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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
win Take That Cash Bonus.

St Joseph. Mich, Oct. IS. - Some
time ago J. III. Graham, president of
the Graham Il Morton Transportation
company. offered a $4,000 cash bonus
to anybody who would build a large
summer hotel here. The offer will DO
accepted by l. W. Lillis. of Chicago.
who will put a 200-room structure to
cost 100000. fire-proof and first class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Period of Deepest sleep.

The period of deepest sleep varies
from o'clock to >. An hour or two
after going TO bed you sleep very
soundly; then your slumber grows
gradually lighter, and it is easy enough
TO waken you at l or 2 o'clock, but
when 4 O'Clock comes you are in such a
state of somnolence that it would take
a great deal to waken you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
AIaher's Hundredth Win This Season

London. Oct. 1S.-Maher. the United
Statesan jockey. completed his century
of winning mounts for the present sea-
son with sensational win yesterday
of the Middle Park plate by head
Mt Newmarket Although second on
the list of winning jockeys Maher has
won far more stake money than any
of the others. His hundred wins to
date have netted the remarkable total
of upwards of $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
RELIEVES THE MARKET
Secretary Shaw, Between Cam
paign Speeches, Drops a Few
Millions in Cash Around.
MEASURES TO INCREASE THE CASH
Which Will Result in Putting a Cool
$2O,OOO,OOO Where 1t Will Do
Most Good.

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-Secretary Of the
Treasury Shaw, who is making u COM
paign tour of this section of the cOun-
try, was at the Auditorium hotel yes
terday and gave out the following
statement: "Since arriving here l sent
the following instructions to the de-
partment at Washington: You may ac-
cept for the sinking fund 100000 4
per cent. bonds of 1925, covered by the
option to the department, at 13S fiat.
You will also announce that the de-
partment will purchase any bonds ma
turing in 1925 that may be presented
prior to the close of business on Sat
urday, Oct. IS, at 137A and accrued
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Truth.

Truth Is always consistent with it
self and needs nothing to help it out.
1t is always near at hand. sits upon
our lips and is ready to drop out be-
fore we are aware. \ lie is trouble
some and sets a mans invention upon
the rack, and one trick needs a great
many more to make it good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
simms and sieIonr Draw.

Milwaukee,. Oct. 1S.-Art Simms. Of
Akron. O.. and Otto Sielof. of Chica-
go, fought n siN-rOund draw before
the Milwaukee Boxing club last night.
The bout was hugging match nearly
all the way through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
john e. Redmond Arrives.

Boston, Oct. 1S.-On the steamship
New England, which arrived from
Queenstown and Liverpool yesterday,
were John E. Redmond, NJ. p, chair
man of the Irish Parliamentary par
ty, and president of the United Irish
League; John Dillon, NJ p, for East
Mayo, and Michael Davitt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
NEW GUAM GOVERNOR
SAILS WITH HIS FAMILY

New York, Oct. 1S.-Accompanied
by his family. Capt. William 5. Sew
ell, L. 5. ", sails today for Guam to
assume the governorship of that sta
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
CASH COMES SLOWLY.
To the Boer Generals Who Are
Asking Money for the I'm.
poVerished Burghers.
HAVE so FAR RAISED BUT SGT, 900
Continual Attempts to Make Their
Mission a Delight to the
Anglophobe.

Berlin, Oct. 1S.-The Boer generals
now here are sorry they did not go
to the United States first for money,
instead of making a canvass of the
continent. General Botha said yester-
day that they intended, of course, to
go to the United States, but as they
had started to tour the continent they
would finish heir tour of Europe be
fore undertaking the trip to the Unit
ed States. The experience of the gen
erals so far has been rather disap-
pointing. There have been plenty of
cheers, but little money has been con-
tributed for the relief of the Beers
One United Statesan contributed more
than all Germany. The total gathered
here is SCI, 300
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Fine Barns Go Up in Smoke.

