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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
ACCOUNT FROM sEALE.
Woman Saw Porter Fire the Fatal
 Shot

Scale. Dec 2s.-(speciaD Yesterday evening about o'clock Mir. Bud Porter shot and killed Mr. Joseph Fincher at the latter's store in Crawford. thirteen miles north of Seade. The full particu- lars of the terrible tragedy have not been received but the following is the only account given of it as yet: Mir. Fincher's sister-in-law hearing a pistol shot ring out at the store, and then the screams of MT. Fincher, went down there just in time to see Porter shoot Fincher down. Porter seeing the young lady. ran after her and also shot at her. Porter then went to the house of Mrs. Beechler and ran her family away from home, fir ing several shots at them. Mir. Fincher died almost immediately.
 Both principals are young married men and have small families. Porter has not borne a very savory reputation among his neighbors, but had had no difficulty with Fincher before this, Those who have seen him lately say that his mind was very much deranged. He seemed to think some one was trying to get his land and horse. He left Crawford soon after the shooting, and has not been ar rested yet The news didn't get to Scale until this morning and Sheriff Bellamy had gone to Eufaula for prisoner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co.,, illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa- tive principles of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting themin the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectuaily, dispelling colds, headaches and levers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per. manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative.
 In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YoRK. N. Y. BOrsale by all Druggists.-Prieeb bOc. per bottleS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
Indians at West Point.

Guthrie, 0. T., Dec. Ex-Governor Pleas ant Porter of the Creek nation has been successful in his efforts to have Con gressman deGraffenreid of Texas prepare for the admission of Indian boys to West Point
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
Fought the War Over.

Middlesboro, Ky. Dec. 26.-At Dwight Va, near the Harlan County Ky, line T. l.. Wilson, farmer, and his neigh the greatest general in the Civil War Partin drew his revolver and shot Will son dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
steenle Climber Dead.

New York. Dec. "Steeple Joe Lawler, the original steeple climber Is dead in Gouveneur Hospital. Lawler was 70 years old, and during his time as ''steeple jack" asccnded more steeples and tutored more pupils in his dangerous trade than any other man in the country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
An Escape Returns,

Scale, Dec. 26.-(speciaD-will Conner. charged with stealing cotton, and who was one of the eight prisoners which escaped from the jail here Tuesday, came back to Scale last night and sur rendered himself to Jailer Chadwick. He said he didn't care to leave at first but was persuaded by the others to go. He went home to spend Christmas with his that all the fugitives were together yes- terday. and Deputy Sheriff Chadwick left this morning for the place where they are supposed to be in hiding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
Passed Good Night.

Detroit Mich, Dec 26.-At General AL gers residence this morning it was re- ported that he had passed a very good night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
"A T. Avers is Arrested.

New York, Dec 26.-A. J. Ayers, young messenger of ne Union Bank of Brooklyn. who disappeared recently with St GOO of the banks money, was arrested today in Montreal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
ution of Thanks to Carnegie

innate today adopted, on behalf of the citizens of NeNw York. a resolution of thanks to Andrew Carnegie for his gift of $5, 2OC, 900. with which to build libra ries in this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
BiII Not Adopted.

Madrid, Dec. 26.-The Chamber of Dep uties adjourned without having adopted tho bill for the payment of the custom duties on grain. coal Oii petroleum. dried fish and other specified products in gold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
PASSING THRONG.

MT. Harry Shanks. Car Accountant of inc Western Railroad, has returned from Louisville where he has been spending a few days with relatives. Mrs. Shanks will remain in Kentucky a week or ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

MT. E. K. Campbell lawyer of Birming- ham came to town yesterday and re- turned to the Magic City last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

ALL charity patients, desiring admission to the wards of the Montgomery Infirmary must lowing physicians: Drs. Goldthwaite. McCon- nico Baker, Pollard and Billing, who compose the visiting staff. from either the city or county physicians, Drs. Thorington and. Bill linz su-Wd-fr-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
An Order Bestowed.

Madrid, Dec 26.-Fhe order of the Golden Fleece has been bestowed upon Grand Duke AleXandrovitch of Russia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Mir. William Berney spent Christmas dav with his family in Birmingham and returned to Montgomery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
WrOught|rOn Pipe, Globe Valves, LubriCatOrS,
 InjeCtOrs and Fittings. Forbes Liddell & Co.
 Montgomery, Alabama.

