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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
An Oil Ship on Fire.

BORDEAUX. France, June 14.-An appal-
ing accident occurred this morning on the
river Gononodo, near Blaye. The British
steamer Pretrolia. loaded with petroleum
from Philadelphia, became filled with
fumes from her cargo, which being acci-
IDENTIFY ignited caused a tremendous ex-
plosion, scattering the deck and upper
works in every direction: The explosion
Immediately set fire to the vessel and
petroleum foatsd on the water. This set
fire to number of other vessels in the
river. mostly engaged in the river and
Grating trade, and they were burned to the
waters edge. The Pretrolia was DESTROYED
and twenty of the men comprising her
crew perished in the flames. the other
twenty being rescued with difficulty. Some
of them were badly burned.
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Death of n COuyressmnn.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-Gen. i. 7. Stack
house, member Of congress from the Sixth
district. South Carolina. and prominent in
the farmers alliance. died here early this
morning. He attended his duties in the
house yesterday. though not feeling quite
we'll, but no serious result was anticipated
till past midnight. when Congressman
same house, was called to the bedside with
the information that he is dying. physi-
clan was summoned but before he arrived
Stackhous8 was dead.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
Millions for Pensions.

WASHINGTON, juno 1.-THE president to-
day approved the not making appropria-
tions to supply the deficiency in the appro-
tions for the payment of pensions for the
fiscal year 1892. Commissioner Raum to-
day made a requisition for $7,25O,O0O for
the payment of pensions. and expects the
money will be available tomorrow.
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Mystic Park Races,

BosroN, June 14.-Three thousand people
we're at the opening of the June meeting of
Mystic Park trottsrs.
2:24 class-Pansy Blossom won, Alice
Wilkes second, Hody third, Caprice fou, tn.
Best time, 2:25.
2:25 class-kebus won, Lindin second,
Pysohe third, Warina fourth. Best time.
2:l9l.
2:22 class, unfinished on account of dark
ness-Jesse Hanson took both heats. Best
time, 2:25h,
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A. o. U. w, Meeting.

M1ssouLA. June A.-[Special.] IA public
meeting was held this evening in sha
opera house under the auspices Of the A.
O. U. w. Addresses on the history and
purposes of the order were made by VIM.
b. Barnes, Of San Francisco. and other
members Of the supreme lodge who are de-
tanned here by railroad washouts.
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ST. JOHNS, Quebec, June 4.-A cyclone
passed over the southwestern part of the
town this afternoon, carrying destruction
IN its path. Two buildings were demol-
ished by the terrible force of the wind. A
perfect cloud of boards. shingles and
many other small articles were carried
through the air. Water in the river was
blown fully fifty feet high. As far as
ing the storm,
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Labor Trouble Settled,

ToNAwANpA. N. Y, June 14.--Ths labor
difficulties which resulted In riots and
bloodshsd we're annieably settled tonight.
The proposition OF tho lumber showers was
accepted and tho men will 60 to work To-
morrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
A Fire At Red Lodge,

RED LODGE, June A.-[special. THE
combined alauRhterhouse. warehouse and
cold-storaRe room owned by Mcdonald &
Chapman Of this place was totally de-.
stroyed BY fire this morning. The building
was 3o15o feet and one of the best equipped
butcher houses in the state. Loss $4,000,
no insurance. The origin Of the fire IL
mystery. Tho firm will rebuilt IL at ones.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
Doctors Hold s,ct,onn, M,.t,,v.

WARRINGTON, June 1.-THE homeopathic
convention this afternoon held sectional
meetings in gynaoloRy and sanitary sol.
encs. Al the evening session the report
from the censors was followed by sectional
meetings in anatomy, physiology. path.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
The Steamer Juliet Safe,

CHICAGO, Sune l4.-The steamer Juliet,
which was reported missing with students
of the preparatory school of the North
Western University last night, arrived in
this city at 3:15 this morning. It was i'm
possible to land at Evsrston and the
captain proceeded to Chicago where he
landed the excursionist safely.
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Extent Of tho Storm.

