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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
AN EXPLOSION OF GAS
Causes n Disastrous Fire In Cleye.
land.

Cleveland. Ohio. Nov. 20.-A big SUI
perior street block owned by nX.Con-
gresham Parsons, and occupied by w.
II. Lueketemyer & Sons. who,esal lie
hardware dealers, was destroyed by fir
this morning The quilting. yal,Ie,I at
$4,000, and stock valued nj slO01nO, were
both total losses. Both were insured.
one of the members OF the rirm and two
employees were burned about the faces
ard hands before they coull escap ne
from the burning building. The IRE
was caused by an ax2losi Of furnace
gas.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21

The election being over, now you
nave to think about where to get a good
suit of clothes or overcoat at astonfsh-
ingiy low prices. We can satisfy you
and give you the best bargains that you
ever bought.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Watch Stolen,

Some time during Thursday afternoon
Mr.. --- an employee OF the South
ern Compress Company at Pinner's
Point had valuable watch taken from
his vest pocket. which was hanging in
the compress. Suspicion points to Ger
tain parties. on whom a watch will be
kept.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Fox rnlscs the 1,aLe

Don't be persuaded into buying an
of Fox's NXXX Square Wafer
i'utter Crackers made by unscrupu
thunder to do business.
see that the imprint Fox is on the
crackers before you buy them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
OpInfOn DcInycd.

Frankfort, Ky, Nov. 20.-The Court
OF Appeals did not hand down this
morning the expected opinion in the
Jackson and Waling murder case. 1t
is now thought that it will not come
before the middle or last of next week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
The Dynnlnitcr Sent on TO Awnit sis
Trial.

London, Nov. 20.-Edward ]. Ivory,
alias Bell, the alleged shAmerican
dynamiter. was brought before the Bow
Street Police Magistrate this morning
and formally committed for trial In the
Criminal Court, Old Bailey.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Fair,

There was good attendance at the
RIFLES Fair last night. Grimes Bat
terry attended in a body. Mr. Gettier
resident of Cottage Place, recited
some pieces. which We're we'll applauded.
The entire evening was we'll spent
Those who remained away were the
losers
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
CITY BONDS FOR SALE,
Office Of the City Clerk,
Council Chamber.

Portsmouth, Va, Nov Is, 1896.
THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH,. VA.
J., offers for sale $4,000 COUPON SEW,
EtAGi1 BONDS, payable in 80 years from
december LIST, 1896. and bearing interest
at The rate of per cent. per annum, pay
abIe sclnl-nnnually in June and December.
Ihese bonds are In denominations of 800
OOo in $500, are exempt from city taxes
ana can be registered. principal and inter-
esi or principal only. at the option of the
-, Sealel proposals addressed to e.
THOMPSON. Jr.. City Clerk, will be re-
celVed until MONDAY, November 80, 1895.
T. p M, for the purchase of these bonds.
the city reserving the right to reject ali
or any of the bids
should be addressed to -
JOHN ]. KING,
nol9-td Chairman OF Finance Committee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
An Accident.

Last night carriage and a bicycle
rider collided on the corner of High
and Crawford streets, which resulted in
owner was badly shaken up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Tho whole Story

or the wonderful cures by Hoods Sarsapa
rilla Is soon told. 1t makes the blood rich.
catarrh, rheumatism
HOODS PILLS act harmoniously with
Hoods Sarsaparilla Cure ali liver ills Ok
cents. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21

the High street furniture man. has re.
duced prices on his ref-igerators, door
ana window screens. Big bargains
await you. .i,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
TO CUREA COLD oNEDAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. Csc. sp8-tu thu, SATIN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Chilairan,s mnt.

Fancy patterns with two feathers
All colors.
w. e. vIRNELsoN G. co.
Sherwood old stand.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Don't Re Foolish.

and buy clothing elsewhere, when you
can save money by buying them at
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21

Harder. the great authority on fish,
says that every square mile of the sea
is Inhabited by 12O. 900, 900 finny creatures
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21

The best s1.o0. s1.5G and $3.50 hats are
sold by Charles r. Welton & Co. Try
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
Ladies', Misses' ana Children.

underwear in all sizes and prices.
Special value in Mems Underwear
Some lots to close out at one-half for
mer prices.
LAWRENCE G. wELTON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-21
"CoIicsc Hat,

