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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

six miles underneath a great granite
ridge. AS the food that henceforth
viii make incomparably fertile this
lovely valley came pouring through
the canal that conducts Il 10 the IN
eompahgre river. fnen and women fair
ly wept for Joy. and the president him
self was visibly affected The open
ing Of the gates was preceded by
prayer and followed by national airs
played by a band.
Mighty Project Completed.
Thus was nttingly slgnallEed the
completion Of the Gunnison river tun-
mel. the lrst project undertaken BY
the United States government re-
clamation service. Work on the pro
jeot was begun four and a half years
ago ana had progressed steadily ever
since. Together with its main and
distributing canals. the tsaael viii ir-
rigate $50 1000 acres OF land In a val.
ley naturally one Of the most fertile
in Colorado, but which has been semi
arid because OF the annual summer
droughts and the inadequacy Of the
-uncompahgre river.
This dag OF the opening Of the tun-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

ter can prevent the tunnel taking
from the river an the Water needed.
Has Immense Capacity.
A few statistics OF ibis tremendous
project are worth settling forth. The
mnnG IA 80. 600 feet long, and IL b.
~ fcot inside measurement The main
canal Is so feet wide az the bottom
and S2 feet Wide M the sop. and ne
aFersse depth OF the water Is ten
feet The capacity ID 1890 cubic feet
81 water a second After the water
leaves the west portal OF the tunnel
q - ~oond0cttd through ~ miles az
canal ID the uncompahEre There h
q drop % 2la feet I'M this distance. aud
this great fan VIII be utilized Tor ere
ating power. A series OF concrete
drops has been constructed and the
'mmsnse body OF water rushing over
them Is capable % generating az least
I0.0oo horse power. which VIII be util
lied "a lighting the entire uncompah.
gSe valley By electricity,
Tae cost o. the tunnel and distrlb.
uting canals is over 5000. 900. and
perpotual water rights viii De sold 10
actual settlers at about SIS an acre
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
The Harvest Home.

ond series called Doctor syntax's
Tour in Search 81 Consolation" This
was in 1890 and the following year
came Doctor Syntax's lRughable tour
IN search OF a wife. which u~ndoubted.
~ contained some OF Rowlandson's
best designs
Il Is said that Combe used 10 pin
up the various sketches against 3
screen OF his apartment IN the Kings
Bench and write his verses ss the
painter wanted them, He was a most
prolific writer and between the years
i773 and 1928 he wrote and edited
upwards Of 100 books. contributed to a
score Of Journals and furnished. &C
cording 90 his own notebook. fully
2 600 columns Of matter 60 the maya
zines and newspapers
Il happened that about the time OF
the vogue OF Doctor syntax. Ciews
was making his mstrous. dark.blue
ware for the American market and ne
Immediately seized the opportunity TO
add 20 his fame by reproducing the
various Syntax designs with an accu.
racy that characterized the Clews
china.
One series began with the doctors
preparations for his hour OF The lakes.
accompanied by his mar GrlzzIe:
Al length the lingering moment came
That save the dawn OF wealth n fame.
Injurious Ralph. exact a. four.
led GrifEle raddied. 20 the door
And soon. With more than common state.
The doctor stoed before the gate.
Behind him was biz faithful wife.
zone more embrace. ms dearest life
rhsn his rray palfrcy be brstrode.
And gave a nod and ol hr rode
Good lucip good luck, she loudly cried.
Valet oh. Vale" he replied
This story is distinctly portrayed
within the limits Of a dinner plate. or
In the larger scope afforded by a plat
ter Then follows a list OF calamities
which beien the unfortunate traveller
IN rapid succession, First ho loses his
way and then hc Is stopped hy high.
Kaymen and finally bound by then
10 a tree Here he remains Ia dur
anoe FOE n while until liberated b
two buxum matrons. who are seen ou.
their trutting psifreys riding 20 hh
rescue.
Doctor Syutax setting out in se8rcs
/ o. q wife Is the beginning OF one Hci
% drawings Others % much attrac
ton are she garden trio. the harves
home. a noble hunting party. Doctoi
SyniaK with a blue stocking beauty
Doctor syntax s~targaEing and mans
more.
TIE syptaK dishes ar occasionalF
seen Ia coicsa. as an the case 90 IA
specimen IN the Morse coilecuos
which illustrates hoctOr syntax
Tmvclk~ These are probably o.
later period than the Ciews china
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

