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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
10000 Yards Calico Sic vd,

thousands CT yards CT Dress Prints
IN black, white and silver gray and in.
digo blue. In this gigantic sale. per
yard, 1.4c. ~
Amoskeag Apron Ginghams. Con-.
forts, Callcoes, Unbleached Muslin
Bleached Pillow Castings. Aurora
Sh@etings. Rochdale Sheeting. Miles
ard Miles above Domestic in bolts
Come and pick them in this gitantic
sale, yard. dc.
Ladies iIemstitched handkerchief,
positively worth 15c.; in this gigantic
sale. &c.
Ladies Embroidered handkerchief
positively worth 25c.; in this gigantic
sale. &c.
400 Boys Suits, worth up TO $3.50;
in this gigantic sale, suit, eac.
G75 Boys Suits, worth up to $3.50;
in this gigantic sale, suit, s1.2e.
1900 dozen Mems good 25c Handkef.
chieis; in this gigantic sale, Sc.
hoo dozen Mems good Csc Socks
heavy; in this gigantic sale, &c.
80 dozen Mems 81 work shirts,
heavy; IN this. gigantic sale, ssc.
~ unHen men good VI and hnn
Werk Shirts, heavy; in this gigantic
sale, 19t ara sac.
400 dozen Mems good 75c Worl;
dc.
200 dozen Aier's 81 Dress Shirts;
iE this gigantic sale, 24c.
rs dozen Mems 81 Neckwear: in this
gigantic sale, &c to 44c.
80 dozen Boys good 25o Suspend.
ersi in this gigantic sale, &c.
35c dozen Mcr's good Csc Suspend.
ers; in this gigantic sale, &C.
zoe dozen Mems good soc Suspend.
ers; in this gigantic sale, 3sc. = Il.
$50 fine $l.50 and SITS and $500
Umbrellas; In this gigantic sale, 2oc
to S1.es.
Mems Heavy Fleece Lined Under.
wea., plain and ribbed, brown, blue
and natural; worth 75c.; in this gi.
gantic sale, CSC.
Ladies' Wrappers, all .tyleo and
qualified.
Ladies' Wrappers, worth S1.O0; in
this gigantic sale, 43c
Ladies' Wrappers. worth $3.50; in
this gigantic sale, sec.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
standard price 75c; sale, 44c.
Gull cut; union made.)

standard price 75c; sale, 44c.
Gull cut; union made)
Pins. 1 paper for 1c.
Kings Thread, spool, &c.
Dressing Combs, each &c.
Embroiderier, yard, Sc.
Wiro Hairpins, per package, 1c.
Best Dress Shields, per pair. 9 t-2c,
Full size heavy white Bed Spreads,
59c., ;7ac.
Extra good quality Huck Towels,
&c.
SC seller Unbleached Muslin, per
yard, d 1.2c.
Best quality Calico, all colors, per
yard, 4 1-2c.
Yard-wide Percales. yard 7 t-2c.
& 3.4c.
Imported French Mercerized sa.
teen, yard, 23c. lIttg, +F,
22c. ''N 49, Va q sai -
Braid Dress Trimming, 8 1926.
Ribbons, up to No. 0; DO.
4O Ribbons, black and colors. 90.
REGULAR 10c to 15c Outing FLANNEL
reducedsto q 1-2c.
misses Gowns, worth UP to 81; in.
this sale, your choice, 43c.
Drawers actually Worth 25c, lib this
sale only &c.
Children's Drawers. worth 35c. la
this sale 2fc.
l lot of fine Aprons, white and ooi-
ored regular price CSC to Al 90. snia
price, 33c. 49, X =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
handkerchief

100 dozen Children's hemstitchol
Handkerchiefs, choice, each. &c.
Oh dozen Ladies' hemstitched
liandkerchiefs. regular price 10c /;
salo price only, DC.
100 dozen Mems Handkerchief ),
same as above. only finer, &c.
1000 pure Linen White Handler.
chiefs, neatly hemstitched, regular &c
grade. fer Tic.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
Mems and Boys Undeswes'

Mems Heavy. Fleece Lined Under
wear regular price Soc; at this sale.
e..
Mems All-Wool Underwear, regular
$3.50; at this sale, cue.
Boys Heavy Fleece Lined. regular
,rire SOC; sale price, 24c.
Mems Socks. worth 15c, only 7c.
Mems Socks, worth 1Oc, only &C..
Mems Socks, worth Csc, only 15c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
Boys Suits

