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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
TO ATTEND FUNERAL

Mr.. Harry Rhodes Was in Louis
Vile yesterday to attend the funeral
Of the late Mrs. Mary A. Burford,
mother Of Mir. $. J. Burford, Of the
Rhodes Burford Company. She wal
81. and her husband, aged 50, sur
wives her. She also leaves a daughter
Mrs. O. O. vBnsrsdale, Of Horton
Mo. and three sons, Messrs. 2. j..
and @. Il. Burford, OF Louisville, ant
W. II. Burford, who lives in New
Mexico.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
HENDERSON TAKES TWO.

Henderson, Ky, Augsut s-The To-
Gals took double header from Clsrks-
willie yesterday, winning both games
easily.
First game:
Henderson, 8 Morgan and
Lyon.
GAINESVILLE, 7-weakley and
Petit.
Second game:
Henderson, O-Morgan and
Lyon.
Clsrksville, 2 STARTS and
Petit.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
Mr.. CRAFTS NEW JOB.

Mr.. II. e. Graft, formerly chief
dispatcher and later trainmaster here
for the Illinois Central, has lately re-
signed as trainmsster of the Yazon
and Mississippi Valley division, quit
railroading altogether, and has en-
tered the real estate business at Mem.
phis.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
MAYFIELns, POOR TEAM.

Following the colored game, the. l..
A. L. and Mayheld teams played, the
game going to the locals in walk.
This was by far the most uninterest-
ing game seen on the diamond In
many weeks. The locals had no
trouble in scoring when they wanted
to, the visitors seeming to be more
than ordinarily green" in the sport
Short pitched for the l.. A. l.. team
and Perry for the Mayfield boys.
Perry was touched up lively but re-
ceived very bad support. The score
at the close of the game stood II tc
0, complete shut out, and a de
served one, too.
With the defeat OF the Msyiield
team, the l.. A. l.. boys break even
with the youths from Graves county
and when the third game is played
will decide the stronger team.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
AMATEUR GAMES.

Yesterday was the first Sunday IN
many weeks the league team did not
play here or near enough to run an
excursion to enable the fans to wit
ness the sport, but Paducab fans saw
enough Of the national game to satisfy
them for theltime, although the quality
of ball was not up to the standard
except possibly in the colored games.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08

with his wife and children calling
to him from the bank Peter Koch was
drowned in u creek at Fern Grove
near Louisville. He was apparently
overcome by cramps.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
EXPECTS THE INSTALLATION.

EXPECTS THE INSTALLATION.
Attorney Jesse Moss, secretary for
the local lodge of Eagles, now under
course of organization, is preparing
to forward the funds collected TO
headquarters at Louisville and have a
working team sent here to install the
lodge. He has collected great por-
ton Of the money for limitations and
thinks the amount forwarded will be
sufficient to have the lodge installed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
SLAYER DOLLARS VICTORIOUS.

SILVER DOLLARS VICTORIOUS.
Sunday morning the Silver Dollar
team, owned by Kenney Murray, de
feAted the RedmAn Unions by score
CT 10 to 6. The game was well played
and the ending of the series between
the Unions Dollar and l.. A. L. team
will decide the local smateur cham
nionship.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
SATURDAYS RESULTS.
INDIANS LOST AGAIN.

vincennes, Ind, August s-The
summary below tells the tale. Padu-
cab couldn't hit and played an error
full game besides.
vincennes, s IL Whitley and
Bryant.
Paducah, 8 8 5-Brs1y and Land.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08

James X. Keene's Delhi won the
Great Republic, the $4,000 stake
race, at Saratoga Saturday, Mercury
running second and IThe Picket third.
Keehe's sysonby on the Saratoga
Special.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
THE CoLoREp GAMES.

Sunday afternoon the park was
first used by the colored teams, the
game being called at 1880 O'Clock,
and resulting in the defeat Of the
Nashville team by . score of to 8.
Ben Boyd's team played all over the
diamond and did some sensational
work. Saturdays game was won by
. score of 3 TO in favor Of Nash
Vile.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
NO OFFICE
WILL LIKELY BE OPENED AT
ELE vENTH AND BROADWAY.

Since the dispatohers' office was
moved to Eleventh and Broadway,
there has been II great deal of talk
among the railroad men Of opening a
ticket office in the downstairs portion
and making that place a stopping
point for the Cairo trains, but Agent
Donovan denies that the road has, as
far as he knows, contemplated such
a move.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08

Thomas Il. Watson, the Populist
nominee for president. will be officially
notified of his nomination at Cooper
Union hall in New York August 10.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
CAIRO WINS.