Something new. All colors.
w. l.. VIRNELSON & co.
The morning times., 1896-04-20

seconds. 1t is simply marvellous, and 1T is
a pity that il was only an exhibition and
not competition.
1t is easily within the pale OF possibili-
ties that the athletic world Will see Wefers
cut tie time down to - seconds flat or
better. lis sprinting powers seem to be
without limit. he is simply the sprinting
Wonder OF the age, and on April 20, III the
relays at the University of Pennsylvania
and later at Mott Haven, he Will do much
10 add to the aggregate ofponts for George
town.
The events in the GeorgetOwn-Columbia
College meet on May 8 Will include 100
ana 12O-yard sprintS: 440. SS0'yard and
mile runs: mile walk; 100 and 22O-yard
hurdles; high and broad jumps; pole vault;
shot and hammer, and probably l and o.
mile bicycle races.
Gold, silver and bronze medals Will be
given on each event.
The baseball team is adding weekly to
Its string Of victories, and promises TO re-
peat its success of last year.
Capt. Harley is TO be congratulated upon
the excellent manner in which he has
gotten his colts into shape.
Malone and Lambert show daily improve
ment in their battery work.
Reardon Is fulfilling the highest hopes OF
bis friends, and is playing phenomenal
game at short. Fleming, too, is putting up
a star game at second.
The next game on Georgetown Field
will be on Wednesday, with the strong
team from Richmond College, and on Fri
day following with Trinity College, and
the following day comes the great game
with the rattling team from the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, from which the
''blue and gray Won easily last season.
Cornell is among the big college teams
schednled for an early game here.
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PAYTON TO MEET PHILLIPS
Principals Are Ready for the Non
pareil Club Contest.
Fifteen-R ound Curtain Raiser VIII
Precede the Event of the Evening.
Records of the Middleweights.

The next event in local pugilistic circles
is the fight between Billy Payton and Dick
Phillips before the Nonpareil Club next
Wednesday evening.
The match will be twenty rounds or
more for $3.50 and the middle weight cham
pionship OF the District. The men are
to weigh in al 154 pounds on the afternoon
of the fight, and Queeusbury rules will
govern.
1T promises 10 he rafting mill, as both
men have trained hard and are anxious
for the honor aud coin. The winner will
challenge Peckham or Raedy.
Billy Payton was born i'll Newark, n. j.,
in 1867. He first stepped in the ring about
six years ago. After defeating u number
of pugilists in aud around Newark, he
came to Washington, and since he has been
in this city has met aud defeated several
men.
His last victim was Humphrey Howard,
whom he defeated with ease in one round.
Howard was the winner;of tie Richard h.
Fox medal at Kernan's Theater about two
years ago, defeating all comers n his
class. Payton has beeu' training for four
weeks and is now putting on the finishing
touches for the battle next Wednesday
night.
DICK Phillips was born in Washington
in 1868. He entered the ring about five
years ago, when he met Peter Gate wood
and defeated him in eight rounds. He
also defeated Billy NaIly in three rounds;
Tom Woody, two rounds; Sandy Hamil-
ton, three rounds; Tom Jennings, two
rounds; Moses Howard, four rounds, and
viii Richards OF Troy, n. Y :, three rounds.
He was Fred Morris trainer for his
battle with Billy Dunn. Phillips has
quite reputation as an all-around athlete
and was formerly a star pla yer on the Cuban
Giants baseball club.
Joe Mack and Alcck Brown will meet
in a f1fteen-round preliminary to the
Payton- Philips mill. Both men are well
known and will make things lively. They
are in active training and will give good
account of themselves when the gong rings.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE UMPIREs.
President Young's Selections Were
JudiciOUs

