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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19
GAVE ENGLAND sUEz CANAL.
Frederick Greenwood's Great Work at
Time Of Crisis.

Time Of Crisis.
At the dinner given in London to
Frederick Greenwood, long the editor
OF the Pail Mall Gazette and St. James
Gazette, tributes were paid to his
worth and services by men like John
Morley, who presided, Mr.. Asquith and
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.
When the fate Of the Suez Canal
hung in doubt in 1875 it was Green
wood who, learning that the spend
thrift Islnall Pasha wished to sell his
shares secretly, urged the foreign sec
retary, Lord Derby, to buy them for
the government and secure Britain
control. Derby demurred. There were
British statesmen who held that the
canal would prove colossal failure.
Besides, there was no money available
and to ask for a grant from Parlia-
ment would reveal the whole plan.
Greenwood convinced the hesitating
secretary that the emergency justified
taking the national consent for grant
ed, and with the approval of the prem
Ter, the far-seeing Disraeli, the pur-
chase was made. Then Lord Derby,
as was humorously told at the dinner.
supposed there was nothing he could
do" for Mr.. Greenwood. No, there
was nothing. At least, said Derby. he
might let Greenwood's paper tell the
news exclusively. No; better let all
the papers have it at once. the jour
nalist replied.
The shares cost England $4,000 900
and are now worth S150,O0O,000. Far
more important, their purchase gave
the kingdom the control Of the water
highway between Europe and Asia
and that preponderant interest in
Egyp that led to its occupation, to
the p> Electorate. to the defeat of the
Mahdists-and. through the recent ar
rangement with France, to the giving
of Great Britain free hand" in
what is perhaps the most successful |
aAd most defensible exploit of coloni-
zation In modern times.-New York
World.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19
Tn e Delusion Of Ghosts

Sometimes when got to do errands at
night
An tn moon is all dark an III amt any
light.
An tn wind when It blows, make a
shiyery sound.
An everything seems awful stiil all
around,
Sometimes when hoot-owl goes. Woo
oo-oo- oof'
Ny legs feel so funny; I'm all goose
flesh. too.
An maybe I'm startled when / hear It
call.
But aln't a bit scairt; I'm thes' nerv-
Gus, that's all.
onct me an Joe Simpson wuz ws,kin'
one night
A. past tn old graveyard an saw some
thin white.
ct looked like a. ghost, standin' right in
tn road.
An my. Joe wuz scairtl 'cuz he said ct
no knowcd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19
Keep on Climbing.


II you're after fame and glory
Keep on climbing.
It's the old familiar story,
Keep on climbing.
Never learn the art Of kicking;
Just ignore a minor licking,
And You'll get there just by sticking;
Keep on climbing.
II for glory you are trying,
Keep on climbing.
You won't get there just by signing.
Keep on climbing.
Never stop and meeltly wonder
If the noise you hear is thunder,
But keep from going under
Keep on climbing.
Seldom think of pain and sorrow,
Keep on climbing.
There's another day tomorrow,
Keep on climbing.
Take your time and never hurry,
And. above all, never worry,
All the top there is no furry,
Keep on climbing.
Philadelphia Press
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

ITO my mind two things strike the
observer vividly when standing close
to wild elephants in their native
haunts," writes a traveller. "The one
is the gigantic size and his own com,
parative smallness. The other is the
expression Of their eye. This organ,
which is surprisingly small in proper
ton to the size Of the animal. and set
far back in the head. is Of a pale blue
color much resembling that Of wall
eye in horse. Even when an ele-
plant is at rest his eye has an I'M
nnmfortahly cold and sinister look"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Sir George Williams, who, because
81 i'll health, was unable to attend the
recent Y. M. C. A. jubilee at Paris, is
the founder and president of the or
ganization and also is president of the
Band of Hope Union. Sir George was
porn in 1921, was knighted in 1894, and
Is a member of the firm of Hitchcock,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

