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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
Bounced the Wrong Man.

A man under, influence of LIQUOR
entered sleeping car in Chicago.
".5ee here, porter" said he, 81 want
to got off at Toledo. snow I'm pretty
full and | may be little ugly when
you call me in the morning, but don't
you mind what say or do--you put
me off the train at Toledo! And here
is IL dollar for you
Gall right, boss" said the colored
porter.
Fne train steamed into Detroit
about 6 o'clock next morning. The
porter was blackening boots; his nose
lacerated and severe COMMISSIONS about
the head, when the man emerged from
the bertn and called down the car:
Porter, where are we?" asked the
man. 3D. -'.
The porter did not look up, but an
swered ruefully: Jus comm inter
Detroit, boss"
"Detroit!' shrieked the man, in n
towering passion. 81 thought You
were going to put mo off at Toledo"
Then the porter, SCARED and bat
tered, looked up inquiringly. "Wuz
you the gemman done give me dat
doilar?" he asked.
Yes, 1 was," answered the man,
fiercely.
The porter was sorely puzzled.
Says no: II WONDER who dat genu,an
wuz / put off at Tolodo!"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
CHILDREN'S READY ANSWERS

GRAMMATICAL. - Teacher 'In the
sentence: The sick boy loves his medi-
cine what part of speech is love?"
Johnny-"It's lie, num-"
PERFECTION. - Teacher Med, you
are a perfect blockhcad." Pupil -
"ThanlS you, sir! That's the first time
You have called me perfect in any
thing"
TEACHER-"Willie. have observed,
with great pain, that for several morn
ings past you have been tardy." Little
Willie (proudly)-''Yes, sir. tie my
own neclltics now"
a CRUSHING ANSWER. james
"What, smoking again, Tommy? Don't
you know that no smoker ever grows
tall?" Tommy-"Thcy don't, ch? We'll,
just look at that chimney. 1t smokes
like sixty, and papa's just had it made
six feet taller"
a SMALL boy who had disobeyed his
mother and gone off to play was re-
proved with the greeting: why,
Johnny, aren't you ashamed Of your
sclf?" To which the boy replied: Yes,
ma, but Id rather be ashamed than
miss all the fun | had"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
FOR WAR ON THE ST..

NAVAL MINISTER BARLEY, in a recent
investigation of the French marine, be.
came convinced that many of the high
or naval officers were totally incompe-
tent
ALL the iron and steel vessels of the
navy arc to be painted white, because
it is found that in u hot climate white
hulled vessels are twelve degrees cooler
than those painted black. '- - 49,. I'd
GLOUCESTER, Mass, wishes one of the
boats of the new navy named after
her, claiming, that she is the homeport
for more of American merchant marine
to-day than any other place.
. ADMIRAL ELLIOTT expresses the opin-
ion, since the recent British maneuvers,
that numerical superiority in torpedo
gun vessels is of equal, if not greater,
Importance than in battle ships"
SINCE the Japanese have had war
ships they have been experimenting
with lacquer as a protection to the
bottoms, with marvelously satisfactory
results. The Fuso-Kan,, after having
been lacquered for year, was found
to be in perfect condition.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
SEALED PROPOSAL

Sealed proposals are invited BY
Board OF County COMMISSIONS
E|ko county, Nevada, for the bull
Of an iron bridge across the HumI
river, below Elko, on the roaI
Bullion and South Fork, in ac
ance with the specifications as
towR, 10 wit: 1900 ....-. -
Said bridge to be iron truss
feet long in tho clear, Ii feet in v
and capable of sustaining a weipl
81 tons load; outside Of plankipg,
floor joists of bridge, to be fourth
thick by twelve in width pl
every twenty-four inches a
Floor OF bridge to be of good
inch plank and well spiked.
One abutment OF said bridge d
built of good. hard stone, land in
mortar and cement, and faced
cement. Abutment to be 8 feet
on bottom. 4 feet wide on top, g.
in height above the surface, 3
in length and to be built upon al
foundation. Said abutment d
built where the present wooden
now stand supporting the old ID
Said bridge to be com piete 10 4
particular including ratings and
whole to be done in u good and |
man like manner as per the 4
specifications, and to be ACCEPTED
mediately upon its completion b
Board of Commissioners or some
son appointed by them for that
pose. Said work to be paid for
completed and accepted. ParI
whom contract is let or awarded
be req Tired to file with the BOa'
Commissioners a good and sUlI
bond with two sureties for and
named in contract price, for its 1
full completion. Said work 4
completed 10y January l. 1892
Said proposals To be filed will
Clerk of said Board on or before
NJ, October 5, 1891, at which timd
will be opened and considered b
Board. All proposals shall h
dorsed Proposals to build
Bridge" - ..t,
The Board reserves the right
ject any and all bids.
L. D. HENDERsoy
CT.
Elko, Nevada, Sept. 10, 1891.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
FLOWERS FOR THE HOUSE.