CHICAGO, June H.-Yssterday's etorm was
more destructive of life than repo ts last
night indicated. It is now known that at
least seven persons lost their lives and
score or more hurt some seriously. The
following is a list of the killed: Gustave
Doering, Emma Klima, John Michon,
Charles J. Roberts, Harvey Stewart, and
three unknown men. Many buildings were
more or less damaged and the telegraph
and telephone service prostrated.
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Declared Not Guilty.

DrIIoN. June 14.-lSpeoial. The trial OF
Christian Snyder, who shot w. Il. NcIn-
tosh in Minnie Smiths house about two
weeks ago. came up in the district court To-
day. The Jury, after being out about three
minutes. returned verdict Of not guilty.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
Peoples Party Con nvention.

BUTTE June e14.-[speoial.l The peoples
party state convention, which was 10 msst
here tot day, was seriously interfered with
BY the washouts on tho railroads. which
rendered it impossible for many of the dele
gates to get here. The convention sd-
journed until two o'clock tomorrow to give
the belated delegates chance to get hers.
The following permanent officers were
elected: Chairman. Chas. w. Hansoom, Of
Silver Bow; first chairman, John
Gaeble. of Silver Bow; second vice-chajr-
man, J. W. Allen. of Dawson; secretary, w.
w. Harden. of Jefferson; assistant score
tary, W. II. Darling. of Deer Lodge.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-15
The Train Fell $50 Feet.

MrDDLEsBoRo, Ky, June IA frightful
wreck occurred at trestle in Lonesome
Hollow, on the Knoxville, Cumberland Gap
Y louisville railroad. this afternoon.
freight train of sixteen loaded cars went
through trestle. distance of $50 feet.
Engineer Frank Sargent. Fireman Henry
Slater and Conductor Duckworth were in
stantly killed, four others mortslly
wounded and slx others slightly hurt.
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The Law l,s,.tlnr % st,,k..

PmLADkLrHrA, June N.--At ths session
Of tho international typographical usiop
to-day the COMMITTEES ON laws reported %.
favorable on the proposed amenduenN =
the constitution relating 10 strikes, Vka
isetsd. .
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Master Plum bsrs in Session,

WASHINGTON. June 1+.-The tenth annual
convention of the association of Master
Plumbers of the United States met here
this morning. After the transaction OF
routine business the convention adjourned
until Tomorrow.
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Hailstones Big ~ Cocoanuts.

greenfield, Mass. June 14.-A tremen-
dous hail storm struck this town tonight.
causing damages estimated at $40. 600.
Many hailstones measured ten inches in
cIrcumfs ence.
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Death Brought Relief

VALLEJO, June 4.-Briscoe, the surviving
victim Of the Mare island disaster. died
this afternoon. The funeral of the victims
occurred at five o'clock. and all were buried
together. The funeral was sad and i'm
posing one. and was participated in by the
entire forces of Mare island, besides nu-
merous private citizens in Carriages, there
being no loss than 1000 people in line.
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LatOnia Races,

CINCINNATI. June 14.-Track very fast.
Seven furlonRs-Corinne Kinney won. CAL
houn second. Warren third. limo. 1:2O1S.
Mile and seventy yards-Greenwioh won,
Orville second, Banner third. Time, l:4S
Free handicap sweepstakes mile-Major
Tom won. Miss Dixie second. Harry Smith
third. Time, 1:4215.
Merchants stakes, three years old and up
ward, mile and e-eighth-Bashford won
in an exciting finish in 1884, making a
Adalia third.
Eleven observation-disclosures won, Plutus
second, Fay S. third. Time. 1:051S.
Five furlongs-Peddler won, Hamline
second. Tenny, Jr. third. Time, 1:021s.
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Mrs. Levi NJ. Villas, mother Of Senator
Villas, 10 dead
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st. Louis Races,

