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Evening star., 1914-05-11
c. e. SLOAN 4 Co. ING, AUCTIoNEERs

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY, No. 23l sth STREET Sc
By virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia, passed In Equity Cause
No 32359 we. the undersigned trustees. will sell
AZ public auction. in front OF the premises; on
TUESDAY THE TWELFTH DAY OF MAY.
AID 1914 AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM the following described land and premises,
situate in the city of Washington. District Of Co
lumbia and designated as and being lot thirty
nine tNo 80, In square nine hundred Go. 500. 10
gether with the improvements thereon. consisting
Of a two-story frame dwelling house.
Terms of sale: One-third OF the purchase money
TO be paid in cash and the balance In two equal
installiuents payable In one and two years. wi n
interest at the rate Of six per centum per annum
pa yahe semi annually. from date Of sale. secured
by deed of trust upon the property sold. all in
ash at the option Of the purchaser. deposit
Of two hundred 5000 dollars will be required of
the purchaser at the time of sale. All convey
ancins recording and notarial fees at the cost Of
the purchaser. Terms Of sale to be complied with
within fifteen days Of date of sale; otherwise the
trustees reserve the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser.
after i've days advertisement Of such resale in
some newspaper In the city of Washington, D. C..
G. A. BERRY.
Columbian Bldg.
FRED s. SWISDEII.
Commercial National Bank Bldg,
ap3O-loteS Trustees.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON, A
C. G. SLOAN 4 c.. INC. AUCT1ONEERS,
l4O7 G st.

l401 G ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO PARCELS OF
VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
on o STREET SOUTHWEST BETWEEN
1st AND End STREETS.
BY virtue OF two certain deeds OF trust re
corded in Liner No. 3O42. at folios 102 and f04
ct seq. Of the land records Of the District of
Columbia. the undersigned will offer for sale at
public auction. In front Of premises. on NON
DAY. MAY ELEVENTH, 1914. AT QUARTER
PAST FIVE PM, the following described real
estate. situat, in the city of Warrington, in
said District. viz: Lots l6 and II. in square
500. per plat recorded in Book 30. page. 10s.
Of the surveyors office Of said District.
Terms One third cash. balance in equal In
stalments at one and two years. with interest
at per centum per annum, payable semt-a -ap-
nuaIly from day Of sale and secured by deed of
trust property sold, all cash, at purchasers
option. 5000 deposit required each lot at
time OF sale. All conveyancing and recording
at purchasers cost Terms to he complied with
within ten days. otherwise trustees reserve right
resell at risk and cost of defauting purchaser.
GEO. W. LlNKINS,
GEO. r. LINKISS.
arSo- lot. .eSu Trustees. 1714 Pa
Evening star., 1914-05-11

Lieut. Gen. Macarthur once said that
10000 men and a complete telegraphc
Evening star., 1914-05-11

The history of the United States Signal
Corps since the Spansh-American war
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FOR sALE-IMPROVED FARM OF 81 ACRES:
half mile salt water front: twenty minutes
walk Of Annapolis and the Naval Academy.
SAMUEL. BEALMEAR, los Law bldg, Bait
- IA 13s
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Corps Makes Record
In Boxer Rebellion.

lief column, called for Signal Corps
detachment to accompany him from
Manila to Tientsin. The signal au-
thorities thought that their army of the
service was already strained to the ut
most Its work was going on under
pressure in Cuba, Alaska and the
Philippines. A small detachment was
sent on the march to Peking, how
ever, and other officers and men from
the United States Joined later. When
the port of Tongku was reached every
thing was confusion. The only trans
portation was rude Chinese carts. but
with the assistance of the American
and British telegraph companies the
Signal Corps pushed through the los
miles to Peking. There. under the
frowning walls of the city, the sig
nalers finally took their station, hours
before any soldiers of the line. of any
country, reached the scene. and several
days in advance of all other telegraph
organizations.
For a number of days after the relief
Of the foreign legations the wires of
the United States Signal Corps were
the only means of communication be-
tween the hostile Chinese capital and
the rest of the world. Each day the
line followed the march of the allied
troops. and by nightfall the instru-
ments would be clicking off their mes
saees. After the fall of Peking this
line was extended TO lis miles. recon-
Evening star., 1914-05-11

