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Evening star., 1898-12-24
Abracadabrn Club Meeting.

The Abracadabra Club met Wednesday
night with Mrs. John p. Clum. In the alb
sence of the president Mrs. ]. D. Croissant,
vice president, called the meeting to Or
der. Club responses were Christmas
thoughts. Mrs. ]. L. McCreery read a
prelude on one of the tragedies of the
northwestern billiards. Mr.. Appleton P.
Clark, jr., gave a paper on the esthetics
Of architecture, illustrated by lantern slides
shown by Mr.. Clum. The subject was dis
cussed by Mr.. Croissant, DR.. Croffut, Mr.
Kirk and others. Mr.. T. w. Scott gave a
dialect reading, Paddy, the Piper" Music
was furnished by a quintet of club mem
bers, Miss Van Ness, Miss Van Doren, Mr.
and Mrs. Abbott and Mr.. Squers, accom-
panied by Mrs. Cunningham Mrs. Helm
len sang solo. Refreshments were seved
by Mrs Clum.
Among those present were DR.. and Mrs
Croffut, Mr.. and Mrs. Croissant and Mrs
Davis, Miss Doherty, Mr.. Hooker, Mr.. Nc
Creery, Miss Shaw, Mrs. and Miss Skinner,
Mrs. Barks, Mr.. and Mrs. Heinlein, Mr..
Allen c. Clark, Mr.. Chamberlain, Mr..
Woodwork Clum and Mr.. and Mrs. Bess-
lieber.
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Committed to Jail.

Howard Williams, alias Honesty, colored,
was brought here from Baltimore yester-
day by Detective Muller, and locked up on
a charge of theft. Today he was arraigned
In the Police Court on second offer1se and
admitted his guilt. 1t was alleged he stole
bicycle belonging to Mr.. Isaac Allison of
No. 30 NJ street northwest.
Judge kimball held Williams for the ac-
ticn of the grand jury. He was committed
to Jail in default of bail. The stolen bicy Gle
was recovered.
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Alleged ShOpIiftinx.

Precinct Detective Rhodes of the eighth
precinct arrested a young colored woman
named Clara Johnson in Hecht & Co s
store on 7th street last night on a charge
of shoplifting. 1t is alleged that she stole
some dress goods in the store in which she
was arrested. On the way to the station
the woman threw away bag containing a
number of articles. including kid gloves,
perfumery and handkerchiefs. She is held
at the first precinct station for Il trial in
the Police Court Monday morning.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at G:}U pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river landings at : am.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. TO
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
a. m. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $50
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
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The Yosemite, illustrated.

Mr. w. H. Turner of the United States
geological survey lectured last evening be-
fore the National Geographic Society at
the First Congregational Church. The SUBJ
ject was yosemite and the High Sierra
After giving a description of the Sierra Ne
vada mountains, Mr.. Turner illustrated his
address with large number of lantern
slides, many of the photographs of which
were taken by the speaker while he was on
the Pacific coast in the service of the gov
ernment.
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Holiday Rates on n. md n.

To and from points between Washington,
Baltimore. Pittsburg, Wheeling and Park
ersburg. December -. "a. 25 and 81, and
January !, good 10 return until January 4
inclusive at rate one and third fare-Adyt,
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Grocer Earnshaw Assigns.

An assignment for the benefit of his
creditors has been made by John T. Earn
shaw, naming Joseph Atkins assignee. AS
sets are stated to be s1s,225 and liabilities,
Sls,GCO Mr.. Earnshaw is the proprietor of
several grocery stores located in different
sections Of the city. The majority of the
creditors are out-of-tOwn dealers
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Guilty of Larceny.

A young man named Harry Sanger plead
ed guilty to a charge of larceny when ar
raigned in Judge Kimballs court this morn
ing. He stole an overcoat from Mr.. X. +.
Peterson, who had befriended him. After
taking the coat he started to tramp out of
the city. Policeman Hall arrested him on
suspicion. and afterward learned where he
had stolen the garment. A sentence Of
ninety days in Jail was imposed.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Halls of the Ancients.

