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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
RAFTING RUNAWAY.
DR.. j. r. nyers' Horss Creates . Few MO-
nt's Animation.

DR.. j. r. nyers' Horss Creates . Few mo-
msnt's Animation.
DIR. j. F. Myers horse INDUCED in
one OF the most ferocious exhibitions
ever seen on the streets OF Rock Isl.
and this morning. The doctor had
Just driven down to his office in
Carse building. aud having alighted
from his buggy was in the act Of ex-
changing the bride for the halter
when the mare suddenly tossed back
her head. DR.. Myers seized the ami
NAL about the neck, but she was of.
and though the doctor hung on, he
was dragged across the street, where
Fireman Wangliu. of the postoffice
building. also endeavored to check
her, but to no avail. The horse was
becoming more uncomfortable at
every leap. and finally broke away.
starting up Second avenue at a mad
rate that was not less than a 2.
minute clip. Tearing the hub
off Carse & Ohlweiler's delivery
wagon and grazing the south curb
at every turn of the wheel. the
bridleless horse with buggy attached
bolted headlopg into Market square.
where she tripped and fell. sliding 10
feet along the pavement. Quickly
regaining her feet the horse dashed
into a hay wagon and then cut across
to the west side of the square. max
ing straight for the MINT saloon. a
stack of beer kegs preventi' z dash
through the plate glass windows, and
the horse and buggy wreck wound
up in a heap on the sidewalk. The
horse was skinned in several PLACES
and bleeding. and so lively had been
the rate clipped of that three shoes
had been lost on the way. The We
aicle was badly demoralized and an
express was required to haul il
away.
Desperate and exciting as was the
runaway, either Charles Carse OF
John Gait would have caught it but
for q Misunderstanding between
them. Both started for the horses
head, and then each stopped to see
what the other was about to do next
While thus hesitating the equine
fight was completed. Now each o.
these gentlemen is accusing the
other Of getting in the way Of dar
ing grand stand play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Geo; &c Patterson and Robert Collins Sen
tenc. d to the Pen.

Geo. &c Patterson and robert Collins Sen
tenc. to the Pen.
George Patterson and Robert Col
Inns plead guilty to burglary in the
circuit court yesterday afternoon
aud were sentenced to the peniten-
tiary. John Patterson. George Pat
terson's father, who was also it,
dicted for the same offense. was
allowed to plead on a charge of re-
ceiviDg stolen property, He plead
guilty. He is old and feeble. and
has made application at the Soldiers
home Il. Quincy. Ii he is admitted.
sentence will in all probability be
waived. The Pattersons and Collins
we're indicted for stealing brass from
the Burlington Railway company.
Frank jackson plead guilty to
petty larceny. He was given 80
days in the county jail and fined 81
and costs.
John johnson plead guilty to
assaulting Saloonkeeper Carlson, OF
Moline with deadly weapon. He
was sentenced to as days in the coun-
ty Jail.
Henry Thomas is being tried be.
fore jury on charge OF working 9
confidence game ON Verna Delsin,
at Moline. Qoillan & Taylor appear
for the defendant. and States Attor-
ney Searle is prosecuting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
GEORGE D. CRULEY DEAD
Former Well Known Conductor ON the
Rock Island.

Former Well Known Conductor ON tho
Rock Island.
George D Cruley. one Of the well
known attaches of the Rock Island.
died yesterday in a hospital at Los
Angeles. Cal where he went as a
delegate from Blue Island division
to the Order of Railway Conductors
convention He was taken ill q few
days after his arrival there.
Mr.. Cruley was fer years q con-
ductor on the Illinois division. He
enjoyed wide acquaintance, and
wa. very popular, especially among
the railroad men, to all of whom tn
n"ws of his death will occasion much
sorrow. Later MIR. Cruley accepted
he foremanship of the Rock Island
yards at Blue Island, where he me,
with an accident recently which r.
suited in the loss of one of his legs
He leaves a wife and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
THE HOUSE PASSES IT.

