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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

Miss nellie Hunt Lowell entermined q
number Of her little friends with de-
lighttul Easter egg hunt Saturday after
noon from 5 10 6 O'Clock. Edith Lowell
was awarded the prize for finding the
largest number Of eggs Refreshments
we're served and all reported q jolly good
time. Among those pregent we're; Jes-
sic Francis Lowell, EmRyn sehleifer,
Elizabeth Forester, Mary Virginia
Miles, Virginia Galloway. Mary Louise
Hardy, Martha Sue Hughes, Imogine
Jones, Edith and Louie Lowell, Iris Nc
Corkle, Tressa Dean, Kate Watson
Beckham, Vivian Lowell, ]. K. Muir
ply, Jr., Ben F. Beckham, Jr., Paul
Jones, Willard Carman, Norton Melvin,
Harry Waggoner, Hugo Altman, George
Glass, T. ]. Lowell, Jr., and Frank B.
Lowell
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
improvements.

The residence of Mr.. Hardy Lyon,
heretofore occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyon, is being moved to the new addi-
ton on Main street extended, and a
handsome new residence is to be erected
for Mr.. Lyon the site of the old one.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs, ]. L.
Fry is being improved with new porti-
cos and other additions, new paint and
finishing materials, and when done will
be one of the attractive new Union City
homes.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Buard Of Mayor and Aldermen.

Regular meeting of the board was
held last Tuesday night with the follow
ing proceedings:
j. B. Kinney petitioned for plank
walk and petition referred to Streets
and Sidewalks Committee.
The question Of opening Church street
at the crossing of the M. & o. and N.
C. & St. i. railroads was suggested, and
after discussion the Mayor appointed a
committee of three to confer with the
City Attorney and Business Mems Club
with view OF having said street opened.
The committee are E. X. White, ]. ?.
Adams and NJ. A. Blanton.
The report Of finance committee by
DIR. Blanton for month ending March
81 is as follows:
Memorandum debit------ $6,919.9O
! Cash in bank ---------- 5,427.60
Total 81, 347 90
Memorandum credit, differ
ent purposes ----------- 81, 347 90
FOR SALE "A good secondhand
dumpcart. B. G. BRANsFoRD. OFT
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Contract for Church.

The committee met Monday and de-
cided to let the contract for the rebuild
ing Of the First Christian Church in
this city. The new church will be erect
ed on the old site, part Of the old build
ing being used in the new structure.
The new church will cost upwards OF
SIS, 900 and will be probably the most
expensive one in the city. Work will
begin probably in May The plans have
already been made.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
The Stoddard Lectures.

The famous John L. Stoddard Lee
lures are offered here in Union City for
few days only. This edition is the
latest and best ever offered to the pub
lie. 1t is complete in fifteen volumes
containing 5000 illustrations and 5000
pages of description Mr.. Stoddard was
the king of the lecture platform and is
recognized as an authority, and the work
can be obtained on special terms while
we are in your city. Enquire at Down
ing Book Store for particulars.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Liberal Neighbors.

Bondurant & Moseby, Of Hickman,
have kindly rendered the men in charge
Of the road work leading from Union
City to Reelfoot Lake the use of num-
Der of large dump carts. These carts
are very handy and useful for this work
and will save much time and expense.
The gentlemen have placed our citizens
under lasting obligations to them, with
the tender OF returned favors when the
opportunity offers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Sineinge Schoole.


