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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06
THE WEATHER.

III. 8. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau
For Keokuk and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Wednesday: not much
change in temperature.
For Illinois, Iowa and Missouri:
Fair tonight and Wednesday; not
much change in temperature.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06
River Bulletin.
Flood Stage. Stage. Change. fan.

Mean temperature, Nov. 5, So.
Highest, II.
Lowest, 46.
Lowest last night, 40.
FRED q. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06

the week. in which thin, outclassed
types Of mules predominated. and the
market was slow one from start to
finish, the off grades selling consia-
erably cheaper than a week ago. Good
fat cotton mules, Is hands and over,
were STEADY with last week, but they
had to be finished and stand Is hands
or over. A great many OF the weeks
arrivals did not sell and are being
carried over for the coming weeks
trade.
16 to 1s1A hands ........... $200-275
Is to 15k hands ........... 10000
IA to 143a hands ........... 110-135
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06

Portrait Of Bismarck.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
CHICAGO, Nov. Ga portrait Of
the late Prince Bismarck, the chan
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06
TASK all the questions you wish"

The more questions you ask about
the Columbia Grafonola the better.
You are to have the Grafonola in
your home. You and your family
will enjoy the music. You know the
instrument that plays music the way
you want it played. You are the judge
and jury. You are the one to be salts
fed. So the Columbia dealer wants
you to go the limit and task all the
questions you wish
Learn the Joy of buying a phono-
graph the Columbia way. No hurry.
No rush. Listen to as many records
of your own selection as you wish.
Play them on the different models
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06

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of instruments yourself. Compare
Columbia Grafonolas with other in
struments for brilliance and mellow
ness of tone-reproduction. Compare
them as examples Of beautiful speci-
mems of the cabinet-maker' art
If you want to try the Columbia
Grafonola at home in the very setting
in which it will be played, any
Columbia dealer will gladly arrange
such trial for you,
If you knew all your dealer knows
and will gladly tell you about the
Columbia, you would not let a single
day pass without the pleasure and en-
joyment Columbia Grafonola will
bring to your home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06
Wet and Dry Issue.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Fusion lead.
ers claimed to see favorable SIGNS for
the reelection of Mayor Mitchell in
reports of the vote as it was being
cast up to noon today in New York's
mayoralty election.
heavy early uptown vote coupled
with correspondence light turnout
on the east side in the Tammany
strongholds, was interpreted by the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-06
First Under New System.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6.-Nine
supervisors, two police judges. and
other city officials are being selected
today by the voters at Sar
Francisco's first municipal election
under the preferential voting system.
Registrar of Voters Zemansky pre-
dfcted 100000 votes would be cast.
There are 1928 registered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
PREPARING TO
OVERCOME COAL SHORTAGE

BUENoS AIRES, July 1o.-tBy
Mail. )--Argentine is making prepar-
ations to find enough domestic coal
for her own home use even if she
should be cut off entirely from for
eign coal supplies.
Government mineralogists say there
is coal enough in Argentine to keep
all the country's boilers going, her
foundries ir operation and to furnish
her with gas-if transportation ia
cilities for getting it to market were
better.
TRANSFORMATION experts assert that
this coal, owing to the cost Of haul
ing, can. compete, from the stand
point of price, with the sea-borne ar
ticle altho Cardiff supplies threaten
to exceed $75 per ton.
The experts recommend the use of
quebracho, a native hard wood which
costs 20 pesos, about $3.50 in u. S.
money, per ton.
The railroad figures that two and
one-half tons of this wood equal ap-
proximately one ton of Cardiff coal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
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FLOWERS HIDE SCARS OF
BATTLE OF why RIDGE
(By william Philip simms.) }

tBy william Ph1lip Simms.)
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, July 10.-(By Mail. y
Vimy ridge is covered with flowers.
A few weeks ago | watched this hill
explode and blaze like the day of
Judgment while the Canadians with
their artillery and mines turned it
into a seething, boiling mound of
fire.
Today, old lady nature has complet-
ed her miracle. Vimy ridge is green.
Poppies, cowslips, cornflowers, pur-
pie thistle-mops, daisies and belat-
ed speedwells dash the CORY battle
field with color, while rank grass
hides the smaller shell craters. But
one explanation Is possible for this
change, for all manner of vegeta-
ton and seed were burned to ashes
and buried many feet deep in the mud
during the st,rming of Vimy heights
in April. Nature has worked some
wonder as If ashamed of the ugly
hill and wanted to cover It over and
hide it out Of sight.
Vimy ridge runs from just west
of Lens almost due south toward
Arras. Norts Dame d Leretts 4 .
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
IDLE CURIOSITY?