Woodmen Rs.ief Rin Goes Through by .
Tremendous Msj"-iey
A dispatch from Representative
McEniry to TIE ARGUS this after
noon states that the Wuodmen relief
bill, with emergency clause attached.
passed the house on the third read
ing today by q vote of ia to 9. This
is cheering news in view OF the i'm
portance of the measure in removing
adj technical obstacles to the bring
ing of the Woodmen offices here, and
shows. too, what an advantage it is
TO Rock Island to have a man of Mr..
McEniry's energies at Springfield.
The bill now goes to the state sem
ate. 1t will be through that branch
and into the governors hands this
week. Then ho. for Dubuque.
A Springfield dispatch says: 81
j Brinkerhoff, actuary OF the insur-
ance department of Illinois. with two
OF the best experts of the depart
ment, has just concluded q month $
thorough examination of the affairs
of the Modern Woodmen Of America
1t shows everything to be in splendid
shape, and fully sustains the head
officers in their management OF the
order. In addition to this report. a
committee composed of one delegate
az large from each state has been
going through the affairs of the head
office. and these two reports will be
a conclusive answer to the reports Of
the malcontents at Fulton, Tho are
dissatisfied with the removal of the
head offices to r ,ck Island. The re-
port Of the department gives de-
tailed and extended account of the
affairs Of the order. giving statistics,
etc.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Protect tn. system From Malaria.

1t is possible TO do this even in regions OF
country where miasma lie moet rife, and where
the periodic fevers which it causes assume their
most formidable types. The immense popular
ity of Hos'etters stomach Bi,ters is very largely
. 'rioutab TO the feet of is efficiency as .
remedy for chil's and fever, bilious remittents,
And ss preventive of the various forms OF ma
larisl diseases. In those portions Of the weet
and south where complaints Of this nature pre-
VAIL and in the tropics IT lie par icuarly est. emed
for the protective influence which it exerts; and
IL ha. been very widely adopted IS substitute
for the dsnge rous aud comparatively inefficient
alkaloid, sulpha,e Of quinine. Physicians have
not been among the last to concede its merits,
and the emphatic professional Inducements
which II has received have added 10 the reputs-
ton il has obt.ined at home and abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Something to K now.

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine for
restoring the tired out nervous sys.
tenn to healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable. acts by giving tone to the
nerve centers in the stomach. gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidney 8,
and aids these organs in throwing of
impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite. aids
digestion. and is pronounced by
those who have tried IT as the very
best blood purifier ond nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for SO cents or 81 per
bottle at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Decoration Ia, Excursion to Peoria,


Saturday. May 90. the Rock Island
& Peoria railway will run a special
cheap excursion to Peoria and re.
turn. leaving Rock Island C r. l. &
P. depot at 8 a m r. & P. TWEEN.
tieth street depot at sos q. NJ, ar.
irving in Peoria at IL a. m. Return.
ing. leave Peoria at 1925 p. m. and
arrive in Rock Island at 1920 p. m.
Rate for the round trip 81 so. Take
advantage of this opportunity for {
delightful day Of recreation. SET
Peoria in the hustle of every day
business AS this excursion is run
for the purpose of viewing the parl
and boulevard system of Peoria. sps
cial features will be provided for tn,
benefit of excursionists. Bicyclist.
please note that Peoria has miles o.
paved streets and boulevards. Bi
cycles carried free in baggage car.
r. STOCKHOUsE.
General Ticket Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Got Too Gay.

Denver Horton is gay youth who
welded the razor for Herbert Altz
the bar Der. at Moline. Mrs Peter.
son, a lady living on Eleventh street,
was made the object Of fly remarks
by Horton. She warned him. but
he gave no heed. Yesterday Mrs.
Peterson in company with her hus-
band vent to the place where Horter
worked. MIR. Peterson gave him 9
punch. and then held him while Mrs
Peterson gave him a sound thrash.
ing. Then Mr.. Altz W und up the
affair by dischsrging Horton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
TOWN TOPICS.

