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MONKEY TALK.
Professor Gsrnsr Getting Aelun intcd
With tho slmiAa. Language.

Professor Gsrnsr Getting Acquainted
With tho slmiAa. Language.
Professor Garner has written letter TO his
bro Their IN australia IN which he declares
that he hiss "succcedcd beyond his widest
Anticipation ia his experiments with mon
key talk In Africa. lie says. ~ am safe on
the coast, just rocking with quin!nc. the
proud possessor Of a chimpanzec that can .ay
'Tcnahoc. pnkcha.' which IA. you know, the
Maori for good day, strsngcf;' gorilla that
knows about twenty words Of fcejecsn, aud o
female oranp ouiang that has picked up
'donncr and bllixcn' from my German valet,
and has, judging from her actions, quite
fallen 10 lore with him. have also Written,
which Is more important, nearly two hundred
monkey words.
''licre are few spelled phonctlcsily;
'Achrti,' meaning sun, IRE, warmth, etc. (;
'kukcha,' meaning water, rain, cold, and APP
parently anything disagrecablr; 'goshku.'
meaning food, the act Of eating. You will
sec from this that II Is a very primitive Ian.
guagc. Thrre arc not perhaps, more than
twenty or thirty words IN II that | have not
already got. go that my task Is now practical
~ completed
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OF hopeless debility Tn. means are nj hand.
In the form OF u genial edicinai cordial,
Hoststtsr's Stomach Biii.rs smbodies The
combined qualities OF a blood fertilizer and de-
purent a tonic and IN Alternative While IL
promotes d restion and assimilation. and siim.
uiatcs appetite, has the farther eject OF puri-
flying tho lie current ani strengthening the
III ryous system. A. the blood grows Richer
and pufor by Its use. they who resort TO this
sterling medicinal agent, acquire not only
yigor. but bodily substance. A hrhlthful
change IN the secrutions Il affected BY IL, and
that sure and rapid physical decay, which a
chronic obstruction OF tho functions OF the
system pruiner. n arrested. The prime causes
~ dis"as. D-in. removed. health Is speedily
a.td and ylRor restored.
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Whether on pleasure bent, or business.
take on every trip bottle OF Syrup Of
Figs, as 1t acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectively on the kidneys. liver and bow
els. preventing fevcrs, headaches and
other forms OF sickness. For sale In so
cents and 81 bottles by all leading drug
piAts.
The state herald., 1893-06-30

We offer One hundred Dollars inward for
any case Of Catnrrh that cannot he cured by
Halls Catafrh Cure
y. J. CHENEY a CO, Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned, have known Y. J.
Cheney for the last ~ years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all bushes. transac-
lions aud financially able To carrysoui any oh
legations made hy their arm.
Wrsr a TnrAx. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. o.; waLDisa, kissss a MAHyIs,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, %.
Halle Cntnrfh Cure Il taken Internally, net
faces Of the fyttcm, Testimonials ,cnt FREQ.
Pfi,c zoe per bo,ilc. sold by all Druggists
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German
Syrup

Regis Leblanc Is q French Cana.
dian store keeper at Notre Dame de
Stanbridge, Quebec, Can, who was
cured OF severe attack Of Congest-
Ion Of the Lungs by Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. He has sold many a
bottle of German Syrup on his per
sonal recommendation. Ifyou drop
him a line he'll give you the full
facts OF the case direct, as he did us,
and that Boschee's German Syrup
brought him through nicely. It
always will. It is a good medicine
and thorough in Its work. o
The state herald., 1893-06-30

The Dtofcs saf,fs i.a London newspaper
3rniurr. II IA the Intention 10 establish
branch oiiiecs In Denver aud Ia Sioux Fali-,
Aattth n.tafa
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Ekssiasna. * ~ .i,r w. II, "a d, ne ~,
sslas ea,rs ssiiss sd y 70 biai bottle 10 ~,
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Patti Ilosa, the charming comedlenne who
has won place In the hearts II all who have
seen her on the stage. will SUMMER At Denver
aud MnnItOu ihl. aesson.
The state herald., 1893-06-30

The highly nristocrstlc and exclusive sorosi.
club Of New York has blarkhallei Lotta, the
famnna anife.s. ON neennni OF her ptofrs.ion.
The state herald., 1893-06-30