Joliet, Ills. Oct. 1S.-Fire broke out
in the large barns at the country place
of Harlow y. HiginbOtham. three
miles east of this city. yesterday morn
ing. and they were destroyed. The
barns were considered the finest in
VIII county. Workmen succeeded in
getting out the horses and most of the
ca r.l.ia o1pS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18

Stranger-What wonderful tales old
Blinks relates! He must have been a
great traveller in his day.
Native-He was never outside the
county in his life; but, you see, his
mind has wandered for years-Ex-
change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
ACCIDENTAL SUFFOCATION
OF A WELL KNOWN BANKER

Madison. Wis, Oct. 1S.-S. w. Reese,
well-known banker of Dodgeviile,
was found dead in bed through sufio-
cation of gas at his hotel today. 1t
is believed to be accidental.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
THINK THEY HAVE
NOTED CRIMINAL
Atlanta Police May Have Caught
Murderer of Meeks
Family.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 1s.-Atlanta Off
GERS are positive George Burrus, the
soldier arrested at Fort Mcpherson.
is George Taylor, wanted in Sullivan
county, Mo-, for the murder of the
Meeks family several years ago.
Georges brother William was hun:
for the crime. George escaped jail
and was never recaptured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
ono of Her Brother..

lost brother
How do you suppose l can femem-
Der all the men I've promised to be
sister to?"-New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
story from Colombia Is False.

Washington, Oct 1S.-Replying to
an inquiry from the Colombian lega-
ton here Governor SaIazar, of Pana-
ma, says the report that General
Fernandez has declared himself dicta-
tor of Colombia at Bogota is without
any foundation in fact.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Street Fairs a Great Success.

Terre Haute. Ind. oct. Is. - At
tendance at the street fair Thursday
beat all records for Terre Haute. Many
thousand excurSioniStS from eastern IL
linoiS and western Indiana came on the
railroad trains, and farmers families
came in n continuous procession. 1t
was estimated that over 10000 persons
We're in the fair district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
round Dead in a Cornfie1d.

Otsego. Mich, Oct. 1S.-Clark Brew
ster, aged 6S. was found deadin corn
field. He was Il veteran of the civil
war. He leaves a widow and three
children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
GROCER HELPERS UNION
ON STRIKE IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Oct. 1s.-The Wholesale
Grocers' Helpers union struck today
to compel the Wholesale Grocers' as
ISOLATION to live up to the wage con-
tract adopted in September. There
are 5000 members in the union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Rov, Arrested for Hazing.

Holland, Mich, Oct. 1S,-Twelve
boys of the high school here We're ar
rested for hazing, holding new stu
dents under the pump, etc. The boys
were discharged with a strong repri-
mand by the justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Fonnd wien Hi. Throat cut.

Sioux City, Ia. Oct. 1S.-George
Hodges. colored, was found near Nor
folk, Neb., yesterday with his throat
cut He charges two fellow wOrkmen
with assaulting and robbing him OF
$40 One arrest was made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
orderly Administration of Justioe.''

Nacogdoches. Tex, Oct. 1S.-Jim
Buchanan. the negro murderer, was
tried, sentenced and hanged yesterday.
This is the negro whom the sheriff
had so much trouble in saving from a
series Of mobs few days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
win Release $aO,oOO,OoO.
Facts About the Reserves.

1.-The September statement revealed
the fact that the banks of Lincoln,
Neb., which should have had % per
eept. reserve had less than 10 per cent.
and the banks of Des Moines, which
should have had % per cent, had less
than 20 per cent. While the money for
the bonds has gone largely to eastern
holders, it will very naturally find it's
way into all channels of trade"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Secretary Shaw Keeps Moving.

Chicago. Oct. 1S.-Secretary Shaw
left here yesterday afternoon for War
saw. Ind. where he made a speech
last night. going from there to Detroit,
where he viii speak tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT
OCCURS IN MINNESOTA

Lake Crystal, Mimi, Oct. 1S.-The
west bound passenger train on the
Omaha road ran into the rear of the
Des Moines passenger standing on 4
switch here at midnight, injuring sew
eral passengers. and wrecking the
sleeper of the Des Moines train. The
accident was due to an open or brok-
en- switch. The injured:
MRS. VAN POLTEN, Sac City
Iowa, head cut.
MRS. E. y. ELGLER, Mankato, III
ternally.
j. 5. DALE, Greenwood, Neb., face
cut.
MRS. FJOLAND, and two daugh
tiers, Denver, cut and bruised.
st. Joseph. Mo-. Oct 1S.-In Il head
on collision between the Creston
branch passenger train and Il south
bound freight train. on the BurlinG-
ton road. four miles north of this city
yesterday morning. ten persons We're
injured, three of them seriously. Fol-
lowing is a list of the severely in
jured: s. NJ. Hines, Murray, Ia, breast
crushed; daughter of s. NJ. Hines, neck
wrenched and sprained; Walter Du-
deck, Forbes, Mo-, leg hurt and knee
wrenched.
Slightly injured-H. L. Williams, s.
f. Hildreth. Samuel Dobbs, l.. c.
WoodsOn. Samuel Copps, L. c. Tilson,
Mrs. Sarah Muir. The engines We're
considerably damaged. but neither left
the track. Several cars of merchandise
were smashed ND Failure of the Op-
orator at the Francis street station to
deliver orders to the passenger crew
was the cause of the collision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Trying to Make 1t Anti-British.

