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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30
A GIRL NEWsBOY.
Running on the DecOrah-
Cedar Rapids Line of Rock Is
land For Two Years is
Girl.

Earl Waters, the news boy" on
the Rock Island for the past two
years, has been discovered at Cedar
Rapids to be girl, whose right name
is Pearl.
The secret came out in Cedar Rap
ids, the news boy having
got behind with her board bill, and
having put up job to liquidate the
bill with her uniform and then claim
| it had been stolen. When the police
got to looking into the affair they
fond a letter in her pocket which
aroused suspicion, and on investiga-
ton she was proved to be Disgusting
her sex. She is twenty-five years
of age.
A part of the article on the subject
which appeared in the Cedar Rapids
Gazette is as follows:
The story told by the girl, whose
real name is Pearl Waters, is a
strange one, sensational in the ex-
IRENE, and partly because of the
wrong it would do her and partly
because it is nobody's affair but her
own, the probabilities are that all of
| it will never be known. 1t may be
said, however, that so far as the man
to whom she told her life story has
been able to learn, she has never
committed any act with the exception
of wearing mems cloths that would
be a mark against her character as a
woman. She has not worn female
apparel for more than four years,
and such things as corsets and lin
gerie are practically an unknown
quality with her, but it was not alto
gether her fault that she masquerad-
ed as a man.
| Miss Waters was born in Europe,
and so far as she knows, has not a
relative in America. Her earliest rec
objections of life are when she was
living with woman who claimed to
be her mother in New York city, and
treated her in a manner that is al
most beyond belief. She was finally
placed in a reform school in New
ork, where she stayed until Sic was
nearly eighteen years of age. When
she was able to leave the school hei
first desire was to leave the state
where she had seen nothing but trou-
BILE and abuse, and being without
money or friends she decided to don
boys clothes and try to make her
way as a newsboy.
Soon after she left the reform
school she fell in with boy named
Yeager, who had no idea but that she
was boy, and does not know any
different to this day. The two first
went to Philadelphia, where Yeager
became engaged in a quarrel and
committed murder. He was able to
dodge the police and the two came
west, finally landing in Cedar Rapids,
where Miss Waters secured a posi-
ton as newsboy on the Rock Island.
During the greater part of the past
two years she has been working reg
ularly as news agent on the DEBORAH
train, and her employer nor any of
the trainmen ever had the least sus-
lpicion that her sex was other than her
clothing suggested"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30

Mrs. M. McRaney, Prentiss, Miss,
writes: II was confined to my bed for
three months with kidney and blad-
der trouble, and was treated by two
physicians but failed to get relief. No
human tongue can tell how ! suffer-
ed. and ! had given up hope of ever
getting we'll until began taking Fol-
ey's Kidney Remedy. After taking
two bottles / felt new person, and
feel it my duty to tell suffering
women what Foley's Kidney Remedy
did for me-" Engbertson's Pharm-
". I'm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30
Notice in Probate.
STATE OFIOWA

STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF wINNESHIEK
THE DISTRICT COURT THEREOF.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
GEORGE PHELPS, DECEASED.
TO ELIZABETH PHELPS,
SARAH HODGES NASH,
MARIA HOLLAND.
You, and each OF you, are hereby notified
that the hearing on the petition OF the Ex.
ecutors of the Estate OF GEORGE PHELPS,
Deceased. asking for construction OF the
Will of said George Phelps, Deceased, With
respect TO the Legacies therein expressed TO be
pa va BILE 10 each OF you, has been set for Two
O'Clock In the afternoon OF the second day OF
the next term OF said court, which said term
is TO be begun aud held at DEBORAH In said
County and State, on the first day OF Febru-
airy, A. ID. 1909. Atwhich time and place yon
may appear, II you see mt.
8. K. BRICKNER.
494 Clerk Of Said Cou I
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30
Guilty Of Counterfeiting.

Passing counterfeit money is no
worse than substituting some un-
known worthless remedy for Foley's
Honey and Tar, the great cough and
cold remedy that cures the most OBJ
stinate coughs and heals the lungs
Engbertson's Pharmacy I'm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30
Begin Now.

