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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
BEMIDJI ATHLETIC CLUB
HOLDS FIRST WORKOUT

The Bemidji Athletic club con-
Quoted it's first regular drill class
Thursday evening at the new armory
under the direction of DR.. H. A. Nor
throp. Although the attendance was
smaller than hoped for, considerable
enthusiasm was shown among the
business men who were present.
After a short workout the men
participated in a game Of indoor
baseball, the team captained by
Mayor A, V. Garlock winning by a
score Of 16 to 10. ...
A golf machine has been installed,
for use Of golf players, which proved
a popular pastime. The machine was
furnished by the Given Hardware
company and registers the distance
a ball would go on the fairway by
means of a. dial. The ball is fastened
to a strong wire and spins around a
pivot-like arrangement. When the
ball is hit squarcly it revolves in per-
feet manner, and when hit with a
slice or hook it is inclined to wobble
and will register Tess on the dial. If
It is expected that after the holi-
days large class of men will be en-
rolled and sports Of interest are be-
ing planned for their exercise and
entertainment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
DROWNED MANS ESTATE
IS STILL HELD INTACT
.(By United Pressl

Duluth, Dec. ,16.--DiWsion of the
estate Of Charles B. ,Hoel, Eveleth
banker, was held in allegiance today
while County Attorney Green reveal.
ed that, the man has been found in
New York. .55 sstssss II Ii. :,
Hoel disappeared September and
was believed to, have been drowned
He wore only bathing suit when he
left home. County Attorney Green
said anan who applied for pass
port for South America has been pos
itively; identified as Hoel. .@
Alfred Hoel, brother Of the banker,
admitted to Green he knew ten days
day when county officers with state
Hoel applied for transportation under
the name Of Carl B. Hall. -. =,
"He had his own good reasons for
leaving" said Alfred HoeI. "He will
not return to this part of the coun-
try g.: 5~.... .- -.
+. A petition for administration for
the estate of the banker was filed in
probate court here. The estate is es-
,timated at $4,000 Green said no
legal action in the case had been TAX
en-. What Probate Judge F. w. Gil
pin will do with the petition for adj
ministration could not be learned. 49,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
LOCAL COLLEGE DEFEATS
KELLIHER HIGH SCHOOL

With more experienced and
heavier squad, the Bemidji State
Teachers college won it's first game
of inter-scholastic basketball against
the KelGher high school quint at
Kelliher Thursday evening by score
of 81 to II. The Bemidji teachers
had the advantage of weight and
previous basketball experience, the
majority Of the squad being former
high school players. Nevertheless the
Kelliher aggregation put up a hard
and game fight.
The Kelliher high schools second
|steam was also taken into camp by
the Kelliher city team by score of
6 to g. These teams were evenly
matched and put up. an interesting
contest. F. P. Wirth of the State
Teachers college refereed this game,
while John Durache of this city off,
ciated at the college game.
The colleges next game will be
played against Cass Lake high school
at Cass Lake tomorrow night. Next
Wednesday night the squad will tray
ell to Walker to play the high school
aggregation of that village.
The first game Of the season to be
played on the local floor will proba-
bly, be one against the Fosston high
school quint on January 4, although
arrangements for this game are still
pending.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
BEMIDJI HIGH TO PLAY
GRAND RAPIDS TONIGHT
Local Basket Squad to Open
Season Against Ancient
8 Athletic Rivals |

