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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

ardson OF Eddyville, who has been Wis
home this afternoon.
Miss Gladys Conwell, who has been
visiting relatives for a few days, re-
turned to her home In Loyilia yester-
day.
Miss agnes Osterhom Of Essex, Is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil Schoer, 5O4 South Sheridan ave-
nue..
Mrs. H. G. Stevens and little daugh-
ter of 7O2 Clinton avenue left this aft
ernoon for Chillicothe, where they
will visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stark or
Selma, who have been visiting rela-
tives in this city, left for their home
last evening"
Miss Matte Grips Of Charlton. who
has been visiting at the home of her
uncle, w. S. Grips, 423 West Fifth
street, left for her home last evening.
Miss Alice Arnold, residing north Of
the city, left this afternoon for Chi
cago. called there by the death Of hel
father. the late J. NJ. Arnold.
Mrs. S. K. Bien Of 600 Boone ave
nue., left last evening for Douds-Le
ando, where she will visit, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Grubbs
Miss Herriette Ricewich of Knox
vile, who has been visiting at the
home of Miss Winnifred Hughes, sol
West Second street, left for her home
last evening.
Blacklegvoids for Blackleg, Sargent
Miss Maude Ellis Of Fremont, WIZ
has been visiting at the home Of Mrs
o. R. Brasheld, residing on North
Court street, left for her home last
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Baily Of Kes
wick, who have been visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. P c.. Ackley o.
3O1 East Maple avenue, left for theil
home last evening.
Nation Breckenridge Of Douds-Lean
do. who has been visiting at the home
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

winter had narrow escape from
pneumonia, and lingering and
severe cold confined his at home
long time. giving his friends much
concern. He is entirely recovered,
has regained his flesh, and is ready
for the big legislative contest of the
winter, of which his committee on
interstate and foreign commerce :.
certain to be one of the storm cell
tiers. 1t is doubtful if any man IN
congress, excepting only the speaker
is of more Importance in connection
with the development of the great
scheme of reform laws that the prest
dent is getting ready to ask, than thu
chairman of this great committee
The president has very frankly ad
mitted that he will rely upon Colone
Hepburn for much assistance, and
has taken the congressman into hi
confidence in many ways.
J. G. Welliver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

r. : .--'
From Tuesdays Daily
Neasham sells the best watches.
w. H. H. Asbury left this morning
for Abba on business.
Mrs. G. W. Stevens was in Eddy
willie yesterday to tend the old set
tiers reunion.
Miss Alice Schooley of Abingdon.
who was in this city on business left
for her home this afternoon.
Mrs. NJ. Yahn Of Hayesville, who
has been visiting at the home Of
Mrs. H. Bertz, 21O North Ransom
street, left for her home last evening.
Shoulder Braces, all kinds, Sargent.
Miss Cora Desela Of Hedrick, who
has been visiting at the, home Of her
brother, Bert Desela, 1918 West street
left for her home last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. j. J. Baker of LOG
South Weller street left this after
noon for Brighton for two weeks
visit with relatives there.
Mothers Friend, at sargent's.
Mrs. e. P. santen and children, re-
siding east of the city, left this morn
ing for Salem for visit with friends
aad relatives.
Mrs. George List OF 119 Morrell
street, left this morning for Selma,
where she will visit with friends and
relatives.
All the stock foods at Sargent's.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Ross and cnil.
dren of Milo, are visiting at the homo
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ross, $50 Sheridan
avenue.
Mrs. ]. Anderson of Fairfield who
Is visiting at the home of Mrs. Bart
lett, residing on Jenny street, left for
her home this morning.
Sargent gives everyone a square deal
Mrs. Julia Hall of Delta, who has
been visiting her SON, Carl Hall, re
siding on East Second street, left for
her home this morning.
Mrs. G. Johnson, and Mrs. NJ. Rich.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03
nominated Lincoln in 1860, and more


than quarter century ago began his
Congressional career. Everybody in
Iowa knows the part he has taken in
Washington; but in truth his con-
-gressional career covers only about
half the period he has been actively
in public life. The earlier period Is
Of peculiar interest now because it
was the formative time in the develop
ment of the state, and the men who
know it from personal participation
is it's events are few. Colonel Hep
burn when in the mood for it can
talk by the hour of the public life
of Iowa before the civil war. He
was printer and reporter on an Iowa
City newspaper long before there was
suggestion that the seat of govern
ment be taken to Des Moines.
1t is Colonel Hepburns plan to
write of men in particular, and Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

of his sister, Mrs. G. G.. Jackson, 210
West Second street, left for her home
last evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03
PETE HEPBURN HAS LITERARY
BEE BUZZIN'; PLANS A BOOK.
Continued from Page ~

