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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

The base bali population OF Pittsburg
which embraces nearly every man,
woman and child in the town just now
has gone daft" The fans" are see
ing things They have a fighting chance
for the National League pennant, and
they are lighting good and hard. All
restrictions on clerks and employees
woo want TO see the games are removed
by staid business men, and politics has
been relegated TO the background.
Whats the scorer is the question
of the hour. Every wearer OF Pitts
burg uniform is hero in comparison
with whom Hobson, Dewey, Schley and
t.-e entire bunch that achieved fame In
the Spanish-American imbroglio, pale
into insignificance. Dewey is not one
fwo-f1lty with Hans Wagner Hobson
never received half the osculatory at
tention that the fair ones in Greater
Pittsburg would bestow upon Beau
mont, Ritchey, ct al, if they dared.
When the club returned from the
most successful eastern trip in the his
tory of base ball in Pittsburg there was
a crowd of 5000 or 10000 at the depot
with a big brass band. At the ball
park there were flowers for the players
and the old time custom of giving
things was revived. The newspapers
have caught the eontagion and are
crowding out war news to give space TO
base ball.
The town was afire with enthusiasm
Thursday night over the victory of the
Pirates and the loss of the Bridegrooms
Last night it was the same, only more
of it. The days contests on the dia-
mond again counted two for Pbutsburg
and the happiness Of Allegheny county
''rooterS" knew no bounds.
And Wheeling Is sympathetic. The
Pirates always were favorites here, and
every mothers son of a base ball lover
is pulling hard and strong for Pistsburg.
There are something less than hun
dred subscribers who want to know the
results before the games are finished.
and who call up the sporting editor
while they ought to be eating their
evening meals.
Its great race, the most interesting
in the history of the National League,
with the leaders and tail-enders getting
closer together nearly every day Pitts
burg has the best wishes Of Wheeling
fans"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
GOVERNOR ATKINSON
Opened tho Campaign for the Re.
pubiicans in Sistersvilie.

opened the Campaign Ter the Res
publicans in sistersvilie.
S2ecia. - he Register.
SISTERSvILLE, ~. Va. Sept. H.
The Republicans opened their cam
paign here this evening with Governor
Atkinson as the principal speaker. The
meeting was called to order in the new
opera house, about o'clock, and the
Governor was introduced by K. l.
Moore, chairman of the meeting. The
Governor harped for about two hours
on Imperialism and free silver, as faf.
as the Democrats We're concerned, and
on patriotism as to the Republicans.
He had a hard time holding his au-
dience, his dry, preaoher-like speaking
not being to the liking of the people
present.
very interesting feature OF the
melting was the excellent singing OF
the w. l.. Armstrong Glee Club which
was organized for the campaign. The
boys did finely. and deserve much
praise Governor Atkinsons speech did
not do the Democrats any harm in this
county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
WILLIAM E. RAYMOND
OF Braxon County Democratic Candidate for Congress in the
First District of West Virginia.

The accompanying cut is good
likeness of William E. Raymond, OF
Braxton county, the Democratic stan
dard bearer in the First Congressional
district of West Virginia He is known
to about every resident of his own and
neighboring counties, but his acquain-
tanceship in the river counties is COM
paratiyely limited. me voters of the
Pan Handle counties win be given
an opportunity to hear and to meet
him before the campaign is much old
or. Dr. w. p. Newlen, of Sutton, has
been named as chairman of the dis
trict executive committee, and is now
comforting with Mr.. Raymond for the
purpose of arranging his itinerary.
William e. Raymond is native OF
The county in which he now lives. He
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

BOSTON, September H.-Boston and
Philadelphia divided henors to-day. In
the first game Dunn was easy for the BoS-
ton batsmen, while one clean and three
scratch singles were all Philadelphia could
get off Dineen. The second game was a
smuggling match in which Philadelphia
proved the victor. LaJoie bore of the
palm with two homers and a single. At
tendance, 1909. Score;
Boston IL o. 4 2 o 0 Ill 10
Philad a 30 o 90 0 0 90 3
Dineen and Clark; Dunn and Douglass.
Earned runs, Boston 3Home runs. Long.
Collins. Time. SIS. Umpire. Hurst.
Boston 30 IL o o 0 0 3 o-6 II 2
Philad'a 80 1 8 l 0 OF 10 3
Nichols and Sullivan; Frazer and Me-
Farland. Earned runs. Boston 4, Phila-
delphia Z. Home runs. Freeman, LaJoie 2.
Time, 2:1S. Umpire, Hurst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

