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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

atcd interiors. The visitor treads on velvet
carpet at every step, the chairs in which
he sits are massive works of art in furni-
lure. the paintings which he sees when he
lifts his eyes to the roof would not be out
OF place in picture gallery, and all the
utensils with which he loses money are
superline. But it is a trap for the unwary
all the same, only that the cruel jaws and
springs are gildcd, and the bait is unusually
enticing Not that the word bait in this in
stance should be taken to mean that the
victim is fed before he Is caught. Each of
the club houses has a restaurant but you
pay directly for all you eat or drink there.
Tho keepers of these respondent hellS are
not yet hospitable enough to refresh their
victims without separate pay for so doing.
FARO and roulette arc the games principally
Played but there are others, like black and
white and dice choppers which more speed
lily and surely impoveriSh the outside PLAYER,
There are men who foolishly convince them
selves that they can play faro at even odds.
and the highest percentage of advantage at
roulette, in the absence of trick devices,
is steady but not excessive, but in most of
the dice games the method amounts to lit
tie less than outright robbery. Neverthe-
less men who are accounted shrewd in Wall
street, men who can gain fortunes in the
competitions of trade, men whose minds
are professionally trained to see deeply into
things-all these are fully represented at the
green tables. Besides the three famous
club houses, there are fifteen to twenty
smaller placks wherein players as humble
us stable-boys and boOtblacks may waste
their dimes as more pretcntious fools do
their dollars. Gambling is the greatest sim
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

THO IOnRcBt W OFU IN INC DIctIOnury
Is incompetent to communicate the inexpress-
ible satisfaction and incomprehensblec onse-
quences resulting from a judicious admins
tration of DR.. Pierce's Favorte Prescription,
preparation designed especially for the speedy
relief and permanent cure of all Fe rale
Weaknesses, Nervousness, and diseases pecu-
woman's peculiar ills, sold by druggists, under
a positive guarantee to give satisfaction. See
guarantee on wrapper of b title. This guaran-
tee has been faithfully carried out for many
years by the proprietors.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

Pure, Potent, Powerful! Pallid People
Praise, Progressive People Purchase! Positive
!y Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, Proper
" Partaken, Preserve Physical Powers, Pr =
du e Permanent Physical Perfect!ol. Pur-
chase, Prove!
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

A citizen of Canton, Mass, drives .
pair Of pet bears in buggy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

The estate of the la'e Hiram Sib'ey, of
Rochester, is estimated to be Sl0,000,000.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

Braided wire mattresses are coming into
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

points The whiskers run. down from the
mar IN 'front.' OF the ear, like those worn by
aahules last year, but they differ from that
lpIn IN extending at an angle across the
CheeK' on levei with the mustache which
t .ney J0ln' but'with which they do not mingle,
DDeIhg kept cropped closer. The wearer OF
sPiasners Is apt to have Il single glass
i SoreMeu INTO one eye, although that is not
Im:y,ariaDle. and his hat is often a rather
wye MI Of mined straw with q broad band of
mSht figured fabric, The belle who comes
VIII this beau is much more various, OF
W !rse. for feminine fashions take a vastly
deer range than those INDUCED in by men
1sut TOR depletion in the accompanying illus.
tratlon L have put on her head the newest
oddlty in millinery. 1t is neither q hat MOI
. bonnet. nor like anything else hitherto
known in headgear. A section of gauzy
material is punched into loops on top Of hci
mead and at the nape of her neck, while il
covers the section of her h air between those
points with decidedly unconventional folds
by all odds the most unique creature to
pc seen at this watering place is the girl
gust old enough to put on long dresses but
VINO appears very conspicuously in short
ones There are dozen of her scattered
along the Jersey shore in this neighborhood
possibly Score-and she Is the showicst
exhibit made here this season by her sex.
inc JuVenility Of her gowns is not accom-
panied by harmonious simplicity of en-
PUNISHMENT or manners. She is given to
tne wearing OF long black gloves. in color
contrast to the predominating white of the
comparatively small section of sleeves, and
her black stockings find q similar contrari-
Guy OF nue. IN white slippers. 1t doesn't seem
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
Read SarsapariIla Tonic Pills Adv.

II afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye-water. Druggists sell at
25c. per bottle.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
The Largest Word in the Dictionary

Low rates have increased ocean tele-
GRANNY
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

Example is town in Haskell County,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08

Electric lights in C lkes Of ice is a novelty
for the illumiL alton of bathrooms abroad.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1888-09-08
CAUTION

Beware of Fraud, my name and the price arc
stamped on the bottom Of all my advertised shoes
before leaving the factory which protect the wearers
against nigh prices and inferior goods. II dealer
offers w. L.. DOuglns shoes at q reduced price, or
says he has them without my name and price stamped
on the bottom put him down as Q fraud
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08

Lecture and Entertainment at tho Fourth
Street NJ. f. Church, Last Evening.
The course of lectures and entertain
ments given in the Fonrth Street NJ. E
Church during the last ten weeks closed
very pleasantly last evening. There was
very large audience. The lecture was a
summary of the Investigations into pre- =
historic American life and the theories that
have been advocated by high authorities 10
explain the facts. The subject is one Of
great interest, aud whoever pusues it will
become fascinated by it's wonderful sug.
gestiyeness.
The programme which followed the lee
ture was very fine. II formed fitting
cloee to the many beautiful things of past
weeks. Mr.. Will Day sang beautifully
as he always does. Miss Throop read q
carefully prepared paper Oh the Cary sis
ters. 1t was full of fue passages and did
justice to the exceptionally interesting
subject. Prof Heller's piano PLAY wal
very pleasing and the closipg song touched
all hearts. The choir sang sweetly Pheb
Cary's beautiful hymn, Zone Sweetly
Solemn Thought" The whole evening
was pleasant.
Next week in the Fourth Street M. +
Church, will be given week Of lecture
and entertainments, Of which the pro
gramme has been printed for distribution
1t is fine programme and everybody
sure to be interested The idea is to furn
isb food for thought and give pure an,
hsiltbful pleasure. 1t will be HON
"Chautauqus," and it is hoped the effor
will no productive Of great good. II will
he free to all and cordial invitation il eI
tended to all TO be present at any and a.
entertainments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
Gluthina and cfurnishinas.
AN ELEPHANTINE SOLOIST

What a commotion it would make IN the
musical world if elephants could be unsteady
educated-one of them at the business end OF
horn would make the nOiSiest calilope green
with envy You've perhaps seen the lroWsers
in our windows; if so, you must have noticed
the superior style and shape OF them; that's
one reason why we sell so many pairs OF
Trowsers, because no matter whether you pay
us S4OO or $500 for a pair, they are cut,
made and trimmed so artisticaily ana thor
oughly that it's impossible to distinguish
pair of Trowsers bought here from "a pair
made al a tailOr's, and costing double as much.
All the neatest and most genteel patterns IN
finest imported and domestic ia0rlCS Il Haue up
into the most fashionable and stylish Trousers,
suitable for this time of the year. In this de-
partment, as in all others in our house, we
guarantee our prices to be as low or lower than
the same quality and make of goods can be
bought for elsewhere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
,,,,,,.a .,n,.u,e and = large number OF

deserved applause and Q large number o.
presents, bouquets of flowers ana notes
Of couprstulation from their friends.
Prof. Armstrong introduced State Super
intendent of Schools, Hon. B. s. Morgan,
Who presented the graduates with dipio-
mas. following with speech In which he
expressed himself rs being profoundly
nleased to be present and participate IN
the event. Then he profered the class Of
'ss some excellent advice, making one oil
THE BEST ADDRESSES
the spectators had ever listened to on such
an occasion. -,
Prof Armstrong then conferred the first
honor of the class upon Miss Hukiii and
the second upon Miss Beck, after which
be made an appropriate and interesting
address containing much advice TO Inc
class.
Senator Oxley was also called upon for
a speech and he made Q few appropriate
remarks. At their conclusion Snperin-
tendent Morgan stepped forward and in
neat little speech presented Prot. Arm.
strong a handsome ebony gold headed
walking stick, on behalf of the pupils Of
the school. The recipient, although taken
by surprise, rendered bis thanks in few
well chosen words.
The surprises were not at an end, how
ever, and Supt. Morgan again had the
pleasure of representing the pupils Of the
school in presenting TO Mrs. Wendt fine
writing case and to Miss Gallo Curtis a
handsome gold watch guard. for which
thanks we're rendered by Prof Armstrong.
The audience was then dismissed with the
benediction by Rev. A. B. Loves.
Another large audience witnessed the
performance of the Middle Class in the
afternoon, which was highly enjoy able, all
the performers acquittipg themselves in a
creditable manner. Following Is q
PROGRAMME OF THE EXERCISES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08

