. and Chris.
Rosslrr of the seven Stars. owner of the
ma re Dolly will settle the question of supre-
macv between tbe two horses on Monday
mornirg
The Ornhans, Court Judge contest court
adi,nrned at man Yesterday until next
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The diamond NJ the Trotting park will be
occupied ON Monday afternoon by the Shen-
"ndOah Browns and the Gilbertou mines. The
roOters may expect Il good artirie OF ..inateur
ball playing, rs both teams are evenly
matched, The game will be called at . p. M
In the morning the Shenandoah Browns
aud the Jackson's nine will play a game for
SO aside.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
Increase In smyer Yalues.

Washington, July 2.-The quarterly
statement Of the director of the mint
shows that during the last quarter the
net increase in the value Of silver has
increased from $O.56552 to $O,57776 per
fine ounce, and hence the value of for
eign silver has been increased in that
proportion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
No PAPER ON MONDAY.

There will be no paper issued from this
office on Monday, in order to afford our EN-
ployes an opportunity to celebrate the Fourth.
Advertisers, newsboys and others will govern
themselves accordingly.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
Extra loud blanks at swalm's.


A novel way of transferring a piano from a
first to the second floor was demonstrated by
the firm of NJ. O'Neill yesterday at the home
of Michael Purcell, on West Oak street. The
piano was safely enclosed in a harness at
tached to the strong lion hosting chains and
it required only two men to do the job.
This was the first test and it worked very
satisfactorily.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The dry season of the YeaT is now at hand
and all persons using water from the public
works are cautioned that after this
date the washing of buggies with hose, pave
ments and sprinkling of streets are positively
forbidden. Scarcity of water necessitates
the above order and it will be rigidly en-
forced by the superintendent. By ORD, Of
water Committee,
tiff JOS. W. BF,., Chairman.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The following program will be rendered at
a meeting of the 'H'' to be held this evening :
S]inginsi scripture reading, Clara Yost; solo,
Charles Hilton; recitation, Miss Price; read
ing, Emma Llewellyn; solo, Jennie Hughes;
news of interest, Alfred Millicho?, address,
John H.. banks; critic t. re appointed;
historical question box -rnging.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
Headache Quickly Cured.
DIR. Davis Anti Headache never fails, 25c.


Fifty 500 experienced machine operators to
work ON caps for the Schuylkill Manufacture
ing Company, of Northumberland, Pa. Good
wages paid and steady employment assured.
For further Information call at Povinsky's
drug store, East Centre street, this Saturday
evening between seven and eight o'clock,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

BUFFALO, N. Y.-Gents From my per-
knowledge, gained in observing the
effect of your Shiloh's Cure in cases of adj
vanced Consumption. l am prepared to say
it is the most remarkable Remedy that has
ever been brought to my attention. 1t has
certainly saved many from Consumption
Sold by p. d. Kirlin, and a guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
Attention, Camp Ire.

All members of Washington Camp No. liz,
p. o. S. of A, are urgently requested to be
present at the camp room on Monday morn
ing at 500 o'clock, to participate in the
Fourth of July parade. A full attendance is
desired. By order of
6-2g.dt The COMMITTEE.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
Get the Hikes in line.

1t has been suggested that the many
bicyclists of town appear in a body with their
wheels in connection with the parade on
Monday. By applying to Secretary Bierstein
arrangements can be made to secure a posi-
ton in tie line.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02
MedicnI society MeetInr.

The S~chuylkill County Medical Society
will meet at Pottsville next Tuesday after
noon. DIR, B. S. Pollak will read IL paper ON
Post Partum Hemmorrhages."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-02

The ladies of st. Elizabeth Guild of All
Saints church will serve ice cream. cake,
coffee, sandwiches, etc, in Robbins opera
house on the 4th. The hall will be beauti-
fully decorated aud the ladies attired in
fancy Japanese costumes.