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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

In conversation with writer for The Post
he remarked: Yes. cattle are bringing
good prices now, but II Is certainly Tune.
An stock men are making money. II a
man had bought everything in sight last
spring he could have made money on good
and bad now
Mr.. Vineyard b. an uncle Of the young
man injured In the Houston East and West
Texas wreck Monday night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

for Heitmann & Co. for the past year,
and has won much admiration among
thoughtful people In Houston by her elo-
quent exposition aud work in the Theo-
| sophical society.
Mr. Orr is partner in the firm Of
Buck Orr, stationers and bookblnders OF
Columbus
Mr. and Mrs Orr left yesterday evening
for New Orleans, where they will take
a Mississippi river boat for their future
home
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

- NJ. Woodson and Miss Isabel Spen-
Ger We're married last night by the Rever-
snu Mr.. Brown of Christ church at No.
1919 Kane street. Mr.. and Mrs. Wosd-
son VIII leave Monday for Beaumont,
where the former will accept a position
as oookkeeper at the Crosby house.
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Orr-Hcndcrson Nun,i.,s

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Miss
Grace Henderson of this city and Mr..
Charles II. Orr of Columbus. Ohio. ware
united in marriage by the Rev. j. @.
Mason The Central Christian church,
was filled with interested friends OF tho
young people. who wished them well after
the ceremony.
Miss Henderson has been steuosrapher
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
STATE.
A Charity pox.

Mr.. Fred Schweikart has put up box
In his saloon corner OF Fannin and Preston
to receive contributions for the striking
miners. In addition to what contributions
may be placed in this box by outsiders.
MI Schweixar announces that as long as
aid Is called for he will deposit In this
box every day per cent OF his daily gross
receipts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

Mr.. Herman T. Keller was the first citi-
zen to pay his city tax on the newly com :.
ploted rendered roll for 1897. Mr.. S. NJ.
McAshan being the next. City Assessor
aud Collector White always gives a chrome
with tho first tax receipt issued each year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
Marriage Licenses.

The followiag marriage licenses were
issued yesterday from the county clerks
office:
William Mcdonald and Mrs. Lula Fields
Eatweil.
Bennett NJ. woodson and Miss Isabel F.
Spencer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
building Permits.

The following building permits were y.
sued yesterday from the office Of City
Engineer Guerlnger:
", L. Waller, repairs to house. lots
and 4. block l6. Noble street, $40.
=. =. Lyons, repairs 10 fence, So.
u. n. Whipple, addition to stable. lot
a, block 40, Webster street. SIS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
Installation Rnn.ford Chapter.

Public installation 0f the newly elected
officers OF Ransford chapter No. 1875. o. Il.
s.. took place In the chapter room In Ma
sonic temple Tuesday night, Past Worthy
Matron Mrs. w l.. Lano officiating as
Installing officer and Or. j. s. Wilson
past patron, as marshal Many visitors
and friends We're present. Officers in
stalled Were Mrs G. o, Wood. worthy
Inatron; Mr. w. l.. Lane patron. Mrs.
Edtth Stout, a. NJ. Mrs II l., Fox. sec
rotary, Mrs. H. Il, Alexander, treasurer.
Mrs, l.. NJ. Mitchell conductrese Mrs.
A. j. Mayberry. assistant eoniuctross;
DR., G W, Christian, chaplain, Mr.. w
g. Brown, marshal Mrs G. W. Christian,
Adah; Miss E. II. Gormond, Ruth Mrs.
Germond Esther; Mrs. j T.. Ruddlck,
Martha; Mns. HeidngRfelder, Electn Miss
Sadie Latchford, warden Mr.. G.. O.. Wood,
sentinel. During the ceremonies beautiful
songs varied the regular order and Mt the
conclusion vocal and instrumental music
was introduced, with solos by Miss Reel,
Mrs. B. A. Randolph and Mr.. j K. Cade
all OF which were delightfully."- rendered. A
comic impersonation by Mr.. A. b. Ran
delphi. replete with witty hits was latter
ingly received. After happy address by
Mr.. s. d. Moore, presenting to the retir-
Ing worthy matron, Mrs. w. l.. Lane, a
lovely bouquet In tho name of Ransford
chapter and appreclative and hopeful re-
marks by Mrs. Lane, members and visitors
all repaired TO the banquet hall, where
sumptuous refreshments welcomed them.
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In,nrovcmrntN nic.

