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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
NO SUNDAY
GAMES At
BhRRANCAS
Fear of Order to Cease Sun
day Playing Causes a
Postponenent.
FRIDAY GAMES WILL BE CON.
TINUED AND AN EFFORT MADE
TO SECURE SUITABLE GROUNDS
ON THE NAVAL RESERVATION
FOR SUNDAY GAMES.

All games in the City League SEIZED
uled to be played Sunday after
moons on the diamond at Fort Bar
rancas have been called off. This de-
cisiOn upon the part of the league
followed an intimatiOn that if any
more games were attempted on the
diamond at the fort that the COM
handing officer would order them
stopped. Not desiring that such an
order be issued and any who had
gone there to witness the contests
disappointed. the officers of the
league decided to call off the games
scheduled for tomorrow.
According TO President Elliott of
the league, the Friday afternoon
games will be continued. and if a
suitable diamond can be secured on
the naval reservation and permission
secured for its use the Sunday games
will be resumed at that point
Two statements were in circulation
yesterday afternoon as TO the rea-
sons of the army officials for not de
string the games to be played. One
was on account of the crowds and
noise that go with a game of baseball,
and another was the calling upon the
commanding officer by a delegation
from the city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
MOTOR BOAT
RACES SOON
Probable That Fast Motor
Boats Will Have Race
In Two Weeks.

1t is probable that the races be-
tween the fast launches of Allie
Riera and w. A Durham will occur
in about two weeks, although the date
has not definitely been fixed and can
not be until the launch Gem is dock
ed the coming week and the extent
OF the repairs necessary ascertained
number in the city desire to wit
ness the races on July 4th, while
others want the contest to be pulled
off Friday, July 5th, and to endeavor
TO have speed contests between other
launches in the harbor. There are
such large number and styles OF
boats used here that a regatta OF an
interesting nature could De arranged.
Numerous inquiries have been made
by parties outside the city as to the
date of the race between the two
launches, as they desire to witness
the contest, and it is probable that
during the coming week the date will
be decided upon. Some are endeav-
oTing to prevail upon the owners to
have the race on Sunday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
An EXPENSIVE Short Cut.

1t Will certainly be news to most
people, says the London Globe, that
New York is a short cut for kilograms
between London and Paris and be-
tween London and Berlin. However,
the fact is vOuched for. The messages
are received at an agreed address in
New York and are Immediately passed
on for London, Paris or Berlin, as the
case may be. The reason for this
amazing roundabout to save time IS
curious. New York time being about
six hours behind European time. its
wire connections with Europe are al-
most Uuoccupied during the London
forenoon, while during the same time
European wires are often congested-
Via New York. therefore, is short
cut" but an expensive one
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Local EinanCierS Discuss
the SIO,OOO,OOO Suggestion

good roads He said: AT present
the people have not the money re-
quired to invest in roads. The legis-
lature should cut this amount in
half"
J. S Reese, president of the
Peoples Bank, also expressed him
self as being In favor of the extern
sion and improvement of roads. but
said: The requisite mQNey for the
carrying out of this project is want.
ing
w H. Knowles, president of the
First National Bank. believed that
the project was praisewOrthy, but at
present impracticable. The purpose
of these conventions" said he. is to
educate the people up to the fact that
these things are necessary for the
future progress of the state. Later
the financial questions can come 10
an issue"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

At The Journals request yesterday
the $4,000, 900 bond issue was dis
cussed by some of PensacOla's most
prominent business men and bank
presidents All were in favor of the
improvement, and the early extern
sion of roads.
i am in favor of improving and
extending the roads in Florida, but
do not believe that it is possible
for the people 10 spend ten millions
of dollars at present. | think the
best plan would be TO issue bonds Of
long enough life 10 make future gen
erations help bear the burden. O..
l.. Bass. president of the Pensacola
Banking and Trust Company so eX-
pressed himself.
w c. Lamar, president of the
American National Bank, also eX-
pressed himself as being in favor OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
WRESTL
MATCH WON
BY TURF"
Both the Wrestlers in Good
Shape and the Match
Was Interesting.
1.-THE TURK" SCORES THREE
DOWNS, ALTHOUGH KELLY
GOOD MAN ON THE MAT-WAS
INJURED BY TORTURE HOLD"

