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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Principle N. E. Church.
Communicated.

communicated.
The history of the church must be neces-
sarily limited. inasmuch as no regular record
of the construction and continuance of said
church and the society attached thereto has
ever been made or preserved, and we have to
rely for the material for such history cxclu-
siveIy on traditional data. From all facts it
appears that the cornerstone was laid with
due ceremony by Bishop Waugh OF the NJ. L.
Church in the year 1913. The land on which
the church is located had previously been
decided by Levi II. Evans to the following
trustees, namely: Thomas S. Thomas, J. +.
Knight, VIM. Denison, James Gillespie and
Samuel Logan, in trust for the PHILADELPHIA
Conference Of the NJ L. Church. Thomas S.
Thomas. the contractor. discontinued opera
tions on the building during the winter
months of 1916 and 1917. resumed work in
the spring Of 1919 and completed it in October
OF the same year. The first class was organ
i@'d in NovemN"" Of this year as follows: ],
i. knight, leader: David Tucker and wife.
John b. Campbell and wife. James Gillespie
and Amcin s. Hunter: 2. j. Cox being
preacher in charge Of tho circuit. The fol-
lowing is the list OF appointments consecu-
lively made hy the conference for this circuit
from 1913 to the present time, 1857: Revs.
john b. Arthur, Wm. NcAIi"harl. Levi Stooke,
John Shield Thomas Il. Miller. Thomas
Simpson, james King. G'roy Ken, Solomon
Cooper, Ar. Henson. Charles Ayers, Thomas
Simpson, Mr.. Olson. Mr.. Sharer, Mr.. Benum.
Jos. Dare, j. d. Kemp Joseph Cook. Geo. r
kramer, II. S. Thompson, L. W. Layneld,
L. c. McNichol, Mr. Hammerslcy Dir. White
Thomas Tomknson, T. b. Hunter, Mr..
Hynson, Mr.. Harding, l.. T. Poole the
present pastor. r..
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Pretty Home Wedding.

The residence of Mrs Marsarget NJ. Wells
No. 1907 Delaware avenue, Wilmington, was
the scene Of pretty wedding on Wednesday
evening, when her daughter. Miss Mary
Wells, was married to the Rev. s. Edwin
Grant, formerly Of Cherry Hill. this county
now member of the Troy. n. Y. Methodist
Episcopal Conference. The immediate rela-
tives and friends were present.
The brides brother-in-law. the Rev. c. A.
Scars, of Philadelphia, of1lciated, and the
groom's uncle, the Rev Edwin II. Hynson.
of Kent Island, Md, assisted. Miss Elizabeth
B. Irwin. Of Wilmington, was maid of honor,
and the Rev. Harry G. Budd Jr.. of Perry
vile. was best man. Miss Carrie Saring, of
Wilmington, played the wedding march.
The ceremony was followed by n reception.
The parlor, dining-room and siltroom were
handsomely decorated with roses, lilies,
daisies. carnations and sweet peas. Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant received many elegant gifts
At 10 o'clock the couple started on a tour,
after which they will proceed to Champain,
at the northern extremity of Lake Champlain
in Clinton county, \. y, where Mr.. Grant is
pastor of church. Mr.. Grant is II graduate
of Delaware College and Boston University,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
CROPS DOING WELL.
Encouraging Bulletin for Marylani and
Delaware Issued by the Local
Weather Office.

The weekly crop bulletin for Maryland and
Delaware, issued on Wednesday by the local
weather office, says
'The temperature of the past week was
very nearly normal, though the first few days
were unseasonably cool, retarding slightly
the growth of young plants. The ground
was becoming very dry and the general rains
which set in Saturday morning were of great
benefit to crops throughout the section.
"Wheat continues very promising and oats
are in fine condition, as are also grasses and
vegetables. In some localities in Anne Aruu-
del county tomato plants have been set and
are growing rapidly. Corn planting is well
advanced, but will be discounted for a few
days on account of the fields being too wet.
Correspondents state that the frosts of last
week did but very little injury to fruit, pros
poets for which nrc very good.
considering all crops, the outlook at
present in the Maryland and Delaware Sec
ton is extremely encouraging. The when.
crop, which. after corn, is the most impol-
taut. withstood the winter well, came up IL
good stand and is especially promising. Peas
are being cultivated. early corn is up and
Strawberries are nearly ready for the market.
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NORTH EAST NEWS.
NORTH EAST. MAY 7, 1897

