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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

of the Park Presbyterian Church
took for its topic "Leavening the
Nation" at the meeting held yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
James w. Howard, 234 Mt. Pleasant
avenue.
The sub-topics were THE Indians"
and THE Mountaineers." Mrs.
Charles w Hummel spoke on
Present Indian Conditions" Mrs.
William II. Vail on Does 1t Pay to
Christianize the Indians?' and Mrs.
j. S. Ccey on The Place and Destiny
of the Indians as a Nation" Under
the second topic Mrs. Louisa b. Nc
Knight discussed What Our Church
Is Doing" and Miss Sarah f. Dean
Lineage and Environment" The de-
votional service was led by Mrs.
Frederick l.. Brown.
The members of the social commit
tee were Mrs. Charles e. Lyon, Mrs
Mary j. Bacon, Mrs. Francis F..
Heath and Mrs. Edward Nichols and
the fioaters we're Miss Susan Howard
Miss Helen Beecher, Miss Grace
Bradner, Miss Olive Searles and Miss
Hildegard Howard.
Mrs Frederick Castle, jr, of Sc
James street, entertained the Epsilon
Delta Sorority yesterday AFTERNOON dt
the home of Mrs. William NJ. MacKay
66 James street. At the tea at the
close of the meeting Miss Gladys Nc
Callum presided at the table, where
yellow jonquils prevailed in the dec
orations.
Those present were Mrs. Clarence
whitesell, Mrs William Mayberry
Whitesell, Mrs. Herbert Whitaker,
Miss Edna NJ. Baker. Mrs. Russell
Grover Brown. Miss Mabel n. Daniels,
Mrs Joseph X. Ebert. Miss Theo A.
Little, Miss Ethel v Langstroth and
Miss Fannie MeCallum.
Mrs. Clarence Whitesell will enter
tain the sorority at its meeting April
% at her home. III Washington
avenue.
Mrs. William G. Warield. of SO
Cypress street, was hostess yesterday
afternoon to the members of the
Tango Whist Club. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Frank B. Meeker, Mrs.
Thomas Malcolm and Mrs Warield.
At the tea that followed the games
Miss Vivian Walker. Miss Mabel War
field and Miss Dorcas Van Ness pre-
sided at the table. where red roses
prevailed in the decorations.
The other players were Mrs. Ed
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09
Stuffed Tomato Salad

Stuff firm, ripe tomatoes with
chopped celery. onions, green pep
pers and apples; serve with mayoh-
nalse dressing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09
Two Effective Towel Designs for White and Colored
Embroidery
BY MARGARET LAWRENCE
Embroidery

or drawers. 1t is four inches wide.
and the pattern contains two and
one-quarter yards for Is cents.
Guaranteed, hot-iron transfer pat
terms will be supplied to readers on
receipt of price.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09
Fried Tomatoes

Select six large ripe tomatoes,
either red or yellow. Season with
salt and pepper; roll a half dozen
crackers; beat two eggs; slice the
tomatoes and dip them into the
crackers and egg.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09
[ aides Home journal Patterns

Price u Gents Gnch.
Can be purchased AT l.. Bamherger
& Co. or any Ladies' Home Journal
Pattern Agency. Look for the Mi
nerva head. Patterns will also be
sent by mail IL desired Write your
address very plainly and always
specify size desired. (Fashion Dept.
Ladies' Home Journal. CTS West
Forty third street. New York;.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

Unless all present indications fail
skirts should be quite a bit wider at
the bottom Many of the new i'm
ported models are showing pleats at
the sides; these pleats, of course, are
very fiat and usually tackled together,
but it is cheering to know that they
are there. At a recent opening there
were many of these straight skirts,
and it was noticed that on an aver
age they measured at least two yards
around. There seems to be ten
dency to hike them up a tritle IN
front. which causes the skirt to fall
in somewhat, giving a trousers-like
appearance.
The frock illustrated in No. S0N is
suitable for afternoon or evening; 1t
is fashioned of lavender satin yelled
in lavender chiffon and banded with
marabout The design requires for
size SO, 4Ss yards of &C. inch material
for the overhlouse and tunic. with "a
yards of satin for the foundation
dress.
Very dainty and becoming for a
summer afternoon is the costume
shown in No. 7967-S2S7, One of the
old fashioned looking Dolly Warden
crepes is used with the tichu of plain
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09
Games for Young Men and
Girls