Boys wool cassimeres and cheyie
suits in new. sand stylish effects
worth up tos2,G0; sale p7ice, csc.
bcys round colaei' sack su:ts. i,
WOOL cashmere and chev.ots, Z DIRE.
suit for yoar boy;j regular pric >
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
Ladids' Shoes and Oxforts

Over eco pairs of the very finest of
this seasons goods. hand sewed. lace
or button, oil weights Of soles, French
hid, Patent Leather and Russian Calf,
etc. TheH are far the best Of any shoe
ever brought to this market, and tbey
come IN all sizes and widths; worth
IRON $3.50 to $500. Come and picl5I
them out for from s3c to st.s8.
Ladies fine Wei Kid Shoes and OK
lords, button and lace, Paris toes ana
patent tip; worth $3.50, $1.4s.
lOO pairs OF Ladies' Shoes in ali the
popular feathers, worth up to s35):
sale price, $t.ea.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
Embsoideriss and laseI

4. million yards in different widths
and a great variety of designs-Cam-
brio and Swiss Embroidery. Edges
and Insertions, new patterns, values
up to 15c.; sale price, sc.
Insertion, Edging and Beading in
Cambria Swiss, dainty patterns, values
up to CSC; special sale price, &c.
1000 yards of good Torchon Laces.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
One lot of Men'ss2 Work Shoes, sale
Mems Pants
MEMS Si.50 Pants for CSC.
Mems $500 Pants for 79c.
Mems $3.50 Pants for 9ec.
Mems $500 Pants for S1,24.

Mems and Boys Heavy Sweaters,
regular price soc TO 81; at this sale,
23c 20 43c.
Mems and Boys Caps. regular
price CSC to sl.o0, sale price, &c to
dIc. .,-
Linen Towels. regular price 5Oc.;
sale Price, 22c.
Iicgular 1Oc Aprons, checks, Mt this
sale. d..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
LOOK out FOR THE Bio RED CANVAS FRONT

regular price 25c, now 14c.
Chiidren's fast black ribbed Hose.
regular price 15o. at &c.
Children's finest French ribhc.l
Hose, regular price Csc, at ice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
Mems Shoes

Extension sole. every pair warrant.
ed for good wear. Select Bog Cdle
esc to $3.50. p
one lot Eagle make shoe, solid
leather, to 60 for $1.3e.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05
Now for she Little Men

100 LARS genuine mole-skin Knee
Pants. as long as they last, 19c.
We will sell 300 dozen Knee Pants,
al liner ohambry stripes. all linen
Creole checks, all linen, plain blue
these pants have pearl buttons on the
| legs. These pants were made to re.
tai' at 81: per pair, 49c.
6 to s Children's Use Wei Kid Shoes:
sale price, 49c.
IL to IL 12 Children's 9Oc Wei
Kid Shoes; sale price, CSC.
II 1-2 to 2 Childrens 81 Vici Kid
Shoes, sale price. 73c.
6 to Children's 81 Box Calf Shoes;
3alq price, 85c.
8 1-2 to II t2 ChiIdren's $1.25 Box
Calf Shoes; sale price, 93c.
II IL to 2 Childrer's $1.75 Box Calf
Shoes; sale price. $1,24.
1-2 to S 1-2 Boys Box Cal! Bluch.
ers. were $3.50, now $1.se.
2 1-2 to 5 1-2 Boys Wei Kid Balls,
were $3.50, now $1.65.
2 IL to5 1.2 Boys. Satin Calf, were
S1.2t,y now sac.
si.2s.
. to 10 1,a Little Gents Wei Kid,
Kid, CSC. 4&
Boys Shoes, all new styles and
sizes. Come and see for yourself the
prices we have made on these goods.
Mems and Boys tDveralIs
Mems bib, Overalls. the very hest
grade OF overalls made, standard
price 81; sale price, 7sc.
"A good bib Overall. well made,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-05

yard, &c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
MEMPHIS BANKS FAIL
Merchants Trust and the American
Suspend Payments.

Memphis Tenn. Dec. 2s.-Anticipa-
tion OF heavy run on the Merchants
Trust company, preliminary intimation
OF which was given by the withdrawal
OF many deposits Tuesday afternoon.
was the immediate cause of the suspen-
sion of that bank and the appointment
Of a receiver.
The American Savings Bank and
Trust company. which Is dominated by
the directors OF the Merchants Trust
company. fearing that the suspension
OF the other institution would cause a
run on It's own deposits. also suspended
payment until the affairs OF the Mer-
chants Trust company shall have been
adjusted The American Savings Bank
and Trust company. II developed. re-
Gently absorbed the Mechanics Saw
ings bank and took charge of the latter
companys business. II is stated by
the officials OF both institutions that
the depositors will be- fully protected
and paid dollar for dollar
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
BUSINESS MAN A BURGLAR.
Frank Tisdel, Of Scranton, Confesses
Robbing Jeweiry Store.

