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Evening journal., 1903-10-13
BIDS WERE NOT OPENED
Water Board Postpones Opening Of
Meter Proposals.

The bids for supplying The Water De-
partment with meters were not opened
at The regular meeting OF the board yes
terd7y afternoon because Of the absence
of Mr.. Ford and chief Engineer Theo-
dore A. Leisen. who are on their way 20
Lawrence, Mass. A number Of represcn-
fativcs from sehe varlous bidding COM
paniss from New York Massachusetts,,
Pi.-sburg end phE3deiphia. were present
ana some We're disappointed because the
bids were not opened They we're assured
however ihrt OK the next meeting of the
oclrd the matter would be taken up.
A balance OF SSS.6l9 as was reported in
9he treasuly. and the weekly p5y-roll u
ritS.iS was ordered paid.
Chief Engineer Theodore A. Lessen
Rao-criolosist A. Robin ara Commis-
sioner Peter J. Ford loft early yesterday
afternoon for Lawrence. Mass. Later in
The cay Commissioners j. Il. Pyie and
James p Jones lefs for the same place.
They viii vi.sS Albany. n. r., before
their return.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
The EMERSON COMPANY
BIG BLAZE At HARRISBURG, IA,
Manufacturing PIsnt Destroyed and
State Printinu Office Damned.

Manufacturing Plant Destroyed and
State Printing Office Damaged.
Harrisburg, Pa. Oct. 13.-Boll Bro
Tiers manufacturing establishment
was completely destroyed by fire. In
volving a loss Of 100000 which is
partially covered by insurance, The
building aaioins the state printing Of
fie. which took fire and was damaged
to the extent OF $4,000 The flames
also communicated to the Mulberry
street bridge. portion Of which was
burned. This bridge is owend by the
city of Harrisburg. and the loss will
be about S25.000
Boil Brothers manufactured iron and
brass beds and mattresses, aud en-
ployed 200 hands. Their building Is
a complete wreck The FIRE strated in
the engine room and burned for sew
eral hours before it could be extin-
guished.
The state printing ofice IS owned
by Stanley W. Ray. and the damage
to the building is covered by insur-
ance.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
cowie Reviews "Rcssoration Hoss.r

EOWie R~NicWS nc6tCrdtion FOSl4'
Chicago Oct 13.-The restoration
host" 5000 strong marched IN review
before John Alexander powie at Zion
City. In addressing 5000 persons in
the tabernacle afterward Dowie de-
clared that those members of Zion
who failed 10 go to New York would
wither away and that their prosperity
would cease. The restoration host"
marched into the tabernacle just as it
will Gle into Madison Square Garden
in New York this week. Each cru
sader wore ssshes OF yellow white
and blue Men, women, boys and girls.
headed by the captains Of the different
legions. assembled to hear Dowie give
Instructions for the New York trip.
which begins tomorrow. Dowie an
nounced that he has now registered
3018 persons as members Of the res
toraticn host"
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Young Men Celebrate

The Young Mems Hebrew Association
celeprated their second anniversary on
Sunday evening at their rooms. by BAN
quet to the members of the association
and the members OF the auxiliary and
their friends. The president OF the asso-
citation. j. w. Gordon and the president
of the auxiliary, S. Korngold, were toast
masters for the evening. Everyone pres
ent spent a most enjoyable evening. After
the banqust games were played. The as
sociation is growing very rapidly and
hopes to move in much larger quarters
shortly.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
REPORT SUBMITTED ON
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Much Routine Business
Transacted by Board of
Education

