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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-11-21
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPKED THE PLow."

Correspendencc on practical agricultural topics
- solicited. Address all communication In
senoeo Tor this department 70 HENRY d
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-11-21
CreatingInterest

Advertisements are appearing IN
mis- paper for The purpose of creating
;n,srest-inducing men and women
70 consider the importance of IMME-
DIATELY making ample provision
or ready cash and uninterrupted
support of dependents when death
uills the hand, or, for their own
comfort if they live to enjoy it. The
ONLY WAY this can be IMME-
DIATELY done is through life in
mrance. These advertisements are
worth reading. This is one of them.
They are written by
Charles E. Merrill,
agent for one ofthe oldest and best
Old Line Life Companies-The
Massachusetts, Mutual, established
1851.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
THEFTS REPORTED TO POLICE.
Apartments and Houses Entered and
Valuables Are Taken.

Complaint was made to the police
yesterday afternoon that unidenti-
fed young white man had made an
unsuccessful effort TO enter two apart
ments at the Westmoreiand. Occupants
of the building frightened him OFF be-
fore he gained access to either apart
ment The intruder. II is stated, an
swers the description given of an indi-
vidual who had been seen in other
apartments under suspicious circun.-
stances
Arthur r. Thompson. 2lS6 G street
northwest, was surprised yesterday
afternoon when he returned home and
found his house had been robbed He
told the police that entrance to his
house was gained by forcing open a
cellar door. and small bank contain
ing S1a was stolen.
Joseph H. Dellinger. Reno. New. told
the police of the loss of a gold watch
and chain valued AT $40 The theft. he
stated was committed in room At
$40 11th street northwest.
Evening star., 1916-06-04

George T. Weitzel. Department of state
William e. Morrca, Metropolitan Club
Paul A. White. 81 V street northeast. .
lenatius j. Costigan. Union Trust build
ing: Charles a. McKenney, 1923 Rhode
Island avenue; Reginald s. Huidekoper.
1914 18th street: George Marvin. 171S
Fl street: Albert A. Henderson. 1864 Mon
roe street: Robert o. Purvus, bureau of
education: Gerald De c. May. 1902 f
street; Henry c. Lewis Bond building
George T. Cunningham, 1924 Lamont
street: Lorimer u. Mllen. 145s Belmont
Norman r. Foster. 1890 g street: Royal
D. jerks. 951 MASSACHUSETTS, avenue:
William g. Riley. 214l Leroy place:
Henry l.. Lawson. 14i4 V street; Her
bert II. Bunzell. 1877 n street: Harry
6. Bates, 1928 Swan street; G. V. Lover
ing. 2713 18th street; James f. Nc
kenna. 203G street; Henry Breckin-
ridge. 1909 S street. and Dewitt c.
Poole: jr.. I'LL II street.
Fifth camp. September to October
5-Harold F. Sasser. interstate COM
merce commission; Drew Linard. De-
partment of State; Manton NJ. Wyvell,
State Department: F.. Russell Lyons.
office of public roads, and william
Levitt Stoddard. 81 Home Life build
ing.
The War Department has been ad-
Vlsed by the District passenger agent
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, this city. that that railroad
VIII sell tickets from Washington to
-Plattsburg and return for S2l 50 for
the round trip to such persons as in
tend to attend the military training
camps, June ) to October ).
Evening star., 1916-06-04
PLANS FOR CONSERVING
THE SUPPLY OF CRABS
Authority Vested in Maryland Com
mission Which Goes Into
Office Tuesday.

