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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
Maine GOSSIP
Tell NE, O Winds

Tell me, Q winds. as you scurry by.
Why do the trees in their tip-tops
sigh?
Why should they tremble and worry
Tell me. winds-perhaps you know.
Perhaps it's because they're wondering
why
Their little leaf children must fall and
Or maybe they sigh for time OF re-
For winter winds and protecting
SHOWS.
often their souls must question when
Peace in her tenderness will fold them
And surely they ponder and dream. as
Ger sweet sad thoughts of days gone
by.
When night comes on and the leaves
all nod.
Their whispering seems like smile
from God,
They must dream Of His voice so ten
der and low.
Tell me- q winds. is not that so?
Lois Geddes in Fruit, Garden and
Home.
About 500 new voters have been
added to Auburns voting lists.
The we'll known woman author
Mary Roberts Rhinehart, will pass
the summer at Islesford, where she
has taken a cottage for herself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
Friday, June 70, 1924.

WE do not need more nat'on@'
development, we need more spir'sua
DEVELOPMENT. We do not need more
Intellectual power. we need more
moral Bower. We dc not need
more knowledge, we need more
character. We do not need more
government, we need more culture.
We do not need more law, we need
more religion. We do not need more
OF the things that are seen. we need
more Of the things that are unseen"
Calvin Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

Herbert G. Partridge, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Partridge. arrived
June End in Paris, where he will
pass six weeks stud wing tho
language of the country after which
he will return to Washington to
finish his course in study for the
diplomatic service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
c. Of C. Sassinn

The Ladies of the 6. \. r. served
a most delicious supper to the mem
hers Of the Benton Fairfield
Chamber OF Commerce Tuesday at
$50 which wah much appreciated
by the men present.
The supper was followed Nv A
business meeting. Before the buSl-
hess was Transacted. Rev. r. q.
chapman and Rev. Roderick J.
Mooney gave interesting talks.
The committee on Advertising re-
ported that about IL road signs
had already been put up at a
radius of lois miles.
Sites for Two signs at the entrance
Of the town have been chosen.
Albert Jewell stated at this meet
ing that he would bear the ex-
pense Of lighting the clock on the
Opera House.
Field Day was discussed but no
definite plans were made.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Hoyt and Mrs.
Will Leavett and Miss Helen Pol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

One gathers the impression from
reports of the convention at Cleve-
land that those in charge of the af-
fair felt there is need Of doing
something besides making a lot of
noise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
E. Kennebce DIST. S. S. Conference

Z, NerneDcC DISt. .. y. conference
ON Saturday The East Kennebcc
Dist. s. : Conference was held at
Friends chapel, South China.
\ Eoodly number Of workers from
tho schools If tho district were
present The addresses given by
Ecv. Bergman of China and .. u,
Ful@cr Of Lynn, Mass, were very
interesting and practical a talk on
"KndcrEartcu Work in the s.
Schools given by Mrs. Helen Durgiu
was greatly enjoyed The delegates
and workers numbered 60, The next
session will 10 held with Albion
school in September.
The Gospel Team Of New Eng
land Yearly Meeting consisting Of
field ana Rev. .. ITcrshel FolEer Of
Lam. Mass. held meetings Sunda
afternoon at Lakeside Meeting
house and on Sunday evening at
Friends Chapel South China
Mary ii. Jones Of Haverford. Pa
is located at tic Rufus NJ. Jones
cottage.
AIRS Hattie Jacob and son. Will
liam and wife arc at the Jacob
cpttaEc.
herman Eocsslcr and sister are
entertaining a friend from New
Jersey.
Aubrov Drake and wife Of Albion
we're calling on II. Whitehouse sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
A Bio Lobster

A lobster weighing nine pounds
and two ounces was recently taken
from a trap owned by Otis Staples.
which had been set near the Monu-
ment at Steels lodges in the outer
harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

the Star Spangled Banner was sung.
They recalled what happened when
they hesitated to do this back In
the war days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

A Treasury expert estimates
there are 5000 misers In this coun-
try. Well. we supposed there were
few people not buying automo-
biles. and the poor have EN-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

The women came into their own
at the Republican national con-
vention. fifty-ffty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

Q. yes, The Wisconsin delegates
at Cleveland got to their feet when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
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A Sink Song

