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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
u. w. BOYCE FAD.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Stanton, Feb 23-Uriel Wright Boyce,
aged 80 years. of this place died yester-
day morning The deceased is survived by
three daughters, Mrs Irwin b. Whitemsn,
at whose home he expired, Misses Kath-
leen and Helen Boyce, and two brothers
W. Trupton and Lawrence Boyce.
The funeral will take place on Monday
afternoon st / 80 o'c lctl With services a
st. James Episcopal Church and intert
ment in the churchyard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
NEWS OF MILFORD.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Milford, Feb 23.-Mrs. Charles Wat
son and Mrs. Joe Gray Davis visited
Philadelphia, this week
Charles Pierson, eldest son OF DR..
Frank Pierson OF Wilmington, visited his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Charles r.
Barker, this week, prior to leaving for
San Antonio, Texas where he expects to
enter the aviation corps, in the ground
squadron
Miss Mabelle c. Shattuck is spending
the weekend in PhiIadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
A PLAY AT THE PARSON AGE.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb GA playlet en-
titled "The Minister'S Wife," depicting
a college scene, was given by the young
people of Wesley NJ L. Church, at the
parsonage, Thursday night, for the benefit
of the parsonage fund. Several selections
were given by the Glee Club, and Miss
Mildred Davis of Wilmington sang solo.
The cast: The minister's wife, Mrs.
Thomas r. Purnell; Miss Bennett, Miss
Minnie Kreer; college girls, Misses Cora
Muir, Olive Roach, Matte Walls and
Nellie Nj. Lynch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

Exqui site handker-
chiefs Of the finest Irish
linen, made by the skill
full work-women Of Ire
land, daintily embroid-
cred by hand, for 55c
each.
NNCE again: A bit Of
~ neckwear, a collar,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
MILFORD SUNSHINE SOCIETY.
Special Correspondenco Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Milford, Feb 23-Aldcn Branch of the
Sunshine Society of Milford met at the
home of Mrs George II. Draper, Sr.,
on Thursday The president, Mrs. H. L.
Bunstein. presided over the usual business
meeting, which was followed by vocal
duet by Mrs. Thomas Davis and Mrs.
c. ID. Abbott
An election Of officers will take place
At the next meeting, which will be held
at the home Of Mrs. Thomas Davis on
Thursday afternoon, February 2s, at
, q clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
The Biggest Buyers of Thrift Stamps
Kn0U the Values and the Economies
In the DOWn Stairs Store
At WANAMAKER,S

Do you know that
every handkerchief
bought or sold here is
linen?
Yes, pure linen, no
matter how low the
price.
This f e a ture alone
makes it worth while to
purchase here. But
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

and the engineer Of the southbound train
from Wilmington WAS slightly hurt
The wreck occurred on the main track,
and in consequence all north and south
bound traffic on this division was shut of
and trains in order to get by had to
switch of at Glendale and 90 through to
Lewes and up the line to this town.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

ing about the weariest
thing on earth).
Even the low e 5 t.
priced, the 25c neck
wear, and sets, are
brand-new in every de
tail. They include:
Numbers of white pique col
lars in all shapes that you've
ever seen and lots that you've
never seen aAfare- Some touched
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
Collects 100000 in Taxes.

John +. O'Ncal, collector Of tax,
for Christiana hundred, has turned II
to the county 5000 Of the 1917 taxes
About $1,000 remains To be collecte,
Mr. O'Neal expects To collect every cen,
of the tax, record be made in his prc
yiOus term of four wears.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
A BIG SUSSEX COUNTY HOG.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb. 23-iScveral large
porkers have been killed in this section of
Sussex county since last fall, but the
largest one so far reported was butchered
few days ago by Rufus ii. Davis, near
Redden, four miles north of this town.
This hog tipped the beam at 667
pounds, the head being removed before
II wos WEIGHED
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
TRAINS y COLLISION.

