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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-02-17
PLAN REVISION
OF TAX LAWS
Idea of Giving Relief From Tremen-
dous Taxation 90 Rule.

n Republican leaders 100 Congress arr
lawaitins tine inaugural address and >iili
/ soqucnt delinc1tion 81 tine Harding l-
: cal policy for guidance in the Revision
of the direct federal favuriou and o
1 rhe farin
4 Their plan 81 revision. broadly out
lined which they hope fhc new pre~i
denf viii indnrse. B.
Hefuudiug uf government Nar ub
lI-Htlous over % periud OF 40 to ~
years thereby posfp0nins iiguidHfio oi
fhe four billion dollar victory loai
which MIXTURES iu 1923
kepcll q Tire excess profits fas
scaling down 81 Tho higher -urtuxs.
which drif" Investments into TAX fires,
se'uritir~ and raising the iucDue faA
exemption O" prt-war levels
B. Exercise ~ economy u govern
nlrnf expenditure, thar no substitute
Tor ilr excess profits fnN viii i,. u,--
,ssurv
Levy Of si.-,.ial faN possibly oil
~aie-. 90 raise fii. fund fnr rhe ~nidicr~
bonus
. Increase of abe turiG tor r-venu,
a~ well protective. pufIH~r>
Secretary Of the Treason, Houston
estimate that 30 would hc necessary o.
fiue was prcdicsif.,i ou rh,- a--umpfiuu
tir thc Victory loau viii Dec retired
llp"u mHiurif} agd nn fhr Theory thar
iir present generation uiU di~.-harss
flr entire war drhf
Republican lcadrr~ are pasfically n
uuit. however. 600 hoidiuc that th,. next
generation should bear Cos share 81 tho
'Nle'if~r 81 fhr war from which 10 sriI
benefit aud that The immediate rr
du"ti"u 81 taxation. made possible ht
debt rriunding viii promofr au EARLIER
res lVal Of trade amd industry
Whether 90 viii he possible o. e.,
along without 20 substitute for fis. o.,
'--rS profits even with cNerfi~, 81 strict
'sf economy IS The question THAT must
De- met ai thu outset II tax revision T.
looks a. 81 "a majority Of thc next Cong
rtSs would De- iu favor Of repeating
tho profits taN. hat on The question 81
p substitute" there would IL. trrmeu
luu> conflict 81 opinion
pu the one hand or. ranged fboS.
who favor a sales tax a. e substitute.
pn the other. those who would r4iiS,
TIE taxes on corporations
The views Of these rival schools Of
economists are already being aired ai
length in and ont II Congress
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-02-17
NEwsY PARAGRAPHS.

The tree on which Daniel Webster
hung his scythe after deciding To 90
20 yarmouth College has been given
place I'm the Hall 81 Fame for trees
with n history.
Sixty per cent 81 the worlds output
If copper is controlled by the United
states
Government figures show "A surplus
of more than "A million women I'm Eng
land whose hope of marriage depends
upon them migrating to other coun-
tries.
The wild burrO Of the Grand Canyon
Of Colorado has been declared "A pest
by the United States government The
burros have destroyed the trails and
slenuded the pastures Of grass 80 that
native game such as antelope. has been
forced out
Residents Of Tahita express indigna-
ton because motion pictures. magazines
and Sunday supplement- pages depict
the native Tahita women as wearing
few clothes. Missionaries changed the
style OF native dress long before the
present generation was born. The NV
crage native woman is dressed in .
mother hubbard.
A famous French statistican has re
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shortage. IL would look like here is a
field that would repay investigation and
improvement
The Louisville 4 Nashville railroad
viii install wireless outfits 10 transact
ra jlroad business. Train dispatches will
moi be handled II j. announced
There are 11J.OoO tubcrcular children
I'm Vienna. of which 10000 are in urgent
mood of surgical treatment
More than 100000 acres in this
country were planted with peanuts last
year.
Insect annually destroy standing trees
valued M S70.ooo.0oo.
The present population OF Brazil Is
opc-fourth that Of the United States.
Sanitary engineers use top water
miunows- 10 aid in the destruction of
mosauifo larvae. These fish are said u
no very efficient in combating these
malariaI agents. and eat many thous
snds of them in short time
According 10 the figures Of the re
cl,waf ton service the amount of lum
bcr required 10 make boxes for Wash
iprton's apple crop for 1919. was suf
Ge;ent TO build 1890 country houses
each capable of sheltering a family OF
i've persons
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-02-17
CARD OF THANKS.