In 1851. when the capital Of the state
was at Iowa City and he lived in that
city, with vivid recollection of tina
men and events as he would talk of
the last session of congress.
Colonel Hepburn has known all the
governors of the state of Iowa, all the
United States senators, most of the
men who have served the state III
congress. and the great majority Il
state officers and legislators. He
has been a prominent figure in most
state conventions of his party, knew
all the Iowans whose military serv-
Ice made them famous, was a dele
gate to the national convention which
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NOBLE AT THIRD
low A CAVALRY
MEET
FAIRFIELD is ENTERTAINING OLD
eoLDiERs AT A TWO DAYS
REUNlON-CTHER VET
GRAMS PRESENT.

Fairfield. Oct. "A large number
of the remaining members Of the
Third Iowa Calvary met this morning
in the G. A. r, hall for a two days
reunion. The regiment was recruited
from Jefferson, Henry and Lee coun-
ties and the most of the members
still reside somewhere in the three
districts. This is the eighteenth year
that they have met together, and this
years celebration is bigger than ever.
Among others the following are in at
tendance: Gen. j. B. Noble of st.
Louis, Col. H. II, Trimble Of Keokuk,
Capt. Wilson of Ottumwa, Capt. John
Brown Of Leon. Capt Thomas Brown
of Chicago and Lieut.. Newton Batten
Of Bloomfield.
Today's program included general
handshaking, and addresses by the
president of the association, John
Elliott of Centerville. Mayor James OF
Fairfield and Chas. S. Grail of Fair
field. This evening in the armory
will be held a campfire. Tomorrow's
program In full is:
9 a. m.-Gen. John w. Noble Of st.
Louis, escorted from Leggett house to
Grand Army nall by all old soldiers
led by martial band.
9:3O a. m.-Business meeting, pre-
sided by Gen. Noble.
1890 a. m.-Called to grand stand
in park by martial band.
Called to order by President Elliot.
Prayer by Rev. Thomas Osburn.
Song, by male quartette-
Address, Gen. John B. Noble of St.
Louis.
1880 p. m.-Call to city park by mar
tial band.
Song. by glee club.
Short talk by members Of the regi-
ment.
Song, by quartette.
Music, martial band.
Addresses by visiting comrades and
others.
Parade Of school children with flags
| under direction of teachers.
Address by County Recorder ]. A.
Huglin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

It's plain case when you buy rub
Der footwear here you save lot.
Post up a little on prices. Church
Shoe Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03
: Nun sing
Underwear
: M erode
Underwear

The best brands of pop
ular priced Underwear
under the sun-that's why
we sell them, and if they
were not the best we
wouldlet the other fellow
sell them. AS it is. we are
exclusive agents for these
good brands.
Ladies Munsing Union
Suits,
CSC to $2.oS
Mems Munsing Union
Suits.
CSC to $2.oS
"Merode" hand trimmed
Union Suits,
CSC to SO. 4S
Munsing separate gar
ments, Vests and Pants.
Soc TO S1.63
"Merode" Vests and
Pants,
SOC to $1.75
Chi1dren's Winter I'm
derwear,
SC to 75c
Pony Hose for Boys and
Girls,
Wayne Knit Hose for
Ladies,
Csc CSC SOC
Fast Black Hose.
1OC 15C 1Sc
Mems Sox,
1OC 1910 15c 25c
We Sell Fay Stockings
S. C.Cullen &Co.
1926, 1913, 1870 E. Main St
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

Miss Emma Mcdonald Of Floris
who has been visiting at the home o.
Mrs. George Pickett Of North Wa
pello street, left last night for Ell
don, accompanied by Mrs. Pickett
where they will visit with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03
Special.

An s quart porcelain lined sauce
bowl given with one can of baking
powder, Saturday. October 5. A bar
gain, get one. Grand Union Tea Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03
From Wednesday Daily.

