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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
THEKING'SRUBIES
A STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
By Adelaide Fuller Fell
Copyright by Henry T. Coates & Coz
CHAPTER w.
The Plot,


While Cover was running along the road
with the precious Jewel clasped in his hand,
to show it to Phil, a man, whom the boys
had neither seen nor heard, was crossing
the field, on the other side Of the hedge. He
was tall man, past fifty years of age, and
his hair and beard were streaked with gray.
A pair of small black eyes peered suspi-
ciously out on the world.
He had taken that route in order to
shorten the distance between the house
which he had just left and the village
AS he was about to make his way to the
road through a gap in the hedge, the sound
of voices fell upon his ear. Most men would
have paid little attention to the conversa-
tion of couple of boys, but this one-ever
alert to the trifies of life, while he allowed
his larger opportunities to slip by ungrasped
did not consider any conversation too I'M
important for his notice, especially IL he
might listen to it unseen.
He crept softly up to the boys. Only the
hedge was between him and them. Alexis
growled warningly, but was silenced by
Cover, who glancing carelessly over his
shoulder and seeing nothing, compelled the
dog to be quiet.
The man had coveted the jewel the mo-
ment he saw it. But when Phil declared its
worth, he could no longer restrain himself
from making the effort to secure it.
Fortunately for him, the dog did not sue
coed In Selling his arm when he reached
for the ring, and his injury was very slight.
He stood shaking his fist in rage after the
retreating boys.
I'll have it yet, you imps, In spite Of
you. and run no risks with your dog either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Old Indian Legend.
THE WARLIKE SEVEN.

Once seven people went out to make war
the Ashes, the Fire, the Bladder, the Grass
hopper. the Dragon Fly, the Fish and the
Turtle. AS they were talking excitedly
waving their fists in violent gestures, a
wind came and blew the Ashes away
"Ho!" cried the others, "he could not fight
this onev'
The six went on running to make war
more quickly. They descended deep val
ley, the Fire going foremost until they
came TO a river. The Fire said. Hiss
others, "he could not fight, this one!''
Therefore the five went on the more
quickly to make war. They came to a
great wood. While they were going through
say, He! you should rise above these.
ward among the tree-tops and the thorn
apple pricked him. He fell through the
this!'' said the four; this one could not
fight"
Still the remaining warriors would not
turn back. The four went boldly on to
make war The Grasshopper, with his
cousin, the Dragon Fly, went foremost
They reached a marshy place, and the mire
mud the Grasshopper's legs stuck and he
pulled them Off He crawled upon a log
and wept, You see me, brothers. 1 cannot
go!'
Inc Dragon Fly went on, weeping TOT MIS-
cousin. He would not be comforted, for he
loved his cousin dearly. The more he
grieved the louder he cried, till his body
shook with great violence. He blew his
red, swollen nose with loud noise, so that
his head came off his slender neck, and he
was fallen upon the grass.
you see how it IT," said the Fish. lash
ing his tail impatiently; these people were
not warriors! Come" he said, '1et US go
on to make war;
Thus the Fish and the Turtle came to a
large camp ground.
"Hoi" exclaimed the people Of this round
village Of teepees, who are these little
ones? What do they seek?'
Neither Of the warriors carried weapons
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her that she might go out and play on the
lawn under the trees.
Don't go anywhere that I cannot see
you from the window" said she
Now, Dorothy really meant to obey her
mother, but she was only little tot and
did not know what came from disobedience.
and then the hay stack looked so inviting
when she peeped through the fence that
when she found place where a bar had
been broken out she slipped through. And
now, at half-past 2. mamma was searching
house and garden, trying to find her
In five minutes after Dorothy sat down
she was fast asleep. Soon the sky began
to darken and an August thunder storm,
caused by the heat of the day, came up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