Begin Now.
All aboard for the water-wagon!
Climb onto the seats so high:
Avoid the rush,
And the midnigh crush.
When the old year says "Good-bye'
Get upon the water-wagon.
Get upon the vichy dray:
Take an early start
For the water cart
And travel the rumless way.
Detroit Free Press
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30

An electric ling from oelwn to
Hazelton is one bf the possibilities
of the coming y6r.
The creame| at FayetY reports
a so per ceg increase business
over that og19O7.
-PaintinI paper Fnging and
decorating done on Short notice;
prices rDht. H.A. PAstmark & Son.
-CFcago DailyIribune, Record
HeraE Inter Oceh or Examiner and
Pubic Opinion, both one year, only
$8,5.
Ehe Waukbn Woodmen camp is
posperous. 1t has $1,000 in its treas
Try, $1,000 of which has been placed
at interest.
Don't be reckless with your eyes,
they certainly desire the best care
that can be had, we tell you how to
care for them. NJ. j. Soukup, OPP
tician DEBORAH. ATT
We have never seen so many ac-
counts of accidents to hunters as
this winter. There can be no other
reason for it than carelessness.
1t is reported that the electric
lights of Marshalltown lao miles dis
tant from New Hampton can be seen
from the latter place, and vice versa.
John Christoph, the 14year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Valentine Christ
oph, was drowned in the Maquoketa
river at Dyersville Thursday morn
ing, the body being recovered about
an hour afterward.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds
that may develop into pneumonia
over night are quickly cured by Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar, as 1t sooths in
famed membranes, heals the lungs,
and expels the cold from the system.
Engbertson's Pharmacy I'm.
Burdette Bailey, the five year old
son of VIM. Bailey, ran full speed in
to barb wire fence yesterday morn
ing while coasting down the steep
hill back of their home. He was
found about half hour afterwards
in a semi-conscience condition, his
face and neck fearfully gashed, and
his head lying in pool of blood.
Twenty four stitches were required
to close the wounds.-McGrego
Times.
Oelwein has lack the pepper"
who ought to be cured for time at
least He has been a source of much
annoyance to citizens and one night
recently he was detected at his peep
ing. The man of the house took after
him and after smashing him one over
the head with fence board, blacken-
ed an eye and knocked some teeth
loose, after which Jack" showed his
ability as a Splinter.
-Foley's Orino Laxative cures
chronic constipation and stimulates
the liver. Orino regulates the bowels
so they will act naturally and you do
not have to take purgatives contin-
uously. Engbertson's Pharmacy I'm.
Four years ago A. o. Jacobs came
to Mitchell county and bought the
238 acre farm of Col. r. T. st. John.
He paid SIS per acre, which was at
that time regarded as a big price.
The other day Mr.. Jacobs closed the
sale of this same farm and received
in cash $4,000. This is the equival-
ent of $115 per acre. The farm is an
unusually productive one, and the
limit of its valuation has not yet been
reached.
Geo. M. Cohan, the author of
both play and music of Little John
ny JONES'" which will shortly be seen
in this city, is but twenty-seven years
of age. The great success scored by
Johnny Jones" last season has made
great fame and big fortune for this
young author. Little Johnny Jones"
will be presented here by company
of seventy-five people and with the
entire original production.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30
BE A REPRESENTATIVE
M The limited Wireless Teleeraph Co.

OF The United Wireless Telegraph Co.
In your home town; employees earning
5000 to $4,000 a week: you can do the
same; no capital required; apply at once
The United Wirelesr Telegraph Co., Cooper
Bldg, Denver, Colo. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30

Our Want Column will find any
thing you want. It's the best detect
i've in Winneshiek county, and the
cheapest. Try 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-30

The dose of Ayers Pills is small, only
one at bedtime. AS rule, laxative doses
are better than cathartic doses. For con-
stipation, biliousness, dyspepsia, sick
headaches, they cannot be excelled.
Ask your doctor about this.
---MAGe by theJ c. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

The White Stars defeated the Hornets
in the first of tho series oi baskrt ball
games Tor ih" Mong Cnpr saturday even.
ing. The next game will hr Friday
night between the White Stars rnd tho
High School team. IL the vot. fpr the
disirihniion oi ihc proceeds, the Fire
department received ~, u. y. athletic
club = AMI the Library 10.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

The Wisconsin Democratic convention
Inns adopted resolutions endorsing win.
'am Jennings Bryan for the presidential
nomination and instrue.ing the Wiscos.
'in delegation to the Democratic nation.
q convention to vote ior him "ar.t, Ia, I
and sll the time"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

Nearly 5000 troops, 1000 federal and
l,7N 0i the national guard will be mob.
olissd on the Pacific coast In October,
il plans nov Hnder consideration are
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

