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Evening star., 1923-02-11
SWEETSER AND OU|MET
TO PLAY GOLF ABROAD

NEW York, February 1o.-Jess
.Sweetser, national amateur golf
champion, and Francis Ouimet, former
national and open champion, will be
members of the American team that
will go to England this spring to de-
fend the Walker cup, the New York
Times today. says it learns on good
authority.
Another member or the team, the
paper says, may be Bobby. Jones of
Atlanta, q student at Harvard who
has applied to the university authori-
ties for leave of absence.
Chick Evans, Harrison Johnson and
Jesse Guilford are also mentioned as
possible members Of the team.
The paper understands that the cap-
taincy of the team has been offered
to Ouimet, although Robert w. Card
ner of Chicago has also been men,
toned as the leader.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
RUEL AND RUSSELL ARE
BOTH FORMER YANKEES

Muddy RueI. horn in st. Louis
February 20, 1890. first played with
Madison of the Wisconsin, Illinois
League in 1914. He was with tho
st. Louis Browns I'm 1919. but saw
little service. The following ycar
he WIS with Memphis of the
Southern Association, and was sold
to tho Yankees mt the end of the
1917 season. After n season rs
bench warmer i'm New York he
batted ..40 in 81 games with the
Snnks in 1919 and boosted this
mnrk to ."GS i'm 81 games I'm 1920
when he wns traded to Boston
with Pratt, Wick and ThOrmahien
far Hoyt. SchnnE. NcNalIy and
Harper. As first string catcher.
with the Red SON I'm 1921 he hit for
n percentage of PIT in 1I3 games
and last year attained n mark of
.225o I'm 116 contests.
Allan Russell. n native of Balti-
more, got his first professional cx-
periencc with the Orioles of the In
tcrnatiOunl League and was pur-
chased by the Yankees in 1915.
After several seasons Of iudiffer-
CRt success i'm New YGrk he WINS
shifted 10 the Rcd SGN in 1919 as
part payment for Cary Mays. Rus
sell has had considerable trouble
with his stomach and IL seemed
for n time that his spine was both
Cring him. He collapsed In n game
mt New York three years ago and
was I'm q grave condition for some
time before it became evident that
he ever would return to the game.
Russell In the only spitbaII pitcher
the Nationals have had for years.
Evening star., 1923-02-11

lumbia. University. Allen Helfrich.
Penn State College, vas second, and
J. w. Dgiscoll, Boston A. A., third
The TING was 1.23 1-5. Connolly OF
Georgetown also ran, but was not in
his usual form and failed to show.
Meyer LOwers a Record.
Another indoor record was lowered
by Herb Meyer of Rutgers College
who made the 100-yard low hurdle
if OIL 9-10. The old record was
0.12 LIS, made by James S. Hill at
Baltimore in 1907.
Alfred lie Coney of Lafayette es-
tablished a record for 125 yards in
doors for which there had been no
previous mark. He was timed at this
distance in 150-yard heat in OLE 3-5,
one-ffth of a second slower than the
worlds indoor record, made by c. III.
Sheriff. in 1889 in New York.
Kiviat Fails in Comeback.
Abel Kiviat, famous when he re-
tired seven years ago as an olympic
athlete and still holder of the world
record for 1000 meters, failed in his
attempted comeback in the S80-yard
run, finishing fourth The race, run
in the slow time Of 2.01, was won
by William Sullivan, Paulist Ath-
letic Club.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
DARTMOUTH Is VICTOR
In WINTER CARNIVAL

HANOVER, NJ, H. February TO-
Dartmouth again won the intercol-
legiate ski and snowshoe champion
ship when it closed the thirteenth
annual winter carnival here today
with a total of 28h points. McGill
University was second with "a points.
New Hampshire State scored 8 points,
Mfddlebury 1 and Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology II.
McGill staged a strong comeback
today, after allowing Dartmouth to
run up "a long point lead yeste rday.
In today's events the Canadians
scored 16 points against for Dart
mouth.
\ e liz. Il hockey game this afternoon
Dartmouth defeated NJ 7. T., 6 to o.
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SALLY LEAGUE PLANS
TO HAVE EIGHT CLUBS