Considerable business was trans-
acted last night by the Board ofEduca-
tion. Treasurer Bartram presented
his report for September. showing a
balance of SS.963.S3 to the account OF
current expenses.
The matter Of night schools was dis
cussed and IL is probable that they will
open earlier this year than last. A
committee report on the question viii
be presented at the next meeting.
1t was decided 20 purchase from the
retiring proprietor Of the lunch room
at the High School his stock OF dishes
and other material. The lunch coun-
ter is now in charge Of a young wo-
man.
The committee on revision OF study
at the High School. reported that the
members had not as yet agreed on a
report and the matter was deferred
until the next meeting.
on motion Of Mr. O'Donnell the reso.
luton presented by him az the last
meeting OF the board. allowing IN,
superintendent OF public schools Z,
employ members Of the senior class o.
the training school for teachers. al
instructors when necessary. wa
adopted. At the last meeting the reso
luton brought forth considerable dis
cussion but It was adopted last nigh
without comment.
superintendent Twitmyor made N
following report.
Gentlemen: The public schools
this city under your direction opent
on Tuesday. September s. and he
halliday sessions until September Q
The enrolment in the several school
for the month ending September 81
was as follows:
School No. ]. $50; No. 2. 270; No.
s56: No 4. 613; No. 8. 800: No. 6. 270
No. z. 2SS; No. 8. 357; No. ., 522; Nc
TO- $40; No. II, 175; No. ~, 429; No
13. $40: No. IA, 34S; No IS. 407; M
16. 7SS: No. II. 314; No. rs. 81; No. 1s
$50; No. 20. 1885, No. 21, 1s4; No. q
So; No. %. 13S; No. "a. GA; No. 25
100; No. 26. 1886; No. 27. 1fS; No. rs
1893; High School, 1,Of1. Total 10.
SS2.
From this number must be sub.
tractcd 1918 who were enrolled twice
I'm the various transfers and changes
which We're made during the month
leaving a net enrolment OF 9.6l4. I
may be OF interest 20 know that tn,
enrolment for the last six years dur
ing the month OF September was "a
follows: In 1885. 9.2s4; in 1899. 1887
in 1900. 1901; in 1901, 9.SS3; in 1902
9,774 and in 1903, 9,6i4.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
COMPROMISE IN
SHIPYARD SUIT
CONTINUED From First Paee,.

are the receiver and the Board Of Di-
rectors. The receiver. it was stated
positively, has not called the meeting.
The action of such meeting approv-
ing any assessment. il was pointed out.
could not be binding upon non-ap-
proving stockholders.
A long conference was held at Mr..
Guthrie's country seat on Long Island
on Friday. After the lawyers repre-
senting the defendants in the pending
action had finished reviewing Mr.. Dress
ser's testimony and decided upon their
course when he resumes his seat ia the
witness chair tomorrow, Mr.. Guthrie
mounted one Of his horses for a. Whit
of fresh air. He was thrown and sus-
tanned severe bruises on his face ana
body Yesterday he asked If the hear
ing could not be postponed for twenty
four hours. Both sides agreed to await
Mr.. Guthrie's recovery.
How Plants Were 5ouaht.
The officers Of the Trust Companv
OF the Republic have been subpoenasd
to produce all the papers in their cus-
tody that are at ali relevant to the pres
ent proceedings, but the originalven.
doris satisfaction pieces are not in the
vaults OF the Trust Company Of the RE-
public. and these win be called for
shortly.
There is a determination on the part
of the complaining first mortgage bond
holders to know how much the own
ers Of the several shipyards received in
cash and how large bonuses they got
for their properties.
When these documents are produced
it win te plain how much the promot-
ers retained for their services. The
vendors drove hard bargains according
TO one Of the men who has been inves-
tigaiing the papers Of the United States
Shipbuilding Company. In one instance
they took the cash named as their price
Of surrender and the preferred and
common stock bonus and then saddled
salariad faNorites on the combination
who We're slated to draw $4,000 a year
out Of the treasury. In another instance
two relatives Of the owners of a yard
were allowed salaries Of $4,000 a year
apiece.
According to those best informed in
the matter. in round numbers the ven
dors received S5.000.00O cash. S4.0OO.00O
IN preferred and S4.000.0o0 IN common
stock. The promoters apportioned S.
900. 600 cash for themselves. besides ST.
500. geo in five per cent. first mortgage
bonds, 1t is asserted.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Wholesale Discharge Of Painters

