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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
TRIED TO
SHUTTLE OFF
R. E. Carter, Lancaster Ball
Player Despondent.
LITTLE LOVE AFFAIR
Believed to be at the Bottom
of the Trouble.
Hotel Clerk Grabs Poison From
His Hand and Carries away, HIS
Revolver. o"l l

Because married woman with
whom he had had brief Irritation
spurned his love, r., E. Carter, star
right fielder of the Lancaster ball
team and one of the fastest outer
gardeners in the Ohio state league,
was only prevented from committing
suicide at the Majestic hotel by the
quick work of Edward Nowalk, the
night clerk.
Carter has been making his home
here for several weeks and expected
Ito spend the winter here, He struck
up Irritation with married wom-
an whose name could not be learned 1,
Al first things were lovely, but the
love of the woman grew cold and
Carter became Respondent. saturday
night Carter had been drinking when
he met the woman and got her to
go to the Majestic hotel with him
lie was given the use of the parlor
and while there he tried to convince
her that she should care FOR him,
When the woman refused Carter be-
came indignant and in a loud voice
\ gave vent 70 his feelings. SO siren
n uous did he become that the clerl
\ put the pair out Of the hotel -
| Later Carter came i'm aud went Il
his room. The clerk did not thinl
that all was right and followed, ar
riyng on the scene just In time 4
] al Nacio,. ,,ranapinU IN gWa1IOW
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
RECEIVER
IS NAMED
X -
H. Ackerman in Charge of
Piano Factory.
sap 'tgt.@ -
COMPANY INSOLVENT
Declare Petitioners in Com.
mon Pleas Court.
Company was Organized by N. L.
Gebhardt and for Time was
Quitc Prosperous.

The Gebhardt Piano company, until
recently one Of the fourishing in
duetriss of the cily, has bean thrown
into the hands OF "a receiver. Henry
Ackerman was appointed receiver by
Judge B. G.. Young in the court oi
Common Pleas. ana was Instructed
TO wind up the affairs of the COM
papy. The receivers bond was fixed
at $4,000.
The appointment OF receiver was
the result OF petition filed In the
court OF Common Pleas Monday By
G. Il, Ieftwlch. c.. w. Graves and
C. La Love, three OF the stockhold-
ers Of the company VINO represent
that they are the owners OF fifty-ope
shares OF the preferred stock and
fifty shares OF the common stock,
each share. OF the par value OF slO0.
The petitioners represent that the
company organized for the manufac'-
ure OF pianos, but that the business
has been a failure and that recently
the company became SO hopelessly in.
VOlVed Lllal Inc DuslncSs was dpahuVu
ed, The assets are shrinking daily
while tho liabilities are Increasing
STOCKHOLDERS and directors of the com
pany have endeavored to effect a re
Organization but have failed, am
they have also failed to effect a salt
OF the property and assets, Tn'
real estate OF the company, togethe
with, the stock ON hand is valued a
s12.sp0 and the bills receivable an
accsints most of which are who'll
worthless according to the petitioners
bring the total assets to $20,AG1 sS
Il Is stated that the liabilities ar
far IN excess Of he actual assets
Tho Home Building Savings an
Loan company holds mortgag
against the 0ebhardt plano compan
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

had betrayed him. He claimed to
have knowledge that the woman with
whom he had had h Artation had
misrepresented things TO him.
The clerk took the bottled goods
revolver and razor out OF the room
and locking Garter in, kept him a
prisoner until morning when he in
formed him that he could not again
occupy room there,
Among the bah players OF the
league, Garter had the reputation OF
being one of the real untamed kind.
He has frequently been compared to
the famous Ty Cobb, of Detroit.
Memphis has drafted Carter
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

Chicago, Oct l2.--Iuman G. Mann,
son of the vice president OF the Mann
Mccain Railroad supply company is
under arrest here on charge OF
stranglng 10 death Mrs. Fame
Thompson in Michigan avenue
rooming house on July 10 last VIII
be released on $4,000 Oail this after
noon. Nlanns father VIII furnish
bond He believes's in his sons in
nocence.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

and is made party defendant in the
suit.
The Gcbhardt Piano company was
organized several years ago, princi-
pally through the efforts of n. L..
Gcbhardt, who was elected president.
The company manufactured a high
gfade plano and for Il time the bust
ness fiourlshed.- It was not generally
known that the business had been a
failure aud that the company was
involved to an extent that it would
require thousands of dollars 10
again put It in good financial cond-
tion. Tho majority Of the stock
holders reside in the city.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
SUPPOSED MURDERER
RELEASED ON BOND
Bond of S25 900 Furnished by Luman C. Manp Who is
Suspected of Having Choked Mrs. Fannie Thompson
in Michigan Avenue Rooming House-Body
was Found Two Days After the Crime was
Committed.

