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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13
ovERCoAT STOLEN.

NJ. ]. Gillfether had his overcoat
stolen the other day. This morning
Gillfether saw James Cook. a cook.
wearing the coat on the street. He
grabbed the man and held him until
Officer Casey happened along and ar
rested Cook.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

LISBON, Dec. 13.-Twenty-one
vessels of the Russian second Pacific
squadron arrived at Mossamedes.
Portuguese West Africa, today, bound
eastward.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The failure
of a. j. Callahan was announced on
the Consolidated exchange this MORN
ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13
LATE 1ELEcRAMS

SPRINGFIELD, o., Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Bridget Daughtery, aged rs years. and
Anna Daughtery and James Daugh-
terry, her daughter and son, were
found dead in their home this MORN
ing, asphyxiated by natural gas.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

CALCUTTA, Dec. 13.-Lord Curzon
today resumed the office of viceroy
of India. a brilliant gathering wit
messed the ceremony.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. Dec. 13.-
Three men were killed and probably
a dozen were fatally injured In an
explosion in the Toronto & Niagara
Falls Powder company tunnel shortly
after noon today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

BOSTON, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Charles
w. Fairbanks, wife Of the vice presi-.
dent-elect and president-general of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, officiated today at the opening
of a big bazaar under the auspices
Of the Massachusetts chapter of the
society. The money raised is to be
used in building the Continental Me-
mortal nall in Washington.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

WOODS HOLE, Mass, Dec. 13-
A large schooner caught on Hedge
Fence shoal In Vinyard sound last
night and can not be seen this MORN
ing on account of a snow storm. 1t
is impossible to send assistance to
the distressed vessel.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Dec. 13.-
The supreme court today reversed
the ST. Louis Doodle case against
information was not verified by tho
affidavits. The court affirms the case
against Harry Faulkner.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-13

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Esxcitement
reigned in the stock exchange this
morning. There was a flood of SELL
ing orders and values tumbled all
along the line. Sugar, Pacific Mail,
Steel common. Pennsylvania and
Union Pacific declined from a half
to two points. Amalgamated proved
an influencing factor. Other stocks
rallied early and the losses were re-
gained The opinion prevails that the
stampede caused by Lawson's adver-
tisements is over.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
JUNIOR DAY" AT THE CENTURY CLUB.
Program Entire on Friday Afternoon Rendered
By the Children of the Club Members

Friday, April Sth, was Junior
Day, at the Twentieth Century Club.
The following program was rendered
by the children of the members and
was much appreciated and enjoyed bv
all present: Piano solo, "Valse
Bluette," Miss Lillian Speakman:
paper, Birds, Master l.. CARL Price !;
Bird Song" katherine Hudson.
Katherine Edna Price, William Me.
gear, John Hall, Edward Jardine.
Plerson Hill, George Hill; recitation.
birds. Harvest" Helen Prettyman:
instrumental solo, Colonial Danes"
piano, Miss Margaret Walls; violin.
Master Irving Walls; cornet, Master
Carlton Walls; recitation, ''Hiawatha's
Friends" Miss Margaret Postles;
piano solo, "Shower of the Stars"
Miss Helen Boyer; recitation, .'Re-
morse, William Megear;" Bird Song"
Margaret Postles. Katherine Hudson.
Warner W. Price, William Megear.
John Hall, John Prettyman; instru-
mental solo, "Any Rags" Margaret.
Irving and Carlton Walls. Refresh
ments were served and each child re-
celved a mounted bird picture as a
souvenir. Friday afternoon, April
10th, at $50, there will be a lecture
and cooking demonstration by Mrs.
Alkaline Wagg Smith, of Boston,
graduate of the Boston Cooking
School.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
CORKRAN LEAVES THIS CONFERENCE.
Former Smyrna Clergyman, Now Pastor at
ueorSetOwn' Exchanges Pulplts with Rev
howard 7. Quigg of South Bethlehem.