NORTH EAST. MAY 7, 1897.
Ahram. Camp, No. u, Sons Of Veterans,
will hold an lee cream and strawberry fcst!-
val in Il. \. Il, Hall on Friday and Saturday
evenings, May II and Is, under the name of
"UGclc Sans Festival" There will he music
each evening. and Mr.. Grason, Of Sylmar
will hay" his graphophonr on exhibition.
Owing to the inrIemency of the weather the
o. L. \. VI festival was not the success it
should have been.
Bishop Adams confirmed one person in the
prescnco OF large congregation on Thursday
evening in St. Marv's p. t. Church, and
preached an able sermon.
An immense crowd attended the Nav Dav
picnic at Red Point on saturday. where they
had good time until the rain storm came up
and then there was n grand scramble to get
away. A number Of collisions occurred but
none We're serious. About 2500 people and
about 800 conveyances were on tine grounds.
The North East Cornet Band furnished
music. Wesley Neal was present with his
flying horses and did Il bis: business
Shad and herring have fallen off this week
and the season will soon end.
Our farmers are preparing for and planting
corn this week. and there is promise of Il
good crop OF every thing. particularly fruit.
The recent frosts did no harm.
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DEATHS OF A WEEK.
VIM. D. Bye.

Mr.. William d. Bye, a respected citizen of
the Fourth district and whose farm is located
near Providence Mills. died at his home on
Wednesday night after Il two weeks illness
from pneumonia aged thirty-flve years.
Mr. Bye was the oldest son of the late
Wm. T. Bye, a highly respected citizen Of the
same district. and the elder brother of samuel
q. Bye. the Secretary and Treasurer of the
Farmers and Mechanics Mutual Insurance
Company OF this county. Mr.. Bye married
Miss Anderson. n daughter of the late James
Anderson for many years Superintendent Of
ProYidenc" Paper MILLS. and who survives
her husband with three children. In all
til" multiplied relations of life Mr.. Bye was
an exemplary and worthy citizen. He had
for years been II consistent member of Rock
Presbyterian Church. and for some time
previous to his death an cider and a member
Of the Board of Trustees of it. In the temper
au"c cause he was also recognized rs a factor
in his community. eX"rting his persona! innu-
onrr in behalf Of that reform as well as
good morals generally.
Mr.. Bye's funeral will take place tomorrow
Sunday from his late residence with services
at the Rock Presbyterian Church at 80 D.
m. His body will be buried in Sharps Cem,-
cry.
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Last Monday in the United States Court,
Judge Morris, remanded for trial to the
Circuit Court Of Cecil county the case Of
Henry II. Mitchell against the receivers Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for damages
for diverting Big Elk Creek. Judge Morris
holds that since the petition in the case did
not state that Messrs. CoWen and Murray had
been appointed receivers by order OF the
United States Court or by virtue OF the
United States law, the case could not be re
moved on mere allegations in the later plead
ings. The Baltimore and Ohio had made
application for removal of the case from the
State to the United States Court
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

At their meeting on Tuesday. at Denton,
the School Commissioners of Caroline county
passed resolution, That in the Judgment
OF the School Board Of Caroline county, the
time has arrived when women should he
recognized in the active management of the
public schools, and that through their ap-
pointment as district school trustees. as great
if not greater, efficiency will be secured
In the list Of one hundred and sixteen
trustees selected, twelve women were named
The Commissioners have been considering
this innovation for more than Il year, and
they believe the results will justify the step
taken.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
TOWN GOVERNMENTS.
Cecilton, Chesapeake City and Perryvillc
Held Their Annual Municipal
Elections on Monday.

Charles Peters, W. d. Fillingham Andrew
Mckee. L. L. Myers and b. +. Jackson were
elected Town Commissioners at the election
held in Cecilton, on Monday. The contest
proved to be very interesting, the fight for
the Office of town bailiii, there being two con
testants. Evans Robinson was elected by i3
majority over Mr.. NIilligan, who was n can
didate for reelection.
With two tickets in the field 165 votes
We're pollcd at the town election for five
commissioners held in Chesapeake City on
Monday. The ticket elected was made up
as follows: Watman Smithers, Joseph Shaifer,
Jr. William Queck, James Cummings and
George X. Houck. Alexander Van Buskirk
was elected town bailff.
At Perryvile, on Monday afternoon, the
annual town election was held and resulted
in the choice of Thomas Kane, John S. Duna-
hoo and William 4. Wilson ~ Commissioners.
Tor the ensuing year. Thomas was "A men,
ber Of the oil board.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
CECILT0N ITEMS.