wish 10 thank the people ii Hick
man for the many kindneSSss shown 10
my family and myself and the favors
shown my son. Everett. since his un.
fortunate accident
l. G. Young. NJ u. and FAMILY
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-02-17
MAKING RETt IN TRIP.

The steamer ouccn City from GIN
cinnati- PASSED Hickman Tuesday morn
ing az - 81 ON her return trip from New
orleans The Queen City makes an AN
nual trip 10 New Orleans from tincin-
natl with visitors 10 the Mardi Gras
celebrations which this year occurred
February = In making the trip the
Queen city consumes about months
time visiting the more important and
interesting cities en- route
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1921-02-17
Eggs for IIatcliin;

Eggs for IIatehing Imperial Ring
lets Barred Rock. r. Il. Thompson :
Strain: price $3.50 Phone Woodland
PIP Mrs. Henry Maddox. State Line.
Ky D6-2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Milford New Century Club.

The Milford New Century GLIB held
its monthly meeting Monday NOveTn-
Der 2S. at $50 p. m. Mrs Julius 2.
Scott. first vice-president. presided. A
former member. Mrs. 4. DonneH
Marshall. was unanimously elected 10
membership. Miss Helen Barrett sang.
II Love You. Dear" By Stults. Mrs.
". x. Barrett being accompanist.
Mrs. George w. Marshall. chairman
Of conservation. had charge OF the
program and brought before the club
her committees plans for Milford this
year, a fine free library and reading
room. Mrs. julius f. Scott talked
about it from many standpoints and
read an original poem on the sub
ject.
Mrs. Charles E. Prettyman reported
that years ago when an effort was
made 10 provide a library. sfO0 had
been raised. which now invested in A
Liberty Bond would form a nest sgs
for the new fund.
Miss Ida Z. Rosa. state chairman
from this district to the Colony Houses
in Sussex County. reported that De-
cember is her month TO visit tbs. home.
Mrs. George Fl. Hall, chairman II
/ Civlcs, and Mrs. s. c. Evans Jr., the
Club president. were appointed from
the club 70 assist Miss Rosa. An ap-
peal was made for victrola records
which viii be new for the inmates. for
toys books. and clothing. to be sent
/ TO Mrs. George II. Hail as early IN
! December as possible so that Christ
mas plans may be made.
\ selection was given by a sextet
composed of Mrs. Diston W. Jacobs
Mrs. Walter X. Barrett. Mrs. Pottes
Hammond. Mrs. William Riggs. Miss
Helen Barrett, Mrs. Charles ID. An
bott. Mrs. E. G. Hurdy was accom-
p>.nist.
Next weeks program viii be IN
charge of Mrs. r. G. Hall. chairman OF
/ Civics. \ feature win be a reading bv
Daniel C. Anderson. a Wen known
artist.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
PAULINE FREDERICK
AT THE PARKWAY THEATRE