so satisfactorily to all classes of cit
liens of Braxton county, that he was
reelected in 1888, his term expiring in
January, 1898.
Since that time he has enjoyed the
largest and most lucrative practice in
the central part of the State, and has
been recognized as one of the leading
attorneys of that section. At the re-
cent Democratic State Convention, with
out any solicitation on the part of Mr..
Raymond, his name was presented in
connection with the nomination for
Supreme Judge.
Mr.. Raymond is not stump speak
err from choice or training. and while
perhaps not familiar with the tricks
for catching the 'hurrah" element. he
will discuss the issues Of the campaign
in a clear and forcible manner. He is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED BY
CHARLES TOWN DEMOCRATS,

THE Bryan and Stevenson Club Adj
dressed by MIR. II. l.. BurhonE, in
an Attractive Manner.
Special To the Register.
CHARLES TOWN. w. Va, Sept. II.
The Bryan and Stevenson club of this
place held meeting tonight which
was largely attended, and may 'be
marked as the opening of the CAM
paign here.
A large number OF ladies were also
present. and after the business OF the
club was transacted, M. r. l., Burhong.
a young member of the bar. Addressed
the club on the issues of the campaign
in an interesting and attractive man
ner, covering the subject OF trusts and
imperialism.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

was born about as years ago, and has
arisen to lis present eminence in his
chosen profession, through innate abil-
ity united with unimpeachable char
acter, and true American grit. He read
law at Weston for two or three years.
was admitted to the bar in 1881 and
has been practieing continually at SUIT
ton since that time.
Mr.. Haymond's analytical mind, his
rare good judgment and his thorough
familiarity with the law, soon brought
him into prominence, and when in 1884
he was nominated as Prosecuting At
torney or Braxton county, he was rec
ognized as one of the most promising
young lawyers in that section of the
State. He was elected, and filled the
office with such credit to himself, and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
DROVE F0RTFhMIITSI
And Spoke Twice I'm One Day-Mr.
Bryan in His Old Congressional
District.


And Spoke Twice I'm One Day-Mr.
Bryan in His Old Congressional
District.
WEEPING WATER, Neb., September
21.-Hon. w. J. Bryan, to-day, con-
Quoted canvass of his old Congress
sional district He left lincoln at Q
o'clock. At Elmwood he took car
riage and drove twenty miles across the
country to Syracuse in Otoe county He
spoke to a large assemblage of peo-
pie there and when he concluded he
made another twenty mile drive to
Weeping Water. He spoke here to-
night,I in a large grove to a large and
attentive audience The Speech was
addressed mainly to Republicans and
was an appeal to them to consider the
new questions presented in the Aam-
paign without regard to past party at
filations or prejudice. He paid espec-
ial attention to the increase of the army
and the Philippine question.
In his speech at Syracuse Mr.. Bryan
said that the Democrats believed as
much in tariff reform as they had in
1892 and as much In the free coinage
of silver as they had in 1895, but Meth
er of these was the issue of supreme
Importance now.
Referring to the trusts. Mr.. Bryan
said:
Everybody except Mr. Hanna knows
that we have trusts. Mr.. Hanna made
speech the other day in which he said
he did not believe there was a trust
in the United States. / think he is
the only man in country who says
he does not. know there is a trust and
my opinion Is that there is not man
in the country who knows more about
the trusts tnan he does"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Club Meetings.

The Centre District Rough Riders club
met last evening at Hartmann's hall and
transacted important business.
called meeting of the Rough Rider d.
vision of the Logan club was held last
evening at the Island hose house. The
selecting Of uniforms and other business
was under consideration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
QUALIFICATION MATCH

At wheeling Golf Club Links This
Afternoon = Wagon Service to
Highlands.
This afternoon at Wheeling Golf club,
links there will be a qualification match
to ascertain who will constitute tho
team that goes to Washington, Pa, on
the 2Sth inst.
Tea viii be served at the club house
during the afternoon. The committee
of lady members in charge of the So
cial entertainment will be: Mesdames
Lawrence Sands, Howard Simpson, ID.
Carter List and WITH Wilson; the Misses
Sue Wright, Mary Simpson, Flora
Stifel and Gene WaterhouSe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
ABANDONED THE IDEA.