ST. LOUIS. June 14.-sevsn and one-half
furlongs-Irsne H won, Dollikins second,
Churchill Clark third. Time. 1865.
Seven and one-half furlongs-Cassela
won, Pat King second, Hydy third. Time,
1876.
Five furlougs-King Lee won, Falstaff
second, Michael third. Time. 1O2.
six furlongs-Good Day won, Clifton Sec
ond, Hazel Hurst third. Time 115A.
Six furlongs-Blaze Duke won, Billy
Smith second, kanesville third. Time,
l:161s.
brook second, Col. O'Csne third. Time,
1:21s.
Handicap, mile and seventy yards-Give
Away won, Innocence second, Royal Flush
third. Time, lat.
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BASE BALL.
Scores Mads in Yesterdays Games by the
League ClubA

Scores Mads in Yssterdav's Games by the
League ClubA
New YoRK, June 13.-The giants won .
we'll played game by superior batting. New
York 8, hits ID, errors l; Cleveland 6. hits 8,
errors6 &. batteries, Crane and Boyle, Ret
ger and thinner.
BROOKLYN. June H.-The colts received
the second and thick coat Of whitewssh.
Brooklyn 8, hits 13. errors 0; Chicago 0, hits
3, errors 7. Batteries, Stein and Daley;
Gumbert and Schrivsr.
BALTIMORE, June 4.-The homsrs made
seven in the fifth and five in the ninth.
Baltimore IS. hits II, errors 6; Louisville 8.
hits II, errors 6. Batteries, Buffinton and
Robinson; Viau, Jones and Dowse.
PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-The Philles won
almost az they pleased. Philadelphia 10.
hits 16, errors 2; Pittsburg 4, hits 10. errors
2. Batteries, Mack and Miller, Esper,
Cross and Clements.
WASHINGTON, juno 14.-Abbey's first game
was effective; GetZein WAS also strong.
Washington IL. hits 19. errors 4; 81. Louis
7, hits 8, errors 5. Batteries, Abbey and
Milligan. Getzein and Buckley.
BosToN, June A.-The Cinoinnatis wilted
after the fourth and grew oareless. Boston
II, hits II, errors 3; Cincinnati 6. hits Z,
errors 3. Batteries, Stivetts and Kelly,
Chamberlain and Duryea, Waugh and
Murphy.
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Races At Chicago.


CHICAGO, June A.-Track at Hawthorne
still slow. Seven furlongs-Ruth won.
Sprattor second. Lombard third. Time,
1:431S. ~
Mile and one ne-eRth-Content won, Aatra-
kan second, The Hero third. Time, PIG.
Six furlones-Chicago horsemen's stake
Duoat won, Joe Murphy second, Terrier
third. Time. 1868.
Six furlongs-Lemon Blossom won,
Future second, Rouser third. Time, 1:26.
Mile and one eighth. hurdles-Specuiatio
won. st. Luke second. Speculstor third.
Time. 1928.
Garfield park track slow. Half mile
Jellie won, Columbia second, Jack Lowell
third. Time, :574.
Six furlongs-Magcie Beck first, Blue
Banner second. Chimes third. Time,
1:27%.
Five furlonRs-Iron Rod first, Ten to One
second, Emperor Billet third. Time, 1:13k
Seven furlongs-Lady Pulsifer first SuIl
ross second. Bitten third. Time, l:441Las.
Thirteen sixteenths-Borealis first, John
ME Greensr second, Callan third. Time,
1864.
Five furlonqs-Recherche first, Cora A
second. Judge Thurman third. Time,
1:13A.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24
Death of Mrs. virginia Gayle.

