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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

Here is a woman who speaks from per.
sonal knowledge and long experience, viz,
Mrs. P. H, Brogan, of Wilson, Pa, who
says, II know from experience that Cham
berlaln's Cough Remedy is far superior to
any other. For Group there is nothing that
excels It," For sale by all dealers. adver-
tisment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

If you have young children you have
perhaps noticed that disorders of the stom-
ach are their most common ailment, To
correct this you will find Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets excellent
They are easy and pleasant to take, and
mild and gentle in effect. For sale by all
dealers. advertisement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

Geo. P. Crouch will be in his office
232 main street, to wait upon his friends
who are in need Of Glasses or Repairs
on Wednesday Oct. and Saturday Oct
IL. Remember the days and call.
am very busy man while the sun
shines. Advertisement. 74-2t
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STATE OF ONO. CITY OF To6Epo. tss
LUCAS COUNTY 49,

STATE OF ONO CITY OF ToGEpo loo
LUCAS COUNTY, 900
Frank Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner OF the firm OF r. j. Cheney 4 Co.. doing
business in the City of Toledo. county and state
aforesaid. and that said firm yin pay the sum
OF ONE HUNERD DOLLARS for each and eve
ry case of Catarrah that cannot be cured by
the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK i
CHENEY
Sworn to before me md subscribed in my pres
ence, this 9th day OF December, a. d. 1856
SEAL a, w. GLEASON,
NrARY PUBLIC
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surface
OF the system. Send for testimonials free
advertisement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

Sick headache is caused by disordered
stomach. Take Chamberlain's Tablets
and correct that and the headache will dis
appear. For sale by all dealers. adyer-
tisement
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

Louis d. Brandeis performed a real
public service when he quoted the rec
ords to show that George w. Perkins
is and always has been an enemy OF
union labor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
Geo. w, Martin.

'CO' W maj
In this cause, 1T appearing by af1idivl
that the defendant, Geo. w. Martin is
justly indebted to the plaintiff, and Is a
nonresident Of the state Of Tennessee,
80 that the ordinary process of law can
not be served on him, and an original
attachment having been levied on his
PROF. city, it is, therefore, ordered that
pubI.ation be made in the Comet, a
ntWNi aper published in the city of
Johnson City, for four successive weeks,
commanding the said Geo. w. Martin
to appear before me, or some other act
ing justice of the peace at my Office in
johnson City, Tennessee. on the 1871
day of November 1912 and make de.
fence OF said snit against him. or IL will
be proceeded with exparte
p Q. Miller
"a Justice Of the Peace.
Advertisement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
Timely Beauty.

George, DEAR" said the young wife,
you are growing handsomer every
day" "Yes. darling" replied tAs
knowing George. ITS a way have
just before your birthday."-Pick-Me-
Up.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
Have Your

We have never heard Of anybody
who succeeded in making surliness or
inciVility pay.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
True Friends Of Cause.

The greatest friends OF cause are
those who put their fingers on the
weakest spot and try to find a remedy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

FOR RENT, three large rooms,
suitable for light housekeeping, good
neighborhood, close in phone Comet
Office. ADVERTISEMENT
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
ELECTION NOTICE

Whereas the board of mayor aud al
dermen of The city of Johnson City.
Tennessee, on the 10th day OF October,
1912, passed the following preamble and
resolutions:
Whereas, the general assembly of
the state Of Tennessee, acts of 1903,
chapter I76, passed an act authorizing
the city Of Johnson City, Tennessee, TO
issue improvement bonds and,
Whereas, il is the purpose of this
board of mayor and aldermen to propose
to the voters of said city an issue of S5O,-
10000 of public school Improvement
bonds under said act, the proceeds of
which are to be used exclusively for the
erection Of high school bnildihg Of fire
proof construction throughout. The
said high school building is to be located
on what Is known as Science hill on
Roam street between Water street ana
an alley on he south, and adjoining The
Burruw proper ty on the rear, ana being
entirely within the corporate limits Of
said city. The detail plans aud >pcci-
icatious rr said building have been
drawn by iauman Bros, architects
Knoxville. Tcun.. in accordance with
the grncfal pIaus adopted by This board
on July 9, 1912, now ut. file with the
building committee appointed 10y this
board, and they are hereby luad" part
of this resolution. The SAIL m"}i scho"I
building is 10 be l42 fcrj ia length and
III feet in depth. 1t will contain in the
basement three domestic science rooms,
one manual training room or gy"na-
stun. three IUubh rooms. one class
room, u storage room. Il boiler AMI tueI
room and toilet rooms. The ttrSt loOr
will contain six class rooms, an Office
for the superintendent and one for the
principal, an auditorium co feet by Chs
feet and toilet rooms. The second floor
will contain ten class rooms, 1t library
room, teachers rest room and toilet
rooms. All the floors above the base
ment are to be reinforced concrete and |
are to be overlaid with wood floors. ex.
cept IN the corridors and toilet rooms. |
All beaus and corridors are to be rein |
forced concrete. The building is OF |
classic design and the roof VIII b" re-
lnforced concrete covered nilh tn" best
grade of gravel roofin-. First class
material is specified for said bn'lding
The bes, grade Of Kings
port brick is specified. ! hN t1otlngs are
are to be concrete or hard brick and all
brick in the outside walls are to b. laid
in cement mortar. The basement Is
almost above grade, which will give the
the appearance OF three
story Structulr. Fer further paI,lcu-
ars see detail plans and specifications
IN file with the building commit g.
"WheraS Section Of said AttS pro-
yidrS thatan iIemiZcd estimate of the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
Tha One Rln Man.

