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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21
The New England tobacco Growers,

The New Enlgand tobacco growers
association, in session at Hartford,
Ct, gave the new tariff law hearty
Endorsement. President Frye praised
the law and said that it enabled the
tobacco grower to do business at a
profit. Resolutions Were adopted look
ing to the formation of a national as
ISOLATION, one of whose objects should
be the maintenance, defense and
perpetuity of the leaf tobacco sched-
ule as enacted by the last congress-.
Diet. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

The presidents CHILEAN message is
due In congress, according to schedule
time. on Tuesday or Wednesday next.
80 far congress has instructed the con-
duct of the whole matter entirely to
him, without any call for information,
and the people rs well have trusted
him just as implicitly. They have pa.
tiently waited, and will sustain the
presidency in whatever conclusion he
forms.-Det. Journal, Jan. 10th.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21
Parlez-yous Francaisp

| If you don't there certainly have
been times when you wished that you
could; and if you are anxious to learn
to read and speak French. you should
have the splendid article French
Without a Master, by Prof. A. de
Rougemont or Chautauqua Universe.
ty. published in DEMoREsT's FAMILY
MAGAZINE for February. With the def
mite and practical instructions given
in it, one cannot fail to acquire an ac-
curate knowledge Of French in an as
tonishiDgly short time. But this il
not the only attraction of this superb
number of this typical Family Maya
zine. The numerous illustrations, in
Guiding a lovely phototint of Cupid
and Psyche, are simply splendid; the
stories are of exceptional merit; Sat
the House of a Florida Cracker ~,
handsomely illustrated, will interest
everybody; 1.-THE Home of Special
ist", with numerous illustrations,
furnishes practical and artistic ideas
for building and furnishing home;
and "a Small Garden, and What II
Produced" gives just the information
needed by those who have little
ground and yet like fresh vegetables.
AS usual, there is. something in this
number for everybody, and everything
is OF the best; and this number is only
n sample of what is furnished twelve
times year, for 50. Published by
w. Jennings Demorest, Is 4. 14th St.,
New York City.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

The Philadelphia delegation to the
national Republican convention is
solid for James G.. Blaine. The five
congressional districts in that city
held their conventions to choose their
delegates and adopted stalwart reso-
lutions ut Endorsement of 'that peer
less statesman and foremost Republi-
can. 1t is indicative of what the en-
tire state delegation will be.-Det.
Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

The friendliness aud cooperation OF
Peru, In case of war with Chill, is as.
sured and will prove Of great advan-
tage. not on account of any help she
could render in actual warfare, but in
affording convenient and safe coaling
stations. Peru has grievances against
the arrogant Chilians. for which she is
not able alone to enforce PREPARATION. -
bet. Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Senator Sherman, while at Pitts
burg on his return to Washington from
Ohio, speaking of the Presidential
outlook said that Secretary Blaine
could have the nomination If he want
ed it, but did not think his health
would permit its acceptance. With
Blaine out of the way. lie thought
President Harrison should be the
nominee. This conforms with the
views of Republicans III all sections
of the country.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

thousand of soldiers are receiving a
pension who owe II to the q. A. r.
and yet they are selfish and keep out
Of the order, or don't pay dues.
A comrade who can easily do his duty
In this regard ought to consider it a
pleasure, No coinrade who is prudent
and too poor to pay ought to be ask
ed. Have you noticed that many
times the old soldier has few to bury
him outside his comrades1- coffee
Cooler.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21
MORNING SESSION, JAN. 70, 'ss.

Supervisor Shafer in the Chair.
Roll called. Entire Board present.
Minutes of previous session were
read and approved.
Moved and supported that the bills
read by the Clerk be placed In the
hands of the proper committee.
Carried.
On motion of'Supervisor Aebli, the
bond of Sheriff Wakely. was accepted,
adopted and placed OH file.:
Motion prevailed.
On motion of Supervisor Hanna the
communication of L. McHugh, was
laid on the table.
On motion of Supervisor Hum, the
Board adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock, to give commit
tees time to work.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Austin, Tex, is making An effort to
put up a wooden mill that will employ
200 operatives, but it would require a
superhnman effort, If the Texas apos-
tie of free trade had his way. Instead
of making any demand for the output
of such factory, he would send the
American people to England for its
supply Of woolens. When Texas finds
room for wooden mills, it will find no
room for free trade Mills. -Det. Jour
nal
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

