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The Washington times., 1921-01-23

Reports that the tank had been
four inches short and that records
made by the Academy swimmers
were not allowed resulted In some
changes In the nrst place Leo b.
de Handley. the intercollegiate
mosul. who handles the swimming
record. was asked to send down his
pet timers and officials.
The courses were changed about
In the pool so that the full distance
would be negotiated. Instead of
swimming as regularly the competi-
tors were sent lengthwise across
gotiated and the regulation distance.
plus one inch to make sure. was
covered.
wINkJER ON RELAY.
To start the afternoons festivi-
ties the Navy relay team. upon
which Guy WinkJer performed, went
out and smashed the Academy rec
ord by one-hfth of q second. The
four In Lii.
Then came the 2.0-yard race In
which Angus Sinclair the plebe
swimmer was expected to shatter
the intercollegiate record.
Sinclair got 0way In good shape
and cutting up fast pace almost
dlstanced the Penn swimmers pulling
out Fish, his teammate to a comfort
able lead. Sinclair appeared to have
difficulty with the turns and lost
quite q bit Of time, noticeably on the
last turn. He finished forty feet in
the van in 2:29, just two seconds bet
ter than the worlds intercollegiate
record.
T. ,vtuutu- 49, ~-x-x - N.--,.
the record Sinclair earns the right to
wear the Navy IN" which, OF course,
he cannot do until next year, on ac-
count of the fact that he is in the en-
| tering class.
KANAKANUI NERVOUS.
Emery and Kanakanui, the navy
entries In the forty. were expected to
break the record or 10 seconds. Kama
kanui, who was unusually nervous.
made two false starts and when the
gun was pulled Emery was so far be-
hind in taking the water that he
never caught up with Armstrong. the
Penn man. who won in 1874.
In the 60-foot plunge. Koehler. Of
Penn, made a new Academy record
by sailing across the pool in 27:3,
which WAS two-fifths better than the
navy mark.
In the 1O0-yard swim, Emery came
through In impressive style. setting
another intercollegiate mark. Emory's
time OF 56:2 was three-fifth OF q sec
ond better than the existing record.
The hundred and two-twenty rec
ords will be allowed as tho regulation
distance was negotiated and ii ned by
experts. Sinclair's performance. while
not as good as that of week ago,
allows him another chance to break
his own mark. SECOND to Emory. and
but a short distance back, was Wink
jer.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
BONES WON'T ROLL
THIS YEAR =

Baseball managers are going
to make a concerted effort to
to prevent gambling among, the
players during the coming sea-
son. There isn't SO much OBJ
lection to the players indulging
In card games, but rolling dice
willbe taboo.
Managers Huggins. Of the
Yanks; Evers. of the Cubs, and
Gleason. Of the White Sox. have
forbidden crap shooting. Man
ager McGraw. of the Giants.
placed the ban on y among his
players a few seasons ago.
If the ball players feel that
they must court Lady Fortune,
let them do it with a ball and
bat.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
FIFTEENTH STORY
IN. SERIES.

This Is the fifteenth of a
series of Finishes of Old-Time
Fights" written by authorities
on pugilism who were famous
in their day. Others will follow.
The story today is Of the Lu-
ther McCarty-Al Palzer fight,
which was held at Vernon, just
outside Of Los Angeles, on jan
uary /, 1913. The fight was for
the white heavyweight champ
ionship." Jack Johnson was the
worlds title-holder at the time.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
BURIAL CLASS GIRLS
TO PLAY NURSES QUIN1

The Burial Sunday school class
sextet is going to entertain the Wal
ter Reed Hospital nurses on Wednes-
day night In the Epiphany Gymnasium.
The nurses, between their duties at
the hospital, have a little time for
recreation, and have developed a
mighty capable basketball team.
The Burial team Is composed Of
players selected from the league OF
the same name, and are playing In
great form.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Maccabees to Start.

Maccabee "a. c. will open its season
Tuesday evening with a game with
the Railroad Administration team in
Carroll gym. The Maccabees would
like to list games. Address A. G.
Chroniger, 1913 Eleventh street
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
ARMY Offers Game.

The west Point basketball team
has offered the Camp Humphreys
team a game for Wednesday next. On
the showing made at the Navy game
yesterday the Humphreys men, all
former West Pointers, were asked to
play at the Point.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
HELEN Leads Metmen.

