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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
HITSEXPRESSCOMPANIES
Senator Denton Proposes to Hire Ex-
perts to Investigate.

In a bill to be introduced this aft
ernoon, Senator John Denton of Elk
county goes after the express COM
panies and attacks the rates charged
by the companies engaged in business
in this state. Denton asks an appro-
priation of $4,000 for the employ
ment of experts to look into the af-
fairs of these common carriers and
bestows on the men in Charge of the
work the power to subpoena witnesses
and investigate the books of all ex-
press companies.
Denton believes that the express
companies are receiving too much
money for the services rendered and
he also has an improving feeling that
the rates are not uniform or altogether
just. For this reason he wants an
immediate investigation.
His bill reads in part as follows:
The board of railroad commissioners
of the state of Kansas is hereby en-
powered, authorized and directed to
make a comprehensive investigation OF
interstate and interstate express rates
and charges charged and collected by
business in Kansas for the purpose OF
ascertaining what constitutes reasona-
BILE express rate charges for the carry
ing of commodities by express
within the state of Kansas
To carry out the provisions of this act
the SdlQ DOdTu VI Id14LOctd GOAAAlAlSoACAA-
ers is hereby authorized to employ COM
petent statisticians and rate experts and
such other persons as may be sneces-
sary, and are authorized and empow-
cred to subpoena witnesses and COM
pei the production of books and papers
and do and perform all acts necessary
to make a thorough investigation OF
this subject within the state of Kan
Sas.
For the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses of the investigation provided for
in section of this act there is hereby
appropriated out of any moneys in the
state treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated the sum of $4,000 or so much
thereof as may be necessary to be paid
upon proper vouchers approved by the
state board of railroad commissioners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
PEPPERRELL'S 0. K.
Democratic State Secretary Pleased
With Democratic Representatives.

w. H. L. Pepperrell, secretary of
the Democratic state central commit
tee returned to his home in Concordia
today, after, about a week spent in
this city attending the sessions of the
legislature. His purpose in coming to
Topeka was to aid in securing the
passage of a bill which will give Con-
cordia a branch of the state normal
school. OF course he might deny this
as he failed to enroll in the book de-
signated by the secretary of state as
The Lobbyist Record" but neverthe-
less he was especially busy boosting
this piece of legislation.
Unbosomtng hia one hundred per
cent, simon pure democracy, Pepper
rell said: I'm proud of that bunch we
have in the legislature this year, and
especially SO of the minority in the
house and the attitude which they
nave taken on all pending legislation.
IT they keep up the good work. and
have no doubt that they will, it will
mean much towards the success of
Democracy in Kansas two years from
now.
"An old gray headed Republican who
sat next to me during a debate one day
expressed my sentiments exactly when
he turned to me and said: We've got
you licked in numbers just as we have
had for years. but am willing to adj
nit that as far as brains go you have
the majority
1.-THE personality, and briIliancy of
the members of the minority indicate
that they were selected by their con-
stituents for their ability rather than
for party reasons. Some of the old
wheel horses who have honored Democ-
racy in the past came back and with
them came a number of youngsters
whose faces are new in legislative halls
but who will make their mark before
this session is over and come back
again of they choose to.
II have had number of letters al
ready from the Democracy of Kansas
and in all of them there are words of
praise for the attitude which the mi
nority members of the legislature have
maintained. The actions of the mi
nority during this session if the legis-
lature means much to the Democracy
Of the west and after watching them
for a week feel that the biggest % K
sign in the west should be hung on
them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Jury such confessions except in espe-
cialIy fragrant cases and that therefore
the objection should be overruled.
The confession read at the recall OF
the Jurors is the direct statement OF
Nan Ewing that she. at the suggestion
of George Stoyall, frequenter OF the
place, administered morphine to Rice
that the two might rob him. When
the old man was under the influence,
Stovall took 80 from him and turned
it over to Nan. Ewing, When the po-
lice found her she was under the influ-
ence of the dope herself and drawn
in a cramped position, was tightly
grasping this money.
some trouble is anticipated for the
state in proving that Rice died of
morphine poisoning because of the
fact that no autopsy was held on the
body. The difficulty in previous cases
to get the county commissioners to pay
for these post mortem examinations
and chemical analyses, is said to have
caused the coroner to let the matter
slide. DIR. F. B. Dams who made the
ANALYSES in the last cases is still hold
ing the sack"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
BURGLAR is DRIVEN OFF.
Entered the House of George Boone
and Tried Others.