Commercial National Bank building.
UTHE ABOVE SALES ARE POSTPONED, on
account Of the rain. until FRIDAY THE EIGHTH
DAY Of MAY. 1914. at the same hours and
places. BY ORDER OF THE RECEIVERS.
my5-d&ds
ETHE ABOVE SALES ARE FURTHER POST
poned. on account Of the inclement weather. until
TUESDAY. MAY TWELFTH, 1914, at the same
hours and places.
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rHos. J. OWEN 4 SON, Auor1oNEERs.

G. PERCY McGLuE. Attorney.
S43 Louisiana ave NV my7-d&ds. .eSSu
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AT OWNERS REQUEST. WILL SELL AT PUB
lie anetion Tuesday. May IL. at : p m about
Iacr,. poultry farm. nearly new S-room house
2 chicken houses bank barn. etc, at Shockey
sta. wash.-va. electric. Terms. 500 cash
day of sale, balance SO per month on az over
Va Phone T. IL
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BEST BARGAIN IN FERTILE FARM ENER
offered by us s4I acres at only $40 per acre
and can arrange easy payments; iS, acres
tlahIe fenced and rross-fenred with wire INTO
tcIdS; balance IN timber: near Marlboro.
r g 20 Md: improved by Is and 4 room
house and good outhuildinss: large orchard
%EW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERS. l4e3 F.
Evening star., 1914-05-11

When the Boxer rebellion If 1900 pro-
PEELED the armies of the world into
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oUT.oF.TOWN REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

NEW BRICK HOUSE, ROOMS AND BASE
: mont. hwb; electricity; gas; fully equipped
with ami: lot 5ox12s; in new subdivision
near Alexandria. Va. Mr.. SORFORD, Rose
ment ave, Alexandria. Va.
Evening star., 1914-05-11

FARM OR SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
Large small. In the vicinity OF Wsshingtoh
Maryland or virginia e,pnp Send 70, ,TIox nSc
10th and @ sts. nv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
A14S4 10-in. Csc

I'm On My Way to MandalaI,
duet-CampbelI and Burr.
While They Were DancisS
Around-Ed Morton, baritone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
WASHINGTON MAN
BURNED TO DEATH

shattered bits Of a lantern. a partially
burned wheelbarrow. and a few charrec
pieces Of clothing are all that remain to
tell the story OF the death in Baltimore.
early this moi ming, of Gail F'indiey. OF
this city.
Ffndley was found living across the
Sheelbsrrow in the stable Of the Elite
Laundry Company. At I20-I22 Pearl
street, Baltimore AT $50 O'Clock with
his clothing ablaze. and The forty
horses and ponies Juggling at their hal
tors He was employed as stable watch
man.
Though his body was burned almost
beyond recognition but a snail space
ON the stable floor shows signs of the
FIRE
The theory advanced b. the police is
that Findley WAS covered with oil nv
an exploding lantern and burned 10
death before aid could be Summoned
His body will be brought here TO-DAY,
where he has a wife and two small chill
dren. living At 42l Third street north
vest.
Smoke was discovered coming from
The stable by passersby who broke in
the door,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
ALAS 10-in. Csc

Rendezvous Inteymezzo - Princes
Orchestra.
A Little Love, A Little Kiss
Princes Orchestra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
A14O4 1O.in. Csc

Peg % My Hcart-Hcnry Burr.
tenor.
Somebody Else Is Crazy Bout
Me-Burr and Stoddard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
GARDEN UTENSILS
GARDEN HOSE

