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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
PAPER STRIKE
IN SPAIN ENDS
Absence of Newspapers Pass
eS UnnOtiCed to People
of Madrid.

MADRID. Jan. 26.-In almost any
other of the worlds cities IL would
be considered a calamity 10 be with
out newspapers. Madrid has just
passed through such an experience
in a period Of political crisis and
during a lockout in Barcelona, the
chief industrial city OF Spain.
Absence of the newspapers pass
ed almost unnoticed because the
people of Madrid are not a news
paper-reading public. Compared
with other western cities Of Europe
the circulation Of the newspapers
here is very small Many a small
town newspaper proprietor in
America would consider himself
very badly treated If his circulation
books did not make a better show
ing than those OF the metropolitan
dailies of Madrid.
Picture Circulation.
The A B c. a well-printed paper.
with good local and foreign se-Ee,
and well-printed pictures, has a cir
culation in the whole of Spain of
about 100, 900 copies and the pfc
lures account for its comparatively
| large circulation. Other newspa-
pers well known abroad by name as
they are frequently quoted on for
eign and domestic affairs are salts
| fed with circulations Of from 10000
to $4,000.
The advertising columns, too,
! make a poor showing compared
with newspapers Of other large
cities. An income OF $4,000 a
month is considered good. The pa
pers are sold at either five or ten
centimos but the government gives
the paper a bonus OF another cent?
mos for each paper sold, owing to
the increased cost OF production.
Call Strike.
! The shutting down OF the news
papers was due TO a strike of the
newspaper workers. Editors who
received 500 pesetas a month asked
for an increase of 20 to 30 percent.
Reporters drawing so to $50 pesetas
demanded a minimum of 500 pese-
tas. Compositors asked for a 20 TO
| 80 percent increase in their aver
age wage of seven pesetas a day.
! The result of the strike was that
two newspapers disappeared and two
new ones. the Libertad and the Hoy
were born.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
KID>ROSS FLOPS
FARMER MOORE
Turns Trick Twice In Athletic
Carnival Staged at Gen.
fury Theater.

Kid Ross had little difficulty in
throwing Farmer Moore twice Tues
day night at the Century theater be
fore a crowd Of 500 enthusiastic
fans. The first fall came after 10
minutes and IS seconds of fast and
hard graphing. Moore was not pin
ned to the mat. but the Furnishing
head lock administered TO him by
Ross made him give up, and he lay
upon the mat in agony for a few
minutes after the fall, and had to be
helped 10 mis- corner. The second
fall came after nine minutes and Ia
seconds graphing Ross applied his
favOrite toe hold in this bout to
force the Michigan city man to give
up This time.
Ross was the aggressOr throughout
the contest, and had Moore under his
power all the time Three times
the Michigan City man was forcibly
pushed through the ropes by Ross
when he attempted 20 get a hold Of
h the Mishawaka mans feet and twist
them. but Ross was too good for
him, and each time he freed one leg
and then placed il against MoOre's
stomach and pushed him over on his
head or shoulders.
Ross Looks Good.
Both bouts were clean and fast.
but Ross early demonstrated his SUI
periority over Moore. and the out
come was only "a matter OF time.
Moore. however was laboring under
"A handicap, there being a cut on his
left wrist in which he had nine
stitches taken recently, and this
bothered him TO a great extent, as
Vie later made the fans understand
by a short talk from the ring, after
his second reverse. Moore also said
that ne has wrestled many of the
best middle weight and light heavy
weights. but never before was ne
thrown IN such a short time, Deme-
trail and several other leading wrest-
lers have thrown him. but it always
took them at least an hour TO turn
the trick.
Ross has now appeared three
times this winter at the Century the
alter. and with each bout he has
shown Improvement, until he now
looks good enough TO go out and
claim the chance 90 appear against
Meyers for the championship, and
he should be able 20 throw that
worthy gentleman If he continues TO
20 as good as he has been. Matty
Natsuda, the jap, whom Ross twice
threw few weeks ago. is clamor-
ing for another crack at Ross, and
Ross has accepted his challenge and
viii go on against him in the Cen
fury theater either Feb. 9 or 10
ROSS Will make 1852 pounds for his
coming bout with Matsuda, and their
second meeting should be a thriller,
Tor Ross encountered much difficulty
with the Jap before.
Two wrestling Prclin.r
The preliminaries were not as
good as they were amusing but there
was lively action in the semiwindup
i'm which Kid Miltenburg of Niles
twice threw George Luzny of South
Bend The first fall came in seven
minutes. while the second came in
ono minute less. Miltenburg was
challenged by Kid Bottner of South
Bend. and accepted the challenge.
I'm all probability these two Crap
piers will settle their differences in
the next bout in NIishawaka
The first bout Of the evening
brought together two lads. neither
OF whom was more than 10 years Of
age. i'm the personages of Joe Ives
and Earl Haeske. Ives outweighed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
MUSIC DEPARTMENT MEETS.