mel was made the chief dsY Of the
Western Slope fair. now heiag held
here, Al the morning special uaina
kept coming Ia. from Various parts
Of the state. and AZ 1880 there was q
parade OF the visitors. Early in the
afternoon the explosion OF bomb
told the people that the speusal traln
bearing President TAFT and otheT gov
eminent officials had entered the city
limits. A second bomb announced his
deharkation az The station. ard a third
was sent up "a the distinguished
guest escorted b. a great procession
started for Elks PARK
President TaH welcomed.
Al the park. after Introductory -
marks By r. d. Cauin. chairman Of
the Gunnison tunnel opening commit
tee. Mayor J. Z Ailea turned the
Key OF tbs city oger 10 the gues.s
Then John C. Deli delivered the formal
address OK welcome. 70 which Presl
dent Taft responded briefly and
happily The exercises here con.
cludod with remarks By Senator
Charles J. Hughes and Gov. John
shsfroth. AZ four o'clock trains start
cd for the west portal Of the tunnel,
where President Taft opened the
gates, and speeches were made By l.
w. Mcconnell. consulting engineer Of
the reclamation service. and Senator
Horace r. belong OF Grand Junction
After the return q Montrose there
vas a reception 70 President TAFT and
others and this evening speeches we're
delivered b a number q wellenoNn
c~oloFadUaDR lhe celebration winding
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Before he went fishing. said the
town Etory-teiler. he swallowed
bout a pint an half OF snakebite rem.
edy. an Of course you know what that
is2 Wen, after the snake bit him,
the reptile cut all sorts o. cspers. kaEe
the remedy weut straight 10 Gas head.
Last thing Il tried 10 do wuz 70 sWal-
Ter IT'S tail. an Il got Itself In the form
OF q hoop. an I'm a liar e the chil-
dren didn't roll Il around all dayi-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

The extraordinary popularity % sns
white goods this summer makes the
choice Of Starch a matter Of great fm-
p~ortance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. IS the
only one which Is safe 70 uss on fns
fabrics. II great strength Is a stHen-
er makes half the usual quantity q
Starch necessary. with the result %
perfect finish. equal to that when The
goods were new.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Prince Bismarck was once pressed
by a certain American ohciai - rec
ommend his son for q diplomatic
place "He Is q very remarkable fel.
low said the proud father. ne
speaks seven languages Indeed
said bismarck vho did not hold q
very high opinion ofiinguistie acquire
ments; what a wonderful head wait.
az he would maket"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

procured Doan's kidney Pits and
began using them THIS remedy helped
me AZ cnce, strengthened my kidneys
and corrected the disordefed condi
ton
Remember The name-DOan's Sold
BY al dealers. 80 cents a box Foster
MIlbnFn Co. Buaalo. b. y.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

With a dlfo1t 2
condition ~ the ki1
neys. some backache
hnd i~rrcgnia paF
Hgca 81 aecreiiona A.
nnes was obliged
b. set ub out 81 bed
At night and the
urine was unnatural
in appearance onue
advice of a friend !
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

The first Grand Army post 10 ~
rope has lately been organized s. Old
ham. in Lancashire. England. where
% former union soldiers reside Al
though Il is the first European posi-
II is not the first outside the limits
Of the United States as there are a.
ready four IN Canada one In Peru and
one IN HonOlulu-st John ~. b
Globe.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
80 80 -. IN Hersss

Tremendous was the drain on The
horsohesh OF the world caused b. the
Boer war In that war England sent
Sss.s 2s horses and 100000 mulea o.
South Africa. four times az many ami
mails as the Germans took 10 France
In August 1870 Tamerlano led e2OQt
horses ove the Hindoo kpoah IN lhi
conquest oi Delhi
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
s1arr o. ouo err or rourpor-
rH-re Hn~Hr =