CEcmToN, May I. 1897.
Miss Leila n. Mccoy spent Saturday in
Philadelphia having her eyes examined.
DR.. Coleman Beastor OF Red Lion, spent
sunday in town.
Miss Annie Richards, of Philadelphia and
DR.. +. A. Richards spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. NJ. r. Wake, OF Staunton, Va, is
spending some time with her daughter Mrs.
7. c. Cruikshank.
Mr. Harry Biggs of Baltimore, spent few
days with his parents at Fredericktown.
Mrs. John Anderson spent part of last week
among relatives in Wilmington
Mr.. William ". Knight. of Baltimore, spent
several days in our neighborhood.
Town election was held on Monday and the
following officers We're elected: Messrs. An
drew Mckee, +. +. Myers, Benjamin Jackson,
Winter ID. Fillingame and Charles l.. Peters
for commissioners and Evan Robinson for
bailiff.
James II. Smith has sold his pacing horse
Billy G. to n gentleman from Cambridge.
Mrs. Nina Stradley, of Neazey's Neck, spent
Wednesday with her daughters Mrs. james A.
Smith and Mrs. Julia Cosden.
Mrs. Z. J. Davis spent part of Tuesday
with her sister Mrs. l.. ". Davis.
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THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special News From our Regular
Correspondents.
PRINCIPLE FURNACE ITEMS.

PRINCIPIo FURNACE. May 7. 1897.
Quite number of our young folks spent
May Day at the fishing shores Misses Hattie
and Eleanor Little. Mrs. James Little, Mrs
Wm. Little, Miss Eva Anderson, Messrs. John
E., IT., and MunsOn Jackson, Allie Little.
Masters Eddie Kirk, Burk and John Little,
visited Carpenters Point Miss Cora Harten-
stine, Messrs. Harry Miuker, Albert Nick!c.
Fritz Ecklund, Abbe Anderson and Eugene
Reynolds accompanied the North East band
to Red Point. Misses Mamie and Estella
Wright enjoyed the day at Chowder Hall
Club House. They all report having IA good
time
The NJ. +. Church has rcorganized an Ep-
worth League and the following officers were
elected; Mr. Edward Craig. president; Mr..
Milard Charsha, lst vice. president; Mr. Aaron
BIackson, ID president: Miss Nellie
Craig, 81 vice president: Eva Anderson. 4th
vice president; Miss Edith Gregg. secretary;
Miss Annie White, treasurer. Meets every
Thursday night. 1t is hoped that tn" young
people will turn out and help make it sue
cess,
The Grand Castle of the Knights of the
Golden Eagle will meet in Baltimore May 10.
Reliance Castle or this town will be repre-
sNnted by several members.
Miss Emma Gregg, formerly Of this place
hut now Of Fr"nchtown, is lying very i'll at
her home.
Miss Agnes Moore, Of Newark, Del, is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Sentman.
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RISINGSUN ITEMS.
RIsISGsUN, Nav 7, 1897,

RIsTsGsUN. May T. 1897.
Hubert Kirk. OF Wilmington, is visiting his
uncle ThOs. j. Wilson.
A. b. Keen, OF Rising Sun, and G. y. Walls
of oxford, held another live pigeon match
near Sylmar, on Wednesday afternoon last
Walls won the second time by the score of %
to Keens lS killed
Harmony Castle X. G.. f., OF Rising Sun,
will celebrate their ninth anniversary on
Monday evening next. The band will take
part in the evening programme along with
other music and speeches, Ctc. Refreshments
will be served to the many friends invited.
The monthly Homo Mission Social will be
held at the home OF Misses Mary and Edith
Ryan on Friday evening.
During n drunken sprawl on the "Ridge."
on Tuesday of this week, Arthur Reynolds
was cut severely in the face aud on the hands
and Henry Greenfield was cut about the arms
with razor Harry Morrison was arrested
for doing the cutting and taken before Squire
Campbell where he admitted he cut Reynolds
and Greenfield He was taken to West
Chester jail on Wednesday.
Col L. F. Copeland, OF Harrisburg, deliv-
cred on Saturday evening, the last lecture OF
the course given by the Rising Sun Lecture
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TEMPERANCE.
Annual Convention of the State League
at Baltimore.