Ahere was considerable surprisa
thursday when it was announced tbot
the Rev. Wilbur F. Corkran. who was
recently appointed to Wesley NJ r
Church, Georgetown, and also elected
delegate to the General Conference
haa been transferred to the Philadel.
phla Conference and appointed To
south Bethlehem, Pa, to succeed the
Rev. Howard T. Quigg. Mr.. Ouigg,
son OF the late J. B. Quigg, will be.
come pastor of the GEORGETOWN
church. The change took place SIM.
day, when each pastor preached at his
new charge. The passing of Rev
Wilbur F. Corkran to another Con.
ference district is not attended with
very much regret, for manv who
are we'll acquainted with his methods
at the recent annual Conference feel
that 1t was the only natural move on
his part. Since it was plainly seen
his power and influence was sadly ON
the wane. Not landing the presiding
eldership, or one of the vacant dis
trlcts for himself, or getting his fac
ton represented, it was serious
blow from which he could see no hone
OF recovery. Hence he tries another
held of effort. In his successor.
Georgetown has an able divine and
one who Will be cordiallywelcomed to
the Wilmington Conference.
DIR. Corkran has served two terms as
presiding elder, and three times he
was chosen delegate to the General
Conference, the last time at the recent
session of Wilmington Conference.
In the event of his not representing
Wilmington Conference at the next
session of the General Conference. it
Is understood that Rev. G. T. Wyatt of
Mlddletown will go in his place. be-
ing next on the list. This however.
Is refuted, 1t being rumored that DIR.
CGrkran has so arranged that he shall
act as supply at South Bethlehem
until later date so that he can legal
ly sit as member from Wilmington
Conference in the General Conference.
at Los Angeles next month. 1t is
said he has a scheme on foot to be
made Bishop and that his friends in
the New York and Philadelphia Con-
ferences are working in his behalf.
Imagine Bishop" Corkran presiding
over the Wilmington Conference.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
FIRE ENDANGERS BLAcKBIRD CHURCH
Large Oil Stove ExpIOdes and Would Have
Destroyed Church Had Not Peculiar Con
dItiOns Prevented an Outbreak.

BLACKBIRD, April y. - Blackbird
was astir on Sunday on account Of the
narrow escape of the church from the
Jaws of fire. The weather being con
slderably warmer it was decided not 10
run the large heater, but light the
large oil stove. This was done AZ
about ten O'Clock and the stove seemed
to be all right. When one Of the
members of the Sunday School Ar
rived at about one o'clock, and opened
the door it was impossible to see IL.
1t was so black. Investigation fol-
lowed and it was found that the stove
was the cause. From the condition Of
the front of the stove, which Is blown
out, 1t is thought that the stove ex-
ploded. Fortunately, the church was
at the time almost air tight, aud the
stove was sitting over the open regis
ter, and thus allowed the oil 10 run
down it and not on the floor. Had
these conditions not prevailed. It Is
likely the church would have been
destroyed. Fortunately but little
damage was done. One side Of a
chair was charred and a place IN the
carpet was burnt. Black SCOT. now
ever, covers everything, but will soon
be removed. The Sunday School vas
held in the school house, as was also
the Epworth League. From tue con
ditlon of the stove on more lnvestiga-
it is now thought that the wick in
some way worked up and melted the
soft trimmings of the stove, AL thus
caused the black SCOT.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
FUNERAL FORMER SMYRNA RECTOR
Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of Rev. Mar
tin L. POffenberger Last Wednesday
ACKNOWLEDGMENT at Baltimore.

Rev. Martin L. Poffenberger, for
mer pastor of st. Peters Church, this
town, who was instantly killed by be
ing run down by a train while crossing
the b. u o. track on his way home
from his church, Saturday the end
INST, was laid to rest in Baltimore last
wednesday. Services were held at
st. Thomas Church, Wednesday morn
ing, and was largely attended. Smyr-
ma was represented by Mr.. Joseph B.
Hum. Rev. G. Valerie GIlreath had
intended going but was prevented ow-
ing to sickness. The services which
were impressive and touching, were
conducted by Bishop Coleman, assisted
by the Rev. H. W. Wells, Rev. DIR.
Munson, Rev. J. S. Bunting, the Rev.
A. j. Rich. After the services the flu.
neral party accompanied the remains
to Baltimore where they were laid to
rest In Louden Park Cemetery. Mem
bers of the vestry of st. Thomas
Church, Newark, acted as pail bearers.
At meeting of the Clerical Broth
ernood, held at Bishopstead on Tues
day in Easter Week the following
minute was adopted unanimously:
we, the Clerical Brotherhood are
deeply moved by the death of our dear
associate and fellow worker, the Rev.
Martin l.. Poffenberger, late rector at
Newark. We believed in him as a
man; we loved him as a Christian
brother; We knew him as a sincere and
devoted priest in the church of God.
He was modest aud yet positive in his
CONVICTIONS; he loved his holy calling
and IN high degree magnifed it. He
IN his daily intercourse with his fel.
lows bore himself so we'll as to win
their entir , confidence and esteem. II
Is Oh truth to say that he in the com.
munlty, the home and the church will
be missed because his seat is emptv.
We extend our warmest sympathy TO
his stricken wife, his bereaved son and
daughters. We pray that the Lord il
this supreme trial may be round about
them as the mountains are round
ABOUT Jerusalem. We also ask God,
blessing upon the people to whom ouI
lamented friend ministered in sacred
things. May a worthy successor soor
be IN the place which the faithful ser
want so wOrthily filed"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
PUPILS DISPLAY TALENT AT RECITAL.
Al Interesting Program Given Saturday Afrer.
noon by Miss Aramlta fiyusOn. Teacher.

