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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
ASBESTOS VALUABLE IN HOME.
II Can Be Maze to Serve in Numer
Gus Ways.

Asbestos can be of great service in
the home. 1t has the pecultafHS
that it resists the passage of heat. You
know how readily silver spoon be-
comes heated when you put 1t into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

A dinner will be served. Wednesday
noon, at the G. A. k. hall. North Vas
salboro, by the ladies of the Relief
Corps. The public is cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Guy Crockett and Winfred McVeigh
have returned to the u. S. s. Georgia,
after passing their furloughs at their
homes i'm this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

DR. and Mrs. Grant Quimby, who have
been guests of Or. Quimby's brother.
Rev, Langdon Quimby, returned, Satur-
day. To their home in Lockport, n. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

home at Winslow, at S45 A. NJ. sun
day, after an Illness of three months.
Mr. Fuller was born at Winslow and had
lived there practically all his life. He
had always been successful farmer, a
kind neighbor, and friend to all his
community. and one who will be greatly
missed. He leaves widow and two
daughters. Mrs. Eugene Dyer of Cam
den and Mrs. Frank Rush of Oakland.
The funeral services will be held from
his late home at go Wednesday after
noon, Oct. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mrs. John Fender has returned from
Boston. where she went to meet her
brother, Daniel Cocheran, who recently
arrived from Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mrs. George Scott will leave Mon
ay morning, for short visit with
relatives i'm Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Elmo Kimball will resume his duties
as driver for the American Express Co.,
after being off duty for several months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Miss Mary Flarighty, who is employed
at the telephone exchange. passed sun
day as the guest of friends in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

nue., left. Saturday, to visit her broth
in Westfield, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mrs f. C. Davenport has returned
from two-weeks vacation at Rangeley
and re-opened her restaurant, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Alvin Ray. Mrs. Posner and Miss Car
rie Ray are guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. f. c. Bosworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

Mrs. n. M. Southwick of Newport, r.,
l.. Is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Dingley,
Washington avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS
STREET.

William Bourgoin passed the week.
end with relatives in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

MIR. and Mrs. George Gray left. sun
day, for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13
Sidney Keith Fuller.

Sidney Keith Fuller, aged Ga years. !
months and Is days. passed away at his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-13

George Moore of. Skowhegan visited
Sunday, his parents in Randolph
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
PHILADELPHIA BANK
HEAVIEST CREDITOR

Philadelphia. is reported as the heav-
lest creditor in amount. about SEA 900
The pay roll is said TO be behind since
May !. last.
The company leased in 1902 about
5000 acres OF timber land Al Hiwasse
the time allowed for marketing the
timber expiring October -. 1914 It
is estimated that there is something
Ike 5000. 600 feet Of lumber 10 he cut
The receivers Will continue the bust
ness and unless some Of the creditors
determine TO throw the affairs into
bankruptcy II is claimed that there is
SUFFICIENT TO pay in fun all creditors
and give n balance TO the company
inability TO procure funds TO meet ex-
pir!nc obligations is given al the rea-
son for n receiver being asked for BY
the numerous creditors Many OF the
bills are for merchandise furnished the
store, which was conducted in connec-
ton with the lumber business a
planning mill which had been operated
in Pulaski VIII be closed down and the
plant sold The firm shipped most Of
the lumber 10 Philadelphia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
THEIR SON IN ROLE
Of SWITCHBOARD
Youngster Serves as Means of
Communication for Es-
tranged Parents.
Especial 70 INC Times Dispatch. |