A burglar working in the vicinity of
Sixth avenue and Buchanan street last
night succeeded in frightening the resi-
dents but so far as the police have learn
ed carried nothing away. The only house
he entered was that of George o. Boone,
613 Buchanan street, from which he was
frightened and which is supposed to have
been the last place visited.
Mrs. Lila Whitaker, who lives at 614
Buchanan street, opposite the Boone
home reports that a prowler was trying
to pry screen loose on her house be-
tween l and 2 o'clock but that her dog
drove the intruder off. Mrs. Frank Col
Inns, another neighbor. reports that some
one made an unsuccessful attempt to en-
ter at a window.
At the. Boone home, Police Detectives
Voiles and Goff discovered tracks beneath
window through which the man is sup
posed to have entered. Mr.. Boone told
the police he had heard the burglar down
stairs and stood guard at the head of the
stair with a shotgun while his wife aroused
. neighbors who called the police. The
housebreaker jumped from a window be-
fore the officers arrived.
Earlier in the evening, Miss Pearl
Hughes, sister of Mrs. Boone with whom
she lives, when walking with Eugene
Pugh along Buchanan street between Sew
enth and Eighth streets, saw a man jump
; from the walk behind a tree. This is sup
posed to have been the same man but he
was not seen distinctly enough to afford
description.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
EDITORS ARE MANY.
Over Two Hundred Already Have
Been Registered.

The attendance at the ninth annual
meeting of the Kansas Editorial assoc
ciation is the largest in the history OF
he organization, the registration nav
ng reached 21S at O'Clock TINS ait
ernoon. This includes 65 new MEM
bers.
With the badges which were given
but today was included small pair OIL
scissors, which was appropriate for TN
occasion. Following are new members
Of the organization:
Kansas City.
A. P. Burdick. News, Nortonville.
A. C. Whitney, Clipper, Haddam.
c. n. Vernon. Mercury. Manhattan
c. NJ. Hensted. Kansas Farmer To-
peka.
E. D. Knox, Signal. Alma.
D. o. McCray, press correspondent.
Topeka.
Thomas E. Thompson. Current, How
ara.
W. C. Markham. Ledger, Baldwin.
Charles Finch, Gazette. Lawrence.
J. L. Brady, Journal, Lawrence.
c. Hanghawout, Weekly Herald,
OnaGa.
]. C. Demons, Globe, Dodge City.
c. H. Young. Champion, Atchison.
S. 7. OsterhoId, Signal, Holton.
Seth c.. Wells. Record, Erie.
L. N. Flint, Graduate Magazine, Law
renee.
Henry Block, Journal, Syracuse.
Tobias Larson, Vidette, Highland.
Harry Nj. Leslie, Index, Robinson.
Fred G. Kirch, T. A. Barnan, Kansas
Farmer, Topeka.
Click Fockele, Reporter, Leroy
w. r. Smith, Advocate. Columbus.
F. M. Hartman, Index Frankfort.
Harrison Parkman, Times, Emporla.
Mrs. Noble Prentis, Topeka.
c. F. Graham. Kansas Farmer
Mrs. j. NJ. Lewis, Graphic. Kingsley
F. L. Valentine, Times, Clay Center
George c. Wood, Herald, Eureka.
A H. Turner, Times. Chanute.
w. j. Cronin, Mirror. Perry
G. E. Battin, Journal. LaCygne.
c. A. Hopkins, press correspondence
". H. Wright, Times. Lebanon.
w. c. Cunningham, Traveller. Arkan-
Mabel E. Graves. Mail 4 Breeze. To-
Nanon L. Heron, Legal News, To-
Gay Cameroa. Register, CORTLAND,
w H. Snyder, Review-Headllght'
Ellis
G. A. Kimbau. Mercury, Manhattan.
E. w. Celdran, Herald, Oberlin.
Nate E. Reece, Courier, Stafford.
]. 1. Parcel, Republican, Green's
burg.
H L. Harris, Times, Harrington.
w. H. Smith, Times, Harrington.
i. E. Howe, Plaindealer, Alma.
Bert Fancher, Claf1in. Clarion.
Verd Napier. Sun. Blue Mound.
j. f. Hale, New Era, Toronto.
H. c. Wilson, Telegraph, Water
Vile.
F. H. Lobden, Herald. Dighton.
.Adna Lobdell, Herald, Louisburg.
I. d. Graham, Kansas Farmer.
H. ]. Allen, Beacon, Wichita.
Sam F. Woolard, Kansas Magazine,
Wichita.
Floyd c. Flary. Leader, Grenola.
r. Cameron, Register. CORTLAND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
HER CONFESSION ADMITTED.
Nan Ewing's Admission of Rice Muir
der Read to Jury.

