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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
TIM SULLIvAN'S LAND TAX
Big Politician Has Scheme to Reduce
Congestion In New York Tene-
mont Districts.

Big Tim Sullivan has been looking
about a bit in his Bowery kingdom,
and as consequence the brainiest
man in Tammany has hammered out
a land tax system, which he be-
lieves will reduce the congestion in
the tenement districts. New York
correspondent of the Cincinnati
Times-Star writes. people in my
district sleep three and four to the
ROOM" said he, "and many of the
rooms have never had a ray of sun
light in them. They have to live
that way because the rent is so high.
The tenement owner who Is willing to
tear down his old building and put
up new one, with sunlight in every
window and bath in every fiat, is
afraid to do 80. because he knows
that his taxes would go skallyhooting
up. The poor devils who rent his
flats would in the end pay for that
higher rate of taxation. Every eighth
child born in New York city dies be-
cause its mother has to go to work
or starve. At the same time there
are 10000 acres of good land lying
idle within the city limits"
Therefore Sullivan has a plan to cut
the taxes on improved real estate, and
increase the taxes on vacant prop
erty. He figures that owners would
have either to build on their land
which would relieve the downtown
congestion-or go to farming 1t,
which would indirectly have the same
effect. "A watch dog on a farm lives
better than many of my constitu-
ents," he declares, "and yet, after
an experience of a lifetime down
there, l have yet to find the equal
Of the families on the streets near
the Bowery for industry and economy
and courage. Maybe my land tax plan
Is Bowery political economy, as has
been charged. l like it all the better
for that fact. The Bowery has had to
put up with Fifth avenue political
economy for good while"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Southwe.t BennInsto .

Delayed Letter.
Mrs Emma Goble was the guest OF
her brother, Frank Bugbee. west OF
L'ipgsburg. Wednesdsy-Mr and Mrs
Fulton of Morrice. were guests of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs Powers. over Sun
day B Lewis and family will spend
Xmas in Owosso, the guests of Mr. and
Mrs George Fauth-- Hiss Evelyn
Gould will spend Xmas with friends in
Ovin-Bert Williams and family will
be guests OF her sister Mrs Frank Baese
Cbristmas-Mrs Charles Green will
entertain Xmas, her sister Mrs Jennie
Trask and children of Port Huron
Mr. Charles Lewis entertained his
nephew and niece, Mr. Harry Barnes
and sister, Marie of Detroit, Christmas
r X Beardslee is the guest of
her brother, j B Boyd, for few weeks
-Owosso had lot If Xmas shoppers
from this vicinity last week.
a family reunion was held Christ
mas day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Phillips, Chestnut street. MI.
end Mrs. ]. e. Phillips of Chicago
Heights, ILL.,, and Thomas Phillips OF
Detroit were present. Messrs. Phil
Inns left for Chicago and Detroit, re-
spectively, Monday evening. Mrs. ].
b. Phillips will spend two weeks
more with relatives here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Pittsburg Man Plans New Residence
Employing Some Very Unique
Features.

The new residence which Is being
built on the Clearview plan at Mount
Lebanon, Pittsburg, for A. G. Smith
of Pittsburgh, has some features which
are unique and probably not embodied
in any other residence in this section.
The house Is without stairways or
steps, the slope idea having been sub
stituted. The grade of this slope is
about ten per cent. Entering from the
veranda to the large reception hall
ones attention Is directly drawn to
the unique method employed of reach
ing the upper floor. In the living
room, which Is probably 20x35 feet, a
large concrete fireplace and mantel
f. the principal feature, with a wide
bay window. There are no corners to
the house. as each OF the four ends OF
the residence are OF the bay type.
The only wood used in the construc-
ton Of the building II TO bc found in
the door stills, windows and floors, the
latter Of which will DO hardwood. The
walls Of the building are of cement.
with white cement trimminss.
Even the two bathrooms are ntted
with cement tubs. In all there are
ton rooms. The roof II OF concrete.
surrounded with : parapet. the porch
roofs are Of the same type. thus At
fofdinE second story porches. Ia the
front and rear, both of which are at-
ted up with concrete flower troushs in
which blooming hovers. are, now q, DO
seen even In the unfinished condition
c the house. On the front second
story porch fountain IL arranged.
-Euginesring Record.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
MGeorue Sand.v

1t was from Leonard Jules Sandeau,
the celebrated French novelist and
dramatist, born at Aubusson a century
ago, that another and far greater
writer derived her nom de guerre.
When young student in Paris San.
deau made the acquaintance OF Nine.
Dudevant, and during a short-lived
friendship they collaborated in a
novel, Rose ct Blanche" which was
published in 1881. Then they parted,
but Nine. Dudevant, while relinquish-
ing Sandeau's friendship, took to her.
self portion Of his name and elected
to be known henceforth as George
Sand.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Gathering Fruit.