COLUMBIA. S. c., February TO-
Association, commonly known as the
Sally League. will be enlarged. to
eight clubs developed here today
when it became known that President
w. II. Walsh of Charleston had
been in Savannah comforting with in
terested parties there.
League officials are favorable, ac-
cording to a statement by President
Walsh, TO the addition of two cities
to the present siX-club circuit if ar
rangements can be made.
Savannah, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla;
Macon, Ga, and Asheville, N. c.. are
among the cities being considered.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
KAMM is GIVEN $4,000
TO SIGN AT LIKE SALARY

CHICAGO, February 1O.-WilIie
Kamm, star third baseman, pur-
chased by the Chicago White SOx
today signed n contract for the
1823-1824 seasons. Although no
figures were made public, 1t was
reported kamm will rcyeice $1O,OOO
n year.
kamm demanded $4,000 of the
purchase price after the sale was
announced. but n compromise was
reached, it was said, whereby
kamm received $1,000 for signing.
The Pacific coast star is consider
ed the most polished third baseman
that ever came out OF the minor
leagues.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
BENTON CASE DECISION
is EXPECTED ON TUESDAY

ST. PAUL, Mimi, February 10.-A
decision in the case of Rube Benton.
pitcher. who was sold last fall by the
ST. Paul American Association club to
the Cincinnati Nationals. and who is
under a cloud in connection with the
world series scandal of 1919, is ex-
pected next Tuesday at the annual
meeting of the National League club
owners in New York, it was reported
here tonight.
X. M. Landis, base ball commits
sioner, is expected to make known
his decision then, it was said.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
SWITCH SHANkS, GOEBEL
i AND PICINICH TO RED SOX
.Criff Enthusiastic Over Landing Boston's Hustling
Young Catcher-Fans Regret Loss of Hank
Mogridge Signs Flying Visit Here.
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

IfIAT Clark
wv made by the Washington ball club
y when he obtained title Of
uddy) Rul Pitcher Allan Russell
change Ouedcr Eddie
Shanks, veteran utility player Of the Nationals
, This transfer of talent in which announced
ideatou
broachcd although
President the Rcd o
tain Roposon involving Rue but following several conferences
tho
ckering
with razc in New York
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SUNDAY GAMES BANNED
UNDER ARKANSAS BILL

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, February TO-
The bill to prohibit Sunday games
and fishing in Arkansas was made
special order of business for next
Wednesday, when it reached the SEN
ate today. At that time, it WAS an
nounced. Senator Emory will offer an
amendment, requiring prosecuting at
torneys to enforce the law, under
penalty of losing office If the law Is
not enforced. The bill passed the
house vest erda =. .
Evening star., 1923-02-11
BRITISH POLO PLAYERS
WIN FROM ARMY TEAM

WEST POINT, N. z, February H.
Army,s indoor polo team lost to the
British international indoor pdlo
team here today, 9 to 6.
The, cadets got. away to an early
lead. and at the end Of the first period
led, 2 to II.
AS soon as they were warmed up
to their work, however, the British
ers easily outclassed the Army lads.
-Four periods. were played.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
COLLEGE BASKET BALL.

At GcorSetOwn--GeorE II,
South Carolina. H..
At Ithaca-Corneli, IS; Pennsyl-
vania. II.
80, EIufitIa, rs.
At Macon-yanderbilt, 37;S Mercer.
IS.
At Columbus-Purdue, 2ss Ohio
State, Fl.
AT Chicage-towa, IS, Northwest
ern.s IL.
\ Ch3cago, AZ Minnesota, 3.
& U1tveastty - GeorBias 31s AdaAf1i
,ntrnfasasn. A. 1,4ss .As1haxn. -.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
CARDINALS WILL STRIVE
TO GET TONEY TO PITCH

