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Evening journal., 1914-12-24
XMAS CAROLS
70 WELCOME THE
festive season
All All City Ready Again TO
Honor Birth OF the
Christ Child
POOR OF The CITY
WELL Cared FOR

Christmas Eve, the final day OF
preparation, the day Of rushing busi-
ness. of tree-trimming and stocking
hanging, is here.
With prospects for snow, the day
promises to be one Of moro than
ordinary activity in many ways To
the children it is the great day of anti
cipation of the year, and. despite the
fact that at this time there is no over
flowing of prosperity in the average
home most of the youngsters viii lind
their expectations realized, for there
has been much purchasing of toys and
other gifts in the last week.
Among the most important OF the
events to be held will be the distribu-
ton of gifts at the Police Station at
6 o'clock. The charity is made possible
through the generosity Of prominent
citizen Nearly 1000 needy children
will be cared for.
Wilmington Lodge No. 307. Beneyo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks, will
tomorrow morning, distribute through
n special charity committee. 25O bas'
kets, containing substantial provis-
IONS, fruit and gifts to that number OF
ieedy families.
Wilmington Aerie, Fraternal Order
of Eagles, will distribute at least $500
among those in whom the lodge is IN
terested-needy members, their famii-
les, the families of departed brothers
and their orphans.
The Volunteers of America viii
provide 300 poor families Will
christmas dinner baskets. The bas
kets will be distributed at 8 O'Clock
this afternoon. The Salvation Army
will also provide Christmas dinners
for 200 persons. The Sunday Break
fast Mission will furnish a Chrlstma'
dinner for large number. All th'
churches of the city, as well as TIT
pupils of the public and private
schools, have made donations to TN
poor Of the city.
Many of the fratornal and secre
organizations of the city will dispens'
charity through special committees
The Home Relief Committee. ID
which prominent women of the cit.
are interested, has dispensed grea
deal of Christmas charity by reasol
of the generous donations received D.
il.
The Office of Frank Stout. specla
a~ent for S. p c. c., at Seventh an
Market streets, today looked like
veritablc storehouse. Boxes of al
kinds. cases, baskets and other kind
of receptacles we're piled about tn
rooms. and each was filed with foo
of all l.irds. candy, toys, clothing an
other supplies. These supplies wer
being prepared for delivery to tn
poor who are cared for by the S.
c. c. every year. The society ha
siNty-seven nfamilies to feed. and
addition to this they furnish m
names Of 102 persons who are
want to various people who q
charity work of thoir own at Chris
mas time. These arc people WI
do not appeal for charity but wei
found by Mr.. Stout in bis work.
is expected that at least 200 famili.
will be cared for with food and clotl
ing through the agency of the 81
cioty. The S. p. c. c. will also ia
nish medicine to many patients WI
are without it. yet in want Tor
Continued on Page II.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
Mayor Howell Wishes All
City a Merry Christmas

Mayor Harrison W. this morning issued the following
Christmas greetings residents visitors in this city;
my wish that Christmas Day will bring joy
happiness all citizens and strangers who with
"To Distress the comfort Of
Christmas Day may be theirs
"IhC enjoy today the create. comfort and
blessing for which we % be grateful.
sour happiness will be complete will help and
slider those who fortunate.
"May Christmas be Merry and Happy feast 10 all.
"HARRISON W. HOWELL, Mayor.
"Wilmngton, Del, December "a, 1914"
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
HIS CHRISTMAS IN PRISON.

Having g preliminary hearing,
Charles Mcclure was held for the
Court of General Sessions on the
charge of larceny in City Court today
Bail was fixed at $780, According to
the police. Mcclure is alleged TO have
stolens "a watch chain and pair Of eye
glasses valued at So from William
Ward, of No. 1900 King street
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
eFRNANs REcArrLNl rOLlsn cITY.

By Tue United Press.
BERLIN. wa wireless to Laan. pso. aa-Afsr several
ssys ssAing snawa in Norhs raaud has been recaaFsl
b. the Germans n oacial sas ISSUED today asserted
Ii uas n tf region that the osns repulssd recently
ana withdrew beyond the Eas, rrasan frontier Line nom
Iautenhurs Neilerourg
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
FROM THE WAR
ArsTRIASs sINE 1rBMlRnE.

sy The United Press.
AMSTERDAM Dec sA-Ausraa eoaat batteries have suo-
ceoasa in sinking submarine allied according
claims made 10 German uewsraeara today.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
KILL INJURED HORSE.

