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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28


Topeka Civic club will be held this
evening at the Community house.
Notes and Personals.
The Ladies' Aid of the North To-
peka Baptist church. which was to
have met Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. C. A. Jones. 91S jack
son street, has been postponed until
Thursday afternoon at 2:3o. owing 70
the meeting at the Swedish Baptist
church.
The Heinz family living at 927 Van
Buren, street will move soon to their
new home in Quincy street, recently
bought by Mr.. Heinz.
Miss Ruth Baird. who is attending
Baptist missionary school in Kansas
City, spent tho Christmas holidays
with her parents, Mr..and Mrs. w. A.
Baird. of Route 6. Ralph Baird was
also the guest of his parents over
Christmas.
For Rent-Seven-room house. on
Central avenue. Phone Red 2S97.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rogers and
son, La Reaux, S42 Monroe street,
spent the week end in. Eslridge, Kan.
with Mrs Rogers mother. Mrs. Fred
Kit.
Mr.. ana Mrs. L. w Smith of 1918
jackson street, have returned from
Wamego, where they spent Christmas
with relatives.
Elgin Button. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. l.. Button of Van Ruren street, and
Carol Button of north of town, are
spending the Christmas vacation with
their parents Both are students at the
State Agricultural college at Manhat-
Ftan.
Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Berry of 1916
Tyler street, entertained at a family
dinner Christmas day at their home.
Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Van Ness and daughter. Miss Eliza
beth; Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Van Ness I'D
little daughter. Betty Jane, and Mr..
and Mrs. Dean Van Ness.
George Haun of Kansas City. is visit
ing his cousin. Oliver Snediker, of
Jackson street.
Marie Johnston of Kansas City will
visit her mother, Mrs. Johnston, of
1122 Van Buren, street, over New
Years. Freda Johnston who was the
guest of her mother at Christmas, will
remain over New Years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28
New york suxnr Market.
New York Liberty Bond Market.

New York, Dec. 2S-SUGAR-Raw, I'M
changed centrifugal, 5.3f: refined, steady
fine graduated, I9G@S.0o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.

the Chicago Beard &C Trade. as reported
by The Empire Commission Co.. 301 New
England Bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28
To Cure a Caid in s,ne

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Groves LAXATIVE BROMO QUI.
NINE tablets. The genuine b ars the sig
nature Of Z. W. Grove 3oc--Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Items for this column may be left at
Petro's drug store. or telephone Eleanor
Kimball. 1884 after o'clock. Other
hours. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Chicago Dee 2s.-WHEAT-Close: Dec,
81 GO; March, s1621z9 May, S157kQ
15fE-
CoRN-Dec., 71he; May, 73h@73kc;
Juy, T31zm73kc.
oATs-Dee., 46e; May, 4sz 94sEc; July,
4T%e-
HYDE, s1eo: May. siss1s.
PORK-Jan., sg5-G0
LARD-Jan., So 70; May, 1922
RIBs-JaH.. s11-32; May, s1202.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Toxic, Dec. 27.-Fire destroyed 100
houses in Toxic today The loss
has not yet been estimated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28
Low Mercury in Kansas City.
DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Toneka. Kan. for the twenty-four hours
ending at a.. m. Tuesday.
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Chicago, Dec. %.

Kansas City Grain Market.
fRanes of prices on grain futures on
the Kansas City BOARD of Trade, as reported
by B. c. Christopher & Co.. S26 New Eng
land Bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Heavy U. s. Army Blankets. Goats,
Shoes. Underwear for sale at 531
Kansas Ave.-Ady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Kansas City, Dec 2s.-wHEAT-Cash !:
Hard, unchanged; red, 4c to Sc lower; No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Topeka, Kan, Dec. Is.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS......s SD&e.s0
HEAN1 ................. SOn9kn-.aO
LlGhT ............,...ss....'. SUVegI ~
CHOICE PACKING sTOCk.... T.0oes&eo
Cannot use rough unfinished hogs for
packing purposeS Will have 70 buy at
stock prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Victor council No. 4, S, B. A. will
hold the regular meeting Thursday
evening at the hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

New York, Dec 2s.-BUTTER-Mark
firm Firsts. 43l5 055c.
EGGS-MaTket firm. Firsts, 74GT5e.
CHEESE-Market Irregular Whole milk
flats, specials, early made, 2I1zQ2Se.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-28