When gathering fruit, peaches or
pears, clever woman invented a
simple device that insured the pluck.
ing Of fruit without danger of bruising
it.
The top was taken off a tin tomato
can and the can attached to the end
of a broomhandle, so that it formed
a cuplike arrangement.
The can is put up underneath the
fruit and a slight shake given to de-
tach 1t from the tree, letting 1t fall
into the can, which is lowered and
emptied quickly. Put a can on the
end of a clothes prop If the fruit hangs
high.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29

1asefui 20 -Owosso Fire Fighters.
mssi Clsude Craig Of the6rs depart.
SsszsI rscelved . letter from Hugo A.
Nssssr Of Saginaw, John sWsssner Of
0tnagc. and Mrs. Grace Wesener Of
- city, Friday, enclosing : check for
& vayaple TO the department. The
h16ts9 reads ss follows: E r-., =.
""HsImit us 70 hand you herewith our
szask for 80 which we are presenting
Ss9 II appreciation Of YOUR valued
sssstsss and. strenuous efforts ct the
AGsf November %, to save the Wes-
ansrssock' which for time looked TO
10 dsomed to destruction. Il gives US
rssnA pleasure to'remember you in this
~sw ior we certainly appreciate what
We lid for us and our property.
wishing you Merry Christmas and
AHappy New Year, we are,
HUGO A. WESENER,
JOHN WEsENER,
GRACE WESENER.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
ANSWER " HONESTLY.
iss the Statements Of Owosso Citl-
sss,s Not More Reliable Than
Those Of Utter Strangers?

EBsS Not wore N0U1Oi0 nan
Those Of Utter Strangers?
viris is vital question.
lis fraught with interest to Owosso.
y permits of only one answsr.
Hcannot be evaded or ignored.
An Owosso citizen speaks here.
3yeaks for the welfare of Owosso.
a citizens statement is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
Tome proof is the best proof.
p A. Thompson, 500 E. Main street,
gSswesso, Mich, says: 81 first used
Dams Kidney Pills about two years
1esS when 1 felt in need Of kidney
1se8icine and it is almost needless to
zsy that they proved very satisfactory,
No { would not desire my name to be
usad publicly If I did not know that
ifssy lived up to representations. The
WRIST symptom of my complaint was a
NO frequent desire to pass the kidney
sss-vtions. Ialso had weakness across
10y back. Doan's Kidney Pills correct
r17ny trouble and since then when
Hsve taken them they have always
sssnght good results"
FOR sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents.
Msser. Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
ssse agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a and
Easee no other.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Saving on the Butchers 6iII.

In the January Woman's Home Com.
psnion, Fannie Merritt Farmer. prob.
ably the best authority on cooking in
the United States, writes number of
receipts for making use of the cheaper
cuts Of meats. On the general subject
of cheaper cuts of meat and the higher
priced cuts she has the following to say:
''Those who wish to save on the
butchers bill need not feel that in using
the cheaper cuts their families are less
we'll nonrished, for all our best author
tiles on foods assert that such is not the
case: The expensive cuts are taken
from that part of the animal where the
muscles are little used, 80, of course,
are tender, and take short time for
the cooking. Broiling and roasting may
be applied to them-two cooking pro
cesses which to most of us are agree
able to the senses of smell and taste
alike.
"The cheaper cuts need different
treatment, and longer. slower cooking
is necessary, which develops highly fla
vored substances not so evident to the
sense of smell, but which are neverthe-
less agreeable to the palate. No matter
what the cut is, it cannot be well util
lied unless it is properly cooked. In
many families where the income is by
no means meagre, Ihave repeatedly seen
expensive beefsteaks so badly broiled
that it was almost impossible to eat
them with anything like enjoyment. A
cheap cut, well cooked, would have
been more economical as well as more
satisfactory.
"A point worthy of emphasis in deal
ing with meats is the careful service of
them. If more is given than the person
wishes, or habitually eats, the table
waste is considerable. The minor econ
omics are all important, and should be
thought of in every household.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Bennington Grange Election.