Mrs. Thompson naked body was
found in her room two days after
she and man giving the name OF
Frank Raymond" appeared there.
She had been gagged with two hand
Eerchiefs stuffed INTO her throat and
a towel which was bound about her
mouth with a rope. Her hands were
roped behind her beck. She had been
straugled anC, there were marks OF
boot heels on her face and body. W.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

London, Oct. l2.-Unlcss especial
prominence is given to women's suf-
frage in King Edwards speech at the
rc-assembly of parliament tomorrow,
the suffragettes Will turn loose their
TDogs of War" again and they prom
ise to harass the government more
than in any previous campaign. Dep
uties of the women will report on the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
ENGLISH WOMEN ARE
READY FOR BUSINESS
Unless King Edwards Speech at The Re.assembliDg of
Parliament Tomorrow is Satisfactory, the Women
will Swarm to the House of Commons and if 1t 10
Satisfactory They will Turn Their Attention
to Premier Asquith.

speech TO the women's parliament in
Caxton hall II the speech is sat-
isfactory the suffragettes Will at
once Begin their importunlty Tof
Premier Asqulth to urge suffrage leg
islation. If the speech is antagon-
istic or even non-commit,al, the WON
en- will descend on the house OF ecm-
mons In a rush.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

a committee feitizens from Della.
ware, among them being Mr. c. Pot
ter, We're in this city Saturday, in
yestigatlng the lighting system in this
city, The Delaware people are
sending their committee to various
places TO See the system OF lighting
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
ONLY One Reason.

"Papa, George wants to break our
engagement.
"What reason does lie advances?
"He says he has a lot of reasons, but
he mentions only one"
"And what's that2'
"He says he has seen somebody he
loves much better than he loves me-"
"And that's the only reason he gives!
"Yes"
"Don't bother him about the others"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

William Crawford long time resi-
dent at the Marion County Inflrmary,
died at the Inflmary Sunday night
about 10 O'Clock He was quite wen
known. The funeral will be CON
ducted from the mhrmary Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. p.
Currin to Officlate.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

In the case of the Union Jack COM
pany against Daniel NJ. Raseler and
Others, a suit on a note, the plain
tin's reply TO the answer of the de-
lcndants was FLED in the court of
Common Pleas today. H.. B. Nc
Neal is attorney for the plaintin
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

Sheckard, Cobb scoring. Mullin sing
led, Rossman scoring. Thomas going
to third. Mcintyre out, Stenfeldt
to Chance. Two runs.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
DETROIT VICTORIOUS
Continued from Page One.

bled Cobb at first, No runs.
Chicago-Scheckar famed Evers
walked and made second on Ross
mans high throw Schultz fouled 10
Thomas. Chance singled, scoring
Evers. Chance stole second. Stein !
ieldt made first on Rossmans FUN
BILE. Chpnce scored on Rossman''
wild throw to the plate. Hoffman
tripled to lett scoring Steinfeldti
Tinker out, o'Leary to Rossnian'
Three runs,
FIFTH INNING.
Detroit--Schaefer popped to Tinker.
Thomas out Tinker to Chance.
Coughlln famed No runs.
Chi cago-,iliug was safe on OLeary S
tumble. Pfeister famed Sheckard
hit into a double play, Schaeier to
Rossman. No runs,
SIXTH INNING.
Detroit-NIullin walked. Mcintyre
singled. O'Leary was safe on held-
er's choice, Crawford scratched hit
Mullln reaching home. Cobb made
first on grounder Mcintyre scoring
Rossman singled OLeary and Craw
ford scoring, Schaeier ilied to Hoif
men, who nailed Cobb at the plate
Thomas doubled, Rossnian scoring
Coughlin out, Eyors TO Chance. Fiv'
runs.
I Chicago-Evers out, Coughlin t'
Rossman. Chance singled and stol'
second Steinfeldt famed, No runs
N SEVENnIl INNING. ,l,...
Detroit--hIullin popped to Tinker
Mcintyre walked. O'Leary grounde'
to Chance, Crawford lined to Hoff
man, No runs. 10
chiesgo Hoffman sirigled Tinke
famed King hit into a doubl
play, O'Ieary to Schafer to Ross
, man. No runs.
EIGHTH INNING
{ Detroit-Colb doubled, Rossmar
5 bunted safely, Cobb making thirC
, Schaefer flied TO Schultz, Rossma
going TO second. Thomas walked
; filling the bases, Coughlin flied I
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

