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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-03
DlCENTA
LA ULTIMA TRINCHERA

la noche, sobre el escalon de TN
portal; ese crimen que tiene por
victima a una infeliz mu jer que
III era guapa, nj RIGA, nj joven,
que no poscia goces que brin-
dar III caudales que repartir,
me preocupa desde que la prem
"a 10 traslade a los galerines de
"Sucesos."
-jOuien la habra matado?
tPor que la habra matado2-me
nregunto. - Informaciones pc
riodisticas y averiguaciones ju-
licialeS me dejan sin respuesta.
Nadie sabe NADIA, nadie descu-
bre NADIA. La vieja ha lido a la
fosa comun con un tremendo
cuchillazo entire la cuarta Y
quinta costilla; los curiales ST.
guen emborronando papel de
ofcio Y los diarios renteros de
la actualidad, buscan en- move
dades nuevas alimento para sus
lectores.
-Qui6n habra matado a la
vieja? iPor que?-Continuo pre-
guntandone yo.
Solo hay un indicio. Parccc
ser que la v1Cti ma disputaba no.
Ches atras con un mendigo Jun
to al escalon donde Sc ha perpe-
trado el Crimen. lPor que era la
disputa? Segun quienes decla-
ran, porque la vieja Sc negaba 4
ceder ell escal0n que le servla
de lecho, Y el mendigo 10 guerra
ocupar.
5Seria por ESQ? lSeria por la
possession de algunos centime-
tros de piedra, que la miseria
volvi0 cana, por 10 que el men
dlgo indesCubierto metio la pun
ia del cuchillo en- los pulmones
de la anciana. lMerecia tan
ruin asilo resistencias por par
te de la una y ferocidades por
la del otro2
iEso?. J.. jPor eso?.. !. Como
va a ser por eso?-diran, 81 no
10 meditan previamente los que
poseen un hogan y una CANA
ESQ no mereCe la pena.
Y, sin embargo, tai vez sea
ESQ" la raz0n sOla q justiflcar
Ell asesinato de una mujer que
por sus amos no podia inspirar
deseos y que pOr su miseria no
pOdia inspirar COdlcias..
Cast, casi me atrevo d repro
duclr los hechOs anteriores a la
escena V la esCena misma.
La anClana, traS muChOS rO-
dares pOr e1 mundO, vino a ese
triste periodic en- que todo falta
menOs hambre Y arrugas. Nj
tenia CANA donde d0rmi1, nj te-
cho bajo el Scual Cobijarse, nj
ropa que pOner sobre el Cuerpo,
hi comida que dar al est0mago.
No los tenia y sali0 pOr esas
GALES extendiendo la mano, en-
comendando a la carload su
vestuariO Y su ola, y deClaran-
do hogar suyO Y CANA tambien
suya aquel qulClO, mas hOndO
que 0tros quiCios tai vez aquel
-sCal0n. mas anChO tai vez que
Otros esCalOnes.
ALI Sc amparaba --valga Ell
amparaba-Contra el frio V la
lluvia cuando los avances de la
noche hacian inutil va su por-
dioseo; sobre Ell ancho esCalon
rebIlaba su cuerpo y dejaba
caer la cabeza para que ell sue
no ofreciese treguas a su de-
samparo y a su augusta. Ello,
el escalon y el quicio, eran la
casa suya, el refugio regalado
por la casualidad v por la mise
ria su inutil velez.
Ultima trinchera de su aban.
dono Y de su penuria tueron el
escal0n y el quicio. Con ellos
coDtaba para resguardarse de-
aqua V del Cierzo, lie las oscar
.has J l,.5 nievys durante las
ncches uvernales. esas noches
l4l 4>t3 7 trlote5 9ae hielan la
pai.b ~" 90 II boCa y las espe-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-03
Perez Escpich