Some of the furniture for the new
federal building arrived yesterday and
this morning. but the major portion
will not be here for several weeks, as
it has not yet been shipped. 1t is
believed that the. building will be
ready for occupancy about the first of
February.
Helena chapter, No. $40. O. E. s.
will give the playlet, Paddle Your
Own Canoe" at Hoyt Thursday eve
ming. This entertainment was given
by the chapter a few weeks ago at the,
Community house and was great
success.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
A VICTORY
FOR NEW MEXICO AND THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY

The Evening Herald does undertake credit for
the nomination of Judge c. Mechm of SOcOrro the republican
candidate for We wish that might justly do be-
his nomination of the redtabe the republican
party has made state, that it could have made
In far this newspaper had candidate for the
ship IL Judge Mechem because had not considered
him connection with the nomination is be doubted if
else had considered him until reached i'll the
convention where possible for great office actually
to go seeking for the right
In far his nomination meets the standards for which this
newspaper has been fighting Judge Mechem fills the BILL and fills
II completely.
This newspaper has been seeking aid best it could in
believed be the desire Of the overwhelming majority of
the file of republicans of this stae the nomination
of candidate for whose record without bems whose
ability proven been demonstrated aud whose
adherence the principles of the republican party of today be-
question This kind Of nominee have been convinced
would most only carry New Mexico for Warren g.
Harding administration which will be for
the best interests of all of the people of New Mexico
The the republican party does not contain the name
who completely fulfs those qualifications than
Merritt Mechem We regard his nomination victory
for party and We regard his nomination OF
republican November because and
who sincerely believes the republican party and who wishes the
principles which il stands to prevail stand behind Judge
with conscience and enthusiasm knowing
that public interest is best served in his election
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09

eligible. lie referred to the case OF
Judgo-Colonel Il. G. Abott, In whose
status one OF Renehan's clients the
late Elbert w. Blancett. hanged In
Santa Fe on July 9--was much in
terostcd.
Mark b. Thompson. OF Dona Ana.
called attention TO the fact that his
old law partner. Renehan. from whom
he has learned u great deal. always
di3playa energy ana resourcefulness
In lost cause. Thompson said the
convention was fortunate In having n
chairman who could decide the ques-
tion with impartiality, and was able
TO do so without any partisan
speeches.
Captain +. J. Molinari, of Roosevelt.
discussed the case OF Judge Colonel
Abbott, declaring that he knew the
gentleman In question had held both
offices, and drawn pay for both. for
many months.
Lcaby Decides Point
Chairman Leahy said he was willing
to hear any further comment before
ruling. His decision was that Mechem
Is eligible. and ordered the clerk to
proceed with the rOllcall on the vote.
The first ballot showed; Iarrazolo
$50. Mechem 259, Armijo 2S3, Hughes
llS. Craig |. Bernalil!o gave 90 to
Hughes. 13 to Larrazolo; Chaves gave
IS of Its 20 to Larrazolo; Colfax gave
Larrazolo 81 OF its 20 votes: Curry
stood fast with it's ii votes for the
governor: Dona Ana divided. giving
him SS. Eddy gave all Its i3 to him.
Grant had one for Larrazolo. the other
SO going to Mechem; Mora gave IS
OF It's SO to IarrazOlo; Rio Arrlba
contributed II, the other SO following
Armljo; and the following went 10
larrazolo; Sandoval e6. Santa Fe is,
Socorro 81. Taos "a, Torrance 40
(solld); Union so. Curry. Eddy and
Torrance were the counties giving
solid delegations TO the governor The
rollcall for the individual delegates In
Mckinley and Socorro counties was
necessary.
In explaining his vote. George
Curry. OF Socorro, said that when
Larrazolo was In Socorro county for
the county convention he had declar-
ed that Senator Feirs opposition TO
Larrazoio's denomination was be-
loontinued on page two.l
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
COST OF WARSH|PS
NEEDED IN WEST
Would Reclaim Thou.
sands of Acres, Gov.
Cox Says.

