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The Washington times., 1905-07-31
Will Tax BOOkn1dkers
At Saratoga Meeting
Must Give Up So Per Race for advance In
formation"-New Scheme Declared Legal.
Will Make Tracks Profitable

| the price of admission to the track was
raised from s. 10 So.
Needed the Money.
But even this raise did not meet the
expenses. heretofore met by the reve-
nue. from the ring, and the racing mag
mates have sought In vain for a method
Of deriving money from the bookmakers
while keeping within the letter and
spirit of the State racing laws.
The Sl2 extra from the boOkmakers
viii go long way toward making UP
the deficit. There will be at least 100
bookmakers at Saratoga, and this means
xl,200 a day TO the association. AS each
bookmaker now has to pay his admis-
sion TO the track as well as for his five
clerks. the revenue from this source will
! be $50 a day from each book. Coupled
with the extra dollar of admission the
total receipts viii be practically the
same as in former days and the racing
associations will wax fat again and 10
per cent dividends will now be assured
to each stOCkhOldeT.
Cavanagh Tells II.
The news of this move by the turf au-
| thorities was let out yesterday after
noon, when John G. Cavanagh said:
Il have bought the advance informa-
| ton privileges in regard to the news of
the races from the Saratoga Racing As
sociation, and IL is for sale at 81 a race
| or S12 a day to the boOkmakers.
dc would not talk further on the sub
| ject and jumped on his special train
which then drew out from the Grand
Central station shortly after ] o'clock.
1t was learned from other sources that
| the racing associations intend TO enforce
rigidly this new method and that 1t
would be in vogue at all meetings here
| afte=.
IF any bookmaker should object "a the
| payment of this sum for the news he
viii be barred from the ring and not all
| lowed to offer odds.
| The Brooklyn Jockey Clubs program
| of stakes for the autumn meeting at
! the Gravesend track, fifteen events in
| all, will close on August I. The chief
events are the First Special IS 5.0o0
added, one mile and quarter. for
| three-year-o and upward; ehe Second
Special So, 900 added, one mile and a half,
for three--year-olds and upward; the
| Oriental Handicap. s., 500 added, for all
ages. one mile and a quarter. and the
| Occidental Handicap, $3.50 added, one
The Washington times., 1905-07-31
BASEBALL ROWING SHOOTING +: TROTTINC : TENNIS

at Pittsburg recently by Uncle william
The get of Arion. 2:07&. are earning
considerable money this year.
cornelia Belle. 2I0. has again bean
shifted back to the pacing gait.
Driver Dan Nichols was fined $50 for
laying up heats at Binghamton
The Saltwater. Mich, track is said 10
be the fastest in The Northwest.
Frank Yoakum bids fair to be the sea-
sons king of the half-miIe rings.
The Pittsburg matinee record has
been set at 2:10 by Sufreet, 2:06k
| Harrison Wilkes, 2145z, is doing great
things on the New England circuit
1t looks ike a continuous performance
between Tiverton and Sweet Marie.
Mckinney has another new performer
in Kenneth G. Eli, as a three-year old.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Washington paid a big price for Hiek-
man, and he is endeayoring TO show his
employers that the mark set was not
lation to the players. and Huelsnan and
Anderson are following in Hicks foot
steps.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31
National League.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Cincinnati.
Boston at St. Louis.
Brooklyn at Pittsburg-

mile and furlong, for all ages The list
includes four stakes for three-year-old
and upward, two for all ages. two for
three -year-oids, four for two year-olds,
and two for steeplechas sers.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

When persons generally throughout
the country conceded the flag to the
Giants. Barney Dreyfuss said No" He
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Giants for a few days, has developed
into quite a Jumper. He Jumped the
Scranton team for the Altoona club
of the Tri-State League, and the next
day jumped back 10 Scranton
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

McGraw made a big offer to the Gin
cinnad management for Cy Seymour,
but 1T was quickly rejected by the Reds.
go.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Ban Johnson says that Connor, his new
umpire, is one of the best young field
directors IN the league
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Jack Warner Is still q free lance. but
there is a chance that he may join the
Brooklyn team.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

When 1t comes to sensational fielding
Dave Fultz, of the Highlanders, IS far
ahead OF the other outf1elders OF the
American.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

The veteran Jimmy Manning may
break back into the game as mana ger
of the Kansas City club.
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Hall is proving a pretty valuable all
around man for Brooklyn. Hanlon Is
filling him in in any position when one
of the regulars happens to be absent.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31
TODAYS GAMES.

