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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
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ivory For Billiard Balls.

The experience of the workers VINO
turn ivory for billiard balls has shown
that, as 1t dries. ivory shrinks. In the
case OF the tusk the shrinkage Is great
er In width than 1t Is in length.
The tusks OF cow elephants have
been found best adapted to the max
Ing of billiard balls. The tusk or the
female IS not so curved as that OF the
male. and the fine nerve passage Is
not 80 clearly seen.
Billiard balls are turned I'm the rough
and kept In u warm room for long
time. sometimes as long as two years
Then. after shrinking, they are turned
again aud to the "true."-Harper
Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Tunefui Names of States.

There is no part Of the world where
nomenclature is so rich. poetical, hu-
merous and picturesque as the United
States. The names OF the states
and territories themselves form cho-
rus Of sweet and most romantic voca-
bles-Delaware Ohio, Indiana, Florida,
Dakota, Iowa, Wyoming, Minnesota
and the Caroiinas. There are rev
poems with nobler music for the
ear, a songful, tuneful land. and II the
new Homer shall arise from the west
ern continent his verses Will be en-
riched, his pages sing spontaneously
with the names OF states and cities
that would strike the fancy In bnsi-
ness cireular.-London Chronicle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

Conan Doyle told of an experience
which he had when leaving school.
His teacher must have been one OF
those noble old Romans such as Thnck-
cray describes as iCarlng at young
Pendennis when the major, his uncle.
Conan Doyle had finished bis course In
school the head master called him aside
and, after eying him with ominous dis
favor, spoke to him In measured tones
as follows: Doyle, | have known you
aow for seven years. aud I know you
thoroughly. | am going to say some
thing which you will remember In aft
er life. Doyle. you will never come to
any good."-B BOokman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
A Persistent Tutor.

In 1879. when President Greyy took
up his Asidence at the Elysee. he was
investi9a ting the shortage Of accom-
modation in the palace when he was
told that half OF one of the stories was
occupied by "a gentleman" who refus-
ed to leave. The gentleman had been
there for four or five years. ~
Grevy went to ask him personally
what his business was and learned
that he was the tutor OF the Children
Of former president. Marshal Mac
Mahon.
but the marshal ceased to be pres-
dent some years ago." remarked III
Grevy. f&.5a
'That may be-" replied the gentle
man. But l was appointed Elysee
tutor. The Elysee Is still here. and 50
am l." a~.-
Eventually. In order to get rid OF the
tutor, the president had to give him a
well paid job in one Of the govern.
ment offices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
kEYPORT ARCANUM TO
HAVE PROGRAM TONIGHT
Special to the EVENING NEWs,

Keyport, March 28.-Coronal
Council, Lass, r. A, of this place,
will give an entertainment by local
talent at their council rooms in Odd
Fellows hall tonight at s 80 p. m.
sharp. The entertainment Is a pub
lie one and the members can bring
their relatives and friends along, this
being the last entertainment of the
season. 1t is under the direct super
vision of Orator Charles w. Moore,
of this council. A good musical
program has been provided.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Tho Bald Spot.

A child of two years. with bright
eyes and a roguish mind. began sud
denly to gigge in church one Sunday
morning. Noticing the child watch
ing the back OF nodding deacon's
head, the mother inquired Into the
cause Of such merriment.
"Oh. mamma laughed the child.
dat mans head is peeking out Mt me
through hole In his hairf'-Natlonal
Monthly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

The housewives Of this city read the
store ada. in this newspaper with in
creasiDg interest-for the stores are
getting bigger and better all the time,
and ,their ads. help solve the buying
problems In the city's homes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Close Proximity.

May we venture to offer the hint
that the phrase 'close proximity"
which seems to have acquired GER
tain vogue. Is slightly tautological2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Yh. Othrr Place.

" have a regular old family knocker
n. INV front door" "We've got ons In
side."-Baittmore American
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Out Of Bounds

He-Don,t you know herr she hee. i've.
a. .our 1snuare, She-Perhaps. bn'
sha II not Ia my ctrclel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

Maud (angrIIyp--I can't tell you what
l think OF you! Alice-No. But -
have told everybody slsai
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

sPa, where Is Easy streetT
sTt leads of Hard Work avenue. my
son."-Boston Transcript,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Maud Mzks . Difference.

