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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
AN AFRICAN LlBERAToR.
He Wages War Against Pagans an
Piunderers-Foreign Notes.

He Wages War Against Pagans and
Piunderers-Foreign Notes.
WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. % Secretary
of State Bayard is in RECEIPT of communi-
cation from Sierra Leone, giving an account
Of the movements of an army of 100 900 men
in the interior Of Africa The communica-
tion, which is from United States Consul
Lewis, under date of July ID, says
that in 1880 an unu ually intelligent and
energetic Msndingo namei.Samudu, a Mo
hammedan, conceived the idea of waging
war upon paganism and of opening up the
highways to the coast from the interior.
These roads have for generations been i'll
tested by vagabond plundering tribes Sa-
mudu began his crusade five years ago,
and now has an army of 100, 900
men-horse and foot One division recently
drove certain French troops from gold
fields which had been taken possession of by
the Europeans, ami is now Le,ieging
Bamaks, a large town occupied by the
French. Another division is operating east
of Liberia, and will probably make it
possible for negro immigrants from
America TO settle in the healthy
and fertile regions of the interior The
third division has subjugated all the tribes
in an extensive region The most important
victory secured was that over the the king
| dom of Soolima, of which Talaba, lnrge
commercial city, was the capital Last
year Samudu's army besieged the
| city After five-months' resist
ance the king, his family, and the
| principal chiefs, resolving TO die rathsT
than surrender, fired the powder magazine.
and all persisted. The Hooboos, a tribe of
robbers, who for thirty years had been a
| terror to the caravans, were also broken up,
the chief being slain. Consul Lewis is OF
the opinion that Samudu'S success will be OF
benefit to American commerce, there being
an increasing demand in that region tor
| products If the United States
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
An Awful Total

MADRID, Aug, 26. The total number of
deaths from cholera throughout Spain
since the outbreak of the disease, has been
4, S47, and the number of cases 1877, 565.
MADRID, Aug. % Forty seven hundred
and one new cases of cholera are reported
from the infected districts for the twenty
-Four hours ended Tuesday noon, AMI l, $50
deaths
ToULoN, Aug S6-Thirty -four deaths
from cholera have occurred in this city
during the twenty-four hours ended at noon
Tuesday.
MARsEHLEs, Aug. 96.-Sixty-seven
deaths from cholera are reported as having
occurred in this city during the twenty-four
hours ended at l2 m. Tuesday
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
The Chicago Current.

CHICAGO, Aug. ~. The whereabouts OF
T. l. Wakeman, editor-in-chief OF The
Current, are still unknown. His brother,
b. T. Wakeman, Is in town and has pub
lished the following: The officers of The
Current company desire to state that there
has been confusion created in the mind Of
the public regarding the financial relations
Of MIR. E. l. Wakeman to The Current.
His personal liabilities are not The Cur.
rents liabilities, and the assets of the paper
are sufficient to cover its liabilities, and
tkere is prospect of The Currents contIn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

A consultation was had Tuesday by ma
jority Of the stockholders of The Current
and the probabilities are that the publica-
tion will be continued without any intermis-
sion. The total Indebtedness of the COM
pany is something less than IS, 500, as shown
by the books.
MILWAUKEE Aug. %. 1t is stated on
the best Of authority. Tuesday afternoon,
that MIR. L. L. Wakeman has been In Mil
waukee since he left Chicago, the guest of
his friend, James Baker, of the Central
railway. Neither can be found, and 1t is
presumed that they are out of town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send recipe that win cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d
New York CITY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

BAR HARBoR Me-. Aug. 30 About all
the prominent visitors to this resort at
tended reception on board the Tennessee,
Monday afternoon, at which there was
dancing and concert by the Marine band
Among the guests were the Russian minis
ter and Mr. and Mrs Blaine Mr. Blaine
was received with great enthusiasm, and a
salute of twelve guns was fired in his
honor. Mr.. Blaine will buy land and build
a residence here. He is in excellent health.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