He Is bold man who In the present
state of public sentiment makes an at
tack upon the system of commercial
reciprocity as proposed by DIR. Blaine
and carried out by the present admin
istration. Battle Greek Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Three democrat congressman from
Michigan, Messrs. Chapman, Stout and
Weadock, voted against the second
Holman economy resolution. viii
the esteemed Free Press please read
these recalcitrants a lesson in the s.
cent method of running the govern
mentf-Det. Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

More than two-thirds of the aericuI-
tural implements, aggregating $780,
900, Imported to Natal. South Africa,
last year, were from the United States.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Bichloride of Gold Kelley ptescribes
asafptida pills as sure cure for the
grip. zone pill four times day..
This is pretty hard on the poor pill,
to say nothing of the patient.-Det.
Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

The United States senate is now run
by AZ republicans, 80 democrats and
what's. The house ia made busy by
227 democrats, 80 republicans, pro-
hibitionists and what's, including
jerry, the soxman. Coffee Cooler.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

''Secretary Foster Is in deep water.
says a Democratic exchange. But
he can swim beautifully and the way
he will get ont of that water will as
tonish the Democracy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

1t is useless to speculate regarding
the course which will be pursued by
the New York legislature. Hill and
Tammany have stolen the majority
and who cen tell what thieves will do
with stolen goodsG-Bay city Tribune.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21
aREAL i ESTATE #EXCHANGE.k

'S@-1K:a-SS>-
HAVE several or
4 good margin
AMONG THEM ARE FOLLOWING:
A Cheap House and desirable Lot on Cedar Street
The vacant lot on of Cedar andO Strees
Two vacant lots on Peninsuar desirable
Two lots corner of Ottawa Maple Streets
Several choice on Brink addition
GOOD HOUSE, TWO LOTS BARN FINE sHRrRRERy ... -
Peninsular Avenue and ogemaw Street. Cheap - ~
A number of good farm
Six Houses In Jonesylle
Fine Brick in Hudson.
Any of the above property on terms 70 u rhos
changed for other property. - -
Jan g. y D.,,,nn
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Board met pursuant to adjourn
nent.
Supervisor Shafer in the Chair.
Roll called. Members present,
Wilson Hickey, Ball Township.
L. j. Miller. South Branch +"
II. T. Shafer. Cen. Plains Z"
John Hanna, Beaver Greek /"
John F. Hum, Crawling "
George Fauble, Grove +"
Peter AebIi, Blaine "
b. E. Sherman, Maple Forest
Chas. Barber, Frederic
On motion all bills read by the
Clerk, was referred to the Committee
on Claims and Accounts.
On motion the Board adjourned un-
til tomorrow morning at 0 o'clock.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

We aTelocad next to the post Office where we will be- pleased
to show complete stock Of Hard Ware and Tin Ware Of
description AL kinds Of n copper and sheet work proptlv
attended to.
We have few CAMP STOVES, which we will close
out at very low prices.
X. TXRATJS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

on THE BOARD on SUPERVISORS
CRAWFORD coosrs. MICHIGAN.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Total 3l4 OF
Oct. 1, 81. By balance ford. 10 %
SOUTH BRANOH TowNsurp
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21
sss

Oct I 81 BY balance forward $40 o.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Oct 1, 81. BY bal. forwarded, 27O
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-01-21

Total 523 40
Oct. 1, 81. BY balance ford. 352 0S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
THE FIRE RECORD.

In Bloomield-An alarm of fire from box
2l5, at 40 yesterday morning, was caused by
the burning of "dry house" at David Blair
& Co.'S brfckyard i'll Bloomfield. The loss is
estimated at $780,
Cynthiana, Kv.-At the Edeewater
stock farm, near here, three barns owned
by r. +. McGibbon. The following horses
are known to have been burned: Easton
Planet, by Planet; colt by Springbok; year
ling fillv by Outcast. dam Sister Monica,
dam of Pozzara: colt by Springbok; bay filly
by Imp. Mocassin: Spring Time f1lly, by
Sprlngbok: Polly H IL: flly by Adrian, dam
Mademoiselle, and filly by Springbok out OF
Brunette. Loss, $1,000
Bristol, England-The Barnett-Harris oil
warehouses, with 1900 barrels of oil. The
burned warehouses were situated near the
harbor and the blazing oil ran in fierce
fiery stream into the water, making the har-
Dor a veritable sea of fire. Five vessels sue
cumbed. the hulls and rigging of all being
badly damaged. Three argos and lighter
were also consumed The flames communi-
Gated to several warehouses and distilery
and these buildings and their contents were
seriously damaged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
The Diamond.

