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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-24
RENFRO
HEARING
PUT OVER
I NC OF TESTIMONY
POSTPONED UNTIL THURS
DAY M'BRINE TO TESTIFY

The preliminary hearing Of C r
Renfro charged with completely with
William Il MeBrine in the handling
of state warrants. which, are allase !.
by the state to be fraudulent on the
grounds that the warrants were issu-
cd from fictitious claims by McBrine;
We're filled out by McBrine, signed by
Cart Rice. assistant state auditor un-
der Trapp and later sold as bonafi1e
state paper 10 different banks and IN
diyiduals. and that at least one Of the
purchasers OF the warrants was cog
nlzant Of the fact tliat the warrants
were not legally issued, consumed az
OF Yesterday before Chas Seton in
Justice court and at six O'Clock
last night was postponed until Thurs.
day morning at O'Clock al which
time McBrine and HAYDEN FarQanar-
son ii Is stated viii be placed oa iae
stand by Attorney General Vest
The evidence introduced Monday
was purels eircumstautia aud vas
intended to raise at least q aresunp.
rion that Reufro knew that fle wer-
rants were fraduuleut, il not IN faer
forged u has been Indicated that
his defense wH be that ne did moi
know it, ana chat he handled the Nar
rants In The same way THAT Nc did
many others, the Authenticity Of wbich
has never been called into question
Attorney General Charles West is
conductiu4 the case Tor the state
50 tar McBrne has not been plac-
I'd on tile stand and 40 indication
given by the attorney general as 70
what McBrine has told him or what
revelations he is likely 10 make
There mas been much speculation as
,o what evidence, il any Nebrne
has given the attorney general impli
eating Renfro OF otbors in his own
transaction, bat it evidently was not
lie purpose Oh the attorney general
TO disclose amy OF it at this time, an
less the defense at Thursdays hear
ing. should give the case suca a ,urn
that THE state rs compelled 70 show
Ns hnnd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-24
DAILY STAR" GIVES
UP THE GHOST.

The Guthrie Daily Star suspended
publication Yesterday after a fTfui
career of one year
The Star was started by w A.
Maxwell TO fiji the niche LETT 10y me
old state Capital Maxwell sold the
plant 10 j. s Fisher Of Oklahoma
city two months ago Fisher claimed
that Maxwell made misrepresenta.
tioms as to The value and Indebted
ness of the plant and has brought
suit against Maxwell IN effort was
maGe TO reorsanize the plant last
week. but was unsuccessful Mean
while Fisher failed to meet the bills
and the paper passed away The in
debtedness will reach $l2eoo. The
plant viii likely be NOV TO
Caddo. OKLA
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EUEE gREEEkE
PURSUE:
ROBBERS
An Associated Pressl

Springfield H., Dee. p a big
posse today resumed the search for
the four bandits who held up the Alton
passenger train near lies Junction
The express car safe, it is said con.
tanned a large sum Of money and Jew
elry. The money safe was badly
shattered, but not opened Accord
ing to railroad officials the bandits
secured bur few packages Of value
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Iohn loveless Gather Dead

John D Loveless linotype operator
and member If the Guthrie TYPO
graphical Union was notified last
n. lit of the death OF his father ]. c..
Loveless. az Thorntowu. Ind Mr.
J.oveless was called home just two
months ago TO attend the funeral OF
ono OF his sisters
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THE WEATHER.

New Orleans La Dec 2i--To-
nieht fair aud warmer; Wednesday in
creasinc cloudiness.
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TAFT. AND PARTY
ARRIVE IN COLON.
(Bg Associated Press

Co'on. Dec. "a 4-President Taft.
aad party arrived here today on
board the United States war ship
Arkansas.
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Dean Resigns.

Dr r T Williams, dean OF the
university hospital ar Norman, has
resigned
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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

DR. c. H. Ellsworth. Dentist. IS
Baldwin St. Rochester. n Y. says
Foley's Kidney Pills gave him inn
mediate relief and strengthened him
wonderfully have been bothered
with weak Kidneys and bladder trou-
Die and suffered much pain Foley
Kidney Pills gave me immediate re-
lief and strengthened me wonderful
ly am piasedto recommend their
use snyder Drug CO.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

ID. G Bibbee. teamieg contractor
living at 66s Keeling/court. Canton,
Illinois is nON well/rid Of a severe
and annoyihe case 81 H dney trouble
His bach panied md III was bother
cd wiz headacles and dizzy spells
II tgok Foley1 Kidle Pills just
- directed AM In ew days felt
much better by ~ and strength
seemed to fine bfek and sleep
well. ! am nov N over ny treu-
bles and SID TO- rscommeRd Folsy
kidney Pnlf " III them.
Snyder mus COMPANY
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Gov Foss has/been nominated for
recollection by the democrats Of Mas
sachusettes The Republicans OF
that State have nominated Joseph
Walker for governor According to
the reported vote in the primaries.
the Democrats outnumber the Re
publicans nearly two to one.
1T don't take morn "A gill Nv eff
fort to git folks into a peck OF trou-
BILE" and a little neglect OF constl-
patton. biliousness. indigestion or
other liver arrangement will do the
same n ailing take DR.. Kings New
Life pills for quick results. Easy,
safe. sure and only Csc at all drug
glsts.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
HART. sHAFFNER g. MARX clo-
thing at Mac Weayers.