Hendrickson was killed by his cousin, Nathan Hendrickson
 On Taggarts Creek. Thomas Haynes was beaten to death with a club by Henry Bow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Colonel Francis G. Caffey spent Christ mas day with his parents at Verbena.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Mir. Phelan Beale, who is attending college at Sewanee is visiting his parents on South Perry Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
Kentuckv's Christmas Fights.

Niddlesboro. Ky. Dec. 26-In a trce-tor- ali fight last night sam Wells and Henry Bass were mortally wounded. At Four Mile, VIII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
Walking Match is Of.

St. Louis. Dec 26-It is announced that the seven-day walking match, scheduled 'to open tonight at midnight at the Colo scum, has been declared off
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
AGED MAN cREMATED.
Simon Owens, an Ex-Slave, Aged
 1O2. is Burned to Death.

Guthrie, O., T.. Dec. 26-Simon Owens, aged 1O2, was burned to crisp in his cabin in this city today. He was born q slave on General Andrew Jackson's plan tation and was crippled for life at Vicks- burg when the city was besieged by Gen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Captain Thomas D. Sanford of Opeika snent A few hours in Montgomery yester- dav and returned home in the afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Mir. A P. Collier and Mir. E. Tucker of Opelika spent Christmas nigh with relatives in the cit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

STRAYED-About 10 days ago white and bronze splotched COW; very gentle; any infor- nation will be rewarded. w. A. Gunter, Jr.
 6O6 Clayton St. 3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
WANTED-AGENTS.

A NEW book, Theodore Roosevelt, Patriot and Statesman" complete. of thrilling inter est; profusely illustrated; low price extra a
 c,,t St Pbiiadelnhia a-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

LOST sT-Watch charm, studded with diamonds and one ruby. monogram "G. R." on back. Liberal reward if returned to Gus Rice. Alex Rice & Son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
WANTED.
WANTED TO BUY.

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 WANTED-To buy small second hand wash ington hand-press. Address, stating size and price, Herbert Coleman, Montgomery, Ala If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Dr. J. c. Hill, A. l.. Rankin and s. Gillis, citizens of Andalusia, were Montgomery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

IOST-Afternoon of Dec. 25 one lady's breastpin. with moon stone centre, on Belt Line car or on Clayton Montgomery Sts., between Holt and Wilkerson. Reward if re- turned to 20 Wilkerson St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
MEDICAL.

 DR EDMONDSONS Tansy, Pennyroyal and Cotton Root Pills, a safe and reliable treat ment for painful and suppressed menstruation, Irregularities and Instructions ;trial box by mail, soc. Frank Edmondson x Bro' ME. Chemists 36 Broad St, Atlanta, Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
wANTED-sITUATIoN.

WANTED-Posltion as bookkeeper, with sev- era years experience; can furnlsh the Desl references. Address M, care Of Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

Mir. E. S. Gatchell of Selma is in the city. He spent last night at the New Mabson.
 MT. Charles c. Williams. a prominent merchant of Troy, is in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27

TYPEWRITERS sold. rented and repaired; machines kept in good condition while rented Remington Standard leads. Terry x Davant,
 IO0l Moses Building. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-27
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

FOR KENT-From Jan. lst 1902. the St James Hotel, Selma; has been recently over
 hauled and is in good order; not furnished; a good opening for an experienced. energetic hotel man. Apply to Julien Smith, Agent Selma Ala If
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
PRESS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.
Chosen in Dover Yesterday at the
Annual Meeting.

Special to The Sun.
Dover Jan. 2S.-The Delaware State
Press Association met in the parlor Of
the Capitol Hotel in Dover today After
discussing routine business the following
officers We're elected: President, Theo.
Townsend, Milford Chronicles; LIST vice.
president, w. j. Hoffman, Evening
Journal; End vice-president, f. Dunn.
Dover Index; 3rd vice-president, Edwin
Il. Paynter, Georgetown Dem crat;
'ecretary and treasurer, Frank NJ. Jones,
Georgetown journal; executive comr't.
rec, Il. l., Haynes, Morning News; G. j.
Freeman, Middletown New Era: w.
+. Metten, Every Evening; A. w. Bate
man, Dover Sentinel; Il. d. Hoffecker,
jr., Smyrna Times: Legislative commit
Tee, w. +. Mettin Every Evening; Har-
rie L. Price Morning News; A. A. Bate
man State Sentinel; Robt. G. Houston,
Georgetown Republican,; Frank M.
Zones, Georgetown Journal.
These officials We're elected by
unanimous vote.
The delegates to the National Press
Association TO be held in Buffalo in
June are Geo. Carter, evening Journal;
w. j. HOFFMAN, Evening Journal; @. J.
Freeman, Middletown New Era: Edwin
r. Paynter, Georgetown Democrat and
A. A. Bateman of the Dover Sentinel.
The only new members who joined the
association today are r. J. Mears and
George b. ,Iynson of the Milford News
and Advertiser The meeting was then
adjourned. A time will be set by the
president for the midsummer meeting.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
DIED ON A TRAIN.
9. F. Goodnow, Of Philadelphia,
Victim Of Bright's Disease.
Was Enroute to Southern Pines, Vir-
ginia, for the Benefit of
His Health.

