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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03
PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
ADOPTED
The City Council Acts Upon
South Commercial Street
Improvement

Salem s city council met last evening
in called session for the purpose Of con.
saering what is likely to be the most
important business ever undertaken by
that body-that Of paving streets.
Mayor Waters called the meeting TO or
der with a quorum present, as follows:
Aldermen Downing, Steusloff, Crossan,
Goodalc, Churchill, skaife, Acheson and
Bayne.
The meeting was opened by the read.
ing of the official call by City Recorder
Moores. This was followed by reading
the specifications for the South Com
mercial street improvement, which
we're adopted.
Upon motion the committee on print
ing was authorized to prepare an ad-
vertisement for bids, TO be submitted
10 the council at its next regular meet
ing.
A resolution was adopted to declare
June 14th holiday, the same being
Salem day at the Lewis and Clark fair.
The specifications provide that the
Improvement shall be Of frst-class
macadam. The grade Of the street is
to be left practically as it is, but ex.
cavations are to be made in the center
or crown to a depth Of eight inches,
which is TO be filed to n rounding level
with crushed rock All Of the street
work, with the exception Of an eight
foot strip in the center, which is to
be occupied and improved by the street
railway company, viii be done by the
city, at the expense of the abutting
property owners.
The first layer will be Of crushed
rock, none Of which shall be larger
than will pass through four.inch mesh
screen, and laid to a depth Of five inch
es After this is thoroughly packed
down and rolled by roller Of not less
than $50 pounds weight per lineal inch
another three.inch layer Of smaller
crushed rock, known as screenings and
not to be larger than one inch in diam.
eter, will be added and thoroughly
rolled, as in the case Of the first layer.
Until a cement substitute can be pro.
vided, the curb Of the street must be
made Of planks, not less than three
inches thick and 10 inches wide, secure
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03

There is moro catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable'
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced II local disease and preserib-
ed local remedies and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced It incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional
disease and therefore requires consti'
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu'
tional cure on the market. II Is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY g CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti'
nakion
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03
X-RAYS

Nothing is cheap to the man without
the price.
Modesty is tho armOr.plate that pro.
tects virtue.
Many women are behind their age
from choice.
The bomb throwers in Russia are
bum throwers
Many a man loses his religion at the
religion Of another.
The social glass is not near so social
as it is set up to be.
Some dry wits are strong believers
in interior irrigation.
self-preservation doesn't mean to
soak yourself in alcohol
1t denotes ill-breeding to ask a man
where he got his umbrella.
Beware Of the man who laughs imr
moderately at your lame joke.
Maybe Teddy pushed the button too
strenously, and broke the circuit.
senility is the state where mind
dreams again Of knickerboekers.
If it were not for the rails below, the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03
$4,000

Reward will be paid to any
person who can find one atom
of opium, chloral, morphine,
cocaine, ether or chloroform
in any form in any OF DIR.
Miles Remedies.
This reward is offered because
certain INSCRIPTIONS persons
make false statements about
these remedies. 1t is under
stood that this reward applies
only to goods purchased in the
open market, which have not
been tampered with in any way,
DIR. Miles remedies cure by
their soothing, nourishing,
Strengthening and invigorat-
ing effects upon the nervous
system, and not by paralyzing
and weakening the nerves as
would be the case il these drugs
were used.
For this reason DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills are universally
considered the best pain remedy
II have. suffered for 25 years with
back, and have tried everything
could get and could not find any relief
until 1 got a box Of pr. Niles ANTI
houra h at n time win 40 miSh i9 severe %
pains that I feared i would lose my
mind, Tho Anti-Pain Pills gave me
relief in from 10 20 20 minutes. I do
wish you would publish this 80 that
other sufferers may find relief"
]. A. WALKER,
II. II. ID. No. 6. Salem. Ind,
your druggist, who Will guarantee that
the first package Will benefit IL h
falls he Will return your money,
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03

Does advertising pay7
II you doubt II, examine the remark.
able record OF the Chamberlln-Jo Johnson.
DuBose company Of this city. In a
unique presentation in the columns Of
the Constitution that enterprising firm
has made a comparative statement Of
It's business In 1896 and 1908.
In the former year II employed for
ty-elght helpers, Its storehouse occu-
pied $4,000 square feet OF floor space
and Its sales amounted TO S225,000.
Seven years later II employs 215 help
ers, its storehouse occupies $4,000
square feet 1oor space and its shles
were 1884, ,0To.17.
More remarkable still Is the record
OF the firms Marcn business for this
yenr over that of one year ago, the
Increase for the month being almost
$4,000, or nearly $1,000 per day over
the same month n year ago.
As everybody knows, this great re-
tail dry goods emporium sets the pace
for the south in the use Of printers
ink.--Atlanta Constitution.
Successful merchants everyvvhers
are those who advertise. The sue
censful merchants of this town ad-
vertlse I'm our columns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03
SUMMER SCHOOL.