The Sunshine Juniors Of the various
league branches write and tell of many in
teresting things. Let me give extracts from
some Of them. One enthusiastic branch of
our sixty members writes that it can hard
ly wait for The Star to arrive, so anx-
ious are they to answer the puzzles and
read the stories of the children's page. An
other numbering eleven children, has made
many children's garments, which were sent
to a deaconess home for distribution, and
also held a sale of ice cream and cake which
brought in over nine dollars to be used in
charitable work.
Doesn't this seem worth the doing? Let
me hear from others. Your letters make
very agreeable and encourag ing reading.
Yours sincerely,
DOROTHY DAY.
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where It's kept, easy enough
AN after get de stun whatn do wild
it?''
Come close. Nose, wouldn't have this
part of the charm heard for anything. After
you get the ring you must put 1t, during tho
first quarter Of the new moon. where the
water will drip on 1t for three months, three
weeks and three days."
Now how kin do dat3
THE moon Is just right now" DR.. Black
hart said. not needing the question. land
where else could you put 1t where the wa
ter would drip on 1t but In the artificial
pond under the northeast corner Of the
fountain? The water would be sure to strike
1t there. and no one would ever see It. Dur
ing the three months. three weeks and three
days Is in the water you must not go
within three rods, three yards and three
feet of the pond. After that time you may
get the ring and return It,"
We'll. III think erbout it. Ouchl-how 1t
do grip me! Yes, I think I'll try de cha m,
and den I'll let yo know how 1t wuks."
Now remember not one word to any,
body, or no charm will cure you" With
these words the doctor slipped out Of the
cabin and turned toward Easton.
Go be continued.)
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such frolicsome darts that his back fin
made the water fly. e ham, whooped
the Fish; this is where live"
"Oh, what have we doner' said the
frightened people; this will be our undo
ing
Then wise chief said: 'Tya, the Eater.
shall come and swallow the lake"
So one went running. He brought Iva.
the Eater: and Iva drank all day at the
lake till his belly was like the earth. Then
the Fish and the Turtle dived into the mud
and Iva said: "They are not in me-" Hear
ing this. the people cried greatly.
1ktomi, wading in the lake, had been
swallowed like gnat in the water. Within
the great Iva he was looking skyward.
So deep was the water in the Eaters stom-
ach that the surface of the swallowed lake
almost touched the sky.
II will go that way" said Iktomi, looking
at the concave within arms reach
He Struck his knife upward in the Eat
ers stomach, and the water falling out
drowned those people of the village.
Now when the great water fell into It's
own bed the Fish and the Turtle came to
the shore They went home painted victors
and loud-voiced singers.
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his wife were passing the pen on a walk
they heard him say. I'm powerful glad
those pigs are going to be killed. they are
so troublesome" so am l." said his wife,
Because l like They heard no more
but what they heard was enough to let
them know that they were going to be kill
ed, and that very shortly. The master in
tended to kill them the very next day. but
the pigs and their mother never gave him a
chance, for they ran away next morning to
the woods and lived very happily there, and
are living there yet II they are not dead.
Yours truly,
ROGER WHARTON.
Aged twelve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
The Outer Part.

In the development of the fraction "one-
third in primary class imaginary pies,
bread and cakes galore had been divided
into thirds. and the teacher gave the fol-
lowing problem:
IF Mary found nest with six eggs in 1t
and on the way to the house broke two of
them, what part of her eggs would she
break?"
The owner of sparkling pair of eyes and
f1uttering hand was given permission to
speak, and said:
1.-THE shells would be broken
The merry ripple that ran around the
class showed appreciation of the point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

L 4tC 81 cot olokho Scikl-
ing down upon her
seemed only to lull
her into a deeper
sleep. At last a
workman coming
home from work,
seeing so I'M ct hin g
white among the hay
stacks, and coming
over to see what 1t
was, found Dorothy
fast asleep in the
rain. He recognized
her and carried her
home. AS a conse-
quence of her sleep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
STANDING PRIZE OFFER.

At least twenty-five prizes of books and
cash in amounts of from 81 to s. will be
given every month for creditable work on
the following subjects-matter to be sent in
any time-awards to be made each week:
Photography-No blue prints. Any size or
subject.
Drawing-In India ink or very black writ
ing ink. Any subject.
Story-Not more than four hundred words.
Jingle or poem-Not more than twenty
lines. on any subject.
PuzZle-Any kind with answers.
Puzzle answers-For the best and neatest
answers to all in this Saturdays paper
Prize of s2-one of ten offered for the
best letter describing what a Children's
Page should be.
Dear Editor:
AS you ask for a description of what
should be in the ChiIdren's Page I will
tell you what 1 think. There should be
stories, fairy, true or any other kind suit
able for children. but no fashion pictures,
such as papers often use. Puzzles might
be included. 1t would be nice to have a
story for very young folks of five or six.
A few poems for children might be put in
also a description of how to do some trick.
1t would be a pleasure TO some of the older
girls and boys to have few easy recipes
in cooking and descriptions of how to make
dainty gifts. When Christmas, Valentines
day or Easter comes around 1t might con-
tain a few ideas OF how. to make pretty
cards. l think it would be nice to have a
few lessons in how to weave mats and
things OF that kind. A great many other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
PRIZE AWARDS

