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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

administrator of the estate of T. j. Deay
| lit, late of Montpelier, and administrato
de bonis non of the estate of Carrie l.
/ III. Deavitt. @
| In county court to-day a suit in gener
al assumpsit was filed by G. f. Csrpen
ter, represented by j. Ward Carver, vs.
Sabine d. Waterman of st. Adams, tn,
amount being $500.
Mrs. G. p Pitkin of Main street left
this noon for Boston. where she will visit
her sister, Miss Jennie Devine, who sew
eral weeks ago submitted to an opera.
tion at the Corey Hill hospital, and ac-
company her home to this city.
Mrs. Julia Dewey, who has been max.
ing two weeks visit in New York City
with relatives, arrived in the city last
evening and to-day resumed her duties
in the office of the Carey Granite Co.
Leslie Kendall returned last evening
to Burlington, where he has position in
a bank, after having made a brief visit
with his parents in this city.
Articles of association were filed to-
day with the secretary of state by the
Miller Auto Sales Co. Ine of Rutland
City, with capital stock of $4,000 The
corporators are g. NJ. Miller of White
River Junction. Frank G.. Dunn of Rut-
land and Harry T. Miller of White River
Junction.
Max Miller returned last evening to
his home in Burlington, after few days
visit in the city as the guest of Dawley
Gould on Mortified street.
Henry Hall returned this forenoon to
Woodsville, N. H., where he is employed
in the offices of the Boston & Maine
after brief visit in the city
with his parents on Main street.
Mr.. Helen Brock Colburn of Elm street
returned last evening from New York
City, where she made a ten days visit,
Ms. Albert w. Ferrin of 20 Terrace
strett went this forenoon to st. Adams
to visit her son, Charles Ferrin.
WA. Doyle, student at st Michael's
college, returned last evening to Winoo-
ski, after a brief visit in the city with
his mother. He is candidate for the
baseball team and will probably be first
string catcher this season. Prospects
are good this spring, according to Mr..
Doyle, for one of the best teams turned
out by the Winooslki school in years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

See the new wash goods at Vaughan's
Charlie Chaplin at the Bijou to-day
adv.
Mrs. David Bolles of Trow hill is re.
ported to be seriously ILL.,
Ready now, spring millinery, at Nourse
& Wilson's, 1853 North Main street.
Mrs. Susan Parks, who has been the
guest of relatives in the city for several
days, returned to her home in Plainiield
to-day.
Mrs. A. F. Bugbee returned to the city
to-day after spending a few days with
her husband, who is employed in Bur
lington.
James Cleary was visitor in the city
Saturday evening while on his way to
Websterville, after spending several days
in Boston.
Mrs. f. G. Rowland and niece, Miss
Lucy Wells, left Saturday on three
weeks trip to Newark, n. j., Philadel-
phia and Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Nelson of Mer-
chant street have returned from a sew
eral days visit with friends in the vi
entity of Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nixon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Aldenf Jewett and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Martin of Wlliamstown were
visitors in the city Saturday.
w. II. Rock of Farwell street left the
city this morning for Providence, r. l.,
where he expects to purchase a carload
of horses for the local market.
Fl. S. Parks, local agent for the Mas
saehusetts Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, left this noon for Springfield
Mass. where he will visit at the home
office of the company.
Henrietta Crossman in the startling
romance of society woman who,
through supreme test" proves that
poverty is often nobler than riches in
the scale of humanity. "The Supreme
Test" in five reels, at the Bijou to-mor-
row.-adv.
Among the visitors in the city through !
the weekend were the following people: |
Mr. and Mrs. w. s. Smith of Springfield. |
A. C. Wells of Randolph, J. L. Freeman |
of Boston. +. A. Delano of Morrisville. |
d. McGregory of AIiddlebury and II. A. |
Haight of Burlington.
Misses Florence Russell and Hazel |
Guyer left this noon to resume their
studies at Bryant & Stratton Business 1
college in Boston. They were accom-
panied by Miss Blanche Russell. who will 4
visit in Boston for a week or more.
A big crowd turned out to the w. II. /
Tough auction sale on Camp street Sat
lrday afternoon. Prices were very sat
Isfactory, three cows averaging some
thing over $40 each. loose hav in the
barn sl7 per ton. $50 bushels Of oats 50
'ents per bushel. dump cart $40, lumber
wagon $40 and other property in about
the same proportion. c. f. Smith, aue-
.ioneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

The d gre e
team of Barre
aerie. No. 1873,
F. o. f., please
meet in Worth
en- block at I
p. m. arp
Monday March
20.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
MONTPELIER
Funeral of John L. Tuttle Was Held
Sunday Afternoon.

