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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Iowa Teachers Association.

Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association.
We have referred several times of
late to the meeting of the Northeas-
tern Iowa Teachers Association at
Mason CITY Oct. 10. IS, and II. The
program just received gives the in
formation that Supt. E. l.. Coffeen is
Chairman of the Executive Commit
fee, and Supt. Z. j. Hook is Railroad
Secretary. Supt. Hook will read a
paper on Some Needed School Legis-
lation. Prin. H. G. Johnson will
act as leader of the High School sec
ton, Prin. F. G. Clark of Calmar
will lead discussion on Examina-
tions-Nature, Frequency, Purpose. :"
and Miss Julia ckenridge will lead
the discussion on 1.-The Correlation of
Physical Training. Among the
prominent men who will be present
are Pres. A. B. Storms. OF the Iowa
Agricultural College, Prof. Edwin
Erie Sparks, of the University of
Chicago, Charles Emory Smith, late
Postmaster General, and James il.
Hughes, Inspector of Schools. Toron-
to, Canada. Besides these many of
the most prominent Iowans will be on
hand. 1t promises to be one of the
very best educational meetings ever
held in the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
The divers Invent Rotary Engine.

1t will be interesting to the friends
of G. A. Oliver and Thos Oliver. both
we'll known here, TO learn that they
have perfected an invention which
bids fair to make them immensely
rich. Thos Oliver is the inventor of
the Oliver typewriter, and his brother.
G. A, was for several years connected
with Valdez College here. The in
vention is said to be noteworthy, in
that it has been the dream of inven-
tors for many years to construct an
engine of the rotary type. The Oliver
rotary engine is an assured fact, an
so h. p. engine having been run for
over year successfully. A 80 h. p.
engine has been running at Columbia
University which is % inches, long,
IS wide and IS high, and runs at 800
revolutions per minute. Large COM
panies in all parts of the country are
after the right tomanufacture and sell
the engine, and it is everywhere
greeted as one of the greatest modern
inventions, which will meet with an
enormous sale from the first and yield
large profits
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
City to Vote Electric Franchise.

The first active step looking toward
the building of the much talked of
electric railroad from Preston. MINI. ;,
to DEBORAH was taken OH Monday
evening, when the city council at a
special meeting called for that pur-
pose, voted to submit to the people of
the city at the coming general cleo
tion the proposition TO grant fran
chise for the road through the streets
of DEBORAH. The council was unani-
nous in favor of submitting this to a
vote, but there was some contention
as to tho location of the right of way,
it finally being voted to allow the
road the use of any street except
Water street, should the people vote
favorably, and there seems to be no
valid reason why they should not. 1t
will doubtless mean that when the
road is constructed the right of way
will be down Main street. 1t is now
to be hoped that the people of the city
will do all within their power to
assist those who are attempting to Sc
cure this road for DEBORAH. We be-
lieve it will be one of the greatest
factors in the development of the
city attempted for years, and we hope
those who are behind the movement
will meet with success in their praise
worthy efforts in behalf of DEBORAH.
The Official election notice may be
found in this issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07

Commencing today we will make
81 cabinets for 50 and SO platinos
| for s.. for a limited time only.
Photos left here by Mr.. Spur will be
on exhibition in the studio. Those
caring to purchase can have the same
at greatly reduced prices. Those un.
claimed will be destroyed to make
room for our own work. The Spur
Studio, l.. Nj. Peakman, proprietor.
40-1pd
See our great corn display Satur-
day of this week. Winnesheik county
need not be ashamed of it. It's fine
sight and it will pay people to come
and see it for 80 miles The display
will be great credit to Winnesheik
county as we'll as to Ben Bear. i;
-Lottie Blair Parker's most success
full play, "Under Southern Skies" is
one of the plays to be seen in this city
in the near future. "Way Down East .
is the play that first brought this cele-
brated author prominently before the
public. Grand opera house, Oct. 18TH
Good big feed for stock. Plenty
of good water and stack of timothy
hay in same field. Second growth of
grass could be cut now in. part of the
field. Price per week for cows. %
cents, for horses, 30 cents. Joel
Dayton.
Every paid subscriber to Public
Opinion gets county map free by
calling for it, Greatest premium
ever offered
Don't fail to go to Meuser for
your next suit. 1874
100 white Plymouth rock fowls for
sale. j. Dayton.
Suits made to order at Meuser's.
1874
Bachelor cigars, FIVE cents, Trzcin-
skis.
Hay to sell. j. Dayton.
-Meuser's suits are the best and
cheapest. 1874
Call and see our line of second
hand stoves. Thirty-five to select
from. l.. r. Morrison.
Get map and be happy ever
after
Suits from 81. 90 up at Meuser's.
1874
Export cigars at Trzcinski's.
Hay for sale. Joel Dayton.
Great reduction sale on wall
paper. Brunt & Parman's this week.
We have large line of second
hand stoves, in good condition, for
sale. L.. r. Morrison.
The very best SOC underwear ever
brought to Iowa. Bears.
Use our Want column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Dubuquers Coming to DEBORAH.