Christmas day, upon one of the drums Of
the great columns which are to form the
portal of the Halls of the Ancients on New
York avenue between 18th and 18th streets,
will be uncovered painting of loo square
feet, displaying in full color and detail the
facade of the halls when completed
The painting is by Zurcher and Pascal,
the French artists employed by the COM
pany, and is a precise reproduction of q
section of the Hy Dostyle Hall of the great
temple of karnak in Egypt.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Tomorrow evening at o'clock will be
held the Christmas services of the Saliva
ton Army, at No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. Maj. and Mrs. Pebbles, as
sisted by Capt. Arpe and the baby trio
will be present, and in addition to the reg
ular exercises there will be solos, duets,
etc. In the afternoon services will be held
in the hall on Virginia avenue.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

lcademy-"Down in Dixie"
Columbia Theater-"A Bachelors Honey
moon"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-High Roller
Burlesquers.
Lafayette Square-Olga Nethersole in
'"The Termagant.'
National Theater-Anna Held in 1.-THE
French Maid"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Bat,le of
Gettysburg
1909 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhibition of
painting of ''Trilby.'
Metzerott Hall-Wargraph exhibition.
For amusemen;s see page 81.
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Douglas $. s. Cantatn.

Ihe Sunday school of Douglas NJ L.
Church will render the beautiful Christmas
cantata, THE Choicest Gift" Wednesday
evening. December %, under the leadership
of j. II. Gray.
The pastor. Rev. S. VI. Hartsock. DID.
will preach special sermons Christmas day
Uomorrow). Good music by choir.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Jewish Historical Society Meeting.

The American Jewish Historical Society
will hold it's seventh annual meeting in
Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday next
An election of officers will be held Monday
afternoon. Among the papers to be pre-
sented are those by DR.. Cyrus Adler of the
Smithsonian Institution and by DIR. Herbert
Fredenwald, Library of Congress, respec-
tiI ely.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Catholic knights Election.

At the annual election of the Catholic
knights Of America, No. 712, the following
officers were chosen: President, E. V. Rice;
vice president. T. O'Leary; recording sec
retary. J. A. Dillon; financial secretary, j.
c. Sullivan; treasurer, r. F. Regel; SER
geant-at-arms, James Nolan: sentinel. D.
Harvey; trustees. ]. ]. Burch, c. L. Wag-
ner and NJ A. Lynch.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
"The Royal Iimited."

baltimore and Ohio Railroad
MOST superb daylight train In the world
leaves Nashington 800 pm, arrives New
aork S;Vo pm. Dining car. Pullman par
lor and observation smoking cars No ex-
ira fare other than regular Pullman charge.
-AdSt. . :
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Their Annual Christmas Gift.

Following custom inaugurated several
years ago, Messrs. Saks & Company will
distribute one hundred warm overcoats
among the poor boys of Washington. Ten
days ago the company placed the requisite
number of orders in the hands of Major
Sylvester, who consented to let the police
department distribute them. The coats will
be given out Monday morning between 8
and 10 o'clock from Saks Il Company 8
store This is the practical sort of charity,
and care is exercised that none but worthy
boys may receive tthe coats. The donors
have a right to feel that they are letting
into a hundred little lives a genuine taste
of Christmas and Its joys.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Interment IN Philadelphia.

The body of Nathan H. Simons, who died
at the Washington Asylum Hopsital Thurs
day night, willsbe sent to Philadelphia for
interment by inspector Boardman, at the
request of Simons' ssistsr, Mrs. Mary Cor
don of that city.
Simonds, who was fifty-one years of age
and wandering tinker, was picked up Oc-
tober Is by an officer in the northeastern
section of this city in a paralyzed condi-
ton and sent to Providence Hospital. After
remaining there until he was found to be
incurable, he was. at the request of the sis
ter in charge of the latter institution
transferred to Washington Asylum Hos.
pital, where he remained until his death
Evening star., 1898-12-24
No Charge for Admission

to j. Louis LoOSe's new green house lust
"opened" at 1U2s Conn. ave Plants for
Xmas gifts, 1pc- to s1OO. Open evenings
-Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Special.

sCRoFUIA, BLOOD POISON, CANCER, EcZE-
ma, tetter and all other disorders OF the blood
perma nently cured and all tatnt eliminn.ed froa
The system. s. s. g.. the gr stest purifier.
aul7-w,f.m,1y
Evening star., 1898-12-24
NorfoI. amid Western Rx. Co.

will sell holiday excursion tickets to all
points south and southwest at greatly re-
duced rates. Through Pullman service train
cts and full information apply to all 3. and
o. ticket Offices and co. offices, i3:, Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

15c. Round Trip to Arlington Sunday,
Electric trains every 40 min. 131a & Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
s1.2o To baltimore and Return s1..:

Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, De
ceniber "a and %; good to return until Mon
day. December 70. All trains except the
Congressional Limited-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-12-24
MOTHERS BREAD

j Ist as mother made it-rich, sweet, white
and pure. In making the dough we use
cream and milk. Made exclusively by Corby
Brothers. $3.50 Brightwood ave. Beware of
limitations. Ask your grocer for it.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

An ideal gift A Graphophone Prince of
entertainers. From $40 up. Call or send
postai. 919 Pennsylvania ave, Washington.
-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-12-24
x1.25 to baltimore and Return

Via b. and o. Saturday and Sunday, De-
cember "a and %; good for return until fol-
lowing Monday. Tickets good on all trains
except Royal Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
CITY ITEMS.
Elaborate Christmas Dinner.