ST. LOUIS, February 10.-Manager
Branch Hickey of the st. Louis Ma
tionals tonight announced every ef-
fort would be made to have Pitcher
Fred Toney with the Cardinals this
season. Toney failed to report to
the local club last season after being
obtained from Boston.
Hickey explained the Cardinal club
already has spent quite sum- on
the Toney matter. Toney- never has
explained his stand, Hickey added.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
BOONE MAY NOT PLAY.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, February l0.-
Paul American Association club, may
not be with the, Saints this year, ac-
|cording to a letter received today by
Mike Kelley, manager of the locals.
Boone said he plans to retire from
in PittsburEh but sshis. decision 80 not
|yet dual
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Nationals Get Rue and Russell in Trade Ray Snase Several
PERFORMS UNPARALLELED
FEAT ON NEW YORK TRACK
Chicagoan Sets New World Indoor Marks for 1A
Miles, 5000 Meters and Two Miles-Also
Creates Record for Ts Miles.

Jew YORK. February looie Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club
Chicago broke three indoor world records lowered the time
outdoor world and established indoor
world Wco Athletic Club 1t
in track
The world
marks IA miles for 5000 and for miles, indoor
He 1zs miles, indoors
Evening star., 1923-02-11
SKI MAY BE REINSTATED
BY FRENCH FEDERATION

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. February 10.-Battling
Sikh will be restored to good
standing in the boxing game and
be reinvested with ali the titles
taken from him as q result of his
various escapades when the French
Boxing Federation celebrates its
twentieth anniversary next Mon
day, IL was asserted today by Skis
attorney. NJ. belmont.
Upon the recognition again of
his client ns heavyweight cham
Dion of Europe, said M. belmont,
the various suits brought by Sikh
following hfs disqualification will
be dropped.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
FOUR INDIANS AT WORK.

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, February TO-
Hot Springs saw its first base ball
spring training activities of the season
today with the arrival here of four
members of the Cleveland American
League. club. Jack McAllister, Frank
Roth, Stanley Coveleskie and George
Uhle made up the IEdians' advance.
guard
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Shelly ASKS WHITE SOX
FOR A 3-YEAR CONTRACT

CHICAGO, February 10.-Earl
Sheely, first baseman for the Chicago
American League team today was re-
ported a holdout because he was Of
Tered a contract for only the 1928
season. He Is said to want three
year contract. ~
Evening star., 1923-02-11
JACK RYAN is SIGNED
AS COACH FOR RED SOX

BOSTON. Febf uary 10.--Jack Ryen,
catcher for the Boston National
League team in 1s94-95-s6. today
signed a contract to coach the Red
Sox pitchers this season.
He had been connected with the
Washington club for several years
TSSsa.iS ~ 8 .1S5o 8 sna 1T
Evening star., 1923-02-11
p CONTESTS SCHEDULED
FOR HILLTOP BALL TEAM

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY'S base ball which last
championship of the already
- twenty-five for the coming campaign and add
field their initial battle
of the that have been booked will be played the Hilltop
field of northern
extend from May so June inclusive Navy will be Annapolis
in the other away-from home clash
Evening star., 1923-02-11
BIG NIGHT FOR PURDUE.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 1o.-Pur-
due tonight bested Ohio State in three
western conference athletic events. The
9ame, 30 70 81; outclassed the Ohio
4emc1nR team, D 10 q and In gyYnnAstic1
|eonned 56e.& psinta - Qh6o 6k<te,a 2k1s
Evening star., 1923-02-11
SIGNS LIE BoURDEAUx.

J OAKLAND, Calf, February 10.-De
Witt LIE Bourdeaux, an ,outhelder.
with the Philadelphia National League
club last, season. has bean signed to.
play with tho Oakland club Of the Pa.
ciho coa1k Iaea9aza dur3Ug tho 1Az3
Evening star., 1923-02-11
PIRATES RELEASE TWO.