BOSTON, Sept 21.-The National
party at a conference held at Young's
Hotel this afternoon. abandoned the
idea Of keeping a presidential ticket In
the field, and Mr.. Archibald M. Howe,
of this State, who was nominated for
vice president in New York, on tho
5th inst, is expected to follow Senator
Caffrey, OF Louisiana, the presidential
nominee, In formally withdrawing his
candidacy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Capt. o.FerraIrs Meeting.

The Register was in error in an
nouncing that Capt. O'Ferrall, OF
Washington, D. c., would address the
meeting in Elm Grove last night. Capt.
OFerrall stumped West Virginia for
Mckinley four years ago, and addressed
meetings at Mozart Park and at Ben
wood This year he is arrayed against
imperialism, militarism and the trusts,
and, as a matter Of course, is sup
porting Bryan. He Is a veteran Of the
late war, and member of the Legion
OF Honor He will speak in Wheeling
next Wednesday night, and an open air
meeting will probably be arranged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
AMERICAN REPLIES GO OUT.
Continued From rir.t Page.

war department yesterday from General
Chaffee, was made public this morning:
'TAKU (No Date).
"Adjutant General, Washington.
"PEKIN, September 19-Rockhill-Wil-
son expedition returned object successful
ly accomplished; no casualties our troops.
Forsythe's squadron secuted northeast 70
miles to relieve native Christians; re-
turning bringing a. Surrounding country
daily growing less hostile and more peace
full, SO far as my expedition can deter
mine questions.
(Signed) "CHAFFEE."
The date of this cabegram, Pekin, Sep
TENDER 10. shows that close communication
has been Established with the Chinese
capital.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

argumentive, rather than grandilo-
quent, and this fact will be appreciat-
ed by the level headed. thinking voter
who after ALL is a Juror, and will be
moved by reason, rather than by dem
agogic appeals to passion of preju-
dice. If it be campaign in which
logic is more potent factor than era
tory in vote making, then the execu-
tive committee has maze a wise choice.
In his section of the State. where
every act of his public life is as an
open book, and where his personal in
tegrity has never been assailed, Will
liam e. Raymond enjoys popularity
second to that of no man in West Vir-
ginia. He combines the degree of
character and ability which make him
an ideal candidate for Congress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
ordered to Build a palace.

NEW YORK, September 21.-A despatch
to the World from Pekin via Shanghai.
says:
An imperial decree has been received
here announcing the arrival of the emper-
or and empress dowager at Tai-Yuan-Fu.
The decree ALSO commands the governor
of Shan-Si province to raise money to
build palace at Haian Flu as the new
intended capital.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
He VIII Seek Reconciliation With
yera--WilI Sail Next Week.

yera-WilI Sail Next Week.
LONDON, Sept. 21.-James ]. Cor
bett, the pugilist, will return to New
York by the first available steamer to
effect a reconciliation with his wife.
Corbett said to a representative Of
the Associated Press:
Il received some American papers
on Wednesday containing alleged reas-
ons for my sailing for Europe. and in
terviews with my wife as TO my reasons
for leaving She has been imposed upon
lby intimate acquaintance whom |
supposed to be my best friends. These
persons will have to answer to me per-
sonally Though my wife's statements
about the Mccoy fight are ridiculous,
am confident she made them under
a false impression. 1t would be madness
for anyone to think that II would try
to throw the Mccoy fight would make
such an arrangement in the presence
of my wife or any other outside party"
Corbett will sail next week for New
York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Kemu,e on the stump.

Information from the east is to the
effect that the inimitable Col Jacob
Kemple is working off steam as q
spell-binder among the green hills OF
Vermont. A gentleman who recently
heard him, states that Jake" pulls the
crowds, and makes about as much as
is possible out of very weak case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
PRESIDENT YoUNGMAH

Testfffed in the Suit of ssPop's Lytie
Against wheeIins.
A Dayton telegram In the Cincinnati
Enquirer says.
Henry Youngman, president Of the
Dayton base ball club, Of the Inter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
REVISION QUESTION
To BE Considered by the Pnrkers-f
burg Presbytery at Weston-A
Large Attendance Expected.