James Price, of Marshallton, lost
valuable horse last evening. when
officer Bradford was compelled to
shoot it, The animal had broken its
hin.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
WEATHER

Snow OF rain this after
noon and night. Friday,
cloudy; much colder. Fresh
southeast to northwest winds
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
SUN AND TIDES.

,r EyrNlNG JOURNAL OFFICE
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1914-11-20
Before the Opening Of Our GREAT HOLIDAY EXPOSITION

W dg % clear number o dept n @ store thi vii
morning No c Saturday Ugh, the most
our store uptot Idng statement il
a not
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
Mounar1iII- Rrirf.-

Ralph Venus OF this city has pur-
chased a second hand Oakland tour.
ing car. which viii Be- used a. a taxi.
cab.
Walter Ciegg is confined 20 his
nome on Thompson avenue With an
attack OF the grip.
Mrs James Helms. Who has been
connned 20 her home on Ash avenue
with an illness. h improving
Mrs. =. A Thatcher has returned
home from Marion. Ind. where she
spent the past three weeks with her
son Frank
The shamrock party will be held
this evening az the Eagles hall on
jefferson avenue.
Mrs. II. Il. Miles and son are con
lined 20 their home on Meighen ave
nue. with an attack OF the grip
Miss Dorothy Mcdonnell OF Par.
kersourg Is spending a few days with
friends and relatives in this city.
Mrs. Oliver Swoab r. confined 10
her home on Thirteenth street
threatened with pneumonia
Lester Rogers OF Clarksburg IL
spending few days with his par.
ents ON Second street
Austin Steele OF Third street left
yesterday morning for Clarksburg.
where he has accepted a position.
Mrs Walter Reed OF Fourth street
has been called TO Lacoming. Md.
due TO the illness OF her grandfather
The city schools are considerably
crippled. due 10 the illness OF several
OF the teachers.
George Ratell OF New Martinsviiie
Is spending few days with friends
and relatives in this city.
clarence Frankhoussr left yester-
DAY Tor his home at Havfland Kan.
aLter spending the past few weeks
with friends and relatives here
Miss lisa Buzzard il confined TO her
nome on Fourth street with a serious
illness.
Word has been received here OF
the death OF Mrs. John Mangold. for.
merly OF this city. az ST. Petersburg.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
INFORMATION FoR ALL
LUNG SUFFERERs

Would you like 20 know more about a
remedy for Lung Trouble which has
brought about many complete recover
Iesg The makers OF Eckman's Altera-
tive are in receipt Of many really Won
derful reports, and will be pleased 20
forward 10 YOU copies OF original letters
and also booklet on diet and proper care
needed in recovering health. Investi-
gate this CASE
1919 Susquehanna Ave, PhIia.. Pa.
My Dear Sir. For two years I was
AFFLICTED with hemorrhages OF the lungs.
and In February OF 1902 / was taken
with severe attack OF pneumonia.
When I recovered sufficiently 70 walk
about the house I was left with "a fright
ful hacking cough. which no medicine !
this time. March. 1902. that I started
taking Eckman's Alternative. In a short
time my cOught was gone and ! was
pronounced well. I cannot speak too
highly for the good 10 has done"
tStEned) HOWARD l.. KLOTZ
above abbrevia ted. more on request )
Eckman's Alternative has been proven
by many years test 10 be most efficacl-
Gus for severe Throat and Lung Affect
Ions. bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma.
stubborn Colds and in upbuilding the
system. Contains no narcotics. poisons
or habit-forming drugs Sold b. lead
Ing druggists. Write the Eckman Lab
oratory. philadelphia. Pa. for booklet
telling OF recoveries and additional evi.
deucc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
ST. LOUIS CHURCH
WORKER is HAPPY
Mrs a. orieeei 81 ST. Louis Teus
Here What Plant Juice
Dto Ger Her