La Duquesa de Martell, > tomos.
La Pecadora. Noyela de coStumbres,
t0m0S.
Kncaadernados eu Pasta BspanoIa
De venta en- Ell BOLETfN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-01-03
1AGkESlA AEREADi lvTlE!LIOSA
DE j. IF. ULkNCO

Con s1 uso desapar .cc el extr efIt-
mi1nto, indigestion. dolores &C cabs
IA. jaqueca, bihs. zeido del estomaxo.
cn general todos los desarrrglss $ pro-
ducidos por el cstom.g 20 ! in,cstinos.
FMrMs~<t1 - 0lUneo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18

son of the corps of engineers of the
United States army.
Captain Judson is one Of the officers
who were sent to Manchuria TO re-
port on the observations OF the oper-
atoms of the Russian and Japanese
armies. The scenes of carnage which
he witnessed appear TO have had de-
pressing influence upon him.
He has just made a report to the
war department. 1t is more than re
port. It Is a Iugubrious commentary
OH the awful hopeIessness of anything
Forsees Shameful War.
Captain Judson declares that only by
adopting certain measures for the I'M
proyement Of the American navy, which
he outlines, can the United States be
saved from a shameful and disastrous
war"
Incidentally the captain CORPS OF
engineers) takes a fall out Of military
attaches. He declares they are less
dangerous only than war correspon-
dents" and favors the policy Of 'sati-
ating public curiosity" about a nations
wars by handing out typewriter state
ments from some official channel"
Speaking further Of military at
taches. he says: Many Of them viii bt
Ill disposed for one reason or another
Some will try to make records in get
ting out information. and some ever
may try coyertly to furnish informa
ton to the press
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18

wealthy eelluloid manufacturer, of New
ark, on the ground that she is an I'M
desirable alien. today began an &C
ton against Mr.. Miller for $3.50 for
breach Of promise of marriage, the pa
pers being served on the arrival OF
Miller from Ellis island. where the re
hearing of the case was concluded.
Charges BIaekman Attempt.
Mr.. Miller said he did not fear the
result Of the suit. and charged that the
trial had come here solely with the
purpose of Matchmaking him.
When the board Of examiners. com
posed of Charles w Parbury, w
Bruno. and J. Toner. met on Ellis Is
land. Miss Klippenbourg took the stanc
IN rebuttal OF the testimony given bs
Miller yesterday. in which he said she
was woman of bad reputation
4 sensation was caused when Emer.
lex Won Litchtenstefn- Homrogd Of IN,
Austrian consulate in this city. whc
yesterday testified to getting a cable
gram signed by the perfect OF polio,
in Vienna, asserting that the girl hat
been arrested in a questionable resort
refused under oath to tell how IN,
cablegram was obtained at the con.
sulate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
DEADLY EXPLOSION ON
4 JAPANESE WARSHIP
Twenty seven Killed and
Many Wounded by Burst
ing Powder Bag.
FIVE OFFICERS AMONG DEAD
Disaster Occurs on One of Mikado's
Fighting Boats Built Since
the War.