The music department of the
Woman's club met last evening, the
subject of discussion being Women
Composers of America" in charge
of Miss Maud Zeller. Mrs. II. C.
Holtzendorff had charge of the mus
zeal Program Following the meet
ing the mixed choir held practice.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the undersigned. hereby wish
to express our sincere thanks TO all
of our neighbOrs and friends for
their kindness and expressions of
sympathy extended to us during the
illness and death of our beloved
wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Law
renee Hedman.
HUSBAND. SON, BROTHERS
AND SISTERS. Advt-2St1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
Thousands of q. S.
Nurses Ready For
Influenza Battle

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. 27-One
hundred and sixty-five thousand
trained nurses now in the United
States are competent 10 help in
the fight against influenza, Miss
Clara d. Noyes. director of the
Red Cross nursing department,
announced Tuesday.
"In addition there are between
$4,000 and 5000 women who
have had some training in nurs-
ing who can be called on if nee
essary," she said.
Miss Noyes secuted the idea
that a shortage of nurses is like
~ to delay progress in the bat
tie against disease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
MlSHAWAKA WANT AIDS

For Sale-TwO modern brick bus
mess rooms on Main St. at a bar
gain II taken by Feb. LIST. The price
advances Feb. 1st. $500 on each one,
So YOU will have TO hurry.
Stark Realty Co Advt. 27t4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
ATTENTION!

Rebekahs will meet at p. m.
Wednesday at A. ID. Meningitis,
1908 y. Main St. to go in a body
to take care of Mrs. Masters funer-
al service at the grave. All attend
if possible.
Adv Mrs. Helps. y. c.. 27t1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
To FORM AUXILIARY.

a meeting will be held in the
Knights OF Columbus hall Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for
the purpose OF organizing a ladies'
auxiliarv TO the Mishawaka council.
X C's
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

Gatty Sellars organ recital. First
Methodist church. Wednesday night.
He will play a number OF his own
compositions. You will be sorry if
you miss hearing the greatest living
descriptive Organist. 50c.-Advt.
97t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

LIBERTY BONDS-Our past pa
irons will find US az room $50 ].
NJ. :. Bldg, 9Th floor. Convince
yourself by getting our price before
you sell. Camp. Thorne & Co. Phone
Main 1851. 15-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
WONLAN's CLUB NOTES.

The civics and philanthropy de-
partment of the Woman's club will
hold its regular meeting Thursday
when Mrs. Anna Williams, school
nurse. will give ad addreshs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
HOME GROVE TO MEET.

Miss Cora Butcher. 216 n. Spring
St. will entertain the members of
the Home Grove drill team Thurs
day evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
MIsHAwAKA LODGE NO. 1870.

f. and A. NJ. called meeting Wed
nesday evening 1880 o'clock. Work
in Z. A. degree.
Julius A. Newman, w. NJ.
+. II. Huber, Sec'y. 27t1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

SAN FRANCISCO-Italian cafe
men who used to serve the red.
red, red wine, have written to W.
J. Bryan for his famous grape
juice cocktail recipe. They plan to
serve it to the delegates TO the
democratic convention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

Gatty Sellars has given more re-
citaIs than any foreign artist who
has visited America. On this tour
he will visit Mishawaka. Hear him
on the Methodist organ Wednesday
evening. 5Oc-Advt. 27t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

For Sale-Fine room residence
on Lincoln Way +. all modern. can
give immediate possession.
Stark Realty Co. 27t6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
PERSONAL TALK-SAM PAT
LAND To NuSHAwAKA PEOPLE.