The singinge Schoole, which had
70 be postponed last week on account Of
the hoarseness Of Dame Plunkett, viii
be given Friday night, April Is. Below
IS a cast of the characters. Don't fail
to hear Judge Lawson sing his solo and
Mr.. Heaey rise and fall the scale. .
CAST.
Squire Beilin1ham-- To give The finishing
techess ----------------Mr. John Emhrey
Dame Plunkett- Great ON music but not
much on looks - Miss Mary lawson
julius Caesar. Niger Fiddier-"ean shore
play '------------------M Mr.. John Sanders
syiira nightingale real high first trib-
bie'-------------------- Inez cioar
Prudence pettiiohn- sings one thing as
we'll as another, Mrs John Embrey
Nancy Jane sIoris--1cant sing much but
real obligingr -----------M Miss valiie Field
sally Ann carew-" fairly good high trib-
M B. Pursley
Penelope white will sing right well when
she gets the scare worn off Mrs. John Hehey
Patience Styles sweet voice. but retiring
------..---------A Miss Ina Mailing
Dolly Endieott sings well but sorter
brash,t Miss Ina Mailing
Patty Dairymple = second tribbie, sings
well ------------M Mrs. Steve Harris
Betsy Martin can't sing no way. by year
nor by note Miss Minnie Barksdale
Deborah HdAnblower- real good high trib-
Bile" -----...---------- Mrs. Sam woosley
Job Pettgrew-' don't see no use Of hurryin'
unless there's something to hurry fur
Mr.. sam Woosley
jeff Jones--1ikes all the gals Mr. Jas. Arm
Zachary whitcomb-' sharp as meat AK
Ed. Ownby
BENZ F. Brown flat as FOUNDER ------
-------------------------- MI VIII Whlesoh
Sandy MCPHERSON" crazy to sing a solo"
--.------------------ Judge Lawson
Hadoc comstock--"fair to middlin' bass
Mr.. A. l.. Brevard
Martin Luther Joyce-"high tenor and no
mistake -----------------hr' oah Aso'SiaeS
Moses simpkins-'la last but not least''------
MT. JO0n f1CHCS
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Entertained.
Lowell

Misses Ruth and Glare Parks delight
fully entertained a number Of their
friends Saturday afternoon with an
Easter entertainment. The house was
decorated with Easter tokens, breathing
out spring and happiness. The refresh
ments consisted OF an ice and cake with
miniature rabbits for favors. Mid
week Magazine.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Death in Number One.

Mr.. Isaac Cruice, of Number One,
died on the 10th inst, while visiting
some friends on the J. r Adams farm.
Mr.. Cruice was farmer and brother
OF the well known citizen, Charley
Cruice. Deceased was So years Of age
and highly respected by the community
in which he lived. The remains were
taken to Liberty for burial.
Ho for the West. Cheap rate. See
page 2.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
w. T.U. Program.

Scripture Lesson, Prov. 3d. 29-35.
Business meeting.
Topics: Narcotic Drugs and Their
Effect, Alcohol and the Brain, Beer
Drinking Injuries Health.
Place ofmeeting -Mrs. George Maggie,
North First street, Friday, April "A, al
8 d. m.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Easter in Corinth.

Easter was observed with service at
the Fillmore Presbyterian Church in
Corinth, Miss, with Miss Adah Case
bere, formerly Of this city, as soloist.
The morning service included the Holy
Communion with a choral service in
the afternoon. Miss Casebere was
heard in Hail Glorious Morn" by
GiebeI, with violin obIigato by Mr..
Burnett.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
'ednssday Club

Mrs. T. s. Parks entertained the club
s week with bridge Miss Mary swig-
1T won on points and the first prize.
q parasol, was presented ID her Mrs.
II. c. stan6eld won de consolation,
fan. The refreshments were delightful
in two courses.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Building Home.

]. A. Ragsdale, residing on Palmer
street, who sold his home few weeks
ago, has let the contract for the building
of a new home on Home street on the
lot adjoining his grocery store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

don t find out that the Canvas Decoy Co.
is making the best raincoat ever made or
sold it will not be Harry's fault. Every
man, woman, and child will be talking
raincoats after Harry has been in
Arkansas few months.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

II you are planning a trip West go
with Mr.. John G. Davis and party to
Roswell New Mexico May 2. The
round-trip rate is reduced to $27 so.
Read ad on page 2. A rare chance to
home and health seekers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Call Meeting.