Would Make Difference.
Mr.. Doiefal-What would you 90 u
I should die and leave you? Mrs.. Dole
ful-Ieaye nae how mpch3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
STAR ADJ0URAS.
Grand Body Closed Session Yester,
day to MeetNext Year at
Newport News

The third and last days session of
the State Convention of the Order of
the Eastern Star closed late yesterday
afternoon after the election of officers
and the transaction of some business
of general nature. It was agreed to
meet next year at Newport News on
the first Thursday in May.
Before adjournment the newly
elected officers were installed and Mrs
Reade, the retiring Grand Matron, re-
ceived number of presents from rep
resentatives of different sections 81
the state as tokens of appreciation.
A grand banquet was given at night
by the Grand Chapter. A caterer from
Richmond prepared the feast, and
there was nothing wanting which
could in any manner have augmented
the pleasures of the occasion.
Many of the delegates left for thel,
homes today, but some went to Wash,
ington to spend the day sightseeing
They will depart for their homes by
trains or steamers from that city.
The delegates are profuse in express
sions of appreciation of the hospitable
manner in which they were entertain
ed in Alexandria, and they carried
away with them many happy recollec-
tions of their experience in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
CIRCUIT COURT TO MEET.
Two Important Suits to Be Heard al
May Term Which Opens Monday
Morning

Two importamt suits, one for S4.OOO
as a result of an automobile accident
at the south end of the Highway
Bridge last November and the other
involving the ownership Of the South
elm building at the corner of 10Th
and H streets, Washington, will be
heard before .he Circuit Court which
will meet on Monday morning at 10
o'clock.
The first has been instituted against
Joseph Hayman, by E. c. Richardson,
William Desmond and William Power
who were passengers in two automo-
biles which collided with the one OPP
:ra.ed by Hayman. It is claimed that
the latter was driving his machine at
high rate of speed, ard was rcspon-
s:ble' for the collision.
The SUI, against the Southern
Building Corporation, who was the
former owner of the Southern Build
ing, is filed by number of minority
stockholders who ask that the sale OF
the building to the insurance COM
panies which now own it be see aside
and receiver be appointed for the
company. Fraud in the transfer Of
,he building and the transfer of stock
is alleged.
Both cases will be set for i later
day in the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
PREPARING TO CONSTRUCT DAM

The Piedmont Construction Co.
which has the contract for the con.
struction of the new dam for the
Alexandria Water Company received
the first car load of draft horses yes
terday. The animals had been quart
cred at the Mt. Vernon stables and
this morning they were taken to the
dam site where the company is con-
structing temporary barns for the
horses. About forty head will be used
in The excavation work there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO.
Lamp of Machine Smashed And Bot
tie of Whisky Broken.

An automobile, which was being OPP
Grated by an Alexandrian, struck a
colored man from the rural district on
upper King street yesterday afternoon
and knocked the latter aside, so that
the machine did not pass over him.
The darkey was carrying satchel in
whic was bottle of whisky. This was
knocked from his hand and the bottle
broken. The man, however, escaped
injury. One of the lamps of the auto
was smashed by the collision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
TO PRODUCE THE ROMANCE
Performance for Building Fund OF
Alexandria Hospital.

The Frank Lee Short Company, OF
New York, will give an open air rem
dlion of a play by Edmond Rostrand,
the famous playwright and author.
The drama to be produced in this
city b ythe New York players is The
Romance" powerful ard we'll known
play. Alexandrians are fortunate IN
being .2ble to hear these players, as
the company is an expensive one and
never plays in any except the larger
cities. It happened that the company
of players were booked 20 appear IN
Washington next week and had one
day to spare. which gave the board OF
managers of the Alexandria Hospital
an opportunity to secure he company
for one performance here on the 'ev-
ening of May 18th. The company
carries it's own special scenery. The
play is in several acts and will be
given on the lawn back Of the hos
pi.al buildings. In the event Of rain
The performance will b. held in the
.Armory Hall. This performance is
expected to be one of the events OF
the season in Alexandria. Seas for
about SEVEN hundred persons will be
provided on The lawn, and reserved
seats will be placed on the balconies
and porches of the hospital where
full voew of the players may be
had by those not wishing seats on
the lawn. The proceeds of his per-
Torrance will 20 to he building fund
to provide new hospital building
for this city. a superior guar ct
will also be heard during the even
ing in special songs AID musical
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs. Alice Thorpe, aged SO, died
at her home in West End, April 80
1913. Funeral Took place yesterday
afternoon. She leaves husband and
seven children.
A precious one from US has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given,
And tho the body molders here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
By her Loving Husband and
Children
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
SINGING TO BE A FEATURE.