American League.
Detroit at Washington.
Chicago ut Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Boston.
Cleveland at New York.
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In 2:I1A.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31
Personal Comment On Men and
Things in the Field of Sports
BASEBALL.

BASEBALL.
Young Deiahanty is Bostons most
timely hitter.
There are seven batters in the Ameri
can Association who have made moro
than 100 hits thus far this season.
The St Louis climate has knocked out
Rockenfield, the Browns second base
man.
Clarke Griffith is making an effort to
land DR.. Powers as d permanent mem
Der Of the Yankee staff, but Connie
Mack says nay.
York has further strengthened It's
hold on first place in the Tri-State
! League by winning ten straight games.
OF the eight home runs made on the
| Cleveland grounds the members of the
| home team have made but three
| Clay, who Topped from the Tri-State
to Louisville, is standing second in the
batting order in the American Assoc!a-
ton.
Hall is proving a pretty valuable all
| around man for Brooklyn. Hanlon Is
filling him in in any position when one
of the regulars happens to be absent
| When 1t comes to sensational fielding
Dave Fultz, of the Highlanders, IS far
| ahead OF the other outfielders of the
| American.
McGraw made a big offer to the Gin
cinnau management for Cy Seymour
but 1T was quickly rejected by the Reds.
| Seymour Is too valuable a hitter to let
| go.
Washington paid a big price for T1ick-
man, and he Is endeav9ring to show his
| employers that the mark set was not
too high. His batting has been reve-
latton to the players, and Huelsman and
Anderson are following in Hicks foot
steps.
Ban Johnson says that Connor, his new
| umpire, is one of the best young field
directors in the league
break back into the game as manager
of the Kansas City club.
| Jack Warner Is still free lance. but
| there is a chance that he may join the
Brooklyn team.
Archie Graham. who was with the
Giants for a few days. has developed
| into quite Jumper He Jumped the
| Scranton team for the Altoona club
of the Tri-State League, and the next
day jumped back 10 Scranton
When persons generally throughout
the country conceded the flag TO the
/ Giants, Barney Dreyfuss said NO. He
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Clay, who Topped from the TTi-State
to Louisville, is standing second in the
batting order in the American Assoc!a-
ton.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League.
No games.
National League.
Philadelphia, 2; Chicago, /.
New York, 6; Cincinnati, 2.
st. Louis, / Boston. 0.
ST. Louis. 6; Boston, B.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

The get of Arion. 2:07&. are earning
considerable money this year
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

There are seven batters in the Ameri-
can Association who have made more
than 100 hits thus far this season.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

cornelia Belle. 2:10, has again been
shifted back to the pacing gait
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Young Delahanty is Boston's most
timely hitter.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

The St Louis climate has knocked out
Rockenfield, the Browns second base
man.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Clarke Griffith is making an effort to
land DR.. Powers as d permanent mem
Der of the Yankee staff, but Connie
Mack says nay.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

Driver Dan Nichols was fined $50 for
wing up heats at Binghamton.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

OF the eight home runs made on thu
Cleveland grounds the members of TIT
home team have made but three.
The Washington times., 1905-07-31

York has further strengthened It's
hold on first place in the Tri-State
League by winning ten straight games
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
NO ENMITY FOR
 ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Colonel Russell Explains the Recent Arrangement Made By the M. & O.
 With the Big Four.

