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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
An Excursion Train Collides with Freigh
Tram.

An Excursion Train Collides with a Freigh
Tram.
BUFFALO, September IA dispatch
from Silver Greek, New York, says the
Niagara Falls excursion train on the Nickel
Plate Railroad, under the management OF
j. w. Butler excursion agent, collided with
a local freight train in cut on the curve
Just east OF here at IL o'clock this morn
ing. Both engineers and firemen were
saved by jumping. Only those in the
smoking car were hurt, it being completely
telescoped by the baggag, car. Only a par
tial list OF the killed can be given. Several
are mangled beyond recognition:
The killed are W. w. Loomis, OF Erie;
Henry Gedhardt and son, John F. Ged
hardt, of Pittsburg; Stephen Cameron,
Mayor of Waterford, Pennsylvania; John
Suder, of Pittsburg; David Sharp, w. w.
Rostatter and Mr.. Syphir, OF Erie; William
Reynolds, OF Dunkirk; John Meyers, OF
Erie; Aaron Parkhurst, OF Marys-
vile. Two bodies have been identi-
fed. One is thought to be the
son OF Lormis. The accident seems to
have been caused by a misunderstanding
of telegraph or.lers. Fourteen seriously
wounded were taken from the wreck.
The wounded are henry Huyck, OF
Stritina, Pa, both legs crushed, very ser
iously Samuel Tracy, OF Erie, head and
shoulders injured. seriously; VIM. thinner
ly, OF Erie, badly hurt; Louis Linse OF Erie.
badly hurt; Martin Pastallen, OF Erie,
shoulder and leg injured, not seriously;
Arch Campbell, OF Erie. seriously injured;
Chas Schendler, OF Erie, head and should
ers injured, seriously; Chas. Diller, OF Erie,
right leg broken and head cut; j. p. Har-
rinston OF Erie. badly injured; Jas. Tap
per, OF Summit, Pa, badly bruised; Philo
Linter, residence unknown, legs crushed,
and Mr.. Coburn, OF Titusville, injured
| slightly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Son Kills His Father In Trying to Res
cue Him From Onicers.

A Son Kills His Father In Trying to Res
cue Him From Ohicers.
PoRTLAND.Or. September lathe Orege>
MAN. Spokane Falls. w. T., special gives
the particulars OF a double tragedy, which
occurred the 7th inst. in Grand Cous
half way between Spokane and Okanogan..
A man named Paine committed murder in.
Missouri several years ago and was sen
fenced to be hung. He made his escape
and came to Washington Territory and
settled i'll Okanogan county. His where
abOnts became known and requisition
was sent to Spokane Falls and placed in
the hands OF Jack Hubbard. constab BILE, to.
serve. He took F. Aiken as company and
left Sunday morning for Paine's place one
hundred miles distant and secured Paine,
without trouble and placed
RANDCUFFs ON HIM.
He asked to bid farewell to his wife in
secret, which was granted. The two Off
GERS and prisoners started on a blackboard
for Spokane Falls about noon. Towards
dusk son OF Paine, aged 25, coming on
horseback, overlook the officers and began
firing from Winchester rifle. The third
shot hit his father, who died in ten min
utes. The officers returned the fire with
their revolvers, but the range was too long.
The fifth shot struck Hubbard in the chin,
and he fell to the ground dead. Aiken then
whipped up the team, but went only a
short distance, one OF the horses falling
dead from a rifle wound. Young Paine
made his escape. The old man as he was
lying confessed to Aiken that when he
bade good-by to his wife he told her to tell
their son to rescue him, even if he had to
kill the officers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

Col. SANDERS will enter the convention
to-day with the solid vote of Choteau, Daw-
son, Meagher, Fergus and Jefferson coun-
ties, eight out OF the thirteen votes from
Lewis and Clarke, fair proportion OF the
Deer Lodge delegation, and few from this
county. The long-haired tenderfeet will
have no easy time in downing" the old
war-horse OF the party.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

ordinnte to the national assembly, or
congress OF the order, and Of State execu-
tives under the direction of chief execu-
tive having authority over the whole coun-
try, will make the machinery of the organ
ization less unwieldy. The effort to effect
lively maintain direct relations between the
central authority and local district organ
lzations all over the country has resulted
IN imposing upon general headquarters
such immense labor in detail work that the
avoidance OF confusion became impossible.
Under the proposed reorganization it is
expected that the workings OF the order
will be more orderly and democratic.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
WHO is Robbins of Melrose?
Kiss Me, Too.

