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The Washington times., 1926-09-07
BY Fay King

Don't play practical jokes on
people!
II your sense Of Iiun1or runs
along lines which inspires you to
play practical jokes that bring
harm to others. and sometimes
prove fatal, you are In d class
with q criminal!
The other day two men work
Ing in plant where good deal
of dust and dirt accumulates on
The Washington times., 1926-09-07
This Dau u. History

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Enestown, Canada on Lake ontario on sep
ITO feet long OF 7OO TONS and cost
s75OO0 passengers from Kingston to Niagara
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Naturally gne rushed To him,
ana. seeing what she thought was
blood, tainted. she continued IL
j state of hyaterica and unstrung
nerves for months. II was no
Joke to her ana no Joke to any.
one else who has = normal mem
ta1ity.
Practical 5oIgers who pull chairs
from behind people, who irijure
their spiHles sitting with thump
upon the floor, have strange
idea of what is funny!
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
AlJTOMO1IVE
Autos and Trucks For Sale

DODGE BROTHERS, i9a4-screen de- livery. Equipment and general cond- tion Is good. c. A. Bence. 50 Chestnut St. Tel. 22I5.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

MACH1NE-(S Singer Electric) with motor. Almost new, including ac- cessories. At less than half price. Union Laundry, 2G6 Arch St.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

JANUARY sALE-On dining room sets of pieces, high light walnut, senu- inc leather seat chair at $50. Edward Gorfau, 16S Arch St. Phone 44c4
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

GAS RANGE-And chifforobe for sale.
 Ina. 69 Walnut St, 2nd floor. Phone
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

hEANING--and dyeine is cur exclusive businese. Garments of all descriptions, draperies portieres md curtains clean. ed or dyed. Satisfaction guaranteed. New Britain Dry Cleaning Corp. SS West Main St. Phone lS23-3
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Dycing and Cleaning

AIDES & CENTS dry cleaned and pressed, &l.00. Flannel md serge dress. ee cleaned and pressed. SIPS Sui:t sponged and pressed. soc Garments of all kinds cleaned and dyed at reason. able prices Goods called for snd deliv- cred. Star Cleaning Co.,. 229 North st Tel. eSS4. Branch office. 393 Main St, Tel 4l75.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
Household Articles

GENUINE-Old fashioned BuckYhea Flour, s, P. Strople. 1S5 Park s Phone gSq.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

VANCE sT.-Singe house. rooms, all modern, oil heated, nice location. Ina. los Winthrop st. Phone 1850.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29

PLAINVILLE-Mounta View, room tenement. all improvements with sun parlor, steam heat. Phone 13s-I3, PlainviIle
New Britain herald., 1926-12-29
EDUCATIONAL
Dancing Teaches
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

GROCERY STORE-For rent or for sale doing good business Ina. II Or nnEh St
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
HE PATRIOT PRESS. INC.
BACK GOES MR. FREEMAN