Funeral services for John L. futile
FIRST chief of police of Montpelier. anC
long time deputy sheriff, who died il
Denver, Col, week ago to-day, were
held at o'clock Sunday afternoon~at
the Church of the Messiah Rev. Lewis
G. Carson officiating. The services, which
were in charge of the local lodge of Ma
sons, were largely attended, the police
and sheriff departments being well rep
resented, the Washington County Deputy
-Sheriffs' association attending III body.
The remains were accompanied to Mont
peier by the two sons, Edgar futile OF
Denver and Probate Judge Frank Tuttle
of Vergennes. The body was placed in
the vault at Green Mount cemtery,
where burial will be made later
A slight blaze which originated it is
thought among some waste paper in a
room on the top floor, called the fire de-
partment to the Parochal school on Sun
day, three minutes after the noon hou.,
bell alarm being sounded from Box ~
The department made one of the quick
est runs on record and Rev. P. j. Long,
pastor of st. Augustine's church, ex-
pressed himself as being greatly sur
prised and pleased at the excellent time
made. Two extinguishers were used
by the fremen in putting out the blaze
which slightly damaged one side of the
room. The damage was very small. In
response to the alarm, one of the horses
of the department cut his ankle severe
ly, necessitating the attention of DIR. f.
c. Barrett. Fifteen gallons of chemical
huid were used by the department in
putting ont a chimney fire in the Argus
& Patriot building shortly before noon
yesterday, a telephone call summoning
the firemen to the building. There was
no damage.
In probate court to-day. John L.
Spaulding of Warren was appointed adj
ministrator, with the will annexed, of
the estate of Don C. Geer, late of War
rem. Mrs. Marion +. Sanborn of North
field was appointed administrators of the
estate of Alfred L. Case, late of North
field. Edward II. Deavitt was appointed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

Children's wash dresses at Vahghan's
"The Supreme Test" a iive.reel drama
at the Biou Tuesday adv
Mrs. ). Hollister jackson OF yelling.
ton street has gone TO Burlington for a
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robilliard of Wi
nooski were guests of friends in Barre
through the weekend.
Miss Esther Pray returned this morn
| ing 10 her home in Sharon, after passing
the weekend with friends in the city.
| Anyone having bills against "The Isle
of Smiles" please send same TO Mrs.
henry Brown, Allen street, at once.--ad.
| James Mackie OF Summer street re-
turned TO the city this morning, after
passing the weekend with friends in
Burlington.
DIR. A. IL. LaRochelle, who is taking
postgraduate course at Fordham hospi-
tai in New York, arrived in the city
Saturday for a visit at his former home.
Mrs. Elsie Dingwall has compelled her
duties as order cook at the Baltimore
lunch her place to be taken by Mrs. I. j.
Mercer.
A. d. Cummings, who was in the city
yesterday to attend the funeral of Miss
Addie Richardson, returned this morning
to his home in st. Johnsbury.
Herbert Rawlnson in two reel drama,
"on the LEVEL" Myrtle Gonzales in
"Woman's Witchery," also a Charlie
Chaplin comedy at the Bjou to-day
adv.
Miss Helen LaFebvre, who has been
spending several days with relatives in
Dt,rliVafnn 10 Lac
evening and has resumed her duties at
Hotel Barre
George Burroughs who has been the
guest of Walter Monroe for a few days,
left the city to-day for Burlington,
where he is to make a brief business
visit before returning to his home in
Boston.
A regular rehearsal of the Montpelier Z
Choral society will be held in the city
hall at the capital Tuesday evening at 7
o'clock. The announcement is made that
Mr.. Coffin will have his male chorus
ready at that time.
w. r. Lappin who has been receiving
treatment for rheumatism in sani-
tarium In Mount Clemens, Mich. passed
through the city Saturday evening while
on his way home to East Barre. Mr.. 4
Lappiu finds his condition considerably
improved as result of his soiourn in
,he Michigan resort.
Miss Belle Mackie, who is attending
he state normal school in Castleton, is
passing a two weeks vacation at the
,ome of her father, Alexander Mackie of
Beacon street. Miss Abbie c. Monkey,
Ilso student at Castleton, is at home
or the spring vacation, and Miss Mar
.aret Cato. who is in her second year at
he normal school, is at the home of her
,arents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Cato of
}eacon street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