The trial of Nan Ewing for murder
which was begun Friday continues to
occupy the time of the district court
The feature of the day was the at
tempt of George McDermott and Hugh
Mcfarland, defending attorneys APP
pointed by the court, to prevent the
confession of the Ewing woman from
going to the jury. The state had reach
ed that point in the introduction of evil
dence where County Attorney Simon
proposed to read the affidavit of the
defendant that she had given Joseph
Rice morphine, when the defense OBJ
jected.
Judge Dana excused the jury and Nan
Ewing was called to the witness chair
McDermott stated that he could show
that her confession had been obtained
by inducements which would render il
nonadmittable.
And if you go to Leayenworth,
will see that you get all the morphine
you want"
This was the inducement which the
confirmed dope fiend. Nan Ewing, testi-
fed had been set before her by her hus.
band. Joe Ewing.
You make a confession that VOL
poisoned Rice. That will let me out OF
it and I'll do all can to get you out.
she said was a further inducelnent held
out.
There was no attempt to show that
any inducement had been offered BY
any county officials. Joe Ewing had
called at the county Jail to see his
wife and after their conference She
called for County Attorney John
Schenck to come down and take he1
confession.
An hour and half was required for
argument of the question by the attor-
neys, the defense contending that the
promise of morphine was the greatest
influence which could have been en-
W CHI
tain the drug would be denied her
otherwise. That the offer had moi
come from one in authority was
argued to have been nevertheless suf.
ficient to control her subsequent ac-
ton.
After hearing the argument Judge
Dana decided that it was a matter al
great importance to the state in Grim.
inaI prosecution that a court be ex.
tremely careful in taking from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
topeka FAIR BILL.
Only Twenty-Five Thousand Asked
Grounds Gift to State.

Representative J. Will Kelley of
Shawnee county introduced the To-
peka state fair bill this afternoon APP
propriating $4,000 for state fair in
Topeka conditional upon Shawnee
county giving the state fair grounds
and buildings to the state. The state
board of agriculture is to have charge
of the fair.
Hutchinson asked for an appropria-
ton of 100000.
Representative Davis of Bourbon
introduced his bill providing that a
fair shall be held in each of twenty
five counties to be selected by the
state board of agriculture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
IMPEACHMENT CHARGES.
Filed Against a Judge of Colorado
Federation of Labor.

Denver, Jan. 30.-The Colorado
state federation of labor today fled
charges in the house against Judge
Greedy W. Whitford asking the judge
be impeached. The charges are in
connection with the recent sentencing
of a number of coal mine strikers
from Routt county to terms of a year
in. Jail for contempt of court in con-
tinuing assaults on strike breakers.
In accordance with the law of Colo
RADIO, a committee of house members
will act as grand jury to hear the
evidence and make recommendation
to the state senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

of delicacies the Crescent city pro-
posed to figure with sazeracs and
pralines, oysters and pecans, and the
promise of papabottes and buster
crans next summer. There also is a
New Orleans gin fizz which is war
ranted to keep a wolf drowsy while
rabbits slap his face, and in turn
make the rabbit sheer while bulldogs
bristle at him. To this level the con-
tention has come at last. If San
Francisco can not show something tc
offset pra1ines and sazerac cocktails
We fear the worst.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
ME- canner Gives Luncheon.

AT an informal luncheon at noon to-
day given by Mr.. Arthur Capper in
the Capper building there were pres
ent as his guests: Governor w. r.
Stubs, Norman Hapgood, H. C. Stich-
er. president Kansas Editorial asso-
citation; w. Y. Morgan, vice president;
j. z. Junkin. secretary; W. E. Black
burn, recording secretary; William
Allen White, E. W.@Howe, j. N. Dol
ley, Charles Sessions. Guy U. Hardy,
Canon City, Colorado Record; T. A.
McNeal, Frank P. MacLennan, H. T.
Chase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
Battle of DeIicacies.

Grave and prodigious questions are
raised by the hostile ambitions of New
Orleans and San Francisco. How has
it come about that these great towns
are ''basing'' their claims" for the
Panama exposition on excellence in
cocktails or dripped coffee, or oranges
or shrimps? The California folks be-
gan it by flooding Washington with
domestic wines and fruits, giving them
away by the carload. Then New Or
leans arose. If it was to be a conflict
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
Fifty Mile Gale on the Lakes.