Mr. and Mrs. S. r. Fickas have re-
turned from visiting their daughter
at Brownfield. They report the peo-
pie OF Terry county now about ready
for their county fair which is to be
held Oct. and 8. II promises to be
better this year than ever The coun-
~ exhibit viii be taken 20 the Dali
las Fair where last year they took
prizes for Elberta peaches and linz
Der twig apples.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

The case of Joe Strayhorn vs..
Southern National Insurance Com
pany started into trial before a jury
and after several hours of wrang-
ling the parties came to an agree
ment and compromised Mr.. Stray
horn had sued for something over
$4,000 insurance on his implement
house that was burned several
months ago and by agreement they
settled on about $1,000.
Il is understand that Mr.. Stray
horn has another unsettled claim
against another company.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

WANTED-The Cosmopolitan Group
requires the services OF represen-
tative in Snyder and surrounding
territory, to look after subscription
renewals and to extend circulation
By special methods which have prov
ed unusually successful. Salary and
Commission. Previous experience de
sirable but not essential Whole time
or spare time. Address with refer
ences, Charles c. schwer the Cos
mopolitan Group Ss1 Fourth Ave,
New York city. 1927
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

A statement recently published
from Ferris. Texas says the brick
factory at that place works between
300 and 400 people. They turn out
seven million brick per year and the
annual pay roll amounts to $780,
900. A business like that located in
Snyder would certainly be worth
while
A beautiful SET OF DISHES
FREE! See premium offer on anoth-
erpage Of this paper.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Long staple cotton sold this week
at GAINESVILLE Texas. for % cents "a
pound The long staple variety has
been tried in number of other
places than Red River county and
found 10 be not adapted to the soil.
Tom Jenkins OF Snyder has been try
ing b. In scuny county and achieved
success why not more OF our people
try it here?
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

A sore throat can be treated best
from the outside. The throat should
be rubbed gently with BILLIARDS.
SNOW LINlhEND Apply at night
and cover with a cotton cloth ban
dage; by morning the SORENESS will
disappear. Price Csc. soc and 800
per bottle, sold by all druggists
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Money to loan on farm and ranch
lands. to 10 years. per cent in
rest.
A. J. MCDOWELL.
District Manager Hartford Life In
surance Company.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

In reporting the court proceedings
last week n was stated that iudg-
men was rendered for plaintiff In the
case Of J c. Page vs.. J. -. Coleman
ct al. Mr.. Coleman stated this week
that the Judgment was not against
him, but other parties to the suit
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Rev Robt. }. cahtr6ii ~ Eop tas
Cove preached here last Sunday
morning and night at the First
Christian church This church is on
the lookout FOR @ permanent pastor
and Mr. Cantrell made q nne inn
preston. Tie is man OF splendid ed
ucation and his wife is highly cul-
tnred,
II Is not known yet whether or not
the church will engaeg him
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mr. w d. Huffman at Dermott
called up the Signal on Wednesday
morning TO say that he had again Wis
tied the snake den In bis pasture
aud killed another rather That
makes fourteen Of them killed since
the war started.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mr. C. " Taylor OF Snyder owns
good farm in Collin county thru
which an oil pipe line runs Some
time ago the pipe burst and a great
quantity OF oil ran out and It is said
ruined about five acres OF his
ground
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mr.. John Aubrey is here this week
from the Plains attending court and
incidentally telling about the pros
pective rallrad from New Mexico to
the Gulf by way OF Seminole. An
drews and Midland lie says the
South plains country has very fair
crops and grass is good
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Who has the best Clothing in
town? Weaver. Hc has The HART,
SHAFrNER e MARX, CELEBRAT-
I'D.
Go there ut once. II he has not the
size in stock, Just wait a few days
and here they come.
MAC W. WEAVER
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Rev NJ G. Bishop and wife at
tended the opening of simmons Col
lege at Abilene and they spent sew
eral days Of last week visiting a.
round
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Dyseatery is alvayu ssrisus and ofsn a
dangerous dissasa but Il oan - Cursi
Chamherlain'a Cello, Cholcra ani Diarrhesa
hemody has curci Il evsa uhea nalinnaat
md epidemic. Per ale ~ Al dealers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Dooley Yam Potatoes for sale
at 800 per bushel at the patch at
digging time. about October list.
Phone your orders early and not be
FIJI your cellar for the
winter, they will keep. Phone 2S9.
w X. EASTES -
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