Open in
Davenport tomorrow.
Hans Bostead, of Cable. was in the
city today.
See Peoria's parks. They are the
pride of the city.
Plenty of fresh butter to sell cheap
by the jar at Beecher's.
Sweaters, golf hose. everything in
Guided in the big sale which NJ. s. K
open in Davenport tomorrow.
Mrs. William Schroeder has re-
turned home to Clinton after q visit
in Rock Island.
j. L. Haas has returned from
Michigan City. Ind, accompanied by
his wife and son.
Commencement concert at Au-
gustana tomorrow night. Reserved
seats IS cents at Augustana Book
Concern.
M. & K. will open their grand new
store in Davenport tomorrow. 1t
promises to be the greatest sacrifice
clothing sale ever known in this
vicinity.
AL Porter has returned from Chi
cago. He witnessed the ball game
between Chicago and Washington
Saturday.
The Episcopal convention of the
diocese OF Iowa is in session at Grace
Cathedral, Davenport, Bishop Perry
presiding.
Children's suits Simon thought
cheap at 81 so, 60 on sale at 81 and
IS cents at the opening of the NJ. &
K Davenport store tomorrow.
Harry Van Houten has resignei a.
janitor at the Rock Island postofiic.
building. His place is being filled
temporarily by Freeman Nye.
When M. & X. advertise half pric,
it means dollars for SO cents; it'l
another one of M. & KS lucky pur
chases in which another fellow pay
| the loss.
H. H. Green, grand sword bearer
OF the grand commandery Of Illinois
inspected Everts comma derry, .1S, X
T., last evening. The knights hac
luncheon at Krell & Maths after tn,
inspection.
Choice OF trains on excursion I,
Peoria saturday. Leave Rock Islan,
i:4O a. m, sos a. m. Returnip,
leavr Peoria 1925 p. m. Saturday o
1925 p. m. Sunday. No extra charg
for this privilege.
K G. Chamberlin has purchase,
John Galt's insurance agency whicl
represents some of the best estat
lished companies in the country
Mr. Gait proposes going west for tn
benefit of his health.
w. d. Porter and Claud Arnol
made trip to Muscatine awhet
Sunday. They covered the territor
: one way in two hours and ten mir
utes, SO they claim, lowering Fran
Woodyatt's and Judd Krell's recor
several minutes.
The remains of W. T. Minche
arrived today from Carroll, Iowa, al
! companied by Mrs. Mine hen an
her son, j. P. Minchen, and wer
! placed in the vault at Chippiannoc
cemetery. where they will be KEEP
until the arrival of the deceased
two daughters from Boston Mrs
Minchen is q daughter of Mr.. ant
Mrs j. L. Bean, of this city.
Rev. Theodore Ssashore, of Wylie
Mimi, and Miss Anna S. Paulson, {
this city, We're married Saturda
evening at the residence of Mr. an
Mrs. C. A. Larson. 39OS Eighth ave
nue.. Rev. S. P. A. Lindahl, G
, Augustana college. performed tn
ceremony. The bride has been con
nected with the Augustana Boo
Concern for several years Rev. an
NJ 8. Seashore leave the latter par
of the week for Wylie. where tn
groom is pastor of the Swedish Luth
eran cnurch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Bicycle Collision.

Frank Woodyatt and Judd Krell
had a bicycle collision last evening
Both their bikes were pretty badly
done up. Mr.. Krell's physiognomy
was also somewhat disfigured. They
do considerable travelling together
and have a scheme OF going alons
am in arm. They were in this po
sitlon when the accident occurred
When the crash came they wer,
mixed up like a bunch of Kilkenne,
cats,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25

John H. Otis and Miss Kate A.
Gordon we're marri. d Sunday at
Geneseo. Mr.. Otis is a messenger
for the United States Express COM
pany here. The bride was formerly
cook at the Horel Gordon. TIE
groom did not let his Rock Island
friends know of the happy event aud
was evidently planning to spring 8
surprise on them. but some of the
boys tumbled. and now congratula.
tions are in order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Buokien's Arn,c> sa,ve,

The best Salve in the world fol
Cuts. Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Kheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains. Corns, and ali
Skin EruPtions. and positively cures
Files. or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price % cents pei
box. For sale BY Hartz & Uliemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
ms Tobacco spit ana smoke Your Lift
AWny.

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong, magnetic. full of new life and
vigor. take No-To-Bac. the wonder.
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 10000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee q cure. Booklets and sam
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
A Warm Eeiend.

Foiey's Collie Cure is very hot. but
when diluted it is . warm friend in
deed to those suffering from bowel
complaints. 1t never fails. Is and
80 cents Sold by NJ. r Bahnsen
and I. h. Thomas, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Executors Notice.
Estate Of George Mixter. deceased .

Estate Of George Mixter. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed exscn
tors OF the lasi will and testament Of George
Mixter, late Of the county Of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives NOTES
that they will appear before the county court O,
Rock Island county, at the once Of the clerk Of
said court, In the city Of Rock Island, at the
July term, on the frss Monday in July
against said estate are notified and requested K
attend for the purpoes Of having the came I'D
jueted. An pereon- indebted TO said estate On
requested 70 make Immediate pay ment TO the un
dersigned
Dated this 81 day Of Nay, A d. 1897.
FRANK MIxfgR.
CHARLKs K. MIxTER.
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
Have Ton Kidney rroub,e.

A SO cent trial bottle of Foley's
Kidney Cure viii prevent serious re-
suits from this fatal disease. Sold
BY n. p. Bahnseu and T. II. Thomas,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken, weaken
or grippe; 10 canta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25

Tax ARSUs delivered every even
Ing ct your door 1t 10c . week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-25
LEGAL.
Administrator Notice.

