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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14
GLORIOUS DAYS OF TRIAL.
Jack Arlington Tells About oldtim'
Western CattIcmen.
From the Daily ArdmorI'e.I

From the Daily Ardmorlie.I
7ack Aldingtcn, Of A dingtoE, down
in the Chickasaw nation, dropped into
Paul's Valley tho ether day and he
Outline cattlenen helG a pow.wow 1t
Jim Hybarger's real estate office that
' as like writing a history of the oil
times. Jim Hybarger was engaged in
the cattle business until he got nike !
up 80 much in the land business ard
building railroads that he had to dr0D
riding around and looking after stray
steers and take to riding round and
loking after stray land buyers anil
"vamooslng" tenants on his places up
and down the V'ashita and Wild Horse
Creeks.
When Zac& Addngton rode into
town and saw jim Hybarger's real es.
tate sign he resisted his impulse to per-
forate II with few free and easy trig
ger pulls. got down off his horse, drift
ed into Jim's office with the result g
sts ted Of startlrg a pow.wow that gatl'
cred regula roundup Of old-timers
in town. "Oll lack Arlington" as
he is called all over the Southwest t. =
ritory, came to the territory from TeS'
as in 1857 with it'll: lunch ci $4,000
head OF cattle and located near Burney.
vile. Later, along about 1850, he put
in the first land lease Of 1000 acres
known as the "B. l." ranch, on Mul
creek, and worked up Ostring Of some
thing like 10000 head OF cattle. lie
pre- spercd in those palmy days until
he became the largest catle-owner In
tie territory nd felt able to take his
rec ular blowout in ST. Louis, until 1881
when, between the alien land law
drought and ru. tiers, the "he!l and
high water o. the cattGTcr," he went.
bumped for his pile" and walked out
of Kansas City stockyards 2 few hun
dred thousand dollars worse off and no
cattle wo,th utting an iron on, much
less pulling grass by hand to feed.
1--WE used to throw crackaloo for $40
gold plecps in these days." said Adding
ten with a sly wink, "and shoot slick
ers just to while away the time while
waiting for tAe camp cook 10 make
gravy"
Shooting Sticks" by Ire way, for
the benefit OF tie modern generation,
was filling a lineup full of nickels,
quarters or dollars as the crse might
| c, and throwing them in Ihe air In
stead Of heads nd tails; it was heads
or "sllCks," Slick" being the reverse
side Of the coin. The man who guess
ed "sllcks" got the pot II most coins
came slick side up,
"These days Of town building and
farming are all right" declared old
lack pensively, land show a fellow
that the cattle business and the cattle
man Is not the only pebble on the
beach, or the "only chip on the
prairie but 1t makes Teller feel what
| / read in a poem called Sweet Pain
when he gets to talking over the old
days and thinltin' about EN-"
Plans are being made to have an
old.tlme cattleuen's reunion at Paul's
Valley in the near future. There has
never been anything Of the kind in the,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14
THE STAGE
GREAT ARE The FIGHT FILMS.
The Rritt-NeIson Fight Pictures Are
the Best That Have Ever Been
Seen In This City.
(From DC ClncInnati Enquirer.l


The Jimmy Britt-Battlirg Nelson
night which took place at Colma, Cal,
on September 0 last, was reproduced
last evening for the benefit Of the local
press and the 100 or more sporting mep
Who watched the pictures flashed on
the canvas at Peoples Theatre were
stunned by the marvellous work of the
camera. Every incident in and about
the ring is presented to the crowd anil
every blow struck from the first punch
that bloodied Britt's nose to the right
and left swings that sent him down
and out in his own corner, in the eigh-
teenth round, meets the eye in life
like manner.
1t all has to be seen to be appre
ciated. The first exhibition of the pic
ttlre will be given this afternoon DIR
Ing. the week.
These are the genuine moving pic
lures Of the great fight and are well
Worth long journey to see.
Billy Roche, the well known Frisco
sporting man who Is interested in the
club at Colma where Britt and Nelson
fought, was here yesterday to see the
pictures put on. He said to an En-
quirer representative, "You folks in
Cincinnati can consider yourselves
lucky in seeing the pictures so early
IL the game. | had no intention Of
bringing them here at this early date
but the management of the Peoples
Theatre made me proposition that
looked very good, and concluded to
give the Queen City preference over
many Of the big cities of The country
that have not yet taken a peek at the
films. Why do you know that Battling
Nelson himself mas never set his eyes
on those pictures? He left before they
were ready and he has not been near
Chicago since the pictures we're put
on there.
Has Jimmy Britt ever looked them
over? Mr.. Roche was asked.
He has and in that connection ! can
tell you a pathetic story. When the
fins were first run off in Frisco We
sent Jimmy IN invitation to see the
fight reproduced and Jas. Edward
laughed to thinl, that science made it
possible for him to see him fight
his own battle over. Jimmy entered
thehall full Of life and quietly took his
seat. He watched every move made
by the men in the ring: When the
eighteenth round was called tears
came to Pritt's eyes,
He got up from his seat and walked
out Of the hall He could not bear to
see that fatal round in which he lost
his laurels to he Battling Dane.
The pictures show Britt falling after
receiving the knockout punch, the
crowd Jumping in the ring, Britt be
ing received by his seconds, Nelson re
ceiving the handshakes Of his friends
and . hundred Of more dramatic In
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