The pan-German group, which is
managing the generals, is doing every
thing possible to give the demonstra-
tiOnS an anti-English character, but
the Beers have refused outright to do
some of the things suggested. For in
stance, it was widely advertised that
the generals would yesterday morning
lay u wreath at the foot of the statue
of Emperor William l, near the SchlOSs.
Enormous crowds gathered there, and
their cheers were heard by his ma
jesty, who looked out of the window.
But an hour passed beyond the time
appointed and the generals did not
come. Finally word was circulated
that they would not come at all. AS
learned afterward General BOtha de-
clined to take part in Il affair that
seemed to him to have political quail
"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Reported to Have Been
Fought in Venezuela
With Terrific Loss.
BLOW FOR REBELS
Whose Casualty List
Alone is Announced
at 5000.

New York. Oct. 1s.-The consul
general of Venezuela in this city has
received the following dispatch sign
ed by DIR. Torres, at Cardenas. secre-
tary to the president of Venezuela:
Caracas. Oct. 1s.-Gen. Castro
communicates of a sweeping victory,
after seven days bloody battle.
Three thousand casualties in the
rebel camp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
May Mean End of War

If this report is true il is believed
it will mark the end of the Nenczuc-
Ian rebellion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Extended to Oct. 20.

"'Should bonds be presented on
which interest has been advanced the
amount advanced will be treated as
part payment and be deducted. The
department will also accept the same
issue of bonds until the close of bust
ness Monday, Oct. 20, and pay therefor
as of Saturday, the 18th. This will
give an opportunity for any to sell at
the same price who may not be able
to make immediate delivery. You will
issue to sub-treasuries the necessary
detailed instructions by wire this MORN
ing
Will Release $2O,OOO,OOO.
what amount of bond will be de-
livered on this proposition L cannot
say, but have assurances indicating
that the purchase will aggregate ut
least $15, 0oO.0 900 face value. which will
release little over $20.00OO00. What
few bonds there are are held either
by trust estates mat would not be re-
leased at any price, or by those who
need neither the money nor the inter
est, and prefer to hold the government
securities. So soon as the government
becomes n purchaser prices advance.
Conditions which have made the pur
chase of bonds advisable are by no
means local.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-18
Tires of Being a Personality.


General De Wet remarked: Being
personality is tiresome 1 had
more pleasant time on my farm" The
generals, with Herr Libermann Won
Sonnenberg, who in the reichstag
called Colonel Secretary Chamberlain
the greatest knave in Europe" drove
to the reichstaG building and inspect
ed BiSmarck'S statue outside. while
several thousands of people shouted
When they entered the gallery of the
reichStaS the members of the house
turned their backs on Herr Antrick.
who was speaking. to stare at the gen
erals. Count Posadowski. the home sec
rotary. was the only person in the
house who did not look up. He con-
tinued to quietly read Il letter.
Free Lance Wants His Pay.
Prince Herbert Won Bismarck enter
tanned the generals at luncheon in the
refchstag restaurant. The conversation
was in English and turned on British
public men. General Rotha spoke in
the warmest terms of Premier Balfour.
The only incident which disturbed the
afternoon reception ut the hotel where
the generals are staying was caused
by German free lance" who had
Just arrived here from prison i'm India,
asking General BOtha to cash two
Transvaal bills for $3.50 issued in 1900
and given 80 the man in payment for
services. General Botha said: Il can
not do it. my boy; am a beggar my
self" Count Won Norman discounted
the bills. as curioSitieS.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
Wall STREET LEADER
TAPPEN IS DEAD