Ms. A Griebel. a most estinable
lady OF St Louis. whose home A. Al
t-sf Easton avenue there. has some
thing 20 say that viii interest her
many friends. Mrs Grietrel vas born
IN 81 Louis sixty-four years ago and
Is prominently Identified with church
Work there. She said:
have been In bad health for some
TINE With a diabetic affection OF the
kidneys and have also suffered with
nervousness a great deal I heard OF
your Plant Juice and what Il was do
ing Tor others and thought I would
ug " myself. I got a bottle some
time ago and Il has done me more
good than anything I have ever tried
before ! am going to continue tax.
ing II until ! am entirely cured and
am recommending IL 20 my friends.
tor l think II IL a great remedy"
those who are debilitated and run
down from overwork. worry or an.
ness. are nervous and restless and
creep poorly. wake Tired and lauguid
with bad taste and coated tongue
nave no appetite, sour stomach. indi.
testlon with gas and bloating after
meals viii find relief from ali these
troubles In Plant Juice. II clears the
blood OF all impurities, cleanses the
hNer and stimulates IL into action.
corrects constipation. soothes tired
nerves and heals and strengthens
weak kidneys. IL gives a healthy an.
petite and puts the stomach into con.
dltlon 20 digest and assimflata the
1000. In fact Plant Juice revitalizes
and lnvigorates the whole system.
The Plant Juice man Is az the Hoge.
Davis Drug Co store. Get a bottle
from him. and II Il deos not benefit
you he viii refund your money.-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

payers, Is the controlling influence
Inc business community OF Belmont
county generally, as well as the
democratic voters, desired the an
pointment Of George +. Mckee. of
bridgeport, which Is midway be.
tween Martins Ferry and Bellaire
these three towns being the centers
OF the industrial district of the coun.
" But the Governor appointed two
men-a Democrat. (brotber ~ IoLp
= Lentz. of Columbus). and a Buil
mooser. 70 please Walter Brown. both
OF the appointees residing in St
NialrsNiile' IN adjoining districts"
one hundred and one students AT
the ohio State university have baen
compelled by the faculty to give an
.htlr connection with college activi
tles because Of low grades. In the list
e. s.udleinIs holding some OF the high
eSt posluOns or honor I'm connection
WIN ne university ORGANIZATIONS. 40
y result or the sweeping order ~ the
Iaculty, the action being the rnosr
drastic ever taken al the school he
Students are thoroughly aroused Tbev
Gtclare that the faculty has gone 90
IaI. PRESIDENT W. o. Thompson pro-
posed a compromise by which me sfU-
dents who had failed to take tbei-
srades would b. permitted 10 taKe /,
special examination but the otb,r
teachers rejected the plan
The university quartet is rad,coa
20 a Solo by the faculfv's sc.i,,,
Ciass presidents, athletic nsno,.S.i-
ana editors Of the different coliego
publications. have been compeiled e.
ItsLsn rom their positions under tbs
49,, SSfu Speclal elections will be
cies. 'No iVl Nacan-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

wesley Cosser has returned 70 hts
duties NJ Pittsburgh Pa. after spending
the past Few days with relatives aud
friends here.
The stork passed over this city and
lett "a nine pound boy at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. McGrew.
The McMc-hen board of trade will
meet next Thursday evening in regular
scmt-monthly session
The Methodist brotherhood % tho
First NJ. r.. church. hold an interesting
meeting last evening at the church base
ment
ward and Edward Goodwin returned
TO their homes here last SUNDAY even
ing from Warrington. where they visit
ed their brother. Rev. 9. =. Goodwin.
Many or the street crossings arc In n
deplorable condition following the re
cent thaw out.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
To Give Recep,lor

ne senior class OF the MoundsyilIe
hlgh school OF 1914 have completed
aIrankements for a reception 10 be
given the rest of the members 81 .bo
High school. which win be beId AZ
the Parish House. Friday evening
Inc freshmen class will be enter
famed fro 7;45 until Q o'clock. while
the sophomores and juniors will be
entertained from until IL O'Clock.
splendid program is being arranged
!9r this affair and every member OF
me High school is expected 10 be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
AUTO DIRECTORS
VIII Hold Meeting Thursday Evening
County Engineer will Speak on
Road Improvement.

Secretary Alfred II. Hoblltzell OF
the Ohio Valley Auto club. announced
yesterday that George w. Steenrod.
county road engineer OF Ohio county.
Will deliver an address at n meeting
OF the directors Of the Ohio Valley
Auto club. Thursday evening The
session viii begin at s O'Clock. and
following Mr.. Steenrod's address.
routine business viii be transacted
Several matters Of importance will he
considered. 80 was stated yesterday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
Both Phones
McCULLAGH & REID.