A number of parents and friends
gathered at the home of Miss Ara.
mlta Hynson at O'Clock Saturday
afternoon to hear a pleasant little re-
cital given by her music scholars. The
little folks acquitted themselves with
considerable merit in the following
program which was rendered: Duet
"kondo," nilda KIRBY and Miss Hvn.
son; Butterfly Waltz" Flo Gootee:
duet (a) Happy Day." % "Hon.
groise," Hilda Berry and Miss Hvn.
son; Morning Glory" Olive Hirons.
duet, Hunters Chorus" Flo Gootee
and Mable Ford; waltz, Mable Ford.
Ca) Petite Waltz" (b) "Flower
Song" Mable Stephenson; ''Narcis-
sus," Miss Elizabeth REYNOLDS; Ca)
venetian Love Song" (b) ''Star Of
Hope" Miss Florence Lurty; duet
"Wianolla March," Misses Stephen.
son and Reynolds.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ArME. CHURCH
d'OrGe F. Tlbbitts OF Washington Will Talk in
the Interests of Interstate Y. NJ. CA

Under the auspices of the Inter
State Executive Committee of the In
ter-State Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation of Maryland, Delaware. West
Virginia and the District of Columbia
MIR. George F. Tibbitts of WASHING.
ton will speak in the Asbury NJ. E.
Church on Wednesday, April 9th. on
the subject of Christian Activity ,,
This address is profusely illustrated
with $50 beautiful stereoptican views
richly colored by Miss Breed of
Chicago. Scenes from the great cities
Will be shown, glimpses of homes in
sunshine and shadow, the man of
Galilee-his life and message beant,.
fully portrayed, and the works of the
Young Mems Christian Association
carefully explained. Mr.. Tibbitts will
be assisted by the assistant Inter
State Secretary, Mr.. Cameron Beck Of
Washington. Mr.. Tibbitts is a Meas.
ing speaker, and one of the foremost
ASSOCIATION men in the country, and
large audience similar to that helm o
given him in other cities will no doubt
be present. The public is cordiallv
invited to this service.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
REORGANIZATION OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Friendship and SeversOn's Elect Officers at
Their Respective Churches Last Sunday.

THoRoUGHFARE NECK, April IL
The reorganization of the Sunday
School at Friendship NJ. E. Church
took place last Sunday. Mr.. John A.
Latta was unanimously reelected
superintendent, with Mr.. Thomas
Jones assistant. The other officers
elected were as follows: Secretary, Mr..
Mr.. Abram Stats; Sunday School
and missionary treasurer, Mr.. John d.
Reynolds; librarian, @. A. Bell; assis
tant librarian, Miss Florence farrell:
organist, Mr.. Edwin Latta: assistant
organist, Miss Florence FARRELL; Choir
lister, Mr.. John A. Latts. Miss
Katherine Keiser was elected to rem
resent the Sunday School at the
Laurel Convention. superintendent
Latta earnestly requested the COOP.
GRAFTON of the school to make it more
successful and especially asked the
members to be present at $50 Sunday
mornings.
SEvERsoN's NECK, April 1.-THE
annual election of officers of Sever
sons NJ. E. Sunday School took place
on Sunday afternoon, as follows:
Superintendent, M. V. Ford; assistant
superintendent, Joseph Robinson;
secretary, William Kirby; assistant
secretary, John W. Vane; treasurer,
John W. Vane; missionary treasurer,
William Kirby; librarian, Lloyd Jones;
assistant librarian, Ralph Robinson;
organist. Mrs. M. V. Ford; assistant
organist, Miss Margaret Vane; Choir
lister, Joseph Robinson.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
SAMUEL TAYLOR ELECTED
PRESIDENT KENYON BOARD
E. B. DOWNS CHOSEN BY COMMISSIONERS
TO BE SECRETARY AND TREASURER.
New Board Starts In With Purpose of Having
Better Streets and Pavements and Give
Timely Notice to Property Owners.