Movements Of uitizsns and the oornins
and Gong OF Strangers.
in. Vance vent from Alabama to Hot
Springs last week.
Miss Annie Hollien, of Clarksburg. W.
Va, is visiting her mother on the Garden
Spot
Miss Hilles, Of Bonneville, Ohio, was IN
the city yesterday, registering at the Nc
Lure.
Mr.. C. J. Hodge, of Hsrtland, Mich, is
the guest of Mr. ]. A. Morrison, on North
York street.
Col. Robert McEldowney came up from
New Martinsyille yesterday. to hear the
news from st. Louis.
Cbas. Laue, Of the Island, who has been
on the Pacific slope for the benefit OF his
health, has returned home.
C. W. Bachelor, of Pittsburg. President
of the Natural Gas Company OF West VIZ
ginis, was in the city yesterday.
d. W. Sutherland, Of Smitbfield, Ohio,
on the force Of the Wheeling and Harris
burg Railroad, was at the Mcclure yesteT-
day.
Vice-President W. D. WOodfcrd, of the
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and +.
B. Swsyne, of Toledo, were at the MeLore
yesterday.
Misses Maggie and May Prince, accom-
panied by Their mother, Mrs. Thos. Prince,
of the Garden Spot, have returned from
pleasant visit 10 Parkersburg and MARKETS.
Rev. A. Virtue, of Williamstowu, w.
Va; F. B. Young, of New MsrtinsVilisi
Col. r II. Freer, of Richie; John Z.
Davis, Of Richie; John w, Porter, Of st.
Marys, are at the Howell.
H. NJ. Russell, Morgan L. Or, VIM
Heiskell, Howard Hszlett and VIM: Senul
left last evening for Little Washington
where they started to tramp into Oumoer'
land. They will make about hiteen miles
per day.
Howard Hszlstt, II. L. OFT, w. p
Heiskell and Henry III. RUSSELL, OF Wheel'
ing, stopped over night in Washington,
Wednesday. They are on q pedestrian
tour to Cumberland, Nd. WIN. sehol,
also of Wheeling. accompanies the party
and has charge Of the baggage. Wdsaiag
ton, Pa, Reporter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS.
The Business Transacted Mt Yesterdays
Session.

The Business Transacted Mt Yesterdays
Session.
The Supreme Court of Appeals disposed
of quite a large amount of business yester-
day, the cases all coming from Judge
Stesley's circuit.
M. Hutson ct al, v. K. Saddler, ct al,
appeal and supersedeas, from Doddridge
county submitted.
Il. T. and S. Vaught v. Woodland ct al,
appeal aud superssdeas, from Richie coun-
ty submitted.
NJ. Reilly v. Clark & Co ct al, super
sedeas, from Doddridge county contin-
ued by consent.
]. r. Shafer v. John O'Brien ct al, ap-
peal snd supersedess, from Richie county;
submitted
A. V. Flynn ct al, v. E. G G. Lee. writ
of error, from Richie county passed.
State ex rel, CARROTS administrator, v.
Toliver Dots, ct al, writ of error, from
Richie county ; passed.
State vs.. Amos BFast, writ OF error, from
Wetzal county; submitted.
J. B. Newton V. L. n. Reitz, ct al, writ
Of error, from Richie county; passed.
State v. Rollins, from Kanawha county,
ccrti0rdri ordered.
State v. William Davis, writ of error
from Richie county; partly heard. This
last case presents ssme points OF general
! interest. Tho defendant in the court be-
low, Davis, was on trial for cutting with
intent to kill, he having stabbed school
teacher in Richie. During the trial in the
Circuit Court child of one of the jurors
died, and the juror was thereupon excused
and new juror sworn in bis place, the
trial proceeding. The question presented
is, whether new jury ought to have beer
called and the evidence rehesrd, or whether
it was allowable to patch up the jury il
the manner stated, by the substitution o.
a new man when the evidence was PATTY
\ in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
D. Gundling; & Co.,
STAR cLOTHERS AND GENTS FURNlSHERS
No. IS TWELFTH STREET.
MA SMALL WAX.