Scranton. Pa. Dec. 2s.-Frank A.
Tisdel. who with his father is In part
nership in Scranton's leading gun shop,
was arrested on suspicion Of burglariz-
ing Kilberg's iewclry store last Thurs
day night. and after being taken to
police headquarters confessed. He re-
turned five watches and some silver
ware. but denied all knowledge OF a
bag containing $500 worth of diamonds,
which Jeweler kilberg alleges was TAX.
en- with the rest OF the plunder.
On the night of the burglary an over.
coat belonging to Assistant City Con.
troller Morris was taken from an ad-
Joining tailor shop. Morris recognized
the coat on Tisdel. The police were
notified. with the result that they
found the coat and other booty In lis
del's store. In the pocket OF the coat
was small Bible with Morris name
written ON the fly leaf. He offers nC
explanation of his strange conduct
This Is the first time he was ever sus'
pected of being anything but one oi
the most upright Of the city's leading
business men.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
A DOUBLE LYNcHiNo
Helpless Prisoners Shot to Death ai
Barnwell s. C.

Columbia. $. C.. Dee. 27-News OF a
double lynching at Barnwell has been
received here. Sheriff Creech has wired
Governor Hayward that the affair was
brutal murder; that the helpless pris-
oners were butchered in open daylight.
and that officers were guilty OF dere-
liction of duty. II. S. Craddock. a we'll
known white merchant. was killed by
Frank and John Deloache. negroes.
who were arrested by the constable
and placed in lookup. The men were
taken out and shot 10 death with guns
and pistols. The news of the lynching
was suppressed. Sheriff crecch Is pre-
pairing to make arrests. and Governor
Hayward announces he will sustain
the sheriff
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

Bear huggng is an amusement which
few people especially young ladies.
would care to indulge in. and it is sci
dom that one would have the chance
TO embrace Il real live "bruin" in his
native haunts. even if hc-or she-had
the nerve and the inclination To try II.
The opportunity. however came not
long ago To Miss Bessie Wells. Il pretty
Texas lass. who visited in Seattl" re
Gently. and she startled W. -. Cam.
erou. who happened 10 be with her ut
the time. 10y giving full grown Gin
namon bear IN Yellowstone park II
good squeeze around the neck says the
Seattle tWashl Post lntcllgencer
Miss Wells is the fifteen -year-old
daughter of II wealthy cotton dealer of
Austin TcX She IS II beauty OF the
true southern type imbued with dar-
Ing and nerve. Recently with her IA
ther. her aunt and her grandfather
Colonel W c. WallIng. she started on
a tour of the northwest.
The party visited Seattle and then
went To Yellowstone park They made
the journey through the park in one of
the wagons utilized for tourist travel.
and Mr. Cameron happened to be in
the party during that trip. He de-
scribed Miss Wells daring escapade:
"Our party had stopped for the noon
hour luncheon. and while the meal was
being prepared Miss Wells and start
Ell ont to pick n few berries We had
gone hut short distance when. about
u hundred yards away we saw n large
cinnamon bear browsing among the
bushes Knowing that all the animals
In the park ar" more or less tame. we
approached the beast held up my
hand. amd the hear. thinking that I
| had sonnet i.. ipr him to cat ,tn'.l un
his hnl fcti an r.:i'ln'l ~. but find
ing that lr had been drcci"cd Slin =
his hcad angrily and walked away. My
young COMPANION then ran back Ia the
wagon AID returned with II few cook
les. \gain We approached the bear,
and Miss Wells held one of the cookies
up IN her hand. The bear repeated tile
same performance lie Lad gone through
with me. hut this time he found some
thing. Miss Wells gradually drew
back her hand while the beir was
reaching for IL until the animals head
was over her shoulder. and then while
he was eating the cookic she Reached
around his neck with her other arm
and huggcd him tightly. Ny heart
seemed Ia stop heating. hut dared Lot
yell. for the animal would bc startled
and attack the girl When he had
finished eating the cookie. however. he
merely sauntcred oif into the brush.
In all my experiences | have never
seen more daring act by II woman"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
DEFENDED HIS MOTHER
Father Attempted to Strike Her When
Son lnterfered.

