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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13
CONWAY.
speclal Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Conway, |. T., May 11.-Cloudy and
cool. Needing rain. Health Of peo-
pie good. Crops backward.
Geo. Perry has a new buggy.
VIM. Myers has a new baby at his
house.
The Snake Indians had big meet
ing at Sampson Johnson's place at
Kulla Homa on the sixth intsant.
They possess bronze statue of John
Quincy Adams and some great chief
shaking hands. The inscription reads
"My friend, the Chickasaw. 1926"
w. II. Allison is building a hay
barn.
j. A. McNatt has erected an addi-
tion TO his general store building
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

We are closing out our stock of
sewing machines at cost. The sale
offers you the finest opportunity you
ever had to own a good machine at
wholesale cost. Stevens. Kennerly &
Spragins Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

The devil knew that If he could
only get women started TO wearing
fine clothes he would never have to
work any more.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

No mans income is ever big enough
10 satisfy his relatives and friends
who want 10 spend II for him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

Cremation ends the race Of life
with a dead heat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

Most men cease to be cynics before
they arc 80 years OF age;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

When man begins TO take himself
seriously it is in order for him to
quit taking things easy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

White Dimity Bonnets, lace trimmed 35c
White Lawn Baby Caps, hemstitched and
tucked, bobinet ruching and frill, baby rib
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All over embroidery Caps, lace trimmed
a swell little cap SOC
A better Cap in all over Embroidery,
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only -...- -..... .....-.-.. -.......- -...-..-60c
A very sheer India Linon Cap with 4
tucks, nicely trimmed, a little beauty--6jc
Paris Lawn Baby Caps, trimmed in lace
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stitched, lace ruching. trimmed in white
and colored baby ribbon, India Linon
ties ...~..- ............ -...-...--. -.. - 75c
Paris Lawn Baby Caps, rows insetion,
4 tucks, lace and ribbon trimmed 81 90
India Liuon Baby Caps, French style
rows insertion. rows lace, India Linon
ties, ends trimmed with lace........--$1.0 90
Persian Lawn Baby Caps, rows Honi-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

ton insertion, hsmstitched, bobinet ruch
apd frill, trimmed in lace and baby rib.
oon--...- ...-....-. -.....- $l25
Child's French Bonnets, beautifully
trimmed in pin tucks, embroidery beading
and guzae ribbon, lace and ribbon trim
med frill, beauty. .......... ............ $1.5O
Our line Ladies' Sleeveless Vests, sum-
mer Union Suits and under muslins appeal
to every conservative buyer because of the
extraordinary values to be had.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-13

Sold by druggists, price Zoe
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
QUIET HoMx WEDDING.
MT J. B. Perry United in Marriage TO Miss
Lille Mitchell Yesterday.

Youngsville, N. c., June 23.-(Speeial)
Today at 1880 a. N. at the home OF Mrs.
Elizabeth Mitchell, her only daughter,
Miss Lille, was happily married to Mr..
j. b. Perry. The ceremony was per-
formed in most pleasing and appropriate
manner by DR.. w. B. Royal, OF Wake
Forest. The marriage was witnessed only
by the relatives and few of the imIne-
date friends of the contracting parties.
The bride and groom were preceded into
the elegantly decorated parlor by Misses
qua Mitchell and Letha Davis, who acted
charmingly as bridesmaids. After the
ceremony the happy couple were the re-
cipients of hearty congratulation from
those present and Immediately they board
ed the northbound train for Washington,
Baltimore and other Northern points for
an extended bridal trip. The bride is
an accomplished and intelligent young
lady of lovable character and sweet dis
position. and has a host OF friends
throughout this entire community. The
groom is a member of the we'll known
firm of Perry & Patterson, President of
the Bank of Youngsville. one of the town
commissioners. and one of our wealthiest
and most prominent citizens The best
wishes of all our people attend them on
their bridal tour and hope for a safe
return to their home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
WHAT THE CURIOUS MAN saw.
Eleven Car Loads Of Excursionists Here Yes
terday From Wilmington.

