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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
/ BLIND MANS AWFUL DEED.
. aJERKIN MORALLY WOUNDS
nps. sMITH--klLLS HIMSELF.
-.rribIe Tragedy at Wallace, Idaho, In
,uh,eh Two Lives Are Taken-Both
Mall Known-She Was Shot Twice
He Was lnsanely JeaIous-Eiis
blindness Caused by Mine Accident.

wallace. Idaho, Feb. 22.-Almost in
oane with jealousy and rage, John p.
pierkin. totally blind, mortally wound
Al Mrs. Hugh Smith of Black Bear by
airing two shots into her breast and
,ben took his own life by blowing his
srains out with the third bullet.
The horrible tragedy occurred at
piarkins' room at the Portland lodg-
ING house of this city about 1 o'clock
in the afternoon.
The woman, with her husband at her
hedside. lies at the point of death at
Magees hospital, and the last report
srom the physicians was that she was
not expected to live until morning. The
woman, who says she had been in the
habit of going to the mans room at
least once a week, went to call on him
todav as usual. She went to his room
about IL o'clock and at the time of the
desperate deed was enacted she was
about to leave to catch the up canyon
rain to return to her family of four
children.
When Mrs. Smith arose to go Bjerk-
in walked to the door, locked it and.
turning around said: Had you known
what was in my mind you would not
have come to see me today
At that the blind man, who appar
emily was crazed over the woman,
grappled with her, forcing her back
to the bed, where he held her so firm
ly that she could not release his grasp.
During the struggle Bjerkin CROPPED
blndly under the bed covering and at
last brought the weapon from its hid
ing place.
When Mrs. Smith saw the revolver
she cried: Jack, don't do it! Don't do
i'll"
But it was too late. The next in
slant the fatal shot was fired. He
pressed the gun close to her breast.
The bullet entered the left breast near
the heart, passing completely through
tn body and piercing the lung. He
moved the point of the revolver slight
ly and the second ball entered the
right breast, glancing and coming out
behind the arm, making only skin
wound. Bjerkin then released his
bleeding victim, threw his hand to his
head and muffled report was follow
ed by heavy fall on the floor. Bjerk-
in was dead at the feet of his mortally
wounded victim. He shot himself In
the right temple, the bullet passing
through his head.
Mrs. Smith had been acquainted with
the man for over year. Mrs. Smith
had taken this revolver, through coax
ing, from Bjerkin some time last year.
He begged so hard for it that Mrs.
Smith took it to Spokane, where he
was stopping, and gave it to him last
christmas day. He has been back here
about three weeks.
Bjerkin received his blindness by be-
ing injured by a faulty blast in the
Standard mine in January Of last year.
How Bjerkin made living is not
known. When his remains were taken
10 the morgue and his pockets search
ed the sum of $166.20 was found. No
arrangements have been made for the
funeral.
Mr.. Smith, the husband of the
wounded woman, still remains by the
bedside of his wife. He still refuses
TO say anything, but he appears to be
suffering deeply.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