Remington Grange No. S73, he
elected officers as follows for the ensr
ing year:
Master-H. F. Wcodworth.
Oyerseer-Ed. Kline.
Lecturer-Mrs. Anna McKouen.
STANDARDIZATION Schott.
Asst. Steward-Glen Fox.
Chaplain-Rev. 8. A. Carey.
Treasurer-Mrs. Cora Woodwork.
Secretary. B. Day.
Gate Keeper-Wm, Coe.
Csres-Miss Hazel Britten.
Pomona-Miss Edna Day.
Flora-Miss Ella Farr.
L. A. Steward-Miss Mary Banta.
Organist-Mrs. Ada Kline.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Durability Of Steel.

.It has been shown that nearly all
tho failures Of steel occur very early
In Its history. II d plate or bar of
mild steel lasts for year in service.
1t may be trusted to last for many
years. The most injurious thing ia
continued bending backward and for
ward, as in what Is called the pant
ing" Of boiler end. AS one authority
puts 1t, steel has a somewhat "tumul-
tuous youth" but "in middle age 1t
Is trustworthy, and in old age beyond
reproach" In regard to corrosion
there is a difference Of opinion, some
holding that steel corrodes more read
lily than iron.-Harper's Weekly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
viii Have Home.

Gertrude. whose other name is not
known, the little girl who was taken
BY Q couple who later disagreed and
separated and who has been cared for
by Mr.. and Mrs. F. Decker in this city.
ID wanted in many homes q . result Of
newspaper articles about the case. The
Deckefs, however. want TO Keep the
child and Will ssk FOR assistance from
tho county u thsy Are not IN rood cir.
cumstancss but Aars Attached to tho
child md the child wishes to stay with
them. 70 : ~ 8 -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Golden Wedding.

On Sunday, Dec. "a, Mr.. and Mrs
dbram Wicking, $50 East Mason
street, celebrated their golden wed.
sing anniversary. The manner OF
S6e celebration, however, was a com
rIeSs surprise to them. While Mr.
SnS Mrs. Wicking were at the Bap-
AIT church, of which he Is a deacon,
an of their children, with one excep-
lion, their grand and great-grand-
children assembled at the home, to
great them on their return from the
csrurch service.
Those assembled were Frank e.
Wcking of Detroit; Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Haight and daughter, Miss
Hsssn. of Lansing; Mr.. and Mrs. FL
8ert Wager and son, Clarence, of
Newell; Mr.. and Mrs. Champion OF
khfs city; Mr.. and Mrs. William How
all and daughter, Miss Helen,, Mr..
xnd Mrs. Claude Reed, the grand
children, with their son, Marvin of
Hsw Lothrop. The remaining son,
George Wicking of New York City,
'Eas unable to be present
Immediately, Mr.. and Mrs. Wick
ing arrived home, Rev. Geo. Laugh
aOH was sent for and he Remarked
tstczn, the service being one that he
fas used on previous occasions.
Very substantial presents were
gwen the parents by their children
;gttd others. The company then sat
sSown to an excellent Christmas din
Exr:
nc: and Mrs. Wicking were mar
NED in Brockport, N. Y. Dec. "a,
g5Sf. All of the children born TO
E.iem, with the exception Of Mrs. Min
ME- Reed are still alive. At the din
yer table very beautiful remembrance
~ rds were distributed on which was
1tes following:
Eyye wove a chain one summer day,
4 rosy chain with flowers and gar
ENDS gay:
xS9 in it's shining meshes with deft
hands,
gntangled two fond hearts in loving
lands.
Years the chain held through JOY and
F9tn,
rs captive force: naught proved too
great strain,
4sy strange to say it grew so much
Efe stronger
M turned to silver, rosy now no long
~:
EIse gathered it's intensity, and
fraught
With JOY and sorrow, into glory
wrought
'5ne erstwhile fragile chain, till now,
achold,
Assch separate link has turned to
purest gold.
AR. and Mrs. Wicking are devoted
uasmners OF the Baptist church.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
oWoSsO MARKETS.