sIMITTA&E0ts ah his renomHa6n to Congress from the AO Second District Wmane Saturday. the news hat out of Hartford whispered into the Congressman Richard Freeman the effect that that his various apponee p0st0ces and other Federal offices have Washington again he H to buck up and some attention job This good advice Co the Congress man. the part of the Republican organiza lion poor Congressman with poor record
 office fairly certain and t his record for the next
 shows that be Is paying attention 10 his lob and truly representing his constituency well the Republican ization there will kick coming from the CongressmaH district Mr Freeman has deal to make for in the this and bis actions wl be regarded with by those iH this section of the state who ooK Dan office regretabfe and unnecessary. Hr Freeman been Congress long fme and he has formed many ar h parg henehmen east Of the Con aeeas River To fs alone docs h. hs probable Washington oH ta- staff of actual Congressional ac =amrfzhnent ai Haz hs done nothing and has record thaf .ae.#sHs uaa Eha has held office for NO long a 
 Regar4rr .aa accom-. the Wamaee convention which -eaeHHate# ar Freeman cannot hat wonder all 9 the numerous delegate. e Her collective sense of hamor behind them at Otherwise 6ha. ~9sd surely have laughed al fhe speech To8ue New London presenting Mr Free man candidate Mr ToWues speech funny and t de served hand Certainly ioly portrait he painted of the candidate With sunny disposition and great big heart must the cookies o the delegates hearts But We cannot pass unchalenged Mr ToWues statement that Mir Freemans long service at Washington shas given him com ruandng position This H nonsense Mr Freeman has char in Congress Republican organization of the garded nothing than routine rubber stamp office holder and ne
 However Mr Freeman has his chance his ancp what he can If his and poor Congressman in tho uex years been the past
 oke Nl be Mr Freeman but the voters of Congressional District The sole benefit Co be found thz unfortunate feRaaiaa H the almost absolute surety second District wall return Republican election heu the return Republican Representative necessary for zhe national Republican administration The regret H the of and incompetent representative of the district
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
OUT OF THE kIPLING ORCHARD

DAeK the sophomorc days of college life knew a ID boy whose sole claim fame that he had been souHdy thrashed b R0dyard Kpnp II had happened those days when Ar kplng living Vermont He had vau- able apple and treasured When this lad and another lift few of the fruits of the orchard for they suddenly found themselves attacked by English author who them both thorough beat ing like the stabbay in "The Admirable Grch lon who having eah eaht to his masters politics, faded into complete oblivion But Mr. kiplng lived to give 10 waiting world much debaabe inspiration and the fruits of
 great He left Vermont and in New York for many the point of death while the AngoSaNon world wait ed and prayed bedside When he recovered he dered testimonial dinner which still remembered n the history of American literature.
 Then Mir kiplng houored by America went back to Eng and and from time his rather ntrequent writings, hC has strangely recognized the hospitality of other by not few unpleasant hrusts America and Americans Most re lently in d volume, entitled "Deb and Credits he has attacked postwar American attitude in entitled Th Vineyard depicts America coming into the Wal eleventh hour taking right to apporon praise and blame displaying ourselves deaf o mh and blind C seorn showing Allies how might have best withsood burdens which had not borne"
 All of this course may be good poetry and But cannot wonder why Alr kpng should de iberaey try wreck the work of years Of Anglo Amer can friendship Probably when he wrote "fhe Vineyard. had been stealing his apples treasure hs hastseueuf and forget the bad temper mention bad taste.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
HISTORY IN HEADLINES

INCLUDED with it's ot last Sunday The New York Times
 presented readers interesting and instructive supple
 ent summarizing seventy five years of that leading journal
 xsence many the interest of this little history have been in the extraordinary collection of pictures which n euded the newspaper and, sure to many readers he headlines of pages The Times reproduced hrlngy stirring For instance there was the issue of April l3. 1861: THE WAR C0MMENfEnt THE FIRST GUN FIRED BY FORT MOULTRIE AGAINST FORT SUMP- TER" and hen years later April 4h 1S65 the left hand first column headed: GRANT! RICHMOND AND VICT0RY Eleven days later the columns of The Times black heading read AWFUL EVENT PRES DENT LINCOLN SHOT BY AN ASSASSIN And how many
 remember the thrill of that date much later when the head lines of The Times May 1898: VICTORY AT MA NIIIAl SHIPS BLOWN UP. SUNK AND BURNED"
 Ensuing years brought for American readers at least headlines peace. But August 2nd t914 unfo qettabe issue Of The Times when eight columns in width announced: GERMANY DECLARES WAR ON RUS STA; FIRST SHOTS ARE FIRED; FRANCE Is MOBIL- ZINC AND MAY BE DRAWN IN TOMORROW' There fol-
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

lowed four years daily history headlines until the great
 of November th 1918 when the end of the sig nailed again in fourine full page sreamers "ARMSTlCE SIGNED END OF WARP Probably issue of another date of newspapers relief and happiness to so large a number of people
 To the newspaper writer familiar with the outstanding eats of journalism the failure of The Times to include it's ta the arrival of the ship. following the sink ing of the Titanic is somewhat puzzle This achieve which will live long the history of American journalism But The Times in its anniversary supplement neither boasts nor brags simply presents the evidence of eventfve years of the highest type of American journal l. demonstrates moreover that the reliable newspaper modern times the first implement of history
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
REGISTRARS NOTICE