We carry a complete line of the very
best quality Garden Hose. Don't delay
your purchases longer. Now is the time
to commence sprinkling your lawns. We
have hose in every size to fit your needs.
We also carry sprinklers and other equip
ment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09

to-day to meet at Goldsboro next year.
The club business to-day consisted of
election OF officers and delegates To the
biennial meeting in Chicago next June.
officers We're elected as Follows: Miss
Gertrude We'll. Goldsboro. first vice
president: Mrs. y. {. Avery, Morgan
ton, recording secretary: Mrs. ID. y.
Cooper. henderson. treasurer; delegates
to biennial general federation at Chi
cago: Mrs. X. l.. Gotten. Bruce: Mrs.
T. W. Linglc. Davidson; Mrs. w r.
Brock. Fayettevillc: Mrs. \. l.. Fair
brother, Greensboro; Mrs. {. G. Hook.
Charlottc; Mrs. II. |. Long. Statcsvillc;
altcrnatcs-Mrs w 6. Rogers. Char
lotto; Mrs. X. T. Beasley, Raleigh: Mrs.
T. u. Motiitt. Mrs. T. y. Renolds. Fay
cttcvillc: Miss Della Cline.
Resolutions were adopted protesting
against popular songs harmful to
young people: asking the State Depart
ment of Education to assist In the in
vestigatiou OF the economic status OF
women public school teachers In the
state: favorinE more modest dress for
women and patronage Of American
manufacture: protesting against spit
ting in public places, and urging en-
forccment of sanitary laws.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
ARGUMENTS ON MOTION
SET FOR HEARING TO-DAY
Franks Lawyers VIII Seek to Have
Verdict Annuilcd by Su-
pcrior Court.

Atlanta, Ga. May s-ArEuments on the
motion to annul the verdict that sentenced
Leo W. Frank TO be hanged for the murder
OF fourtcen-yeer-old Mary Phagan set
for hearing In the Superior Court here to-
morrow.
Hugh NJ. Dorsey solicitor general and chief
OF the States legal forces. indicated to-
night. however. that he would probably ask
for T. s;poncment account OF lack or
time for preparation OF the prosecutions
plea.
The motion OF the defense for IN annui-
ment OF tho verdict Is based on the absence
OF Frank from the courtroom when II was
returned. The question involved Is whether
his attorneys had the right to agree to his
absence. which suggested by the pre-
siding Judge because OF tho feeling against
the defendant.
Counsel for the defendant plan to confer
with BENJAMIN II. Hin. Superior Court
judge. tomorrow regarding the ccrtincation
to be made to the state Supreme Court.
where the defense has announced IL Will
carry the extraordinary motion for n now
trial. which ovcrruled by Judge Hill.
Investigation OF the bribery charges and
allegations OF coercion and perjury that
characterized tho recent hearing on the eX-
traordinary motion for new trial Will be
asked by Judge nm of the grand jury. which
% Ma. Ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
SOCIOLOGICAL CONGRESS
ELECTS MANN PRESIDENT
Former Governor OF Virginia Again
Chosen at Annual Convention
In McmnIIn.