St. Louis, December 22.-Vice President E. L. Russell of the Mobile and Ohio railroad who arrived in St. Louis to- day, made the following explanatory statement in regard to the report that the Mobile and Ohio had arranged a traffic deal with the Big Four whereby the latter would become it's exclusive Chicago con- nection.
 We will continue our close relations with our other Chicago connections, and while we propose to connect with the Big Four at Cairo, expecting to handle con us by the Big Four through the ports of Mobile and New Orleans, we do not in- tend by any means to disturb our close relations with our other relations.
 'The Big Four has built double track from the city of Chicago to Danville, H., where they connect with the old Cairo and Vincennese railroad running into Cairo. It is over these connections that we have made traffic agreement to do business throughout the gulf ports of Mobile and New Orleans from the city of Chicago.
 Tt is entirely foreign to our purpose to interfere with our friendly relations with the Illinois Central. We will continue to do business with the Illinois Central in the future as we have in the past, and on the same friendly terms. 1t being impos- sible to bring about any disturbances, not only of rates but of the existing feel ing that has prevailed for years between the two systems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
CHILD BURNS TO DEATH.
Was Building Bonfire, When Cloth
 ing Became lgnited.

Meridian, Miss, December 22.-(Special.) While playing in the open lot adjoining her home, the three-and-one- -halfyear-old daughter of Benjamin Outlet was burned to death, the little body being incener- ated. She fingered for nearly three hours, the only work of the physician being to prevent spasms and to allay, as much as possible. the sufferings of the little tot.
 With many other children of the neigh borhood, she was engaged in gathering the dead leaves, grass and weeds in the vicinity. piling them high in the center of the lot and setting fire to them. A raging bon fire was being maintained by the thoughtless children, many of whom appeared to be well supplied with matches.
 At the height of their glee, the little child's cry of terror caused a panic among the other children, the unfortu- mates dress being a solid mass of flames. and every shred of clothing being burned from the little body before material as- sistance arrived. Her grandfather was first to reach her. and he sustained pain full and severe burns about the hands, face and arms in battling with the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
DECLARES HE CAN
 CLEAR CALEB POWERS
Information Is Possessed By Wounded Man In California Regarding Mur.
 der of William GoebeI.

Bakersfield, Cal, December 22.-Charles E. Ehler, on a cot in the county hospital suffering from a wound, presumably self inflicted has admitted to Superintendent Buckrens that he has information as to the killing of Governor William Goebel of Kentucky, which he alleged would clear Caleb Powers. formerly secretary of state of Kentucky, now under sentence of death for complicity in the murder of Goebel
 A few days ago Powers wrote from Ken lucky to Ehler saying:
 q see by press dispatch that you may be an important witness in the Goebel murder For six years I have lain in prison and several times I have been sentenced to death for crime of which 1 am innocent as the angels around the throne If you have any information that will throw light on the death of Governor Goebel, then for Gods sake declare your self, and aid in proving my innocence
 Ehler permitted Superintendent Buck rens to read the letter. He admitted that he could give testimony that might save the life of Powers, and he intimated that if the ex-seceretary's execution were inn minent, he would give such testimony. Ehler said that he would not declare him self fully because 1t would duplicate others"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
PROFESSES LOVE
 FOR TWO WIVES
B. ]. Gibbons Kills Himself, and Wife No. 2 Says She Is Glad
 of 1t.

Norfolk, Va, December 22.-B. J. Gib- bons, aged S7 years, after leaving let ter in which he admitted he was biga- mist and expressed undying love for two wives, put bullet through his head at his Norfolk home today dying in short time.
 Mrs Gibbons No. l. with her two young children, are here, while, according to the letter left by Gibbons, wife No. ?, who he married in yaldosta. Ga. December IA, Is now at hotel in Atlanta. Nothing has been found to indicate who wife No. 2 was prior to her marriage to Gibbons, except an affectionate letter signed Elm ma" and written from some point in Florida to Gibbons before their mar riage.
 Gibbons formerly was a Methodist preacher in Princess Anne county, Mary land, where he married wife No. l. ten years ago, but lately has been employed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
GRAND JURY DISCHARGED.
Chiffon County Leads In Indictments
 for Moonshinipg.