The first term begins on the first
Monday in May, and continues for
eight weeks A thorough review win be
given in all branches thT mgh the tenth
grade. Address ]. J. KRAps.
4-20-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03
Farm for Sale.

First-class farm for sale. South Of
Salem seven or eight miles on Jefferson
road. Also farm in the Waldo Hills.
Apply to W. A. Cusick, over Capital
National Bank, Salem. 6-2-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03

President Roosevelt pushed the but
ton, but tho chimes didn't peal, tho
line was "busy now."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03

top rail would not stay on the fence.
The criminal record proves that the
lack Of money is also root Of evil.
IL was a close race between the rail
road and the hail storm TO reach Con.
don.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-03

Is IL possible that those railroad men
were here in the interest Of General
Flax-Break wIliams2
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Not Seem to Draw Who Has Ironc All Day with the Mere
BoOTH.wlLLlAMS
Howard 5. Booth Manlsi Aim Matte n.
Williams Of BaHs

Saturdays Barre Tlmes has tho
following account OF tho wedding 20
Howard slocnm Booth Of This p|a
aud Miss Maiiie Haskell Williams, oi
Barn..
IA high noon today a yery pretty
daisy wedding took place ai ihe home
OF Mf and Mrs 81. Williams 80 joicr.
,on.si when their youngest daughter,
Matte Haskell, was united inmarrlago
% Howard slocum Booth Of stanton.
Mr. Booth was formerly Of SWanion,
bat is nos superintendent Of the Ben.
nlngion Gas Co at Benulngion.l Tho
ceremony was performed by Rev Chas
G. Conner of the unlyorsallsi church
in the midst Of the Immediate relative,
aud about twenty-five friends. Tho
room Ia which the ceremony was per.
formed was beautifully decorated with
daiscis, ferns and flowers. Tho couple
stood under 40 arch Of daisies and
ferns and wedding bell 81 white
dalses. The bride was ai,lrcd Ia white
point Pcsprii over white iaicia. The
bridesmaid was Miss jeanette vii.
llams. sister 81 the bride, and VIM
Mercer acted as best man. The we'd.
dog march from Johengr'n was play
ed by Miss lvis Ayorill. Following
the ceremony a wedding dinner was
served. the dining room being trimmed
In green and white. Misses lyis and
tia Ayorill aud jeanette Williams
served. The bride j. one Of the most
popular young ladies Ia thi, city. The
groom Is employed a. superintendent
OF the Bennington Gas Co. Sir and
Mrs Booth left on the 800 train this
afternoon for Bennington where they
will reside az los Grand View. Among
the guests from out Of town we're Mrs
" J Rowland and Mrs George Hoar,
of Providence, Il. l.. Mr. and Mrs 5 a
Sweeiland Of Natick, Mass and ID +
Booth Of Swanton."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
ADJUSTING
SALARIES
Postmasters to Be Made Hap
Ply and Unhappy
INCREASES PREDOMINANT
81. Adams the Only City in the
State 10 Have lis Postmas-
ter's Pay Cut Down.

Washington, June 20. The annua
adjustment Of salaries VI the preslder,
iial posimasiers has been completed.
The Vermont salaries to be raised and
the amounts Arei MiJdlebury, from
1880 10 $1,000; North Bennington
from $500 10 tl.6O0; Stove, from
l.loO 10 81 200; Barton Landing, from
81 200 10 1880; Ludlow, from 81 600
20 Ell zoo; Essex Junction, from 1880
To sl,ioO; Newport, from 1890 70
5000; Rutland from $500 to 5000;
West Rutland from 1900 70 81, 400;
Bristol from o., 800 to 81, 600: North
field, from sl, 200 10 sl SEQ. Springfield
from e., Zoo TO e., loo.
The Vermont postal salaries 10 be-
reduced after July are LYndonville,
from t2,tOO to sl 300; Puiney from o..
zoo 20 sl,lOo; Proctor, from 81 ,eCo 10
81, 500; ST Adams from $500 10 o., COO
and Casileton, from Ell, 400 to sI,lO0.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
France Fear. n Sudden Attack.