Owosso, Mich, Dec. 30. 1911.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
GRAND RAPIDS NEWS SOLD
A. p. johnson 81 Chicago Purchase,
Il from Andrew Eye.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Dec. ga. p.
Johnson, advertising manager OF tho
Chicago Record-Herald, has bought thi
Grand Rapids News from Andrew
Fyfe. The new publisher will take
control Of the paper Jan. 1.
1t Is only little over year since
Mr.. Fyfe bought the News. Since
then many changes have been made,
Mr.. Fyfe's purpose being to , no up
the newspaper property. "
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29

Charles Allen and Bertha Keagle Of
Gswosso. were married by Justice Nc
EHids in Corunna, Dec, 81, after Allen
suhs been arrested and refused to marry
s1s woman because a divorce decree
granted to her from her first husband
osa not been countersigned and deliv-
sssa., This was attended 10 and Allen
sagsed to live with and properly care
sar his wife. he had also been di.
csxced. .asa 49,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29

Fssf languid. rundown? Hesdsche2 2
Asspach "aof"f-Just 9 plain case Of
~ Rover. ,Burdock Blood BittSrs tones
10y Gnd stomach, promotes digestion,
SnelfAs the blood. N 60
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-12-29

Cheapest accident insurance - DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops the pain
and heals the wound. All druggists
sell il,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23

stand still outgoing liners are ex-
rews and the Allen line steamer
Virginia has been unable to sail.
Her passengers are quartered in
he hotel.
A conference with a view to set
ding the difficulty was in session
Vii day long but adjourned tonight
without an agreement having been
reached The whole trouble arises
over the refusal Of the municipality
to re-instate the $50 tramway men
who went on q strike.
It apears that the loyal tramway
men, who greatly outnumber their
striking brethren. themselves threat
ened to go ont as protest If the $50
strikers are re-instated aud the
transport workers refuse to resume
their duty until the tramway men
are taken back into the fold The
railroad men have also taken sides
with the striking street car men and
threaten to go out again unless they
are feinstatod
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Papke is Battered
In Bout With Burke

New York, Aug ~. Sailor
Burke of Brooklyn out fought and
battered Billy Papke of Illinois who
claims the middle weight champion
ship for ten rounds at Twentieth
Century Athletic Club tonight.
1t was a disappointing mill to
those who expected different
showing from the western man and
the crowd Kissed continuously after
the first two rounds.
Burke went to his man at every
stage of the fight and while he did
not show any scientific work he be-
labored the Illinois pugilist with a
will which earned for the Brooklyn
tie a round of cheers as he left the
ring with scarcely markk on his
body.
Both men fought poorly and
Papke seemed either unwilling OF
unable to live up to what was eX
pected of him.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23

here today 50 far this season the
games between the two teams have
been an even split and both teams
nave been greatly strengthened since
they met last
When seen last night Manager
Flood said I'VE will take at least
two and possibly all three Of the ser
les with the Pole Cats. viii pitct
BinkIey. who has made such fine
record with the Cairo team, Wcdnes
day aud noley with his record o.
twenty-nine men facing him on
Thursday aud one of the other fell
lows the last day.
We played in hard luck at Jack
son but the team is working together
with unusual ginger and animation
and everybody will have then
moneys worth who attends this
series.
81 am figuring on couple of new
heavy hitters for the team from the
south vino if | get them will be here
the latter part of the week.
"Cairo has the pennant winning
stuff Of the League and the end of the
season viii see US on top sure. Even
the best teams have occasional los
ing strcaks."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23

the resumption of the case at Chest
erfield County Court tomorrow she
not only expressed the hope that
whoever is guilty will be convicted
but added that she was afraid OF
Beattie and could never be his friend
again. 1t was the frankest state
ment she has made since her arrest
as material witness more than
month ago.
II hope that Henry is innocent"
said the girl. Once | would have
gone through fire at his word, but
now ! would be afraid TO go on the
street with him after dark. II he
comes clear of the murder charge !
hope never to see him again. Most
OF all ! want to get away from Rich.
mon1 where know people will fol-
low me on the streets. | know alb.
nothing about the murder.
do not even recall that Henry ever
his wifes name to me.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Menaon 70 unionism.

The A. f. of l.. executive council
was in session in Washington the 9TH
err day, and apparently 1t has dhwncd
on it's members that the Iurisilcbonal
quarrels in affiliated unions have be-
come serious menace to the more
ment 1t was given out during fhe
session that the ahsurdity OF unions
warning among themselves to deter
mine whose members shall do this or
do that long since has been apfa~Dt
to even the most superficial observer
This foollshness. must stop. and stoi
It will" II Is to be hoped THE cxerr
tive council is not bluiTlnS. --IDrooklyn
Eagle
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
- NEWS OF INTERES FROM THE SPORTING WORLD -
Cairo Will Play II
More Games at Home

The Cairo team has seventeen
more games to play at home and
thirteen in other cities.
The schedule is as follows:
Cairo's at home dates for the re-
mainedr Of the season are:
With Paducah August %, "a
and %.
with GAINESVILLE August 26, 27
and 2S
With Fulton August 80 and 81,
and Sept, 1 and 3.
With Vineennes Sept II, II
and 10.
With Hopkkinsvile Sept. IA, Is
and II.
Cairos away from home dates
are;
At Fulton Two games on
Sept 4.
At Vincennes Spet 5. 6 and I
At Paducah- Sept, 8, 9 aud 10
AT Hopkinsville-Sept Is and 10
At GAINESVILLE Sept. 20, u and
-
Off days the team will have are
August % and Sept | both during
NEXT week
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Recent Inventions.