Memphis. Tenn. May S.-Practlcally
completing their third annual convcn-
ton with tho election of officers and
general meetings to-day, the Southern
to meet with the National Conference
on Charities and Corrections ut the
opening session IF that convention.
Headed By Former Governor w. II.
Mann, of Virginia, rs president. all the
old officers were reelected. except the
second vice president. Mrs. j. ~ Baker.
of Houston, Texas, who was succeeded
by Miss Fannie Heck. OF Raleigh. y. G.
The selection of tho next meeting place
was left to the executive committee.
Tho two meetings of the day were
devoted to "IIindranccs to Negro Pro-
Eress' and THE Church and Social Ser
vice"
Tho speakers devoting themselves to
conditions of the negroes We're Profess
sor \. NJ. Thawick and Professor G. IL.
Haynes. Of Nashville: DR.. j. ID. Ham
mond. OF Augusta. Ga. and Mrs. Flor
cncc f. Kelley, of New York. Organ
lied society. it was pointed out. must
recognize It's obligations and take up
the work of Improving tho status of the
negro race 10y systematic education.
Wherever tho negro has been offered
chances for Improvement and encour-
aged to take advantage OF them, II was
declared. they have responded in a way
to rejoice every friend of human re-
spcctabiiltY.
Other speakers to-day included J. w
Mayrudcr. of Baltimore; DR.. G. ~ Gard
ncr. of Louisville. and Dir. G. II. Mar
gold. of ST. Louis. DIR. Mango III spoke
on The New Profession OF Social Ser
vice and the Training OF Social Work
ers."
Two essentials required for training
In the field of social service are study
Of the social field and its intricate re-
lated porblcms, and development of
skill in method and technique, accord =
inE to Or. Maugold
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
DURHAM Is WINNER AT
COLLEGE FIELD TRIAL S
Piles Up Totni of Twenty-Five Points.
Vaughan Gnry In
Sccnnh

Despite cloudy and n times threaten
Ing weather the annual Richmond Col
elge field day was a great success In
every way. The events were all hotlv
contested. and large crowds were on
hand during the entire day lending
their enthusiastic approval in a man
ncr that would have done credit to a
clear weather crowd
AS was predicted. Durham, the win
ner last year of the gold medal for the
best all-around record in the track and
HELD events, duplicated his feat and ran
away with the prize with a grand total
OF twenty-five points. His performance
was especially creditahle when IL is
understood that besides having to make
the largest total. he had also to make n
better record this year than he did tho
first time In order to win the trophy a
second consecutive umc. lie capturcd
three first places. four seconds and ono
fourth Running him IA close race was
Vaughan Gary. who won the medal sew
oral years ago. This boy ran UP n total
OF eighteen points, nosing out Cosby
Tor second by the bare margin of one
point
The frcshman's class easily won the
silver loving cup which was offered to
The class that made the highest total.
understanding all other classes by a
good margin.
In the faculty events. there were
many good performances some of which
would have done credit TO more youth
iul athletes. Professor Handy won tho
prize for tho faculty man making the
highest total points. with Professors
Bingham and Loving running him close
races i'm all the events
70 the extreme qualification of the
Spiders. several old records were
smashed, and several others euualed
Cosby. from John Marshall Hl.h
school, was tho chief performer in this
Inc, breaking the records in both the
pol" vault and in the ffty-yard hurdles
durham equaled the record in the
nigh jump, and Gary. running n bean
ti1ul race. overcamo q good lead hc,e
by Satterteld, and won the mile. nj IN.
Same time clipping five seconds Off tbc
old record.
In the tug Of war between the two
literary societies. the sudden breakin,r
OF the ropes cut short what promised
TO be very close and exciting contest
on account of the wet courts. II was
impossible to play OF the champion
Ghtps In the tennis singles and doubles
Ihese events will probably be pIaved
off to-day. '"' e'
The events that were designed for
iun only. OF course. did not count In
determining the totals of the indi
vidual competitors for the gold medal.
put they furnished all and more
laughter than they were expected to-
The summary OF events and winners
follows:
Hammer throw-arst. Durham; sec.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
JOHN MARSHALL WINS
HIGH SCHOOL H0MORS
by Defeating Newport News, Local
Lads Take Lead Over
Competitors.
ATKINSON PITCHES IN FINE FORM
Allows Visitors just Five Snfctics, and
Never In Danger Except In Fourth.
when Two Runs Cross.

