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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-04
NefariOus Schemes Of Bankers
Are UnfOIded IN Detail
Opening of Strongboz Puts Last Link
Into Chain of Damning Evidence

BY confessions in his own handwriting but never IN
tended for the eyes prosecuting officials Walter Bart
nett has furnished the last link of damning testimony
against himself with the theft of the Cotton
securities and the footing of the California safe
deposit company Dalze Brown included in
the positive ncrininaton afforded by Bartnetts written
statements and make the sting of irony poignant
it was Browns hand which delivered the confessions yes
terday into the possession Assistant District Attorney
William Hoff Cook
When the statements in question written they
were not intended to serve confessions admissions
of guilt They written as part of the secret CORE
spondence carried on between Brown and Bartnett while
the latter was in New York City; and earnest the
endeavor to safeguard the of these letters that
the old trick of cipher writing resorted But the
cipher has not proved nvlnerable assumed has
failed disguise familiar handwriting, and the secret that
kept long in guilty minds is the open property
of officials of the law.
Bartnetts letters furnish the eliminating sensation in
the long list of startling disclosures that have been made
since the investigation of the defunct banks condition
was undertaken They contain long, detailed reviews of
the whole history of the banks roenness of the many
efforts and schemes hide its condition from stock
holders deposors and references the various trans
actions criminal undertaken by its inner circle
Of managers The hypothecation of the Cotton
securities directly admitted reference in Of the
letters to the manner in which the money received from the
sale had been used to the banks advantage.
The letters were taken yesterday by Assistant District
Attorney Cook from Dazell Browns private safe deposit
box the vaults of the California safe deposit and trust
company Brown himself handed the package of CORE
spondence Cook when the latter explained that he would
secure it by means OF asearch unless IT given
up willingly Fifteen letters written by Bartnetts of
which all but few were addressed to Brown seized
and will be used evidence against the two bankers
Some few of these letters written by Bartne to stock
holders in New York City and other persons,
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Would Veto Exclusion
Legislation
Roosevelt Expected 10 Frown
on Any Move Affecting
Tokyo Government


WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--The serious
statement is made here that it Is be-
iieved, with the best authority, that If
congress passes any Japanese exclusion
legislation during this session Presi-
dent Roosevelt in the interest of inter
national comfy will veto it.
Whether this assurance has been ex-
tended to the Tokyo government is not
known, but it is believed that Tokyo
has not yet been promised so much.
That the president, however is deter
mined to take this course has been
stated by people who know the exact
attitude OF the ADMINISTRATION.
The assurance received from the
Tokyo authorities by Ambassador
O Brien, it is said are so entirely salts
factory as to have Convinced this gov
ernment that exclusion legislation not
only would accomplish no useful pur-
pose OF keeping Japanese out, but
would be utterly unnecessary and
would create an exceptionally badzfeel-
ing between the two countries. Ac-
cordingly, it is said, the state depart
ment will authorize Ambassador
O'Brien to inform the Tokyo govern
,nent that while the president may not
be able to prevent congress from pass
ing exclusion legislation. he will veto
such, in view of his perfect confidence
iii eJapan's recent assurances regardins 8
the limiting OF emigration TO The
United Stat-N
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TOBACCO HOUSES
ARE DYNAMITED
By NIGHT RIDERS
Hundred Masked Men Create
Havoc in Russellville,
Kentucky
THREE CITIZENS HURT
Invaders Shoot Those Who
Are Slow in Obeying
Their Orders
WAR IS AN OLD ONE
Nearly Million Loss in Con
f1ict Between Buyers
and Growers

RUSSELLVILLE, KY, Jan. 81
Night riders 100 strong swooped down
on Russcllville, Logan county, early
this morning and after overpowering
the three policemen and providing
against the giving of an alarm, dyna-
mited and burned the two independent
tobacco warehouses in the city and
several other establishments and rode
away out the HopkinsviIle and Clarks-
vile pike.
Three men were wounded and the
telephone girls and police were held
prisoners for nearly three hours.
Among the buildings destroyed were
the following:
Frank G. Work warehouse, building
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Lovers Wed in Spite
OF Obdurate Clerk
Son of Congressman MekinIay
Overeomes Obstacles and
Wins His Pretty Bride