1t has been determined hy The CON,
servation commission of MARYLAND
winch VIII have in charge the conser-
walton of crabs. oysters and other
products Of Chesapeake bay and its
tributaries to see that crabs ar. given
proper protection to prevent their ex-
termination The conservation commits
sion goes into office Tuesday and in
preparation for that time and to get
a line on what is needed William H
killian and j. Edward White of the
new commission have gone TO Crisfefd,
the center of the crab industry in
Maryland
Big green crabs. the kind that are
used for crab feasts and other festive
occasions, are reported very scarce or
the local market. Usually al this sea-
son good fat crabs are being received
by the dealers from Rock Point, Col
tons and from the creeks lower in the
river in qua antilles. though the Potomac
crabs not at their best, either in
quality or quantity, until the latter
part of June or early in July. They
should then he coming on the market
here by the hundreds of barrels daily.
CLANS also are scarce on the local mar
ket. all that are being received, COM
ing by rail or steamer from Norfolk
or bay points. 1t is stated that an in
crease in the quantity of clans re-
ceived is looked for as soon as those
who usually dig clans get through
berry picking and other farm work.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
WEST vIRGINIANs TO PICNIC.
Plans Under Way for Outing a.
Great Falls. Va.

Plans are being completed for the
second annual picnic of the West Nir-
ginia Society of the District of Colum
bia, to be held ~ Great Falls. Va, Sat-
urday. July -. At a meeting of the
committee in charge az the New Ebbitt
House Friday evening announcement
was made that special cars have been
chartered for members of the organ
ization and their friends
one of the features of the entertain
r,ent provided is to be an ld-time
dance. with the floor mana ger calling
the figures Games and contests OF
various sorts are to be held. Another
meeting of the committee Is TO be held
ar the New Ebhitt Friday evening.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
PLEASURE YACHTS ON CRUISE.
0wera and Roxana Stop at Annap.
oils En- Route North.

The steam Yacht Owera. belonging to
Peter @ Gerry. which left here in the
latter part of last week en- route to
New York, went to Annapolis from this
city 4 postcard received here from
Capt Billings, master of the Yacht
states that the trip to Annauolis was
Tnn one. and that from the Marvla nd
rort she has started for New York
As the owera Is too large to use the
"aral between the Chesapeake and the
Delaware. she had to return down the
Ray and go out of the capes, en- route
up the coast
The steam yacht Roxana belonging
to Larz Anderson of this city. which
left here several davs ago for q cruise
on The bay and Annapolis spent sew
erai 6avs in the latter port. Friday
she left there Tor the New England
coast The RoXana will use the in
land waterways to New York She
viii spend the summer at the fashion
able resorts and VIII proba bly, return
here in the fall TO make ready for
winter trip to southern waters.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
THREE HURT IN MISHAPS.
Two Automobiles and Motor Cycle
Figure in Accidents.

Norman Gatewood. q coiored helper
on laundry auto truck, yesterday aft
ernoon received injuries as result of
a collision between the truck and a
street car at the west end of the p
street bridge over Rock creek He was
taken to Emergency Hospital
j. F. Crown, 19 18th street northeast.
Yesterday afternoon lost control of his
motor cycle while motoring near 18th
and Swami streets northwest, fell to
the pavement and injured his face.
Friends took him to Emergency Hos
pital.
Michael S Boyle, seventy-six years
old. J32a l6th street northwest, was
knocked down by an automobile near
Piney Branch road and 14tn street Fri
day night and injured about the head
and body. John p. Yeatman. occupa MT
of the automobile. took the injured
man home after he had received treat
ment.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
VACANT BUILDINGS LOOTED.
Lead Pipe. Gas Fixtures and the
Like Stolen. Police Are Told.

Numerous complaints of depredations
committed in unoccupied buildings
have been made to the police during z
the past few days. Lead pipe, bathtuh
Innings and gas fixtures have been
taken from the houses. according to
the reports received by the police vio-
lators of the law being willing to risk
2 term IN the penitentiary- for few
cents Or collars worth Of property. In
many instances. u is stated. the prom
erty AIKEN uetted the deprcdstors only
few pennies, while owners of prop
eTtv md II necessary to spend many
dollars to replace the stolen or dam
aged material
Evening star., 1916-06-04
"DRYs" SCORE A VICTORY.
Senate Passes Bill Barring Liquol
From National Parks.

