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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08
FRENCH BUY our BONDS.
Syndicate in Sister Republic to Take
Railroad Securities.

New York, July 7.-Speyer & Co.. an
nounces that they have arranged for
the sale OF a $1O.00O.0OO issue OF St.
Louis e. San. Francisco Railroad Com
pany fifteen and twenty-year &. per. cent
gold bonds to a. syndicate OF French
banks. The Banque Francois, whose
president, M. Prouvier, was formerly
Minister Of Finance in France, is prom
incntly interested IN the transactions.
Preliminary steps have been taken to
have the bonds listed on the Paris
Rourse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

John McCurn of Randolph will have
his new naphtha launch completed in
about two weeks and it Will be a beau
ty. II is 25 feet long and tx feet beam
and is of the cabin cruiser class and
is made especially for salt water fish,
ing. Mr. McCurn Is now up against the
hardest proposition he has HAD since he
has been making it, and that is. nam
ing it, A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

The weekly roll-off at the bowling al
eys on Water street was held Tues
lay evening and was won by Harold
Harrington of Gardiner, with Bert
Blair of Gardiner second Earl Perry of
Randolph third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

bic to pay the fine ana costs
and were given tnrty DAYS.
Jack Gallagher, also of Garaiher PAID
$500 and costs, the total amounting to
$6.51 and was discharged. Leander
Spencer, another resident OF Gardiner
was put on probation for six days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Among the passengers on board the
City of Bangor Wednesday were Inez
Marson, r. E. McGlatchy, Carl Burton,
F.. E. Trowbridge, w. j. Vickery, H.
Barney, A. E. Bison, G. w. Gowdey
and ]. H. Hopkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

This is the day to secure first choice
of the genuine bargains Tasker Bros.
offer you. This is a stock that will
stand all the inspection you care to
give it, as regards style and quality.
Remember woolens are advanced by
the manufacturers, in some grades, rs
per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Fire. started by lightning in one of the
|56 600 barrel tanks of the Ohio Or Co at
|AGartinsville, Ill.,, early Tuesday was con-
|trolled Tuesday night. The loss was $685.
|0O0 The tank was punctured by a cannon
(shot and most Of the oil drained out. pre-
venting an explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

James w. Turner of Boston defeated
Thomas Gallagher of Bath in a three
nile roller skating race at the Coli
scum last night by six inches. The time
was IL minutes. Gallagher claimed a
foul, which was not allowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

:, Miss Julia Clason, accompanied by
her friend, Miss Ethel Davis of Ports
mouth. N. H., have gone to Prout's
Neck, Scarboro, where she will be
Joined by other girls and enjoy a
house party for a week or more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Miss Mary Bresnahan and Miss Mary
t. Kennedy, both of Lewiston, were
visiting in Gardiner Wednesday and
'eturned by way of the boat to Bath
md then to Lewiston by electrics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

E. w. Morrell. proprietor of the Gar
diner Reporter-Journal. was among
those who partook of the compliment
airy dinner given Wednesday at Taco
ma Inn by the L., A. & w. Street Rail-
way, to the proprietors and newspaper
man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

eft Wednesday afternoon for New York.
1t was loaded from the Old Orchard
houses of the American Ice Co. This is
the first cargo taken from these houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

The foundation of the new addition to
the Randolph Grammar school was COM
oleted Wednesday by Contractor H. E.
Scott. 1t is a concrete foundation with
brick wall above ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Dunlap have
gone to Bowdoin for several weeks
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

The ladies Of the Randolph M. E.
;fnrch, assisted by a few of the men,
we're extremely busy Wednesday, as it
was the date set for the cleaning of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

B. S. Green of Auburn was among
the business visitors in town Wednes-
lay and during his stay stopped at the
Johnson House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dyer of Show
hogan, who have been visiting at the
nome of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Beane, Mt.
Vernon street, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08
The Pleasant Pond House of Ricf

The Pleasant Pond House of Rich
mond of which c. M. Stevens is the
proprietor. has opened for the season.
This is the sixth season that this popu-
lar house has been in operation. 1t is
situated on the south shore
of Pleasant Fond and il easy Of access.
Mr.. Stevens can accommodate about
30 people this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