IT would be amusing to have the Span
iards get into a scrape with Germany but
their talk with that end apparently in
view is mostly froth. However. the
French have chance to laugh, and the
declaration that little Alfonso has ceased
to be a Uhan will make the laughter up
roarious,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

Housekeepers throughout the country
have been using DR.. Prices Cream Bak-
ing Powder for generation, and have
ever found it as pure and good as the
wheat it raises so splendidly. House
keepers do not care to experiment when
experience has proven that they have
found good article-as Dr. Prices Cream
Powder, they will stand by it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER is said TO be
in excellent health. Then there is no
truth in the absurd rumor that he was re-
Gently kissed by Senator Malone. We
didn't believe it at the time. But as for
little Malone how is he2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

For several years have suffered great
ly from periodical returns of Hay Fever.
At the suggestion of Covert & Cheever,
druggists, l obtained Ely's Cream Balm
and used portion of it during severe
attack, l can cheerfully testify as to the
immediate and continued relief obtained
by its use. l heartily recommend 1t to
those suffering from this or kindred COM
plants. (Rev) H. A. Smith, Clinton,
Wis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

DUBLIN, Aug. 26-lt is reported that
Germany has asked a power friendly to both
herself and Spain to act as arbitrator in the
Caroiines dispute.
MADRID, Aug. 26-The Correspondence
charges that England has given IA tacit ap'
prevail of Germanys conduct i'll seizinG the
Caroline islands
Count Won Salms-Sonenwalde German
ambassador to Spain, who for some time
past has felt constrained 20 abstain from
appearing in public, is about to go to Berlin
to enjoy holiday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
Sent Ont to Rnll Wheat.

TORONTO, Ont. Aug &c Dispatches re-
eeivsd here from Winnipeg state that the
reports of frost in Manitoba and the north
west, circulated in the statos Monday, are
greatly exaggerated to affect the market
The Thermometer fell almost to freezing
point, but in no case was any appreoiabls
damage done. A very considerable quantity
Of grain has been harvested, and reports re-
ceived from along the line Of the Canadian
Pacific railway all agree that NO damage
was done to uncut grain, and state thai
harvesting is in full blast
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
What II Does.

Almost every lady habitually uses some
kind of hair dressing. 1t is toilet ne
cessity. Parkers Hair Balsam is the best,
because it gives gloss and softness; ar
rests falling out; does not soil the most
delicate fabric: is deliciously perfumed
cools the head; eradicates dandruff, and
promotes luxuriant growth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 20. The pub
licity given to tne fact that the United
States treasurer ha resumed the transfer
Of gold cola from San Francisco to New
York by registered mail has again caused
suspension OF that mode of transportation.
1t is not expected that any more gold will
be ssnt through the mails for some time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
The nInn Who wan.ed to Fight,

BAR HARBoR Me-, Aug. 26 1t has trans.
pred that the gsntlomsn who challenged a
United States navy lieutenant because
he spoke disre .pe.tiu!ly OF Gen. Grant
is Hon, Alfred r. Conkliny, nephew Of Ras-
cce Conkling. Both Mr.. Conkling and the
officers of the vessel decline to give the leu
tenants name.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
Something New Under the sun

OTTAWA. Ont, Aug. 26.-Hon. Mr.. Bowel,
citing minister Of finance, left Monday for
Riviere du Loup to meet Sir John A. Mac
donald, and arrange for the return of the
loan Of g. O00, 900 which the Canadian
Pacific railway got Of parliament last Sos
sion. The company do not require the
money, and having $4,000, 900 bonds up as
security are anxious TO have them released
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

Prescribed Tongaline for patient
whom / had been treating for neuralgia
and after taking few doses she was en-
tirely relieved. Have also used it In one
case Of neuralgia, and one case of acute IN
fiammatory rheumatism. with the very
best results J. N. Page, M. D., Van
dercook, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
The british Grain Cron.

