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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

If you are dissatisfied with your
business or feel insecure in. your
position stop to investigate this live
proposition. No selling experience
Big money for men and
women alike. A full explanation and
demonstration will be given at 625 N.
P. avenue. Six doors west Of Orpheum
theatre at 8 p. m. Friday.
Domestic Utilities Co.
-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-18
ENCOURAGEMENT.

Atty. John H. Fleming an
nounces his candidacy for the Of
flee Of police magistrate at the COM
ing spring election.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-18
N. D. WEATHER
FOR PAST YEAR
RAINFALL FOR STATE WAS 1850
INCHES OR 2.43 INCHES ABOVE
NoRMAL-GREATEsT FALL WAS
AT HANNAH AND LEAST AT
WASHRURN.

The annual summary Of the North
Dakota weather for the year 1912 has
just been received at the university
station of the u. S.. weather bureau
and contains much interesting infor-
nation. The following complied from
this report will be of especial interest:
The weather throughout North Da-
kota was more favorable than for
many years. The temperature aver
aged slightly below the normal, there
was nearly the usual sunshine, and
n precipitation was considerably
ABOVE III normal. Then the diStri-
button Of precipitation both geo.
graphically and throughout the grow
ing a was comparatively uni
form. The precipitation during the
tall OF 1911 was quite heavy and this
the close of the year. Augmented by
copious rains throughout the early
spring months of 1912, the moisture
content of the soil was excellent for
the termination of grain. The pre-
cipitation during the first three
months Of the yea vas somewhat be-
low the normal, but during the fol-
lowing two months there was an ex-
cess of more than three inches. Vege-
tation of all kinds made rapid growth
during the spring and early summer.
Occasional high temperature pre-
vailed, but on the whole the year was
quite free from hot winds. Many Sc
we're hail storms occurred in various
parts Of the state and resulted in
considerable damage. Favorable
weather prevailed generally through
the harvesting season. but rains and
SHOWS interfered greatly with thresh-
ing during the latter part of October
and the fore part of November. The
Yunnfhnr hnXETnrTn,. lNs-frr ALA 144Hz-
part of November and the whole of
December was more than usually fav-
orable and good progress was made
generally with threshing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-18
Below Normal,

The average temperature for the
state for h year was 1872 degrees, or
O.5 degree. lower than the average for
1911. The highest annual mean tenn
perature reported was 45.5 degrees It.
Medora, Billings county; the lowest
34.4 degrees at Pembina, Pembina
county. The highest temperature re-
ported was 124 degrees at Medora, Bill
nngs county, on Sept. 3; the
lowest was So degrees, also at Me-
dora, Billings county, on Jan. IL. Dur
ing the past twenty-one years the an
nua mean temperature has been low
er eight times, once the same, and
higher eleven times han during the
"a 1912. The highest annual mean
grees In 1900 and 1910; the lowest was
1873 degrees in 1893. The highest tenn
p%erature ever recorded in the state
was 124 degrees at Medora, Billings
county, on Sept. 3, 1912; the lowest
was s. degrees at Willow City, Bot
tireau COUNT, on Jan. /, 1893. The
temperature averaged above the nor
NAL during February, April, May, Oc-
tober, November and December, and
below the normal during January,
March, June, July, August and Sep
TENDER.
The average precipitation for the
state for the yea was 20.5O inches, or
2.43 inches above the normal, and 1.41
inches more than the average for 1911.
The greatest annual precipitation re-
ported was 29.13 inches at Hannah,
Cavalier county; the least was 1886
inches at Washburn, Mclean county.
The greatest monthly amount report
ed was 9.13 inches at Mcleod, Ransom
county, during May; the least was
none at Wahpeton, Richland county,
during February, and at Ashley, Nc
Intosh county; Beach, Golden Valley
county; Bowbells, Burke county; Car
son, Morton county; Mcleod, Ransom
county; Medora, Billings county, and
Washburn, Mclean county, during
November. During the past twenty
one years there have been seventeen
with less precipitation, and three with
more, than during the veal of 1912
Precipitation in excess of the normal
during January, February, March
June, October, November and Decem.
Der. The average snowfall was 21.4
inches. The greatest depth OF snow
fall reported was 44.6 inches at Mar
marth, Bowman county; the least was
II inches at Oriska. Barnes county
The average number of days with 0.O1
inch or more of precipitation was "a
There were 161 clear days, 102 partly
cloudy days and 1903 cloudy days. The
prevailing wind was northwest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-18
We BUY seran iron.