Charles Francis Goodnow, aged 81
years, of No. 3103 Dauphin street, Phila.
-tviIyi=i,tf -fiu,t r-rr :, W. " raTTOau
train between this city and Philadelphia
while enroute to the Southern Pines in
Virginia, yesterday afternoon. The train
No. 81 which is the Seaboard Southern
express and is due in Wilmington at 400
o'clock.
Goodnow and his wife and son boarded
the train at Broad street station, Phila-
delphia and had only left that city a few
minutes when Mr.. Goodnow expired.
The officials at French street station
were telegraphed to be in readiness to
remove the body from the train.
On the arrival of the train in this
city Detective Jones had the remains re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital.
Mr.. Goodnow had been suffering with
Bright's disease for about six months
and was ordered by his physician, Dir.
y. +. Sewers, of Philadelphia, TO take
Il trip to the Pines for his health.
Coroner's assistant Chandler was no.
tilted and after giving certificate Of
leath from Bright's disease had the
body shipped back to Philadelphia.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
DROWNED AT FERNDALE.
George Hasson Fell in Brandyw'ne
While Harvesting Ice.

Word was received in this city yes
terday that Georg. Hasson, OF No. 505
East Tenth street, 4 route forman for the
Consumers Ice and Coal Co., was
drowned in the Brundywine at Ferndalc,
Pa, yesterday informing. Hasson was
about 45 years old and had been elm
ployed for the CONSUMERS Company for a
number of years. II had been his custom
to assist i'll harvesting the ice crop on
the Brandywine, ai;a he went to Fern
dale last Tuesday for that purpose.
Early yesterday morning with helper
to lead the horse, Hassou was operating
IN ice plow, preparing the ice to be
harvested, on the coIpany's dam ut Fern
dale
Suddenly a section of the ice gave
way and both men and the horse and
plow We're thrown iTgo the water The
helper succeeded in Getting out but Mr..
Hasson could not swim and was
drowned.
The body was recovered d few hours
later Hasson's hands clutched firmly
TO the plow.
The horse was also drowned. Mr..
llasson's body is in the charge Of the
coroner of Chester county and it will
probably be brought 10 this city today.
The deceased was member of Whining
.on Lodge Ancient Order of United
Worlimen.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
TROUBLE FOR BALL BILL.
Assemblymen Object TO Extras for
Former State Treasurer.

Nptclal 10 Inc sun.
Dover, Jan. 2S.--It is very likely that
he report of the committee appointed to
ettle with former State Treasurer Ball
will not 90 through without ut least IL
little shaving. According to estimates
given DR. Balls allowance in toto would
% about $4,000. This is couple of
thousand more than the usual sum.
The Union Republicans, however,
show Il disposition to avoid extravaganza
IN handing out State moneys and some
Of them contend that this allowance
would he bad precedent to establish.
The State Treasurer gets 81 500 salary,
S4OO for stenographer, $500 for extras.
and there are some members here who
believe in establishing limit.
The bid for the printing of 1000 copies
of the report of the Board of Education
were opened this morning hut action was
deferred till Thursday by the committee.
rhc bids were varied for the amount
If firms who offered estimates they be-
ng as fallows:
The Mercantile Printing Co., of Will
mington. $1,39 for the plain pages and
1904 for the tabular work.
]. B. Robinson, of Wilmington, S3.7t
per page
News & Advertiser, of Milford, s5.7;
per page.
The report involves a great amount Of
work and as the Merchantile Co. is the
lowest bidder it will probably get the
contract.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29