Getting tangled up is the Job Of
the 999, and untangling them Is the
Job of the other one in the 1000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
AIpIna Rafunea

The refuge huts Of the Alps gener-
ally have telephone communication
with the monasteries and other houses
In the mountains.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

Leaves are falling. Babies don't fall
away while taking DR.. Fahrney'S Teeth,ng
Syrup. 1t makes sap-bIooI.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
NONRESIDENT Notice.

Before p. Q. Miller. Justice of the
Peace, in and for Washington county,
tennessee.
Summers.P arrott Hwd. Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
Exports Of American Fruit.

The sale of American fruit abroad
has amounted to about $16.OOO,O00 an.
nually for the last several years.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
Cost OF ProQress.

Cost OF Progress.
For every $250.000 spent ON en-.
cheering It 10 estimated that q man
Ia killed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
THE BONDS.

The said bonds to be III dcnomina-
lions of $500. 90 each and to bear inter
est at ) per cent. per annum, payable
semi annually. represented by coupons
attached to the bonds. the same ia ran
for period of 30 years from date there
Of
Resolved further, that the election
commissioners of Washington county
are hereby requested to call an election
within thirty days from the passage OF
this resolution in the cti Of johnson
City. agreeable to said act of the gener-
al assembly Of the State of Tennessee.
to determine whether said bonds shall
be issued.
Thereupon in persuanceof the fore
going request and authority, the un.
dersigned, commissioners Of election
for Washington county, Tenn, on
Thursday Nov 2lst 1912 will hold an
election in the first and second wards
in Johnson City, at the usual voting
places TO enub BILE the qualified voters
residing within the city limits to vote
for or against the issuance Of fifty
thousand dollars of city bonds more
particularly described in the foregoing
resolution, and tor the purposes theirin
set out, said resolution being adopted
by us as part of this notice.
Each bauoJ 10 be voted will have
printed thereon. FIST, the word.
"Bonds," and next below, the words
"No Bonds,'' and the voter viii make
a cross mark after the word "Bonds''
if he desire TO vote Tor 'he iSvutahce Of
the boud but il against He bord issue
will make his cross utark Opposite The
words "Na Bonds" In holding said
.Irciion. in the first ward, we appoint
the following:
Officer of E,lPctiOp
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24
ITEMIZED ESTIMATE

Resolved further, that the tickets to
be voted in any election called under
this resolution shall have printed the
word bonds aud the words No
bonds" that the voters shall put an \
opposite the word Bonds or The words
GENo hondc -
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-10-24

OlIltCI vi lLINStI'f's
J. J. LaWrance,
Judges,
J.J. McCorkIe,
J. l.. Allen,
Clerks.
S. w. Wilson
w. I. Ray.
For second Ward:
Officer of Election,
w. NJ. Hyder,
Judges,
L. {. HoSs,
r. r. Bayless,
J. f. ~ ain
Clerks r. J. Lusk,
Rcbt. s. Collins,
f. e. Reeves.
A. b. Bowman.
S r. Taylor.
Com. of Election. Nov. 18th 1912.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
TESTIMONY IS AGAINST
BRADY, WHO SHOT NEGRO