CAPTAIN NASH speaks highly of Hurst's umplr-
ing.
ENrHUsIAsr-The Plttsburg team play at home
Decoration Day.
club uniform the balance of the season.
TIM. HURST is a literary man.. His favorite
novel is Mrs. GaskelI's "A Dark Nights Work. ~
ONE OF the best teams in the country will he in
the city to-day. They come from Chicago, and
keep an eye on them.
PAT RUNAWAY POWERS has had little sr moth
ing TO say about fnrfeting that game to Pttsburs
since he and his team went East.
IN nearly every city that the Boston team visits
Joe Quinn IS called upon to make one Of his Dan
Dougherty speeches, by the ancients.
A CRANK suggests that the next time the New
padocked after the visitors get inside.
THE bin to prevent Sunday ball PLAYING in Louis
willie has been recommitted TO the Kentucky Gen.
rected.
THE Blue Jeans defeated the West End Blues
Saturday by 8 too They want 10 play any other
junior team. Address John Geddis, Bedford
avenue.
THE Alerts of the Sixth ward: defeated the
Boyd Street Stars saturday Z toe. The winners
want to play any '15-year-old'' team on Decora-
ton Day.
THE Cincinnati Reds play 50 championship games
and three exhibition games on the coming trip.
This Is the largest number OF games ever played by
n club on one trip.
TOMMY EsTERBRooK has established billiard
saloon and cigar store on Bedford avenue: Brook
ball professionally.
THE New York papers are calling on Buck
Ewing TO go behind the bat and relieve Boyle.
Buck will stay where he is. He knows a good
thing when he gets II.
BASEBALL can't fail to succeed in Lowell. There
are four reporters and two policemen on the board
of directors. That they are hustlers goes without
saying.-Au6urn Gazette.
THEY have been breaking pretty tough for us, -
said member of the Reds last nj ight Five rainy
days. two big drunks. and game without
League umpire all inside of a week make up a com
bination OF aggravations hard 10 beat. .''-Cincin-
matt Enquirer.
BEFORE q week elapses an important change Is
likely to be made in the New York club. f. B.
Talcott said yesterday that he would put up
with the poor PLAYING of the nine any longer. 1t
working In harmony with Manager Powers.
HERE Is the Cincinnati CommercinJ- Gdzette's
tribute to of its players: THE Cincinnati pub
lie should not censure the Reds team for the
conduct of two drunken loafers. All the players.
been conducting themselves properly, and are gen.
tlemen.''
REFERRING to the recent long game at Cincn-
natl. during which Tim Hurst smashed"
spectator ken Mulford saws: During the last
two innings it was Impossible to see the figures on
the score board. and Colonel Snooks carried a
lighted lantern out for the of the artist there
There were lanterns placed each foul line, and
the crowd howled for a candle at the plate. That
was not possible, but Snooks was rapturously ap-
plauded in the last half of the ninth when he
actually interrupted play while Meekin was at bat
and gave the rubber another coat of whitewash!''
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
ANOTHER CHECKER WONDER
Young Jordan Downs the Famous Wyllie
Twice in Four Games.

Young Jordan Downs the Famous Wyllie
Twice in Four Games.
rCoRRE sPoNDENCE OF THE DisPATcH.l
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. May IA checker
match of 20 games between james Wyllie,
the famous Herd Laddie," and Richard Jor-
dan, the young champion of Edinburgh, was
commenced here to-day for purse of flO
of which the winner is to get two-thirds and
the loser the balance. Jordan's playing was
quite a surprise, as out rf the four games
played he won two of them. .
The first game played wns the Denny.
Jordan, winning the toss, chose the whlte
men, Willie thus commenced the match Dy
moving l0-l4 Play went on very slowly Tor
a time, the players being frequently called to
time by Mr. GIlbcrtson, Bathgnte, who Is
timekceper. Both players showed great care
in their moves. Between and $50 O'CLOCK
two games were played. The first vas drawn:
but early in the second Jordan got man
ahead, and, holding his position, he ulti-
mately won the game amid applause. Play
was resumed at in the evening. In accord
ance with Wyliie's choice, a commencement
WAS made with the Maid OF the Mill" OPEN
ing The third game was very evenly played,
and ended in n draw. The fourth opened on
the same lines as its predecessor, JORDAN
having the black men. At an early stage he
introduced some new moves, but for time
both players were on very equal terms.
Eventually Jordon secured strong POSI-
ton, and, improving as the game proceeded,
he won amid applause. The result OF the
days play is: Jordan, ?; Wyllte, 0; drawn, =
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16

