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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

Leavenworth was shut out here in a
one-sided contest Rapp. OF Leaven-
worth. secured two three-baeEers but
died on third both times. The feature
was the giltedged support given Ritter
by the Miners.
Score by innings: RHF
LeavenWorth .. 30 OOoOOO-O !
Joplin $500 .-.-------e 3 2 / 0 - L
Batteries-Ritter and Vanderbilt; Ford
and Ulrich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
AT CLEVELAND.

Cieveland's fast fielding prevented
Washington from scoring in spite Of
eight singles and two Dagger. At
tendance. 2.10O.
Score BY innings: RI T.
Cleveland -. IL 0 I 2 0 2 0 2 IS Il 0
Washington ..-- -.---0 90 OO00 90 .
Notwithstanding and Abbott;
DunkIe and Drill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
AT MANHATTAN.

Agricultural college defeated the
Manhattan Reds here. to 2. 1t was a
good game throughout and was the last
this season for Agricultural college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.


At Indianapolis-Indianapolis, 8;
Milwaukee. 3.
At Toledo-F'irst game: Toledo. 2:
Kansas City, J. Second game: Toledo,
8; Kansas City, 2.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2: Mime
apolis, 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
AD6ERIcAN ASSOCIATIONS srANDINe
WESTERN LEAGUE
At nES MONIES

After pitching an uphill game Brown
won for mis- team in the eighth inning
by hitting the ball for four bases.
Score by innings: RHE
Des Moines ..-.-....1 90 oOOOO-3 /
Omaha -s------V . . . . 2 2 Us y >
Batteries-Hoffer and Townei Brown
and Gonding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
AT ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis defeated New York The
visitors were outclassed at every point.
Score by innings: RHE
ST LOUIS -------------2 y 1 % y y q 3 % ]
New York .-..------..O 0 0 0 OIL
Batteries-Peltz and Kahoe; Hughes
and Mcguire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
AT JOPLIN.

seigle; Durbin and Armstrong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

The Arkansas river is about station
airy at four feet above low water mark
last night. It has receded about a foot
since the rise reported yesterday
afternoon. The weather bureau re-
ceived a report from Dodge City to-
day that another rise might be ex-
pected late tonight as the river was
rising there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16
At Garrett.

The worst storm of the year visited
this county last evening. More than
five inches of rain fell in two hours.
The business houses in the lower part
of town were flooded and the streams
are all out of their banks. The storm
came from the northeast and was ac-
companied BY high wind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

naming One-half in equal parts to
Baker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

AMERICAN LEAGUE.


Al C11CAGO.
Altrock outpitched Young and scored
a shutout against Boston.
Score by innings; Ri z
chicago ------ --------z Q DO
Boston 800. ......-..O 0 0 OOO 1000 0
Batteries-Altrock and Mcfarland;
Young and Criger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

e----s----= -------is9-
ss 5iHs--sto o- - -. 90 %
The summary: Earned runs-SprinE-
field 4, Saints ?. TWO-base hits-Persch
Friel, Perrine, Wood, Hetling. Three
base hit-Howey. Sacrifice hit-Smfth
Stolen bases-Friel. Smith ?, Perrine,
Schmidt 2, Wood 2 ZoelIers, Hetling.
Townsend, Persch. Base on baIIs-Of
HOwey l. Hit by pitched ball-By Far
rell 2 Struck out-By Farrell 2 by
Howey 1. Left on bases-SpringfieId s.
Saints Z. Time of game-1-15. Umpire
Owens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

Kingnan, Kan, June 16.-The wife Of
Postmaste Frank Harlow was success
fully operated upon here Wednesday af-
ternoon for appendicitis Thirteen cases
of appendicitis have been operated upon
in this locality in the past six weeks
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~ PTTTsRuRG.

Sedalia was defeated by the locals in
a. closely contested game. Terrence
pitched a good game and was well sup
ported. The locals showed good team
work at every point.
Score by innings. RHE
5lttspurg --s--- - Q 0 o IL
Sedalia ---.-...2 I 0 I 0 O 2 0-6
Batteries-Torrence and Baerywald;
Burton and Stoner. Umpire-Shanks.
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~ nENVFR

Hodson pitched effectively for St
Joseph and the visitors defeated Den
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-16

St. Louis and Return S11.4O-Santa
Good for Is days; 1870 for so
days.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
SPALDING'S GUIDE
HAS BEEN ISSUED

''Spalding's Official Baseball Guide"
for 1904 is out. 1t contains 3S4 pages
Unquestionably this is the most COM
plete issue ever put forth of this valu-
able publication. which is now in its
twenty-cighth year. and the twenty
third Of Father" Chadwick's editorship.
The official batting and fielding aver
ages Of each league form the conclusion
of their respective positions in the
Guide"
While the two major leagues receive
the premier position, the minors have
not been by any means neglected, and
receive a well merited and intelligent
presentation Of their work.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
WOMAN CHAMPION
TO DEFEND TITLE
Became Best Golfer as Miss, Willing to
Be So as Mrs.-Champion-
ship October 10.