Arthur HELEN, OF Chevy Chase, was
elected president of the Washington
Tennis Association at last nights an
nual meeting. Lou Fisher, A. Y.
Leech. jr. and Douglas Hillyer are
members OF the executive committee.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Plays Double Bill.

The Naval Academy baseball team
will play a double-header in Balti-
more this spring against Hopkins and
West Virginia. according to informa-
tion sent out from the Academy today.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Friends 0utCIaSSed.

The Washington Friends Select
School basketball team was out
classed in yesterdays game in Balti-
more with the Friends school there,
dropping a floor contest by the score
nf % 10 8.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
90 Judge---Rxey for Reds---Make Two New Records
WASHINGTON BOYS FIGURE Il
In RECORD. PERFORMANCES
By BRYAN MORSE.

Washington who their swimming Tech
High School, made history for the Naval Academy displaying
be
this swimming
held Sinclair the Navy pebe
Wnkjer while still another made by Emory Nayys with
Wnkjer right his trail Yesterday
swimming teaA Penns ankmen down the Academy
dual The Navy pmed
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
PLAY Is Resumed.

Walter Parsons and George Wheat
ley resume their title pocket billiard
match tomorrow night at the Grand
Central. Parsons has a 21-ball mar
gin on Wheatley.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Wants Floor Game.

Washington Council. X. Of q.
League, desires a game on its oppo-
nent's floor for Tuesday night Call
J. A. Sullivan, Columbia b551. or
Main 673 :
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Bliss Is In Front.

Bliss Electrical School players de-
feated the All-Stars in the Eastern
High gymnasium last night by score
of az TO II
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Arrows Want Games.

The Y. NJ. c. A. Arrow Reserves
want games with local teams on the
floor. Charles QUAINT. Y. NJ. c. A.,
apartment 215, is manager.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Easy for Comets.

The Epiphany Comets showed
enough stuff against the silent Five
last night to land an easy game by
the score OF IS to 0.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Will PIay SChooIboys.

Aloysius baslSeters will play the
all-sch holastic Ave tomorrow night In
the Gonzaga gym and will meet the
Epiphany Comets on the latter's floor
Wednesday. Aloyslus is lSnjSing for
game for Saturday. C4o FRANKLIN
$3.50 o.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Carroll Wins II.

Carroll Council baskcters defeated
the Washington Council team In the
h. OF G. League game las. night by
a score of ~ to II, due chiefly to
Powers fne floor work.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Looks For Battlps

Terminal Midgets are on the look
out for games with 95-pound basket
ball teams and can be reached at
Lincoln, 4060.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Yankees Win Game.

The Congress Heights Yankees de-
feated the Kenne Council team by
score OF 90 to 27 last night after get
ting n poor start
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
will STAGE Races

After a hne workout today n
Georgetown University the Aoysius
Club runners will start Tuesday In
the first "all for glory" run.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Nationals to PIay.

National A. G. players will meet the
Emerson Institute auint next Thurs
day In the Church street gymnasium
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Mar00ns Are Beaten.

The Maroons dropped a 33-to-22
game to the Cavaliers yesterday in a
well played game.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
"Y Lads Ahead.

The "Y'' Boys Scnool team defeated
The Friends School basketcrs by "a
TO in n one-sided game yesterday.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Elliott Wins Game.

Elliott A. C. vanquished the Msdes,
80 to 10, in Rosedale gym last night.
)Short and Burdine played well.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
RING PURSES LARGER SINCE
KILBANE WON HIS BIG TITLE

Times have changed Johnny Kbane the feaherwe2ht
title Abe Atte back 1912 The Cleveland
thing like $4,000 defend the title the leading
tenders Of whom anything like dangerous Kbane
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
This taken before the reteree stopped
fight, andw published in the Hearst
REFEREE SAVED PALZER WHEN
M'CARTY WAS HAMMERING HIM
BY CHARLES e. VAN LOAN.
Clos Angeles Examiner.)

gentlemen story yesterdays innocent little diversion
n Of one syllable
McCarty did all
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Perry Is Defeated.