LONDON. Aug 26.-Forty per cent. Of
the returns received represent the wheat
crop to he over the average; 81 per cent of
the oats returns, Is per cent of the beans re-
turns, and 81 per cent of the peas returns,
show tho e crops D be under tine average
There will be an average crop of harley.
Wool growers are of the opinion that the
crop Of 1854 was better than that of 1855
xrfil D.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

THE Marquis de Mores has been in
dicted in Dakota for killing a cowboy in
self defense. II he will assure us that he
has not fenced in any public lands we
shall move that banquet be rendered to
the Marquis here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

A PERSON struck by lightning has no
knowledge of the fact and feels no pain
This is reliable. We obtain the Informs
ton from friend who recently applied
for an office and got it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

CORK, Aug 20. The Nationalist of Cork
and Waterford assembled at Knockamors,
Tuesday, and Inferred coffin containing a
document representing the Grimes act
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

ENGLAND and Russia have reached an
agreement regarding the Afghan frontier.
Thus the threatened war is postponed, 1t
may be for weeks and it may be for year
or So
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
HartZ q Rahnsep
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
Love Turns his Back

on slovenliness, as regards the teeth.
Keep them pure, all ye who wish to be
beloved and caressed. SOZODONT is
unequalled as means of whitening, pol
ishing, and preserving them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
Honors to Canadian Officials.

LONDON, Aug. 2G Gen Middleton, the
commander of the Canadian forces, and the
Hon. A. 2. Caron, the Canadian master Of
militia have been gazstted knights com
manderS of the orders of St Michael and
St George
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

1T is said that Schoolmaster General
Eaton wears a smiling countenance. Now
this is all wrong There is nothing in
the civil service rules which provides for
smiling countenances.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

They strolled along the broad parade,
John Jones and pretty Miss Maria.
"Your teeth are awful, john" she said;
Why don't yon buy the Beautifer?
See mine !" How whitel" Yes, It's my won
To polish them with SoZODONT."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

DUBLIN, Aug The Ursuline convent
at Ballytruckle. Waterford. was burned to
the ground early Tue day morning. The
inmates all ESCAPED without injury
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
]: s'cZeIllaSS

For the benefit of suffering humanity, and in
heartfelt gratitude at the wonderful result, l
deem it only my duty to give this un olicited tes
tmony in favor of Swift's Specific. My wife has
been Afflicted with hereditary Eczema or 1t
Rheum from her infancy. II has increased in in
tensity with each succeeding spring, and being
somewhat skilled in med cine myself, / tried
every remedy could think of for years-Sarsa-
parilla combined with t cry form Of POtassiae,
and hundreds of other remedies, 10 ions and
alkali washes of every kind known, but they all
gave only temporary relief.
During the spring of 1884 her lower extrem-
tiles became So inflamed and sore that she was
obliged to keep them constantly coated with a
covering of 'FHllers Earth mixed wet and al
lowed 10 dry on. Among other things she was
afflicted with periodical nervous headache, oc-
curing regularly every seven days, sometimes
followed 10y an Intermittent fever for weeks at IA
time SO that her life became Il burdento her.
This spring determined she should take ;. :.
:, and follow strictly the directions III regard Ia
dose. diet, etc. This was about seven weeks ago.
After taking the first large bottle the disease
seemed to increase; the burning, itching and in
hammation became Unbearahle. She, however.
pcrscvcrCd III the uce of the medicine. After Ia
king the second bottle the Inflammation began u
subside. After the lhirh bottle the Inflammation
disappeare', and sore spots dried up aud turned
white and scaly, and finally she brushed them on
in an Invaluable white powder resembling pure
salt She is now taking the sixth bottle three la
| bespoonfus four times daily Every appear
ance of the disease has gone, and her flesh is b,
coming soft white and smooth again; and what is
! more her periodical headaches have disappeared
| and she il now, at 50 years Of age, enjoying the
| only good health she has known for upwards Of
! 30 years. No wonder she declares with emit hasis
| that every hotl of ) :, ). Is worth thousand
| times its weight in gold.
inf inf, inc Ar 20 50
\ viii be cheprfnly given by herself At her resi-
| dcuce 135 Mulett street. er by me.
JOHN y, BRADLEY, a Griswold st.
| Detroit, Mich, May IL. 1885.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