For old-fashioned Christmas cheer and
hospitality go to the Philadelphia oyster
House, 513 11th St, for dinner on that day
of days. Here is the Incompatible menu
which will be served Christmas tSundayl
from to pm, and the price only %
cents:
Blue Points. Cocktails.
Consomme en- Tasse- Green Turtle.
Queen Olives Celery. Sliced Tomatoes.
Kennebec Salmon, Shrimp Sauce.
Pommes Parisienne. Sauternes
Fiiet Mignon au Champignon.
Petit Pois.
Diamond-back Terrapin, en- Caisse.
Stuffed Peppers. Bordeaux St. Juliennes
Lobster Salad.
Wild Turkey, Sauce Chasseur.
Goose Stuffed au Chautaignes
White Potatoes. BruXelle Sprouts.
Asparagus.
Neapolitan Ice Cream.
Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce.
Assorted Cakes. Roquefort Cheese.
Crackers.
Cafe Noir Creme de Menthe. 1t
OF All the Blondes in Washington
the most popular with men is the Nat Cap.
Brewing Co. delicious Diamond" Beer.
Purest, Oldest best beer In America. At
all bars. Always insist on having il. 1t
Just as Soon Xmas In Over
let us paper your rooms with our rich. hand
some paper. s. UP. NOLTE, SO 9th st.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
HAVE ..PARST, on HAND

during the holidays. so when friends drop
in you can offer them something that you
know they will enjoy. No other beer SO
fine. Write or phone us for a case.
PABST BREWING CO., 703 n. Capitol ST.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Arlington & Return on Sunday. 15c
Electric trains every 10 min. 13l2 &, Pa ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

GO To YOUR DOCTOR for ad-
vice; he is the best man to tell
you what medicines you need.
Go to your druggist for your
medicines; he knows more about
drugs than dry goods man.
Stick TO your doctor and to your
druggist IL you are a sick man,
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Rauscher's Elite 5 O'clock Tea Room,
Conn. ave. & L ST.. is a charming rendezvous
for friends. Hot chocolate, salads, ices, &c.
advertisement
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Marriage License,

awaits all visitors at j. Louis Loose's new
green house, 1923 Conn. ave. Plants for
Xmas gifts, 10c. to S100.-Advt.
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r Service - Southern RaiI-

Dining Car Service Southern Rail-
way.-The dining car service on both of the
Southern Railways through trains, leaving
Washington II: :15 am and 1915 pm. daily,
facilitates the movement of through travel
to the south and southwest. The only COM
plete and frst-class dining car service south.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-12-24
SMaII'H Flowers.

j. Fl. Small & Sons, florists, 14th and G
SITS, Washington, and 1153 Broadway, N Y.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Our s1.15 Lamp is complete-brilliant, cor
rect and perfect present. c. a. MCDD1-
MAN & CO, G and 12th SITS.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Money to lend at AZ. 8 and per cent or
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Fusselrs Ice Cream, Ices, Charlotte Russo,
Cakes. Beautiful Individual Molds. Fruit
Cakes, 4 year old. 40c. per h.; fresher
ones. .Jc. per lb.; all just the things for the
holidays. 1927 New York ave. Cafe open
all this week until pm.
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned. A. f. BORNOT. 11O3 G st.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Fine Candies only 25c. pound. Special
day schools at j. F. Sheetz's, I32 1th street
Evening star., 1898-12-24

