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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Still Coy
Dodges Direct Reply
As To Nomination

San Francisco June 2s-From the shadow of the Golden
Gate the hosts of Democracy roaring tribute the
country Pres Wilson The national flung aside
the the business before while delegates staged
demonstration that swept the great gathering off its feet
1t half hour before the outburst evoked by sudden
display the Presidents portrait could be sted Again and
again as his name mentioned the cheers broke
have their climax the shout of approval of that
adopted White House tonight striking
testimonial of his pays faith and pride in the who has
led it through troublous years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Tennessee and
Vermont Governors
Racing for Suffrage

san Francisco, June Ex-Governor
Roberts of Tennessee and the GOV
ernor Of Vermont are in a race 70
call a special session of their legs
lature 10 consider ratification of the
suffrage amendment. nccording 20
reports given currency here today
by suffrage leaders.
Leaders learned. they SAID, that
Sen Harding, the Republican presI-
Dental nominee. had told friends in
Washington that the governor of
Vermont would call a special ses-
slon-probahly next week-to con-
slider suffrage At once suffrage
leaders got IN touch with Democrat
is leaders here and tetephuning to
the governor of Tennessee followed
Members of the national woman s
party decided today 10 cab on me
Tennessee delegation next Thursday
and urge the advantages Of their
Legislature ratifying the amendment.
The Lead erswin be accompanied by
delegations of women from every
equal suffrage state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
CHILE ELECTIONS
STILL IN DOUBT

Santiago. Chile, June 2s-Uncertain-
~ Still exists as TO the result Of the
presidential election held last Friday
A compilation of the returns received
by the government up 10 noon today
gave Arturo AlessandrI. candidate of
the Liberal Alliance. 1-T electors, and
Luis Barros Borgoso. Liberal Union
ist. 173
The uncertainty of the final result
OF the election. coupled with continued
street demonstrations. practically
paralyzed the business Of the CAPITAL
Walsh, SO years old. president and
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Ex-German Liner Steuben
To Be Auctioned Off

Washington, June 2B.-Sealed bids
for the purchase Of the Won Steuben.
the former German passenger liner
kronprfnZ Wilhelm. will be received
UP To July Z, the shipping board an
nuunced tonight.
Under the terms of sale the vessel
will be sold ''as is and where is" A
certified check for % per cent Of the
purchase price is required with each
proposal and payment TO he made is
stipulated at Is per cent in cash and
the balance II IL per cent each SIX
months thereafter with Ave per cent
interest on deferred payments pay
able semi anuually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
CONVENTION
RESOLUTIONS
TO WILSON

Auditorium, San Francisco. June Is.
The Democratic national convention
on motion of GOV. Gardner of Missouri
directed Chairman Cummings 10 send
70 Pres. Wilson the following message
Of appreciation. which was adopted by
unanimous vote Of the convention
The resolution. adopted lust before
adjournment. praised the achievements
in the conduct Of the war. -re5oioed in
the RECOVERY of the Presidents
health and strength" and deeply re-
scented the malignant onset" of the
Presidents partisan foes
The telegram TO the President. sent
by Chairman Cummings, follows:
In recognition of the fact that the
mantle Of Jackson and jefferson mas
fallen on your shoulders as the un-
questioned leader of our party, the
hosts of Democracy. in national con-
vention assembled. have directed me
TO send you the following resolution
of appreciation and greeting:
The Democratic party. assembled
IN national convention. extends TO the
President of the United States its adj
miring and respectful greetings.
For seven Of the mist hateful
years in the history OF our country
Woodrow Wilson has occupied and,
by his character, learning and power.
mas adorned the highest Office in the
gift of his countrynen.
He mas initiated and scored the
adoption Of great progressive meas
ures Of unreasonable valne and ben
eft TO the people of the United States
As the comnantier-in-chief of
the army and navy of the United
States he has led the patriotic forces
of his country through the most mo-
mentous struggle in history and. with
out creek reserve or retartiation. to
an honorable part in the immortal VIC
tory for liberty and democracy. won
by the free nations of the world
I'VE hail these achievements. sir.
and are proud that they have been
accomplished under your adrninistra-
Non.
We rejoice in the recovery of your
health and strength after months of
suffering and affection which you have
borne with courage ana without com
plaint.
We deeply regret the maIignan
onset which YOU have most undeserv-
eoly been called upon To sustain from
partisan foes. whose Judgment is
warped ann whose perceptions are oh
fesntinued On Page e-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
HARDING HEADED
BACK TO CAPITAL