Although Witnessed by a small
crowd, the wrestling match at the Y
NJ. c. a. last night between THE
Young Turk" and A. A Kelly, the
latter of New York, was an interest
ing contest, and those who saw the
match were we'll repaid for visiting
the gymnasium.
Both men were in good physical
condition and were fairly evenly
matched. Kelly showed himself to be
a good man for his weight, and al
though The Turk" was somewhat
faster on his feet, the New Yorker
was also quick.
The first down was a quick and de-
cisive one. in which The Turk"
showed both skill and strength. He
put Kelly's shoulders to the mat in
four minutes.
The second down was also TO the
credit of The Turk" and was of about
the same duration. In securing this
down The Turk used what is known
as the torture hold" on Kelly, which
had not been barred. and once he Sc
cured the grip his adversary was COM
PEELED to put his shoulders to the
Upon complaint of Kelly it was de-
cided to bar the torture" hold in the
match. The down however, went to
The Turk" as the westlers had
agreed upon going on the mat to bar
only the strange hold" and there
fore the referee. Mr.. Magee, had no
other recourse but to award the down
to The Turk"
The Last Down.
The last down was the most inter
esting of the match. and 1t was here
that both Kelly and The Turk
showed good form and skill Tie
latter finally won the down in fifteen
minutes.
The Turk" then agreed to throw
out the down which he had secured
by using the torture hold and wres-
tie for another down, but Kelly stated
that he could not go any further as
his leg had been sprained in the sec
ond down when the torture hold" had
been secured by his opponent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
TerseLy Told

L. w. Crow. of Chipley, is among
the visitors in the city.
w. D. Sears is laid up with a
poisoned foot, but it is expected he
will be about in a few days.
j. L. Hughes and S. R. Jones, prom.
inent citizens of Florala. are in the
city on a short business visit.
j. NJ. Crigler. of Mariana, was in
the city yesterday and was a regis.
tered guest of the Merchants
Robt- J. Diaz has returned to the
city from Dayton, Ohio, where he
has been attending college.
The maximum temperature at Pen
sacola yesterday was IS degrees at
$3.50 p. m, while the minimum was
90 degrees at s a m. Last year on
the same date the maximum was 90
degrees and the minimum "A de-
grees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
HALE IS FOR
ROOSEVELT.
The Tennessee Congressman
Says State Will Instruct
For Him.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, June 21--Representa.
tive Nathan W. Hale. of Tennessee.
today declared himself in favor of
Roosevelt for another term, saying:
Roosevelt will carry several south
ern states. and the country generally
wants him to finish the Panama canal
and the mighty reforms which he
stands for.
Il have made two trips through the
western states since congress ad-
iourned. and l find people every
where for him. The politicians are
frequently against him, but OUT people
will listen TO no other name. and Ten
nessee will instruct for him."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
The Watch = abit.

Amt it funny how little a man
seems to use i watch and yet how he
misses one if he hasn't got 1t with
him. said man on the street car
yesterday who had forgotten his. L
don't suppose 1 really need my watch
more than three or four times a day"
he said. There's always plenty OF
clocks in sight. but I must look 1T my
watch dozens of times without know
inc that | do it l haven't been gone
from home now more than twenty min
utes. and I feel as If had left off my
collar. and yet / know within few
minutes of what time it is."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
The Second Game.

The Seventy-Seventh Company de-
feated the East Ends in a rather one
sided game by a score of 10 to 0. 1t
was "A pretty and fast game up to the
fifth inning, when the East Ends went
to pieces. 'Everritt, discouraged with
the miserable support he received, let
up in his pitching and the Seventy
Seventh Company showed him no
mercy. Evans. Leopold and MelwOOd
played fine ball in their respective pO-
sitions, and did some timely batting.
Pearson pitched a good game and re-
ceived fine support. HilsOn made Il
difficult catch in the seventh inning,
but played a poor game at third.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
FIRST TIME
IN HISTORY
Open Golf Championship is
Taken by One Who is
Not of England.
By Associated Press.