Rug design contest-First prize, SO, Mar
garet Daniels, 1916 Connecticut avenue, city;
second prize, 50, Edythe McQuade 2S17 Q
street; third prize, 81, Joe Haight, HOO s
street northwest, city. Honorable mention
Eleanor Lang, Alvira Mangum, Nelson
Shepard, Charles Newman John Thompson,
John Miller.
Chndren's page letter, s2-Helen Crossley,
1907 Rhode Island avenue, city.
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seemed very large to
her, she was such a
little tot, you see,
but it really was not
so very large, after
all.
And now, 1 sup
pose you would like
to know how Doro-
thy came to be in
the field among the
hay stacks. Just
after lunch her man.
ma had tied on her
Sunbonnet and told
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

ENIGMA.
Napkin.
BEHEADINGS.
1. Table. 2. Fail. 3. Never.
Flower. 8. Meat.
RIDDLE.
The word Mississippi
CHARADE.
HippopotamuS.
ENIGMA.
Tunnel.
HIDDEN PROVERBS.
l. Handsome is as handsome does.
2. Better late than never.
8. All is fair in love and war.
CHARADE.
Aunt Dorothy.
T h e n g 8 I r
2 8 4 8 9 Z s 10 IL II Is II
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Morning and Night.

We cannot know the way q
Or II II lead TO I'D. k-.- 5. or TO light;
1t Is but this; To see the rainbow ray
To dream the dream-to do the decd today,
And then, good night
FRANK L. STANTON
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DOROTHY's PUNISHMENT

1t was hot August day and the burning
sun was pouring down upon the hay stacks.
Little Dorothy sat down YEARLY in the
shade of a large stack to rest. At least 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
CHARADE.

CHARADE.
Contributed by a Star reader.
My first, man of great renown,
For whom was named a famous town;
His country's cause he did uphold
By leading men both brave and bold;
He drove her foes from off her shore
And won dark and bloody war.
My second is a twinkling light,
One of the many eyes of night;
Its beaming rays, long years ago,
Streamed on world of care and woe,
And showed great joy to the wise men
By leading them to Bethlehem.
My whole is famous, like my first,
And light it gives to all who thirst
For information of the world.
Its pages soon we find unfurled,
And in twinkling give to all
The news of nations, great and small.
AGNES RUSSELL.
My 5, Ii. s. Z Is conceited-vain.
My 2, 6, 8. IL, domestic fowls-hens.
My 10, IA, 8, means nerve-grit.
My II, 4, IL, 1 means proof-test
My 3, 10, 10, an article of food-egg.
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Dear Aunt Dorothy:
l inclose you an original story to enter
the competition lot an illustrated story
Hope you will add my name to your list
and if am not successful 1 will try again
HELEN r. PERKINS,
EIlayerT vears OLD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22

in the rain she
caught a bad cold
and was in bed for
a week. A few days
after she was al
lowed to go out doors
she was heard to
give this piece Of ad-
vice to a little friend:
Il dess tell 'ou, 'ou
had better always
hey 'ou mamma,
cause when I did
I dot sick an had to
) bitter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-22
Sunshine News,

Miss Sallie E. Dickinson Of Louisville,
KY, Is an invalid who has not taken step
except with q crrtch in three years. She Is
only seventeen years old. yet IL an indie
fatigable sunshine worker. She Is president
of the Evening Post Junior Sunshine Club,
and Is untiring in her efforts to make others
happy. and this while she is terrible suf-
ferer herself
NEW MEXICO-Miss M. e. Dissette,
president of the Sunshine branch in Santa
Fe, does most excellent work among the In
dian children in the schools of New Mexico.
and. In addition to this. makes a great eff
fort to improve the condition of the Indian
race.
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I R>zl2&4C'

Mr. Draw ana Mrs
Mrs. -- and Mr. Saint,
Mr. Sand and Mrs. -,
Mrs. -- and Mr.. Tree,
Mr.. Red and Mrs. -,
Mrs. -- and Mr.. True,
Mr.. Bacon and Mrs.
All went out for an evenings walls.
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REHEADTNG

BEHEADING.
-Behead what teacher does to a stupid
scholar and get something that Is unknown
in Cuba; behead again and get stale.
SAMUEL 2. HALDENSTEIN.
Age IL.
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things might be included, but what have
named, 1 think. are the best.
Yours truly,
HELEN CRoSSLEY,
1907 Rhode Island avenue,
Washington, d. Q.
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nd my whole is a mountain in Europe.
CH APP ABE

In duel and in battle often save a life
Without my aid the boxer could never win
In strife;
And very useful am found when burgla-
ries are rife,
And often I'm little girl and sometimes
I'm wife.
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ANAGRAMS.

