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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

IS IT NECESSARY?
Cabinet Discusses the Need
of War Investigation.
If Conditions Require, Commission Will
Promptly Be Appointed.
The Philippine Question Goes Over to Next
Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, Sept 9.-The cabinet
| meeting, today, lasted two hours and q
quarter, although only Secretaries
Gage. Wilson and, Postmaster General
Smith were with the President. The
appointment OF Senator Cray as peace
commissioner was first considered and
met with such approval that the for
NAL announcement of the choice WAS
made
The question of investigating the
administration of the war department.
and the appointment of commissioners
to conduct the investigation was gone
over.
Whether the President will direct the
investigation depends upon his ability
to find men for the commission In
whom there will be such universal APP
prevail that their verdict will be ae-
ceptcd, in advance as just determina-
ton Of the justice.
If such men can be found then the
President will name them and order
the investigation. and If they cannot
be found. then the investigation Will
not occur 1t is felt to bc essential as
g prerequisite TO the commission, that a
membership shall be secured which
will command general approval. Some
names are mentioned. but conclu-
sion was not reached on any of them.
The Miles Alger controversy was no.
referred to at the cabinet meeting.
The Philippine question was under
discussion. but any final determination
went over to the next cabinet meeting.
AT that time th American case will be
prepared in rough and it is intended
that there shall be full meeting of
the cabinet for a complete discussion of
the subject.
y report was current that ex-senator
Henderson of Nebraska, would be
named to succeed Senator Gray on the
Angio-American commission, but It
was said the name of Gen. Henderson
was not considered at the cabinet NEE
ing and a cabinet officer said it might
not he necessary to name any one in
Mr.. Gray's place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
AID WANTED
By West Indies from British
Home Government
As Remedy for Industrial Crisis, Also
Exclusion Of Bounty Fed Sugar.
Question Of United States Annexation Dis
cussed at Meeting Of Representatives.

Kingston, ia, Sept 9.-The confer
cnce Of West Indian representatives a,
the island of Barbados passed a reso-
luton formally demanding aid from
the British home government as
matter of right, as being the only
available remedy for the industrial
crisis. and also demanded the adoption
OF measures either for the exclusion
Of bounty fed sugar from the English
market or the enforcement of counter
vliling duties.
No ulimatunl looking to American
annexation was adopted, although the
question was incidentally discussed as
a possible future contingency to offset
Cuban and Porto lican competition in
the American market should Great
Britain conclusiyelv refuse the relief
demanded.
The question Of anne xation TO Canada
was not mentioned and the Jamaican
delegates in an interview. declare tina;
while annexation to the United States
is impossible, ihe transfer Of the Brit
ish West Indian islands to Canada Is
imparticabie, besides promising no re-
lief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
Death Of Private Kateon

Ernest Kateon, a Bath hoy who went
out in Co. E, LIST Maine Regiment to
chickamauga. died early this morning
OF typhoid fever. in the Eye and Ear
lniirmary in Portland.
He was taken i'll in Chickamauga ana
came to Portland on the hospital train
ana Tor some time there was hopes of
ms recovery. He was a NEST patient
sufferer While at the hospital His
parents visited him several times. Last
evening they received word that he
was failing and they, with his broth
srS and sisters went on the Pullman
and were with him during his last mo-
ments. He was conscious to the last.
Inc remains were brought to this city
today, for burial. He is the second
saih boy who has died in the LIST
Maine.
ffnest was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
'onn W. kateon. who live on Middle
street and was aged q years. He had
peen employed for several years in the
Sagadahoc house and later in the
shannon house and for several years
worked at the Iron Works. He was
Always pleasant and made friends
Wherever he went. His parents. three
brothers and four sisters survive him.
Ihey have the sympathy of the COM
inunity i'm their bereavement.
MI. and Mrs. Kateon arrived from
portland this afternoon, with the re-
mans of their son Ernest. Lieut. Bu-
ker of Hyde Light Guards who is act
'ns captain in the absence of Capt
himball. is making arrangements for
the members. both past and present on
the Guards. to attend the funeral and
liso has requested that a guard OF
honor from Co. r of the LIST Maine ana
delegation from Battery d be sent
from Augusta to attend the funeral.
AN members of the Guards will meel
ut City hall. The funeral will be held
sunday. at go p. NJ. at ST. Marys
ehureh.-Bath Times. Sept. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
THE ARRIVAL AT THE HAGUE.
Special Services Held In Wiihemina's Honor
at St. lanes Church.