nillin, Bertha Harlan, at salary of $500;
Maggie Kelley, Gertrude II. Robinson.
''That Mary G. Morrow be appointed
assistant principal at school No. S.
THAT each teacher in school No. 6
below the first assistant be moved up
and that Jennie Il. Sooy be appointed
assistant at salary of $500.
'.That the seventh assistant at school
No. be continued on the roll of teach
ers
.'That the following be the corps of
teachers at School No. II.
Alice L. Jacliman, principal; Bessie
Royal, first assistant; Ella @. Cornell
second assistant; Esther NJ. Strickland
third assistant, mt salary of $500. Bes-
sic Staar, fourth assistant, at salary
of $500.
That each teacher in school No. 10
below the first assistant be moved up
and that Barbara Forrest be appointed
seventh assistant, at salary of $500.
That Sallie II. Shaw be made prin-
cipal Of school No. "a at salary of
SS25.
That Madge Provost be made assistant
principal Of school No. 25 at salary of
$3.50.
That Mary Henry be appointed fourth
assistant at school No. 26 at salary
Of 5000.
That Mary E. Turner be made prin-
cipal of the Willard Hall Grammar
School No. 2S at salary of 1925. and
that the following be the corps of tea
chers in said school:
Mary ]. Walker, Margaret Miller,
Mary X. Thielman, Ella Il. Todd. Mary
G. Seal, Marion Brown, Elizabeth Sed-
wick. $500: Alice G. Palmer. $500; Emma
Strickland $780, Lydia w. Downey, $780,
Laura j. Banks, $500; Amanda Palmer,
$500.
In some eases we have only named the
corps or teachers for the school, and
would recommend that their assignment
to the departments and positions be left
to the superintendent and the Com
mittee on teachers.
1t is to be understood that where no
amount is mentioned that the salary is
TO remain the same as at present. In
making these recommendation your com
mittee has endeavored to make as few
changes as possible, with the sole pur-
pose of advancing the interest of the
schools. All Of which is respectfully
submitted.
T.. B. Morrow. chairman; r. G. Fraim,
J. u. Carter. John Palmer, Jr., A. e..
Ffantz, Z. G. Shortlidge, ex of1icio.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
INDIGNATION
AT REMOVAL
Of Delmarvia Telephones from the
Court House.
DO NOT LIKE OTHER PHONES
County Officials and Persons Having
Business at the County Building
Say They are Greatly Incon-
venienced by the Change.

There is still much indignation ex-
pressed over the removal Of the Delmar-
via Telephones from the various Off
ces in the Court House. County otti-
cials, attorneys and citizens generally
are suffering great inconvenience.
The fact that Delaware and Atlantic
phones are being introduced in the build
ing it is said will not remedy the matter,
for the reason as a county official ex-
planned yesterday that when the Delmar-
via phones We're taken out connection
with about 1000 phones all over the city
was cut off, which places are not con-
nected with the Delaware and Atlantic
system.
Many lawyers and private citizens
have only the Delmarvia phone and are
now unable to talk with the court house.
County officials and persons having
business in the court house missed
number Of engagements yesterday on ac-
count of the phones being out.
Subscribers to the Delmarvia telephone
are not the only indignant persons at the
cutting off of communication with the
court house, for Delaware and Atlantic
telephone subscribers having Instruments
on the limited call system, who also have
Delmarvia instruments cannot use the
latter in talking to the court house at a
saving.
Workmen of the Delaware and At
antic Company placed pole on the
Tenth street side of the Court House
plot yesterday and hole was bored in
that side of the building to admit tele-
phone wires.
Levy Courtman Charles Megginson Of
New Castle hundred was in town yes
terday. When asked concerning the re-
moval OF the Delmarvia instruments he
said he did not know anything about it.
n. Leslie Cole, Delaware and Atlantic
inspector while assisting in placing
wires in the court house yesterday after
nooon accidentally struck himself on the
leg with hammer producing a painful
wound. He was compelled to quit work.
| Many local stockholders of the Del
| lnarvia Telephone Co. think it an in
] instice that the -nhnnas shnnld he-ciit-
4 out.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
ENDEAVORS' SERVICES.
Will Hold Them in Six Churches
This Week.
Special Programs Arranged for
Thursday and Friday
Evenings.

