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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-07

Commercial travellers are glad to stop in
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-07
Visiting Parents Here

Mrs. A. w. Chase and children. ~
Norfolk. are visiting their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Libby, 1914 West
Grace street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-07

Deeds of bargain and sales were
as follows yesterday In the Office IL
Clerk Walter Du Val, Hastings court.
part IL:
Nj. NJ. Strause and wife transferred
the store, 1i02 Hull street, to Angus,
Simonpietri. Although the sum
named in the deed was $40 and other
valuable considerations, the property
is worth $4,000
Joseph r. Ankers and others trans
ferred the residence, l421 Semmes
street, to Martha Pearsons for a con-
sderation of 81, $50.
J. Il. Johnson and wife transferred
"A piece of property fronting thirty
feet on Fourteenth street, near Stock
ton. to William WaddAl. The sum
named In the consideration was $3.50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-07
Sunday-Scl,ed Excursion.

The annual excursion of thu
Meade Memorial Episcopal church
will go TO Buckroe Beach Saturday.
June Sth. Tickets can be obtained
from Rev. r. Ernest Warren, this ar
ternoon at o'clock in the church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-07
LION AND LAMB.
city streets

Action OF the Virginia Federation of Labor
In endorsing the equal suffrage movement is
in line with what is curious political circum-
stance which may may not, have real
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-07
DcaeSl Of An Infant.

Linda Belle, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Turner. died yester-
day morning at IL o'clock at thu
home of her parents, 221s Perry
street.
The funeral Will be held this after.
noon at the family burying ground in
Chesterfield county, near Winterpock
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
4 PLEA

We have heard q number OF COM
plants recently from subscribers and
some others in Berea that We have
failed to make mention of the conf
ing and going of their friends. And,
no doubt, this is true, for, try as
best we can to watch the trains and
to know what is going on in every
home in the community, there Is
much that escapes us. But. really,
we would shift the blame. Our sub
scribres and other friends should CO.
operate with US and should drop in
the postoffice a note giving the
names of their visitors, the length OF
time they are expected TO stay or
have stayed, where they live, etc.
There are a few people in Berea who
do this and it is always appreciated.
Will others not do likewise, or, al
least, if they cannot find the time TO
do so, be charitable in their thoughts
OF us. We want the local news and
do all We can to get it. Cooperation
is what we plead for.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20

manIcured that morning. when she
was led to the barn near by ! knew
she was a royal princess. for the stable
boy was waiting to throw her opera
cloak over her and lead her to her stall.
How many heifers have you heref'
I asked the stable boy when he had
finished bedding her down.
81 have my hands full this time" he
exclaimed. II have seven TO take care
Of. That's about the limit when you
are doing the State Fair. all right"
left the barn and went out into the
roadway TO think. recalled wildly
a school visited only the day before
where a young man In Jefferson
county was striving to handle thirty.
six boys and girls In all eight grades
and another school where tired won
an worried with sixty 1--we. have seen
100 In one room.
The roadway was crowded with
splendid. healthy boys and girls. brown
with the kisses Of n summer sun. They
were laughing and chattering. full to
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
CARD OF THANKS

wish TO tender my most sincere
thanks to my neighbors and friends
for the care and helpfulness shown
my wife during her illness.
No people were ever more willing
and ready to administer to the
wants of the sick than we're they.
also wish TO thank the physicians
and nurse for their heroic efforts
to save her life. realizing, as do.
that everything was done that could
be done. but death was inevitable,
and | feel that she is now with the
blessed.
pray for al those who helped tr
tighten my burdens. the choicest
blessings, and, encouraged by their
helpfulness. shall endeavor to
raise my little ones to be noble
men and women.
(Signed) William lsaacs.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
CARD OF THANKS

In behalf OF myself as well as OF
the Officers and trustees of the col
lege, | wish 20 thank the citizens
OF Berea for their very prompt and
generous response to the call for
subscriptions for our hoped-for Ken
lucky Hall. 1t is gratifying to know
that our neighbors understand 50
fully the real needs Of the insti-
tuition and appreciate so heartily the
important work il is doing tor the
people of this region. We shall do
our best 10 hasten subscriptions in
Madison County and other parts G.
the state 50 that this much needed
building may be begun as soon as
possible.
Faithfully yours,
VIM. Goodell Frost.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
HOUSE PARTY

