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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
EARLY MORNING
CROWD SEES AN
EXCITING RACE
Barefoot and Bareheaded
Man Chases Suspected
Thief in Streets.

A disheveled. and wildly excited
bareheaded, barefoot man, clad only in
his union suit and trousers, his sus-
penders- streaming in the air as he
ran. tore out OF the Arcade Hotel at
Z o'clock this morning into Main
street, sent pedestrians fleeing helter-
skelter, and bore down Main street
into Fairfield avenue, with the speed
and relentless ferocity OF battle
cruiser.
When he reached Fairfield avenue
he could just discern another figure
running in the direction of the rail-
road terminal, which caused him to
emit shrill shrieks Of stop Thief"
With burst of speed that fairly made
pursuing policemen appear to be
standing still, he gained on his quarry
and was only two feet behind him
when the Atlantic Hotel was reached.
In through the front door of the ho-
tel pursued and pursuer rushed. Bang
went glass doors, the clerks hair stood
on end and travelling men reached
for their bags and weapons. They
were given clear path through the
hotel lobby and both landed in heap
going through the Water street en-
trance opposite the depot.
The police arrived -breathless. Elk
plantations were demanded. The pur-
suer stated he was George w. Gage,
of Schenectady, N. Y, 70s Becker
street, and by ginger this feller stole
my watch and $23''
The pursued between gasps opined,
by George, he's some runner, but he's
not telling the truth. I'm Joseph e.
Rolster. born In Vermont, just como
from Detroit, Michigan, and looks like
I'll get pinched in Bridgeport" He
guessed rightly.
Before Judge Rartlett later in the
Gage stated he met Bolster
In a barroom, seemed like nice fell
ler," and they went to the Arcade to
hire a room together. Bolster having
just got in from Michigan.
when I woke up this morning,
found Bolster was gone. SO was my
money and watch" continued Gage.
Il put on my trousers. rushed to find
out which way he went and was told
by the elevator boy"
Bolster steadfastly claimed in court
he didn't own the watch but he didn't
steal it and that the money was his
own.
Thirty days in jail and a fine of SIS
and costs,' said the court. The SEN
tence had to be repeated before the
stunned defendant could seem to grasp
his punishment. He quickly recov-
cred, however, and demanded that
Gage not ''be given my money" The
money, however, was turned over to
the gentleman from Schenectady. who
Is apt to do something violent should
anyone invite him to share a room
with them again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
WHERE YOU GO TO
VOTE SATURDAY


First district, 273 State street.,
Second district, SIS Gregory street.
Third district, IFS. Auburn street.
Fourth district. 1927 State street.
Fifth district. 811 Norman street,
Sixth district, 1874 North ave-
nue..
Seventh district, 1913 Main
street.
Eighth district, 2044 Main street.
Ninth district, East Main street
and Shelton street.
Tenth district, ~ Beach street.
Eleventh district. 41s East Main
street.
Twelfth district, First precinct,
1885 Seaview avenue; Second pre-
cinct, LAncoln se36oa, 6eFatford ave-
nu6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
TRIES TO nail
UP HIS Wife IN
ROOM OF HOME
Septuagenarian is Accused
Of Being a Chronic
Spouse Beater.