The farmers and citizens Of Clayton
and vicinity are called to meet at Clay
ton, Tenn, Saturday, April p, at |
O'Clock for the purpose Of discussing
ways and means Of making good road
from Clayton to Fremont. Everybody
try to come.
r r. ROBERTSON.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Stovall, Of this
city, have again located on their farm
in Number Seven for the summer. Our
good friends will remain there through
the crop season, while Mr., Stovall is
managing the farm, and will return TO
Union City in the fall.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Egg Hunt.

Mrs. Ollie Russell acted as hostess for
her sister, Ruth Johnson, at home Sum
day evening in an egg hunt. Virginia
Wade Chiles, Louise and Agnes Hudson
were the little guests in attendance.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

Big balloon ascension and town lot
auction in the Maple Heights Addition,
Kenton, the best town Of its size on the
MabiIe & Ohio r. RI o'clock p. m.
Saturday, April 30, 1911.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
The King Of Lecturers.

The Stoddard Lectures are Offered for
a few days only. DO not fail to see this
great work. Enquire at Downing's Book
Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21
Baseball.

Game at the Union City Training
School Park to-day. Dyer versus Train
ing School. Game called at $50. Adj
mission, % cents. A good game. Come
nut
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

Spanish Mackerel at J. g. Burdick $
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-04-21

FOR SALE "A good secondhand
dumpcart. B. G. BRANsFoRD. 5-2t
The evening world., 1911-03-11
Hibeynians Want TO Make
ST. Patyick;S Ddy a Holiday
Committee 10 Go to Albany
to Work for the Meas
ure introduced.

The Ancient order OF iIibernians has
designated County President Gahan,
County Treasurer Carolan and Financial
Secretary Tobin TO visit Albany on
Monday in the interest OF the bill which
has been introduced IN the Legislature
to have st Patrick's Day made a state
holiday. 1t is the intention OF tho com
nittee TO make a personal canvass
among the members OF both branches o.
the Legislature and to urge for the bill
the friendly consideration e the Gov
ernor and his Cabinet.
The interchangeable Asserblyman Gu
vIllier has already presented a bill max
ing March IL a holiday In the state OF
New York. II stands a good chance OF
going through.
The committee appointed TO look up
tho complaints about postal cards In
decen.ly csricaturing the Irish race re-
ported that the quality and character OF
the cards had changed very much, but
The evening world., 1911-03-11

children will sing the ST. Patrick's Day
hymn as a occasional. The Sixty-ninth
Regiment will attend.
Archbishop Farley will revieY the pa
rade from in front OF the@athedral.
where a small grandstand Will be erect
ed for the clergy and fifty other guests
Knights of Columbus will be repre-
sented In the parade by a large delesa-
tion OF fourth degree knights In their
new regalia. which will then be seen IN
public for the first time. souvenir pro-
grammes have been prepared by the.
Ancient order OF Hibernians' who nave
the parade In charge.
The reception and picn!c in the great
new Harlem River Casino In the evening
eli n, the climax to the day so far rs
the U%ibernians are concerned.
The irish volunteers will have a re-
View. reception and dance in Grand CEN
tral Palace.
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there was stlll room for Improvement.
The Post-Onice Department wa doing
Its work well In destroying those that
have offensive pictures or sentiments.
Acceptances for participation In the
81. Patrick's parade have been received
from moro than ninety irish societies.
The indications arc that the parade will
he the greatest in the history Of st.
Patrick's Day. The formation by bat
tallous twelve file front, instead OF the
old style by divisions. will he rigidly
adhered TO. There will he enough uni
formed organizations scattered through
the great body OF libernians 20 give
the display a military and At the same
time picturesque appearance
In 81. Patrick's Cathedral ~ II o'clock
Archbishop Farley will sing pontihcal
mass and Mgr. Patrick J. Hayes viii
preach. At the close OF the mass the
The evening world., 1911-03-11
LLEUT EARGUE.
Argue Often Detied Death
and Earned Four Marks
for Bravery.