LnrRe Attendnnce ENpecfed.
Special TO the Register.
WESTON. w. Va, September 2f.--N
The Parkersburg, Presbytery, which
convenes in the Presbyterian Church
here next Tuesday evening, promises TO
be we'll attended. All the ministers of
the Presbytery with bnt one or two ex-
ceptions have signihed their intention
to attend. A larger number of lay dele
gates than usual have reported as ex-
pecting to be in attendance The oeca-
sion of the promised larger attendance
Is due no doubt to the interest that Is
felt In the matter of the revision OF the
confession of faith. which will be voted
upon at this session.
Earl Brooks. young minister from
French Creek, will be ordained at thia
meeting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Prominent Visitors.

Prof. Robert Armstrong. Democratic
candidate for State Superintendent Of
Free Schools, is in the city. He has
been over a large section Of the State
and takes a sanguine view of the situa-
ton from party standpoint.
Will e. R. Byrne, who is conducting
the State Democratic headquarters at
Parkersburg, was in the city last even
ing and will return to Parkersburg to-
day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
DemoraIixed Trade.

TORONTO, Ont, September 21.--The
Pennsylvania coal strike has democrat
lied the lake coal carrying trade and
has brought the season to a premature
close. Several vessels which make
Toronto their headquarters have gone
into winter quarters and dismissed
their crews.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Counties VIII Unite.

The Republicans of Ohio county and
Washington county, Pa, will unite for
a demonstration next Wednesday even
ing. About 500 marchers are expected
to be in line and the citizens of West
Alexander are preparing to decorate the
town. Congressman Dovener will be
the principal speaker of the evening
Senator Elkins may also address the
meeting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
ALL RESERVED CHAIRS
For the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Bout Have
Been Ordered by a Pfttsburger.


The officials Of the Metropolitan club
yesterday received letter from prom
inent sporting gentleman of Pittsburg,
asking them to check off all reserved
seats for the Kennedy Bennett bout
next Monday night. There will be a
big crowd from the Smoky city. made
up of partisans of both, and in spite
of the announced prices of admission,
1t looks now as though the club house
will be packed to the doors. 1t is pos
sible that the Pittsburg man may de-
sire to buy UP the seats for specula-
tive purposes. The crowd from points
outside of Wheeling will be larger than
has ever been attracted to Wheeling
for boxing exhibition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Col. McGraw Here.

Col. John T. McGraw, of Grafton, ar
rived in the city late Thursday night.
and departed yesterday afternoon for
his home in Grafton. In discussing the
political outlook in this State. Col.
tMcGraw takes a very hopeful view of
the situation. He is confident that
West Virginia VIII give her electoral
vote to Bryan. that the Democratic
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

for any boxer In America at 122 or Ia
pounds, for a side bet OF $500. Jack Nc
LELAND preferred. He states that he
would also like TO hear from Dave
Sullivan, Joe Bernstein, or Kid"
Broad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
TWO ExCELLENT ADDRESSES

delivered by Colonel w. w. Arnett
Of This City and Mr.. Englethorn,
of Chicago, President of the Ger
man-Amerfcan Antf-Imperfalfstic
Lengue--A Large Crowd In Atten-
dance--DOings in Political Circles
Throughout the City and State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
State ticket will be elected, and that
the Legislature will be Democratic.


Ex-Congressnan John O. Pendleton
has been secured to address several
meetings in this vicinity in the near
future, and will be heard in different
portions OF the District later in the
campaign. He will speak at Mounds
vile tonight, at McMechen Monday
night, and at the Centre District DEM
ocratic club meeting Tuesday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Philadelphia 1O-BostOn o.
Boston 11-Phf1adelphfa o.
New York 4-BrOokIyn 3.
Aolge Cincinnati 6-ChicagO 8.
Pitfsburg 7-St. Louis 3.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

EaFneu TuIs, fIttsDUIg "U-Ddse
hits. Wagner Williams, Ely. Three-base
hits, O'Brien. Heidrick. Sacrifice hits.
Beaumont, Ely. McGraw Stolen bases,
Wagner, McGraw, Keister 2. Double
play Wagner to O'Connor. First on balls.
off Young /. Struck out, by Philippi 8.
Passed balls, O'Connor 3, Robinson. Wild
pitches, Philippf. Young. Time, 1855. Um-
pire, O'Day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
JUDGE POWERS DECLINES.