Mt. William Walter Phelps Is an inycirfa,c
ocean traveller. Che In. crossed the Atlantic
no fewer than slttyinfr times
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nrown-Thc wet weather last week mus,
have been hard on tho olrous people. Smith
Yes. their sniiefinE was 10 icnIs.
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Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt use. altar Of roses
that costs $50 an ounce. That - big price
In pay for n scent
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Ile-whai makes you think this /. the milk
,raini she-nceaasc u has stopped so often
for water.
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"Do you believe the rain falls alike on the
just and the nniustlN "Sixioi The unjust
tNlpe The nmhrnllns.N
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Lens HeroiSm.

u 3 Il A L L w 1.
LIGHT on the even
ing Of the second
Of July five farm
crs' sons, from four
teen to sixteen
years of age, stood
looking over n gate
that opened into II
cattle yard near n
large, old fashioned
barn in n New Eng
land town. One of
them W h | S t ! G d
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hf IN. uass :. ts,tiss Teeth.
NJ sur, aud nee that ai and vsiiui.i remedy, Ma
Nissls.'s Eaatnisa fFraf - riiiiifra f.s,blng.
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In every community ihcrc nu nber of meD
whose whole time Ia not o;cupiei. si,h a, ieach-
ers, ministers. farmers sons AL oth,r, To those
tiasse, especially We would say. II you wish 10
make several hundred dollars darin; the next fov
months, write ut once to u. y. Johnson Co. of
Richmoni. Va, ard they Viii sios you how To do II.
A strong argument against the hell the
Ory Ia that the devil IA alyDys pictured as hay-
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v..ss.;, ' "a ..,.. ; 4. . Co.. . .sss"
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HOW TO SEE THE WORLDS FAIR CHEAPLY.
FarnsWorth. Cowing g. Co.'S Economic Guide
to the Worlds Fair.


the FIRST Three D ys
Most Economic Way
Rooms That wn Save NJ unnec-
Exponei During Your
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Cure Dyspsp,ia and Cpastipssioa.
DR.. shoof's Restorative Nerve PiiiS sent frss
with Medical boon 70 prove merit, for 70 stamp.
DrupNists, ehc DR. SHooP. Box w. Racine Wis
The record-union., 1893-08-12
SUGGESTIVE REPORTS.
What Seven County Surveyors Reports
Show on the Road Question.
Figures Full of Suggestion-OpInions of
Skilled Observers-List of
the Delegates.

The Committee of Promotion appointed
by the Sacramento County Humane So
ciety to call State Road Convention, has
begun to receive the reports of County
Surveyors in response to the series of
questions asked by the committee some
ten days ago. The first seven of the re-
ports we have been permitted to examine,
and we present herewith an abstract, in
tabular form. of the salient points.
1t is needless to enlarge upon the show
ing made. The lesson is so clear and un-
mistakable that any one with an ounce of
brains can see that the whole road system
under which we operate is error and un-
economic. Weare visiting upon the own
ers of agricultural lands just about twice
the cost for roads that they should bear,
and they receive in return only apologies
for roads-roads that in the main require
twice too much power in hauling loads;
involves double the time necessary in
traversing. and that actually tend to
make rural life undesirable.
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she SWALLOWED MORPHINE.
Mrs. Florence Mcmahon Deliberately
Takes Her Life.
No Cause for the Rash Act Is Known
1t Was the Second Time She
Swallowed Poison.

Mrs. Florence McMahon committed
suicide last evening at her residence in
the alley between Second and Third, P
and Q streets.
She took heavy dose of morphine.
Little can be ascertained as to the cause
of the rash act. Mrs. McMahon was talk
ing with her mother-in-law shortly be-
fore 6 O'Clock. and, so the latter saws.
seemed to be in her usual good
spirits. Suddenly she was seized
with pains, and, upon being asked
what was the matter, said she had taken
some morphine. She also told her
mother-in-law that the vial from which
she took the deadly draught could be
found between the mattresses of her bed.
The woman grew worse rapidly, and
soon became unconscious. A physician
was sent for, buc when he arrived there
was little need for his services, for the
woman was dying.
Coroner Clark, upon being notified.
took charge of the remains.
Hugh McMahon, the husband of the
dead woman, was seen at the Morgue last
evening. He said he was at loss to ac-
count for his wife's action. He denied
the story that went the rounds of his
W 'hC SheCI IHdI H0 anu
his wife had quarreled. He said that
nothing had happened between them to
cause her to become Respondent
This was not the first time Mrs. Nc
Mahon swallowed poison with suicidal
intent, according to the husbands state
ment He says that when they were re-
siding in San Francisco some time ago
she tried to end her life by taking an
overdose of laudanum. Prompt medical
attendance, however, prevented her
death. Mr.. Mcmahon says he knew of
no cause for that attempt at suicide.
either.
The deceased was young and rather
prepossessing. She was born in Brook
lyn, n. Y, and was 25 years of age.
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PUGILISTS' DAY IN COURT.