According to report, william Ran.
dolph Hearst " willing to be nominated
vice president on the Bryan ticket II Mr..
Bryan has no objection.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

A recent dispatch from New York
said a suggestion that J. T.. Morgan 70.
ceive the Republican nomination for
President had met with great favor on
Wall Street.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

The klamath Falls Public Library 10
open every afternoon from 2 to $40
o'clock and each evening from $50 to
~ o'clock A cordial invitation 10 en-.
tended TO all.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17

There will be degree work at the K,
Of r. Lodge TO night. A full attendance
10 desired.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1908-02-17
Fighting for { freedom
concluded from First ragc)

cue on tho floor, the end Of one be,ns
stained with blood,
Il. q. Gillc,t, special policeman, tc''''
fled that he was called to the klamath
bar on tho evening oi the fight, That
Corpron told him tina, johnson had hi,
Schmidt and ,ha, hc aud rctcrs,cincr
chascl him out oi tho saloon and That
johnson ran into 4 tree aud injured his
| eve. Petcrstcincr corroboratcd Corprcn =
statement. lie also testified NJ IL sec,
In, the broken cue and i,s condition.
lie and Jameson placed johnson IN Jail,
had no trouble with him, continually
complaining oi his head.
on cross examination he stated that
Corpora aniRirhn hal hathcd Johnscn's
head and landaecd his eye.
Mrs. Viola Page WAS callrl next aud
testified she WAS on her way to the Pres
bytcrian church, she heard scuiiiing,
the door opened and three men came
out. heard one man say Run over u
man will YOU" another say IN stab
him" the third say. Don't yonSr knock
cd his eye out" Then she saw someone
pull u man onto III. sidewalk, the later
projecting against returning to the 81.
loon and saying You've killed me"
Jess. Hart was recalled. Testified
that in conversation with Corpron \mns
morning he stated that he thought
johnson had either fallen on the cue ~
iahh.i into II ~ he Wa 1oinr ~, ol the
i,nr.
l., +. Jami-on. polrsman, WAS the
next Witness, testified he was notified
tina, there had hccn q iish, ~ the klam.
ath i,ar; h. went there and ,hw hfok.
EN- cue took. Johnson to Jail nn orl.r- ~
nr. Mas,on, who stated that va, ia,
=,
,
"a In fcc,i wing IN. brnk,u ,u, AMI turu.
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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15
Announcements
For Assessor

hereby announce myself as caa
d.date for assessor Of Berkeley coun-
", subject to the action Of the re-
publican county convention
23-tf. JOHN w. DEAN.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15
respectfully
Attending Convention.

Miss Anna Willard and Miss Franc
Willard left this morning g attero
The convention OF the Womans Mis-
s.onary association Of the United Brs
tbreu church Of the Virginia confer
ence
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15

OFFICERS.
il. 81 Byrd,
President and General Mgr
Senator Gray silver,
President
ID ~. Weaver.
Secretary and Treasurer
Harvey "a. Bush.
City Editor
Charles r. Light
General Solicitor
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

prevailing IN TIL:
because SO -decep
tive. Many sudde:
deaths ara caused .,
it -heart disease
pneumonia. hear
failure or apoplex,
are often the rest,
Of k4dney disease.
kidney trouble is {
lowed to advance Il.
kidney po
blood will attack IN.
vital organs Or tn
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
e = - p
0eSeo. BLOOD POISON
a SAFE HOME TREATMENT

Blood Poison. It is a medicine made entirely of cots and herbs of recog-
down to the root of the trouble and remove every particle OF the virus, ano
at the same time benefit and build up the system and general health. No
harmful effects EVER follow its use, as is sc otter the case hen strong min.
ea1 medicines are used. AS o O as the system gets under he Influence OF
S SIS the disease begins to improve, aud when the remedy has thoroughly
purified the blood and driven out every trace of the poison, n o signs OF the
toub!e are v er seen again. The general manifestations OF Contagious
Blood Poison such as falling hail, copperco1ored spots, liberated mouth and
throat: sores and Ulcers: etc., are merely symptoms ons, OF the he pos 4rslt Honat-
while S S s. is doing the necessary work OF cleansing the blood Our
:" Home Treatment >" book is of great assistance along this line. 1t is a
complete guide for treating the trouble; containing Instructions fr the
different stages Of the disease, and also valuable suggestions about tn local
retainer that will be most helpful in efecting a cure. We will b. glad
to send q copy of this book, free of charge, to any who desire it, n II
specis, medical advice is wanted our physicians will take pleasure in sup
p1yino it without cost to the patient. If you are suffering with Conta-
eious Blood Poison al cure yourself in the privacy of YOUR W home
bv the ISL of S. S. S, q absolutely safe remedy.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
To Attend AIllSOR'S Funeral.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 7.-Speaker
Cannon today appointed the following
committee to represent the House OF
Representatives at the funeral of SEN
ator Allison, at Dubuque. Iowa, Satur.
day next:
Msssrs. Hepburn, and Hull. Iowa;
Bingham, Pennsylvania; Keller, Ohio;
aoulden and Payne, New York; Bou-
tell, Illinois; Gardner, Michigan; Moon,
Tennessee; Tawney, Minnesota; Will
liams, Mississippi; Cooper, Wisconsin;
Clark, Missouri; Watson, Idtana;
Clayton, Alabama: Adamson, Georgia,
and Miller of Kansas.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
ExciFSlOR to Norfolk Aug II, $500