Special services under the auspices of
the Wilmington Christian Endeavor
Union will be held in the different
churches of this city Thursday and Fri
day of this week. Endeavorers from all
over the State are expected to attend,
The places of meeting and addresses
during the two days will he as follows:
Thursday evening, Rodney Street Pres
byterian Church, Thirteenth and Rod
ncy streets.
"What Has Christian Endeavor
Donc!' the Rev. w. l.. S. Murray,
ID. ID.
Our Christian Endeayor Covenant"
What it means for the inner life; what
it means for the church, the Rev. John
Shape.
Eastlake Presbyterian Church, Twen-
ty-sevcnth and Market streets.
Every Christian Endeavorer should
be soul saver" the Rev. j. T.. Otis;
"NNhat Has Christian Endeavor DoneT'
the Rev. +. +. Briggs.
United Presbyterian Church, West
street near Third.
"What Has Christian Endeavor
Done?" the Rev. w. NJ. Schall
Being alone with God: what is gained
by it?" the Rev. ]. l.. Nichols.
Friday evening, Central Presbyterian
Church. King street below Eighth.
"How can the Goth year of Christian
Endcavor be made the best of all?" the
Rev. w. II. Lewis.
EVERY Christian Endeavorer should
he soul saver" the Rev. A. n. Kcig-
win, y. p.
Second Baptist Church, Ninth and
Franklin streets.
How can the Goth year of Christian
Endeavor he made the best of all?" the
Rev. ]. T.. Nichols.
| "Our Source of power" the Rev. t. A.
| McCurdy.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
! Delaware avenue and West street.
"IIow can the Goth year of Christian
Endeavor he made the best of all?" the
Rev. J. J. Huston.
"Christian EndeavoI-a Covenant with
| God" the Rev. G. I'll. Trull.
| On Saturday afternoon. February End
there will he Junior Christian Endeavoi
ovangelistic rally in First Presbyterian
Church.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
DEMAND FOR
TWO SENATORS
Ninth Ward Voters Regard Mr..
Addicks as Logical Candidate.
LEGISLATORS MUST ELECT
Speeches Made at meeting Held
Last Night in Bradley's Hall.
Petition to the General As
sembly Signed.
LEGISLATORS MUST ELECT

y large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Republicans of the eastern end of the
Ninth ward was held ut Bradley's Hall
last evening.
EX-Counclman James Lynn presided,
and Charles Barnes acted as secretary.
Addresses We're made by James Lynn,
4 harles Barnes, Charles Emory and Others
All agreed that the Republican mem
bers of the legislature should get into
line and elect two Republican United
States Senators, and regarded j. Ed
ward Addicks as the logical candidate.
The following petition was signed by
every person present:
To the Republican Representatives at
Dover assemblies
Gentlemen We the undersigned Re
publican voters of the Second Represen-
tative District do not ask as a favor
but demand as Il right that two Re
publican United States Senators he elect
ed at this session of the Legislature.
We feel that all animosity should be
laid aside and that the Republican repre-
Sentatives should get into line and do
their duty to their constituents, viz
elect two Republican United States Sen
ators, Charles Barnes, Moses Stevenson,
August Kristensen, Alfred Anderson
John Mihnoss. David II. Lynn Il. G. A
Schiffendecker, John Johnson, Joseph
Magnell Obrich Magnel, William Sut-
ton. John Ziegler. Emory w. Mullen,
Nicholas S. Owens. Thomas S. Mullin
Iohn Hancock, Albert Bcggs, William
Paris, Charles A. Emering. John T.
Kinstrand Thomas McKelvey. Thomas
s. Mullen, Nelson r. Walker. George
w. Morgan, Alfred Money, Asbury Muir
ray. William II. Cadell. Nathan S.
Laws, Henry Paris, Robert McKelvey,
Charles II. Money, Moses Thomas, John
McKelvey, George w. McKelvey, John
Paris, John Emering. George Emering,
Alfred Zbdinden, James Lynn.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Wilmington Bicycle Club may
move into it's new building on Washing
ton street near Ninth next week.
There was a meeting of the Frobel
Club yesterday afternoon at Friends
School, Fourth and West streets.
The Delaware Fire Company's now
water tower is expected to arrive some
time during the first week in February.
Mrs. Joseph Leach of Elsmere has
rebuilt the barn destroyed by fire on
Christmas day.
Officers of Wilmington Aerie, No. "a.
Fraternal Order of Eagles We're installed
last night by Deputy Grand Worthy
President Edward Krause.
A select dance was given in Manning
Hall at Union street and Lowering avenue
last night.
Robert Kenyon owns horse that oh
jects to standing an unreasonable length
of time in cold spot on a cold morn
ing.