My dear Miss Doom:
In few weeks l am going to give
a birthday party, but can think only
of a few games to play. You will
greatly oblige me by giving me
some instructions as to the games
for boys and girls of nineteen or
twenty. LILLIAN.
Please, interested people, clip
these games.
They take up so much of my linn
tied space.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

Those who will take part in the
minuet and the suffrage pageant
which will be features of the vaude-
Vile and dance to be given by the
Junior Newark Equal Suffrage
League at the Palace Ballroom on
April % will meet this evening at the
home of Miss Hannah Moorfield, %
Columbia street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Allsopp, jr.,
Of 81 johnson avenue, will spend the
Easter holidays at Atlantic City.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

A contest which bears the pun
ming title of Washington Pi consists
in seeing who can in ten minutes
form the longest list of shorter
words from the name of Washing
ton. Slips of paper and pencils are
necessary for this or cards having
the word written at the top can be
supplied. The contest begins and
ends with bell signals. The player
who succeeds in making the long
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

ward sharwell, Mrs. Louis Mayer.
Mrs. Herbert Walker, Mrs. j. Edward
Blactmore, Mrs. II. w Whitmore,
Mrs. NJ. e. Won Kessler, Mrs. William
Roberts. Mrs Josephine Gillus and
Mrs Charles c. Hertzel.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

Pin to the gown or the coat of each
guest a puzzle card (the puzzle
formed with clipped out advertise
ment pictures), the answer to which
is the name of a great man. Thus
the name of Bonaparte is formed by
a picture of Count de Castellane
with a part cut away (Boni-parD.
A marine picture (sea) and the
word sir give Caesar. Each puzzle
should be numbered. Pencils and
paper are distributed and the play
ers guess what great men are rep
resented, writing down their an
swers identified by numbers. The
one guessing the most should re-
ceive biography of some great
man.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

DAHL, Menu
By IMAGERY doom
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Prunes.
Oatmeal. Cream.
Wheat cakes. Syrup.
Hot cross buns. Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Baked eggs. Escalloped potatoes
Hot mullins.
Baked apples. Cream sauce.
Tea.
DINNER.
PURGE Of split peas.
Halibut. Cream sauce.
Asparagus.
Dreamed corn. Celery.
Romano salad.
Rice pudding. Raisin sauce.
Coffee.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

THURSDAY, APRIL Q, 1914.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-09

Go be continued.)
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ITO be continued,)
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The Woman's Missionary Society
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
PLANS FOR COUNTY
FAIR NOT ABANDONED

Owing to the fact that business
conditions are u~nfayorabe for the
holding of a county fair in Ely this
year. the comrlittee in charge of the
venture have not abandoned the idea
entirely. but viii make arrangement
for the annual events as soon as a
suitable tract of land can be secured
The tract desired by those who are
promoting the enterprise must be OF
sufficient size for a race track and
baseball grounds. besides necessary
space for stock exhibits. II will be
necessary for the space to be en-
closed under fence. The committee
has received assurances of support
from business men. and it is the in
tention of those in charge to insti-
iute improvements about the fret o.
October.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
YOUNG ASSERTS TITLE
To LAND N LITIGATION

An answer was file in the clerks
office yesterday by George Young.
one of the defendants in the suit in
stituted by Jane Griswold zubiri
against ondis Gibson and Young to
secure title to a portion of the
Young ranch in Butte valley.
II is admitted in the answer thai
the defendant claims al adverse title.
but contends that Young's father oc'
cnpied adm possessed the land for 40
years. aud farned and cultivated a
II the customary eosiinuon.
" during that Period. Tfs oonten
ton is made that Mrs Zubiri neye'
asserted title TO the land in contro'
xersy until about a year ago Young
asks that a decree be issued by the
eourt declaring him the owner of thf
tract in litigation.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
To Discharge Big Blast.