" The Bemidji high school basketball
team will face one Of its strongest
opponents of the season when the
local basket shooters step onto the
floor Of the new arlnory to clash with
the veteran Grand Rapids high school
quint~ tonight at s o'clock, in the
opening game. of the season for the
navy blue and white qHint.
Grand Rapids will be represented
tonight by a team composed Of vet
eran players, so far as is known, and
the local gladiators will be up against
some stiff opposition. The ltasca
county quint is expected to present
weighty lineup Of shifty and ex-
perienced players, and the game
should be contest of the first cali
Der from the opening whistle until
the final gongr ,
Hard work on the floor and the
perfection of team plays shave fea-
tured the work Of the local squad
during the week and it is expected
that the Benaidji quintet will show
marked Improvement over the. earli-
er practices. ~. s III. .:,=@....:. =. =
- ~ ID INV hltoWI HoAl SOoSl otAiSAi
will start tonight. Regardless of who
is on the floor at the first tip-of, two
sets Of forwards and guards are vir.
tually certain to be used with Neu-
mannJ Davis, Peterson, Bailey, HUI
lett, Horns, Smith and Boyce in &C
ton. Henry will start at center. !. - =,
Lloyd Greiner, coach of the Cass
Lake high school basketball team will
oficiate at tonight's game The game
will be called at o'clock at the new
armory and is expected to bring out
capacity crowd, as this the first
game of the season for the Bemidji
high school team and against one
of the locals ancient rivals. Last
year the Bemidji quint was defeated
by the Grand Rapids five on the
Grand Rapids floor by the score of
20 to Ia, being the only team out
side Of the strong St. Cloud high
school team to defeat the local play
ers last yes:. ,rsr.. Il. r. 49, i
Since a large attendance is en-
pected, it has been requested that all
persons attending the game tonight
refrain from smoking during the con-
test. 90: ~, ... r.. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
KIWANIS CLUB ELECTS T I.
OFFICERS FOR new YEAR
D. F. Mccain Elected Presi
dent; New Directors Retain
H. z. Mitchell as Secretary

Election of officers for the coming
wear formed the bulk, Of the busi-
ness session of the Kiwanis club
Thursday noon, following the regular
weekly luncheon. Dr.. D. F. McCann
was elected president to succeed H.
L. Huffman, Superintendent D. ::
West was elected vice-president, and
J. l.. George was reelected treas
urer. -
The board of directors includes
the newly-elected officers and the fol
lowing, who. were elected Thursday;
.. Z. EIWell, Dr.. D. l.. stanton ~ s.
Bailey, T. J. Burke, ". N. Bowser,
H. l.. Huffman, c. W. Vandersluis.
II. l.. Huffman was elected to serve
as district trustee. y Z.
A d. johnson was chairman OF the
program Thursday, while Roy V.
Harker, G. S. Harding and Oliver
Whaley will be in charge of the
meeting next week. The attendance
prize, box of cigars donated by
John Gilbertson, was won by Judge
G. W. Stanton. r ,..*.
At meeting of the new
ly elected board of directors, Fl. z.
Mitchell was retained as secretary.
One number Of the Grand theater
vaudeville program furnished enter
tainment for, the session.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
BELTRAMI FARM BUREAU .
MEETS HERE TOMORROW
Program of Activities for New
Year to Be Decided Upon
Eat Annual Meeting

The Beltrami County Farm Blu:
reau association will meet in annua!
session at the rooms of the Civic and
Commerce association tomorrow. This
meeting is primarily for the direct
ors of the township farm bureau
units, but all numbers Of the organ
ization are, especially urged to at.
tend. Under the revised articles OF
incorporation, voting will be done
by unit directors. -. y,
tChairrraen of various projects and
directors Of local units will be called
mon for asreport Of what their or,
pa1lization has acc omphshed and
what plans are being made for next
YEARS work. .,;,
President a. E. Whiting Of Black
duck will make brief talk, follow.
ing roll call, and the report Of the
years work will be summarized by
County Agent D. c. Dvoracek. The
county agent will also suggest an
outline Of his plans for the coming
year. :%,. s5S::sr BAL. X. -@.:..,,
F. B. Palmer of the. University
Farm, state leader Of county agents,
will be the speaker Of the day. F,
w. Peck, director of agricultural ex-
tension at University Farm, was in
vited to speak, but he will be un.
able to attend at this time.
Following Mr.. Palmer's talk, the
committee on program Of work will
make its report for discussion and
adoption. The election of officers
for the coming year will complete
the session. FL, ~ u q.
Every farm bureau unit director
is urged to attend this session with
as many of his members as possible.
The policy of the farm bureau for
the following year will be nodded by
those present !, and this is an i'm.
portant phase of the organization.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
SHOPPERS GUIDE !.