From Wednesday Daily.
Senator L. l.. Taylor Of Appanoose
county was in the city last evening en-
route to his home in Centerville after
taking in the presidential celebration
at Keolluk.
George Witter, former city editor Of
the Courier, and w. Fl. Pedrick, for
merly book keeper for Buxton
firm, left yesterday for Rawlins, Wyo.,
where they will rough it this winter
on sheep ranch.
Mrs. J. Bengl Of Floris, who has
been visiting at the home of Mrs. j..
Yoder, $50 Ellis street, left for her
home this morning.
Mrs. P. E. Walker, Of Keosaqua. who
has been visiting at the home of Mrs.
| John Miller. residing on Cara street,
left for her home this morning
Miss Jennie Larson of Centerville,
who has been visiting at the home OF
Mrs Frank Larson, residing on North
Ash street, left this morning for her
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

ardson OF Eddyville, who has been Wis
iting friends in the city, left for their
home this afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-03

of his sister, Mrs. c. G.. Jackson, 210
West Second street, left for her home
last evening.
It's a plain case when you buy rub.
Der footwear here you save lot,
Post up little on prices. Church
Shoe Co.
Miss Emma Mcdonald Of Floris,
who has been visiting at the home OF
Mrs. George Pickett Of North Wa
pello street, left last night for FL
don, accompanied by Mrs. Pickett,
where they will visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Ritter and son
George and Charles Bayer of He'd
rick, who has been visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. T.. E. Schentz,
residing on Washington street, left
this morning for Parmena Cal, where
they will make their future home.
Try sargent's drug store. 1t pays.
Allen Stansberry Of Independence,
Oregon, is visiting at the home Of his
sister-in-law, Mrs. 8. E. Long. Mr..
Stansberry is an old soldier and Is a
member OF the Nineteenth Iowa and
will leave in the morning for Fair
field. where his regiment will hold q
reunion.
Mrs. C. B. Fisher, of Eddyville, who
has been visiting at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. H. E. Keen, 233 Nc
Pherson street left for her home this
afternoon.
Mrs. w. NJ. Saunders of Hiteman,
| who has been visiting at the home
Of Mrs. Dave Saunders. residing west
| Of the city, left for her home this aft
ernoon.
Mrs Goldie Lemons of Lovilia
who has been visiting at the home Of
her sister. Mrs. James Huffman. Al!
East Mclean street, left for her home
last evening.
Newton's Heave Cure, Sargent's.
Mrs, q. L. Goodnight of St. Joseph
Mo-, who has been visiting relatives
! in this city, left this afternoon TO-
! Fairfield, where she will visit will
relatives there before returning home
D. H. Baum, residing north of thu
CITY, returned home last evening from
Harrington, Kan, and other points
where he had been visiting relatives
Mrs. S. Carr of Harrington, am
daughter accompanied him home.
Governor John Burke of North Da
kota and John Hughes of Williams
burg, after stopping a few hours il
this city at the Ballingall left las
evening on the Rock Island for Kec
kuk, where they Joined the Presi
dents party.
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SHOE H& STORE
hAG6ERG s HARRINGTON.
124 East Main.
Tri- eekly Courier.
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please tive the name OF
the Postoface to which the paper HAD
been sent as well as the Postoflce
where they desire It to be changed to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
'CORTELYOU OUT
WITH 4 DENIAL

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Secretary
Cortelyou, n signed statement Civ
en- out last night, pronounces as IN
qualifiedly false the current rumors
of undue political activity of his
friends in forwarding a movement in
his interest. The secretary declares
that neither he nor his friends have
used their influence in behalf Of any
cand date for the presidency and
that he has not been a candidate for
anything but the confidence of the
people. He adds that if he should
hereafter decide to be a candidate
for any office, he will say so frankly.
''If in the future" says Cortelyou,
Il shall decide to be a candidate for
any office shall be prepared to say
so frankly and state the ground upon
which l ask for support. In the
meantime shall try as I have tried
in the past, to conduct the treasury
department for the benefit OF the
people Of the whole country, and a5-
solutely without regard to whether
any action l may take in the line of
my duty may adversely affect my per-
sonal or political welfare"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
RIVER GIVES UP SWORD,
Blade and scabbard May Have Been
Lost BY Pixies Men.