Mrs Bernard s. Horne win defend her
title to the women s national golf cham
pionship this year. This player won the
honor in the West last year as Miss
Bessie Anthony, and at the conclusion
of the tournament announced that she
would not defend her title in 1904.
The title holder Is now a resident Of
Pittsburg and a member Of the Allie
gheny Country Oakmont and Pittsburg
clubs, and when she completes again II
will probably be from one of these or
ganizations instead Of Glenview, near
Chicago, formerly her home green.
The women's championship of the
United States is 10 be held this year over
the links Of the Merton Cricket Club,
near Philadelphia, beginning october 10.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
Timely Gossip of Paddock
And Stable at Benning

rider. A year ago he rode his first
winner on Ben Howard at Benn:ng, and
he can no longer claim the apprentice
allowance Of five pounds.
Arthur Redfern viii probably not be
able 20 ride again at the present met
ing. He is suffering from a slight at
tack of grip and mis- physician states
that the boy must not take the risk
Of riding.
Alice Roosevelt was a visitor at the
races yesterday. She was accompanied
BY Miss Seares. This disproves the
rumor published a few days ago that
Miss Roosevelt would not again attend
the Benning races
Ninespot winner OF the fifth, was
bid up after her victory from 81, 600 to
q. 800. and bought in by her owner
for the usual s. advance
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
BASEBALL FEVER IS
BAD IN GEORGETOWN
Many Mines Being organized-George-
town Juvenile League to Be Re-
vived.

From present Indications, Georgetown
will be baseball crazy this year.
Scores Of mines are now being organized
evinced in the game each day.
1t IS said that the Georgetown Juve-
nile League. which had much success
last year, will be reOrganized this year.
The DUmbarton Club baseball team,
which was defeated but twice last year,
hopes to have as much success this sea-
son. The nine will play Georgetown
sometime during May
Many Of the local games this year viii
be played on the Olympic Park, at tho
intersection of Thirty-second and Thir-
ty-hfth Streets northwest. which is own
ed by StilsOn Hutchins.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
RANK DECISION
CAUSED TROUBLE.
Public Thought GraZiallO|
Won From FUstian.
YOUNGER JUDGES NEEDED
McDowelTs Placing in First Race Way
Of-@Deceptive Angle" Theory Re-
versed-Best Sport Yet offered.
YOUNGER JUDGES NEEDED

One of the best days racing ever seen
around Washington took place at Ben
ming yesterday. and a surprisingly large
crowd was on hand, in spite Of the rain.
From beginning 10 end the crowd had
much TO keep it awake, and there was
not a race on the program that was
without its element of interest.
There was one unpleasant feature,
however, that served to mar the pleas
ure Of many Of the spectators. This
occurred in the first race, when Grail
allo and Fustian hooked UP in a hard
drive through the last furlong, and the
judges placed Fustian first, though 80
per cent of the people Of the grand
stand would have been willing to swear
that GTaziallO won
Spectators Not Mistaken.
Fifteen yards from the wire the Ross
colt was a nose in front and gaining,
and inasmuCh as he was on the inside.
the grandstand spectators could hardly
have been fooled by the so-called decep-
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

Cormacl1's riding was a feature OF
the day. The young man from Hot
Springs had the leg up on three win
ucrs, and in every instance he had to
use his best skill in order 10 win. This
lad is improving every day, and will
no doubt turn out TO be hrst-class
Jockey.
Jockey Fuller had been engaged to
ride Rosetint in the Carter Handicap,
which will be run at AQueduCt next
Friday. Fuller Will come 10 Washing
ION on Monday ard will probable be
seen in the saddle at Beuning the re-
naming days Of the meeting,
Walsh was again set down for dis
obedience at the post. This time Cas-
sidy made the punishment three days
on the ground. 1t came just at a time
when Walsh had become a full-dedged
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
IRISH ATHLETES
FOR ST.LOUIS
Crack Amateurs Who Hold
Many Records.
DENNIS HoRGAN IN PARTY
Shot-Putter, Who Won American
ChamPionship-Athletic Associa-
ton Bringing Them.