Harlan. n. j.. June Ex-senator
Warren G. Harding, Republican
Presidential nominee accom- panied
by Mrs. Harding ana Senator kel-
lcgg OF Minnesota. left for Washing
ton at $50 P M. refreshed after a
resfful Weekend at the country
home of the Senator Frelinghuysen.
The party motored 10 Bound Brook.
\. j. where the Washington express
was Tagged
The only event ON the last day of
the nominees brief vacation. which
was void of all political work, was a
foursome ON the links AT Far Hills.
n. J.. with Senators Freiiughuysen,
Hale and Kellogg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
OVATION TO PRESIDENT
AT FRISCO CONVENTION
KEYNOTE BY CUMMINGS

Prolonged Delirium of Cheers and
Applause Accorded Wilson-Chair-
man Cummings Sounds Challenge of
Party-Declares League is Monroe
Doctrine of World--Defeat of Treaty
Termed Black Crime--Flays Repub-
lican NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Com
mittee Faces Three-Fold Fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29

hall There the Maine Centennial
March" written by Prof. Chapman.
was sung.
More than LOCO school children
were included IN the Centennial fes-
uval chorus, numbering nearly as
many more, which with the COM
b1ned bands and other musical or
carnations gave a concert in field
OF Brighton avenue this afternoon.
An address by Governor Milliken
was on the program
Daylight fireworks late this after
noon and another open-air concert
this evening concluded the day s
events The ten days celebration
which continues through July 9th.
50 far has had ideal June weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Music Festival Marks
Opening Day Names
Centennial Celebration

Portland. Ne. June -A general
salute Of 100 guns, the ringing of
bells and blowing Of whistles early
today officially marked the opening
Of Names centenary ceienrarion
Designated as Music Festival Day,
attractions. The conspiidat-
ed bands of the State, artists and
chorus members Of the Centennial
Music Festival. led by Prof. William
E. Chapman. founder and director
of the annual Maine MUSIC festivals.
marched down Congress street. IN
der an evergreen arch of welcome.
erected al Longfelluw square. 10 City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29

Atlantic States: Generally fair wealth
er Tuesday viii be followed by local
thunder showers on Wednesday,
without material change in tenpera-
fure.
Winds: North Of Sandy Hook.
fresh southwest, partly cloudy; Sandy
Hook 10 Hatteras. moderate south
west, generally fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
In Ample Pie Order

Arrangements Tor the HrSf national
political convention TO be held in the
far west had been well made The
great hail. its clean architectural
lines almost unmarried by decorations
was ready and through a dozen wide
entrances thousands poured IN with
little delay " congestion. They found
a wide octaEon shape awaiting them,
with a MASSIVE organ rearing its
sIockade of pipes above the platform
and the other sides rising To far
line Of seats under high windows
framing squares of CALIFORNIA; biuest
skies.
In the center Of the hail where del
egates sat rallied within a wide square
Of seats an inner ceiling was sus-
pended. colored IN soft. Old blue that
rested the eye anu lent something of
quiet dignity 70 the scene.
Below a forest Of standards bear
ing the names Of states and territories,
was the only reminder of national
conventions of the past. Perched be
SIDE the organ in q special gallery
a military band whlled away the time.
Opened with Buqie Gail
As the noon hour ana the opening
tine approached. color guard Of
marines appeared on the platform. A
six-fuot sergeant. with the cleaning
folds of a regimental flag in his hand.
MADE vivid spot Of color On the plat
form. AT his side stood the armed
guard and with them two marine
bngiers
When Vice Chairman Kreyner of the
national committee gave the signal a
bugler sounded attention, the sharp
staccato call rang out over the up
roar Of the convention. The first notes
Of The Star Spangled Banner rang
out from the band and the organ to-
gether. and as delegates. alternates,
spectators and attendants stood IN
tribute a monster flag dropped from
the ceiling TO form a wall of color
behindthe platform. IT ohscured the
view of the band in a gallery and or
gan loft. bur as il fell the booming
tones of the organ rose from behind il.
joining with ruajestice thunder IL the
national anthem
From the fiour and galleries, dele
gates and spectators Joined in the
mighty tones.
Wild Over Wilson Picture
Then came the touch that sent the
convention of with wild shout Of
exultation. The great flag was gath
cred slowly upward in the sings and
as II rose II uncovered a t.ag-draped
and illuminated portrait Of President
Wilson placed against the high pipes
Of the organ. For a moment there
was a brief pause Then came the
tumult
A wild shout rang from the floor. II
was caught up and echoed from side to
side Rising with hysterical force,
the sound grew and grew, a forrnIess.
toneless thing that had in il some
Continues on page 4-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Terrific Wind and
Rain at Omaha. Neh.