The writer had very pleasant
chat today with Boon Best, speaker
OF the house of representatives of
Colorado's 21st general assembly.
Boon was strolling down the street,
and had been out over our prairies
and hills, giving this section the
casual once over. He is a stock man
and knows our grass fed lambs al
ways top the market, and also that
something apparently grows out of
the ground down here that causes the
hair to sprout on the teeth of most
of our statesmen. No wonder he
wants to know what kind of meat our
Caesars feed on. All joking aside.
Boon Best is mighty fine man to
meet. He is safe, sane. level headed
and conservative. Square as a die,
believes in the enforcement of law
and the maintenance of order. Ger
tainly we regard it as a compliment
to him, that the wild ass's colt ele-
ment in his own party, (Which ele-
ment seems to be a majority of that
party, consider him not to be the
man for legislative speakership. We
know him well, and are pleased to
say a good word for him any time
and anywhere.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20

IN QUEBEC
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
MONTREAL, Aug. 18.-At least 20
are dead and scores are missing as
a result of a series of terrific explo-
sions which wrecked the Curtis and
Harvey ammunition works at Dragon,
Quebec. Eearly reports indicated
even larger number lost their liv-
es.
Several hundred men were working
in the plant. Communications have
been interrupted so only fragmen-
tary reports have been received. Two
score houses in the town are re-
ported blow up.
A total of 600 men are employ
ed during the four shifts. One re-
port says that the dead and injured
number $50 but this is hardly pos
sible unless the explosions occurred
when the shifts were changing.
A hospital train with many nurses
and doctors left here for the scene
~ the trouble, which is 32 miles
away.
The latest news indicated that
many of the missing have been found
safe. The property loss is close to
. million dollars. ,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
GERMANY WILL SUBMIT
TO POPf'S PROPOSALS

great ridge running generally east
and west, the eastern slopes end
ing west of Lens where Vimy be-
gins.
From the top Of Norte Dame Lens
can be plainly seen about four miles
away. The whole flat plain to the
north and northeast, is dominated by
this great hill. 1t also dominates
the south and west. Small wonder
the two ridges were odrered by the
German high command to be held at
all costs, for so long as they were
held the British and French were
powerless from Arras to Ypres.
SO the French stormed Norte Dame
and won it. The whole ridge was
drenched in blood, the ground was
shattered. and it seemed that this
spot would ever be barred of the
slightest growing thing.
Today / found flowers everywhere.
At times grass reached almost to
my waist. l stumbled into abandon
ed trenches and comparatively re-
cent shellholes now hidden under
vegetation. Now and then one trip
ped over concealed entanglemenss
of barbed wire. or kicked skull ac-
cidently with the toe of ones boot,
or trod on some forgotten soldiers
pack, rifle or bayonet. Under
rank growths of daisies one comes
across strips of German uniforms
with whitening bones lying about, and
German boots with everything from
the knee down still in them. Can
teens, battered and pierced; iron ra-
tion tins, hand grenades, shrapnel
cases, cartridge clips, unexploded
shells, all manner of equipment are
still there-only they are now hid
den under . taaSls sf VIA AswsEA
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
WAR WORRIES ARE
WORN WELL BY WILSON
(By George Martin)

Wy NeoiS 81
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. IA
If you have pictured President vii.
son careworn, haggard and breaking
Inder the strain of his tremendous
war problems, change the protrait.
It's way wrong.
On one Of his unannouncei strolls
rom the White house to Secretary
Bakers office in the state, war and
navy building he gave press men an
oportunity for good closeup of
Woodrow Wilson in war mood.
Swinging out from Bakers room
md down the tiled corridor, the pres
dent had more the manner of q man
who had just completed pleasant
chat with an old crony about nothing
IN particular, than of nations
leader who had just discusses vital
world problem whose solution he
must find.
Clad in snowy linen coat and trous-
ers, a flat-topped, broad-brimmed
straw hat, set squarely on his head
the president moved at brisk pace
toward the stairway. There was
spring in his step. His smile was
genial, his cheeks ruddy with the
glow of health.
Realizing the vital Importance of
keeping himself fit, the president is
exceedingly careful to play with his
work.
Early every morning, long before
most Washingtonians are SO much as
turning over for their pre-getting-up
nap, the president is out in his knick-
erbockers and off around the golf
course. Mrs. Wilson usually accom-
panies him. A couple of hours later
they may be seen rolling into the
White house grounds in one of the
big cars with the golden spread eagles
in circle on the door panels.
Golf, walking and other mild forms
of exercise take care of the presi-
dents physical health. For mental d.
version and rest he turns from the
problems of war to intricate, COM
plex and quite thrilling detective
stories.
Most Of his newspaper reading Is
done for him by Secretary Tumulty
Thousands of papers from all over
the country are carefully gone over
for news Of interest to the White
house, and whatever is deemed suffi-
ciently important to bring to the
presidents personal attention he gets
in the form Of pasted up clippings
at the proper time.
He has cares and worries and bur
dens galore, has the president. bui
b. iAt besakhG Down undsr tAsn
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
ON ASSAULT
AND BATTERY CHARGE