ANAGRAMS.
1. Garry q stole.
g One hug.
8. Come plain.
f. Nine thumps.
g. Simon Peter in tears.
In the following puzzle rhyme words are
supposed to be the names Of people. A dash
In a line calls for word the opposite to
its final word. A dash at the end of a line
calls for rhyme to the word above, thus:
Mr. and Mrs. Tea,
Mrs Bean and Mr.-
would read thus:
Mr. Coffee and Mrs. Tea,
Mrs. Bean and Mr.. Pea.
It will be noticed that the first and second
lines and the third and fourth lines. ETC.,
will always rhyme, so while looking for the
opposite do not forget that it must rhyme.
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ENIGMA,

My first Is in present, and also in past;
My second is in rhyme, but not in cline:
My third is in tyranny, but not in peace;
My fourth Is in year. but not in day;
My fifth is In nothing, but not in something;
My sixth is in table. but not in chair;
My seventh is in late, and also in early;
My eighth is in subtraction, but not in
addition;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-10
AN AGREEMENT REACHED
BEAUMONT STREET CAR COMPANY
TANeLE UNRAVELED.
johnson Gets the Road and Polk the
Water Works Plant--company Has
Been Reorganized.

Beaumont, Texas October o.-when
Judge Martin opened the conrt this morn.
Ing the attorneys IN tho Beaumont street
RAILWAY case sent IN word that they would
like 10 have the case passed, as they had
effected n compromise An official state
ment has been handed The Post corresponds
ent Of the terms and is as follows: IAN
amicable aud mutually satisfactory adjust
ment Of the matters In controversy IN the
street car litigation has been arrived at
The terms Of the settlement are. brleny. as
follows: Mr. Harry K johnson and asso,
eintes have purchased controlling Interest
ia the property from Colonel Polk and as
soclates In the settlement Colonel l. u.
Polk secures entire control Of the Beaumont
Water company"
In addition to the above facts given out
officially, II has been learned that the
consideration paid Polk Is $4,000 aud q
clear title t0 the Beaumont water works,
whilo Johnson has full control OF the road
Mr. Polk remains on the directory. together
With one other ~ MS associates. while the
M the deferred payments become due and
are paid. afipr which the idea II that
Johnson has full control and the Polk in
terests step down ana ont 80 far ms the
Mr. Johnson stated that he has already
ordered additional cars for the present lines
aud viii extend The new road as quickly
az the material gets on the ground. The
whole ~ beaumont Is delighted with tho
settlemsnt and pleased 70 see al parties
satisfied.
evening Of the meeting Of the street rail-
way company. 7. ID. Polk. president until
January j Harry X. Johnson. vice priest
dent; A. L. Williams. secretary mud treas,
uFer: Ben Johnson, manager The above.
with 8 p. Cooper and NJ A. orlopp. com.
plete the directory OF six.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-10

Saihn,o, Liberty, Chambers ana ca,-....
In ~ , VII probably take In every col,nt I,
ano w strict and he will deliver sc,.ns.,
ri,,eSlsst IN each county His ,.innsvare,..
VII not De made up from here brt ~ Y,
- Z" ihto each county and after he ae,,'. ~.
~, ~ tIAt county he will nuke I'M ~. -
appointments TO speak. W Hst OF
Judge Gregg will discuss ali 90 a.. =.
uohhi issues, but the three ths, iii "a
tasfs oi MS attention arc the trnsts ahe
.a Nh, and the Philippines. Tndgn 3 ~
a. ~. uiso taVor such measures ne vim h,rscH
~, tne poIt OF Galveston and he ms 49,,
~ sniS question much thought. He e an
tnuneut lawyer, and VIII M info ~, ,,., ~,
Win a knowlcdgc vi his distrirt AMI ~, .ss
ps1nie ne represents, for he was roisnd
niignt IN the district and has ever heen IN
lose touch with the common peonle " as
tie masses are sometimes termed Tho
w a5nlpaign, OF course, win he rather n cnr
StnhYu hualr, as he has no opposition hut no
VII ncNerthelesS get out among the nant,i,,
anu ten them his views upon the oues,inrs
thnt are now being discussed and bis .c
,,il,ols IN congress will be watched with 10
nnAtle interest, for something will be hcard
ttIon me now congressman from tho non.
seventh district of Texas
Judge Gregg Is warm ncrsousl friens
~ MS celebrated colleague Colonel Ton,
, nhali OF Huntsville. ami etn this fram In
i3ne Nalionai congress MS representatives ~
ituht IeNas. the garden spot Of tho world
me common people" viii not snifcr and
'uelr interests will he zcalously guarded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-10
HIGHER COURTS.
Tho Supreme Court.

