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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

that was almost happiness enough.
While she sat waiting the door OF
the house opposite opened and two
women came out and sat down in the
comfortable looking chairs standing
there. One OF the women was Mrs.
Carr, who lived In the house, a gay
young matron who had little in com
mon with her palmer neighbors, and
the other the guest who had come
that day from the city TO stay with
her for a time.
The Strange woman was young As
for looks. she might have stepped bod
lily from a page OF the latest fashion
journal. Her gown was blue. but not
the crude blue OF Celia's cheap lawn
It's delicate texture expressed itself in
Alluring effects OF sheen and shadow.
Her sleeves were very long. her col
lar very high. her skirt very narrow
And her hair-blonde. crisp. pro-
fuse. one mass OF waves and puffs
and bewitching little curls all around,
bound together, as II were. with a
filet Of blue that matched her gown.
Celia had never seen such q dress
or such hair. She felt keenly the diff
ferecce between herself and the city
girl and wondered IL Paul felt 1t also.
When she spoke she knew that he
did.
Great Scott" he exclaimed softly,
who's that?"
Some friend OF Mrs Carr's," Ce-
la answered
Ny, Shea CREATE
The girl opposi.s. aware that she
was creating a sensation with these
! country lovers, fiirted prettily with
Spunk. Mrs. Cars fox terrier puppy.
who had followed them out upon the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The southern low has moved with
Increasing intensity TO the st. Law
renee valley and has been attended
by rains on the gulf and Atlantic
coasts and by SHOWS IN the Ohio val
ley and the lake region. The crest of
the northwestern high has moved to
the lower Missouri valley. and the al
tendant decided fall IN temperature
has extended southwark TO the west
gulf coast and eastward to the lower
lakes, with temperatures below zero
as far southwark as northern Missouri.
Decreasing pressures and generally
higher temperatures are now reported
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
A LUCKY SHOT.

II Helped the Captain Out of an En-.
barrassing Situation.
In the good old days the revenue cut
tiers carried small rified cannon, but
they were only used to fire salutes with
and now and then break up derelict.
The eunners were never expected TO
hit anything. When they used the
guns On floating wrecks the cutter
would be alongside, and the master
gunner would bang away until he'd
smEahed the wreck or used up his am
mutation. No one ever thought of
keeping tab.
Captain E. P. Berthoff told a story
the other day which illustrates the con-
ditions which formerly prevailed on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

1 Celia had no reason to believe that
they had altered their custom on &C
count of their visitor.
Marie was evidently dressing. The
girls heart beat fast. She could not
talk, and Paul did not care to. He
also was waiting, but with other feel
ings than hers, for Marie to emerge
from the open front door.
Paul was too humble to seek a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
PUFFS

could she do save hope and pray that
the disturbingly fair Marie would
take her charms elsewhere?
Though Paul said nothing, she felt
his growing dissatisfaction with her
each time his eyes rested upon her.
One delightful Sunday afternoon
they were sitting together as usual
on Celia's porch So far there had
been no sign OF Marie, but Celia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

from the Rocky mountain region and
the Canadian northwest, and light pre-
cipitation has occurred on the north
Pacific coast and in the northern
Rocky mountain sections. Owing 10
the eastward movement Of these con-
ditions, increasing cloudiness and ris-
ing temperatures are indicated for
this vicinity, with snow furries tonight
or Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19


Celia taught school through most
OF the working hours.
They lived in adjoining houses.
and. even II they had not loved each
other, IL would have been natural TO
Paul TO prefer 90 sit with Celia on her
porch rather tnAn alone on his own.
They AIS leve each other. and
though nothing was really settled yet,
q was understood that they would be
married as soon as they could afford
TO set up housekeeping. Most OF the
money Celia earned went 10 the bank
for the purpose OF buying linen and
china when they were needed. And
Paul was saving Just as carefully. in
larger amounts, for he earned more.
They were very young and happy
people. 20 be envied. Celia thought
until that evening
she had a new dress, blue lawn
- bit OF white lace to set IL of.
fcul icing q man, was not very OBJ
k-rying OF woman's attire. but he was
a',re To notice hers sooner or later.
j. 20 was. he had looked at her ap-
,,oviurly and to Celia. who could dis
En=ui-h degrees in his admiration,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
EXTRA! EXTRA!
FREDERICKSBURC'S
JAIL HAS OCCUPANT

The placid and PASTORAL communi-
ty of Fredericksburg, Tex, is in a
state of high excitement.
The Fredericksburg Jail has an &C.
cupant.
been there. 1t was built because
Fredericksburg is the county seat,
not because there ever was any real
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
THE GRAIN MARKET.
CHICAGO Cash Grain.