The Twenty-lourth Annual Convention of
the Maryland State Temperance League will
be held in st. Johns NJ. f. Church on Liberty
street near Lexington. in the city Of Balti-
more, on Tuesday evening, May II. all day
Wednesday, May II; and all day Thursday,
May 13, 1897.
All churches. Sunday Schools Ministerial
Associations, Young Peoples Societies, Young
Men and Young Women Christian Associa-
tions, and all Anti-Saloon Leagues and other
Temperance and Moral Reform Associations
in the State of Maryland provided they are
in accord with the principles of the Maryland
state Temperance League. are entitled to u
representative in the annual convention, at
the rate of six 60 delegates for each church
or society.
All county vire-presidcnts, all members Of
the executive committee. and all ministers
whose churches or sunday schools send dele
gates, shall be members of the convention
without being sent 10y any association.
Trustees Of the body corporate, Life Dircc-
tors, Life ASS Dcintes, Life Patrons and Life
OF Annual Monlbcrs, are members Of the con-
vention without being sent by any rrganiza-
tion .nrovid.d tl,ay ora in ,,,ord with ,bo
principles Of the League
PeIin,in,, tb,t tho su.c.ss or th. rar,rar-
aoce rrCorm is essential to tho trip,o,h of
the Gospel, ministers are earnestly requested
to see that their churches select daIeoatps
and such rs will attend the convention
Friends or the c,usa orn ro,,,,st,j g., ,,i,.o
notice nf This convention in their ra.nnnti,a
churches. sunday Schools and other As.oci,-
tions entitled to send lcIe,,alos and ,,lso ~
far as possible to secure the publjeption Of
the no,ire o- nm unnronriore rnraronrn to ,ho
convention in their .ity and c,,u,ty .no,,,a,
and roIi,ious INNER.
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ing the prevailing color. the musicians being
seated in an alcove of the nall. later in the
evening number of her Younger guests
indugiuS in dancing. Mrs. LitHenberg was
assisted in receiving hy Mrs Manly Drennen.
Mrs. Herbert d. IitHenLprg and Miss Lucille
Litzenberg; Mrs. Frank Scott, Misses Bessie
Manly, Helen Scott. Covie May. Marian Clark
and Mamie Haines aiding in the dining room.
Among the guests who called during the
evening were Rev. Wm Schouler. Mrs. and
the Misses SchoUler, MIR. and Mrs Il. G..
Thackery, Mr. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Haines, lEr.
and Mrs. w. \. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard Reese, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Muckall,
Mrs. Mary L. Tull, Mrs. Annie Tult, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. VI. Mccullough Mr. and Mrs. Il. b..
Frazier. Misses Helen Barrcil, Nellie Brough-
ton, Bessie Evans, Henrietta and Laura
lamar. Laurine wilson, Stella Haines.
Corinne lamar, Carrie Hall. Belle lamar,
Sadie Reese, Florence Torbert Eloise Walms-
ley the Misses Rickcts, Miss McIntre, Mrs.
DIR. Bratton, Mrs. II. c. Wells. Mrs Lizzie
Hurn, Mamie Ellis. Lenie Ash, Messrs. John
Partridge, c. c. Strickland, VIM. ID. Bratton.
james McIntirc. Geo. X. Ash, V. NJ. Torhert.
DR.. II. l.. Clemson, Ricketts, Nelson, Albert
Constable, John G.. Constable. Dr. 7. Markie,
James T. Evans and Louis Pratt. of Milford,
Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
FINGER-BoARD SCHOOL.

The following averages We're obtained for
the month of April Sixth grade-Emma L.
Davis, 99.6; Ethel Loller, 99.G. Fifth grade
Mabel Loller, 1913; Jennie Boyes 9G.5; John
b. Freeman, 1913; Arthur Freeman, 96.5;
Lewis W. Freeman. 9G.5; Harry Boyles 95.3.
Fourth grade-Joy Matthews, 96.1; Robbie
WooIayhan, 9G.2; Kate Newton, 97.3. Third
grade-Carroll Wooeyhan, 9G 3: Arthur W.
Boyles, 9G.3: Alice Freeman, 9G3; Ida Mat
thews, 93. Second grade-Blanche PadIey
%; Harold Padley, 90; Chriss Newton, 90.
BELLA II. GALBRAIrH Teacher.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Entertainments.

The Junior Epworth League of the Elkton
N. E. Church will hold strawberry and ice
cream festival in Armory Hall on the corner
Of North and High streets on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, May 1S and 10.
An entertainment, consisting of recitations,
vocal and instrumental music and the graphic
phone, will be given at the NJ. E. Sunday
School room at Port Herman for the benefit
of the school, Friday evening, May IA. Ad
mission adults 15 cents, children 10 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Calendar Supplement.