At the observance of Memorial Day
by R. E. Lee Camp, on May oath the
singing by the choir under tine direc-
ton of Miss Rotchford, will be one of
the features of the program. It is said
that it will excel that of previous
years as on this occasion, Miss Rotch-
ford will have the assistance of the
Boy Scouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
'I----------~------
Found Cure For rheumatism.

81 suffered w.As rheumatism for
two years and could no, get my right
hand 70 my mouth for that cngtn Of
time" writes Lee L..Chapnan, Maple
ton, Iowa. Il suffered terrible pau
so | could not sleep or lie still a
night. Five years aSo began using
Chanberlain's Imminent and in two
months ! was well ard have not sutf-
cred with rheumatism siacc." For
sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
MRS. HENDERSON'S FUNERAL.

The funeral services of the late Mrs
India Henderson, who died suddenly
Wednesday night, took place at the
residence, S16~Prince street this af
ternoon. Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rec
tor Of Grace Church, officiated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
Balkan Blouse
AND
Norfolk Goat,
s 4 %

In addition to giving the required
warmth OH cool days at home, at the
seashore, or mountains, these coats
are extremely stylish, and represent
the last word in spring wraps from
the fashionable world.
The Balkan Blouses are in plain
blue and red, the Norfolks in red
trimmed with green.
Sizes for girls ii, Is, and 20-and
average size woman can be fitted too
Second Floor-Coat Section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

The ladies may talk about duty Of
dress and everything nice, but if they
talk about shoes, It's the beauty they
never consider the price. The beau
tv of the Red Cros, Queen Quality
and the Marshall special catches the
eye. Sold by John 4. Marshall d
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
A CARD.

At the proper time, | eX-
pect to be an applicant for
the position Of Postmaster
Of Alexandria City, and I
hope my friends will bear
this in mind and give me
their endorsement.
+. T. KNOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

FOUND.-GOLD WATCH. Own"r
can secure same by describing prop
crty and paying for advertisement.
R. w. GOLDSWORTHY, Roscmont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
ODIEAR[) { L()'CElROP
10Th llth F. and 6 Streets.
WASHINGTON, D. e.
Boys Clothing at $40.
A SPECIAL FEATURE

display splendid ample put
Suits Very stylish made offering
widest possible variety CHOICE especially of
highest wool fabrics selected their
bill for boys Tailored by exclusive Boys they
the highest degree of workmanship An extraordinary
n the aes- creations and plenty of Goubebased models
Hats $00 SG00-The price doesn't correctly
you styles excellence of any individual
become thus
inspection will demonstrate cheney selecting
all needs. Boys 20 10 suitable
straw and small girls also like many of styles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
WILL GIVE HALF DAY HOLIDAY.

The management of the Virginia
Glass Works will give their employees
half day holiday on Saturday dur
ing the season of hot weather.
The company is also installing a
new blower system to circulate cool
air over the workmen employed
around the glass furnaces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

Miss Lucille Howdyshell, of Fair
fax county, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. F. M. Penn, in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

( Mrs. Theodore Cook who has been
quite;sick at her home on Queen street,
is greatly improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

Mrs. Louis C. Barley left yester,
day for Deerfeld, Augusta county
Va, where she will spend week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

Mr.. Lloyd Uhler, of Pittsburg, Pa,
lis spending a few days in this city
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Uhler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03
HOWARD W. SMITH.
I12 North Fairfax st.