Undaunted by a refusal of the mar
riage license clerk In Oakland to grant
him permit to we'd his pretty Is year
old sweetheart Helen Vivian Hen
bricks of Berkeley. Duncan Mckinley
Jr., son of Congressman McKinlay, put
the adagc OF the viii and THE way
to test yesterday, and as result lie
is now benedict. Instead of postpon-
ing the marriage ceremony. the refusal
Of the Oakland official to prepare the
necessary papers FASTENED 1t by about
is hours, and the young lovers were
able last night to snap their fingers in
scorn at the man who would have up
set their plans OF happiness
MCKINLEY, who IS sbut 20 years old,
appeared with his bride to be at the
Office OF Deputy County Clerk Frank
Confinued ON Page 4, Column
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and contents. loss $4,000; American
snuff company, factory and contents,
loss $4,000; Roberts & Brown planning
mill, loss $4,000.
The wounded persons are:
DIR. Charles M. Roberts, Evans
vile, Ind.
]. R. Mclean, Russellville.
7. H. Mosely, Russellville.

Captain w. B. Bruce, the chief of
police, as soon as he heard the noises,
hastened TO the fire, where. he at
tempted to sound the alarm, but was
overpowered by four of the masked
night riders.
Two merchants. J. R. Mclean. pro-
prietor OF grocery, and J. Henry
Mosely, proprietor of dry goods store,
did not hurry into their homes az fast
as the night riders desired and were
shot
The most seriously injured was DR..
Roberts. who was guest at the For
est house. He was wounded about the
head and face by charge of buckshot
fred as the night riders We're leaving
town. He heard the confusion and
thinking that the riders had departed
ran out to see what had happened. He
Continued ON Pase 4, Column
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INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
SATURDAY. JANUARY 4, 1870
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YEsTERDAY-South wind; rain; maximum
temperature. SO: minimum, 46
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Showers. with
fresh south winds. Page IL
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J. Dalzel Brown (upper left, indicted banker and D.
M. Duffy right of his attorneys who
when Brown turned Bartnetts cipher letter Assistant
District Attorney William Hof Cook whose photograph
shown below.
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Mystery Of the Cotton Securities Is Solved by BdrtetfS Letters
Brown oyfuy Delivers Cipher Ssves Into Prosecutors Hand

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Impertinent Question No. 81
Why Do Women Kiss When They Meef7

Why Do Women Kiss When They Meet?
For the most original wittiest to this ques
and the briefer the better-Ihe Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE. DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once Make
your answer short and address ii to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
winning to whys~
prize 10 a Hah.s
FErting-Tve got him
prize TO ". o..
things Why7 1907 things.
to osfuw. .Darson Denas san LOSE
shall of single bessedness It is leap year.
c.
High roling-no roll
Same old thing old reason-force of habit
The has always leaked audibly.
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SUBURBAN

Plans OF Oakland man 1i2 years old to Wis
home OF woman 100 on courting trip brougl
to end by her demise. Page
Oakland city council expected to amend Wcs
ern Pacific franchise so as to call for dee
water at terminus OF road Page
Oakland police scent mystery in connictii
tales told by man run down by auto at
a. IN. Page
Incorporation fight in Burlingsme will con
to a head Monday before supervisors of So
Mated county. Page
Pcninsulse promotion league demands low
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BANK FAILURE

Cipher letters Of BARNETT. which Brown turns
over 10 Prosecutor Cook, solve mystery Of Cotton
securities and form last link in chain OF evidence
against bankers. Page 1
4 only obeyed orders,' is defense of book
keeper Storrs. who admits he confessed making
false entries in banks ledger Page
Attorney General Webb will pass upon legality
Of Oakland banks reorganizs ton. Page
Plans TO reorganIze are again discussed By de-
positors while stock holders also select names
fer possible receivers. Page
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CITY


