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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22
English Crime Is Decreasing.

The report OF the British Prison COM
mission. just made public. indicates that
crime is on the decrease I'm the kingdom
as there is a fall OF iAO0O in the NUM-
Der OF prisoners. The commissioners de-
nounee short sentences and plead for
longer terms with a view to successful
reformatory effects. The report bears
testimony 20 the good moral effect OF
lectures and concerts in the prisons
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22
Friend of Twain Broke.

Joseph Verey. friend and courier OF
Mark Twain during nine OF the European
tours made by the American humorist
has been rescued from want by a society
OF professional humorlsts. Verey felt the
pinch OF poverty from the loss OF his
savings. which had been unwisely in
vested, and he was In actual want when
discovered in obscure London lodgings
by a local papers representative. When
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22
TURKS HAVE NO NAVAL TERM
Development Of Marine Hindered by
Poverty of Language.
ENGLISH CRIME DECREASING
british Prison Commission Reports
Failing OFF Of Fourteen Thou
sand IN Number of Persons
Inearcerated.

LONDON. Oct z.-The discussion In
rident 70 tbs present unpleasantness be-
tween Italy and Turkey OF the unpre-
paredness Of the Turkish fleet has re-
called an unusual difficulty experienced
b. the founders OF the original ottoman
navy.
Tney were hampered BY the fact thar
there we're no words IN The Turkish dc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22

When Andrew Gibson. for thlrty-seven
years the driver OF an omnibus In Lon
don. throws down his reins some night
near the end OF the present month the
last horse-drawn bus win have finished
it's final trip through the streets OF the
worlds metropolis.
Gibson shakes hh gray head sadly over
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22

Special on Butter, Butterine
and Cheese.
The best creamery butter. car
ton or bulk, Id. ........,.S2o
The best No. dairy butter,
10. ....s.-..ss $500 200
The best No. / country cream
cry butter. ID. ......2 CSC
lbs. good butterine, better
and cheaper than lots of but
ter ........... ...... zoe
Full cream cheese. 10. ....15c
The finest potatoes grown, PIX.
at ........ ........ loc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22
Read Hsydens Big Grocery Monday and Save IS TO 50

Gallon cans Golden Table
syrup ss..s ....ss.s.s. doc
lbs, Rolled Breakfast oat-
meal .s..s.. .s.s..ss.. zoe
The best soda or oyster crack
erS, 10. ................ &c
The best crisp Pretzels. ID. sc
The best Ginger Snaps. ID. &c
Oil or Mustard Sardines, can
Yeast Foam. pkg. ........., &c
Grape Nuts. pkg. .......lO
Corn Flakes breakfast Food,
pkg. ............... 1ac
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22

delightfu bargains vii be shown Monday, among
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-22

verey. The courier was engaged at once
and served Clemens in that capacity as
long as he was needed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
Observations

decision on right
And nobodyd better not
horsewhippug members OF the schoo
board And maybe it's the thing to reform en-
scHmTz exboodinr mayor Frisco In Mexico
pennies. his fiddle with him. perhaps
president Toxic university that the
u. mother OF the Japan. Why, Uncie SAINT
DISPATCHES that that Ohio legislature considering nine
Quick
PRESBYTERIAN assembly declares that Washington simply
fashionable Joe Cannon
Is Just good Sunday any other day.
California meeting the eghthOur
by dschng and hiring aps instead American visit
ing California will likely make note Of this
being
WIND West. Why, SIT down
gu with and nobody hurt
Michigan called the vlolators Of
invitation the Of the Detroit
College Of We begin to love that Osborn.
Carnegie has medal himself inscribed: "Benefaeor q
didn't IT. II IL inscribed The American
Of solid gold $4,000
LOUIS BARRIERS refuse tips which they hold
responsible for many mems shaving themselves i would almost
handled by barber enjoy the sensation
his refusing the tip
DEMOCRAT his legislators adjourn
regret" which whole lot better
with desire lynch satecra must be
ookin p a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
Story Aboit a Poor Man