The total number OF building permits Is
sued by the city engineer during the month
OF August was lii. asgregating in the
value Of improvements sS9, oGG.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

Celery and iron. a delicious and cooling
drink at kiesiinE's soda fountain, 502 Main
,strese. corner Prairie aveuus.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
County Finrnccs.

The following statement shows the bal
ances on hand in various funds OF the
county treasury at the close OF business,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
Tux COLLECTIONS.

Following is the monthly statement OF II.
M. Curtin, State and county tax collector.
showing the amount of taxes collected by
him for the month of August;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

lato musical publication by Thomas
Goggan & Bro, copy OF which has been
furnished The Post, is the result OF the
collaboration OF two gentlemen well known
In Houston. 1t is cong. mo Welcom-
Ing Voice" the words being by r. +.
Burlington and the music by n. Belbize.
Mr.. Belblze lives in Houston. is well
known in musical circles and has taken
a prominent part with the Houston Quar-
tette club Mr.. Burlington was at one
time member of the Houston bar by
profession and a vocalist by adoption.
He has sung In public and private In
Houston and on every occasion received
the plaudlts OF his hearers. There was
regret expressed when he removed to An
derson, Texas.
The words are probably inspired by
experience. He writes.
soft DER tho hills
Shadows creep,
Darkness enfolds me
Earth-wcary now, all sleep"
This is about how he felt when he left
the train at Anderson, AFTER living for
months in this city, where people never
sleep and where electric lights prevent
darkness onfoldinS anybody But he gets
down to true nature when he gets home,
when Mother whispers low"
Welcome hack home. weary Que;
Mother still loves you,
Thou art my own wandering son,
Mothers heart still Is true"
'Buff's" friends will be glad to hear
from him. even II 1t Is through a song.
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! The money has been suhscrIbsd for !,

inc money has been subscribed for the
erection OF a school building somcwhSre
midway between Eta and Fairvlew. TO be
used Jointly by the pupils OF those dis
tricts A lot on which to erect the build
ing has been provided. and just as soon as
the deed is executed work ON the building
VIII begin. The San Felipe school will
doubtless be consolidated with the new
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

There will be meeting Of the Drummer
Gartenverein tonight and President j. W.
Eisbury 10 very anxious for large nj
tendance. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
SUBURBAN NEWS.

Postmaster Roberts of the recently es-
tablsshed Eta postofllce, says he received
his first mail Monday. The mali between
Houston and Eta will be delivered by
mounted carricr, leaving Eta at $3.50 D.
IN. and leaving Houston at 4;s0 p. M.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02

p, I. Vineyard. ons Of the most prom
nsss eskt'snsa - TszaA q q The LAwios
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-02
Founded by the Rt. Rev. =
Garrett. d. D.. LII. D., -
OF Dallas. Texas.
ST. MARY'S
INSTITUTE,
A COLLEGE FOR 4
CHRISTIAN EDUsrH
OF WOMEN.

under the auspices of the Protestant 3
copal church. Situated on Garrett ave
college Hill. Dallas, Texas.
college, preparatory, scientific ard
airy courses. Classics and higher msl
mates, IN charge OF graduates Of We
ley and University of Toronto.
School OF Music, under direction Q!
instructors. trained in Germany ana
england Conservatory of Music.
French and German taught by EuIv1
teachers.
Art and china painting taught accs1
70, the best methods.
Health. diet and physical cultur|
charge OF a trained nurse.
stone building. spacious grounds
trio lights. furnace heat. III
TERMS OF TUITION--Including 81
and modern languages. ani all EN-
branches, board. fuel light, washing
per annum. Music, art and elocIitioa
tra charges, For catalogue and fr3
MISS TORBEHs|
Prinoipal st. Mary's Institute. ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
SMALL TALK.

There was but one case in Police
Court yesterday morning.
The Board of County Commission
ers will meet Monday morning in reg
ular session.
The Wheeling delegates to the K.
OF p. meeting at Charleston arrived
home yesterday morning at eleven
o'clock.
The Council Committee on Streets,
Alleys and Grades is called to meet at
four o'clock this afternoon, at Main
and Twelfth streets
John Crump, we'll known in
Wheeling and the Ohio Valley, died
Thursday at Beaver, Pa, aged 81 years.
He resided at Beaver for the past
twenty years, but previous to that time
in West Virginia.
The foundation of the new double
frame residence for W. A Wilson, on
Market street, between Fourth and
Fifth, is about completed The house
will be of an artistic design, with two
stories front and two in the rear.
Examine your city tax bill and
compare it with bills of the last few
years. You will make the interesting
discovery that the Inauguration of the
High School, with the resulting wreck
ing of the ward schools, costs the peo-
pie money. And it will cost more
money in the future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
SANTA CLARE COUNTY,
The Garden Valley of California, Has a
Splendid Exhibit at Bridgeport