HtAfN o. nhle ~ A
LrcEs CuLNTr.
FaaNE B. CHErm makes oam thzt b. r setE
partner o. fhf Era u d. g. CEEgLF a CO. GadE
business b. ~ CITY n uoedo. cCuufT eud sute
tforEs4A and Ihsr sd cu va pay te Sun ~
\ HUNDRED DOLLARS ~ eleh Ern ever
us of csranru tEat aaas be- CHd b. a. ~ &
Halls GkrAHEn CIR
FRANK J. CHENEE
Sworn 20 before me ana Ecsaroat e uy rnaraaa
nE ga cas- q Deouhu. A D. 1854
AW GLEASON.
NorsHS PUHuc
Hane catxrrh Crre = takra nteasnT and acu
dirctv uu1d fha hlEnf and uun1uE surfaces g ~
urtrm. s1nd fr teslunriaE re
ELC CHENEY a Co uosta o
sod NV au DrEcErE ISL
uAke lala Fun0 pa ar u-11stu1t1a
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Another Operation AEuiEEn-
CnraW. RI WAIT wr-reu 70
EGU Wazt that wDElerfll Mas
LF1ia p RlEaEa NeEtahE Cen
poEnd las csEs for Ea IV8 81 ts
best doefors - Ca5E1r8 sid IT weed
de nIdl NOS have a. c7sztfW ard
i never f-grz1t - EerT q wsl ET
sEzia IAz5a Ersn t1u AID f
trgutIas 50 that 4 Esre4 daT ard
urEE a Er-em1 rerCw-N LA
Il P9nkhaU's WeQRtahe Cemrm
and is made re q wen MquAu ~
ALvEA sEEElEa n LazgAs1 ST.
Clfago. III
Lydla y EnkhzuE Taretzhk Cen
poI1A msde fnom r1Ua8 ard kerta
hzE proved 70 Be TIE East saooanf-l
remedy Tor curing fhe wufU foy-w -
female liza Enclu1lnE Grt1cu
Inflammation. Ebrrld ruzi0A rre~l
iaz11eA periodic pains hzEE1Ete hesrs
ing6oWn feeling. fztEkncg hG
ton &ndnerT0UE p~roEtratsans ItBQEtS
but a trEe 70 Try II ard TIE rsEt
has been worth Ui4oEG . nay
s1su1E WCUs2
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Soliieriy Loosing Man-INe speut
rs years OF my iiie % the service q
my country.
Low nFONed lndniduai-so kaTs
What wero yoa "a iorl
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
OPENS BIG Tunnel
PRESIDENT TAFT SWINGS GATES
or ouNHlson RIVER BORE.
MIGHTY WORK is FINISHED
Waters Of Mountain Torrent Are
Brought SIX Miles Under > Granite
Ridge 70 Revive Beautiful But
seml-Arid u~neompahsre Valley.

Montroso. Col, Sept 23-As many
thousand people cheered themselves
hoarae and cannon doomed this after.
noon. President William II. Taft
opened the gates Of the Gunnison river
tunnel and admitted to the Uncompah.
gre valley the waters OF a mountain
torrent brought from its rocky bed
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Little Beatrice. three years Old. was
declaring her fear Of q neiEhbQring
bulldog. When her mother tried 70
convince her he could do no harm
when so securely tied. she asked IN
pleading tones.
Cant you pin him with a safety
pinT~
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
old Poets Knew q Ausomaaaa

Old Poets Knew Of Automnhile,
The old poets knew about the auto.
mobile.
How now y"
"Macaulay speaks of Lars Porsena
and bis ivory car.
Wells"
And Poe cites an instance GO the
air groVinE deuser evidently an
auto had Just passed
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
up with en- msninatsd parade ana pyi
rotechnic display.

up with en- muninated parade ana pyi
rotechnic display
story o. the Great Tunnel.
First Of the big government recla-
nation projects 20 be undertaken. the
Gunnison river tunnel has been one Of
the most dincuit TO carry through.
The ample waters Of the Gunnison
flow through narrow valleys insult
Cd TO agriculture or through deep.
rocky canyons. while only a few
mica 20 the west the lovely Uncom-
pahgro valley has been suffering for
water. The Gunnison. descending IN
ever deepening gorges. finally pluugss
Into the Black canyon. one OF the most
magnificent mountain gorges Ia the
world. This unpromislng spot was Sc
iected as the starting point Of the
tunnel Brave engineers lowered
themselves into the Black canyon az
points where the granite walls rise
almost perpendicuiarly hundreds Of
feet, and after their surveys we're com
pleted active work was started on the
immense PROJECT
AT great EXPENSE ana under enor-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Look here. Jams, Il seems TO me
TIA, you're asking me for money an
the time
That's = telusion. John. dear. n
you'll think a minute youn rosliee
that I'm spending Il part OF the ano
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Hub Reckless and eElraTagant-if
when did I ~ make . useless par
chasef
Wife-Why, theue's that IRE oNtins
Euisher sou bought a year agoi ssNe
never USED Il once.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

II you are on conhdenual terms
with almost any family you discover
they are terribly hard up.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

There are limitations. don't be fooied
There Is no substitute Tell tie dealer you
want Lewis Single Binder cigar.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Palm tree prosperity does not De-
pend upon weather or climate
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGRrLT,
Keep them white with Red Cros Bali Biae.
AL wooes an large 2 o. psekse 8 eents
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30
NoFMENps.