The prohibitionsts scored victory
in the Senate yesterday afternoon when
by unanimous consent the Senate pa S.
ed bill to prevent the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors in any national park or
forest reserve. The bill is designed TO
include hotels or permanent camps,
which heretofore have had the
privilege of serving liquor to guests.
although no saloons were permitted
in any of the national parks.
The District prohibition bill came up
while the Senate was considering the
bills on it's calendar, but Immediately
went over on objection to its consid-
Grafton.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
INQUIRIES AS TO TUGB0ATS.
Army Asks Owners About Availa
bility of Craft.

letters have been sent out b. tho
War Department officials to tugboat
owners here making inquiries rs to
the size OF the tugs. their availa bil,ty
FOR service in the military establish
ueut of the country and the charter
rate of each boat That the govern
ruent is anxious for the information is
shown by the fact that yesterday
special messenger visited the tugboat
firms who had not replied TO the let
ter and requested that answer be
sent a : soon a possible. 1t Is under
stood that this information is being
gathered AS part of the preparedness IS
program OF the government. which is
OF the country that might be utilized in
time Of War.
Evening star., 1916-06-04

VI tJDlJ l--JuSllCe 'rcuil
No assignments for Monday.
CIRCUIT DIVISION 2-Justice Stafford.
Assignments for Monday:
Nos. 451 and 452. Finney agt. District
of Columbia. Attorneys. Marshall-Syme.
Whiteford.
No. ;2s. Beall agt. Providence Hospital.
Attorneys Moriarty-Hamiton and Ham
ilton.
No 317 and 31s. Masterson agt Bren-
iZer. and Boxley agt. same. Attorneys.
Rhodes and Cromeln-Price. Maddox and
Gately.
No ass. Engra avograph Company agt.
Gray. Attorneys, Clark, Rdout-Baird,
Bastian.
No. 4ss. Rose agt Washington Railway
and Electric Company. Attorneys. Brand
enburg-Baker, Osterman, Barbour Hoov-
er.
No $50. Behrens agt Washington Rail
way and Electric Company. Attorneys,
Quigley, Newmyer-Hoover
CRIMINAL COURT-Justice Could
Assignments for Monday:
United States agt. Herman Lee
United States agt. Robert Henson.
Arraignments.
CRIMINAL DIVISION Justice Sid
dons
Assignment for Monday:
In re estate of Calorn H. Chadsev; on
trial
Evening star., 1916-06-04
See a Manganese Mine.

Passage creek was crossed on one
of the swinging bridges of which the
poets tell. Leaving the cross roads
at o'clock, the route to Woodstock
was covered entirely by mountain
roads. A stop was made at Jake
Funk's property, where second man
ganese mine is in operation. though on
descent is made an excellent view of
the southern terminus of Three Top. or
Powell mountain is obtained with
Short mountain just beyond. separated
by the Edinburg gap.
Upon arrival at Woodstock sand
witches and lemonade were served a the
home of the Misses Annie and Lucy Hoi-
lingsworth. Following this q visit was
made to a ice cream plant, where the
manager. II. O. Nicodernus, appointed
one of his assistants to explain the
workings of the plant and conclude
the lecture tour with large dishes of
well known Washington brand of ice
cream. In addition he placed one of
his auto trucks a the crowds dis
posal for a visit to Walter Newman's
in a herd of some thirty thorough
bred Holsteins. travelling en- route over
the Valley pike, made famous during
the civil war.
"A distance of nearly fortythree
miles was recorded by one of the
mixers for the entire trip. Tentative
plans are already being considered for
a longer stay next year and possibly
some permanent camp site for the
wanderlusters, either as an organiza
ton or as Individuals
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Asblar Dramatic Club to Entertain

The AshIar Dramatic Club has ar
ranged TO present Among the Break
ers." a comedy in two acts at the Will
son Normal School Tuesday evening
~ O'Clock for the benefit of the Mon
roe Home and School Association. The
following win take part: John A. Col
born. DR.. Frank J. Roweil. William II.
Murray, o. L. Beardsley. Alton p. Hast
inrs, David Lee Alexander. Mrs. Mar
,ha J. Colborn. Mrs. O. l.. Beardsley.
Mrs Bessie Fischer and Mrs. Frank H.
Pierce
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Memoranda.
Transfers of Vessel Property.