recent san Francisco meeting, and thereby made
him the leading winning owner. Bernardo con-
trbuted 81. SIS of the sum total by winning i've
races and losing none.
CHARLES KERR's Bakersfield California stable
is at Garfield. In 1t are: Ulster. g. by Warwick
Maid Of Stockdale: Jennie X. BY Sir Modred-Wild
Rose: Antrim, by Apache-Brook; and Santa
Midio by Apache-Cinderela,
PETER DE LACY and the Dryers are at peace.
the poolrooms getting information from the
BROOKLYN track at an advanced rate. This is a win
for De Lacy who may still fight the other Board of
Control tracks and certainly Monmouth Park.
LoxGFIsH. by Longfellow. dam Kate Fisher,
has been sent to st. Louis to George Null
draugh. Longfsh was great e-year-old. and
until he amiss in his 3-year-old form was one
of the best horses in the West. He has mad two
wears of quiet rest. and is now in good shape. He
was bred to half dozen mares at Pevtoan Farm
last year. and has some good colts at that place.
A PORTION of the grand stand at Monmouth
Park is to he set apart for boxes. something MIR.
whithers would not permit while he guided affairs
at the great race track. The boxes are not to be
numbered hut will be named after famous race
horses. Among those selected are the Iroquois,
Foxhan. Hindoo, Salvador. Tenny. Kingston,
Glenelg, Lonestreet. Raceland. Hanover. Ferida,
Tristan FirenZi. Wanda. Parole, Longfe1low,
Linden, Dewdrop, The Bard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16

The storm has moved from Missouri to the
Province of Ontario. A second storm ap-
pears to be developing in Alberta. Rain has
fallen in the Ohio and Middle Mfssis-
sippi Valleys, the Lake regions, the Middle
Atlantic States and New England. The
clearing condition has remained nearly sta
tionary off the North Atlantic coast, and the
second clearing condition has moved south
to the Florida coast. A third clearing con-
dition has appeared off the South Pacific
coast. The temperature has fallen In the
Southwest and New England, has risen IN
the Northwest and the Middle Atlantic
States, and has remained nearly stationary
elsewhere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
Miscellaneous sporting Notes.

WRESTLER KING. of Canada wants to make a
match with Jack King in Chicago.
THE national championships will be contested at
Washington on the Columbia Athletic Clubs track.
JOHN F. CoRBETT. the ex-amateur scuiler, offers
to take seconds start in mile or Is seconds in
three miles from Hanlan on Decoration Day.
CAPTAIN BREWER will shoot a match with Will
lam T. Mitchell of Virginia. Nav 30. at Bridgeton.
n. j.. for g. Oc0 side. One hundred birds per man
will be shot at IS yards rise. and London Gun Club
rules will govern.
THOMAS CoNNEFF, of the Manhattan Athletic
Club: the champion amateur runner Of America.
beaten in his ten-mie race with W. H. Nor
ton. the English champion. The contest took
place at Manchester. England. May I. and Connect
made poor showing. Before the race he stated
that he was in good condition, but to the surprise
of everybody he storped running after going two
miles and three-quartcrs. Morton's time for the
distance 55:05 As.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
NOW FOR THE COLTS.
Our Sluggers VIII Tackle Them To-Day
Beckley Very Highly Thought or


Our sIuggers got home yesterday from
Cleveland and are ready TO try and take
fall out of Anson and his colts to-day. The
home players are In good trim, and to-day's
nine will he Miller in left; Corkhill in CEN
ter, Smith in right and Beckley, Bierbauer,
Shurnrt and Farrell on the bases; Baldwin
and Mack will be the battery, and Hutchfn-
son and Schriver will likely be the Chicago
battery. Anson's team are in great form at
present and quite good game may be looked
for.
Woodcock has Joined the local team and
will pitch game this week He is looking
well and is anxious to have try.
The local PLAYERS speak highly of Jake
Beckley as a captain. and SO does Manager
Rucken berger. Jake is considerably better
informed about the game than many people
think, and so far the team has been highly
nleased with him. He is one OF the most
energetic players in the country, and as
captain is very quick to observe defects in
team work and to make demands for all
rights and privileges that the rules grant
his side. And he is the most genial OF fellows.
Jake is confident of the team doing first
class work during the entire season.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
The Ring.

