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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
EMPEROR PREPARED.
Did Not Want Troops uselsssly Sac.
riFieed.

ST. Petersburg, Jan, while there
In no longer any doubt In official cir
clese In 81, Petersburg that the fate OF
Port Arthur Is decided and that Stoe-
ssels fallant defense is ended. the news
of the surrender ls not yet allowed Ia
reach the public, The government fol-
lowing dictates It's own Judgment In
this course. but the public, so far, Is
entirely unprepared for the news which
must prove a serious blow when II
comes. Possibly some OF the hesita-
ton of the authorities here in making
the announcement. Is due to threats
OF radical demonstration, coupled
with the absence OF the emperor; but
II is certain no demonstration Is likely
which could assume serious proper
tions.
II Is learned that the last message
sent by the emperor to Stoessel vested
the commander OF the Port Arthur
garrison with discretionary powers
and urged him to exercise them rather
than allow the defense to so to the last
ditch. This may account for the APP
pearant brief time required to conclude
the negotiations between the Russian
and Japanese commanders
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03

What 10 New to Become Of Wei Hai
Wei7

London. Jan. s.-The capItulation oi
Port Arthur Is the sensation Of Lon.
don today--the one topic Of discus.
sion. Everywhere the utmost admira-
ton Is expressed for the defenders and
the attacking army. and the probabll-
ity that Nogi made concessions to the
gallant Stoessel Is received with much
satisfaction.
In diplomatic circles the consensus OF
opinion was that the surrender might
tend In ten direction Of peace. but none
dared venture to say peace Is in sight.
At the Russian embassy the same
spirit of determination TO prosecute the
war to the bitter end is expressed, In
fact. Il is confidently stated the Rus
SLAMS only regard She surrender OF
Port Arthur In the light Of fresh in
centlve and will spare no efforts In It's
recapture.
Marquis Ito, and formerly Japanese
minister Of the interior. says:
Now We again have Port Arthur
We will not allow any other power to
hold IL agter we have beaten Russia.
l do not expect the fall OF Port Arthur
to make much difference with the pro-
gress Of the war;"
In British naval circles the prevailing
opinion is the recall OF the Russian
second Pacific squadron Is now an alb
solute necessity.
A point that is exciting keen inter-
est is the status OF Wei Hal Wei,
which according to treaty, can only be
held so long as Russia remains In pos
session OF Port Arthur. The idea. how
ever, is that Great Britain will con-
tinue to hold Wei Hal Wei
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
Nearly Hundred Million Goes
For q Larger Water
system.
Array or SCHOOL CHILDREN
Cant Find Accommodated In Public
Schools and Over 5000 poIiesmsn
10 inadequate Feres-Fire De.
psrsmsns Needs Urged.

New York. Jan. 2-The gross fund
ed Indebtedness Of the city OF Nex
York is half AZ great as the total ma
tionai debt. and the yearly average
growth and expansion II so immense
that every effort to keep abreast Of II
Ia the necessary improvements has
failed. as Is shown In his annual mes
sage by Mayor George d. Mcclellan.
submitted TO the board OF aldermen to-
day.
In all the great departments tbs
necessity for immediate extension d
shown.
The present system Of water suppl,
In inadequate and the plan TO expenc
Immediately $4,000. .ooo for acquiring
watersheds and building aqueduc,s and
mains IL approved.
Although 20 new school buildings ara
completed and many additions to ex-
lsiing buildings were made during thu
year. aiiordIng accommodations 10 more
than $1,000 pupils. many thousand chill
dren are obliged to attend part time
classes.
or the police force. which In nn
made up OF sSoo men. the mayor "a.
The police force Is an inferior or
ganixation. only In point OF numbers"
There Is also urgent need OF a more
extensive fre department system.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
No Humiliation Was Offered TO the Brave Russian General
Except the Bitterness Of Acknowledging Defeat
After Ms Gallant Fight
TOXIC PRESENTS SCENE OF THE LNEuEsT REJOICING
China
the Powers Make Them Give Up Port Arthvr-st
pssrsburs 10 Silent % 10 In Emperor
Remains In esslusien South Rvssls.