We distribute this week as supplement to
the WING, II calendar published by Mr.. c. S.
Kmes, of Baltimore, advertising agent. This
calendar Mr.. Kimes had contracted with his
having agreed to deliver it as n supplement
when published. 1t has just come to hand as
its date shows, and Mr.. Kimes hopes to fulfill
his obligation to his advertisers by making it
mid-season calendar running from May '97
to April '9S, inclusive.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Pigeon Flying.

The Elk View Homing Club had a fly from
Manassas, Va, to Elkton on Sunday a dis
tance of 100 miles, air line. Two birds were
liberated at 1915 a. m. First bird home Mt
2.19 p. m. covering the distance in three
hours and thirty-four minutes. Two showers
caught them before reaching home. Had
six birds home same day. One Tuesday
There are three to be heard from. The club
will ship to the 200 mile station in about
two weeks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
ISGdchlr MCI.ane.

Issachar MrLrne. aged ~ years, died at an
carly hour on Wednesday morning at the
home OF his fathor-in-aw William Peoples at
New Valley, i'll the seventh district. Death
resulted from consumption. The deceased
was Il native OF York county, Pa, and was Il
miller by trade. He married Miss Sallic J..
Peoples who, with one child survives him
He was Il member of Colora Council. Junior
order United American Mechanics.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
Cargo of Bone.

The Scott Fertilizer Company, of Elkton
has received intelligence that the bark Hattie
G.. Dixon, has sailed from Paysandu
Uruguay. for Baltimore, with II cargo of bone
ash and bones, consigned to them. The bark
is expected to reach Baltimore, about the
middle Of June, and at which point the cargo
will be transferred to schooners and delivered
at the wharf of the company in Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

Jackson. After the program the entertaining
committee presented each one with peanut
very prettily adorned with ribbon, upon
opening it. we found instead Of Il kernel u
number corresponding to that of some gal
liant who was supposed to take you out to
refreshments SO the peanuts contained Il
large kernel after all. After refreshments were
served the club adjourned to meet in two
weeks at the home of Miss Lulu Mcyey.
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Taken to House of Correction.

Frank Cooper, colored. of Elkton, was
taken to the House of Correction on Satur-
day, to serve twelve months. He was found
guilty of assault and battery upon Bessie
Moore. also coored, of Elkton. Cooper has
given the officers much trouble for several
years past.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

The Oxford Base Ball Club this season will
be composed Of home players Pitchers,
NTaley and Pierson; catcher, Johnson; first
base, II, Alexander; second. McCIurg; short
stop, Wall; third base, Flaharty; left field
jackson; center, c. Showater right field,
Reburn Manager and Treasurer, Herbert
Alexander; Captain and Secretary, Clarence
Showalter. The opening game will be played
with Lincoln University Club in Oxford, this
Saturday afternoon.
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Found Dead.

William Body an old and respected col
ored resident of the Eighth district of Cecil
county, who has been missing for the past
several days, was found dead on Sunday
morning in the woods on the NickIe farm.
The cause Of his death is not known.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08
COUNTY SCHOOLS.

The WING desires to make the school de-
partment rs complete as possible, and toward
this end all teachers in the county are re-
quCsted to make such contributions regarding
their school work us they may see proper.
Reports from all the schools are desired, and
which should reach the WING prompty.l
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

Ann NJ. Crothers; recitation by
Miss Mattie Allen; singing by
the. club; instrumental solo,
by Mr.. Cherry; vocal duet, by
Miss Sallie McMaster and Mr..
Wilmer Jackson; instrumental
solo, 10y Mr.. Albert McNamee;
instrumental duet by Miss
Nora Riale and Mr.. Wilmer
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

Maryland Agricultural College
team, and that of Washington
College of that town, the latter
winning by score of to 5 The
Agricultural boys out-batted and
out-iielded their opponents, but
were unable to bunch their hits.
The umpire also made several
rank decisions against the visitors.
On one occasion two men occu-
pied the same base. and he would
not decide either Of them out.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-05-08

In Il ilve-inning game of baseball, on Sat
urday afternoon, the Ursinus College team
defeated the Delaware College club by the
score Of 8 toj.
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IDlln Smith.

John Smith 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas p. Smith, died at the home of his
parents at SinSeriy on Thursday, last week,
uf meningitis.
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Among the Horses.

At the race track on
the Fair Grounds on
Monday. Jockey Neel was
suspended fro IN any
further performances on
horseback during this
meeting for crooked rid
ing on Diabolis in the
second race.