KENTON, April 12.-The Town Board
has organized with the follow ing Off
GERS: s. M. Taylor, President; E. B..
Downs, Sec'y and Treas. D. S. Clark
and j. W. Attix, Street Committee.
DIR. F. Virden, D. S. Clark and J. w.
Attix, Board of Health. The Street
Committee has had the secretary to
serve notices on all property owners
whose pavements are in need of re-
pairs and the committee has given the
property owners ninety days from
April 1st to do the necessary work.
Should the owner fail to comply with
this notice the Town Board will take
Immediate action to have same done
under the provisions of the law.
The Street Committee intend having a
coating of either shells or crushed
stone placed on the streets properIy
graded. Since the opening of warmer
weather the streets have become
muddy, which have grown worse with
the recent heavy rains. Shoald the
Board carry out the plans already in
augurated they will have, in few
months time such streets and thor
oughfares as will be pride to the citi-
Gems. KentOn has enjoyed much praise
In years passed for its splendid
streets, aud no doubt the present
Board will keep up its reputation.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program Rendered Friday Afternoon as De.
ported by Anna Talbot, CORRESPONDENT

Program Rendered Friday Afternoon ,s De-,
ported by Anna Talbot, Correspondent.
The Literary Society of the SMYRNA
High School was called to order bv
the President, Ayres J. Stockly. After
the reading of the minutes the follow.
ing program was rendered: READING
IAN Open Talk" Edythe George.
Defamation, 1.-THE Railroad Crossing
Elsie Chase; Essay, Growth. Lanette
Ritter, read by Gussie Chandler:
Reading, THE Woman Next Door -
Edna Dick; Defamation, James
graduating Essay" Rosella Martin
Essay, Influence" Caroline Riggs:
Reading, Jack Hopkins Story" EN-
lily Middleton; Defamation, ''Some-
body's Mother" Florence Lurtv: Es.
say, "a Dream" Henrietta Jones.
Reading, Farmers Prize" Jennie
Wheatman; Reading, ga Laugh at a
season, Jemima Short. Paper, Eve
Ign Jones; The debate then followed.
the question being, Resolved. THAT
Love Has Greater Power in the World
than Money" Affirmative, Stella
snort, Bessie Cole; Negative, Davis
Bell, Harvey Stephenson. The judges.
Edna Armstrong, John Gearhart and
Ora Jones, made their decision in ia
vor of the affirmative.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
LAND DISPUTE IN BLAckslRD HUNDRED.
Dividing Liue Between J. p. HudsOu's Farm
and cOIeu FergusOa's to be Settled.

BLACKBIRD, April 12.-Mr. joseph
Roberts, of Middletcwn has been sur
veyins the land between the farms Of
). 2. Hudson, of Smyrna. known as
the Log Landing Farm" and Mr..
Colen FergusOn's farm at Blaekbird
Landing, in order to establish a line.
This land has been in dispute for some
time. At an early date he will submit
his work to the following commission
ers; j. B. Foard, Chairman, Middle
town; E. n. Moore, Odessa; D. W.
Corbitt, Odessa; Capt. George Wig
gins, Townsend; George NJ. d. Hart.
Townsend.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
SPLENDID RECEPTION 10 Nsw P4s11R
DR.. and Mrs. Watt Who Have Beea Seat 10
Asbury Church Given Hearty Welcome.

Rev. Robert Watt, d. D.. who mas
been sent to Asbury NJ. L. Church 70
succeed the Rev. Vaughan ). Collins.
was formally welcomed by the con
gregatiOn and friends of the church
Thursday evening in a public recep-
ton given under the auspices Of the
Ladies Mite Society and the Epworth
League. 1t was one OF the largest re-
ceptiOns ever given to pastor Of AS
bury and during, z.he- exsse; -
five hundred persons were introduced
and shook hands with Pastor Watt
and his wife. Besides DR.. and Mrs
Watt, others on the Receiving Com
mittee were Presiding Elder and
Mrs. Rooms, Rev. Albert Chandler and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Price. The re,
ceptlon lasted from eight until ten.
and while the social greetings were
being made, the Sunday School or
chestra of eight pieces discoursed
some excellent music Refreshments
were served in abundance.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
New Pastor POr LsIpsIc N. e. Church.

Rev. j. K. UnderhilI, formerly of the
Genesee Conference, New York State
who recently moved to Smyrna and
took up residence on South Street has
been accepted as pastor of Leipsic M
E. Church.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
HANDSOME CORNET FOR q. W. SYLVESTER
Asbury Sunday School Board Appoints the
Committee to Make the Purchase.