Mr.. Floyd Heat delightfully."- en-
tertained for few days at his
beautiful country home five miles
from Winchester On the Boonesboro
pike. a number Of his college friends
consisting OF the Misses Freda Roes-
che, Mary Silcr. Hannah Harper, VIZ
ginia Lisle AID Lucy Smith, the
Messrs. Fleming Griffith. Glen Por-
ter. Champion Lott and Arvid Siler.
On the evening OF their arrival they
were most pleasantly entertained at
the home OF Airs. Lisle. The even
ing was spent very happily In meet
ing the young people and In games.
and later dainty refreshments were
served.
The remaining days were spent IA
feasting. horseback riding. fishing.
many trips To town and theatef
party. They also visited the old
fort grounds at Boonesboro and Lock
No. 10 near by.
The party separated. Monday. for
their various summer pleasures and
duties. and will long remember the
pleasant week and the kind hospi-
tality shown by Mr.. and Mrs. W. 4.
Heat. Mr.. and Mrs. Virsil Heat
and Mr.. and Mrs Frank Rogers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20

Mrs. DeGroot has been spending
several days at Mr.. Dan Clicks
PLACE at Kcrby Knob.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dean spent
from Saturday until Monday with
friends at wagersville. Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Burdctte have been
spending several days at their bunga-
low on the mountain.
Rev. and Irs. G.. b. Reed are
occupying the Burdette house on
Chestnut st.
One four room house for sale or
rent In west end of Berea- See p.
L. Nash.
Vernon wheeldon. a former student
OF Berea. who is at present engineer
IN the Coustoms House Power Plant,
New York, and student in Brooklyn
Polytechnic Institute. is spending
ten days with his mother. Mrs. Why
land Of the Hart neighborhood.
Prof. j. W. Dinsmore on his way
to Oshkosh. Wis, where he will spend
the summer. stopped off at Chi
cago to attend the national conven-
ton.
Miss Hilda Welch returned from
the Gibson lnfirmary, Sunday, much
improyed
Nine buggies sold at welch's on
Buggy Day" shows what the people
think Of good buggics.
Mrs. J. II. Jackson. Mrs. Bert Cod
dington. Mrs. Ed Bingham and little
daughter. Ruth, motored to Rich
mond. Saturday afternoon. They re
port a fine time. Mrs. Jackson who
has been in bad health so long d
improving.
MIR. II. Z. Taylor left, Monday. for
Valparaiso, Ind, on business in the
interest OF the college.
Mr. W. F. Kidd has sold his Livery
to Parks Bros. and henceforth will
be engaged only in the automobile
business.
Miss Editha Lou Speer left. Tues
cay morning, for New York City.
where she will spend the summer.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Presidents office kept by his
secretary, 10 To IL daily.
Secretary's office, 10 TO - daily
Treasurer's office, 10 to II daily.
Registrars office 10 10 II daily y
3 TO 4. except Wednesday and Satur-
day.
Dean Of Labor, IL TO II daily.
Library, 2 70 Sunday, Tuesday.
Thursday and Friday.-6:30 to $50
I. m. Monday, "Wednesday and Sat-
urday.
Cooperative store. 10 to IL Mon
day. Wednesday and Friday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20

rHIRrYsIx BOYS AND GIRLS ron ONE
TkACHkh
OVERLOOKING with the zest OF living.
Watching them as they passed. I
thought:
Goodness! What Is the matter with
our old commonwealth when the
stockmen all know that Il takes one
man to handle seven Jersey hclfers
In a state fair and they do not know
that one teacher cannot possibly
handle from thirty to seventy young
animals and have them In condition
to take prizes in the show ring Of lifer'
I felt that the children Of Kentucky
were not getting q fair. SQUARE deal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

The annual picnic of the Sunday
School OF the Union church will take
place on Saturday. the 22nd. All
members Of the Home Department,
are urged TO be present, also, al
members OF the church congregation.
Meet at the Parish House at 900
O'Clock. The picnic will take place
on the college campus. This is Close.
that all may be able TO be present
Bring your basket and your family.
Come and have good time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
Judge Coyle made a business trip
to Richmond last Friday.
FOR SALE: 4 foot wire fencing at
rs cents per rod at Welch's.

DR.. and Mrs. Preston Cornelius
gave a delightful birthday dinner last
Saturday evening in honor of Mrs.
Cornelius little niece, Marjorie
Horn, of Petaluna. Cal. Those who
enjoyed the dinner were Mr. and
Mrs. j. W. Horn, Herbert and Mario
RE Horn, Grace Cornelius and Dr.
and Mrs. Cornelius.
Mr.. Thos. Terry of Jets Creeh.
Ky, is visiting in town this week.
Miss Nevada Hanna left. Wednes-
day, for Richmond where she VIII
spend some few days with Mr.. Dan
h. Breck.
Mr.. j. W. Horn and family after
visiting with DR.. and Mrs. Preston
Cornelius for several days LETT,
Wednesday, for Akron. Ohio, where
they will visit relatives for several
days. From there they will go 10
their home in PCtaluna, Cal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
BIG EVENTS Of THIS SEASON
Richmond Chsutsuaus. June 9th to
July ath.