Frank Argyle has taken on his hrs-
mans uniform after twenty-five years
Of service. during which he received
four official mentions for heroic rescnea
at fires and won promotion from the
position of driver TO the rank OF lieu
tenant. II you ask anybody IN the
Washington Heights section who Frank
Argue Is the reply viii be a stony stare
OF contempt. Frank Is an institution.
lie ranks with the old fort whereat
Gen. Washington led his troops and
other equally dear objects Of uptown in
terest.
children hav grown TO young a
hood and young womanhood in adm4ra-
ton of the dashing fireman. n ne 10
known all over tho upper section. And
he earned the distinction of being a
man worth while. After 10 came into
tho department Dec. 23. 1883. he soon
became known as a daring driver who
would take chances that other drivers
did not think In keeping with their per-
sonal safety. He came up to the
Heights when tho first rue was sent
there and he left the hall OF Truck No.
% to-day to take up some quiet pursuit.
Daredevil Driver.
When ne came 10 the upper REGIONS.
Mons OF tho drivers had made bold 70
drive down the hill at Ons Hundred
and Forty-frst street that led toward
Eighth avenue Argue o tho rsins
in his big hands. set mis- iron Jaw and
sent his horses down the decline without
finching. ana tho other firemen held on
for lear life. while tho truck took the
big jump when II hit the car tracks In
Eighth avenue. and wondered what
would happen TO them next.
The same spirit OF daring marked hi.
whole course In the Department. HI
began his li~fe-saving work by going W
to the End of . ladder, then using seal
ing ladders. and rescuing the wife ant
three children OF another fireman from
a p~erilous position. lie got hero men
ton n button No. !" for this feat
Then he rescued an insurance man anc
got his second hero mention. In 1902 II,
saved a man at Convent avenue an,
One Hundred and Bortieth street II
such a spectacular that the De
partment gave him his third decoration
Promoted for Braveyr.
Then came the fire in the subway a
one Hundred ana Sixty-ffth street
Mon we're imprisoned after IN explosio
in the tube and nremen went into tn
hole from two nearby stations. Some
body had to go in and get two me
who were held Ly the flames. Their
was Argue on the Job, n this tim
he got his promotion TO the rank
Lieutenant for MS bravery. Takin
twenty-five girls out OF the Wester
Union building when Il caught fire wa
a another OF hts feats.
The man Is the best type OF wha
e Chief Croker calls a real fireman II
Is big and strong, athletic and read.
HIS retirement was "a source OF niue
T regret TO tho older folk OF Washingtc
. Heights, and tho children who SOM
n times feed sugar to the horses at h
hall viii miss an old and valued FRIEND
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TWO ST0WAWAyS
SEE BROOKLYN IN
BAREFOOT JAUNT
Scantily Clad Porto RicanS
After Three Hours Are Glad
to Be Recaptured.

After three hours lodging about In
Porto Rican boys who escaped from
the steamer Carolyn at the foot OF
Warren street, BROOKLYN. We're anxious
to be captured early this morning.
Raphael Muritoze and Augustus
Morles were the names given by the
boys. each sixteen .ears old. The
Carolyn had not proceeded far on her
way from Porto Rico to this city last
Wednesday when an officer saw four
small feet protrudinE beneath some
empty vinegar barrels.
The owners were hauled out and
proved TO he Raphael and Augustu>.
They explained they had run AVA.
That were dressed in blue jumpers and
overalls. and wore no shoes. When tho
snip reached her pier they were
shackled and regarded as safe. Last
night they got hold os a ~penknife ana
picked the locks OF their shackles and
OF the room in which they were inn
prisoned. about ! A. NJ.
They slid down a hawser and their
escape was discovered by the watch jus:
as they reached the pier. Both boys
darted away in the shadows.
The police were notified and a general
alarm was sent out. The boys do no.
know how far they wandered around in
their bare feet over the cold pavements,
but three hours after their escape they
approached Policeman Hansberry At the
Fort Hamilton ferry. They were look
ing for their ship and only too glad to
get back to It. They are thawing out
to-day preparatory 10 being taken back
home,
The evening world., 1911-03-11
WUPRA,MURRA!
ANDOMSHOTS
AT BIG GAME
AND SMALL
By WE