Administrator Notice.
Estate OF Su.an Robson, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ac
rinietfator Of the estate Of Susan Hobeor
ate OF the county Of Rock Island, state o.
u,nois. deceased, hereby give. notice that b,
viii appear before the county court of Rock Ielant
county, At the ONCE OF the clerk Of said court, II
he city Of Rock island, at the June term or
he drst Monday in June next, at which tim,
II persons having claime against said estate Or,
aotined and requested to attend, for the puIpoe<
II having the came adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are request
cd TO make In mediate payment 70 the under
,ened.
Dated this ID day OF April. A. D 1877,
SAMUEL RoBsoN, Administrator,
JACKSON d HuRsT. Attorneys.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
To Locate nm international Park.

Clayton. N. Y, June 1.-THE state
ish commission has been here locating
'oints and islands for the international
)ark Of the st. Lawrence river. The
ppropriation Of $4,000 will be expend-
d between Cape Vincent and the state
inc below Ogdensburg. Three days
will be spent upon the river by the
commissioners TO complete their work
POINTS between Clayton and Cape Vim
ent have been visited. and places near
Alexandria bay will also claim atten-
ion. Friday win be spent in the vi
Unity of Ogdensburg. The commits
ioners here are President Davis. II.
). Holden, Edward Thompson and W.
3 Weed
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
Standing of the Clubs.
CONDENSED TELEeRAMs.

General Stewart l.. Woodford Of New
York has been selected as minister to
Spain.
-Four bombs, or Internal machines
have been discovered in Paris during
the past month.
Queen victoria's alleged blindness
has been denied by the hlghest medical
and other authorities in England.
The Lorillard Beresford stables
3-year-old brown gelding Sandia won
the Fernhill stakes at Ascot heath
London.
The steam collier Susannah, Captain
Kelly. has foundered in a hurricane
which passed over Belfast Tough. Ten
members Of the crew were drowned
Howard Dunning Of Cedarhurst n.
Y, a first year special student, has
confessed to the desectation Of the
pedestal of the statue OF John Harvard
on May 30 In public letter.
Frank Younger. an inmate OF the
reformatory at Concord Mass, escaped
by jumping into a creek near which he
was at work and swimming 10 nearby
woods. Officers are now in pursuit.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
New York Markets.

FLOUR-State and western quiet
and barely steady; city mills, patents,
$4.6O04s5; winter patents, S4500475;
city mills, clears, $4604475; winter
straights, S4.059420.
WHEAT-NO. 2 red opened easier and
declined under good crop news from
the southwest; later was steadier on
the higher cables and light northwest
ern receipts; July, "A 9-16475c.; Sep
tember, 7Oh 070 9-16c-
RYE-Quiet; No. 2 western, 36c.
CORN-No. 2 easier under favorable
weather reports and i'm sympathy with
wheat; July, 29%Q29 13-16c.; septem-
Der, 31031Mc.
OATS-No. 2 inactive; track, white.
state, 25432c.; track, white, western, 25
QS2c
PoRK-steady; mess. ss.5OG9; fami-
", $9.5Oa1O.5O.
LARD-Dun; prime western steam.
$3.50 nominal.
BUTTER-Steady; state dairy, 100
A1kc.; state creamery, 11@15c.
CHEESE-Quiet; state, large, SIC;
small, 7%dSc.
EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylva-
MIA. 12412hc.; western. 10h411ho
SUGAR-Firm; fair refining, &c.; CEN
trifugal 90 test. 3hc-: refined firm;
crushed. 59sc.; powdered, 5hc.
TURPENTINE-Quie at 271k6 62Sc.
MOLASSES-Quiet; New Orleans. %
Q2Sc.
RIcE-ouiet; domestic. 4N96c.; Ja-
pan, 4h@4ikc
TALLow-Quiet; city. sh9sNc.;
country, 3hQS3sc.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
CONVICT KILLED.
Caught In the shafting and whirled to
Death at Elmira Reformatory.

