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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
Caught Thief in a Trap.
Clinton Democrat.

Clinton Democrat.
For some weeks past groceryman
John Camplin has been missing mon
ey from his cash drawer under cir
cumstances that Indicated that sneak
thieves were reaching under the
counter and robbing the cash drawer
from the back.
He consulted with Marshal Gala
way, who advised him to set a steel
trap in his cash drawer. He did this
and next morning a little negro bow
named Parks had his hand caugbtin
the steel jaws while trying to pilfer
the drawer.
Marshal Galloway was summoned.
and in the meanwhile the boys hand
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
MILES S. HORN.

Asks the Democratic party to en-.
dorse his two years conduct of the
Prosecuting attorneys office by are.
nomination. Mr. Horn has had
wonderful success in prosecuting des-
perate criminals, sending IA very large
per cent to the penitentiary, and has
one, old man Gartrell, now awaiting
the death penalty in the county Jail.
lie is a young lawyer OF ability, en-
ergy and lots of courage and has de-
voted his best energies to the states
interests. He is very clever and ac-
commodating to all who come in
contact with him either in an official
or private character He Was nomi-
mated before over two strong com
petitors in primary election and
received a substantial majority over
his republican opponent in the gen
eral election, thereby demonstrating
his popularity with the people. Mr.,
Horn recognizes that il has been the
custom OF Bates county. when an
officer has made a good record in II
two year office to give an endorse.
nrnt oi a second term and he feels
that an exception should not be
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
An Evening With Shakespeare.

Prof. f. NJ. Chamberlain is grand
reader. He possesses a powerful
voice, which gives him advantages
in impersonating Shakespearean
characters, and illustrated by life
like views, it is an intellectual treat
for anybody. The entertainment is
is for the benefit of the High School
Library and should be we'll patroniz-
ed. At Opera House Friday evening
March Dist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
Farmer Burned Saving Stock.

st. Joseph, Mo, March 15.-Frank
Dun, grower OF blooded cattle and
one OF the best known farmers in
northern Missouri, persisted at his
home near Westboro, Mo-, to-day
during fire in one of his large barns.
Several horses and cattle were in
side the barn, and it was to release
them that prompted him to rush in
side and sever the halters. The roof
fell upon him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20

Mr. DeArmond's withdrawal from
the senatorial race was due to his be-
lief that he had no right to neglect
his duties in Congress for the sake Of
the advancement of his personal po-
litical ambitions His view Of the
duties of one placed in responsible
post ny the people is tn" view Of an
honest and faithful servant Of the
ple-Rrpuhlic.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
We INVITE YOU
Butler Cash Department Store.

was fastened in the trap, and the
trap was wedged between the drawer
and the counter 80 that on the Off
GERS arrival the drawer had to be I'M
screwed from its fas,enings before he
could get the hoy loose.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
John A. SiLNERS

Is asking the democrats of Bates
county to nominate him for Probate
Judge, for which office he is pre- emf
nently qualified, being a lawyer of
ability, man of splendid Judgment
and excellent habits. He was born
in the state of Iowa in Feb'y 1864,
80 years ago. His parents brought
him to Missouri in his infancy, and
they moved to Bates county in 1873,
where he has lived ever since, nearly
30 years. He is married and has an
interesting family of five children.
He was raised on farm, taught
school for three years, studied law
and was admitted to the bar under
Judge DeArmond in December, 1889.
He has been in the active practice for
thirteen years. Five years ago he
located in Rich Hill. He served as
city attorney for one year and de-
clined a reappointment. He has
been a democrat all his life, active at
all times in that party success. Two
years ago he was candidate for pros
ecuting attorney and made II very
creditable race. Mr.. Silversis very
clever gentleman, courteous and ac-
commodaing at all times, and would
serve the people faithfully and well
in offices, if they honor him with the
nomination.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20

There will be another car. But the man
can't wait. He chascs the car and swings
on, painting and hot, but satisfied. He
keeps this gait up all day. He works that
way. he lunches that way. He contin-
ues this until his stomach "breaks down"
and nature compels him to "go slow"
Business men who have impaired their
digestion by hasty eating will find i'll
DR. Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery
cure for dyspepsia and other diseases
of the stomach and organs of digestion
and nutrition. 1t does not give mere
temporary relief, but it effects a radical
cure. II strengthens the stomach, nour-
-ishes the-nerycs and purities the blood
For six long years l suffered with my liver,
kidneys, and with indigestion, which baiiled
the best doctors in our country" writes l., l.,
RanSell. Esq, of Woolsey, Prince William Co,
Va II suffered with my stomach and back for
a long time and after taking a 'cart-lold OF
medicine from three doctors grew 80 had |
could hardly do a days work, Would have
death.lkc pains in the side, and blind spells
aud thought life was hardly worth living, |
began taking Dr piCrce's Golden Medical DIS
cuvcIy and Pleasant Pellets as advised, Re
tore ! had taken half Of the second bottle !
began Ia feel relieved. got six bottle, and
used them, and am happy 10 say owe my lie
to Dr. Pierce and his medicines"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20