Tokia. Sept. 1S.-Twenty- men
were killed and sixteen injured by an
explosion on board the battleship
Kashima during target practice off
Kure on Sept. g.
The Kashima. under command of
Captain KoiZumi, reached Kure two
hours after the accident, but news of
the affair was kept from the public
until today.
The dead include five officers, rank
not given. Four officers were wounded.
The cause of ethe explosion is under
investigation. 1t occurred inside the
shield of the starboard after ten inch
gun. 1t is believed a bag of powder
caught fire from the gas emitted from
the breech of the gun when opened for
the purpose of reloading.
The hull of the battleship was not
damaged. The Kashima is one of ia
pans new battleships, having beer
built since the war with Russia. and
is 1000 tons larger than the Misaka
Admiral Togo's famous flagship.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
CASTE IN HOSPITALS
Jane Adams Charges That
Chicago Charity Patients
Get Scant Attention.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Miss Jane Adams
yesterday afternoon gave a talk at the
American Hospital association conven-
ton in the Palmer house that caused
considerable comment.
She spoke. by special invitation. on
The Layman's View OF Hospital
Work" and her ideas were plainly
stated. DR.. II. 3. Howard. superin-
tendent Of the Massachusetts General
hospital, made the principal reply to
Miss Adams. In .rejoinder. she stated
she had investigated her subject.
There is an inclination in some
quarters to overlook the individuality
The same treatment is not always ac-
corded charity patients that is given
those with money. 1t is different with
the hospitals of France There every
one is placed upon the same plane.
In America, contagious cases are
rushed away and isolated, and relatives
are unable to see the sufferers. In
France, they are placec in wards par
titioned off with glass. and the pa
tients can be visited and hold CONVEX
sation with those dear to them.
Again, it is common in this country
TO rush a charity patient out as soon
as he is able To- leave his bed. In
Germany, 1T is almost compulsory for
| the hospitals to keep convalescent pa
tients until they are able to go back
to work.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
PEACE ENJOYS CLASH
On SUBMARINE MINES
Hague Commissioners Hold
a Stormy Session Over
Torpedoes.
ENGLAND OPPOSED TO THEM
She FaVors the Abolition of Mines
and Explosives in Naval
Combats.

The Hague. Sept IA violent
clash between Great Britain and Ger
many marked the stormiest session of
The Hague peace conference since its
opening
During the discussion of the project
concerning the laying OF submarine
mines before the committee on mari
time warfare 1t was fully shown that
whenever military interests are IN
volved TO agreement is likely.
Two Nations are Opposed.
The antagonism between Britain and
Germany was apparent during the
meeting. Great Britain having: the
more powerful navy, wishes to abolish
or to limit to the utmost, the employ
ment of mines. while the interests of
Germany are in direct opposition to
such a proposal
General Horace Porter. one of the
American delegates. defended the
American proposition which prohibits
the use OF floating mines, and also of
stances.
For the same reason General Porter
was in favor of allowing mines, for
tho purpose of defense. to be placed
ten miles from the coast instead of
three, as proposed by Great Britain.
for the reason that at three miles they
would not attain their object in pte-
venting attack by the fleet of the en-
envy, whose gun range might be $1,000
yards.
The debate had not been finished
when the committee rose.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18

the return of the property He says
his client breads publicity.
The lawyer says the woman Is 40
years old and unmarried. She is a
native New Yorker and has wealthy
relatives. While it IS pretty well es-
tablished that the woman got on the
train at Larchmont, she does not live
there.
Norris asserts that the tin box that
she carried contained $4,000 most
" in $1,000 bills The jewelry, val
ued at $4,000. comprised the follow
ing articles: 4 horseshoe set with
twelve diamonds. a necklace set with
twelve diamonds, a pearl necklace
with diamond cross base, sapphire
ruby, emerald. and pearl ring. a soil
taire diamond ring. a pearl and dia-
mond chain. There were no papers In
the box which would indicate its own
ership.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
GIRL READY TO DIE
is WALKING BOMB
Russian Police Arrest Fe-
male Nihilist who Planned
to Blow Herself Up.
AIMED At TORTURE CHAMBER
Found Lined With Gun Cotton and
Carrying Powerful Explosives
Plot Discovered.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 17.-Accused Of
being concerned in an attempt to de-
stroy the police torture chamber by
converting herself in a walking bomb
and blowing herself up along with the
detested place. young girl nick
named Wanda" was today arrested by
the police
Planned Cunning Disguise.
The police assert that Wanda
planned to enter the headquarters of
the secret police in the middle of the
day, when it is generally full of police,
wearing the uniform of an officer of
gendarmes, lined with wads of gun
cotton and carrying powerful bombs.
w anda," the police add, hoped by
blowing herself up to reduce the en-
tire building TO ruins and kill all the
officers composing the staff of the po-
litical police. The plot was betrayed,
and the police, In addition to taking
Wanda" into custody, arrested a Jew
ish tailor in whose shop they siezed a
half ready uniform which was intend
ed for the woman.
Police Remove Quarters.
In consequence of the murderous de-
signs of the revolutionists the secret
police have decided TO give up their
present quarters, removing to an iso-
lated stone building on Kamenny is
land, where an elaborate electric sig
nal will be installed in order to pre-
vent undermining.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
CITY LEADS IN CRIME
Chicago Holds Record For
Homicides Over IT. Y
Europe Far Behind,