\ real old fashioned barn dance
with real old fashioned music furnish
ed by mouth organ. coucertina and
fiddler is one Of the opening scenes i'm
Roads OF Destiny" a big new Gold
wyn picture starring Pauline Fred
erick which comes to the Parkway
Theatre, for two days, commencing
next Monday.
The story is one OF that famous
authors, o. Henry, adapted FOR the
screen by Claiming Pollock. Mss
Frederick herself is very enthusiastic
about Roads Of Destiny" and believes
she has found a big theme which is
bound to make an impressive photo
play and one that win not be easily
forgotten. she makes her first ap-
pearance in "a modest little street cos
tune sauntering into the midst OF the
laughing. whirling couples In the barn
dance. No matter in what gown or
what particular type of individual
Miss Frederick may be portraying.
she always adopts herself 10 the char
acter's circumstances. making her
role as realistic as possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
BASKETBALL LEAGUE FORMATION
PLEASES Wilmington FANS

Sport Wilmington given another big with tho
formation
definite take meeting be
held
Nins Thursday
unusually
scarcity
ball league.
s on
be discussed
be
The Of Edward Meia Charles Ernst been
of
his assistance in boosting circuit
The organizations represented meeting
Seventh Ward Mount Vernon. Parksd
National
organizations 1t
sbnty that the circuit a tweve-team league
formation Wilmington
welknown individual
the
a large number followers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
SOLDIERS LEAOI
TURKEY LEAGUE
Increase Standing by Defeating
Aviators. 6-3, in Holly Con-
= tested Basketball Game.

The Soldiers increased their lead
over the Ayiators by an additional six
points In the y. Nj. 6. A. Turkey
League when they defeated the latter
team. & 10 In "A hotly contested game
~ basketball.
The Marines defeated the Sailors
In one of the best basketball games
ever played IN the High School Gym.
Glass by 2 TO count. Snappy pass
ing and the strong defense Of both
teams was the feature of the game.
Backstcln. Bardo. Horncy and Du-
rant stroud. still hold first, second,
third aud fourth places. respectively,
IN the individual standing. Backstein
has n total of 6s points, Bardo. 60
points; liorney. SO points, and Durant
Stroud, 20,
The physical department records
show that the High School Gym. Glass
A. the hest this season that IL las been
IN many wears. The absence of Paul
culver and Hastings Lyons prevents
a. from having perfect attendance.
rhc Individual scures are as follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
FEDERATION OF
CLUBS LUNCHEON

On Monday, November IS, a lunch
con was given at the Raleigh Hotel,
Washington, ID. c., by General Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, Mrs.
Thomas G.. Water, president, and
District Of Columbia Federation, Mrs.
John w. Frizzell. president. in honor
of the ladies Oft official delegations
conference on the Limitation Of Ar
mament. One OF the pleasing features
Of the luncheon was the announce
ment by Mrs. Frizzell that it was the
birthday of Mrs. Winter, and the
presentation Of a huge bunch Of
American Beauty roses. The honor
guests sat at a raised table, where
they could be seen by all present
After the luncheon the notables were
introduced. one by one. Some ac-
knowledged the introduction with a
short speech. while others simply
stood for a moment. All received pro
Ionged applause. Mrs. Winter pre-
sided and was in her usual. genial
good humor.
Every club woman IN Washington
must have subscribed to ticket. for
they not only filled the banquet hall
of the hotel. but a great many had to
be provided for in the adjoining rooms
About four hundred women were
present.
Mrs. II. ID. Boyer was an honor
guest. representing not only the Stat-
Federation of women's Clubs. but tn
State. as she was the only one present
from Delaware
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
\. Of {. FIVE PLAYS
PH|LA. ALL-STARS
Two Games to be Played at
Olympia Hall Tonight. In
cIuding One Girls Game.