Two hundred and twenty-nine pri-
vate pension bills were passed by the
House. The dispatch says this is
the largest number u pension bills
ever passed by the House mt one ses-
sion,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
Notice to Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given that the
county Board OF Equalization will
meet in the county clerks Office in
city of Butler, on Monday, April 7th,
1902. Any tax payer who thinks he
has been assessed too high can come
before the Board and be heard at
that time. S. T. BRoAppps,-
cost County Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
rendered a Commission.

Washington, March l5.-President
Roosevelt has offered a lieutenant s
commission in the army to Algernon
Sartoris, grandson of Gen. [. S.
Grant, which has been accepted.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20

Hon. C. e. Dickinson has lnnounc-
rI his intentions Of becoming Il cam
didatc FOR State Senator. Mr.. Dick
inson il an able lawyer. and eloquent
anrforceiul speaker, and would make
n senator that this District could be
proud Of. II" served N the'House of
Representatives Of the last General
Assembly ana took Il high stand in
chat body. While We 10 not know
who will he candidates. we predict
thu' it will Ike Il mighty strong
&. u.... beat Mr.. Dickinson.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
FOR CORONER.
DIR. o. +. RENlCK,

i harles { Nelson. aged about II
years has been arrested at san An
tonic, Texas, on the charge Of biz
amy. 1t is claimed he has nine living
wives
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20

Judge Miller vi Montrose, q promi-
ucnt citizen % that town for many
Years, dropped dead "A lew days ago
from heart disease. lie was taking
10 family washin" away ut the time
he was stricken and only lived about
forty minutes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
!. G. CANTRELL.

THE TINES takes great pleasure in
calling special attention to the an
nouncement of the loyal democrat
and most excellent gentleman whose
name heads this article. Mr.. Cantrell
came to Bates county from hisnative
state, way down south in Georgia,
away back in lSsS, aHd-has been al
honest. Industrious farmer, a kind
and cOnsiderate neighbor, citizen
who stands high all over the county,
and an active, hardworking demo-
crat ever since. There have been few
democratic county conventions that
John Cantrell was not an influential
delegate from his township, always
steadfast in support of nominees,
whether they were his choice or not.
Mr.. Cantrpll is vel qualified to per-
form the duties Of Recorder. He was
u candidate for that office four years
ago and made a very creditable race.
He is n strong man with the people
aud il nominated would strengthen
the ticket.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
Hats.

We show hat at he 9Sc 81 30
$1.9S and 81 Is that would eos you
25c to Tlc more elsewhere. Why
not save money by -pntrnnizing- the-
house that makes the prices lori
southwest Missouri.
Bring in your produce for trade or
cash.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20

NEVER have we shown as large a
line OF Furniture as this spring.
Eleven different styles OF Bedroom
suits from $3.50 toS45
Thirty styles of Iron beds full size
FROM 81 10 to S15.
Ten styles of Wood ueds from 81
9S to $500.
Seven styles Mantle folding beds,
solid oak from SIP to $3.50.
Twenty styles of extension tables
from 81 81 to SO.
Thirteen STYLES of Dressers from
81 90 to 500
Eight STYLES OF Combination book
cases from 81 to SIS.
Fifteen styles of CeHehes,- both
double and single from 81 to 500.
Fifty styles of Center Tables from
6Ic to so.
Sixty styles of Rocking Chairs from
81 90 to SIT.
Twenty. five pieces of Parlor furni.
ture from 81 - TO SIS.
Eighteen styles of Dining Chairs
from 5ec to S2.25 each,
Six styles Side Boards from $500
to $50.
Six styles Kitchen Cabinets from
81. 0O'to Sill.
Thirty-fve patterns of Ingram Car
pets from Doe to 05c per yard.
twenty patterns y Carpets from
soc to 81 90 per yard.
Fifty patterns Lace Curtains from
i9c to 500 the pair.
Thirty-fve patterns in Portlers
from $50 to S7,4S perpair.
Also ottomans, foot stools, cur
tain poles. carpet paper, stair reds,
tytJTIr pUTps, pHyufS, SCrVpHs, fitted or
untitled pictures, picture frames, a
large line of new picture moulding,
Just in. Pillows, mattresses. In fact
everything that a tirst-class furniture
store carries.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
BUTLER WEEKLY TINES