President Young's Selections Were
JudiciOus.
The st. Louis Sporting News, In COM
menting on the league staff of umpires
for this season says:
President Nick Young appears TO have
been particularly fortunate in the seIec-
tion or umpIres for the coming season
aud the list he has made out VIII un-
doubtedly give great satisfaction. With
the exception OF Weldman anu Henderson,
the men are weil-known as able and com
petent. Lynch is d severe diSciplinaTian,
aud somewhat imperious In manner and
i'll his intercourse with the pa yers, which
seriously detracts from his popularity.
He is conveTsant with the rules governing
the game and believed TO be entirely honest
and impartial in his decisions. He has
the courage OF his convictions and the nerve
to express them.
Bob Emslic understand the game in all
It's intricacies, maintains good order on
the field, is quick in his decisions, decides
plays US he sees them, and maintains his
official dignity firmly, yet not extensively.
He has been upon President Youns's staff
for years and is highly esteemed by that
gentleman.
Tim Hurst, whose name is a household
word among baseball admirers, keeps the
BOYS playing ball from the time the gong
sounds and will not brook bulidoZing or
back talk. He understands his business
in all its departments. The patrons OF the
game in this city all know that matters
Will run along smoothly when Tim Hurst
is doing the umpirng.
Tim keefe, who got through tie season
last year so successfully, Is n competent
and popular umpire and has proved him
self valuable man upon Mr.. Young's staff.
He is known all over the country His
work as umpire has been OF the highest
orler and has been stamped with the ap-
pFoval OF President Young.
Hardy Henderson. one OF the new ap-
pOintees, Is an Oil ball player and was
upon Mr. Young's staff OF umpires a short
time last season. His work was so satts-
factory that Mr.. Young concluded 10 make
him fixture upon his staff. He - de-
liberate ia hts judgment. firm In bis de-
cisiOns. and said 10 he thoroughly IN
prejudiced and impartial
George r Weidman has during the short
time he has teen umpirlng won golden opin-
Ions for honest, faithful and competent
work, AMI gives unmistaEable promise
OF a brilliant future In the field he has
chosen He won fame On the diamond as
a pitcher of the Detroit world champion
nine.
Dan Campbell Of Philadelphia. who dId
such satisfactory work last season. while
laboring under the shadow OF cloud
OF domestic misfortune, has been selected
as substitute aul the appointment gives
entire satisfaction 10 those who witnessed
mis- work last season.
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COLUMBIAN VARSITY RUNNERS
Relay Team VIII Make Its Debut at
Philadelphia Saturday Next.

The relay team which Is TO represent
Columbian University in the intercollegiate
mile relay races to be held at Philadelphia
on Saturday next is taking hard daily
practice at Columbia Athletic Grounds
Seventeenth and streets.
Judging from the time made in several
recent trials the team will make it inter
esting for some OF those in the group
in which it is cast to run.
The students are in splendid physical
condition, and under their captain, Charles
Cabrera, are showing marked improvement
in their form aud speed.
The team will be made up from among
the following: Scott OF Ohio who has quite
reputation as runner, holding several
records in the State from which he halls
and also III Maryland.
CleInOns, who is a runner OF some repute
and well known as Il member oflast years
Analostau eight Dared ere w.
q. L. johnson, the strong 44O-yard runner
of the c. A. c.
r. A. W. McKeldn. is a new man in ath-
letics, but gives promise OF becoming
splendid runner. He is young man OF
splendid physique, good stride aud lots Of
pluck and endurance, all the ingredients
necessary to become a successful runner.
In recent trials he surprised Capt. Cabrera
and the oldest runners by the splendid time
he made. He will will help the team out
wonderfully aud is undoubtedly conner
in his line OF athletics.
c. A. Cabrera is to be one OF the team
and his ability as runner and bicycliSt
is well known. He is captain and coach
Of the team.
The team will leave here on Friday,
24th inst, and will take light work at
Philadelphia on the same day aud hopes TO
make good showing the next.
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consecutive games at National Park. ending
Thursday. They will play Baltimore In
Baltimore Saturday and return TO their own
grounds for the second game with the
Orioles next Monday. They Will then
go to Brooklyn for three games, April 20,
80, and May 2. The western trip will
follow, they opening the wild and woolly
campaign at Cleveland with Tebeau's
Temple Cuppers May 4. Returning hons
they will play the western clubs in rOta-
ton, commencing with Cincinnati May 20.
On Decoration Day they will 60 to Pitts
burg for two games, but Will return az
once for the return series with Cleveland
June /, 2, and 3
President Nick Young stated TO The
Times yesterday that he never saw q
baseball season open under more aus
picious circumstances. Every city seems
to be pleased with the showing Of its club
thus far no complaints have been received
about uTn pires or disOrderly players, and
the outlook is very roseate." said the
veteran president, "and ] most sincerely
hope that the happy state OF affairs Will
continue -
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Today,s Entries st Elkton