Frank Deshon, the favoritc little
comedian, will be seen here in the sue.
cessful comedy opera, 1.-THE Office
Boy" which was one Of the real sue.
ccsses last season, having enjoyed a
run of over one hundred nights in New
York City at the Victoria Theatre. The
production is under the direction Of
the Nixon & Zimmerman opera com.
pany, AMI Mr.. Ieshon has an excellent
supporting company.
Over sixty people and the entire
New York City production will be used
wLen the favorite little comedian,
Frank pcshon presents he successful
comedy opera, 1.-THE Office Boy" here,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14
NOTICE..

A complete catalogue Of the State
Law Library has just come from the
press. 1t is designed to be Of use to
the legal profession of the State. A
copy can be obtained at the State Law
Library or it will be sent to any ad-
dress in the State, upon receipt of zoe
postage, sent to S. W. Starks, State Ii.
brarian, Charleston, w. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14
~ WE EnsAdH

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Don't disturb ole 9plda
that i asFir 99Hs
Don't disturb Ias
amuserre volt 1a
Don't disturb nrle
its hind test s. shelgo
Trey live long
let well spon
Don't disturb dc blFq
guy
And tho bunbtepss ipp
Sihdlydo -
When i baby,s sweetli
DotherSlt e
What the unproc CHIME condi
arpetite nay
non4 disturb lte fas
but dIscESell Wa
Though It's triegef ilils
let the peg pon
Where your tea pg
they iiye lcas 6 aelag
When IT. eomes Fofh|
they may liIia on
Don't disturb It slan n eng
4 fnl sstitlse mlt
Font disturb tle II Hally
see Hha taeF n hsla
Don't disturb the busy 9iff lor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

territory. and responses to letters sent
out last week indicate that an affair
Of this kind will bea notable roundup.
James J!m) Hybarger EN- Moore
ard others have been appointed COM
mittee to take the matter in hand and
push 1t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

you take your roast beef rare, do
you not?' asked the host.
mot rare" answered the man who
is impoverished but grammatical.
"!arely. Warrington Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

what! You say your brother lived
20 years in America and never learred
4 word of English How in the world
did he manage to transact BUSINESS"
easy, my frendt, easy. He lifted in
"-Plttsburg Fost.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14
Wanted to Buy

100 old feather beds. Address A.
7. Carter, Water street, First ward.
Clifford Kinkead at the Globe Store
has the most upto-date stationery in
town.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

Mrs. Hoyle-Does your husband ever
swear?
Mrs. Boyle-I have never heard him.
Lut l always 80 out OF the room when
] e is shaving himself.-Judge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

We shall observe the Golden Rule
and MEAT you as we would wish to
be met"
c. E. & II. B. MASON,
Prop. South Side Meat Market.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

ChsndIee Is nov inE1 qap|nst
Photos. ali styles aisplag 'ia
Main street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

"RObhie, we're you looking through
the keyhole last night at me and you"
sister?"
Honest, no. Mother was in TIE
way."-Lire.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

81 was married TO that man once"
Eaid the first society woman.
"To Mr.. De Voss? The idea! Why, so
vas l." replied the second ditto.
'Well, we'll! You don't say? We're
you before or after me?"-Puck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

Fine STATIONERY na
Clyde s. Holt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

"Will you sing something, Miss
Skreechleigh?"
ooh, really, | can't"
Every well, then. met your mu sic
teacher this afternoon and he told ne
you couldn't, but l thought perhaps he
was prejudiced. Chicago Record
Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

The little giant Of comedy, Frank
Deshon, in Smith and Englander's
latest and best comedy opera, 1.-THE
Office Boy" will be seen here soon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

Lost anything? A West vlrglniaD
want ad. will fnd it for you.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

Gold bOquet holders at clyde 8.
Holt's.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

3ly-Tll bet anything those new
gloves of yours are a size too small.
They look as il they pinched.
Mrs. Bly-Well, what of it? I've
heard you say a dozen times that you
wished men didn't have to wear collars
hat choked the life out Of them! De
troit Free Press.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14

cidents connected with the fight which
many say was the greatest in the his
tory Of the ring.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-14
IN THE BEST OF HUMoR.