We Buy Scrap iron.
Also sell second hand sheet roofing,
write for prices. Carload lots a spe-
cialty. Correspondence given prompt
attention. Fargo Iron & Metal Co..
Fargo, N. D. -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-18
WANTED

An experienced farmer wants a farm
to work or manage. Address 296 care
Forum or phone 1921.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
1rippe-.HenPy.

The marriage of Miss Mary Hen
ry, of this city, to Mr.. Barclay H.
Trippe, a member of the firm of
Trippe. Barker & Co., of New York,
took place this afternoon,at Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church, at
five o'clock. Miss Eliza Cochran
Green, of Middletown, Del.,was the
maid of honor, and little Louise
Henry Spear, niece of the bride,
was flower girl.
The best man was Mr.. Richard
Hayward Trippe, of East Orange,
N. j., brother of the groom, and
the ushers were Augustus Stripe,
of New York; Edward Trippe, Of
Philadelphia; Richard H. Dixon, Jr.,
and w. Laird Henry, Jr., of this
of this city, and w. Laird Henry,
Jr., of Tome School Port Deposit.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. G. McCready, DID,, rector
of st. Thomas Protestant Episcopal
Church, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
MitChe|I--J0nes

A very attractive wedding took
place last night at Church Greek,
when Mr.. Clarence Frederick Nit
cheu and Miss Paulina Louise Pones
were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock. The ceremony, which was
solemnized at O'Clock, in the M.
E. Church, was performed by Rev.
James A. Leach.
The bride was very charmingly
attired in a gown of white satin,
trimmed with pearls and lace, and
carried a bouquet of Brides roses
and chrysanthemums. She was at
tended by Miss Nellie Bothum, who
wore yellow satin, trimmed with
marabou. Mr.. L. Earl Mitchell, of
St. Michaels, was the best man.
The ushers were Messrs. R. E.
Jones, C. Richardson, w. Spedden
and M. Andrews The music was
played by Miss Kathryne Jones.
The church was very artistically
decorated with evergreens, chrysan-
themums, autumn leaves. pOtted
plants and ferns. s. =
Tuesday evening q reception Waa
held at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Jones.
The wedding presents received were
large in number and quite useful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell will make
their future home in this city. The
groom is the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. w. Mitchell, who reside
near Cambridge.
The out-of-town guests were Mrs
L. E. Warren, of Baltimore; Mr.
L. Earl Mitchell, of St. Michaels
and Miss Jessie Silance, of Wood
bine. 4
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
MUSICAL TREAT TONIGHT !
Miss Jeanette Killing And Company
Will Appear at Auditorium.

In connection with the Teachers
Institute, which is being held in
the Auditorium this week, DR.. Chas.
L. Seasholes lectured last night, in
the Sunday School hall of Zion M.
E. Church. Considering the impor-
lance of the occasion, and the fur
Their fact that the speaker is a
very gifted orator, the audience
present was quite small. DR.. Sea-
sholes chose for his subject, els
Life Worth Living?" The address,
while a humorous one, was full of
good, common sense, and logic.
This morning Superintendent A.
R. Spaid spoke on 1.-THE Teacher on
and off Duty" He was followed by
DR.. M. Bates Stephens, who deliv-
cred a very helpful talk on 'The
Teacher"
Miss Jeanette King, one of the
few great readers in the country,
gave Hamlet at the afternoon ses-
sion today. Her charming and cap
tivating personality, her beauty, her
grace, and her perfect naturalness
won for her the admiration of the
audience. Tonight Miss Killing and
her company will render Scenes
from the Famous Plays and Music
from Famous Operas.
Miss King is assisted by an able
company of talented musicians. Miss
Alice Shiels began her study of
the piano when she attended IA
nous convent, where she received
both a gold and silver medal.
Miss Abby Bradley is a young
violinist of great D'omise and ac-
complishment. Though still but
girl, she has devoted years to the
study of her instrument, under the
best masters, and has played in
public since a child.
An admission of fifty cents is
very small amount to pay to hear
such an entertainment as will be
given by the Jeanette King Com
pany at the Auditorium tonight.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
Katharine Sanders MUndQ.