There was e. general discharge Of paint-
ers lt the Jackson ana Sharp Company
yesterday. The men were Philadelphia
worlrmen and b Is said took advantage Of
ths absence Of the boss painter idlins
rhcir fime. Their PAGES were nllcd by
Wilmington men. There was no trouble.
he men collecting their belongings ana
leaylng the shop.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
ON WINTER SCHEDULE
eton Stearboat Co. Will Run
It One Boat During Winter.

|ineer schedule of the Wilmington
bat Company viii 90 into effect
Tuesday. October %. At that time
amec Brandywine viii be hauled
put through the annual over
The City Of Chester will bc the
it in service.
ice begins to form in the river
ster will be hauled out and the
vine put in service on account of
hull.
will be but one boat plying be-
his city and Philadelphia during
er and IL IS thought she will make
trip a day.
hedule has not been decided upon
F nl be published in a few days.
Wilmington Steamboat Company
{ closed one of the most pros
easons In it's history. There were
cursions during the summer than
fore. The freight business has
Increased.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Children

Children's White or Gray
Ribbed Vests, Pants or Draw
ers, all sizes, 17c to 33 each.
Boys fleece lined natural
gray Shirts and Drawers, all
sizes, at 25c each.
Children's white or gray
ribbed wool vest and pants,
all sizes, at SOC each.
Boys natural wool Shirts
and Drawers, all sizes, at SOC
each.
Infants Wrappers and
Bands at 121s to 60c each.
Acorn and Nazareth Waists
for boys and girls, 121S and
25c each.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
NO CARS HAVE ARRIVED
Summer Business so Heavy in Penn.
syIvania all Coaches Needed.

No passenger cars have been received at
Tho Pennsylvania shops I'm this city for
renairs yer. although heretofore they ar
rived much earlier. Several Of the men
who were laid on during the summer are
badly in need OF employment. Some Of
hem have actually suffered. They have
been expecting tie cars TO begin TO ar
rive ex cry cay for ropairs after the sum
ner rush but the travel has continued 50
heavy that every coach that could be
utilized has been in use.
The cars all require minor repairs and
when they begin TO come in will give en-
uloyment 10 all those chat had TO be laid
on and many others. S1me new passenger
coaches have been built at the local
shops, thus giving empioymcnt 10 sew
eral shat would otherwise have been laid
OF also. Several Of the men are working
IN the freight repair department..
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING
The Rev. H. Ashton Henry Resigns and
the Rev. }. S. Bunting Elected.

AT the meeting Of the Standing Commit
tee Of the Diocese Of Delaware this morn
ns the resignation of The president. the
Rev. il. Ashton Henry was received. He
resigns because OF poor health. II was ac-
cepted and a resolution adopted express
ing regret.
The vacancy on the committee was
filled by the election OF the Rev. John
5. Bunting. The Rev. X. J.. Hammond
was elected president and S. M. Curtis
secretary.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
of Interest to Women.

Owing to the inclement weather Of
last week Madame Taiiman viii con-
tinue her demonstrations of the "Au-
gustine" and "Sonnette" corsets at
Idppncott's. No. 3l2 Market street.
Madame Tallman is an expert corsi-
tere aud VIII be pleased TO demonstrate
the merits of the corsets by free fit-
tings.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
BROTHERHOOD MEETING
Resolutions Commencing Dr.. King
Were Adopted.

The Brotherhood of st. James of
Grace NJ. e. Church held a delightful
meeting at the parsonage last night.
This was the first meeting Of the
brotherhood since. last spring and
about as members were present. There
were several solos. instrumental music
and reading. one Of the features of
the evening was a spelling bee.
Resolutions we're adopted commend
ing the work done at Grace Church by
its pastor. the Rev. William Writ King,
ID. D., and asking for reconsideration
Of his decision 70 accept a call az
seattle, Washington.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Off to San Francisco

Police Commissioner James b.
Blackson and Mrs. Clarl1son started
yesterday for San Francisco. They ex-
pect to be gone a month and while in
California Mr.. Clarkson win attend the
convention OF the National Bankers
Association, which meets in san Fran
cisco.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Women s