Mrs Wagner arrested for causing death of
Edna Needham on charges msde by George
Beckett who surrendered himself to the
police Page 1
Son Of Congressman McKinlay is refused IL
cense to wed Miss Helen Vivian Hendricks By
Oakland clerk but secures permit in this CRY
and hastens ceremony. Page 1
Parents Of inventor OF wireless telephone in
voived in divorce case in which wife names her
chauneur-husbands fair employer CO.
respondent Page 9
Returning missionary says Chinese boxers are
enraged by Increased opium. Page 16
Chinese native son, a merchant of Napa.
brings from the far east little foot bride.
sweet 1e and oriental beauty Page
Two young Korean noblemen come from Seoul
TO United States for nine years Of American
education. Page is
Fourteenth infantry to arrive today TO take
passage for Philippines Page 8
Mayor Taylor decides not 10 announce ap-
pointments On commissions until his list is con-
pleted. Page 5
Supreme court refuses 10 grant bill Of transfer
to appeal court asked by Ios8s Glass. Page 3
Boys rout r6fhsns from intended attack on
two girls. Page IS
rIed on New Years day. Page 3
NJ H. de Young sued by subscription solicitors
who failed to get promised planes and educs-
tions. Page IS
Attorney for Charles o'Brien charges during
1 hearing Of divorce case that wife is supported
by wealthy clubman correspondent Page 5
Two negro thugs hold up three japanese and
/ take s. from each victim. Page 16
Bioodiest OF tong wars country has is
declared OF at meeting Of various tongs held
in Offices OF the six companies. Page I6
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EASTERN

One hundred masked night riders dynamite
tobacco warehouses IN Kentucky. Page
Statement is made In Washington that if con
gress passes any exclusion legislation affecting
japanese Roosevelt win veto it. Page L
Dr. Nicholas Sem. who died in Chicago, is
placed among worlds greatest surgeonsA teach
ers and writers on medical topics. Page 9
Countess Of Yarmouth. sister Of Harry Thsw,
sues for snnulment Of marriage. Page 8
Chicago bishop Of new Christian psychology
cure swamped by letters from afflicted per-
sons. Page 3
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EDITORIAL

Alameda county deficit shows what Dargie
and the srafters have done. Page S
The code OF honor degenerstes Page S
Regulation OF street railway traffic Page s
Direct primary dooms Foraker. Page S
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COAST

State teachers association meet at San
Cruz draws to successful close Page
theatrical trusts exclusive hold ON Stockton
broken By Manager Alisky. Page
william d. Haywood resigns from the weste
federation Of miners after a bitter quarrel vi
the executive committee Page
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FOREIGN

Paris. Berlin and London experts discuss
possibility Of war between United States and
Jspan Page ;
Editor Hardin sentenced TO four months In
prison and to pay costs of former and present
trials Won MoItke and Gutenberg are exoner-
ated. Page 4
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SPORTS

Stewards OF the New California jockey club
suspend indefinitely J. T. Clifford and his horses
for alleged doping OF Affair. Page II
Talent puts another crimp in rolls Of Emery
vile book Makers four heavily backed favorites
winning in succession. Page IL
Entries received by the Coney Island jockey
club. indicate that futurlty OF 1910 will be
great race. Page III
Strong probability that Tanforan track may
be used for racing during wet weather next
winter. Page IL
Motorists complain Of condition Of Golden
Gate avenue, which is menace to ma
chimes. Page 10
Baseball masn.tes practically decide upon
four club circuit for the league this sea
son. Page 10
Gregory makes sharp reply to Or. Jordan ami
says he is tired Of being branded as tramp
athlete Page 10
officials Of the Pacific athletic association
seek new cross country course over San sIateo
county fields Page 10
Abe Attell is ont with an offer to fight owen
Moran again, the weight to be 10 pounds ring
side. Page 10
LABOR
The laundry wagon drivers union is looking
for $500 sent for relief in 1906. Page o
MARINE
Irreguiarity in papers cause liner Nippon
Maru half days detention IN quaran
tine. Page IL
MINING
Mining shares continue to sag. with Tonopsh
sonnevrhet stronger than .Golddeld. PAGE II
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Cantinued en- Page ?, cOIumn 5
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Yen. the yanitor. is a new type in comic
pictures. He is very much alive and he's
always good for laugh. Find him in the
Comic Section Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-23
Typography Section

yUSId dEHy SSVtIOH
 Our stock of Topographic Nov cities are greater than ever be- fore-more varied and greater as- sortments. All the new designs in the Bas-relief effects. As a leader for Friday we are going to offer a line of glove and hand kerchief boxes nicely made and perfectly stamped, at.. .. ..1Oc
 Collar and Cuff Boxes, Large lVeii and Dresser Boxes, as well as Taborettes. Special ..... .49c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-23
Special Jacket and Coat
 Sale