The knights of Columbus win line
up against the Philadelphia Al-Stars
in Olympia Hall tonight. The Quaker
City boys are coming TO Wilmington
with q clean slate of eight straigh.
victories. The "Caseys" have been
working out every night for this game
and intend TO give the All-Stars their
first defeat Of the season.
Manager Dougherty will pick his
team from the following men: Quinn.
Gillespie, Lowell. Magill, Jack Dough-
c 'ty. Magill, Walsh. Lacey and Shields.
these men will represent the "Caseys"
from now on, they having signed con-
tracts Thursday night.
The sporting fans will be given a
treat this evening when they will wit
ness two games.
The Catholic Daughters Of America
WIN line up against a girls team from
Philadelphia. These girls are travelling
at a fast rate of speed and will give
the rivals close battle. The "Caseys'
and All-Stars viii commence promptly
at $50, with Glenn Carney refereeing
the game.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
THIRD CLASS TEAMS BUSY.
Park-Stapler and West End Acad.
emy MerwIck Games TO Settle
Championship

While Chesrook, Defiance, st.
Mary's and Parksfde are battling for
leading honors, there is also hot
fight going on among the 130-pound
teams of the city. In an elimination
series TO decide the third class cham
pionship of the city. Park A. c. will
meet the Stapler Park team at the
Rockford Water Tower, and West
End Academy will lock horns
with the Merwick Tigers at Second
and du Pont streets this afternoon.
All of the above teams. which are
the pick of their class. have had sue
cessful seasons. The winners of the
above games will meet, in the final
clash at Second and du Pont streets
Saturday afternoon, December 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
NEWARK HIGH WINS
STATE GRID TITLE
Game Staged at Dover Before
Small Crowd Results in De-
feat of BridgeviIe.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Newark. Dec. 3.-For the second
consecutive year the Newark High
School. by defeating Bridgeville High
at Dover. yesterday. has won the foot
hall championship of :he high schools
of the State outside of Wilmington
IL happened that the final struggle
last year was also between Newark
and Bridgeville. the former winning
The local boys returned from Dover
last night. elated over their 26 to 0
victory over the Sussex county team.
While the game was played on a Slip
perry. muddy field there were no seri-
Gus injuries. Captain Schwartz, of
Newark slightly injured one leg
Henry Townsend. who played quarter
and called the signals in place of
Hayes, out of the game with an injur-
ed knee. did good work and ran the
team well. Much credit is due Coach
Mcdonald, the "Aggie" teacher at the
school. for Newark's showing.
The touchdowns were scored by
Schwartz, stephen. NJ. Hopkins and
G. Hopkins.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
MAT TAROON TRIBE
IN GET-TOGETHER
Quot Contests Feature a Lively
Meeting of Red Men; Many
Members Attend.

Mattahoon Tribe, No. Il, Improved
o. r. NJ, held a get together meeting
on Wednesday night. Many q its old
members were present, as well as a
score OF new ones. An enjoyable
evening was passed in singing, story
telling. and long talks by past chiefs.
Quoits We're played. Charles Wrentz
and a. b. Moore defeating Charles
Wood and Roy Smith In three hotly
contested games. The scores We're:
20-2I. 1921. 2O-21. Ringers were
made by A. 3. Moore, 3. and Roy
Smith. (.
A large crowd is expected at next
Wednesday nights meeting. as there
are many interesting events 10 take
place. Mattahoon Tribe is at pres
ent in better condition than ever be-
fore.
The tribe would like 10 hear from
some good quot teams about the city.
Address all challenges 10 manager of
the quot team. Mattahoon Tribe, No.
II. Red Mems Hall. SIS Shipley street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
M|DDLETOWN HIGH
DEFEATS HARRINGTON
Soccer Teams Put Up Battle
With New Castle Countians
Having Edge.
Special Correspondence Every Evenlns

Special Correspondence Every FvenlnR
Middletown. Dec. 3.-The Middle.
town High School soccer team sent the
Harrington High School boys down To
decisive defeat here yesterday. The
game was slowed down, by constant
oownpour and field covered with sew
eral inches of water. But in spite of
this condition the game was thrilling
from whistle To whistle. Although
Harrington played fine game. the
Middletown boys outplayed them
throughout both periods Harrington
Put up strong fight I'm the second
period and but for the excellent work
OF Money, the plucky Middletown goal
Keeper, the score might have been diff
ferent.
In the first period Niddletown start
ed off with rush and In n few min
utes of play Roberts, Middletown's s
star center. sent the old pm" over
the goal line. The next goal was
made by Dill. goal keeper for Har-
rington. This was followed by a goal
from penalty kick. by Roberts. for
Middletown.
In the second half il was about min
and tuck, for the first Is minutes
Then an opening was made in Har-
ringtOn's defense and Jones kicked n
goal for MddletOwn, making a final
score of 40. The lineup:
HARRINGTON MiJJIa.o
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03