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell
tickets from Goldsboro to Norfolk M
return tor 50. 90. Tickets will be honor
ed on all regular trains and will be
limited to leave Norfolk up to and in
Guiding Aug. 20.
For further information apply to
Ticket Agent or write,
w. j. CRAIG, T. G. WHITE,
PIT. NJ. q. Pa.
Wifnnin44un q
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
August 8.

1883 The New London Summary
was published at New London,
Conn.
1873 Fort BOonesborough invested
by Canadians ami Iniians.
81 The British took possession -:
Batavia and a port of Java.
~ The United States roops u
der Gen. Hull evacuated Ltan :
da AMI entered Detroit.
1914 First meeting of Tie BritiAi
and the American Commits
sioners at Client, TO treat ior
peace.
1915 Charles A. Dana, New York
editor, born. Died OCTOBER Il.
1897.
1929 The Centennial of Baltimoie
celebrated.
1a48 The Smithsonian TINS it=t'or
founded at Washington. d.
1864 Fort Gaines, at Mobile Bay
surrendered to Furagut aud
Granger.
1897 Hon. Wilfried Laurisr, Cana
dian premier, received the or.
der of the Legion OF Honol
from the President OF Fra-c
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
CARDINAL GIBBONS I'LL.
rs G;adl:iun Was Better Last EYen-
iuq-.-TakrE Sick Wednesday

Rome, Aug. THE condition of Car
.i+,ai t4Ibhens, who was taken i'll We'd
,esday at Castle Gondalfo and brought
- Rome i'll order hat he might be
reated for an intestinal disorder, was
letter lastevening. Theinternal symp-
IONS have moderated somewhat; his
is less violent and his tenn
oerature has fallen to 100.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
NEWS FORECAST OF
THE COMING WEEK.
Washington, D. c., August s.

The event of the week in the domain
OF politics will be the notification of
William J.. Bryan of his nomination
tor the Presidency by the Democratic
Rationale convention. The notification
is TO take place next Wednesday on he
State Capitol grounds at Lincoln eb.,
n W IL be made the occasion for II
big rally of Dem, cratic Iei ders from
all sections OF the county. John W.
Hern, the candidate for Weep esident,
Will be present, ana so Will also nearl>
all OF the members OF the national cuI.
InIttee.
Political events oflesser interes: viii
be Republican State convention
Texas and Tennessee Tor the noinu
tlon Of State %tickets. Texas Dem c 1T
will meet IN San Antonio TuesGay :.
ratify the results of the recent pri-
mary.
The American battleship fleet. TN
der command of Admiral Spsrry. VII
spend the first four days OF the weeN i
Auckland, New Zealand, departing
thence tor Sydney, Australia. R%ctn
advices from Auckland tell of ella too.
are arrangements made by the New
Zealand officials and people for the Gil
tertainment of the officers and men o1
the Eeet.
The Congress Of Ecuador will con-
yene in special session Monday. The
session promises to be Of particular
importance, as it will have to provide
funds to relieve the financial straits of
the government.
Judge Taft plans to remain at Hot
Springs during the week, receiving
visitors and consulting with party
leaders in regard to the campaign. AT
Republican campaign headquarters in
both New York and Chicago b real
work of the fight which is to end in
November will be OIL in full blast.
prosperity congress" to Muse a
spirit Of optimism and good cheer into
the business men of the country will
meet in New York city next Friday
under the joint auspices of the two ma
tional organizations of commercial
travellers.
Other conventions Of Importance to
meet during the week will be those OF
the American Federation of Catholic
Societies at Boston, the National AS
ISOLATION of Fire Insurance Agents at
St. Paul, the Commercial Secretaries OF
the Southern States at Chattanooga,
and the international Typographical
Unien at Boston.
Events of interest in the world OF
spor will be the start of the New York
San Francisco automobile run, the in
ternational automobile race ever the
Ardennes circuit in France, and the
annual regatta of the National Asso.
citation Of Amateur Oarsmen on thu
Connecticut river at Springfield, Mass
The Provincial election in Saskatch
swan, which is to be held next Friday
is awaited with interest because Of til.
tact that the result may be the straw
which shows way the wind mill blow
in the general elections in Canada thii
fall.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
ca. holtc Societies 10 Meet.
Especial to the AR9Us.)