A prominent United States army
officer was discussing army methods,
and referred to the common use Of
tho telephone in modern warfare and
maneuvers.
"The telephone is a great institu-
tion.r he said, "but | am afraid that
the famous fighters OF the past would
not have appreciated It. never use
one that do not think Of tho descrip-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

A New York landlord announces
that he will not make trouble for peo-
pie who have babies in his flats Some
men would risk almost anything for
notoriety.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

A dispatch from Cleveland says Mrs.
Chadwick is not receiving visitors.
It isn't necessary, however, for the
doorkeeper to tell any fibs for the pur-
pose of making callers think the lady
is out
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Harvard students have shown that
there are fifty methods of working
ones way through college. but the
chances are that none of them is
so satisfactory as working dads check
book.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

King Victor Emmanuel and Mr.. j.
Pierpont Morgan had very pleasant
chat The American money king is
decidedly persona grata to the other
king since the AAcoli cope affair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19
GOES TO SUCCEED BOWEN.
w. W. Russell Of Maryland VIII 30
Minister to Venezuela.

W. W. Russell of Maryland, at pres
ent minister to Colombia, has been ap-
pointed to succeed Herbert w. Bowen
as minister to Venezuela. Mr.. Russell
has been charge d'affaires at Caracas,
is thoroughly acquainted with the mat
ters he will have to handle, and en-
joys a popularity with President Cas-
tro which, it is believed. win be- help.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Certainly those two French doctors
never had any reason to dream that
they would ever have an opportunity
to perform an autopsy on the body Of
John Paul Jones.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

It Is announced that the American
national game has made great prog
ress in the land of the mikado See
ing how the Japanese have been fight
ing all through the war, we thought
that they could play baseball.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

In spite Of that astrologer's horrify-
ing prediction about a coming earth
quake that is going to destroy New
York, we doubt if the Astor real es-
tate viii be advertised for sale at
panic prices.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

The April fool story printed in Ber-
lin about the looting of Uncle Sans
treasury was taken seriously. The
Scotch apparently are not the only
people who need trepanning to get a
Joke into the brain cells.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Our ungallant probate court has ad-
judged a woman insane just because
she says she is growing younger as
her successive birthdays roll around.-
Ohio State Journal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Sarah Bernhardt says crinolines
are Infamous" but as she also OBJ
jurgates trousers and silk hats, we
conclude she's only half right after
all.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

II may be predicted with confidence
that the new hoop skirt will be some
thing different from the kind in vogue
forty or fifty years ago. No oppor-
tunity will be given by the fashion
makers for utilizing the contents of
the attics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

As they never swear UP in Maine,
the Legislature Of that state has inn
posed penalties on anyone who vexes.
harasses or annoys another over
telephone
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Mrs. Oliver Hartman, one Of the
most fashionable young women in
New York, has decided not to go TO
Europe this year because she thinks
she ought to stay at home with her
baby. What is high society coming
tor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Forbes Robertson declares that
Hamlet was not mad. Hamlet never
saw himself portrayed on the stage
by an amateur actor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Gabrielle d'Annunzio is said to be
wiling a tragedy based on the life
OF Nero. The fire scene, with the
emperor violining, will be great.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

II has been discovered that women
wore corsets as far back as 1900 B. c.
Nevertheless the sex has managed to
survive till now.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

How will the New York multimil-
aionaire who was fined SIS for break
ing the automobile ordinances ever be
able to bear up under the blow?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

The proposed coffin trust is very
grave matter, that should at once re-
ceive the attention Of the trust bust
ers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

The son Of Pittsburg millionaire
has secretly married a kitchen girl,
but, If anybody, perhaps she may be
the one to be commiserated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

The st. Louis man who killed him
self in order that his wife may be hap
py has not set an example that win be
generally followed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

As a mild retort it would be just
like Mr.. Carnegie to set aside a small
fund for the maintenance of decayed
dukes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

One thing is certain. II hoops are
coming into style. feminine golf is go
ing out
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