Chicago. September. 18.-(Special)-
For six years, ending with 1905, with
one exception, Chicago held the rec
ord for the United tSates for the num-
Der of homicide arrests made within
its boundaries. The exception came
in 1902. when New York made 143 ar
Chicago. according to figures compiled
by Attorney James E. Brown of this
city.
Chicago Leads in Crime.
According to his figures. Chicago
had SO of these arrests in 1900, against
"a for New York. and the years fol-
lowing presented these figures for the
two cities. Nineteen hundred and one,
Chicago. ia: New York. SO: 1902, Chi
cago. 121; New York, 143: 1903. Chi
cago, $50; New York, 116; 1901, Chi
cago, 1874; New York. 1O4; 1905, Chi
cago. III; New York. 10. For these
years Philadelphia was third, st. Louis
fourth. and Louisville, fifth.
For Minor OfFenses
OF other arrests for the year 1905,
New York totaled 1850 for larceny
and robbery arrests, against 1924 for
Chicago and 4,407 for Philadelphia.
New Yorks burglary record was 2,279
against 1850 for Chicago and 100 for
Philadelphia. New York arrested 1886
Migrants. Chicago. 361, and Philadel-
phia, 4129. Compared to European
cities Mr.. Browns compilation shows
an excess of arrests of all kinds. es-
pecially for homicides. among Ameri-
ran rn1IniripaljtieS
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
BRUCE AND HIS AIDES
. PERISH IN POLAR SEA
Scottish Backers Receive
Report Four Explorers
Cannot be Found.
EMPTY SLEDS ARE FOUND
American Collier Munroe To Be
Sent Out in Search of
Missing Men.

Edinburgh. Sept 1S.-That William
Bruce, the Scottish arctic explorer, and
three companions have persisted among
the icebergs while engaged in an at
tempt to cross Prince Charles bay is
the belief of the officials OF the Scot
fish Oceanographical laboratory, who
today received telegram from "A
gard. Norway, stating that the steam
ships sent in search of the explorer
and his party have returned without
being able TO find them, though the
empty sIeds of the adventures had
been found near the landing in Prince
Charles bay.
No News for n Month.
A telegram from Advent Bay. via
Hammerfest. states that nothing has
been heard from the expedition, which
left the base of supplies almost a
month ago, with the intention of re-
turning on Aug. %.
With Mr.. Bruce were Captain Boag-
sen. former companion of the Prince
Of Monaco, Captain Johnson, former
companion of DR.. hansen, and sailor.
They took provisions for two weeks
only. and as no game can be found
along the coast, it is almost certain
they are dead.
The steamship Express, which re-
Gently was at Spitzbergen with the
Wellman arctic expedition. found traces
of one of Mr.. Bruce's camps at the end
of August, but there was no sign OF
Bruce or his companions.
Situation Is Critical.
Another steamship sent in search of
the party has just returned to Aagaard
from Spitzbergen and reports the sit
uation to be critical
Preparations were then being made
at the headquarters OF the Bruce ex-
petition, Spitzbergen, to send the
American collier Munroe in search OF
the missing explorers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
BANKER IS TO CLEAR
A FINANCIAL MYSTERY
Jacob L. Schiff to Reveal a
Metropolitan Railroad
Transaction.
SOLUTION ANXIOUSLY AWAITED
Theory That Buyer Gave Seller a
Few Hours to Take Back
Securities.