FRrpvP;cKsgrhG. Va. May 23.- Special J.
NJ. VIRGINIA GAYLE. wife Of Mr.. Thomas u.
Gavle. and daughter Of the late Joseph san
ford died at her residence IN this county
Friday May 10Th. after lingering illness OK
oousuuption. Mrs. Gayle leaves husoand
four children and numerous relatives 10
n,ourn her death. The funeral took place
from her late residence Saturday evening,
Rev. j. +. H. Crismond conducting the ser
vices and tho remains were brought 10
Fredericksburg and inferred IN the CITY
cemetery. ,a Il
Mr. John G. Willis. Jr., has pri chased OF
Mira Mary g. Small for the sum OF t5,OJO. the
brick stOrehouse at the corner Of Ninth apG
= streets. LII.
Sundav evening about 2 o'clock. while a
number OF children were playing Oh the oAnks
of the raceway near the SIX mhl' JOIN "
tho seven-vear-old son OF Mr.. +. 81. h.dndge'
fell ia and narrowly escaped drownlhs. De
winter in the racewayis about eiglt Ieet ueep,
and but for the timely arrival OF Ar, EVeretI
Compton. who resides near by ana was at
tracted by the cries of the children. inc lltlie
fellow could not have been saved. DIT comp
ton Jumped into the water and rescued tho
child after he had sunk for the third time.
Mrs Mary f. Nagrsth. wife o. Dir. j.. =.
Nagrath. WAS stricken With paralysis on sun
dav evening The stroke. which was severe
one. WAS confined to one side OF the Dody' ana
Mrs Magrath is in a critical condition.
The barn # Mr. John !. Minor az Comorn,
King George county. together with all tie con
TENS. was destroyed by FIRE last Friday. Inc
loss is estimated al $1,000, and there was no
iusuranCe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24
An Evangelist Awaken Town.

DAvyrLz. Va. May 23.-lSpecial. james
T. Schoolfeld the merchant evangelist OF THIS
city. is engaged in conducting revival ser
wee ut Rocky Mount. the county seat OF
Franklin county Reports from there are 70
the effect that the evangelist has awakened
the town that all places OF business are
closed during service hours; that large mum
bers have declared their intention TO lead bet
ter lives. and that such religious aWak6nlDg
was never known in the town.
Arrangements have been completed tor the
prouer Observance OF Confederate Memorial
day here on Wednesday the 25th. The mat,
ter is in the hands Of the Ladies Memorial
Association and the programme. as arranged .
calls Tor an address At the Academy OF
Music by Colonel f. Is. Withers AID other
exercises at the Academy after which pro
cession will be formed consisting OF Cabei-
Graves Camp. Confederate Veterans Dan
VILE Blues and Grays. Dsnville Military IN
stitute cadets, Danvle and North Danyilie
city officials, fire department. civic orders
and citizens in general who will march 70
Green Hill cemetery and. then decorate with
flowers the graves OF the many Confederate
soldiers there buried.
The Dhnvile Dramatic CLUB tonight re-
produced the play. A Scrap of Paper" 10 a
large and appreciativs audience. The ORA
matte Club Is now permanent institution
and will from time 10 time give attractive
entertainments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24
nnnth ofan Octogenarian.

CaArnorrFsyII1r, VA, May 23.-lSpecial. !
Mr.. Howell Kent died Yesterday at the resi-
dence of his son, Mr.. NJ. 3. Kent, at North
Garden. in the eighty year OF his age.
He was a native OF fluvanna. and his remains
will be taken to [ MON Mills, In that county,
for nterment
A fye-ye.r-old child Of Mr. S. NJ. Page, Of
Batesville, died yesterday
Mr. Aaron W. Ward fell from q horse
Saturday and broke both bones at the wrist.
The saddle grth broke.
At the primary Saturday l.. i. Hanckel re-
ceived 1876 votes more than 9. ID. Carter l. 3
competitor.
Mr. Walter d. Dabney. of Washington, is
here. His family Will arrive in a day or two.
Mr. and Mrs James Peasants and Mr.. and
Mrs. 1nplett Haxal. Of Richmond. are ut
Copely near the University
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24