Montgomery, December 2.-(Special)- The grand jury in the federal court made it's final report to Judge Thomas c. Jones this morning and was discharged.
 They had considered 145 cases and found sixty-nine indictments, Fifty-seven of these were for the alleged making or sell ing of sprituous liquors There were three indictments for violation of the postal laws, two for perjury, one for counter feiting coins, and three for passing coun- terfeit money.
 In the way of indictments for moon shining" Chiffon county dhirteen) has taken that banner long carried by Ram dolph county. The new county of Hous- ton was a close second, with twelve in dctments for this offense. Only one lone liauor fisherman was indicted from the county of Montgomery.
 In the three cases of peonage which had been sent up to this grand jury by United States commissioners, not single bill was found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23

of the six favorites were beaten, the back CTS did not fare any too well, and the more especially as two of the winners, Brazil and Little Elkin. ran comparatively unbacked. The racing though devoid of startling features, was clean and satis- factory. Commune, the beaten favorite in the last race, stumbled and went al most to her knees as they were entering the far turn, and thus practically thrown out of the race She is carded as a prob able starter in the New Orleans Terminal Railway handicap to be run tomorrow, and she Is in light, she will probably command some following. There were but thirteen books In line, but 1t Is probable that this number will be considerably augmented tomorrow. First race, five and one-half furlongs- Brazil, 109 (O'BerD, 15 to 1, won; Wild Irishman, 112 (McIntyre), to 5. second Azelina, 109 (Heffernan). to D. third. Time, 1:13.
 Second race. six and one-half furlongs- Chamblee, 112 (Wishard), 5 to 9, won; Tapiola. 109 (HalD, 10 to 1, second; St. Noel, 104 CHeffermam, 1 to 1. third. Time. 1:2S 2-5
 Third race. five and a half furlongs- Favorita, 105 (RomanellD, 8 to 5, won Knickerbocker, 10S (Wishard), to l, sec ond; Telepathy. 100 (Diggins), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:13 3-5
 Fourth race, mile and seventy yards Little Elkin, 102 Hefferman), 12 to |, won; Little Boy, 107 (Shea), 5 to 1, sec ond: Padre, 9S (R. Powers), to D. third Time, 1:55 1-5.
 Fifth race, five and one-half furlongs- Sir Andrew, IA CD. HalD, to 1, won; Foreigner, 1O9 (McMonahan). to l, sec ond; Rather Royal, 1O4 (Shea), to l., third. Time. :13 3-5.
 Gixrth ftflnnCc-rrarn 110 CTroxler) 2 to 1. won; Welsh, no tW. Daly), 6 to l. second Lieber Gore. 113 (Wishard) 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:o5. City Park Entries. First race. seven furlongs-Fred Nader, 1o7; Ethel Mark, Big Bow, Mildred L., ] Four Leaf C.. Lucy Young, Nevermore, 102; Liberty Missouri, Devonshire. Little Wally Woodlne. 107 Arc Light, 100; Rather Royal, 10i
 Second race five and half furlongs, handicap-Mint Boy, Astarta, 90; Red Ruler, 9s; Gus Heidorn. St. Joseph, no; | Brush Up, 1O9; Quinn Brady, 94. Third race, mile and one-quarter, sell | ing-Bsque, Lou, 99; Tete Noire, 9S; 1 Knowledge, Safety Light. 104 Bassanio, | Curate, 109; Double, Father D., 103 Fourth race, seven furlongs, New Or | leans railway handicap-Ruarn, Dr. Nc | Clure, 9S: Rain Wevils, 96; Tinker, 106; Orbicular, 11S: Commune, 97: Gold iMate' !, 1OS; Monterey, 126; Hadur 102; Belden, 112; | Daring 107.
 Fifth race. seven furlongs, selling ' Basil, Evaskil, 97; Otsego 100; Rhyland 1 Filler. Flying Charcoal The Laurel, 102 1 DeReszke, 109 Marco, 102: La Cache Mammon. Daring. 107; Covina, s9. Sixth race mile and seventy yards | Harry Stephens, Red Fox, 94; Sanction l The Trif1er, 97; Delphie, 106 Freebooter | 112.
 Seventh race, seven furlongs, selling l Royal Legend, 99; The Don. St. Tamma V ! 105; Falkland, Small Talk, Gambler. lIc- i, lectic 107; Echoldale, \ 105; Modred !, Reveille 101; Woodshade. 1oS; Billy Hand | sel, 103
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
BOYS HEAD
 ONE SOLID SORE
Hair All Came Out and He Suffered Very Much Under Doctor Three
 Months and No Better Perma-
 nently Cured at Expense of $2.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
 WORK WONDERS