A couple of weeks ago the whole
salers of Dubuque made ''swing
around the circle" in magnificent
special train, stopping at a number of
towns and becoming acquainted with
their customers in these places 1t is
announced that they will start out on
next Monday, October 18th, on another
similar tour, the itinerary of which
includes DEBORAH. The company is
composed of the representative citizens
of Dubuque, and it appears to US to be
the proper thing to arrange some form
of entertainment for them while here.
At Mason City, Charles CITY, and
other points they were banqueted, and
DEBORAH should not be ovcrdone in
this matter. Let's show the state of
Dubuque that DEBORAH is on the map,
too.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Notice of Election.

NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified
~ electors of the city of DEBORAH. Winnie
shiek county, Iowa. that at the coming General
Election to be held in said city on the Third day
ton will be submitted to the electors of city OF
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Shall franchise be granted TO any company
that will build an Electric, Railway through the
streets of the city of DEBORAH. exc ptiDg Water
street, with spurs to the steam railway stations
and depOts. and to the College and Fair Grounds, !
to lay tracks. to erect trolley wires. and to run
electric ears for passenger and freight service in
the said city of Decorah?
81 +. W DAUBNEY.
Mayor of the City of DEBORAH. Iowa
+. NJ. HUGHES.
City Clerk of the ty of Decorah Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Final National Bank Dividend,

Depositors of the defunct National
Bank of DEBORAH are receiving their
checks for the last dividend that will
accrue from the receivership of the
National Bank of DEBORAH. This
dividend is two and one-half per cent,
and makes a total of forty-six and
one-half per cent realized by deposit
tors who had money in the bank at
the time it failed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Death of Miss Cora Olson.

Miss Cora Olson. the sixteen year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs o. W.
Olson, of Glenwood township, passed
away last Tuesday. after an illness
of two years with consumption. She
was sister OF Mrs. Carl Freeburg, of
DEBORAH. and is highly spoken of by
all who knew her. The funeral SER
vices were held from Rev. Bakken S
church Thursday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
DEBORAH II, WaukOn @.

The high school football team went
to Waukon last Friday and trimmed
up the high school eleven of that
place to the tune of II to 0. Those
who witnessed it said that our boys
had it all their own way, and that
they showed some fine work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Notice Of Referees Sale.

By virtue of an order of sale directed to the
undersigned referee from the District Court OF
.Winnesheik Co.. Iowa, on Judgment in said
Court on the BIRD day of September, 1903 in
favor OF Andrew o. Ramsey, plaintiff, VS..
Erick o. Ramsey ct al defendants, for the
partition Of real estate named and described
In PLAINTIFFS petition. we will on the
9th Day of November, 1903.
ofier for sale to the highest bidder the fol-
lowing real-estate, to-wit:
The northeast quarter 04) of the
southeast quarter "a and the south
east quarter % OF the northeast quar-
ter "a of Section II, Township SO north
of Range west of the 5th p. NJ, con-
tanning about 80 acres.
Terms of sale are by cash. Said sale to take
place at the residence of Andrew o Ramsey
In Glenwood township, Winnesheik county,
Iowa. at 10 O'Clock a. m. of said dav
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, this 2Sth day of
September, 1903.
4C-2 c. CHRISTEN, Referee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Tenth Anniversary.