The Colonial Quartet will meet this
evening with DR.. r. H. Willis at his
home on Mt. Vernon street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Miss Aroline Clark of Central street,
Randolph, will leave this morning for Wa
terville to spend the next two days with
Miss Mildred Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Four DRINKS appeared before Judge
Larrabee In the mu nicipal court
Wednesday morning. Walter Carson
and John Stewart, all as Mccarthy.
both of Gardli9er were una
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Mrs. Bulah M. McKeaugh of Brock
ton. Mass, is visiting her father, H. ID.
Wells and sister, Mrs. Fred Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Hartman of
West Gardiner were the guests of Rev.
ind Mrs. c. f.. Jones of Central street,
Randolph, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Free
Baptist church will meet this after
noon with Mrs. w. W. Hayden at the
parsonage, 81 Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08
GARDINER.
News Of the Day from
Both Sides Of River.
Personals and Other Items in
Gardiner and Randolph.
Randolph School Teachers Are Re-
elected Liquor Agency Notes.

Guy A. Lawrence left Wednesday
for Glen. N. H., on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

Tax collector H. D. Wells is send
ing out the tax notices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

A band concert will be given this
evening at o'clock at New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08
WATERFOWL AND BRIGHTON
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Specially reported for the Kennebec Jour-
nal. Live Stock Yards July 6, 1909 :
MAINE. (
At Brighton. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08
THE CITY FATHERS
Grant Two Victuallers licenses-Other
Licenses-A Hydrant Location.

A meeting of the licensing board was
held in the aldermen's room in the
City building last evening and victual-
lers' licenses were granted to Edward
L. jerks and Johnson & Maxcy, both
of Water street. This means that low
ers of ice creams and sodas will now
be accommodated at these two places
on the Sabbath as we'll as during the
week. At one Of the previous meet
ings, a number of applicants for VIC
tuallers' licenses were refused. but Ow-
ing to the petitions Of the business men
and others that one or more places be
allowed these licenses. 1t was deemed
advisable to grant these two.
Immediately after the adjournment of
the licensing board, the board Of al
dermen was called to order. The bond
of H. d. Wells, in the sum of $4,000 as
collector of taxes was accepted and also
the bond of Fred H. Ring for $4,000 to
conduct a billiard hall Francis Pack
ard was given the privilege of operating
a bowling alley at South Gardiner for
six months
AS the chairman of the joint stand
ing committee or the fire department
was not present at the regular meet
ing which was held, Tuesday evening,
the board took up the matter in rela-
ton to the petition for the placing of
a hydrant at the corner of Dean street
and Lincoln avenue. George Williams,
member OF the committee was present
and stated that it would cost about
500 to install a hydrant at that point
owing to the pipe that would have to
be laid, but thought that hydrant at
the corner of Danforth street and Lin
coin avenue, to which point a 6-inch
steamer hydrant pipe has already been
laid which could be installed for the sum
of 500 and would answer for all prac-
teal purposes and 1t was voted that the
amount necessary be taken from the
contingent fund and transferred to the
fire department fund and that the may
or instruct the superintendent Of water
works to commence work at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-08

This week: Cattle 1856. sheep 1922 calves
2481, hogs Papa.
Last week: Sheep 3078 sheep $685. calves
331, hogs 25,428.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle SO, calves 1885, hogs 165. LIZ
FOREIGN CATTLE TRADE. srs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16

See Duncan Go. Is big advertisement
i'm this issue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
Southern Sentinel Changes Editors,

Mr.. Walter W. White, of Rochelle,
Grant parish, has been employed as
editor of the Southern lSentinel at
Winfield, Mr.. j. d. Pace, jts former
editor having retired from that po-
sition, but still retains his ownership
fthepaper. Mr.. White is " ell known
'ss ~ newspaper writer in this section,
.having for long time made humor-
our contributions To the papers un-
der the nom lie plume of ys.Ike Few
clothes" He has had tue experience
OF editing two or three uewspa pers,
the last being the Grant Parish DEM
ocrat, and he is n ready and inter-
estine writer on any subj.:t.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
Mr.. Ponder Speaks at Colfax.