The Registrars of the Town of Pom fret hereby give notice that they will meet al the Town House, Pomfret Cen tre.
 Tuesday, October 5, 1926 From 9 \. N. to 5 p. NJ. to revise and correct the list of Electors in said Town Of Pomfret
 The revised list may be examined at the office of the Town Clerk and on the public sigu-p post on the 7th day of October
 No applications to be made voters can be received after 5 o'clock P. Nj. Tuesday October 5th. 1926. Blank applications may be obtained nf
 GEO. $. pI4ATT.
 HOWARD WHITE.
 Registrars Dated at Pomfret. Conn. Sept 28. 1926 39
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
MONDAY, OCT. 4th, 1926

MONDAY, OCT. 4th, 1926 At9 o'clock 4 NJ. to aet on the f5l- lowing articles
 Article No. l. To elect by ballot. one Assessor Tor three years. one Board If Relief for three years, Three selecfmen. two Auditors. six Grand Jurors. seven Constables. three School Committee member= for three years. 5ue school Committee member for two years t6 fill an unexpired term. two Reg .rar of Voters one Tax Col lector
 Article No. Ta eleet any other officers required bg law.
 Article No. 2 Ta hear report of seleetmsn and act thereon.
 Article Nc. To hear report af TJW Treasurer and act thereon
 trtjcle No. TH hear report 0f Town School Committee and act thereon.
 AffcI. Ne. n sec fl the Town aIll aHHrapria zhe sum q s2f e9H Tor District Schools.
 Article No. z Ta see f tha Town Nlii appropriate the sum Of S2up for repairs af Grade School Baildings and Grounds.
 Article Sa k ID see | the Town viii appropriate che sam af S3i.590 for High School Expense.
 Article No. 9. To see fl the Town wiu appropriate the sum of S2.500 for repairs 8f HIgh School Buildings and Grounds
 Article No. 10 Te see f the Town will appropriate the sum of S40a for running eN PeHses of IoIrtellottC House.
 Article Sa. II. To determine man nef of repairing Highways and Brldg es and mais appropriation for same
 Article No l2 To determine man. ncr of opening highways when blocked with snow aud make appropriation for same
 Article No. l3. Te see if the Town Will appropriate sum of money tol the proper observance of Memorial Day
 Article No. IL To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen c. borrow such sums af money as may be needed ta pay the current expenses of tho Town uutil the next Annual Meeting
 Article %a. 15 To see if the Tovf will appropriate a sum of money mol to exceed S200. for the benefit of tht Thompson Library.
 Article Nn. l6. To see if che Eowr will appropriate a sum of money t9i d free bed for one year at the Das kimball Hospital
 Article No. IF. To see fl the Towr will appropriate the sum ot $500 foi railings and fences.
 Article No. IS. T1 see if Che Town will appropriate the sum of S2.50o for .ruuninp eNnenses of the Town Farm
 Article No. 19. To see f the Town will appropriate the sum ef S3. 900 fer Outside Poor
 Article No. 20. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum nf saoO for Insane Poor.
 Article No. 2l. TO sec if the Town will appropriate the sum of s3.o0O tef Town Officers.
 Article No. 22 Ta see f the Town will appropriate the sam =of Sl0nel efar NJ scellaneous Expenses.
 Article Mo- 23. To see f the Town .eill apprapaiate $ sum ef u8oHet- for T new Sehe Building in Dist. NJ. le North ~fcnnrdale
 Krteie No 24 To determine n what manner the Town will pay th, =gVuOrsg ef new School Building 1T plst Notf North Gresvenardale.
 Article No 25 fo transact ans other business proper ta be done al said me .Hs
 Dated at Thompson Connecticut Sept E. 1926
 WfIFREn II BFLLEROSE.
 CHARLES \ CHASE,
 GEO. E. WHITNEY
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
FOUND