several years ago When came 10
Mishawaka and opened up the little
store on Mishawaka av., you all
know l sold hundreds of suits there,
and saved my customers from So 10
SIS on a suit. Some big stores were
surprised at the business 1 did, and
since 1 have been at my present To-
cation / have done we'll too. Now,
Mishawakans. I am offering you a
share in the business by incorporat-
ing a company with j. g. Brady,
secretary treasurer, and other di-
rectors. With $40 you may become
a shareholder in the company and
earn dividends on your shares. You
will get 5 percent discount on your
purchases. Think what this will
amount to in a year. Come and
help us 10 make a store that will be
a benefit 10 the town and also to
you. Come and help me to fill up
the one story store so the second
year we can figure on a second
story. The higher the building the
greater the dividends you will re-
ceive Comet Come! Come. Jan.
20, at 1880 p. m. SOS y. Main St,
Mishawaka. Adv.
Hear Gatty Sellars play The
Storm" at the Methodist church,
wednesday evening. He will use the
chimes from the Queens Hall, Lon
don in this and other numbers. soc.
Advt.-27t2
Hear Gatty Sellars at the First
Methodist church in the program
given on practically every great or
gan in North and South America.
5Oc.-Advt. 27t3
Edsewater Floral Place for fu-
neral flowers. Prices reasonable.
26t3-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindness and
sympathy shown and for the floral
tributes during the illness and death
Of beloved sister, Jennie Andrzejew-
ski.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bohdan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ignacui Andrzejew-
ski and family. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

Edgewater Floral Place for flu
neral flowers. Phone Is or 751.
2Rt2-Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

Wanted-EXperienced waitress at
once. Apply at new restaurant. III
y. Main St, 27t3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
RECTOR Has INFLUENZA.

Rev. L c. Rogers, rector of st.
Paurs Episcopal church. is confined
10 bed with an attack OF influenza
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28
ROOF FIRE AT MORSE HOME.

The central fire department was
called to the home of George Morse.
1908 Lincoln way E, 70 extinguish
a roof FIRE. The damage amounted
TO S35.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

FOR SALE-Seven-rOo house. gas.
basement. cistern and bath. House
in good condition. two blocks from
either car line. Close in. Part cash
with terms J. G. stout 224 w.
Lawrence st, Mishawaka, phone
1882. 25t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

For Sale-Fine room residence
on Lincoln Way +. all modern, can
give immediate possession.
Stark Realty Co. 27t6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

Edgewater Floral Place for flu
neral flowers Prices reasonable.
26t3-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

For Sale-Fine room residence
on Lincoln Way +. all modern, can
give immediate possession.
stark Realty Co. 27t6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-28

WANTED-Womon and girls. Clean.
steady work. Good wages. ClarS's
Laundry and Dry Cleaning CO. 19tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
PENNY CARNIVAL WAS
A HOWLfNC SUCCESS
:Throng Packs New Gym. Ticket
Sale Amounts to 1874. 20
Attractions

A rather unique entertainment took
place in the High School gymnasium
Friday night 1t was in the form of
a Penny Carnival" and, in many res
poets, was not vastly unlike the real
carnival, tho miniature in form. It
had the usual number of varied at
fractions, ranging from fortune tell
ing to exhibits of rare animal speci-
mems. There were some free attrac-
tions, but these, according to carnival
fashions, were used chiefly to feature
certain others which required admis-
sion. The large crowd patronized the
amusements tents, freely, and it
may we'll be said that they spent their
pennies in almost reckless fashion.
A boxing exhibition staged by "Shor-
ty'' Thorson and Patty" Nicholson
was intensely interesting and proved
one of the big drawing cards Of the
evening. The Chamber of Horrors
was clearly reproduced and the for
tunes told will long be remembered
for their prophetic exactness. Music
was not lacking and everyone present
thoroly enjoyed the evening. The
carnival" was planned and carried
out jointly by the pupils Of the Sen.
ior and Junior High Schools assisted
by some members of the school facul-
ty. The whole affair was decided
success and financially the results far
exceeded expectations. The pro.
ceeds, which amounted to $184.88 will
be used to buy curtains and scenery
for the gymnasium stage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24