One the saddest deaths that
has Z scurred in Cambridge recently
was that of Miss Katharine San
ders Mundy, daughter of Mrs. Mar
garet K. and the late G. Warren
Mundy, who died at her home on
Locust street yesterday evening,
about seven o'clock, after an i'll
ness of nearly three weeks with
typhoid fever. Miss Mundy was
only twenty years of age and was
considered one of the prettiest and
most popular girls in Cambridge,
and in addition to this, was bright,
vivacious and Intelligent. She had
been connected with the Chesapeake
& Potomac Telephone Co., as cash
Ter, for about two years, and in
this position had made hundreds of
friends, who will be shocked and
grieved to learn of her death.
Besides her mother, she is sur
Yived by two sisters, Mrs. w. Irv-
ing Mace, of this city, and Miss
Elizabeth A. Mundy, teacher in
one of the public schools in
Baltimore city. She was also
the neice of Mr.. Thomas M.
Applegarth, of New York city, and
Mrs. Samuel F. Sanders, of Balti-
more, and of Messrs. Joseph S. and
J.. CroweI Mundy, of Newark, NJ.
and the grand-neice of Mr.. J. War
rem Crowell, of this city.
| The funeral services will be held
from her late home, on Locust St.
tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at
o'clock. Interment will be made il
Christ Church Cemetery.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
THE DAILY BANNER
BriefRocal News
Auditorium tonight.

Auditorium tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassius M. Dashiell,
of Princess Anne,ar the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hirst, at Sandy
Hill farm.
Mr.. L. Earl Mitchell returned on
the afternoon train to st. Michaels,
after visit to his mother, Mrs. Will
liam Hurley, Race street.
The Grand Opera House has an
extraordinary big bill for tonight;
two big features and two very
funny comedies comprise the show.
Mr.. Geo. N. Bennethun is in
town today, making arrangements
for the showing of vaudeville, and
transacting other business in con-
nection with his string of theatres.
DR.. M. Bates Stephens, State
Superintendent of Public Schools,
and Secretary to the State Board of
Education, is attending the Dor
chester County Teachers Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Philip Skinner
arrived home this morning on the
boat, after having spent several
days in Chicago, Cincinnati and 9TH
er points, where Mr.. Skinner was
called on business.
In addition to the direct tele-
graph line to Philadelphia the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Co. now has
direct wire from Cambridge to
Baltimore. This will greatly facili-
tate the work of Geographic COM
munication between Cambridge and
Baltimore.
Master Brice w. Goldsborough,th the
eleven-year-old son of Gov.and Mrs.
Goldsborough, who was suffering
from tonsilitis and adenoids, was
operated upon yesterday afternoon,
at the Presbyterian Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital, at Baltimore. The
little boy stood the ordeal we'll land
his condition is much improved.
Everyone admires music, and the
best available may be heard at the
Auditorium tonight. The Teachers
Institute of Dorchester county pre-
sents the Jeanette King Concert
Company, in Scenes From Famous
Plays and Music From Famous OPP
eras, and a large and intelligent au-
dience is expected to be present.
Mr.. John N. Wright, of Oak
Grove, Del, spent several hours in
Cambridge today. Mr.. Wright was
here to attend the exhibition of
horticultural products of the coun-
ty. he having been one of the first
farmers in the county to begin spe-
cializing, and also having been
one of the most successful agricul-
turists in the county.
A surprise party was given little
Misses Evelyn and Sadie Wroten
last night, at their home on Race
street. Those present were: Anna
Nav Hubbard, Marie Mowbray, Lii
Han Andrews, Ruth Hughes, Ruth
Andrews, Nettie Hughes. Blanche
Sinclair. Sarah Layton, Jeanette
and May Wroten, Gladys Hughes;
Johnnie Wroten, Barton Perry, Ivy
Geoghegan, Harry Stevens, Charles
Hughes, Jr., Guy Andrews, Tildan
Rue, Jr., and Arthur Wroten.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13

.Cornwell, Bowdle & Co. will
have more coats and suits, also furs,
on sale Friday and Saturday. Read
their adv.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
JaCkson-.E|sey.

A very pretty wedding was sol
emnized at East New Market last
evening, at 8 o'clock, when Miss
Sallie Elsey, daughter of Mrs. Mary
Elsey, of Church Greek, became the
bride of Mr.. Orion H. Jackson, OF
Cambridge.
The bride was becomingly attir-
ed in brown, with hat and gloves
to match, and carried bouquet OF
chrysanthemums. The groom wore
the conventional black. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. E.W.
Jones, pastor of East New Market
M. E. Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson will make
their home on Maryland Ave-, this
city.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-13
L. & M. Semi-Mixed Real Paint.

