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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
Calling the G1.::SGsEen0.

n England the calls chuck, chuck,
or coop, coop, prevail; in Virginia,
coo-che, coo-che; in Pennsylvania, pee,
pee. This latter call is widely en-
ployed, being reported from Germany,
Spain Gas pi. ply, Bulgaria, Hungary,
Bavaria and the Tyrol. In the Austri-
an province the term is used in COM
bination-thus: Pulla, pi, pi. The call
pullele, pull, pull, also occurs there.
In some parts Of Germany the poul-
try are called with tick, tick; In Prus-
sia, put, put, and young chickens with
TUX, TUX (Grimm), and schip, schip, the
latter being all imitation Of their own
cry. In eastern Prussia hens are
called with kluckschen, kluck, kluck;
also tippchen, tipp, tipp. Grimm re-
cords also pi, pi, and tiet, tiet. Vein
hold reports from Bavaria bibi, bibeli,
bidh; pi, pi, and pull, pull In Denmark
the call is pootle; in Holland, kip. kip;
in Bohemia, tyoo; in Bulgaria, tiri, tiri.
& - f5t#3a5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
A Black Mast.

Most trading steamers which wisl to
study economy and effect have their
aft mast painted black. If they did
not the mast would soon be sullied
by smoke and would look very dirty
in consequence. The smoke from the
vessels funnel is carried backward by
the forward motion of the vessel, and
the mast would look grimy If it was
painted any other color than black.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
A Curious and Rare Book,

The most curious as well as one Of
the rarest books known to collectors is
the edition of the Vulgate issued by
Pope Sixtus V. some time between
1856 and 1890. The book, as Disraeli
described it, "fairly swarmed with er-
rata" So numerous were they that a
number of printed paper slips contain
ing the proper words were pasted over
the errors, and, this device proving in
efficient on account of the immense
number of mistakes, as many Of the
copies as could be found were called in
and destroyed. Only few remain, and
the book with it's paper patches COM
mands an extremely high price.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
Luminou. Paint a. Night Lights.

Luminous Paint as Night Lights.
The connection between earthquakes
and luminous paint would hardly De
apparent to any one without explana-
tion. It nevertheless exists, and the
use to which it is put invests it with
the utmost Importance just for the few
critical moments Of the shock. In the
Philippine Islands, where earthquakes
are not uncommon, small metallic
plates coated with luminous paint are
SO placed about the premises that at
the first warning the inmates are
quickly guided to the door and thus to
the street. In Manila 1t is laid on in
patches about the bedrooms and stair.
cases, serving as guides for the door
handles and the stairs, night lights be-
ing considered especially dangerous, as
likely to set fire to the falling houses
and thus to roast the inmates in their
own homes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
N. R. |. & N. WILL BEGIN
CARRYING MAIL DEC, 81
This Will Result in changedITime Table
Between Bemidji and
Redby.

Beginning December 81, the
Minneapolis, Red Lake & Mani
toba railway will carry the mail
from Bemidji to Redby ION the
shore of Red Lake, and inter
mediate points, the company hav-
ing been notified that the govern
ment had decided to award them
the contract.
A representative of the rail-
way mail service visited Bemid;i
a few weeks ago and made
thorough inspection of the Red
Lake line from this city to Red by.
and took account of the manner
in which the settlers and resi-
dents along the line could be
served if the mail was carried by
the railway company, with the
result that he recommended the
awarding of a contract.
For several years the mail has
been carried by stage from Be-
midi to Buena Vista and the nee
to Nebish and the Red Lake In
dian agency. The route which
the st,ge has been compelled to
take has been a bad one, and the
roads have been such most of the
time that expeditions trips could
net be made
The new arrangement to carry
by rail will necessitate the put
ting into effect of new time
card on the railroad. The train
which now leaves Bemidji, for
Redby at 8 a. m will be changed
to leave in the afternoon and will
return the next morning, instead
OF IN the evening, as at present.
This is done SO that the people
up the line may receive their
mail the same day that it comes
70 Bemidji from outside points
and be able to send ans wers in
time for out bound mail the next
day The new time card will go
into effect Monday, Dec 81.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
NORMAN LEAVES RED LAKE
FOR SCHOOL IN MONTANA
Has Served as Superintendent Of
Agency School for Last
Three Years.