Omaha, Neh.. June 2s-Omaha and
vicinity was visited by a devastating
wind and rain storm late this after
noon. Trees ana outbuildings were
RACED IN the city. One woman was
injured seriously. Telephone COM
rnunication TO the west and southeast
is completely dernoraIized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Memorial Bookcase Gift
Features Undergraduates
Day at Colby Centennial

lspecIa 20 Keunebec Jourlal}
Wa1e-vlua. June 2s-With the
campus Still a busy scene Of people
sonr 4al coming II all directions,
nd graduates meeting each other, ex-
managing greetings and perfect
rsaihc- conditions. old Colby cele-
r-aIec ne curd DAY of her ceuten-
III. exercises n q fitting fashion.
Wiz ne usual prayers held IN the
.naDe. -he day WAS begun. Prayers
vers conducted by Rev. Wopdman
b-adbu-v g. Of Newton Theological
l.ns-..uts. ana : trustee Of the college
alC t.. $50 ms junior class day exer-
uses were conducted N the campus
auditorium under the direction of
Haympna Il. SpInney, South Elliott.
wesiuert Of me class. mems division
Tie mem bers OF both divisions gath
cred l.. ne chapel and We're conduct
70 Z -wo ines 10 the auditorium by
mt e.ass marshal, Clark Drummond.
L. Wllarvl.ls. led by the band. The
exercises were opened by prayer by
William Dudley. South Berwick,
.l-aplElI. toIlowed by singing of the
lass ,ae 10 Lhetune of Offennach's
Bsn1.d ne Sabre" The ode WIS
p!a,o-; Crate Foster, WaterviIle and
NG-I9-tl Eo-aung, Flushing, N Y.
Ass histories were given by Miss
al--lea4 Whitney, Houlton for the
Tomsr anu Phil T. Somerv1lle, Houl-
On. o. ms men. Presentation of
sr-ts was made by Thomas G. Grace,
a-ookiy1l. \. Y
-oonsy Guest Of Honor
his ears junior class has inaug-
-rGleu the custom of having as
guest . address the class and under
sTadlales Z conjunction with the
1ar exercises. some distinguished
alumni u ne college. This years
guest u honor was Hon. William H.
-oonay, - Of Portland. who gave a
orle- address on college life, past ana
lressr..
70: a. aour N the first part Of the
--'e-noor -he special centennial band
-n'ert1-nso ne commencement visitors
IL -Es caI-pus. This band was re-
'C--et Specially for the centennial
,sien-at-oL by Robert l. Wentworth
E. "aterr-lle from the pick of the
STATE Tuusl c1ans. AT the same time
.4s concs-t Was being held the annual
III beta Kappa meeting for the reg
Id -us-ness ana the initiation IN
-lefi'i-a4 aaM was being carried on.
i---s' he routine business had been
-'--Sfeo ne election of officers fnr
-' aa%t ear took place
Phi Beta Kappa Elects
Re- following men Will handle the
-+A-rS u the Maine Beta chapter of
al 5sta Kappa for 1920 and 81:
FEslcs:st Charles Frederick Seaverns
IL Lass Of Oh. a prominent educa-
y '. Hartford. CT; first vice presi-
I'll. frederick Foss Lawrence Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern New England: Partly
cloudy with probably local showers
Tuesday ana Wednesday.
Southern New England and eastern
New York: Partly cloudy Tuesday
Wednesday local showers; not much
change N temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
GEORGIA STATE
SUFFRAGE KILLED

Atlanta, Ga, June .S-The pro-
posed amendment to the state con-
stitution giving the women 4 right 10
vote was killed today in the Senate.
The vote was 10 TO Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29

