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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
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Peaches. bright. evaporated. per h. &c.
Apricots. bright, evaporated. per h. Sc
Onions. per peck, 10c.
Cabbage. solid heads &c.
Oyster Plant. two punches, &c.
Asparagus. Hickmot's, large cans. 21c.
Peas, small sifted. per can. lac
Corn, Oneida Community. per can, 1oc,
SOAP MONARCH, 10 LARGE BARS, 54e.
Pears Soap. per box. 44c
Packers Tar Soap, per box. 4sc.
Fort WINE. 5-YEAR- OLD CALIFORNIA. PER
GALLON, sLOO. = -
Sherwood. ,Maryland's famous Rye. fun
quarts. $780, ..----r
Scotch Whiskey. Lpton's per bot, SSc.
Hers Pure Malt Whiskey large bot
ties, 75c. .-
Grape Juice, quart bottles. SAC.
Maraschtno +, Cherries, best imported,
pint bottles, 3sc. --..1
LITTLE PIG PORK LON, PER LIB s1.c.
Lamb Leg. spring. per Id, 12c.
Lamb Shoulders, per ID, DC.
Lamb Stew, s lbs for Csc
Pot Roast, per ID, &C. -. p
Hamburg Steak, lbs, Csc
Best Salt Pork, per lb. 12bc,
Rib Roast Beef, per Id, 121bc and 15c.
Select Oysters, per quart, 45c.
McMillan's Hams, per ID, 49,
Veal Stew, per ID, &c.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL,


Miss Ethel Canterbury has returned to Garlic
ton college. Northfeld .r' - 49, 5t.
Mrs. II. II. Barber, Of Seventeenth street, is
down from Brainerd fol- two weeks
Thomas j. Blewett of Brainerd. is the guest
Of his parents at 624 Eighth avenue S.
The members of Pansy Rebekah lodge will
meet in the hall Sunday at O'Clock to attend
wedding.
Mrs John Hanson, of Fifteenth avenue S, left
last evening for Beloit Wis, to visit her
brother.
Golden Link lodge, I. o. o. F., and Harmony
Rebekah lodge will give dance Thursday eve
Mr. and Mrs. F.. A.. Watson, of 1915 Irving
avenue s, leave this evening for Washington,
New York and Boston, to be absent month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter l.. Badger and son. Les
ter, have returned from Biloxi, Miss, and other
gulf points, where they have been for the past
month on account of Mrs. Badgers poor health.
Minneapolis arrivals at Holland House, New
York. for the week We're: Mr.. and Mrs. J. o..
F.; Wheelwright, Lac :, Stafford, L. $: Gillette,
Goodrich
Mrs. J. B. Hawkins. of 1915 W Twenty fourth
street. entertained thirty-five children at holi-
day party Monday. The decorations were in red
and green. A Christmas tree, with gifts for
each guest, was feature of the afternoon.
Mrs Bentson gave her holiday party Monday
evening and about seyenty-fye couples were
present. The hall was decorated with nags and
bunting. A second party will be given Monday
evening, in A. O. u. W. hail. II Seventh street
s, and Frank Brzinsky Will play.
Northwestern people at New York hotels are
| as follows: Minneapolis: Netherlands G. s.
hfalmstedt; Albert, G. II. Button; aldorf. g.
w. Case. sDuluth--1mperial,S G.. R. Russ; Hol
land,aJ. c. Hunter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
SUGAR, BEST GRADUATED, 20 LBS. FOR
$780, WITH OTHER PURCHASES.