Associated preas Headquarters. Jan
Z tis p. ml.--port Arthur. whoss hills
for months have run red with the
blood of the braves, Of two wariike
nations has at last snecumbed 10 the
iercs tenaeltY Of the japanese attack
OspsFal RsoeHasl. who was mos, stub.
born In carrying out tho viii Of bis
sovereign. has seen ths advancs of ths
besls9ins army gain In momentum and
rnmwy until 10 hold out longer would
hare been a crime against humanity.
The conditions Of surrender are noI
yet known, but In all quarters n ~ an.
ticIpA,sd they are such AZ any honor,
able soldier may aooep, from a brav,
and victorious snemy.
The authorities AT ~. Petersburg. Ia
the absence Of direct oficlai no,ics
from General a,ocaael that Port Ar.
thur has surrendered. have not permit.
ted the news TO become public. Th'
emperor Ia In South Russia and ,hs
ministers arc. for the time being. In the
dark a. 10 what dispatches have been
sent him from the front
Toxic ls acens Of reJolcinK. people
finding In the outcome compensation
for all the sacrifice OF life and money
cntAiled In the 10 months siege.
TO what extent the fall OF Port Ar
thur will make for the restoration OF
peace is an open question. There In
an encouraging note In the expression
by Baron Hayashi. Japanese minister
90 London;
Il hope that In some way II may ia
cill,ate finai peace" though the pacl-
ie note In perhaps lost In later words
OF the minister. which call attention 10
the fact that the Port Arthur army
win be free TO so north TO Offset the
rcinforcemsnls Kuropatkln ls receive
Ing from Russia
The spirit OF the Russians may be
Judged by the statement OF the secre-
tary OF the embassy IN London that
the campaign viii be renewed with
fresh yigor In the spring, and the ma
ton viii mol be content to permit Port
Arthur to remain In the hands of the
Japanese,
Both the Paris and London opinion
Ia that the squadron under Vice Ad-
mlral RoJcstyensky, which started from
Libnu for the far east three months
ago, will have to retraee It's way home,
as adherence TO the original plans Will
invite disaster without probability Of
eftecting juncture with the Vladi.
vostok fleet.
That Japan may not be permitted to
retain her position az Port Arthur
without dispute Is shown by the fact
that the Paris newspapers are already
reviving claim made In 1901 holding
that the position OF commanding the
eastern seas by the Japanese Is a
menace to European powers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
cimenis Do Not Require
testimony From S. A. D.
i Puter.
FIRE FEDERAL OFFICERS
SFsdsrsi ossesrs My Less Jeb'
i Land fraud Situation Grows
|srs sulsry ser Participants
90 the Days oe ny.

n Francisco. Cal. Jan. s.~~tn ths
af an interview Y. J. Hsnsy
8ffived today from Portland. said
good peopl1 OF Oregon viii b.
pch assounasA when they heal
= zsisnrs ln the cAsr aEaihs, Mitch
ID Hermann m thsy weve whef
heard the evidence In the case d
MeKiniey ana others.
n case against Mitchell ana Her.
witl not dspeaa on The slightest
81 upon the testimony of rutsi
BicKlnlsy. isvlisacs sutiscisni q
D. ana sust IA 4 conviction wiih'
either Of th1m upon ths
- stand IL at hand.
he Indictment already procured
es only the sdgr Of the vast frauds
flFnied In Oregon expect "a
Ass the indictments of at least q
prominent and wealthy persons
hruflsd mos, By these frauds.
may become necessary for me "a
j., the removal OF certain Other
NJ oftieets before | complete lhs
/ hlEalion."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03

all concerned that the gates NJ tbs
irwis and Clark fair be closed on
sunday. but inaamueh as The directors
of said fair have not publicly said what
vii be done In this regard. that We ap.
point a COMMITTEES 10 confer with the
directors on the matter"
y. l.. ifousa chairman Of the assoc
eiaiion. stated that he had called on
the secretary Of Tbs exposition 10 ses q
time when the COMMITTEES appointed by
tho ministers could meet with the Of
'clais and discuss the Sunday opening
matter. and that the secretary had said
that II was practically srttisd that the
Trail would be closed. but thai some
departments would be open TO admit of
religious services on the grounds.
The argumen, that the saloon men
aFs working 20 &C., the fair closed on
sunday ala no, alter ihs determination
ot the ministers 10 work IN the same
direction. II was suggested that the
matter be dropped and tbs fair people
be allowed 10 do as they pleased In the
matter. but this was voted down.
II vas announced nj the meeting that
Booker r, Washington IL planning "a
CONS 10 Portland abou. June 10 TO June
70, ana I, was decided 10 aid him In
getting a place 10 speak.
Rev, y NJ. Sharp presented a Fsso-
iusioa ebjecsins 10 the legislature max :
Ing any amendments TO the present
local option law Ths resolution was
passed. and Il was decided that 4,
should bs presented 10 the lsEiaiatafs
BY the following eisssymsn c, Y
ctins. NJ y. Mecieliand and T. Nelson
Ailen
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
MORE INDICTMENTS.
sad Chief Of oplIes the Nsz'
vletimA