SALT LAKE, Utah. Sept. 21.--Judge
Powers has given out signed state
ment declining his appointment by
acting Governor Nebeher to the United
States Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
STANDING OF CLUBS.

PITTSBURG, Pa, September N.-The
home team again defeated ST. Louis rather
easily. Young being hit freely. The fea-
ture of the game was great throw from
right field by Wagner, catching Heidrick
at the plate. Attendance. 5000 score: =,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

Beginning with this afternoon
wagon service will be instituted to
Highlands from the two O'Clock motor,
The service will be continued AL during
the fall both on Saturdays and SUM
days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

PORT HURON, Mich. September ~
The barge Martin WAC sunk IN the rapids
al the entrance to the St. Clair river to-
night Six persons were drowned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
P|HSBURG GONE DAFT
OVER THE PRosPECT OF WINNING
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
PENNANT.
THE RACE VERY EXCITING.

An Order for All the Reserved Seats
for the M A. c. Entertainment
Next Monday Night-Yesterday's
Results I'm the National League.
bowling, Racing and Other SPORT
ing Matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Grer NcarIy a FIfth--

WASHINGTON. d. C.. September u.--
Population Of Dubuque. Iowa, 26.zSzs
against 3D.3il in 1890; an increase OF 5,iSA
or 1915 per cent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

BROOKLYN, September 21-Another
exhibition of rowdyism closed to-day 8
game Brooklyn had one run TO get to
tie, one man out and two on bases, when
McGinnity hit to Davis and a double play
resulted. The decision at first was close
and the Brooklyn players made a demon
stration against the ruling of Umpire
Snyder. Kelly throwing his glove at him
and McGinnity pushing him around. The
official was escorted from the grounds by
the police amid the hooting OF the crowd.
who strged upon the field. In the eighth
Hawiey also attacked the umpire on a
decision at third and was ordered out OF
the grounds. The game was hotiy con-
tested Demont practically losing II by a
wild throw to the plate IN the sixth Score.
New York 80 9 ]!
Mercer and Bowerman: McGinnity and
Farrell Earned runs. New York ]. Brook
lyn !. Time. 1:55. Umpire, Snyder At
tendance, 1,50a-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Treasury Statement

WASHINGTON. September 2i.--To-day's
statement OF the treasury balances IN the
general fund exclusive Of the Si50.00oO09
gold reserve in the division OF redemption,
shows: Available cash balance, SlSI,sass-
90: gold. s7s,7ss,sS7
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
F.u st.te Ticket

HARTFORD. Conn, September 21--T-hs
Democratic State convention to-day norn<
mated full State ticket.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

Mrs. w. H. Travis il confined to her
home on South Chapline street serious-
~ IL,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

CINCINNATI, Ohio. September z1-Chi-
caeo could not hit Hahn to-day. Garvin
as usual had bad inning Hartzei and
Geier the new men. made good impress
sion Nick Young saw his first game Of
the season here to-day. Attendahce 800
Score:
Cincinnati 10 o 0 1 o o o s--s 0
Chicago .....0 O 0 0 o Ia 2
Hahn and Kahoe: Garvfn and King.
Earned runs. Cincinnati 2 Chicago 1.
Time, LIS. Umpire. EmsIie
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
SHORT TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

Another Death From Plague
GLASGOW. September zl--There was
another death from bubonic plague an1
an additional case of the disease reported
here to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
Thursday Excursion to Pfttsburg
Exposition VIA Pennsylvania

Thursday, September 9th, excursion
tickets will be sold from Wheeling to
Pittsburg for the Exposition, good re-
tuning three days via Pennsylvania
Lines. Sousa and his famous band d.
rect from Paris. will be at the EXPOSE
ton during this excursion.
u, Is. 26.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22
THE CLOSING DAY

Of the Races Mt the Washington
County Fair at Marietta.
Special to the Register.
MARIETTA. Ohio. September H.-The
races at the Washington county fair clos
ed to-day. Following is the summary:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-22

Gardner's Challenge.
Oscar Gardner has issued a challenge