me News % the Day PotntedIy PArs-
srsphsd for HaSty Readers.
The Beethoven Singing Society will
picnic on the 18th.
THREE deeds OF trust were admitted to
record by Clerk Hook, yesterday.
THE river marks at the landing last
evening indicated feet 6 inches and fall.
ing.
The parade of the local wheelmen, set
down for next Monday, will be well worth
seeing.
The Morrow farm below Benwood,
was bid up to $500 yesterday, and its
sale was postponed.
The picnic st Saibsrts, yesterday, by the
members of the Fulton Fire Department,
was great success.
REMEMBER the reception 10 DR.. Sumner
stone and wife, at the Fourth Street NJ. E.
Church, this evening.
THERE was quite q big collection Of
railroad officials, engineers, contractors,
ETC., at the Mcclure yesterday.
THE steamer Louis A. Shirley will be mp
1 from Cincinnati 10 day and will leave Sat
urday afternoon at 3 o'clock for the same
port
JOHL l. PRACHT was yesterday appoint
ed executor ofthe estate of John Pracht,
deceased. Bond, $1,000; no security re-
quired.
THE back river above the dam is becom-
ing quite a resort for sailing boats. The
white Wing" "FAnehon" and "Daisy,"
are pretty boats.
IN POLICE Court, yesterday morning,
James Matthews confessed judgment to the
charge of selling liquor on Sunday, and
was fined $50 and costs.
TUESDAY evening the members of the
Central Prohibition Club had q ratification
meeting at the hall on Market street.
Fisk and Brooks were loudly aplauded.
MAYER'S band will go with the local
lodges of the Amalgsmsted Association to
Rock Point, Pa, Saturday, where the an
nusl picnic Of the organization Is to be
held
THE trial Of Russell Bow, of Bsnwoodi
for the killing OF joseph Morris, will com
mence at MoundsyIlls, on the 18th. The
defense will be conducted by W. W. Ar
nett.
A VICIOUS steer created q good deal o.
excitement at Thirty-ffth and jacob
streets, Wednesday afternoon. In its wild
dashes the beast collided with telegraph
pole, fracturing its skull and causial
death in q short time.
THERE will be q parade of the wheel
men OF this city and vicinity on next Mon
day evening. They will meet at the Pub
lie Square at I o'clock and parade over III
principal brick paved streets. As there ar
quite large number Of wheelmen in THU
section, they will present very creditabl
appearance.
The river marks from above, yester
day, were: Parker, 9 inches and falling
cloudy and cool Oil City, 8 inches ant
stationary; cloudy. Lock No. 4, 8 feet
inches and falling; cloudy. Morgsntown
4 feet and stationary; clear. Rice's Land
ing, 4 feet s inches and falling; clear
Greensboro, II feet 4 inches and falling
clear. Brownsville, 4 feet and stationary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
An Afternoon Wedding.

A quiet wedding occurred yesterday az
ternoon at the rtsidence of Senator n. B.
Scott, on Fourteenth street, the high con-
tracing parties being Mr. Geo. W. Trow-
bridge, of Chicago, and Miss Carrie Cow
gill, of Iowa City, a sister of Mrs. Scott.
Rev. r. F. Randolph, pastor Of Fourth
Street NJ. E. Church, officiated, and only o
few of the relatives and friends of The
couple were present. 1t the conclusion Of
the ceremony an informal and pleasant
reception was held and Mr.. and Mrs. Trow
bridge were the recipient OF numerous con-
grstulations and good wishes. Splendid
refreshments were served and heartily dis
cussed. The happy couple were driven to
the Panhandle depot, where they boarded
the 400 train for Pittsburg on an extended
Eastern trip, carrying with them the best
wishes Of many trieDdg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
BASE BALL.
Yesterdays Game.


Special telegram 10 he Register.
MANSFIELD, o., June 7.-Wheelingput
up a great game to-day and won easily.
Yak carried off the batting honcrs and
caught a superb game. Sammy Nichols
made a fine catch and double play. Brodie
also pulled down hit, and Lemons drove
the ball over the left field fence for home
run. Mansfield played a very bum game.
Lemons arm troubled him at the end of
the seventh inning and Stephans pitched
the last two innings. He struck out three,
and three hits were made off Of him.
Darrab's pitching was very poor. The bus
broke down with the Wheeling's on their
way from the grounds, but, luckily, no one
WAS injured, Sctre:
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weayv and Worn.

When the tired factory operative, tbs weary
outdoor laborr, the oyertAked bookkeeper or
clerk seeks a medical recompenSe for expendi-
rure OF oodny Icsec, WherssAs he hnd IL CoLio
ire ,aoo,da5 expertence OF thousands Of workers
- votcsd tha Verdict would be that Hostetfers
Stornaeh Rifers renews falling strength, sunn-
ls.es the jaied mental power 70 iresn aeussi,g,
else does Digestion, regular habit OF oooy.
sppetite ard sleep are promoted by II, ano y Is
an admirahle auxiliary In the recovery OF neaIIn
i offended nv M and 10 persons OF both sexes In
/ delicate heath who occasionally feel the nesd
/ OF an efhcienE tonic, the whole range on tne
/ phArmacopoeiA and the catalogue or proprletary
4 o. more decisive one II IL also incomparaple
for fever ard ague, rheumatism and kidney
troubles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
OF Railroad Men Held at the MeLurs
House, Yesterday.