A Sink Song
BY George s. Chappell
When ! was young | used TO think
That cooks were necessary:
NV idea Of a kitchen sink
Was vague and fogsy, very.
But now that ] am older grown,
With four expensive kiddies.
My wife and l oft do our own
Without the help Of biddies.
At first this mental labor irked
My soul beyond all measure,
But gradually. as | worked.
The job became pleasure,
And when I'd done some difficult
Utensil. like a fry-pan.
Vain GIoriouslv I'd eXult
And say, Look, dear, at my pan"
Al. blessed sink and kindly drain,
In which we've learned TO capture
The old Companionship again,
With all it's tender rapture,
While DER our soapy hands and
heads
The Kids sleep calmly through II.
Unconscious, in their snowy beds.
That they are why we do il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

relatives in Auburn. and VIII W., W.,
visit relatives in Massachuss'
before returning to her home !"
town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

And Then Came the Kiss

It's all right TO follow your natural
bent, but don't go broke doing It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

One round Of glad festivity
And rosy dreams and hearts delight
congratulations true" / write.
The Card She Meant to Send
Your engagements bound to he
\ source Of much expense to me.
ThereN he showers, the wedding too,
And another sift when the Stork is
due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

Confidence chooses Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

Wins Typine Prizes
Miss Rosie White. q student at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13
WoMAN's SECRET CHARM

Mir. and Mrs. Fred Hoyt and Mrs.
Will Leavett and Miss Helen Pol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-13

About 500 new voters have been
added to Auburn's voting lists,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
3 d d s
Home LOYALTY EDITORIAL
What Do | Owe My Town?

We % & v and talking with the % Who Mos
really means something He is the who lives happy entented
sssd na his the s s
AMID AMID hppy IN the DOING @ sbs a
completion foundation such Solid substantial progressive
thrifty depea .s ss ssn It s ns sms .
S S td up with a throw and the h nays at
chant but also careful what
sod S isn't gens TO
chances by buying from picture printed description in Mail
s his home
aP aws he a be IN, s5t eth By he
has int sa those ax tina. su UP s a % as
help d knew 5 I hed M o one of the
p a there OF Ely o home n s to ne
y @ their @ al % KEEN foresight a
se k1 NOV" Just how the mil minds the
goods right
that AMP rHk p6R
who
the Big Store another the loss detment Of Ely Firms
?sDZ YOUR OWN HOOK Take the
the prove o s s1 ss ssnas
s a6 spn o M ss
Isssss s .15
would Be-
ssbsd ether Mali Auon
paper @ s" sueionss
1s %
crop pays the price for theirs JUST the same Are
THERE'S A SUCKER BORN EVERY MINUTE, BARNuM
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
WELLINGTON

MIR. and Mrs. II. S. Wescott and Mr..
and Mrs. Cecil Wescott of Madison
were callers at Fred Robinson's Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goodridge
moved to Guilford the first of the
week where Mr.. Goodridge will work
in haying.
Mr.. and Mrs. jennings Bunker OF
Athens were in town Saturday.
Philip N. Sawyer of Rutland, VT
spent the week end with Mr and Mrs
J. W. Snail.
Mr.. and Mrs Nat Lombard of Har-
mony was in town blueberrying Sat
urday.
Albert Ward, Elmer Ward and. Miss
Ethel Ward of Hartland and MI and
Mrs Elmer Folsom of Cambridge
we're calling on friends in town Sun
day on their way home from Brighton.
Miss Freda Potter returned home
Sunday from a two weeks visit with
her uncle, belmont Potter of Abbot.
Tiiden Norton Is working for Fred
Robinson in haying.
Walter Libby had the misfortune to
lose a valuable driving horse Thurs
day night; he dropped dead in the
stall
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
NEW PORTLAND

Vaughn Davis was at home from his
work in Pennington, over the week
end.
Harold Dunlap is confined to the
house with the mumps.
Mrs. Mabel Luce of New Vineyard
was week end guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Daggett.
MIR. and Mrs. Leslie Moody motored
here from Portland Saturday bring
ing Miss Mildred Luce home and re-
turning home Sunday, taking their
daughter Elise who has been here for
the past two weeks.
Della Gould of Pennington was
recent visitor In town.
Mrs. NJ. B. Metcalf and Miss Helen
are at York Beach, as guests OF Mill
ard Metcalf who has a cottage there.
Esther and Franz Luce are able to
be out again.
A new gasoline pump has been in
stalled at the home of j, A. Hoyt.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
EAST SkOWHEGAN

