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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
California Price War Makes Wine
Cheap Drink.

Los Angeles, CAL, Sept. 30.-As
the result of a general price cutting
war among the wine dealers through
out the country the prices of Cali
fornia wines have been cut in half
with a prospect of still lower levels.
California port, which two months
ago sold at 3715 cents gallon, to-
day is offered in the open market at
from Is to 16 cents a gallon. and
California claret, which formerly
brought 25 cents a gallon, now sells
at Is cents.
The fight is carried on by the al
legged wine trust of California and
the so-called independent dealers.
began the war by cutting prices.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Asked Help to Remove POlecat.

Rev. Clipp, who lives out near the
city reservoir on Okanogan avenue,
phoned in this morning to Council
man Holcomb and asked who had
charge of the reservoir Mr.. Hol-
comb replied that it is in the charge
of Water Commissioner Sherburne.
He then stated that a polecat had
fallen into the reservoir and on &C
count of the lowness of the water
was unable to crawl out. He asked
thar reinforcements be sent him from
the city in order to remove the a1i-
NAL from the city water supply Mr.
HOlcomb notified the water commits
sioner and the animal was removed
this morning alive.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Steamer Roosevelt in New York.

New York. Sept. 30.-Commander
Peary's arctic exploration steamer.
Roosevelt, arrived and anchored be-
hind the Hook this morning. 1t was
barely daylight when the lookouts
discovered the vessel off Sandy Hook
and a few vessels In the lower bay
recognized the steamer as she round
ed the Hook. The Roosevelt gave
three triumphant screams of her ST.
rem and ran up the Peary arctic flag
at the mast head, then the flag of
the New York Yacht club at the fore
and the American ensign at mizzen.
The vessel arrived in the nick
time to participate in the o.
celebrations of the Hudson
ceremonies. She will
the naval parade -
Hudson.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Ten Acres for S9. O(M.

Rev. A. ]. Adams this week sold
his ten-acre tract north of the city
to P. p. Holcomb. The sale was
made by A. e. Knowles & Son, and
the price was in the neighborhood OF
$4,000. The place is all in bearing
commercial orchard.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
STOLE CASE Of
DRY GIN
FRANK SCHMIDTSON, A BOAT EN-
PLOYE, GIVEN 500 FINE FOR
STEALING LIQUORS FROM THE
BOAT COMPANY.

Frank Schmidtson, C. & o. boat
was arrested yesterday on a
complaint of Manager ]. Griggs and
arraigned before Judge Palmer on
the charge of stealing case of dry
gin from the boat company He was
convicted of the charge and given a
fine of 500 and costs Schmidtson has
not only stolen the gin but he had
drunk up all but two bottles of it.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
PalOuSe a Busy Street.

Regrade activity Just now is cen
tered on Palouse from Wenatchee
avenue to Chelan. Teams and scrap
ers and large crew of men are en-
ployed cutting down this hill. A re-
tanning wall is also being built on
the street line of the Great North
ern hotel.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Chinese Wife Murdered.

San Luis Obispo, Cal, Sept. 30
Mrs. A. H. Louis, wife of rich Chi
nese merchant, was found dead In
bed with bullet in her head. The
police theory of the murder is that
after A. H. Louis left the city last
night she was shot The children
heard shot after the father had left
the house. The police believe some
enemy fired the shot.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Bought Coburn Residence.

D. F. Cox, who owns an orchard
at the mouth of the Squillchuck, has
purchased the George w. Coburn
residence on Washington avenue
from P. P. Holcomb and expects to
make that his permanent residence
Mr.. Cox has spent a great many
years on his orchard tract and now,
in his old age, he is going to take
life easier.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
GAS HEADLIGHTS ARE TABOOED
Request of Great Northern Denied
by Railroad Commission,

Olympia, Sept. 30.-Tn an order
issued today the state railroad com
mission refused to grant the request
of the Great Northern that it be per-
mitted to use acetylene gas head
lights instead of the electric head
lights required by statute.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Walter N. Granger, Irrigation Ex.
pert Here.

Walter N. Granger. of Zillah, In
terested in a big irrigation enter
prise at Brewster, came down the
river this morning and will go on to
Seattle this afternoon.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Six Inmates in County Jail.

Six Inmates in County Jail.
Sheriff Ferguson stated that the
county jail has the promise of again
being taxed to its capacity Notwith-
standing the fact that court is just
over there are six prisoners in the
county bastile.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Rev. Adams Bought Residence.