FOUND-Three heifers have strayed to the farm of Whfred Benno. Registration numbers 52005. 6561S, 3#A26, J. D. O., Conn. Owner may have same by proving ownership. WILFRED BENN0. F. F. D. No. 8. Southbridge. Mass Phone 2S9-2 39
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
MISCELLANEOUS

WOMEN AND GIRLS-Earn S15-$25 weekly in spare time gliding greet ing cards. Easy, interesting work. Experience unnecessary. For par ticulars write. H. C. YOUNG, Capitol Theatre Building, Willi- mantle. Conn. 3s-40
 ANNOUNCEMENT-Mrs. Eva $. Thayer, registered Spencer Corset tiere. Phone 295-4 24 Eden St. Putnam. 34tf
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
REGISTRARS NOTICE

The Registrars of the Town of Put nam hereby give notice that they will meet Tn the Town Hall, Church Street. ou
 Tuesday, October 5, 1926 From o'clock A. NJ. to 3 o'clock P. M. to revise and perfect the list of electors in said Putnam. The revised list may be examined at the office of the Town Clerk and on the public sign post on the 7th of 0e- tober.
 No applications to be made voters can be received after o'clock ?. NJ. on Tuesday, October 5th. Blank applications may be obtained of
 HERMoN c. CARVER.
 GEORGE POTVIN.
 Registrars. Blank applications may be obtained and will be received by Town Clerk David Flagg.
 Dated at Putnam Conn. September 22nd. 1926 S9-40
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

fereHt stories than g5a now tell i2H asked tha state attorney
 didn't war. ka mcnd Into
 able was tte
 WItne ta demon -Eat- h4a she s aeH the aats was born a she Bad raLh- f and Ha
 Letters -r= witness Co -Ee de adant Nst HeEe intro e-d and raa hEt letter was dated june l6ft IaZ5. and said that -Ha wanted him 4H Sunday as she had something t9 tell him that
 lIa surprise han
 I letter af May Z7th also invited e4a g. call and here E aza postscript ] hope all Of g.a rabbits die Th.s . e1 laugh Y rge court room and .te heriH rappe5 for order. Witness .s.Ia ned that this was just a joke aH- Webster ar the time the letter was written.
 A letter of August 18th was an ap0- srr for Hat Keeping date and asking ham H1t tH he mad and stating that fe x1ald meet him sunday afternoon.
 A letter of November 9th asked why be didn't come ta Webster and asked hun to meet her near the gas house Sunday and ta bring another fellow for a girl friend 9f hers.
 November l2th she again asked him to come to see her. but told him not to bring the same fellow as her friend did not Ike. him In the letters were terms of endearmeat and crosses in some representing kisses.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
LOST

LosT-Sept. 2l. a small gold brooch in the shape of two hearts tied with a bow knot and set with pearls. Reward to finder Return to Put nam Patriot 39-40
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
WANTED
dan, trustworthy.


 WANTED-Man. trustworthy can advance himself into a position Of responsibility as fast as ability per- mits. Must begin at the bottom and learn the business. Good pay from start. Write BOX 209. Milliman- tic, 3gs
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR SALE-Fine pure bred aecfse' dited Ayrshire cows, four tresI Q Few young stock. CotO MNCs- soc FARM, Wickford. K. l.
 39'
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
Didn't Speak to Her

When asked be the court why she wrote Wethefbee when be WAS working 4n the same room H tHe mil that she was. she replied that Raymond would H't speak to her and ver talked to her p tBe mill
 Attorney Harvey tneH concluded hI
 fCentiHued on Page Tent
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