81. G. Norman, who for the
past three years has acted as
superintendent of the Indian
school at the Red Lake agercy,
has severed his connection with
the school, and was in the city
last evening on his way to his
home at Faribault.
Mr.. Norman was appointed
superintendent at Red Lake
December 13, 1908; he resigned
December 13, this year, and his
Office was Number Is, but he
asserts that this coincidence OF
the unlucky ''l3" has no relation
to his affairs, as he is doing
nicely and is content with his lot.
Mr.. Norman has received word
from the Indian Office at Wash
ington that he has been appointed
superintendent of a new Indian
school which is being opened at
the Blackfoot agency, Montana,
seventy.five miles west of
.Kalispel, and located on the
main line of the Great Northern
Railway company's coast run.
The new situation is considered
q very good one and a fitting
recognition of Mr.. Sorman's
ability.
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Let Him Right In.

A minister, addressing meeting Of
the London Bible society, of which the
Marquis of Anglesey was president,
said that st. Peter refused to admit
the marquis as peer or as yelling
toms old officer or lord lieutenant of
Ireland or the leader of the Horse
guards at Waterloo, but let him right
in as soon as he knew that he was
president Of the Bible society. @..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
Gagged Until Married

On certain island in the Pacific It
Is stated that the natives are still In
the habit Of conf1ning their girl chill
dren In cages until they are Of an age
to marry. These cages are constructed
Of palm branches, and the girls are
imprisoned in them when they are two
or three years old. They are not al
lowed to leave their cage under any
pretext whatever, and they are only
taken out once day to be washed.
The children are said to grow up
strong and healthy in spite Of their
Incarceration.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
POLITICAL CRISIS DISCUSSED.
Kaiser and German Chancellor Il
Conference.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-Emperor William
lunched with Prince Won Buelow at
the chancellor's palace during the day
and presumably they discussed the
present situation brought about by the
dissolution OF parliament The en-
peror. and chancellor have been in
complete accord throughout In the
treatment Of colonial questions and
desire to relieve the government from
dependence upon the Clerical party.
This 1t appears will be as much an
issue at the coming elections as the
question of the retention or abandon
ment OF the German colonies. The
imperial government and the Vatican
have got along fairly well since the
beginning of the late Prince Won Ho.
henlohe's chancellorship, but the crit
ical attitude of the Center or Clerical
party Of recent years has been annoy
Ing to administrative and court circles.
It is not intended to completely break
with the members of the Center party,
but only to show them that they are
not indispensable. The leaders of all
the party groups and many Of their
followers held caucuses In the commit
tee rooms Of the .reichstag during the
day,
It Is reported that the elections will
be held Jan. 20 and that the new
reichstag will assemble Feb. z, but
nothing appears to have been definite
" decided Ny the government.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
The Light That Failed.

It was by an accident that Mr.. Kip
ling got his famous title, "The Light
That Failed" He had almost decided
to call the novel "The Failure" al
though he was dissatisfied with this.
One evening as he was sitting in his
study reading by lamplight the light
went suddenly down-almost failed, in
fact. In a second Kipling jumped up,
exclaiming excitedly. "By Jove, I've
got itv' Pointing to the lamp, he said,
"The Light That Failed" London
Standard.
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BE First In Attack.

An old Scotch drillmaster, so the
story goes, taught his pupils the art Of
thrusting with the saber until thev
were quite proficient.
''Now teach us to parry" said they.
"Oh." said he, you must do the
thrusting and let your enemy do the
parrying."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
Carlyle on DisraeIi.

William Black, the novelist, In his
"reminiscences of Carlyle, reports him
as saying: There's that man Disraeli.
They tell me he Is a good speaker
Perhaps I do not know what good
speaker is. But I read speech Of his
that he delivered in Glasgow a year or
two ago, and it appeared to me the
greatest jargon OF nonsense that ever
got into any poor creatures head"
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Is Prominent K. P.

James A. Murray. the "dean'
of the "bunch" at Blackduck.
came down from the "Duck'
this morning and spent the day
in the city.
Mr.. Murray is one of the
strongest Knights of Pythias in
the north half of the state and
has been very instrumental in
furthering the interests of the
local K. P. lodge at Blackduck,
which is rapidly coming to the
front as one of the best of the
order in this section.
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Fatherly Advice.

"Papa," said the girl with the new
engagement ring, did understand
you to say that you intended to buy
me a piano for wedding PRESENT.
Yes, dear" replied her father, "but
I wouldn't advise you to mention it to
George. He. might break the engage
men" Chicago News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
The Man Fish.