Rev. A. ]. Adams, of the Christian
church, has purchased from P. P
Holcomb the Raymond Redhead resi-
dence on Douglas street and will oc-
cupy the place at once. The sale was
made by Knowles & Son.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30
Long Distance Lines Down

The local central has not been able
TO get Seattle since the electric storm
of Tuesday evening. There are no
lines working west at ALL
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30

Tacoma, Sept. 30.-Bluestem, 81
to 9Shc; Club and Red Fife, soc;
Red Russian, SIC.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-30

More Showers.
Washington-Showers tonight and
Friday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

Bobby was terribly disappointed.
Who wouldn't be, after he had saved
all his pennies for firecrackers for tie
Fourth. TO have the new noighhor
next door ask him not 10 make any
noise. as his little girl was very Sick
Girls always are a nuisance" Bob
by said Grossly And they aren't any
fun. / just won't keep still. Why
can't | so u the park?"
His mother said, why Bobby, girls
aren't so bad. You know mother was
little girl once. would gladly
take you to the park II could 60"
Instantly Bobby was sorry he had
been cross. His molher was an in.
valid. and could only go 20 the park
when his father wheeled her there IN
the big chair.
why don't YOU take some OF Your
pennies and get the sick girl some
flowers? And" she said III you'll
play quietly in the back yard You
can ask some sof your boy and girl
friends to come and play We will
get ice cream and cake instead CT
frecrs ckers, and will tell you fairy
stories"
All the children were delighted
when he told them, for they all loved
Bobby's sweetfaeed mother and her
fairy stories.
After the children had gone home
the little neighbor elrls father came
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
In the Local
Playhouses
lYCEUM.

For the second last week OF its en-
tagement. the Vaughan CHASER sto *
company has revived Sol Smith rus
sells success "A Bachelors RC-
irfaHee -tAeLy eeaHa II Is 4 good
summer Offering. IL is entertaining
without being exciting. It's the Kind
che can enjoy while iolling back IN
ones set for there arc no situations
so tense as to require ones undivided
attention.
It's just a simple little love story
OF an "Cid bach" who has lived alone
With his thoughts and his books until
he has grown musty, and he doesn't
realize that he mas a heart like other
men. un,il his ward. Sylvia Somers.
whom he remembers only as a child,
is thrust upon him in the full bloom
OF wUmanhood. Up 10 this time, she
had been cared0Dr by Miss Clemen-
tine, a maiden lady. but because the
girl showed too strong tendency
Tor pleasure, Miss Clementine. In dis
gust. washes her handt of her charge.
Association With sylvia, who IS
turned over 10 the bachelors sister.
fans into fame the love spark That
mas been smoldcring in the heart OF
gins 10 spruce up, his books lose their
charm Tor him and al his time 10 for
y Via The romance is progressing
swimmingly when David is reminded
forcibly III the disparity Sih their ages
and concludes that she was not IN
tended for him. Immediately he plans
TO marry her to a younger man.
very worthy young fellow with 1T
erary aspirations, but he reckons with
out Sylvia, who loves only David, and,
OF course, he gets her when the scales
at last fall from his eyes
Mr.. CHASER. naturally, is the bach
elor, and Miss CourteEey, TO be sure.
is Sylvia. Both At naturally into the
parts and carry them of with their
customary fnesse Mr.. Testers Mar
tin Beggs the aged secretary 10 Da
vid, Is a finished effort. The role OF
Miss Ciementine Is well taken by
Miss Constance Kenyon, Frederick
Kerby is Miss Sylvia's disappointed
suffer. and Horace Mitchell. as Mr.
Mulberry. a bookworm, adds to the
comedy OF the piece.
The scenery Is notable for the ORR
entail setting In the second act. 1t
represents a room in the fashionable
home OF David's sister and gives MI.
Glacer All opportunity for the display
OF many Of his clostly Chinese ami
japanese fabrics, OF which he has a
valuable collection.
Monday evening souvenir perform
anee will be given. Every lady at
tending will be presented with pic
ture OF Miss Courteney. For the last
week OF the engagement the compauy
Is rehearsing THE Warrens OF Viz.
ginia.' a stirring drama OF civil war
days.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