BUTLER WEEKLY TINES
]. D. ALLEN, EDITOR.
T. D. ALLEN Il Co, PROPRIETOR
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
The WEEKLY TIMEs, published ever,
thursday. will be sent to any address
see res-5 postage paid for SsT.oo,
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Ne are authorized 70 announce the following
names for the TespcetiNr Offices under the class
iivi heads, subject 10 the result OF the demo
cratic primary election April it'h, for count
rNcss. March Il city oiiccs
REPRESENTATIVE.
I l.. HARPER, Of Lone Oak,
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
RI. rRApEN. OF Homer.
=. +. WILLIAMS, Of Nj. Pleasant.
j. O.. GALLEY, OF Nj. Pleasant.
JOHN r. uERREII., OF Deer creek.
r. BROApDCS,
G. {. DUKE, of Nj. Pleasant
FOR GIRO IT CLERk
}. n, URu\ ~, orNc-t }ooay,
- e. q. IIESI.Y. Vi Pleasant Gao.
}. y. PATTERSON, of New Home.
JANE> =. COMBS, of Shawnee.
FOR RECORDER
JAMES NJ srRoCL, of Howard.
l.. ), PADDOCK, ct W. Pleasant,
u. y. rEELER, of Hudson.
Tx, iISlE, Of Mt. Pleasant.
II. H. INNEIN, of Walnut.
JAS. ". CHAMBERS, Of Elkhart
4. II. NILSSON,
u,W. WALTON, of Mt. Pleasant.
q, CANlRELI., OF shawnee,
/. ", SMITH, of Deep Mater.
J. ", REAMAN, of summit,
COUNTY rREASu
". + JOHNSON, Of Usage
FOR SHERIFF.
u. 4, coLNER, or Nj. Pleasant.
jon I. >MlIIl, OF NJ Pleasant.
cLlFt III, Of Mount
Tor PROSECUTING ATIORNEN,
NJ. ;, HORN, Of Nj Pleasant.
=. - - Nv n n, on -7-T- TTVNSNNI
fuRrRuBArEIUpGE
l., ID. NiM~All, of Mound.
JOHN \. SlLvERS, of Usage.
e. +, BONLEN, ONT Pleasant.
PRESIDING Judge
j, W. M,FADDEN, of Charlotte.
A. g. WILSON. of New Home.
q. W. ~TlrH.
JUDGE NORTH DISTRICT.
Z. A. BRUCE, of West Point.
l.. c. EICIlLER, of Mound.
JUDGE OF SOUTH DISTRICT.
O. NJ. BURKHART, of Pleasant Gap.
JOHN j. MARCH, of New Home.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
Underwear.

A big line OF the best values
ever shown at
Mems blue cI brown summer
weight
Mems blk bal brigpan, new thing
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-03-20
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

The WEEKLY TIMEs, published every
thursday. will be sent to any address
...e-vea-, postage paid, for 5r.oo.
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J. \. PATTERSON, of New Home.
IANE~ =. COMBS, of Shawnee.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
M. HUGHES LIE ROUX
LECTURES AMERICANS

NEW YORK, March 20.-After deliver
ing thirty-five lectures in thirty-six days
Hughes lie Eoux, traveller, explorer, au-
thor and man of the world in the most
literal sense Of the term, left New York
yesterday for Canada. the Pacific Coast.
New Orleans. and cuba. He sails for
home from Cuba in June
4 have only been here q little more
than a month yet l think I have found
what is your greatest social problem, a"
said NJ lie RCux- 1T is the conflict be-
tween business and love. In the begin
ming the woman las been your incentive
for work; no there seems to be a tend
ency to love orB for works sake. The
women are all on one side of the road;
the men on the other They are stran-
gers to each other for twelve Of the TWEEN
ty-four hours. The time may come when
they viii be strangers through the whole
long day. Stop raising this barrier Of
business between yourselves and your wO-
men.
When you reach home, v.eary and sui
i5a, but goId-Iaden. do not believe that BY
laying this wealth at the feet OF the god
dess OF your household you are giving her
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
WESTERN COAL FIELDS
And THEIR PRODUCT
Government Investigation
Shows Great Variations.
The Bituminous Article Found in Pockets
Seventy Feet Thick at Some Places;
Elsewhere Only Eighteen Inches.

