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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
GOV. WlTHYCOMBE TO START REFORM
 IN OREGON PRISON

SALEM. Aug. Ex-Governor James Withycombe announced today that he intends to probe complaints which have been made regarding the peni. tentiary here. He stated that he will meet with the prisoners and listen to their complaints and that hereafter he will make a monthly and possibly Q weekly visit to the prison. going unannounced in order to secure first hand information Of what transpires behind the dismal walls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
CONTRACTS PLACED
 FOR BIG STEAMERS

SEATTLE. Aug. % - Norwegian interests placed contracts today with the Seattle Construction and Dry dock Company for three 7,5OO'ton freighters 10 cost S2,5OO,OOO. Work on the new steamers will be started within few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
Carranza to Be Given Two Propositions to Make Choice
 of Action.
IT IS UP TO MExICAnS
Must Place an Adequate Patrol Near Border or Neutral Ground
 Must Be Decided

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Late to- day lt was etated that the current phase of the Mexican situation ls believed near a solution. The Ameri can troops will be withdrawn on conditions that Provisional President carranza sign an agreement to main. tain 10000 Mexican troops along the frontier to cooperate with 10000 Americans in preserving order.
 As an alternative proposition the troops will be withdrawn if carran. "a will agree to the establishment O! a neutral zone on the Mexican side Of the border In which the American troops may operate against the Mexican bandits.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
AUTO IS
 STOLEN AND IS THEN
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

SEATTLE. Aug. 22. Some one last night purloined the S4OOO Marmon automobile Of George L'Abbe. the we'll known sporting man While fleeing out on the Bothell road, the machine caught fire and was de- stroyed. E. A. Lancaster came along at the time the car was burning, saving a new tire. which was in the case. and returned it to LAbbe to- day. There is no clue to the thieves. A reward has been offered for in- formation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
Ennston For Withdrawal

WASHINGTON, Aug, 22.- Major General Frederick Funston in a com fidential report made to the War Department on the Mexican military situation. made at the request of Secretary of War Baker, and which was designed for the use of the joint Mexican commission which will dis cuss the border situation, partially recommended the withdrawal of the troops from Mexico.
 Secretary Baker indicated today that the recommendation would not cause any alteration in the Admin. istrauons plan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
CROOKS ARE JAILED.

Los Angeles, Aug. 22.-Tom Guer- rilla, the notorious Chicago pick pocket and four of his men were arrested here today and lodged in jail. It is known that they have been following Mir. Hughes and at every large gathering have piled their vocation. Watches, jewelry and various sums of money, known to have been stolen were taken from the five when they were searched at headquarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
HUGHES IN SAN DIEGO.

San Diego, Aug. 22.-Charles E. Hushes, addressing a large aud fence at the Exposition grounds, outlined his views on protective tar if. He cited the removal of the tariff on sugar by the Underwood bill as one of the policies of the Democratic administration to which he was opposed.
 Why should there be an at- tempt to cripple and destroy the sugar industry of this country" he asked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
PRINCESS ALICE
 WILL BE IN PORT
 AT AN EARLY HOUR

KETCHIKAN. Aug. 22 - The steamer Princess Alice will arrive
 in Juneau at o'clock this evening with the following passengers for there. A. G. l.. Campbell, Mrs. K. Livie and child, E. w. LundQuist and wife and daughter. W. l.. Bruce, Eva A. Fletcher. Mrs. E. A. Johnston and child. Mrs. F. Sinclair and
 child. W. A. Chllds and wife, E. R. Campbell. and Mrs H. F. Bastable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
GANG OF CROOKS
 ARE SAID TO BE
 GREAT SWlNDLERS
Iowa Sport GrafterS in the Tolls Now Said to Be Rivals of the
 Mabray Gang.