L. W. Thomas wpas a visitor at
Ashland sunday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

Those s15.ec Suits at Ludwig's are
going fast. Hurry! 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

That boy needs pair of Beatty
& Longs double soled shoes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

Chicago-Howard bats for Pfeis-
ter. Howard out Schaefer to Ross
man. ShreckaTd out the same way.
Eyels flied TO Crgwford. No runs.
Chance was given an error for not
handling Mullins hit cleanly.
NINTH INNING.
Detroit--Ruelbach is now pitch
ing for Chicago. O'Leary flied to
Chance Crawford flied to Hoffman
Cobb singled. Cobb stole second and
third. Rossman walked Cobb run
down between third and home on
attempted double steal, Ruelbach to
King to Steinfedt. No runs.
Chicago-Schulte flied to Crawford
Chance flied to Crawford Stein
feldt singled, Stelnfeldt stole second
Hoffman out O'Leary to Rossman
No runs F..aa .a,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

Detroit 1OOOO5 5O2 2 O-S II 4
Chicago 0OO3 900 O-S Z
The clouting has a depressing eff
feet upon Chicago fans who are fear
ful lest the Tigers gain new conf
deuce and win out in the great SER
les. Jennings II Yah" rings out
over the unusually quiet field and the
Cub rooters have nothing to say in
reply. Jennings calls TO a friend in
the grand stand after the sixth in
ming and assures him that Chicago
j. already beaten in the Worlds SER
les.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
Marion, Ohio, Oct. 18th, 1908
To Our Patrons:

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in
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HOPS, careful
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and
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12

E. church Sunday evening
sermon OF the evening bel
second OF the able series OF
now being preached by the
with the theme "The Man
lee" The pastor selected as
ject for the evening "Jesl
Prophet Of God and sought
how this was true In Bi
tory.
The pastor selected his te
Matthew 2l-11 and begPn
course by revising the scel
days after the birth Of the
at which time 1t was custo
formally make the fact kno
the child was born. An4old
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-12
EIGHTH INNING.

Detroit-ColIb doubled, Rossmam
bunted safely, Cobb making third,
Schaefer flied TO Schultz, Rossman
going to second. Thomas walked
filling the basess Coughlin flied "a
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18

SCHOOL BUILT
LONG STRIFE BETWEEN RIVAL
TOWNS OF vOLLMER AND
EAST n0 RESULTS IN TWO
DISTRICTS.
Special to Eevening Teller.

Special to Eevening Teller.
vOLLMER, Ida. April ia de-
cision has been reached among the
business men to erect school house
here independent OF the other sec
tions. A tract OF land suitably To-
Gated for school purposes has been
decided by the townsite company
and the building will be erected by
public subscription.
The action OF the vollmer people
is the result OF long strife between
the East 10 and vollmer factions.
Since the two towns were establish-
ed there has existed a bitter rival
ry which has been championed by
the banking institutions Of the two
towns. A number Of meetings have
been held with view to settle upon
plan by which one school build
Ing would serve the two towns but
the principals Of the two comuniti-
es could not reach an agreement and
the independent school movement is
the result
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
NO OPPOSITION
TO Mr. BRADY
LATAH COUNTY WILL BE IN
LINE FOR HIS CANDIDACY
FOR GOVERNOR, SEEING NO
OTHER AVAILABLE MAN.