A flour mill is assured now for Che.
saw
Homeseekers continue TO arrive
daily by the three great railroad sys-
TENS
The establishment of a branch Of the
Bank of Montreal in Spokane appears
to be assured.
The Aetna Touring mill, which has
been idle for the last two months at
Tekoa, has resumed operations.
Mrs. Louisa James, wife of w. III.
James, formerly governor of Nebraska
and pioneer of Colfax, died recently.
The conviction of former County Au-
ditor Charles G. Raby of Whitman
county of the crime of embezzlement
has been affirmed by the supreme
court.
A warehouse company with a CAPT.
talization of $4,000 has been formed at
Dayton for the purpose of erecting and
operating warehouse at Longs Sta
ton.
The grand jury at Seattle has in
dicted George Kinnear. a wealthy
| property owner of Seattle, for permit
ting the use of his property for i'm
moral purposes.
Just eight hours apart occurred the
deaths of Mr.. and Mrs. Crowley at
Odessa last Sunday, Both were aged
about rs years and had passed nearly
all their lives in the west.
! Mayor Staley of Pullman has issued
proclamation closing the public
schools and forbidding all public gath
erings in Pullman for a period OF Is
days, owing to the prevalence of scar
let fever, measles and smallpox.
The general committee appointed
from the Spokane G. A. r. posts to
campment to be held in Spokane in
June, are getting plans perfected rap
idly. w. H. Wiscombe is chairman.
All the single business of Spokane
has been centered in little trust COM
posed of the seven shingle mills of the
city, which have formed the Inland
Single agency. 1t is expected to con-
troll the single business of the Inland
Empire.
A. B. Meacham of Seattle, prom
inent young man, was recently shot by
footpads after a show of resistance.
The bullet passed through his left side
and is not necessarily fatal. The rob-
oers made off after shooting without
attempting to rob their victim.
J. d. Farrell, of Seattle, formerly
president of the Pacific Coast Steam
3hip company, has been selected by
resident Hill of the Great Northern
to become assistant to the president
with responsible duties on the western
IA Oh the system the appointment be-
ing effective March l.
, The first annual meeting of the Far
mers' Grain & Supply company was
: acid at Wilson Greek last week. 1t
was an enthusiastic gathering of far
: ners from all over the Big Bend coun
.ry, and the proceedings were marked
by a spirit of greatest harmony.
Herman G. Post of Sault Ste Marie,
representing Canadian millmen. is try
ing to get options on timber lands on
the North Half OF the Colville reserva-
Lion. A number of tracts have been
acquired, and if they can carry out
their plans of getting control Of all Of
the timber three large mills will be
established at once. They will oper-
ate from Spokane.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Shorten Time 12 Hours.

ST. Paul, Feb. 23.-On March 1 the
great Northern railway will begin a
new train service that will bring the
ruget Sound cities 1 2hours closer to
view York, the new schedule permit.
.ihg OF journey from coast to coast
~ somthing under So hours. The new
'rain Will leave Seattle at $3.50 daily,
Ieacning st. Paul at 1920 p. m. on
me third day, 60 hours from the coast.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Dawkins Suicides.

milton, Ore, Feb. 24.-Ira B. Daw-
Alns' who lived two miles below Milton
~ small fruit farm, was shot through
sue mead and almost instantly killed.
r.oOaoiy by his own hand. Dawkins
was an old man.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Short in His Accounts.

Ettawa, Ont, Feb. 24.-E. Martineau,
clerk for the militia department,
D is in custody for alleged embez-
snent, has been remanded for a
SIX. II is now said that the shortage
amount to about $4,000. OF this
cunt the police got $4,000 on Mar
eau.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Montana Mines,

The only systematic mining for sap
phires is conducted In Montana.
The supreme court of Montana has
decided to grant a rehearing of the
Pennsylvania mine, both sides having
made request for one.
The mining town of Rochester Sit
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
Coast Wheat Renort.

Portland Ore -Waila Wafla. 75@
q; bluestem, S8c; valley, 78WS0c.
Macoma, " ash.-Steady but quiet
tuestem, CSC; club. 76c.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

;, nypocrites' cloaks may be cut In
- ao style Of heaven. but they are WOW
On OF the cotton of earth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

A Business mems association with
membership of rs has been organized
work for the good of the town OF
fouse.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

some event opposite nearly each day
in the year, such as birth, death, or
achievement of Negroes. Then follows
the headings of Education, Religion,
Military, Music, Art, Literature, Poll
ticstics and Business, under each of
which are compiled the leading events
and achievements of the race for the
last two years. Especially interesting
Is the list of Negro authors and their
publications, names OF Negro inven-
tors and their patents, names of
prominent Negro office holders in most
Of the Southern states. Also the lat
est statistics of wealth, schools, and
population, with per centage Of in
crease according to the last census, in
fact an excellent compilation of the
foings of the race for the last two
years. There is nothing like it now
On the market, and the work is val
liable to speakers and those who desire
ready and handy information about
race progress. The race is greatly in
debted to Prof. Johnson for thus com
piling and giving its best doings TO
the public.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
MR.. THOMPSON IN TUSKEGEE.