Little Falls, Mimi, Dec. 18.-
While J. H. Hyson was taking dead
head logs from the Mississippi, he
found a sword on the bed of the river
about five miles above the city. The
weapon was evidently that of an In
fantry general. The metal scabbarI
is rusted to pieces, but the parts re-
manning show that it was ornamented
with gold leaf. The blade of the
sword Is thirty inches in length and
there is a bone handle in fairly good
condition. 1t is thought the sword had
been in the water about seyenty-five
years.
Fort Ripley was established on the
west side of the Mississippi about
fifteen miles above Little Falls In
1849, and troops were stationed there
until 1878.
General Zebulon Pike and his sol
diers were quartered near Pike Rap
ids, a few miles south of the city,
during the winter of 1905, and made
explorations through the surrounding
country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
ANNUAL FUND OF S1,767,475.01 APP
PoRTIoNED BY STATE SUPER
INTENDENT CARY.
MORE MONEY THAN LAST YEAR,
BUT SCHOOL POPULATION
CHANGED LITTLE.
MIL .UKEE FIRST IN PARTiCl
PATTON AND DANE COUNTY
COMES ..-XT.

State Superintendent Cary yesterday
announced the annual apportionment
Of the state sch oil fund of $1,767,
475.O1 among the several counties on
the basis of the school population.
Compared with last year, the
amount apportioned has increased and
the number OF school children has re
NAMED about the same so that the
apportionmeut this year is made at
an increased sum for each enumerated
child, the increase being Y cents and
seven mills per child.
Milwaukee gets the largest share
Of the apportiOnment, $292,22452,
Dane county is second with 53,979.51.
The apportionment, as filed by Su-
perintendent Cary in the Office Of
Secretary Frear, is as follows:
The total amount apportioned is
$1,767, 475.01.
The rate of apportionment for each
person of school age residing in the
state, June 80, 1907. is s2,293.
The amount apportioned for the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
WANT ALL BANKS
To KEEP RESERVE

Albany, n. Y, Dec. 1S.-The COM
mittee of bankers appointed by Gov
ernor Hughes November Is, during
the severe days of the monetary
panic, to recommend notifications OF
the existing banking laws of New
York, reported to the governor yes.
terday. The committee was select
ed from the leading bankers and
trust company managers. and was
called upon to suggest measures
which would tend to prevent the de-
Velopment of panics such as the one
that Wall street has just experienced.
The report, in general, expresses the
view that in New York city, the state
banks should maintain the same cash
reserve as national banks, namely
25 per cent, and that trust compa.
MES should maintain also a 25 per
cent. reserve, not necessarily all in
cash, in its own vaults. A strong
presentment is made against the
practice of promoters obtaining con
troll Of a chain of banks to further
their own financial schemes.
While the committees recommen-
datiOns can apply only to the state
banks and trust companies in New
York city and state, a realization of
national responsibility on the part OF
the city's financial institutions is
shown by statement in the report,
that New York is the empire state,
and New York city is the financial
and commercial center of this cont
nent" 1t is for this reason, the
committee declares, that New York
city's cash bank reserves must not
be permitted to become impaired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
STATE NOT A
CO-INSURER
FIRE UNDERWRITERS ATTEMPT
TO ESCAPE LIABILITY UNDER
INSURANCE POLICY.

The state of Wisconsin, by reason
of it's establishment of the so-called
fire insurance fund, is not co-insur-
err of it's property with the underwrit-
ing companies holding risks on state
property. Therefore these compa~
MES are not able TO avail themselves
of the usual coinsurers' rule to cut
down their liability in case of loss.
This question, which arose as the re-
suit of loss by fire in the state
industrial school TOR girls in MilWau-
kee, has been dec.ded BY an official
opinion rendered by Attorney General
Gilbert. The loss at the Milwaukee
institution was only couple Of hun
dred dollars, and the Continental Fire
Insurance company, one of the insur-
ers, proposed that the state be
brought in as a co-insurer, threaten
ing to cancel all state policies if this
were not done. The attorney gener-
al holds that the state is no more
co-insurer than the man who sets
ASIDE an insurance fund, carrying his
risks himself instead of paying pre-
miums to companies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
SHAW MAY GO WEST,
Former Secretary of Treasury Sought
by Kansas City Bank.