BERLIN. June 27.-It is noted with
satisfaction here that some OF the
French statesmen begin TO interpret
Great Britain's interest in the Franco
German difficulty in the same way.
The newspapers quote approeingly the
words OF General do Galllfet. the for
mer war minister OF France that Great
Britain alone wants war between
France and Germany. for II would be
TO her own advantage and az Frances
expense. II is reported that France,
fearing a sudden attack through Bel
GUM. has officially warned the Belgian
minister AT Paris of the necessity OF
rendering effective the fOrtihcations
OF Antwerp and along Tie river Meuse.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27

FLOUR Firm, but quiet Minnesota
patents, s5.5Gp62 %; winter straights. A.6Oa
$50; winter extras. $3.l0m3.G5; winter pat
ents 81 g0q52.
WHEAT-Ruled steady to firm on light
er world s shipments than expected, rains
In the northwest and fears of rust: July,
"a 9-16d95hc; September, S9dSg 9-l6c.
TALLOW - Quiet; city, 4Ac; country,
HAY = Steady; shipping. s2Aq67hc /;
good to choice. 71hgs2iic.
i5c. Q$1.25; southern, poor, 3Oa6Oc.; Jersey
sweets. sl62.5.
STRAW Easy; long rye. 7Oq75c.
BEANS-Firm; marrow. 8.3 medium
ss2i9.
WOOI-Quiet; domestic fleece, 32qs6c
HOPS-Qulet; state common to choice,
1904 2SG27c.; 1893. 20d22c.: Odds. l0al2c.
Pacific coast. 1904 23a 26c.; 1903. l9qHc.;
olds. l0Gi12c
BUTTER Irregular creamery, com
mon to extra. lId20hc; state dairy, COM
mon to extra. l5ikd20c.
small white and colored. fine. 9%c.; fair
TO choice. 9d9isc: large, colored and
white fine. 944c. skins. lm7%c.
realistically state Pennsylvania and
nearby, fancy, selected white. 2Od2lc.;
choice. i9Q19i2c.; mixed extra, l9c
LIVE POULTRY-Firm; fowls. 1870
lic.: ducks. l2alSc.; old roosters &C.;
DRESSED POULTRY - Steady fresh
killed fowls. choice. 1870: fowls. fair to
good. l2isGl3c. old ROSTERS 9d9i9c.; near
by broiling chickens. choice. $50 35c.;
western broiling chickens choice 2Sd S2c.;
western chickens. fair to good, 20q &c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Attending Commencement at
Ills Alma Mater
18TH CLASS ANNIVERSARY
Chief Executive Is a Guest at the
Home Of Bishop William
Lawrence.

BOSTON. June President Roosc.
welt arrived Ia THE city at an early
hour this morning fur the purpose VI
participating Ia tie Harvard COM
monccment exercise. lie will remain
here until midnight tomorrow aud then
proceed 10 hls home az Sagamorc ulll
oyster hay. ~.
During his stay Ia Boston aud Cam.
bridge the president does not wish 90
appear In public In his official capacity.
but desires 10 be- considered merely as
a Harvard graduate. Mr. Roosevelt j.
a member OF the class OF 1871. and be-
attended the various functions which
had been arranged by bis former class
mates IN celebration ~ the twenty ffth
anniversary Of the graduation.
The president icft his train az the
Back Bay station ~ the New York.
New Haven aud Hartford railroad aud
was driven 10 the Cambridge residence
OF Bishop William Lawrence 81 the
Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts
who Is president OF the Harvard Alum
nj association.
President Charles W. Eliot II Har-
ward and Lieutenant Governor Curtis
Guild, Jr.. informally extended wei
come. and both had breakfast with the
president at the bishops residence. The
president spent part Of the day with
his class on several tours and will dine
with the members this evening az the
Hotel Somerset here.
Governor William l.. Douglas. who
has a severe cold. was not able 10 call
on the president. but may be present at
tomorrow's commencement exercises.
The Boston and Cambridge police de-
partments have furnished a large
squad of men to safeguard the presi-
dents movements.
The Boston hotels are rapidly filing
with Harvard graduates from out Of
town who have come 10 attend the
commencement.
The president Is accompanied by Sec
rotary Loeb. the White House stan.
secret service men and representatives
of the press associations Dr. c. f.
Stokes OF Washington will remain with
the party until the president settles
down at Sagamore Hill. II. a. Stroll
meyer of New York. official photogra-
pher was passenger on the train TO
New York. Miss Isabel Hagner, sec
rotary To Mrs. Roosevelt. who is en-
route to Maine TO I'LL social engage
ment, will be with the party as far as
Boston.
Just before the departure OF the
presidents special train from Wash
lngton Count Cassni. the Russian am
bassador, was driven to the station
having been unable to reach the White
House to bid the president farewell
He was met Oh the platform by Mr..
Roosevelt, and they held hurried con
versation. during which they clasped
hands warmly. When the ambassador
left the train the signal was given for
the start. The president waved his
farewells until the special was well
out Of the train sheds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
wHIrewAsH. SAYS BRYAN.
Presidents Action In Morton ana
Loomis Gases Criticised In West.