DIES MONIES, Aug. 22.-The oper- ations of the gang of alleged swind- lerds. held at Davenport to await the action of the grand jury, were said today by Attorney-General Cos sons to have extended throuhout Iowa and to have been similar to those Of the famous Mabray gang
 The gang. he said, had cleaned up $1OO.OOO in the last few weeks by means or fake horse races and wire tapping.
 William Kearlrus, Dunlay. Iowa, is said to have lost S2O.2S0; and David Francis. Westchestire. SlO.OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
COAST STEAMERS GO TO ATLANTIC COAST;
 MAY BE SOLD THERE

SEATTLE, Aug. 22.-The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's freight CT Tampico sailed for New York via the Panama Canal this afternoon loaded with freight for the Atlantic seaboard. It is believed here that upon her arrival on the Atlantic she will be purchased by parties negotiating for her. The City of Puebla. also P. C. S. s. Co., boat, sailed last week for the Atlantic and it is reported she will be sold on the other coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
INDUSTRIAL WORKER
 GETS LIFE FOR THE
 MURDER OF FARMER

DICKINSON. N. D.. Aug. %. - Frank Lang. an Industrial Worker of the World. who came here from Chicago recently, was sentenced to life Imprisonment in the District Court here today. after he had con fessed that he killed Louis Larson. farmer of this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail information
NOW BOUND NORTH.

 Princess Alice is due from the south at 6 o'clock this even ing.
 Jefferson sailed from Seattle yesterday morning. Will be due in Juneau Thursday night. Spokane sailed from Seattle last night. Will be due in Juneau Friday. Prince George on way North. Will be due here Thursday night.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNGs. Admiral Evans sails for the north tonight. Alaska is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Princess Sophia scheduled to sail from Vancouver Satur- day.
 Prince Rupert scheduled to sail from Seattle Monday. souTHBoUND sAlLlNoS. Admiral Evans left Valdez ear ly this morning. Due here Thursday noon. City of Seattle will be due southbound tomorrow morn ing.
 OTHER sAlLlNGs Prince of Wales is due to sail for Sltka tonight at eight o'clock.
 Santa Rita is due to sail for Skagway at II o'clock to- night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
MUNITION PLANT EXPLOSION TAKES
 LIFE OF WORKERS

LONDON, Aug. 22.-Serious loss of life was caused at Yorkshire to- day when a mysterious explosion wrecked the munitions factory there and buried scores of women beneath the debris Many bodies were hurl- ed a distance of half mile
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
KING ENTERS GORIZIA.

Udine, Italy, Aug. 22.-King Elm manuel today entered GOrizia, mlak- ing a personal visit to the captured city. The king was forced to cross the Lucino bridge which has been under a relentless shelling by Au-
 strian guns ever since the van guard of the Italians entered the city The King regardless and un- mindful of the danger made his way across the fire swept bridge safely.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
WHARF LEASED FOR
 SUBMARINE CRAFTS

NEW LONDON Conn, Aug. 22.- That German freight submarines are to be established permanently in the Atlantic traffic was made evil dent here today when one of the principal wharyes were leased for the special use of the undersea boats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
JUNEAU SCHOOL
 BUILDING BOND
 PASSES SENATE
Councilman J. H. King Has Secured Action on the Issue with Aid of
 Sen. Pittman.
GOOD OUTLOOK IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Aug. %. - The United States Senate yesterday by unanimous consent passed the bin authorizing the people of Juneau to vote $75.OOO bonds for the construc- ton of a school house. 1ie unani- nous consent of the Senate was asked by Senator Key Pullman, of Nevada. chairman of the committee on Territories. The interest of Sen ator Pitmnn Nas secured by Council man James H. King, of Juneau who came to Washington to secure the passage Of the measure.
 It is said that Councilman King expects to secure favorable action by the House of Representatives.
 The people of Juneau have been endeayoring to secure this legisla- ton in behalf of a school house for this city for two years. Resolutions have been passed by City Councils, the School Board and the Juneau Commercial Club, asking for it's pas sage. and the Territorial Legislature memorialzed Congress for it. At last. failing to get results and de- siring to have the matter cleared up in such manner as to permit the construction of a building next year. James II. King, member of that body, if possible. the City Council sent to Washington 10 urge the desired legislation. Tho telegraphic dis patches would indicate that he has been successful. At least he has succeeded in securing action from the United States Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
LIFE A FAILURE
 SON OF WEALTHY
 PARENTS SUICIDES

HOOD RIVER. Ore. Aug. 22. - Barent Colt son of John T. Colt, capitalist and well known financier of New York City. committed sui eide here during the night. The suicide left note saying that life for him had been a failure and he was better dead. The body will be shipped East today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
RETIRED OFFICER
 OF NAVY BOASTS
 PRESENT WARSHIPS