Yesterday afternoon Undersheriff
Hampton arrested o. b. Fisher on an
assault and battery charge. Fisher is
the man who has charge of DR.. Tur-
rell's horses at the Fair grounds.
The trouble was occasioned by right
of way controversey between Fisher
and City Clerk Myers, and occurred
on the Fair grounds race track where
Myers was driving his auto and Fish
er the horses he has in charge.
Fisher was bound over under $500
bond. His trial was set for August
% at 2 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
Third 50 Being Examined
H "a N n

The examining board has been
busy today and the following per-
sons have been examined:
No. 440, Merrial E. Smith, claim
ed no exemption.
No. S4l, VIM. A. Robinson, claimed
exemption on account of agriculture
No. 63S, Walter C. Kindred claimed
exemption, wife and two children.
No. 6S5, Adrian B. Locke claimed
exemption, agriculture.
No. 1886, Edward L. Mcdaniel,
claimed exemption, wife.
No. 493, Thos J. Brown, no claim.
No. 923, Arthur Herbert, no claim
No. 341, Valentine Baysinger,
claimed exemption, wife and five
children.
No. 39l, Roy L. Reed, claimed ex-
emption, father over 60.
No. 1853, John C. Bond claimed ex-
emption, wife.
No. $40, Joseph C. Orr, claimed ex-
emption. wife and child.
No. 637, VIM. G. F. Steinberg,
claimed exemption, wife.
No. $50 Jose E. Trujillo, claimed
no exemption.
No. 571, Harry L. Dixon, claimed
exemption, wife.
No. 4SS, Carl Eder, claimed exemp-
tion, mother and brother.
No. 704, John Fellman, claimed ex-
emption, wife.
No. 72, Carman Lujan, no claim.
No. 112, Chas. w. Fitzpatrick,
claimed exemption. wife and child.
No. 12s, Jas. II. Kennedy, no
claim.
No. e79, VIM. T. Richards, no
claim.
No. sO5, Arthur j. Hamilton,
claimed exemption, wife and four
children.
No. II, Cictor Sisneros, claimed ex-
emption, wife and one child.
No. 900, Thos. Ruyball, no claim.
No. 1863, Delbert G. Tattershall, no
claim.
No. 6, Ross E. Nixon, claimed ex-
emption, wife and child.
No. 664, Harry d. Weaver, no
claim.
No, 90, Albert | Amos, no claim.
No. 957, Hugh E. Rowe, claimed
exemption, wife and three children.
No. 199, Vernon J. Drury, no
claim.
No. 345, Doroteo Chavez.
No. 1903, Oscar Kinds, no claim.
Messrs Reed. Ir- Fellman, Iujan,
Hamilton, Ruybal and Weaver will
perhaps be rejected.
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Highest temperature yesterday 80;
lowest temperature AZ. State of
weather clear.
=--Ns
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
ENORMOUS POTATO CROP.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug. 49,
The Target potato crop ever produc-
ed in this country is the promise Of
the monthly crop report just issued.
Leon NJ. Estabrook, chief of the bu-
reau of crop estimates of the Unit
ed States department of agriculture,
stated this morning that the average
production for the previous five years
19i1-1915) was 363,0O0,O0O bushels,
which represents a fair crop. This
year the Indications are that there
vii be n crop Of 467, 900 900 bushels,
which is 106,00o,000 above the OVER
age.
This is equal to one bushei ex-
ira for every man woman and child
in the country.
In order to avoid waste, officials
of the department of agriculture sug-
gest two ways of taking care Of this
large increase:
First, all housewives are urged to
use potatoes as far as possible as
substitute for breadstuffs.
Second, to preserve the potatoes for
winter use by home storage.
These measures, it is stated, will
not only use the potatoes to advan-
tage, but will save wheat.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. II.
Herald, Durango, Colo.
We have taken preliminary steps
to join National Old Trails Highway
association that will give alternate
summer route thru San Juan basin.
This means hard surfaced roads and
thousands of tourists to our section.
McHOLLAND AND WILSON.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
War Department
Names Commanders
(By United Press)