Mir. A. c. Barnett, proprietor of a general store in Award, Oklahoma, tells in the following grateful letter how Cuticura cured him and his son of terrible eczemas:
 "My little boy had eczema His head was one solid sore, all over his scalp; his hair all came out, and he suffered very much. had physician treat him, but at the end of three months he was no better. I remem- bered that the Cuticura Remedies had cured me, and after giving him two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, according to directions, and using Cuticura Soap and Ointment on him daily, his eczema left him, his hair grew again, and neither he nor myself have had any eczema since.
 As to his own case, Mr. Barnett says: suffered with eczema, burning, itching, breaking out on my face for more than year 1 took treatment from physicians for sevUal months, which did no good. 1 WAS then advised to try Cuticura. I took siA pOttlcS Ol OullCuId heSOlVenU, dIu used Cuticura Soap and Ointment freely every day. began to improve soon after starting to use them, and when I had taken the six bottles of the Resolvent my face had become clear, I had good color, and all erup- tions had left me.
 "We use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment in our family now for general use, and it keeps our skin soft and healthy. cheerfully recom- mend the Cuticura Remedies for all cases of eczema. (signed) A. c. Bar nett, Award, Oklahoma, Mar. 30, 1905" Humsf from Pmples to scrofula from Infancy to Ars esnsising Cuteura Soap, 2e, Ointment Soc Rssol- vent soc lin form of Chocclae Coated Ps c per vial Of CO., may hs he'd q s drusgias single ct osn Potter Drsg | Chsn. Corp, Sole Props. Bosson.
 E>n~ o abn Aka 'n~sl nd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Fair Grounds,