Thursday afternoon, 27th-A Les
son to the Nation-Judge A. z. Blair.
Friday afternoon The Modern
Mormon Kingdom-Scnator Frank
J. Canon.
Saturday afternoon The Man
against the Mass,-Frank Dixon.
Sunday afternoon-A Message from
kansas-Ex-Govornor +. W. Hoch.
Monday aftcrncon-Kyrl and his
Band.
Tuesday afternoon Traitors To
'ustice-Judgc Marcus Cavanaugh.
Wednesday afternoon - Anita
Ladies' Orchestra.
Thursday afternoon. the ith -
Patriotic Program.
RECREATION. FELLOWSHIP.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Let every body BE- there
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
AS BAD As that?
Are kentuckIans willing 10 Be
tail Eanders?'
FINE CATTLE AND CHILDREN.

One Man to Care For Seven jersey
Heifsrs and One Teseher For Thir'
ty.sis, Sixty and Even . Hundred
Pvpila
had known for a long time that
Kentucky's standing In matters educa'
rional was very low. had known that
she was in the grip Of illiteracy. with
all its attendant evils. but had hard
" expected TO find such a large mum
Der Of her rural population willing
simply Ito let things go one day
while chatting with a member OF
county board of education In rich
county he happened TO say:
81 tell you, I've been interested In
education. nightly Interested, for Q
long time. I've been on this board for
mighty nigh ten year"
81 am delighted TO hear you say that
you are interested" l FASTENED TO re
ply. "for you know Kentucky stands
thirty-ninth In the 1T OF the states
when II comes 10 education. That's
not very far from the end OF the list
We need men like you to help US keer
things moving"
The old gentleman stroked his grfs'
sled beard thonghtfully. and felt GER
tain that had made q vivid impres
sion. A smile. q very small smile
wrinkled the corners Of his eyes a. hs
said quietly:
"T reckon you forgot one thing In
this whole business-somebody's got q
be tail eanders. amt theyr'
Q had . glimpse OF rural ksntueIsy''
attitude toward eduest
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
Cattle and Children.

I was tired and discouraged afteI
days OF school inspection in Jefferson
county. 30 I had decided to take day
OF and visit the State Fair and see the
sights
blue ribbonr" asked the man
wearing q broad smile as he came
down the main roadway.
.You betr' he exclaimed. He caught
sight OF my camera and continued
Don't you want to take a snapshot
Of my heiferf"
As he turned the splendid youns
animal into position for a photograph
I had a chance to look her over care
fully. was certain she was Of royal
blood. for her horns looked like pol
ished ebony. and her toe nails had been
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
CARD OF THANKS

wish to extend to my friends
and neighbors my heartfelt thanks
for their kindness. shown through
the illness and death Of my dear
wife.
w. T. King.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20
AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS ONLY

Kidd and Cornelison will in the
future give the automobile business
their exclusive attention. The old
stand, Telephone No %.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20

at Pres. Frost's residence.
Mr. Aryid Siler, a former employee
OF The Citizen. is spending the sum
rler at his new home in Charleston,
". Va.
Mrs. Fay Hanson went with q
large crowd from Richmond last week
Oh a trip u Mammoth Cave.
Miss Florence SPHINX, sister CT
MIR. VI. L. Sphinx. is making an ex-
tended visit at his home here.
Mr.. j. X. Baker and family and
Mr. John Gabbard, LEFT, Monday, On
a fishing trip TO Valley View.
New Perfection Oil cookers and
the Boss oven with the window"
at Chrisman's.
Miss Louise Frey left last Sstur-
day for her home at Liberty, where
she will spend the summer with her
parents
Mr.. Alden ogg who has been at Lin
coin Memorial University during the
year is at home for the summer.
Mrs. Cook was visited last week
by her brother. Mr. Graves, and his
wife OF Livingston.
Welch's fertilizer has Just what
your soil needs. and saves you money
at $50 per ton
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-06-20