New York. July 2i.-Richard Benedict
Johnson. the seyen-year- old son OF Richard
y. Johnson, OF Nav Rochelle, whose wife Is
suing him for separation. acted for three
years as human switchboard Tor converse
disclosed before :(ipreme Court Justice
Greenbaum to-day.
This little boy. who knew nothing of the
domestic storm brewing over the Johnson
home. was the only means OF communica ton
other than by Writing that existed between
ms parents. The court proceeding to-day
was TO act upon tho report OF Is referee re-
sarding the advisability OF the boy remain
Ing in a private school in Connecticut pend
Ing the final settlement of the suit.
Justice GteenbaGnI decided that he shall
remain in school except during walton. when
he Is TO divide his time between his parents.
When questions OF butchers or grocer's
biils. OF replenlshing coal supply, etc. camo
would address his ute through little Rich
ara. The reply would be made in the same
My son. would YOU mind ASKING your
mother II she has paid this months grocery
eili?' Johnson would request.
Richard, tell your father the bill has
been paid but that need money for the
coal man" Mrs. johnson would reply through
the little human switch board.
This state or things existed until the hus-
band and father decided that the home at
mosphere was detrimental to his SON. and
suggested sending the boy to a boarding.
school. The mother refused on the ground
That he was TOO young and needed her cara
MI Johnson took the boy away ana put him
ton Conn
Mrs. johnson in January last got writ
OF ha bea.s corpus and mad her SON brought
before Justice Greenbaum. who tried TO bring
about reconciliation without success Mrs.
Johnson brought suit FOR separation on the
grounds OF cruelty and neglect and johnson
retorted with charges that his wife has no
seif-control and has beaten their boy cruelty
times.
During the hearing tho mother showed
the court the following little letter from
young Richard. written While at the board
ing school:
Dearest Mamma:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
DEBT CONFERENCE
AT CAPITAL TODAY
Commissions From Virginia and
West Virginia Will Seek Set
Element of Controversy.
OF Controversy.

Washington. July o4-Members of the Vir-
ginia Debt Commission. who Will meet a
similar COMMISSION representing the STATE
OF West Virginia. tomorrow to discuss the
debt which the latter State owes the Old
Dominion. met here " private conference to-
day to outline procedure for to-morrow's
meeting. The members OF the Virginia com
misgion. who are here now or will arrive
H. D. Flood. John r. Moon. OF Charlottes-
willie. chairman; Joseph Button, of Rich
mond. secretary; Henry r. Wickham of
Hanover; William +. Rhea, OF Bristol; II. II.
son. OF Lynch Nirg. and ]. Thompson Brown,
or Lovingston.
II stated tonight that in all proba-
bility tho long standing controversy tho
soon come to an end. In view OF the fact that
since tho United States Supreme Court de-
cided the legal proceedings In favor of Vir-
Ginia some time go West Virginia has ap-
pointed her commission to act in Joint con-
ference with Virginia.
Congressman Flood asked after the
meeting for Il statement OF what took place,
but declined TO give IL. lie said that the
matters to he discussed and the different
propositions which viii have to be cons!d :
cred are OF such a nature that they should
not no made public at this time.
With the members OF the committee were
Major Holmes Conrad OF Winchester: r. p.
Chew. OF Charleston. W. Va; Sanford Rob-
inson Of New York, and Mr.. LeGrande all
OF whom are interested in tho bondhoiders'
certificates.
When this was in the Supreme Court
II WAS decided that tho amount due Virginia
crued. according to Mr.. Flood. amounts to
314, 600. 600. twice much the principal.
Just what the West Virginia people will do
about paying this interest is the question
Court having rendered no decision on that
point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
Motorcycle Policeman Sanuels,
Run Down by Auto, Expected
to Return to Duty Shortly.

The condition OF Motorcycle Officer
G. b. Samuels. who was run down and
badly hurt by an automobile driven
By John Landstreet, president Of the
Broad Rock Mineral Springs Company,
yesterday morning about 9 o'clock AT
Franklin and First Streets was last
night said TO be satisfactory Exalni-
nation by DR.. St Julien Oppenhimer,
police surgeon. showed that no bones
had been broken but that Samuels had
been badly bruised and cut about the
thigh. II was thought he would be
able 10 return to duty in few DAYS.
The collision between the motorcycle
and automobile was head-on. Samueis
was riding his machine through West
Franklin Street, moving on the right
side Of the street. Landstreet was
in crossing First street made cut 10
the left TO avoid the JOLT OF the car
tracks. Before either the motorcycle
or automobile could be stopped the
latter crashed into the cycle. Samuels
was thrown several feet. and was un-
conscious when picked UP by L. l..
Schcrer. general claim agent of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. who
was passing in his automobile and
stopped when ne saw the accident. He
hurried the injured policeman to the
Johnston Willis Hospital where emcrg-
ency treatment was rendered Later
Denny street.
Samuels afterward said the accident
was unavoidab BILE. and he did not de-
sire any arrests made in the Sc
His machine was slightly damaged by
the collision.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
TALKS TO
NEWSPAPER MEN
He Discusses Relations Of Press
and Railroads and Value
of Co-Operation.