New York, Feb. 2S.-Frederick ID.
Happen, president of the Gallatin Bank
died this afternoon at his country home
in Lakewood, N. J. He went there
three weeks ago suffering with laryn-
gifts. Mrs. Tappen went with him and
his condition became so serious this
morning that his daughter Mrs. L. S.
Adams, was sent for.
Tappen was one of the veterans of
Wall street. 1t was frequently said of
him that in times of trouble he never
lost his head. One of his theories was
that two prime essentials in this world
were common sense and perseverance.
His fellow brokers repeatedly made
Tappen chairman of the Clearing
House committee, which Is practically
the executive committee of all the
banks in this city. He was promi-
nent figure in all the financial crises OF
the last forty years. He was born in
this city January 29, 1929. His ances.
tors fed from Holland during the
Spanish prosecutions in the Neither
lands.
His father was Colonel Charles Bar
clay Happen, who died in 1898, over 81
years Of age. Colonel Happen was an
architect and builder and planned many
Of the buildings that were put up in
this city fifty and more years ago.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
CHURCH ROOF GARDEN.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Chicago Is to have
the latest thing in church architecture
"a five-story house of worship, with a
roof garden and gymnasium in connec
ton. The auditorium of the church
will be in the rear. The main entrance
will be through commodious arcade
This unique structure will become the
permanent home OF the Metropolitan
Church of Christ, which now holds
Sunday morning services in the Peo-
pies Theater. Rev. Charles p. Reign
Scoville says that nearly all the money
required to purchase the land and build
the church has been raised.
Rev. Mr. Scoville said If roof gar.
dens are profitable for pleasure and en-
tertainments, why not for places where.
during the hot weather men and wo-
men can be gathered by hundreds to
enjoy the fresh breezes of heaven while
they listen to the gospel in sermon and
song?"
Rev. Mr., Scoville explains that Ice
cream socials and musical entertain
ments will be given on the roof of his
church. Il will rent the roof garden
to political parties for campaign meet
ings, he said
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
MA(FAR[ANE FUNERAL

The remains of the late Edward c.
Macfarlane will reach this city in the
Alameda. Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Macfar-
lane and the young widow will be pas
sengers aboard the steamer. The pres
ent plans are that the casket shall be
removed to the home of II. r. Macfar-
lane, Punahou street. The funeral will
take place from the Catholic Cathedral
The plans at present call for the ser
vices to take place at $3.50 o'clock Sun
day afternoon. These plans may be
changed II the widow so desires. All
arrangements for the funeral will be in
charge of John A. Hassinger, an old
friend of the deceased. The list of pail
bearers has been partially prepared,
but will not be completed until +. w.
Macfarlane has been consulted. The
widow will make her home with Mr..
and Mrs. F. w. Macfarlane, at Waikiki,
for the present.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
SENATOR FOSTER WINS.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 27.-United
States Senator Foster has failed to
have his candidate appointed Collector
of Customs for Puget sound. Foster
and his friends had selected S. d.
Croker, Walla Walla politician, for
the position. They were opposed by
former Senator John l.. Wilson of Spo-
kane and other opponents of Senator
Foster. The Wilson forces wanted
Clarence Ide reappointed Marshal tor
Washington and preferred to have Gus
toms Collector Heustis reappointed.
The Wilson forces came so near win
ing out that Collector Heustis was ask
ed several weeks ago by Secretary Gage
If he would accept the denomination.
He replied Yes"
Secretary Cages inquiry was made by
direction Of the President and II was
then believed Ide would be reappointed
Marshal, bitter fight against this
program was made by the Foster-An-
keny men, resulting in a compromise,
whereby lde was today appointed Col
lector and Charles B. Hopkins of Spo-
Kane made Marshal. Hopkins Is Eos.
ter's candidate. but was formerly Ide's
colleague in the management of the
Wilson forces. The result shows that
former Senator Wilson still commands
great influence at Washington, and it
Is also certain that the fight will be
continued between Wilson and Foster
over the election of Fosters successor
in two years.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14

Climbers

puTcHMAN's PIPE
A rapid growing climber,
with very curious flowers
resembling a pipe. 10c
BALLOON VINE
A handsome climber, with
inflated capsules like a
OallOOn ........... DC
NAsTuRTluMs
A hardy climber we'll adapt
ed for the Islands; bios
SONS appear in various
and snowy colors .... SC
BLAck.EYED SUSAN
Very ornamental, rapid
grower; fine for arbors.
-. ... .......... &c
HYAcINTH BEANS
A french bean with beauti.
full clusters Of purple and
JAPANESE JOY
An introduction from Japan;
1t grows rapidly like ''vir.
ginia Creeper," clinging
firmly to any wall or tree.
-. .1Oc
A handsome climber for an
arbor or lanai ....... 10c
MORNING GLORY
A beautiful climber, with
brilliant and varied color
ed flowers .......... &c
SWEET tEAs
Beautiful, fragrant, free
towering plants, grown
very successfully by many
but not by all .1oc
HOLSTER DRUG COMPANY
FORT STREET.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
MASK BALL.