New York. Sept. 1S.-Announcemens
was made today that the mystery OF
how Jacob $. Schifr compelled Thomas
F. Ryan and his associates to take
back s6.6oo,ooo of Metropolitan Securi-
ties company stock in 1903 will shortly
be cleared UP BY the public service
commission.
William NJ. Wins. counselor in the
investigation Of the transit lawyer. is
to call Mr.. Schin as a witness, and Ii
IS expected that he will go on tha
stand few days after Mr. Ryan re-
turns from abroad.
Just what Mr. Schin. on behalf OF
his firm, Kuhn. Loeb x Co, did and
what he said or intimated to make Mr..
Ryan and his friends come forward
with nearly 100000 has always been
a great mystery TO Wall street. Mr..
Ryan Is known as a man who does not
return money obtained through an
| agreement very willingly.
When s2s. o0o 600 of Metropolitan SCI
curities were offered to the share
holders OF the Metropolitan Street
railway at par, Kuhn. Loeb x Co. took
| s6,600.000 and underworld the entire
issue.
1t was declared at the time that s11,-
100000 of the amount would be used
TO take up the outstanding indebted
ness incurred in the purchase of the
Third Avenue Railroad company The
balance was to be used in improving
the road.
Bankers Learn OF Deceit.
The bankers learned soon afterward
that there was no outstanding debt
from the purchase Of the Third Ave-
nue. in 1900. The original debt had not
been more than one-half OF s11,000,e0o
and it was paid In 1901. Some of the
money was to be used in improving
service. but not all.
This was learned after an investiga-
ton by Kuhn. Loeb & Co, and when /
was concluded Mr.. Schiff was ready I,
give Mr. Ryan just so MANY hours 4
/ return the money.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
In Deadly Panama.

It is said that there are more men
buried to the square foot along the
line of the Panama canal than in any
other part of the world.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18

Are you going TO let that room rea
main tenantIess for another week-be-
cause you "don't know whether want
nd would rent 1T or nots
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18

doors home for business Wednesday morning. Septem
will be open for inspection from ga 9p when you
bic show you modern Banking House where and
especial Public Lobby This feature said
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
U. S. IN AWFUL PERIL
Capt. Judson Scents War
Clouds With Army and
Navy Helpless.

Washington. D. c.. Sept. 1S.-The
United States army is in bad shape.
The navy is even worse. The possess
sion OF the Philippines is bad. the Pan
anna canal an embarrassment, and the
Monroe doctrine positively peril
So declares Captain William v. Jud-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
situation Is Critical.
ASKS BIG HEART BALM

New York, Sept. 1S.-Paula Klippen-
bourg, Vienna actress, whose deporta-
ton is sought by Horace z. Miller,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
ReaI Philosophers Stone.

Franklin: If you know how to
spend less than you get you have the
philosophers stone,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-18
HIDES HER IDENTITY
Woman Who Lost Fortune
on Train Won't Divulge
Her Name.

New York, Sept. 1S.-The identity of
the woman who, he says, lost 1896 600
in money and Jewels on New York,
New Haven & Hartford railroad train
yesterday is still kept secret by At
torney Benjamin T. Norris of Brooklyn.
who is Offering a reward of $4,000 for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
7-YEAR-0LO BOY
APPROPR|ATEs 1
TEAM FOR A RIDE

Erwin Chamberlain. aged I, had some
lively adventures yesterday afternoon.
The youngstcr while at play saw spir-
tied horse attached to buggy owned by
the Hand Brewing company or Paw
tucket. standing at the corner OF At
wells avenue and Valley street. He
climbed into the buggy and started for
ride; he got the ride OF his life. How far
tho lad drove, or over what streets the
horse went. is not known, but the ride
was terminated on Smith street by Pa
trolman j. j. O'ConnorF or Station 2. The
officer while on his beat was startled to
see runaway horse dragging buggy.
with a small boy In II, the boy having no
control OF the horse. officer OConnor
awaited the approach OF the team, and
at the proper moment made a spring for
the animals head and luckily grasped one
OF the reins. The horse took TO the side
walk and dragged the officer some dis
tance into Duke street. but was eventu-
ally overcome. The officer then ques-
toned the boy and learned OF his act In
driving off the horse
The boy was delivered TO his parents
and the team was put up at Station to
await its owner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
EAST PROVIDENCE
Advertisements ani items fW Ths
Eews- Democrat can be left at AlexanAss
Nunro's Boston Store. Warren avenue