According to announcement in the
last issue Of the Chronicle, Hon. Amos
L.. Ponder addressed the citizens of
Colfax last Tuesday night, on the
subject Of. conservation OF the fish
and game of the State. He had "a
good audience in the courthouse. of
nearly two hundred persons. Mr..
Ponder IL already and pleasing talk
err. and his address was entertaining
and Instructive, and was well receiv-
ed, even by those who might differ
with him IN to the usefulness OF the
game commission. Hemade u num-
Der of sugges lions as to changes In
the present law that he believes will
meet the views of the masses and
correct the ;.rudities in the law now
abOnt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
To Our Correspondents.

An Interesting communication mr.
parting TO he from the pupils, of one
nj the public schools is not published
Tins week. for the reason that no
name accompanies it. Also, another
communication, which deals in per-
sonalities, evidently intended to be
I'leasant, il not published for the
rrason that We fear it NAV give of.
tense. Our correspondents will please
always sign their names. an, avoid
personalities calculated to offend.
1T Is not always agreea Die VIII h,youny
men to have their walks and rides
with their best girls. and ID alters OF
That kind, printed in the ne wspa pers.
We nre glad to hear fregm .ntly from
all, and hope these writer, will come
ngain soon. 1t has been q long time
since We have cut out any CORE.
spondence, hut this week we are hard
pressed for room, and it would beial.
most Impossible to print these Jet
fers even If there We're no CRITICS ms
to tie urged agr.inst the matt ers
mentioned.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
In the South I.ouisisn. storm.

Mr.. W. f.. Worsham. the teacher
lately put in charge OF the. st. Andre
school. had a thrilling experience du-
ring the great storm In South Louisi
ana three weeks ago. He was teach
ing u school at Labat. IN Terrebonne
parish. about thirty miles south Of
HOuma. His school house was de-
stroyed. together with many Of the
homes In that country, and he only
escaped with his life after remaining
in u tree for several hours with the
waters rolling beneath him eight or
ten feet deep. More than two hnn-
dred men. women aud children per-
ished in Terrebonne parish alone as
the result of this storm.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
District Court Proceedings.

The following business was trans
acted by the court this week:
l.. b. Straughn. false pretenses.
placed on dead docket.
Dolly Ross. plead guilty to shoot
ing with intent to kill. sentenced to
penitentiary for years. 81
Jack Hickman. larceny. tried by
court and acquitted.
Alice johnson and Linnie Terry.
cutting with intent to kill, tried by
jury and acquitted. Z
Nolle prosequies were entered In
the cases against Matte Mitchell.
Wiley Leggett. Henry Hunter Jr.,
and Maddie Reynolds.
Henry Seals, cutting with intent
to Kill. tried by jury and acquitted.
Ed Benlah. retailing liquor. con-
tnued TO next term of court.
A. v. Nelson q Co. VS. Smith &
Sons, Judgment for plaintiffs
Mrs. Alphina Dubois. wife. VS..
Fountain Roberts, husbands and
Mrs. l.. II. Reddle- wife, vs.. Martin
Reddie. husband. plaintiffs author
lied to stand in Judgment and pros
ecute suit. Y
E. W. Rogers, VS.. c. Elkins. Ijudg-
ment for plaintiff.
Grant Timber & Mfg. Co. vs. Lin
cecum 4 Haw thorne, Judgment for
plaintiffs.
viii White. John Miller. j. n. VIII
ford, Jas. Caldwell. Will Clarke. Chas.
Ross, Folly Thomas. Eugene Alex
ander. Isaac Reese. Chas. Bell. Will
Curry and Joe Thomas. plead guilty
to not working the roads. and were
all fined S. and costs.
Ross Carter, carrying concealed
weapons. acquitted by court.
Felix Miles, concealed weapons,
convicted, fined SO and costs aud to
80 days in Jail. and i'm default of pay
ment to 30 days additional.
Stonewall Jackson, selling liquor,
convicted aud fined $500 and costs
and 80 days In default.
Harrison Gray. tried for assault
and battery and acquitted.
Emma Broussard plead guilty to
aiding a prisoner to escape. Being
under l5.years OF age. and there be-
ing no prison of correction. j. v. Lee
Sage was appointed guardian Of the
prisoner. to safely keep and clothe
her until further orders of the court.
The cases OF Bill Taylor and John
Lewis. larceny, were continued To
October lSth.-
Mack Arlington. unlawfully cut
ting timber. convicted aud sentence
deferred.
Arthur Williamson. selling liquor.
found not guilty ON one charge. and
guilty in one case, Judgment deferred
in three other cases, sen tence deferred
accused to stand on present bond to
await senteuce of the court.
Mary Mccoy. selling liquor, contin-
ued to next term of court.
Court adjourned Thursday after
noon to meet Monday morning.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
Its a Top Notch Doer.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world croyus its doors. That's why
the American people have crowned DR.
Kings New Discovery the king OF throat
and lung remedies. Every atom ia a
health force. 1t kills germs, and colds
and lagrippe vanish. II heals cough.
racked membranes and coughing stops
Sore, infiamed bronchial tnbes aud
lungs are cured and hemorrhages cease
DR.. Geo, More. Black Jack, N. c.. writes
lit cured me Of lung trouble. pronounc-
ed hopeless by all doctors. soc, 300
Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by all
druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16