SUGAR, BEST GRADUATED, 20 LBS FOR
$500, WITH OTHER PURCHASES.
Pineapples large Bahamas. each. zoe.
Apples fancy, Baldwin. per peck. 25c.
Oranges, California Navels, per dozen,
22c.
Lemons, thin skinned, per dozen. 12hc
Dates, per Id, SC.
BUTTER, EXTRA FANCY DAIRY, 5.LB JARS
FOR $780,
Valley Creamery Butter best made,
Navigation jars, s140.
Sage Cheese. fancy, per Id. 15c.
Roquefort Cheese. per ID, 42c.
Lard. country rendered. per ID. 11kc.
Olives. select Spanish Queen, per at, Csc.
Dill Pickles, per at, Sc. -.'..'
Jelly, strictly pure Crab Apple or
Ounce, per glass, 15c. ..E Vt
POP CORN, PER PACKAGE, &c.
Hickory Nuts, large, per peck, 35c.
Shelled Walnuts, per lb, SAC.
Shelled Pecans, per ID, 4Sc
Shelled Almonds, per ID, CSC.
Cocoanut, shredded, per lb, 121sc
BUCKWHEATELO Job. SACKS, SIC.
Rolled Oats, best quality, 10 lbs, 25c.
Pan Cake Flour, Aunt Jemima, per pkg.
SC.
Beans, small Navy hand picked, 8
quarts, 25c. ..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
NoNoGENARIAN PoRTR a1T pA1rrr,

Mrs. Z. Goodman, said to be the oldest living
ts artlst' lately celebrated her. ninetieth
birthday at her home in London. She began hsr
professional career seventy years ago, and is still
occupied In portrait painting. she has painted
over Loo ltkenesses In oils and pastes Mrs.
Goodman has been an occasional exhibitor at the
Royal Academy and other galleries in London,
and she 1s old enough to remember, the corona
ton OF George ". She has seven sons and
daughters living. $500 -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
= A ROYAL MOTHER.

The Duchess of e-Coburg used to .e
one of the most unconventional mothers
OF her time. She used to be seen rushing
happily about the garden with the pet in
her arms, and the older girls clinging to
her skirt. After returning from a concert
with her husband she rushed off to the
nursery to kiss them good night before
going to her own boudoir. They had no
pillows, rose at Z, retired at the same
hour, were allowed much more freedom
than many young princesses are, and 1t
was an article of her creed to find 1lus-
bands for them before they had time to
get fixed in their habits.
Robbins-I didn't think you had any idea OF
marrying the widow t.-..-. 2@-
Newlywed-1 didn't; It was an idea of hers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

5ss Miss NJ. G. Smith is said to be the first
woman admitted by King Edward to the
imperial service Is She superintends the
Woman's. branch Of the savings bank de-
partment OF the general .postoffice. Miss
Smith has been in the service for nearly
thirty years. having ben a pioneer in the
movement for employing women i'll the
rostoffice. She began with a staff of
about twenty girls and now has 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

During the past season, Mrs. Flore11ce
A. Cummings, Of Prospect, Me-, has raised
a large flock of chickens, and a Jersey
calf for which she had been offered $50.
In haying time she raked after thirty
loads Of hay and helped stow it all away
in the barn. She picked large quantity
of berries ana put them up for winter,
and has picked seven bushel of cranber-
ries for market. She has put up twenty
pounds of butter for market each week.
and has done all the housework for a fam
lily of four. And all the time she has
played the piano two or three nights each
week, accompanying an orchestra
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
DESIGNS FOR LACE CURTAINS

Some of the designs in the popular
madras laces for curtains reproduce Goth
ic mosaics, as well as the glass work of
sign Is shown in Moorish applique lace
curtain. The scene in a Moorish bal
cony, with lattice-work center, showing
a suspended rose-tinted lamp. Another
represents green iron grille, with pair
of gates, the curtains being divided in the
middle to suggest the gates being thrown
ODen
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
Promptness Astonished Him,

. An illuminating incident of the Connect
icut State Fedora ton meeting was the ar
rival, one hour and a half after he was
due, OF a man who was to sing a number
OF songs. He expressed himself as aston
ished that women should open and close a.
meeting on, schedule time
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
Dancing Glasses.

Miss Viewpoints winter term begins this
week at Johnson. hall, Eighth street Be-
ginners' class Saturday morning. 1890;
advance class Fridays, 4:30 p. m. Adult
class will be- held on Saturdays at p. m.
at Richmond hall
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
New Officers for Writers, League.

The Writer'S League at it's last meeting
elected the following officers to serve the
coming six months: Alex Barnes, presi-
dent; Miss E. C~5Pearson, vice president;
Mrs. L: S. Mitchell, recording secretary;
IL H. 5. Rowell,2 corresponding secretary;
Frank G. O'Brien, treasurer; Miss Lizzie
Loudon, teller; DR.. w. d. Thomas, chief
critic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
Concert Postponed.