man to inquire if he had come home.
When it was found out that he had
not returned a searching party at
once was organized. The body of the
drowned man was not found until a.
bout ten o'clock Tuesday forenoon. It
was found in six feet OF water.
Freeman Stafford was a respected
young man and was well liked by his
neighbors. He was the first called
from Kandiyohi County under the sell
ective draft act, his draft number be-
ing 256, the first number at the draw
ing in Washington.
Freeman went to Camp Dodge with
the first contigsnt, consisting Of so
men, leaving Wilmar Sept. 70, 1917.
He arrived in France on May /, 1913,
ranked as a private, serving with Co.
A., 4th Ammunition Train as a motor
cycle dispatcher. He returned home
from overseas in August 1919, having
thus served % months in the World
War.
Freeman Stafford was born Feb. g.
1896, at Greenwood, Wis. His parents
died when he was little boy and ever
since that time he has made his home
resides in Lake Lillian township. The
day for the funeral is undecided al
this writing. The funeral will be
| conducted at the Tromso Lutheran
| Free church and Rev. A. NJ. Arntze1
| will officiate. Mrs. H. o. Hawkins Of
Kelly Lake is sister of the deceased
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
Club FAVORS A..
=. COMMUNITY TREE
Women.' Civic Club Hold Interest.
:: ing Discussion. At Meeting
Tuesday

The active Womens' Civic Club of
instructive session in the Council
Chamber on Tuesday with large at
tendance present. A prepared pro-
gram contained an address by Mr.
Russell Spfcer on the needs of young
people in this age, the value of a com.
munity House and incidentally touch
ing upon the service of the Y. M. C.
A. "A glee club of girl singers, dir
ected by Miss Robbins, rendered sew
eral choral selections. After the pro-
gram committee composed of Atty.
Young and Norman Tallakson, repre-
senting the Hanscom Post Of the
American Legion appeared before the
Club and presented the matter Of a
Community Christmas Tree. The
plan of the Legion met with undivid.
ed response and a vote revealed no
directors. A committee will be ap
pointed to work In conjunction with
the Lestpn committee Committees
were appointed to make Preparations
for the festive event. On the pro-
gram committee are: Mesdames Tho.
mas. c. R. C. Baker, G. Bitterness,
Brohaugh, w. Hackett, C. E. Ander.
son, D. o. Hahn, and G. M. Robbins.
The Committee on Gifts to the Chill
dren is composed of Mesdames H. J.
Ramsett, Albin Carlson, P. B. Hong
and A. Bake. Decoration committee,
Mesdames L. F.. Scott, Charles Ro-
deem, P. Haley. Soliciting Committee,
Miss Lille Noreen, Mestiames, w. J.
Ruddy, Van Dyke and H. B. Lidstone
and the Misses Alice Lundquist and
Hazel Benson.
The next meeting of the Civic Club
will be on Tuesday, December 7th
in the Council Chambers,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
RED CROSS TAG
DAY SATURDAY
If You Are Not Wearing A Red
Cross Button Saturday You
Will Be Tagged

Fifteen girls will canvass the city
Saturday to see that everyone gets
chance to give to the Red Cross. The
following fifteen business houses Will
give prizes to the workers:
kandiyohi County Bank. $500 Saw
ings Book.
Magnet Inn. $500 Box Candy.
Capital Shoe Co., $500 Silk Hose.
Hoaglund & Diffendorf, $3.50
Tweede Spat.
Ohsberg-Berquist, 1915 Embroidery
Scissors.
Weum-Elkjer Co.. $3.50 Cash.
Oscar Elmquist, $3.50 Gold Brooch.
F. ]. Hallin, $3.50 Hair Brush.
Peterson & Wellin, $3.50 Gloves
Carlson Bros, $3.50 Fountain Pen.
.<"oston Candy Kitchen, $500 Box
andy.
The Ladies Store, $500 Purse.
Anderson Bros, $500 Silver Spoon
Mrs. H. C. Johnson, $500 Box Can.
dy.
Carlson & Son, $500 Box Station
cry.
The young lady bringing in the
most cash at the end of the day gets
first choice Of prizes, next second
choice. etc.
Hildar N. Hoaglund,
Chairman. City Red Cross.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
FIRST WINTER BAND
CONCERT ON SUNDAY
Municipal Band Will Again Rem
der Program Before Home
Audience

The opening concert OF the Will
mar Municipal Band for the winter
season will be given next Sunday af-
ternoon, November 28th, at the
Dreamland Theatre.
The past three weeks have given
the thirty band members ample time
to put in their best efforts and when
the organization appears on the stage
next Sunday a well prepared and var
led program will be offered.
This concert is for the benefit of
the Band Concert. The pledge of sub
scriptions for the support of the band
has not turned out as we'll as was
expected and the deficit must be met
by the proceeds from the concert.
Boosters and appreciative people of
Willmar should patronize the Band
at this concert. If the band does not
survive during the winter there can
be no free concerts during next sum-
mer. This fact should be borne in
mind.
The program will contain sacred
and classical music. Admission price
is fifty cents, very convenient ticket
demand.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
FIRE DESTROYS .
BARN AND FORD
Large Barn At Priian Seheolhou.e
Consumed By Flames Sun
day Night