or Railroad Men Held at the MeLure
House, Yesterday.
There was Q protracted and important
conference Of railroad men at the McLure
House, last evening, between representa-
tives Of the Wheeling and Lake Erie, and
the South Pennsylvania and Ohio Compan.
les. The former corporation, which has
been making things lively in railroad cir.
cles on the Ohio side, Of late, was repre-.
sented by Col. NJ. d. Woodford, viet
President and General Manager, while
Judge r II. Cochran wa spokesman fol-
the South Pennsylyania and Ohio, and the
Uniau bridge project. No conclusion wa,
arrived at, the gentlemen separating about
IL o'clock until this morning.
Az u we'll known, the two interests rep.
resented by these companies are very an.
taeonistie. and the subject of the pending
conference is to find, If possible, soms
middle ground upon which all parties car
stand. Both companies are prepared d
go on with their respective lines, but have
wisely coasladed il !, heat to effect q com
promise il it can be q .anssd upon q eds
factory basis, "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
Reception to DIR. Sumner Stone.

The will be a pleasant reception given at
Fourth Street NJ. E Church this evening
to DR.. Stone and his wife Mrs. Kate Elson
Stone. All the NJ. E. Churches of Wheel
log and vicinity have been asked to join.
There will be speaking and singing and a
good time. The reception is given by the
Young Peoples Association Of Fourth
Street. AL are cordially invited to be
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
Competitive Examination at the Lln.Iy
Institute.

Competitive Examination at the LinsIy
Institute.
This examination will be held Saturday,
June 10, at Linsly Hall, beginning at 8 a
m. and closing at 4p. m. All entering the
examination will DO given the same testr,
but the Competitors will be graded in two
classes. Scholars Of the Wheeling public
schools will be graded in one clats; all
Others in a second elass. That one, in
each class, who receives the highest grade
shall be entitled to . free scholarship in
any one Of the catalogued courses.
The examination will comprise the fol-
lowing branches: Eoglish Grammar, Pc
litical Geography, United States History
Arithmetic. Reading, Writing and Spell
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
THIS ENDED THE TESTIMONY
MAHSNERcHoR EXCURSION

To the saengerfest at st. Louis oy the fop'
ulsr Panhandle Houte-Ronnd TIL
Only $40.
The Maunerchor has chartered Pull
man sleeper to run through from Wheeling
10 ST. Louis, leaving Wheeling on Tues
dsy. June 12th, at 1886 >. m. AT Steu
benyille they viii be Joined by the singing
societies of Pittsburg and Allegheny
Rates for double berth only ~ 90. Fol
farther information and tickets, call OF
Jnl;us Lohse or ]. G. Tomlinson, ut th'
Panhandle ticket office.
This Is the only first class through line
from wheeling to st. Louis. Secure tick
cts early.
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Come as early as possible and reap yo]
share of this GREAT BARGAIN HARVEST. I'll
sooner you come the better your cham
Enormous as our stock is it is rapidly ma
ing away, and every day some lot is closede 1
that can never be duplicated for the mone
We avoid tedious descriptions of styles, qu]
tiles, &C., as you can't tell from an advertE
ment whether or not the article is what yd
want. We want you to come in person a|
see goods and prices. And we want you
know that you are at perfect liberty to do |
without being under any obligation to buy
And when you come you'll be convmc4
that our statement that we are selling Clol
ing-and the best in the city at that-at frc|
20 to 80 per cent lower than any other hop|
in the city, is borne out by the facts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08

~PersOns desiring THE REGIS
TER served at their homes can secure
"a by postal card, request, or order
through telephone. whereldeliVery
n Irregular, please make Immediate
complaint TO the Office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
Slight Fire.

At half past three o'clock yesterday
morning, the fire department was called to
the Top mill to quench q small blaze which
originated through the explosion of one of
the "buggies" used in conveying Stag from
the blast furnace. No particular damage
was done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08
Columbus q Big Winner,
Special TELEGRAM 10 the Register.

SpecIA ItttVTdiH 70 UIt htg5e-tI'
COLUMBUS, o., June 7.-Columbus
won to-day by the following score:
Columbus ............s o o l . 0 S-ll
GAINESVILLE o 0 0 O. 6
Base hits, Columbus II, Zsnesville 8;
errors, Columbus g; ZanesVille 10; bat
tsries, Bacher and Smith, Watson and
Smith. Umpire, Barnum.