wheat-No. 2 97q9S, No. 3 r 9OG
90, No. 2 INV 9991O3, No. INV $50
100. No. ms 1Os@1111a. No. 2 ms 1O7
@11O, No. ms 1O5610s, No. . 96G
107. No. s 95G1O7. No. 4 9OQ1O3,
VIC 90d1O5, durum 90d105.
Corn-No. 3 62%4 G6214, No. 8 " 6SA
d64. No. , y 62A @6S1a. No. 4 61A@
62A, No. W GA @6314. sym $50 q
59A.
oats-No. 2 49]s. No. W 5Olk 651,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Wheat

BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Wheat.
May, 1OO1s. 1904. 997s. 1904.
July. 94&. 951s, 945s. 947s.
September, 931s. $685., 931s, 934.
Corn.
May, &C. Co.'S, 65%, Co.'S.
July. COS. 6Gl4, 655s, G57s.
September, CO.'S. 661a, &C, CO.'S.
Oats.
May. 4s1a. 49%l, 49l4. 49,.
July. 447s. 45A, 4424, as.
September, 4OA, 4O1a, 4O14. 4O19.
Pork.
January, 1866. 1867, 1866, 1867.
May, 1925. $3.50, 1915, 1917.
Lard.
January, go. $50, $40. go.
May. 9.47, 9.47, 9.37, 9.37.
Ribs.
January, $50, S.55, S.47. $50.
May, $50, $50, SGT, SCI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
Real Estate and Stocks O
Merchandise.

Bought, sold and exchanged. II you
want to buy or have anything to sell
or exchange let us hear from you.
NATIONAL BROKERAGE CO.,
40 Ohio street, Terre Haute, Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
Manchester Mills to Open.

Manchester, England, Jan. 1.-the
cotton lockout, which affected 100000,
has been settled. The mills will re-
open Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
OPENING of Market.

Hogs $1,000; left over $500; slow at
yesterdays average. Light 5.S006.25,
mixed 5.956G.S71a, heavy 6.OO96.4O,
rough 6.G0d61O.
Cattle $500: steady.
Sheep 10000; 15c to SOC lower than
Wednesday.
Nine O'Clock Market.
Hogs steady at yesterdays average
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
OBSERVATIONS.

No. 4S19, No. 3 W 491h q 5OH, no.
4Sl3 d5o, standard 5Od5O1a.
Liverpool Cables.
Wheat opened unchanged to u low
or; closed unchanged 10 Il lower.
Corn opened unchanged; closed un-
changed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

speaking acquaintance with his
charmer; he was quite content to ad-
mire her at a distance Moreover,
being man, and peculiarly guileless
of the WAYS of women generally, he
could not see that he was hurting Ce-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
TOddy'S Market Quotations

(By wire from T.. w. Wagner & CO..
Grain. provisions. stocks and cotton
Local offices at Rock Island house. Rock
Island. Ill. Chicago office, 9S-9S-l00.
BOaro OF Trade. Local telephones. No
west $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

sition Il bullet had gone down the muz-
zle. This weapon is now in the Army
Ordnance museum in Washington"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Jan. 19.-Following are the quota
tions on the local market today:
Eggs, Csc.
Butter-Dairy, 35c; creamery, 45c.
Lard, 12kc.
Feed and Fuel.
Oats, SOC.
Clover hay, SIS.
Forage-Timothy hay, $50 to s22.
Wheat, soc.
Wild hay, S14 to S17.
Straw, So.
New corn, 55c to 5Sc.
Coal-Lump. per bushel. 15c; slack
l0c.
Potatoes. 90c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
ELLA
BY WILL SEAT.

Liza knew exactly
when Paul's manner
toward her changed.
They were en-
gagged at their usual
afterWpper occu-
patton. sitting on
Celia's porch re-
counting the Incl
dents OF their day
long separation. for
PAU kept hooks and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

knew that her appearance was pend
ing, for she could see a stir behind
the thin curtains of the Cars guest
chamber.
The Cars did not go to church
Sunday mornings and rose late and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
NEW YORK STOCKS,

New York, Jan. 9.-Following are
the quotations on the market today:
Union Pacific .l6S
L. S. Steel preferred Ill
L. S. Steel common ....... CT
Reading ............... ..1567s
Rock Island preferred ..... 80
Rock Island common ..... PAN
Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS FRIDAY. JANUARY 49, 1914

New York Central .10S9s
Missouri Pacific ... 40&
Great Northern ..........-..-.12 S9s
Northern Pacific --11Sh
Louisville & Nashville --154h
Shelters 71%
Canadian Pacific .....-.--.--232
! Pennsylvania ............12 3A
Erie 319s
Lead NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 531a
! Chesapeake & Ohio ........... 11Hs
Brooklyn Rapid Transit ........ 1871
Baltimore & Ohio ........1 05%
Atchison Jos Is
st. Paul los
Copper 65%
Lehigh Valley ............... 1868
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-19

VIIVN oIULt al .UU
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
snikipo the Guns.