The concert which Miss Francesca Ben
deke. the violinist,' assisted by Miss Esther
Eugen1a Osborn. will give in Plymouth
church has been postponed until next Fri
day evening. =, .gss7--5,- :. = y =. :. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
THINGS WORTH KNOWING
Bits of Scrapbook Wisdom on vari-
GUS Household Topics.

Lemon juice Is a very effective applica-
ton for removing a tartar deposit from
the teeth but should be used sparingly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
NO WILD BIRD PLuMAGE:

Mrs Julius L. Brown, OF Atlanta e. hos
unalded, secured pledges from over 8, 900 women
OF her state that they will not in future use
tne plumage OF wild birds on their hats or bon
school children Of Atlanta have subscribed tn a
pledge not to harm or annoy wild birds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

ness.
That social conditions are becoming de-
c1dedly: democratic is proven by. the di-
verse ways which some of even English
noblewomen are adopting to replete their
depleted fortunes-and still they do not
suffer in a social sense. The latest in
stance is that Of the Countess of Essex
who was formerly Adele Grant of New
York She has formed a partnership with
another New York woman and together
they have started a fashionable laundry
with laundresses brought from Paris
Paquin also consults Lady Essex on styles
and pays her handsome sum for her ad
vice. for her taste on matters of dress is
considered the highest. = -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
Wireless Politics Needed.

- Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley read at the an
nual meeting of the; National Civil Ser
vice Reform League remarkable paper
on ''The Spread Of Civil Service Reform
Principles through the Agency of Wo-
mems Clubs She said: *',rhe chief need
Of Pennsylvania would appear to be an
inventive genius who shall be able to
eclipse Marconi's most marvellous feats
and give us wireless politics." 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
cIuhsc alend a,

SATURDAY. Ns@:If. zSss,s Gs-j.-
j Lewis Parliamentary Law Association,
Mrs luther Ford 1aI7 First avenue s,
$50 Pm. saN
3 3 'eaehers' Clubs ed, clubrooms, 21until
\ ID. m. SsGl% MS S
Brown, 515 Fifth avenue Sc, p. m.
Beta Alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta.
Mrs. G. B. Willett, 515 Fifteenth avenue
Sc, 3 p. m. IS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
corLEGE FOR soUTHERN WoMEN.

A number OF prominent Southern women are
planning for women's university in the south.
Miss Lillian WyckoH johnson, of Atlanta, Ga.,s
graduate OF Cornell and an ex-presidsht of its
Southern Club, has done much to promote the
idea J.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
A Club Luncheon.

~ The Chicago Avenue Literary Club will
be entertained Wednesday at luncheon at
Donaldson'st tearooms and then form
matinee party to hear Robert Mantel at
the Bijou. ',s7#s':sSaf' ~: 49, - Z
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
L. o. Service

Sweet Clover Hive, L. O. T. NJ, will hold
us nrst regular service Tomorrow in K.
P. Hall, Masonic Temple.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

A small lump Of paraffine added to
starch while boiling will give it more
brilliant gloss, and will also aid in pre-
venting it's sticking.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
sNeishborhood acurrent Events.

Mrs. Addy and Mrs. Engler entertained
the Neighborhoed Current Events club
yesterday at the home of the latter. The
subject for the day was "Holland." After
a map talk by. Mrs. Birch the following
papers were read Three New European
Rulers Mrs. Engler; "Holland's Attitude
Towards the Boer War; Mrs, Bottenfield;
Draining the Zuyder Zee,'' Mrs. Crane.
Next Friday evening the club will give
its first open social meeting at the home OF
MRS. N. F. Stern, 1924 Girard avenue S.
Progressive ecincht will be, played and a
musical program will be given. An ad-
mission fee will be charged and the pro-
ceeds are to be devoted to charity. - .:
The next regular meeting Of the club will
take place Thursday. Jan. %. with Mrs
Chambers 2721 Garfield avenue i r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Glue can be removed from woodwork Dy
rubbing over with cloth dipped in vine
Gar. Vinegar is also much better to dis
solve glue than water.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
Easy to- Distinguish.