Asheville. y c, July .24-"The Rela-
tons of the Press and the Railroads
ard The Value OF Their Cooperation
in Community Development was the
livered by w. W. Finley. president OF
the Southern Railway. 10 the conven-
ton OF the North Carolina Press AS
ISOLATION this morning. Memoirs were
read honoring r NJ. Phillips, by Wade
u Harris: and ] G. Boylan. by w. G.
Bivens. after which there We're papers
by Rev. ]. Q. Atkinson. OF the Chris
tian sun; Clarence Poe, OF the Pro-
gressive Farmer and n. j. Whichard
OF the GreenVSile Reflector.
Before the nnal session adjourned
day the following officers were
chosen:
Clarence Poe, Progressive Farmer
president: w. c Hammer. Asheboro
Courier, first vice president: j II Cow
an. Wilmington, Dispatch. second vice
president; II. L. 81. Clair. Sanford En-
press, third vice president. ] q sher-
rill. Concord Times and Tribune. sec
Rotary treasurer; 3. II. DePriest. Shell
by Highlander, historian. w. Lawrie
Hill, Our Fatherless Ones. poet. Il p
Beas!ey Monroe Journal. orator The
executive committee remains intact.
With the exception Of one place, James
ceeding the late +. NJ. PhlllipS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
HELD FORGRANDJU
RESULT OF SHOOTING

the back sea, in The machine. tina. Ross.-
en- the car at his home Sandidges and
We others started back 10 Amherst: that
,ney met ~ With Cbopcr and Beard and
Nliiains raised q row with him. lie said
that he. Harrison. and McCrav ran for helm
hnc while they were gone they heard two
shots nreG. and when they so; back Cooper
haf been shot and his assa!lants were CON
tinuins the,! attack on him
McCraw testified TO about III. sam. .n.c,
The other witnesses, J. NJ Rosser W p
sutton. Orris Tucker and O =. Fleming
deputy sher!H. testified that they heard the
shots bur did not see the shooting
Or. j. Paige Massie said he was called In
TO dress the mans wounds
beard and Willialns testified In their own
sehaN Each denied that he had had the
pisto! In his hands at any time and said
he did not know how 81 went OF. and thar
they were trying TO take Il away from,
cooper WILLIAMS stated hrst that ne heard
t"o pistols reports and Afterwards that he
heard only one. They both said they had no
distinct recollection OF what actually han
peHed. The accused We're sent TO the grand
jury and ball was fixed az $50 each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
Chief OF POLICE
|SUNDER CHARGES
Attempt Is Made to Gust Head
Of Norfolk County
E0rca
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispa,ch. ]

/ SpcC!1G 10 ne Il!NeS- Dispatch
Norfolk. Va, July I.-Chacses We're pre-
ierred 20 Judge lawless In the Circuit Court
OF Norfolk County to-day against =. J. Back
US. ct!et % police OF Norfolk County. against
whom Judge I-awless issued rule. requiring
Ing
Complaints OF tho Norfolk County police
chief are contained In the following petition
We. the undersigned citizens and property
owners OF Norfolk County. do hereby re-
specfu!iy represent unto Your Honor that
y. j. Backus. tho chief OF police o; Norfolk
lion. and We charge that there arc now in
existence at ocean View and its adjacent
territory. places where intoxicating liquors
can be bought on sunday. also where such
Liquors are Sold without State or city
license. We also charge that there are sew
era! places known gambling houses
where all kinds OF games OF chance are play
ed with money. We also charge that there
are several questionable houses at or near
Ocean View.
For these reasons. we respectfully repre-
sent unto Your Honor that the said A j.
Backus should be removed from office as
chief OF police Of Norfolk County. and re-
quest that We be heard before Your Honor
at as early date as possible
The above is signed by :. Burneli Bragg.
". j. Land. j. p. Overman. W 7. Daughtrey,
W. :. Grimes. =. c Liverman. W. j. Hall
". :. Foster. 4. B. Rawle;t. Edward f
Moore. T. c. WS.te. ]. c. Burton W. r
Ayers. j. w Watkins. i. &. Parker. W. II.
Butt, r. l. Sir;buer. Earl Z. Springer. w.
:. Murden. John e Springer !. d. jackson,
Frank =. Waterman and r. T. Cotton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
DOVER BAPT|STS
END CONVENTION
H. F. Cox, Of Richmond, Chosen
Moderator, and West Point
Meeting Place.
(specia. TO The Times.Dispatch.