The expression "spiking guns" is q survival from the day when all that was necessary to put a gun out of ac- ton Orovided, of course, that you had access to it) was a large nail or spike and hammer You simply drove the nail into the touch-hole at the breech. If the nail was long enough to turn round at the end on the bottom of the bore so much the better. It is just as simple, perhaps simpler, to put mod ern gun out of action. All you want Is hammer. The breech block of the modern gun is held closed by screw threads. After the breech block is shut on the shell a turn of two or three inches engages the threads. By knock ing a bur on these threads you prevent them engaging. Any attempt to fire the gun without the breech block be- ing perfectly closed would, of course, be of material assistance to the enemy.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
TELEPHONE INCREASE

Big Growth in the First Seven Months
 of the Year.
 The proof of the value of any article lies in the scope of its use. Taking thls for fact, the value of telephone service to the public at large ill the state of Con- necticut, is strikingly shown by the gain in the Southern New England Tele- phone Company's territory during the first seven months of this year, accord ing to official figures taken from the company's records.
 On January 1, 1912, there were 92, 196 telephones in operation in the state of Connecticut. On July 31, last, this total had been increased to 99,3O4, or an in- crease of CLOS. This represents an average growth of nearly 900 telephones per month, 27 per day, or more than one telephone installed for each hour since the first of the year. This gain is near ly as large as the total number of stations in 1895, when 6,800 telephones were in operation in the state; in other words, the gain in telephones for the first seven month in 1912, has been greater than the total gain from 1878, when the system was started in New Haven, until 1895- a period of IF years.
 Up to date the largest gain for the year ln the large city offices, has been in New Haven, where the increase has been 72O, Hartford being second with 699. In the second group the greatest increase has been made by Stamford with 278, the runner-up being New London with 225, while Winsted tops the list of the third division with a gain of 3O6, Milford being in second place with 173.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
SOLDIERS INVADE TOWN
(Continued from First Page0


 wounds inflicted by the krisses are ex tremely dangerous and the wielders make an intimate study of the human body so that they know just where the most vital organs are situated and make no mistakes when they plunge their weapons into their victims.
 Referring to the recent maneuvers the troops thought they were a cheap article of war game. One husky caval- lyman is quoted as saying "It was a big thing on paper, and that is why the people think there was nothing like it. Perhaps there wasn't in regard to the number of men engaged, but as for us fellows, it was the slowest thing we ever went up against. Nothing to do any day but hang around for a while and then on Friday and Saturday do a little work. The last two days saved the whole thing"
 Another trooper said, comparing the Connecticut war game to that played in Massachusetts; "When we were in the attack on Boston, there was some thing doing every minute, and the fellows were just as eager for the next day to come as lot of kids. So when they told us the attack on New York was to be along the same lines, we were all anxious to get away from Vermont to be in the thick of it. But when we got there all we did was maneuver here and maneuver there, without seeing 8 soul sometimes. sort of feeling our way along with apparently no object in view other than what the officers had under their hats 1; and after nosing around all day, we would pitch camp. If they had only planted us near Newtown in the first place and then had us do as we did ou Friday and Saturday of maneuyer week, we would have been better satisfied"
 "No, they were not much as maneu' vers," another trooper declared, land we had this ride way down here more for an outing than anything else. The attack was tame when it comes to con sidering the action in it, and Ihave seen more gong on at state encampments such as the one at South Birmingham in Massachusetts, similar to Mantle here, but wish the time we had on Friday and Saturday had started earlier in the week"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
Salisbury Carnival.