At a womans club tea. one of the on
lockers asked fPf}%f sSss7t3I aat r.
e Can you point out the guest of honor %
Certainly" replied her friend " EDO
you see that woman in gray with the pink
rose in her. bonnet? She is drinking tea
now: That Is our guest Of honor ~ N
q car nd swhosis she?' ~ =.
II haven't the slightest idea"
'"Then how do you know she is the
guest of honor?' ..r5
ooh, easily enough. The guest Of honor
always has the best cup.''-New York
Mail and Express
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

HAD AN INDUSTRIOUS PRECEDENT
~. Chicago Tribune. -
''I notice." remarked the doctor. you chew
your victrals long time
Yes said the professor, II grind slowly
but grind exceeding small"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
n Shirt for One dollar

It is not strictly speaking a dollar
shirt, but the kind which has been
selling at $1.50, $500 and $3.50
each-Monarch make, newest color
ings, cuffs to match; to close ......
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

To bleach feathers white, immerse them
for a short time in naphtha or ,benzire.
Rinse in a second dish Of the same and
dry in the open air. Then bleach by
|, exposing in a box to, the vapor of burn
ing sulphur in a moist atmosphere.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Miss Hilda Greenough of Montana, and
Anthony Laurent were married :Wednes-
day morning in the Church of Our Lady
Of Lourdes.~ Miss Virginia Laurent was
maid Of honor. and wore mode silk and
carried red roses. William Laurent was
best man and Rev. Father Andre read the
service. Mr.. Beaudet furnished the music.
A wedding breakfast was served at the
home Of David Gagne, 43O Fourth street
NE. Mr.. and Mrs. Laurent went to JEFF
ferson, S. D., for their wedding trip. and
ON their return they will make their home
in the city. + '.-@t-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
FASHIONABLE LAUNDRY

The Countess Of Essex, Formerly New
York Girl, Goes Into Bust.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Tuesday evening Miss Alderman gave
a delightful musicale at her home on Fiji
teenth avenue S.. Miss Celeste Bellaire
violinist; Dr. Rich, barytone; Mrs. Du
mas, pianist, and Miss Ackerson, soprano,
furnished the program. p
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

= Mrs. E. G. Berry of 3112 Colfax avenue
entertained thirty women Wednesday
afternoon from 2 until S o'clock in honor
of her sister, Mrs. George H. Berry of
Butte, Mont, Cut flowers and palms
frightened the rooms and a floral contest
was an amusement A delicious luncheon
was served.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Quinine Hair Tonic-Sulphate of qui-
nine, one-haf ounce, bay rum sixteen
ounces, oil Of rosemary one-half ounce,
tincture of cantharides, two ounces.
Dissolve in enough spirits Of wine to
make it smooth. Massage for the scalp
should accompany it's application.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Lard or dripping can be used for frying
instead Of butter in almost all cases if
the lard is allowed to become very hot
before using; otherwise it will surely taste
in the articles fried In 1t.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

H.. For a long time I could not understand
why certain sofa pillows looked fat in
stead of plump as I had carefully meas
ured the covers. = An expert told me that
the trouble was in my making the covers
exactly the size of the pillows, when they
should measure an inch smaller either
way The hint was needed, and now my
pillows retain their proper shape.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

The wedding of Eleanor, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Bradley, and DR..
Reynaldo J. Fitz Gerlad, was quietly SOL
emnized at Aberdeen, S. d., yesterday.
Rev. Mr.: Montgomery, rector Of st. Mark s
church, read the service. Owing to the i'll
health OF the groom, no at home cards
will be sent out at present.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09
Lace Curtains

: Our entire line, including Scotch net,
= Irish Point, Brussels net, Dentelle &
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Frank Sim
mons will give a luncheon at the Mime
apolis Club followed by a box party at the
Metropolitan 2theater, for Miss Marguerite
Conmaclx of New Orleans, the guest of
Mrs. D. F. Morgan. ''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Mrs. J. F. Calhoun entertained a group
Of women very informally this afternoon
at her home on Dupont avenue s, at a
thimble bee. : - -, .; y r. <
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George Rose will entertain
at dinner this evening at their home on
the East Side.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-09

Yolks Of eggs may be boiled separately
by dropping carefully into boiling water
and cooking until hard. The whites may
thus be saved for icings, meringues, and
other uses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-12
AN ENGINEER scALDED.
Great Western Engineer Fatally Hurt
in Wreck Near Minden.