Perry A. C. was beaten. "a to 13 by
the Circle A. G. yesterday.
The Washington times., 1921-01-23
Along the
SPORT TRAIL
-BY Geo. E. Phair-
OH. VERY WELL

OH. VERY wELLi
The million dollar battle
Is wrecked beyond repair.
The fight promoters prattIe
No longer fills the air.
The warlike exhibition
Is flat upon its back.
They lack tho ammunitiony
They cannot raise the Jack.
Departed arc the foemen.
An ocenn lies between
Departed are the showmen
Who beat IL from the scene.
The fire OF battle smoulders,
The warlike, flame In gone, -
The public shrugs its- shoulders,
D., And yawns another yawn.
IT Is just as ioeH that the Big Fight
rtI never take place. Georges IS q
pleasant chap, and 1oe'd hate to see
him abused.
A fight for a 100000 purse would
have done the boxing game a lot OF
harm. 1t would have left a wide
opening for the Uplifter who was
ready to sock with a handful of brass
knuckles.
Even II all the heavyweight champions
of history were to come back and engage
In battle royal, 1t youldn't be worth
100000.
WHEREf
Those million dollar offers
That echoed loud and far,
Those men with buISing Golfers
FrOme Nome and Zanzibar
And Singapore and Baltimore
And Mexico md Labrador
And Cuba's hOOch-lnfcsted shore
wonder where they ares
Grand opera stars are training with
Renato Gardini. the Eyetalian rassler.
Maybe they expect their new boss to
start a rough house.
Wrestling is somewhat akin to
grand opera. There are SO few who
understand them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14
TO ORGANIZE WOODROW
WILSON FOUNDATION
IN MAINE COUNTIES

The State committee for Maine Ok |
the Woodrow Wilson Foundation at !
meeting held at the Augusta house
Saturday voted to begin an active Or
ganization at once in the various I,
counties with the choice of local !
chairmen and the solicitation Of I
funds.
The meeting Saturday was called !;
to order by State chairman, Judge =,
Charles l.. johnson Of the United
State circuit court. The following
were present. Judge Charles +. John /,
son; Bertrand G. McIntire, Norway: |
William r., Curran. Bangor: Charles.
NJ. Sleeper, South Berwick; John 81
7. II. Wilson, Auburn: Sclwyen
Thompson, Belfast: Silas r. LawrN,a,
Fairfield; Arthur y. Packard, Rock
port: Mrs. William r. Pattangall,-
Augusta; Mrs. Ralph l.. Cooper, Bel 4
fast; Mrs. Z. II. Whitcomb, Farming
ton.
Bertrand G. McIntire OF Norway I;
was elected vice chairman; william!
F. Curran Of Bangor as secretary
and ex-Gov. Oakley c. Curtis Oh
Portland as treasurer. The follow
ing executive committee was select
ed: Judge Charles F. Johnson, Berre'
trand G. McIntire. Norway; William
Il. Curran, Bangor: Charles u.
Sleeper, South. Berwick: Judge Wilt
liam M. Ingraham. Portland; John i.
Fl. s. Wilson, Auburn: ex-Gov. Oak
ley G. Curtis, Portland. ii
The active campaign to accomplish
the purposes of the Woodrow wiz,
son Foundation will begin Jan. 16.t
1922. ri
Chairman Johnson read the follow
ing extract from O communication
by Franklin D. Roosevelt of New
York, the national chairman Of the
Woodrow Wilson Foundation: In
the weeks that remain before Jan,
IL, We shall do what is necessary i
to perfect the Embarrassing organiza-
ton. Faith in a high cause, tho
spirit that has characterized the pre-
liminary efforts and 4 united fronh
will do the rest" A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

A hunting party consisting Of
Mayor Sanford l.. Fogg. Clerk Of
Courts Charles W. Jones and his son,
Frederick s. Jones. returned satur-
day from the big woods region in
the vicinity Of Sebois Bridge, where
they have been the last two weeks
The party were exceedingly fortu-
nate: besides securing a full quota
OF birds, Mr.. Jones and Frederick
each got a large buck and a good
sized doe, while the mayor got a
large doe. All the animals are said
to be fine specimens and are unusu-
ally large. U
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Barge Devon from Port Richmond,
Philadelphia with coal for Stone &
Cooper. heaved into port, Saturday.
being towed up river by the tug SCI
gum. The cargo was 1880 tons Of
coal from the I.ehigh Coal G. Navigal
ton company. The barge was towed
as far as Bath from Parker Flats.
Wednesday afternoon and was to
have been brought up river Thurs
Gay but something went wrong with
her windlass and the towing was de-.
ferred.. sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

At the next regular meeting Of
Canton Augusta, No. 8, p. NJ, I. O. o..
T.. on Tuesday evening. Nov. 10, the
degree team of Canton Halifax Of
Waterville will exemplify the work
of the =. NJ. Degree Canton Ever.
green of Gardiner has been asked TO
be present. The first nomination Of
officers for the ensuing term will also
occur at this meeting. Supper will
be served in the banquet hall at 80
sharp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