0t"Na - -AaAiAH
Elmira. N. Y, June ia fatal acci-
dent has occurred at the Elmira re-
formatory by which convict No. 1901,
Aaron ]. Van Name, lost his life Van
Name was received from Brooklyn and
had been an inmate of the institution
about one year. He was employed in
the brass repair shop which contains
a number Of lathes and other machin-
cry.
1t became necessary to adjust belt
on a revolving shaft, and Van Name
secured ladder and climbed up to ad-
just II. While he was at work he in
some manner was caught in the belt
and whirled rapidly about the shaft
He was then thrown violently TO the
floor, and, although assistance was rem
dered as soon as possible. his death oc-
CURED in about ten minutes.
Van Names arm was torn from the
socket, and he was otherwise bruised
and mutilated. His remains were taken
to the hospital. The coroner was noti-
fed Of the accident and win investi-
gate. The young man was about 20
years of age, and his parents, who re-
side in Brooklyn. have been notified.
Van Name was in the first grade.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
CUBANSWINABATTLE
A Force of Spaniards Led Into
Ambush and Slain.
ANOTHER AMERICAN UNDER ARREST
He VIII Protest Against Trial by Court
Martial-More Men and Arms
Landed on the Island to
Aid Insurgents.

Havana via Key West. June IA
large force under General Quintin Ban
lera succeeded in destroying a body Of
Spanish near Sabana. General Bandera
placed his men in ambush and then in
structed five scouts to approach a fort
Where the Spaniards were barricaded.
The Spaniards sailed from the fort in
pursuit Of the scouts. who cunningly fell
back, leading their pursuers into the
leart Of Bandera's ambush. A hot fight
'nsued, first with musketry, but finally
land TO hand. All Of General Bandera's s
men were negroes with machetes.
Ten of the insurgents were killed and
he entire pursuing party of the Span
ards.
At Alguiza. town Of 5000 souls. 17S
lied last month from hunger and desti-
.utiOn.
Joaquin Vargas, an American citizen,
las been arrested at Remedies. He has
'etained Jose Pando as his counsel, and
he latter will make a protest If the au-
horities proceed to try Vargas by court
martial
1t is reported from Remedies that
'ancho Carrillo has directed that the
nsurgent leader Fanteya, a mulatto, be
iourt martialed and shot
From Jaruco come reports of the sue
essful landing of an expedition.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
CIted ns q Poor Debtor.

Boston. June 17.-Hon. Isaac B. Al
len of the governors council has been
cited to appear in the poor debtors
court. The notice requests him TO ap-
pear next Wednesday and show cause
why he should not take the poor
debtors oath or pay bill Of s4s against
him. The debt is one Of old standing.
On May 20. 1891. Allen borrowed $3.50
on his joint note with Florence r. AL
len on household furniture at 26 West
minister street. The money was loaned
to him at an interest OF 81 a month by
Louis Meyer, a money lender who
claims that Allen still owes SIS on the
note in addition TO interest.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
To BE Sentenced For wife Murder.

Baltimore, June 17.-Peter Monahan.
aged 81. charged with the murder Of his
wife Bridget with an ak on May 25
last was found guilty of murder in the
first degree. The crime Of which Mon
ahan stands convicted was most brutal
and unprovoked. The evidence showed
that he drank TO excess and had fire.
quently threatened his wife's life. On
the morning Of the crime he approached
his wife with a request for money and
upon being refused went to the yard,
where he procured an ak, and return
ing literally chopped her head to pieces.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
Released From ounrnntIne

New York, June 1.-THE passengers
Z the steamer Advance, which arrived
rom Colon last Thursday night with
ases of yellow fever on board were
'eleased from observation at Hoffman
sland and transferred to the city,
here being no further development
.mong them. DR.. Pena. the ships sur
;eon, who has been suffering from ma
arlal fever. visited quarantine at the
equest of Dr. Doty. 1t has been rule
established by DR.. Doty to keep such
ases Of illness under observation when
rom vessels on which suspicious cases
f disease have occurred. DR.. Pena Is
much better and expects to sail with
he steamer on the 21st inst.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
Death From Assault.

Saratoga, June lion June Mr.. and
Mrs. Ephraim Wilson, an aged couple,
were found unconscious In their home
at Wilton, a few miles from this place.
They were in a terrible condition from
their injuries and were brought in an
unconscious condition to the hospital at
Saratoga. The old man died yesterday,
and his wife is still in a critical condi-
tion. They had been murderously as
saulted. and every effort to find their
assailants was made. but without sue
cess. The assault still continues to be
O rnuafarv
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
A Hvena ESCAPES.

Chicago. June 17.-Prowling about
Graceland cemetery Jim, the big hy-
ena which escaped from Lincoln park
by gnawing a hole through the door Of
his cage, ravaged number Of graves
in the burying ground, where, with un-
erring instinct. he had made his way
Immediately after his escape and made
night hideous with his howls. When
the police We're asked to assist, they re-
fused fatty, saying they had no par
tieular objection TO being shot at by
burglars. but had an unconquerable
prejudice against being chewed by a
hyena. Jim has not yet been captured.