johnson and Riley Held to Answer
Wright and Lake Fined.
The calendar in Judge BuckIey's court
yesterday was filled by the cases of indi-
viduals whose belligerent instincts had
been unduly developed by looking too
closely at the bottom of the flowing bowl,
or had swallowed so many schooners
that they were more than half seas over.
The first ones arraigned were Henry
johnson and Thomas Riley, who were
charged with assault with a deadly
weapon. These are the men who raised
the row at the Lafayette Saloon on Thurs
day morning.
Charles +. Williams, the bartender at
the Lafayette, testified that he supplied
them with drinks once. Later Riley
came back and told him to give him a
drink or he would smash him, calling
him a vile name. He put him out, and
the men soon came back and threw the
bottles and stones, as was stated in yes
terday's RECoRD-UNIoN.
Christopher Connors substantiated
Williams testimony, as did Harry
Joyce.
officer Ahern testified that he saw
Johnson throw a cobble, and caught him
from behind as he was going to throw the
second one.
johnson said he had worked around
town for about ten years, and was work
ing as engineer at Menke's hop-yard.
He had been drinking and did not re-
member much about the row. He has
job now, and if allowed would go to it.
lie had never been in trouble before.
Riley claimed to remember very little
about the trouble, as he was pretty full.
They were both held to answer before
the Superior Court for assault with
deadly weapons, and bail was fixed at
s., 900 each.
The pronouncing of sentence on Binco-
loni and Perini for violation of the license
ordinance, was postponed till next Mon
day.
The cases against P. Wermuth and S.
Carle, for violating the sidewalk ordi-
nance, were dismissed.
w. 81. Lake was arraigned, charged
with tearing down the fence of Mrs.
Zeigler. She testified that he commenced
abusing her, tore down her fence and
smashed her windows with a board, she
and her child narrowly escaping being
cut by the glass.
Lake denied breaking the window, but
pleaded guilty TO tearing down the fence.
He will enrich the county $50 or board in
the Jail for fifteen days.
John Wright, charged with battery on
one Miss Zoe. next faced the music and
listened to her testimony, which showed
that he had choked and beat her so that
she was confined to her bed.
Wright swore that he saw her take her
hand out of his vest pocket, where his
money was, and found 81 gone. He
asked her to give it back, and caught
hold of her when she refused. He did
not hurt her.
The court found him guilty and i'm
posed fine of $50, with the usual alterna-
tive.
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CLEAR. PURE WATER
VIII the Cost to Consumers be Greater
Than Now!

VIII the Cost to Consumers be Greater
Than Nowl
There seems to be fear in the minds of
some people that the pure, clear water
which it is proposed to furnish the city
will cost the consumer more than the
river water now supplied. The PROPOSE
ton seems too good to be real, and many
people think there must be some draw
back about it somewhere, though they
are unable TO point it out They therefore
express the fear that the water rates will
be raised. OF course they now under
stand that the contractor who puts in the
plant, and sells the water to the city has
nothing whatever TO do with fixing the
rates, and has no dealings with the con-
sumers, but they say that the city might
find it necessary 10 raise the rates to pay
for the water used.
Let us see if there is any likelihood of
that, The committee OF citizens ap-
pointed TO investigate the matter of our
water supply gave the subject long and
earnest attention and careful study. They
believed that the city would use about
l.OOO, 600. 600 gallons per annum, and they
were probably very near the mark. As
suming, however, for the sake of argu-
ment, that the consumption should
amount TO 1900, 100000. that amount of
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water. at the rate fixed in the proposed
contract, would be $4,000 per annum.
Last year the cost of the water supply was
$4,000. This would show difference
against the new system of s., 5000 year;
but that is more than overcome by wear
and tear of machinery, repairs and other
lncidentals. Thus it will be seen that,
even assuming that the city will use
LOO, 900, 600, which would be out of all
proportion greater than is used by any
city In the country of equal population,
the rate to consumers would not be larger
than at present.
But even if the cost was greater the ad-
yantages would more than offset it.
There is no question but that under the
new system the rates of insurance would
be lowered, and vast amount of prop
erty would be saved which is now lost
for want of water. People who have
buggles and carriages to wash would find
that the paint would not be destroyed as
1t Is by the cutting sand in the river
water.
The above figures are based on the cost
OF pumping the water last year, but if the
present proposition is rejected by the
people another must be faced immedi-
ately. If the old system is to be re-
tanned, at least 100000 must be spent
upon it at once. The interest on that
amount would at once raise the water
rate and then we would not have any
thlng like decent water system.
The record-union., 1893-08-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered.
The record-union., 1893-08-12