WHAT is the exact reform value of a
civil service examination which results in
appointing utterly incompetent men to
responsible offices?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

Il sold in two years thirty three thous-
and one hundred aud twenty (33. 1907 bot.
ties of Hunts Remedy. 1t is valuable
medicinne for kidney diseases" W. B.
Blanding, Prov.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

Mr.. BLAINE is sojourning very quietly
at Bar Harbor-so quietly that he hardly
knows whether he is himself or somebody
else. Things change.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

A Canadian clergyman recently
preached five hours on stretch TO con
gregation, which patiently endured it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug GA postal
card. addressed ~. S. Patent Office, Wash
ington, d. c." was received Monday from a
man in Mississippi, and read as follows:
Can you loan me about $500 with interest
from datei l wish to go Into business for
myself. Want to sell goods and will want
about that amount
p. ST not, please let me know where
can get it.
The suggestion to apply to the patent of
tice probably ayose from the knowledge
that the patent Office reports yearly a sur
plus Of receipts over expenditures
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
Gen. SheriH2H.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Aug, &-Lieut Gen.
Sheridan Arrived in This city early Thursday
morning. At 10 "A. m he drove to Fort
Porter, AMI later in the ds yis;ted Fort
Niagara
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS,
ROCK ISLAND WEEKLY ARGUS,
orrolAL pApras or RocK ISLAND CITY AND COUNTY
ARGUS Block, Opp. Post Office.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
DAILY-lsH cents per week, or so cents per
month, delivered by carriers to any part OF the
lily.
WEEKLY-S2,OO per ear, postage paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

EDINBURGH, Aug rs. Her majs,ty the
queen, arrived at Perth Tuesday morning
en- route to Balmoral
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

"Spaldings Glue" cheap, convenient
and useful. Mends everything.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

sE For notices inrcfcrcucc TO Spec
sious, changes of time. and othCr items u o.
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee
Paul Halfway, please refer 10 the iucl. o.i
this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

1i7 ". I'D St. n. y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
THE DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY, AUG, 26. 1885.

Only Demoora tic Daily In the Eleventh Con
gressional District.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
H0RSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

s. S. Parker, Wellington. o., says:
While crossing Lake Erie, gave it to
some passengers who were seasick, and it
gave immediate relief"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26

He sure and get the genuine, and send for Urea
tise on Blood and Skin Diseases free.
For sale by all druggists
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO..
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
1S7 " sd NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-26
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CuRES
80 YEARS
RECORD.
Physicians Testimony.

ALL A.W, Brown, MD, of Providence,
a., In. l., says: ~ have used HUNTS
THE kidney and Liverl REMEDY in my
-DNEYs practice for the past sixteen years,
LIVER and cheerfully recommend 1t as
ADDER being safe and reliable remedy"
AND -
BINARY Another prominent doctor OF
RGANs Providence says that Il am fire.
,RoPsY Fquently urged to use other prepare
y LvET Etions as substitutes for HUNTS Kid
'aprrro kney and Liver REMEDY. lind on
3Io1Ts Etrying them that they are worthless
&oI-,. in comparison TO it,"
PAINS An Old Lady.
IN "My mother, 76 years old, has
TIE chronic kidney complaint and drop
bACh sy. Nothing has ever helped her
On like HUNTS kidney and Liyerl
SINE EREMEDY. She has received great
Sbeneft from bottles and we think
IsEAsEs it will cure her''-W. w. sunder-
fENIloN land, Builder, Danbury, Conn.
NON. A Minister'S Wife.
Row Anthony Atwood. of phila.
OF delpha, says:-"HUNT's Kidney
URINE. ( and Liverl REMEDY has cured my
PRICE wife of Dropsy in its worst form.
sl.25. All say that IL Is miracle
Send for General ChRce.
'amphlet I
If Tea,i. General Chace of Rhode Island
monials. says: 81 always keep HUNTS Kid
HINTS ney and Liverl REMEDY in my
EMEBY house Taken in small doses occa-
co., sionally at night, it prevents head
rovidence, ache, and regulates the kidneys,
r.. L. stomach and other organs" 10
disease soon shaken, by HUNTS REMEDY taken"
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-09-05
Blunt as q Market.