Miss Theresa VI Way, daughter o.
Mr. and Mrs. George p. Way, and d.
William Orville Merrill, of Ann Ar
Dor. Will be united in marriage Tues
day afternoon IN the home OF the
brides parents. No Is Adelalde-st
Miss Way viii be attended by her cou-
Sin. Miss Ethel Downing. OF Port Ar
thur. Ont. and DR. Perry Robertson,
OF Lansing. will ohciate as best man.
Only the immediate relatives VIII OF
present al the ceremony. which Will
be performed az O'Clock. eeior
scheme of green and white VIII be car
ried out IN the gowns AMI also ~ inc
decorations for the house Peonle5
ana roses will be used. with ferns and
Mains for the decorations. The bride
will wear gown of white satin. trim
med with bands OF pearl, and her ven
will be fastened with orange blossoms
Sue VIII carry bride -reses-H Her
maid will wear brocadei satin and
will carry pink roses The little flower
girl Mss Claribel Rorick, Will wear
a frock OF white null over pale green
silk The bride - one OF the best
known fGocutionists In the city. ana
has appeared many times In recitals
and concerts FOR charity
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
THE REASON
sv ISABEL &. McCARMICK.

Francis Delaney, editor OF the West
ern Magazine, sat in his cItice lost tn
maze Of manuscripts. He did not
hear the door open and was unaware
that he was not alone. Until umid
voice broke the stiffness.
Good morning, sir.
The editor raised his eyes with
slight start. Before him stood tail,
young girl. timidly awaiting his reply
What can | do for YOU" Delaney
asked, brusQuely, and his gaze re.
turned TO the manuscripts before him.
she answered him hesitatinsly.
Il have some stories. would De
SO glad 10 submit something =
Nothing today" he answered, with
out lifting his eyes You can see we
are overcrowded with new manu-
scripts now"
The girl cast at him one look OF
sorrowful abashment. He did not see
the look nor did he see her as she
turned with an embarrassed flush
upon her face and left the room. But
the girl did bot forget.
Ten years later the good fortune OF
Francis Delaney. once editor OF the
Western Magazine, had changed a
long Illness had forced him to resign
his lucrative position. Time and mon
ely eli had gone In the recuperation OF
shattered health, broken down by the
earnestness of the mans work. AT
last. he had been restored TO his nor
ma! physical condition, but then ne
faced new difficulties
He began search, long fruitlesS,
for a position equal TO his ability
Months passed and he found nothing
he could bring himself To accept. AT
last. he determined fiercely 10 secure
something-he cared not what.
II was in San Francisco that De.
laney made his last stand. He entered
the Office OF the large magazine he had
chosen for his attempt with al air OF
desperate determination Then, FROM
the manager OF the publication came
the same verdict--they could not use
him at present
Delaney turned almost nercely
What is talent WORTH" he cried
bitterly. What are education. ex-
perience and trustworthiness If there
is no demand for them? Surely in this
establishment there Is some position
can nOlu.
AS his broken voice filed the room
q door opened and woman entered
He did not notice her, but she gave
a start Of surprise and her face flush
ed when she saw him. She paused, az
she heard his words And as Delaney
turned to go. the woman's voice broke
in
~ would wish you 10 give this gen
tlcman a position In the editorial de-
department" she said to the manager
Il know he has ability"
Certainly" answered the latter
coldly Then 10 Delaney: Come this
way. We will arrange terms"
In private office, Delaney was en-
ployed at a lucrative salary Then he
asked the identity OF his benefactress
Il thought you knew" said the man
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

ager that this periodical as owned Oy
a woman-the one YOU saw
4 month had passed and Delaney
had made good IN his new position.
ite was now regarded as a permanent
and valuable member OF the staff. IL
had regained his old selfrcgTcct ana
prosperity was on the way. Tic had
rot seen the prCprictress OF the maya
zine again since the day she had be-
friended hiin He had no. recognize
hcr. and burning within him was a
great desire 10 know tho reason To-
Eer action n month before. At last be
determined 20 waii 10 longer.
If you wish 10 see her the man
ascr told him. Il could make an ap
pertinent fCr you az her home She
seldom comes here You kuow she Is
an authoress and her time is much
occupied she is a talented woman
and you will enjoy meeting her.
And go Il was arranged. The next
evening" Delaney called az the hons
OF his Oenefactress She received him
rraciously and they talked long 20
gother Then nc asked her the queS
ton that had filled his mind for weeks
why did you help me- he asked
why did you interfere in my behalf
Il Will tel you. one day. when
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