New Orleans, December 22.-The Fair Grounds tracks was heavy at the opening of todays racing and the rain which commenced as the third race was called only made matters worse. Three favor ties, Proteus, Paul Clifford and MT. Jack, and three strong second choices, Pin sticker, Extol and Burning Glass, were the winners.
 After the fourth race George Webb, a trainer. ran Paul Clifford up to S7oO and then failed to make his bid good. The horse was resold, bought in and Webb was fined s1oO and suspenued from all privileges for thirty days.
 First race five and a half furlongs- Pinsticker, 100 (McIntyre), to l, won; Chauncey Olcott, 100 CT. Smith), to l., second, Galmeda, 99 (Cherry), 16 to 1, third. Time, 1;13%.
 Second race, five and half furlongs- Proteus, 1OS (McCabel. 9 to 3, won; Gather inc, 105 tMurphy), 9 to 1, second; Attrac- ton, 100 Gohannsen), 15 to 1, third Time, 1:141-5
 Third race, one mle-Extol. 107 Qays), ? to 1, won; Henry o. 9s (McGee), 10 to 1, second; Sault, TOT Livingston), 80 to 1, third. Time, 1;5O 4-5
 Fourth race six furlongs-Paul Clifford. 105 Dennison), to 1, won; J. w. O Neil, 1O5 (Freemam, to ?, second; Dapple Gold 106 BurnetD, to g. third. Time, 1:19 3-5.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Burning Glass, 1O3 q. Johnson). 1 to 1, won; Safeguard l04 (BedelD 15 to 1, second Dusky, 103 (Crimmins), to 1, third. Time, 20.
 Sixth race. mile and a quarter-Mr Jack. 106 (SewelD to 5, won; Nones, 1O9 (BelD, h to 1, second Wedgewood, 9S tMcGee), g to ?, third. Time, 21S
 Fair Grounds Entries.
 First race. five and a half furlongs, sell ing-All Scarlet Gallant Cassie, Investor Lineal, 10i; The Plains, Hannibal Bey, Ill Gay Adelaide, Hyacinth Butcher, TOT; Der Lear, Gay American, 10S; Dapple Gold 115; Viperine, no; Frank Bell, Arch Old ham, 1O9.
 Second race, seven furlongs-Delmore 10S; James Reddck, Rolla 112; Dr. Heard Turnover, Ruth w. J. C. Clem, Marve P. 100; Stoner Hill, Dennis Sullivan, Rem ington. 1O3.
 Third race one mile and an eighth handicap-Torchelo. 95; Gold Enamel, 1o4 Ben Holder 96; Phil Finch, IT,
 Fourth race, six and a half furlongs Gentilly selling stakes, value $227O- Townes Flavigny S5; Calabash, 95; Lu retta, lU3, hlnS tole' 'o, MdJoi bdlhse' field, 115; La Sorcere. 96: Lady Henrietta 103
 Fifth race one mile, purse-Nu Cracker. 97: King Ellsworth. North Wind Macbeth. 100; Tartan. 96; Lady Ellison. 92
 Sixth race, one mile and a sixteenth Hand Spinner, Ponca, Payne, Dave Som ners 103; Sincerity Belle, Raining Leaves 102. Katie Powers. Charlie Thompson 106 Joe Lesser 111 Gamiil 1oS; Fair Calypso 1O4; Harmaks no; Los Angeleno, Berr. Waddell, 109.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
Mrs. Sarah E. Horn Dead.

Centre, December 22.-(Special)- )-Mrs. Sarah E. Horn, the wife of Maj. w. R. B Horn of Centre died yesterday, after an illness of several months. She was the mother of Mrs. w. H. Lokey and Mrs. B. c. Hale of Centre and Basil Horn of Tennessee.
 Returns from the stock law elections in precincts Nos. ', Il. Is. 19 and A Wednes- day show that the issue carried in every beat except No. Is. There are only five precincts in the county now that have not adopted the stock law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23

Great values in clothing. Get yourself into one. $7. .5O all wool suit $5. %, $1O co, hobby suit S7. 50, Sl2. 50 to els stylish all wool suits &lO. Varley & Bauman, 1924 lsr Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23

Your holiday expectations in bargains will be realized at eur store if you'll get yourself into one of our els or e2O all wool suits or ever. coats for els. They are hand made in every parti- cular. Varley & Bauman, 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
At City Park.

New Orleans, December 22.-An excel lent mid-week crowd attended the races at City Park today and the sport was en- joyable from this viewpoint, but as four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23
as a traveling statesman for a Richmond

as a travelling Salesman for a Richmond house.
 Gibbons. who had been away from his Norfolk home for several weeks, returned last night, telling his wife here that he had been on a visit to their home in Princess Anna, Md. s.
 Atlanta, December 22.-Mrs. B. J. Gib- bons, the second living wife of B. J.. Gibbons who committed suicide at Nor folk today, when seen late tonight said:
 "I am glad he is dead I have no re- grets to express" ...e.
 Mrs. Gibbons No. ? was formerly Miss Emma Holcomb of Valdosta, Ga, where she was recently married to Gibbons. She said she would make her home in At lanta. ...a-,t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23

There's nothing more ap- propriate for a Christmas gift than a nembershlp in the Y. M. c. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-23

Fine, fat Tennessee turk eys and Cape Cod cranber- ries for Xmas at Fox Sons & Smith Go.