The farmers of Sully county will find
it to their financial interest to market
their grain and produce in Blunt, there
being more competition among buyers
than any other town on the line and
when you go there don't fail to visit
Dlckover, the Main Street Grocer, who
is now carrying the largest and best
stock of good honest brands of Gro
ceries of any retail grocer in the city.
Will sell all cash buyers at Bed Rock
Prices. Come and convince yourselves.
22 S. +, DIoKovER, Proprietor.
Large stock and low prices on
heating and cook stoves at the hard
ware store of NJ. +. Robinson, Blunt.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-09-05
To Contractors and Builders.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ Sealed Proposals will be received by
the School Board of Clifton School Town
ship, Sully county, Dakota, at the office of
the Township Clerk. until Monday, Sep
tember 81, 1885, at 8 o'clock, p. M. for
building two school houses in said Town
ship. in accordance with plans and speci-
fications to be seen at the Office of the
Clerk A good and sufficient bond must
be given TO insure the faithful perform
ance of the work and quality Of the ma
terial used in accordance with the contract
entered into, and the School Board re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids
BY order of Schsof Board.
WM. G.. WALTER,
Clifton, Aug. 90, 1885 Township Clerk.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-09-05
CLIFTON, COUNTY, DAKOTA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1885,

A light frost visited this section
Thursday night, nipping some tenkel
vegetation, but doing no serious dam.
age.
MIR. Reed, of the Morris & Reed
meat market, Blunt, was in town,
Thursday, looking for supplies, mostly
fat sheep and hogs.
A. j. Darr, an old citizen with us,
now q foreman in the construction of
the Rapid City water works, was in
town last week.
"A car load Of square and round
base heating stoves has been received
by NJ. +. Robinson, the Blunt hard
ware man.
--Threshing machine accidents are
already creeping into the papers. One
cannot be too careful while working
about these relentless machines.
There were Ii applicants for ex-
animation for certificates before County
Superintendent Carr at the Christian
College, Clifton, on Tuesday, amsng
whom were MISS Vina McGannon, Jay
Pierce, Miss Mabel Mills, J. NJ. Gray,
Miss Sarah Seward, Mr.. Mcmahon, Mrs.
+. Il. Brookings, Mrs. Mate Scrivens,
Mrs. H. c. PAUL, Mrs. V. NJ. McFall,
Miss Frankie Winter, and three others
whose names we failed to learn.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-09-05
NOTICE..

To Al IVhom IL May Concern:
As am Informed that there are people
in and about Clifton who it seems interest
themselves regarding myself and Joe
Kokesh, and have expressed themselves
that l wanted to rob said Kokesh; l. there
fore. make the following proposition
That | will transfer to any one all my
claim against said Kokesh on the payment
Of such an amount as am legally entitled
that is. principal money with legal in
terest and cost incurred up to date. Now.
then, If there are any of those who have
been having their mouths open against
me in this matter. let them shut IT, and
open their pocket-book instead. in favor
OF kokesh. and | will thank them, and
ever remain.
FRANK KOCH.
Winona, MINI, Aug. Is, 1885.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-09-05
Fell to His Death.

We regret to learn Of a sad accident
in Rich Valley township, 1876, on
Saturday, last, which resulted in the
death of a Mr.. Barrett. The partlcu-
lars as near as we can learn them are
about as follows: While lowering into
a will which he was digging, by Wes-
ley Karr, when about half way down
he called to be drawn up, and about
this time his hands slipped from the
rope, but q moose in the end in which
he had one foot, held until the top OF
the well was reached and Mr.. Karr was
about to reach out and take hold of the
unfortunate mans foot, when the moose
slipped off and he fell to the bottom, a
distance of some 60 feet, headforemost
When reached his neck was found to
be broken so that death was quick and
painless. He leaves a wife and two
small children.