The legal voter of the Town of Thompson are hereby warned to meei a Che Town Hall on
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR sALE-Three foot office safe. Price S20.0O. Address BoA F. care of The Patriot. 5'
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
WANTEI
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Pipeless furnace stand, ard make. g inch iirepot. 90od condition. Very reasonable boA D, care of Patriot. 6y
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR RENT-A number of good tene- ments in the Manhasset village. Rent moderate. Apply PUTNAM LAND AND MILLS CO.,, S3 Canal street. Putnam. lG
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR SALE-New milk grade hoi-
 stein heifer. Telephone -55-2.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR sALE-Motor bicycle and rsgs, lar bicycle. Also bed, springs anu mattresses. Ali in good condil.oA MRS. r. J. ANDREWS, lz- n rows St., Putnam, Conn. agHs 134-12.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
DEFENDANT OFFERS ALIBI ON
 THE WITNESS STAND THURsDAS

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FOR sALE-Moon touring ea' Sss condition, sI0o for quick sale. ,-,'.-r @ be seen anytime at Mrs. E..sss
 Bakers home, Pomfret eea.s.' s.s. near depot. Owner. L. B. BFisssA
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR RENT-Private garage, on Oak street of School street. Can be used for storage. Three minutes walk from Main street. Tel. 645-l3. WILLIAM GIBBONS. School street. 24t
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR SALE-Six-room house on Woodstock avenue, near pumping station. About l Id acres oI land, barn, shed, tool house ana chicken house. Price reasonaois. Owner Is going west an5 N.saes = v sell at once. MRS. IEINBt ,A
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR sALE-One and two quart sf' for canning at i-2 price. A no C. L. RANSOM, Pomtreh Y 2Hl, Phone 243-l3.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
NOTICE

The legal votefs of the Town 4 Pomfret are hereby warned t9 meet at th, Town House .E sad Town aN MONDAY, October 4th, 1926 4ts o'clock 1. Mz. ta act on the fal- lowing urtieles.
 Article !. To choose a moderator.
 Article q TO choose town efleers for the ensuing year. which are chosen hy ballot
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
FOR RENT

TO RENT-Eleven room house on Church street will be ready about January 15. Modern improve meats. Apply to Mother Superior. Convent. Church Street. Putnam, Conn. o5-3V
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

FOR SALE-"Cranmere' the oe4u... ful home of Janet C. SheppaIa i L cated on the Senexet road 70 x sold at public auction togei hef s..s the antique furniture on M1,.-SHy, 5s Hy Sept. 27 and Tuesday, sept -2 sa'r -
 WiTTER BROS. of bauie.ssss, Conn. Catalogues are now rss-' ga for distribution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-12
BROKERS AGAIN
OPT NN|ST|C
BY w. S. COUSINS
international News Service

NEW YORK, Feb. H. q re-.
suit OF the persistent forward price
movements OF industrial and spec
ialty stocks since the last week in
January. the spirit of gloom which
peryadad Wall Street Immediately
after the turn Of the year has
largely disappeared. and has beer
replaced by the optimistic tone
quite in evidence in the financial
district today.
From the purely speculative
standpoint. the outstanding feature
OF the present period has been the
resumption OF aggressive activity
OF the bullish pools. which have.
taken number of new stocks IN
hand, and, with much blowing Of
the trumpets, pushed them forward
at the rate Of or 10 points a day.
they have not hesitated to broad.
cast their programs and detectives
for their favorite stocks, and al.
most invariably the stocks in
which they are operating reach the
advertised price levels on the Day
appointed.
fessional manipulation, and It Is
problematicaI whether the outside
bubble has had the temerity to
nibble at the fast-moying pawns
Of the professional stock game.
Money market developments have
played an important part III the
movement OF stock prices In the
period Under review. The out Of
town banks have not been very
liberal with theif offerings for thu
call loan market since the publicae
zion OF the stock exchanges com
pilation on brokers' loans.
New York banks have persistently
called loans from the speculative
markets supply in order T.
strengthen their reserve position.
Meanwhile. the average price Of
20 Industrial bonds In Interna.
tional News Services compilation
sands higher today than at any
time since the inauguration of the
series in 1923, and the Dow Jones
average is the highest In more
than 20 years. This average has
risen nearly 40 points since the
latter part Of 1924, while railroad
averages have moved up % points.
The following corporations are sig
nificant:
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DR.. COOKS POLAR CLAIMS
SCORED BY EXPL oRER