ut looks to us people in Latah
county like State Chairman Brady
is the logical candidate for gover-
nor, in fact we have heard of no
other person aspiring to the office -
said Francis Jenkins, who was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
1--WE have organized Taft club,
but up to this time the party has
taken but little interest in poll
tics. We do not look for any oppo-
sition to Mr.. Brady In his candi-
dacy and 1t Is believed he will have
a clear field.
while there is OPPOSITION to Con-
gresham French In Latah county.
still this opposition is distinct mi
nority and the Latah county dele
cation will probably go to the con-
vention pledged to Mr.. French,
said Mr.. Jenkins, when asked rela-
tive to the congressional situation
In Latah county.
1--WE have heard there would be
strong opposition to his candidacy
from other counties where 1t is con-
tended he has accomplished nothing
during his term Of once, but any
opposition that he will be called
upon to overcome in the convention
will necessarily arise outside OF
Latah county"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
open new line
TO BIRMINGHAM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 1S.-
The Illinois Central has fixed upon
tomorrow as the date for establish
ling its new through freight service
between Chicago, New Orleans,
Memphis, st. Louis and this city
This to be done over the rails of the
Hayleyville extension which Tor
some time has been operation for
handling local freight shipments be-
tween Corinth, Miss, and Hayley-
Vile, the tracks of the Northern
Alabama from Hayleyville to Jas
rer. Ala, and over the track OF the
Frisco system from the latter point
to Birmingham.
The Hayleyville extension is only
eighty-four miles long. but it is at
tracing more attention that any
similar stretch of track in the south
because of it's strategic Importance.
II becomes not only the connecting
link for the establishment OF the
through service between the more
important connections OF the I'LL
nois Central and this city, but II
is also the forerunner OF through
service extending. from the PACING
to the Atlantic coast. The Harrl'
man interests control the Union Pa
cific, the Illinois Central and have
lately acquired the Central OF
Georgia. The former line furnishes
facilities for handling business from
the Pacific coast to a connection
with the Illinois Central.
Through the Hayleyville exten
sion and the subsequent trackag'
agreements with the Frisco system
the Illinois Central not only achiev
es the long desired object of partici
mating in the large volume OF iron
steel. coal and other traffic origin
at;ng in the Birmingham district
hut through the close relations es
tablished between itself and tn
Central of Georgia by virtue OF com
MON ownership. or corfrol OF In
Illinois Central. has also acn1eve
tho long coveted ohin"t cf sec',rtn
another outlet at tidewater at Sa
vannah.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
Submarines
FOR PHILIPPINES

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Witn tue
Shark and the Tortoise, two OF tne
submarines of the Torpedo BOAT
Flotilla. located at her decks tne
big naval collier Caesar, lett tne
Brooklyn navy yard today enrou.e
for the Philippines. there to iauncn
the submarines In Subig bay, wnere
thew will become an important part
of the Corregidor Island defenses'
guarding Manila. The two suDma,
rines rest in cradles 30 construc'eu
IN the deck of the collier that tney
vii, hold the little boats safely. no
,notter how high the waves or now
fierce the winds. /.
II would be only a matter VI
sow minutes to launch the nttie ses-
sells should that be necessary ,.p,.
. .wsen New York and Manila. Yhis
is made possible by an a..anee, :,
ment bv which the inner sues !. :.
the cradles can be packed up =
form ways, over which the suon,a
lines NAV slide back into tne sen
- ey.ctly the same manner that I'M
h,e hattleships are launched at w
shipbuilding yards.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
WOOD Wins
mining CASE

The jury in the case Of Fred H.
Wood VS.. the French Creek Mining
and Development company rendered
a verdict early this afternoon in fa-
vor of Mr.. Wood, the jury placing
the amount to be paid the plaintiff
at $500.
The action was brought by Mr..
Wood to secure payment for services
rendered as manager OF the mining
company. which owns property In
the Pierce City district.
The amount allowed by the jury
was the same asked for by the plain
TIL In the complaint. Mr.. Wood
was represented by Attorney John
o. Bender, while Attorney James e.
Babb appeared for the defendant
company.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
oregon PRECINCTS STAND
FOR POPULAR VOTE
HAVE CHOSEN LEGISLATURE PLEDGED TO STATEMENT NO. l.
WHICH MEANS THAT GOV. GEORGE H. CHAKBERLAM HAS
BEST CHANCE TO BE NEXT UNITED STATES SENATOR TO
SUCCEED FULTON. WHO WAS BEATEN BY CAKE

PORTLAND. April 1S.--Returns
from various sections Of the state in
dicate that yesterdays primary elec-
tion has resulted in the selection of
II. M. Cake over Senator C. w. Full
ton for the nomination for United
States senator, and that s. r. Ellis,
in the Second congressional district.
has defeated former Governor T. T.
Ceer and George s. Shepherd.
There seems to be no question
that the legislative ticket pledged
tc Statement No. / has been chosen,
which means In all probability that
Gov. George H. Chamberlain will be
elected to the senate at the next
session of the legislature. However,
no news can be obtained from a
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
Will PROSECUTE
paper TRUST

WASHINGTON April 18.-ln
the event the attorney general does
not show something substantial has
been done to prosecute the paper
trust. providing 1t is operating In
violation of the law, congress may
dc some trust fighting on its own ac-
count. Speaker Cannon and Chair
man Payne of the ways and means
committee contend that the tariff
has nothing to do with the high
Price Of print paper; that II the
scarcity of the raw product is not
responsible then the fault lies with
the paper trust. which, by combi-
nation. regulates the output and the
prices.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
NEW RECORD FOR LARGE SALES
Store Still Crowded and Lines All
Intact.