castieF-Yoam hare % brirg so1s
sHe 20 lsaatlfg yos befRs Es es
cash his check Coz szy fris1fa "a
ne toTu7
strangar-NOs cna Tn ne tax ec
eeior.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

The true Christian does a great
many things he does not have 10 do
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Mr. Winlom's seaathtuE svrap-
Per ehnlrea fretrirc. safte1a So urlas reaee ~
1a2natl aaa .ac-rea u14caA Iapc14
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-09-30

Do Gods VII as he makes q known
to-day. and tomorrow VIII take care
q itself
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01

river commenced to c:umble and
fall. Many Of the houses had from
ten to one hundred people on their
roofs. and all disappeared IN the
food. In one school building. on
the south side OF the river. nieety
women and children were drowned
when the wills Of the building col
lapsed.
This was one Of the most pathetic
incidents OF ,as food. The women
and children sed to the school Tor
safety. ou, the wster reaching there
drove them from room TO room until
they were all clustered IN oce room.
Two priests we're With them In the
room. and while n the act Of bless
.os them the walls Fell acd the
whole .!ae,y were swallowed up II
the food.
Thousands Of people were stand
.og on the north bank OF the r!ve'
unable to render aid 20 the rrso.
tunates or tie buildings on the soutt
side. 70: nothing could have Hvee
IN the current OF the Sarta Cata-.os
which vas half mile vide aoc Cow
ing a; tie rate Of ct !eas: tTect.
! miles an hour. Watchers saw build
iass loaded with people collapse
and the people disappear IN the va
tcrs. It was sight never to b
forgotten. and there is pract!call
no establishment il the city that Ia
not sone story Of She loss oe eC
/ 1.ovss.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01
TWELVE HUNDRED DROWNED.
The Horrible Situation at Montere!
Portrayed.

4 dispatch from Monterey says
at noon on Sunday it stopped rain
Ing for the first time since last nuTs-
day afternoon. and some idea OF the
horrors Of the food Of Friday night
and Saturday could be obtained. II
was at firs, reported that eight hun
dred lives were lost IN the disaster
but Sunday it seems that the num-
Der OF the dead will reach 1900 and
may be more The river has lal'
len considerably. and while still high
the danger Is now over. Seventeen
and q hall inches Of rainfall is tho
ohcial record during Friday. Sat
urdsy and Sunday.
Fully $4,000 peop!s aIe homeless
from the food and are being cared
for By the city government IN tx
best way possible At noon Sun
day 5000 people were given bread
coffee and soup at the uucic!ca! OF
fees. but there are many more OF
the southsids Of the river still ou
Of reach Of aid on account OF IT,
,tilI overcowed .iver. Conse-Tauv
estimates os tts property loss o!ae
the figures at s2o.6oo.ooo through
OUT the city. AL through the de-
and up to late Sunday night boc!e
were taken from the debris an
ruins In the path Of the food. az
ove. fye hundred have been recoE
e@G.
/ The greatest loss Of life occurce
Saturday morning between the hour
OF 9 ana II o'clock when the lars
ourdscs or TO sou.. side OF e
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01
SssiSEES ALL RECORDS.
Paulhan Flies Further and LonSeE
Than Wright

Another sensational exploit was
added to the narvels OF aviation
week a: Rhemis Wednesday when
Paulhan. the piucky French aviator.
broke the worlds record IN Won
dersul flight OF two hours. f,fty-three
miaues and twenty-four seconds.
During twenty m!nues OF the time
Paulhan had a heavy rain and wind
storm to contend against
The ?err!o1s oGcial record 70:
tine IA tie air was made by Wilbur
Wright st Le Mans. December 81
two hours. twenty r,iuues. twenty
three and one-ffch seconds.
Pau!sas,s rev record lo- distance
was abc2. IS. kilometres. or elShty.
three niles. He made thirteen cir
cuits OF the course AS he was com
ing down the home stretch for ,ht
last time the 6!-!g!b!e. Col. Reaard
cppea-ed 70 the westward. p!ough!ni
It's way oajes,icaI!y through th'
smoke OF the city o: Rhenis-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01
NEGRO "KSIGHTs" STOP RIOT.
Black "Pythians" Intervene to Pre-
vent Race War.