COrcOran Gallery Open Tomorrow.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art will be open
tomorrow afternoon from half-past / until
half-past 4, as usual on Sundays, but will
be closed on Monday. in order to give the
employees q holiday that day.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Best Pound and Fruit Cake, 20c. lb.
Springerles. DC lb. Reisinger's, 235 G.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

j. Louis Losses New Green House
-tust Opened at 1O2S Conn. ave-, is a
beautiful sightsto behold. Nothing like it in
America OpenseveAngs. Plants, 10c. to 500.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

course in Princeton. and in addition post
graduate course in philosophy under DR..
McCosh.
His first pastorate was in the McCord
Presbyterian Church of Lexington, Ky, in
which town he married. From Lexington
he was called to Lafayette Park Church,
st. Louis, Mo. After seven years of work
beyond the Mississippi he was called to
the Arch Street Church, Philadelphia,
where he remained six years.
During his pastorate in St. Louis he spent
a season travelling in Europe, and while
there he received the degree of D. D. from
his alma mater. He was ALSO while a
pastor in the west, moderator of the synod
of Missouri.
Accepts Charge at HnEerstOwn.
Becoming wearied of the charge of a
large congregation, DIR. Wilson, about two
years ago. accepted the pastorate of Pres
byterian Church at Hagerstown, where he
remained until he accepted the call to As
semblys Church.
AT the recent meeting of the presbytery
of Baltimore the pastoral relation between
DR.. Wilson and the church at Hagerstown
was dissolved. Rev. DIR. j. Addison Smith
offered a resolution expressing the deep
and sincere regret that DR.. Wilson is about
to leave the presbytery of Baltimore, pay
ing a high tribute to his piety and learn
ing. saying that 1t is a great pity that First
Cnurch, this city, did not call him to that
pulpit, to which he would have done honor,
being powerful preacher.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

Those desiring to give presents and not
having the ready cash will be accommo-
dated by the Lansburgh Furniture Co.
Evening star., 1898-12-24

FHDtOHrHphs 10 ADpPHr Oh NOINm utH-
ton tickets. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company announces that beginning Janu-
ary l, 1899. applicants for GO-trip month
ly Communication tickets between the cities
of Washingto and Baltimore must furnish
the selling agent of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company a photograph of himself or
herself, per sample to be seen at SELL
ing agents office. No tickets of the class
designated will be issued between the cities
named unless the applicant furnishes such
a photograph. The photograph will be at
tached to and become part of thu ticket.
AS it generally takes about one week to
procure copies of photographs. applicants
should prepare themselves accordingly
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Salvation Army Christina. Service.

Colored-James Grant and Annie Gibson
Evening star., 1898-12-24
Get the
Best.

HuT DON'T GO 10 YOUR DRUGGISr FOR AID.
VICE II your doctor tells you to get Scotts Emul-
sion 1t is because he knows 1t be he remedy
In all conditions of wasting the reliable per.
manent preparation. Get what you ask for
Evening star., 1898-12-24

You Can Hire Finest Carriages
for all occasions. by trip, day and month at
Downey's Model Stables, 1922 l. st-Adv
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CANNOT AGREE
One Brings Suit Against the
Other for Dissolution.
AN ACCOUNTING N
In the Combination Mining Suit. an
Answer Is Filed by the Defendants.
1t IL a General Denial Judge
Clancy Rsopens HIS Court.

job A. Person and George New
comb. proprietors of a restaurant at No.
IL East Park street. have had trouble
in regard to h division Of profits and
yesterday Person commenced an action
in the district court against Newcomb
for a dissolution of partnership. an ac-
counting. injunction and for the ap-
pointment of n receiver. In his COM
plant he alleges that they formed the
partnership or the 18th of last July,
and that since that time the defendant
has from time to time applied to his
own use, from the receipts of The BUSH
ness. large sums of money greatly
in excess of the proportion to which he
is entitled. amounting to $500. IL Is al
legged that IL not restrained ne will con-
inu to collect none belonging to the
firm and apply IL to his own use. The
court Is asked to dissolve the partner
ship, appoint a receiver for the prop
erty with power to sell II and a of
the liabilities and divide the surplus.
and compel the defendant to give an
account of all money collected by him.
In the case of william Thompson and
other stockholders against the Combin-
alton Mining a. Milling and
others. an answer was yesterday filed
in the district court by the company
by the defendants. Jesse b. Mellor and
Paul A. Fusz. The answer denies that
the books and of the company
were unlawfully removed from Butte
to st. Lou or that the plaintiffs ac-
quired their stock in the company in
the faith that the company would car
~ on its business I'm this state. IL is
denied that the treasurer OF the COM
pany neglected to render a correct state
ment to the plaintiffs or that he gave
them a false and deceptive statement
for the purpose of deceiving them or
to make 1t appear that the company
was indebted in a large sum. Ii is also
denied that any of the defendants have
Incorporated or misapplied large
sums of money belonging to the COM
pany. The defendants allege the facts
to be that in June. 1892. the
ers held a meeting at which II was
proposed to move the principal place OF
business to st. louis and there was an
almost unanimous vote In favor Of 1t.
the plaintiffs being present in person or
by proxy and voting for removal, ana
Joseph III. Harper. one of the plaintiffs,
was secretary Of the company at the
time and sent all the records to st.
Louis. 1t is claimed that the books
kept at st. Loui are only a duplicate
of the company's books kept at Black
Pine. i'm this state. and are always ac-
cessible.
In the tax title suit Of Rud-
man against Silver Bow county an an
swer was yesterday filed in court by
the defendant denying that the plaintin
had always paid the tax on the lots OF
the Central addition involved in the
suit. II is also denied that the tax and
sale were illegal.
Judge Clancy opened his court long
enough yesterday to receive a motion
for "A new trial I'm the case of Pat Mul
Inns against the Butte Hardware COM
pany. which was submitted without ar
gument and overruled.
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HE'S HELD FOR BURGLARY
Fred Either Bound Over, Despite
His Denial.
$500 FOR THE SCHOOLS
". Roger. Who Wa Arrested for Big
any. Has skipped. FORGETTING His
Bond. and the Cash II Turned
Over TO the Treasury.