White or gray fleece lined
Vest and Pants, all sizes, ex-
ira quality, for 25c each.
Women's white or gray
fleece lined Vest and Pants,
fine combed cotton at SOC each.
Women's better quality
wool ribbed Vest and Pants,
all sizes, at 75c, $1.OO and
$1.25.
Women's all wool scarlet
Vests and Pants, at $1.0C
each.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Wedding Cards ONT

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kenyon have
issued invitations for the wedding Of
their daughter, Miss Bertha Kenyon
and Edward X. Bennett. The ceremony
win take place in old Swedes Church
on Wednesday evening, October "a.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
sauunrs suffor littIe From storrn.

Following the recent storm Street
Commissioner Pierson yesterday made
an inspection Of sewers to ascertain the
extent Of damage done. He was
pleased to learn that only a few sewers
suffered to any extent the most dam-
age being done done to Prices run
sewer.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Wamen al an n,.ins

number Of the young women con-
nected with "Nvinsome Winnie. that was
produced at the Opera House east right
had an outing yesterday afternoon in
Brandywine Springs Park. Having no
matinee. and rehearsals being finished
they sought the woods to gather chest
nuts and to ranble among The hits.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Mems

Natural wool Shirts, all
sizes, and a few sizes of draw
ers to match, SOC grade, for
Bic each. ori
Mems natural gray fleece
shirts and drawers, SOC grade
for S715c aud the 69c wool
grade for SOC.
Mems natural wool shirts
aud drawers, all sizes, at 75c,
s1.00, SIPS and $1.50. Also
double breasted Shirts at 81
each.
Mems all wool scarlet
Shirts aud Drawers. Special
quality at s1.00 each.
Mems outing flannel Night
Shirts at SOC each. Extra
long and full sizes.
Mems flannel working
Shirts at SOC each.
Hosiery
Complete line of fall and
winter Hosiery for men,
women and children. Cotton
or wool, 121z to SOC per pair
Evening journal., 1903-10-13

Fatally Shot While Duck Shooting.
Harrisburg. Oct. 13.-Ceorge Burns,
aged is years. of Royelton. was fatally
shot while duck shooting in the Sus
quehanna river. near his home.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
MusioaIe at srandywine.

Epworth III. Il. choir will give a re-
citai in Brandywine Al. =. church on
Thursday evening. 1t will be assist
ed by other musical and literary talent
and a delightful programme is prom
ised.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
AMUEL LEES CO., Sss: ss;.., s't3s st,:.'s sss
FOR TEMPERANCE WOMEN
People Will Give Them a Good
tc Lodgeman.

r7c--Reccption tc Lodgeman.
eclal 10 the Evening Journal.
es, Oct. 13.-The women of the
Il. u. are making active prepa-
for entertaining the State con-
b which eonvenes here Wednes-
'he attendance Of delegates num-
Rarly 200 and some little difficult
icing found in the matter of en-
ment. They expect to make ann
bvisibn, however, and the white
Rrs' can expect a royal good time
their stay at "Ye olden city by
|lesia. ~ u, the recently elected
y5fshiln1~ and master of the
lodge A. 4. a. Al. o. pelaWara
eiving numerous congratuiatory
|-es. A banquet viii be served
officers and members Of Jeffer-
pdge. No. 10. Of Lewes. at the
4 |Df Thomas J. Yirden next Fri
'ening where a reception will be
kd the new master.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
II. STATS.
[Osier.y.

= brand in the standard Black
and is especially noted for
elasticity and durability. We
full line Of sizes in Fan and
Weights. in cotton and CASH
FOR Men. Women and Child
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
ANNA HaMTHoRN..
The Change

In the weather demands a
change of underwear.
We have a full line for
babies, children and ladies', in
all weights and qualities.
We have a full line of the
Arnold Goods, such as night
gowns, night drawers, flannel
wrappers, etc.
Our new fall line Of Kid
Gloves for street wear, one
clasp i'll gun metals and bea-
yer, 81 90 pair.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Women.

s. Black Cotton Hose--All
lack with white feet. and also
bleached soles. 25c and S5c, or
for S1.0O. Medium and heavy
= Fleeced Cotton Hose, all
Ind with white soles and feet.
) Extra Size Cotton and Cash
|0se.
5 and Mems oxford Mixed and
Wool Hose.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
The Emerson Co..
314 lIarket Street.