Rut. If there was diplomacy and presence
of mind shown in this answer, how mucn
wore was there in the case OF the young
iady who sat in an alcove at an evening
party, with a bright, young military man
her little niece on her knee 10 pay pI;
ee.S Nv tho exclamat ton of the child:
~ "Kiss me, too, Aunt Alice"
Rnt the sudden shock is succeeded 6y
tsaI;ne of relief as Aunt Alice calmly replies:
Won should not say, Kiss me two DEAR
Won should say, Kiss me twice.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
A Growl from the Tim es.

LONDON. September 4.-The Times, COM
menting on Parnel's Land bill, says Par
nells bill has undergone another change
1t is legislative chameleon Parliament is
asked to enforce a gigantic act OF repudia-
tion by a simple process OF allowing debt
ors to ret what they owe their creditors
without their being liable to criminal pro-
cecdings. It is project OF legislative spoil
alton without modern precedent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Situation in BulgArla.

SOFIA, September 14.-sobranje has
elected Givkoff president. 1t has also ap-
pointed a committee to draft a reply to
the address OF The government to devise
and submit measures relative to the
state of siege which the country is in, for
the settlement of Prince Alexander's prop
erty in the country. The state will pur-
chase all this property for $4OO 900 retain
ing 5000, 900 of this sum to liquidate the
Princes indebtedness to the National Bank.
This year the budget calls for $40, 600, 900.
The Porte has informed the Bulgarian gov
ernment that Turkey accepts Alexander 8
abdication and promises not to occupy
Bulgaria so long as the country is quiet
and law and order prevailed therein.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Issue of Standard Dollars.

WASHINGTON, September 13.-The issue
OF standard silver dollars from the mints
during the week ended September I l was
s66l, ,253. The issue during the CORE
spending period last year was $599 ,395.
Shipments Of fractional silver coins since
September amount to S447 ,8S5.
From the last statement by the mint
bureau it appears that the silver dollars
coined under the Bland Act have reached a
total of $239, 100000, which is about
eoual in amount to the gold coin and
bullion held by the Treasury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

LOUISVILLE, September 13.-The fall
meeting OF the Louisville Jockey Club be-
gan to-day. Weather fair, attendance
small track, track fast.
Eight furlongs-The SIasher won, Vulcan
second, Vesesti third, The Favorite fourth
Time. 1:14a.
Second race, mile heats--Bob Swimm
took the lead in the first heat and was
never caught, Guy second, Malva r. third:
Time, LAT. In second heat Bootblack set
pace and was never headed, Jim Nave Sec
ond, Bob Swimm distanced.
Third race, nine furlongs, Gold Ban won
Bob Fisher second, Panama third. Time,
LAT. No mutuals.
Fourth race, six furlongs, Wary (the la
yorite) had the race all her own way and
won under pull, Darkhall second, Catalpo
third. Time. 1:16E.
Fifth race. X miles, Highfight won. Eftie
H. second, Monarch third. Time. PA.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
RANDCUFFS ON HIM.
THE APACHES.
Removal of the War Element of tho tribe
to Florida.

Removal of the War Element of tho tribe
to Florida.
DENVER, September1 IA special from
the Albuquerque. New Mexico, Democrat
to the Associated Press says: Gen. Miles
arrived here this evening to meet 400,
Chirachua and Warm Spring Indians which
will pass here tomorrow from San Carlos
reservation via St. Louis to Fort Marion,
Florida. They are the war element of the
Apaches and their removal rids the south
west Of all Indian troubles. Gen. Miles
says, regardless OF what the army and
Navy Journal states in yesterdays de-
spatches, the Chirachua and Warm Spring
Indians were never disarmed, and were not
prisoners. They were placed on the reser-
walton again in protest OF the Interior De-
partment and the people Of Arizona, and
it il well-known that their removal, when
accomplished, will be the work OF Gen.
Miles, who has been arranging the matter
for five months against much opposition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

minute. Matterson gradually crept ahead
and led by half length at the creek. Lee,
however. inc: easel his exertions and drew
on a level with his opponent. At the
Craven cottage Lee had a lead of one
length. A desperate struggle followed, both
men still rowing forty strokes a minute.
Matterson was again even with Lee at
Crabstree and led by half length at Ham
meesmith. Lee then spurted again and re.
gained the lead, when Matterson stopped
totally exhausted. His time to Hammer
smith was eight minutes and forty two sec
onds. or tsn seconds better than the best
previous record.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