are in Checks, Stripes, also plain
colors in Blues, Greens, Black, etc.
Many of these very new models are
with pockets and circular effects.
We are sure they will please you.
NEW WAISTS
The largest showing we have ever
had, and they are attractive in
themselves. We call your special
attention to our Crepe De Chine
and Tub Silk Waists at $2.25, $2.9S
We also have an attractive line of
Heavy Mercerized Poplin Waists,
suitable for mattresses, nurses, etc.
THE NEW COATS
for children and juniors are now
here, and they will surely appeal
to you.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

TO RENT - Small tensrasut az Is West
stresi. furuishel q dssired. Iuguirs at q
srauidiug streel AZ
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
A Truly
Remarkable
Showing
of wSpringGar-
ments for Ladies

You'll enjoy seeing the many
beautiful designs and the new ideas
that are SO prominent in every
garment.
THE NEW SUITS
are in the very latest shades, includ-
ing Navy, Copenhagen and Belgian
Blues, Reseda and Dark Greens,
Tans, Rookie, etc. These are in the
new, snappy models and will surely
please you. We are also showing
Silk Suits in Poplins and Taffetas.
THE NEW COATS
are receiving their share of atten-
ton. Many are in the loose and
belted models, flare effects, etc.
Sport Coats are very popular. We
have a good showing in White and
colors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

Reg ular meeting OF
Court Barre. No. 3.3l7,
/. o. f.. will be held in
X. of c. hall Tuesday
evening. March q, at !
o'clock. Brother Will
kinsou. d. 5. c. r., from
Toronto. will be pres
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
wOman's Club Notes.

All club members are invited TO attend
the meeting Of the literature class 20 be
held in Aldrieh haIl this evening at :
O'Clock 5. HOLSTER Jackson VIII con
duct the meeting and the subject - An
Hour with the English Poet, Milton
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
BARRE DAILY TIMES
MONDAY, MARCH 20. 1915.
The Weather

Fair tonight aud warmer in east
tuesday increasing wind and warmer
probably with local SHOWS in New Hamp-
shire aud Vermont; moderate northwest
winds becoming variable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend to all our thanks
for the many kiRdnesses. the flowers and
aid to us in our bereavement
Mrs. Julia A. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. :. Meaker.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

ent to initiate a class Of - new mem
bers, and he win also give a talk on For
estry" All members are requested TO be
present. Refreshments will be served
after the meeting. Per order r. :.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

TO RENT Tenement q rcoms electrSc
lirhts. eas and bath Inquire Of Mrs- n Car
vey. Is Pearl street az
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

Regular convoca ton OF
Granite chapter, No. 26, r,
A. NJ. Tuesday evening at
7 o'clock. Work, MARK
Wilbur d. Mower, E. III. p.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-20

WORK WANTED Erreriencsd Eiri wants
houseuurk III q Hmal family in the city
Ms. Lsla Devries. Wet Tcpshau. VI Etf-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
Serial No. Oe223
5. Land Office at larson @

&. S. Land Office at Carson City,
Nevada. May 10. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Ansel-
mo J. Pedroli, whose postoffice ad-
dress is Carson City, Nevada, did, on
the 10th day OF August, 1915, file in
this office sworn statement and APP
p'ication, No. O9223, to purchase the
VIZ OF lot ? of the NWA 1892
acres), section /, township IA north,
range 10 east. Mount Diablo merid-
AN, and the stone thereon, under the
provisions of the act Of June 3, 1878,
and acts amendatory, known as the
climber and Stone Law" at such
value as might be fixed by appraise-
ment. and that, pursuant to such ap-
pIication the land and stone thereon
have been appraised. the stone es-
timated at 1000 cubic feet at SOO5
per cubic feet and the land $59.S2
minimum price, fixed by law, S2.5O
per acre; that said applicant will Of
fer final proof in support OF his ap-
plication and sworn statement on
the 18th day OF July, 1916, before the
Register and Receiver OF the United
States land office, at Carson City
Nevada.
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or lrltl-
tie a contest at any time before pat
ent issues, by fling corroborated
affidavit in this office. alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
SHOBER J ROGERS. Register,
n l60d
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Had Close Call