The Committee on Grounds and Buildings
of tho City Council held It's regular weekly
meeting at the CITY Engineers Office last eve
ming Some discussion took place over the
lease of the refreshment privileges at the
lake III Reservoir Park, which are now held
by Mrs il. thinner Mr.. thinner was
present and explained that his lease ex-
pred on July LIST. and he asked Tor al extern
sion OF tho lease until October LIST or January
lst
ON motion of Mr. Turpn tho committee
decided 10 recommend 10 the Council that
the CITY Attorney be authorized TO prepare
an ordinance 10 lease the privileges for term
of two years. beginning January lst and also
that the lease of Mrs. thinner be extended
until January !, 1898, under the existing
terms
The payroll account for the past week.
amounting 10 S1,l59.7S. was approved. and a
bill Of S6o. IS ordered 10 be paid.
AZ the suggestion of Colonel Cutshaw the
committee decided TO authorize the CITY En-
gineer 10 advertise for thing, galvanized cor
nices around the well holes, plumbing. etc.
Alter tIansactins some routine business tho
committee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24
c,,min,I ca,os- struok by lightning

HHNDTHs0N n c., May 23-ISpeclaI. =
There are about thirty criminal cases 70 be
tired at this term. The case Of most interest
is that Of J. T. Pearce, sent up 20 the grand
Jury by the coroner's Jury in February last
Tor suspected completely in tho murder Of
W. II. Reavis.
Saturday morning Mr.. Wesley Kendall, OF
Warren county. was seriously shocked BY
lightning but is now oonvalescent. On the
same day Buck Reayis. living near Middle
burg. had valuable horse killed by hight
ming.
There have been heavy rains the past three
davs which iusures Il good stand" Of to-
bacco. the planting Of which is about COM
pleted Ia this county.
IL IS doubtful If ticket was ever put before
the people Of any State % which there is as
little objection as TO that which was recently
nominated by the Democratic party IA this
Commonwealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24
~HE DID NOT UNDERSTAND ME-"
New story of Mr. Cleveland Apropos Oh the
south Carolina Convention.


south Carolina Convention.
The Cleveland men were in n position yes
teraay where they did not know whether 10
laugh over the good news from Georgla or
cry over the bad news from South Carolina.
Thev had done better than they expected TO
do in Georgia. and they had Jared worse than
they looked for in South Carolina.
II was not expected that the convention IN
the Palmetto State would violently attack
Mr.. Cleveland by name. although the plat
form was expected 20 contain references more
or less savage 10 Democrats and Republicans
alike.
Z Fllery Anderson visited South Carolina
a short tine ago for the purpose OF LOOKING
over the fed aud he was quite ready 10
explain TO tho Herald how the 'anti-snap'
Democrats regarded South Cardinals action.
The action OF the South Carolina Con-
venuon.' said he, II take % be more OF
an effort 10 yet recognition ~ the chicago
ulatform than TO influence the selection OF
candidate The people of the South believe
that the low price OF cotton when
has so greatly hurt the asrcultaIa.
interests. is due 90 tho way matters
have been run at Washington. lhey
believe that the capitalists are eN-
ercising q dangerous influence over the
massss. y ct when we apply the test OF com
mon sense no one can holp seeinR mat IN tiHs
country tho rich and DOor sAOu4u siauu 10
gether and that Mr. Cleveland Is essentially
the peoples candidate
But South Carolina speaks Of him as the
Wall-stroet candidate.
Il know il does Y ct the only ground for
that is that be happens 20 have an ofhco III
building which looks out into Wall street
So hxye T. Because ne wrote letter Oppos-
ing the tree coinage of silver they declare
that be 5 the candidate az the gold bugs.
Now. said Mr Anderson Ia conc ds.on,
''lot me tel you a little story about Mr..
Cleveland have told It many times but
do not think it ever got 10 print. After TOE
election If 1854. when Mr.. Cleveland bad
been defeated J went to the White House 10
see him. and COZ sratulated HIM on the many
stand he had taken on the tarla question 10
his letter ii g took up MS pen and balanced
il between bis thumb and forehuger
when picked up the pen. said he /
had but ono man in my mnd from ID q time
/ wrote the first word until / signed ny
name and that wss The American farmer. but
he did not understand me Mr.. Cleveland 5
manner was very impressive az he said tlis
Now since that time the Western farm 80
have como 90 understand him tie South
Carolina farmers VIII understand HIN lc
TINS. New York Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24
Thirty-two Deaths.