1t was a wet day for the excursionists
yesterday. Eleven carloads of weary
travellers arrived in the City of Oaks"
from the "City by the Sea" at noon. I'm
mediately after the crowd had sufficiently
appeased their hunger they made q grand
rush for the Capitol Square, Museum,
State Library, Confederate Cemetery, Pull
len Park, and other places of amusement.
The News and Observers "curios man.
happened to be in the Department of Ag-
riculture when the crowd arrived to go
through the Museum. The first thing
which attracted the excursionists atten-
ton was the enormous whale suspended in
mid-air They stood for some time gaz-
ing at, his whaleship until some little
.'dusky alligator bait" still in pinafores
espied the family of oppossums in the hol-
low tree trunk. The little picaninny yelled
out with delight: Here's q heap ov pos
sums and Immediately everyone of Ham
descendants made a rush for the opossums
case. AS they were gazing at this happy
family of opossums the "curios man. no.
ticed that almost everyone of the gazers
mouths were smacking with imagined
pleasure of "possum and taters" One old
darkey was heard to remark. what e.
pity ter stuck dem nice fat possums II
dot showcase when dey wud have tasted
so guide with plenty of taters and gravy
The next thing which drew the attea
ton of the pleasure seekers was the show
case of specimen Jewels Here eyes Of the
maidens glittered as they gazed on the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
w IOr1AN ::
Y =: Society,".

Mrs DR.. II. II. Marshburn has re-
turned from Newport News, Va.
Miss Maude Merrimon reached Raj
eigh yesterday after visit of a week at
Asheville.
Miss Mildred Sutton, of Richmond, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 3. Martin on
Halifax street.
Mrs. j. S. Johnson returned yester-
day from visit to Cary.
Mrs. Will Ruth and Miss Eula Separk
have returned from a visit to Durham.
Miss Annabelle Hoyle, of Wakefield,
arrived yesterday and is the guest of Mrs.
#. w Richardson She is just back
attending the Young Woman's Christian
Association at Asheyille
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Morris, of Roam
oke, Va, were here yesterday at the
Marlborough
Miss Mamie Thomas left yesterday
for Louisburg. to attend conference.
Mr. and Mrs E. b. Thomas left yes.
terday for Louisburg, to attend conference.
Miss Mamie Hanff returned yesterday
from visit to Miss Florrie Clegg at
Franklinton.
Mrs. Andrew syme left yesterday to
visit at Haywood
Mrs. Annie Hatch, of Millbrook is q
guest at the home of Mr. II. A. Bland.
Mrs. C. II. Beckham is visiting in
iddleburg and Littleton.
Mrs. NJ. Rosenthal returned to the
city yesterday from a visit to Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Mann and children
returned yesterday from a visit to Beau
fort.
Misses Annie Koonce and Sue Turner
returned yesterday from visit to Garner.
Miss Louise Bernard left yesterday
to visit her grandmother in Durham
Mrs. w. C. Troy, who has been in the
city visiting friends and relatives, left
yesterday morning for Fayetteville.
Mrs. A. r. d. Johnson lefC yesterday
morning for Wake Forest, where she Will
spend some time visiting her sister, Mrs.
2. v. Peed.
Capt. S. A. Ashe and children, Mrs.
S. A. Ashe, Jr., Miss Cornelia Harris, and
Master Rufus Boylan, have left for
Waynesville. where Capt. Ashe has taken
a house for the summer
Mr.. Charles Dewey and daughter, Miss
Hanna. have gone to Lexington. Va, to
attend the commencement exercises of the
W NJ. l.. where his sons. Tom and
George, graduate this year. Tom being
first in the class and George second
Goldsboro Argus.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Colonial Danes will be held at o'clock
this afternoon in the rooms at the Caro-
lima Trust Company building All mem
bers in the city are urged to be pres
ent.
Miss Sallie Hogg and Miss Sallie
Dortch left yesterday for visit to Allan
tic City
Miss Mary Gotten, of Tarboro, after a
short visit. left yesterday for Lynchburg.
MIR. and Mrs. B. W Baker, Misses
Martha and Elsie Haywood returned yes
terday from q visit to Beaufort.
Miss Tymah Renno, after visit to
Miss Ethel King. left yesterday on visit
to Waynesville.
Miss Ethel King left yesterday to visit
| in Oxford.
Miss Mildred Dortch arrived yester-
day from Goldsboro.
Mrs. A. ID. Walters and Miss Bertha
Klueppelberg left yesterday for Selma to
J visit Mr.. C. H. Klueppe.berg, their father.
Mrs. Spier Whitaker and Miss Bessie
L. Whitaker arrived yesterday from
Chapel HILL and Will be at the Exchange
Hotel this week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
A MAGNIFICENT sERMOF.
Professor Stevens, Of Yale, Delights Large
congreg alton.