IN THE BEST OF HUMoR.
"RJbhie, we're you looking through
the keyhole last night at me and you"
sister?"
Honest, no. Mother was in the
way. Life.
you take your roast beef rare, do
you not?' asked the host.
mot rare" answered the man who
is Impoverished but grammatical.
rarely. Wa hington Star.
Mrs. Hoyle-Does your husband ever
swear?
Mrs. Boyle-I have never heard him.
Lut I always 80 out Of the room when
J e is shaving himself.-Judge.
what! You say your brother lived
20 years in America and never learred
a word of English? How in the world
did he manage to transact business'"
easy, my frendt, easy. He lifted in
Milwaukee "-Plttsburg Fost.
81 was married TO that man once"
said the first society woman.
"To Mr.. De Voss? The idea! Why, so
vas l." replied the second ditto.
'Well, well! You don't say? We're
you before or after me?"-Puck.
Old GcntIemt II (cngaging FervanD-
Well, my man, they give you very
good character. But dc you always
stutter like this?
.Applicant-N n-n-n-no. sor, op.:
w-w-w-w-when OF t-t-talks.-The Tat.
tier.
"NVill you sing something, Miss
Skreechleigh?"
ooh, really, | can't"
every well, then. met your mu sic
teacher this afternoon and he told ne
you couldn't, but l thought perhaps he
was prejudiCed. "-Chicago Record
Herald.
Ely-Tll bet anything those new
gloves of yours are size too small.
They look as il they pinChed.
Mrs. Bly-Well. what of it? I've
heard you say a dozen times that you
wished men didn't have to wear collars
hat choked the life out Of them! lie
troit Free Press.
Ascum-You look pretty rocky to-
day, old man,
Lushman-Yes, too many eggs al
ways disagree with me.
Ascunr--Frled eggs? You shouldn't
eat them.
Lushman-T didn't cat any eggs.
They were in a bowl Of Tom and Jerry
helped TO drink last nIglt-Phila-
d, 'phia Press.
lie was poor but entfrpris!ng, and
she was rich but homely.
''Will YOU marry me?" he asked alb
rul,tly.
"w.wly, this is so s.sudden," she ex-
claimed. Give me a little time
to"
cant do IT." he interrupted. Il
need the money"
And so they were married, and live
more or less happily ever atter-chi.
cago News,
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

to run well-5mp proved 40
acre farm, with a1lfmproved tools furnished
For salary Send references. G. e ELEM
ING, Belmont, NC.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07
Edgecombe Alliance.

Messrs. Editors: The regular quar-
terly meeting of Edgecombe County
Alliance was held on the 10Th inst.
at the residence of Hon. B. F. Shell
ton as the guests of Hickory Fork
sub Alliance.
There was a large and representa-
tive gathering of Alliancemen from
all sections of the county; and unus-
ual interest was manifested in the
proceedings.
The Alliance adopted a resolution
rledging the organization to Coop
crate, as far as within their power,
with the New Orleans Cotton Grow
ers' Convention, in any plan which
they may adopt, to relieve the depres-
sion in the cotton situation.
A resolution was adopted, favor
ing the curtailment of the cotton
acreage this year from 25 to SO per
cent, and a like reduction of com
mercial fertilizers.
The members Of the General As
sembly from this county were re-
quested to secure the repeal of the
crop lien law, so far as it applies to
~Edgecombe County.
The regular business having been
transacted, the guests were invited
partake of a most elegant and
sumptuous dinner, consisting of typ
ical Edgecombe barbecue, chicken,
ham, turkey, cake and pickles.
An unanimous vote of thanks was
rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. Shelton.
and Hickory Fork Alliance for their
magnificent entertainment.
The April meeting will be held at
the residence of Hon. r. I'll. Speight.
j. B. L. ]
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