We can find no prettier design Coz
a bathing suit than the one pictured
here
Time was when serge and brillian-
tine were the only materials we dared
use. but silk ard satin bathing suits
have appeared in the summer gIrIa
wardrobe. These materials bear the
hard wear very well and are pretty
when piped in a contrasting color Or
braided In heavy soutache braid.
The handy girl can easily utilize her
old black silk jumper dress, either
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
THE EVENING STORY

was 10 years old, | took 10 you my
manuscripts and asked you 10 exam
Inc them. You refused, without even
a glance at me or my work. Had
not been forced 20 earn my living, |
should never have written again. But
did. and | succeeded When | saw
yoa applying in vain for position on
the magazine now own. | thought OF
my own feelings, as stood before you
years ago. And | wanted 10 save
you from them. That was all"
Involuntarily, Delaney shranlI from
her Then, quietly &c rose With the
briefest OF courteous words he left the
house.
The next day Delaney resigned his
position He was again -wanGerer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
MARY's HINTS.

This Is the time OF year when We
should cut down on meats and eat the
fresh vegetables which are coming
into market in profusion. While We
may tire OF the old ways of cooking
vegetables. We may with just little
study. replace the old dishes with new
methods.
Tomatoes. for instance. Choose
small round ones, take out the tops
and inside just as we used TO do. Now
carefully drop an egg IN each one
without breaking It, salt and pepper.
add q little butter, and bake until the
egg Is set and tomatoes done.
Select good-sized tomatoes. prepare
as In other recipe, put little butter
inside and fill with fresh peas. sea
soned Bake until tender
We always enjoy cTeamcd asparagus
on toast, and we all know how 10 do
It, Suppose we cut the tough ends off
the bunch. chop, simmer In a quart
OF water until II is reduced 10 a pint,
then add pint OF milk. small slice
of onion; salt and pepper. Cook a few
moments and put through sieve. Rub
smooth tablespoonful ri -four with
the same amount Of butter, aid TO the
whole. simmer for five minutes and
serve hot-cTeam Of asparagus soup.
Poll the tender ends vi the aspar-
agus and drain Salt a little and set
on ice Cut rings from green peppers
by laying them on the si'c and slicing
them and put three or f3ar stalks III
tho cooked asparagus through the
rings. lav on crisp lottuco leaves AMI
serve with uayonnaise.
OF tho 800 100000 rorsorg in China
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

1t is story teeming with heart
interest. The central figure Is a
workman in a large factory who Is FER
secuted because he tries TO protect a
girl who has been detected in misdo
meanOr
The piece is we'll presented by the
company. all the members showing TO
good advantage. Special credit Is due
Norvbert Z. Dorente, Forrest Cum
mings. Frank Townsend, Miss Gertie
Rosskam and Miss Clara Bell Prae.
Fellow Workmen" will be repeated
daily until Saturday, when "A DauCh-
ter OF the South" WITH be presented.
The engagement closes with the latter
offering Sunday night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
THE WHITNEY,.

The Chicago Stock Co entered upon
the last week of its engagement in
the Whitney theater, Sunday after.
noon, presenting Fellow Workmer. 80
a drama that Will appeal strongly to
workingmen. dealing as II does with
some " the problems that con.
front labor unions OF the present day
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
LATEST FASHION IN GERMS.

SeSrchers FOR beauty have called
IN the aid OF the bacterlU!0etsl
The scientific man has recently
discovered germ which causes
muddy" compilations and an
other which makes the skin ten
der. lie has made a vaccine OF the
two bacilli. and when the sallOw
patient appears he carefully ster-
ilizes a tiny patch OF skin on TIE
shoulder and iniects vaccine com
posed Of 125 millions Of stophylo
cocci and millions acne bscilli
into the skin with a hypodermic
syringe The treatment takes
only a couple OF inmates and Is
said TO accomplish great results.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

braiding II. or stitching II In three
rows on either side OF the panel which
Is alike in front and back The top
of hem, and the Joining OF the flounce
and princess body should also DE sim.
ilarly trimmed
The illustration indicates that thu
prevailing lines OF the fashionab.e
gowns are used In these garments as
we'll and are graceful and becoming.
Little japanese umbrellas in strik-
ing colors for the beach have appeared
in the shops and bid fair 10 be very
popular.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
The elack Hat.