On Sunday morning large congrega-
tiop greeted DR.. Geo. e. Stevens. PROBES
sor OF Systematic Theology OF Yale Uni
versity, who filled the pulpit of Edenton
Street Methodist church. The choir rem
dered particularly appropriate music.
Rev. DR.. Vann and Rev. DR.. Il. n IYey
took part in the services.
The sermon was one OF marked clear
ness and power, with the simplicity that
always marks a profound discourse. II
was short, but its range was broad and the
freshness. The speaker has pleasant and
winning manner, and though the sermon
was written, it was delivered with far
more effectiveness than many sermons
which are not committed to paper. The
preacher who knows how to use manu-
script is sure to instruct and to entertain
and is also sure to put the thought in the
best vehicle that language can provide.
That is what DIR. Stevens did Sunday
morning. His text was: "He that receiv-
eth a prophet in the name of a prophet
shall receive prophets reward; and he
that receiveth righteous man in tlle
name of a righteous man shall receive a
righteous mans reward
The central thought of the sermon was
that men should be judged by their aspi-
rations rather than by their words or acts
The illustrations and arguments were APP
posite and graphic, and the treatment of
the subject was such as to hold the atten-
ton of every nearer and to delight them.
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-
sparkling diamonds, rubies, sapphres, etc.
one young fellow was heard to remark:
Looks lack dey would be scared to lebe
dem jewels in dat glass case: anybody
could break de glass and git er handful
and get out fore anybody would know
what happened" Evidently he did not
know that those sparklets were only coun'
terfeit.
The fountain of gold fish was another
popular place. A venerable old ante-bel-
lum darkey inquired in all seriousness:
Amt dey cuts color in dere?
When the "curios man. came to the
rapid fire gun he beheld a young negro ex-
patirating on the merits of the gun. TIe
said: de bullets go out err dat gun so
fast dat it make yer head swim done
see one of them things in Wilmington"
The mounted buffalo proved an attrac-
ton of interest, as well as of mystery.
The inquiry was made as to how he stood
up so long without ever moving.
As the "curios man" was coming through
the capitol and was adjacent to the statue
Of George Washington be beheid couple
locked arms in front Of him looking back
of their shoulders at the "Father of Our
Country" Evidently they did not notice
the steps. for as they were walking and
gazing backwards they came to the steps
and both made the false step at the same
time. which precipitated them uneere-
moniously to the pavement below.
The storm in the afternoon interferred
greatly with the pleasure of the crowd
The police report that on the whole it
was an orderly. well-behaved crowd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

Those who expect to attend the Sum
mer School at the A. and M. College, with
board and room in the dormitories at $40
per month should have rooms reserved at
once, as only few are left and these are
being rapidly taken.
Accommodations can be secured in pri
vate families and in the Baptist Female
University buildings, and we shall be able
to entertain comfortably all who come.
Students from more than half the coun
ties in the State and quite a number from
adjoining States have registered We are
sure of having one OF the best Summer
Schools ever conducted in the South from
the standpoint of attendance, and quality
and scope of work, which will include In
dustrial, Literary. Normal and Music De-
partment with model practice graded
school of 100 pupils.
A certificate of attendance viii be valid
in any county of the State in lieu Of insti-
tute attendance according to amendment
TO the school law by the last Legislature.
Railroads have granted a rate of one
fare plus 25 cents for round trip Speak
TO your agent about it few days before
ready to start
A handsomely illustrated prospectus viii
be sent to any one interested upon APP
pheation.
CHARLES ]. PARKER,
Secretary,
Raleigh. N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
Mr.. Dees and Miss Whitley Wed

remont, N. c.. June 49, Especially mir.
Isaac Dees, the popular and efficient as
sistant cashier of the Bank of remont,
led to the hymeneal altar tonight at $3.50
Miss Minnie Whitley. the charming daugh-
ter of Mrs. Winnie Whitley, at the beauti-
full residence OF .lle brides mother on
the corner of Sycamore and North streets.
Rev. D. L. Earnhardt ofiiciated. The fol
lowing were the attendants: Misses Dora
Dees and Lula Dees. Of Pikeyille; Lillian
Aycock, Sallie Barnes. Of remont; Messrs.
H. T. Whitley, Poughkeepsie, N. Y; ID.
FL Whitley. oil Durham; s. b. Copeland,
of remont: w. e. Hooks. OF Ayden; MIR.
and Mrs. Guitar Lee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
A Photograph Party.