The preparations for the Labor day Carnival at Salisbury are now complete and with a good day the largest crowd in the history of the town will be on hand. Events will start promptly at 9 o'clock with a parade to the ball field where Salisbury's fast team will battle with Great Harrington, Umpire Murray to officiate. The immense cattle show will open at 10 a. m. near the ball grounds where the prizes will be award ed including $25.00 for the best grade COW in milk and 5000 for the best sucking colt. At eleven an immense New England dinner will be served in Wanger's garage by competent caterer and his staff. The big parade win start from Lakeville at p. m. and will con- tain three full bands. Six patrols of Boy Scouts will also be on hand an assist the special police. After the judging will take place the various races, includ- ing horse races, auto races and moto- cycle races. The bands will play con- tinuously all day at different parts of the village while the decorations will be lavish and beautiful. Events will close with n mammoth dance, supper and concert in the town hall while the whole town will be suitably illuminated. Forty silver cups are now on exhibition in MT. Clark's store window and it is we'll worth while coming to sec the beautiful trophies that will be awarded as first prizes. Send in your entries any time this week to J. T. Montross. Salisbury, Conn. Blanks can be had at The News office Trains on the 0. N. k. will accommodate large crowds on this great day and we are ready for crowd of ten thousand. Asan extra attraction Sharon will play Great Harrington in the afternoon at 1 p. m. Don't miss this great day of joy.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
Bull Moose State Convention.

The state convention of the progressive party will be held in Hartford at Foot Guard Hall on September 25 26, says the Hartford Post. It was at first thought advisable to hold a mass convention but it was finally decided that each town would have the same number of dele gates as it has representatives in the lower house of the general assembly. Each senatorial district having five dele. gates in addition.
 All state candidates will be named in Hartford.
 Herbert Knox Smith said Saturday morning that it would only be guess work to mention names of probable can didates.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
Fruit Dealer Sold Booze.

Salvatore Malchioda. who, keeps a fruit store in Clinton, was fined $67 in the town court last week for illegal sale of liquor. The case was out of the or dinary, as 432 bottles of malt beer had been seized. This malt beer was sup posed to be "soft drink" A state po- lice officer who made the seizure had had bottle of the beer analysed, and the report on it was that 1t was liquor under the excise law, because the alcohol in it exceeded the legal limit for non-in- toxicating beverage.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29


 Oanoe-Mixed Doubles Won by Stuart Ketchum and May Roberts. 2nd, Corning Ketchum and Edith Roberts. 3d, German Woodford and Mildred Somers. 4th, w. Krotzer and Esther Mulford. 9th, Marion Maible and J. T. Rankin.
 SEVENTH RACE.
 Rowing-Men's Double, Won by Corning Ketchum and George Roberts. 2nd, John O'Hara and Robert Hurley. 3d, s, A. Beardsley and 0. s. Thurs ton. 4th, Geo. Lumb and O. Aren't. 9th, Goodrich brothers. 9th, Francis Codding and: Eugene Smith. 7th. Frederick Miles, Jr., and M. C.. Peck. Tlme-3 minutes, 10 seconds.
 EIGHTH RACE.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
SPENDING MONEY.

Whatever we wish to buy, we ought first to consider not only if the thing be fit for us, but if the manufacture of it be a wholesome and happy one, and if, on the whole, the sum that we are going to spend will do as much good spent in this way as it would if it were spent in any other way.-John Ruskin.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
Hn Didn't Mind.

Mir. Hardhead-I have called, sir. to ask you for the hand of your daugh- ter. Old Gentleman (with emotion)- She is the only child I have, and her mother is gone. MT. Hardhead has- tily)-Oh, that's no objection, sir, l as- sure you.-London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
TWIN LAKES REGETTA
Continued from First Page1

Burdick, Judge A. T. Roraback, K. V. Peachin, Rev. H. I. Bodley, George l. Roberts and William A. Miles. The results of the races in the order in which they were held, is as follows:
 FIRST RACE,
 Canoe-Men's Single. Won by Corning Ketchum. 2nd, Stuart Ketchum. 3d, Gilbert Casiraghi. 4th, J. T. Rankin. 9th, Haberstadt. 9th, 0. E. Blake. Time-2 minutes, 30 seconds.
 SECOND RACE.
 Ladies'-Double Canoe. Won by Louise Mcconnell and Mil dred Somers. 2nd, Misses Walter. Sd, Misses Marion Mabie and Esther Mulford. 4th, Misses May and Edith Roberts. Time-1 minute, 40 seconds.
 THIRD RAoE.
 Rowing Single. Won by Gilbert Casiraghi. 2nd, William A. Miles. 3d, Stuart Ketchum. 4th, .. E. Blake. 9th, H. N. W. Hoyt. 9th, O. Aren't. Time-2 minutes, 24 seconds.
 FOURTH RACE.
 Rowing-Juvenile Single, Won by Francis O'Hara. 2nd, Frederick Miles, Jr. Sd, M. G. Peck Time-1 minute. 38 seconds.
 FIFTH RACE.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
Horse Thief Wanted

The state police are looking for a thief who is wanted for stealing horses in Plainfield and in Kent. The thief drove a pair of horses from the stable of David Templeton in Kent few days ago and they were found abandoned in Danbury the next day. They had been over driven and one of them died.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
THIRTEENTH RACE. Stern End Canoe.