First race -Four and one half furlongs.
Prince Felix, March, Petitioner, Ratchet,
Wall Eye, Dory Stubbs, Duncan, Sir Cliff
den, 122 each; Chebaug, Austina, 119
each.
Second race-Four and one half furlongs.
Jersey, ia, Harry Warren, Forest, 100
each; Too Much johnson, 1Oe; Dart. Dr..
Johnston, Johnny, 10 4 each; Sonora, 101;
Florrie, Sc; May Pinkcrton, 81.
Third race-Six and one half furlongs;
selling. Imp. Samaritan, Tribute, 1O6
each: Traitor, Detroit, Governor Fifer,
Primus, Red Star, Claurece, Grand PriX
103 each: Gimmie, 80.
Fourth race-Threc quarters of a mile;
selling. Captain Jack, Tiny Tim, Jack
WyHue, Darkness, Fernwood, Dervish,
Mask, Tommy Lally, ITO each; Nina,
Tar Belle, 107 each.
Fifth race-Four and one half furlongs;
selling. Solitair, 100; Marguerite II, 1O6;
John McGarri gle, Herndon, Artillery,
Grampain, 104 each; Jewell, 103; Farra-
gut, Bella G., 101 each; Charma, 81.
Sixth race-Four and one half furlongs:
selling. The Clown, DR.. Faust, Lillipute,
LOG each; Tammany Hall, Sentinel II,
Cerberus, 104 each; La Prentis, 101;
Schoolmarm, SO; Airline, 81; Lady Wat
son, SO.
Don't miss the great Wrapper Sale at tie
Bon Marcbe.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
Shnmrocks won Twice,

The Shamrocks won their initial game
of the season Saturday at the Arsenal
grounds by defeating the strong Arsenal
team by the score of II to l. The winning
battery was NorcOm, Dawson aud Powell.
Yesterday they metthe Gearys OF Southeast
Washington and defeated them by the score
of 19 TO in five innings. NorcOm of the
Shamrocks was very effective, allowing
the Gearys only one hit and striking out
ten men in the five innings. The Shamrock
Reserves have organized for the season
and would like to hear from allthe second
teams ofthecrack amateur clubs ofthe city,
Address all communicatiouSto the ShamrOcE
Athletic Club, 81 G street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
DISTRICT LEAGUE NOTES.

The league ofamateur clubs i'm the District
which was organized April 9, is progressing
well.
The Officers OF the league are Fred
W. kness, president: George Grimes. sec
retary; T. A. Harlow, treasurer, and ]. T.
Broadfoot, general manager. The clubs
comprising the league are: Shamrocks,
Canterburys, Easterns and Nile Limits.
The schedule is being arranged and will be
made public In a few days. Each club
has deposited sum OF money toguara ntee
the playing out OF the schedule and to
conform. 10 the other rules and regulations.
The next meeting OF the league will be held
Tuesday evening at the rooms OF the
Canterbury Athletic Club. Fourth street
and New York avenue northwest.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
CARRoLLs ARE CHAMPIONS.
W. on Two Out of Three Ten-Pin Games
to Decide Tie With w. a. C..

Won Two Out of Three Ten-Pin Games
to Decide Tie With w. A. c..
AS stated in yesterdays Times the Car.
roll Institute League bowling team won
two Of the three games played 10 decide
the tie with the Washington Athletic Club,
on Saturday evening, on the Young Mems
Catholic Club alleys, and are now, for
the third time, the champion ten pin bOwlers
OF the District.
Notwithstanding the intense excitement
and the terrible strain under which the
players bowled, high team totals were
made. W A. G. team was minus the
services OF Schlessinger, Its crack bowler.
In the second game the Institute team
equaled the highest team total made dur
ing the championship series: Sos.
Armstrong OF C. L., led the evening with
2O1 as the best single game, B. Locrafs
coming next with 1856
Martin and Kidd OF W. A. C., were
a tie, with 176 as the best single score
for their side.
Following are the scores made:
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LOUISVILLE WAS EASY.
Cincinnati Won in the Presence of "A
Large sunday Crowd.

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 19.-The largest
attendance but one in the history of the
game In Cincinnati saw the Louisville team
defeated by the splendid work Of the local
club. Atno sta geof the game didthe visitors
have a chance TO win out. Two OF the three
runs credited to Louisville We're gifts OF
Umpire Emslie, who apparently wanted Ia
STE a little excitement. Dexter. for the
visitors. played n star game, while Burke,
Holiday and Irwin excelled for Cincinnati.
Weather warmandfine. Attendance l g, 20.
The morning times., 1896-04-20

Ny disease was getting in its deadly work.
with d; ath staring ne in the face. Two years
ago was determined to get at the seat OF my
disease-THE HEAD-and If possible stop
the constant flow of diseased mucus into my
stomach DIR. Fishers Catarrh Cure was re
commended. ] began using it. and in one
month l was well man. Now TWO years
have passed and no sign of any return. with
my health perfect"
Try bottle. Your druggist sells and re-
commends it. Price, sec. Office 6l7 IA h ST
". ". Hours-9 to lis to 5.
The morning times., 1896-04-20