We are pleased to acknowledge
the receipt,os nine new subscribers,
as follows: w. NJ. Brown, Arnile Ed
wards, s. L. Soncrant, Miss Edible
Hargis, Ed Wallace. W. T. Riygin,
Fl. &. Williams. 5. ID. Cooper and
+. N. Davidson.
Also we acknowledge renewals OF
subscription received from d. w.
Buxton, Caddo-Rapides Lumber Co..
Isaac McMills, H. b, Hines. p. A.
Dean. Green Watkins, Mrs. Lou
Johnson. e. J. Coekfeld. J. C. Kill
ingsworth. M. Gfnst'urg. F. Gumble
Il Co., N. Qnaintance. b. II. Phillips.
r. r. letter. l.. K. DeLoach. A, p. Pu-
jo. j.. w. Harrington. 3. NJ. LaCroix.
w. s. Woods, W. D. Harrison. t. f.
Duckiworth, Mrs. Mary Carnahan,
J. M. Canadian. ID. w. Honeycutt,
J. P. Taaemy. T. H. Leonard. Ire
mont Lumber Co.. X. l.. Lowe, Chas.
Moreau. wv. e. Williams. H. A. Par
due. J. L. Kent. A. J. Long. Foster
McNeely, j. d. Stallings. Ed Bran
con, ] r. Prescott, DR.. A. J. Morat.
J. q. Forts.r, A. +. Cooper. A j. Har-
sts, Il. w. Wagner. jackson Tademy,
A. w. Stew art. X. l.. Deem. H. s.
Garllngton. J. w. Orr. Isom Elzey.
II. o. Hart, y. J. Dewitt. w. l.. Bird.
r. n. smith, ID. NJ. Smith. G.. W.
Payne. J. G.. Calhoun and Judge
w 4 BLACK IAN
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
The Chronicle returns thanks to

The Chronicle returns thanks to
Manager j. +. Letton. of the Bentley
Hotel. Alexandria, for compliment
tary tickets to the Second Annual
Flower Show of the Central Louisi-
ana Floral Society. which will be
held Ia Hotel Bentley on Nov. 4th,
9th and 9th. Also complimentary
tickets to the foot ball game that
will be played in that city on the
afternoon OF Thursday. Nov. 4th. be-
tween the University of Louisiana
and the University of Cincinnatti.
See Duncan Go. = big advertisement
i'm this issue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
The Gas Well to be Bored Deeper.