r--HE CINK-Tn beglnnin to feel my oats again. I'm not as young as ]
used to be but the fires OF patriotism are burning within ne and l lone
i for the sound of the martial drum beat and the stately tread OF TIN serried
ranks OF the boyr in blue as they sweep 70 the front in gitternE-
THE GooK-whats attn youse7 Ont YOU do something fr 81?
THE GlNK-whats the trouble With you Not n particle OF inspiration ~
patriotism In ou. Reinforce concrete where the regular mushb brain should
be. That's all that's arns got Don't you know that there IS a crooI cool
va on hand? Dnt. you know that every son OF Uncle san is burning up TO
go to the fontIhate every chodooy rom skoNhegan to Catalina 1Nind b" drhl-
ing in the dns ready to py hockey from school and hunk defiance at the enemy
THE GoOK-What eneny7
THE GINK q I first reader The MexLcans who are now making a demon
stratona ongt the frontier while the Japanese pull the string in the background
THE GooK-So that's II. Wen. I don't think wen ever see that bout pulled
w as my friend Jack Farrell, tho Bronx Buzaer would say. l don't think those
Mexico dub, nave class. They never showed It,. 'Ts true the Hooshaus were
licked by the Jap nut the Rooshsns were whipping each other at the sam
time nd It was In easy victory where q lucky punch at Port Arthur did the
work. But don see m chance Of your war going m distance
THE GINK-But it's well Ito be prepared. ha?
THE GOOK-Sure 1t g. And instead of umbsats M bayonets and fleets
ad flying machines TIL get readyt n q simpler way
THE 6INK-How'
THE GooK-rd send down Marin Sheridan. John FLANAGAN. Matt McGrath
The evening world., 1911-03-11
7 h Phi m.
OF thu Opera
By CASTOR LerOux
Cop night. 1911. b, til. Bobbs-Msrnn Company
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

DuIrs a gaia performance at the Pans Otera
the thDul. girls are panic stricken ~ sght o. .
NY die skeleton figure In corfet eSenihs dfc's
t1t sltss through tie corridors. Thefe. .ste
teen hitherto rInN t1mprs Oi a gnns. .thht
haunt. the Oper, HOUSE. A scene shliiers body
IS found In sirg that nigit In . rcist q ue
building Tile mans death IS astfihed. TO we
gip@', ir TIE audience at TIE ga, icriprnhsn c
&c the COM icr 'bssny and bis yoinftt bro'ier,
the Va IN NaoJl de Thaguy. Na11l ~ a naval
unictf ~ iulou5u. lie has fallen IN love WITH
tldHinc I'nas, q anger. she fhints on. 'le sage.
liuuNing around to her dressing room. RAo1l hears
he trIa-tg w'h another man. Catering The rom
lie finds 40 man there. Two new manager. Mon
ai,rm.r and Richard, take cnntrol 81 the Opera
II use The new managers are notified In A letter.
Cgued "DI era Ghost" 20 reserve BON Five et-
Il.si,rv for tho glnst's use. They regard this az
/, iokr and ell 10 Mother Giry. TIE borktepor,
She gravely assures tem the gho,t always occupl,s
HOY Five. and that he rcscn,s any Intrusion mere
zoe, 10 a seaport village. A. = lint
from her, Raonl follows her thither. u is. The
village where abe and her musician father lived
duung her childhood
The evening world., 1911-03-11
Because 1t Con.
tains No Alcohol
or d a n g u S
Drugs 1t Is Fine
for the Children.
Cures Colds and
Builds Up the System
Because 1t Is a Pure
and Wholesome Food
that Makes Flesh and
Strength.