AS announced last week, Brunt &
Parman are celebrating theiI tenth
anniversary this week with big An
niversary Sale, and their store is filled
with people these DAYS. They have
arranged number of bargain coun-
ters, and their customers are picking
up the things they ara in need of at
greatly reduced prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
An American Gentleman" n. G.

One of the smallest houses ever at
the Grand witnessed the presentation
of "An American Gentleman" at the
Grand opera house last Friday even
ing. The audience was commensurate
with the play. 1t is poorly written
play and was poorly acted That is
about all that can be said of it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Notice of Appointment.

Notice of the appointment of an Administrat-
or of the Estate of Martin A. Hagen, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed Admin. traitor of the
estate of Martin a. Hagen, late of Highland
township, in the county of WinnesheiK, State
OF Iowa, deceased, intestate, and has taken
upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the
law direc S. All persons having demands
upon the estate OF the said deceased are re.
quired to exhibit the same; and persons in
debted to the said estate are called upon to
make payment TO
NELS f., BERGE.
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa, Sept. Is, 1903.
394 n. NJ. BERG, Attorney for Admr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Captured a Live Pelikan.

l.. Fl. Pierce was exhibiting about
town on Friday live pelikan,
which he captured on the Holster
Nelson farm four miles south of the
city last week Monday. 1t is beau
tiful specimen, large and strong, and
seems to thrive in captivity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Burr Oak Barn Burns.

During the thunder storm Saturday
lightning struck the large barn of
George Saith. near Burr Oak. and
burned tt to the ground. Mr.. Smith
who was in the barn. was stunned by
the shock, bat not seriously injured.
We have not learned the extent of the
damage
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
DEBORAH Property.

II you have house in DEBORAH you
want to sell or rent, list it with u.s.
We will take care of it and rent it for
you and give it our personal attention.
H. A. Prastmark & Son, East Water
St., Tel. IA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
II. A. Prastmark e. Son.

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the
cleanest to use. They do not stain the
hands or spot the kettle, excepting
only green and purple. There is. there
fore, no labor Of securing, after dye
ing. Solo by druggists, l0c. package.
29-l4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07

If you bring four of your best ears
OF corn you may be the lucky winner
of the $40 gold piece. Try your luck
Entries close this week, Friday, and
exhibit is made Saturday. Bears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
The Lecture Course.

Have you secured tickets for the
lecture course? Season tickets, five
numbers $1.50 Tickets and full in
formation regarding special features
of the course may be had by calling at
Brunt 81 Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Closing out Paint.

During our anniversary sale we will
close out our entire stock of Devoe's
Best Mixed Paint. Don't overlook
this paint sale, Oct 9TH to 10th.
Brunt 81 Parman, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Wall Paper.

During the summer months we are
making a discount Oh our already low
prices on wall paper and work. Work
done in country as we'll as in town
II. A. Prastmark g. Son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail
way Company.

Division Passenger Office, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
Rate of one fare has been authorized
from points within one hundred miles
of Cedar Rapids OH October 18th, Sth,
and 9th, with limit of one day from
date of sale, account Carnival at that
point.
Also rate of fare and one-third from
October 9Th to 10 inclusive, bearing
final limit of October 18th. 1919
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07

We guarantee to sell you better
suit for so than any merchant in
Iowa. If we don't we don't ask for
your trade. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
DEBORAH, IOWA. OCT. Z, 1908.
Keep the Log Rolling, Boys.

Tomorrow night at Modern Wood
men hall the Merry Forresters will be
in evidence and class of ten will
participate in the functions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07

Spots the Cough and works Of the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, on
pay. Price % cents. 3-'O3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Paint.

T. L. Blood's ready mixed paint. st :
Paul, is now considered the best paint
on the market. Sold by II. A. Prast.
mark 81 Son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
House for Sale or Rent.

Do you want to buy or rent a house,
we can help you. Fl. A. Prastmark &
Son, East Water ST., Tel. l44.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
LinSeed Oil.