The Colfax Gas Well Co. has plac-
ed an order with the Alexandria
Hardware Co. for 1900 feet of pipe.
which is expected to arrive in the
next few days. The well is ut pres
ent down to q depth of 7s5 feet, and
theindications are fair no W for reach
ing both gas and oil before great
while.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16

Capt. T. M. Wells this week pre-
scented the Chronicle editor with a
nice brown linen shirt. II the bal
auce Of the neighbors will chip In now
and get us pair Of breeches and
spme shoes and socks we will lie able
to 20 fairly well dressed this winter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
O. be Gnlfa1 Gbromiele.
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SATURDAY, OCT. IS, 1909.
Miles-Mills Case Postponed to Oct. q

Miles-Mills Case Postponed to Oct. FL.
Owing to the illness of District At
torney Jno. X. Hunter the Miles Mi lls
case was postponed from Tuesday
Of this week until Thursday, Oct. 81.
The regular Jury and the tales Jurors
ordered Ia the Miles Mills case were
discharged Tuesday evening. and or
dered to report hack to court on the
2lst
Attorney Jno. A. Williams was ap-
pointed district attorney pro TEN to
represent the. State, and those who
were prosecuted by him this week
discovered that he was quite AZ Wig
orous and successful In the prosecu-
ton of a case AS he is when engaged
for the defense.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16

Capt b. w. Marston has resigned
AS State Senator. his private bust
ness demanding his attention at
home, and his usefulness In the Sen
ate he alleges being handicapped by
opposition he cannot overcome.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-10-16
Frightful Fate Averted-

81 would have been a cripnle n, ~
rom terrible cut on my knee cap,S
writes FRANK Dis berry, Kelliher, MINI.
without buckien's Arnica Salve, which
5000 cured me- InfaIlible for wounds,
cuts aud bruises. 1t soon cures burns,
scaids; Old sores. boils, skin eruptions,
~ or'ds best f.or piles. 25c at ali drug.
dists.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
TO PROTEST AGAINST
HIGH FREIGHT RATES
COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
VIII Lay Matter Before State Railway
misslon-ScheduIe to and
from Los Angeles Called
Outrageous
Especial to The Herald.l

SAN BERNARDINo, Sept. 12.-The
chamber of commerce has appointed a
committee, composed of w. NJ. Parker,
e. d. Roberts and Joseph Ingersoll, to
take charge of the matter of protest.
ing before the state railroad commits
sion, which meets in this city Septem-
Der %, the matter of the outrageous
arbitrary freight rates now applying
between this city and Los Angeles, and
which, particularly on eastern freight,
make it impossible for local merchants
to compete with Los Angeles dealers
on the same articles, and which have
passed through this city or in many
instances stopped here on the original
trip.
Figures which have been compiled
and which are to be laid before the
ton more on Tennessee coal delivered
here than in Los Angeles, despite the
fact that in numerous cases a haul of
120 miles is avoided on San Bernardino
business on which a Los Angeles rate
is collected, and then the rate from
Los Angeles to this city in addition,
which in most instances is 20 per cent
and more of the charges on freight
from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pa
cific coast. It costs 20 cents per hun
dred more to deliver paper in this city,
26 cents more on furniture and on all
other articles the rate is uniformly
high.
The merchants of this city desire u
fair and lower rate from Los Angeles
here, and the railroad commission will
be urged TO take action in the matter
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-13
LOSES MIND WHEN SHOT
FROM PISTOL KILLS MAN

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 12.-From
the shock of his revolver, accidentally
discharged by another man, instantly
killing a Mexican to whom he was en-
deavoring to trade it for supplies, Joe
Melendez, who had wandered for two
days without food or water on the
burning sands of the desert, is believed
to have temporarily lost his mind.
Almost perishing from the lack of
water, Melendez, who was walking
overland from Searchlight to Needles,
stumbled into a Mexican camp near
Barnwell and begging for food and
water, offered in exchange revolver
While L. Rodriguez was haggling over
the price another Mexican was EXAM
lining the shooting iron and in some
manner accidentally discharged it, the
bullet piercing Rodriguez brain, killing
him instantly.
The shock of the tragic death of the
man with whom he was making the
bargain is believed to have brought to
a climax the delirium which was brew
ing in his system as the result of the
long walk over the burning sands with
out water and Melendez was temporar-
lily out of his head.
An inquest was held over the re-
mains of the unfortunate Mexican by
Coroner Van VIE, the evidence show
ing clearly the shooting was accidental.