DALLAS. Tex. June william ].
Bryan. ex.Congrcssman Charles X.
Bell u Fort Worth and numerous Tex.
as Democrats Travelled 20 Stephens.
vile. Tex. where Mr.. Bryan delivered
a speech. A newspaper cartoon show
ing President Roosevelt "whitewash-
Ing Paul Morton and Assistant secrc.
tary Of State f.oomls attracted Mr..
Bryan's attention.
That's one 81 the best and most
applicable cartoons ever saw" said
Mr.. Bryan. 1t Il becoming a common
impression that the president stands
by his friends. right or wrong. I've
compllmented and admired the prcsl-
dent In much OF his official course. but
regret his attitude In these recent
matters.
The Loomis incident compels the
conclusion that IL Is regarded as being
worse 20 expose a wrong than TO COM
NIT wrong. Mr.. Roosevelt has shak-
On public confidence and discouraged
genuine reformers In these latest In
cldents.
Il am glad TO see any public man
follow good Democratic plank. and
have given Mr.. Roosevelt credit for
some Of his official acts. but I confess
10 disappointment In matters that have
called forth this cartoon"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27

ERIVAN. Transcancasla. June ~
This city Is outwardly tranquil. but
the situation Is exceedingly tense on
account OF encounters between Mo-
hammelan and Armenian bands in the
country districts. The Mohammedans
OF Persia are planning 10 cross the
border and come TO tho aid OF their
coreliglonists. Both sides are showing
equal barbarity. Armenians during
the past week sacked and burned sew
eral Mohammedan villages in the En-
chiadzin and Eriyan governments. pro-
flaming a mosque violating women and
Staying promlscuously. one band OF
Armenians attacked Cossacks who
were sent 20 preserve order. the Tartars
retaliating In like manner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
HAD NOSE CUT OfE.
Irving Allen Of Fast Barns, In C'l,leai Con
dillon IRON Aesldoni With saw.

Woodstock. June 20. Irving Allen
lies NJ the home ~ clayton Dixie Ia
East Barnet h. a critical condii.o
from the results OF terrible Injury
received Friday afternoon. Mr Allen
was working with a wood saw driven
by gasoleno engine when the saw
broke and piece few, striking Mr.
Allen on the side 81 the head, iraciur.
lng his skull aud cuiilng OF the nose
10 Il simply held by tho skin. Mr
Allen did not lose consclousncss and
a. soon a. possible two physicians
from South Roynlton, Drs Fish aud
Buruciie, were summoned. They
dressed tho wound replacing the nose
aud hoped that II can be- saved. Mr.
Allen IA very weak from the loss 81
blood but the doctors say that be- has
n Sighting chance FOR recovery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Mrs. Pullman Saw Her Auto Ruined

LONDON, June 81. - Mrs. George
Pullman Of Chicago saw her new and
expensive Limousine automobile smash
ed in front of Claridge's hotel here, and
she herself had narrow escape from
a serious accident. Mrs. Pullman had
just arrived here from an extended au-
tomobile tour in her new machine
which had been built for her in France
she was about to step into the automo-
bile from the street when a heavy van
which was passing at a good pace ran
into the automobile. practically demol-
ishing it,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Governor Of the "Show Me-
State After BookmakerS
POLICE OR STATE MILITIA
II 81. Louis Authorities Fail TO Act
Troops viii Be Ordered 10
Enforce Laws.