Below will be found list of delegates
chosen to date for the Road Convention
of September 7th. The convention is to
sit in this city. The members come here
at their own cost and out of pure public
spirit, TO consult, compare reports, and
advise more economic methods. Every
man, woman and child is interested in
the subject the body will have under con-
sideration, for the civilization of State
is to be accurately judged by the roads it
maintains. AS the trail signifies the pio-
neer and rude period, the dirt road the
first step toward better conditions, so
does the enduring. speedy, easily kept,
smooth and good road mean a high state
of civilization, and the practice of true
economy with resulting prosperity and
happiness. Sacramento should give the
delegates hospitable welcome and send
them away impressed, most favorably
with the city-indeed, we ought to take
care of them wholly.
THE GOVERNORS DELEGATEs-sTATE AT
LARGE.
A. B. Lennon, Santa Rosa.
j. w. Surface, lone.
]. A. Filcher, Auburn.
w. 5. Green, Civil Engineer, Colusa.
l. \. Hoag, Redlands.
r. J. Broughton, Santa Barbara.
Jay Scott, Fresno.
:. ). Boynton, Oroyille.
Ernest Mccullough, Civil Engineer,
San Francisco.
John Boggs, Princeton.
n. p. Brown, Nevada City.
G. B. Clifford, Napa.
A. c. Hinkson, Sacramento.
Marsden Manson, Civil ENGINEER, San
Francisco
w. H. II. Hussey, Oakland.
W. B. Meek, Civil Engineer, Marys-
vile.
A. 7. Lightner, Bakersfield.
The record-union., 1893-08-12
OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $50 per Acre.

The Pacific Improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres OF
land in the heart of Tehama County. for the
purpose of promoting subdivision and settle
ment. This land embraces lands from first
class sacramento Valley agricultural land to
land of fair average quality, and is offered at
from SIC to $40 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, so, 100, 100 and 800 acres
The terms upon which these lands are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated, by the nav
ment of interest only for three years, at which
time the purchaser can begin the payment of
principal by paying the first of five equal an
nual installments. Thus no part of the prin-
cipal is to be paid for three years, and then
the purchaser is to have five years in which to
pay five equal annual installments, with in
terest at the rate of per cent per annum.
making payments extending over a period of
eight years. Intending purchasers are as
sured that this is an opportunity to purchase
land of fair average quality at $40 per acre
and good agricultural land at $50 an acre
with other grades Of land at prices to CORE
spond between these figures.
The assertion is frequently made that good
lands, suitable for general farming. and es-
pecially adapted for fruit-growing. cannot be
had in California for less than from $50 to
800 an acre. An examination Of the land
subject of this advertisement will prove to
home-seekers that this is an opportunity for
the purchase of good agricultural land at $50
an acre, and for qualities grading down to fair
agricultural land at SO an acre. on terms of
payment which should make the disposition
of these lands to actual settlers result easy Of
accomplishment.
The primary object Of the purchase of this
body of land was the breaking up of a large
holding for the purpose OF promoting its set
tlement in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diligent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or ad-
dress WM. H. MILLS,
Land Agent of the c. P. R. R., Fourth and
Townsend streets. San Francisco. Cal.
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1HB WORLDS Pair!
The Chicago Inter~Ocean
The Weekly Union!
BOTH ONLY g 4 YEAR.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
- ceived at the Office of the Board of Trustees
OF the southern California State ASYLUM for
the Insane ana Inebriates, at the Farmers Ex-
change Bank Building, San Bernardino Cali
fOrn1a, until 12 o'clock noon MONDAY the
21st day of August, 1898, for the following
branches oilabOr and materials to be furnished
for the erection ana completion of a ward
building for the Southern California State
Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates located
fornia. Separate bids Will be received and
separate contracts made for the furnishing Of
the materials tor and doing the
l. Mason and tronwork Including grading,
concrete brickwork, stone, cast and wrought
ironwork and steel beams).
2. Carpenter and plasterer's work Including
carpentry, millwork, hardware glass and
glazing, lathing and plastering).
3. Plumbing, gas-fitting, and steam heating
work.
A. Galvanized iron and tinwork,
5. Painting and polishing.
6. Electric work.
Plans and specifications can be seen and
blank forms of proposals obtained at the Office
of the Board Of Trustees, Farmers EXCHANGE
Bank Building, San Bernardiuo California
and at the Office OF Wiliam Curleit Architect
Phelan Building, San Francis o. California
Each proposal must be accompanied bv a
bondo o per cent. of the amount of the pro-
posal rendered.
No Chinese labor or materials manufactured
by Chinese labor are to be used in the con-
struction of said ward building,
Contractors to accept Controllers warrant
on the state Treasurer in payment OF above
works.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to
reject any or all bids If found necessary as the
public good may require.
Board of Trustees OF the Southern California
State Asylum for the Insane and InebrIates
H. L. DREW, Chairman
JOHN MORTON, Secretary. ty22-td
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NO NEW TRIAL,
San Jose VIII Have to Appeal to
Supreme Court.