~ 3. 60 -poudr. E'er, Evening
1rgeiowu Ich 4 pniIsed either
~ .als. oideis ,ae snowstOrm
TWO = ght trans co ied a. what Is
known olllnstlllc SSlng, about q
half mi, urth Of tn, t,e F. about noon
Yesterday pth the rr-I' that both
engines aDo eo box ctrs were derailed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
Beginning Today the Half Price Doys
in the Great February Sale
of Furniture

The last FIVE days of the Sale are devoted to gen
eral clearaway of all suits and pieces TO be carried
into regular stock, and all such things thousands 70
choose fron) down half price
Wonderful opportunities
The very chair, dining room suit or bedroom,
suit, that you thought just little much for you TO
pay-it may easily be among the great numbers Of
things down TO half price today
Sale Closes Next Thursdnu!
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
EnIists i'm Aviation Service

Charles Pierson, son of DIR. and Mrs
Frank Pierson Of 1907 Jefferson street
las enlisted in the Aviation Section Of tn,
Signal Corps He left Wilmington on
Thursday for Fort Slocum, n. Y, where
he viii be stationed for the present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

here and there With hsns-sn-
broidered dots.
And there ar. long, round col
lars, with points. and set. %
white orgsndy With folds ~
rose, blue and tan, and net snf
lace isb@ts at thI. price.
Very interesting is the ssror,-
ment Of collars and sets a, 50c.
Most unusual for variety. besuty
and rxoiusivene,s. Some ~ the
newest things are az SOC.
Among them are
Reversible rolled collars %
fovlsrd for dresses or coats.
Satin collars in the long .ns
round styles in white, pink. Co
penhsgen, old rose. fesh, u,fr-
and tan, and tho dsinticst se.-
and collars " fine orgsndy in al
the lovely new Spring shades
including some exclusive styles.
such az orgpndy collar and cu~
sets, and separate round collars.
in French blue, nd rose srd is--
endeY, hemstitched and trimmed
With tiny rufaes. finished 9TH
q dainty white picct edge.
Then there are square collars
in many colors, beautifully hem
stitched, and lovely long collars
in old rose with effective hand
embroidered dots in the corners.
Charming indeed is IN. triple
collar With its delightful col.r
combinations The ruse-,nd-
white With s-aIloped edge and
touches Of hand-~ork is ern--
cially pretty.
Another adorable orrandy set
in rose and Copenhagen blue has
a revers front and a auted edge.
A very smart vhits roll cns-
lar is trimmed With a foid 0f
rose and tiny pearl buftous-
Piaue collars look nn~ on
tailored waists and sport suits.
There are new rolled and long
shawl collars, rolled collars With
revcrs front effect trimmed
With buttons-
A brand-nev edition Of the
Buster Brown type. Nth Two
10 slip q tie through.
u very smart and tailored look
ing, with the additional charm
Of Spring softness about IL
Bright and Spring-y, fashion
able and distinctly new is tins
great collection OF necsvesr at
soc.
YES, we are enthus-
i iastic over the
Down Stairs Store and
the service which we see
it giving to the people,
day by day.
It's a poor sign for a
b u sin e s. enterprise
when it does not most
inspire those most near
ly connected with it. Il
would De all too Sugges-
tive of the restaurant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23

Of which the dissatisfied
guestEn paying his bill.
said:
This is the poorest
meal | ever ate in my
life, and / want to tel
the proprietor 50.
Where is he ?"
"Out to lunch" said
the cashier.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-23
T OW frequently do
we hear the ex-
DreSSIOn

preston.
"It's a trifle. Don't
bother about it."
Maybe it is. Far be
it from us to climb up
on the judgment-seat to
declare that there are
no trifles, or to attempt
to define the size of a
trifie.
A pretty peck of
trouble we should be in
if we attempted such a
thing. Worse than that
of tn e editor of a
c h icago newspaper,
which stated of the
newly completed man
sion of an esteemed citi-
zen that its steps were
adorned with life-sized
griffins,' and was there
upon besieged by other
newspapers all over the
country for information
as to the exact size of a
living griffin.
An over-anxiety to
hand ones mental pec-
tacles to someone they
don't fit has caus d half
the controversies in the
world.
Gulliver lof sed one
size when he Y as in Lii
liput and another when
he was in Brobdingnag.
The snail clim b e d
upon the tortoise's back
and said: Gee! Just
see the grass whizz byw
Everything is in the
point of view, so we
only wish to announce
our own point of view
as storekeepers:-
In good st0rekeeping
there are no friRes.
A D0lcn Stairs Store
deUoted to the sale of
lOlDer-priced goods is
as important as anu
other kind of store.
A customer lUhO sets
a price limit on his or
her expenditures is as
important as any other
customer.
The light to be turned
on goods of the less
fine grade, offered at a
less price, should be as
strong as any other
light. Stronger, if
anything.
THE result of these
L beliefs on our part
Is the largest, best light
ed, best equipped, best
trusted and most sue
cessful d o wn Stairs
Store in the world. A
store of earnest service
and genuine opportuni-
ties for savings.
And savings, nova
days, are no trifie.
Even if it's only a
h a n d k e r C h ief to be
bought, it is worth
while saving or gaining
something on it.
Do you know that our
handkerchief section in
the Down Stairs Store
is a veritable shop in
itself?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