BRISTOL, VA Special Harry
Brady, the young steward Of Hotel
Bristol, was put on trial in the Cor
poration Court yesterday on the
charge of having murdered Robert
weaver, colored bellboy. whom he
shot to death in the hotel dining room
on sunday morning. September 2Ist.
The prosecution rested in the evening
after having examined a number of
witnesses, mostly colored servants, who
testified that Brady was the aggressor.
and shot Weaver down when the lat
ter was not In a position 10 defend
nlmself. Brady's plea Is self-defense.
He testified that a broken water bottle
round on the floor was in Weaver's
hands, who was endeavoring TO strike
him with it when the fatal shot was
fired.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
AS HIS GOAT WAS GOT.
AGED MAN GETS" GOAT

NEW YORK. Special A goat was
until Wednesday the satisfying prop
erty OF Samuel Gibson. OF Concord
Staten Island. Next door lives Daniel
Wardell. eighty-four. who Is well-to-
DO and Is proud OF the beautiful flow
ers that adorn his garden.
The goat did not know that Mr.
Wardell was proud OF his beautiful
MOWERS Whether IL would have made
eight tomato cans worth Of difference
to the goat II the goat had known IL
Is beyond human power TO determine.
But the goat did 20 into Mr..
Wardells garden and romped hungrily
mid the flowers. leaving them in p
state which would not have delightee
the eye of a fioriculturst
Mr.. Warden became full angry.
rage rose 10 the fringe
or hts gray locks. Into his house he
went, and when he again stepped into
the garden his trusty rife was in his
hand. He shot the goat and the goat
went down and out for all time
Mr.. Gibson then became angry. He
reported the shooting to Superirtend-
ent Friel, of the Society for the Pre-
Nention OF Cruelty TO Animals Mr.
triel caused Mr.. Wardells arrest and
the aged man was arraigned Wednes-
day before Justice Fleming. The Jus
tice fined Mr.. Wardell SIS, which vii,
go 10 Mr.. Gibson as compensation for
the loss of his Angora
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07

Wilson and MarshaiI In the dounf-
Sol states Our leaders have never
fnltered In their expectation 40
achieve the results which they
started out 60 secure.
.@This IL especially true In Penn
RylvRnfa, Ohio, Indiana, Connecti-
cut and New Jersey. And thfs on
tfnfsm which has 30 inspfred the
men I'm charge Of our party nffnIrn
both mt national headqunrferr and
I'm the States where work needed N,
be done. I'm NO small measure ac-
counts for the present feeling OF
hOpefuiDess as to the result.
cit n my earnest hope and exnee-
tatiOn shnt the splendid work which
has been done by our party leader
I'm the Ninth District, sided nv
friends from all parts OF the state.
who "a cheerfully went 10 thelr
support. Will insure victory Tor
General Ayers.
"He has made n noble fight. and
his pnrty managers have done yOe-
mans service aud deserve all the
honor that Will come 60 them In the
victory that In 80 well assured.
cit Will be n matter OF great re-
jotctng to the Democrats of Vir-
Etnta AZ, when President Wilson en-
tiers the White House newt March,
he ENDS waiting there 90 greet him
n solid Democratic delegation from
Virginia."
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
HANOVER CLUB ENJOYS
SMOKER IN ASHLAND

ASHLAND, VA. Specialize Han
over Club, sn old and well-known or
ganization. held the second smoker in
It's series OF newly inaugurated month
.Iy entertainments last night in the
clubhouse on West Clay Street Prom
inent speakers In various professions
are invited to address these meetings
on current subjects. Hon. w. d.
Cardwell spoke to the members at the
first meeting, having as his subject
HOW President of the United States
Is Elected" Mr.. Cardwen handled
the subject from a keen knowledge OF
parliamentary laws. and particularly
enlightened many whom are not ia
miliar with the full details.
Last night DR.. ]. S. Gates, formerly
in the Bureau of Plant Industry of
the United States Agriculture Depart
ment at Washington. delivered an in
tenSely interesting and instructive adj
dress on Air Currents and Storms ."
also touching upon the interesting
subject Of agricultural geography. He
demonstrated the point that the
United States had set the pace for the
world in certain agricultural pursuits.
and that no national prestige had
been quicker acknowledged by the old
world. He also made plain the fact
that the consumer need never expect
the cost Of beef to be any less than
at present. owing to the constantly
diminishing territory OF cattle graz
ing DIT. Gates was congratulated by
many in the gathering on account OF
his very interesting address.
a short musical program and
period of snappy stories preceded the
usual menu of buffet lunch. The COM
mittee OF Messrs. Howison, Cox and
Bodeker announced that the series of
entertainments would be continued
next Tuesday night. when Ladies'
Night would be arranged for all ac-
tive members. The clubhouse will be
closed on the evening OF November 9Th
except for the reading of election re-
turns to the members only.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
ACTRESS ADMITS
KILLING WOMAN