Linseed oil is way down in prices.
We can sell you strictly pure linseed
oil by the barrel or gallon, very
cheap. We have large supply on
hand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-10-07
Picture Framing.

We are in the business; call and see
our stock and get prices.
H. A. Prastmark 81 Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
A aon,s MlId &c Eor Nc.

With family around expecting him
70 die. and a son riding for life, Is
miles. 20 get Or. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, Coughs and Colds.
w II Brown Of Leesville, Iud~ on
durcd deaths agonies from asthma.
bat this wonderful medicine gave in
stant relief and soon cured him He
writes II now sleep soundly every
night" Like marvellous cures OF Con
sumption. Pneumonia. Bronchitis
Coughs. Colds and Grip prove as
matchless merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
SOC and 400 Trial bottles free a
+. B Lille & Co.'S drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
ssOo.o 900 For loyal Greeks.

Special TO Daily Leader.
Muskogee J. T. Sept. 2l Special agent
OF the Indian bureau. James Mclaughlin
Of Washington, arrived in Muskogee yes
terday 90 make up the final roll OF Creeks
entitled to payment under an act OF con-
gress approprlating 100000 to reimburse
the loyal Creeks for losses sustained dur
ing the war between the states The
number OF names on the original roll OF
loyal Creeks was l. i52S This was many
years ago The original claimants have
for the greater part died. Some Of the
heirs have died, and the roll vii have 70
be made all over again When the roll
shall be completed this time the payment
eill follow al once. II Is estimator by
Major McIaughlin that he win be able 10
complete the roll within four weeks. The
amount OF money TO be disbursed Is $50
000 the balance Of the original appropria =
ton having been paid to the attorneys
who managed the case IN the court OF
claims
Major McI.aughlin. who H. making up
the rolls, Is the oldest omcial IN the IN
dian onioe "a point Of service having be-
gun m the Indian service ia South Dakota
IN 1870 as agent He was az one time the
agent In charge OF the sitting Bull band
of prisoners Of war
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
SIINnAY ncT 4

900 a. m.-Conference and love
feast. conducted by e. c. Harper.
1890 a. m.--Preaching by Bishop
] NJ. Waldren.
800 p. m.-Ordination OF deacons
and elders.
400 p. m.-Memorial service.
$500 p. m.--Anniversary OF the mis-
slonary society. Address by II. X. Car
roll Of New York, assistant correspond
ing secretary.
AS the conference is expected to ad-
iourn sine die Monday no programme
OF exercises is mapped out for that
day.
The Lay electors conference will
convene Friday morning in the First
Baptist church at $3.50 o'clock.
The following named persons will
preside at the anniversaries mention
ed In the programme.
Preachers aid and annuity associa-
tion-J A. Ferguson.
Womans home missionary society
Mrs j. r. Palmer
Woman's foreign missionary socie-
ty-Mrs Mary ~ Gridley.
Church extension society," r Burt.
Sunday School union and tract so
ciety-J W. Slusher.
Temperance anniversary-H E.
Swan.
Missionary soclety-A G. Murray.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
pusLIcATIoN NOTICE.


(First published in the Daily Leader
September 8. 19OS)
Application for Liquor License.
Territory of Oklahoma, County OF
Logan. IS.
NoAice is hereby given that
Frank E. Mater
has this day fled in the Office OF the
County Clerk, in and for said County
of Logan, his petition, asking that a
license be granted him to sell at retail.
malt. spirituous and vinous liquors on
Lot 10, block No 5s, in the Third
ward, Guthrie proper in said County
and Territory.
If 10 protest be filed onor before
22d day Of September, 1908,
hi spetition will be granted and
license issued.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said County hereto AFFIXED this
Sth day of September. 1908.
7th day Of August, 1908.
{sRAL)
N, J. C. johnson,
County Clerk.
b. J. w. Burnett. Deputy.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
The oenuine vs.. counterfeits.