The Western interior coal field, within
the prairie plains Of the Mississippi Val
ley in the States Of Missouri Kansas.
Iowa, and Nebraska, is described by Mr..
H. F Balm, in the twenty second annual
report Of the United States Geological
Survey now in press. The total area ap-
prOximates $1,000 square miles. but the
coal Of this field is Enthusiastically
patchy and irregular in distribution. The
usual variation in the beds is from eigh-
teen inches to six feet; but in some of
the pockets coal seventy feet thick has
been found.
The development OF the coal mining in
this field has been determined chiefly by
the location of the transportation lines
The Goals are exclusively bituminous
and essentially steam Goals. Owing to
the irregular distribution Of the coal, it
is impossible to give any Trustworthy es-
Inmates of the probable total yield,
An unusually large percentage Of the
mine laboreTs are English speaking
either Americans or English Welsh or
Irish. In certain camps negro labor has
been introduced as a result Of strikes.
OF recent years Slavs and Italians have
been coming into the region. Ten years
ago the miners in this coal field were
practically unorganiZed. From time to
time they have become better organized.
until now IN Iowa the unions are in con-
troll of the situation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
URGING G. R. WALES
FOR CIVIL SERVICE
Now Prosecuting Commits
SiOn's Case Against Sapp.
Argued by His Friends That Basic Prin-
ciple Would Be Upheld by His Pro
motion to the Vacancy.

Mr.. George R. Wales, Of Vermont,
whose name was presented to President
Roosevelt yesterday by Senator Proctor,
as a candidate to succeed Mr.. Rodenberg
on the Civil Service Commission, is at
present in Louisville, Ky, where he has
charge Of the presentation before the
grand jury of the Governments case
against ex-United States Internal Rev
enue Collector Charles Z. Sapp.
During the latter half Of his thirte en-
years Of service in the Civil Service Com
mission Mr.. Wales has established high
reputation as an indefatigable and unre-
Ienting prosecutor OF those who violate
the civil service laws. Almost his first
legal work in connection with the com
mission was the valuable assistance he
rendered in the codihcation OF the civil
service rules in 1885.
Mr., Wales is eminentIy fitted by nature
and experience for the Office for which his
friends are supporting him --5 ability
is so thoroughly recognized by the on
Gals of the Commission who have served
with, under and over him. and who desire
his appointment, that he may be said to
be the candidate OF the entire Commits
sion for the place.
It is pointed out that the elevation of
Mr.. Wales to the position OF Commits
sioner by President Roosevelt would be
signal victory for the basic civil ser
vice principle OF promotion for meritori-
Gus service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
PIG IRON FROM ENGLAND
FOR AMERICAN FJRNA CES
Unprecedented Domestic Demand Aided BY PreUaIng Loo
Ocean FTeghfs, Makes Economical Importation Possible

PHILADELPHIA, March 20-An inter
esting phase Of the great prevailing de-
mand for iron and steel is the arrival al
this port last evening Of the first cargo
of a consignment Of 10000 tons of CIeve-
land England pig iron, bought by the
PittsburE manufacturers to help tide them
over their present difficulties. The ship
ment. which consists Of about 5000 tons.
arrived on the British steamship Myrtel-
dene, from Middlesborough,} and will be
discharged at the Port Richmond piers Of
the Reading Railway. over whose lines it
viii be sent to Pittsburg.
This importation of pig iron, which is
to be followed by several similar eargoes,
not only from England. but from Ger
many and Sweden also. is made possible
by the concurrence OF the unprecedented
demand for the raw material and the de-
pressed condition Of Atlantic steamship
freights. This enables the importers 20
bring in the iron, Notwithstanding the
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
FORTUNE WAGERED
ON A GAME OF POOL

NEW YORK. March 20.-New York Ath-
Ietic GLIB members won from $4,000 TO
SIS, eco hacking Dr. Walter G. Douglas,
Who retains the pool championship Of the
club by defeating James B. Patterson in
a contest OF 200 points. The hackers Of
the champion risked two 10 three times
the amount that was won. and altogether
it is believed the wagers aggregate
SIS. GOO.
The contest was the result OF the recent
championship tournament in the club.
which was won by DR.. Douglas, with Mr..
Patterson as second. Mr. Patterson be
lieved that luck had been against him and
he declared his belief that he could de-
feat Dr. Douglass. match was arranged
and was played in the banqeut hall at
Shanley's, where a table was set up for
the occasion.
Bets to on Champion.
Few bets We're made even, and the odds
which started at to 3 on Dr. Douglas
became 2 to 1 by the time the contest be-
gan. and changed TO to ! later. More
than 200 friends OF the players watched
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
NEW BUFFALO DEPOT.
Pennsylvania Road SAID to Be Planning
Great Structure.