The Ladies Audit Bible Class OF tho
Church OF God. willme,t this evening in
regular scmi-monthly session. Tho
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. Carl Byard and "A pleasing program
has been arranged for the affair. All
memb crs Of the class are urgently re
quested TO be present and social ses-
sion Will be held at the clase OF the
meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
M'MECHEN
arant.a sunday .os,o, Co.,.

-, The Loyal Men and Women on the
Nhrisuan church OF this city we've
granted "a charter of The West Ntrrtpi,
SUNDAY school association YESTERDAY
morning. The class h. az present com.
posed OF members and r. rapidly
growing. Meetings will be held In fhe
near future and "a H. expected that
many more members will be secured IA
y. Siburt II president and q. ". Kefrer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
DOWDELL REALTY co.
Glendale
Bell Phones-Call Moundsville.
Ofhce-3O5-R Residence-237-R
IntereEtinR Meeting.

The Christian Endeavor society Of
Last evening In regular Scmi-rnonthIv
session az the church. Following the
transaction of routine business "a splen -
did program was rendered and ali had
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

partng plans for the erection % a
new ecince In the near future The
present structure l. iAr too small FOR
the large membership Of the churct
and u 4 the aim Of those a. the head
Of the movement 20 build = much
the church and the new building Will
face on First street. The Old struc-
ture vii Be used a. a sunday school
room and other religious FztherinEs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
Wehster Enn.raI u.iA

Funeral services over the remains
OF the late Mrs. Margaret Webster
VINO died at Marietta. Ohio. Saturday
morning, were held at the residence
OF Mrs. Jennie Pow ell on Jefferson
avenue. yesterday afternoon al two
O'Clock. Rev. G. g. Lanham. pastor
OF the Calvary VI. r. church officiated
lnterment in Greenlawn cemetery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
Held Intsrestip~ Meeting.

ne Young Ladies' Sodaiity OF the ST
James Catholic church met last even
lus m regular semi-mouthly session At
the church. splendid program was
rendered and the usual diversions Of the
evening were enjoyed. Nearly every
member or the organization was pres
/ snt last evening and good time was
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

INK The meetings will continue Tor
several weeks and various minister
from other sections OF the state Will
be present ana deliver sermons The
evening and all are cordially invited 10
attend ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
Combating Plans

Tho ncmhers or the ChrIstinn
church OF this CITY are RAPIDLY making
plans for the beginning 81 a series oi
revival meetings which will be oDened
at the local church next Monday even,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
Held Interesting MEETING.

Mound city council No. s, Jr. o. L.
a NJ. OF this city. met last evening
IN regular semi-monthly session at
their headquarters in the Alexander
building. Following the Transaction
OF routine business ARRANGEMENTS
were completed for the local lodge TO
attend the funeral services over the
remains OF the late Brother Edward
Price. TO be held this afternoon. The
lodge VIII meet at the Lutes under
taxing pariors on Second street and
dence
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
REVEALS to Continue

The revival services which have
oeen In progress at the Baptist
church In this city for the past 1--WE
weeks are attracting large crowds
ana II has been decided 10 continue
Ne meetings each evening this week.
Many persons are adding their namcs
70 the church. and Rev. MarstelIar he
deliVerins special sermons each even.
ing. All are cordially invited 10 al.
tend the meetings this week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

Tho local lodge OF knights of pythias
will meet this evening in regular semi
monthly session and all members arc
urgently requested TO b present. Fol
lowing the transaction Of routine bust
ness. work In the third degree will be
conferred upon several candidates. Sew
eral applications are also up for consid-
GRAFTON. \ social session will be held
at the close Of the meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

Following the rendition OF the pro-
gram, which consisted OF readings
ana recltations. a social session was
held and refreshments were served
The small hall was packed TO its
capacity and all had a splendid time
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

incident In Cleveland. A saloon
keeper who had never sold anything
but beer and upon whose premises
drunken man was never seen. was
put out Of business by the LIQUOR Ii
cense board According to reports.
the patrons OF this saloon man, have
taken pledge 10 vote against Gov.
Cox this year. This Is only one OF
be cited to show the opposition that
has developed against the governor.
As President Wilson has overridden
his own platform on the canal tolls
question, so has Governor Cox tx.
nored his on the question OF home
rule. For years the Democrats have
fought for the home rule principle
and even home rule I'm taxation mat
ters was given some support In the
platform on which the governor was
elected. But as result OF legisla-
ton enacted by the Democratic legis-
lature, the people are no longer per
mitted TO name their own tax asses
sors. counties have been deprived OF
the privilege of selecting their Houor
license commissioners and certain
school districts have been refused
the opportunity to choose their own
on cials.
There is general discomfort over
the state. and unless the governor can
retrieve himself in the next few
months. there will be a serious nues.
ton whether he can even be renom.
mated. let alone be elected in tho
contest next fall
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