The Eague, Sept. 9.-The Queen of
the Netherla ndS and her mother, on
their return here from Amsterdam,
We're hecedved' with the same ceremo-
NAL that marked the state entry of the
royal party into. Amsterdam. The
streets and houses We're magnificently
decorated and the cheering was contin-
uous throughout the passage of the
procession from the railroad station to
the palace.
A special religious service was held
at St. James church, today, for Queen
Wilheimina. II was a beautiful and
impressive ceremony. The Queen en-
tered. attended by relinque of high
officials and accompanied by her moth
er, the Princess of WED, and the ladies
in waiting. Prince Frederick of Wied.
eldest son of the reigning prince 81
WED, was also present. His mother
is 4 princess of The Netherlands and it
is popularity believed the Prince will
be Queen Wilhelnlina's choice for a
husband
The young Queen sat on a chair on 4
high platform facing the pulpit. She
looked pale and tired. Her Majesty
Joined in the singing and listened to 4
long sermon delivered by the court
| chaplain, DR.. ID. j. Wander Flor A
chorus Of leo voices then sang n spec
| ial anthem compe sed by Nicholas
| Beets. Four rows behind the Queen
were seated the generals and peers an ]
q guard ot honor II ned the aisles
The service ende with the singing
Of "Wilhelmiur Won, Nassauwe''
| On leaving he church Queen Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
FIRST TROUBLE.
Lieut.. Sears is Assaulted in
San Juan, Porto Rico.
Was on Way to Deliver Message
to Captain General Macias.
Spanish Evacuation Commissioners Not YET
Nance and There Is Further Delay.

San Juan, Sept. 9.-The American
evacuation commissioners at meet
| ing held, yesterday afternoon. decided
to notify Captain General Macias tina
| they were present and ready TO proceed
with business. A communication t
| this effect was drafted in most courte-
Gus terms.
1t asked where and when the Span
| ish commissioners would meet thu
Americans. Lieut.. Sears, Rear Ad.
miral Schley's flag lieutenant delivere>
the communication to the captain gen
eral He drove to the palace in car
riage.
When at the gate brick was hurled
at him from the sidewalk. Being an
old base ball player, he was able, part
| ly to ward the misle off with his hands
and it fell. striking him on the ankle
but doing only slight injury.
/ This is the first incident of the kind
since our arrival here. The lieutenant
did not deem it advisable to make i
complaint and the police made no ar
rest.
The American commissioners are de-
termined to brook no delay, as indicat-
ed by their action. Although CAPTAIN
General Macias recognized their pres
ence by official visits, they have mol
been notified of the appointment of or
the names of the Spanish commission
ers, and the names of the latter men
have not been officially gaZetted here,
in spite of the fact that it is under
stood, unofficialy, that Generals Or
tega and Vallerni and the auditor OF
war, Senior Aguilar. comprise the Span
ish commission. The 80 days expire on
Sunday. and if the Spaniards are not
prepared to proceed on that date they
must explain matters.
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer
Terror and the gunboat Ponce de Leon
sailed for the Island of Martinique. to-
day. where they will be placed in dry
dock, before proceeding for Spain. The
gunhoats Isabelle II. and Concha will
follow, Monday.
Some of the naval officers regret the
iecision at Washington, that the ships
which formed part Of the defence of the
STAND, We're not to be held.
The Darkentine Sceptro from Lunen-
burg. n. S.. with a cargo of fish. has
arrived here. This is the first food
;arSo 70 reach this port since the
blockade was raised.
The censorship on press dispatches
~ the Spanish authorities continues.
Fresh outrages are reported to have
occurred in the interior. AT Cocoas. in
he neighborhood' of GALES, a number
If brigands recently raided planta-
ion and shot the proprietor in the leg
A detachment of 80 Spanish soldiers
has been dispatched from Arecibo to
restore order.
About noon. today, the American
military commissioners received a re-
>iy from Capt. Gen. Macias to their
communication Of last evening. Gen.
Macias said the Spanish evacuation
commission would be ready 10 meet the
Amer cans at the palace, tomorrow
morning at 1890 o'clock.
Later in the day Gen Brooke. Ad-
niral Schley and Gen. Gordon held a
conference at the Hotel Ingiaterra, re-
garding the attitude they viii assume
at the meeting.
There has been no new disposition of
the United States troops, today.
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SPANS DEMANDS
Regarding Philippines Set Forth in Letter to
French Ambassador.