Sault Ste. Marie. Jan. 30.-A fifty
mile gale caused serious damage by
Ice to docks on both sides of the ST
Marys river last night. The ferry
Alhoma was half buried in an ice foe
which swept down without warnine
from the rapids. The ferry crew and
"a passengers spent the night on the
boat and walked ashore over the ice
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
House votes to Restrain ID. c.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The house of
representatives today voted 112 to AZ
to restrain the District of Columbia
from erecting a reformatory or any
other penal institution within ra-
dius of ten miles of Mt. Vernon, the
tomb of Washington, either on the
Virginia or Maryland side of the Po-
tomac river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
Hunt Wins FayorabIe Renort.

Washington, Jan. 30.--The senate
committee on judiciary today voted to
report favorably the nomination of
Judge William H. Hunt of Montana to
be an additional United States circuit
judge to serve on the commerce court.
Senators Nelson, Borah and Clark of
Arkansas voted against Judge Hunt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
STONE PRIMARY BILL.
Provides for selected National Dele
gates by this plan.

Robert Stone this afternoon intro
duced a bill in the house providing for
state wide primary on the third
Tuesday in April to select delegates to
the national conventions. The first
and second choice plan is provided for
in the bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
BIG GAIN IN Cash.
National Banks Show Heavy Loss in
Loans.

Washington. Jan. 30.-The COM
bined national banks in response to
the call for condition on Jan. Z, show
a loss in loans and discounts of $4s,-
002,034 gain in cash of $2O,196,699
and loss in individual deposits of
$191. 566.4SS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
Charles aiIlman Is Shot Twice

Kansas City, Jan. 30-CharIes Mill
man, formerly a representative in the
Missouri legislature and now manager
of a novelty company here, was shot
twice and probably fatally injured in
his Office this afternoon. The Wounded
man who is So years old, was taken to
a hospital a family feud is supposed
to have caused the shooting MiIln1an
named his brother-in-law, Charles
Hayden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
LOCAL MENTION.

Topeka Council No. 2, K. L. of S., will
give a masquerade dance Wednesday,
Feb. 1, at their hall in Security build
ing. Everybody invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

211 Fillmore street, Saturday night at
1880 O'Clock. aged SO years Funeral
will be held Tuesday afternoon. at 1
O'Clock from the residence Interment
in Topeka cemetery. The funeral will
be in charge of the Modern Woodmen
of America.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Mrs. Jennie Lyman Albright, wife Of
J. M. Albright, died Sunday morning.
January 49, aged 81 years. Funeral
services will be held at 10 O'Clock Tues
day morning, January 81, at the resi-
dence, 1908 North Jackson street, North
Topeka Interment in Rochester GEM
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Frederick w. Hoppe died at his home
near Auburn Saturday morning. The
funeral was held at the residence this
morning at o'clock. Interment in To-
pel1a cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

John F. Swan died at Harveyville
Kan. Saturday His remains arrived
in Topeka Sunday evening and inter
ment was in Foster cemetery Monday
morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

William H. Keesee died at his resi-
dence, AL Greenwood avenue, January
20, of Brights disease. The funeral Will
be held from the residence Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and will be in
charge of Topeka Lodge No. II, A. F.
& A. NJ, and Topeka Commandery No.
Knights Templar. Interment in
Mount Hope cemetery. Mr.. Keesee mas
been a resident OF Topeka for the past
25 years. and was of the firm of Spen-
Ger & Keesee, contractors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

The members of G. G. Gage Corps No.
Sc have installed the following officers:
President, Cora Mervin; senior vice,
elizabeth Mulvihill, Junior vice, Sarah
Garland; secretary, Jennie Heber;
treasurer, F. A. DeBow; chaplain.
Mary Lowe; conductor, Dora Williams;
guard, Mary Morrison; p. l., Mary
DonaAue; P. c., Kate Crawford; must
clan, Flora James; assistant conductor
Ella Crone; assistant guard, Martha
Ackley; c. RS, Anna Hewitt, Minnie
Dolstrom, Caddie Ash and Minnie Ash
The department commander was pres
ent and gave a few remarks for the
good of the order, after which refresh
ments were served. All enjoyed fine
meetin- P. P, Kate Crawford Install
ed the officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

w. H. Hedges. for many years resi-
dent of Topeka, died in Kansas City
Saturday morning. The funeral was
held at Granville this morning at II
O'Clock. Interment in Granville GEM
etery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Samuel Burns died at his residence
Alb Lake street, Sunday morning He
was a member of the A. o. U. w
Lodge No. 8. Funeral announcements
will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30
Marriage License