In this, holiday advertising edition
of The Pioneer, comprising "a pages
will be: found the greatest guide to
shoppers ever issued in this section of
the state ~ @ - s. '~. s.''"t
y Make your dollar, buy 100 cents
worth Of merchandise. Read the adj
vertisements. It pays. You will find
thousands Of real bargains in these
pages For your convenience the
pages are indexed. 49,. ..
..sss Section One
Page 2: Bemidji Floral Co.
Shavitch Bros-Pioneer special. .
Page g.: Troppman's Grocery
Palace Market--Peoples Cooperative
Store-Peterson, the Jeweler-Sun.
shine Grocery Grand Theatre.
Page A: Troppman's Departm cnt
Store-O 'Leary-BoWser Co.. Grand
Theatre. G,,,e - .&&s&i ~
+ Page s.: Miller's Cash and Garry
Store--Grand, Elko and Rex The.
tatres. :2S 'e~ ".. l.;
Page ST. Bemidji Creamery
Northern National, Bank-Mandarin
Cafe. MILL ......
{ Page q: Classified Cards-Busi-
ness and Protest. onal ads-Classified
Department. =
Page 8: Langdon Mfg. Coz. A.
Barker-"Mickle' and "Twentieth
Century"
+: ,. Section Two
Page q: C. E. Battles-Bemidji
Shoe Store-Geo. T. Baker Co.
Page 8: Carlson, Of Course.
T Page a: B. & D. Shoe Store-Be-
midi Candy Store-Pioneer Diction-
airy special.
Page s: Pioneer Stationery Store.
Page 8: Elko Hat Shop-Wilson
& Co.-Bemidji Retail Merchants.
Page 7: Clifford & Coo. J. La
qna-Bemidji WOODEN Mills.
Page 8: Benidji Hardware Co.
~ Section Three
Page 1-Hakkerup Studio-C. WI
Jewett Co.-Minn. Electric notice.
Page 2: Geo. T. Baker Co.-Given
Hardware Co.
Page 3: Huffman & O'Leary.
Page a: City Drug Store.
Page 5-Minn. Elec. Light and
Power Co.-Gill Bros. Markham
Coffee Shop-General Repair Shop.
Page 6: j. c. Penney Co.-Dic-
.tionary Coupon.
Page Z: Hakkerup Studio-Hub
Clothing Co.-Boardman's D u
'Store-Minn. Elec. Light & Power
Co.
Page 8: Drs. Dannenberg & Two
F. j. Kruse & Co.-Naylor Elec-
trio Co.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
Nov Demands IS, 900 Tons
More Than Japan Agreed
.2,s to Accept Under Plan
SUCCESS OF PLAN RESTS
WITH FRANCE AND ITALY
Believed Frances Demand, IF
, Granted, Would Throw Jap
re. Pact Out of Gear - X !
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 16.--France has
definitely placed before the naval
subcommittee Of fifteen her. demand
for the $50, 900 tons Of capital ships,
making her the third naval power.
This would give her a tonnage OF
$4,000 more than Japan has agreed
to accept. '-' ''
Adoption of the worldwide pro-
gram for limitation of ornaments
now lies on the fixing Of suitable
Production for France and Italy,
Secretary of State Hughes has made
plain. in announcing that the United
States, Great Britain and Japan have
sgreed to their respective reduc-
tons. .
Had France continued building as
she had been before the war, she
now would have navy equal to o.
greater than Japan, and she holds
this factor should be taken into con-
sideration.
Americas position is two-fold.
First, America believes Frances de-
mand, if granted, would throw out
of gear the America Britain-Japan
agreement of yesterday, and second,
the program France proposes would
mean an economic blow of serious
consequences.
Up to yesterdays meeting France
had asked for $4,000 tons, but with
Japan's replacement securely set at
$4,000, the French delegates pro-
pose a 100000 limit so that France
would have the coveted third place
in the navies Of the, world. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
: TOBACCO FARMERS SEEK
TO CONTROL U. s. TRADE
CIV United Pressl