Austin, Texas October s.--The following
proceedings were had today IN the supreme
court;
Applications for writ Of error refused; W.
A. kirkpatrick W. Tariton, Jordan a. Tarl.
ton. from HIn; Anton welnert Va William
simmang OF al, from Bexar; Missouri, Kan.
sas and Texas Railway Company Of Texas
vs.. w. d. Mayfeld. from Grayson; Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway Company
Of Texas Va. p. W. Fslhn. from Grayson;
ANNA A. Arnaii ct al vs.. W. ]. Newcon
ct Al. from Hunt; city OF Dallas VS.. Frank
lin Fire Roofing Company ct al, from Dsl-
las.
Applications dismissed for want q jurls-
dlctlon: w " HOliugswortb vs.. Houston
and Texas Central Rniiroad Company from
Grnyson: CITY OF Dallas vs. II. ]. Mnrtyn.
from Dallas; ]. \. Thompson et al w.
Della Eastman. from Hit
Application for writ Of error dismissed:
airs. Carrie Halenza ~. Robert felsher g
al from Washington.
Morton for additional opinicn Submitted;
DeDieon and sherman Railway Company -.
Railroad Commission Of Texas
Motion 20 argue orally motion for rehear.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
QUARANTINE RULES WILL NOT BE
RELAXED.
Ladies Are TO Arrange an Entertainment
for Mrs. Sehley--Sea Wall Right
Of Way Secured.

Galveston Texas. October pr George
Il, Tabor, State health cnlcer, has denicd
The request Tor further relaxation in tho
requirements for the Abundance Of fruit
ships from the tropics In his letter he
expressed regret that there was complaint
az the existing conditions and stated that
white he wns willing ia do anything pos
sihlc 60 forward the commercial interests
of this port without cndangering the health
OF the state he could not permit ships TO
funllgatieu, Mr., Rayor of the frnit inn.
porting firm says that the SHIPS do not
come from infected ports aud that the rules
heing enforced here are obsolete At Charles
ton where h, was formerlv engaged IN
business he docs not deny that the rules
may exist, hut lac says that Il is optional
With the quarantine onlcpf whether or mot
they arv enforced aud that as \ matter 81
fact they are not enforced he matter
VIII be taken further hut the denial was
clear aud cmphatic ard thcrc appears little
chance OF securing the modification lc-
sired
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-10

o'clock this evening J. A. Clark. tcamster.
tell from his wagon. his feet becoming en-
tangled in his lines; he was dragged about
block and when picked up was nncon,
sciOus. He has only partially reraincd
consciousness and physicians doubt his re-
covefs.
Corsleaua, Texas. october S,-win sutb.
erland while at work In the oil dcid In
East Corsicana saw derrick topplc ready
to fall; he started 10 run nnd ran In the
direction the derrick fell. having both arms
broken aud his back badly bruised II Il
not thought bis injuries are dangerous
Tcxarkana. Texas, October a.-Ntrs John
Mosclcx. well known colorod woman Of
this place. while crossing tho tracks 81 tho
Louisiana and Arkansas railroad about NJ.
teen miles north NJ here, WAS struck bv
q log train and instantly Killed.
CUero Texas. october "a brakeman hv
the name Of l.. IeathermSn fell from the
top ~ n car IN the Aransas Pass wards
here this morning. quite seriously II not
fatally iniuring him He was taken 10
his homo IN Ncakuna,
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CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
Freight Trains Played Conspicuous Part
in Manning and Killing.

Brownsville Texas. October a.-rhis aft.
erncon Private A. NJ Meade Of company
& Fourth infantry. stationed at Fort
Brown; was accidentally shot through the
neau 10y comrnde at the government
,.sssset range near town. The nature Of
lne wound Is not dehniteiy known. hut X
supposed 70 be serious His home Is New
~ laso, Texas, October o Autonio Mas
tenea' Is years old, me; a horrible death
az railway crossing today. He was
hsnogScd down ny freight train ana his
s aadu was completely severed from his body
", was backing aud the hoy was not aware ~
IFS approach
Nsstrop. Texas. octuher o. Juan Timothy.
an ola Mexican servant of Mr Tom smith.
g Mns sued by tree falliug on him yester-
nv, nc cut the tree down himself ana
gg.rection ~ which Il would fall He vas
lounl manglcd under the tree In n diving
'onaitlon apd died few hours later.
sherman. Texas. October 0 About 5