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. IRE
fusal OF DR.. Frederick Al Cook to
appear before q committee Of the
Royal Danish Geographical Society
after HIS return from the Arctic TO
substautiate his claim Of discovery
of the North Pole will cause scien-
tific opinion to remain firm in its
disbelief in DR.. Cooks claims, Or.
Henry G. Bryant, explorer. said,
and DIR. Cooks conviction on charges
of improper business dealings has
strengthened disbelief In his claims.
DIR. Bryant made his statement in
reply to the speech Of Capt, ROAD
AInundsen, explorer, Ut Fort Worth,
Tex. on Saturday eupporting DR..
Cooks claims.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-12
Military Training Approved

Continuation of compulsory mil.
tary training in land grant uni-
versities and colleges was approved
by presidents and deans OF those
institutions in a conference with
President Coolidge yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-12

Slip-over or button front style. With
or without collar. Included in the
color range is buff, gray, rose, green,
black and many striped and checked
combinations. Sizes SO to ~. Ideal
for wear under coats or sIickers.
Second Floor, Sports Shop
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These are the apex in shirt quality.
Each shirt is supplied with a collar
to match. Offered in white, tan,
gray and blue. Sizes Ia to II.
Mems Shop, Street Floor
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-07
SPORT NEWS SECTION

an alleged stranglc hold "not Wis
ible at the ringsidc or in the gal
lcrics' brought forth a storm of
protest from 10000 fans who hisscd
and boocd for more than fifteen
minutes.
Stcchcr won the first fall Of the
two fall decision bout in Al minutes
and 10 seconds with doublc-bar
arm hold.
The second went to Pcsck, using
head scissors and double wrist
lock. The time for this fall was
u minutes and 4J seconds.
On two occasions just previous to
the final fail Pcsck apparently had
Stechcr' Shoulders pinned firmly
TO the mat but Referee Travers re-
fused to call the match, Then using
n crotch and cradle hold pcsck put
Stcchcr to the mat in such an i'm
prCSsjvc manner that even the ref
cree was persuaded. Travcrs tapped
i'csck on the back three times.
Iesok was heavyweight champion
of the world.
But while the crowd WIS still
Ioaring it's approval TraYers re-
lcrscd the decision and ON the claim
HAT Pesck had employed II stranglc
hold, declared Stcchcr the winner.
Nick Lutte threw Paul Jones in
iG minutes and ! seconds in the
semi windup, while Rcnato Gardini
t.'' the opener by tossing Joe Sig,
mond.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-07
CaleXico Ready
For Grid Game

Whom the San Diego class b grid
team jnvadps the valley Saturday
to do battle with the Calcxico clcv.
en- it viii be without the services of
it's captain and fullback, Kendall
Arnctt The star hackficld man,
who was the mainstav of the team
last year when it won the class B
championship Of Southern California
has been suspended for two weeks,
c0achcs have announced.
Violation of training rules is Civ
cu as the reason for the suspension,
Coach Frederick stated he will not
tolerate breaking of rules by any
player, regardless of the stellar
role the player may occupy. SANCHEZ,
reserve fullhack, will be in Arnctt S
place when the team takes the
field against the CalcXico aggrcga-
tion. The border team has had
three weeks of practice and CalcXico
supporter, are confident the men
will stage surprise for the coast
visitors.