La Grange, N, c., Dec. 16.Fifty
3 thousand organized tobacco farm
ers in Virginia and the Carolinas will
engage in primary shortly to choose
20 directors to manage the affairs
Of the new Tri-State Tobacco Grow
ers' Cooperative association, accord
ing to DR.. James Y. Joyner. chair
man Of the organization committee.
DR.. Joyner stated that the mem
bership would be boosted to the 5o,-
600 mark. Nearly so per cent Of that
number have already been enrolled.
Leaders of the organization move
ment declare the association in the
Carolinas and Virginia will be the
most powerful farmers organization
in America. It will control the bulk
of the bright tobacco produced in
the country. Dr.. Joyner. in a recent
statement, said the association would
take over markets in this region Il,
1922.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
TEST RIGHT OF GIRLS
TOPOWDER THEIR NOSE
a(By unitdd Press

L Knobel, Ark. Rkc.116:--po, school
girls navesga legal frs''at to ,5tise face
powder? w., ..ya..
THAT question is .&.nu.tcd to be de-
cided here today, when Circuit Court
Judge Marion Futrell rules on writ
Of nandamus brought against the
board of education of this little towf.
Of 500 population by pretty Miss
Pearl Pugseley, Is. d.. .....
Miss Pugsley was dismissed from
the local high chool by Principal N.
L. Hicks, because she used powder
and is seeking "restoration of her
rights"
Some time ago the board dec reed:
"Peekaboo waists, transparent hos
iery, the use of lip sticks, paint and
all cosmetics by students are PRO-
hibited." t.'
II had no face powder at home
and used ordinary talcum as sub
stitute," Miss Pugsley said. "Prof.
Hicks TOLD me to wash it off If /
wanted to remain in school. / be-
lieve the order was an invasion of my
rights and therefore refused to com
ply with Hicks wishes"
Her father started the suit. ask
ing for All injunction to restrain the
board from barring her from school.
He took suddenly i'll, and On his
deathbcd insisted that his daughter
carry the case to court "if it takes
every cent leave you"
Miss Pugsley stated two other girls
were expelled for the same reason.
The mandamus proceedings are d.
rccted against B. A. Scott, J. II. Me-
Coy and F. J. Sellmeyer, members Of
the board of education. who framed
the ir0n-clad rule.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
FRAUDULENT FUR BUYER
WANTED BY AUTHORITIES
Opens Checking Account, Buys
Furs BY Check and Then
Draws Out Deposit1

Sheriff Andrew Johnson of this
city has received a notice from Sher-
if Paul Felix of Little Falls warning
local authorities to be on the look
out for man by the name OF Frank
Hartman, for whom the Little Falls
sheriff holds warrant for arrest.
The notice states that Hartman may
be travelling under an assumed name.
However,, Hartman beat the me :
sage here and played his fraud game
in this community and then beat it
again. On Tuesday he opened,a check
ing account of $500 at a local bank.
The next day he drew out $495 in
a lump sum and issued one check
for So which left a balance of So
to pay a number of checks which are
now coming in against his tenn
porary account. He gave his address
as SO North Eleventh street, Mime
apoiis, when opening the banking
account. '.
Hartman, according to word re-
|ceiNed this afternoon, operated at
International Falls, Thursday, max
ing a deposit there in the forenoon
and withdrawing it before the banks
closed in the afternoon. After ship
ping the furs to Fred Thomas at
Lacrosse, Wis, he purchased a
ticket to Bemidji, but continued OH
to Minneapolis. The sheriff at La
Crosse has been advised to be on the
lookout for the furs.
He is described as being about
five feet seven. inches tall, has dark
eyes, smooth face, dark hair and a
sharp nose. arr.
He is alleged to visit towns, de-
post money in a bank, and 20 out
into the surrounding country to buy
furs, giving. checks in payment. Upon
his return to town, he is alleged to
go to the bank, draw out his money
before the checks are cashed, and
leave with the furs. e.,
? Authorities have been asked to
keep in touch with the banks in their
localities since he is said to have been
pulling this same fraud stunt in
other places besides Little Falls and
Beihidji.. They are also Instructed to
arrest him, and wire the Little Falls
sheriff If he is located"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
PARENTS AND TEACHERS
NET AT LINCOLN SCHOOL