prtland. Jan. s,-The federal
jury In stu busy with indics-
and the rumor ls strong that The
Victims will be Mayor George III,
ms and chief OF Police G. IL
indictment against each Of these
hfi,cialn In known 10 be In the
q of the foreman Of the jury. but
] they may be returned n. oi
Il. not known.
i suggestion IL made By some who
red Of the lndletlng Of state and
Asiiclala that they save time and
the whole city directory and lei
bid go on It's trial.
specific charges against the
Il and the chief of police are not
but II IL understood that they
Erclie malfcaaance in Office,
lure TO suppress gambling ana lol-
a. dlnofderly houses II "a charge
nay be brought.
i chief Of police may be asked Ia
al why he released u man named
ID, who was under n so-day SEN
at least an investigation has
nade on this charge.
Indictment against W. C. Elliott
by city engineer, 10 also on the
II being rumored that obtaining
under false prctenees IL the
against him.
or Williams denies having done
8ng to incur his indictment. and
at the possibility OF his being
ted on any score, he also ex-
i the utmost confidence In Chief
lice Hunt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
TAkAHiRA TALKS.
Says Russia Can End War ~ Warts
Japa Terms.

Washington, Jan 3.-Kogoro TAX
ahira. the japanese minister. was asked
tonight whether In his opinion the fall
of Port Arthur viii hasten the end al
the war. wishout directly responding
for an answer he referred 10 the fact
that while the fall Of Port Arthur was
impending the Russians dispatched .
second Pacific squadron. ana NOTES
was given 10 send third army to Man.
charia- Further continuation of war
he said. rested with the RusslansL
Concerning the fortress Of Port Ar.
thur the minister expressed the opin-
lon Il will be 20 cared for by the Jap
anese a. to be- prepared for any emerg-
ency.
Adviees received at the Japanese le-
cation aay Nogi has accepted the terms
OF surrender proposed by stoesael
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
Knox Annainsad.

Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. 3.--P. c. Knox
Of Pittsburgh. Is the appolntee Of Gov
ernor Pennypacker as United States
senator to succeed the late Matthew
ls. Quay. who was nominated 10 sue.
coed himself In the republican joint
caucus Of senators tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
Children Burned.

Diamondville, Wyo., Jan. 1.-TWO
children of John McPhee. one five and
the other baby have been burned to
death in flre that destroyed the Nc
Phee home. The parents were absent
at the time and did not learn of their
loss until they returned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
PARIS EXCITED.
Ssys Japs Are . Menace TO European
Powers.

Powers.
Paris. Jan. 2.--The news OF the sur
render OF Port Arthur created a pro-
found impression here. and was uni
verSal topic OF conversation: the pre-
vaIling French view being summed up
BY the Temps. which says the historic
defense Of sevastapol IL now surpassed.
The French military critics regard
the surrender of Port Arthur as rend-
ering kuropatkln's position increasing
~ dangerous. as the besleglng army OF
$4,000 men are now released.
Rojestvensky's squadron can pro-
ceed no further Some Paris journals
assert the japanese occupation OF Port
Arthur constitutes menace TO all
Europe which the chancellories should
prepare TO meet,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
Noors STORY.
japanese Army viii Enter the Fort
ress Tomorrow.


Toxic, Jan. General Nogis tele-
gram announcing the eapltulation of
the Russian forces at Port Arthur Is
as follows;
"Plenlpotentiarles of both parties
have concluded the negotiations today
Al t;sO o'clock the Russian commls-
sioner accepted on the whole the con-
dltlons stipulated by US and consented
to capltulate, The document had been
prepared and signatures are now being
aftlxed. simultaneously with the con-
cluslon OF negotiations both armies
suspended hostilitles. II is expected
the Japanese army win enter the city
OF Port Arthur tomorrow"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
PAPERS soRaowFul.
Ask That War De Carried on Just 40
Before.

81. Petersburg. Jan. 2.--Novoe
vremya and the Russ briefly and sor-
rowfuily announce the fall Of Port Ar
thur. These journals say /, will Be
sad news to the Russians thought Il
was expected and was known to be In
eyitable for weeks past. Both papers
call upon the country pAssIonaseiy not
to let bloodshed during the last seven
and a half months in the defense OF the
fortress 30 for naught. but continue
the war with the same steadfastness
OF purpose an before. -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
PEABODY WINNING.
Things Are Coming the Colorado Gov
ernor's Way


Denver Col, Jan. 2.--The cause OF
Governor Peabody made distinct gain
this afternoon when the Republican
caucus selected w. II, Dickson OF this
city speaker In the next house of the
Colorado legislature, Although Dick
son was a resident of this state three
years, he has not been active in the in-
tereat Of any republican faction, but
his candidacy was supported by the
seconds OF Governor Peabody, and the
agreement by the caucus Ia regarded
with much eomplacency by the Pea
body people.
The Republican leaders have not yet
determined positively upon line Of
action after the legislature opens,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
MINISTER'S pIo IN.