Forget the awhile until tell YOU story that's better
than Forget Andy Carnegie and his millions tor peace
while ts YOU about who is bigger than Carnegie and
who has oi the great victories o Forget every
thing that wrong gloomy in way distressing and
listen a story about Pat Chambers.
Pat lives down under the hil' Cleveland O, where
folks get all the heat when it's hot all the frost when its cold
all the dirt when it's windy and all the mud when us rainy It's
little house OF four rooms but shelters Pat wife Bridget and
five Riddles
Pat earns rather gets Sis day aborer Just cut
Pat earns. rather gets, Sis day aborer lust cut
money schoolbook money and doctors money with chl
dren bury deceny long and you'll be able 60 picture
in Your mind how Pat has been getting along
ell not far away lived Maurice Durkn aud wife Durkn
struck with paralysis Mrs nun became sick through
nursing him The landlord kicked them for uonpaymen OF
Said Pat Chambers the homeless You come
and live with Durkns rnd and what I've got Is
Durkus We all poor down here and my pay won't buy
very much when has keep nine people but ez amt going
be hungry the cold long Pat Chambers has a
job"
And Pat Chambers longer goes work with full
dinner pail Its pretty much plain bread with occasional
sandwich for Pat nowadays No longer do the smoke rings curl
from his "dudecn for Pat puts the "baccy money into milk
for the crippled Durkin.
Poor people have stick together philosophers Pat,
sand didn't help Durku who'd be dom N So he whistles
his early walk the Standard Welding Co shop and when
he gets home night there's bit OF Lake Erie water for wash
and drink with eight pair OF grateful eyes blessing hs strong
and great heart.
Sequel this story about poor man. OF there Is
and mighty fine The mayor that house IN which
PAT and his big soul abide and he that Pat have the
place rent free as long as he likes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
"ABoUT TURNle

Hata.thttnti
Tho old soldier stood on the door
stop and listened.
Washing day. he muttercd. No
luck here
n suppose lta only another both
ering beEEar. confound emi" NUT.
tered the angry woman within. az
she hastily HnRtched her hands
from the ateamlnE waahtub and
marched grlmly forward 10 meet
the base dlnturber Of washing days
ancient rites and ceremonies
IL you please. mum" mutlcred
the ancient horo. I've lost my
leg
"wcll. amt got H." snapped the
woman
And the door closed with an awful
bang
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
MIonr Look lNvlrlNa.

Tho new girl had been bat three
weeks Ia the employ 1T an artistic
family. bat her time had evidently
not been apeut exclusively In study
ms the domestic arts As her mis-
trres vas giving her instructions AZ
30 the dinner she said.
Marie. don't forget the potatoes
no. ma'am," WAS the reply. will
you have EN- In their Jackets or IN
the nO0dT"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
AIps 10 MEMonY-

Emporla Man Hello. Ghggsl The
last time | saw you. think. was
during that summer when the
grasshoppers stopped the railroad
trains IN Nebraska.
Omaha Man-No. Grlmshaw: Il
Was the summer when the grass
hoppcrs didn't stop the trains IN
Kansas Chicago Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
FOR THE BOYS


Boys. can you tell fish story ?
Uncle lack offers n fine fishing reel
10 the boy sportsman who tells the
best story about his experience With
HIS rod. The story must be a true
story Of your own experience az fish
Ing. Perhaps once upon a time YOU
had a two-footer on your line and
you we're Keeling him IN and
Maybe you fought with a whop.
per for over an hour, The prize viii
be given 20 the lad who writes the
best l00.word story on the above
subject.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

Initiated Frouchman Go Yankee
who has taken him FOR q waiterl--
sirr, you have gr-rroHaly inauited
me. There is my card Ny seconds
viii wait ON you. sir.r
Yankee Never mind your sec.
ouda. Frenchy. You can wait up.
on me jus, "a sell Pass me the
Worcester sauce. and BE- quick
about II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
When TO Get Married

should and gir az i6 Morris Tcknor
grandfather 81 fun OF ambi
a grandfather. least
dea $ a married he work
good life before
settle down.
he has found his mate and
whether reaches that happy condition
she has the chance
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
WIEN FATE mocks.

Too bad about Joe"
What's the matterf
HE spraincd HIS arm and they
are afraid he never can pitch again.
30 hts folks are going 10 make a doc.
tor or something OF that sort out Of
him Boston Globe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

Mlnnlck--l sec that they have
found IA Egypt the mummy OF a
man whose right log IL nearly a
foot longer than the left one
sinnick--important an evidence
that they had church fairs Ia Egypt.
Philadelphia Times.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
A THIno OF rHE PAsr.