Mrs Fanny Cannon of Washing
ton. D. E is visiting her sister, Mrs
Lydia Pooler at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Pooler
H. IL Richardson was In Shawmut
on business last week
Mrs Eugene Currier and children,
Clarence, Evelyn, Doris and Bernard
returned home Sunday after visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Robert of Lis
bon Falls
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Newman of
Boston, Mass. are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Kimball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Ames of Fair
field and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ireland
and daughter Evelyn were callers in
this place last week
Friends of Ed Mari, WHO lives on
the ridge in Canaan were sorry to
learn that his farm buildings were
destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Richardson of
Benton were callers at e. B. Rich
ardson's Sunday
The Richardson schoolhouse is be-
ing remodeled so that It will comply
with the state law.
The town tractor and road machine
are improving the roads in this vici-
nifty
Haying has been progressing rath-
er slowly on account of the bad
weather, although many farmers will
finish this week if the weather is
favorable.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
ST. ALBANS

William Cooley has bad case of
blood poisoning in his arm which is
very painful All hope it will not
prove serious.
Mrs. Lois Peakes Woodcock of Rip
ley was buried in the Grant cemetery
by the side of her father, the late
Alfred Peakes, Tuesday afternoon
Joseph Libby and family returned
to their home in Waterville Monday
forenoon.
Mrs. Bertha Ireland and daughter
with MIR. and Mrs Folsom of Corrina
were callers at John Libbys Sunday
A. II. Prescott and family of Dex-
ter were calling on friends in town
Sunday.
Frank Hamilton and wife of Dexter
were In town Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs. John Libby and Mr.
and Mrs Joseph Libby were callers
at Chellis Pages Sunday evening.
Work on the town roads was begun
again Monday morning after laying
off three weeks for haying.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
HINCkLEY

Mrs. Ruth Head is assisting in the
family of Everett Lowe in Skowhe-
hogan. Mr. Loves mother was bad
ly injured in a recent automobile ac-
cident
Fred Heald and Fred l.. Smith are
putting roofing in the barns at the
late L. P. Clifford place and the
Ralph Clifford place
Thomas Wentworth of Milwaukee,
Wis, is the guest of his mother. Mrs.
Ellen Wentworth. at the home of his
brother H. G. Wentworth and family.
Mrs William Spofford and three
children, Howard. Barbara and Thel-
ma. were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. y. E. Bessey.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. y. Clark and son
Perley Clark were recent callers at
n. f. Berry's.
Charlie Lowell has purchased a
Chevrolet touring car.
l.. A. Boyden has taken the grass
to cut from the Wintle farm.
DISASTROUS FIRE
The fire which destroyed the fine
set of. farm buildings belonging to
Edgar Marr on the Battle Ridge road
in Clinton Sunday evening drew a
large crowd of people. several going
from here. The fire was discovered
by Mr.. Marr in the shed at milking
time. 1t is not known how it origi-
mated. The buildings were all des-
troyed excepting shop and small
shed The stock was saved with the
exception of two calves. Mr.. MARI
had cut but small part of his grass
which was fortunate. This Is the
second time his buildings have been
destroyed by fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Bowden of Cara
tunk were Sunday guests of their
daughter, Mrs. A. +. Webb.
Mrs. Lucretia Webb of Etna is stay
ing for few weeks at the home OF
her son, A. f.. Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Rowe of Oak
land were callers in town Sunday GO
ing on to Lakewood where they Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Spear,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Davis Miller OF
Skowhegan were callers at the home
of Mrs. Amanda Smith Monday after
noon.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
FORECLOsURE OF MoRTc,s