London. Sept 10.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard saws: The gov
eminent recently forwarded to NJ Cam
bon. the French ambl ssador at Washing
ton long and strongly argued statement
respecting the Philippines. which lie will
verbally communicate to the Washington
government.
Spain protests against the captulation
of Manila. because made two days after
the protocol was signed
The statement says that the revenue
from the Manila customs may continue to
be devoted to the service of the Philippine
loan of 1897, and finally. it insists upon
the United States compelling Aguinald lido
to liberate t0oo Sraniards now in his Gus
tody, most of whom were placed there,
the note asserts, by Admiral Dewey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
TRIED TO KILL HER.
Anarchist Fired Revolver at WiIheImina. Near
AmersfOrt.

Berlin. Sept. 9.The Lokal Anzeiger
saSs that. a fortnight ago, an attempt
nina. near Amersfort Province OF
Utrecht, on the road between Castle
Soostdyt and Raara
\ man emerged from behind a tree and
fired a revolver At Her Majesty TIE bull
let hssed' the Queen but ploughed the
cheek OF lady in attendance. The would
be assassin was arrested He is s,lpposed
10 be an English Anarchist
The stricteSt secrecy has hitherto been
maintained rs to the affair." in order not
to disturb the enjoyment of the en-
thronement festivities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

Frances society for reformation OF
spelling. the Association Orthograpnl-
1ne. has received very large pc
quest from a Frencfman who died re-
Gently in Buenos Ayres. It consists OF
10000 acres OF land in Argentina. the
income from which is already $so.VoO.
or this $1,000 a year and one-half o.
me residue go to the society for ~
purposes: the rest is to be divided up
into prizes to persons who have done
good to mankind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
WISHES OLD COMMAND.
Gen. Shafter Wants to Return to Department
Of Internationally Will.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Gen. Shafte.'
has expressed his wish to the secretary
of war that when the department COM
manders are sent to posts, he would
prefer to have his old command, the
department of California. 1t is prob
able that it will be given him. but
such action will be a long time in the
future, as the organization of the army
upon it's old basis is not likely to oc-
cur fer some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.
Two Young Men Caught Forcing Showcase at
Old Orchard

Old Orchard. Me-, Sept. 1.-Two young
men, VINO gave the names of William
Leary of Troy, n. y. and Joseph Killey
OF Haverhill. Mass. were arrested in the
woods near here, today, and in their pos
session were found goods stolen from sew
eral Old Orchard Stores They hal haen
seen forcing open a showcase in Foeg,s
new news stand and were given a long chase
they will given IL hearing tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
CONFERENCE OF LEADERS.
Hon. Thomos 3. Reed Gives Good Advice 10
Republicans Workers.

Portland, Me, Sept. 9.-Friday after
there was a gathering of all the Re
publican nominees to be voted for at
the election, next Monday, together
with members of the city and county
committees and prominent Republican
workers. Reports We're received from
different towns as to the prospect of
the Republican vote at the coming
election. Remarks We're made by
number of weli-known gentlemen. in
Guiding Hon. Thomas b. Reed
Mr.. Reed among other things said:
Some weeks ago it was decided,
wisely. l think, that this was not to be
campaign of oratory, and l do not
propose to break away from any rule.
at this late day
After all the solution of all dues
tons must be left to the plain common
sense of all the people. One man may
be right some of the time: all men will
not 5e wrong all of the time. We shall
for the next few wears need all the
wisdom, all the experience. all the
patriotism OF all the people in settling
the questions we must meet and de-
eide.
This could not well have been a
speaking campaign. People were more
interested in the close of the war than
in party play. But after all, the re-
suits rests largely with you. You can
get out the vote if any body of men
in the State Of Maine can. 1t is your
business to look after the results, next
| Monday, and now will you attend to
| II? Remember, it is not a question OF
friendship for any particular man, but
the good OF the whole country and of
| The Republican party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
BOUND FOR CAMP MEADE.
Regiments Preparing 10 Leave Camp Black
No New Typhoid Cases.