In fast and exciting game, the
John MARSHALL High School tenn won
the high school championship of Vir-
sin!a yesterday afternoon in Byrd
Park. when they defeated the New
port News High School aggregation
by the close score of 3 to .. big Boy"
Atkinson. on the mound for the
;iar3hallitos. was never In better form.
and. except for the disastrous fourth
had tho visitors completely banlcd.
Thc big fellow allowed the Shipbuiid-
"rs only five mcasly binSlcs, struck
out eleven ana issued bu, one pass.
Lefty Cox. on the slab for tho Wis
itors. also pitched II clever game and
win better support would have won
the decision over Atkinson Cox al
lowed but i've hits and struck out Hvo.
me Marshallites Tailed In the Sec
ond inning, when Beauty" Turner was
given free transportation, stole sec
ohd ana came home on Martins error.
IheE nickcd the rubber again in ia,
seventh. when Deacon" I3lankenshiI,
singled 10 left with two gone, swipcd
second and came across tho pla'c on a
couple OF bad throws. The deciding
counter came across In the last half Of
Inc ninth, when Goat Pullianl led
off with II slashinG single 10 left. was
SACRIFICED To second by Turner and
scored when Captain Tins,cy lifted a
nigh one 10 LEFT that Chapman missed.
The aliens did all OF their scorini,
In the fourth box. when three singles
Melted them two runs. Brown led off
with single. and went to second on
Martins sacrifice, Dean was given a
base on balls ana both runners ad-
Nanced peg when Blankenship missed
n fhst one from Atkinson. Chapman
singled to left. but was caught try
Ing TO stretch IL into a double Both
runners scored on this hit. After this
inning the visitors did not connect
with Atkinson. and In tho ninth the
dig fellow retired tho stdc on strikes.
INC pitching OF both twirlcrs, tho
eating or Happy" Matthews, who got
thrce Hafct!cs out or four trips TO Tho
plate, and Coxs triple In the third fea
tured the game. The general all
around work OF tho Marshallit.s vas
excellent. az they put up their first
errorlcss game of the season.
The tabulated result follows.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
WILL HONOR SOLDIERS
BURIED IN OAKWOOD
Annual Memorial Exercises This Az
tcrHoon tn lie Preceded by MILL
tary mud Veteran P1r,de

Memorial services will he held this
I - oGG on IN lakewood Cemetery. where
the exercises Will be held under the
auspices Of the Oakwood Memorial
AsSoc!ation, and Captain John Lamb
ana Judge David G. Richardson will
lie the speakers Of the occasion
The services will be preceded by a
military and civic parade, which will
start from Twenty-nfth and Broad
S cfrHsts' opposite sic;oo, Old 81 Johns
VIII begin at O'Clock. after which
detachment OF the Richmond Howit-
T 2e s. VIII march TO Libby Hill PARK
tcderatc naval dead.
The Richmond Grays' Battalion
Major Lawrence T. Price command
Ing, will also participate in the pa
r "a Immediately after the exercises
,akc special cars at lakewood and will
leave for Allen Avenue and Broad
streets, where the. command will take
part In the parade in honor OF the
visiting Shriners.
Oakwood memorial is usually held
on May 10, but owing 10 that date
railing on Sunday, il was advanced
one day. In addition to the Rich.
Grays. there VIII bc many veterans
IN the line OF march. as we'll as ear
riagcS containing the members OF the
association.
Both Judge Richardson and CAPTAIN
Lamb are veterans OF the Civil War.
and both are We'll known speakers
AZ the conclusion OF the exercises, the
Grays Will fire the infantry salute Of
three volleys. and the HowitZe"s Will
follow with the artillery salute. and
taps Will be sounded
Following the usual custom. a float
containing flowers will be launched
on the James River near the CITY
Wharf In honor OF the dead Confed-
crate sailors. AS the flowers strike
the water, salute will be fired nv
the Howitzcrs, who will be stationed
upon the hill above.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
TAnLET Is UNVEILED.
1t Commemorative CoIoninI Events
History of AIcXnntlrin,