Whereas George G.. Palmer of
den In the County of Somerssl
State of Maine. by his mortgar.|
dated the 23rd day of May A nj
and recorded in Somerset Co0b,vl
istry of, Deeds in Book 37O paI
conveyed to the undersigned In1
tional Agricultural Corporation 4
poration duly organized and ey|
by law and having an Office and
lished place of business In Bost|
the County of Suffolk and corl
wealth of Massachusetts. certaid
eel OF real estate situated in ia
in the County of Somerset and StI
Maine described as follows, ID
About thirty-fye acres more or 4
land with the buildings thereon il
Embden, bounded north by id
Frank Donley, east by the Maind
trail Railroad location; south
east and west road; west by the
and south road; and whereas thd
dition OF said mortgage has
broken,
Now. therefore, by reason 4
breach of the condition thereof
said International Agricultural
poration claims a foreclosure 4
mortgage and gives this nodj
that purpose.
Dated at Skowhegan, July III
1924.
INTERNATIONAL AGRIeGLTuH
CORPORATION
BY Cover Il ShumwaE
Its Attorneys duly aliA
3w29
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
LEXINGTON AND vIvINITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones and
children and Horace Jones Of Nor
ridgewock were guests at o. S. AL
lens Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Wells of East
New Portland were callers in this
vicinity Sunday.
John Stafford and children and
Mrs. o. s. Allen and Mrs. Charles
Boynton were in West New Portland
Friday afternoon, calling on Will
Stafford and family.
VIII Nutting and son Lloyd came
home from Madison Thursday to do
their haying.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
MALBON'S MILLS

The amount of travel past this
place on Sunday exceeded any pre-
vious day this year thus far. Sever
al families from this place spent the
day at Morrill, Pond
Allie Foss and a representative OF
The Farm Journal were calling on
people in this vicinity last Friday In
the interests of this interesting farm
magazine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holden ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Painter of Norridgewock made a week
end trip to Jackman returning Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Noel Pugh and Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph O'Brien of Jackman,
relatives of Mrs. Holden, returned
with them and after passing. few
DAYS at the Holden home will visit
other relatives in Augusta.
Master Horace OBrien who accom-
panied his parents will remain for IA
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Holden.
Mrs. Charles Tuttle is entertain
ing this week her sister and husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Leighton and
their daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Flagg and daughter
MISS Jane fldEb an VI w
Mass.
A letter has been received from A.
d. Brown, who recently made a ny
ing visit to friends in Maine, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, saying
he arrived safely at his home in Bir-
mingham. Mich, on the morning OF
July 18, with one half hour to spare
before taking up his duties again as
ianitor at the large school buildings
at that place. -,
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Goodwin OF
Phillips were week end guests OF
Mrs Lura Adams and sons w. d. and
s II. Bradbury. Their daughter
Miss Pauline Goodwin who has been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ell
dora Ross, who is also a sister o'
Mrs. Adams, and member of the
Bradbury home returned with her
parents, after having spent about
three weeks very happily with her
relatives here.
A touring party consisting of Mr.
and Mrs w. J. Lutz of Prattsy1lle
N. y. and j. p Hager and mother
Mrs. Hager of New Haven, Conn
who were on a vacation trip to Maine
tp fishing grounds in the vicinity OF
Millinocket found camping grounds at
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
ROM L

While Levi LeBaron was leading his
cow to pasture his foot became en-
tangled in the rope. The COW ran
throwing Mr.. LeBaron to the ground
and dragging him for quite a dis
tance. DE-. Floyd of New Sharon
was called and found the ligaments
pulled from the knee cap and other
minor injuries. He was Obliged to
put the limb In a plaster caste.
Manviile Howell is helping Leon
Watson shay.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Tracy are en-
Toying a new Buick Coupe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyman Boynton and
two children of Millinocket are Wis
iting at Mrs. Boyntons parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Grant.
Charles Tibbetts of Bingham spent
Sunday with his family in town.
There was a very large crowd at
the dance at the town hall on Fri
day evening. The music was very
much enioved as we'll as the dancing.
Dell Kelley recently killed two
spring lambs which dressed ninety
one pounds He sold them at the
Belgrade Hotel
Edd Austin and Eugene Richardson
who are employed with trucks at
North New Portland spent the week
end at their homes in town.
Mrs. Leland Blaisdell has gone to
the hospital for surgical treatment
A family reunion was held at the
Grant home on Sunday.
Charles Tracy has purchased a
Buick car from parties in Waterville
Elbrdge Foster is haying on his
land in Waterville.
Paul Italian is cutting hay for Levi
LeBaron.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
STRATTON