Mr.. R. w. Thompson who has been
associated with The Colored American
Tor the past seven or eight years has
accepted a position under Dr. Wash
mgton, at Tuskegee, Ala Mr. Thomp-
son is one of the best all around news
paper men the race has produced. He
Is bright star in that brilliant
galaxy of writer's such as T. Thomas
fortune, John E. Bruce, H. T. Healing,
John c. Dancy and John S. Durham.
The Colored Americans loss will be
Iuskegees gain. Speaking of Tuske-
gee he writes under date of the 14th: :
L am nicely situated here, and I
an sure the quiet life will be a wei
come change from the hurly-burly OF
an unsatisfactory city existence. The
society is cOngenial. the work is to
my liking, and l am treated with the
utmost cOrdiality and respect. DR..
Washington is a Wizard" and Tus-
kegee is the eight wonder of the
World-a modern Utopia-a commun-
ly sufficient unto itself.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
DRESS MAKING ACADEMy.

Ihe oe Lam Orton Famous French Psrsec.
uon ianor System Nine J. A. SmaIIwnod,
Soie agsin ngSh1 lo!S Madison street. northwest.
Afternoon class 2 to o. M 6afiv
uo,In5a Evenings IRON 7.SO to 10 O'Clock.
makers and ladies who wish to do ths,r ow
oressm6ktng. ~ v"
SWANTED-To learn the wonderful De
~ SSaIniess 6asques without one inch of visfbls
s, ssSsM, IN inning or goods, not even on the
snoutuers successful dressma king reouires an
n3cn III earnest progressive study As success
iul WorK In any or the professions No dst-sil
rs small TO be looked after. We teach Won
70 ke dresses with or without seam and
guarantees perfect hts, and com plsts your
course with diploma s
Fupils can sntsr at any time
The colored American., 1903-02-28
POSITION WANTED.

Widow. age %, educated and
lefined, Massachusetts high school
graduate, has taught school. success
ulIy for several years, latest met hod
is also excellent sick nurse and gooo
aousekeeper, will pay twenty-five do.
lars to any one securing her perma
nent position st salary OF $25 OF more
per month Best of references given
and required. Address, Mrs. ID. 3
The SeabOard t., New Orlea rs
The colored American., 1903-02-28
A NEW BOOK JUST OUT!
Negro Almanac and Statistics"

Prof. E A. Johnson, the we'll known
author of the History of the Negro
Race" and History Of Negro Soldiers
in the Spanish American War" has
recently given to the public another
valuable work known as a Negro
Almanac and Statistics" The North
carolina edition contains a copy of the
amended constitution of that State,
with the grand father clause, so that
the cOlored citizens who are required
to read the constitution before being
qualified to vote, may learn to do so
nv purchasing a copy of this book,
and studying therein the new const1-
t1tion: all of which makes this new
hook especially valuable and timely
to the citizens of North Carolina. But
the work is 'brim full of valuable
statistics of interest to the race every
where. The Almanac division gives
The colored American., 1903-02-28
The Livin sston Dressmak king
School

The Livip gston Dress cutting and Dress
making School is Offering new attraction
class has bsen formed In which Inn
pro1dery as applied to personal adornme
ls taught. Miss Chariot Z. Hunter has bsen
placsd IN charge CT this work Persons de-
string to learn decorative embroider should
apply at once to Mrs. l. h, Clarke. prfncfpaI
of the school as only q limited number can
be tai ken ~
HTerms etc., cheerfully furnished at the
school, 1439 w Street Northwest,
The colored American., 1903-02-28