James E Sullivan. chief of the depart
ment Of physical culture at the Worlds
Falr, has announced that the Greater
New York Irish Athletic Association
would bring over strong team OF Irish
athletes TO compete in the Olympic
games.
The team, so far as selected at the
present time. viii be made Up of the
following well-known athletes. some Of
whom have international regulations.
Horgan Well Known.
Dennis Horgan, champion shot putter,
with a record of 4S feet 2 inches. Hor-
gan is well known on this side of the
Atlantic. having won the American
championship at Manhattan Field in
1900. with a put of As feet IL inches.
Peter O'Connor, holder of the broad
jump record, and at present the English
champion.
Champion Brothers.
The Leahy brothers, both of whom
won championship honOrs at the last
championship meeting of the Irish A. A.
A. c. Leahy won the high jump. clear
ing feet 2 inch, and z. J. Leahy jump
ed p feet L inch IN the broad jump.
Dennis Murray, who defeated Arthur
Duffey in a handicap sprint, and who Is
the 100 and 90 yard Irish champion
j. J. Daily. the cfoss-country cham
pion
J. J. Holloway. a notable pole vauIter
and all-ar0und athlete.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
GEORGETOWN AND
QUAKERS TODAY
Seitz Will Pitch for the
Blue and Gray.
FIRST VISIT IN TWO YEARS
Both Teams Confdent-Develin CT
Caldwell Will Pitch for Pennsyl-
vania-Harvard Comes Next.

Georgetown plays the University Of
Pennsylvania this afternoon at George
town field
This will be the first time the Phila-
delphians have been guests on the
Heights for two years, and as the Wis
itors are especially strong this season,
the game promises to be hard fought
from start to finish.
Seitz, who held the hard-hitting
Princetorfans down 20 one scratch hit in
six innings. will be on the rubber for
the Blue and Gray, with Hub Hart be-
hind the bat Henretty will play in
right field in place OF Crumley, who is
under suspension pending a complete In
vestigatiOn of the charges of profess
sionalism made by certain persons In
indianapolis.
Captain Develin OF caldwell will
pitch tor the Quakers, with Bennett to
do the backstopping.
The Batting Order.
orgetown-Dowling. first base; Dor
man. shortstop; Hart, catcher; Apper-
ious. left field Captain Morgan. third
base; Conner, center field; McGettigan.
second base; Henretty. right field. and
Seitz. pitcher.
Pennsylvania - Howes, center field:
Carfss, second base; Develin, pitcher or
right field. Drake. shOrtstOp; O'DonneH.
first base: Adams. left field; Bennett,
catcher; Sites, third base. and Cald-
well. right field or pitcher.
Mr.. Belts viii umpire and the game
will be called at 4 O'Clock.
Georgetown plays Harvard next Sat
Y1rdav
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
Champion Brothers.
HANLON'S ORIOLES
BEAT SUPERBAS

Ed Hanlon's two teams-Baltimore and
BroOklyn-got together yesterday, and
Baltimore beat the National Leaguers
70 4. Heavy hitting won the game.
The score:
RH z.
Brooklyn. 0 0 l o. 10 4
Observation-Disclosures BurcheIl, Wiltse,
and Ritter; Brooklyn, Reidy, CrOniu,
and Bergen. Umpire-AIr. Pensmith.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

The Young Republican Stars have or
ganized and want games with teams
averaging twelve years The lineup IS
as fellows: W. Darlington. catcher; Z.
Aldridge, pitcher; T l. Fitz, first base;
J. SprOsser, second base; L. Nelb, short
stop; ]. Darlington, third base; r.
Perry, right field; 3. Hassett. left field;
N Gyenutal, center field. Challenges to
W. Darlington, "a H Street northeast
The Republican Stars deny that they
were defeated by the Red Devils, as
published by the latter.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

ond; Stroller. los (shaw), 10 to I. third.
Time. 1:23
Second race-Half a mile. Fila. lO4
(COrmack), 10 to !, won; Macy Moore,
107 SHAW. 9 to 2. second; Courtplaster,
1O4 &C. ThOmpsOn). Is to l. third. Time,
0:52 So.
Third race-Half a mile. Preen, 112
(AicCue), 3 to 8. won; The Claimant 1as
SHAW. p to J. second; Jack McKeon,
107 DEAN. 80 TO !. third. Time, 0:5l So.
Fourth race-Seven furIongs. Homo
lulu, 81 (Cormack). 3 TO 5. won; Mrs.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

F. Foster, So (ChappeD. 4 to /, second:
Trapezist, 101 (AIichaels), Z to 1, third.
Time. 100.
1O3 CCOrmack), TO 10. won; Sprin sbroOk,
101 (ChappeD, 10 10 1. second; Arachue.
100 CBurns). 20 10 1, third. Time, 1; 81
Sixth race-N1ile and one hundred
Yards. Sais, 10 SHAW. 3 10 1, won
Rough Rider, los CRomaneln), 7 TO 1, sec
ond; Red Comyn, 90 Oh Philips), TO l.
third. Time, 1:56.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
BURGLARS GOT $4,000.