The gnal learns that J. NJ Hun
ter has sold his house and lot on
West Taught street this week to
WIN Wilsford. Consideration S125O.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

A. NJ. McBurnett Of Brownfleld
was a substantial caller at the Sig
nal Office Thursday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

The Progressive League. very in
flusntial Republican organization in
New York viii support Wilson for
President
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Yes sir. II Weaver has not the size
he will get any size you want. Wait
few days, place your order now at
MAC w. WEAVER
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

good residence with barn. well
and lot 15Ox15O feet. also nine lots
10 trade for farm
GEO. w. BROWN.
At Signal Office
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Lyman Lockhart was here a
few days ago from Knapp and he
stated that he is shaping his affairs
to move to the coast country
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mrs r a JeIrcss and son Woot-
on Jeffress and Misses Irene and lie
Ia Whipkey all Of Colorado we're
Visiting friends In SNYDER Thursday
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

a beautiful SET OF DISHES
FREE See premium offer on anoth-
erpage OF this paper.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Boren were
In Kent county this week attending
a family reunion OF the Eiklns fam
NY.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Wedding bells are ringing 80 glad
~ that the newspapers find dlnicul-
~ in Withholding announcements
but editorial promises must be kept
involate.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

G. w. Cox OF Hamlin was here this
week with a number OF other ner-
sons from Hamlin and Haskell as
Witnesses I'm the Hermleigh burglary
case
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Judge C. X. Woodruff OF Sweetwat-
er was practicing ia the district
court here this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Now is the time to RENEW your
SUBSCRIPTION and get beautiful
set OF dishes
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

A beautiful SET OF DISHES
FREEl See premium offer on anoth-
erpage of this paper
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

We can save you money on Wall
Paper. WARREN BROTHERS, The
Careful Druggists
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

FOUND pair OF spectacles which
the owner can have by calling on d.
f. Banks, proving ownership and
paying for this notice.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mrs II G Towle returned Sat
urday from visit to Colorado and
Dallas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

If you need spectacles. we can M
you. Warren Brothers, the Careful
Druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Now Is the time to RENEW your
SUBSCRIPTION and get beautiful
set of dishes.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
IN SOCIAL REALMS

Miss Edna Kelsey entertained the
younger set with forty two party
on last Wednesday, honoring Miss
Lucretia Morrow
Several games we're played and en-
joyed after which the charming hos
tess served dainty lice course to
her guests.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

TIL Miller the hotel man has been
here this week packing mp mis- things
20 move 20 Pecos
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

The ladies OF the FirstChrlstian
church are prepared TO do quilting
or comfort lacking for the public.
Phone 1874 1926
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Governor colQuitt has appointed
r. b. Barnes OF Snyder as one OF the
Texas delegates to the Dry Farming
Congress TO be held soon in Canada.
This Is an honor quite worthiiy be-
slowed upon our fellow townsman.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

w. l.. Petty. the automobile man
OF Lorraine was here Thursday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

WhOo!! Peel! Did you see what
was In town. Weaver has the HART
SHAFFNER & MARX Clothing.
Looks good TO me. Go 10 Viewers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

IT, w Clark and Geo. Harris were
business visitors at sweetwater.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Engraving and Jewelry repairing
II. c. Towle Jewelry store l5tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Snyder will have the honor this
tall to entertain the State conyen-
tion of the Nazarene church and al
so Che district Sunday school Con
yontion of Wost Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Spectacles, Spectacles, lots OF them
WARREN BROTHERS.
The Careful Druggists
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

FOR RENT An 8 room house one
block east Of Central School build
ing $1,000 per month In advance
MRS. VI. ". HALL
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

u. G. Towle carries big stock of
spectacles. Prices right See Ms 15tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Bring your chickens. eggs and
hides TO Snyder Produce Co l5-4t
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Il. II. Higginbotham was doing
Post City early this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Take HERBlNE for heartburn,
sour belching or constipation It
strengthens the liver. stomach and
bowels. Price soc sold by all drug
gists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Col Addison Eby the Santa Fe
land man has boon 90 snyder this
week
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Watch repairing work guaranteed
II. @. Towle 15tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mr. w. NJ Leslie left Sunday for
Dallas for his second year In The
Medical college
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Eyes tested Free at II. G. Towles.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Grandma Burnett left Tuesday for
Brownfield to visit her daughter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Just received q beautiful line Of
Gold Bar Pins as
1871 II c. TOWLE
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Miss Lucretia Morrow left % few
days ago FOR Denton Texas whore
She viii attend Denton College
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Bring your poultry 10 G Nation
& Son. 14tf.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Tom Mcmillan went back 10 Cros-
byton Monday 90 see about a place in
which 90 do business
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Dr } p Dodson came in last Fri
day from his California home 10 min
gle with friends and look after bis
property interests in Snyder
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