Soy Lake, England, june 2l.-tOr
the first time in its history, the open
golf championship has gone out OF
the british Isles. Arnauld Massey,
French champion won the title by
3l2 strokes for four rounds. His
nearest opponent, J. S. Taylor, for
mer champion, had 314. The grand
a aggregate Of Alex Smith, American
champion. was 333. He finished
twenty-fOurth Smith said the game
here was harder than in America,
owing to a difference in balls.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
48 MUTINEERS IN
RUSSIA. ARE SHOT
RV Associated Press

Kew, Russia, June 21.-The COURT
martial convened to try the mutinOus
sapperS at the summer camp at Ban
ievka is said TO have acted with
promptness and severity II is re-
ported that forty-eight mutineers have
already been condemned and shot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Colored Woman Dies
At Age of 100 Years

Eliza Coleman. cOlOred. died last
night at her home on North Hayne
street, at the age of 100 years She
was born in North Carolina, and had
been a resident of Pensacola for the
past sixty years.
The aged woman reached the cen
fury age about three months since,
and up to within a few weeks of her
death was apparently in good health.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
EMPEROR PROVES
A WINNING SAILOR
BY Associated P-.ss.

hlei, Germany, June 2l.-Emperor
William, sailing the yacht Meteor,
won the race over the Hamburg on Il
thiTty-three mile course by three min
utes and nifty seconds; time 3:14: %
Tonight the American guests of the
Emperor. including Ambassador and
Mrs. Tower Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie
and Mrs. French r. Chadwick, at
tended ball at Prince Adelbert' s
palace.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
LOOKS LIKE A
MURDER HIDDEN
n AssocIatec PCS.

Macon. Ga. June 2l--Ihe body OF
Arthur L. Dytch, a collector for fur
niture company, was found with his
belt about his neck and the end tied
to a fraiI twis. with seeming intent
10 conceal a murder by appearance
Of suicide II is believed he was
killed. as indications are that the
body was dragged to the place where
il was found.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
TWO FAMOUS ACTORS
BURIED WITH HONORS

Madrid. June 21.-The bodies OF
Calvo and VicO. two famous Spanish
actors. were brought here on We'd
nesday and buried in the Pantheon OF
illustriOus men. Many theatrical cele-
brities attended the ceremonies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

lola derived his name from Zolla.
which means a clod Of earth, and he
was proud Of this derivation Among
his remote ancestors he traced italian,
German and Greek blood. His great
grandfather and grandfather were Off
GERS in Venice, serving under the las
L99ses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
THE BEST SORT.
Of RACING
HERE
One Trouble was that the
Fast Montgomery Mare
Beat King Range.

LATTER'S BREAKING HELPED DR..
WILKES MARE TO WIN THE
CHIEF EVENT-A FINE LOT OF
EVENTS OF A HIGH GRADE OF
SPORT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
GREAT AMERICAN
HANDICAP SHOOTING
By Associated Press.

Chicago. June 21.-The Great Amer
lean Handicap shooting tournament
was won to-day by j. J. Blanks of
Trezavant. Tenn, seventeen out of a
possible twenty. NJ. J. Maryott, Fort
Collins. Colo, fifteen, was second, and
Chauncey NJ. Powers, Decatur. His.
fourteen. third. These three men tied
ninety-six out of a possible
hundred
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
NEW AMERICAN
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
BE Associated Press.

Philadelphia, June 21.-Allie Rooss
of the Bradburn Golf Club, won the
championship of the United States to-
day in the thirteenth annual tourna-
ment of the United States Golf Asso-
citation on the Philadelphia Cricket
Club links. Score. 302 Gilbert
Nichols. Woodland Golf Club. second.
3O4: Alex Campbell, Philadelphia
Country Club. third. 3O5 \ gold
medal and $500 60 TO Ross.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

SWmWa TN-LefT ON D1Se. 7 ia IOElDanN,
:: East Ends q Sacrifice hits. M"lWOOd.
Two base hits. Leopold, Lawson. >;
Rsimey- Stolen bases. 18th Company. Ia.
Base on balls. off FVeritt. !. off Pearson.
l. Hit by hall 10y Pearson - Struck out,
by Pearson. =. ny EVcriit. 10. First on
errors. 18th Company. 10. East Ends. 3
Passed ball. Ramey- > Earned runs. 18th
Company. !. Double play. Pearson to
Leopold to Anderson
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Prepsrind For II.

Hello. Stinjay." cried Knox. Look
ing for anybody"
"Why. yes" replied Stnjay. "Wise-
man was 20 meet me here at 6 O'Clock
to 90 home TO dinner with me, and its
6 now"
..Oh. he'll be along, 1 just saw him
finishing a porterhOuse steak in that
restaurant down the street"-Philadel-
mia Press
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
The Latest Straw.