What will probably be one OF the
largest blast ever discharged in the
history of open pit mining will be
set of at Copper Flat within the next
two weeks for the purpose of remoy-
ing an immense of earth and
dynamite. The ledge which the Ne
yada Consolidated il arranging to
move is $50 feet high and several
hundred feet in length. The hole is
about $50 feet high and several
hundred feet in length. The holes
have been drilled. and everything Is
in readiness for the explosives. 1t is
claimed that one of the moving pic
ture companies is anxious to secure
films of the big discharge of dyna-
mite.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFUL.

C. b. Lakenan. general manager OF
the Nevada Consolidated Copper
company. was operated on Tuesday
morning. at the Mayo hospital in
Rochester. Minnesota. The opera
ton was yery successful and the doc
tors express the confident belief that
Mr.. Lakenan will receive permanent
relief from the physical ailment from
which he has suffered for some time.
Ii is expected that his stay at the
hospital will o be of long duration.
and after his discharge from the in
stitution Mr.. Lakenan and wife will
visit eastern points for a period OF
several weeks.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
LANE PEARL.

a production of 335. .e44 pounds
Of copper since the commencement
of mining operations six years ago,
and the value Of the product Is s46.-
Goa, 0o2. figuring the average price
OF copper at 1885 cents. The net
earnings have amounted to more
than twenty-one million dollars.
Only two-thirds of the earnings have
been paid in dividends. as the balance
has been charged TO the ore extin-
guishment. depreciation. or left in
undivided profits.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Silver Pierced His Eye.

Superintendent T. j. Duddlesson
of the Nevada Northern met with a
painful accident last "Wednesday
evening, while he was picking sweet
peas in his yard at East Ely. He was
struck in the eye by the sharp end
of a stick that was supporting the
vines. A silver nearly half an incl In
length penetrated the eyeball, and
Mr.. Duddleson tainted away. A
physician was hastily summoned. and
the small piece of wood was removed
The sight of the eye has o been al
fected.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
New superintendent Is Here.

J. W. Palmer, in company with
his wife and family, arrived in FL,
last Tuesday TO enter upon his duties
As district deputy superintendent OF
school. succeeding A. b. Lightfoot
who has accepted the position al
principal of the county high scnooi
Mr.. Palmer and family have Just
cmpleted a tour of California by
auto. and made the trip across the
unit in their machine. They have
rented the Westby residence on High
street.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30

Bobby Jones is in the custody of
the sheriff In default of $500 bonds,
charged with delivering whiskey to
the Indians. His arrest was brought
about Tuesday. by Constable Dave
Mclean and Acting City Marshal
Roberts, who trailed the suspect to
the Indian camp and discovered the
whiskey alleged to have been deliver
ed by Jones. The defendant was be-
fore the judge. Thursday. and bail
named AT $500.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
LOCAL. NEWS
Lending a Helping Hand.

Bishop and Mrs. A. r. Whitehead
were visitors in Ely last Wednesday
to make necessary arrangements for
students from Lund and Preston.
who desire to attend the county high
school during the present term.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
To the Voters of White Pine County

Owing to the fact that my friend Ed. Ryan Will not be able to visit
the Ely district before the primary election. I take this opportunity of
saying a word in his behalf
have known Ed Ryan. Democratic candidate for reelection as
mine inspector. for a good many years, both personally and in a
business way. | know him TO be both an honorable man a capable miner
and a fair and impartial official Ii Is a pleasure to recommend him to
the voters of White Pine county for the nomination and reelection to
the office of State Mine Inspector
Advertisement LANE Pearl.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
To Drill for Artesian Water.

The drilling of the first est we'll
that is to be sunk by the county in
search OF artesian water will be start
ed tomorrow about two miles east of
Preston BY W. NJ. Mullin. who is in
charge of the drilling outfit.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Hip Has Another stroke.