The Parent-T Teacher association of
the Lincoln school met at the school
building, Fifth ward, at 3 o'clock this
AFTERNOON and enjoyed al excellent
program. The meeting was excep-
tiona1ly we'll attended and much in
tcrest was shown
The high school orchestra played
a number Of well-reccived selections
under the direction of Miss Martha
Fibigar. Superintendent J. C. West
gave short talk, and a short pro-
gram by pupils of the school was
given under the direction of the
teachers.
Following the program, a general
session was held and lunch was served
by committee Of parents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
FRANCE PLANS TO FORCE
BANKRUPTCY Of GERMANY
(By United PressJ

, Paris, Dec. 16.-France plans I'd
throw Germany into bankruptcy, ii
was stated here today. .a..., p 81,
At the London conference between
Premier Lloyd George and, BRAND tho
following plan will be suggested by
France: =. ..'-
z The allies are to recognize the
bankruptcy of Germany.
+ The allied commission is to take
charge Of Gcrmany's tax collections
and assets just as would be done III.
case of a private bank. a. ,,...
The ma king of paper. marks, to DO
halted. -. -. III e.. 10
The commission is to control the
cuetoms, coal and tobacco. ..'.. ..
: The agreement would be binding
similar to the Weisbadcn agreemenn
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
ELks HAVE BIC TIME Ne N ", RI
. WITH NEW CANDIDATES

The Bemidii lodge, B. P. o. F., en-
joyed n dig time" with II class OF
candidates Thursday evening. Initia-
ton stunts provided amusement for
the public as we'll as the lodge itself.
In addition to the initiation Of a
large class, special program was
enjoyed and lunch was served.
A committee with DR.. D. F. Nc
Cam as chairman was appointed to
make arrangements for an Elks
minstrel show, which will probably
be. staged during the latter part Of
January or the fore part of Febru-
airy. 80.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
GLEE CLUBS PLAN CONCERT,
AT EAST SCHOOL TUESDAA

The Boys and Girls Glee clubs Of
the high school will give free con-
cert at the East Bemidji school for
the students and their parents next
Tuesday evening, December 20.
Miss Esther Young will, give sew
eral readings. The club will sing
under the direction of their leader,
Miss Martha Fibigar. This is the first
OF a series Of entertainments planned
for East Bemidji and should prove
very interesting. The program is to
begin at 8 o'clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
JACKSON YOUTH is FOUND
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTEP
(By United Press)

Jackson, Mimi, Dec. 16.-Vernon
Peterson was found guilty of man
slaughter in the second degree by a
jury in district court Thursday night
The 17-year-old youth, son Of Mrs.
Julia Peterson, prominent widow of
this city, ran down and fatally in
jured M. Nelson. an aged farmer,
November 10. Leaving the aged man
to die, Peterson drove on to dance
in the country where he was arrested
few hours later.
I Peterson's defence took the court
by surprise when he was put on the
stand to testify to his own guilt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
HELD PENDING =
/. INVESTIGATION OF SHOOTING
(Ry United Press)