class of Oh; second wee presiteu
Mrs. Nellie Stuart Brakeman Donovan
OF the class of %: secretary and
treasurer DIR. J. William Black. pro-
lessor OF history Ell Colby An exec
utive committee was formed which
will act in connection with the officers.
as follows: John Nelson Of the class
Of So. of Augusta. Cecil A. Rollins
II. instructor N English at the cpl
lege; Miss Mary Phyllis St Clair Of
the class Of Is. teacher al Coburrl
Classical Institute. The initiation Of
candidates from the class Of 1920 was
as follows: From the mans division.
John Foster Chnate. Cambridge.
Mass; D. Milton Crook. Fall River.
Mass; John W. Crush. Corning, n =.
and Earl Stanley Tyler. Chsrryfield
from the womens division. Misses
MadEe Colby Tooker. Cherrvfeid. Ma
ron L. Waterman. Belfast: Stella L.
Greeniaw, Calais; Eleanor I. BurdiCk.
Monson, Mass, and Lillian s. Dyer
Oakland. After the initiation and rit-
ualistic work the members present
listened 10 an excellent address on the,
IDEALS of Phi Beta Kappa f'v DR.. ERr-
~ Lyman Kopprnan, librarian Of
Brown University, a graduate Of the
college and writer of many books ana
historical literature.
Memorial Bookcase Presented
At $50 in the tent on the campus the
ceremony OF the presentation TO the
college of the memorial bookcase
made from wood from the home OF
CoIbys most distinguished graduate
Of the college. Elijah Parish Loveloy.
was held. The exercises. which were
presided over by President Roberts
opened with the singing Of America
(continued on Page 2-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday fair. Wednesday local show
ers; little change IN temperature;
fresh southwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29

HOMER s. CUMMINGS. tenn
porary chairman, VINO deiivered
keynote speech Monday At DEM
oeratic National Convention. San
Francisco, and (beiowl J. BRUCE
kREMEH. VINO made opening al
dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
'65,O0o FIRE AT GOOD Will!
Prescott M e mortal
Building Total Loss
Valuable Pipe Organ
Also Destroyed
Building Contained
Administrative Off
ces of Association

Fairfield. Me, June 2S-The Pres
cot Memorial building, Il two and
half story brick building at Einck-
ley. containing the administrative
Offices of the Good VIII Home Asso-
cation, conducted by Rev. George
W. Hinckley for boys and girls. was
burned today. The loss. estimated
AT more than S65. 900. was total. 1t
Is partially covered by insurance.
The loss was augmented by the
burning of d pipe organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Wat'U
McAdoo:?
IN Doubt;

Huntington. Y. Y, June 2s.-wn-
liam G. McAdoo Informed a news
paperTnan. with whom ne consented
TO talk at his his country home here
tonight, that ne does not want tn be-
bothered" about politics.
He refused absolutely to discuss the
Democratic national convention or
the statement Of Thomas B. Lowe.
national committeeman from Texas.
that he would not refuse the presi-
Dental nomination If the conventions
rendered il.
The newspaper man was stopped by
a watchrnan. who forbade entrance toi
the grounds. but he was induced TO
communicate with Mr.. McAdoo. who
appeared shortly after
Now what is on your nind"" Mr.
McAdoo asked.
The caller explained that ne desired
TO discuss the Democratic convention
and the question Of whether Mr.. Nc
Adoo would accept the nomination.
whereupon ne stated he would have
nothing to say on these subjects for
publication
The former secretary of the treas
ury said he had no means of COM
municatipn with the convention and /;
that ne preferred TO learn of it's ac-
tivities through the newspapers. like
any other interested citizen"
He declined the reporters offer to
L. H.. -
velopments. declaring that ne prefer
red not to have the privacy OF his
home invaded.
Should q very important Develop
ment take place at San Francisco.
may communicate with you =" the
interviewer asked.
mo thank you would not answer
the phone" he said.
The reporter than volunteered to
bring the message and Mr. McAdoo
declined the offer
Il much prefer and shall have to,
insist upon not being disturbed" he
declared.
Mr.. McAdoo has taken three-year
lease on residence here and. IT was
said. is planning TO build a home
about a mile from the town.
New York. June sS-wiIiam G.
McAdoo would neither affirm nor
deny today that he would accept the
presidential nomination If rendered
him by the Democratic convention.
Early in the day il was said at his
office that he might comment on the
statement by Thomas B. Love. ma
tional committeeman from Texas.
that Mr.. McAdoo wonld not refuse
the nomination. He left his ofics
for the day, however, without having
made any statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29

~ don't kne~ how to write IN adj"
ynu say. That's why The Journai
employs Want Ad Tasssrs. They'll
sssip yeu teil. Teisrsscns f35 ard
talk with one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29
Phi Beta Kappa Elects

IT 3eta Nappa Elects
Re following men Will handle the
SHIRTS u the Maine Beta chapter of
IA 5sta Kappa for 1920 and '2I:
resident. Charles Frederick Seaverns
" --e Lass Of Of. a prominent educa-
'. Hartford. CT; first vice presi-
-'n-- frederick Foss Lawrence of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-29