The old man eloquent, Rt. Rev; ID n
M Turner. Senior Bishop OF tne a. Al
can Methodist Episcopal CnOISn, tI5ir
writes a letter, which appears III 'IIo M
iecue of The Cclored American IA
is an enthusiastic emlgratlonI5'' ''(, he
believes that Africa is uesIsneu lto No
the future home OF the Ailoi inoroI1c 80 and
gro, .ound d mentally and physically as
as SOU SCUM twantv.five years ago; and has
ne ne was hsnnv MA faculty of going directly
tne +ba m"Pp heart of any subject he taxes
10 InG 4is letter is a strong presenta-
tion of his case.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

fore the visitors representing the
various nations of the earth.
To us, this is a matter most I'M
peratively important, whichc concerns
not us alone, but the future destiny
of our people in America, and our In
duence and respect with foreign ma
tiOnS for centuries to come.
''To be- or not to be- that's the
question. We can, if united, present
a creditable eXhibi
We shall be p. ID to cooperate
with every Afro-American representa-
tive upon this most important aio
vital issue.
Can we hear from you? Ii so;
write us at Hearne, Robertson Co..
Texas; Headquarters Afro-Amerlcah
Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
REv. 7. HARVEY JONES, M. D.,
Comm. Genl.
or RI. REV. A. GRANT, D. D.,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Yours for the Rights CT Man,
Harvey Jones, Hearne, Texas;
T 6. Tibbitt, Houston, Texas; A ID.
Miller. Calvert, Texas; w. HartIey
Jackson. Navasota, Texas; s. ). wal
ker Marlin, Texas; w. M. Hill, Cen
treville. Texas; C. F. Simmons, Wash
ington. Texas; H. R. Sweet, Hearne,
TEXAS: T. H Love, Hearne, TeXaS;
IA B. Pepkins, Hearne, Texas; b. w.
Roberts, Waco, Texas, and hunoreuS
of others.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
HIP, HIP, HURRAEi

We believe in giving credit to whom
credit is due, and for this reason we say
three cheers for THE CoLoRED AMERICAN
of Washington, D. c., for its get.,up and
get in journalism. 1t deserves the pat
ronage of the people all over the coun-
try.-T'he Rock HUI Messenger
The colored American., 1903-02-28
DreSSmak,nq.

Mrs l. R. Clark's School of Dress Cutsins,
Making, Ladies Tailoring. Designing. Em-
broidery and Millinery, 1890 st. n W.. Branch
Schools, Y M. c. A. No. IL. Drnid Hill, Ave.
Baltimore. Md. end Lynchbure Va.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
NEGROES LEFT OUT

continu from first page
part in the Negro Department, of the
louisiana Purchase Exposition, at St.
Louis, Mo-, in 1904, and thereby frus-
Irate What now seems to us, to be,
On the part Of the said Commissioners,
an enort to place the .--'c~ican Negro
N an unsavory and f sosition be-
The colored American., 1903-02-28

A Church clerk or trustee cannot pe
Judged by his talk at the "class-neet 7ts
ing'' or at his fervent prayers dl INC
revival Ask how his account status
at the grocery, at the neWspdpel ~ Inao0
or how he lives up to his honest obl1ga-
tiOnS.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Don't forget to exchange your
ticket for the Hackley Recital. Dia-
gram of seats at the office of the
Record, after o'clock Friday, the
goth. Come early and pick out "a
choice seat.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
ArTENTIoN AGENTS

a settlements in this office TOT
Poit 80 are hereby warned that uh-
sun settlement comes this week no
less t7e.. levers will be set them This VIII
li,ol' anrlv to number of delinaueh'
anso aII,ssor,bers who are considerably IN ar
The colored American., 1903-02-28

The estimate placed upon a cause pS
Theodore Roosevelt, Grover CleVelana,
John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegle 9a1e
and William H BALDWIN, can be Telleu re t9tl
unon as safely as that set 10rth oy
the Trotters, Ferrises, and ForbeseS'
The colored American., 1903-02-28
AMERICAN IS ALL RIGHT.