New York, Dec 1S.-Leslie NJ.
Shaw, former secretary of the treas
ury, now president of the Carnegie
Trust company, sail yesterday that
he had been approached by friends
from Kansas City with a suggestion
that he assume the presidency Of
the Kansas City National Bank of
Commerce, which recently suspended
and is now being reorganized. Shaw
said no formal offer had been made
and that he had not indicated to his
friends whether he would accept the
position. He would not commit him
self on the matter at this time.
he said.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
FOREIGN TRADE
SHOWS INCREASE

New York, Dec. 1.-THE chamber
Of commerce issued yesterday fore
cast of its annual report. containing
a recapituIation of merchandise i'm
ported and exported through the port
of commerce issued yesterday fore
ending June 80, 1907, compared with
the aggregate of all other ports of the
United States for the same period.
These figures show increased foreign
commerce over the previous year of
$152,298,0OO at New York and $685.
335,755 at all other ports Of the
United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19

Girl l Left Behind Me, and then
more plaintiyely came the strains o.
Aud Lang Syne, followed in turn
by the Star Spangled Banner. 1t was
a pretty indication that amid the re
grets Of parting, the call of patriotic
duty was at last the one thing to be
considered.
The feet got under way just after
10 o'clock in the morning and less
than two hours later had cleared the
capes and begun in earnest the most
notable practice cruise in all naval
history.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
CENTRAL
FIGHT To RESUME

Chicago, Dec. 18.-Whether the
holders shall proceed with the bust
ness before it upon being called to
order at noon today, or shall be adj
journed to a future date will be the
subject of an eleventh hour decision
Consideration of the matter, which
resulted late yesterday afternoon in
the failure of opposing attorneys to
agree upon the action to be taken,
will be taken up again this morning
before Judge Ball in the superior
court 1t is probable that the court
will be asked to set a date for the
holding Of the elections. At the
conference yesterday afternoon Ed
gar H. Farrar, of consel for Fish, OBJ
jected to the meeting being post
pOned at this time He called attention
to the fact that the proxy committee
would not be able to report for three
by which time, he argued, Judge Ball
might be ready with his opinion as
to the statutes of the enjoined stock
of the Union Pacific and the Railroad
Securities company. Then, in his
opinion, the meeting could go on.
Attorney Herrick, representing E.
Fl. Hartman, suggested that Judge
Ball might set a date for the meet
ing. He said that he and his asso-
ciates expected to make an extended
argument in reply to that of Attor-
ney Farrar, and expressed the opin-
ion that the object of the meeting
would be defeated if 1t were to pro-
coed at this time
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
CAR MAY CHASE
THE THIRD DUMA

st. Petersburg, Dec. 18.-The recon
struction OF the Russian navy bids
fair To develop portentious conflict
between the wishes of the emperor
and the duma. 1t Is asserted that
the naval program Is linked with thu
survival of the duma, as the emperor
will not brook refusal of appropria-
tons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
KINGS FUNERAL SERVICE.
Royal Family Present at Obsequies
in Palace Chapel.

Stockholm, Dec. 1.-The entire
family of Sweden was present at the
service in the palace chapel yester-
day in memory of the late King Oscar
A choir of 500 voices sang requiem.
and the interger vitae, and King Gus
tave warmly thanked the singers for
their impressive renderings.
An oblisk 40 feet high, covered with
black cloth, bearing a monogram Of
King Oscar and surmounted by a sill
yer star, has been erected on the
bridge leading to Riddarholm church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
MUST OBEY CLOSING LAW.
Minnesota Attorney General Will En-
force the Statute.

st. Paul, Dec. IA delegation of
businessmen called on Attorney Gen
eral Young and asked him not to en-.
force in st. Paul the state law re
curing saloons to close at Il D. m,
but to allow the II O'CLOCK closing
ordinance of this city % cover the
situation. Young replied that it was
his duty to enforce the state law, and
announced that he would call upon
the mayor and chief of police to en-
force that statute. If they do not do
so, he said, he will bring proceedings
to GUST them from office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
KINGS FUNERAL HELD.
Last Rites for Late Monarch of
Sweden.

Christiania, Dec. 1S.-Solemn serv-
ices in memory of King Oscar OF
Sweden were held yesterday in Trim
ity cathedral. They were attended
by large portion of the Swedish
colony, high Norwegian officials.
members of the diplomatic corps and
a great number from the general pub
lie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-19
ABE HUM MEL DYING.
Crooked New York Lawyer Near

Crooked New York Lawyer Near
Death in Prison.
New York, Dec. 17-Dr. Matz,
house physician of the hospital on
BlaekweIrs island, last night gave out
a statement concerning the condition
Of 4.braham Hummel, the disbarred
New York lawyer, who is serving a
sentence of one year for conspiracy in
connection with the Dodge-Morse di-
yorce case. DR.. Matz says Hummel
had been in a semi-conscious condition
all day and that he would probably
live through the night.