Alexandria. Va. May Tn the pros
ence of a large gathering Of members
handsome marble mural tablet OH the
northwest wall OF the City Market
Building, erected to commemorate Col
onlal events in the history Of the city
of Alexandria by the Colonial Danes
of America in the state of Virginia.
was unveiled this afternoon. The I'M
yelling was done by Dorothy Ash by
Morton and Arnlstead Boothc.
Mrs. William Ruihn Cox, president OF
tho order. In an address read for her
by 6. Washington Lewis, presented
the tablet on behalf of the organila-
ton. and response was made by
Mayor Il. y. Fisher. Lewis IL. Machcn
made an address regarding the prcsen-
tation OF the tablet and what 1t repre-
Scnts.
Rev. i. L. Phillips. rector of st.
paul's L. Il. Church. offered prayer and
bcnedictiou. Music was furnished BY
the Fifth Cavalry Band. Fort Myer.
Secretary of State and Mrs w. j. Bryan
were among those present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
OPENING SESSION HELD
National Conference ON Charities and
Corrections To-Dny


Memphis, Tenn, May S.-A weeks
discussion of charities and corrections
as they are handled by thousands of
trained workers in various fields was
inauEurated tonight. when about
1000 delegates and visitors from all
sections of the country met In the
opening session of the National Con-
ference on Charities and Corrections.
The meetings Will continue until MAY
l5
The Southern Sociological Congress.
which has been in session the past
three days, adjourned for the night
10 meet with the national organiza-
ton.
Following tho address of the presi-
dent. Professor Graham TAYLOR. of
Chicago. who had the only set speech
OF the evening. the delegates of the
TWO conventions held reception nj
one of the leading hotels
nr. Taylor was introduced by Robbi
Max Samileld. of Memphis. who also had
the honor OF welcoming the first meet
ing OF the Charities and Corrections
Convention in the South mt Nashville.
Tenn, In 1899. In his talk, Rabbi
Sari:icld reviewed his experience OF
forty-four years in charitable work In
tn" South, showing the advancement
made along correctional and uplift lines
in that period
The tendency of the times toward
pubic official agencies taking over the
humanitarian functions heretofore
handled almost exc lusiveiy by religi
oGs and volunteer Organizations. was
the trend of the address of Professor
Iaylor. who spoke on the subject, the
Country-A Challenge TO Humanlzed
Politics and Volunteer Corporation."
The overflow of religious and other
volunteer effort into public admins
tration Is imprcssively apparent" he
said. especially in tire country's care
OF the poor. the aged. the sick, the
detective the widow, the homeless
stranger. the prisoner and in its pro-
motion of social welfare, both in coun-
~ and in the city"
Already three cities are In the race
for the next meeting place. These are
Baltimore Denver and Atlantic City
Fol the first time in it's history, the
National Conference OF Jewish Chart
ties is headed by woman. This honor
was given Miss Minnie +. Low, OF
Chicago, who was unanimously elected
president at the closing session of The
conference to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-09
PITCHER GRIMES MAKES
FAVORABLE IMPRESSION
logged over on Newton's sacrifice left
to centre.

logged over on Newtons sacrifice left
to centre.
1t was not n thriller by any means,
just one of those plodding entertain
mcnts witnessed regularly. The Colts
looked like Il different club. and there
was never any question but that they
would win. Manager Tannehill dis
played some new talent In McElveen.
who played second, and Ashby, who
caught. Decker IL also new name on
the Portsmouth pay roll. Doc Newton
had perfect day. with two HIS. Il
walk and 4 sacrifice, in four tries, whila
Dave Euntng kept UP his good work
by binGling twice in n quartet OF at
tcclptS. Newt also scored two of the
Colts five runs.
a very neat little disrobing act was
pulled off by Frank Norcum for the
benefit of the multitude at the begin
ming Of hoStiiities. X was found that
Pitcher Decker had on black hose, so
ala OBricn, while Catcher Ashby had
on black cap. They ere sent to the
dugcut to make a quick change, after
which the game proceeded. The score.