Speed Barnes. formerly engaged
in the grocery business in Goldticld
with his brother, well-known to
Goldticld residents and now engag-
ed in leasing at Hornsilvcr at about
Q a. m today shot ]. w. Dunfee, a
mining man OF Ifornsilver, at that
place. The shooting l. said to have
been the result OF dispute over a
lease held by Barnes on Dunfee' 5
ground. Dunfcc received twenty
buckshot in the head, face and body
which are in so deep that only two
OF them have been removed, One OF
the shots IS lodged almost against
the jueular vein, Duntce came tc
Gcldheld in his auto after his wounds
had been cared for at }Iornsilver and
is able to walk about the streets. al
though suffering grcatly.-Tribure.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Personal Mention

Paul CASTOR was an arrival on this
mornings train from Reno.
Miss Marion Hague, after a ten
days visit with her parents, lett Tor
the coast on last nights express.
w. II. McInnis Of the electric light
company was among the Renoltes
arriving on the express this morn
ing.
Governor Boyle left on the motor
yesterday morning for Reno to con-
fer with Captains Applewhite regard
ing military affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Marsh OF Min
den leave this evening for Santa Cruz,
where they will spend their vacation
with Dr.. and Mrs. Piper.
Mrs. A. B. Harms, daughter Doro-
thy and son Roland, left on last even
ing's west bound train for Oakland
for a visit Of few weeks with Mrs.
Harms mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Hancock and
Miss Ada Hancock OF Piedmont, Cal.
who have been at Lake Tahoe the
past week, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
E. s. Daugherty for a few days.
Judge Frank II. Norcross left last
night for Tonopah, Goldield and 9th
ed points in the south in the interest
OF his senatorial candidacy. He will
probably complete a tour OF the state
before returning to this city.
Lieutenant Governor Maurice Sui
Ivan was departure on yesterday
mornings train for San Francisco.
The visit is for the purpose of con-
ferring with the war department in
that city concerning the mobilization
OF troops in Nevada.
0. A. Stewart, wife and daughter
arrived in Carson Saturday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs Mara for a week or
ten days. Mr. Stewart was a former
resident of Carson and is well-known
by the old-timers. He is now living
in Santa Ana Cal, and made the trip
by auto from his home to Carson.
stopping over at Lake Tahoe and 9TH
er points of interest
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
McCarran In Winnemucca

Judge McCarran stopped off in
Winnemucca this morning, coming
from Elko county, where he spent
the week Visiting his wiic'> rela-
tivcs.' Incidentally he delivered the
Fourth OF July address at Lamoillc
Tuesday, and while in Elko county
made up his list of delegates to the
state convention. During the day he
selected his delegation from Hum
boldt county. Judge McCarran states
that he is we'll pleased with his pros
poets for the Democratic nomination
for United States senator-Silvcr
State.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
American Bacon Being Hoarded In
London and Prices Heavily Inflated

they are being kept out Of the mar
up prices.
"There are in Liverpool and Bootle
(nearby) about a dozen large cold
storages and practically all of these
have as pnuch bacon--chiehy Aneri-
can--as they can find room for.
Probably as much as Is per cent Of
the storage accommodation is mo-
nOpolized by bacon \ reliable esti-
mate OF the number OF 700-pound
boxes stored in Liverpool just now
places the total at between 10000 and
10000, over 56,02O,O00 pounds, value!
at more than SD, 100000 wholesale. .
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
[By United Press


LONDON, July lO.-American
bacon is being boarded in England to
initiate the price to the consuming
public, it is charged today by the
Liverpool Post
The paper says that if the stocks
Of bacon a present in storage in Liv-
crpoOl were offered for sale i'll nor
NAL quantities the retail price would
drop to between 10 and Is cents a
pound.
Good bacon now costs the average
citizen p cents 4 pound.
Huge quantities are being shipped
to Liverpool the story states and
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Will Make Good Mine