Charles Shire, over FL, Parsons. AMI
Della H. Decker, over 81 Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Personal: Gentleman who gave hi.
seat to lady on the Washburn cal
about $50 p. m. Monday, Jan. %, kindly
call Independent phone 1241.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Mrs. H. P. McCracken, formerly. of
Topeka. died January 90 at her home,
Lincoln, Neb. The funeral will be held
from the home of J. r. MCGEE, HOO
Throop street, at p. m. Tuesday.
John A. Miller, former resident of
Topeka and brother of the late Brad
ford Miller, died at his home in Das
Moines, Ia, Sunday. He was also a
brother of w. w. and H. B. Miller of
Usage City, DR.. Miller of Rossville and
M s. Miller of Coffeyville
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Sir Walter Cramer, an indignant lad
of II or Is years, has procured a state
warrant for John Doe, who travels for
| the Whitteker brothers, commission
men, charging him with picking his
pockets The theft consisted solely or
silverine watch of the value of $3.50.
| When Harry Abrahamson had his
shoes shined at the National hotel
shining stand Saturday night he had
only a nickel in his pocket. Richard
Simpson, the shine artist, colored, de-
manded ten cents. Subsequently Harry
Abrahamson appeared at the home OF
Police Judge -Urmy with bruised
head, asking a warrant for the
"shine." Simpson was arrested by
Josiah Ross. Both the sinner and the
shined say the other started the fight.
Abundio Belts, a Mexican gun toter.
was arrested Sunday and awaits trial
in the police court.
! Minnie Allen, colored was arrested
Saturday night on charge of main
tanning a nuisance at S27 North To-
peka avenue A case of beer and a
| few pints of whisky were found by the
invading party. She furnished bond
of S500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

Abundio Belts, Mexican gun toter,
was arrested Sunday and awaits trial
in the police court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-30

INVESTOR WANTS GOOD IMPROVEMENT
bonds; paper must bear strictest Investigation.
In answering, state rate and discount Address
b K 81. this office.
Evening journal., 1911-09-22
BALL WRITER HAS A HUNcH.

If there is Tri-State League next
year, says the Lancaster Intelligencer,
there is likely to be some changes in
managers. Manager Hogan is unde-
cided what he will do. He has had
offers TO go to the Pacific Coast, and
offers have been made to him in this
league, but he cannot say as yet.
It is not likely that he will remain
in Lancaster, no matter who gets the
team, in case there should be one
here, as he has hankering after the
coast. Bert Conn is Sick and tired of
Johnstown, and the same can be said
of Hank Ramsey of Altoona. Hank
will spend his winter in Harrisburg,
where he has a business. The Capt.
tai City people intimate that they are
through with AL. Selbach and they
are thinking of Red Calhoun, Billy
Hamilton and others. They say they
want a playing manager. but l have
a hunch that Ramsey will be the man
that gets the job up there If he or
any other manager could put up a
winning team in Harrisburg they
would make hatful of money. Read
ing and Trenton are likely to remain
with the same men in charge OF the
clubs, and it is said that notwith-
standing the miserable showing of the
team the Wilmington owners will
make another try and Peter Cassidy
Evening journal., 1911-09-22
BUCK WALTER
THE BIG SHOT

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 22.-Show-
ing superior skill in the final shool
off in tie with FIVE others. II. l5.
Buckwalter, of Royersford, Pa, won
the "Westy Hogan" amateur cham
pionship at 100 single targets here
yesterday afternoon al the fifth an
nual tournament OF the popular or
ganization on Young's Ocean Pier.
Buckwalter broke 9S out of 100, which
was tied by c. L. Frantz, of Seneca
Falls, N. y; ]. A. Flick, a one-armed
shot from Cleveland. o.; William Rid
ley, of Watcher, Ia; Jerome De Bee,
OF Brockville, Ind, and George Elliott
OF Butler, Pa.
II. r. Buckwalter. of Royersford,
Pa, also won the "Westy Hogan"
championship at doubles, with a score
of SS. The first half of this event was
held yesterday, when he broke A.
The scores were low today, and by
equaling yesterdays mark he beat out
e. S. Rogers, of Cleveland. o.. who
had accepted 81 out of his 80 pair Of
doubles.