The Garden Valley of California, Has a
Splendid Exhibit at bridgeport
The fruit growers and business men
OF Santa Clare county, California. of
which San Jose is the principal town,
have filled two magnificent railway
cars with a matches and wonderful
exhibit of the products of that garden
spot of the Pacific Slope, and the cars
are now at the Pennsylvania depot,
IN Bridgeport, where they will remain
for several days to come. The exhibit
of fruits, vegetables, and general pro-
ducts of the Golden State is a splendid
one, and as a little side issue they have
included whale, thirty-six feet long,
which was captured in Monterey Bay.
In these cars will be found pears
weighing two and a half pounds.
peaches weighing two and a half
pounds, grapes ten pounds TO the
bunch, and many other interesting
things. 1t is a great exposition of the
capabilities Of California soil, and all
should see it. Admission, 10 cents to
both cars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
in SOCIETY.


A party of eight couples were enter
tanned at euchre last night by Miss Birdie
Vogler at her home on South Main street.
The contest, which was of an interesting
nature, was followed by dancing to charm
mig piano music until midnight, when
the guests assembled about the festive
board and did justice to an elegant repast.
Miss Emma Armbruster gave very en-
joyable taffy pulling party to about fifteen
couples of her friends at her home on
Eighteenth street last night. Dancing,
among other diversions, helped while
away the hours, the guests dispensing at
midnight
A pleasant surprise was rendered Miss
Nellie Albinger at her home on Nineteenth
street Thursday night in honor of her
twelfth birthday. About twelve couples
of her juvenile friends were present and
made the time merry with many interest
ing diversions, after which they partook of
toothsome spread and were sent home
in high spirits. The youthful hostess was
the recipient of a pretty gift. from each
of her guests.
The home of Miss Alice McNabb was the
scene last night of much gaiety and pleas
antness, when a party of fifteen couples
gathered and passed the hours in social
intercourse and dancing. At a seasonabe
hour refreshments were served after
which the merrment continued until an
early morning hour.
A very enjoyable party was given at
Stanke's hall in Fulton Thursday night
in honor of Albert Stanke's birthday, by
his wife, as a surprise. A large number
OF guests were present and danced to the
music of the Fulton Mandolin and Cult
ar club. Refreshments were served at
midnight.
Mrs. Charles Wagner, at her home on
East McColloch street, was surprised
Thursday night in honor of her sixty-first
birthday, by her children and grandchl-
dren, twenty-eight in number The even
ing was spent in such pleasantly as al
ways marks a family reunion and an
elegant supper followed at midnight.
Among those who were present were Mr..
and Mrs. f. W. Wagner and Child. Mr..
and Mrs. Christ Wagener and child Geo.
Weishardt, wife and children, VIM Wag-
ener, wife and child, John Neiber and
wife and HenrysMeyn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

THE WHEELING DAILY REGISTER
1Oc Err WEEK.
Telephone. 9O7
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
NEWS OF BELLAIRE.
Pay Day at the Steal Plant Yester.
day, on the Outside.--MOre New
Men Arrive----Chronical of Inter.
esting Local Items from the Glass
City.