PITTSBURGH, February 1e.-The
Pittsburgh Nationals have released
Pitcher Paul Sheppard and Outfielde" !"
Art jain, formerly Of the Dakota
League, to Flint, in the Michigan
Ontario League.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Only Handful to Report Late.

of rtyght days from the practice
actually the length
will
the fact that with the exception OF handful
stretch
the
SOUTH
batterymen arriving reporting
will required
outlook those
include only Judge Harris Shnks and
Evening star., 1923-02-11

initial clash the training
March Tampa April T here Boston Braves will
Cincinnati Reds twice fhs Of competition with big league
all they
guelng grind of the title and because of G
rockies
promises definitely establish the caiber of the squad of
corraifed.
Evening star., 1923-02-11

shape when he reported last spring and did
until AT Peks suggestion he has
been schedule for preliminary training by Griffith calculated
ambitious him from
Nineteen in Fold, Eleven Unsigned
Turk haired highlander with the Grf last
the
including Manager
himself fray occasionally and of the number
heard Those
pitchers ahers nfelders Grating
athletes still outside
bkstop oufeder and guardians
of the works s.. 81,
complete present.
Evening star., 1923-02-11

4 NORWICH DEFEATS PENN.
MoRTETIELp, vt, Fsbrua1y 10
3sorW4ch, defeated Fann1yfv1es12 -
&Haa hare today II II NJ
Evening star., 1923-02-11

HARVARD BEATS ST. NICH's.
ROSTON, February 10.-Harvard
hockey team defeated St Nicholas
Club Of New York here tonight, TO l.
Evening star., 1923-02-11

To Roger PecIdnpaugh only athlete the
who directed visit Hot Springs for boiling out The
shortsopper there twowek
and will follow of treatment QUIT
him by President Griffith.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
On the Side Lines
With the Sporting Editor
-Bv DENMAN THOMPSON.

TEEK after next the advance squad OF the Nationals WI" NIKE
NM made by Wash
ingon Tuesday-February I-at
Atrock
the batterymen and youngsters
whom the capital geographically the
Mace to start Line reach Tampa
time for the following Thursday March l. the
athletes will trot out Planet Field adorned by
PERIOD conoi
oning undertaken by local team
More will be the southern Florida resort
athletes Washington roster
Guiding northwad week with the Boston
will be
championship which will under the Grimen
Philadelphia Wednesday, April H.
approaching period of the most
outlined the history of local big league entries but the
than
listed
Annapolis to the
opening of of major calber
, 1923-07-26
DIE
IN CLOUDBURST
continued from rar. Ono,

Continued from Page one.)
and the river reached the highest
stage in the memory OF the Oldest
inhahitant.
Damage roughly estimated at sib-
600 was done at tho Riverton recia-
nation project when excavations
wero washed out and filled with mud
and debris. Thousands of ties ho-
longing TO tho Wyoming Tie & Tim.
Der company were carried miles
downstream below the treating plant.
BY last evening officials OF the Chi
ago Burlington s. Quincy had COM
pleted the urv OF the storm dam-
q between Armlnto and Their
mopolls. Il was stated this morning
at the local division superintendent's
office that no train service would be
available between those points for 80
days. A stub train viii run daily be-
tween Casper and Armlnto and pas
sengers for points north viii be
routed around through Alliance and
Billings.
The damage to the railroads prop
erty will be even larger than esti-
mated yesterday. In addition to tbs
i've bridges washed out and the miles
OF track which was carried away. the
company has huge hlls demolished
by tho storm.
, 1923-07-26
ACCIDENT RATE
IS LOW IN AUTO
INDUSTRY, SAID
Are First Among
Eight Industries in
Late U. S. Survey.

CHICAGO. July 26.-The automo-
bile industry was first among eight
industries surveyed in prevention OF
accidents, according % a statement
made public today by tho national
safety council. Accidents averaged
one a day for $500 automobile m
plcyes. or n total OF 3,s22 during n
total OF 2o3, 100000 hours worked by
sb.14s employees. Only accidents in.
volving time lost from work were
recorded.
Rubber plant workers were injured
twice as frequently as those in auto
mobile plants. Petroleum industrial
accidents were slightly greater than
In tho rubber industry and the dis
ahling factor was more than twice as
great. Paper and metal industries
averaged one n day for $500 employees,
but steel and Iron plant accidents
were less serious than in paper and
pulp mills. which was attributed 10
a long campaign OF accident precen-
ton in tho steel industry. The Port
land Cement industry and wood work
Ing were sixth and seventh in tho
list.
Construction showed tho worst REQ
ord with nm accident n Say for 1900
workers. "a statement indicated.
, 1923-07-26
Extension Of Time Granted
P. & r. On Gas Franchise