Transfers of vessel property were re-
corded in the customhouse at Balti-
more in the past week follows
Steamer Munsomo tnew). 2,105 tons,
from the Maryland Steel Company of
Baltimore county to the Merchants
Trust Company of Baltimore. So; same
from Merchants Trust Company to
Munson steamship line of New York,
So
One fourth of schooner L. E. Will
liams ninety-five tons, from Therese
Schmidt to Lloyd H. Lewis. SO.
Schooner Wave, nineteen tons, from
Charles w. Crouch to George H. Davis.
So
The schooner Lizzie f. Williams. one
of the vessels an interest in which was
sold is a frequent visitor to this port
with lumber and other carEoes.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
CHOWDER FEAST ON PROGRAM
Association of Oldest Inhabitants to
Meet Wednesday Evening.

A meeting of the Associa ton Of Old
est inhabitants of the District of Co
lumbis is to be held Wednesday even
ing at 7:3o O'Clock, at 18th and Fl
streets northwest. A clam chowder
feast will be a feature of the celebra
tion Of the birthday anniversary of
Frank H Walker. in which members of
the association are to participate.
\ short business session also is TO
be held.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
COMMERCE CHAMBER
CALLS FOR REPORTS
President Moran Announces Final
Meeting of Present Season
for June 13.

The Washington Chamber of Com
merce is to hold its closing meeting
for the season June Il. and President
Moran has called upon every commit
tee chairman to whom matters have
been referred to be prepared to make
a report at that time, SO that no bus-
ness will be carried over the recess
period
Members of the chamber have taken
great interest in an announcement
made by the largest manufacturer OF
pa jamas and night shirts in the coun-
try that he contemplates opening a
branch factory in the District to give
employment to white women and girls
over sixteen wears of age.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
William Gray Dies of Injury.

William GRAY, colored. tfty-one years
old, Brandywine. Nd died at Freed
mems Hospital YESTERDAY as result Of
a wound he received ten days aEe
when he was struck on the head with
a stick. It is stated that the blow Wa.
dealt by a man employed in restau-
rant at Brandy wine. The body was
taken to the late home of the deceased
last night. and the police were teIG
that arrangements were made for tho
county authorities to hold an inquest
this morning.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Police Inspector Grant in Chicago

Inspector Clifford Grant chief of de-
tectives, has gons to Chicago to ], in
the corps of detectives who will be on
duty there to protect delegates to the
republican national convention from
the work of pickpockets and hotel
thieves. it is stated that detectives
from all parts of the country have
been summoned to Chicago to assist in
protecting the delegates and other vis-
itors to that city,
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Chance for Employment.

He has advertised for operatives on
electrically driven sewing machines
and has authorized Secretary Grant of
the chamber to say that if a sufficient
number of applications are received
he will open the branch here at once
Applications for employment will be
considered only in writing, giving
name. age and address.
The outing committee of the cham
Der is much encouraged by the numer-
Gus checks in for tickets and the IA
vorable responses from officials invited
as guests. An invitation has gone
forward to number of the Leading
men in public life. and large dele
CATION is expected to be with the or
ganization June Il.
The music committee for the outing
meets tomorrow at noon to plan the
musical program.
Evening star., 1916-06-04

W. c. O'Flaherty. school trustee, Messrs.
Clark and Stoneburner of the forest
service. as we'll as some of the guests,
a very delightful evenings entertain
ment was afforded. followed by an ice
cream festival for the benefit of the
band boys.
Tuesday morning. rs on Monday, we
We're awakened in country style, by the
musical notes of the old-tlme dinner
bells, and although cheated out of
little sleep were in good trim for
third daVS iourneN.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
oasts. but pleasing program was


Rev. Gipsy Smith. the evangelist.
who conducted successful revival serN-
ices here last summer. delivered an
address at a meeting of the Rockville
Circle of Kings Daughters. in the
Baptist church here last evening, be-
ing heard by a large number OF the
members of the circle and others.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Night Spent at Farmhouses.
MAY CIRCULATION

OtsfII'' ~ 'olur-tus. >S--
FTEsiING NFWBOIp- business manager of
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR. DOES sol
snnIg swear that the actual number Of copies
Of tie paper named -oId snd Distributed durirr
tne month Of May. a n 1915. .az follows
Evening star., 1916-06-04
ARMl-NAVY.
Army Orders.