L. & NJ. Semi-Mixed Real Paint.
It's less costly. It's the very
best paint that can be produced
because it is composed of the STAN
dard materials, pure White Lead,
Zinc and absolutely pure Linseed
Oil. Buy 1 gallon-mix with dt
quarts of Linseed Oil at a cost
of 45 cents-and thus make 1 "a
gallons Of the finest quality of pure
paint ready for use for $1.40 per
gallon. Try tiff not satisfactory
the dealer will return you what
you pay for 1t.
Sold by Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-18
NEW YORK LETTER

By Norman.
New York, Jan. 18.-Putting
the Bible on the stage has always
been a more or less dangerous I'M
dertaking.
The peril of sacrilege lies near
on the one hand on the other, so
strict an adherence to scriptural
narrative that dramatievalue will
be lacking.
It is doubtful whether any
playwright has ever steered so
-skilfully between these rocks as
has Louis N. Parker in " Joseph
and His Brethren, the new
pageant play" at the Century
Theater.
There is no line or action that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-18

can give offense to the most de-
vout, yet there is throughout the
most powerful appeal to the emo
tons; the play is drama of the
highest order.
The production of Liebler &
Co. is as magnificent a series Of
spectacles as can be imagined
Those previous triunphs of
stagecraft at the Century Thea
ter, "The Garden of Allah" and
"The Daughter of Heaven" have
been outdone.
There are four acts and thir-
teen scenes. They are a series of
gasps, so far as the audiences are
concerned. Perhaps the most
wonderful is The Pyramid
scene in the desert, the sky full Of
twinkling stars, a blood-red moon
low on the horizon, the great dark
pyramids marveIs of scenic repre-
sentation. But descriptions are
vain. The color, grandeur and
beauty of the various scenes cam
not be put into words.
So far as acting goes, the play
is not only saved but exalted by
the splendid work of Brandon
lyman as Joseph, James O'Neill
as Jacob, Howard Kyle as Simeon
(who is depicted as ringleader of
Joseph's wicked brethren1- and
Frank Losee as Potiphar. Some
others of the large cast read their
lines intelligently, but many there
are who rant and shout and mess
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-18

Paris.-President-elect Pom
caire has resigned as premier. M.
BRAND may get vacant place.
New York.-William Cornell,
who has served % years for bur
glary, has patented burglar alarm
in his cell at the Tombs.
Atlantic City.-City treasurer,
who has investigated dead dog
bounty" bookkeeping, will de-
mand that people present tails
before they are paid.
New York.-Lewis Remy,
chauffeur, ran down and killed
Thomas Alderman, "a, New
burg, and was fined $40.
Newburgh, N. Y.-Sheriff Lar
ry Servin, who started on hunt
ing trip Friday, ran one auto into
ditch, nearly killed man with an
other and finally gave up trip.
New York.-Meyer Bloomfield
says one way to cure strikes is to
compel rich children to study in
dustriaI and technical courses.
NEW YORK LETTER
By Norman.
New York, Jan. 18.-Putting
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19
SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

Pair pigs, by divers Red Cross Drug
Store, NJ. Browder Sweepstakes hog,
by Dr. snoddy Remedy Co. and Fair
Association. NJ. Browder, first; Jas.
Morgan, second; Oscar White, third.
Sow and pigs, by 0. E. Milliken, Dodds
& DeBow.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19

III. L. Stanley ct ais. VS.. Aaron 4. Stan.
ley ct ais.
In the above styled cause it appear.
ing to the court from the petition, which
is. sworn to, that the defendants, Aaron
+. Stanley, Mrs. Inez Carroll and her
husband r.. ALT. Carroll, Mrs. Irene
Martin and her husband Robert Martin,
John VIM. Stanley and Almaria Stan
ley, are non-resldents OF the State OF
Tennessee, and are residents OF the State
OF Arkansas, so that the ordinary pro-
cess Of law cannot be served upon them;
it is therefore ordered by the court that
the said above naned defendants be re-
quired to appear before the County Court
Of Obion County, Tennessee, at the
courthouse In Union City on or before
the first Monday in October, 1918, and
make defense to said petition, or the
same will be taken for confessed by
them and the cause set for trial ex-parte
as to them. II is further ordered that
publication OF this notice be made for
fosr consecutive weeks in The CONNER
ciab weekly newspaper published in
Obion County, Tenn.
This September 3, 1918,
23-4t G. s. TALLEY, Clerk
A. ]. Harpole, Atty for Petitioners.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19
To Steve Murphy,