CAIRO. Ill. August s-The top
notchers won easily from Hopkiusville
Crspgle allowing but two hits.
Cairo, 8 8 7-Crangle and Harvey.
Hopkinsville, 3 2 3-Pettifer,
Ferrel and Moore.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
REDS DEFEAT STERLING.

Saturday afternoon the "Panucah
Reds defeated the "Sterlings" at
the railroad shops grounds by score
of 80 to 6, and the Nashville colored
team defeated the Paducsh colored
team by a score of to ?.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08

DEATH IN MASsAC COUNTY.
Tillmnn Roby, aged 80. died from
old age at his home in Metropolis. ILL.,,
Friday. He had lived in that county
for over so years and left many chill
drsn and grandchildren. XIX Roby,
county clerk, is his son.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
SATURDAYS GAMES.

Paducan, 3 1 3-Brahio and Land.
Vincennes, IL 6-Duffy and
Lemon.
Cairo, 8 Q i-Bitroff and Harvey.
Hopkinsville, s 6-Bomar and
Moore.
Henderson, 2 -Kubitz and
Lyons.
Clarksville, O2 willis and Petit.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
LEADING ATTORNEYS.

Jos. r. Grogan, Attorney at law,
room 402 Fraternity building. Phone
$3.50.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08

Bagby & Martin, No. 225 South
Fourth street, mp stairs.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08
Henderson Wins Two and Goes Above
Hop.own, While Cairo Widens
the Gap.
OTHER BASEBALL NEWS ITEMS
RESULTS SUNDAY.

RESULTS SUNDAY.
Vincennes s. Paduoah 5.
Cairo 8, Hopkinsville 3.
Henderson s-3, Clarksville IL.
SATURDAYS RESULTS.
Paducah o, Vincennes 4.
Hopkinsville 4, Cairo 3.
Henderson =, Clarksville 0.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-08-08

Taylor & Lucas, rooms 20S-205
fraternity building. Both phones 695
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
Noted Story County Litigation
Over Drainage Ditch Set
tied In Supreme Court
IN DISTRICT COURT SEVEN TIMES
Plaintiff Was Awarded Number Of
Judgments Against Defendant, Which
Wore Regularly Set Aside-Decision
of Last Trial in District Court A.
firmed-story of the Litigation
Special to Temes-Republican.

ESPttIaI "
Nevada. Jan. pa case from the
Story county district court was set
babe fair to rival the famous Jones
county calf case having been in con-
trov-rsy nearly ten years. 1, was tried
in the district court of this county no
less than seven times and was twice
referred to is the Mulvahin Thompson
Drainage case. growing out of a ditch
constructed by Thompson. the defend
ant, along a highway, which was al
legged TO have thrown 4 large volume
of water upon the land of the plaintiff,
Muivahill. The original case was
brought against Thompson and Pat
rick Ford. Ford entered cross-peti
ton and received a Judgment against
Thompson. about five years ago. The
piaintiff was awarded number of
judgments against the defendant. which
we're regularly set aside. The case has
al 1881 uccIl StttItu ny tIS
court affirming the decision OF the last
trial in the district court. which was
tried before Judge Richards.
The contention of the plaintiff was
that the defendant; Thompson. While
supposed to be working the public
highway. constructed this ditch, throw
ing the drainage water from a trac, OF
700 acrss OF land upon the plaintiffs
farm, which by rights and natural flow
should have passed over the defend
ants farm. The defendant Thompson
always contended that while construct
ing the ditch he was working in tha
interests OF the public highway and this
was the Nal issue at trial, whether
the drainage done was for this purpose
or for the purpose OF diverting the ilow
of water upon his neighhor's land.
Every jury that has tried the case.
with the exception OF ons, which dis
agreed. have found for the plaintiff.
The case is now practically at an end.
and Mr.. Mulvahill is to be awarded a
verdict OF about $500. Whole the costs.
not incluring the attorneys fees.
amount to about $4,000. Attorneys
Martin and Funson. of This city. have
fought the case for Mr.. Mulvahill.
white the defendants case has been
handled by Messrs. Ninge. Dyer and
Addison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
THE STATE MARSHAL CLUB.
Organization at Des Moines Will No.
Affiliate With the League.