"a splendid time. Nearly every member
OF the society was present last evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

Both the morning and evepinr
services at the ST. Francis Xavier' e
catholic church last SUNDAY we're
largely attended. and il was found
necessary to place chairs in the
alsles. Many we've turned away and
rector Rev. J. J. Swint of Wheeling
opened the sessions. The evening
discourse was on The Excellence
ana Price OF Soul" The feature OF
ihlS week 5 services at this church
is the question box placed al the door
and all questions on religious ana
moral questions are answered before
the meetings open. Services will he
held each evening this week and All
are cordially invited to attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

The wise person looks forward,
not backward The Midway is
above all known floods. Why risk
your life and possessions in the
lowlands when we offer highlands
NJ Iowiand pricee0
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

The Republican News Letter this
week says:
The appointment Of district asses.
sors for Belmont county is a sample
OF what has been done in probably
half OF the counties Of the State
that is. In the fact that some pollti.
cal motive OF the Governor Instead
Of efficiency with a reaqonable ar.
quiescence In the desires Of the tax.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society OF the First VI. Y. church
held their regular quarterly due tea
last evening in the auditorium OF the
First NJ. +. church. feature OF the
program rendered was the lecture
given by Rev. J. Frederick SlaFIe
pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church. His points OF view on the
Balkan war proved 10 be- very inter
csting TO the LARGE audience present
and he held his audience during the
entire lecture.
To Build New EIfee.
The members Of the CONGREGATION
OF the Calvary NJ. T. church are pre-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

pr'ee Funeral Today.
Funeral services over the reust,s
ggl lhe late Edward Price. who died
Saturday evening az no t.ta -.
In the East End will no beId 81.
afternoon az 2 o'clock Rev
MtIstellar. pastor % the Baptis
church and Rev. G. G.. Lanham pas-
tor Of the Calvary NJ. r. church wifi
oulclatn. lnterment will be- made mi
me Mount Rose cemetery Tho mon
Der. OF the q. a. r. and OF The Dr.. O
- - NJ. No. o. Mound city Council
oi y, ni,h the deceased was a member.
nave charge Of tho services
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
MOUNDSVILLE

intelligence 1914 Almanac for 2so
~ the Nichols News stand. Get II IL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10
DowDELL REALTY co.
LARGE Crowds Attendinn

bltnQdlP.
Bell Phones-Call Moundsville
OLNce-3V0-R Residence-237- II
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

Funeral services over tho remain
ei me late llrs. Thomas scott who
home on Tomiison avenue. we,o held
% sterfay afternoon af q O'Clock from
me late home. Row D. j. Knox. uae
Tor or The First So D. church onici
at'f. Informcnt was bon Mount Rose
cemetery Rev. ~ o.. Compton and
kov J. Frederick sIarla assisted In
me services. which were LARGELY a.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-10

~ hI..'H before In these columns
if.e city VIII moro tlan likely be-
Won rnflrn rrfrd ON the ball held
ihF cowIne season. according fo fra
steps being taken Iv number ur
l'InE players and Fan. who are deep.
~ interested a meeting was held
l1 sunday af which time "a Iervfrv
discussion Of ite matter was entered
into and another meeting will De-
called Iu The near future 90 which
time plans fOr flo coming season viii
Do rumuIrffH
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-24

From appearances most of the
citizens have forgotten there is a
city ordinance which requires prop,
erty owners or residents to remove
the snow from the sidewalks. Some
Of these days that ordinance is 60
inc to be enforced
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-24

Miss Irene LyeIl left Saturday for
Camden, Ark, where she will spend
the holidays. Ben friedrich accom-
panied her. He will visit relatives
in Mena, Ark.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-24

A protective custom of German
photographers worthy of copying is
the practice of placing the por-
traits of dishonest and delinquent
patrons upside down in their dis
play cases. ~~