Charged with attempting to nail up
IN a room. the white haired, vener-
able appearing wife, to whom he had
been welded for 40 years.after he had
choked and beat her, John Stainmetz.
10 years Of age. q grandfather, Of I46
Holly street, listened. with shame bow
ed head. to the story Of his abuse,
told by his wife, between sobs and tears
in the city court this morning.
SteinmetZs wife, who is suffering
from heart trouble and according to
physicians. should not be subjected to
the slightest excitement, told the court
that her husband had been drinking
for several days and yesterday the
police had TO be called after he struck
and choked her.
Brushing away the tears. however.
which filled her eyes, she glanced
wistful1y- at her husband and said to
Judge Bartlett. But he is a good man.
when he doesn't drink. Your Honor,
and always gives me his pay from the
Remington Arms Co.-aM but q cou-
pie Of dol1ars.'
She was excused from the witness
stand and Judge Bartlett was about to
lecture the defendant when Mrs r. E.
FISHER, 9 daughter OF the couple. in
terposed. asking the court II she could
say something. She was granted per-
mission and took the witness stand.
II have pleaded and pleaded with
my father to let my mother alone. But
he beats her nearly every week. get
ting drunk that often." said the
daughter ''She is suffering from
heart failure and the doctors say she
must not even be existed" The young
woman seemed to grow hysterical tell
ing her story. He chokes her and
assaults her and-and think it is
time the law took him in hand. If
by love and persuasion we cannot
make him stop. the law should"
Listening to her daughter plead her
cause the old woman removed her
gold bowed glasses and wept afresh.
It'll never drink again. your honor.
never again." said Steinmetz, 'Well
in view Of the fact that you are decent
when SOBER" said the court" and
that your wife has spoken 80 well of
you. I'll give you q chance IL you stop
drinking, That seems to be the cause
OF your trouble. I'll sentence you to
IS. days in jail, but suspend the SEN
tence."
Turning to the aged wife, Judge
Bartlett told her that If her husband
failed to bshave himself to call in a
10 court. you'll &c to jail next time,''
eAid. the court.
According to the court records
6teinmetz was arrested five years ago
for IN Aasaaje - Als Wlfs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
ENTENTE LINES SHIFTED.

Berlin, Nov. 2S-The entente force
that has been engaged with Ger
troops on the Mace
DOMAIN front in the region east Of Lake
Ochrina, to the west of Monastir, have
fallen back, the war office announced
today. 1t reports local attacks on
the front between Presba Lake and
the bend of the Verna north of Mon
astir and the repulse of an assault
on height held by troops Of the
central powers east Of Pasalova.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23

After the President had teleEraphed
to Mr.. Hughes. the White House
made public several Thousand tele-
grams of congratulation from rabinet
members. governors of states, Demo.
cratic leaders and from the Presi.
dents of several Latin-Amexican Re-
publics.
No messages were received from
any OF the belligerent nations.
Replying to the congratulations Of
the cabinet, the President said:
"One of the best things about tho
result is that it means four more years
of active association In public service
and in that we are genuinely rejoic-
ed"
This was taken to forecast invita-
tion from the President to the men,
bers Of the cabinet to remain in office.
Former Secretary Bryan telegram:
II am proud Of the West. including
Nebraska. The states beyond the
Missouri have rallied to your support
and saved the day and in doing SC
have honored themselves no less than
you. They stand with you for peace.
prosperity and progress
Secretary Lane said: New York
may be feudal state but the re-
mainder Of the country wishes to be
free"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
Chef Crones, Whose
Soup "Knocks Them
Kicking" Arrested

Spalding, Neb., Nov. ga man
who, the town marshal believes, an
swers the description of Jean Crones,
wanted in Chicago on charge Of hav-
ing poisoned soup served at a banquet
rendered there in honor Of Archbishop
Mundelein. is under arrest here.
About ZOO persons attended the
Chicago banquet. most of them were
made Ill. Crones is accused Of hav-
ing poisoned the soup in turtherance
Of anarchisttc ideas
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
Only n, ,453 Tickets
For Saturdays Game
Have Been Sent Out

New Haven. Nov. Pa total of
II, ,453 tickets have been sent out for
the Yale-Harvard football game here
next Saturday, of which number 2S, lit
have been taken by Harvard, 1t was
announced today by the Yale ticket
office. The total also included 244
press and 800 side-line tickets. giving
promise of an attendance nearly 10000
in excess of that Of two years ago
when 6S,42 saw the Blue and Crimson
classic. The attendants at the game
will be ], 800 In number.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
Germans on SOmme
Check New Attacks

Berlin, Nov. 23.-An attack by the
British yesterday on the somme front
near Guedecourt and one by the
French in the vicinity OF st. Pierre
Vaast Wood were without success, II IL
announced officially.
Fighting developed yesterday on the
Russian front near Smorgon. The war
office announced today that the Rus
SLAMS were repulsed.
Russian reinforcements have ar
rived on the Transylvania front, the
var office reports. The war Office
statement /. reports the situation at
w Wallachia' unchanged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
Two Bandits Get Away
With $4,000 in Cash

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 2S.-Au-
thorities throughout the south were
searching today for two men alleged
to have stolen $4,000 in currency from
a Southern Express company motor
truck here last night. The money was
being shipped. by Chattanooga banks
to various southern firms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
German Warship Damaged
By Bomb When British
Aeroplanes Make Night
]. Raid on Naval Base at
{ Zeebrugge - Rumanians
Withdraw.
jul Valley Lines Are Nov
ed Back to Old Positions
Russians Bringing UP
Reinforcements to Hold
Lines in Pennsylvania.