The first installment Of our great
story "Freckles'' this week. See
page 6. Don't fail to read it.
Pres. Frost LEFT for Ypsilanti, Mich,
Monday, to give the commencement
address at the State Normal School
Before his return, which will be FRI
DAY noon, he will visit in Detroit.
Banner Bargain Day" June Goth.
Special sale on ready-made skirts.
Mrs. 5. r. Baker.
DR.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Hubbard OF
Fittsburg, Pa, visited in Berea, Sat
urday and Sunday. DR.. Hubbard
preached a most interesting sermon
at the Union church, Sunday morning.
He is a brother 70 DIR. W. A. Hub
bard OF Auburn, y. Y, who was here
only short time ago.
Have you seen Welchs new fence
at Is cents per rod!
Mr.. and Mrs. Thcs. Logsdon Return
cd. Monday. after having visited with
Mrs. Logsdon's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
G. w. Treadway CT Paint Lick, and
Mr.. Logsdon's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. d. Logsdon of Brassfield, for the
last ten days.
Judge Lewis of Hyden spent the
latter part OF last week with his
family who live on Chestnut ST.
Better refrigerators. ice cream
freezers and water coolers at Chris
mans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24

Never has anything produced such
wonderful results as the new flesh
builder. PrOtOne- Thin. anaernic. pa Ie-
faced, thin-ipped. tired. aching bony
men and women take on most re-
msrkable new lease of lifa.
The hollow places ill out. the nerves
are She2Thed with healthy covering
the muscles plump up with natural
flesh, the eyes lose that hungry plead
ing expression. and you feel better and
stronger in every part Of the body
The secret is in the fact that Protone
correctS the faults OF assimilation
Your food is converted into the kind
OF blood that makes solid flesh Your
entire system becomes greedy for this
new. rich, red material.
Thir people are often hearty eaters
but the blood is Watery- The substan-
tai elements don't get into the circu-
latiOn. but pass along without being
aSSimilated- But PrOtone has the most
remarkable effect of arousing intCs-
final absorption of food elements and
II : nothing unusual for thin men and
women to gain weight a pound a dav
until normal is reached. Nature takes
cafe for this. for VIXEN the natural
weight has been attained, the surplus
: converted into waste and thrown
out through the emunctories of the
body.
The regular 800 size of Protone is
fer sale by all druggists. or Will be
mailed direct. upon receipt of price
by The Protone Co. 1905 Protone
Bldg, Detroit. Mich.
BY all means get the free 5O-cent
package of Protone for Il VIII positive
give you a nice, natural attractive
figure that is not only the appearances
Of health. but you seeI #. Fill our
he coupon below.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24
UNION STATION FOR CHICAGO.
Railway Plan to Build a Terminal That
VIII Cost S2O,OOO,OOO.

Chicago, Ct. 24.-As a result of a
series of conferences anon officials of
railroads entering the Union station. a
large number of details relative TO the
s2O. 900. 600 project have been disposed of
and it is expected that plans for the
station building will be approved within
a short time.
The terminal JUilding will be erected
on the site between Canal and Clinton
streets and Jackson boulevard and
Adams street. 1t has been arranged to
have train sheds extend SOU as far
as Van Buren, street
\ cOncourse viii be constructed under
Canal street so that passengers may
walk from the new station building to
trains waiting on the various tracks
now running into the Union station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24

Deliveries here last week were 7,479, coo
bushels, a gain OF 1888. O00 bushels, OF
271 per cent over the previous week;
2.O63-000 bushels, or 1872 per cent in
excess of last year, and 2,11e 600 BUSH
els. or 39-2 per cent over the average
for the past five years. There were
increases for the week of 27e, 600 busns
els wheat and 1.150OOO bushels oats,
and a decrease of 122, 600 bushels corn
The latter was also 30T 600 bushels less
than last year, while wheat increased
Sos 600 bushels and oats gained l, 697. 600
bushels.
For the first time in months the st.
Paul took the lead in the grain traffic,
its deliveries at Chicago last week be-
ing 19 per cent. The Northwestern
secured second place, with II per cent;
the Illinois Central third, with 16.9
and the Rock Island fourth with y
per cent. while the Burlington had
only S per cent. the Great Western 4,
the Santa Fe, Wabash, and Eastern
Illinois. 3, and the Alton , per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24
TOLD IN Topeka
A Resident known to All Our Readers
Relates an Experience.