for him. he aayH. lie was frankly
on sight seeing tour
II was In AN Amsterdam art gaI.
Iery that there came into his life the
first touch 81 what was la after
years "a become the ruling impulse
Of his manhood.
An American. "A chance hcqunint.
nncc. who had just returned from
tho international socialist congress
at stuttgart. interested him In 80
clnlism. The young tourist was faH
einated with the picture his friend
painted him. lie made up his mind
to study the movement
Upon his return 90 America he en-
countrrcd the panic OF 1907. unsuc.
ccnafully he tried To find jobs In the
old oentrrA whore ne was known
For IA time he "hobocd." His rcac.
tons were IN line with the philoHo.
ply his Amsterdam acquaintance had
inBtiliod
lilo fr-aucnted socialist meetings.
lie sold propaganda literature. lie
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
Human Fly Climbs
to Flag Pole Atop
Smith Building

with cold water handed To him In a
basin thru an office window.
Goes Hack to jail
Then up and up he went. securing
toe and finger holds In every nook
and Granny OF the stoncwork. until
he reached the Goth story. where he
hung head downward. with his feet
secured In the framework OF win
dow
ON reaching the has, OF tho tower
he was received with roar Of ap.
plausc. that was doubled in volume
when he finally reached the top OF
the flagstaff
Ills climb completed. Williams was
whiskcd away In an auto by secret
service men TO his cell. where he
awaits call on n warrant issued
by the department 81 justice at Boise.
Idaho.
ascent. The star received s22o5i
for the smoke Fund.
Williams and his manager. Tom
Galloway. say they are in Jail pend
ing investigation OF a speech made
in Boise. where Williams was Undue
ed 20 attack the patriotism OF a, c.
Townlcy. head OF the Nonpartisan
league
Il think IT'S some misunderstood.
ing. which viii b. cleared up when
my client gets back to Boise" Attor-
ncy Desmond said. We're just as
anxious AS the department OF Justice
that We set the matter squared away.
It's an Inconvenience. that's all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

SAN FRANCISCO. sept. i.-"Nio-
lencc il always an evidence Of weak.
ness.
The best way Ia eliminate Nio
l-nce la relation to the labor move
meni II Ia build up u strong organ
iration. whose solidarity will make u
inyineible when u has a point Ia be
wen"
This IL the language OF tho man
branded as "a "maleVolent agiAtor, -
"A professional dynamiter. direct
nctonist" OF the most dangerous
type Thomas J Mooney. now under
death sentence on conviction OF hay.
ms caused the explosion which
killed 10 and injured 30 persons dur
ing the san Francisco Preparedness
day parade In 1915.
How does his career square with
his declaration. uttered as he sat In
condemned row" at san quentin
pcnitentlary7
\ probe for the answer takes one
dcrp down into The Mooney Case
one IT those cases which once or
twice only In generation dranat.
ically sum up and pcrsonify the In
ner national iif, Of that period.
Father a Miner
A cross section OF Moneys life
shows pretty clearly a cross section
OF the social trends. the economic
readluntmentS and class clashings In
this country during tho past 80 years.
And to estimate the Mooney 81 to
day. n prisoner with the Eyes Of tho
world upon him. II II necessary to
understand the Mooney Of yesterday
and Of the day before.
Thomas Moneys father. an Irish
man. was mine worker In Indiana.
and q labor leader OF influence In the
early. troubloua days. lie died when
the boy was young
To earn hts share Of the family
bread and butter. Tom worked at odd
Jobs until he was "a. when h. was
permitted to learn a trade. serving
four years apprenticeship In a foun.
dry at iIoiyokc. Mass,
Joining "A union. he wen, To Hoa'
ton. where he worked In n pump
works for year and where he was
discharged for being on shop com.
mittrc. which secured Tn provrmrnt
OF conditions for the employees
when dull times cane for his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

trade. ho went harvesting In the
Middle West. presently drifting ha
Go the Atlantic. In Iiolyoko once
more he began and won a fight for
better conditions OF employment.
At Waterbury ho baked on mat
ter OF principle. refusing To- work
overtime under the prrnitm system
because he contendcd that II kept
other workers OF his craft idle
In Hartford. he encountered nno OF
his old employers whose labor con
captions no had antaRonizcd. feeling
his first taste Of retaliation In Ills.
charge.
All this time. he explains. his dis
satisfaction with the working condi.
ton OF that period were becoming
definite ana HIS rebellion more
pointed.
Having saved $500. young Mooney
visited Europe famous eentetn.
historic spots. museums and art gal
lrrica, Oddly. labor organizations
and movements had little attraction
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
CZECH FORCES
MAKE ADVANCE