impossible to get teachers to teach
the public schools.
In the first place, after he has pre-
pared himself for his chosen calling,
he has to stand examination every
year in each county in which he ex-
poets to teach, while he does not
have this to do in any other profess
sion. If he stands examination and
receives license to plead law, he Is
qualified to practice anywhere in the
State during life or good behavior.
1t is the same in medicine, the min
istry, and every profession except
teaching.
l think it is wholly Unnecessary for
the teacher to be examined every
year, especially if he has taught as
much as two months each year., as
any one knows that a teacher is bet
ter qualified to teach after he has
taught two months than he was be-
fore.
And the trouble and expense of
examination is not all for he has to
attend the Institute wherever held,
at his own expense. Now is it any
wonder our young men and women
are seeking other callings?
And if every Legislature makes
it harder and harder for the teacher,
l fear there will soon be none teach
ing except those who cannot get into
any other calling.
/ hope the Legislature will Sc lit
to amend the law along this line. My
own district, for example, has been
without school two months because
we could not secure a teacher, as
there are not teachers enough in the
county to teach the public schools.
E. G.. JOHNSON.
Robson Co., n. G..
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07
Farmers Exchange
RATES OF ADVERTISING.


RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Two cents q word for first insertion. and
one cent a word for each additional inser-
ton, each figure or initial counting as a sep
arate word.
WANTED-N1ce ash timber. Will pay
cash money for all tracts close to railroad.
Write us how much yon have. Z. c. BRIN-
SER & SONS, Wise, n. Q.
CORN HUSKER AND SHREDDER. with
trade for any kind Of live stock. J. o.
HARDIE, Brown summit, Nc.
FARM HAND to feed stock and farm one
orders for young Mer1no Rams and register
ed Duroc Jersey pigs, June delivery. SAM
ARCHER, Statesville, NJ.
BUSINESS PRINTING for Farmers. Use
good stationery with your own name and
name OF your farm neatly printed; Ny Write
Raleigh. N. G.. (Th1s company prints THE
FARMER.l
FOR sALE.-Cocke's Prolific Corn on ear.
Improved Cotton Seed. B. w. KILGORE,
Raleigh, N. c.
FOR SALE-A valuable 73O-acre Halifax
OOuAtJ IdT". Large uOuSO, highly improved =
land. For particulars write S. s. ALSOP
Enfield, N. C.
SHEPHERD PUP Wanted.-R. w. Ora
HAM. Cameron, No.
FOR SALE-Buff L~angshangs, O%p1ngtons.
Wyandottes and Rocks, Barred Rocks. Cor
n1sh Indians. Prices from S1.OO to $500 each.
2. III. PO1NDEXTER, Donnaha, N. c..
WANTED-Orders for young Merino
and Duroc Jersey Pigs. SAMUEL
ARCHER, Statesville, N. c.
BUFF LEGHORNS, Buff Op1ngton and
Barred Rock stock and eggs; also Indian
Game Pullets. One special. two frsts. two
seconds, four thirds; State Fair. MISS j. p.
JONES, r. f. ID. 1. Tobaccov1lle, N. c.
WANTED-Man to run well-5m proved 40
acre farm, with alimproved tools Furnished
FOR salary Send references. G. E FLEM
Belmont N. C.
o SALE.-The Royal Navy Bean. the
areest, best, and easiest to cultivate of anv
White Bean In America. 1t took first nrizS
the State Fair. Two ounces by mail 2Oc.
w RN4 ri a 80 SOS4
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

Messrs. Editors: / notice in The
Progressive Farmer some discussion
of our public school laws. The pub
lie schools | believe come as near
interesting every rerson in the State
as any matter the Legislature will
have to deal with, and I feel hat a
discussion of any changes needed in
the law will not be amiss just now.
One change / think needed is to
lift some of the burden from the
teachers. As it is, it has become so
hard for teachers to comply with the
requirements of the law it is almost
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07
Chow Can the Country Schools Be Best
Improved ?"