FLowERs in porous pots require more
water than those in hard-burncd pots.
IT is not the number of ones plants
but their health and vigor that deter
mines the quantity Of winter bloom.
A NORTH window is only suitable for
such plants rs need shade and are
grown for their foliage rather than for
blossoms. Ferns, palms and lycopo-
diuns do well in such II place.
RAKE the leaves OFF the lawn as they
fall and pile in 4 convenient place. pour
over them soap suds and other Stops to
keep them damp, and you will have a
valuable compost for potting purposes.
Til: supply of water to plants through
their roots IS always more abundant
when the soil is kept warm; hence,
when plants begin to wilt, mere warm
ing the earth around the roots will
sometimes cause them to revive.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
Reno journal: B. Williams and

Reno Journaf:-J. B. Williams and
". X: Hanks, Of Gleason, Ionnessee.
are registered at tho Riyorside. These
gentlemen have been sent from Ten
nessee by their noighbors to Invusti.
gate Nevada, aud if thor Impressions
arc favorable thore will be colony OF
tennessee people soon located in Ne
Yada. They have been correspond
ing With Manager Fulton, of tho
State boardof Trade, for somo time
and decided that tho best way was to
pay us c"il aud SEQ for themselves.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
THEIR FIRST TRIALS.


a KIND husband will eat little of his
young wifc's first bread if it kills him
outright News.
YoUSG W1rE-"Did you try any of my
veal-and-ham pic, dcar?" Husband
mo, dear; Iforgot to renew my life in
suroncc polly yesterday. I'll do so to-
day and try the pic tonight"
"YEs," she said gravcly, 81 am salts
fed that no life is so happy as the mar
ricd one" And how long have YOU
been married." 's5ince Tuesday last, 4"
she replied. Record.
John, dear, wish you had married
cook instead of me-" "Maud. dear,
hats strange thing to say" "But 1
mean it, because then you would have
lad wife who could be the boss OF the
house. "-Philadclphia Times.
You've IIUsDAND-''Isn't there sonic
ching peculiar about the taste OF these
onions, my dcar?" Young Wife (anx-
iously)--"Oh! | hope not, my dear. l
took such pains with them. I even
sprinklcd them with Jockey Club before
put them to boil To take away the un-
pleasant odor."-Demorest's Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
HOW 1T WORKS.

The raise of the valuation of the
railroad in this county by the State
Board when closely examined does
not justify our people in throwing up
their hats and going into fits over
their action, While 1t is true that
they raised the valuation to $4,000
per mile, an increase Of $4,000 over
last year, they generously knocked
the assessment of the rolling stock
clear off the assessment roll and re-
duced the valuation of the side
tracks. The reductions on the side
track and rolling stock stand as fol-
lows: NJ .....- o. .....
Rolling stock included in as
sessment of main track $4,000
Reduction on side track -. $4,000
Total reduction $50. .S274, 900
By the assessment of the railroads
as fixed by the State Board the
Southern Pacific Company will pay
$733.O2 less into the treasury of Elko
county this year than they paid last
year under the old system of assess
ing. Where, then, are the people
benefited by this so-called raise? AS
there must be more State revenue
raised this year than was raised last
year and the railroad company pays
less than they did then it is not
difficult matter to SEQ who will be
compelled to make up the deficiency.
This is the way the so-called equaliza
ton and assessment of railroads by
the State Board will affect this coun-
ty. 'Otticr counties such a Washoe
for instance will fare worse as the
Board made clear reduction there of
S0S,905 from the assessment of last
year.
10 the pure in heart all things are
pure" ,r..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03

Whit do yo~ suppose Is
the matter ariM this aCom1a,,i
She looks pretty mad, doesn't
SHE? Guess she just aGsed that
broom ON her husband. See
her shaking her fist! But Lor'
a. mercy, SHE nin't hoT as
maui as the a0onan aUho sent
off for her goods, or 6ougM
them some other 2,lace before
seeing O'0's. Why sho"ld
she be? She meuer list such
bargains!
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
Judgement

ihould DO displayed in buying medi-
cine above AL things. In selecting .
remedy for any disease, you should be
positive that it contains nothing inju-
rious to the health. Many remedies
on the market leave tho patient in .
much worse condition, than before
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03
S! SIS.

b purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless; the most delicate child can
tHkett with absolute safety 1t contains
no mercury or minerals of any kind,
and yet it never fails to cure the dis
eases tits recommended for. b.
Book on Blood and Skin diseases free.
Swift Specific Co.. Atlanta, O.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03

A SOUTHEAST window is the best for
window plants. Keep the glass clean.
so as to admit all the light and heat
possible. Vcntilatc the room occasion.
ally, but avoid cold draughts of air or
the plants.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-03

r,,, onion was almost an ,t oSie tSo %i
TIE I,,,' ",r Wit, the Egyptians Two ora s 1t
worship w W, brforc the Christian cru
!r' ,r VI. fror! irt!ia'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

Stivetts was pounded yesterday. Two home
runs were made off him. but he retaliated by
driving out couple Of them himself besides
his single.
Hatfield has been moved MP in the batting
list so that he now follows Shannon in third
hole. He is a run getter and deserves to be
encouraged. Dowd has been put down to
seventh, aud yesterday he was the only man
who did not hit safely. He must be sulking, az
it is understood that no kicks on being made to
play in the field.
Sutcliffe led the team in batting yesterday
again with a three-bagger and a single. He
went to first twice on balls and twice more on
muffs, but his hits did not count as factors in
the run getting. Mcclure made couple Of
singles and two sacrifices, all of which helped
the score along.
Knell gave three bases on balls. Clark three,
Twitchell two and Foreman seven, fifteen in
all. knell struck out three men, Twitchell two
and Foreman eight, or thirteen in all. Foreman
hit one man and made one wild pitch.
The Indians" of this city descended upon
the quiet village of Hyattsville the other day
and there annihilated the Hyattsvillian 'Sky
Scrapers' to the tune of II to Z.
The young Lohmans defeated the Browns
yesterday by the score of to 0. They would
like to hear from all clubs whose members are
under thirteen years OF age. Address Mr..
Happ, 9l3 9th street northwest.
The Dew Drops yesterday defeated the ORR
entails by a score of 10 to 3. The batteries
were DE Alley and Smith and Simmons and
Bell. The feature OF the ame was the bat
ting of Smith and Wat. 81 the Dew Drops.
The Dew Drops viii receive all challenges from
clubs whose members arc twenty years and
under. Address +. W. Reed, 40 It'll street
southwest, manager.
The Olyihpics won their sixth consecutive
game yesterday by defeating the Atiantics by
the score of 10 to 4. The features of the. game
were pitching. fielding and batting of Bernard
of the Olympics and the playing of Bolger at
second base for the same team.
The Young McGuires defeated the Blue Stars
by the score of IL TO D. and would like to hear
teen. Address your challenges to John Col
liar, 9O7 9th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

At Jerome Park, New York: FRS. race, TX
miles-Rockon, 1; Edgar johnson, 2; Uno
Grande. 8. Time, 1.57A. Second race, %
mile-Sir Matthew, /; Necromancy colt, 2;
Uproar colt, 8. Time, 1.1s4. Third race,
mile-Dead heat between May Win and Sirocco;
ADVENTURE. 8. Time, 1.454. May Win won
the run of. Time. LAS. Fourth race, II
les-Raceland /; English Lady. 2. Only two
starters. Time. 237s4. Fifth race. q mile
Daisy Woodruff. 1; Soho, q Salisbury, 3. Time,
l.16S4. Sixth race, "a mile-Alcalde, /; Krush,
2; Sehuylkill, 8. Time, 1889.
At Gloucester: First race, mile-Tappa-
hammock. l; Lee s., 2; Alan Archer. 3. Time.
lac Second race, mile-Montella. 1; Sis
rice. 61s furlongs-Solonon. /: Fragrant, 2;
Count Me In, 8. Time, 1867. Fourth race,
AZ MISUNDERSTANDING. l; Lita. 2; Bob Stacy,
3. Time. 5714. Fifth race. rs miles-Kyrle
b., /; Pluy. 2; Frank Ward. 8. Time, I.59$I.
sixth race, q mile-Slumber, L; Kismet, 2;
Thorns. 8 Time. L194.
At Chicago-GarfeId Park: First race. fur
Nye, 8. Time. 1.2s19. Second race, mile
and 70 yards-Somerset, 1: Arundel, q King
Punster, 3. Time, 1.46- Third race, furlongs-
Sister Linda, l; Brazos, 2. Sis O'Lee. 8. Time,
1.27. Fourth Yace. l mile and a furlOng-
Bonnie Byrd. j; Rainier. 2: Van Buren,. 3. Time,
la. Fifth race, furlongs-Maggie Cline, /;
lille s., q; Deceit 8. Time, 1.02.
At Chicago-Hawthorne track: First race,
furlon ss-Joe Carter. J. Leila May, 2; Insolence,
8. Time, 1901 Second race. 1 milc-Helter
SHELTER. /; Lizzie b., 2; Red Leo, 3. Time. ]. A.
Third race, 3 furlongs-Ethel. 1: Silver Lake,
2; HyGy. 3. Time. 1.56l4. Fourth race, 6 fur
longs-FaL King, 4; falerna, q Rouser, 8.
Henry, l; Blaze Duke, 2; Vancluse, 5. Time,
LIZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
READY FOR CHINESE RIOTERS.