Asbury Sunday School Board Appoints the
Committee to Make the Purchase.
At meeting of the Sunday School
Board of Asbury NJ. e. Church Mon
day evening, Joseph E. Garter and
George W. Sylvester were appointed
a committee to purchase a new cornet
for the Sunday School to be used by
Cornetist Sylvester. At the recent
"Rummage Sale" held in Odd Eel.
lows Hall under the auspices of the
Sunday School, the total sum of
1863. 90 was realized which will be APP
piled to the purchase of cornet. 1t
is not supposed the instrument will
cost more than $50 or $50, although
the committee will spare no pains to
purchase good instrument and one
which will last the Sunday School for
good while.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION DELEGATES
Asbury Board Elects George II. Dick. Dele
gate, and Mrs. W. o. FiOffecker, Alternate.

Asbury Sunday School Board met
Monday evening and elected George
II. Dick, delegate, and Mrs. Walter
0. Hotfecker, alternate, to the State
Sunday School Convention, which
will meet in Laurel, Thursday and
Friday, April 81 and -. Hon. Walter
o. HOffecker is the president of the
State Association aud will make an
address. Others who have signifed
their intention of going are Rev. DR..
Watt and MI. L. M. Price. The ses-
sion promises to be a very interesting
one and the discussions will deal with
all the departments of Sunday School
work.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
Steamer Brady Resumes Trips rO.mOrrOw.

Steamer Brady which has been off
more than week for repairs, receiv-
ing new dress of paint by Harvey
Jones, the painter and paper hanger.
will resume trips on schedule time to-
morrow.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-04-13
OVER 1900 TONS OF SALT HAY BURNED
CarelessIy Set Fire BY Fishermen On N.
Marsh of Henry David Last Week

IHoRoUGHFARE NECK, April IL
over 1000 tons of salt hay we're
burned by fire carelessly set by fish
ermen on Mr.. Harry David's marsh
along the Blackbird Greek last week.
Mr.. Harry Keiser was cutting it with
the intention of baiIing it for the
Philadelphia market and had over
100 tons cut and cooked. The fra
caused serions loss to both parties.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-04
DRtTTV NHlkuS
JOWSkAR
a. % saz

Pendent embroidery trimming is a
noVelty-just long narrow strips of
fine embroidery dropping like a fringe
from the hand of insertion.
Where the bodice blouses over the
gil die in the back there is a fancy
for undermining with a little lace frill.
making it lock like a lace-edged bo-
lero.
With the linen shortwaist patterns
there come embroidered bands for the
collar, cuffs and front piece, and four
big embroidered buttons to match.
About the best material for an all
around travelling gown is mohair.
winch comes now as sedately plain or
as frivolously fancy as anyone could
desire.
1t il predicted that the oldfash-
Toned three-cornered lace and en-
broidered shawIs of our grandmoth-
ers' time will be revived for summer
carriages and evening wraps,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-04

St John. Kansas. May 30.-A very
peculiar case is that Of the little son
Of Mr. and Mrs VIM Mcbride Of thiz
place. as reported hy Or Jesse l.
LINES. the attending physician.
The little boy had a severe case
og malignant scanetiBa which loft
him semi paralyzed ia the right leg
and right arm He also lost The hear
Ing In the right gar
Il treated him ard he gained slow
~ and had begun % try TO use bis
limbs some when travelling anetof
came along and persuaded the childs
parents that he could cure their boy
in a short time, They used hts medF
cines. but the toy grew worse and be-
Eaa having spells very Ike epilepsy
Mr. Mcbride came "a me again aad
/ proposed giving him course X
DoddH KIDNEY pills. which Was cofa-
msnrsd AZ once The impcayem es1s
50 al Instant and IN 8 IS sak's time tho
epilept8r aelrures ccag-i altogether
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-04
Fancy Blouse Waist.

No form of the 1880 shoulder Is
more graceful than this one and none
gives better lines. The wa. also
is admirable In every way aid suits
all the fabrics of the season. The
shallow yoke, the plaits below and
the full, dropping sleeves all are fea-
lures and most admirable ones, while
the extensions. in the form of box
plaits. over the shoulders make quite
the latest of the season. The model
is made of champagne colored
eolienne embroided in ring dots and
is combined with finely tucked muslin
and lace, the use of this last with wool
fabrics being essentially smart. but
innumerable combinations might be
suggested.
The waist is made over smoothly
fitted lining that closes at the center
front and itself consists Of fronts,
back and yoke, the closing being