J. Z. Harms of Salt Lake City, who
has been "a visitor in Carson for a
few days, left this morning on the
Minden train for Round Mountain
in Douglas county to look after his
mining interests. Mr.. kearns said
the property looked very promising
and that in his opinion it had all the
earmarks Of making a good mine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
NOTICE TO PARENTS

Teaching for thrtytwo years IL
Carson, my reputation as a teacher
is established. My work has been
2ttested by Zech, Lisser, SherW God
and Paderewski. Do not employ
teachers that stay only six months,
but engage an experienced teacher
especially for a child. At Muller's,
PHILIP KRALL, Teacher OF Piano
and Harmony. j2S-1m
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Moving Telephone Poles

The telephone company started
men to work this morning under the
direction of Tom Kcarney moving
the telephone poles on Carson street
back to the sidewalk from the gut
ter so that they will be out of the
way when the paving Of Carson
street begins.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
New Arrival at Nelson Home

The P /. Nelson home was made
happy Saturday afternoon by the ar
rival OF a eight and half pound boy,
and "Pete" today is passing out
cigars in honor OF the happy event.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Ina Dawes. and the
baby are reported as doing finely by
the attending physician.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Shipping Hogs to Goldheld

A carload OF hogs passed through
Carson this morning consigned to
the T. and G.. market in Goldheld.
They were from the Dangberg ranch
near Minden and are one OF the ship
merts contracted for each month Of
the year.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Slightly Improved

Mrs. Frank it'll is still confined t"
her bed suffering from the injuries
received in the runaway accident a
few days ago. tbs injury to her
spine is causing her considerable
pain, but no serious results are look
ed for and it is expected She will be
able to be up and around this wees.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Prices Slashed

Hats priced as high as $3.50, $3.50
and SO to $7-your choice for 50, Is
cents and $3.50, to close out, Large
pattern hats, a few left, for $3.50
these are bargains.
jlO-tf SWEETLAND & DAVIS
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Jumbo Elk. Keeps Up Record

Official reports from the Jumbo
Ix at GohGe1d state that the net
realization of the company for June
from the extraction Of ore amounted
to SIS 600
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Dresses and Wash Skirts

Net and silk dresses summer wash
skirts in plain white and stripes,
beautiful goods, latest styles, just re
ceived At
il0-tt SNEETlAND < DAVIS.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Wood. WOOD.

Block wood and slabs at Katie
mans wood yard. Phone ISL
Prompt delivery. Il
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
Auditing Accounts

Paul CASTOR. state auditor. is max
ing an audit Of the books of the
Teachers Pension fund today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10

w. II. Simmons is over from Reno
today on business connected with
the railroad commission.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10

J. F. Shaughnessy Of the Tax com
mission left last night for Winnie
mucca to be present at the trial OF
some tax suits called in the District
court at that place today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. \. +. Fske OF Bruins
wick canyon are visiting in Carson
today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10

If you want the latest local and
telegraph news, try the Appeal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
The Kaiser Says

Trink klein beer, trink nur Alfine,
It Goodies. Translated: The kaiser
says drink no beer, drink only Al
hne. jl-.f
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-10
See Bath
Dresses and Hats

See the new line Of net and silk
dresses. just in, --latest patterns. En-
ceptionally low prices on all summer
hats at
i5-tf SWEETLAND & DAVIS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-05
BRIDGEPORT As T WAS
OO-5O-2O-YEARS AGO
IIIITIIITIIIIIITIElIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIII

mated that the completion of the course in time for the meet was among the possibilities, providing the force of 1aborers was trebled. How ever, McMahon & Wren prefer not to have the work done in rush order They feel that it is best to allow the builders all the time necessary to do a good job on the track.
 The Ramblers are not going to all low Decoration Day to pass without event of some kind. The gentle men who have charge of the arrange ments are Bernard Dougherty, F. c. Blood, Julius Baumeister, J. Kelly and George North. All local wheel men who desire to secure further de- tails of the meet can be accommodat- ed by visiting the club rooms in Fair field avenue.
 Newspaper Mems Race One of the latest schemes of Amusement Director Lew Rich of Pleasure Beach is a newspaper men S race to be held some time this fall. With a few exceptions most of the scribes are expert whee1nen and their presence in a meet would attract widespread attention.