William Hanscom and wife with
Charles Potter and wife have return
ed from their outing at the Hanscom
Camp at Long Landing.
Ray l.. Lisherness has been up from
Pine Point Camps, Embden Lake, for
a few days.
J. b. Brackett of North Berwick
has been in town recently.
Mrs. Agnes Gray who has been TAX
Ing care of Mrs. Tanguay, has got
thru and gone TO her home in Wilton.
George F. Goodspeed OF Wilton was
a recent visitor in town.
+ Bert Stevens returned from his trip
down river Saturday night.
Mary Foster. the daughter of Mrs.
Fred Masterman, has been sick with
the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heald spent Sun
day in Madison.
Olney Henderson and wife visited
Mr.. Henderson's sister Mrs. Nina
Kicker last week.
Roy Heald and wife of Strong are
visiting Fred Heald and wife this
week
Joe Arsenault and Ray Kicker are
at home from The Preserve for few
days.
B. f. Blanchard was in Skowhegan
Saturday.
J. R. King went to Boston Monday
on a business trip.
Fred V. Gilman of Pennington was
in town Saturday.
Verne Masterman and wife also
Fred Masterman and son Kepneth took
in the ball game at Skowhegan, Sat
urday afternoon.
Charles Watson was in Pennington,
Saturday.
Clifford Drake of Big Island was in
town Saturday.
Mrs. Ella j. Blanchard of Farming
ton was in town Sunday.
Superintendent A. d. Gray has re-
turned from his trip down river.
Deputy Sheriff j. A. LeClair is help
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-31
kINGFIELD


The w. c. T. U. will meet Thursday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. Alice
Durrell.
Rev. and Mrs. c. ]. Longley went to
South Berwick Thursday where he has
"a pastorate. Evelyn will remain
with her uncle at Pennington Falls
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Young started
Saturday for North Anson, Oakland,
Waterville, Portland and Boston to be
gone about three weeks. They Will
attend the G. A. r. Encampment in
Boston which starts the tenth OF Au-
gust.
Mrs. Albert Lyman OF Brooklyn
New York. and sister and husband,
Captain and Mrs. T, ]. Armes are
guests at The Herbert.
Forrest Pinkham and wife are liv-
ing at Bald Mountain, where he will
have charge of the fire lookout station
which they are building.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Greeley of Low
ell. Mass. visited her niece Mrs. w. p,
Watson, Thursday and Friday. They
were accompanied by Mr.. Greeley S
sister Mrs, Grace Merriam of Hart
ford, Conn. who has stopped at the
Herbert and visited here
Francis Dodge has blood poisoning
in the eye, the result of fly bite.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Pullman of Me-
chanic Falls came Saturday afternoon
to visit their son Rev. 7. NJ Pullman,
pastor of the Grace Universalist
Church, who returned home with them
Monday for a two or three days visit
Word has been received of the mar
riage of Frank Atwood and Flora NJ.
Lewis both of Portland at Portsmouth,
N. H. Frank Atwood is native of
Kingfield and passed his youth here.
A number of friends gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos G. Winter,
Friday evening. where an informal re-
ception was given Admiral and Mrs.
Benton c. Decker. There was mu-
sical and literary program with Mrs,
Decker and Mrs. H. G.. Winter at the
piano. Very Interesting anecdotes
were given by Admiral Decker. Re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Watson enter
tanned Mrs. Laura Gilman and daugh-
ters Ethel and Ruth of Wilton and
Mrs. willard Whitten of New Port
land at their camp at Tufts Pond,
Wednesday and Thursday.
ATTEMPTED HOLDUP
An attempted hold-up was made
Tuesday evening on Amos Winter,
Hugh Gilmore and Charles Kennedy
on the road between Phillips and
Rangeley when they were coming
home from a dance in Rangeley. A
log had been placed across the road
at the top of hill with the idea that
a car would not have much speed Mr..
Winter upon seeing the log, felt there
was some mischief aboard and as he
was going only fifteen miles an hour,
Immediately increased the speed OF
his car with the idea of going over
the obstruction. However before
dong this, he noticed sufficient room
to pass on one side and did so. Three
men were seen and ordered them to
stop but they did not and escaped
safely. 1t is Thought the men were
after the car. Earlier the same even
ing, Roger Thomas and party OF four
men of Phillips were stopped by three
men on the cross road to Pennington
between Phillips and Strong, but ap-
parently when they found there were
five men in the party they decided not
to proceed with any further hold-up.