THIRTEENTH RACE.
 Stern End Canoe. Won by 0, Edgar Blake. 2nd, B. Woodford. 3rd, W. Krotzer. 4th, Corning Ketchum. 9th, Mildred Somers. Time-57 SEC.
 FOURTEENTH RACE.
 Surprise Race. - Won by Robert Hurley. 2nd, James O'Hara. 3rd, George Roberts. 4th, John Hurley. 9th, J. T. Rankin. Time-4 min. 30 sec.
 FIFTEENTH RACE.
 Fitting Race Called off on account of breaking tilt ing pole.
 The cup for the first place in the fifth race or the mems launch race was given by MT. Charles W. Reicks with the un- derstanding that it would remain in the possession of the person winning first place in the launch race each year, and to become the permanent property of the first person winning the same three times. Mir. +. A. Merriam won this race last year and MT. Reicks has requested that this year the cup be awarded to the boat coming in second and not to his daughter, and therefore the cup goes to the Cady boys who ran the launch in the race, the older one of which is only twelve years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
BIaRted Hopoa.

"why are you so bitter against Uncle Nebuchadnezzar?"
 "He lost his money shortly after we named the baby. for him."
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
No Such Courne

Uncle Dick-Young man, do you study diligently at college2 Young Man Nix! There ain't no such course-Cal- ifornia Pelican.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29

 7th, Mrs. M. J. Bell 19 30 8th, Miss Esther Mulford, 19 35 9th, Mrs. F. A. Merriam, l9 40 10th. Catherine Roraback, 19 46
 NINTH RACE.
 Canoe-Juvenile Double. Won by Misses Dorothy Bell and Anna Boynton. End, Francis O'Hara and Edward Roberts. 3d, Ralph Maibie and Jack Bankson. 4th, Louise Mcconnell and Dorothy Warden. 9th. Jeannette Page and Harriet Van Zelm. 9th. Frederick Miles, Jr., and Eugene Smith. 7th. Lillian Mulford and Margaret Peachin. Time-1 minute, 5 seconds.
 TENTH RACE.
 Mixed Rowing-Double. Won by John O'Hara and Miss May Roberts. 2nd, Gilbert CasiraGhi and Edith Roberts. 3d, Stuart Ketchum and Edna Paist. 4th, Glenn Oodding and Eugene Peck. Time-3 minutes, 30 seconds.
 ELEVENTH RACE.
 Mems Swimming-75 yards. Won by John Hurley. 2nd, Corning Ketchum. 3rd, Robert Hurley. 4th, George Roberts. 9th, James O'Hara. Time-2 min, 10 sec.
 TWELFTH RACE. Swimming, Juvenile--35 yards Won by Ralf Maibie. 2nd, Frederick Miles Jr. 3rd, Edwin Roberts. 4th, Mary Sumner. 9th. Charles Hurley. 9th, Howard Goodrich. 7th, Eugene Smith. Time-2 min. 10 sec.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29

Let gratitude for the past inspire us with trust for the future.-Fenelon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-11

The lovely new wing sleeves made of transparent stnffs are a charming feature seen in some of the new gowns.
 Crystal buttons are more than ever in favor. The ball shape comes first, then odd oblong and pointed sorts.
 Many of the prettiest tailored cos tunes of the year are of green cloth, fur trimmed. In fact, fur is every
 where.
 All the richest velvet evening wraps have rich fur collars and bor- ders, and the Things are gorgeous af- fairs.
 Marabou is used by a great many people in place of fur. It is very effective, much lighter and less ex- pensive. Paradise and aigrettes are placed in the most cratic ways on the large hats, sometimes even shooting straight out in back. Some charming tailored waists are of crepe de chine with soft pleated frills forming a vest effect and lay down collars Brocade ribbons with lace medal lions set in are dazzingly rich. Black velvet ribbons have reverse sides of gold or silver.
 Separate skirts of Scotch mixtures have round wooden buttons for sole ornament. The effect is distinctly eastern. Chiffon waists are accordion pleated all over, even to the sleeves, which have their fulness gathered into close cuffs.