HELENA. Mont. Sept. 9.--'Argu-
ments In behalf of the league Of no-
tiOns adapted to affairs OF the west
were presented here today by Cover
nor Cox. democratic presidential can
didate. He outlined what he declarcd
were practical material benefits to
flow from the league.
1T has recently been figured" said
the governor, that the cost Of one
battleshlp would reclaim two million
acres OF land
Multiply thus 10y rorty-cight. the
number OF states. adopting the plan
VI one battlcship for each state, and
you have n staggering total, aud II
properly applied. the answer to the
problem OF housing in our cltiea. the
answer to the question OF increased
production for sustcnance OF human
life. The expenditure required In total
would reclaim 10000 square miles OF
waste. II would build ten perman-
emily paved arteries entirely across
the United States.
Think Of this In terms OF reclamn
tion OF arid and waste lands, II you
will. and think what II would mean
to have one million men. exclusive Of
thousands required In shipyards and
ammunition plantH. turning their ac-
tivitlea to the production OF the nee
cssitlcs OF life. rather than to cm-
ploymeut In the creation OF agencies
for the destruction OF life"
The governors speech here. after
few rear platform addresses en-
route. opened the final day OF his
Montana campaign. He came here
from Great Falls. and was scheduled
to sneak late today at Anaconda and
at Butte tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
KING VISITS RUINS;
ASSISTS SUFFERERS

FlNAZIANO, Italy, Sept 9.-King
Victor Emmanuel OF Italy yesterday
viewed the ruin visited upon this city
by the earthquake which Tuesday
morning shook northern Italy to It's
center. He went into every quarter
Of the town and entered buildings
whose crumblng walls threatened TO
fall II another tremor should come,
and talked with survivors. express
ing his profound grief over the mis-
fortune that had befallen them and
comforting those who were inquired.
Learning that some OF the SUR
vivors had not tasted food for SO
hours because OF the ruin and dis
order resulting from the disaster, he
ordered that all food In his private
car he distributed among them
During his walk through the city
the king approached II stretchcr on
which was lying am aged woman, and
gently touched her forehead. The
woman opened her eyes and recog-
nizcd the gray uniformed figure be-
fore her as that Of the monarch. Her
eyes filled with tears and she strug-
gled to kiss his hand, sobbing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
Brief Biography of
Republican Nominee

Merritt Cramer Mcchom, re-
publican nominee for governor OF
New Mexico. was born in Ottawa,
Kama, October 10. 1870. He Is
the son OF Homer Clark Mcchem
and Martha shannon Mechem.
Judge Mechem, who far the
past nine years has been prcsld-
ing Judge Of the Seventh judicial
district. obtained his early ednca-
ton from the public schools of
Ottawa and the Ottawn Baptist
university in his home town. He
later attended Kansas state uni
versity at Lawrence. kans
lie began the practice of law
In Fort Smith. Ark, where lie
was admitted 10 the state bar IN
1898. On moving TO New Mexico
in 1908 he located In Tucumcari.
lie acted as district attorney for
Quay and Guadalupe counties In
1905, 1906 and 1907 and WIS "A
member OF the New Mexico SEN
ate In 1909.
Judge Mechem was appointed
to the supreme bench OF New
Mexico ON July 81, 1909. On No
vcnlber Z. 1911. he was appointed
ms the first district Judge for the
Seventh district under state gov
ei'nmeni. His district comprises
the counties OF Socorro. Valencia
and Sierra, with headquarters at
Socor:o. A brother OF the nom
inec, Judge Edwin Mechem, is
likewise n district Judge in the
Third district with headquarters
at Alamogordo.
The republican nominee mar
ried Eleanor Frances. daughter
of Matthew O'Heir. on February
~, 1910. He In a member OF
the Masonic lodge and the Elks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
A Refugee Child
Killed Accidentally
By Friendly Soldier

New York. Sept. a.-Pavel Niko-
lacff. II and one OF 500 Russian
refugee children being mothcrod by
the Red Cross at Fort wadsworth.
Staten Island on their long journey
from siberia to their Petrograd homes.
was shot and killed early today while
being instructed In the army's manual
OF arms by a friendly soldier on guard
duty This announcement was made
at noon by Red Cross officials.
Colonel VIM. II. Munroc. command
ant OF the fort, has started a formal
investigation.
The NiukolHeff boy was eagerly GO
ing through the manual with a stick,
following the movements OF the sold
Ter. when the latter's rifle went Off
and the boy dropped tn tho ground
mortally wounded five witnesses said
Funeral services will be held at the
post hospital this afternoon and al
Russian church In Manhattan to-
morrow. when the colony OF Russian
children will be present as mourners
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
Harding Pleased
By His Reception at
Minnesota Fair
- rss ASSOCIATED ssrs.