The leave of absence granted Capt.
John A. Berry. Quarterma ster Corps. is
extended fifteen days
First Lieut. John Z. Hewitt. Medical
Reserve Corps. is ordered to active
duty at Fort Riley, Kan.
Leave Of absence for two months on
surgeons certificate of disability is
granted First Lieut.. Francis K. New
conner, Corps of Engineers.
First Sergt. Howard White. 155th
Company, Coast Artillery Corps. is
placed upon the retired list at Fort
Williams, Me, and Will repair to his
home.
Capt Walter B. McCa skey is assigned
to the 3oth Infantry.
first Lieut.. Frank Keller. sth Cav
airy. is relieved from duty at the School
of Musketry. Fort Sill. Okla. and viii
join his regiment.
First Lieut.. Cortlandt Parker. field
artillery. is relieved from duty with the
organized militia, and will proceed to
Brownsville. Tex. and report to Brig.
Gen. James Parker for duty on his staff
First Lieut.. Frederick H. PETERS.
Medical Reserve Corps, is relieved from
duty at the Army Medical School, and
will proceed to the Walter Reed Gen
eral Hospital for duty.
The following transfers are made:
Second Lieut.. John E Lewis. from the
10th Cavalry TO the 9th Cavalry; Sec
ond Lieut.. Jerome W. Howe, from the
10th Cavalry to the 18th Cavalry: Sec
ond Lieut.. Thorne Deuel., from the 9th
Cavalry to the 4th Cavalry: Second
Lieut.. John Kennard, from the 10th
Cavalry to the eth Cavalry. Second
Lieut.. Otto Wagner. from the 7th Cav
airy TO the 10Th Cavalry.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Naval Orders.

Commander C NJ Tozer from COM
mand of the Saratoga to command the
South akota.
Lieut. Gunior grade) H. s Haislip.
from the TruXton to sick leave, one
month and fifteen days.
Lieut.. tjunior grade) F. L. Lake. from
the North Dakota TO the New Hamp-
shire.
Lieut.. (junior grade) l.. s. Pamperin,
from the Minnesota to the Parker.
Lieut. tjunior grade) r. p. Hinrichs
from the Nebraska to the Machias
Ensign H A Ward, to the Vermont
Ensigns Fl. l.. Ingram and D. NJ Col
lins, from the Georgia to the New
Hampshire.
Ensigns H. A. Fisher and D. NJ. Dali
ton, from the Rhode Island to the New
Hampshire.
Ensign E. r. Henning, from the Geor-
gia to the Vermont.
Surgeon r. W. Richards, from the
Maine and wait orders.
Passed Assistant Surgeon q. r. w
French, from navy yard, New York, to
the Maine.
Chief Machinist NJ. NJ. Schneider, from
the Illinois to treatment, Naval Hos
pital. Philadelphia.
Pay Clerk J. B. Daniels. from the
Michigan to the Fulton.
Acting Pay Clerk s. f. Smith, from
receiving ship at San Francisco to the
Michigan.
Capt Thomas Nelson, retired. died at
Annapolis, Nd. June l, 1916.
Commander B. c. B. Sampson, retired,
died at Galena. H. May II, 1916
Evening star., 1916-06-04
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Oakland, cord wood from
Maryland point a an Eastern branch
wharf for the dealers: schooner Ruth
Decker. lumber from a North Carolina
point at 1oth street wharf for the Elm
City Lumber COMPANY: schooner T d.
Purnell. railroad ties from the Kappa
hammock river at anchor in the stream:
schooner Grape Shot. hickory wood
from Somerset Beach at 10th street
wharf for l.. A. Clarke 4, Son: schooner
Eliza beth Carter, cord wood from a
Potomac shore at 18th street wharf for
j. II. Carter & Co: schooner Mabel and
Ruth, lumber from Newbern, n C., at
18th street wharf for Johnson & VIM
satt; schooner Idelia a. Moore, rail-
road ties from Smiths wharf at 1Oth
street wharf for L. A Clarke &: Son:
steamer Northland. from Norfolk and
Old Point
Departures.
Schooner Karl W. keach, light, for
the lower Potomac to load and return !;
schooner S. T. White, light. for Mary
land point after cord wood for the deal
ers here: schooner Oscar, light, from
Alexandria for Nomini creek after pulp
wood to return, steamer Southland. for
Old Point and Norfolk. steamer Three
Rivers. for lower river landings and
Baltimore: steamer Majestic, for river
landings to Nomini and Lower Mach
odoc creeks. poWerboat Daisy. from
Alexandra for Piscataway creek to
load and return. United States Army
steamer Capt. A. NJ Wetherill for Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt with army
stores and pa assengers.
Tugs and Tows.
Standard OIL Company tug No 12 ar
rived at Baltimore towing light tank
barge No. SO from this city; tug Toby
arrived with tie-laden holster and raft
of pine piling from Occoquan: tug
Louise arrived towing District house
boat from Occouuan workhouse; tug
Minerva arrived at Georgetown with
lighters in tow from down river: tug
James o. Carter arrived at GEORGETOWN
with boat Seneca, en- route to Seneca
Md, with fertilizer: tug Herbert ar
rived with lighters; tug Eugenia left
with lighters for sand digging ma
chimes opposite Alexandria,
Memoranda.
Schooner S. C. Colbourn is loading
bricks at 18th street wharf for Nomini
creek; schooner Cherubim is on her
way to this city from North Carolina
with lumber: steam yacht Owera has
sailed from Annapolis for New York
by the outside route; steam yacht Rox-
ana has sailed from Annapolis for a
summer cruise on the New ENGLAND
coast; schooners Stephen Chase and
Sonora are at Baltimore with lumber
from Potomac points; schooner yir-
sinia Dare has sailed from Coan river.
Va, for Baltimore with lumber:
schooner S. l.. Bowen is due to sail
from Potomac point with cord wood
for this market.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
SO Special Outing TO AsheyiIIe