To trim the edges of lawns easily q
New Hampshire man has invented a
rotary sod cutter
An Australian electrician has invent
ed device to give warning Of root
movements In mines in time for min
ers to escape should there be danger
As an Improvement on the lineman's
spurs Kansas man has invented
climbing devices which fit q foot like
a stirrup. grasp pole tightly when
pressed down, but open freely when
lifted.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Elhers.ld Ike Third Base.

"Serappy" Eberfcld says he likes 10
play third base better than any other
inheld position Its like vacation
.yer on that corner after one has been
PLAYING az short or second" says the
TabaS.'o Eid Were ! young man
jnstend of veteran in the game I
wnuld start out With the fixed purpose
of seeing how good u third baScman |
could make of myself It's the easiest
of all the infed positions to play
That is just Il little tip ro the young
sters."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
National Ten Mile Swimming Race.

The Missouri Athletic club Of St
Louis has decided TO hold the fifth
annual National Amateur Athletic UNI
ion ten mile championship in the Mis-
sissippi river Aug. ~, the third Satur-
day In the month, instead of Labor
day, the first Monday in September,
as has been the custom for the past
four years The reason for changing
the date of the race is that for the
past three years il has been either
chilly or has raiuejl Labor day.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Dummy Hughes III.

Dummy" Hughes. the star first
basemaH OF the Cairo team is i'll at
jackson ftotrf- with scarlet fever,
his temperature being 10. Weaw-
ley or Taylor will be on first today.
and, If the latter. Wolfe win come
in from the outfeld and catch
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Giants Lead Race.

New York, Aug 22By winning
from Chicago today In an exciting
up Hill game New York went into
FIRST place III the National league
race. With the score against them
in the eighth the locals rallied and
tied the score on two singles, a
double and pass
New York 49,. .. 6 II 0
Chicago go. ...,.. .
Batteries; Axes, crandal and
Meyers. Brown aud Archer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23

He-~So Kate believes in women vot
Ing and being elected to political office
the same as men?
She Yes, and she says she would
nave the handshaking by constituents
changed to kissing. Boston Evening
Transcript.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
Young PLAYS Again.

Boston. Aug 22-Cy Young made
his debut in the National league
today after an absence of eleven
years in the Americap park and was
knocked out by Cincinnati. The
score:
Cincinnati ,.......11 l6 5
Boston ....... 10 6
Batteries: Smith, Kecse and Nc
Lean; Young, McTigue, C@!lfith
and King.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23

~ have visited several large pcna
institutions In the United States when
goods are manufactured. and I thinl
our Australian law barring prison
made goods is good one" said W, "
Barley Of the high commissioners
office of the commonwealth Of Aus
4palis
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23

John Adams lived the longest of all
the presidents, haying died In his nine.
ty first year, while the shortest lived
was Garfield, whose demise occurred
when his age was forty-nine years and
ten months.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
cohb Has Automobils cinohed.

How in the world can that jury give
any one else that automobile but Ty
Cobb? with the score tie recent
~ in the ninth inning, Cobb scored
from first base on n single Can you
beat that? In addition he got a two
Dagger and two singles in five times ut
bat.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-08-23
NEW YORK GIANTS TAKE LEAD
IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE RACE
VICTORY CONTEST WITH CHICAGO PLACES McGRAWS TEAM
AT THE HEAD OF THE LST-PTTSBURG IS DAN
GER0Us CONTENDER FOR SECOND

New York. Aug. 22New York
today took the lead in the remark
ably close baseball pennant race of
the National league by winning an
other contest from Chicago yester-
day New York took jump of 5
points ahead OF Chicago Hard on
the latter's heels Pittsburg threat
ened, for Notwithstanding loss to
Philadelphia yesterday, the Pitts
burg team is only six points behind
Chiago.
The standing today of the leaders