The Colored American is the leading
race paper in the United States. 1t is
llways full of news-SOnthzUeStern
Herald. VictOry. TeTGs.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

WANTED-Reliabe coIored help for general
house work &c. in good homes in New England
y41tcnAractto Susie White. I747 Oregon Ave
NV.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

FOR RENT-One large fIont roo N in good 10
cality with all modern improvements, convenien
to cars and herdicks. I62s Corcoran St. N. w. ap
ply to Mr.. ]. Patterson.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Hyou have spare room that you would like to
rent to desirable parties. advertise them in The
Colored American.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
DOG EXPERT.

Prof. Victor Dog Expert. 1880 Corccran ST -
Expert dog washer Special care in washin
de,icate house dogs and cats during cold
weather Surgical operations. Pets washed at
owners res dence if desired, Send for circular
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Andrew Carnegie does not contne
his benefactions to his own race. Not
long since he made substantial glft
TO TuSkegee.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Alabama Lily-Whites have at length
seen the handwriting on the wall anu
are now preparing their own dlsn OIL
Crow. Roosevelt is inevitable.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

The Colored Young Mems Christian
Association which died a much regret
ted death here a few years ago, should
be resurrected.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

FOR RENT-Bright. furnished rooms with
board half block of car line. Meals served also
TO persons not lodging in the house. N. ].
Buudy. 94I street northwest. II.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

FOR EN1~Furnished rooms. front and
rear. all modern improvements. Gentlemen
preferred. $40 Elm street. n. W.. lie Droit rsrk.
The colored American., 1903-02-28
mobile and Pensacola

Offers round trip tickets to above
cit es at extremely low rates Tickets
on sale F February 16th to 22nd via Rich
mond, Raleigh and Atlanta For IN
formation address W. e. Conklyn
Genearl Agent q. A. L. Ry. Washing
ton D. e. u.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

The Washington Assemble gave a
banquet at Gray's Cafe, on M. street
last Wednesday evening 1t was
most peasant affair Mr.. Lewis Mey-
er is President.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

S4OO to $500 day guaranteed
to every person sending name and
address to the Scott Remedy Go.
Louis lille, KY. Write at once,
The colored American., 1903-02-28

The published reports of the result
of the suit for damages against Mr;
John Mitchell, Jr., of the Rlchmonu IiI
planet brought by Mr.. Nelson VII
Iiams. Jr., of the Virginia BapClst
state s. S. Convention, were not ac-
curate in the statement that the coSIo
of the suit were assessed upon MI MI
Williams The decree OF the CoTt It, -
So1ored American, finds that the grleV-
onco was wilfull on the part OF Mi.
Mitchell. and while Mr.. Williams was
accorded damages in the sum OF one
cent only, the costs were sPeelncalnyt
ordered to be paid by the defenoanI
Mitchell.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

The colored press of Texas is al
r,oc+ :. unit in favor of the teachings
Of DIR. Booker T. Washington; anu
are landing heavily on his critics.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

| PUNISHED ROOMS-For rent with or with
| out board. Apply at 4o7 arner reet n. w.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Hon. c. H. Payne, of HUNTINGTON. d.
West Virginia. recently appointed as
N. S. Counsel to the Danish @ @Wese
indies is in the city He will leave
TO take up his new post of duty at an
Mr. Wm. H. H. Terrell, Jr-, former
1v with The Colored American IS
visiting his father and relatives III
This citv. He has been successIully
engaged in business in Fails RIVER
Mass.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Continu d from first page
The colored American., 1903-02-28

FOR RENT-NiceIy furnished front room
su liable foE two gentlemen man and wife
5000 per month go z5th ST. Il.
The colored American., 1903-02-28