;TOUND-CogHer King and Washing
ION streets, iSt Baptist Sunday
School PIN. Apply Gazette and pay
cost Of advertisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

Misses Ethel and Agnes Dunbar
rhave returned to their home in Balti-
more, Md, after spending several days
with their aunt, Mrs. S. ]. Farmhouse,
426 north Payne street.
Judge C. E. Nicol and family have
moved 20 Manassas where they will
spend the summer.
Mrs. J. L. Burgandine after spend
ing the winter in this city, with her
daughter, Mrs. Dennis, is now a guest
at the home of Mr.. R. L. Rosson, in
Culpeper.
Miss Lila Barrett will leave tonight
to open her bungalow at Cape Henry.
Mrs. Frank Mccormick, nee Miss
Edith Ramsay, of Berryville, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Will
liam Ramsay.
Miss Beall Daingerfield went to
Baltimore today to spend Sunday with
friends in tine Monumental city.
Mrs. Writ Triplett, of Markham,
Va, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F j. Davidson.
There will be subscription dance
given this evening at the Old Domn-
ion Boat Clubs house by members of
the Alexandria German Club.
Miss Blanche Stansbury left this
week to visit her brother, Mr.. Herbert
StanSbury at Tucumcari New MeYiro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

Miss Blanche Stansbury left this
week to visit her brother, Mr.. Herbert
Stansbury, at Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

Judge C. E. Nicol and family have
moved 20 Manassas where they will
spend the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-05-03

There will be subscription dance
given this evening at the Old Domin
ion Boat Clubs house by members Of
the Alexandria German Club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
BOY CHANGES
MIND AGAIN in
MILLER TRIAL.

ny United Press Leased wire
TACOMA, Jan. Zf.-vDamagl ng
Testimony was given today against
Peter Miller, on trial for burglary
after a four years legal fight 10 o.
cape the peniten,iary. by Willis
Taylor, the boy alleged 10 have
been his hccomplice.
Tho youpgstcr had testified
against Miller In form1 trials. AIT
erward he swore he had been In
duced 10 testify by fortunes iDflict,
cd under the third degree methods
OF Seattle police. and Millers At
torney obtained from him an aft
davlt that his testimony had been
false. Thursday the lad surprised
the defenFe BY returning again 10
his original story.
In his direct examination the
young man told Of the two rob
beyiee OF the Fisher home. in Boat
tie. In May and June. 1908. He dc
scribed the two visits In detail,
identified a suit case az the one
used by him and Miller to carry
out the silyerware. aud also identi'
fled a gun. flashieht and set Of bur.
glar tools NJ the ones used by NIL
Ter when the two robbed the home
He described in detail the dispos-
ing OF the loot 10 a fence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
DON'T WORRY"
KNOX ADVICE
TO ENGLAND

by United rrsss Leased Wire
WASHINGTON. Jan. 24-Assur.
Ing England that domestic coast
wise trade will not be permitted TO
extend It's operations into competi-
tive foreign fields. and foreign
shipping will not be made TO pay
Increased tolls To make up for tho
remission of tolls to American yes
sells. a note from Secretary Knox
IL today before the British foreign
office. The note. in reply 10 Sir
Edw Groy's protest that American
vessels should not be unduly favor
ed. declares that Sir Edward -
note. coming before President
Taft's proclamation fixing canal
tolls. does not apply 10 the contro.
versy. and anticipates conditions
that may never arise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
CLIMB ARM In ARM TO VERY
TOP OF LADDER OF SUCCESS

Henry X. Williams. president OF
the Chicago. Milwaukee a Puget
Sound railroad. was Thursday
elected vice president OF the Chi
eago. Milwaukee & st Paul. with
headquarters In New York lie
viii be succeeded In Seattle by
II. y. Earring. brother OF the prcsi'
dent A J Earllng
After climbing the Grade OF suc.
ceaa. tic BY tie. ana arm In arm.
for more than 90 years. Williams
and A. j. EarlinE are now al the
very summit. as president and vice
president OF one OF the greatest
railroads IN tho country.
EarlinK began his career In 1866.
Williams a year later After min.
years AS telegraph operators. they
became assistant superiutendents
OF the St Paul road. Earnings pro
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
MAKES RHEUMATISM
PROMPTLY DISAPPEAR
Chronic. Crippled-up Sufferers
Find Relief After Few
Doses OF New Remedy
Are Taken