Readers of the State Journal have
been told again and again of the 'ner-
its of that reliable, time-proved kid
ney- remedy-Doan 5 Kidney Pills The
experiences told are not those of IN
known persons, living far away. The
cases are Topeka cases. told by To-
peka people.
Mrs. F. S. Cole, 721 Jefferson street.
Topeka, Kan, says: Il feel that I am
justified in recommending Doan's Kid
ney Pills A member of my family
used this remedy with such good re
suits that when I began to suffer
from packache and other symptoms
of kidney complaint, I procured it at
Rowley's Drug Store It acted prompt
" and effectively, soon convincing me
of it's curative powers" Statement
given November II, 19OS)
RE-ENDORSEME
Some years later Mrs Cole said: 4
have no wish to withdraw anything
from my former endorsement of Doan's
Kidney Pills. I shall always hold this
remedy in high esteem
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-MiIburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's--and
take no other.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24
CLASH ATEMPORIA
Teachers Expect Hard Battle
With Paramount Team.
Shifts on Team Believed to
Have Added Strength.

Emporia, Kan, Oct. 24-The Kansas
State Normal football team will meet
Paramount college of Wichita next
of the hardest games of the season.
Coach Crispin has been pushing his
men to the limit since the game at
Manhattan a week ago, and the team
is rapidly rounding into form. The
members of the team came out of the
game with the Aggies in fairly goo;
shape, and with the exception of a
few minor bruises, the team has no
injuries. The excellent work of Cap
tain White in the Manhattan is caus-
ing the Normal rOoters to pin their
faith to the husky lad in the game
with Paramount. Morgan has been
assigned a regular berth at the full
back position. The quarterback posi-
ton will be wei taken care of by Hill,
the diminutive rs FOUNDER, and Bren-
Eennan VINO has been playing at end.
TIE team has been siren gthened by
shifting Cray from the backheld
to end where he put up a wonderful
defensive game in the contest with the
Aggies.
Coach Crispin has been putting his
men through stiff scrimmage practice
against the heavy Normal high school
squad in preparation for a hard game
Saturday The game with Paramount
is one of the crucial contests in the
Kansas conference and the outcome of
the battle viii very likely determine
the relative positions of the two teams
in the conference standing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24
ACTIVITY IN THE NORTHWEST.
Indian Department Red Tape Holds Up
Purchase of Right of Way.

Tacoma, Wash, Oct. 24.-The build
ing OF the Great Northern northward
from Wenatchee is delayed because
Mary Ann. a full blooded Indian wom-
an. owns the Columbia river farm
which the railway must cross for a full
mile. Mary Ann is willing to sell a
strip 40 feet wide for Mr.. Hiu's gold,
and the railway is anxious to buy In
dian department regulations neceSS1-
tates much unwinding of red tape TO
hasten matters the railway has APP
reaIed to the CheIan county commits
sioners to petition the government
settlement is in progress. The North
Yakima and Valley railroad, a North
ern Pacific subsidiary. has elected
reid of Tacoma, assistant to President
Elliott: NJ P. Martin. Northern Pacific
auditor here; Frank Bartholet VIII
liam Carson. Chas. Perkins, A g Red
and George Donald. all Of the North
Yakima Valley road
The Toppenish. Fort Simcoe and
western. another Northern Pacific sub
sidiary. is rushing completion OF
twelve miles across the irrigated area
0f the Yakima Indian reservation
Alaska Will use many aerial tram
ways for transporting ore to tidewater'
and supplies to the mines. Near sew
ard. Jas R. Hayden and associates
have installed a two mile tramway
carving five tors per hour " enty-
one towers support il. Other tram
,vavs for the Alaska mines Will each
be two to eight miles long. 1rafnc
Manager CaIkinc of the Chicago. NIL
waukee and Puget Sound railway re
,,,7.ra5 Yesterday from Chicago. He |
believes the railways will handle a
great traffic without serious car snort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-10-24
ROTTEN TIES CAUSE WRECK
At Inquest Employee Tears Out Wood
With His Bare Hands

Bridgeport. Conn. Oct. 24--Rotten
railroad ties were the cause OF the
wreck on the New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroad lear Westport
on October in which seven persons
were killed BY pulling out spikes with
his bare hands. George E Everett, a
former employee of the road. demonstrate
ed today at the scene of the wreck the
truth of this statement, made by him at
the inquest under Coroner John ]. Phe-
Ian.
The demonstration pla sd the blame
for the casualty squarely up to the
railroad company which has insisted
that the engineer of the wrecked train
vas responsible 1t took place in the
presence of oorcner -1helan. a number
Of newspaper men and several officials
of the road including Ice-President
E G. Buckland. While the spectators
watched in Amusement Everett en-
phaized his assertions that the rotten
condition of ties had permitted the rails
to spread by tearing away literally
handfuIs OF the decayed wood.
With an axe he attacked one of the
ties and laid il open to the center.