10y OniteO freSs)
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 49,
The war department has named the
following department commanders;
Eastern division Brigadier General
E. d. Hoyle; Western division, Maj
Gen. Arthur Murray; Southeastern
division, Maj.Gen W. II. Duval,
Southern division, Maj.Gen. John
Ruckman, Northeastern division,
Brigadier Gen. John A. Johnson;
Central division, Maj.-Gen. William
Carter.
All are retired officers.
"a ~ IN -
AN INTERESTING MESSAGE.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
(By United Press)

ROME, Aug. 1S.-Germany has as
sured the pope of her moral submis-
sion to his proposals, according to
dispatches received here. Austria
goes further and declares her readi-
ness to initiate negotiations, say re-
ports.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
WRECK AT PERINs.

Engineer c. f. Quist of the Calu-
met branch was badly bruised short
ly before noon today when his en-
gine turned over in the Perins yards.
His fireman, Fred Coombs, escaped
without injury. The accident was
caused by a broken strap. Shortly
after noon a wrecking train was sent
10 the scene of the trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
VISITING MESA VERDE.

County Clerk Mrs. Olive Orme
made trip to Mesa Verde this week
in company with her cousin, Mrs.
Holcomb and husband Of Pueblo. The
party expect to return TO Durango
tAis evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
(By United Press)
TO ATTEND NATIONAL MEET

DR.. William Schumacher, stock in
spector for this section, left for Kan
sas City this morning to attend the
annual meeting of the American Vet
erinary Medical association which
convenes in Kansas City Monday for
a five-day session.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
ACT 0NC0AL
QUESTION.
(By United Pressl

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 49,
1t is believed that President Wilson
is certain to act next week on the
coal situation. He will probably
authorize the trade commission to
fix the prices, but he will not author
ize the taking over of the mines.
Probably within 48 hours he will
relieve the Great Lakes region by en-
forcing the priority shipping bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
MISS SALABAR ..-
TO TEACH HERE

Miss Florence Salabar has resign
ed her position as a teacher in the
Pueblo schools to accept position as
departmental teacher in the Old
High school, which was made vacant
by the resignation of Mrs. Ray C.
Montgomery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
U. S. May Establish
Training Camp in Cuba

fBy United Press)
WASHINGTON,D. c., Aug. 1S.-
Some American forces will leave
it is officially announced as re-
suit of the offer of the Cuban gov
ernment to place he~training camp
at the disposal of the United States
for the country's troops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
BRITISH SCOUTING SHIPS
ENGAGE THE ENEMY
Admiralty Reports German Destroyer and Several
Mine Sweepers Damaged in Encounter
May Expect Real Naval Battle
(By United Press)

Wy otbtto 1881
LONDON, Aug. 1s.-An engage
ment between British and German
scouting ships in which one German
destroyer and several mine sweepers
were damaged is reported by the ad-
miralty.
The biggest type of British scouts
participated, opening fire on the Ger
mans, but the latter escaped as did
the mine sweepers. Submarines also
participated, but failed to damage the
British ships. The fighting occurred
Thursday morning.
The diligence of the Germans in
mine sweeping has caused specula-
ton as to whether the enemy fleet
intends to come out again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
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W. o. W. INITIATION.

The Woodmen of the World ini-
tiated class of 20 new members
last night. NJ. M. Nelson who has
been working with the local order in
organizing this class, for the past
two weeks, leaves tomorrow or Mon
lay for silverton;H where he will CON
tinue his work in the interests of
the Woodmen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
Here's Work for
Labor Commissioner
tBy United Press,

lBy United Pressl
LONDON, Aug. 1S.-Thc muni-
tons of war act will be applied to the
threatened strike of 10000 engineers.
prohibiting a walkout and requiring
the submission of their demands to
the labor minister.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
sa "a n "a

Icy United PreSS1
PARIS, Aug. 1S.-An air raid in
which Ill French aeroplanes drop
ped $4,000 pounds of explosives on
Germany military establishments is
reported by the war office.
Seven German machines were
downed. A balloon and eight machin-
es were damaged. Two French ma
chimes failed to return.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
GERMANS LOSE 114 AfROPLANES::
FRENCH BOMB MILITARY STORES
Germans Bring Down Forty English AeOpanS in Past French Drop
IhnyfWe Thousand Pounds of Explosives with Good Results
-fa|se Reports Furnished People of Germany
(By William Philip Simms.)