This location is the farthest north so
far to be prispented and develop
ments will be watched with consider
able interest. j.. B. Davidson and
C. E. Bass. of Portland. Ore, came TO
Rock Springs where they met s.. A.
Mock aad w. z. Evans OF the above
company After looking over the
locations. Messrs Mock and Bass con.
tracted with Mr.. Davidson for a
complete string of tools with a capn-
city Of $500 feet. TO be placed on the
ground within tho next our weeks.
Drilling to be started as soon as the
rig can be completed. In addition
to the contract for the well on SEQ.
ton II. MI. Davidson has consented
to become q trustee Of the company
and field tmanager with ]. j. Fore
man as foreman Of well drilling.
Messrs Davidson and Bass left for
Henderson. Texas. where they are
drilling a well and they will not TO
turn to Rock Springs until after the
first OF August
There has been little actfvity IN
the Baxter Basin field during the
past week and but ery little pro
gress mas been made In any well.
Fishing for tools, pulling casing. etc.
has been the occupation with every
company and until these difficulties
are overcome there will 20 little pro
gress-
, 1923-07-26
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. July a6.-Forelgn ex.
change irregular. Quotation in cents:
Great Britain demand 4.59h; cables
40 ii.i6; so day bills on banks 4.56%;
France demand $685. cables 1861;
Italy demand 4.4o; cables 4.40h; Bel
GUM demand 4.o3i cables 4.o3l5i Ger
many demand .oooiS5; cables .ooo14o;
Holland demand s9.27; cables $3.50:
Norway demand 1871; Sweden de.
mand 1855; Denmark demand ITO;
Switzerland demand 1871; Spain do.
mand 14.32; Greece demand 2.05: Pc.
land demand .OoO5M; czecho slovakia
demand 2.9s; Austria demand .0014k;
Rumania demand .b2i Argentine de-
mand 34.l2; Brazil demand 1o,45;
Montreal demand OF 1882.
, 1923-07-26

ROCK SPRINGS. wyo-, July 2e-
A 90-day extension of time has been
granted tho Producers a Refiners
Corporation by the city council here
for completion OF a gas distribution
system under a franchise awarded
the company earlier In the yoar. The
original franchise to this company
calisd for the beginning of work on
this system by the 18th day OF July,
1923. but these provisions could not
be complied with, owing to troubles
at the field. Mr.. wertz. field man
nger for tho p. & r.. appeared before
the City Council on Monday evening
and asked for an extension of 90 days
on both the beginning of work on the
main and conduits. and the compile
ton OF tho main and conduits. The
request Of Mr.. Wertz was granted. as
was that OF an extension OF 90 days
from the 18th day OF July. 1924, for
the completion of the system From
present Indications It 10 not likely that
Rock Springs will burn gas this win
ter, although it is possible that for
tune may DO with US and the line
completed earlier than Ia now ex,
pected-
Tho Baxter Basin on syndicats
has secured an extension on their
leases from C. G. Clark and they must
have material for drilling ON section
1+1s-1o4 before the 1ath OF August.
, 1923-07-26
CASINO CROWDED BY
DANCERS LAST NIGHT

Despite Indictment weather tho Ca
sine dance palace was crowded to en-.
paeity last night during tho entire
period Of dancing.
Marie Roderlok and Doug Isitt on.
tortained ms usual. They havS ar.
ranged TO give a concert Mt 10 o'clock
each evening. Dancing Is stopped
for n short tims each night at this
hour for the duets given by Miss
Rodorick and Mr.. Ialtt.
The beauty contest bsing staged by
the Casino has drawn about 200 nomi
nations 10 date. a lease on 40 acrsI
OF land with oil possibilities Is tn,
. prize in this contest
, 1923-07-26