Philadelphia. Dec. 20. - Defending
his mother against her quarrelsome
husband. Joseph Pollock. aged %. OF
1873 West Cumberland street. struck
his father In the face. which resulted
in his death. William Pollock the hus
band. who had been drinking. was
called to Christmas dinner by his wife
He became angry because his sleep
had been disturbed. and was In the
act of striking his wife when the son
stopped the blow. This interference
enraged the husband. who struck the
son and the latter retaliated by hit.
ting his father. The elder Pollock fell
backward and sustained a fracture OF
the skull by his head striking the
kitchen stove. He died on the way 10
a hospital The son has been arrested.
charged with murder. and his mother
is held as witness Another son. who
Is q lay preacher. was absent from
home conducting Christmas ent0r.
tainment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Government Won't Interfere.

Washington. Dec. 27-For the pres-
ent there will not be any interference
by the United States In the difficulty
which has arisen In San Domingo. The
trouble is regarded by the state depart
ment officials as entirely an internal
one, and so long as outside interests
are not menaced this attitude OF nom
intervention will be maintained II,
however. conditions should change ma
terially and lawless acts should be
committed against Americans and
American interests and involving the
collection of the Dominican customs
by this government. or other acts of
violence occur which in the opinion Of
the officials here would make il proper
for this government to interfere. this
step will be taken and measures adopt
ed to quell the trouble
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
sANesAeeEo AND ROBBED
Diamond Merchant Found Unconscious
In Fashionable Part Of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Dec. 27. William
Hceren. diamond merchant of 6l2
South avenue, Plainfcld. ". j.. was
found unconscious at 18th and Walnut
streets. In the heart OF the fashionable
section OF the city He was imme
diatcly taken to the Polytechnic hospi'
tai. where the doctors announced that
he had conclusion of the brain. An
abrasion was found on his head. After
the doctors had worked on him for an
hour he revived sufficiently to tell
them who he was. He said that he
went into a saloon. purchased drink
and left the place. A few minutes later
he said he became bewildered. after
which he remembered nothing. An ex
animation of his clothes showed that
ell his valuables were missing. includ
Ing $500 worth of diamonds which he
had In small case In an inside pocket
OF his coat. The police believe that he
was given knockout drops and that he
was followed by a footpad and sand
bagged. Heeren is still In a serious
condition.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
MORALES IN FLIGHT
President Of San Domingo a Fugitive
Trying to Gain Seaport.

San Domingo. Santo Domingo. Dec.
27.-Following the announcement that
the president of the republic. General
Carlos +. Morales, had left the capital
for an unknown destination. troops
were sent In pursuit Of the chief mag
istrate. What took place after that
cannot be definitely determined. but IL
Is known that fight took place about
10 miles from here. and It is supposed
that General Pimentel, the rebel COM
mander was attacked by government
troops.
The whereabouts OF the fugitive pres
ident Is not known. II Is generally
supposed that he endeavored to gain
the coast and embark on board n sloop
with the object OF reaching Puerto
Plata. on the north coast OF Santa Do
mingo. and there join Governor Perez.
who has been dismissed by the govern
ment from the post OF governor Of
Puerto Plata, but who refuses to sur
render his Office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
HIS DEVIL" cARTED AWAY
Nonbeliever Wishes TO Smash image
When Constable ReplevIned u.

Detroit. Dec. 2S.-Lugged away In
an old cart. Herman Menz's statue Of
the devil is now being guarded by a
constable. The image was set up two
months ago by Menu. Menu Is not a
believer in the Deity. and wrought the
statue to symbolize his feeling as TO
the future.
A constable with a writ OF replevin,
sworn out by Warren West. of Ypsi.
lanti. on n claim of s5i.i0 for labor
performed on the statue, called at the
home Of the old German stonecutter
and levied on the demon. The owner
and his family tried 10 save the statue
from capture. even going so far as to
bring a sledge- hammer to smash II to
bits. The constable and his assistants,
however. were finally successful In re-
moving the statue.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
CHARLES T. YERKEs DYING
Chicago Railroad Magnate Kept Under
Influence Of Opiates.

New York. Dec. 2s. Charles T.
Yerkes. the Chicago railroad magnate,
is critically III at the Waldorf-Astoria
hotel. being kept constantly under the
influence OF opiates. DR.. Loomis. who
has attended MIR. Yerkes since his Ill.
ness began nearly six weeks ago,
stated that unless there should come
a sudden change for the better Mr..
Yerkes might not live more than "a
hours longer This morning II was said
at the hotel that there had been no
change. Mr.. Yerkes' wife. son and
daughter are at his bedside.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
MITCHELL TO THE OPERATORS
Communicates With Thorn Regarding
Demands Of Mine Workers.