LANNoN and Godfrey are to fight this evening.
THERE is considerable difficulty in arranging an.
other battle for Fitzsimmons.
ONE of the most fortunate American pugilists
VINO has ever been in England is Austin Gibbons.
1T likely that there will be odds bet on Austin
Gibbons when he fights Stanton Abbott in Eng
land.
AT the coming election of the California Ath-
letic Club Hiram Cook is likely to be elected Presi
dent in Fulda's place.
CHARLEY MITCHELL offers to bet 500 that the
Slavin and Jackson light does not take place before
the National Club In London. Slayin does not like
the clubs officials,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
Picked Up on the Wharf.

TIE Adam Jacobs is laid up for repairs.
KEYSTONE STATE arrived from Cincinnati last
evening" and will depart att O'Clock this after
noon.
from Wheeling yesterday, will leave for that city
at noon to-day.
THE three boats running to the Rocks did large
business yesterday, from 70 to 1c0 making the
round trip on each boat.
THE James G. Blaine. having undergone course
of repairs, will be out to-day TO receive her cargo
for upr river landings. and tomorrow will start on
her first trip in many weeks.
THE j. NJ. Gusky and the City of Pittsburg. the
two excursion barges lying at the foot of Market
street. idle yesterday owing to the fact that
no tow boats could be secured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
IMPORTANT HORSE DEAL.
Kingston, the Famous Racer, to Go to the
Belle Meade Farm.

kingston, the Famous Racer, to Go to the
Belle Meade Farm.
ST. LOUIS, May l5.-[Specia. l-For $4,000
General w. H. Jackson, of the Belle Meade
stud farm, has secured the refusal of the
great race-horse, Kingston, foaled 1888. by
Spendthrift, dam Imp Kapanga of NJ. F.
Dwyer, Brooklyn, y. Y. The transfer is to
take place as soon as it is ascertained that
the horses racing days are over, probably
at the close of the present racing season.
Kingston's final location in the stud is a
matter of national Importance in turf cir
cles.
No horse ever stripped in America has
made a more phenomenal record on the
turf. Out OF 81 starts he has won no less
than 63 races. and only once during his
career has he finished unplaced. In money
his earnings amount to STA 6I7, making him
rank e fth in the list OF biggest turf winners
in the history of the American turf.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
Started His Long Journey.

Frank Lenz, the local bicyclist, started on
his journey round the world yesterday
morning. He mounted his wheel at the
postoff1ce in presence of large crowd of
fellow wheelmen and spectators He was
cheered. He proceeded by way of the
Washington pike. and a number OF local
wheelmen accompanied him to Little
Washington. He expects to be gone about
two years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
Beat Them Fairly.

VII. slicker manager of the Jeannette
ball team, writes this paper stating that the
Keystones were beaten fairly on Saturday
by his team. He further states that the
manager of the Keystones acknowledged
after the game that the umpirtng was fair.
Mr. Slicker saws his team do not play for stake
money but are willing to play any amateur
team in the State for the regular system of
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16

PARKERsBURG-Ohiol l3 feet and rising. Little
Kanawha rising and will be ponrinR out str ongly
by morning The heavy rains have swollen all the
streams. Andes up and Congo down; Charles
Brown up with empties.
HIs-Departed-City of st. Louis for New
Orleans: Guiding Star. Cincinnati: Cherokee. for
ST. Louis. Arrived-Kate Adams from Arkansas
CITY. River 81 feet. Clear and pleasant.
CINCINNATI-River % feet and falling. Fair and
pleasant. Departed-Scotia. Pittsburg.
CAIRo-Arrived and departed-Buckeye State.
River 10 feet inches aud rising. Fair and cool.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-16
The Turf.

KINGSTON will be ready for racing at the Brook
lyn meeting; Potomac not before that at Sleeps
head Bay.
MoNBARs is rapidly coming to his form. Starr
jogs him daily and says he has lost none of his
courage and perfect action.
HUGH MCCARREN. who is accused of racing
some horses at Gutenberg, has asked for stabllng
at Brooklyn, and an effort will be made to.bar him
out under the Board of Controls winter racing
rule.
d. J. MCCARTHY's horses won him a, Us at the