Mathew Buchinger, mentioned in old
English wonder books as the man
fish," was the most remarkable mon
strosity Of his time. He had neither
hands, arms, feet nor legs. From his
shoulders grew two finltke excrescen-
ces, and along his back there were sew
eral rows Of scales. He had the lidless
eyes characteristic Of the fish species
and queer puckered mouth and nee
ears.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15
Buy your dolls at the opera
house Tuesday. Sale begins at
10 q. m.
Band Concert and Dance.

The Bemidji band will give q
concert and dance next Thurs
day evening, the Goth inst, at the
city opera house. It is the in,
tention of the mem bers to make
the concert the best yet given by
the local musical organization,
and the dances given by the
band are always enjoyable affairs.
There should be a good attend.
ance.
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BRYCE AS AMBASSADOR.
English Statesman May BE Sent (
Washington.

London, Dec. 15. parliamentary
circles here show much interest In the
prospect Of James Bryce's appoint
ment to the ambassadorship at Wash
ington and some Of the Irish members
asked the chief secretary for Ireland
II they might congratulate him.
Mr.. Bryce did not deny the report,
but merely replied: 4
"You must not believe everything
you hear
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Don't forget the Methodist
annual fair and supper Tuesday,
the 18th, in the opera house. Sale
begins at 10 a. m. and continues
only one day.
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Splendid supper at the opera
house Tuesday evening, begin.
ming at $50. Price 25c.
NO DISORDERS LIKELY.
Public Interest in French controvers
s Decreases.

Paris, Dec. 15.-The first day of the
regime of the separation of church
and state having passed without. grave
: disorders. public interest in the de-
tails Of the continuation of the struggle
Is already yisibly tagging. It IS now
apparent that the resistance Of the
clergy will be purely passive and that
there is no prospect of religious pas
s1Ons being aroused unless the church
es are closed and the government,
therefore, is resting on its oars and
will continue to do so until parliament
authorizes the drastic measures which
the cabinet is preparing. In the mean
time in this city, except in the church.
es where legal applications were filed,
the police again took notes of infrac-
tions of the law at the. morning
masses. s'>%. - (. ~. "a, 1 -
Cardinal Richard is awaiting expul-
sion from the episcopal mansion. The
government, however, desires to avoid
even the appearance of force in the
case of the aged primate, who is in
bad health, and Is postponing action
In the hope that he will depart in a
few days of his own volition.
The Action, violent Socialist or
gan, has made an attack on the gov
ernment, calling attention to the al
legged fact that the Catholic gymnastic
societies had numbers of rifles. There
is not the slightest evidence, however,
that armed resistance is contemplated.
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a
METHODIST Morning subject,
sSome inside Facts" Second
discourse. Last Sundays SER
mon caused general comment
and the sermon tomorrow
morn ng is likely to produce q
greater effect. Time IL. Sun
day school 1916. Junior
League 8. Epworth League Z.
Evening subject, IA Broken-up
Funeral Upon Crowded
Street. a real and genuine
occurrence. Special music at
both services. Come and bring
some friend with you. Tine
8 O'Clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-15

You can get some good
Christmas presents at the
Methodist fair Tuesday at the
opera house. Sale begins at 10
q. m. =" =,
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Sunday Worship,

BAPTIST The subject on Sun
]. day morning in the Baptist
church will be, Goods Know
ledge and Notice of Faith as
Well as Works. Sunday
school at 1910. Young Peoples s
meeting at z p. NJ. "Some
Thoughts from Lovely Queen
Esther, " will be the subject in
the evening, at 8. All lwelcome.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1906-03-29
MARRIED..

BRowN-SANBORN. In Belfast, March p, by
Rev. j. W. Hatch, Seth c. Brown and Ardrla l.
Sanborn, both o. Camden.
DoDGE BENNETT. In Troy, March Is, by Key
A. S. Rollins, George E, Dodge of Burnham and
Miss Sadie L. Bennett of Troy.
DIXoN-HALL. In Camden, March Is, by Rev
L. ID. Evans, Frank :. Dixon and Miss Hattie
May Hall
FRIsBEE- HOBBS. In Belfast, March "a, by
Rev. A. A. Smith Edwin Frisbee and Miss Della
hobbs, both of Belfast.
MOORE HARTsHoRN. In Swanvllle, March II
by Rev. W. j. Mcneil, Andrew Park Moore OF
Frankfort and liSs Hattie Mae HartShorn OF
Swanville.
PRENTIss- CURTIss. In Clinton. March a. by
Rev. j. W. Price, Joseph F. Prentiss of Thorn
dixie and Miss Cora Blanch Cnrtiss of Clinton.
THURLow WOsTER. In Camden. March q by
Rev E.. H: Boynton, Vim. r. Thuriow and Miss
Jessie A. Woster, both of Camden.
WOOsTER-JoY. In Moth Haven, March 10,
by Rev. Maurice Dunbar, Emery II. Wooster
of Vinahaven and Miss Susie f. Joy of South
Addison.
WARDwELL EMERToN. In South Penobscot,
March II, by Rev. James c. Garvin, Percy A.
Wardwell of Penobscot and Miss Alice e. Emer-
ton of Bluehill.
WlNGATE NoRGRAGE. In Castine, March p,
George c. Wingate of Sebec and Miss Ida Belle
MOrgrage of Castine.
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DIED.