London, Nov. 23-Another
raid on Zeebrugge was made by
British aircraft last night and
it is reported that q German
destroyer was hit by bomb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
AUSTRIAN RULER
TO BE KNOWN As
KING CHARLES |

London, Nov. 2S--According to the
Berlin correspondent OF the Copen-
hagen Politken. as quoted In a Copen-
hagen despatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Co., Archduke Charles Francis.
of Austria Hungary. will assume
the title Emperor and King Charles I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
French Aviator Gets
His 22nd Aeroplane

Paris, Nov. 23.-Lieutenaht George
Guynemer, the noted French aviator.
has brought down his 22nd German
aeroplane, according to an announce
ment made by the French war efflce
this afternoon.
British airships have thrown down
bombs on German torpedo boats tied
I'D at the dock at Zeebrugge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23

Congratulations also came from
President MenocaL, Of Cuba: President
Gonzales, Of Costa Rica; President
Estrada Cabrera. of Guatemala, and
President Chamorro, of Nicaragua.
Many telegrams came from women
voters, some from American residents
in distant parts Of the world, and
others came by wireless from ships at
sea. Some came from soldiers alonF
the Mexican border.
x.H,TS ARE PAID OFF
New York, Nov. 23-Milltons Of
dollars in election bets were handed
over to the winners today, following
Charles e. Hughes admission of de-
feat last night While stakeh olders
were convinced that President Wilson
had been elected, it was generally
agreed that no bets would be paid
until Mr.. Hughes sent his congratu-
lations TO- the President.
Approximately $4,000 will change
hands in Bridgeport today as a result
Of election bets. Stockholders here
have held the bets pending Mr..
Hughes acknowledgment Of defeat,
which came last night. One cafe
owner was holding more than $11, 900
which he proceeded to get off his
hands today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
TEXAS & MEXICO
ROAD VALUED AT
over 8 MILLIONS

Washington, Nov. 23-The physical
valuation Of the New Orleans, Texas
& Mexico Railway, announced today
by the interstate commerce commits
sion places the cost of reproduction at
s8,S65,636 It is capitalized at $40,-
93S,O31.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
Rumanian Troops
Take Old Positions

Bucharest, Nov. 23-The -Rumanian
Wallachia. have been withdrawn and
now occupy their old positions, the
war office announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
DONOVAN SPENT 1855.

Hartford, Nov. 2S-Jeremiah Dono-
van, defeated for Congress In the
Fourth district. spent ess5. according
to return made today to tho secretary
Of states Office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
GREECE REFUSES
TO Give UP HER
WAR MUNITIONS

London, Nov. 23-The Greek gov
ernment has refused to comply with
the demand Of the entente allies for
the surrender OF part of Its supplies
of arms and ammunition, Reuters
Athens correspondent cables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
EIGHT HOUR COMMISSION MEETS
RAILWAY EXECUTIVES; SANTA FE
SUIT MAY BE MADE TEST CASE

New York, Nov. 23-The Adamson
law commission appointed by Presi-
dent Wilson to investigate the opera
ton of the act, held it's first meeting
here today and conferred with more
than a dozen railroad executives for
the announced purpose of discussing
with them Informally the methods to
be used in the investigation. The
commission will hold a similar con-
ference with the heads of the rail-
road brotherhoods.
AWAIT SANTA Sc CASE.
Kansas City, Nov. 23-Whether or
not the eonstitutionality Of the Adam
son eight hour law is to be tested
in a single case expedited to the SUI
preme court Of the United States was
expected to be indicated here today
in the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
Railways injunction suit against the
law which was set for hearing In the
United States district court in Kansts
City, Kas.
Judge Hooks decision yesterday In
the Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf suit.
holding that the law is unconstitution-
al and allowing the government an
immediate appeal, did not affect pre-
parations for hearing the Santa Fe's
action today.
Attorneys for leading railroads who
are here to watch the proceedings
pointed out Informally that the opera
ton of the law varied in its effect
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
THE WEATHER