DR.. William Byron Furbush, a dis.
tinguished writer and lecturer on boy
and girl psychology. will give an all.
dress at the Cony High school az
sembly at 8 O'Clock this morning. DR.,
Furbush is touring Maine as a speaker
at the educational rallies being con.
Quoted by the State department of edu-
cation. He will speak on the prob
lens of High school boys and girls
and all parents are invited TO hear
him. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

The National Police Bulletin in IN
list Of new members Of the National
Police Conference includes the Names
OF Chiefs OF Police James G. Me.
Kenney Of Augusta: Arthur II. Field
of Lewiston and William H. Murray
OF Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

There will be q stated month";
meeting Of Kennebeo Valley Lodsa
Of Perfection at Masonic Temple. ell
7.30 Wednesday evening. Nov. ID
Petitions will be accepted ana an
rangements made for work in thu
sixth, seventh and 18th degrees. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

e. E. Tucker went to Augusta,
Thursday where no returned with
the remains of Harry p. Davis Of
West Minot,, who died there Wednes.
day. Mr.. Davie was Sc years Of age
and has been In the State hospital
for treatment over q year.-Mechanio
Falls letter, Lewiston Sun. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. Keith Ryan "a
this city were in Bath Armistics
Day where they were guests Of MI
and Mrs. Sewall Webster. On Friday
evening Mr.. Ryan sang at the pat.
riotic mass meeting which was hsldI
in the Bath Opera house. hg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Robbie White, central ONCE instar,
er, has been passing his vacation II
Waterville and Fairfield. It IL rum.
ored that there Is a special attraction
for him at the latter town.-Tels.
phone Topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Among the Bowdoin students whs
passed the weekend at their h6msa
in this city were Harry L. G. Leigh,
ton. Kimball Fisher. George Par.
fridge and Harry Pierce, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Mrs. c. s. Downing has returneA
to her home In this city after visit
Of six weeks at Boston. Mass, ana
West Point, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Mrs. Grace York OF Livermo,.
Falls was admitted Saturday at the
Augusta General hospital for sure.
cal treatment. I'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

The Armitage club will hold thel
annual Christmas sale on SATURDAY.
November Is. at St Marks Parish
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Miss Beatrice Claflin OF Portland
has arrived in the city and will pas,
several days here visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Miss Helen Knowles OF Bath Ia,
come to the city to pass a few day,
with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14
Here's the Plan!

Simply come tomorrow and select the style Vlctro you
can't un to $3.50 You week from November
18th the Vctroa outfit will be delivered into your
home Then 1t when the balance be
padin equal monthly payments
For Voas costing $3.50 special club term will 81 week
until December 2Oh will be delivered home The
equal monthly payments beginning January ls
s1Oo week. Any join up to Deem
Der goth by making back payments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

In either Oak or Mahogany
Cabinet. This machine has the
automatic brake speed regula-
tor and automatic speed indi-
Gator Complete with "a selec-
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14
The Beautiful
VictrOla 80

This Is one Of the Victor Co.'s
newest machines; and embodies
all the exclusive Victor fea-
lures. Complete with "a So
lections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

This dandy little model comes
in Mahogany and Oak. It's SO
light and compact4you can take
it anywhere, yet it's full volumin-
GUS tone is ample for dance and
entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14
The Splendid
VictrOla K or 80

This IL a splendid outfit and
Is one Of the most popular
models sold. Complete with "a
selections az double face rec
ords).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

Your choice Of "a selections
(12 double-face records) will
be delivered free with your Vic
trola-dance music, jazz music.
vaudeville entertainment all
by the worlds greatest artists.
who can be heard on no other
records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14

A dandy little model light
and compact includes all the
patented Victor features. Its
tone Is wonderful in volume,
supplying ample music for the
dance at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-14
VICTROLA
The One Standard Talking Machine

Discriminating people will be satisfied with
nothing less than Victrola; careful shoppers
will make sure that they get none but the
genuine.
Persons inexperienced in buying talking ma
chimes may come here with the full assurance
that they will not get substitute for the
VICTROLA nor be talked into" buying some
inferior make.
And here you'll find you have the advantage
of the largest stock and best facilities to assist
you in making selection.
Join the VICTROLA CLUB today and avoid
disappointment.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-11-10