AMEs. In BuckSport, March %, John r. Ames
of Leach's Point ag, d about 80 years.
AREY. In Rockland, March II. Alice d. Aley
native OF Owls Head, aged % years, months,
% days.
BHAN In Appleton Mar i9 VILLA, am Bean
Of po IN onon March 10 Emene widow
Bo1NToN. In Togus, arch IA. Samuel P.
Boynt3n aged 80 years months Remains
CARTER In Sedgwck March Is. Colman
Carter aged IS years, ) months Is days.
CoLsoN: In Frank ort, March 20, Lena R.
wife of Herbert ii. Colson, aged "A years. +
CLARK. in Prospect, Narch is, Grace, daugll-
ter of MIR. and Mrs Murch Clark
Dodge.
DAGGhrT. In Union March 12. Nancy j., wife
of Gyrenus {. Daggett, aged y years.
KNoWIToN. III lslesboro, March %, Capt
LORD In Boston, Mass. March 15 Charles f.
Lord, aged s. years. Remains brought to Rock
McLooN. In Bangor, March %, silas W. Nc
Loon of Rockland, aged 80 Years
MERITHEw. In searsport. March %, Martha
j.: WIDOW Of the late .andreW }. MerlitheW of
seAtspott aged 65 years.
NICHOLS In Tholnast5n, March II Betsey
Nichols a native Of Wi. tie port, aged 81 years
y, Nokwoon; In Bueksport,, March 20. Mrs.
CHRISTINA y. Norwood, wife of John Norwood
PEAsE. In Rockand March II, Edna May,
dan ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pease, aged PC
years, months IA days.
PIILsBURY. In Northport March "a, Saliva
A., wife of William Pisbury, aged y years, II
months days.
RAND In Monroe. March II, Freeman Rand
aged 66 years. months and II days.
SIDES In Belfast, March %, George A. Sides,
aged Y years, II months, days.
SWEETLAND. In Searsm0nt. Emra, widow
of osial Sweetland. aged 93 years.
y SEAvEY. In Winterport, March 49, John
Seavey, aged % years.
SMITH. In Appleton, March %, Benjamin
Smith, aged 81 years, months.
WARREN. In Deer Isle, March 10, Capt Benz.
Warren. aged IS years.
WHITNEY. In Union, March 49, Adriel Whit
ney, aged 81 years.
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THE REPUBLICAN JOURNAL THURSDAY, MARC 29, 1900

Philip Gilkey, sch. Bahama of Belfast. SO
tons Capt. Isaac ClOssOn, sch. Cynthia Of
Prospect, 20 tons; Capt Samuel Curtis. sch.
Two Friends of Prospect. 81 tons Captain
Andrew J. Ross, sch. Patriot of Prospect,
81 tons; Capt George Dyer. Jr., sch. Two
Sons of Belfast, IS tons; Capt. Amos Mich
OILS, sch. Abaco of Belfast, 1888 tons; Capt.
William Butman, sch. Brandywine of Pros
pect, 50 tons; Capt WOODBURY. Carver. sch.
Charlotte of Prospect, 112 tons; Capt. Au.
Prospect. 1877 tons; Capt Robert Porter,
SCH Two Friends Of Prospect, 81 tons !;
Capt. Thomas True, sch. New Packet of
Boston, 1903 tons; Capt. LOring Blanchard,
sch. St. Cloud of Prospect, 1872 tons; Capt.
LibDeus Curtis, sch. Fred0nia of Prospect,
50 tons; Capt. Benson Staples, sloop Ad-
venturer of Prospect, 26 tons.
Mr.. Enoch Robbins and his daughter,
Mrs. Eta George, entertained few friends
at their home Wednesday, March 21st. The
occasion was Mr.. Robbins 18th birthday.
An excellent dinner was served, music fur
nished and all spent most enjoyable day
In the evening a very fine musical entertain
ment was given by the Nickerson Sisters
Orchestra, refreshments were served and
Mrs. Augustus Nickerson read the follow
ing original poem
We have met here with our friend today
To extend his birthday greeting,
And each has come with a joyful heart
To Join him in this meeting.
Seventy-seven years ago today
Began his useful life,
And through all the intervening years
He has seen both care and strife.
Courage and valor he has shown
When other men would lag,
In the Rebellion he bravely fought
To save his country'S flag
His generous heart and noble mind,
And each a worthy token,
To all who ever sought advice
He has words of council spoken.
For many years loved companion
And he walked side by side,
But now she waits him in that land
Beyond deaths chilling tide.
AS we have met our friend today
May we meet around the Throne,
When our earthly tasks are over
And Heaven claims its own
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THE PERFECT WAY.
SCORES OF BELFAST CITIZENS HAVE
LEARNED 1T,