The Fourth OF July committee met at
the rooms OF the East Providence Busi-
ness Mems association last evening when
George w Fuller, treasurer OF the COM
mittee, announced that $3.50 toward the
fund had been pledged and the prospects
were that a sufficient am0nt would be
raised without much difficulty. He urged
that those who intended to contribute
should do so at once The committee
on music reported that Stones Military
band of Providence had been engaged for
the day. II was also arranged that the
procession would be formed at 10 o'clock
and move at 1890. The committee ap-
pointed Deputy Sheriff o. C. Goodell chief
marshal for the day. The committee will
meet again in the same place Saturday
evening.
Brigade No. 4 OF the Naval Reserves
met last evening and made final arrange
ments for a field day to be held at the
state range Tuesday.
Howard lodge, knights of Pythias. met
last evening. Chancellor Commander Ed
ward Patterson presiding. The rank OF
esquire was conferred upon one candidate
and the rank of knight upon two and one
application for membership was received.
There was an attendance Of "a.
The Rhode Island company is building
a temporary power station on Pawtucket
avenue. near Boyden Heights, which will
be used during the heavy summer travel
ling season.
The East Providence Fishing club held
a special Rrating last evening and trans
acted business OF a strictly private ma
ture
At the session Of the Seventh district
court this morning two men were each
fined 81 and costs for being intoxicated,
both OF whom settled.
Fraternity encampment of Odd Fellows
will meet I'm odd Fellows hall on Warren
avenue this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
HARRIAGTON Gets
PRISON SENTENCE
Of FIVE YEARS

William Harrington. arrested in this
city for drunkenness about a month ago.
on whose person were found bonds VAL
ued at $1,000. and who later was turned
over to the police of Taunton TO answer
TO the charge OF having burglarized the
residence OF II. Blain OF that city. was
yesterday by the superior court. sitting
at New Bedford. sentenced 10 imprison-
ment In the Ccarlestown prison for
term OF not less than two nor more than
fiye years.
Harrington enters upon his sentence
with the police not more enlightened as
TO his previous record than when he was
first taken into custody. He would tell
nothing OF his antecedents except 10 say
that he was born in this city. and that he
had no home.
In an effort TO identify him with crlmi-
nails known 10 the police, his picture was
sent 10 Boston, with the expectation that
he might be Identical with some one OF
whom record In kept In the Boston
rogues' gallery. The attempt proved
fruitless. for Harrington's features did
not correspond with any OF the Boston
bureaus gallery. Neither is he known in
this city, which he claims as his birth
place.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13
PRINTERS CELEBRATION
is ENDED WITH DANCE

The celebration OF the 5oth anniversary
OF the Providence Typographical union
was ended last night with a reception
and dancesat the Park Casino.
The affair was rendered to the Woman's S
auxiliary. There was a large attendance,
and the evening proved one OF the pleas
ATTEST features Of the celebration. Charles
Rothemich served as floor director, with
Carl Robb as assistant floor director, and
William Carr. Frank j. Mahoney. John
Mcguire and Philip Tierney as aids. The
reception committee included Daniel
O'Connor. Charles II. Lee, Percy j. Cant
we'll and Charles Carroll, and the COM
mittee OF arrangements was as follows
Daniel O'Connor. chairman: Charles j.
Rothemich. secretary and treasurer !;
Charles Carroll, Charles H. Lee Carl
Robb and Percy j. Cantwell Refresh
ments were served.