Yesterday was pay day at the Bell
aire steel plant for a number of the
old hands, but instead of receiv-
ing their salaries from the office, as
they had expected, they were paid on
the outside a short distance from In
dian run. This was somewhat of a dis
pointment to the men, as they desired
to get a view of the works since the
warehouse has been converted into a
dining room and the Office building
into sleeping apartments. Yesterday
two more new men arrived on the c..
& P, and five more from Pittsburg
over the c., L. & W., and were imme-
diately put to work. The first trip of
the ferry Charon from Benwood yes
terday morning brought five colored
men, and also some men from this
city who were returning from night
turn at the Riverside The latter
men, on learning from the coloree
men their intentions of going to work
at the Bellaire plant, influenced them
to return to Benwood and paid their
way back
situation, there is little hope of any
sort of an adjustment. The plant is
working full force on single turn; and
a report was current last night that
the plate mill, which was thrown idle
/ by the strike, will be started up some
time soon.
Windsor-Miss Margaret ]. Donald
son, Grasgow; S. S. Bott, Steubenville;
+. J. Buchanan, Barnesvllle.
T. A. Stubbins, of Castalin, was a
guest of friends in the Third ward
yesterday while here on business.
A. w. Fisher, of Warsaw, n. Y, was
in the city yesterday calling on friends
and attending to business.
w. F. Thornbery, of Beallsviile, o.,
was a guest at the Belmont House yes
terday.
Edward Moore, manager of the Elys-
ian Theatre, left yesterday for Pitts
burg to secure costumes for the pre-
sentation Of Forgiven" which will be
given by a recently organized stock
company under the management OF
Charles w. Bippus.
VIM. Davis, while working on the
natural gas pipe which crosses the
AlSCl OCIWCSu uSIS duu bSn WOOn, iieto
two fingers of his right hand so badly
mashed yesterday evening by being
struck with a pair of tongs that ampu-
tation was necessary. Davis is one OF
a force of men who are in the employ
of the natural gas company, of Wheel
ing, and who are engaged in mending
break in the pipe.
Anderson-Louis Hyman, Cincin-
natl; S. B. Prescott, Randolph; Miles
Hart, Jr., Demas.
Mrs. Samuel Coffman, of Marion
Ind, is visiting her daughter, Mrs
John Hoffman, in the Fourth ward.
George c. Scott, head bill clerk, of
& the Fourth ward, who has been visit
ing friends in the Cheat Mountains,
w. Va, for his health, returned home
yesterday morning greatly benefited.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harrison. OF
ASt. Clairaville, spent yesterday with
a. stroh at the Hotel Anderson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

An Exoellent Illustrated Lecture 1t the
Carroll Club

Carroll Club.
Thomas II. Cummings. Of Boston, de-
livered his lecture on The Passion Play
to good sized audience at the Carroll
Club Auditorium last night. 1t was very
interesting and was listened to with UNI
divided attention. In connection with the
lecture, an excellent musical programme
was rendered
Mr.. Cummings gave the origin and his
tory of the famous play enacted annually
at Oberammergau. and then gave a series
OF steriopticon views of the play and the
tableaux, as well as points of interest in
the little village. The views were excel
lent, and Mr.. Cummings explanation and
running talk while they were being
thrown upon the canvas were of absorbing
interest The lecture was both entertain-
ing and instructive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

Edouard Remenyi. the great Hun
garian violinist, has recently added an
other gem to his collection of fine and
noted violins, having bought the cele-
brated Duke" Guanarius, owned by
Hill. of London, England. paying for
it the sum of s6.500. The Titan"
which Mr.. Remenyi uses in his con-
cert, is valued at $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

An evening of choice song, recitation
and Delsartean movements next
Thursday evening at the Opera House.
Tickets at Lukens'.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
STAMP SQABBLE.
A Meeting of Dissatisfied Merchants
Held Last Night

In Odd Fellows Hall The Com
plant Of the Merchants and the
Answer Made by the Supply
Company Druggists Will Pro-
baby Meet and Take Action as q
Body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

Odds and ends in slightly soiled
Gents Underwear at 15c, Csc and up
less than half value, to-day and to-
morrow at
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

1000 Ladies' heavy fleece-lined Vests
and Pants to-day and tomorrow lie, at
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
SPECIAL SALE

SPECIAL SALE.
Our Genuine MarshmalloWs % cents
per pound, to-day only.
PLATE & HANE.
1151 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

1000 Ladies' Fleece-lined Vests to-
day and tomorrow 121ac, at
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

The Lyric Ladies at the Opera
House next Thursday. Tickets at ".
j. Lukens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30

HORSE AND FAT STOCK SHOW AT
CHICAGO - EXCURSIONS OVER
THE B. & 0.
sell excursion tickets to Chicago and
return at rate of s1465. good return
ing until November 7th, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-30
SPECIAL SALE

Our Genuine Marshmallows 25 cents
per pound, to-day only.
PLATE & HANE.
1157 Market street-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05