Breech-Loaders.
letter from an American gentleman at
Hankow, dated June %, recites the recent out
rages i'll that part OF China against foreigners,
az has heretofore been published, and says,
further:
at present we have two gun boats here, an
English and German. and rather enjoy that
part. There are at all points below here from
two to three gun boats of different nations. so
that for the present the matter is quelled in
the Yangtse river valley. With the withdrawn
of the gun boats, think, unless there is a radi-
cal change, there will be trouble all up and
down the river. We have organized a de-
tense committee here, put arms in the hands
OF all the male members of the COM
munlty, and are pretty well prepared
for any trouble that may arise. We
can muster over hundred breech-loading
guns. and most Of the men are experts in
handling them. We have commander-in-
chief Jour collector Of cus.oms), who is an old
soldier, and two division commanders-a Rus.
siar. ard myself. We have signals arranged to
alarm the community in case Of a rising against
us and have two rendezvous on the river front.
to which all the women end children will be
taken in case Of necessity and where they will
be guarded or placed on steamers, should there
be any in port. Once the women and children
are safely disposed of the men will do what
they can tc defeId the settlement We will
make it hot for any mob that comes our way,
and don't make any mistake about 1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

Hon. Thos. s. Bocock died at his residence in
Appomattox county, Va, Wednesday night,
aged seventy-siH years. Mr.. Bocock was born
in Buckingham county. Va. in 1875, graduated
at Hampden-Sidney College. p-acticed law and
was commonwealth attorney for Appomattox
county in 1856. For several sessions he was
n member Of the Virginia house Of delegates
and was representative in Congress from lS47
to 1861, serving for years az chairman Of the
committee on naval affairs. He was a member
of the confederate congress and speaker Of the
house in that body. He was a delegate to the
New York convention of 1865 His wife WAS
daughter of the Hon. Charles James Faulkner
of West Virginia, who, with several children
survives him. Mr.. Bocock was gentleman Of
high character and attainments and Of univer-
sal popularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
Sullivan's Latest Break

The steamer Alameda from. Australia brings
news Of another escapade Of John Sullivan 8.
One day while the steamer Mariposa was be-
tween Honolulu and Samoa Sullivan arose at IL
o'clock in the morning and began to imbibe
freely. By supper time lie had disposed of
thirty eight glasses Of porter and was uproari-
ously drunk. Capt Haywards ordered the bar
shut down while the eighty or more passengers
were at supper. Sullivan made his appearance
aud strongly protested against being deprived
OF liquor. He made a scene and squared off to
strike the captain, when there was q roll of the
ship and John l.. went down in q heap. He
was seized, bound and taken to his state room
and locked up. He obtained no more liquor
during the remainder Of the passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

much to heart, and one Of them shouted above
the din, THAT'S goodbye for u.s."
recess was then taken until morning.
Last evening q banquet was rendered by the
citizens Of Detroit to the officers and delegates
of the Grand Army encampment Gen. &. A.
Alger presided After an elaborate menu had
been discussed Col. Henry N. Dufield delivered
an address Of welcome. Then came the follow
ing toasts: "The Grand Army OF the Republic,
response by Commander-in-chief Veazey; The
President of the United States" Hon. Don. II.
Dickinson: The army" Secretary of War
Proctor; The navy" Secretary Of the Navy
Tracy; The rank and fle," Hon. u. b. Hen
derson; Loyal women" Gen. Daniel Butter
field; The war governors" ex-Gov. Austin
Blair; "Ihe department Of Michigan" Com
mander G. l.. Eaton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
Convention of Letter Carriers.