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
AT THE BRITISH FRONT, Aug.
lS.-A total of ia German airplanes
have been brought down in the past
week. In connection with the allied
drive 81 were destroyed outright and
% were driven out of control Forty
British machines are missing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
NO DROUGHT HERE.

Altho it seems the rainfall in this
section has been lighter than usual
this year, the weather forecaster's
records show that the fall of mois-
ture since March 1 has been 2.22 in
ches above normal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
|. kRUSCHKE SUFFERS
STROKE OF PARALYSIS

/. Kruschke, the well-known mer-
chant, suffered a stroke of paralys-
is this morning. He was taken to
Mercy hospital shortly after noon.
His condition is serious.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
W. C. T. U. BUSINESS.

Mrs. G. NJ. Hays, prominent w.
C. 7. U. worker, arrived last night
to spend few days in this section
in the interests of the organization.
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BAYFIELD, FOLK MARRIED.
Eugene Green and Miss Edna Lane
of Bayfield, were married today by
Rev. Brooks Hutchins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20
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fBy United Press)

lDG Omteu fTesS)
LONDON, Aug. 18.-For the third
day the Germans continue throwing
masses of men against the newly won
British positions near Lens. All coun-
ter attacks have been repulsed. Field
Marshal Haig reports a few prison
ers have been taken.
Considerable artillerying occurred
during the night The full force of
the British-French drive in Flanders
may be determined within the next
"a hours.
England finds satisfaction in the
fact that the Germans sent out
false report in yesterdays state
0ment. At the time the German wire
less claimed the Germans had re-.
captured Langemarck, the British
staff officers were there inspecting
the newly taken positions.
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(By United Press)
PARIS, Aug. 1S.-The French con-
tinue to advance in Flanders, cap
turing strong positions east of the
Steenback river. They are progress
ing north of Bixschoote and along
the road to Langemarck.
A brilliant counter attack on the
right of the Meuse drove the enemy
out of all positions taken August 16
and II in the Caurieres woods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-08-20

Highest temperature yesterday 80;
lowest temperature Al. State of
weather clear.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-03-02

and commanding influence over those
with whom she comes in contact is
one of the most valuable features OF
the Company. She was elected Ser.
retary-Treasurer. We venture that
she is the only woman of color in the
world holding such a position. She
accepts the eXacting duties of this
position in order to perfect the wcrk
which her late husband began. Her
people in Mississippi highly appreci.
ate her public spirit in thus helping
to extend this most valuable enter
Prise
Your editor gracefully and thank
fully accepted his reelection to the
position of General Manager of the
Company.
Mr.. Geo. w. Cox was. Reelected assis-
tant general manager. He is a young
man full of vigor enthusiasm and as
competent as can be found. His Ell
ficient could hardly be duplicated.
Mr.. T. S. Littlejohn, who for many
years has so competently and care
fully kept the books in the Office OF
Secretary-Treasurer was this year
promoted and elected by the stock
holders to the position of Assistant
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-03-02

company ut the head of the list IN
the class of risks they have allowed
u To accept They are experts in
their lines.
cannot close this article without
mentioning Hon. Chas. Banks and
Prof W. w. Phillips, who we "a elert.
ed members of the Executive Board
Mr.. Banks is one of the foremost
citizens of Mississippi. His keen dis
cernment and sagacity at once make
themselves evident in any gathering
OF men of which he is a part Mr.
Banks increased his holdings by the
purchase of $1,000 worth of add.
tlonal stock. His wide experience
and ability will prove valuable to this
concern.
Prof. Phillips is the principal of
the City Schools of Kosciusko. He ia
a much respected and widely known
citizen of the State and held in high
esteem by all who know him. Hrs
services as an active member of the
executive forces of the Company will
NO doubt prove a valuable asset.
Many of the stockholders were
present at the meeting and without
exception they returned to their
homes satisfied.