VLADfvOBTOK. Sept NIX
western body 81 the Czecho sioysks.
marching east from Lake Balkai,
has captured Verkheudinsk. foryner.
~ the headquarters Of the Red
Guard
The CzSrhn are ~ miles east Of
petroyHky. and there ~ an uncou.
flrrned report that they have sccu.
pied Chia They are moving in
three columns.
The main column IL following tho
trans Siberian railway. the saoond
has crossed the mountains and oceI.
pied aelningHk. and the third occu.
pics Kiahka.
The message bringing this ADVICE
WIS sent BY a Chinese Wireless from
a point near Kiaka. preEtging the
Immediate eeaubliHhment of com.
,nunication between all Eastern AZ
IBERIA and the Czech front along thl
yolga.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
COL. BLETHEN IS
GIVEN BIG TASK

Col. G. H. Blcthcn. adJutant Of the
North Pacific coast artillery district.
has been called Ia Warrington 10
take charge Of the new service Of
Interior Liairon. This responsibility
extends from the Pacific coast TO
France. and viii coordinate work BE-
Ing done IN this country and IN
France Col. Blethen viii keep big
gun" units az home ana abroad IN.
formed az to progress In organizi,
ton.
Col. Blethen may go 20 France
from Washington. In order TO rush
the organization ~ the new depart
ment
The knowledge OF the best artillery
experts on the Western front VIII be
CLEANED by Col Hlethen. ana Will be
transmitted for use 81 units being
formed In the United States.
Col Blethen in making AN appeal
for more men 10 train ag coast nrul.
lcry officers College men. with n
leaning toward mathematics. are hpe-
clnlly required.
Former Adjt Gen Maurice Thomp.
son VIII become. temporarily. ndju.
tant Of the North Pacific district
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
u. s. ARTILLERY
BATTERS ENEMY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE. Sept 4.--American ar.
tilicry continues 10 aid the French in
pounding Il way toward the Chernin
des Danes Guns ave been moved
beyond Juvigny and are Smelling
enemy positions in the Neuyills
region with light pieces Joining in
the barrage fire.
During she attacks OF the past ~
hours. the allies have been laying
down smoke screens TO cover the
movements Of the French and Amer
can infantry. The artillery work To-
day received high commentator
from the French commander.
Quantities OF boche gas were
thrown into Flsmes Monday night
without effect During the same
night an American patrol entered
Bazoches and had a sharp encounter
with the enemy. Otherwise the yesle
front was quiet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

It's q long way from q cell In
the city Jail 60 the flag ON top Of
the ts-story 1. 4. Smith building.
Hut Jack Williams. The uu.
man Fly" got thrrr Tuesday aft
erssopa.
AZ l y. m Williams was In
jail.
AZ s:se y m. he was hanging
ON the tiptop fiagpole. waving
to thosc who packed the streets,
chewing. down below.
And Williams climbed all the way,
pulling himself up by his tenacious
grip OF hands and feet
II there hadn't been a Mrs. VIII.
iams." the Human Fly would. no
doubt. have spent the day In Jail lie
was taken into custody Monday
night by federal authorities, at the
request OF department OF justice op.
eratives at Boise.
Williarns had announced he would
make the climb at ais Tuesday.
when a collection would b. taken. a
PERCENTAGE OF which was to so TO the
Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund. 9"
With husband and his manager in
Jail. Mrs. Williams. "A determined Iii
tie woman. got busy.
She hired Attorney Grover F. Dcs.
mond. and with his aid convinced
federal authorities that the Human
Fly ought TO be permitted to perform
his daring feat. and then 40 back TO
Jail. pending arrival OF a warrant.
While detectives stood waiting.
Williams. hat Off, and dressed In a
pair OF white trousers and tennis
shoes. made his amazing ascent "A IA
Douglas fairbanks. But he kissed
his wife goodbye before he started
Big Crowd Cheers
On the window ledge at the fourth
story he turned around. led the
crowd in thrce laundering cheers for
America. then said:
Last night I was taken into Gus
tody by federal officials. want YOU
TO know that l am not a Stacker.
stand ready 90 do my country's bid
ding until the day die !"
At the 18th story. the Fly stop
ped and doused his hands and face
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
SEATTLE TO DRESS UP
ON LAFAYETTE DAY