Bella fafief tho ongaEemcntl -
Just think. the papers will say:
Another beauty picked from an
American garden
Percy Yes. and we'll live IN the
country and raise our own aaparrow
grass. aud I'll pick Il while you hold
the ladder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

Choily Shallowpato-nont you
know --er- er-tao sight of you
yesterday or -- or made me
think
Miss CaustiQue Made you thinks
Indeed Then Tho age Of miracles
IL not past. after all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

THE ESSAY THAT WON.



Seattle H. bound 10 be great
commercial port n has every ad-
vantage 10 make II supreme in the
West Its good harbOr and excel
lent railroad connection with the
East make the best transportation
possible. Seattle rs a great market
for flsh and lumber. which are
products OF the Northwest. and ex-
ports Eastern manufactured goods
and raw products OF the Middle
West 70 japan. China and other
Eastern countries. for which she i'm
ports In return silks and other valu-
able goods from those countries. Il
81 also the center OF the Alaskan
trade. which provides a valuable IN
come 10 the city.
HELEN BRYANT.
81 Terry Ave.
Please call for your prize. Helen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
Don't Worry About Your Heart

j heart disease doomed Have We got to ind some other way
Is rather
health OF disease that porend early and sudden deahf
the Royal College o
startling backed
impression
a live with
a rattletrap Of a words that effect
heart trouble' II DO greatly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
vERsArIIIrN

They ten me your boy Joseph g.
very versatile"
He H." replied Farmer Corntos
sci, patiently. 4 never saw ANY.
body who could do 50 many fool
things without repeatin' hisself"--
Washington Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
REvFNaE az PROXY.

Celtic Stranger Hcnnessy
hRt Just bin arrested; what will ycx
charge 10 dlfind him.
Very Young Lawyer-Ten dollars
" any foe In police court cases
Celtic Well. here ut r.:
I've had Il IN for Tim this long
tniine. an It's worth tin dollars to
got even Md him Puck.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
TAE ALSO RAN.

"Arc you related 90 the bride or
eroom-elocif Inquired the busy
usher.
"Nn
Then what interest have you In
the ceremony p
I'm the defeated candidate. s--
Washington Herald
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

Loucks. lumbia station.
graphs. The first photograph II
that Of Emma Emma has sent
some fine work 10 the Circle con.
tests Pearl Is the younger OF the
two. She Is years old The girls
live AT 1924 35th az. s.. Columbia
station.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

SHOULD girls play haaeball7"
This Is the subject for the contest
for the girls only for next week.
Uncle Jack thinks this IL a good
subject 10 write on. because lots OF
girls play ball nowadays, and lots ot
parents argue about it Write 100
words on what you think about the
above subject aud send II TO the
Circle before next Friday evening
A box Of candy viii be given for
the best answer received.
ss - kAss a n 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
Lame Duck Club

How Reaetlonaries Who We're Re.
tired by the People Have Been
Given Soft Places.
one of the sins With which
President TAFT ia charged BY the
progrosslyea OF his party In tho
use OF federal patronage 90 reward
reactlonary public servants who
have been rcpudlntcd BY the people
The latter are generally called
lame ducks"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
Just Stay With Ii

said the philosopher Huxley II much dis
and think that the powe
with persistence the valuable Of all
ordinary folk who
lot 81 grit and buldog
fighting trade profession
fighting bring reforms fighting to home
Just stay 4 you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
SISTERS ARE MEMBER.
+*++sttSttt 4

= m m a a n d
Pearl L. q u G X =
have been mem
beers OF the Star
circle for some
time. and they
both have sent
Uncle Jack their
ate st photo
graphs The first
photograph Is that
u Emma Emma
has sent so m q
fine work 20 the
circle contests
p earl is th c
ger Of the
wo. She n .
Foarg old The
giris live at 1924
s~{k - q 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
MAklNa Ir sonARE-

noss There's $40 gone from my
cash drawer. Johnny. you and |
were the only ones who had tho
Keys 10 that draweri
office Roy Well. spoae We each
pay - aud say no more about itg-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

Marks nlggs has trained hla eat
20 hring hls slippers
Parkn-That's nothing. know n
writer on horticulture whn has train.
ed cut worms 10 sharpen his lead
penrils ~ Boston Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

! YOUNGSTOWN BOY a
! MEMBER or CIRCLE.



also represented
la The Star Cir
Gle Andrew OF.
sen " the boy
from that section
Of the city No
Andrew is not the
only Circle mem
Der In Younga
toWn. but he Is
the first 10 SEND
la "a nbofgPfaDh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27


Ahcreu. one Of
the Circles now
est members.
George Is a Seat
tic lad and 70.
sides at s4 Union
street He Is a
bright lad and
should prove a
-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
TRIALS or mopERn ARr.