St. Paul, Dec. 16.-Patrolman
John Allen was held here today pend
ing investigation of the shooting Of
v. Letford in dark alley when the
latter reached for a flask. Allen said
he thought the flask was a gun and
pulled the trigger Of his revolver,
which he had placed against Letford's
ribs. Letford died en- route to the
hospital. Allen fired shot at one of
Letford's companions when they
started to fee. ~--.. .,,....... -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
Local Schools and Churches
Plan Special Observance
Of Holiday Season
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
HAVE LONG VACATION,
Monday, December 26, Will De
Generally Observed Since
/: Holiday Is On Sunday II

4. riIz Z ~ z b .
chr;stmas celebr;Itions will be gem
eral over the city during. the oni,s o.,
mas season. Programs VIII pe sNe Ia.
ii the day schools and Sunday schou ~
and special services will pc held ~
iii the churches suitable for uhe or
At the State Teachers college, the
I ovar,.ises will commence SATURDAY,
Dacember 1 II. At 2 80 p. M, the lirst
. and second grades of the elementary
denartment will hold their exercises
Miss Edson's pupils will furnish tse
program. fl. ( /; r, !, , :, ,,o,.
= On Monday at p. M, Decensper
10 an adult program will pc gwen
There will be Christmas Tree ana ,.i Z
general good time for all the adu,!'
students: Singing of Christmas caro '!t
Of the. various countries VIII pc a
feature. @i .s. =. -s..
4 On Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m,
the kindergarten and primary pupils
will have their exercises and on ~ cd
nesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, the
fifth and sixth grades will holt tbs. their
program. s !. $.x III. ~ =. - :,
The third and fourth grades OF the
elementary department have been
making speciality of gathering cloth
inc and food to be donated for char
liable purposes and have been OBJ
serving the Christmas spirit in that
way. -: z5-:l5;li z
Il, uDhc osnoo ~ .
At the Central school each room
I in the lower grades will have a Christ
mas program and tree stss! THURSDAY AZ
ternoon. ..s.:. !, 4
. Lincoln school children VIII also
1 have their exercises Thursday after
noon. Christmas tree Tor $eacn room y
will bring special cheer to the chill
drer. . n :.z.
At the North school moo, the e .,''e'fs
will be held Wednesday afternoon IN ~ !
commencing at 4 $40 9 9 clock Ihe eAl
will be one program for the whole.
school to which parents are especially
invited. Z.
The East school will also ceie-.
brate. The primary room will hold ITS
Z exercises Thursday afternoon at
which a playletf entitled The Little
Pine Tree" will pc rendered by the
pupils. On Thursday evening at 3
O'Clock the second room will give a
little play entitled "Christmas Toy
Shop" Parents are invited to attend
these exercises s.,.S I !
-..,s. Churches s.s
The churches Will ali have special
Christmas services and the various
sunday Fschnols will also celebrate.
The Bantist SUNDAY. school viii
lojd its ~Cy,r;stn,os ,,rnpran ~ and +roa
Fridav evening Decembar 81 The
Presbyterian Sunday school enter
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
GAINESVILLE MAN GIVEN
1O-YEARS ON ASSAULT CHARGE
(Bys United Prcss)

Moorhead, Dec. 16.--James Hart
man, GAINESVILLE mechanic, must
serve ten years in Saltwater for as
saulting his wife with intent to kill.
The sentence was placed this morn
ing by Judge Nye after the jury, fol-
lowing deliberation for an hour and
half, returned verdict of guilty
late yesterday.
Both Hartman and his wife told
their stories. Hartman maintained
that someone entered the house, and
after striking him, beat his wife un-
conscious.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
(By United press)

St. Paul, Dec. 1G.-Advertised as
the words middle weight champion
ship contest" the fight between Mike
O. Dowd and Mike Gibbons is more
than that ia Twin City fans. The
two claim to be in good shape for the
scheduled ten-round battle tonight.
Their first meeting two years ago
was the greatest exhibition ever
staged here. Both claim today to BID
in as good shape as then and both
feel confident of winning, - -.