We wish to call attention Underwear Department
which contains all the desirable grades for Children Men
and Women, at the lowest possible prices, follows:
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Meats, Butter and Eass.

Johnson. ON King street, between
Third and Fourth. quote the following.
Pork chops. l5c pound; hams. Il TO
l4isc: steaks. 1913 TO Ice; veal, i2is TO
ice: veal cuilcts. 20 to 22c; eggs, 25c
dozen: butter, 20 TO see pound; picnic
hams. &c pound; lard, pure. 12i2c;
stewing beef. to Sc; roast, 10 70 121ac;
compound lard. i0c; sausage, pounds
for 25c: scrappie G to Sc stewing
lamb. to 10c; legs IA to 16c.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13

If a man is kind enough to. give you
a chew Of tobacco, hand him back the
plug.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
'hiIdren.

lens Fast Black Cotton Hose.
per pair on up to the finest.
lose for Boys and Girls. at
ana 25c. These Hose are ex-
good values. with re-enf0rced
double heels and toes. All
Black with White feet.
Hem.
Fast Black Cotton Half Hose.
*. unbleached soles and IN
feet- High spliced heels and
oies, at 1919 and 25c. All
Excellent values.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
SUMMER VEGETABLES
STILL IN MARKETS
However There Are Plenty
OF Things to Suggest
Autumn

The woman who markets tomorrow
will find numerous thinge to tickle the
palate of her household. Many sum-
mer vegetables still linger. with string
beans and corn as leading favorites.
F, on the other hand sausage and
scrapple give hints of the approach Of
Jack Frost and his satellites. Meats
lcgin TO take on a more inviting air
as the atmosphere becomes nippy. Ger
tain it is that sausage sounds more
comfortable now than IL would In July.
Market is colorful.
There are plenty OF things to give
color to the markets. There are piles
upon piles of glowing. golden oranges;
baskets Of green and red peppers, the
dull puppies of egg plants and the rich
colorings of the grape displays suggest
autumn here as elsewhere.
At first it was thought that the re-
cent heavy storms would have the ef-
feet OF giving prices an upward ten
dency. but "a careful perusal Of the fol-
lowing win show that such is not the
case.
At the inviting fruit and vegetable
stores Of p. Celia at Fourth and King
streets. the following prices We're
quoted today:
Fruits-Pcaches, 10 10 25c a quarter
peck; pears. is to S0c a quarter; ap-
pies. to 15c quarter; sickle pears.
Is TO 3oc quarter; prunes, 10 10 zoe
a quart: California grapes, 10 TO 15c a
pound; Malaga grapes. new. 70 to 25c
pound; oranges. Is to SOC dozen;
domestic grapes. Is to &c basket;
Rocky Ford cantaioupes. 5 to 10c each;
California figs. 15c a pound; ounces.
~ to zoe a quarter peek.
egctables-Caulil0wcr to zoe
each: cabbage, 8 to Sc each; cgg plant,
TO 15c eachi peppers. Sc Il dozen; Gu
cunbers, to 10c eachi corn, zoe q
dozen; string beans. 10 to 2Oc a quarter
peck; cranbomies. 10 to 12c a quart;
onions. 10 to 12c a quart; Jersey to-
matoes. 5 TO 10c a quarter; lettuce 8
10 7c a head. celery 10 sc a stalk.
Evening journal., 1903-10-13
Anna HanthOrn,
AIT Market St.
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-DressmalSer, II e. 9th St.
oct.I3-7t
Evening journal., 1903-10-13

Ithe Evening Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-15
THE eAeeAeEMAN's CHAMPION
Speaks Out for Him at Passenger
i. Agents Convention.