Artist There My latest mas.
torpieccl
Patron Splendid For the hu.
murists' exhibition. I SUPPOSED
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
T The Star g Circle lie.


a contest 10 which girls only will
be allowed 10 compete and one 10
which boys only can contribute
viii be Given this week The sub
iecta aud the rules Ia govern the
contests are given below.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

a gent with a wife bought 4 razor
I'm shave" he resolved, "and
amaze her"
His wife took one flash
At him minus mustache.
And sohbed 4 don't know YOU
Good day, slri"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

HERE'S a BRIGHT LAD. .
. 80 tN<t 49, =

Gerald IL one
+ the latest boys
o send for a
iemberahip Ger
lncate 10 the CIR
h club Gerald
u a bright lad of
~ years Ite lives
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
THE BEST FUNNY STORY


Angelina.
Il was n perfect Eight-just the
sort for lovers. The moon. peeping
from behind a cloud. seemed 20 say.
This Is a lovely night for spoon
ing" A. II In answer. AZ that mo.
ment boat gilded softly through
the water In IL we're a young man
and a charming girl. both seemingly
lost IN thought Suddenly the
young man leaned forward and soft.
~ brcafhed Angelina, xere the
chickens fed todayr"
HAZEL DAuHERSMITH.
GIG East fist St
Please call for your gift. Hazel.
FOR new modern ftf ..fthed rooms sf
f1a prices. call ~ TIE AirEtnlus, sef Nfr.
sinia a.. near Wsrsiaks ~. sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

What games ala YOU play at the
lawn party deara7"
Z II wasn't lawn party Il was
q bridge party We played London
bridge rs falling down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

7 see that the widow Of a Hubur.
hanite who was killed in railroad
wreck got si0O. 900 damages.
And yet city folks say people are
foolish 20 live in the snburbA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
SIZE KNEW

SHE KNEW.
What Is II that binds ms
together and makes rs better than
We are by nature2
"Corsets. SIR, wise little girl
lpiped. Chicago Socialist.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

You seem 20 BE- popular here"
"Shh' Didn't you hear the ask
about Fido's healthYr
BRUTEi
Mrs Wirebriar-Yet when you
fell IN love with me-
Mr. Wirebriar--Didn't fall In.
was dragged In.
GOOD REASON FOR IT.
Il see premier daneeuse IL nd.
yertised 10 dance with five snakes
twined about her"
Should think she would n a
snake got on mo III bet I'd dance. 4"
a DlRoE or DISAPPOINTMENT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27

'lle married 60 settle a dispute.
"With the girifn
enc. with hls erodiiors."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
A Larger Field.

A Larger Field.
Father. | am not sure whether
shall be a specialist for the ears
or the teeth.
Choose the teeth. my boy: ev-
cry one has 80 OF them. but only
two ears. - Sacred Heart Review
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-05-27
nRurEl


A DlRoE or DISAPPOINTMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-11
BIG WHEAT CROP.
The Prospects Are Reported
Good in All Countries.
Hot Weather in Texas Appears
as Bull Influence.
CORN TURNS UPWARD.
1t Closes With Net Gain OF Is
to IA.
Cattle Receipts Light and the
Market Steady.
CORN TURNS UPWARD.