John" said the woman with nine
chapeaux, Il got another new hat To-
day"
my dear" expostulated her hus-
band, that is the last straw"
Il know it." she said, lust from
Paris''-Life.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

APPLIED To
THE 70 I'll co
Orioles Win in Fast Game at
Palmetto Beach by Score
of 4 to 0.
SEVEN COMPANY Al
so ADMINISTERS A SIMILAR
DOSE TO THE EAST ENDS, WHO
NEITHER BATTED Or FIELDED
IN FORM.

There were two shutouts in the City
League games yesterday afternoon.
when a double-header Was pulled off
at Palmetto Beach The orioles ad-
ninistered the desc to the Twentieth
Company in a last game by The score
of to 0, while the Seventy-Seventh
Company handed the East Ends 4
package somewhat similar, only the
score was Is to 0.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
MINISTERS WILL
BE CALLED IN CASE
BY Associates Press

, Chattanooga. Tenn, June 2I.-At
MONDAY afternoons hearing in the
Shipp contempt case. Chattannooga
ministers will be called 10 testify
whether it is possible the lvnching of
Ed. Johnson was discussed in meet
Ing of the pastors association.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Collie and piarrhoea.

Pains in the stomach, collie and
diarrhOea are quickly relieved by the
use of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by
all druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
SIX YAQUIS DEAD;
MANY PRISONERS
By Associated Dress

GuaYdmdS- MEXICO, June IL
Troops surprised a band of Yaqui In
dians in a village in Los Lajas noun
tainS, north of Ortiz, Wednesday. kill
ing six and taking Il number of
prisoners. One soldier was wounded
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
The First Game.

Gordon pitched d fine game for the
Orioles. and received grand support
Wedgick pitched a good game, but
errors at critical moments lost him
the battle. The Orioles infield play
ed their customary good game. and
killed all chances of a score for the
Twentieth Company by making fast
double play in the ninth inning. The
Orioles scored their first run in 4
base on balls. two errors. and a bad
decision by the umpire, and in the
fourth inning. scored three more, on
two gifts. one error and hits by
Roache and Gordon. Score:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
REPORTED THAT
MANY ARE DEAD
BY Associsted Press.

81 Paul. Mlnn., June 2l.-It is re-
ported several persons were killed
in a wreck on the Northern Pacific
near Detroit This afternoon
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Ex-MINISTER MAY
BE TRIED BY SENATE
Bv Associated Press.
June 21.-Parliament

Rome, June ZI.-PdruamtnJ at a
special sitting yesterday. after a
stormy debate, approved a motion
made by Signor Turati. a socialist. to
send eX-Minister Nasi, who is accused
of speculation to the senate as a high
court of justice for trial. A commits
sion of five members was appointed
10 examine and report on the case
which will be definitely decided June
%
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
TWAIN FEASTED
IN LONDON TOWN
Bv Associated Press.

London. June 21--AmbassadOr Reid
gave a dinner 10 Mark Twain tonight
at Dorchester House. at which was
one of the most distinguished com
pauies of men. noted in literature, art,
philanthropy and craftsmanship, as
sembIed in years. No speeches were
made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
SOUTHERN IEAGIE
Yesterdays Games.

Little Rock 5, Birmingham 4, 1 in
ningS.
New Orleans S, Nashville 9, II in
nings.
Shreveport 8. Montgomery >.
Memphis 3, Atlanta >.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

WedElck out. MT by batIed ball
Summery-Left on bases. Orioles. Z:
10Th Company, f. Stolen bases. Garlic
man. MonicaI Lurton. Base on balls. off
Gordon. /; off Wedgick g. Hit by ball
Keyser. Struck out. by Gordon. 15; by
Wcdgick. Q. Passed ball. Baxter, ;.
Double play. Roads to Weber. First base
on errors. Orioles, ,; 10Th Co, l. Double
play Able to Baxter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Young Housekeeners

should begin right by insisting on
having the finest vanilla extract, Blue
RIBBON. IL goes twice as far as the
ordinary extracts and produces per-
feet results
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

n You Want Surf Bath
or a days recreation, go to the Santa
Rosa Pavilion. CHAS. II. BURT TON,
Manager.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
LEAGUE
Yesterdays Games.