Oxford, N. c., June Especial. Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Crews gave a most
charming Photograph Party" on Monday
night in honor of the birthday oil their
attractive daughter, Miss Annie. The
house was beautifully decorated in cut
fewers and palms. Tho prize, a pearl
stick pin, which was won by Mr.. Crawford
Cooper, was presented by Mr.. Frank
Gregory. The punch bowl was presided
over by Miss Jeanette Gregory. In the
dining room were Misses Rosa Crews.
Margaret Cutchins, of Suffolk. and Ben
netts Gregory.
Among those present were Julia Minor,
Janet Gregory. Kate Fleming. Annie Fur
man, jamie Booth, Antoinette Taylor, Mat
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
True and UnfaiIing Health for
Suffering Women.
PAINE S CELERY COMPOUND
The Worlds Medicine for the Cure of
Female Troubles.

A large share of the evils and su~erngs
which women are liable to, result from
special female weaknesses and diseases.
From the girl entering womanhood TO
the woman who arrives at the Grand Ch-
macterie or Change Of life,' there are
itroutses, ailments and Irregularities
too often borne in silence-which under
mine the health and result in disease.
Where such conditions exist, Heaven help
the poor sufferers to fully realize their
peiils and dangersi
1t is well known that ordinary medical
treatment too often fails to build mp The
dencate nervous system Of woman, and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24

give necessary tone and strength to the
important female organs. The expert
ence OF years, medical testimony and let
tiers from tens of thousands OF cured wo-
11en, point to Paine's Celery compound
as woman's friend ana life giver. Mrs.
w l. West. Fremont. Neb.. writes thus.-
Il used Paine's Celery Compound for
female troubles and general debility
have taken a great dea lof medicines dur.
ing the last ten years, but none Of them
Of such value as Paine's Celery Cor ound.
/ believe it is the best medicine for the
nerves and the troubles from which wo-
men suffer so much, that ever used"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
NOTICE OF ApMINIsTRATIoN.

Having qualified as Administrative OF
the estate of Pleasant B. Sears, deceased
late of Wake county, NJ c., this is ia
notify all persons who are Indebted ia
said estate to call and settle the same;
and all persons having claims against
said estate will present the same to the
undersigned on or before the 25'th day
OF April, 1904, or this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery.
MRS. NANCY A. SEARS.
Administrators Of P. B. Sears
Apex, N. c., r. #. D.. No. i
This April 25th, 1903.
4-24-1w CIV
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
Bride %, Groom Is.

The Wadesboro Messenger and Intelli-
gencer says that Vester Hancock, 10
years old, and Mrs. Lou Williams a widow
Of 80, were married in Wadesboro a few
days ago. The ceremony had just been
concluded when the boys father appeared
on the scene and Dadc his son follow
him, which the young man lid. Alter con-
sultation with lawyer the boy was al
lowed to return to his bride.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24

tie Lehman. of Durham: Sadie Thacl.ston,
of Burlington; Gertrude Winston. OF Dur
ham; Kate Horner, Addie jackson. Else
Miller, of Winston; Emma Steed. Annie
Lee Currin, Willie Lee Stem, Louie Mitch
ell Mcssrs. Crawford Cooper, Marion Tay-
Tor. Lion Hines, Melvin Bragg, Will I.assi-
ter, John Hardaway, John and Badly Will
liams, Eugene Crews, LIN Fleming, Ike
Brown John Booth, Charlie Taylor, James
Horner, Roy Osborne, nenry Taylor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
Hotel Grace, GAINESVILLE, va.

Will make special rates from June LIST to
parties seeking Health, Rest and Pleas
ure. Magee's Chlorinated Lithia. Water
free to all guests. Good boating, fine
drives, etc. An ideal spot to spend the
summer.
For terms, ETC., address
r. n. EASLEY, Propr.,
GAINESVILLE, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
Dance Tonight.