The 1902 Club gave a mask ball in
the Elks' hall last night. There was a
very large attendance and very en-
joyable time was spent. The whole hall
was decorated with bougainvillea bios
SONS. Refreshments were served late
in the evening, The prizes were award
ed as follows: Best dressed lady,
Male, Mrs. Bools most original cos
tune, flower girl, Mrs. Ryder; best
dressed gentleman, Zouave, Bickerton;
most original gentleman's costume
Castor and Alphonse," Messrs. Lynch
and Bonner; second most original
Happy Hooligan," Charles West. Late
in the evening the club presented Mrs.
Luning, who has been a hard worker
for the club, pretty pin.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
LOCAL and GENERAL
Read Wants" on page 6.

Read Wants" on page 6.
Primo lager refreshes and tones up
the system.
Hugh Mcintyre is expected back in
the Alameda this evening.
Nicely furnished rooms. Popular
House, 1249 Fort St., $3.50 per week up.
Comes & McTighe, successors to Ca
mara & Co., liquor dealers, 95 King St.
Q. II. Berrey, furnished cottage to
rent. Telephones Main 1856 and Blue
S511.
Blank books Of all sorts, ledgers, etc.
manufactured by the Bulletin Publish.
ing Co.
Pedolin relieves and cures bunions
and soft corns. Or. w. r. Boyle, Ore
gon block.
Oahu Lodge, No. l. X. OF p, will
meet tonight at 1880 in Harmony Hall,
King street.
Estimates given free Of charge for
work done by the PEERLESS PRE-
SERVING PAINT CO.
The weekly edition Of the Evening
Bulletin gives a complete summary OF
the news Of the day.
Charles Molteno, formerly of Mer-
chant street, has reopened his shaving
parlor on King street, opposite Young
building.
A large assortment Of merchandise
is offered for sale by Jas. +. Morgan
on Wednesday. March 10. See his ad
for particulars.
The Peru brought the sad news to
Miss A. Alice Allen of the death of her
father in Los Angeles, twenty-four
hours after his arrival from New York
city.
There was a good sized attendance
at the gospel tent services on Fort
street, near Hotel, last evening, under
the direction of Rev. w. NJ. Kincaid.
The preacher spoke at some length.
Don't forget Camarinos of the Cali.
fornit Fruit Market when you want
fruit and vegetables. He always has
on hand fresh supply of both Califor-
MIA and Island fruits. Telephone Main
37S.
Princess Kawananakoa has out invi-
tations for a dinner and dance at the
Moana hotel on Monday evening,
March II, in honor of Miss Campbell.
Cards have been issued also for a re-
ception at Pualeilani on Tuesday next
from $3.50 to o'clock.
number Of the crew of the trans
port Warren called at the police sta
ton last night and reported that Con-
nors, one of their comrades, had been
missing for week. They stated that
the description of the dead man tailed
with that Of Connors.
Ground is being mroken at the cor
ner of Merchant and AIakea streets,
back of the Occidental hotel, for the
erection Of two-story building, to oc-
cupy ~ by SO feet of ground space. The
material used in its construction will
be Island blue-gray stone.
John c. Coburn, town clerk and as
SCISSOR of Emeryville, Cal, and Miss
Katherine c. Gribbe of Honolulu, were
married on March at the Coburn resi-
dence. Emeryville. 1t was a quiet we'd
ding, and there were no bridal atten-
dants. Rev. Alfred Bayley of the Con-
gregational church, officiated.
Mrs. Charles II. Atherton entertained
yesterday afternoon from to 6 at her
home on King street, in honor of Miss
Grace Cooke Of Oakland. She was as
sisted by Mrs. Theo. Richards, Mrs. J.
b. Atherton and Mrs. w. o. Atwater
in receiving her guests, who numbered
in the neighborhood of two hundred.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-14
FELL To HIS Death

A native, Kaaihue by name, fell from
the top of a two-story house in Robel-
10 lane at about 10 o'clock last night,
and struck his head on wooden fence
picket. The patrol wagon was sent to
the place and the injured man sent to
the hospital where, after a very short
time, he died. The picket had pierced
the mans head, making a fatal wound
What he was doing on the top OF the
house at that hour of the night cannot
be ascertained.