If you suffer from backache,
There is only one way to cure it.
The perfect way is to cure the kidneys.
A bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect it, urinary troubles follow.
Doan's Kidney Pills are made for kidneys
only
Are endorsed by Belfast people.
James Haney, of 81 Union St.. Belfast. Me-,
s avs: For number of years my kidneys
ca used me great deal of trouble, and the most
noticeable symptoms was irregularity OF the
kidney secretions which were too frequent and
often accompanied with scalding and burning
sensation. Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills adverts-
ed got a box at the city drug store and used
them as directed. They proved to be just what
] required. The remedy attacked the root OF the
TT ouble and strengthened and toned up the kid
neys and thus b;nished all the symptoms that
had bothered me- l know that Doan's Kidney
Pills cali he depended on for have used them
On more than one occasion since and they have
never failed to help me-
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Fos-
ter-MilbuIn Co., Euffalo, n. Y, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-and take no
other
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BORN

ANDERSON. In Rockport, March Is, to Mr.
and Mrs, Mat Anderson, daughter.
DEAN. In Lincolnville, March 16, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Gorham Dean, a son.
HURD. In Rockland, Narch Is. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Hurd, a SOp-Wllis;
SoULE In Searsmont, March II. to MIR. and
Mrs. Edward B. Soule, a son
NJ rs Walter Towers, a daughter.
WATTS. In Warren, March +, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lescoe Watts a son.
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Belfast Savings Bank.

The corpOrators of this bank are hereby II ii
fed that the annual meeting of the corporation
will be held at their banking room on Wednes-
day, April 10, 1906, at 10 O'Clock A. M, to act
upon the following business, viz:
list. To choose board of trustees for the
ensuing year.
cd. To make such alterations in the by laws
as may be required, or to adopt a new code of
bylaws.
Sd. To transact such other business as may
legally come before this meeting.
WILMER j. DORMAN, Clerk.
Belfast, March %, 1906-3w13
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-22
Read The Sunday Star

which was read by Mrs. Rebecca T Miller
showed the county union and the various
subordinate unions to be in f1ourishing
condition, financially and otherwise. Other
reports were read as follows: BY Mrs. M
T. P. Jackson, on Purity and the Press;
by Mrs. Nellie Farquhar, on 1.-The Colored
People, by Mrs. Roger Brooke, on Sab
bath Observance" by Mrs. Samuel B.
Wetherald, on "Parlor Meetings. by Mrs.
Sarah T. Miller. on 'Franchise;' by Miss
Emily Massey. on State and National Pa
pers,' and by Mrs. G. L. Tatum, on Evan
gelistic Work"
The feature of the afternoon session was
an address by Mrs. Effie Lambert, secretary
of the New York State Union, and one of
the national organizers Mrs. John b.
Brewer of Rockville read an interesting pa
per on the work of the year.
Mr. Frank McGrath and Miss Gertrude
Mary Wander, both of Washington. came
to Rockville yesterday afternoon and were
married by Rev. R. K. Moseley of the Pres
byterian Church. the ceremony being per-
formed in the church.
A meeting was held in Methodist EpiS-
copal Church South here last evening under
the ausipeces of the Rockville Women's
Christian Temperance Union and at
tended by a large number of temperance
workers and others. Mrs. John B. Brewer
president of the local union. presided. The
address of the evening was delivered by
Mrs. Lambert, secretary of the New York
State Union. Miss Rose Armstrong sang
a solo.
Mrs. Fountain Peters and Mrs Martin
Helm returned to their homes in this vi