We pay cash for poultry.
l4tf c. NATION & SON
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

We save YOU money on watcn re.
pairing. iewelry and spectacles.
l5tf H. G. TOWLE
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
$1,000

Low one way second class colone
lists ticket to California and the
northwest will be on sale for fifteen
days only from September 25th to
October 10th inclusive.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Low round trip rates to Texas re
sorts and all points OF interest IN
United States now on sale For fur
Their Information call at Santa ~.
1''usseEser depot or phone 258.
NV lo vkG. Clark.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Ask our agents or write our repre-
sentative for fares and othsrlnform-
alton.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Account Farmers Improvement So
ciety. Waco, Texas, Oct End to 4th
1912, we will sell tickets Snyder Ia
Waco and return
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES

Account Pecos Valley Fair ana
Products Exposition Mt Roswell N
NJ, October LIST to 4th 1919 we will
sell tlcekts Snyder to Roawell and
retarn at
$14.OO
Good going September 29th to Oct.
Srd inclusive, return tmit Oct. 9Th
Account Northwest Texas Swine
Breeders Association, Clarendon, Tex
as, Oct. LIST and End, 1912 we will
sell tickets Snyder to Clarendon anl
return at
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
THRU TOURIST sLEEPERs EACa
WEEK I'D los ANGELES.

GEO. ID. HUNTER.
tisariai Passenger Arent
Dallas, Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

Mrs. Olin f. Hardy was hostess
for FL Fellz Club Friday, septem-
Der 23.
Mrs Il. e. Grimes presided over
the business session.
Forty two was the chosen diver
sion and salad course was served.
Mrs. Charles Hairless will be hos
tess to the Club next Friday, Oct
4th at her home on Il Plaza st.
Miss Lucretia Morrow entertain
ed the younger set with chatting
dish party, Friday September 20.
Miss Lucretia left on Saturday for
Denton where she will attend school
this year.
She will be greatly missed by her
many friends.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27
5000

Good going September sOth and DC
LIST. Return limit Oct. Z.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-09-27

win crush maize and kanir co
90 my wood and coal yard
Thursday OF each week.
I'm JIM DAWsONf
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
Terminal Question
Only Issue Now

AUGUSTA, GA, Oct 9.-Vice Presi-
dent Clark. of the Order of Railway
Conductors, is en- route to Atlanta this
afternoon to join Vice Presidents Sines
and Fitzpatrick, of the Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen who are in confer
enCe with the chairman of the commit
tees Of conductors and trainmen of all
the Atlanta roads. United States Com
missioner Of Labor Neil left Augusta
last night for Atlanta to endeavor to
bring about settlement of the At
lanta Joint Terminal employees ques-
ton.
While no statement would be made
by Vice Presidents Gregg and Murdoch,
of the conductors and trainmen, respec-
lively, in regard to the general strike
that is threatened, still they say they
are determined to maintain their or
CARNATIONS. 1t is.generally understood
that & strike can be declared without
the formalities of balloting by the con-
ductors and trainmen Of all the roads
entering Atlanta.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-09
Sensational Charges
By Strikebreakers.

some OF the atfidavits made by strike
breaking employees Of the Georgia rail-
road in support of that company's petit
ton for the injunction are truly sensa-
tional.
w b. Booker, conductor, who left
Atlanta October 4 at 1855 p. m, in
charge of passenger train. accuses
Sheriff Clary. of McDufie county. OF
aiding and abetting a mob which
stopped the train at bearing. Con-
ductor Booker says the mob was intent
on getting the conductor, and that
therefore he posed as a passenger. He
says, however that an auto was sent to
thomson, eight miles distant, for the
son OF Sheriff Clary and that he (Book-
err was identified by the younger Clarv
as the conductor. Booker swears he
then appealed to the sheriff for protec-
ton and that the sheriff said:
Protection, he'll; l nope they beat
you to death when they get YOU down
there across the tracks"
Booker says the mob then took him
across the tracks and beat him fear
fully with knucks, billets. stones ana
pistols, and that he escaped by running
away. He says he waited for the Train
IN the woods a mile from Bearing and
tagged it by taking off his shirt. SET
ting IRE to it and waving tit then
being dark