DANBURY, Conn. April 9-The home
Of Henry Davis, an aged recluse, living
near Lanesyille. was broken into by
thieves, who obtained $1,000 in cash and
valuable jewelry and papers.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
SYRACUSE SMASHED
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE

Syracuse University defeated St. Johns
College at Annapolis yesterday by -
20 g. The score:
Syracuse......... 0 0 i 0 2-13
st. JChn's........ 0 0 0 0 3 0 o. 3
UmEire-AIr Melvin, Of ST. Johns.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
Information for Fishermen

The water at Great Falls registered S5.
or cloudy, this morning
Charles Abner caught a good string
OF white perch yesterday morning in the
vicinity Of the Chain Bridge.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
AMATEUR BASEBALL.

The Second Maury baseball team.
which has won all the games played so
far this season, would like to hear from
teams averaging from eleven TO twelve
years, the Unknown Stars or Red Devils
preferred Challenges to J. 7. Kane, 1902
B Street northeast
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
DR.. Leathernan,

Only Expert specialist in the city on all forms
Of private diseases Of men and women Conta-
gious blood and skin diseases cured forever.
Nervous debility, structure, etc, quickly cured.
Advice free. Hours, 9 to y and TO 5; also on
Tues, Thurs, 9nd Sat. evenings to s. Closed
Sunday. COZ ( ST. Ja1-u
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
williams Goes Out.

Second rOund-WIliams at once start
ed TO cut out the pace again, but his
blows lacked strength, and the Austria
Ian planted blows wherever he pleased
After a minute and a half Grips swung
4 terrific rfght-hander on Williams Jaw
dropping him as IL slot. Mitchell leaped
TO the center and stopped the bout,
awarding the victory to Cripps.
Mr.. Mitchell then made little speech
explanatory to his act saying: Mr..
Williams is a game yOungster. but he :
too green at the game TO go up against
such a clever one as Mr.. Grips. There 5
no use leaving him in the ring to get
all the spirit knocked out OF him when
he hasn't got a chance"
The audience appeared satisfied and
complacentiy watched two amateurs
thump each other to a knockout.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
Money LOANED salaEied PeOple,

Retail merchants. teamsters. boarding houses,
without security; largest business IN 4s prin-
cipal cities. TOLMAN. Room I0l. $50 10th 81.
nv lnt--u
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
Cassidy Was Better.

Starter Cassidy, who came in for much
criticism On Thursday for his bad start
ing. was in better form yesterday, but
there is stiu much room for improve
ment in his work.
The day was notable for the clOseness
OF the finishes. Not a single race was
won without a. struggle, and nearly all
were head and head decisions. The last
furnished q contest Of speed and en-
durance that Is not often seen. The three
year-Old Sais, cOuccding Jumps Of weight
10 every starter in the race, took the
lead soon after the start and fought out
every inch OK the journey, winning on
the post by q head, after successfully
stalling off the rushes Of Red Comyn and
odd Rough Rider. either one OF which
might have won with better racing luck.
The talent went wrong on the first
two races OF the day, but from that
time on picked the winners with regu-
i2rity- II began to shower just be-
lore the nfJh race was started, and the
last two races were run in "a driving
rain which made the track heavy
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
MONEY TO LOAN.
DO YOU WANT A LOAN?

Reasc nlble rates. Courteous tIeatrent. No
DELAY Lie insurance policies bought and
loaned on. CHAS. A. BAKER. lilo Sta
Rooms 40-42. Phone 5l7. ss24-tS
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
SWAY Deceptive Angle.

This variable method on the part Of
The judges in swaying the so-called angle
10 suit their own astigmatic optics,
demonstrate one thing beyond dispute.
and that is that the good Of the turf
demands that young men with good
eyesight must serve in the capacity Of
judges. The present presiding judge has
been serving for many years, and is
growing old IN the service. Like his pre-
decessOr in the stand, he has apparently
oUtived his usefulness. and yesterday
was not the FIRST time that the spccta-
tors have taken issue with him on the
result of q race. In New Orleans last
winter he was badly OF in mis- decisions
and there was no hesitation on the part
OF press and public I'm saving SO
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