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6 N. N. July IS
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-02
SToNINGToN

The Second Congregational church at the annual meeting elected officers as follows: Charles B. States, deacon; Rev. Dwight c. Stone. pastor: August Muller, clerk; Harry w. Babcocl. treasurer: James H. Comstock. audi tor; Harry H. Doty. trustee for three years; Mrs. Lucia M. Gager, treac- urer of benevolehces; Harry H. Doty, collector; Matthew H. Graham, dl~ec- tor of ushers; Rev. Dwight C. Stone, Deacon Charles B. States. Theodore W Hyde, Henry Robinson Palmer, Henry R.. Muller. Mrs. c. ". Hyde. Mrs. Henry R. Palmer hn1 Miss Ear bara Muller. .cnirca committees. The pastor was granted three months leave of absence by reason cf Iil- health.
 stoninqton Pointers.
 The clock in tNn Second Congresa- tional tower is faster than any othe, public tinepiece in the borough.
 John Krezanek is visiting relatives in Shelton.
 Inventory is being taken at the At wood plant, but the plant will continue in operation.
 Ice nine inches thick is being bar vested on the Mill pond. the principal source of Stonington's ice supply.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-02

Quincy are here on their wedding journey.
 Mrs. Fred 11owry of Milford court was taken in the Westerly Sanitary corps ambulance to the Lawrence Memorial Associated hospital. New London, Thursday.
 Former Senator Louis W. Arnold has rendered the use of his garage for the ambulance of the Westerly Sani- tary corps.
 omitted from the list of census emu merators. He has the district north of West Broad street. Pawcatuck. as far west as Anguilla. and to the boup : dary line of North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-02
OLD WOOL DRESS NOW WORTH $50.
"DIAMoND DYEsp TURN FADED, SHABBY APPAREL INTO NEW.

Don't worry about perfect results. Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to give a new. rich, fadeless color to any fabric whether it be wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed goods, dresses, blouses, stockings, skirts, children s coats, feathers, draperies, coverings.
 The Direction Book with each pack age tells so plainly how to diamond dye over any. color that you can not make a mistake.
 To match any material, have drug gist show you Diamond Dye" Color Card
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-02

Waterbury.-Mrs. S. Kellogg Plume gave tea on Saturday in honor of her mother. Mrs. John S. Parke. who has recently returned from Belgium Her husband, Colonel Parke. was mili- tary attache at Belgium before the war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-17
UNSEEN HANDS
By PERCY MONTGOMERY.


brilliant flare OF light can be seen
80 miles The hands which operated
this Titan OF the night are IN
seen The flame when IL bursts upon
the darkness is visible over all Of
Greater New York.
Just so, as we crawled Ike a water
snake, through the darkness thread
ing buoys and lodging river craft in
tbs lower bay, did the promise OF an
other flare up from the work Of IN
seen hands, come to ny mental eye.
When we reached Staten island and
had completed our motor trip We re-
turned to the ferry. Thirty minutes
were taken up in loading An end
less line Of trucks, some Of them
carrying ten tons OF farm produce
creaked down the steep runway and
rocked the ferry from side to side as
they alternately rolled to the right
and LETT OF the lower deck. Cries, pro-
family, smells. evil gases from the
on the upper deck in the darkness
waiting the starting signal
On one side Of the boat a line OF
negroes toiied with baskets OF coal.
On tne otner see anotner me Of
black men climbed up the Incline
carrying sacks OF ashes. These were
the workers. We were miles from
Fifth avenue It was after midnight.
Grape fruit and cabbage and carrots
must 20 into a millionaire's stomach,
But Fifth avenue does not see Staten
island. Unseen. these toilers work.
UndertOnes.
Today they are talking IN under
tones. When I last saw them they
were singing. The blast OF the gas
machine that had lighted up the sky
was about to fiare-let US hope for
only an instant-and the rumble Of
the pressure was quite audible.
Why, you ask. paint such a somber
picture OF such a wonderful city,
Wen. someone has to paint it. They
live SO close 70 it in New York they
cannot see it. I have been riding
over the desert for two years now in
the moonlight In the desert every
man is equal In New York there
Is Industrial slavery IN New York
Rome is reborn
It is not the worker who Is discon-
tented with his lot. He Is a smarter
man than we often think him He IS
that wealth wastes its gold
in riotous living after he has VIII
ingly sWeated to turn over gold to
better men. Make no mistake. the
unseen worker is awaking from
Fifth Avenue shops.
went into shop after shop on
Fifth avenue. I was hungry to know.