Sol Hip. a pioneer resident of this
county. suffered another stroke OF
paralysis at his home in Reno last
week. The attack VAS not severe
being confined largely to his legs.
Although his condition is not all
that could be desired. fatal results
are not anticipated.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Days of Leisure Are Ended.

Miss Beatrice Roache has return
ed TO Salt Lake to her duties
as a teacher in the public schools.
after spending the summer vacation
in Ely with her sister Mrs. James
Ryan.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30

For a nominal consideration White
Pine county has obtained title to 2
tract of land about two miles from
Freson. which will be used in drilling
ct artes;an water. The 'and W.
bough from the Eastern Nevada In
yestment company. The deed 10 the
ground was filed in the recorders o.
fee yesterday.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Her Vacation Is Over.

Miss Anna Schmittroth. who has
been visiting with her sister. Mrs. B.
E. Walker and parents for the last
two months. returned to Salt Lake
Sunday morning to resume her
duties in the Office of the Glover
Leaf Dairy.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Remains Sent to Old Home.

The remains of George r. Hayden,
the pioneer resident. who died last
week at his home in White River,
were shipped Friday morning to the
former home of the deceased al
Windsor. Missouri for burial. The
the body was accompanied by ". f.
Huston. an undertaken from Wind
sor.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Had Enjoyable stay.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcdonald, who
have been visiting during the summer
months with their daughter. Mrs. c
5. Grain, returned to their home in
Odgen last Sunday morning. They
we're accompanied on the trip by
Mrs. Grain. who will spend several
weeks with her parents.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Gun Toter Gets His.

S. Kamura, a Japanese. who makes
his headquarters at McGill, was ar
rested last Monday for carrying a
concealed weapon. The defendant
was given a hearing in the justice
court. and drew a fine of $50 and
cost.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Spent summer at Hamilton.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. McEllin and
son. Edward. who have been spend
ing the summer months at Hamilton.
were arrivals at the county seat
Thursday night. Mr.. MeEllin ex-
poets to return to the mines in a few
DAYS.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30

Miss Eva II. Timmons. a niece of
DR.. r. H. Richardson. arrived last
Thursday from Philadelphia to ac-
eept a position as teacher in the East
Ely schools.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Enjoyed Outdoor Life.

Messrs- and Mesdames II. o. Hall,
Frank Roper and o. G. Bates. rer
turned last Tuesday from Snake val
ley, where they spent sevral days.
fishing and hunting in that locality.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Monaghan Has New job.

B. F. Monaghan. who IS in charge
of the Boys band. has received al
appointment from the board of edu
cation as janitor at the new county
high school building.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
Idaho Is His Destination.

Frank Thorpe left FRAY morning
!. for Idaho Falls, where he expects to
spend several months with his
mother.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30

Their stay Was Brief.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Campbell
motored in last Friday from their
ranch in Steptoe valley to visit for a
short time with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Miles
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30
interested in school Affair.".

Eugene A. Henroid. a member Of
the board of school trustees at
Pleasant valley. spent several days in
Ely during the week. arranging for
the services of a teacher for the
coming term. and the completion Of
the new school building.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30

Light blue eyes generally have the
keenest sight. with gray ones next
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-30

China has no forests.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR or CITY
TAxEs, CITY HALL ROOM 107.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
LEGAL NOTICE

VIRGINIA: IN THE LAW AND
EQUITY COURT or THE CITY 0F
RICHMOND, THE 18TH DAY or
JUNE. 1914. a
Alex Etosh ...s.....et...... Plain'lH
against
Berbara Joseph Etosh Defendant
~ CHANCERY.
The object Of this SUIT IL 70 obtain
"a divorce mensa e. thoro, from the
defendant on the ground Of desertioni
ana after three years shall nave
elapsed from the. date q sad deser-
ton, the court VIII be asked 70 merge
said decree into decree OF divorce
vinculo n1atrllnonf.
And IL appearing by affidavit filed
herein that the defendant is not res
ident OF the State of virginia, y is
ordered that she do appear within
rfteen days after due publication or
this order and do what is necessary
t. protect her interest In this suit
A copy--Teste.
r. p. WINSTON
Clerk.
Edga- b English. p. q,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