chicago March, 1.-WHEAT-Libera
world shipments weakened wheat today.
eBsides crop experts were not disposed
10 accept as serious the alleged danger
from Hessian fly in portions of Indiana
and Illinois. 1t was declared that prospects
IN all countries were uniform for an ex-
cellent yield Prices proved unchanged TO
Ac down. The start for May was 9Dlzc to
S0ssc, a loss of 1sc to 14c. A decline to
90asc followed.
Hotter weather in Texas led to a rally
the advance brought heavy selling from
the southwest and northwest, but the
close was firm with May ssc net higher
at 911sc.
CORN-Commission house selling made
corn easy Trade was of fair volume.
May opened 1sc off at 1880 and sagged to
1850.
Liberal buying for two leading houses
gave the market a turn upward. The
close was firm at 50Q501sc, net gain of
1s@14c-
OATS-The oats market dropped with
other grain. May started &c to &c under
last night at Bic to 311sc and touched
30A@31c.
ROVISIONS-Tameness had possession
of the provision pit. First sales were PIC
lower to PFC up with May options at
$17.62?s for pork; $3.50 for lard and $95212
for ribs
RYE-Cash: No. 2. S7szc.
BARLEY-Cash: 60c6$1.O0.
TIMOTHY-Cash: $S.O0Q11 90; March,
or rs,-h. ON oo<za,1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-11

for a half hour h, and the dog bill
We're at the mercy of the solons- Then
the senate took a few shots at Uncle
John Denton and burdened him with
questions about the overdraft privilege.
The telegraph bill to which Travis, of
Allen, was bitterly opposed, was passed
to the humiliation of the lola senator
and then everyone changed their vote
and saved Travis record. Later in the
evening Charles Sessions was called on
the carpet and asked concerning his
experiences with the corporations.
Representative Cassin, of Crawford
col,nty, visited the senate early in the
evening. Some one yelled, Here comes
Casey Then the upper house MEM
bers demanded a speech. Cassin was
allowed to hold a seat and discuss the
dog bill. Then Mccormick arrived
and was recognized by the chair as
1.-The gentleman from Crawford" He
occupied Senator Porter's seat few
minutes and was glad of an early OPP
portunity to escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-11
chicago Produce Market.
FORMER KANsAN DEAD.
Col. Harper S. Cunningham Passed
Away at Long Beach.

Santa Fe. n. M. March 1.-Colonel
Harper Samuel Cunningham, at one
time receiver of the land office at Sd
lima, Kan, later attorney general OF
Oklahoma. and a Republican state SEN
ator there, but recently a resident Of
Santa Fe, died yesterday at Long
Beach, Cal.
He was attorney general of Okla
homa territory under Governor Casius
M Barnes; was first president of the
State Bar association and organized
the state library. He was several times
a member of the territorial and state
legislature and one of the highest Nd,
sons in the United States.
The Scottish Rite Masonry of Ok
lahoma was organized by him and he
was the first inspector general.
One year ago he resigned as state
senator and inspector general and be-
came the Scottish Rite inspector gen
eral of New Mexico and Arizona. He
at once became a prominent state
builder and was selected one of the
members of the constitutional conven-
ton. Several weeks ago his health
broke and he went to the coast. hoping
for improvement
The remains will be brought to Guth-
rie for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-11
New York Stool, Market.

Wall St.. New York, March 11.-STOCKS
The stock market was dull and firm at
the opening. Missouri Pacific advanced
u and aCnadian Pacific and Reading Is.
National Railway of Mexico second pre-
ferred and American Car and Foundry
lost1z. Otherwise prices were about on a
parity with last nights close.
While prices did not vary much from
the opening level, teh list showed an in
clination to ease off in spots, and espec-
Tally Reading. which receded half point.
The market closed easy; an active de-
issues advanced them about 8 points
Stocks were lower, with some selling on
the prospects of supreme court decisions
next Monday. Federal Sugar lost points,
Central Leather and Minneapolis, st. Paul
and Sault Ste Marie lost ~. The fertilizer
stocks were weak and the balance of the
list yielded little below Yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-11
SHOT TWO TOES OFF.
Strong City Man Left Gun Cooked
While Hunting.

Cottonwood Falls. Kan, March IL
Because he forgot and left his gun
cooked after failing to get a shot at
flock of ducks while hunting on the
Cottonwood river, Frank Sheets,
young man and owner of the Sheets
pharmacy in Strong City lost two toes
Sheets together with a companion,
went out to shoot ducks Wednesday.
A large flock of the birds flew up from
the river and Sheets prepared to shoot
but the ducks were out of range be-
fore he could fire. Leaving the gun
cooked, he laid it on the ground and
in picking up the weapon few min
utes later the contents, load of heavy
shot. was discharged into his left foot,
nearly severing the first and second
toes of the foot The wound was dress
ed by a physician and Sheets was Ia
ken to Christ's hospital in Topeka,
where the toes were aInputated.