Lou Willie Murphy VS.. Steve Murphy.
In the Chancery Court OF 0bion County,
Tenn.
In the above styled cause it appear
ing to me from the bin OF complaint
which is sworn to, that the defendant,
Steve Murphy, is nonresident OF
Tennessee, so that the ordinary process
OF law cannot be served upon him;
It Is, therefore, hereby ordered that
the said Steve Murphy appear before
the Chaneery Court OF 0bion County,
Tenn, at the Court house in Union
City, Tenn, on or before the first
Monday Of October, 1918, that being
the first dayfot he regular October
term OF the said Chancery Court, and
make defense to the bill filed against
him in this cause. or the same win be
taken as confessed by him, and the
said cause set for hearing ex-parte.
II is further ordered hat qualification
81 this notice be made for four con-
secutive weeks in The Commercial, q
weekly newspaper, published in Obion
County. Tenn.
This September 10th, 1918
GEO. a. GIBBS, JR., G. and M.
Swiggart & Swiggar, Soils. for Compl't.
aA-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19

LIV-VER-LAX, the liver regulator.
Ask DIVERS RED CROSS DRUG
STORE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19

TENrH TRANs-coNTINENTAL TouR.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19

Continued on eighth page)
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1913-09-19
19PI!na Pue ! ool!qoIV
DO 7AV L ID II
NONRESIDENT Notice.

II. L. Stanley ct ais. VS.. Aaron +. Stan
ley ct ais.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-08
City May Support
Families of Those
Sentenced to Jail

NEW YORK. Nov. IA proposal
whereby the city will contribute d.
rectly to the support of families OF
men sent TO prison for nonsupport
was considered by the law and legis-
lation committee of the board OF al
derruan at "A public hearing at the
city hall today. The proposal Ia in
the form OF an ordinance introduced
by Alderman Ftlks, which authorizes
the commissioner OF correction to
credit such Convtcts with fifty cents
per day In payment for their services.
this money to he paid each week TO
the charities missioner and to be
turned over by the charities commits
sioner to the persons for the non-sup-
port of whom the convicts were SEN
fenced.
The payment of the money for this
purpose will not necessarily add to
the citys expenditure, as the city is
now required 20 care for in charitable
institutions for such children on the
application Of their mothers. The
committee Is expected tc report on
the ordinance at an early meeting OF
of the board.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-08
PLANS NOT READY
FOR RE0RGAN|z|NG
new YORK PARTY
New Democracy in New York
Will Consult Wilson Before
Taking Action on Party
Affairs of City.
Dudley Field Malone, Talked
of as Collector of Port and
New Tammany Head at
White House---Whitman is
Threatened.

WASHINGTON. Nov. New York
Democrats fresh from tha fight In
that city against Tammany Guy that no
plans have yet been made TOR Ii re-
organization Of Tammany or the form
ing of new organization represent
ing the views of the element Of the
party TO which John Purroy Mitchell
the newly elected mayor, belongs
Mitchell has foreshadowed a nom
partisan administration and the APP
pointnent 81 men to office without
the slightest regard to their political
affiliations. but nationally and In State
politics he is a Democrat of the pro-
gressive advanced type.
Dudley Field Malone. the assistant
secretary Of state. who defled Tam
many and opposed his own 1ather-in-
law. Senator O'Gorman. by prominent
ly supporting Mitchell, arrived in
Washington today and spent some
said to have him In mind for col
Iector of the port TO. fiji the vacancy
made by the resignation of Mitchell
to run for mayor
Expected TO Consult WILSON.
The understanding is tina: when the
leading Democrats in New York who
aided In defeating Tammany have dis
cussed party affairs 10 a more or less
definite point they will come here and
talk with President Wilson. who will
have several conferences in the next
few months with the mayor-elect.
The presidents -1nterest--in
New York and his sympathy with
Mitchell were shown late yesterday,
when he sent Mr. Mitchell this tele-
gram thereby openly placing himself
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-08
Gotharnites " atch
Miss Wilson While
Parade Not Noticed

NEW YORK, Nov. Tit was not
easy to follow the various episodes of
the splendid pageant given by the
Young Womens Christian association
in the Seventy first Regiment armory.
because of the 5000 people present
knew that Miss Jessie Wilson and her
f1ance. Mr.. Francis Sayre were sit
ting well to the front of the south
balcony, and about 1900 of the 1000
kept their eyes on the PRESIDENT
daughter and the man she is 10
marry
Not that the presence Of Miss Will
SON and Mr. Sayre interfercd for one
moment with the general interest in
the pageant or with the big idea be-
hind the pageant, the raising of s4,-
coo, geo in two weeks to provide a
great building fund for the Y. W. c.
A.. but almost every woman in the
armory was keen to see what Miss
Wilson was wearing, and aoout every
one was curious to see what sort of
a looking man was Mr.. Sayre.
Whether or not Miss Wilson and MIR.
Sayre realized that SO many were in
terested in them, did not appear. They
appeared to be perfectly unconcerned.