and points in Land of the Sky" Fri
day. June %. Southern railway.-Ad
vertisenlent
Evening star., 1916-06-04

Flowers for June Brides.
Choice home grown flowers and artis-
tic decorations furnished by GUIDE. 1914 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
THE COURTS.
District Supreme Court.
EQUITY DIVISION Justice Stafford
No assignments for Monday.

CIRCUIT COURT-Justice Gould.
No assignments for Monday.
Evening star., 1916-06-04
Transfers of Real Estate.

Transfers of real estate We're re-
CT .cuit court here during the week as
follows. Priscilla J. Jones to Walter
B. Fyffe. 213l2 acres; William V. Rob
ertson to Charles A. Marsh, 10 acres
Robert W. Aitcheson to Samuel s.
Aitcheson. los acres: William Soper to
Charles Soper, IS acres: Gilbert T.
Smith. jr.. to F. Pole Robinson. 1872
acres: william NJ Terrell to Thomas
A Simms, AZ acres; Samuel P. Wright
to Roy L. Wright. > acres; Matte B
De Witt to Owen F.. Mattingly. lot at
Glen Echo Heights: John ]. Flanag gan
to Annie B. Keys, lot at Chevy Chase;
Richard F. Irwin to Jerome l. Delphine
lot at Takoma: Edwin NJ. Bliss to
Thrift Building Company. lot at Chevy
Chase: John X. HALEY to Frank B.
Brightwell lot in Norwood Heights;
Emma X Baker to Frank B. Bright
well. lot in Norwood Heights; Owen H.
Fowler to Frank b Brightwell lot in
Norwood Heights. John X. HALEY to
Brightwell Realty Company, lot in
Norwood Heights: George z. Phillips
to Richard T. Taylor. lot at Kenil-
worth: Charles N Boyd to Frederick
w Crocker lot at Chevy Chase: John
". Hopkins to Harry W. Miller. lot at
Takoma; Joseph Reading to town of
Rockville, lot in Roc vile.
The annual banquet of the Junior
class of the Rockville High School to
the senior class was given at the
schoolhouse last evening, with the
m members of the two classes and a few
others present. Teddy Welliver, pres
ident of the junior class. was master of
ceremonies. There were no formal