on BOARD SENATOR HARD
iNGS SPECIAL TRAIN, Sept g.
on his way home from his first cam
paign trip. Senator Harding, the re-
publican nominee FOR president, de-
clarcd himself highly pleased today
with his reception by the people OF
Minnesota, who choered his speech
at the state fair yesterday ON agricul-
tural issues and greeted him In tum-
ultuous fashion when he rode through
the streets OF Minneapolis and st.
Paul.
Il shall not make the mistake Of
assuming that the great outpOuring Of
people aud the magnificent reception
given us was merely personal tri-
butte" said Senator Harding.
~ was more than that, and vastly
more significant. II was the testi-
mOny that the people OF this great
state are completely In sympathy with
the people OF the country In dctcrmin
alton to put america once more on
the main highway OF national pro-
gress and then to go ahead safely and
along right lines"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
By GUTHRIE SMITH

In night session that dramatic and filled with color
full Incidents the republican convention Judge Merritt
C. Mechem of Socorro, candidate for governor.
The break to Mechem occurred 80 when See Romero
nounced that San Miguel desired change its and
fcred 29 from Amo Mchem While the big assembly
marked time the Benallo delegation being poed the
Larrazoo fortunes reached the ebb tide One minute he lacked less
than 30 make him the standard bearer of the
publican foces-and them the blink eye he
down under the of Mechem enthusiasm
Following the close Mgues change heart BernaO
swung line with 81 This addition Coz
Mechem and the whole audience broke into cheering and yelling
II relief to break the which had been at high
tension for nearly hours There followed the customary band
stuff delegation after delegation stepping into the procession
that then trumphal march, Cofax Dona ANA
and Socoo had offered their solid delegations when the from
floor galleries had become that further
could the table Then Tom Hughes moved that
the noaton be made unanimous and declared carried de-
min fnNusn nfnrnn
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
Cameron Wins In
Arizona Primary

PHOENlN, Ariz.. Sept. s.-4Further
returns from a few small precincts
throughout the state today did not
change the standing OF leading candi-
dates FOR nomination In last Tuesday, =
primary leaving Ralph Cameron,
Phoenix, leading over T.. s. Clark Of
Prescott for the republican. senatorial
nomination. senator Marcus A. Smith
Of Tucson leading A. A. Wornlcy, also
OF TUCSON, for the democratic scna
torial nomination, and Nit Slmme
Phoenix. leading by very wide mar
gin for democratic nomination for
governor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
Federal Troops
To Leave Denver

DENVER. Sept. As federal
troops today prepared to leave the
city where they have been enforcing
military control since the rioting early
In the street railway strike. Mayor
Dewey G. Bailey issued a proclama-
tion declaring in effect the same strict
regulations under civil administration
which prevailed under military con-
troll.
With the announcement late ycster-
day OF the discontinuance OF the mil
itary administration, leaders OF the
striking union Of railway employees
announced that mass meeting would
be held Saturday to present theiI
case to the public. Preparations were
being made for this meeting today be-
fore the mayors proclamation wai
published.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
Tom Watson Wins
Senatorial Nomination

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept e.-Incom-
pletc ana unofficial returns complied
by the Atlanta journal today ON the
senatorial race In yesterdays demo-
cratic primary indicated that Thomas
y. " son won the senatorial noml-
OF i95.
Incomplete returns from 100 coun-
ties In the gubernatorial race indi-
Gated that former United States Sem
ator lIardwick had iT2 votes: clifford
Walker 1888; John y. Holder IL, and
w. II. Brown none.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
Oregon Passes Maine
In Population Rank

WASHINGTON. Sept 9.-Mainc,
Sith state In population ten years ago,
has been outgrown In the last decade
by Oregon. which was 35th state.
Maine's population, announced today
by the census bureau. In 1896. AN
increase OF 1885. or 3.5 percent over
1910.
The growth OF the state was the
smallest since the decade ending 1890.
Oregon, which had almost 10000 peo-
pie less than Maine In 1910, had an
Increase OF ll0,520 during the ten
years
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09

Mayor of Cork
Weaker But May
Live a More Days

LONDON. Sept. e.-Lord Mayor
MacSwiney. OF Cork. who is incarcer-
atcd In Brixton prison and has been
on n hunger strike since August Il.
passed very bad night, and com
planned again In the morning OF dlazi-
ness. according to bulletin issued
early today by the Irish self-dctcr-
mination league A physician, who
attended him considered him much
weaker than he was yesterday
The lord mayor was visited last
night by Father Patrick MlcSwincy.
a cousin, who said he was surprised
to IlHd the prisoner 20 WE'LL. He cx-
pr, sscd belief that the crisis would
not come for three or four days.
The noon bulletin issued by the
league stated that signs OF atrophy Of
the skin had appeared and that ms
a consequence the mayors arms were
being massagod and bandagcd.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
RAIsIN coMnINE HiT