Des Moines. jan 23.-The state mar
shall club was fully organized and the
attendance was larger than had been
expected. nearly $50 members being
given credentials. The moving spirit In
the meeting was A. c. Rankin. of Chi
cago. who has been organizing the
clubs. The election Of officers resulted:
President. j. D. Willets. Oskaloosa:
vice president. A. C. Douglas. Des
Moines; secretary p. Heath. Newton;
treasurer. ]. NJ. Woodrow, Newton.
The legislative committee named
consists of II. C. Marshall Sioux, Sioux
City: Lee Maggie. Red Oak: j. B.
Brough. Atlantic; A. +. Wilson. Boone;
d. +. Bradley. Grlnnell; A. Robinson.
Winterset: Jesse Cole. Marshalltown:
w. +. Ramsey. Clarion. and A. c. Ran
kin, Chicago.
The club took action to make 1t clear
that it would not affiliate with the state
Anti Saloon league. and is not In SYM
pathy with Its methods. but did not
indorse the Hepburn Deliver bill pend
ing in congress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
Stanhope Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Stanhope. Jan. 23-Rev. Ransom
Cole. of Mata Bend. arrived here las,
week and is assisting his brother in the
revival meetings at this place.
Mrs. Kesler and MISS nellie Wilson
spent last Tuesday in Webster City.
Mrs. F.. d. Riley and laughter Ruth
OF Pleasant Hill. visited a few days re-
Gently with Mrs. S. NJ. Wilson.
Mrs. Ralph Brewer and baby re
turned to their home IN Garwin las.
Friday.
Mrs. NJ. j. Stark. of Webster City,
visited few days last week with her
daughter. Mrs. A. r. Swanson.
Little Leo Kepler has been quite
sick.
George Morris and family left las;
week for Exeter, Neb., where he has
rented farm.
Mrs. Sol Keper, of Zion City. H.. is
visiting at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs. w. e. Butte.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
Publisher of the Latimer Star,
and Others, Figure In Big
Lawsuit
eeRgw OUT OF CRIMINAL ACTION
Mrs. Rasmus Jensen. Plaintiff in Libel
Suit, Was Witness in the Recent Suit
Against John Damn, of Latimer =
Alleges That Statements Were Made
Rejecting on Her Honesty.
Special to Tines-Republlcan.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Jan. 23.-The Latimer
Star. newspaper published at Lati-
mer. small town in Franklin county.
has a big libel suit on It's hands and
the editor is made co-defendant with
several other residents of the place
in an action for damages brought by
Mrs. Rasmus Jensen of the same place.
1t appears the suit is the outgrowth of
a criminal action recently brought
against John Damn. of Latimer, and
tried at the last term of the Franklin
county district court. The action APP
pears to be based on an article that APP
peared in the Latimer Star a few weeks
ago in which Ii is alleged statements
were made that reflected on the stand
ing and honesty of Mrs. Jensen, who
was one of the principal witnesses
against Damn. Besides the editor,
Thomas Jasperson and son, and Louie
Christensen and John S. Damn. 1t
is claimed that the latter caused the ar
ticle to be published in tn eStar. An
drew Hanson is editor OF the Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
PHYSICIANS ARE BALKEE.
Unable to Explain Cause of So Much
Contaqion Prevalent.

Unable to Explain Cause Of So Much
contagion Prevalent.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls. Jan. 23.-Physicians In
this part of the state are unable to
explain the cause of so much contag-
eous disease as is prevalent
At Waterloo the typhoid fever
scourgc is growing and alarm is felt
for the final outcome. The physicians
seem unable to keep pace with the DIS
ease One physician who had been very
successful In stubborn cases. fell a
victim himself. some days ago. An
other physician of that city Is quaran-
tined with the d!phtheria. There are
almost 200 cases OF typhoid there a,
present The examination of the
drinking water fails to reveal the
cause. Three normal students in this
city have been taken i'll with the dis
ease, bu, they are all residents OF
Waterloo. and spend portion of their
time there.
AT Dunkerton. south of Waterloo. on
the Great Western road the schools
have been closed on account of scarlet
fever one of the first persons to SUI
fer from typhoid fever here was z. II.
Rodenbach, bank president. VINO mas
suffered two attacks and is now Ill for
the third time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23

fifteen
Neura
greatest consid
Duggan sciat months
friends advised DR. Geene Nervura blood and
we'll Although
was our earsag haveh n
relief from it.
godend gladly recommend it,
blood
conditions the remedy will
vegetable
feeding ideal
lingering that wreck the lives and hopes and
discovering peecting the medicine
klful
which this remedy has
made
anything understand, write +
Greene YorxCi adv 5
Your Druggist recommends ana soAo
Dr.. Graana19 MorNuea,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
mum lyon
: PAW paw
The Great Natural Remedy
for Indigestion and
Stomach Troubles
CURES NERVOUSNESS
Alcoholic Stimulants Lift. but
Let You Fall; Paw Paw
Lifts and Holds You
Hundreds Of People Declare in
Favor Of Paw Paw
II soothes the Nerves
II Rests the Nerves
II Feeds the Nerves
II Enables One to Sleep
It Is Natures Own Remedy
Hundreds Of People Declare in
Favor Of Paw Paw