When the children have a cold or
cough or when they need a tonic,
mothers should be careful never 10
give them anything containing alco'
mol or dangerous drugs. Because 1t
does not contain these drugs or alco'
hol in any form Father Johns Medi-
cine is a safe medicine to give tn"
children. Thousands Of mothers use
It in their homes right along. II has
a history Of fifty years of success In
the treatment of coughs, colds and
throat and lung troubles, As well as a
tonic ard body builder. The ingredi-
ems of Father Johns Medicine are
purr and wholesome food for those
who are weak and run down. II Is
rot a Intcnt medicine, but a doctors
prescription. Get a bottle to-day.
The evening world., 1911-03-11

A CORRESPONDENT who sSns himself Club Member" w-tes to m q a
n letter. from which This 10 Al sxtract:
4 \ I q gvsn 20 understand that IN manager Of n Of h boxing
clubs 10 to put Of twenty oun bouts Donr yu thnh 10 would be unw1ss
10 force an issus o thsN nst
I think IT would b unwdss II would - suicidal The game Wal lever
better in tMa city tina Il 10 to-day IN n monkeying with It will u II
our O business The clubs re 20 u on better nd decentr line tina
ever before because more honoraby inclined men a " entered the business
nd Of IT than those HI formerly conducted bouts The character of the
contests 10 SITE an the cahFs Of the boxss - generally superior to that
IF tho Older days that - many fans drool about
Zen ROUNDS 10 ample for . contest OF Skill A boxer can show all that
is In him in ten oundA The result 10 fst work and snappy. lively action
In the TOM routs" bouts there 10 . lot Of ,resoms salhng, nnching and
easns ~ q that really In . twenty round engagement here Is not a much
cal boxing ~ - ss q . classy tenround TO-
Real fovsfso u box1nG-thne who q to a bout to ines an exhibition
OF grit Adn and SNAn worn IN the art Of onense ad defense don't car,
fs he socansd long rous bout The thhckneck md low brow element
are thoss no oamor for It, and hay are III chaps who woud see sor
IN the gore Of the slaughter yards.
Let M game Z o - ns lays. gentlemen. The public is pleased and tn
la d being prsry wen respected. Ham on!
The evening world., 1911-03-11

CcoRDING to my srudite friend
~ George Farnhsm of White Plains
n chicken IL not only . reptile
but 4 fish. He works II out u
WURRA WURRA:
I was very glad TO see In your
column last Saturday that Mr..
Rnrdy has mental discernment
enough 10 refRr 20 the proper author
ity on SO mohentous a question A.
rs q chicken . reptile or An In
sect9'
This IL a question that for some
time troubled me. but I have long
been thoroughly convinced. n be.
lieve as you do. that q chicken In .
reptile and also a FISH. not only be-
cause they are ovipasous. but for
other reasons which I will conciu-
slveiy prove shortly.
As you probably know. chickens 10
MY business. on the side. up At
White Plains. n I have had every
opportunity TO compare the reptile
n fish with the chicken. All OF my
chickens are Matched In or incuba-
tor, and I bring them up on the bot
tie. A reptile n q suclciing. and q
chicken Is a sucking. Since they are
both sucklings they must be one and
tho anne Therefore . chicken 10 .
The evening world., 1911-03-11
I HAVE RECEIVED several letters or
the following topic:
= WHRRIs

Before the recent fight of wolgast
and Brown A bet b that Brown
would set the decision, the result to
be left to the majority of three news
papers Two papers gave It n draw,
the other to Brown, Does A win or
Is II a draw bet? ANXIOUS,
First OF all, | am at a loss 10 know
how any man with eye sight in harmony
with a hand and brain could write that
meeting az Il draw. Brown whaled VOL
CAST so thoroughly that there never was
a chance for Wolgast 10 have a look-in
unless he could slip over a knockout
punch. Now. as to the wager Itself.
You agreed 10 leave Il 10 a majority of
three papers. Two Is q majority. Two
said II was a draw; therefore the bet
Is of.