II IL needless TO suffer any longer
with rheumatism. and be all GRIP.
pledup, and bent out OF shape with
it's Understanding pains. when
you can surely avoid H.
Rheumatism comes from weak.
inactive kidneys. that fail to filter
from the blood the poisonous waste
matter and urid acid; and II is use
les 20 rub on liniments or take ordl-
nary remedies TO relieve the pain
This only prOlongs the misery and
cant possibly cure you.
The only way % cure rheumatism
Is 10 remove the cause. The new
discovery, Croxone. does this be.
cause It neutralizes and dissolves
all the poisonous substances and
uric acid that lodge IN the joints
and muscles. to scratch and irritate
and cause rheumatism, and cleans
out and strengthens the stopped
up. inactive kidneys. so they can
filter all the poison from the blood.
and drives It on and out Of the sys-
tom.
Croxono In the most wonderful
medicine ever made for curing
chronic rheumatism, kidney trou.
bles and bladder disorders. You
will find II different from all other
remedies. There u nothing else on
earth like II. II matters not how
old you are. or how long you have
suffered. II Is practically impossible
10 take u INTO the human system
without results You win fiad 70
lief from the first few doses. and
you will be surprised how quickly
all your misery and suffering will
end.
An original package OF Croxone
costs but a trifle at any firstc Ia n
drug store. All druggists are au
thorized 10 sell It on a positively
money back guarantee. Three doses
day for y few days is often nj
that In ever needed to cure tn,
worst backache or overcome url
nary disorders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
AIMS SLAP AT
CONWAY UPON
CAPITOL JOB
staff special

star oPeN'ef
OLYMPIA. Jan. 2t.-Hot after
the capitol commission, Sen sharp
stelu OF walla Walla wants to mako
officers who have allowed an ap-
proprlation for the erection OF any
atate building 20 become depleted
without completing Il. TO pay tho
extra cost
The capitol commission, OF which
Oov. Hay was chairman, was allow
I'd $500. 600 for the building OF the
Temple OF Justice for which $780,
600 more IL now asked TO com
plcte.
Sen. sharpsteiu introduced con
current resolution Thursday impos'
Ing this penalty upon dvrel'ct or
ficcrs incidentally directing a
straight ahoulderod wallop al nay
and setting ou that Il is the opin'
ion of the legislature that hereafter
mo- money shall be spent IN tho con
structiou of any building until a
contract. covering the complete
spocificntiuns within the amount OF
the appropriation. and backed up by
good and sufficient bonds, shall
first have been signed up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
ROOSEVELT JOINS
FIGHT ON WARREN

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. Jan. "a
Theodore Roosevelt. IL Was learned
here today. has injected himself
into the fight againa. the reelection
Of United States Senator Francis
r. Warren from this state. Rose
Welt telegraphed Y H. Manson, re-
publican. who refused to enter the
caucus or support Warren. as fol
lows:
Il heartily congratulate you on
the stand you have taken for hon
est government You have my best
viehea for success
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24

motion preceding that OF Williams
BY few mouths
In 1852 Earring Was made diyi'
sion superintendent Williams re
celyed similar promotion year
later.
After IL years OF service. Earl
ing became assistant general super
in,endent. williams was promoted
10 this position six years later. and
In 1895 succeeded Earring as gen
crsl superintendent
Earring became general manager
OF the railroad. and In ifo6 sas
elected second vice president jWil.
liams was made general manager
In 1900 ~
Earllng reached tho presidency
OF the railroad In 1899. When the
Chicago. Milwaukee a Puget Sound
road was completed In 1905. VIII
liams was made It's president
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
SUED BY GIRL AS
HE GETS MARRIED

~ Tailed Press Leased wire
SPOKANE. Jan. 24-Wm. ]. liar.
ris, capitalist and real estate bro
ker. who married Nlss Rosemary
Cunningham "Wednesday night. IL
today defendant in a suit for breach
OF promise filed by Miss Lola Brick.
well. formerly Mrs Lola Robinson.
She asks for SIS. 900 heart balms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-24
CHIEF AND 10 MEN
HURT AT BIG FIRE

~ United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES. Jan. ~ Fire
Chief Archibald j Eley IL In a seri.
GUS condition today at hospital.
and ~ OF hts fircmen are suffering
from minor injuries that attended
their work on fire that almost 70
tally destroyed the Hotel Brennan.
on Main at. and threatened to
spread through the downtown bust.
ness section Eloy was hurt by Az
explosion OF turpsntine while lead.
Ing bis men into the basement.