The matching hat has proved rath'
or Il tame addition 10 costumes OF t"e
odd. soft colors which are 50 fashloh-
able THIS season. No matter what
NAV be It's cost. there Is som lins
Indefinite and vague about Compile
one.Color costume
So the all-black hat jumped into
Immediate popularity the moment IL
Was introduced as a midsummer NH
hnery Offering: which is very for
innate for the woman who must con
stantiy consider the economical SIDE
Of what she wears
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

y benefit concert for the relief WORK
and free dispeEsary OF the Sasation
army will be given in the Light Guard
armory Thursday evening. July - by
Miss Emma Boyer Lewis, Mrs. Roy
Arthur LittlcAeld. Miss Alyce Gully
fora, Sig Guiseppi bartolotta, Harold
jarvis. samuel l. Slade. Prof, William
lunck and Prot. L. l.. Renwick. The
pa'ronesses OF the affair are. Mes
danes John ). Newberry. Frcderick X.
Slearns. Francis c McMath, David ID.
Cady, Orla Il. Taylor, W, a Batiei
Jr. Allan w. Atterbury, Dewitt II
Taylor, McKinstry Burt, Edwin Arm
strong. F c. Stocpel. Joseph Boyer
Frank Albert Spies. G. a. Newcomh,
Sr., TalCott Wing w. y. Spitzley, X. >.
Agcr. Jr Newton Annis, Edwin /.
Barbour. Herbert Bernard. Phlhp
Brei,meyer. Willard Sryant Hamilton
Carhartt. Frank W. EDDY David Car
ter Charles Austin Coolidge David I.
whitney Dexter NJ. Ferry and william
IL Elliott
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
PLAYTIME STORIES
eossY's FOURTH OF July.

over and thanked Bobby for the flow
ers and for helping keep the other
boys and girls quiet. He said; 4
know how hard It is for little boys 70
keep quiet on the FOURTH. Now the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

The marriage of Miss Florerce NJ.
Wagner. daughter OF Mr and Mrs.
William Wagner. of No. 500 Eliottst.,
10 Arthur Ortwine viii be celebrated
"Wednesday evening al O'Clock The
Rev. William l.. Torrance, OF ~. fh.l'
ips Episcopal church. VIII oihclate.
Ai'cr wedding trip. the couple VIII
be ~ home nj No. $40 Mt Elllo't'aFc.
For some time Miss Wagner has been
member of the vested choir oil ~.
Philip church and an active member
OF the Girls Friendly society.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.

In England there are $1,000 women
In anti-suffrage associations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

Nine. Lawrence Fielder. founder OF
a tuberculosis hospital for working
girls near Paris, is planning a retreat
for wealthy consumptives near New
York. any profit from which Is to b.
used for the support OF charity cases
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28
mS FR46R> a SS6R
Peanut Sandwiches.

Roll the nuts-or grind them 70 fine
crumbs Add salt TO taste and mix the
powdered nuts with enough cream
cheese to make a paste that can be
easily spread on unbuttered bread
Keep In cool place wrapped in oiled
paper until wanted.
To make minced lamb remove al.
the good meat from what remains Of
roast lamb and nince fine. Put the
bones and bits Of skin in a saucepan
and cover with pint OF water Add
one onion and a half carrot, cut small.
spray OF parsley and two mint
leaves, and let simmer for one-half
hour Add gravy left from roast and
strain the whole. Thicxen with on"
tablespoonful -four. rubbed into Il
tablespoonful butter, add teaspoonfui
salt, dash of cayenne and minced
lamb. Let come TO a boil and serve
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

Mrs Isaac Taylor Headland is wife
of the professor of science In the Pek-
ing university She Is physician -
the Manchu princesses and TO man.
Chinese ladies OF rank
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

This beautiful robe, worn by Queen
Wilhelmina's baby at her christening
was presented the royal infant by the
butch subjects of the queen who I've
IN Great Britain
These loyal people sent committee
to the London depot OF the Royal Irish
Industries association, who ordered
the robe to he made OF the finest Car
rickmacrass guipure lace. mounted on
sheer Irish llncn They made only one
stipulation-it should be made Of the
exquisite irish lace, but the style Of
making must be Dutch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

OF TIM 50oooo.00o persons In China
only 10000 are foreigners. of whom
5000 arc Japanese
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-28

Robert Marten. supreme deputy ana
state organizer for Michigan Of the
knights and Ladies' OF Honor, Will
give banquet in the Grs~old housS
Wednesday evening In honor OF the
Protectors OF the City OF Detroit.
The banquet viii be followed by
the alter party.