New York. Sept. 9.--The 2O1st Regi-
men left Camp Black, this afternoon.
for Camp Meade. The 203d Regiment
is preparing to get away, Sunday II
will also so to Camp Meade and the
2o2d will follow. Tuesday. No new
typhoid cases have developed in camp,
since Wednesday last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
THE QUARANTINE RAISED.
Disease at Key West Found to Be Denquc. Not
Yellow Fever.

Washington. Sept. 9-Advces received
by Surgeon General Wyman, today. from
the state health officers of Florida. arc
that the quarantine against Key West
mas been raised. The disease prevailing
there mas been ascertained to de dcngue.
other information regarding the yellow
feVer shows the situation generally to be
more encouraging. No fatalities have oc-
CURED among the soldiers recently
brought to Dry TCrtugas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
VINO nave served ii the war with so,,,

who nave served in the war with so,jn
was tabled.
The national council Of administration
was then appointed. II includes the fol.
lowing: Connecticut. John H. Thatcher
Hartford: Maine. Edwin X. Riley, China:
Massachusetts. W. A. Stackman. Boston;
New Hampshire. II. A. Brown. Penacook:
Rhode island. n. w. Wall. Harvard
The newly elected officers were in
installed.
At go r. NJ the final adjournment took
place. .ssA
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THE OCEAN HOUSE BURNED.
Famous Newport Hotel Burned 10 Ground
Loss. 100000.

Newport. r. l.. Sept. 9.-The Ocean
house, one of the largest and best-known
hotels on the Atlantic coast and the CEN
ter of attraction to visitors in the city
for over half century, was completely
burned to the ground. this afternoon.
The Ocean house was owned by Henry
J. Barley of New York. and was valued
at $l0O.oG0. The hotel was entirely built
or wood and was four stories in height
with frontage on Bellevue avenue OF
nearly aG0 feet. while two wings, also four
stories in height. extended back for near
~ the same distance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
National League Standing.
Other Games.

At Toronto-Toronto. G: Ottawa. o.
At Norfolk-Hartford. 6: Norfolk, 2.
At Montreai-Buffalo. 10: Montreal, 8.
AL Observation-Disclosures ;: Newark. J..
K Wiiknsharrae e.' x ,.ii :. Syra :,
cuse, o.
At Paterson--Paterson G; Allentown, s.
Paterson, /; Allentown. 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
WOLCOTr THANKS OYER
For Providing Tor Comfort O! Sth Massachu
sets on Komcward Journey.

Boston, Sept Gov. Wolcott has
sent the following dispatch 10 Gov
Dyer of Rhode Island:
Permit me To express my cordial
thanks for your kind thoughtfulness in
personally greeting the men of the 9h
Massachusetts Infantry on their jour
ney homeward ana providing for their
comfort 1t will be Appreciated by
the people of the entire common
wealth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Stephane Malarme. the well-known
cssayist and poet, is dead at Paris.
aged SIS.
Prince August Wilhelm, the fourth
sen of Emperor William, is sufferin g
from dphtheria at Berlin. The young
or children have been removed, and tho
Empress alone remains at the new pal
ace with the patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
Gue,illas Leaves i,r Cuba.

portsmouth. n. H., Sept 9.-Eighteen
spanish gueriAas from Cuba lief. this
ctty' today. for New York. They will be
semitic Havana by steamer. They were
paid in full before leaving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
FESTIVITIES OVER.
.1. Il,
WiIheImina and Mother
Leave Amsterdam.
Young Queen Accorded Grand Ovation
as She Leaves City.
People Turned Out En- Masse at The Hague
Cowardly Attempt.

Amsterdam. Sept. 9.-Queen Wilhel-
nina, accompanied by the Queen :
mother, took a special train for Tn:
Hague at 1910, this morning. The
streets were thronged with people who
gave the young queen and her mother
an ovation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10
Tbs Massachusetts to Be Docked.

New York. Sept. 9.-The battleship
Massachusetts, will be put in dry dock,
Monday. for an overhaulng The g.
inch guns on the Texas are being re-
placed by rapid fire guns, and the Off
GERS quarters are being remodelled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

a special from Richmond, Ky, saws.
Zen. Casslus Nj. Clay. the sage Of
whitehall, has been granted a diyorc.,
from mis- girl-wife. Dora Richardson
Cay. by Judge Scott of the Madison
county circuit court.
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HOSPITAL REPORTS FAVORABLE.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Privaies
Die at chickamauga. Friday.