Boston, Mass, Aug. s-Five hun
dred prominent Catholic men and wo-
men, representing every State in The
Union, have arrived in Boston to at
tend the seventh national convention
of the American Federation of Catholic
Societies and Parishes. The Fedora
ton embraces the leading Catholi
societies OF the country and represent!
an aggregate membership of over 2,
900 ,OOe men and women.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
RaVAGES OF FLOOD.
Pie Pender Chronicle Gives STATE
mehi DIS tu Awful Effects Of
Recent InunddttuR.

This weeks issue of the Pender
Chronicle has the following accoun
of the recent storm and food il. va
rious parts OF the adjoining county:
"Tne terrible ram and wild storm
of last week did a great deal OF dam
age in Fender county. We hear tina,
Croom's b1ilge, Smiths bridge an
Bannerman's prloge have all been
washsd away. The bridge across
otouey Run has also been washed ava.
and nearly all ne bridges across this
CREEKS have been mrre or less dam
aged. Itwtti prnbabiy take So, O9o t'
replace and Re pair bridges.
"Complalnts are coming in of grea.
dam ase TO er"t,s.C9rH has been d ken
down, cotioi, has been torn to pisces
and ruined, aus every other crop unorl
or less ~dunntL"l.
the river at .>nni,h's bridge on Sur
las was a ue. .ecl sea, reaching u eli.
east side or mile and a half, auD
still rushing at that time. The waut I
was up IN the houses Of Il good nun!
.itizens over the river. Messrs. job.
Blake, ID. j. Stokes anc MIR. Ramsey
had to move out as the water was I'll :
ming through their dwellings. Many
hogs were drowned, and we learn thai
the crops in that section were ruilled
The roads have been badly was ed
it was the most destructive hoed that
has visited his section in many years,
in fact, ne one OF this generation has
aver seen anything like it,"
THE editor of the ARGUS spent the
day in Ke%nnasville, Duplin comfy,
Thursday-driving through b eoun-
try from Warsaw, and the same 0 IL
dition prevails in hat county as in
Fender.
Mr.. S. o. Middleton, a leading citi-
writing of the food conditions there,
says the water in his house in the
shallowest part was Is IL inches deep.
In the dining room and kitchen the
depth was from 2 to 2 I-2 feet. The
water came SO quickly that he did not
ma We time TO move the furniture IRON
the lower floor. Horses. hogs and cat.
tie had to be removed and while en-
gagged at this work, the furniture was
damaged, including an upright plane
two bookcases and three beds with
covering. The piano and dining room
furniture is totally ruined. Mr.. Mid
dleton estimates that bis loss in stock
crop, furniture, turpentine, etc.. will
be 80, 900 or 81, 900. Six or more heao
of cattle we're drowned with some 81
hogs. The barn was submerged il
about five feet of water. MIR. Middle
TOMS stershouse, as previously report
ed, was also flooded. The family hal
to remove from the rssidencei in boats
the water being six feet deep in low
places in the yard.
Mr.. G. P. Moore writing from Ban
nerman's bridge IN Wednesday state,
that the flood reached high water mar
there Tuesday morning. It was a lit
tie higher than the food of 1887. Near
ly everything was under water from
Banerman's to Halls Vile.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-08-13
Two Deaths FIsm HydrOphsbia.
Special to the ARGUS.

New York, Aug. 7.-Mrs. Jane Trum-
bell died this morning from hydropho-
bia. She was bitten a month ago by a
pet cat, but no treatme nt was AIKEN and
the disease developed two weeks ago.
Her suferings were frightful, but her
compesure was remarkable, facing
death almost as calmly as did Mr..
Marsh, who died from the same malady
of the bite a pet dog a few weeks ago.