How they will line up:
81 AJut.vis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
COLLEGIATE TEAM STIRS INTEREST IN CAGE GAME

The Wnstn Conegate A. basketball five opened its season
Thursday night 4o39
Philadelphia
declare that this
the
all times The showed practice.
will before
Billy
share the Mcughan the leading the
locals. getting six
The Wnmnstonians
IS rtoft
Wilmington
will also
Auditorium possible handle
dfcnty while the playdng floor a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
LAUREL Ngw CENTURY CLUB.

4 business meeting Of the Laurel
Century Club was held last Monday
afternoon. Miss Laura Rodney was
admitted as a new member. on Tucs-
day afternoon Reciprocity Day" was
observed. in charge OF Mrs, Harvey
ID. Williams. The members Of the
Century Club Of fredericksburg we're
the guests and provided delightful
entertainment.
Mrs. J. G. Rodney made an address
of welcome 20 which Mrs 4. r.
StowelI. president Of the Federalsbur2
Club, responded. Mrs Robert Eding-
ton gave piano solo, ITO rny Pc
loved" Mrs. W. n. Carson gave the
prologue Of THE Patriots Tea" ono
act play laid in 1878, which was pre-
scnted by club members. a mono
logue, why's experience At a moving
picture show" was also given by Mrs.
Carson. At the conclusion of the pro-
gram, a collation. was served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03

Totals
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
GUARDS MEET BRANDYwINE.

Tho National Guard basketball squad
viii line np against the fast-stepping
prandywlne team of the Church
League. In the Armory this evening
and n fas, game ~ expected. Manager
Srlfc of the Guards had his crew out
for practice last evening and they will
tax. the noor this evening in fine
shape.
Ons ~ th, features of the program
will he the dance following the game.
Music for the hfralr will be furnished
Iy nrst class orchestra. Manager
ov,,r requests the following men 10
report az tho Armory al $40 this
evening csthcsri. Bader. Fritz. Me
Isughiin. kindell swariz, Bolton, Me
CiaNM,n And IarNis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Richardson Park Women's Civic Clubs.

The Women's Civic Club OF Richard
son Park win hold a parcel post sale
IL the Community Hall next Tuesday
evening. Ice cream and home made
candy viii also be for sale.
The next regular meeting Of the
club VIII be held that afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Minos Lynch. Important
business will BE- transacted as the con-
stitution and bylaws viii be revised.
The program viii be in charge OF the
Literary Committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Seventh Ward A. A.
Goals
WINS FROM
CRISFIELD AT SOCCER

Pocomoke City, Nd, Dec. 3.-Salis-
bury and Crisfield soccer teams play
ed off their tie game OF Soccer here
yesterday. the latter winning. l to o.
This victory enables Crisfield TO meet
Pocomoke for the Eastern Shore
championship. The game will be play
ed at Salisbury next Tuesday.
The team leading in the Eastern
Shore series contends at Baltimore.
December 81 with the Western
Maryland victors for the championship
of the State. These games attract
much attention, people going from all
parts of the State to witness them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Brownson Academy.
Goals
ROUSCH AND GR0H GO
TO CUBS IN BIG DEAL

Chicago, H.. Dec. 3.-Eddie Roush
and Heinie Groh. the two star per-
formers of the Cincinnati Reds, have
been purchased by the Chicago Cubs,
II was author.tatively learned yester-
day. Just what the purchase price
was has not been learned. Several
days ago stockholders Of the Reds
decided to dispose Of the two players
10 the highest bidders.
Manager Bill Killifer, of the Cubs.
Immediately got in touch with William
Wrigley, financial agent of the Cubs,
and asked permission to buy outright
Rousch and Groh.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Friends of Ireland Meet.