Probably rain tonight and Friday:
warmer tonight; colder Friday; strong
south windy, probably reaching gale
force.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23

on different railroad systems, accord
ing to extent and local conditions, and
said that close study would be requir-
cd to. determine whether one case
would develop the points affecting all
railroads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23

Washington, Nov 23Pre sident Wilson today sent ee
gram Charles Hughes ack noledgng his message
graduation, received last night The Presidents telegram
said
Il am sincerely obliged you for your message of con-
graduation Allow to of good wishes pr
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
PROMPT
In ACkN0WL LEDG|NG
HUGHES GREETINGS

Sends Message to Late Opponent Thanking Him
for Fluctuations and Wishing Him Well
White House Makes Public Thousands of Con-
gratulatory kilograms, Including Many From
Latin-American Presidents Million in Elec-
ton Bets Paid in New York City,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02
A Good Show

Manager Goldstcin of the Dixie
Theatre, gave his patrons a pleas
ant surprise on Monday night by
offering them an exceedingly good
show. Twenty minutes after the
box office was opened, the sign
is. K. O., meaning standing room
.onlv was displayed in front.
The SNOWFALL Jack Owens Show
was the drawing power for this
extraordinary attendance. In this
initial performance, every men,
Der of the company won the APP
proyaI of all.
Mr.. Owens carries an aggrega-
ton of funmallers and his shows
are given for laughing purposes
only. The show in its entirety is
far above the average, the nature
of it being musical comedy of a
clean, wholesome, entertaining
character.
The company displayed extra
GOOD talent as well as late songs,
and comedy situations that were
clean and appreciative. The cos
tunes worn by the pretty chorus
Misses were of the expensive type,
and no doubt exceeded the aver
age costume on the majority OF
attractions of this kind.
The secret of success is to give
people value received for THEN
money. The SNOWFALL Jack Ow-
ems attraction has the goods
Spectator.
THE above show is the only oni
coming to Punta Gorda for years
that has manifestated any apreci.
alton for the local newspaper
hence the above free notice.-Ed)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02
Music and Expression Club

Miss Byrdie Mobley entertain
ed the Music and Expression Club
at her home, Friday, Oct. II, 1916
The meeting was called to order
by the president, after which the
minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved. Roll cal
was answered with quotations or
music.
Miss McCaskill was unanimous
ly elected parlimentarian for The
club.
This being the only business tc
attend to, the following program
was rendered:
Reading, Miss MeCaskill; Life
of Padarewski, Mrs. Corbett.
After being served with delic
ious refreshments the club adj
journed to meet at the home OF
Mrs. Corbett, Friday, Nov. 3, 1916
FLORENCE ROBINSON, Secy
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02
That Whirlwind Campaign

Ex-Gov. Gilchrist and other
gentlemen of statewide note will
speak at Avon Park tomorrow,
Friday, Nov. 3rd; at Bowling
Green, 7 80 tomorrow night.
Next dav, Saturday, they will
speak at Wauchula, Zolfo, Gard
ner, BrOwnville, Nocatee and Fort
Ogden.
Saturday night; 7 100, they will
speak on Seminole hotel corner in
Punta Gorda.
1t will do no one any harm to
hear both sides. Mr.. Cats has
been heard here three times; Mr..
Knott has not been heard in Pun
ia Gorda either by himself or
through his friends.
Be fair, gentlemen Be fair!
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02
Sophomore Notes