Ashland Va. July a4.--This was the
last day of the Dover Baptist Associa-
tion session at Wins Church. and was
devoted mainly TO routine business
Moderator Gary called the association
70 order at $50 4. NJ. and devotional
exercises We're conducted by Vice
Moderator II. r. Cox T II. Elicit was
elected as delegate to the Southern
Baptist Convention. and r. a. Gary was
named alternate.
ON motion OF W +. Robertson, the
thanks of the association were extend
ed to the people OF WINS Church and
vicinity for their cordial hospitality.
The report OF the committee was
read by w c Smith and discussed by
DR. Alfred Bagby. w. II Turpin g. II.
Sheriff and W. Fl Lawson After its
Home Mission Board OF the Southern
Baptist Church. Atlanta. Ga, delivered
an address on home missions.
The report on state Of churches Of
the eastern section OF the association
and the church letters We're read by
w. e. Robertson and f. w Duke Mr.
Duke also read the report OF the com
mittee on foreign missions which was
adopted after discussion by Rev Car
ter II. Jenkins. of Calvary Church
Richmond.
In the afternoon session s. H. TEN
pleman read and discussed the report
on womans work After its adoption
the moderator announced the following
standing committees:
Education board. j. Parsons. j.
Palmer Gordon, E. V oliver.
Denomina tionai education--J. r
Johnson. j. W. Holman. r. Z. John
son.
sunday school and colportage-w. D
Duke. A. T PuGh. j w Brunette.
State missions-R II White. Thomas
b Johnson, c. s Southall.
Home missions-Dr j. II. Winfree
C. w. Patch. Il V. Atkins.
Foreign missions-G. r. Pankey. r.
r. Gwathmey. ). G. Tupstall.
Ministers relef-John T. Butler, b
w. Jones. w. b. Atkinson.
Orphanagc-W IL Lawson. j. H
Francis. L. Howard Jenkins
Evanselism-W +. Gale, L. l. Par
IRISH. w. +. Martin.
Temperance-W. T.. Robertson, r. l..
Smith. w. r. Shepherd.
Laymens missionary movement-R.
f. Winfree. w. G.. Malone, r. ~ Gary
After the. appointment OF these com
mittces. DR.. George w. Mcdaniel
chairman. made the report of the COM
mittee on nominations as follows: for
moderator. II. +. Cox. Richmond: for
vice moderator, ~ l.. Holiday. Gwath-
mey; for clerk. ]. 4. Walthall. Rich
mond; for treasurer. Arthur Trevett,
Glen Allen: executive committee. east
ern section. S. G. Freeman and George
IL. Sheriff; middle section w. c. James
and William Ellyson; western section.
H. NJ. Fleet and Walter Sydnor.
Moderator r. a. Gary having declined
to serve further. the report was adopted
and the above named officers declared
al.
gave! of authority over to MODERATOR
Elect Herbert +. Cox. who made few
suitable remarks OF acceptance and
then presented the other officers elect
to the association. The congregation
then sang. "Blcst BE the Tic That
Binds" and after a PRAYER by the Rev.
L. t. Wilson adjourned. to meet next
year at West Point.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
MUST TAKE STEPS
TO PROTECT FISH
Government Official Confers
With Governor Mann Over
Decline of Industry.

To protect the fishing industry in the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries,
efforts a:e 10 be made TO secure CO.
operation between Virginia and Mary
land and the Federal governme ut.
With this end in view. DR.. L. l. Jones,
Deputy Commissioner OF Fisheries,
held a; conference yesterday with Gov
ernor Mann and State Fish Commits
sioner Mcdonald Lee. and is arrang-
ing for 4 conference IN Washington
between Secretary Reddeld, under
whose department is the Fisheries
Commission, and the Governors and
fish commissioners of the two States.
Next week Dr. Jones will confer
with Governor Goldsborough. of Mary
land on the subject. DR. Jones de-
clared to-day that unless some thing
was done 10 give more protection to
the Ash IN Chesapeake Bay. in a few
years the industry would b. ruined.
He favors a law which would require
the roping Of all nets from sunset
saturday until Monday morning. so as
10 give the FISH a chance to get up to
their spawning grounds. The doctor
says he has discovered that one b.s
Virginia fishing company this year
took in the whole season only as many
shad and herring as 1t had taken in q
single day five years ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
PLAYING WITH PISTOL;
LITTLE GIRL KILLED

long has keep s2-calibre revolver
In his dresser drawer and for the
hTst time in years, ne says, he failed
TO lock the wear pom beyond childish
hands when he left home to-day
The killing seems TO have been pure
~ accidental. and the little boy was
unab!e TO tell details He knew that
ne got the revolver out OF the drawer
and was playing with it when "A cart
ridge exploded The bullet entered
Ihelma Fultz's left eye and came out
behind the right ear. Death was prac
tically instantaneous Judging by the
character of the wound. 1t Is not un :
likely the girl was peepng into the
muzzle OF the revolver. as the lids OF
her left eye are power burned, and the
bullet entered sQuarely into the ball
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
Charters Issued.