Council Bluffs, Aug. 12-Engineer
Lon Rush was probably fatally injured
in q wreck on the Great Western near
Minden. He was backing up a tram
of thirty empty cars. when one OF the
cars was Gerailed and three other emp
ties and the engine were piled in the
ditch at the side of track. Rush was
caught between the boiler head ana the
side of his cab, and so tightly pinned
down that it required three hours work
to release him. Steam from the engine
would have soon cooked him to death
bu. for the heroic efforts of Fireman
Henry Riding. also seriously injured,
who clambered into the cab and turned
the steam off. The injured man was
taken to Minden. where an examination
revealed that his injuries from inhallnS
steam were serious and VIII almost
surely prove fatal. His legs were also
badly crushed and will have to be am
putated if he gains sufficient strength
to undergo the operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-12
State Convention of the B. Y.
2. U. Now In Session at
Iowa Falls
MANY DELEGATES ARE PRESENT
The Sessions Are Held at the Chautau-
qua Grounds and Prove Very Inter
estng-A Good Program Prepared -
Addresses by Prominent Churchmen
Arranged For.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Aug. 12.-,rhe State Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union opened
two days session at the chautauqua
grounds in this city today. j. r.
Vaughn of Waterloo who is state presi-
dent presides at the sessions. and many
delegates from various local societies
over the state are in attendance.
The following is the program for the
meeting today and tomorrow:
THE Relation of the Senior to the
Junior Society" by the state junior
leader.
The Ideals of Youth" by p. C. Mel
son. Prayer service.
missions of the B. Y. p. u" by Rev.
f. NJ. Archer.
Open parliament: The B. Y. P. U.
in the Light of it's Past History, its
Achievements. Mistakes, Improvements,
Tendencies. Dangers, Encouragements,
Possibilities, Needs
Address by Rev. E. NJ. Stevenson, of
Chicago.
Evening Service: Echo meeting in
charge of State Secretary r. NJ. Hobbs,
Thursday, August 13.
Junior Work-A Divine Command,
by Miss Mae Morton.
THE Spiritual and Social Life of the
3. Y. p. u" by Miss Nettle Beppler
qualities That Lead to Success" by
Pa,, w Croyor
Cultivation of the Inner Life" by
Rev. T.. w. Mecum.
The Prayer of Christian" by Rev.
Robert Carroll.
Address by Rev, G.. F. Holt. D. D.
A symposium: Things That Hurt a
Meeting" by c. o. Woodmansee:
Things That Help Meeting" by Miss
Emma Ritter; "A Model Meeting" by
Rev. A. c. Hageman.
Lecture: Hot Scotch" by Rev. w. l.
Bartlett.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-08-12
A BRAKEMAN KILLED.
j. j. Codes, of Missouri Valley, Run
Down at Sloan.

j. j. Codes, of Missouri Valley, Run
Down at Sloan.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Aug. 12.-J. j. Oades of Mis-
souri, Valley. Chicago and North
tween Missouri Valley and Sioux City
was struck by an eastbound passenger
train at Cloan at 5:42 O'Clock yester
day afternoon and died a few minutes
later in the station aNSloan.
The body of Oades was taken to
Sioux City on the 7:15 o'clock pas
senger last evening, whore it lies
awaiting word from the young mans
parents who live at Baraboo. Wis.
Oades' death came about in a pc
culiar manner His train. freight No.
80 from the south. had sidetracked at
Sloan to. meet the Chicago passen-
ger. The freight had finished switch
ing and was waiting at the north en1
of the sdetracks for the south bound
passenger. Oades was head end brake
man, and after closing the switch sc
as to give the passenger train the
main track, sat down on a rail to wait
the trains arrival.
w HelneF tne unfortunate pFdkeildil
sat down on the main track by mis-
take, thinking he was on the side
track, or whether he fell asleep and
knew nothing Of the approaching
train. will never be known. The sup
position that he was asleep is the more
plausible of the two, for he was sitting
with his head resting on his hands
and elbows on his knees when the
passenger engine struck him.