At the beginning Of the convention Mon
day the bosses ran their Cornish allies, but
before they had played that game long the
Cornish boys ran the bosses, and then the
fun commenced. Had our friends from
Cornwall exercised their power little
earlier in the action they could have secur-
ed their just proportion OF candidates on
the ticket
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

EVAN HERBERT, one of the brightest
young Englishmen in the county, was ruth
lessly slaughtered in the Republican con-
vention Monday to make way for a moss
back Republican. But Mr.. Herbert was
too progressive in his ideas, hence his de.
feat as candidate for the legislature.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
A Priest Imprisoned.

GALWAY, Ireland, September 14.-Father
Fahy, Catholic priest, was Yesterday SEN
fenced to six months imprisonment on
charge OF having made threat against the
officers of an estate from which one OF the
preist's parishioners, at Woodford, had
been evicted. He was to-day y removed from
Woodford to the Galway Jail. The people
are greatly excited over the priests impris-
IN nli.Nt
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Defeat of the Reyolutionists.

ST. LOUIS, September ia Matamoras
Mexican correspondent OF the Globe Demo
crat telegraphs that advices received there
yesterday state that the Rev, lutionists,
$50 strong. under Malevico Cruz. were
overtaken by the troops under Colonel
Shernandez and Colonel Borazos near Ell
Torro, about $50 miles up the country,
and signally defeated, with great loss in
killed and wounded. They took thirty
prisoners. The loss to the troops was
light.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
The Story of q Witness.

New YORK, September 14.-F. !. Hill,
who came to this city with James T. Ho!
lard last year when the latter shot and
killed Tom Davis, gambler, was held as
witness to the shooting. He was reigned
to give bonds and money was deposited
with the City Chamberlain. His bondsman
came to the District Attorneys Office to.
day to claim the money. The bondsman
refused to give his name to the reporter
but says Hill is dead. He stated that
about six weeks ago a gang OF cowboy s
raided the town Of Ballinger, Texas, OF
which Hill was City Marshal. While try
ing to disarm their leader Hill was shot in
the foot. Lockjaw resulted and Hill died
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
The Treasurer's Report.

The Treasurer's report to the County
Commissioners for the quarter ending Au-
gust 81 will show the total amount collect
ed durin! the quarter for licenses to be
S1S,272.43; disbursements paid out OF the
Contingent Fund, $40, 9,O33.55: Road Fund,
S3,152.15. The Poor Fund, 81. 1564l.
There were also $4,000 collected by
Charles Warren to be placed to the credit
OF the Road Fund.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

DELEGATE TooLE is having it all his own
way in the eastern part OF the Territory.
1t is hoped the convention to-day will
nominate someone who will make the
campaign somewhat interesting for Joe.
He finds it dull work fighting wind.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

Denutv sheriffs Wolfe and Arthur cana
nep .o'vo r;Idled with bullets last evening
n.a, ne'ut To 1n.aO u. m. The man who is employ
ad aJ to do odd chores at Lee Nantes mouse mouse
90 came rushing into the sheriffs office al%os'
ont OF breath, saying some person was Tsa 'uL nf.
olarizing Mr.. Mantle's residence. and ams M. M
fcers started for the scene AT omee ,aant mau T 70
on arriving at the resldence one % the rear
the slde Immediateiy the light went out in
door. lmnI .nnon = few moments later the
the house Saer wnes was softly opened and Mr. Man
front sad aoor va" ont on the porch with cooked
Wnebester in hand saying to the .t oeets nicer
Tha aeS officers were only too glad to escape
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the next day. The bondsman was told
to-day that he could obtain the money to-
morrow from the City Chamberlain.
Situation In Mexico.