Old Portland Up Against The
Wrath.
|lland. Jan. administers OF Port
Awlll continue their efforts to get
|htes Of the Lewis and Clark fair
! on Sunday. despite the fact that
haye been informed that the mat
practically settled that the OK
|on viii be open In part.
the meeting of the Ministerial
.lation held this morning Mt the
u Street church. the following
ption was adopted;
solved. That It In the sense OF
association that It will be best for
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
solute necessity.
GARRISON STARVED.
Many Times II had Not Ammunition 10
Fire With,

Chefoo. Jan. 2.-Commander Kart
zow of the Russian destroyer vlastni
which arrived here today from Port
Arthur, in an interview with the AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent, says
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
ANOTHER JURY Busy.
IN Ns~ York Marriage Causes indiss
ntsasA

New YORK. Jan s.-Ths Herald to-
morrow ~tll say Three and perhaps
ave. indictments viii be handed town
today or lofnnnow In connection with
tho Morse. Dodge divorce and marriage
taasis n che plans Of District Attorney
tetome do not miseaETy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
RuMoR OF PEACE.
Diplomats Think Japan viii Offer Olive
Branch,

ST, Petersburg, Jan, AIN diplomatic
circles tonight where there is reason
CONTINUED on Page Four.)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-03
SURVIVORS LANDED.
Norwegian Steamer Blown Up While
at Sea.

Hamilton, Bermuda. Jan. 2.-The
steamer Gallia arrived here with the
survivors from the Norwegian bark
Marpesia. New York for Cette. The
Marpesia was blown up at sea by the
explosion OF her cargo OF naphtha, and
IL of the crew were killed and seven
were landed here tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
cY YoUNe's sLANTs TOO
MUCH FOR PlTTsRURc
n Assoclated Presa.

ENTIWNTFTN|T
hits well scattered and had It not been
for errors Pittsburg would have scored
only one run. Attendance 300. Score:
r II E
Boston .............................
Batteries -Hildebrand and Carisch
Young and Needham Umpire-klem.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
sERAPHIC SQUAD
IS SHUT OUT
ESSICK HOLDS LOCAL STICK
ERS SAFELY
BENCH BRAsHEAR AND DILLON
Question One Of Davis Decisions and
Are Put Out Of the Game.
Gray Easy for the
Giants
Special 70 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PORTLAND, Aug. 9.--Los Angeles
failed to score today and Portland took
the game with six runs. In the eighth
inning when the Giants made three
runs, Brashear protested that Schlafly
interfered with the catcher and was
supported by Dillon in his statement.
Both Brashear and Dillon were
benched by Davis and Toman and
Eager took their places.
Essick was hit often but held the
Angels safe when hits would have
earned runs, except in one instance,
when Dillon made line drive to CEN
ter field with two men on bases. A
sensational one-handed catch by Van
Buren put out the side.
Hoffman, the new man, played well
at third base.
The figures:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED
FOR THE WHEATON LINKS
=. p. Fredercks Makes High Mark
at chlcago-Travis Is
Distanced
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO Aug. 9--Dr F. p. Freder.
icks of Oil City, Pa. won the gold medal
score today in the 36-hole qualifying
round of the eleventh national golf cham
pionship at the Chicago Golf club links
with a total of 1855, which is the competi-
tive record of the course. He had cleat
margin of five strokes over Champion
George S. Lyon of Canada. Tied at 162
were National Champion II. c. Egan and
w c. Fowpes, jr., of the Oak Mount
club, Pittsburg Only one stroke separat-
ed the young expert of the Wheaton Golf
club. d. E. Sawyer. and Hugh Campbell,
who made respectively 1863 and 1854. Fred
Herreshoff of Ekwanek. runner-up In the
national tournament of last year. had l63.
Walter ]. Travis of Garden City was 16i,
four strokes better than his old rival
j. d. Travers of Nassau.
Considerable surprise was expressed
over some of the names that were shown
in the list of those who failed to qualify.
Walter E. Egan, former runner-up in the
national tournament and western cham
pion failed to get in, with a total of 176.
Former national champion, L. n. James
of Lakeview, was fused out with total
of 175
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
OAKLAND,
SUMMARY.