BUFFALO, \. Y. March 20.-Aecording
10 a report. about which much secrecy IS
manifested by local railroad officials. the
Pennsylvania Railroad is contemplating
securing property along Carroll Street. in
this city. from Chicago Street TO Wash
ington Street, for the purpose of building
a new terminal station here that will rival
that Of the New York Central in location.
and surpass il in all other ways
It is estimated the property said 10 be
wanted will cost about s., 0OO. 900 with
100000 additional for the station.
II is known that the New York Central
has been at work quietly for several
months securing conc oil Of property ad-
jacent TO that it now owns on Exchange
Street. and extending west to Washing
ton Street.
Local railroad men say confirmation Of
the report relative TO the Pennsylvania
Railroad must be made through the main
office. and affect TO treat the report
lightly. sEES
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20

tariff duties, at a cost not far from that
Of the domestic article. Under normal
conditions the freight would have added
several thousand dollars cost 20 the re-
ceiver Of the cargo, but the prevailing
minimum rates for ocean transportation
leaves a margin Of profit. The owners
Of the Myrteldene took the cargo at Sl63
per ton freight
Another vessel, the Dutch steamship
Thermisto. is also on her way to this port
with similar cargo. but not at the low
rate paid the Myrteldene The Italian
steamship Ell Piedmonte is under charter
to deliver 5000 tons Of iron at Pensacola
from Rotterdam The iron comes from
German furnaces. and is shipped via the
canals to Rotterdam.
Should the iron be exported in a manu-
featured state the duty Will be repaid 70
the consignees, less 1 per cent deduction,
Il there is a compliance with the draw
back regulations recently prescribed by
the Treasury Department.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
Dr.. Douglas retains club champion
ship and makes his hackers happy.

the game. which was referred by Vincent
B. Hubbel
Though as amateurs the players could
not openly back themselves, il is under
stood that the match was for s.. 600 a
side. DR.. Douglas won by % points after
playing four hours and thirty-one min
utes.
An All-Around Athlete.
Dr. Douglas is one Of the best all
around athletes in the New York Athletic
Club. He rows, plays tennis, water polo.
and bowls. and at one time beat PiIIsbury
in game of chess. He has also taken
part in many swimming contests, and has
won various prizes.
This is the score Of the game by frames
Dr. DOuglas-11 3, u, g. 10, 8. II. S. II.
s, 2, Z, 6, 6, 9, 6. 8. T. 5. II, 9, 3, Is, 6, 10,
6, 3. Total, 200.
Mr. Batterson-S. u. 3. s, 4. Sis. 4. s.
Il, S, 8, Q, 8, Z, s, 8, 10, 3, 6, y, 0, :,
5, Z, 3. Total, Us.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-20
PBYPON LOSES HIS
FIGHT With LEWIS
Washington Lad KnockedO
in the Ninth Round.
Colored Pugilists Put Up a Lively Bout
Before Eutaw Athletic Club,
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. March 2o.-~Bnly" Pey-
ton. OF Washington. was put out by
Charles Lewis, Of Sparrows Point in the
ninth round last night after a great night
II was the star bout Of the Eutaw Ath-
Ietic Clubs exhibition at the Germania
Maennerchor Hall
Lewis and Peyton are colored heavy
weights PeytOn is a man OF much ring
experience.
Lewis is a big spare-buIlt yellow man
from Steelton. He has boxed and defeat
ed some big coIored fellows OF no reputa-
ton. and last night he made his debut as
8 star fighter.
The contest was fairly even for two
rounds, each man hitting when he
thought he had a chance. The third round
was warm one, but Lewis landed a left
to jaw and a body blow, each Of which
was so well aimed and so hard that he
had the better Of the round
Peyton was on the defensive in the
fourth round having discovered that
Lewis was a good. hard hitter. Lewis
then showed generalship and began 70
deliver good hard left iabs Once he put
PeytOn down for four seconds.
Peyton was game enough when he got
up for the eighth round, but was very
tired. He fought the round out but Lewis
was wearing him down fast and the gong
was music 20 Peyton's ears. In the final
round Peyton made game effort. He
led and landed on Lewis body. but in a
mix Lewis was strong and landed a hard
jolt on Peyton's jaw
He repeated the blow twice, and Pey-
ton went down for nine seconds count.
When he got up Lewis landed a right en-
the jaw. il was a short-hook blow, hut
IL put Peyton down and out.
Lewis was seconded by Bobby Dobbs.
Sam Harris, and Herman Miller; Peyton
had in his corner c. Pinkney. kid"
Lewis and kid" Sullivan. James OHara
was referee.