CHICAGO, ILL. -Special.-Nrs.
Beatrice RyaII Conway. I'm a com
fessiOn Friday, accused her hus-
Dand, Charles ID. Conway, with
the murder of Sophia &. Sin0er
Baltimore heiress.
The confession was made after
hours of questioning by the no.
lice, and after Charles II. War
tnen, who was TO ha &c married
Miss Singer, confronted the Xyo-
man and shouted accusations at
her. ~
The woman SObbed out her
story in broken sentences. after
her self-cOntrol. which had Grad
uaIiy weakened since the first
questioning began, gave way
completely.
He did It," she said. "Con-
way did IL. L was opposed TO vio-
renee L didn't want her hurt.
put ne didn't heed my words. He
went ahead. He struck her
sald ne ought not to do t.; IL
wasn't necessary to go so far. He
struck her again. / didn't know
she was dead"
Then the woman paused. She
looked around for a second
didn't know she was dead.
L didn't want her hurt" She re.
peated. Again she paused. Con
way was my husband" she be-
gan again. 81 had to stick to
him. We fed. L had to SticL
with him. We didn't know She
was dead until we saw the papers
afterwards"
The woman paused again. She
mad grown deadly white. She en-
deavored TO say something more
but instead slipped from the chair
and fell 10 the floor unconscious.
The confession was made in the
OFFICE OF Police Captain Noothor.
Officers tried TO revive Mrs.
Conway, but for several minutes
they were unable TO do so. and a
physician was summoned, The
police say they are confident TINT
the woman Will tell the comDIete
story OF the killing as soon as
ed SOS-
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
Warrenton Hounds Ont

WATERMELON, VA Specfal.-Pos-
sioiy the best run thus far OF the
season for the Warrenton Hunt club
took place here yesterday afternoor
me meet was at Cannon Pau gate
over good country of rail fences and
stone walls into the Oakwood estate
then over the farms OF p. ". HAYES 7
ID. Warner and Il. w. McCabe The
nnish was on the latter place, the
hounds were thrown In at Cannon paN
gate and ran straight and fast.
Inc weather conditions we're all that
could be asked TO-. Those rtdir- 81 LA u.Iae
William F. Wilbur, NJ. r. n: ChiItoD
Glasscock, whin; John Stone. Dion
Kerr. Lucien Keith. Jr., Jsham Ke,th
Jr.. e. A. Russell. Jr., Mrs. r u
Portman and Misses Anne Gordon
Stone and Lucy Stone. uon
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
Held VERDICT
A BRUTAL one
Woman and Lover Found Guilty
of Murder-Lawyer Is
INDIGNANT.

indignant.
BALTIMORE, Md Special.-
Mrs. Emma Bambergen and Al
bert j. Patterson were found
guilty of murder in the first de-
greee Friday for the edeath of Mrs.
Bambergcr's son, James Bam-
berger, on July 9th last, when
Patterson stabbed the young man
TO death In the presence OF the
woman.
The extreme penalty is death
oR the gallOws.
The verdict, reSched after an
AS the State asked only for q
second degree murder verdict in
the case of the woman.
The action OF the JURORS was
severely criticised by Attorney
Wolfe, of the defense, who term
ed IL "the most brutal verdict
he had ever heard rendered by
twelve men,
The defense made motions for
new trial, and Judge Elliott
suspended sentences.
Neither the man nor the wO-
man showed any emotion. Mrs.
Hamburger held a stoIid express
sion with apparent lack of in
terest In the proceedings about
her.
The murder wac the result of
the objections OF the son 70 the
attentions which Patterson paid
to his motherL
IL was testified that the father
was asleep at the time, and that
when Patterson called to see the
woman the boy had ordered him
from the house. 1t was then that
atnrn ~ n
the presence OF the mother, who.
IL was testified, urged the slayer
on, although she denied this from
the stand.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
SEES INTERVENTION.
LONDON. Special The Turkish

government IN expected to announce
It's acceptance OF mediation by the
powers In the balkans within sew
enty-tWo hours, according TO an
S1cnange Telegraph dispatch from
FnrIs received here this afternoon
From n source close TO the Brif-
ism foreign Office IL IL learned that
intervention and suspension OF hos
uuues In the balkans II exp ected
now without further delay.
n dispatch from Vienna rtntea
annt representatives OF Bulgaria.
SerNta, Greece and MontenexrO
naNS begun conferences I'm regard
90 the demands 90 he levied upOn
turkey at the conclusion of hos
Utilities, according 10 the Neue Erie
PreHae.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
GAMBLERS FLOCK
BACK TO new YORK
NEW YORK. SneclnL