Last Sunday night between II and
l o'clock fire destroyed the barn at
the Priam schoolhouse, district 80.
The fire was first noticed by a num-
Der of young people who were return
ing home from party. Being that the
fire had good start there was no
chance of saving the barn or any OF
the contents. A new Ford car belong
ing to the principal of the school,
Prof. wv. Erlandson, who rooms at
the Even Erickson home but kept his
car in the barn. was destroyed be-
sides ten tons of coal. The coal was
still burning at Tuesday noon. The
dimensions of the barn were 81 by
36 feet. It was located abeut five
rods from the schooInouse. /. No in
surance was carried on either the
barn or the Ford car. A new barn
will be erected at once.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
LAKE LILLIAN
VETERAN BROWNS
Freeman Stafford, First Drafted
Man From County, Die. In
Lake Waters

Freeman Stafford of Lake Lillian
township, was drowned in Lake Lillian
last Monday evening about ten thirty
o'clock. He was returning to his
home on the northwest shore from a
skating party held near the Melbye
place on the southeast shore of the
lake. The unfortunate man did not
skate along the shore but took the
risk of skating distance towards the
center. His cries, for help as he
broke thru the ice were heard at the
Melbye home. They became alarmed
and went at once to the home of Free.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
new ORCHESTRA
FOR WILLMAR
The Star Concert Orchestra Or
gained With N. B. Swain
as Director

A good sized orchestra has been
formed in our city, something Will
mar has not had for years, to be
known as the Star Concert Orchestra
Prof. N. B. Swain is the Director
The orchestra will meet for rehearsal
at the Magnet Inn Friday evening
Nov. rs. 1t is planned to give a con
cert in the near future, when some
eminent soloist will be secured.
The Instrumentation of the Sta1
Concert Orchestra is as follows:
Violins: N. 3. Swain, Virgil Cab
bert, E. Stromert.
Flute-R. Bitterness.
Clarinet-L Larson.
Cornet-C. GranOski.
Trombone-Walter Monson.
Saxophone-Mrs David Peterson.
'Cello-Wm. N. Peterson.
Bass-Tony Feleen.
Piano-Fred Hegstrom.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM
ELKJER PHOTO STUDIO

Only four weeks until Xmas. Ev-
cry year at the holiday season we are
showed UNDER by the volume of
work we are called on to do for our
patrons.
This same condition has occurred
each year. This year promises to be no
exception as extra help cannot be had
at any price.
Won't you come in now. when we
can give you every attention and guar
antee that whatever we do for you
will be satisfactory and to your ad-
vantage.
All our Xmas folders are now in
stock and we are at your service at
once to make and deliver up-to-date
high grade artistic portraits, suitable
for Xmas gifts.
ELkJER BROS.
Photographers
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
Dropped Five Deer

A group of nimrods composed of
Lewis Johnson, sons Melvin and Rob-
ert, Melvin Root and Albin VAIL
strand returned Sunday from their
hunting expedition up near Red Top
in Aitkin County. The following day
their announcement of having dropped
bucks, 2 does and a fawn was veri-
fed by the animals being shipped in
here by express. Lewis Johnson sue
ceeded in killing one on the first ven
ture and only after an hours hunting.
The largest deer weighed $50 lbs.
The fawn brot 80 pounds of venison.
While up in the woods they made
their home with an old time friend Of
Lewis Johnson's, J. P. Larson by name
The largest buck was so ponderous
that the men were unable to carry
him but dragged him over the snow
to the road where a team transported
the carcass into town.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-11-24
Attended Convention

Members of the Order of the Mys-
tic Shrine in this county who attend
ed the banner convention in St. Paul
and Minneapolis on Friday and Sat-
urday are Messrs. Ole Barnstad,, Vic
tor Kl1ngenberg, r. Martinson, Hugh
Ruddy, E. c. Wellin, M. H. Carey, VIM
Gratz, ]: Sheffield, VIM Hoglund and
Dr.. B. J. Branton. OF the above, DR..
Branton and Messrs. Wellin, Sheffield
and Gratz were initiated into the
Shrine. DIR. H. F. Porter and Mr.. s.
o: Diffendorf who were to be acclaim.
ed into the Shrine at the convention
were unable to attend.