Merchants have been requested by
the Chamber OF Commerce to dee
CRATE their stores in honor OF l.afay.
elite day. Friday
Union Franchise has charge OF the
Lafayette celebration. with the help
OF the other French societies OF the
city. At the program at Douglas
hall on Friday night. Judge Thomas
Burke will preside. Tahleaux and
speeches VIII Dc given.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
GOVERNMENT NEEDS
1000 STENOGRAPHERS

Federal civil service commission
crH announce that 1000 etenogra.
pliers and typistA are needed for gov.
eminent service at Washington. liz.
arninauons for department service
are conducted each Tuesday. For
information apply district secretary.
iiuh civil service district. room 800
pontofficc building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
THE MOONEY CASE.
j.

became "a soap box orttor. participant
cd IN socialist conventions. ana felt
that he had found his niche.
Ia 1908. when the DepH "iied Spe
cini" toured the country In the m.
tionnl campaign. Mooney was az Chi.
cngo. lie became an ardent support
cr OF Dcbs. Al that winter he read
works on sociology and economics In
reference libraries
Two years later In San Francisco.
he became the socialist candidate for
superior Judge and sheriff. success
sivcly. and In 1911 Mooney. together
with other nRRrcAniyc radicals found.
ed The Revolt" weekly that was
definitely militant In tone
Thus went tho shaping Of the
man. by accident ana by design.
Put on "Iiiaoisiist'
His inaiatcnce on incorporating
obedience to union rules and biz
methods put him on the blacklist"
Of many employers and also ongen.
dcred hostilitica In his own union.
Despite these differences. however.
Mooney was his unions delegate 90
the San Francisco Labor Council In
1919. and hs was twice chosen IA iol
elrate 90 the international convention
Of the iron Mouldcrs union-in iFl2
and 1917. the last time when ha was
In prison under trial
Such was Moneys yesterday and
the day before--days into which the
prosecution In The Mooney Case
the jury that convicted him it, pic
turc Of the Mooney they condemned.
TO lie TontinuosD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
SUSPEND TERM FOR
SHIPYARD CRATER

Art Johnson. shipyard worker
was found guilty on the charge Of
obtaining money for time not work.
cd and sentenced 10 one year in the
county Jail and $1,000 fine. imposed
by Judge a. W. Frater Tuesday
Court suspended sentence when the
defendant stated that a position was
open for HIN on IA ship bound for
Chile and promised that he would
accept the place and report 20 the
court upon his return 90 Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
u. S. CONSOLIDATED R. R.
TICKET OFFICE OPENS

The L. s. consolidated railroad
ticket office has opened on Second
ave, between Columbia and Cherry.
The new office opens with a force
OF u persons. Tickets on all lines
will be sold there
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
w. S. S. APPEAL HEARD
AT CHORUS CONCERT

Former senator Samuel H. Piles.
In "A brief Introduction Of the Whit.
ney Boys Chorus. which sang at the
Arena Tuesday night. urged greater
activity on the part Of Seattle In
purchaAing War Savings Stamps.
Several hundred people heard the
youthful voices in patriotic songs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

youthful voices in patriotic songs.
Atiiee Ayres. Texas state architect,
was guest Of honor at "A Tuesday
noon luncheon given by the wash.
ington State chapter. American In
Hiituic Of Architects. In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats
Velvet Shapes S1.79

New Fall styles in sailors. mushrooms and turbans,
also some novelty shapes with draped crowns. Good
quality velvet in black. taupe, brown and navy. One
style in center sketched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04
Smart Looking Styles in &C OF
New Trimmed Hats at VV.CJ

We're selling quantities of these Hats-and the
reason is simple-people able to Judge they're
good styles and splendid values and quite naturally
the lower price appeals to them. Tailored styles of
rich silk velvet, smart feather and beaver turbans
and many others with ribbon and feather trimmings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

wn and Chambray
Dresses at a reduced price
several pretty styles
some trimmed with white
or colored pipings, others
have white lawn or en-
broidery collars and cuffs.
Black and white, lavender,
blue and tan. Sizes SO
to 48.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

Womens shoe shade Stockings, thread silk full
fahionedn khaki
black white and the evening tnts$1 so 81
UPPER MAIN FLooR-TIIE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-04

Muslin Petticoats that are full length
and good width-with deep flounces of
embroidery, in a number of pretty pat
terms, and edges firmly finished