JEFFERSON CITY. No. June 81
Governor Folk 10 nn Interview has dc.
clarvd that either the Missouri national
guard or tho 81 Louis police depart.
mcnt would b. directed within the
next twelve hours 90 raid the alleged
bookmnkers NJ Dolmar race track. The
governor has discovered that section
IA u the 81 Louis charter gives the
city OF So Louis the same powers IN
tie county az in the city.
Governor Folk aud President Stew
art of the ST. Louis police board hold a
long conversation over the long dis
lance Telephone. President Stewart n.
surcd the governor that ~ the section
of the charter referred 10 was still In
force detail ~ policemen under COM
mnnd 81 chief kicly would be- 40 once
dispatched 60 81. Louis county 20 arrest
the alleged race track gamblers.
n this plan Is found lnadylsablc. then
the governor will at once direct the adj
jutnnt general 10 assemble a company
Of state militia or immediate service In
this county.
The militia or police. whichever may
be used. will be- instructed 20 enforce
the antigamblIng law at all hazards.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27

UTICA, y. Y, June 2G.-Thirty-siK
members of Herkimer Masonic lodge
received medals from Past Grand Mas
ter John w. Vrooman for twenty-five
years membership. The presentation
took place at n meeting of Herkimer
lodge, which was attended by large
number of Masons Bishop Henry c.
Potter spoke of the great work of the
order and urged all TO follow the teach
ings of Masonry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
COW ELECTROCUTED.
Fence Wire Became Charged From Failing
Telephone Wire.

Manchester, June ga COW be-
longing 10 c. &. Bell was curiously.
electrocuied here Saturday. During
a recent storm a telephone wire was
blown down and lay across a street
light wire 10 then came in contact
with u wire fence beneath. The fence
wire became heavily charged. During
the day the COW put her nose against
the wire and was instantly killed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
colored hoy Won Cornell scholarship

BINGHAMTON, n. Y. June 26--
Henry Arthur Calls, the first colored
boy ever graduated from the Bing-
hamton High school, member of this
years class. has won the Cornell
scholarship from this county, having
higher standing in the recent examf-
nations for that honor than any Of his
numerous white competitors.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Jcnkin. 10 Succeed MctcaIf,

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Electrical
Workers union. No. 20. of Washing
ton has adopted resolutions indorsing
Judge John J. jenkins Of Wisconsin,
chairman Of the house judiciary COM
mttee for secretary of commerce and
labor in case Secretary Metcalf should
be made secretary of the navy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Run on Dunkirk Banks.

DUNKIRK, n. Y, June 27.-With-
out apparent cause both the Lake
Shore National bank and the AIer-
chants National bank of this city
We're subjected to run, or a slight
furry as the bank officers termed it,
Both banks kept open after hours pay.
ing all claims in full.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
PRISON RECORDS BROKEN
S.uy-nve Sent T. Rsilsnd During f~o
Nssk, lad'ns June q.

Rutland. june 81. During tho two
weeks ending last Saturday night slN'
ty.d,o persons were committed Ia Tho
carr AZ sapt y. H. Morgan. Forty
one arc in the House 81 Correction and
twenty four leo jail. Mr Morgan says
this Is ihe greatest number received la
a similar period ln iho history Of tho
Institution. Had ii not bcon for The
expiration Of the sentences ~ over
thirty persons the prison would have
boen unable o. accommodate them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Indy Grey-Ep.rton Divorc.d

LONDON, June ~. - The divorce
court has granted Lady Grey-Egerton,
formerly Miss May Cuyer daughter of
Major Wayne Cuyler, Z. s A.. di-
vorce on the ground of the deSertion of
her husband. Sir Philip Grey-Egerton
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
Five Killed In Storm.

MITCHELL. $. d., June 27.-The
storm damage at Plankinton and Arte-
sian Is heavy. At Plankinton a man,
his wife and daughter were killed out
right by flying timbers The town of
ArtesIan was struck by tornado. Two
men were killed during the storm, and
several houses were wrecked.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27
NEW MANCHESTER BUILDING
odd Fellows to Erect Structure Which vii
Cost $1,000.

Manchester, June 26."Hope Lodge,
No 50 lOOF of this place has voted TO
proceed with the erection of a build
inc on their new lot at Manchester
Depot The building will be one that
is up to date in all respects. The
gronpd floor will be taken up with q
LARGE hall. Lodge rooms. spacious
ante rooms, and club rooms will make
mn the second story. The architect Is
L. c. Pierce of this town. Geo BAD
win viii have charge of the work which
will begin the first week in July. 1t is
that the building will be COM
pieted early in the fall. The cost Will
be s., 600. Me- hsS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-06-27

STAMFORD. Conn. June 2T.-Her.
bert Brdsall eighteen years old. acct
dentally shot Edward Rush in the
head with a revolver here. killing him
instantly The boys were swimming
in the Ripowam river Begging the
witnesses not 10 tell Of the accident
Birdsall ran away into the dense
woods. He seated himself in a clump
of bushes and deliberately blew out
his brains.