Demands Of Mine Workers.
Philadelphia. Dec. 26. The Press
says:
president John Mitchell. Of the
United Mine Workers Union, has com.
municated with the presidents OF the
anthracite coal producing companies
In regard 10 the demands the miners
will make for the continuance of work
in the hard coal fields.
at Is understood the letter Is In
regard to holding conference be-
tween the committee representing the
United Mine Workers and the oper-
ators. As TO what the operators will
do. II has not definitely been decided
upon.
"Besides asking for an eight-hour
day. there are also to be presented
other demands. The most important.
and one that II adopted will mean the
complete recognition OF the union. Is
the request that an entire new concil-
iation board be formed, one that will
always be In session and will go from
place to place to settle disputes.
This request will meet with con-
siderable opposition from the oper'
ators.
"The proposed new board Is to be
composed of three members represent.
ing the miners and the same number
representing the operators. and sev.
enth member. to be chosen by the
other six /"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

TWO KILLED BY TRAIN
Father and Daughter Meet Death After
Distributing Christmas Gifts.

Philadelphia. Dec. 26. - Returning
home after gladdening the hearts OF
neighbors with Christmas gifts,
Charles II. Hansen. a well.todo far
mer. and his S-year-old daughter Edna
were instantly killed by being struck
by Reading railway express train at
Camp Hill. Is miles north OF this city.
Father and daughter were riding In o
runabout and were crossing the rail-
road tracks when the fast train came
upon them. Their view of the ap-
preaching express was obstructed by
n high embankment The accident oc.
Cured within sight of their home.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Poles Ready TO Rise.

81. Petersburg. Dec. 2S.-According
20 information received by the revolu-
tionary leaders here an armed rebel.
lion on a large scale has been planned
In Poland. The Socialist revolutionar.
les. encouraged by the success OF the
insurgents In the Baltic provinces and
OF the situation at Moscow and In Rus.
sia generally, have decided that the
moment has come to try to cast of the
yoke of the autocracy.
The tactics to be followed are the
came as those adopted at Moscow. the
rising 10 be preceded by general
strike. which already has practically
come into operation. bringing about
half the railroads In Poland 70 a
standstill.
w L. Smith, an American resident
of ST. Petersburg. who arrived here
from Berlin, reports that 5000 armed
insurgents from the Baltic provinces
have crossed the railroad between Red
iitza and Pskoff, and that the whole
country Is lighted up by fires from
burning residences. He says that the
insurgents who are well armed and
who have n battery OF machine guns.
announce that they are "annexing" the
regino 10 the Lithuanian Republic" /"
Rich landed proprietors and their fam
ilies boarded the train at Pskoff with
nothing but hand satehels. They told
Mr.. Saith that they were glad to es-
cape alive
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
BORN FOUR MONTHS APART
Young Mother Gave Birth to Daughter
116 Days After Birth Of Son.

Albany. \. Y, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Alfred
Wiltse. OF SIS Central avenue. this
city. Is the mother OF a -days-old
daughter which she insists was born
il6 days. or less than four months.
after she had given birth to son. Her
story is partially vouched for by DR..
George T. Moston. a reputable physi-
clan. who attended her. Both parents
are few months over 20 years OF age.
DIR. Moston said that he believed the
woman's story.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

West Chester. Pa. Dec. 2S.-James
Thompson. well TO do horse dealer
OF Lancaster county, was choked To
death while eating breakfast In a
coatesville. Pa. hotel. Thompson was
eating bcefsteak and piece of the
meat lodged In his throat and before IL
could be- removed he had expired.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
WILL REPRESENT JAPAN HERE
vlseount siuzo Aoki Appointed Am.
bassador 10 the United States.

Washington. Dec viscount Siuzo
Aoki has been appointed Japanese am
bassador TO this country. Information
10 this effect was conveyed to Secretary
Root by Mr.. iioki. the Japanese charge
here
Mr. Hioki was Informed that the se-
lection Of Viscount Aoki is acceptable
to this government. Announcement Of
the appointment of the American am
bassador to Japan will be made in the
course Of few days.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Luke WRIGHT Won't Resign.

Memphis. Tenn. Dec. 26.--Lukc Z.
Wright. governor general Of the Phil
ippines. arrived here To spend the holi'
DAYS nj his home Regarding reports
that he would resign his Office and re-
turn To Memphis he said nothins
further than that he had heard the
rumors. but was unaware of the
source from which they came.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30
Blew Himself to pieces on Grave.

Poitsville. Pa. Dee. Despondent
over the recent death OF his daughter.
George Auman. 50 years old. threw
himself upon her grave and then ex-
ploded stick of dynamite ON his
chest. The dynamite blew him into
pieces He