I don't believe, says Prof. Munyon.
that better remedy for the blood and
iverswas ever compounded. have seen
sluggish livers that have refused to act
under the usual treatments respond in
Z most marvellous way to the use OF
Paw Paw.
Paw Paw seems to digest everything
It touches, hence it makes good, rich
blood, which In turn strengthens aud
vitalizes the whole nervous system.
want all persons who suffer with
dyspepsia or nervous trouble to cast
away all other remedies and to give Paw
Paw fair trial. ] want every weak
and debilitated person to get a bottle OF
Paw Paw at once and take 1t according
TO directions.
I know It will make old folks feel
young and weak folks feel strong.
I want all persons who feel they are
ln need OF a tonic TO drop the use OF
alcoholic drinks Of all kinds and take
Paw Paw in It's place. People don't
crave for stimulants when the stomach
and nerves are in a henlthful condition.
Munyon's Paw Paw gives exhilaration
without intoxication. -.
Munyon's Paw Paw Qarge hott ns
price 81. Paw Paw Laxative Pulls Ioc.
per box. At al druggists'.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
DEATH OF A. ANDERSON.
primer Legislator Passes Away al
Stratford, Iowa.

orrner Legislator Passes Away at
Stratford, Iowa.
necial to Times publican.
Stafford. Jan. 23.-Hon. Augustus
Anderson died at his home in Stratford
yesterday after lingering illness o:
several months dur,lo.i
Mr.. Anderson was born on Nov IS,
1895, In Morlunda, Sma.and, Sweden .
emigrated to America In 1854. coming
directly 10 Burlington, Iowa, but settled
in Webster county in 1855. In 1852 he
moved into Hamilton county and COM
menced farming on las own account III,
Marion township. in which precinct he
has resided continuously to the present
tiif2.
He was member OF the Twenty
frs: and Twenty second general as
senlblies, reprcsgatlng Hamilton coun-
ty IN the house Of representative and
was noted for his sterling integrity and
honesty.
Mr.. Anderson for rnoae than twenty
five years has been a Central figure in
Hamilton county poldtis; always a
conciliator. 'dep.@cating factional strife
and doing his utmosA sor the principles
he loved.
He was elect preside. Of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23

leM ars.
Charles n. kluckholm, OF the firm OF
Kiuckholm & koehler, one of the lars-
est land owners in Plymouth county
was stricken with paralysis Sunday
and is in precarious condition. He Is
suffering from cerebral hemorrhage.
Lake City.
Ira r. Arney is confined at his home
with case OF blood poison in his right
leg, caused by slight scratch from 4
stick of wood. He is much improva ed
at present, but 1t will be some time
before he is able to be out Of the
house
kcnsett.
Thor Crosland, had the misfortune
last Thursday. to cut his leg quite
severely, while splitting wood with an
AK, at his home near Martintown. DR.
Graeser was summoned and the Ia
jured leg dressed, and the old gentle
man is now getting along nicely.
Mason City.
While attempting to close the gate
in the sluice at the Portland mill, the
days work being done. one OF the men
found that the gale would not close.
While searching for the obstruction he
was surprised to find a monstrous tuc-
tie, evidently the father Of his tribe
in this section, with its head wedged in
to one of the cups of the turbine. and
all pounded out of resemblance to a
turtle.
Sioux City.
Possessed with the strange hallucin-
alton that she is the queen of Bavaria
and that a throne awaits her there.
Mrs. Theresa Pow. rs years of age,
residing at 1907 West Seventh street
was prevented from drawing her MONEY
out of the bank preparatory to starting
for Bavaria by an order of the dis
trict court appointing her daughter,
Mrs. Caralina Schmidt, as her guard
ian.
Hampton.
Sidney Smith shipped car load OF
sheep last Tuesday eighty four of them
averaging l2s lbs each in Chicago. This
Is considered an unusual average
weight for ewes He went in with them
and was we'll pleased with the condi-
ton In which they arrived and the
prices for which they 8. He has
shipped more sheep than, a.. man In
the county during the past two years.
they figuring up over 1000 in that
time. The next highest shipper has on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
HIDE MAN is ROBBED.
Webster City Dealer in MaIodorous
Product Loses $50 Worth,