AT the present rate Of progress the
chauffeur Of the future will have to
be a graduated physician, With a
knowledge Of embalming.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Two coachmen have married rich
women. They have demonstrated
their ability to drive in double har-
ness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

There are some persons who never
will believe that they cannot buy up
all the wheat in the world until they
have tried.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Unlike President Roosevelt. Mr..
Gates now feels that going out after
bears is both dangerous and unproit-
able.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

Williams & Co.. London warehouse
men. He was but 21 when he started
his Y. M. C. A. work, and has wit
messed the growth of the organization
until now 1t extends to all parts of the
civilized world. In Great Britain the
property of the Y. M. c. A. is valued at
$500. 900.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-05-19

II wuz surely ghost an l wisseId.
when you wlssei you scare EN-; an all
that It wuz
wuz a great big white COW; an It thes'
walked away,
An I wuzn't no more scairt n II It wuz
day.
'cuz don't biieve in ghosts. an I'd
thes as lleye go
A past any graveyard an walk awful
slow.
An wissel. an sit on tn top Of tn fence.
'caz III aint any ghosts Il you got any
sense.
An when we saw that big white thing
by n road
ct JSs ,s.,s Va: 50 seairt Of, I wusn't-
All m time its no ghost wuz nervous
becrz
l lnowed what It wuznt. but not what
II wuzl
i. W. Foley.
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ton Of the instrument given by an
irascible army ofiicer Of my acquaint-
ance:
Tho first thing do, he says.
after picking up the receiver is to
stand in front Of a hole in the wall and
yell, "Hello" l get no answer, and
repeat the call About the third time
| leave off the last syllable and the
fourth time put the last syllable
first - Harper's Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
DENMARK.
Copsnhagen.

The royal library in Copenhagen Is
about to be moved from its present
cramped quarters into newly erected
library building on SIottsholmen, od-
Joining Christiansborg. and only
short distance from the old building.
The library, which comprises 100000
volumes, and Is one Of the most valu-
able in Europe, has hitherto been al
most inaccessible to the public on ac-
count OF lack Of space, while its thou
sands OF priceless volumes have been
In constant danger of destruction by
fire.
A British naval squadron arrived at
Copenhagen from Berlin the first OF
the month. During fits stay In the
Danish capital, the officers were enter
tanned at dinner by King Christian.
the minister of marine, the Danish
Marine association, and the British
ambassador.
Bernhard Olsen, the founder Of the
Danish National Museum and It's
present director, has been signaily
felicitated by various learned socie-
ties on the twentieth anniversary Of
the founding Of the museum.
Two Of the largest preserve compan-
ies are being consolidated under the
nss1e Of the Danish Wine and Pre-
serves company.
MARION 8 N0RULIUR
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
AN ERlCAN FISHING TUG FIRED
UPON BY THE DOMINION
CRUISER vlGILANT.
Mora Than Thirty Shots Hit the Yes
sci, Doing Considerable Damage to
the Upper Works and Slightly In.
Iurins Two Men-Episode the Fourth
of the Kind Reported by American
Sailors Within a Week.
Sailors Within a Week.

Erie, Pa, Sept. 1S.-The fourth of the
fishing tug episodes of the past week
took place in midlake Sunday when
the Canadian cruiser Vigilant riddled
the big steam tug Harry G. Barnhurst
with small shells from rifles on the
patrol boat. Captain Nichol Easel
admitted afterward that the Vigilant
could have sent him to the bottom II
Captain Dunno had so desired. They
head of steam before they crossed the
boundary line and escaped from the
Canadians. More than thirty shots
struck the vessel and of these three
small shells landed with telling effect
on the upper works, so that the boat
careened to one side with the mass
of wreckage when she came into port.
Having been used formerly for a
pleasure steamer, the Barnhurst was
well fitted up for accommodations.
Two fishermen we're cut in the face
by splinters shot away by bullets.
The Rarnhurst, according TO Captain
Easel, was about five miles over the
line drawing nets when the Vigilant
appeared. Captain Dunno ordered the
Barnhurst to stop, but instead of do
ing so Captain Fassel put on full
steam and started for the line. He
could not be headed by the Vigilant.
1t has become quite the custom for
the Erie fishermen to cross the line,
regardless of strict orders from the
companies employing them. They
never think of surrender when there
is a chance TO run away. The Barn
hurst lost large quantity of nets.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
LIGHTNING HITS TENT.
Four Persons Killed and Six Perhaps
Fatally Burned at lndianola, la.