Chickamauga. Sept. 9.-The reports
from the hospitals. today. are very favor
able, There We're two deaths. Private
John {. Black. Co. A. Sth Massachusetts
ana Private John C. Angler, Co L. lst
New Hampshire.
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OREYFus MATTER oRAes.
Authenticity Of New Documents Now Wanted
by French Government.

Paris. Sept. 9.--There is IulI in the
Dreyfus affair. 1t is believed that the
real difficulty in the way of revision is
NM the only documents really relied
obtained from foreign embassy, and the
government Is beginning to doubt the au-
thenficity of these
\ semi-ofiicial note issued today. denies
that any foreign government has maIe
any sort of communication to the French
government relative to the Dreyfus affair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

The passion flower which grows IN
the South American forests can only
be enjoyed where it grows, as it fades
almost as soon as it is picked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

Formosan rice Is so good and %
abundant that that island has earneo
NE title of the "granary or Cnina.
The tea raised on the island goes most
" 20 America. Other profitable proos
80 are sugar. petroleum. indigo ~
coal. So, xnxaA1
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ON LAND AND SEA.
Bits Of News from Our Gallant Soldier. and
Sailors.

The cruiser Marblehead. Capt. B. H.
MeCalla arrived in Boston harbor, Fri
day afternoon.
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BASE BALL.
National League Games.
AT BOSTON.

The New Yorks were shut cut. Nichols
being wei.-nlght inyincIbic The home
team scored three runs in the first inning
but II was "a pitch. r. battle after that.
Rusie being fully as effective us Nichols.
Loves wonderful felaing Al second Wa
the feature OF the game. Attendance. .
$3.50.
/ . & O RH T..
Boston. 3 q o o o x-3- 81
New York. Q D 0-0- ca
Nichols and Bergen: Rusis
and Warner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

A traveller can journey round the
world in so days.
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The Weeks Games.
The schedule of games Tor the week Is:
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Saturday-New York at Boston, Balii-
more at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at Wash
ington, Louisville at Cincinnati, Cleveland
at Pittsburg. st. Louis at Chicago
Sunday. Sept. 1l-I.ouisville at Cincin-
Iat st. Louis at Chicago.
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At CINCINNATI.

The Reds punched hits in the second
and nth and secured enough runs 10 win
katelle from the Atlantic League. pitched
the last three innings Attendance. 3s55.
/ 2 1 ) Z 8 9RHE
Cincinnati. o. 2 . o . Q O x-6- -,
Chicago. 2 o 0 o 0 - rs
I.attariey-IIln and PeItz: Eate;le
'inornton and Donahue.
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EASTCRN

Wednesday. Thursday. Friday and Sat
urday-Providcnce at Syracuse. Spring
field at Wilkesbarrc, Ottawa at Toronto
Montreal at Buffalo.
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! God
and its
Value

It is not 81 50 much inn
portance how mach food We
eat as It IS how much Is
assimilated.
Unless your food = prop
erly assimilated It can do
you no good-in fact, It is
harmful. It over-burdens
the stomach and impaires
the digestive organs. Food
is easily and rapidly assimi-
lated when Johann Hoff's
Malt Extract is taken with
meals.
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AT WASHINGTON.

weighing had poor control and was hit
hard. The visitors iielded rather poorly
The game was called on account of dark
ness Aft9nti.t nee, 4iN
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AT NEW YORK

The BROOKLYN team won an interesting
game from the Bgltimores. on errors by
kitson and Demont and two singles
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-01-20
TampieO Tales.

Once more sleighs are running as far
as your city.
Mrs. Hill, who has been lying very low
with Brights' disease, is reported little
easier.
Miss Durham, who has been stopping
at Conrsd's mill, returned to North Yak
ina Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Corey and little boy spent
q few days the first of the week visiting
at g. M. Aliens.
Mr.. Sawyer and family and sister of
Mrs. Sawyer's from the east, who is also
z sister Of Mrs. Hill, visited at the mill
Sunday.
VIM. Turner met with quite painful
accident Monday, by which it is feared
be may lose part of his hand. He was
splitting wood, holding the stick with
one hand while welding the ak with the
other, when a misdirected blow caught
him near the base OF the thumb, nearly
severing that member from the hand.