Today II the seventh day of the
closing out sale Of the Gramlich-
Letson company, and the records
show the receipts to have establish
ed new mark In the sales business
Of the city. The large store room
has been crowded during this entire
week and the large force OF clerks
overworked In attending to the de-
rnands OF customers.
An interesting feature Of tho
Gramlich-Letson sales, which II
largely responsible for the unprece-
.dented success. il the placing Of
parts Of all lines on the counters at
one time. This allows. purchasers 4
more general stock from which to
make their selections, and at the
same time preserves the lines intact
until the entire stock Is disposed Of.
Purchasers In the store today were
permitted to make their purchases
from the same complete line that
confronted the shopper on the Open
ing day, and this feature will be
preserved until the stock is closed
out
Lewis Bros. the sales agents In
charge OF the sale. have been highly
complimented by the patrons for
the efficient manner in which the
Gramlich-Letson sale has been con-
Quoted, and Lewiston shoppers will
welcome their return to the city
upon the occasion OF special sales.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
NINE. GOULD
ALREADY We'd
PARIS GOSSIP SAYS THAT MAR.
RIAGE TOOK PLACE BEFORE
THE COUPLE PROCEEDED TO
AMERICA.

PARIS, April 18.-The Cride
Paris, which processes to chronicle
the doing OF the fashionable set Of
Paris, insists that the marriage Of
Madame Anna Gould. formerly the
wife of Count Boni Do Castsllane,
and Prince Helie de Sagan has al
ready taken place and that the cere-
mony occurred at little town on
the eastern frontier of France and
that when in New York Mime. Gould
informed her family that her we'd
ding was an accomplished fact and
this is why her family SO quickly
consented.
1--WE would add" says the gossip.
that for certain legal reasons
which deIicacy prevents US disclos-
ing this marriage cannot be bro
KEN"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
NEWS FORECAST
COMING WEEK
POLITICS AND THE BATTLESHIP
FLEET WILL PLAY STRONGLY
IN THE LIMELIGHT IN CUR
rem EVENTS.

WASHINGTON. April 18.-The
coming week holds the promise Of
many live news events, the progress
of the presidential campaign and
the entertainment of the battle
ship feet on the Pacific coast occu-
pying first place.
The American battleship feet ar
riving at San Pedro today, will re-
main In the vicinity of the southern
California metropolis during the
whole of the coming week. A pro-
gram of splendid entertainment
has been provided for officers and
men. the chief feature of which will
be a magnificent banquet Monday
night
Renorts are in circulation that
the Corey administration will be at
tackled at the annual meeting of the
United States Steel Corporation al
Jersey City Monday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
ISSUE BONDS FOR
Water SYSTEM
TOWN OF PECK WILL PUT m
RESERVOIR AND SUPPLY A
GRAVITY SYSTEM FROM Rear
CREEK.
Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
PECK, Idaho. April 1S.-The de-
tails Of preparing the $4,000 bond
issue recently authorized are now In
the hands OF the city attorney, and
within few days 1t ID expected the
sale OF the bonds will be negotiated.
The money derived from this is-
sue Will be used In installing 4
gravity system that Will supply wa
ter for all sections OF the town and
with a suficient pressure to furnish
ample iire protection.
The plans provide for taking the
water from Bear creek to q reser-
voir to be constructed. from which
point the water will be carried In .
pipe line.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-04-18
Los Angeles All Expectancy.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, April 49,
Clear, warm and beautiful dawned
the day fixed for the arrival of the
Atlantic battleship feet at San Pc
dro bay. Never in its history has
Los Angeles risen with such enthu-
siasm over the observance of cele-
bration. Without legal declaration,
but by general consent, business has
been dropped and the entire popula-
tion seems to be streaming towards
the coast. Over $4,000 people visit
ed the various beaches to witness
the arrival of the fleet.