Last Friday morning, while
standing on the chalk line Mr..
Bell put across the floor to keep
our seats in a straight line, the
brilliant president gave an in
structive talk on ainbals. This talk
is of vital Importance to all the
pupils, if they absorb its value and
put it into practice.
Miss Nina Mae Stephens is Civ
ing free lectures and illustrations
for the entertainment of the class
and teacher The other morning
she said to us, "You know there
are twelve causes of leprosy, loose,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Ocala Banner, Tuesday We
had very pleasant visit yesterday
from DR.. Julian w. Jordan, A. d.
s., formerly of Punta Gorda, but
now stationed with the United
States army on the border, He
has been there since the first de-
tachment of troops was ordered
there and enjoys the rank and pay
Of a first lieutenant. He says that
eggs on the border are 75c. per
dozen; chickens, $1.25 apiece, and
small size tomatoes, 5 cents each,
and all other articles of food in
the same proportion. Lieut.. Jor-
dan is the son of Editor Jordan of
the Punta Gorda Herald, and has
five weeks leave of absence. He
is gentleman of exceedingly
pleasing and affable manners and
an interesting cOnversationaliSt.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02
Much Crowded Out


An unusual and unexpected de-
ihahd ON The Herald for advertis-
ing space, particularly for politi-
cal matter, crowds out of this is
sue a great deal of interesting
reading matter, The late hour at
which this extra advertising came
IN, made it impossible to issue two
additional pages to carry the I'M
usual quantity of reading. We
nope our friends will pardon our
inability under the circumstances
to give them all of the reading we
usually furnish.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

running around in the United
States" To illustrate her point
she started to run around the
room but she fell, measured her
length by Henry Harrington ) foot
turned around, then kicked over
a vase of water to drown out the
laughter that greeted the turn OF
affairs.
Mr.. Henry harrington tried 10
make us believe he was holding
the door knob not long ago but
we knew better. 1t was Miss l.
nee Rowland IS hand.
Miss Mary Hagan and Elizabeth
Coram fight every afternoon IN
study hall. Stanly do try to keep
peace, etc.
Miss Ivy Wilhelm, after reeoV'
ering from the effects of a blow
she delt Mr.. McCully, spent the
week with Miss Marjorie Barn
hill in Charlotte Harbor.
The examinations of the second
month are thing of the past, bu'
we console ourselves by looking
forward to the next with thu
greatest of pleasure.
Miss Audry Sands is in Punta
Gorda again after playing a wed
ding march for some happy couple
in Bermont We are still welc1m
ing her ba k FOR we feared ShC
might practive what she played
Query il Sspapmcte biology
"Do ducks have craws ?'-RUTE
HAYMAN, Chairman.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02
Vote for Knott for governor |!

A. H. Phinney of Detroit, Mich,
is again with us for the winter,
having arrived a few days ago.
As is well known, he is one Of the
most popular winter sojourners,
to whom a general and cordial
welcome is always extended. His
daughter will arrive later in the
season.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Don't kill fur animals until
they have had a chance to put on
fur, which will be in the middle of
December. A. ]. Kinsel is max
ing a contract with manufacturers
in the cast to handle at best prices
prime skins. Call and see him at
his store on King street when you
have any for sale.-(adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

For an expert painter and dec,
orator, who will give you honest
service at right prices, see j. Har-
vey Miller. (adv.) 1t.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Large shipment of rugs, all styl-
es. sizes and prices, just received
at H. c. Goldstein's Furniture
Store-40tf.-adv.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Griggs can supply you with
most anything in the eating line.
Phone orders given prompt at
tention. (adv.) If.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Phone skidoo (23) if you want
the best Dry Batteries on the mar,
ket. R. l.. Morgan, The Electrical
Man. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Sure Shot Hot Biscuits Just
Right. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Ladies dress goods, hats and
hosiery at Miss Walkers. Prices
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

The Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann
bishop of the missionary diocese
Of Southern Florida, will conduct
services in the local Episcopal
church on Sunday evening, Nov
18th inst. Public cordially invit
ed.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Going home at noon, Monday,
this scribe found on his front
porch a large bag filled with SUI
perb oranges. No one in the fam
lily knew where the fruit CANE
from, but they all ought to have
known, for Mrs. Joshua MizelI
never loses a chance to do some
such neighborly act.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

DR. Julian w. Jordan and wife
also Miss Undine Jordan, are ex-
nected to arrive tonight.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

Sure Shot Hot Biscuits for Sup
per. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-02

D-J. Hobbs is visiting Plant
City today.
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Vote for Knott for governor!