SEATTLE, Aug. 22.-Admiral c. McR. Wlnslow. recently retired, is visitor in Seattle today. Admiral Wlnslow in an interview here stated that one modern battleship. with fair weather conditions could defeat the entire Pacific fleet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
APPOINTED TO BENCH.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-Federal Judge Charles NJ. Hough has been nominated by President Wilson as United States Circuit Judge for the Second circuit, and Martin T. Man ton was nominated as district judge for the southern district of New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
SEATTLE WOMAN IS
 KILLED IN PORTLAND

SEATTLE. Aug. 22-Advices were received from Portland this after noon that Miss Olive Augusta May Erickson, a well known society girl of this city. was killed there in an automobile accident
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ADMIRAL EVANS IS TO SAIL FOR NORTH
 SOMETIME TONIGHT

SEATTLE. Aug. 22.-steamer Ad- miral Evans sailing sometime to. night for the north will have the following passengers for Juneau - H. B. Thorpe, Charles Cook, Mrs E. Olson. Mrs. l.. McKlnnon, and Mrs. James Hogan. For Douglas-George Donas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
SEATTLE DRY SQUAD MAKES A BIG HAUL
 ON A FRISCO BOAT

SEATTLE, Aug. 22. - The dry squad of the police department tumbled about the cargo of the steamer President, which arrived here from San Francisco. and se- cured four suit cases hidden away which contained whiskey one trunk filled with gin and nine barrels of contraband whiskey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
NEWSPAPERMAN IS TO BE INSTRUCTOR
 AT STANFORD "U'

TACOMA, Aug. 22,-Ural N. Hoff- man, city editor of the Tacoma Led ger, received information today that he has been appointed instructor of journalism at Stanford Univer- sity. He will write "SO" here next week, take a short vacation and so south to- assume his duties.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
ltaly'S King Enters a Captured City Across Bridge Swept by
 Shell Fire.
NEW BALKAN LEADER
BuIgarians Have Begun Offensive Against the Entente Allies in
 New Section.

ATHENS, Aug. 22.-The initial brigade of Russian soldiers have arrived at Saloniki to join the En- tente Allies on the new drive that is now underway under Gen. Ser rial. It is understood that 20,- 900 Russians will be landed at Saloniki before the end of the week
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ereek eets stunninq eIow

ATHENS. Aug. 22 The arrival Of the Russians at Salonih created a profound impression here. even the Royalists. who have consistently op- posed participation in the war by Greece on the side Of the entente allies seemed almost stunned by the news that Russian troops had ar- rived to take part in the campaign which under other conditions might have been taken by the Greek army. The general feeling here is that in bringing the Russian troops has dis. peHed definitely the dream for a Greater Greece which was conceived a year and a half ago by the then Premier Venizelos. who carried Greece well on her way toward an entrance in the war with the en. tente allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
Get Jolt From Roumania

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 22.-Dispatch- es from Berlin and Bucharest states that trouble between Roumania and the Germanic Allies is extremely serious and a break seems certain. Mysterious transactions are said by the Kreuz Zeitung to have taken place last week at Bucharest be- tween Russian military attache and the Roumanian secretary which is practically proof that Roumania has Joined the entente allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
verdun 70 be Honored

PARIS. Aug. %. - The Russian government has conferred the cross Of s. George upon the City of Yer dun in recognition of its heroic de- fense. A special delegation leaves Petrograd this week to present the decoration to the Mayor Of Verdun according Co advices received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
S. AMBASSADOR SHARP ON A TRIP
 FROM WAR CENTER

New YORK. Aug. Civilian G. Sharp, United States Ambassador to France, with headquarters at Paris, arrived on a steamer today. He went to Washington on the first train to confer with President Vii enr
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
toMMlrrEE MAI DECIDE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-A high official in the War Department stat ed today that the troops now in Mexico will not be withdrawn un- tn the American members of the Mexican commission will recommend such action.
 So far Secretary of the Interior Lane is the only one appointed to this commission. Associate Justice Louis D. Brandels of the Supreme court declinglng. telling the Presi- dent the press of justice matters prevents him from accepting the ad- ditional honors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
REDUCTION IN REFINED
 SUGAR IS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK, Aug 22-All grades of refined sugar were reduced 25 cents per hundred pounds today making fine granulated z cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Aug. %. - Alaska closed today at 16%. Alaska-Juneau at 7N American Zinc at SS%. Butte and Superior at 6S. Chino at SIS.
 Ray at 24%.
 Utah Copper at 83. Copper metal was quoted at 26i&,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
SEATTLE WOMAN DEAD.