Tan Covert Jacket-made in the semi-fitting style, lin ed throughout and very neat jack ct. Specially priced at.... $500
 Tan Covert Jacket-in either plain or striped material, some un
 lined and oothers lined with satin, semi-fitting hipless effects, the best values you ever saw. Spe- cially priced at .......... .$b.Ss
 Kersey Coats-in tan, castor and black, three quarter length, semi-ftting, beautifully trimmed with silk braid, half satin lined, a very swell coat. Specially priced aC .Yo.0o
 Kersey Coats-in black only, three quarter length, beautifully trimmed with satin bands and buttons, half satin lined, regular $500 value. Specially priced at coco. .... .... ......$l1.0O
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QAk4AAlS hE ERg!!vMAlE !! Az
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE

BUY - - BUNGALOW - BARGAIN
Exceptionally pretty home containing large
rooms; on lot 50xf25 feet: in choice residence
location in Frgityale; strictly modern and high
class; large living room. massive fireplace.
heame1 ceilings cement walks; toilets: open
lawns, etc. hne bungalow home at bargain;
easy terms; part cash, baisuce monthly pay
menfs. See owner at 1908 Peralta ay-. Fruit
vale. near Davis ST.. sundays only
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FLATS TO LEr-Berkeley

TWO large room fats near Berkeley station;
facing SOUTH modern. convenient; each would
accommodate . families. Apply 20s2 Center
st. Berkeley.
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MME. DR.. f. SIMON, graduate midwife and
electrician 3i20 Washington ST. near Frutvale
In confinement; 10 to p. m. Tel. Merritt l67.
DR.. MARY ADAM. ladies' physician; private
home for confinement: terms reasonable. 3004
Fruityale av.. Frnitvale; phone Merritt 215.
THE Oakland branch of The Call Is ass
Eleventh ST.. near Broadway.
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RIDING ACADEMIES

OAKLAND RIDING ACADEMY
Ladies' ceuts and children given careful In
struction by Prof. Wm.s L. Anderson OF Ken
tucky. 1928 Grove 81. phone Vernon 19l.
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A NEW cottage. 4 rooms. pantry brick, founda
ton: lot 25x120: Goth St near Gilman.
blocks west of San Pablo av-; $1,000: finished.
Owner. 1.0o8 Goth ST. oakland
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HORSES, HARNESS AND WAGONS
NEW side spring runabout buggy .--.........& &4y
Stick seat driving wagon -. $a5
Canopy top surrey .Ss7. so
COAST CARRIAGE COMPANY. corner 18th
and Jackson SITS.
NEW. rubber tired bike buggy .$64 so
New street fire rnnaborts .--....... SAC so
OAKLAND CARRIAGE AND IMPLEMENT CO.
362 18TH ST. OAKLAND.
THE oakland branch Of The Call Is at 46S
Eleventh 1T near Broadway. Phones Sunset
oakland 10s2 Homo A2z9A
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A SNAP.
HOUSES TO LET-oakIand

FOR rent-House Of 9 rooms, bath and pantry
18th st. and within 8 minutes walk Of
Broadway; in Al condition; sunny; rent $40,
water included.
]. II. MACDONALD & CO..
1852 Broadway-
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FLATS TO LET-Oakland-Fur h d
SEE large. up to date list OF houses and
fats no obligatio to buy goods John BreH-
ner Co., 18th and Franklin. Oakiand's largest
furniture store.
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RLATs TO LET-Alameda


So. .50-Upper corner fat: rooms bath; gas.
yard. laundry. 1928 Washington ST. cor
BasSett Dear Fruitvale station.
go. 50-New, modern fat: 5 rooms, bath: gas.
electric lights: eraisssle av. line.
$50 -00-New, modern fat; rcoczns. hath; yard
So 5o-2 cottage; water; large lot.
RANDALL z. E. CO. 31ae FRUITFALE Ay.
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VETERINARY SURGEON

j. A. HILL. NJ. D. c.. graduate Chicago yeteri-
nsry College, veterinary surgeon and dentist.
all domestic animals treated. Residence and
hospital. 1915 Oak ST, Alameda; phone Ala
media 203
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-04