Three-base hits-Sheehan. Two-ba
hits : Nordyke, Francks, DevereauX.
Sacrifice hits-Sheehan, Egan, Kelly.
First base on errors-Tacoma, 6; Oak
land, l. First base on called balls
Off Brown, 2; off Hogan, l. Left on
bases--Tacoma, 6; Oakland, Z. Struck
out-By Brown, 2; by W. Hogan, .; by
Pierce, l. Hit by pitcher-Casey. Hits
off w. Hogan, 8; innings pitched by
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE
TIGERS CAPTURE FARCICAL
GAME FROM THE OAKS
Athenlans Make Eleven Errors and
Hits of Three Twlrlers.
Total Fifteen
BY Associated Press.

by AssOCIHIeU TTeSs,
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 9.--Poor de-
livery by three pitchers, coupled with
a record-breaking number of errors by
Oakland, gave the first game of the
present series to Tacoma by a score of
16 to q Oakland was batted for fif-
teen hits, ard made eleven errors.
After allowing nine hits in six innings
pitched two innings, and in turn was
relieved by Schmidt in the last inning,
but without improving the fortunes of
the Oakland team. Brown was batted
for twelve hits.
A three-bagger by Sheehan in the
ninth cleared the bases and contributed
three of the runs made by Tacoma in
that inning. Kruger made three errors
on first. The score:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
RECORDS BROKEN IN
SHOOT AT FORT SHERIDAN
Rv Aasociated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-New records for the
army were established at the national
shoot at Fort Sheridan, First Sergeant
George Sayre. Company A, 18th infantry,
from Fort Monterey California, making
1000 while First Lieutenant Frank e.
Baker, of the medical department, Fort
Monterey, scored 500. The best previous
record was S7S out of possible 1000. The
ant Ned NJ Green, Fifteenth Infantry,
Fort Monterey, $40.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
SIWASHES LIFT ANOTHER
FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Mohler Has Jawbone Fractured and
Park Wilson Is Also
Injured
Rv Assnclated Press.

SEATTLE, Aug. 9.-The Seals were
taken into camp today by the home club.
Seattle got hits when they were needed
and San Franclsco's errors we're made at
critical moments. Kid Mohler was in
iured in the first inning by a batted ball,
which struck him in the left temple. The
upper iawbone was fractured and he was
ceived two badly bruised and dislocated
fingers later in the game and had to re-
tire. Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
Travellers, Reouisites

Suit Cases, Leather Bags, Hand Bags.
1t is economy for those who contemplate
nrsvaiI Sanborn TaiI e 70 Az Sontb
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
LOS ANGELES
SUMMARY

Struck out-By Gray 2; by Essick, 4.
Bases on balls-Off Gray, 4. Double plays
Van Buren to Atz; Spies to Flood.
Stolen bases-Hoffman, Brashear. Left
on bases-Portland, s; Los Angeles, 6.
First base on errors-Portland, 8. Time
1876. Umpire-Davis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ST. LOUIS HAS MERRY TIME
WITH JAKE STALLS MEN
~ Assnciated Prese.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-st. Louis hit
Hughes hard today, and with the assist
ance Of WashinRtons mispays, ran away
with the game. Score: r II e
Washington .,.....................s Z
St. Louis ......,.................... IL ~
Batteries-Hughes and Kittredge; Petty
and Roth.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
r II =
San Francisco.

San Francisco.. oo111Q00o-s g
Seattle ...,....... 2OOO2002.- 10 /
Ratteries-Wheeler, Henley, Wilson and
Shea Roach and Blankenship. Umpire
Perrine.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10

Hogan. 6. Hits off Pierce, 2; innings
pitched by Pierce, 2. Hits off Schmidt,
4; innings pitched by Schmidt, !. Time
OF eame-1:55 Umpire-Bray
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10

held the visitors absolutely at his mercy.
Attendance 1900. Score: r II p
~. LOUIS .............s...s.ss.. ~
Batteries . Mcfarland, Taylor and
Grady Scanlon and Bergen. Umpire
Bausewine.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10

Keep your eye on santa MonIea.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-10
REDS BUNDLE UP GAME
IN THE THIRD INNING
Bv Associated Press

CINCINNATI, Aug IA base on balls
a wild throw, three singles and Titus
tumble gave Cincinnati four runs and
the game in the third inning. Attendance
2200. Score: r II r
Cincinnati ......................... 8 II
Philadelphia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Z 3
Batteries-Chech and Schlei; Duggleby
and Abbott. Umpire-Emslie.