lndianola, Ia, Sept. 15.-Four men
were killed, six probably fatally
burned and dozen more stunned by
= bolt of lightning which struck a
crowded poultry exhibition tent at the
county fair here. The dead are: Ray
Anderson, Carl Peterson, Theodore
Young, all of Indianola, and Blaine
Wright, Pleasantville.
The tent was crowded at the time
by people who had entered it to es
cape the rain. The lightning struck
the tent pole, split 1t wide open and
radiated over the entire tent, tearing
1t into shreds. Four occupants were
instantly killed, half a dozen were
burned, peskaps fatally. and dozen
men, women and children were
stunned. Thousands of chickens in
the coops were killed. Rescuing par
ties went to work at once, cleared
away the wreckage and removed the
dead and injured Physicians were
called and sent from Des Moines.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
AID FOR REPUBLICANS
NEW YORK LIFE CONTRIBUTED
$4e, 1000 TO CAMPAIGN FUND
IN 1896, 1900 AND 1904.

New York, Sept. 15.-On the stand
during the afternoon in the insurance
investigation George w. Perkins pro-
duced a check for $4,000 drawn by
the New York Life Insurance COM
pany Dec. 80, 1904, payable to J. p.
Morgan & Co. Mr.. Perkins testified
that this check was contribution to
the national Republican committee
and was promised to Cornelius N.
Bliss, treasurer of the committee.
Mr.. Perkins said the same thing
was done in 1896 and 1900. The rea-
son for these contributions, he said,
was that the company feared its as
sets would be endangered in case of
Democratic success.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
SHORT OVER $4,000
CLERK IN PUBLIC HEALTH DE-
PARTMENT AT WASHINGTON
UNDER ARREST.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Secret serv-
Ice officers have arrested James w.
Boyd, clerk in the public health and
Marine hospital service, for manipulate
ing vouchers pertaining to the bust
ness of the Office, by which he is said
to have secured in the last two years
over $4,000.
When confronted with the charge
Boyd confessed. In several instances
vouchers for small amounts were
cleverly raised to considerable sums.
Boyd is about forty years of age and
married, his wife at present being in
Europe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
NAN PATTERSON MARRIED.
WEEDS Man From Whom She Was
Divorced Three Years Ago.

Washington, Sept. 16.-Miss Nan
Patterson, the actress. who was tried
for the murder Of Caesar Young In
New York, has married her former
husband, Leon G. Martin, from whom
she was divorced about three years
ago. The ceremony occurred at the
home Of the brides father In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin will reside In
New York. where the former manages
n hotel.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
MAYOR COLLINS DEAD.
Soston's Chief Executive Expires Very
Suddenly at Hot Springs, Va.

Boston, Sept. 15.-The death of
Mayor Patrick A. Collins at Hot
Springs, Va, is announced here by M.
]. Curran, secretary of the mayor. A
telegram received by Mr.. Curran re-
ported the sudden demise Of his chief.
The immediate cause of death was
hemorrhage of the bowels. Mayor
Collins was sitting up talking with his
son when seized with the attack.
death occurring shortly afterward.
Mayor Collins was one of the lead
ing Democrats of the country. He
served in congress from 1883 to 1889
and was United States consul general
at London from 1892 to 1897.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-Wheat-Sept.,
ss1sc; Dec. S3HQs4c: May. S5%c.
Corn-Sept., SIC; Dec, 44Ne; May.
43Mc. Oats-Sept.. z7xc; Dec, 28Ac:
May. 3oAe. Pork-sept., $3.50; Oct.
s14.92h; JAM, $12.a2h. Flax--Cash.
Northwestern. sShc: Southwestern.
s2c. Butter-Creamsries. 17020Kc;
dairies. 17118hc. Eggs-14k Q1SAc.
Poultry - Turkeys. lsc: chickens.
11hc; springs. lie.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
HoTTENToTs DEFEATED.
German Force Routs Natives After
Hard Fluht.