About 600 members of St James Sun
day school Of Arctic made an excursion
on steamer Rambler Tuesday going
down the bay as for as Newport.
Daniel Craft Of Dodge street has gone
on his two weeks vacation in the coun-
try.
Mr. Paine of Brigham street had gone
down the river for the summer.
Mrs. Sphinx OF Bridgham street has gone
TO Boston to visit friends.
Mr.. Fred Williams OF Washington street
has gone to New York on business.
GMr. Z. ii. Barney OF Providence has
gone to Newport for the season.
: Mr.. jeremiah Greeson and wife of Olney-
Vile have gone to Newport for one week.
Mr.. CrowniDgshield of Olneyville has
returned from the country after weeks
vacation.
X Mrs. Sherman of Wendell street has
gene down the river for the summer.
Mrs. BurlinRame of Superior street has
gone to River View for the summer.
Mrs. Stone OF Susan street has gone
down the river for the summer.
Miss Maud Rees of Providence hos been
in Newport visiting her mother who Is
i'll at the residence of Robert Morley on
Newport avenue.
Mrs. Arthur O'Connor of Providence Is
visiting her parents on Porry street In
Newport
Patroman James Mclaughlin of Olney-
Vile has gone to New Jersey TO spend his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

Miss X. German of Hope street Is home
after trip to New York
Mr.. MoOsker Of Georgia is visiting his
brother Il. j. MoOsker of Orms street
Mrs. j. i. Dakin of this city Is spend
ing her vacation at Geneva, \. Y.
Miss Alice Harmon of East Warren.
Mass. Is visiting Mr.. Thomas humphrey
OF Delaine street.
Miss III. McGovern of Pleasant street Is
spending her wa cation at Newport
Mr. Thomas Chapman of Naverley
street Is spending a weeks vacation at
Bucksport. Me.
Mr.. j. Evans of Ives street Is spend
ing bis vacation at Block Island.
Miss Marie Goodwin OF Tell street Will
spend q week at Narragansett Pier
Miss Annie McElroy of lefft street Is
spending her vacation at Narragansett
Pier.
Air. William Abell of Abbott street is
spending. the summer'at Block Island.
Mrs. Robinson cf Gesler street Is visit
ing friends In Oakland Beach.
Miss Lizzie Corley of Bloomington. ILL.,,
Is visiting her father on knight street.
Mr. James Ward OF Richmond street. Is
spending three weeks vacation at
Biddeford. Me.
DR. 4. Black Of Wanskuck is Mt Block
Island. M
Mr.. f. Edwards of knight street is the
owner OF u new wheel, the Waverley.
Mrs. NJ. Mccormack OF Newport Is
visiting Mr.. +. Fitzpatrick OF Livingstone
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

cation from Chief of Police Adams, ask
ing that the commissio of Snocial Officer
Willie @. Britton be revoked for conduct
unbeooming an officer. Chief Adams
stated that Officer Britton made unneces-
sary arrests and cited a case where
party of eight mon arrived at Rumford on
IA late train on the 24th OF July. The
officer saw them alight and procured the
services of n colored man, whom he armed
with revolver and club. The two des-
cended upon the party and .attempted 10
place them under arrest. One OF the men
ran away and the officer fired shot after
him, but did not hit him, and he es-
capped. The other seven were hapdcuffed
and taken into the Rumford depot and
there searched. The officer then left the
men In charge Of the negro while he
visited his home near by. The two men
then took the party TO the police station,
where he preferred charges of vagranoy
on six OF them, and u charge of carrying
n concealed weapon on the other, and
prod uced "a razor which he said he had
taken from the mans pocket The six
men then told their story. when it was
found they had not been in the town
more than five minutes when they were
arrested, and he at once allowed them to
depart. The othor man he hold, but on
later examination found tho officers
own name OH the handle Of tho razor,
which the man arrested swora was not
his ana furthermore that no never owned
"A razor I'm his life. He was we'll dressed,
respectable appearing man, and the
officer. believing IL TO bo put up job 10
get so much per head for arrests, dis.
charged tho man, and retained tho razor
and reported the matter to tho chief, who
at once preferred charges against the
officer. The Council promptly revoked
his commission.
Yesterday afternoon at @ o'clock, Charles
Mccarthy of Olneyvillo while scorching
down the hill near Armington's corners
was thrown from his wheel by tho break
ing OF the fork of his wheel He struck
on tho right side Of his hoad cutting a
deep cash near tho eye from which the
blood flowed very freely. He also re-
ceived cut on tho left wrist and WINS
badly bruised. A friend who wns behind
him was made to check his wheel and ran
over the PROSTATE man ana in doing 40
struck piece Of the broken bicycle and
cut his tire so tnnt ho was unable to con-
tnuo his journey.