The first anniversary of the Com
modore Barry Council, American AS
sociation for the recognition OF the
Irish Republic was held Monday eve
ming in the hall at 1907 Scott street.
j. j. kirwin the president gave a talk
on present day affairs in Ireland. Miss
Elizabeth O'Sulliyan sang the SOL
der Song There was a pleasing mus
ical program and dancing. Refresh
ments We're served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
NEW CENTURY CLUB
CURRENT EVENTS

Mrs. Arthur L. Bailey VIII give
Review os New Books" at the Cur
rent Events Glass Of the New Gen.
tury Club next Tuesday morning. Mrs.
Edgar D. Fell will give dramatic
reading. Miss Louise Matthews VIII
dlscuss Current Events. Mrs. Charles
Z. Griffith viii read paper on Amer
lean music and viii give illustrations
on the piano Mrs. James X. Stack
viii read a paper on "A Motor Trip 20
Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
FIGHT FILING FEE.
WIN Probably be an Issue In Next
State Campaign.

The SO fee payable when filing a
personal income statement may be a
campaign issue next year. when mem
bers of the General Assembly OF 1928
viii be elected.
There is talk throughout the State
of pledging Legislature candidates for
the repeal of the State school law
section providing for the filing fee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
LOCAL QUAKERS
IN TIE WITH VISITORS
Germantown Team After VIM
ming 80 Straight, is Held to
Tie by WiImingtonians.

Wilmington Friends School sprang
n big surprise In the Private School
League game here Yesterday, when
the Delaware athletes checked Ger
mantown Friends winning streak In
soccer, by tieing tho. score with their
rivals, 2 TO 2. After winning 80 suc-
cessive victories, tho Germantown
players We're held even. Had II not
been for Athertons timely goal. the
Wilmington players would have won,
2 to 1.
The field was n veritable pool of
mud. Time and again members of
both teams slipped, sometimes at
crucial moments. 1t has been noticed
that this seasons team at Wilmington
Friends has been erratic on a damp
held, but yesterday they played what
is easily the greatest game In years
The lineup:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Surprise Party.

Harvey Draper, 112 West Eigh-
teenth street, a fast star on the
Orange football team, gave sur
Wednesday evening. The time was
spent playing 500. for which prizes
were awarded. Late in the evening
refreshments We're served. Thoso
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Peters, Mr.. and Mrs. II. l. Prentiss
Mr.. and Mrs J, w Alden, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T.. Wainwright, Arthur
Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Laurence
Mr.. and Mrs. II. 3. Waller. Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Draper, Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey Draper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Brownson to Play New Castle.

, On next Wednesday evening Brown
son Academy will line up against the
New Castle High School team. Brown
son is out for revenge for the defeat
handed them earlier in the season by
the Fishtown boys. Brownson Acad-
emy would Ike TO arrange games with
any second or third class teams in the
city Address all challenges TO Mark
Connor, care of the Brownson Library.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
BROWNSON CACERS
WIN OVER BIG FIVE
Red" Walsh's Cage Artists
Take Rough Game; Acad-
emy Wins Opener.

Red Walsh's Brownson cagers
took the measure of the Defiance Big
Five" last night in a rough game of
2s to Is.
Gillespie. Bierman and Lowell star
red for Brownson. while Quinn and
Shields cxcelled for Defiance. The
score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
w WESTMINSTER DROPS TO
NEIGHB0RHOOD RESERVES

Westminster lost 41-34 to the
Neighborhood Reserves on the Neigh
borhood floor last night. The Neigh
borhood organization viii be repre-
sented by two teams this season and
are open for games. The score:
Neighborhood Reserves.