At yesterdays session of the National Letter
Carriers Association at Detroit Delegate Kelly
of New York submitted the following resolu-
ton:
"Resolved, That the letter carriers Of the
United States in convention assembled respect
fully ask the President Of the United States to
extend the civil service to all freo-delvery cities
OF the country"
This was referred to the appropriate commit
tee. The same action was taken with O resolu-
ton submitted by ]. A. Ball Of San jose. Cal,
to the effect that the President be petitioned to
regulate the salaries Of letter carriers as follows
First year, s600; second, ssOO; third, q 200;
fourth, q 400
A resolution Of thanks to the New York lettsr
carriers for taking the initiative in the
erection Of . monument TO the late 8. g. Cox
was adopted.
The report Of the secretary showed that there
we're 235 branches Of the sssociation In good
standing. membership Of 5000, all dsbts paid
and o., 200 in the treasury. At the conclusion
Of ths business session the coavention held Q
meeting in honor Of the memory Of 9. g. Cor.
Postmaster Clarkson Of Omaha was The shisf
speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

A special from Erie, Pa, says: Ex-Congress-
man Scott passed good night last night and ID
resting somewhat easier today. The only nour-
ishment he is allowed is a little light Cruel at
regular intervals. He is still hopeful he will
conquer his old enemy. and his indomitable
will power greatly aids in the endurance OF his
ply steal suffering. which at times is most in
tense Mr.. Scott still retains his grasp of bust
ness affairs and receives his private secretary
gives directions regarding the days transsc-
tlons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
PARNELL COMING HERE.
His Wife to Make Her Public Debut as
Politician in America Next Fall.

w lie 10 MAKE her fuDnc DEBUT as q
Politician in America Next Fall.
1t has been positively decided that Parnell
will visit the United States during the autumn
and conduct a campaign throughout the entire
country. Mrs Parnell will accompany her
husband, making her public debut as a politi-
clan. Parnell will also be accompanied by at
least two of his followers in parliament, but
selection has not vet been made. The decision
to cross the Atlantic was ,nlv made after the
return of John O'Crnrcr, ". P for South
Tipperary, from America. where he had teen
laboring Parnell delegate.
Mr.. OConnor Is of the opinion that ParneIl
is sure of an enthusiastic reception at the
hands of the Irisb-Americans. especially row
that he has again announced definitely the alb
solute independence Of action on the part of
the Irish representatives in parliament
The Iarnell cause is to be further strength
ened on August Is by the publication of
daily, entitled the Downpatrick Irish Ne,cs,
iii the town of that name, the co unity seat of
Down, and twenty-one miles from Belfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
Proctor Knott, the Racer, Dead.

Proctor Knott, the well-known race horse,
died in his stall at Horse Haven, Saratoga yes
terday. His name and fame were known to
turfmen all over the country. for while his
form during the past couple Of years has not
been the highest as a two-year-old, he won
laureis enough to place him among the most
lannon's horses Of this country. He captured
both the junior champion and the futurity, in
the latter defeating Salvador after great finish.
He cost his owner S425 yearling and won
for him more than 500 900 in the three seasons
lie raced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
Army and Navy Union Oflicers.

The Regular Army and Navy Union held the
second days session OF their third annual con-
vention yesterday in Boston. After the COM
mittee reports had been presented Capt. Side
linger was authorized to draw up and forward
a telegram of fraternal greeting to the G. A. Il.
encampment at Detroit The following officers
were elected: National commander, James +.
Roche. Boston; national wee commander, John
II. Holt, Newport, L. L: deputy vice COM
maIi6er, Edgar J. Davis. Omaha; national pay
master, +. A. Emery. Roxbury, Mass; national
chaplain h. s. Siieiinger, Portland, Me-; ma
tional surgeon, DIR. Jacob A. Lawrence, New
port, Il. l.. national trustee for i've years,
George X. Downs, Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.

q The difference between q loose vague
boast and an affidavit giving exact figures is .
wide one. and of vital significance to a person
interested in the statement The STAR surears
portance to advertisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
YESTERDAYS GAMES.

YESTERDAYS GAMES.
American Association in the West.
Washington. IL; Columbus. 9.
Cincinnati. Z; Baltimore,4.
Boston, 8; Louisville. 4.
Athletics, z; st. Louis, 5.
National League in The East
Chicago, 8; Boston, 2.
New York, 8; Pi.tsburg, 6.
Philadelphia, 4; Cincinnati, 1.
Brooklyn. ); Cleveland, 8.
WHAT THE CLUBS HAVE DONE.
American Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

Miss Dollis Smith, one OF Names most
talented artists, Is dead, aged sixty-seyen.
Among the more notable Of her works was the
painting from Longfellov's poem, "Hiawatha."
which occupied prominent position in the
Memorial Hall exhibition ct Philadelphia.
3. y. Pearcs, . prominent cotton merchant
OF Norfolk, died suddenly yesterday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

TWO ERRoRrEss GAMES FOR THE sENAToIs-sHAN-
NoN's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TERRIFIC STICK
woRK-oTHER GAMES YEsTERDAY-NoTEs OF
THE BALL YIELD.