Fred Either. the man arrested on the
morning of September IS and charged
with committing a burglary at the Fass
Bros. tailoring agency at 81 East
Broadway. was bound over to the dis
trict court for trial. on a charge of bur-
glary. at the conclusion OF his prelim-
mary hearing. which was held yester-
day afternoon before Justice Of the
Peace Laurandeau. The defendant is a
con OF August Either. a hack driver.
commonly known about town as '"Toot
loot" who swore very positively that
his son was asleep AZ the time of the
burglary: but officer Lowney swore
just as positively he saw the defendant
commit the burglary n the court
bound the defendant over.
George Il. Dygert, acting In the alb
eence OF Deputy Stivers. conducted the
prosecution. The defendant was not
represented by counsel. The defendant
Is a man 40 years of age and. like his
father. is a well-known character about
town. He has not been hitherto charg-
ed with a criminal ofrense.
Police Officer Dennis Lowney took the
stand at the opening of the hearing and
testified that he was standing in the
doorway of a store opposite the McDer-
mott hotel about 2:30 o'clock or the
morning of the day mentioned in the
complaint and saw the defendant come
down the street and enter the door OF
the little restaurant at the corn OF
broadway and Wyoming street. Wit
ness saw the defendant go from the
restaurant through a door leading into
the tailor shop adjoining the restaurant.
Witness saw the defendant take some
pieces of cloth out OF the window and
leave the place. Witness followed the
defendant into an alley and saw him
enter a barn. Witness stopped to
light a candle and then entered the
barn and found the defendant lying
down. He pretended 10 be Trunk and
asleep. Witness had to club him to
make him get up. Witness identified
the pieces of cloth which were offered
in evidence and swore positively the
defendant was the man he saw take
the cloth.
Samuel Golden. who runs h tailor
shop. identified the pieces of cloth as
belonging to him.
william Russell. proprietor of the res
taurant at the cornor Of Broadway and
Wyoming street. knew nothing OF the
burglary. but said he was out of the
restaurant for a considerable time on
the night of the , lrglary.
For the defense. August Either. the
father of the defendant. testified that
his son was asleep In the barn with
him from 1880 O'Clock on the night of
the burglary. After the officer came in
and arrested his son. he saw a man
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Mu,. with "a Mind of His own.

When the late Captain Abram T..
Wood. with company l.. 4th United
States cavalry, was assigned to the du-
~ OF protecting Yosemite valley from
the depredations OF sheep. which
threatened to eat up all the young
trees. he had with him a mule that gave
him more trouble thar anything else.
Kelly" as the brute was known, led
in all deviltry undertaken by the pack
mules. and could shake his own pack
loose occasionally in spite Of all efforts
TO prevent. One day while ascending
an unusually rough and zigzag trail
Kelly deliberately threw himself back
ward and started down the mountain
side. striking alternately on his pack
and on his feet, until. having zone in
this way a distance OF some 800 yards.
he brought up by landing In the top Of
a scrub oak tree. considerably shaken
but otherwise not seriously injured.
on another occasion he baked in the
middle of a bridge across a deep and
narrow gorge. All the horses and most
OF the other mules had crossed. but
Kelly backed until he was on solid
ground In the end a lariat was at
to his saddle and he was hauled
across by main force.