2A :::::::: :: !: :::'':'||:'s
VIM. Menz transacted business az
Selfridge last week. ..f,.
The first anow fall Of the year
began early Monday morning.
B. L, -smestad, selfridge mer-
chant, was q Fort Yates business
visitor last Friday.
Guy II. Houchen, Farmer at
Bullhead, was an Agency business
caller Friday Of last week. I,
P. j. jacobsen and j. NJ. Rein.
hart made a business trip to Bis
marck the first Of the week.
The death Of 1gnatius Iron Will
wind Of near old Red Hail Camp
is reported to have occurred Sun.
day.
Alllster Colville autoed over to
Dale Sunday and returned with
Mrs. Colville and their new daugh.
tier, Cleo Lorraine.
The Fiske Studio has now reop-
ened for business. in its new loca-
ton on the townsite. Christmas
photos are now In order.
Emil Dahlen 81 north Of Morris
town is another one Of the west.
enders" here on jury duty last week
who subscribed to the Pioneer
II. K. Burge and v. Holmquist
| of Flasher are here working
on the new Episcopal chapel WHICH
is5 being built norht Of Fort Yates
Don't forget the big American
Legion dance Armistice Day, to.
morrow evening. This promises to
be the biggest dance Of the season.
J. 3. Smith, editor Of the Sell
| fridge Journal was among those
taking the examination here satur-
sday to fiji prospective vacancy J, in
1.-THE postofice at Selfridge
The firstsa Of the two Indian
Hand sales advertised for this hfall
takes place today. The results OF
the sale will be published in The
Pioneer next week & s's. y
Miss Bessie 'Talbear, who has held
the ppsition Of file clerk in the "A.
4 fssncy 4Hice sinee ssils last spring;
| Fdepafssd Monda ioriG Geary. Okla.
where abe plans reentering school.
The next teachers, examination
for elementary certificates for Sioux
i County will be held Thursday and
4 Friday, November 10 and II .,
Mcintosh, s. d. '
q. w. Colebank, County supt.
4 Frank and Levi Waggoner, SEN @
fenced to . term Of one year in the
i penitentiary at the recent term 81
district court, were taken to Bis
marck Saturday BY Deputy Sheriff
John 8. Brown.
Gertrude, VIM, and Albert
stegmeier of He'll visited over the
1 week end with their sisters Miss
Edna stesmeier and Mrs. R. ID.
Beede. They were also accompa-
MED BY Miss Mertha He'll.
The marriage Of Beulah Payne to
l George Foster occurred at Aberdeen
last Thursday. The bride ia a sis.
ter Of Mrs. r. @. Kinsey who went
70 Aberdeen Wednesday to be pres.
snt ats the ceremo ony Mol Laushlin
Messenger.
Nj. md Mrs. Chas. Duncan oi
| Thunder VIZ visited here last Fri.
/ day with their children who are en-
rolled IL the Agency school,.
While here they called at the Pion-
eer office and advanced their sub
scription. III
supt. r. D, Mossman, was called
to Aberdeen Monday 70 attend :
session of the United States district
4 court which convened there Tues
/ day The Aberdeen Daily News
states that there are nine cases up
[lfor trial q this resent term having
Ito do with tho inf roduction Of liq.
Sioux County pioneer., 1921-11-10

VIM Cross Of Solen was busi-
ness visitor here yesterday.
Leo Noel has accepted a position
in the Fort Yates Pool Hall for the
winter,
Sidney Claymore Of the Cheyenne
River Agency arrived here last week
to fill the vacancy in the Agency
office caused BY the departure Of
Miss Talbear.
Levi Henderson was over from
across the river Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Henderson plans moving here
in the near future 80 as to permit
his children to attend school.
Roy B. Halliburton and Miss
Media Taylor Of Mclaughlin were
married Saturday At Aberdeen.
Both the bride and groom have
many friends here who wish them
the best life holds.
Stolen Orders moving pic.
ture will he shown here this even.
ing in the Agency ball by e. O.
Means. Mr.. Means has recently
improved his moving-picture ma
chine by the addition Of the neces-
sary accessories which makes it an
electric machine.
The Church fair Monday and
Tuesday evening was in every way
a complete success. The fair this
year was held in the Agency hall,
but even that was scarcely large
enough to accommodate the crowds
that attended. Over. $500 was
taken in, which is remarkably good
considering the present hard times.