Messrs. Editors: The above cap
ton is from Bro. E. S. Millsaps in
your issue of January oath. 1 like
his frankness, and yet he is one with
"the other spectacles." Let us have
a fair discussion. Let the patron
write as well as the teacher. This
business has been left entirely too
much to "others." The persons most
interested certainly are the patrons.
Then why should they not take most
interest? Why should they not be
consulted? Why? Do they not pay
the bills? Do they not bear the bur
dens and suffer all the wasted years
and vicious teaching?
Yes, | know, teachers have their
grievances, and they are many, but
the patrons have more. 1t is a fact
that a few rule the school business.
The teacher is often allowed to do
just as he or she pleases. The Fat
rons, like some mothers with their
children. turn them over to the nurse
then wonder why such sons and
daughters.
Private school teachers do more to
please the patrons. They know it is
please or no students. and no stu
dents means no money. Public
school teachers know the committees
who pay them will pay, many stu
dents or few. And if the leaders are
hattered and fooled and cajoled, 9th
ers may take what they get. Some
teachers never are promoted to what
they honestly deserve, but more of
ten patrons get nothing, and the loss
of the money they are compelled to
pay. Nine-tenths of the free schools
are a farce. And more, the law is
not much more followed han no law
at all. Many studies presented are
not taught, and more books not con-
tracted. are used than that are con-
tracted.
And if one is not too ignorant to
study a little Latin or algebra
which any 12-year-old child ought
to study-then every month he is
presented with a bill for extras not
included in free school studies.
Say, brothers, have you known of
the like? Ten thousand answer, yes.
Some teachers are good and useful,
but many are not. Some patrons
look after their schools, but many do
not. Happy is the man, who can
both interest all the patrons and
the inefficient teachers.
What will the Legislature do? 1t
certainly needs to do something.
W. T. CUTCHIN.
Stanly Co., n. @.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

FOR SALE-A valuable 73O-acre Halifax
County farm. Large house, highly improved
land. For particulars write s. s.. ALSOP
Enfield, N. c..
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

WANTED-Nice ash timber. Will pay
cash money for all tracts close to railroad.
Write us how much yon have. e. Q. BRIN-
SER & SONS, Wise, n. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

Two cents q word for first insertion. and
one cent q word for each additional 1nser-
t1on, each figure or initial counting as a sep
arate word.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

FOR SALE.-Cocke's Prolific Corn on ear.
Russell Big Boil, Culpepper's and Kings
Improved Cotton Seed. B. w. KILGORE,
Raleigh, N. G..
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

BUSINESS PRINTING for armer Use
good stationery with your own name and
name of you farm neatly printed. Write
or prices to CO.,
Raleigh, N. 9. This company prints THE
PROGRESSIVE FARMER.)
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

SHEPHERD U Wanted.-R. w. Ora
HAM. Cameron, N. C.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

FARM HAND to feed stock and farm one
year; send refernce. Also want to book
orders for young Mer1nO Rams and register
ed Duroc Jersey pigs, June delivery. SAM
ARCHER, Statesville, NJ.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

CORN AND SHREDDER. with
Elevators, In first class order; will sell, or
trade for any kind of live stock. J. o.
HARDIE, Brown Summit, n. {.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

FOR SALE-BufL angshangs, Opingtons.
Wyandottes and Rocks, Barred Rocks. Cor.
nish Indians. Prices from 81. 90 to So. 90 each.
y. H. POINDEXTER, Donnaha. n. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

FOR SALE.-The Royal Navy Bean. the
LARGEST, best, and easiest to cultivate Of anv
mite bean In America. 1t took first prize
az the state Fair. Two ounces by mali zoe.
Raglan, r.. E. d. No. 2, Durham, n. G.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

WANTED-Orders for young Merino
Rams and Duroc Jersey Pigs. SAMUEL
ARCHER, Statesville, N. c.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07

BUFF LEGHORNS, Buff Opington and
Barred Rock stock and eggs; also Indian
seconds, four thirds; State Fair. MISS !. p
JONES, r. F. d. 1. TobaccoviIle. N. @.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-27
SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Technical High school defeated Bryant
a stratton Business college at Adelaide
park Yesterday to the tune OF III TO b. Inc
game began with Bryant & Stratton KICK
ing OF TO Tech. who carried the ball 70
about the centre OF the field. where they
lost n on downs. Bryant & Stratton then
worked the ball toward Techs goal line
and. aided by two or three end u hhal-
Nv pushed Fisher over for a touchdown
ON a punt out the bookkeepers failed TO
catch the ball and the try at goal was
not allowed. The half ended with the oall
in midieid in Bryant A STATIONS posses
sion. Tech made several changes In their
lineup I'm the second half and held Tor
downs. Al the opening or the second pc
Rod and after several plays. Including
two clever quarterback runs by Peckham'
the ball was taken over the line by Otis
Peck Kicked the goal. The rest OF the
half was easy for Tech and they made
rood gains through the line and around
the ends, Bundy being pushed over for
Technical's second ouchdown Peek
missed a difficult goal. Time was called
with about two minutes TO play.