Los ANGELES. Sept. "a suit 10
dissolve the California Associated
Raisln company OF Fresno as a COM
blnation IN restraint OF trade was filed
In the United States district court
under Instructions Of Attorney Cen
erai Palmer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
REPUBLICANS
COMPLETING
TICKET TO-DAY.
Martinez, Strong and
Sargent Named for
Another Term.

All doubt as to Judge Merritt
O. Mechem's eligibility for the
nomination for governor has been
cleared away through the prompt
action Of Governor o. A. Larr-
axolo in accepting Judge Mechems
resignation. The governor accept
cd the resignation when IL was
rendered this afternoon and an
nounced that q successor would
be named at once. The governor
left for Santa Re this afternoon at
$50. He left with Attorney Gen
eral o. o. Aslucn, who has been
one Of his staunchcst supporters
and campaign managers.
After having rested from its
strenuous labors ~ yesterday
afternoon and last night, the re-
publican state convention began
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon and
ground out nominations with the
speed and precision o. well reg
ulated machine. Proceeding with
the regular order Of business the
roll call was called for nomina-
tions for lieutenant governor. Not
a county from Bernalillo to Val
eneia had a candidate, or knew Of
anybody that did have.
This order wrs quickly passed and
Manuel Martinez. recretaf-y Of state.
nominated by acciaEiation.
Captain Ed. L. Stafford, Of Santa
Fe. was nominated for auditor. ami
this choice aleo was by ace.amntlon.
Charles 4. stronF trcasurer. was
renomInnted by aceiamation.
A real contest was encountrrrd
when the office OF attorney general
was reached. There were placed be-
fore the convention: Keith Edwards
/ OF Roosevelt. {. O. Thompson OF
Chavea. Harry s. Bowman. OF Santa
! Fe. IL b. Hamilton. OF Lincoln. The
A first ballot showed: Edwards 4ff.
| Thompson 6s. Bowman 426. Hamilton
| lS1. Bowman received 800 votes on
the nominee. Edwards was the run
ner-up with SOL.
John v. Conway ascls,ant superln-
tendent OF public Instruction. wns
nominated by reclamation for su-
perintendent OF public instruction.
Nelson 4. Field was given a unani-
mbus denomination for commissioner
OF public lands.
The morning session OF the conven-
tion was brief. Chairman Lenhy
| called the delegates 10 order promptly
at ten o'clock. The hall was well
filled but number of delegations
were absent In caucus In district con-
ventionF or only partly filled and
a motion was made at once for Il re-
cess until 1880 o'clock.
L. o. Fuilen OF Roswell opposed thn
recess. II. said delegates were tired
and wanted to go home. He said the>
did not want to wait at additional
expense while convention machincr,
was put In order. The motion was
lost IL was renewed "a few minutes
later, however. after two district con.
ventiona had been announced. aud
was carried.
Legislative Candidates Named
, The Lincoln Torrance sen
atorial district convention met this
morning and nominated Fred ii
Ayers OF Estancia. Torrance county,
as the district candidate for the Htnte
senate. Ayers Is a lawyer.
Charles r. Gray. merchant. OF
Oscura. was nominated for rcDrcscn'
tatiye from the ''shoe-string' district
composed OF Lincoln. otero ant
Socorro counties.
j. benson Newell was nominate,
for district attorney for the distric
comprising Dona AHa, Otero. Lincoli
and Torrance counties.
RANGERS FOR COLORADO,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09

DENVER, Sept. 0.--Colonel John
Grumm. commander OF the rcnnssl-
vania state constabulary viii arrive
in Denver next week TO supervise the
organization and training OF the
colorado rangers" as the new state
troops art 90 be called. Colonel
Hamsock announced today.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09

Babe" Ruth knocked his forty
se.'enth home run OF the season in
the first game OF the New York
Cleveland series hare today His
drive came In the third inning. There
was no one on base
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-09
TODAY'S RESULTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Philadelphia Detroit game post
poned; wet grounds. Two games to-
morrow.