Tonight there will be given most de
lightful dance at the Raney Library Hall,
complimentary to visiting young ladies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
Commonwealth Rests its
Case.

brought out that the police were after a
negro woman wanted in Goldsboro FOR
burglary and the men had reason to believe
that the woman was in Jones room, and
accordingly a warrant was issued for the
arrest of Jones and the woman. When
the officers went 10 arrest them they
We're both found in their under-cioUnes.
On cross-examlnatlon by Mr.. John e.
Woodland in behalf OF Defendant Allen,
witness said in his opinion, the gun which
made the hole in the ceiling in Jones
room was fired from the head OF Jones
bed.
At the request OF Mr.. John e. Woodland
the State was allowed to introduce some
witnesses to prove the good character of
John Allen; he stating that these wit
nesses lived quite a distance from Wilson
and wanted to go home.
Mr.. T. l.. Turnage: i have known Allen
sinee childhood; general character good. /
live in Pitt county. He has been away
from that county four or five years. He
has since lived in Wilson; been employed
az bar clerk. / don't know anything
about his general character since lie left
Pitt county
b. NJ. Lewis: II live in FIT county,
dDOuk El4fG lioAn NuCIE <AiAG4t " az
raised: | know Ills general character. it
is good. l come to Wilson frequently in
the fall to sell tobacco. If l am related
10 him at all it is very distantly. | have
never seen him drink TOO much. / haven't
heard his character questioned since he
has lived the four or five years in Will
son. / never heard anything against him. >
j. w. Parker: Il live in Pitt county:
am a farmer: 1--we four miles OF more
from where Allen was born. His general
Reputation is good, and the people / have
heard speak Of him in Wilson county said
his general character was good"
| w. E. B. Boyce: Am a farmer: live
! five miles from Jno. Aliens father. His
general reputation is good.
Steven Holloman: Live within one-half
mile OF, where Allen was raised HIS gem
eral reputation is good, so far as / know
at home and here / don't undertake TO
say l know il since ne has lived in vii.
son. although / see him often when com
ing to Wilson and know nothing against
his character
II. H. Jenkins being sworn said y
am baker and my place of business Is
III the Friar building. The day before the
homicide ! saw Jones, Whitley, Barnes.
and Piyer talking / heard Piyer and
Barnes talking about the deceatd ana
heard Piyer say ~ 49,
Hon Jno e. Woodland: II object to
the witness stating what Piyer said or
the ground that Piyer is not now on
trial"
Judge Shaw: ''The jury will please re-
tire when this matter is discussed.
Motion arrested and jury returns. Jenkins
is shown a 22-calbre rifle and says, II
| know same I loaned it to Jones about s
O'Clock and he carried it up stairs. This
was the night of the homicide. This IS
the first time / have seen it since. / gave
him with It a dozen or fifteen cartridges
Haven't seen but one of them since;
found that on the floor OF Jones room
Court takes recess until 2:30 p. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
HOTELS AND RESORTS.
VIRGINIA, BEACH, VA.

PRINCESS ANNE HOTEL.
Finest bathing beach in the world. Gil
mate unsurpassed. Modern and up-todate
hotel service. Special summer rates.
Booklet. T. D. GREEN. Prop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The taking OF evidence by the State was
resumed after the noon recess. X. i
Graves, who rooms in the corner of the
Briggs Hotel, near the Friar building, tes-
titled that on the night OF the killing he
saw three men come from around the cor
ner of the Friar building into the Briggs
Hotel alley He recognized Allen and
Piver. The third man he did not know
Policeman Snakenburg testified that Whit
ley made these statements to him the
night of the shooting:
II have been appointed by a crowd to
notify Jones to leave town unless he wants
whipping, and I want to know in case
he does get whipping can they do any
thing if l can prove that | am not in
Jones room when the whipping is done
With the close of Snakenburg's test.
mony the State rested its case The de-
Tense consumed the remainder of the at
ternoon trying to establish the good char.
acter of Ward and Rich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
HOTEL MONTREAL

Near AsheviIle. N. C. Modern. Elevation
5000 feet. Open all seasons. Two miles
from depot. For Booklet and Rates ad-
dress w. D. Paxton, Montreal, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24

ers just because she sometimes boards
a train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24

Thow physic TO your neighbours dogs.
Telling your troubles only enlarges
them.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-17
FALSE REPORT.

The Truckee Republican says an at
tempt was made to wreck train at
Ditho. near Wadsworth Friday night
Freight train No. 206 ran into bould-
er weighing about 400 pounds on the
rack No. . was right behind the
freight and would doubtless have been
wrecked had it struck the obstruction.
An examination Of the track showed
hat a piece Of steel had also been put
in the switch.
Sheriff Hayes went to Ditho to in
vestigate the matter referred to above
and found there was nothing in the
story Of somebody having placed the
rock on the track. He says II un-
doubtedly fell from one Of the cars
used in carrying ballast.