NEW YORK. July 26,-Prices moved
within narrow and irregular limits at
the opening Of today's stock market.
Railroad shares made a feeble response
TO no higher June earnings reports
and oils pointed upward on light trad.
Ing. United States Steel common re-
ceeded ~fractionally. but American can,
Studebaker, Stewart Warner speedo.
meter and the Pan American Issues
opened higher.
The market was extremely dull dur.
ing the early trading. small fractional
changes being the rule. American
Metal limited preferred, sold nearly
3 points above the previous sale. Am.
erican Wooden advanced Ia and I'm
tied Fruit III. Indianhoma refining
dropped lM and Peoples Gas III. The
feature of the foreign exchange mar
ket was the further collapse of the
German mark to .000125 cent or $780,
rates were steady.
Quiet strength characterized the
early dealings with some good buy,
Ing power developing In tho invest
ment rails. ~steels, motors, motor ac-
cessories and equipments. For the
first time since the June income state
ments began to be published. the cur
rent issues reflected the higher earn
inss show Mast month over the
month before and the corresponding
month last ear Gains of one to two
points were registered by Lehigh Val
ley. Reading Common and first and
second nreferrad. Raltimore and
Ohio, Union Pacific, Northern Pacific
and New York Central. Equipments
benefitted by reports hat the rail
roads were spending huge sums to
get their property in shape for heavy
fall traffic. American Oar rising two
points and the others gaining large
fractions. Mack Truck. up "a and
Stewart-Warner up 1%. led the ad,
vance in the automotive shares white
Cruczbls up Nv. recorded the largest
gain IN the steel group. Call money
opened at 6 per cent.
Prices eased to n considerable ex
tent in the early afternoon, Stude'
baker and Baldwin losing practically
all OF their early gains. Eastern coal
roads, however, continued strong.
The market was extremely dull. sales
for the first three hours totaling less
than a quarter OF a million shares.
The closing was heavy. Free offer
ings of railroad shares forced a gen.
cral recession of prices in the last
hour. Northern Pacific and Great
Northern. preferred, each dropping
wv points below last nights closing
prices.
, 1923-07-26
livestock
Chicago Prices.

0AAAt.eO
CHICAGO. July 2s.-U. 8. Depart
ment Of Agricultural Hogs-Re
ceipts. A, 900; opened slow; later fair
ly active OF good kinds: steady 10 100
lower; good and choice 100 to FAC
pound averages. s7.4o@7.5o; top. $3.50
desirable $50 to 1926 pound butchers
T.2on7.s5; packing sows. mostly
s5.9o16.5o; strong w eight pigs. most
ly s6.5o@6.eo; heavy weight hogs,
$500 a 7.45; medium sT.25 q 100:
light. s7.oo17.eo; light light. $3.50
ESQ; packing sows, smooth, $1,000
$40: packing sows. rough. s5.75m6.90;
killing pigs. se.25@7.oo.
Cattle Receipts. $1,000; strictly
choice weighty matured steers. strong
to 1oc higher; lower grades and year
lings, steady to ~unevenly lower: very
little done on these kinds; early top
matured steers. si1.70 to shippers.
weight, 1908 pounds; several loads.
s11.35@11.60; choice yearllngs com
paratively scarce; in between grades,
fat she stock. anner n cutters.
weak to lowerI few better grades
about steady; bulls in line with yes
terday's decline; vealers. steady to CSC
lower: stockers and feeders, very dull;
bulk desirable veal calves to packers,
si05o911.00 bulk weighty bologna
bulls. t5.00@5.25.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; slow; fat
lambs, around steady; some held
higher; no western sold; bulk natives,
si200ml2.50; early top, $3.50; culls,
steady. $500 to $3.50; killing sheep,
scarce, steady; breeding ewes. strong
choice light ~yearlings, upward to
sif.5o; twos and threes from 5000
go.
, 1923-07-26
Wheat Failure
to Affect All
S Is Claim

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, July 26-
Warning the nation that the black
cloud OF the west" caused by the fail
ure OF the wheat market will affect
the entire country Just as did the
failure of the south's cotton market
in 1914, senator Oscar W. Underwood
yesterday laid the blame for the pres
ent conditions in Europe at the doors
OF the republican administration when
he delivered his first public speech
since his return from abroad before
tho Birmingham Rotary Club.
I'VE can never tell you where that
cloud will move to senator Under
wood declared. "Who among you can
tell IL tho same cloud now hanging
over the west will not BIO hanging over
the south next year"