Washington q. Cleveland 9.
Philadelphia >. Detroit 5.
New York ,, St Louis I.
Boston 4. Chicago 4. II innings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22

Teddy. is there no school today?"
Sure. Yer don't suppose jest cause
I'm playin' hockey dat dey'd close up
de school. do yerF-Jud4e.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
BASEBALL
Record of Runs Made Yes
terday in Great Amcli-
can Game.
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.
Results Yesterday.

Results Yesterday.
AT Meridian !, Columbus 0, IL in
nings.
At GulfpOrt 2. Jackson 8.
At Mobile 5, Vicksburg l, first game
At Mobile t, Vicksburg ), second
game
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Results Yesterday.

Charleston 3, Columbia o.
Augusta >. Savannah :.
Jacksonville l, Macon 0.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Games,

Pittsburg 6, New York l.
Chicago ,, ST Louis O.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-22
Ola SIS ..

Time: I:21; 1:26; I:2S1z.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-10

MAKE A RARBIT SPIT IN A BULL
Docs EYE.-It remained for Con-
gresham Augustus o. Stanley, of
Kentucky, to achieve the dramatic
climax in a debate on the pure-food
bill in the House, q few days ago.
Very naturally he took whisky for
illustration. Taking from his pockets
some walls essence of rye and bour-
bon" and one of coloring matter, he
by few manipulations converted
the Neutral spirits into apparently
aged whisky that he challenged the
House to distinguish from the gen.
uine. He exhibited it, however, as
the kind of whisky which the pure
food law aims to stop. at is, said
he, the kind made of this new alcO-
cohol that will eat the vitals out of q
cayote; make q bowling dervish out
an anchorite: and will make rabbit
walk up and spit in a bulldogs eye. "
The result of such vigorous SMILES
and palpable demonstrations was,
that the liquor clause was included
in the pure food act.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-10
Honored When Honorably Worn,

Ever since Rear Admiral Goodrich
wrote his famous open letter to the
Mayor of Tacoma, dated Aug. 10,
1906, protesting against the refusal
of admittance of petty officer to a
private ball held in Tacoma while
the flagship Chicago was on a visit
to that city, the matter has been the
subject of occasional comments. 1t
will be remembered that the Admiral,
without investigation, asked that the
offending party, or parties, should be
brought to sharp and public &C
count"
1t was afterwards shown that the
ball, or rather dance, was given by
Prof. Sloan to his classes, was pri-
vate affair and that said petty Off
Ger" did not apply till about IL
O'Clock in the evening, and while not
intoxicated had been drinking, for
Mr.. Sloan, being himself at the door,
was able to smell liquor on his
breath. His shirt was considerably
open at the neck, exposing breast
covered with hair He did not think
the applicant was in proper condition
for admission. The uniform had
nothing to do with the matter at all.
Other people had been refused ad-
mission under similar circumstances.
This incident is briefly recalled at
this time from its having been made
almost oasis belH by the belligerent
commander, to show the view held
by the Judge Advocate General of
the Army, in q case submitted by the
Secretary of the Navy, regarding the
ejectment of a couple of U. S. ma
rines in uniform from the Library of
Congress, late at night, a couple of
weeks ago. The complaint was that
they were Washers" and had made
themselves offensive to the women
present. 1t was to the effect that
the uniform carried no immunity
from violation of good sense or pro-
priety and could only be considered
badge of honor when honorably worn.
In the Tacoma incident the matter
was prejudged by the Admiral, and
in the Washington ejectment, Gen.
Elliott, commandant of the marine
corps promptly reported the matter
to the Secretary of the Navy with the
evident intent of flourishing q big
stick over the heads of civilians with
an assurance that the powers that,
be" can do no wrong.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-05-10

AN UNEXPECTED BOMBARDMENT.-
People in the suburbs of Portland
must a few days ago thought that
war with the Japs had actually be-
gun, when a cannon ball came crash
ing through the tree-tops and mar
rowly missed planing-mill and
other building and finally buried it
self in an empty house. The utmost
CONSERVATION prevailed, for fear of
repetition of the occurrence, until it
was known that it was fired by the
ocean steamer Costa Rica, regula-
lions requiring the firing of a mortar
gun once in three months. 1t seems
that guy-rope broke and allowed
the muzzle of the gun to veer from
the direction intended.