Berlin, Sept. 16.--An Official dis
patch from German Southwest Africa
says:
major Meisler's column Of colonial
troops engaged the insurgent Hotten-
tots Sept. 10. After five hours fight
ing the natives gave way, leaving
sixty dead. Two Germans were killed
and twelve, including Major Maersker.
were wounded"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
Duluth Wheat and Efax.

Duluth, Sept. 19.--Wheat-To arrive
Mo. 1 Northern. S15sc; No. North
ern, 7Shc. On track-No. / North.
ern, $3.50; No. Northern, 1880;
Sept (old). S1%c; Sept. new, 7SAc;
Dec, 77lsc; May. sic. Flax-To ar
rive. ss1ac; on track and Sept, s1.oO;
Dec, 9S1kc; May, SLOPPY.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
Chicago Union stock Yards.

Chicago, Sept. 19.--Cattle-Beeyes,
sS.65G6.30: cows and heifers. $1.400
4.s0; stockers and feeders, s2.401
4.45; Western, s3.1004.75. Hogs
Mixed and butchers, s5.l5q5.s0; good
heavy, 5000 $50; rough heavy, $500
G5.20: light, s5.2095.75. Sheep. $3.50
14.S0; lambs, $4.25@7.50.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
OUTLAW CHIEF KILLED.
Filipino Rebel Jumps From a Cliff
When Surrounded.

Manila, Sept Felizardo, chief
of the outlaws in the province of Ca
vite, who foS a long time have made
trouble for the authorities, was sur
rounded Sunday near the Batangas
border and jumped over elm. He
was killed by the fall The death of
Felizardo, it is believed, viii end the
disturbances in the province of Ca
vite.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
THIEVES BURN AND STEAL.
Seize $4,000 In Bonds and Throw
Them In the Fire.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 1.-THE
home of DIR. w. w. Ordway was set
on FIRE during the day and while it's
occupants we're fighting the flames the
incendiaries stole handbag contain
ing $4,000 In government bonds and
$500 in gold. They took the money,
threw the bag and bonds into the fire
and escaped The bag was recovered
before it had been destroyed, though
many of the bonds We're very badly
scorched.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Sept 10. - Wheat
Sept, s0asc; Dec, S1k QS15sc; May,
84RQS4Bc. On track-No. / hard,
s4Ac; No. Northern, SS9sc; No. 2
Northern, S0ssc.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
ST. Paul Union Stock yards.

st. Paul, Sept. 19.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, s4.50@5.50; common TO
fair, $3.50 4.25; good to choice cows
and heifers, $3.25@4.25; veals, $1,000
$50. Hogs $5.0505.4o. Sheep--Year-
ling wethers, s4.50G5.25; good to
choice native lambs, $5.0oW5.5o.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-09-21
DEATH LIST REACHES NINE.
Result of Explosion and Fire at
Avon, Conn.


Avon, Conn.
Avon, Conn, Sept. 16.-The list of
deaths 10y the explosion and fire which
destroyed the Climax fuse works here
now numbers nine, two of the injured
having died during the night. The
latter were Charles Dimock and Miss
Nora Ryan, both of whom were Sc
verely burned. Another of the injured,
Charles Legayt, is not expected to
live.
The exact cause of the accident
may never be known, but it is the ac-
copied theory here that in an effort
to burn out stoppage in one of the
machines a workman caused an ex-
plosion of fuse with the hot iron he
held in his hand.