IN THE HusTINGs COURT. PART II.
OF THE CITY Of RICHMOND,
JUNE -. 1914
sracie l.. Erockwelf. ....... Plaintiff
Percy H. Rockwell ...+... Defendant
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suir by the plaintiff
w to obtain q divorce from this 6efen-
dant vfnrulo matrimonii. on the
grounds OF desertlon and adultery, and
the plaintiff having filed an affidavit
that the defendant is nonresident of
seas 4 state Of Virginia, At. In hsFshy. aE-
Aered that he appear here within ffteen
days after ths due publication of this
order and protect his interest In this
buit-
w. e. pE VAL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
MEETING NOTICE.

q r. =
stockholders Of the Robert Harding
company, Incorporated. viii he held at
the office or the company, No o south
Eleventh street ia the city Of Rich
.nond. Va. wednesday,. July !, 1914, at
O'Clock r, II
Il. c. BROCK. secretary
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-16
ISLANDERS: ARE :
FOND OF MOVIES
South Sea Natives WIN Pawn
!, Last Possessions ! TO See A
/. Picture Show

London, August 16.-Moving picture
shows are demorali1ing the Sra,th Sea
natives, breaking: up their old peaceful
customs and melting them to crime,
says: q returned traveller from that
part OF the world. & Halt,
Although the average islnnder is
lazy, good natured: and peace loving,
he Is not far removed from the day
OF sayagery. or AN excitaEie . and
emotional nature. he Is carT.sas away,
by the dramatic Aims exhibited, by
promoters. An islander will pawn his
last possession. says the traveller. to
see q picture show. = "a
a recent case occurred In the Sa-
moan Islands where three natives,
one former policeman. stoie, revolt
vers and started out to itni,ate, q hold
up scene. They set upon q. European
plantation manager and bis assistant
and shot both dead for resisting. The
murders were followed by battles with
the natives with the result that two
OF the band were killed In action and
the third was captured (. and later
hanged. s., ;sa,' ~.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-16
COTTON GOODS MARKET.

New York. August 15.-Prices on
cotton goods are very irregular. Print
cloths are declining while some lines
of sheetings are advancing. Fine cot
ton C have grown more active in the
past few days. Leading houses ham
ding colored cotton goods have sent
out notice placing their goods at value
because Of the uncertainty OF being
able to procure dyestuffs. The fear of
very low cotton prices is deterring
some buyers OF goods from operating
although thoy feel satisfied that goods
may be scarce later on. EXPORT trade
is at standstill owing to Inability to
make shipments and importers are
selling out the balance Of their stocks
and have no hope of securing ship.
ments from Germany. Austria and
other continental centers for some
time. 1t Is hoped that British ship,
menta may be, resumed later on. I'm
ported goods have been advanced and
stock balances are being reduced
steadily. Large purchases of cotton
sheetings have been bought to take
the place OF burlaps. which is held nm
oy shipping embargo. Estimates of
sales to date reach 100000 yardr
principally 4.75 yard. 2.85. $50. $50
nnd four. yard sheetings. Many lines
OF printed goods can only be bought
rom stock and manufacturers az
glnghams are disposed to contract ali
orders for future delivery. Color az.
sortments on spring gocda are being
cut down. Prices on cotton goods are
.as follows: +S
Print cloths 2s inch s4xe4s. 3, t.ac: J
e4x6os. 3 sac; 3S ID inch e4xe4s, 1
3-lc; brown sheetings. southern
standards. Z ,a4c and Sc; ienims. p
ounce. lac; tisktnRs. 8 ounce. 1sc:
standard prints. 1-4c: standard sta
pie einghams, 6 Lac; dress ginghams.
% Lac,
Cotton goods for bag purposes con-
tinued In demand today. Fine cotton
wore active with yarn easy. Staple
wool goods were advanced 2 1-2 10 &c
a yard for spring. Linens. were much
higher and stocks are being tiopieted
Burlaps remained firm.