Mrs belle Ransom h Visiting rela.
tyeu IN Waco
y. l., barron Of Rock prnlrle was IN
The city yesterday
Rcv q, W. Goodman returned to
Franklin yesterday
House for rent Close TO business.
Apply 10 Floy Dnnaby. 100.
Mlns Matte Tabor has returned
from visit 10 Crockett
Miss Agnes Klnnard has returned
aher visit NJ Hampstead
Miss Evelyn Rogers Of Dallas N VIZ
lting Nh aud Mrs. y, G. Vlgk,
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Kurien were
visitors from Kurton yoatorday
Mrs Johnnie Koppc and Mrs llomp
Buchanan Of Kurion we're In the city
yesterday
!, l. Riddle, manager for A J. Wag
nor a Co Of Mexlh was here yestor.
day visiting the headquarters store
Geo pfouls, special agent Of the
0oorgin Home Insurance co.. was In
the city yesterday Visiting jno. II ~.
non, local agent
prmtNos here aud NJ Harvey were
Oh yesterday advised Of the dangerous
illness Of Mrs Alya pbrncll Of Tea.
sue. who ~ NOT expected 20 i've Mr..
pnrnol ~ d daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
! i. a Pate Of Harvey
Ladies don't delay In selecting "a
pretty pair 1T uW 4 Dunn $3.50
pomps At sale price, S2es Received
new shipment Saturday WILSON a
DERpEN. 100.
The CONTRACTORS are putting IN The
plate glass windows ana have about
completed the awning NJ the Wagner
A Ca. store The windows nrS hapd
some ones and viii make rtyn If.
fcoilyo showing.
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ou,,tlon, Certified To.

Austin. June 3,--The court OF civil
appeals certified 10 the supreme court
certain questions In the case OF the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company o. al w. the railroad commits.
sion, from Travis This case involves
the right OF the railroad commission
20 issue certain lumber rates 20 Port
Arthur and Sabine Pass, Judgment
against the railroad commission was
rendered In district court The rail.
road contested the order OF the rail.
road commission on the ground that
the rates are too low and unjust The
questions submitted are In effect
whether railway companies IN attack.
ing this order Of olmmosslon have the
right TO allcge that the entire body
OF rates OF the commission are unjust
and unreasonable, and did trial court
err In sustaining the general demur.
RACES OF plaintiffs
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Mr. WI. tvlcn oeAo.


Mr. W T. zuieh. who has been IN
FOR some time NJ hls home NJ zulch.
Madison county died NJ $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon surrounded by
members Of his family and other rel.
aiivea Mr. zuioh was q NE long res.
ident, we'll known citizen and success.
ml business man Of Madison county,
anu was the oldest son Of the late Mr..
and Mrs Julius zulch lie leaves d
family aud his brothers and sisters.
Dr. Julius zulch Of zulch. Mrs Min.
ME Zimmerman. Mrs Tom A. searcy,
Mrs. Powell Winter. Mrs.
w o. Sanders. aud Mrs. ". n.
Edge Of this city, lie was Royal
Arch Mason, and good man held In
high and general esteem Genial,
generous and always friendly In dlspo.
Hltion. he had n host Of friends here
and elsewhere IN the state 10 whom
the news Of his death brings profound
sorrow
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Lookhar, Young Man Claims a BraEOs
County orlds-Forpsfly Aiisaa.d
IN, A. 4 N. teIIsas.

Mr. l.. n. Williamson of l.ockhart
Texas, and Miss Mary Ferguson Of
Harvey, were united In marriage nj
10 o'clock yesterday morning at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs !. " Ferguson, Rev J, H. Tur'
roniino of this city officiating A
large number Of friends were present
10 witness the ceremony ana bid the
young couple God.spoed ON the Jour
ney through NE.
The bride was born and reared IN
Bragoa county and IL an accomplished
young lady whose lovely character
and intellectual attachments have sur
rounded her with a large circle OF
friends, She has been teacher IN
the public schools the past two on
three years, and has met with sue
cess. She wore n lovely golden brown
travelling suit
Tho groom ~ successful and pop
ulnr young stock farmer Of Lockhort
and former student Of the A. a NJ
College
The Eagle Joins other friends In ex
tending hearty congratulations and
best wishes to Mr. and Mrs, Ferguson
who left yesterday afternoon for the
groom's home,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-06-04

Young Horse Ne Was Riding Also
Tumhlea into the Water.

Washington. June 2. - President
Roosevelt had an exceedingly narrow
escape from serious accident while
horseback riding IN Rock Greek Park
The president was riding new
horse, young animal. The party
forded the creek and were ascending
the bank on the other side, The presI.
dents horse reared on reaching the
top Of the bank and stood up straight
on his hind legs and then went over
backwards into the creek with his
rider Mr. Roosevelt slipped from the
saddle, and, ~ luck would have A.,
fell into the creek close beside the
horse which landed ON his back The
horse fell on the down stream side
Of the president Mother tho president
nor horse received the slightest In
jury