ST.. LOUIS, September 14.-A special from
Loredo, Texas, to the Globe -Democrat
says: Prominent men OF Mexican lineage
in this city who have the means OF know
ing, claim that the concentration of the
revolutionary forces is now going on
throughout the borders, and that prepara-
tions are actively being made for q demon
stration which will shake the Mexican
Government to its foundation. The 10th
of September next is the anniversary of
Mexican independence, and the day is set
for general move on the part of the revo.
lutionary forces. Circulars and pronuncios
states, which set forth the demands of the
revolutionists. The war cry is: 1.-The
constitution Of 49," and ''Down with
Diaz"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
"A Lon : Strike Ahead.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y. September 13.-The
striking spinners in Schuyler & Blood's mill
did not go to work this morning. The
spinner's assembly has decided to stand
by the strikers. All the mills in the town
belonging to the knit goods manufacturers
association, will shut down tonight,
throwing 1000 hands out OF employment.
long and bitter fight is probale.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

The Bismarck Tribune (Republican) in
speaking OF Montana's 8 delegate in Congress
hits the nail squarely on the head when it
SAYS delegate Toole has done SO much for
the territory and is such a popular man
with all classes that the Republicans will
hardly be able to accomplish his defeat
tb;s foil ,,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

OUR Cornish friends vera not treated
with that fairness due their Importance as
voting factor in the Republican party.
They we're justly entitled to the Council.
man, one other candidate on the fepresen=
tative ticket, the candidate for Assessor
and another candidate for County Com
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Reach's Record Beaten.

LONDON, September PA scnlling match
hatwean George w. Lee, OF New Jersey, and
Neil Matterson, the Australian oarsman,
took nlace to-day on the Thames, cham
pionship, course. and was won by Lee.
The wind was light and the tide fast. Only
a few snectators witnessed: the race. Bet
t;no before the start was to four in
f,vor of Matterson. the men got away on
even terms, each rowing forty strok s sa
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Sheridan on Geronimo.

WASHINGTON, September 13.-Gen. Phil
Sheridan in few days will go to Leaven-
worth, Kansas, to attend the annual
shooting competition between teams OF the
regular army. A reporter of the Post
asked hi M about the fate Of Geronimo. II
do not know" he said, 'whether any con-
ditions attach to his surrender. There Is
no doubt as to what should be done with
him. He is entitled to no mercy. Ii he
cannot be dealt with summarily, he will
probably be removed east Of the Missis-
sippi-to Florida, perhaps-the very place
where he doesn't want to go. The dry Tor
tugas would be a good reservation for him. y
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

A POKER game IN Choteau broke up
Republican primary meeting at that place
a few days ago. This fact is not mentioned
as a warning to the convention which
meets in this city to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Tho Cars Proposition.

LONDON. September IA dispatch
from Vienna to the Times says: There
are rumors in diplomatic circle at the Aus
trian capital that recent negotiations be-
tween the three Emperors has resulted
fayorably and that there are now good
prospects for an agreement shortly be-
tween Russia, Germany and Austria, rela-
tive to common action in Bulgaria. In re-
gard to the immediate future the dispatch
saws: ut is stated that Russia has yielded
her plan OF proceeding along in Bulgaria
and intends now to treat the whole ques-
ton on the basis OF the treaty of Berlin,
and submit it to the consideration oi
EurOner
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

The Yellowstone Journal of the 18th
inst. has the following concerning Judge
Bach, the recently appointed Associate
Justice OF the Supreme Court OF the Terri
tory: Judge Bach gains golden opin-
ions each day OF the term for the manner
in which he runs court. He is an orDa-
ment to the bench"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Change In Northern Pacific Directory.

New YORK, September Philadelphia
naners to-day have reports OF probable
Change in the Northern Pacific Directory
in the coming election. 1t is generally un-
derstood that N. p. Hollowell and another
~ the Boston directors, will be dropped
from the regular ticket. President Harris.
when asked to-day what changes would be
made, answered that nothing could be
given out until the election.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
An ImpOrtant Ruling.

WASHINGTON. September 13.-The secon1
Comptroller OF the Treasury has given =; a
firm opinion in regard to the war claims OF
the State of Ohio, in which he holds that
whatever necessary stores and supplies
were furnished by that state for its SICK
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
A Fatal Explosion.

SPRING FIELD, Mass, September 14.-An
explosion occurred in the mixing building
OF the Zylonite works at Adams, last even
ing by which the building was demolished
and Ambrose B. jerks and Charles +. Kim
ball, night workmen, were killed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Fatal Collision.

BUFFALO, September IA special from
Silver Creek. says: A serious accident oc-
CURED this morning on the Nickel Plate
Railroad, near this place. The west bound
express train ran into the excursion, from
Erie, Pennsylvania. Twelve persons are
reported killed and fourteen wounded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Relief fer (harleS(O ON.

CHARLESTON, September .14.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Fairchild, OF Wisconsin, Commander
in-Chief OF the Grand Army OF the Republic,
and Col. Z. B. Gray, arrived here yester-
day, and spent to-day examining the ef-
feet OF the earthquake and consulting with
the Mayor and committee on relief. The
object OF Governor Fairchild's visit is to
see whether it is necessary to make an ap-
peal to the Grand Army for assistance for
Charleston. The situation has been fully
explained to him. At meeting OF the re-
lief committee to-day, it was stated it will
take at least S1,OOO,OOO to put the neces-
sary repairs to houses OF persons who are
utterly unab to make their houses safe
and habit able. The forms of applications
for assistance in rebuilding will he issued
tomorrow and plans completed likewise
for giving limited pecuniary relief 10 those
in need Of clothing. bedding. etc, in conse.
quenee of The earthquake.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Commission of Inquiry.

LONDON, September 13.-Lord Randolph
Churchill announced in the House OF Com
mons to-day the appointment OF Roya!
Commission OF inquiry into the necessity OF
civil service reform in the British govern
ment
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
The New Public Printer.

WASHINGTON, Setember 14.-Thomas E.
Benedict OF New York, this morning took
the prescribed oath and Immediately enter
ed upon his duties OF the office OF Public
Printer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
California knights Templar.

San FRANCISCO, September IA large
number of California Knights Templar,
accompanied by their families, left to-day
for St. LOUIS where the triennial conclave
opens the 21st inst. The delegation filled
three special trains, ,comprisingin all about
fifty cars. The first train left this city at
IL o'clock this morning. the second train
left Sacramento at this afternoon, and
the third train. on which is Grand Com
mander Withers, OF the United States, left
here at 1:3O p. m. AL Knights who left
to-day will rendezvous at some point be-
tween Kansas City and st. Louis, and
enter St. Louis together about noon on
Sunday next. A number of Knights from
Nevada and Utah will also join the Cali
fornians en- route. The Knights from the
southern part OF tie State left by the
Southern Pacific. It is estimated that
1000 persons from California will visit St.
Louis.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

and wounded soldiers, employed in the fed
eral service in the war OF the rebellion, and
whatever hospital quarters were furnished
by the state for the care OF such soldiers,
including the necessary cost for transporta-
tion from the field to the hospital are re-
imbursable under the provisions Of the
Acts OF July II and 27, 1861.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

JUDGE KNOWLES forgot, when he protest
ed against "loading down the Republican
ticket with Englishmen," that it is to the
English element the party owes it's exist
ence in this county.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

lHE proposed change in the constitution
VI the Knights OF Labor amounts to fed
.'ahzation OF the order, and will assimilate
,s ~ organization closely to that OF the
"nited States Government. It is believed
mat the creation Of State assemblies sub.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Bulgaria Matters.

CoNsrANTlSopLE, September 1.-THE
powers replying to the Porte,s protest
against any foreign occupations OF Bulgaria,
declare there will be no foreign intervatlon
in Bulgaria. Russia gives guarantees to
that effect.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
Another Yacht Race.

New YORK. September, 1.-THE yacht
Puritan was entered to-day for a race for
the citizens cup, to he sailed off Newport
-. t2.g-s ssa..s ed aa4.s Me ytltswcr
are also entered for the same race
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15
DOncaSter Races,

LONDON. September 14-This was the
first day OF the Doncaster September meet
ing. The race for the great Yorkshire
handicap was won by Seihy, belinda Sec
ond. King Monmouth third. Six starters.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-15

JONATHAN BLAKE, OF Centerville, should
have been nominated by the Republican
convention Monday for Assessor. Was it
merely because Mr.. Blake was from Corn
wall that he was thrown overheard?