Please Help Me Find My Brother
Saunk Joyce was sold in Mecklenburg. Virginia
several ears before the civil war; to Cunnigan
Negro trader His mother, Willie was slave
on the Joyce plantation. He had one sister
Betty. who is very anxious to find him. ANY in
format tion will be gladly received
MRS BETTY REYNOLDS.
44 Parker street. Atlanta Ga
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-12-11
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE TO
FIFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS

Chief Executive Recommends Passage of Important
Legislation-Causes Leading to the Formation OF
the New Republic of Panama-No Obstruction Now
to the Building of the Isthmian Canal-Venezuelan
Dispute a Triumph for International Arbitration
Extension of Purposes of Appropriation for Enforc-
Ing Trust and Interstate Commerce Laws Favored
Public Land and Postal Frauds-Need for
Treaties Making bribery NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
of the Government to Capital and Labor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-12-11

Colombian Government with Acting In
Treaty Between That Country
Staes-Pecedens Brought Forward to Explaih
Attitude Department in the Recent Crisis
Country Has n Almost Constant State of Turmoil
Many Years-The Importance of Preserving Peace In
Isthmus Declared of Paramount Importance
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-12-11

The venerable William Jackson, one
of the oldest of Wesleyan ministers
and for twenty-four years governor OF
Didsbury college. is dead.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-02-13
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY
ORDER OF SALE OF REAL. ES-
TATE SHOULD NOT BE MADE

TATE SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
In the Probate Court If Neg Perez
County. Idaho.
In the rnstter Of the guardianship OF
The estate Of Bertha r. Kemp. minor.
Mary l.. Sullivan. the guardian Of the
estate of Rerha r. Kemp, a minor
having flied in this court her petition
duly verified. praying for an order of sale
Of . portion Of the real estate of said
Bertha +. Kemp for the purposes therein
set forth. aud showing that the same
would be beneficial.
II is therefore ordered that all persons
interested in the said estate of said Bertha
r. Kemp appear before this said Probate
Court on the IAth day Of March, 1908, q,
the hour Of 10 o'clock q. M, Of said day.
At the courtroom OF said court at the
courthouse in the city Of Lewiston,
County Of Nez Perez, State OF Idaho, to
show cause why an order should not be
granted to the said Mary l.. Sullivan to
sell portion Of the real estate of the
said Bertha e. Kemp and that 4 copy Of
this order be published at least four sue.
ceasive weeks in the Lewiston Teller, q
newspaper printed and published in said
city and county.
Dated February II, 1908.
w. B. REESE,
Probate Judge.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-02-13

Martin Vessels Of Cameron is visitor
IN the city,
Mias Sue Neill Of Spokane is visiting
friends ia the city.
H.v. Edwards left yesterday for trip
to his Newsome creek mines.
James McCssne and wife left this
moening tos trip to southern California.
George w. Temple Of the Mercantile
GO. has returned from visit to Spokane.
Mn. T. r. Lomax and son returned
this morning from Kooskia where the y
have heen visiting with Mrs Leon Porter.
Attorney 9. w. coutts, late county at
tcrnsv Of Latah coanty. has located in
Cottonwood and will engage in the prac.
tice At Law 1t that place.
Geo. w. Peasley. representative 10 the
Washington legislature from Clarkston,
Wa called home this week on accoun, OF
the illness Of his child.
IA Mclean WAS in the city today from
Ahsahka. All milling and logging opera.
- - -" s. Eo.. ne ssys are
p.,,, 1. &c.. go 80. ,''
Up Aoance ana con Owen Moance
VI" 'eeve 'os Saliiosnis shortly where
yoase saouoce wiii ride the remainder
- a
= ~ .soa. re " : popular jockey
.he ana wi'' no doubt land the winner
49, - sne os& purse events. Mounce
=. ~ re'"ssAsed ana y MIA weight
49, - psveas S'l' rae 'os some OF
me w eastern sportsmen next season.