NEW 1Uhh. SkeeclAl- hOroee
OF gamblers, who were fright
ened away from the city by the
exposures following the murder
OF Herman Rosenthal, are coming
back to the city with the expecta-
ton that gambling Will lie rs
wide open as before the police
scandal.
IL is said that certain police
officials, feeling that all that was
demanded by the people OF New
York was that Becker should be
sent to the death house IN sing
Sing, have let Il DC known among
the members of the gambling fra
ternity who remained I'm the city
during the Becker trial that the
lid was 90 be lifted.
The word was sent abroad, and
those who make their living from
~easy marks are rushing back
90 the city as fast ms boat and
train can carry them. InfOrna-
ton concerning the Tip" sent
out reached District Attorney
Whitman today, and it was said
that ne would rush the trials OF
the four gunner charged with
the actual murder OF ROScnthal
80 that he might more thoroughly
investigate the alliance said TO
still exist between the gamblers
and police officials.
From an inside source it was
learned that Whitman has sufff-
ctcnt data, even now, TO enable
him to bring about even n moro
startling exposure or corruption
in the police department than was
disclosed by the Becker trial.
One gambler, however. denied
the reports about the reopen
ing" Nothing TO it, ne de-
caared. You couldn't find a cop
I'm town who would touch n nickel.
Why, they even jump when you
want 10 shake hands with them,
afraid you'll slip 'em n little coin"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
ARTILLERY USED
DURING ELECTION
Five Thousand Troops Are on
Duty With Rurales Patroll-
ing the Streets.

HAVANA Special.-With can.
non planted ABOUT the polling
DoothS in number OF districts
where the most serious political
unrest prevails, the general cleo
ton was held throughout Cuba
Friday.
Fighting which broke out fire.
quently throughout the campaign
led TO fears of general disorder
and rigid precautions had been
taken to prevent this. Ten
thousand Cuban soldiers were on
guard IN this city and through
out the provinces OF Pinar Del
Rio and Santa Clara, where the
situation has assumed the most
dangerous aspect
Five thousand trOOps were on
duty In this city alone and ruraIes
patrOlled every street
Artillery was planted about the
principal polling booths and the
regulars carried bayOnctS attach
ed to their muslkets.
The leading candidates for the
presidency are Alfredo Zayas, a
Liberal, and General Menocal, "a
Conservative.
Conservative leaders charge
that President Gomez has dis
trfbuted 100000 from the ma
uonal lottery fund to elect Zayas.
On the other hand, the Liberals
accused General Monteagudo.
commander-in-chie of the army.
or using the troops for partisan
purposes.
In prediction statement
Zayas urged his followers to go
10 the polls armed, and to offer
resistance n the soldiers tried to
coerce them.
Intense excitement prevailed I'm
this city, but the rurales prevent
ed crowds from collecting I'm tie
streets.
Senior Ferrera, Speaker Of the
House, teIegraphed to Havana to-
day as follows: THE people must
have the last word. even IL they
are compelled to get IL by force"
This was regarded as q revo-
lutionary threat.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
HEAVY FIGHTING.
C0NSTANTINOPITS &,

Heavy fighting is going on be-
tween the extreme right wing of
the Turkish army and Bulgarians
at Visa. town twenty-five miles
east of Lule Burgas, according to
dispatches from the front today.
The war office announced that
the Turks were holding their own
at Visa, and that the Turkish CEN
ter and left wings were expected
to rally and beat back the advanc-
Ing BuIgarians.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
LAWYER Arrested
FOR STEALING

NEW YORK Special.-State Sena-
tor Thomas c. Whitlock. a well-known
criminal lawyer, was arrested at his
offices at 26 Court Street. Rrooklvn
today. charged with the larceny of
$4,000 from a client
According to the charge, Whitlock
told his client, who was charged with
a criminal offense. that he could get
him off for $4,000.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-07
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS

walter Watson wins Woodrow
Wilson Will win. And all well wishers
wish them well.---Chase City Progress.
Marse" Henry Watterson Gays in his
Loulsyille Courier-Journaf that there
guaEe. That's what you'd call expert
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Progress
A New York woman at eighty wears
has begun attending night school
Probably couldnt sleep. Led ger Dis
patch.
II might not be wholly unsatisfactory
" nreaidenftal campaigns and the base
ball championship season should close