San Jose VIII Have to Appeal to the
Supreme Court.
The suit of II. P. Livermore against
Secretary of State Waite, known as the
capitol removal case" came up in the
Superior Court yesterday in the form Of
motion by the defense for a new trial.
Owing to the absence of Judge Grant of
Yolo, who gave the decision against San
Jose; Judge Prewett of Placer (who is
presiding in the local Superior Court
temporarily heard the matter. The
statement on which the motion for a new
trial was submitted to the Judge last
week. Yesterday he rendered decision
in the matter, denying the motion.
The case will now go to the Supreme
COurt
The record-union., 1893-08-12
For a Poor Woman,s Benefit.

The ice-cream social and dance to be
given at Foresters' Hall this evening de-
serves liberal patronage, as it is to be
given for the benefit of an invalid
woman, Mrs. Swanson, who has two
small children to support, and the family
is in deep distress.
The affair is to be under the auspices of
the Scandinavian Ladies' Aid Society and
the Scandinavian Social and Beneficial
Cluh
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Earned runs-San Francisco, 2, Oakland. l
Home runs, Callopy. Two-base hits-Ebright, {,
Carroll, Irwin, Hernon, Cody, Power First
base on errors-San Francisco. 5; Oakland, Z.
First base on called balls-San Francisco o;
Oakland, 3. Lett on bases-San Francisco s:
Oakland, IL. Struck out-By Horner, /; by
Balsz, 2. Hit by pitcher-Power Ebright.
Double plays-Sharp, unassisted. Wild
pitehes-Balsz, 2. Umpire-Grifiths.
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Mrs. Green Gets a Divorce.

Mrs. Louisa Green, wife of George
Green. the ex-policeman, known as
.'Limber'' Green, was granted a divorce
from her spouse by Judge Prewett yes
terday, on the ground that he is con-
Wet. Green is serving year at Folsom
for bribing a witness.
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Wants To Administer

G. P. Massey, Jr., has petitioned the
Superior Court for letters of administra-
ton on the estate of his late wife. The
estate is valued at $1,000 and consists of
an interest in ten-acre tract, just south
of the city limits.
The record-union., 1893-08-12
A Transaction In salmon

F. NJ. Smith, Chicago merchant, has
commenced suit against Gregory Bros. of
this city for judgment for 81, pa 90 and
costs of court. Smith was to sell on COM
mission 200 barrels of salmon for the de-
fendant, and alleges that the goods ar
The record-union., 1893-08-12
SIX TO FIVE.

Long and Close Ball Game Yesterday
San Francisco Defeated.
The San Francisco ball team sustained
another defeat at the hands of the Oak
land Club yesterday at the Piedmont
grounds, near Oakland, by a score of 6
to 5.
The game had plenty of exciting feat
ures. The score was tied in the eighth
inning, and three more were played be-
fore the winning run was made. The
score was: