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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-31
CHAPTER VII. (Contlnued.)

Just fold them in." said desper-
ately. TIT isn't difficult" And be-
cause | was so transparent fraud
and knew he must find me out then, |
said something about butter. and went
into the pantry. That's the trouble
with a lie: somebody asks you to tell
one as q favor to somebody else, and
the first thing you know, you are hav-
ing TO tell a thousand. and trying TO
remember the ones you have told so
you won't contradict yourself, and the
very person you have tried TO help
turns on you and reproaches you for
being untruthful! | leaned my ell
bows despondently on the shelf Of the
kitchen pantry, with the feet of a
guard visible through the high win
dow over my head, and waited for
Mr.. HARRISON to come in and demand
that ] fold a raw egg, and discover
that I didn't know anything about
cooking, and was just as useless as all
the others.
He came. He held the bowl out to
me and waved a fork in triumph.
'T have solved it," he said. cor.
rather, Flanagan and | have solved
It, The mixture awaits the magic
touch Of the cook"
/ honestly thought | could do the
rest II was only to be put In a pan
and Drowned, and then In the oven
three minutes. And l did It properly,
but for two things: | should have
creased the pan (but this was the
books fault; 1t didn't say and I
should have lighted the oven. The
latter, however, was Mr.. Harbison's
fault as much as mine, and had wit
enough TO lay II TO observation-disclosures
on the part Of both of us.
After that, Aunt Selma or no Aunt
Selma, we decided to have boiled
eggs, and Mr. HARRISON knew how to
cook them. He put them in the tea
kettle and then went TO look at the
furnace. And officer Timothy Flanni.
gan ground the coffee and gave his
opinion Of the board of health in no
stinted terms. AS for me, burned
my fingers and the toast, and felt my
self growing hot and cold. for | was
going to be found out as soon as FIan-
nigan grasped the situation
Then, of course, l did the thing that
caused me so much trouble later.
put down the toaster-at least the
HARRISON man said il was a toaster-
and went over and stood in front of
the policeman.
II don't suppose you will under
stand-exactly," | said, "but-but IL
anything occurs TOTO make you think
] am not-that things are not what
they seem TO bel mean. what I say
they are-you will understand that it
is a joke. won't you? A joke. you
know"
Yes. that was what I said know
IT sounds like a raving delirium. but
when Max came down and squizzled
some bacon. as he said. and told
Flanagan about the robbery, and how.
whether II was a joke or deadly earn
est. somebody in the house had taken
Anne's pearls. that wretched police
man winked at me solemnly over
Max's shoulder. oh, It was awful
And, TO add TO my discomfort. the
most unpleasant ideas would obtrude
themselves. What was Mr.. HARRISON
doing on the first floor of the house
that night? Ice water. he had said
But there had been plenty Of water in
the studio, And be had told me IL
was the furnace.
Mr.. HARRISON came back in a half
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-31

Figures Of the English, as Well as
Those OF the American, Grow
ing Worse.
The question Of the influence of ath-
letics upon physique which was raised
by Dr. Sargent OF Harvard and Mr..
Alexander. the American artist. con-
tinues 10 interest people in England.
writes the London correspondent Of
the New York Times. Marcus Stone.
the artist, thinks. too, that the figure
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-21

THIS is THE DOLLAR SECTION
Means that for dollar buy Of the items listed below each
more These for Saturday and Monday only Don expect them Tues
Just budget of good things for the days specified
Women's 200 Waists 100 ZOO Fancy Hosiery 100
Women's so Gowns 100 Women's l. so Kimonas L 90
Womens SO Petticoats ST $50 Counterpanes for 100
Womens SO Parasols 90 Extra fine 15O Napkins1OO
Women's1 SO Slippers 90 All $50 Silks for 100
ST so
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-21

Roundup Sale White Goods
White Lawns cheapest lawns ever
offered in the city at prices 19c, 14c, 12c
and &c.
Wash Goods such as Persian Lawns,
French Chiffons, etc. on sale at very low
prices.
White Linens-see the values we offer
at 115, csc, 60c. 58c, 45c to 33c
Laces and Trimmings at Bargain Prices
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-21

Roundup Sale Table Linens
All 200 Table Linens now l.45
All Us Table Linens now - 1.35
All 1.5O Table Linens now - LIS
All 1.25 Table Linens now i. CSC
All 100 Table Linens now 49, 100
All 9Oc Table Linens now 66C
All Use Table Linens now m SIC
All Csc Table Linens now - 4SC
Napkins, Towels and Counterpanes
at big reductions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
Particularly the Ladies,

Not only pleasant and refreshing te
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet.
enng to the system, Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA is particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial il,
all cases in which wholesome, strength.
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispels colds. headaches and the pain.
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
iacton to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
rho have personal knowledge of its ex-
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity. however, has
led INSCRIPTIONS dealers to offer imita-
tons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore. when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name Of the
Company California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
SO cents per bottle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
A COOLING SHAMPOO
FOR SUMMER MONTHS

Because OF profuse perspiration
and excessive oiliness of the scalp in
summertime" writes Mrs. Mae Mar
tyn. in the Los Angeles Globe. many
women find the hair difficult to man
age. Ordinary shampoo mixtures fail
10 remove all dust and oil. and invari-
ably leave the hair stringy and matted.
The simplest and best thing with
which to cleanse both scalp and hair
Is plain canthroX. a teaspoonful of
canthroX dissolved in a cup of hot
water Is enough for good shampoo,
ana a little at time. poured on the
head and rubbed briskly creates a
white. thick lather. wonderfully cool
ing and soothing. RinsinR leaves the
scalp and hair delightfully."- clean, and
the hair dries quickly. taking on n
beautiful brilliancy and softness"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
TRUSTEES OF ELoN COLLEGE
NAME NEW FACULTY MEMBERS
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Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
Elon College, y. c., August l6-The
executive committee of the board OF
trustees of Elon College met here Mon
day. with the following members pres.
ept: K. B. Johnson, Raleigh: DR.. r. NJ
Morrow Burlington; Rev ]. w We'll
Ions, of the Hill, and the president
OF the college. Mrs. Sallie E. Holland
Franklin, Va. was elected matron OF
West dormitory and Mrs Rose J. Ma
chen. of Mobjack. Va. was elected
housekeeper.
Rev. L. l. Cox. of the Hill. was
elected treasurer to succeed DR.. P n
Fleming. Burlington, y. c.. who re-
signed on account of having accepted
charge at Greenfield. O., as pastor
of the First Christian Church of tina
place
Rev. j. o. Atkinson. A. NJ. D. D.. a
graduate OF Wake Forest College in
the bachelor of arts course. and OF
Harvard University graduate school.
with the NJ. A. degree. for many years
professor OF political and social science
In the college. who has for the pa ST
several years been editor Of the Chris
tian Sun, has been elected to the pro-
fessorship OF political economy and
social science and has accepted
Fl. n. Doak. A. B., was elected in
structor in the preparatory depart
ment. Mr.. Doak is also to act as
athletic director. and to have charge
OF the baseball, basketball, tennis and
track team during the next year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
FIRE IN CEMETERY
SCARES NEGROES
Many Thought Judgment Day
Had Come-Leather Company
to Be Prosecuted.
Especial to The rimes-pisnatoh.I

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Winchester, Va, August 16.-Terri-
fed negroes ran pell NELL shouting,
Judgment day is here" when fire waa
discovered this afternoon in tho Orrick
Cemetery. in which hundreds of COLI
ored people are buried A lot owner
had gone there to burn tho dry grass
Off his lot. and the fire made rapid
Roadway. envolopinS the entire ceme-
terry In fire In n short time. The heat
was so intense some of the graves
cracked open. and many tombstones
were damaged. The colored people
were badly frightened and some OF,
the more superstitious thought the
IRE was the work of the devil. whila,
rushing the Friendship Fire Com-i
pany's hose to the FIRE, Driver Irmin,
Arnold was thrown on the hose truclc
and badly injured
The United States Leather Company.
which operate several tannertes in
hampshire and Hardy counties. w. va.
is TO be prosecuted by State authori-
Ties for polluting Capon River. and
destroying millions of speckled trout
ana black bass and other game fish.
A large quantity OF matter from thu
'anneries poisoned the large fish. min
nows and turtles. and long Irregular
lines of buzzards can be seen FROM
every hill. crowding to the river
banks to eat the dead fish.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
Packer-Booker.
cf-sbOOkers
10 The Times -Dtsnafrb

Especial 10 The Times-D!spatch.1
Raleigh, y. c., August 16.-An espe-
cially notable marriage took place this
evening at $50 o'clock on the lawn of
Peace Institute. where there was IL
unique improvised altar. Miss Sophie
Graham Booker was the bride and Dr.
Andrew Packer. of Brooklyn. y. Y,
was the bridegroom The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. e.
Booker. father of the bride. He also
gave the bride away In connection
with the ceremony. The bride was at
tended by quite a party of brides
maids-Miss Louise Ford. OF Front
Royal. Va; Miss Gordon baskerville.
Of Clifton Forge. Va; Miss Fannie
Thacker. OF Norfolk. Va; Miss Eliza
beth Howard, of Tarboro. and Miss
Mary Packer. Of Brooklyn. The hest
man was Rev W. S. Packer. of Rock
After a trip North. Mr.. and Mrs. Pack
er will be at home in Brooklyn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
Social and
Personal

Il BRILLIANT midsummer wedding
~ to be celebrated this evening a,
o'clock, In the home OF the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lvne
starting Thomas. in Mar,insville. is
that of Miss Mary Reamey Thomas
ana DR.. william Preston Few Bishop
John Carlisle kilgo will perform the
Ceremony in the presence o! q few rel.
atlVes and friends. An improvise d
eitar will be arranged In The living
room which will be decorated in GUAM
Hues OF white flowers and palms and
1crns Southern smiiax viii drape the
walls, and sarlands of white flowers
ana smiia% Will be arranged over the
windows and muntel. The lights will
pe shaded in rose color, while pink
mowers VIII predominate in the library.
"he3e the guests Will be received In
inc dining room. yellow fowe rs, in a
DIG french basket. viii ornament the
centre OF the Ia BILE. and yellow flowers
and shaded lights will also carry out
'he color scheme OF yellow in that
room. Mrs. Charley Womack Will sing
iust previous 10 the entry of the bridal
party. and Miss Annette Fuller will
Play "Mendeiasohn's Wedding March"
as professional.
The brides gown VIII be fashion ID
OF soft white satin and made with a
court train. Tho bodice is trimmed
with duchess lace. and real orange
blossoms and toronet OF pearls Will
hold her tuile veil in place She VIII
carry shower bouquet of Bride roses
eno lilies OF the valley. Mr.. Thomas
VIII give his daughter away. The
bride VIII be attended by her sister.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
SIR DIXON s HIGH
JUMP IS FEATURE
Thousands Witness Closing
Events of Classy Show at
Front Royal.
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Front Royal. Va. August l6.-Fully
| 5000 people saw the last day OF the
horse show, and enjoyed the cleanest
show that has ever been held here.
! The rain 1f yesterday put the track
| In prime shape. and all races were
! fast. Sir Dixon again electrified the
crowd when he cleared the high jump
at six feet six inches. The only acct
| dent to mar the day was when BROOKS.
| riding Lady Jane. fell over the brush
| jump on the last round of the steeple-
chase. Smith. riding Ben Lalla, set n
pace entirely too fast for the leld, and
| finished ahead, his horse running easy
chsrger class horse suitable for
Army, entries limited to Virginia cir
F. W: Payne; second Knight Of ths
Drumboy, N, Frank Neer. Jr
Best pair to be shown TO pole-First,
Dupont second. Lady Langton. Maid
of Rosemont, p. II. and X. " Gilpin
Ligh.weighs hnnters-Tirst. Kes-
Julian Morris; third, Bald Eagle, Ash
leigh Stables.
Middle and heavyweight hunters,
js TeP Up to Mor,s secdnG paid
payne; fourth. Keith. 3. N Giipin. ""
Ladies, hunters. ridden over four
lool ny lddN-f lTSL, hcSWlCh,
Julian Norris second. David Grey.
Julian Morris.
Handicap jump. performance to count
only-First. Major Treat. Glcnare Stock
Farm; second, DR.. Jones. Z, w Payne:
third. Wildwood, Julian Morris.
Consolation jump, four-foot jumps.
open to all horses not winning ribbon
at this show-First, Headlight. Glen
are Stock Farm: second. Watch Me,
l.. C. Leith; third. The Colonel. D. F..
Debutts.
High jump-sir Dixon. the only
horse entered. duplicated his feat OF
yesterday by jumping six feet six
inches
fourth ha nd--First team, Miss Amy
Dupont; second team. D. n. and X. y.
Gilpin.
Farmers fiat Yace-First. Sir Dixon.
G V Bradshaw. second. Billy. George
Carson: third, Katie. George Wallihan,
Steeplechase. 2Is miles. under rules
of the National Steeplechase and Hunt
Assoc!ation-First. Ben Lalla. George
C. Brenpn; second, Port Light, S c.
Glascock; third. Flying Dutchman. j.
a. Kennedy.
Farmers fiat race. Warren county
horses only-First. Lady Has Been H.,
Eyre Fletcher; second. Billy. James
Grant; third, Mountain Girl, Byrd
Soo-yard dash. IN hea,s-Flat Creek,
George C. Brenton, l. 2, /; Jobaker, l..
C. Leith .. l, g Aunt Lena. DR. Hill
lingsworth }, 3, 8.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
KELLY SENTENCED
TO TERM IN JAIL
Stole Pocketbook Belonging to
Childhood Progress in
Road Work.
!Speclal to The Times-pispatcb,

Williamsburg. Va. August It.
George Kelly. Portsmouth negro, ac-
e"seu or picking up a pocketbook
containing s2.40 belonging to the little
Swanson child. who narrowly escaped
death when the wagon in which she
was riding was knocked off the track
by the fast eastbound train last Fri
DAY evening, was given q hearing here
yesterday morning. 1t took Justice !
+ Van Fossen just twenty minutes to
near the case and to give his de-
cision. which was six months in Jail,
SOY hne and costs. Kelly acknowledged
taking the purse. but said he had no
idea 1t belonged to the children, say
ing he was just keeping it It'll some
one made an outcry.' The negro said
the people on the train wanted to Kill
MIN. Tho passengers were SO incensed
That lynching was spoken OF when
the train bearing the man reached
Newport News.
During recess of court here Mon
day afternoon, James S. Barron. OF
Norfolk. delivered an address in the
interest OF Jones and Glass.
Judge T. -ishby Wickham, candi-
date for the State Senate from this
district and e. C. Madison, eandi-
date for the House of Delegates, also
made short addresses. Norven l..
Henley, acting for the chairman of
the city committee. presided and in
troduced the speakers.
Circuit Court, Judge D. G. Tyler pre-
siding. convened here Monday morn
Ing. The grand jury returned num-
Der OF indictments.
l. B. Manville. OF Newport News,
superintendent OF the Richmond New
port News Sand-Clay Road. was here
yesterday. accompanied by II. NJ.
Darden, an assistant engineer of the
State Highway Department, and S. R.
Curtis, OF Warwick. Mr.. Dardcn, who
represented the state Highway Com
missioner expressed himself as we'll
pleased with the progress as well
as the nature OF the work done by the
Peninsula Good Roads Association,
under the supervision OF Mr.. Manville.
The latter says the road will be
practically completed by September l.
One of the road gangs began work in
WILLIAMSBURG yesterday morning.
An Alfalfa Club" with twenty
eight members. has been organized In
James City county with E. NJ. Slauson
as president and w. s. McGill. vice.
president. The club was organized
under the direction of *. T. Crawley.
of the industrial department of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pan. The members arc very en-
thusiastic. and the club starts of
under favorable circumstances. Alfalfa
has already been found to do well
here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
FLEMING DOESNOT
MENTION N A NJ { S
Failure Causes Postponernent of
Hearing in Fight for Posses
sion of Children.
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Raleigh. y. C.. August io.-The fail
urc OF the defendant, Percy B. Elem
ing. to specify names and times and
places in his answer to the complaint
or his wife, Mrs. Nellie Claire Elem
ing. in her writ Of habeas corpus pro-
ceedings against him for the custody
OF the two children. necessitated the
postponement of the hearing before
Chief Justice Walter Clark to-day
until Thursday morning at 10 O'clock
In his answer. Fleming charged that
Mrs. Fleming is not 'ht' person to
have the children. in that she has been
unfaithful to him. The demand that
acts and times of indebtedness be
specified came from counsel for the
wife. and was granted by the chief
justice. Counsel for Mr. Fleming inti-
mated that his client preferred to re-
serve this phase of the evidence for
divorce suit that he contemplated.
but agreed to give at the next hearing
particulars of the charges against his
wife that caused him to leave her and
take the children away.
At the hearing. Mrs. Fleming was
again accompanied by her father e.
r. crouch. of Washington, and her
sister. The two children and their
nurse were there. and they played az
iectionately with both parents before
und after the court session
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
SIoncure-Grepg.

Especial to The Time -Dispatch.1
Alexandria. Va, August 16.-AIiss
Ida Virginia Gregg and State Delegate
O'Clock this morning at the residence
of the brides uncle. Captain Mark L.
Price. in the presence of a number
Of relatives and friends OF the two
families. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. w. ]. Morton. rector of
Christ P. z. Church. Following tho
wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Moncure left
for wedding trip through Virginia.
They Will reside here.
Mr.. Moncure Is native of Stafford
county, and well known young at
torney. He represented this city and
county in the last State Legislature,
ana only recently was declared the
tion by. tho Joint committee OF tho
city and county,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
REMOVING HER SKIN
(From the Feminine WORLDLY

The quickest and surest way to
make good complexion out OF bad
one Is to actually remove the thin veil
OF faded or discolored outer skin from
the face. This can be done easily,
safely and privately By any woman.
Tho process is one of gentle ABSORB
ton.
Get an ounce OF pure mercolizcd
wax from your druggist and apply il
at night like cold cream. washing 1t
off in the morning. In few days
the incredible in the wax will have
absorbed the disiiguring cuticle. re-
Vealing the fresh young skin under
meath; you will have beautiful. clear.
natural complexion. The process is
pleasant and harmless. making the
face, look brilliantly attractive and
youthful. 1t also eifectually removes
such b!emishes as freckles, tan. moth
patches. liver spots, pimples. etc.
Every woman should keep d little
mercolized wax on hand, as this sim
pie. d-fashloned remedy is the best
Somp!exion oeautiher and prescrver
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
FARMER SUFFERS Loss.
Two Fine Mares, Hnrness mud Surrey
Stolen

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stanton, Va. August l6.-Thfeves
who had planned their work we'll
operated in augusta county last night
They stole two fine mares from the
pasture of Josiah Carrier, at Mint
Spring, rode them n mile to c. E. Var
ner's. at Folly Mills, where they
hitched up his surrey, taking single and
double harness. and set out on their
journey, coming within two miles of
Staunton, where they turned in the
direction of the Blue Ridge, 1t is
thought intending 10 cross over into
Nelson county. The outfit. horses and
surrey. is worth about $500 Telephon
Ing in every direction has so far failed
to trace the thieves
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
BONDS FOR GOOD ROADS.
Petition for Election Being Circulated
in Berkcly District.

IN BeIRcIN DIStT1VI.
Especial to The Times Dspatch.1
Spotsylvania, Va, August l6.-About
two weeks ago an election upon a
bond Issue of $4,000 on the petition
of a large number of citizens OF Berke
ley District was ordered at the August
term last OF Circuit Court. DR.. a. NJ.
Arratt and other public spirited citi-
zens of Livingston District the only
remaining one IN the county. are now
circulating a similar petition. and will
in a short time have the requisite
signers to present to the Board of SUI
pervisors at their September meeting
to ask the court at the coming October
term TO order similar election upon
a bond issue sufficient to build per-
manently improved roads in this last
named district. Thus the good work
goes on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
IN SESSION AT sTAuNToN.
Annual Convention of Virginia Clerk s.,
Annexation.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
stanton, Va. August 16.-The sec
ond annual convention of the Virginia
Clerks Association met at the Virginia
Hotel this afternoon. with about forty
was welcomed by Mayor H H wayt.
with response BY Robert Gillian
OF Petersburg. President A! S. John
son read his annual report Routine
business occupied the remainder. OF
the afternoon. Tonight the clerks
were entertained at the park by the
Stonewall Brigade Band
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
OYSTER PLANTERS ORGANIZE.
VIII Fight Plans of City of Norfolk te
Onm Up LynnhnNcn RiYcr

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.
norfolk. Va, August 16.-Farmers
and oyster planters along the Lynn
haven River and Fay have organized
a protective society. to begin imme-
dlately fight to prevent the city Of
Norfolk from daHsnins the head
streams for water supply, contend
ing that the famous oyster industry
In the entire river and bay thereby
would be destroyed
City Engineer Brooke has recon-
mended TO the Council that East and
West Lynnhaven Rivers be damned
Immediately, to create water supply
for tho city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
VIII Attend Convcnt,on.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Alexandria Va. August ai6-
Twenty five members OF the Reliance
tlre Engine Company. OF this city
Will attend the State Firemen's Con-
yention in Newport News August ga
20 The local firemen, together with
about an equal number from each Of
the TWO other companies, will also
attend all OF whom Will leave here
the evening OF August % next on the
Norfolk steamer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-17
TWO MEN INJURED NY
FALLING THIRTY FEET
Ispecial to The Timea-Dispntch.l

Norfolk. Va, August l6.-Thomas L.
Calvin. OF Washington. D. c.. and r. r.
Wade. OF Richmond. structural steel
workers. employed in the construction
OF the new Union depot, were hurt this
afternoon by falling thirty feet from
beam which gave way. Both OF CAL
wins legs were broken, as was his
right arm. Wade's injuries are not
serious