Webster Oily. Jan. e3.-The estab-
lishment OF William Witham was en-
tered Wednesday night and hides TO
the value of $40 We're stolen. He sus-
pected one man who had been look
ing over the stock on the evening pre-
vious, and a search warrant was sworn
out. but nothing was found on the
premises searched
Mr.. Witham usually has quite a
large stock of hides on hand and often
has not few mink skins. which are
quite valuable. a short time ago,
however. he shipped the larger part of
his stock. and there We're no hides on
hand OF more value than the skunk
and muskrat skins. A close watch will
be kept en- hides which may come into
market in the hope that in this way the
guilty party can be apprehended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23
lily sent in about $50.

lily sent in about $50.
Spencer.
| Harry Smock, OF this place, had his
left hand quite badly crushed at the
Maurer machine shops. In moving a
completed machine his hand was caught
between the truck and machine. tearing
loose the tendons and breaking one OF
! the smaller bones. 80 The eleven
months-ol baby OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Merchant was badly burned on
its back and shoulders by the over
turning of kettle Of hot grease. The
child was creeping near the kitchen
stove when the kettle was overturned.
The little one is recovering.
Fort Dodge.
| Andrew Hover has offered the
knights of Columbus three acres of
ground located at end and 4th avenue
north, and valued at not less than 3d.
900, to be used as deemed best by those
who are behind the move for hos
pltal in this city. Others have also ex-
pressed themselves in favorable way.
| Other sites on the north side of the
city and along the river are also under
consideration. 1t appears certain that
the hospital will be built, and that 1t
will probably be in operation before
the year ends.
Iowa City.
Charles Smith. the nomad who bolted
with bolt from Strub g. Co.'S and
threatened to shoot John Unrath AMI
John Sueppel. was awarded siege of
80 days in the county Jail by Mayor
Stebbins. T. r. Davis. we'll
known pioneer OF Union township.
slipped on frosty walk and fell heav-
lily, fracturing his right arm above thu
elbow Despite the severity of the
accident. and his 70 years. he Is doing
unusually we'll Mn Davis is the faith
err of Col. Walter Nj. Davis, Of Iowa
City.
Belle PLANE.
On account of the injuries received
by Ebert Swinney Monday night DR..
Young found 1t necessary to amputate
the ends of both the thumb and first
finger but by skillful doctoring will De
able to save the second finger, the
bone of which was smashed. and the
rest of the hand which was badly
crushed. Mr.. Swinney was hanging 10
the ladder of stock car when he was
struck on the head and knocked to the
ground. unconscious. by a pole project
ing from q nat car on another track
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-23

ne leIl 10 the sIOuuu anu elie Soi
wheels passed over his left hand.
Fairfield.
+. NJ. Stephenson. a we'll known farm
er of Polk township, was the victim
OF an assault by two younger men, Ar
thur and Orley Webb, in Packwood
Saturday afternoon. Both OF them
struck him, and 1t is said that the form
er stabbed him with a pocket knife.
Stephenson bears the marks OF half a
dozen wounds with the weapon, on
hand and arm, face and back. Both
the Webbs were arrested by Constable
Peters and We're released on bonds OF
5000 each. Objection was made to the
sufficiency OF the bond and they were
arrested again for the purpose OF hav-
ing 1t increased.
Estherville.
Landlord Woodhouse. OF the Orleans,
fell into the river While walking on the
ice near Kettlesons Spring in COM
pany with MIR. Pike, of Cedar Rapids.
Sunday morning. Mr.. Pike was in the
lead, and when almost across the river.
|heard splash, and looking around saw
Mr.. Woodhouse in the water up to his
arms and hanging to the branch OF a
hold of when the ice gave way. NJ.
Pike got him out as soon as possible.
but 1t was narrow escape. The
place where where he went down was
sort of an air hole and not more than
three feet of ice gave way. The water
from all appearances was ten feet
deep.
Terril.
John Mas who lives two miles east
of town, had narrow escape from
death in runaway last Friday. He
had started from town for home, ac-
companied by his son and sister-in-
law. Miss Tracy Naeve. When half
mile from town the horses became
frightened and Miss Naeve and the little
boy jumped out The team went thru
a barbwire fence and ran about eighty
rods before Mr.. Mas. who hung Onto
the lines, could stop them. Mr.. Mas
noticed considerable blood on his cloth
ing and investigation Of the cause re-
vealed the fact that he had strand Of
barbwire wrapped around his neck.
His neck and face were quite badly
scratched. but not seriously cut. The
horses were not damaged by the wire
at all. Mr.. Mas escape from probable
death was due to wearing a fur coat.
otherwise the barbwire would undoubt-
eddy have cut his throat.