At Kansas City. No. swinging
their swords above the heads OF the
t.elligerents and declaring that un-
less the trouble ceased they would
use them. a company Of negro
knights Of Pythias' few days
ago prevented what promised to be
race riot during a parade OF the
supreme lodge Of the negro knights
Of Pythias.'
The trouble began when s. w
Jarboc. laurdryman( accompanied
By MS wife. drove through the pa
-ade OF 5000 negro knights" at
Twelfth and Central streets. Sew
eral negroes not in the line OF march
seized the bride Of the horse.
You can't pass here" they shout
ed.
Mrs. Jarboe seized whip aud
struck at the men. Instantly a
hundred excited negroes crowded.
abou: the wagon. One wrested the
whip from the woman. striking he,
number Of times and !nfict.ng
painful bruises.
Many white men rushed TO the
aid OF TIE iaundrynan. 4 riot call
! was sent 70 the police headquarters
but before the police arrived tae
armed knights" had restored OF.
| der.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01
TRAGIC DEATH
OF A SOUTH CAROLINIAN N PAN
ANA on WEDNESDAY.
Deceased Vas Native Of Winns-
boro But His Mother and Sisters
Live In Columbia

As told In the press dispatches
Thursday, Mr.. William ". Chandler
O: South Carolina. ed!to. OF the
Panama Press. met with a tragic
death IN Panama Wednesday. He
was killed by Gen. II. o. Jefries,
who figured prominently in the
Panama revolution.
The dispatches say that he was
killed on account OF a publication
which is alleged to have reflected
UPON q sister-in-law OF JefT!es. Re
was knocked down and stunned by
the use OF the butt Of a revolver.
and was then kicked violently.
In speaking OF the tragedy The
State says Mr. Chambers mother
lives IN Columbia. and that bis body
will be carried there for !nternent-
TIE following about the matter
from the State will be read with
interest:
The deceased is q native Of Wins
boro, where his father was employ
ed IN q bank aad later moved to
Augusta. Ga. His mother. Mrs NJ.
E. Chandler. was g Miss Dcatw7!sht
OF this city, and is now g resident
OF shandoa with her daughter. Mrs.
C. P. Davis and Mrs. Walker. Ar.
Davis Is connected with The Evening
Record.
Prof. J. Fleming Brown and Mrs.
P. J. Boyd OF SpaEtanourg. uncle
and aunt OF the deceased. arTtved n
Columbia last night. and his father.
D. e. Chandler OF Jacksonville. Fla.
and Mrs. F. 3. Fleming OF Augusta
Ca, are expected today.
The body will probably be brought
to Columbia. arriving here IN about
eight days. Mr.. Chandler went TO
the Philippines IN 1898 as an enlist
ed man and after serving in the
army several years engaged IN bus
iness there and Is said to have been
unusually successful. In April.
1897. he cane to Colunb!a on
visit and later went to Panama
where he purchased the plant OF the
paper OF which he was editor when
killed. He was but 80 years oio.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01
ENGINEER STAYS Ar THROTTLE.
RICH. Eye Cat Squarely N Two
By Guage Exploding.

With ii. righ. eye ert seca-ely IN
two BY piece Of dying glass. En-
staee- Andcew Horn ran bis Hrs.
Laekawanna cypress s-sia from
Maplewoo6 into Summit. \. j.. be
fore be asked for relief. and now
be is n 2 hospi.a! where he nay lose
the sight o. both eyes because Of his
he-oss..
While making sast time tho glass
gauge on ac Of! cup IN the cab c1-
2loded. piece OF its striking Horn
in the eye. Horn gave one short
blast on the whistle. suonccins the
fireman from the tender
When tie e"cnan reached him
Horns right e. was bleeding pro-
ersely. bu. he had his right hand
on the throttle and his left on The
airb-ake.
He said TO the fireman: Jus
stand near me as Uay fail IN Try
ins 70 run her in"
When the train reached Summit
Horn was taken OF acd sent Il
the hospital.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1909-09-01
SOMEBODY'S BLCSDER-
Came Sea- Causing Tragedy at EIsS
Institution.

At Albany. Ca, during an inftia-
ton In the Elks' Lodge Wednesday
night, CleTe Cox. q prominent young
Elk. who was helping conduct the
initiation, was shot through the
aeshy part OF the leg with : 32-caH-
bre ball. from cartridge that was
thought to be blank
The floor OF the lodge room shows
the marks o. several bullets h!ed
during the initiation. An tnTesta-
cation afte. the accident revealed
the fact that in some u1accountatle
manner some cartridges OF the kind
used In shooting galleries had be-
come mixed with the blank cartrtos-
es used n limitations.
Three doctors were hurr!dely sum
moned 20 the lodge rooms to attend
the injury 20 Mr. Cox. The shooting
gallery cartridges responsible for the
accident looked so much Ike blank
cartridges that the difference could
scarcely be distinguished The ae-
c!cent caused much excitement in the
lodge room and put an end to the
initiation exercises.