tive angle from which they are Obliged
70 look at a finish. There was not the
shadow Of a doubt in the minds Of every
close observer that Graziallo was the
winner and when Fustian's number
went up there was q storm Of Misses.
Several DAYS ago the judges We're
called upon 10 place the horses IN a race
that was almost as close as that of yes
terday and ia that case they gave the
inside horse the decision, when the other
Locked TO have won. Yesterday. when
GraziallO. VINO was on the inside, seemed
10 win. the judges save the race 10 the
outside horse. Ia one case or the other
the spectators COulC not have been mis-
taken, The opinion Of the judges 10 the
contrary Observation-Disclosures
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
FINISH FIGHT
FOR THE FANCY
Grips Knocked Out Will
liams Before SWelIs.
SCRAP IN EXCLUSIVE CLUB
New York Fashionable Sports See the
Real Thing-Charley Mitchell
Was Referee.
SCRAP IN EXCLUSIVE CLUB

In a private club. not five blocks away
from the intersection of Forty-second
Street and Broadway, New York, Ar
thul Grips, middleweight Australian
champion. knocked out Joe Williams, OF
New England. last night. before prob
ably the most gentlemanly' audience
TO use the words Of a professional boxer
who saw the mill-that ever attended
a prizehght. Everyone but the pTinci-
pals. seconds, handlers. and referee was
in evening dress. 1t was the trying out
OF Grips, and he proved to the salts
faction Of the arlstocratic assemblagc
that The had the punch
Grips hitherto had been chiefly known
to fame as the sparring partner of
the Dutch champion, Placke. 1t will
be, remembered that Herr Placke pro-
tested Indignantly when Grips smote
him on the nose in practice harder than
suited The Hollander's idea of what was
'gentlemanly."
Tom O'Rourke Director.
williams was backed by the re-
doubtable Tom O'Rourke. who was one
of his seconds. Charlie Mitchell, the
English ring veteran, was the referee.
culated among the elect. for so each
they might attend social junction OF
the Society for the Enccura cement Of
Physical Prowess." This tip had
been guardedly circulated for two
weeks. and only among persons whose
closeness of mouth was guaranteed by
such sponsors as Tom O'Rourke
Grips entered the ring seconded by
Sam" Fitzpatrick and .Yank' Kenny,
JefTries sparring partner Tom
O'Rourke and two others were VIII
hams' seconds.
Mitchell Popular.
When Charlie Mitchell was introduced
as the referee the shouts OF approval
were so vociferous that the master Of
| ceremonies, IA. an agony of apprehen-
sion. begged tho audience to signify its
| appreciation as quietly as possible.
The Fight by Rounds.
First round-Williams started in by
doing all the work. Grips displayed
wonderful cleverness, easily stalling
Williams fierce rushes. permitting the
| latter 70 tire himself out. Grips coca
sionally planted a stinging punch with
his left on the body OF the New Eng
| lander and then quickly swung 70 the
| head.
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

TIRES vulcanized, SOC; wheels ensrneled. any
color, ST. wheels taken apart and cleaned. I5c;
others ask 81. All makes coaster brakes. IS;
others charge $50 Best baby carriare tires,
sl.gg set Others ask g Try HUNTERS Dust
killing Floor OIL. SOC per gallon.
G. 7. HUNTER, The Bicycle Man.
Drop Postal. 113 PA AVE-. Y W
The Washington times., 1904-04-09
The Summaries.

First race-Six and one-half furlOngs.
Fusrian. LOG (E. Walsh, 2 20 !, won
Graziallo. 81 QI Phillips. Z to 9, sec
The Washington times., 1904-04-09

admission oanaana. sl5O Paddock. 500 Extra Ladies'. 500.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-26
Registration Proceeding Slowly.

Registration in the Lewistown pre-
cinct. East and West,is proceeding very
slowly. This morning the agent re-
ported 219 new electors added to the
list and rs names stricken of by trans,
fer to other precincts. This is a net
gain of 143 and the agent believes that
al least seventy-five more names will
be added before the books close next
Saturday evening. The vote in East
and West Lewistown two years ago
was 654 and politicians may safely es-
innate that SIS votes will be cast here
this year, as the vote two years ago
was considerably short OF the registra.
ton. Many applications for transfer
ale still outstanding, but those VIII;
require transfers and have moi al
ready sent for them stand a very poor
chance of getting their names on the
books this year. Some transfers naEe
been returned to the registry agent
instead of to the individuals and II
would be well for those awarding their
transfers to call both at the postoffice
and at the registry office tate on sat
urday. Next Monday the office will
again be opened, but only those will
De permitted 10 register who can
prove that they have been detained
BY sickness or enforced absence frolI
the district during the entire previous
Two weeks. The agent says mat MN
sy excuses and ~concocted troubles VIII
not be accepted.