Charters were issued by the State
Corporation Commission yesterday as
follows.
Pin Money Pickles. Incorporated
Richmond. Capital. 100000 e O.
Kidd. president and treasurer: l.. NJ
Kidd. secretary: H. T. Kidd--all oil
Richmond
The James River Orchard Corpora
ton, Richmond. Capital $40. 900 to s25.
600. r. II. HARDWOOD. president; Will
liam Todd. vice president. ]. r. Nash
secretary and treasurer-all OF Rich
mond
Amendment to charter OF The Wal
ford Stationery and Printing Company
Incorporated. Richmond, increasing its
capital stock from s25, 600 TO $4,000
creating 100000 preferred stock.
Amendment to charter of Maryla nd
Ice Cream Corporation. Norfolk. in
creasing its capital from $1,000 to
10000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
OLSON WILL MEET
TURNER TUESDAY

The wrestling match for the championship
OF the United states and for the Richard X.
Fox belt now In the hands of Joe Turner.
Will be staged at Broad street Park next
Tuesday night. telegram from Turner
received by Promoter Herbert last night.
stated that the champion could come TO
Richmond on that date. and Young Olson.
who viii meet Turner. states that the date
Is agreeable to him
Turner is keeping engagements every night
and is In iine form. and those who saw Olson
ia his bout with Jordan last Tuesday night.
know that the Swedish champion is ready
for trying riiIl. Tho wresslers will weigh
In at ljs pounds or less and the match VIII
go TO finish. two best fais out OF three.
barred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
NEW YORKER WINS
IN SEM|F |NALS

Omaha, Neb., July A-P!ay to-day in the
National Clay Court tennis tournament was
narrowed TO ;ha semihnals In singles and
the finals In doub!es. one OF the interesting
tlnGles matches was between Merrill Hall.
New York. and Joe Armstrong. OF 81. Paul.
Middle West champion. The former cap
tured the FIRST set So. the latter took the
next set. 6-3; then Hall repeated the decision
OF the f1rst
Fred E>r..s. Brattleboro. VI. defeated Cub
Potter. Omaha, SO. 81: Clarence Griffin. san
Franc!sco. defeated DEummond Jones. 81.
Louis CO. e. IL the semi-Hnals doubles
HALL and Harris defeated Jones and Hoarer.
ca. CT S-2
TheSe results wj.l bring the West against
the Eas, tomorrow for the doubles cham
p!onship.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
MRS. YOUNG QUITS
CHICAGO SCHOOLS
She Resigns Because Of Antag-
onism Toward Her Educa-
tional Policies.

Chicago. July 2i-Mfs Ella Fiasg Young
announced tonight she has resigned SUI
perintendent OF Chicagos public schools.
The hostility of certain members OF tho
Board OF Education was responsible. she de-
clarcd.
The resignation, which Is effective Auguts
IL. was presented to President Peter Rein
berg yesterday. He later sent her note
requesting that the resignation he with =
drawn Mrs Young refused. Tn. board VIII
consider the letter OF resignation at its next
meeting. August s.
There came TO he state OF antagonisn,
toward me ,rld any educational policies
which might adopt that led TO discord and
lack OF harmony in school management
said Mrs. Young tonight.
Those who opposed my plan for the teach :
ms of sex hygiene in the schools were not
opposed TO such teaching In principle. but
fought the idea only because l advocated II.
II was true In other matters OF policy and
educational management
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-25
kid" COTTRELL
IS SHOT IN JAW
Police Arrest Two Men, Who
Deny Having Fired
Shot.

f. 3. (Kid) Cottrell was mysteriously
shot In the right jaw about 2:15 o'clock
this morning at the corner OF Mayo and
Broad Streets
Policemen Tucker. Gary and Akers
heard the shot fred and ran to the
corner They arrested II r. Robins
and c. y. Ganzert. two young white
men. charging them with carrying con-
cealed weapons. Robins is supposed
by the police to have done the shoot
ing. but denies il
Cottrell was taken TO the City Home
Hospital in a private automobile by
Jack LYDIA. The opinion was expressed
that his wound was not necessarily
serious.