Earned runS-ClncinDau D, LOUISVILLE 1.
First base by errorS-Cincinnati l, Louis
vile 1. Left on bases ., Louis
vile 13. First base on ball-Off Rhines 8,
off Cunningham l off Frazer 2. Struck
out-By Rhines /. Three base hits-Burke,
shannon, Cassidy. Two-base hts-Ewing
2, Vaughn, O'Brien. Sacrifice hit-McPhee.
Stolen bases-Ewing 2, McPhee 3, Irwin.
Hit by pitcher BY Rhines l. Wild pitch
Rhines l. Umpire-Emslie. Time-2
hours and II minutes.
The morning times., 1896-04-20

First base on baIls-off Breitenstein 4, off
Parker f. Struck out-By Breitenstein 2,
by Parker g. Home run-Quinn. Two-base
hit-Donahue. Stolen bases-COoley, Con-
nor 2, inland Double plays-McFarlanda and
Connor, Breitcnstein. Quinn and Conor
Wild pitches-Parker 3. Sheridan.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
DIAMOND DUST.

The only National League game scheduled
for today is between Baltimore and Boston
at Boston.
Beginning with the Brooklyn series to-
morrow, the Senators Will play three
The morning times., 1896-04-20
ST. LOUIS IN A WALK.
Chicago Was Not at All II Match for
the Browns.

StLouis, Mo-, April 10 Standing room
only was announced al the ticket win dows
at Sportsman's Park tos1y, and 16,600
people passed through the turnstileS. Parker
was very wild and his support weak, while
Breitenstein was effective after the second
inning. Quinn made his second hit OF the
season and circled the bases. McFariand's s
backstop work was up to the best standard.
One OF She eridan' S decisions gave the Browns
a run when the runner was clearly touched
out at the home plate. Score:
The morning times., 1896-04-20
MOBILES PITCHING WEAK.

New Orleans Wins the Third Game
of the Series
New Orleans, La, April 19.-Mobile lost
the third game of the series at New Orleans
through the inability of their pitchers to get
the ball over the plate.
Wittrock, with his dead arm, essayed to
The morning times., 1896-04-20

pitch, but lasted only one inning. He then
gave wa y TO Brookfield, who was as wild
as an Indian. He hit four batters and gave
seven bases on balls, andin one inning forced
in two runs. The Pelicans had their batting
eyes on them, but preferred to wait and
take advantage OF the pitchers who virtually
gave them the victory. Smith pitched his
game and did splendidly. Score:
New Orleans. E. =. q 1 o 3 0O01 1-6 2
Mobile. :. :. . 0O01 OOO1 % s 4
Batteries-Smith and Gonding; Witrock,
BroOkfield and Fisher ITmnirp-Ed Clark
The morning times., 1896-04-20
Crickcters Mi PrnctIce.

The cricket players OF the Capital will
ipaururatc the season of 1896 next
Thursday. April %, when practice
game viii be played on their nicely fitted
grounds at Eighteenth street and Columbia
road.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
Match.

The wrestling match between Goriram
and the Jap for a $50 purse, and the
championship OF the District will take
place tomorrow night at Bricklayers' Hau,
Seventh aud L streets northwest. The
match will be under Graeco-R Roman rules,
three out of five falls. The men are n
excellent condition.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
PARK GAME TO-DAY.
Cunterburys and Mile Limits VIII
Play A Benefit.

Today being an open date the Cauterburys
and Mile Limits both strong amateur clubs,
will play at National Park
Game will be called at 4.30 o'clock
The best amateurs or tie District are
included in the teams and close contest
is expected.
A great deal Of rivalry exists between
the bows composing the clubs. and as they
each have large following no doubt large
crowd will gather TO witness the game.
The clubs will line up as follows:
Canterburys Mile Limits.
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A Truss That Fits

AID scientifically exact in its adjustment 10
the rupture j. what you're assured of az
FISCHER'S, 623 Seventh ST.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
SPECTATORS WERE WARY
Afraid to Make Wages at Ben
ming.
PINKERTON GAVE THE WORD

Then Everything Went Merrily on
Under the Sew York System
Quiet at the Track Yesterday-Dick
Lacey Out Oh Bnil-FIynn's Good
Work With the Flag.
The morning times., 1896-04-20
BROOKLYN CONES NEXT
Foutz's BridegrOoms Will Open
at National Park Tomorrow.
VISITORS ALWAYS STEADY

Mercer, Anderson and McJamcs VIII
Probably Pitch the Series for the
SenatOrs-JOyce VIII Try Hard for
Three Straights and Is Confident
of Two Victories-Ladies' Day.