The report of the Health Department for
the week ending Saturday iast shows.
Whole number Of deaths 81, IA white and
is colored
Stll-boru. cOlored.
Annual rate OF mortality per l,00O-whlte.
1919; colorei, 24.63: total 1887.
Locality Marshall ward, / white and
colored: Madison ward. white and col
ored; Clay ward white and coorel:
almshou>e, white and coored. Jefferson
ward white; Monroe ward. 2 white and 2
colored. Jackson ward, white and colored
Comparative weekly mortality: For tho
week ending May q. 1892 IA white
and Is coiored For the week ending May
%. 1891. II white aud p colored
Rainfall For the week ending May 81, 1892
0.G0 inch. For the week ending May p,
1891. COS inches.
Temperature: For the week ending May
p, 1882. 1857. For the week ending May %,
1891, $500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-24

A Traveller Reset by Lions, ella Monsters
and Scorpions.

Traveller Reset by Lions CHA monsters
and Scorpions.
Il had an experience in New Mexico last
summer. the frishtiul impress OF which hasn't
vet been entirely ehaced from my mind said
Colonel Andrew Campbell Of Montgomery.
Ala. 10 reporter. Il have "A large area OF
wild land n tho extreme southern part Of
that territory and went out there 10 look at
IL. Mounted upon "a bronco. and with
faithful u0sa Mexican servant as my
companion. left the Southern Pacific
for long iaunt across tho burning sands 20
see my property. Soon after we LaG emerged
e. N the vast barren stretch into the dense
foliage Of the Madalina Canon my Mexican
servant uttered piercing cry of warning.
and there only five or SIX feet q front of US,
/ saw a hugo Mexican hon crOuched In the
tall grass. his lank sides throDOing with the
Joyous prospect OF making fine meal Oh Of
me-
Quick as q fash / rested the muzzle Of my
Winchester between the oars of nay bronco,
took splendid aim a. tho vicious. hungry
beast and fired. Through the pun of smoke
/ saw the lion leap backward Ike ID cat and
fall 20 the earth Ny bullet bad penetrated
his brain. and he was dead in two minutes.
My only thought was then 10 get his pelt to
carry back 30 civilization as precious trc-
ply. ] dismounted and was proceeding 20
SKIN my game when my mosa again uttered
one Cf his awful cries ana dashed down the
canyon. Within two feet OF where WAS
standing / saw a Shiny green. lizard shaped
reptile blinking his red eyes at me as he leziiy
crawled toward ne. II was a ella monster
the most terribly poisonous reptile on the
earth and from whose bite men and beast are
SAID 10 die instantly. and their flesh 10 rot 10
en- hour. Ii is needless 20 say that ! sprang
upon my mule with the utmost aiacrty. ana
got away from that spot leaving the lions
hide on him.
But nv troubles were not vet at an end.
We had not proceeded two miles further up
the canyon when We found ourselves ia the
very midst of colony OF scorpions. There
were literally millions Of them They scam
pered up the legs Of my bronco. whipping
them with their tails and driving their stlugs
through the tough hide of the broncos legs
until the little beast fairly groaped with pain.
IL WAS impossible 10 fight them on the mule.
for had my own welfare 10 look after. and
was stung, thought a thousand times. before
/ got through the colony. When we finally
reached q point of safety tie poor Mexican
was almost n maniac. and ] wasn't much bet
Ter. Good God how ! shudder now when
think OF the Undesirable horrors Of a cen
fury that were crowded into that three hours
experience l wouldn't 90 through II again
for all the land on the earth