SEATTLE. Aug. 22.-Mrs. F. M. Muldoon. wife of a former council man. died last night after a finger ing illness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
CHOLERA FATAL TO AS.

NAGAsAKI. Aug. 22-An out break of cholera here has resulted in IS deaths. One hundred and nine cases SO far have been recorded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
RUSSIANS INVADE GREECE TO HELP ALLIES
THREAT MADE AGAINST HUGHES
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JONES COMING TO
 ALASKA ON A TRIP

% SEATTLE. Aug. 22.-Ch!ef * of the Bureau of the U. s. * Fisheries Jones arrived here .. this afternoon on his yaca- % ton. Before he returns to e Washington he plans to make
 s visit along the Southeast 2. ern Alaska coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
YON MACKENzEN N COMMAND

Paris, Aug. 22.-AceOrding to au- thentic adwces yon Mackensen has been placed in supreme command Of the Austrian forces in the Balkans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
JAPANESE REPORTED AFTER NAVAL BASE
 ON ATLANTIC COAST
Concession Said to Be Granted AIready-U. S. Agents Are Making
 an Investigation.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-Reports that the Japanese government through Spanish agents have obtain ed concessions of land of SO.OOO acres on the Atlantic seaboard of Panama, are being investigated by secret service operatives. Secretary of State Lansing admits that an in. yestlgation is under way but he re- fused to discuss the matter fur ther.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-An em. phatic denial to the reports that Japan has entered into a negotiation 10 acquire naval base site in Panama was issued here today by Nobutaro Kawashlma, third secre. tary Of the Japanese Embassy. who charged that the reports had been started by German government az ents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
WiIl Tell Wilson what Will Be Considered in the Threatened
 Strike.
WILSON MAKES APPEAL
Urges Operation of the Lines as Connecting Link in Scheme of
 Preparedness.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.- This forenoon the Railroad executives ap- pointed a committee to draft reply to President Wilson, the questions to be answered being those made in his last appeal late yesterday afternoon.
 lt is believed that the railroad of- fleials will meet the President half way in his solution Of the threatened strike and may agree on the eight hour demand, allowing further solu- ton to be made by special commit tees to be appointed by the Presl- dent.
 PRESIDENTS PERSONAL APPEAL
 WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-Late yes terday afternoon President Wilson called the railroad presidents to the White House for another conference. All the officials in the city readily responded.
 The President pointed out to the IAIlINAu MEANn NNN AHttAANt NNN A-4N previous arguments that the rail- roads play an important part in mili- tary preparedness Of the country and that as they are a vital part Of the industrial frame work of the nation it is necessary to keep them running at the present time.
 President Wilson told the railroad executives that he did not blame them for fighting for certain princi- pies in the matter Of arbitration but he believed that under the present circumstances they should accept the eight hour day and leave its working out until later.
 The railroad executives did not enter into an argument with the President but afterwards said they were deeply impressed and would give full weight to his argument at a subsequent conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-08-22
BuLGARIANs DEFEAT ALLIFs.

Berlin. Aug. 22.-The announce ment is made from Sofia that the Bulgarian left wing has already begun a general offensive advanc- ing in the Struma Valley and occu- pying Demihissar. The Bulgarians have also established positions on the left bank of the Struma after re- pulsing the British and French near Seres and driving them back.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-23
WOODS
GETTING
ACTIVE