NeE Orleans. La. Oct. IA Blow in
defence of the much abused bagga gena n
was struck at Tuesdays session of the
convention of general passenger agents
in this city by Fl. p bearing of Chicago.
general baggage agent for the Michigan
tCentral and who represented the Amcri-
can Association of General Bagga Sc
Agents He told the convention that ba g
gage smashing was due almost solely to
the nggardly policy of the railroads III
dealing with the baggage department.
The indictment which he brought
against the railroad can be summarized
as follows:
Unpaid help. no opportunity for promo
ton. adequate facilities. lack of time in
which to handle baggage and Il too heavy
baggage allowance
The rapid handling of baggage due to
fast schedules was also suggested as the
cause of great deal of abuse.
The National Association of General
Passenger and Ticket Agents. Tuesday
night. elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows:
President. p. O. Whitney. general pas
Senger agent of the Great Northern: vice
president +. +. Eoothby. general passen-
ger agent of the Maine Central Railroad !;
secretary. A. }. Smith of the Lake Shore.
Charles G.. Charlton. &. Charlton. e. S.
Croner. George II. Martin and a. Hilton
we're appointed members of the standing
committee" to fill vacancies a sub com
mittee representing Lake lines was added
to the committee as follows: w. H. Her
mann. G. r. Markham and II. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-15
FOUR BURGLARS
CONTINUED from page ~


through this village toward Mercer and
in a short time the farmers, who nearly
all have telephones. We're notified and
turned out en- maSSe.
Deputy Sheriff Charles NarneY of, Mer-
Ger. leading a large& posse from Mercer.
came up with the men and ordered them
to stop just as they were about to enter
the woods. They turned and ran Deputy
Narney discharged shell and discovered
it was not loaded with shot. He ordered
Ivory Tracy, Il farmer. to fire. Tracy
brought Smith to the ground with nine
buclshot in his ankle Morrison then
surrendered. The other two, supposed to
be brothers. escaped. Then the hunt be-
gan in earnest ana was expected to con
tinue until the men are captured. Smith
had Il revolver but made no attempt to
use it.
The burglars were amateurs and it was
supposed had been working on the cleo
trio light company's dam at Madison.
They were seen about the railroad sta
ton, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-15
A RUNNING FIGHT
Between Burglars and Citizens OF
ia Columbus Grove. Ohio.

Lima. Ohio. Oct. 14.-A running fight
between residents of the town and
burglars. following the robbery of the
post office, occurred at Columbus
Grove. early Wednesday. SO far us
could be learned no one Was injured.
For several days past suspicious have
been aroused by the presence of strang
ers in the town and extra guards We're
placed around banks and other places
which might be attacked. The post Of
flee, however. was left unprotected. All
teh surrounding towns have been noti-
fled to keep lookout for the thieves.
Columbus Grove is IA miles north OF
this city and is the town in which
Frank NlnloOn of Westerteld, Ohio
walked into the Exchange Bank, about
eight years ago. shot and killed GUS
toner, SHOT Cashier Thomas j. Maple
in the arm and took $500 in cash and
escaped Later he was capeured and
paid the death penalty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-10-15
EXPIRES. CLEVELAND
Tells Chicago Democrats How to Please
All the People.

Chicago, Oct. 14.--"GiVe t. our people
something that will concentrate their
common affection and solicitOuS care,
and let that be their cOuntry's good:
give them il purpose that stimulates
them to unite i'm lofty endeavor, and
let that purpose be a demonstration OF
the efficiency and benefcence of our
popular rule" #, i,,,...
This WAS the solution offered by for
President Grover ffrleHcland as Z
remedy for corrupt politics, iE a speech
before the members of the Commercial
Club at it's annual banquet given at
the Auditorium hotel. tonight.
The subject discussed by Mr.. Cleva-
land was american Good Citizenship.
He dwelt at length on the Necessity OF
every citizen doing his part 10 make
present action what il should be.
This is the first time in eight Years
that Mr.. Cleveland has visited Chicago
and he received AN enthusiastic recep-
tionticn by the 260 bankers when he
appeared ut the speakers ta0le.