The genuine is always better than
a counterfeit, but the truth of this
statement Is never more forcibly real
ICED or more thoroughly appreciated
than when you compare the genuine
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve with che
many counterfeits and worthless sub
stitutes that are on the market W s.
Ledbetter, OF Shreveport La. says
After using numerous other remedies
without beneAft. one box OF Dewitts
Witch Hazel salye cured me-" For
blind. bleeding. itching and protrud-
ing piles no remedy is equal to De
Wits Witch Hazel salye Sold by
]. H. Wallace,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
Lost
Application for Liquor License.

Application for Liquor License
Hirst published in Daily Leader.
September s, 1909
Territory of Oklahoma, County q
Logan, ss.
Notice is hereby given that
Ed Williams
has this day filed in the Office of the
County Clerk, in and for said County,
his petition, asking that license bs
granted him to sell at retail. malt
spii-.tloua and vinous liquors on
Sw quarter section 19, township 16,
range l East, Cimarron township in
town of Meridian, Okla, in said Coun-
ty and Territory.
If no protest be filed on or before
September "a, 1908.
his petition will be granted and Il
cense issde5.
Witness my hand and the seal a
said county hereto AFFIXED tAiS
sth day OF September, 1908.
(SXALA)
N. J. C. Johnson.
County CLERK
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21

An Oklahoma CITY lady took her false
teeth out aud laid them on the center
table one night recently when her hus-
band, 10 play a joke on her, substituted
d horseshoe in place of them sne wore
the horseshie an the forenoon complain
ing that her teeth did not hr and only
discovered the change by the wide cash
made hN the calk hii "a biscuit
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
ou No oeaIers aound over.

Special TO Daily Leader.
Muskogee, l. T.. Sept. Eight dealers
in "U-No" an alleged innocuous matt
beverage. was today bound over BY the
commissioners court in the sum OF 81 900
each TO appear before the grand jury and
answer a charge OF introducing and selling
intoxicating liquors All the defendants
were Muskogee dealers This liquor has
not been heretofore passed on by the
courts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21

Two men Of artistic ability along that.
particular line ere said 10 have IN mind
plans Tor digging green briar roots from
ne Dry and Deep Fork blossoms and
working them into pipes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
chalmers Returns to Muskoges.

Special tc Daily Leader
Muskogee, l. T. Sept. 21.--LCsh Chai-
mers. agent Of the department Of Justice
arrived here today, having spent the week
in Sapulpa investigating charges against
officials of the court there. His report
win not be made until he returns TO
Washington. Il is understood that the
report win be a severe arraignment OF one
official which will probably result in his
resignation being rendered.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
Muskogee Building Contracts Let

oTNVIHI 70 UdIIY IHHUET
Muskogee l. T.. Sept. 2t~-Contracts
were today let for the construction Of the
new $50 coo hotel and opera house in this
city and for new building for the Bank
OF Muskogee 10 cost $4,000. In addi-
tion TO these plans are being drawn for
a number OF business houses 10 cost from
s. 900 TO $4,000.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
FRIDAY. OCT. 2

200 D. m.--Anniversary of the
Woman Foreign Missionary Society
Address by DR.. Julia A. Donahue. re-
turned missionary from China
800 D. n,-Anniversary of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Address by r. d. Block.
400 p m.-Pentecostal service led
by A. r. Grant.
500 D. m.-Anniversary Of the
church extension society address by J..
NJ. King. d. d., of Philadelphia, cor
responding secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-09-21
KILLED NEGRO MINER.
Nine Waterman shot to scare, but It
Proved Fatal

T'IITTI " FHNNTITTTHT oIIWN 70 oIdTEl UUE TE
Proved Fatal.
Special TO Daily Leader
South McAlester l. r.. Sept 2i,-CapAin
c. T. Brady, night watohman OF the town
Of Anderson shot al.q killed Lewis VIII
cox a negro miner, OF .llderson. at a few
minutes before G o'clock this morning
The officer viii be given a preliminary
hearing here tomorrow on the charge 0f
murder. He states that IT was Just before
dawn when he heard someone gcS ,.ig
coal out OF a car on the track. He fired
three shots. hoping to scare the cuprit
into the open where he could be seen A
large post concealed wncoxs body from
sight. but one leg was struck by bull
let and an artery severed He died before
a surgeon could be secured