Although Commissioner Woods
did not attend the political
meeting in Old Tacoma last night
when 20 other candidates for Of
flee made addresses favoring the
opening of the Old Town railway
depot, he started a clever politi-
cal scheme to work today by
which he plans to steal all the
thunder from the other candi-
dates.
Wood s has prepared a resolu-
tion, which he will present to the
council, demanding that the Old
Town station be opened on threat
that the city will revoke the
Northern Pacific railways fran
chise for its PIT. Defiance water
grade line, if it is not opened.
The station was built when the
line was constructed. But it's
windows and doors were boarded
up by the railroad, and neither
the passenger nor freight depart
ments have ever operated. No
trains stop at Old Tacoma.
The franchise provides that
the depot be operated and main
tanned, and that trains make reg
ular stops there. 1t provides that
the council give so days notice
in case of failure of the company
to comply, and after 60 days it
may revoke the franchise.
ola l.
pot ever since the line opened.
But Woods and the council have
ignored the lpea.
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women of the city, today formal
" thanked all organizations
which gave their service and
moral support toward making
Baby Week" a success; also. all
individuals, who, apart from
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NATIVE DAUGHTER
OF STATE PASSES

Mrs. Genevieve Grennon, 81,
probably the oldest native born
daughter of the state, died Tues
day night at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. A. Bernier, 912
South 18th st.
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An old fashioned taffy pulling
will be one of the features of q
social and entertainment to be
given this evening by Tacoma
court No. 2, tribe of Ben Hur, In
the Fraternity building on Taco
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S.LOncnz0

meet at 1880 tomorrow afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Sarah Sharp
hill, 907 South X. Women are
urged to bring thimbles to make
quilts for Widows Home at Puy-
allup
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street. The party will be a CO.'S
tune affair and representatives
of all foreign countries will be
there.
Miss Florence Mackey and John
S. Baker were married last night
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Black, in Seattle. Seventy
five relatives and guests attend
ed. The couple left Immediately
for a trip of several months.
The Major Il. Nj. Brown camp
of the Spanish War Veterans and
the Julia Dent Grant tent,
Daughters of Veterans, will give
a Joint card party in the armory
tonight.
DIR. G. G. Hudson will give q
lecture tonight on the Pyramids
of Egypt in the First Christian
church.
Mrs. Everett +. Mcmillan en-
tertained 16 guests at musicale
yesterday in her apartment in the
Hillcrest.
Members Of the Liberty Bell
Altruistic society will give a mu-
sicale this afternoon in the Wom-
ans club house.
A weekly supper dansant will
be held tonight in the Olympus
hotel.
The Central w. c. T. L. held
an all day meeting today in the
headquarters. A basket luncheon
was held at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j. Healy en-
tertained Sunday at dinner in
the Elks' club.
Mrs. o. II. Coffin, 172 South *
street, entertained Puyallup Hive,
No. 20, of the Maccabees last
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Clifton Hicks, 1918 North
7th street, will entertain men,
bers of Over-the-Teacups club
Friday.
An open afternoon program
will be given by the Aloha club
next Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. w. II. Smell, 800
North Tacoma ave.
A basket social will be held
Friday night by members of the
Roosevelt p. T. A. association.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. Anderson
and Miss Helen Anderson of Ia
coma are spending a few days in
New York city, at the Wolcott
hotel.
~ Phil Sheridan, w. II. c., will
give a card party at the armory
at o'clock Friday afternoon.
Mary Van Amgurg will be hos
tess. Refreshments.
Tho logan Social club will
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Rhodes Brothers. Pierce Coun-
ty Medical society, Pierce Coun-
ty Dental society, Pierce County
Graduate Nurses association. city
health department, Tacoma Com
mereiai club, board of education,
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DAHLIA SHOW TO
BE FREE FOR ALL

Members of the Tacoma Dahlla
society decided last night at a
meeting in the Commercial club
to hold their third annual show
in Rhodes Bros. free to the pub
lie.
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club or other organization, gave
of their time and knowledge.
Mrs. A. X. Stebbins, chairman
of Baby Week committee, asked
that special mention be made of
the following:
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ma avenue. Members and friends
invited.
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The Presidents CouI

Women's Organizations of Taco
ma, representing more than $500
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public library board. Child study
clubs. Parent Teachers associa-
ton, Tacoma Day Nursery, news
papers, Tacoma moving picture
houses. Tacoma merchants. Ta-
coma pastors.
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Personal
Social
8 n q

An immigrant party will be
given Friday night in the Central
M. +. church, South 21st and /
street. The party will be a CO.'S
tune affair and representative
of all foreign countries will be
there.
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Miss Florence MacEey and John
S. Baker we're married last night
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Black, in Seattle. Seventy
five relatives and guests attend
ed. The couple left Immediately
for a trip of several months.