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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
NATURAL ENEMIES OF CHICKS
Depredations by Crows and Hawks
May Be Prevented by Device
Adopted by Maine Station.

One Of the chief difficulties that the
poultryman has to contend with is the
continued loss of chicks, and some
times even of nearly fulLgrown birds,
as a consequence of the depredations
of natural enemies. 1t is safe to say
that the magnitude OF the loss from
this source is not anything like fully
realized by anyone who has not kept
an accurate account of all his birds.
In the experimental work with poul-
try at the Maine station, a record of
every bird is kept. In this way it has
been possible to check up and form
an adequate estimate of the losses due
to the creatures that prey upon poul-
try, and, Of necessity, a good deal Of
attention has been devoted to the
problem Of how these losses may be
cut down.
In the experience of the above sta
ton the most destructive natural en-.
envy of poultry has been found to be
the crow. The depredations of the
hawks are more spectacular, perhaps,
but in the long run far less destructive
A hawk will only visit a poultry yard
occasionally, and especially If he is
shot at once or twice will be wary
about approaching 1t again. On the
contrary the crow is a steady and per
sistent robber. He will continue his
depredations just as long as it is phys.
ically possible for him to do so. For
a number of years crows killed and
either carried away, or left behind
partly eaten, large number of chicks
on the Maine station plant. These
losses were not by eny means confined
to the small chicks, but half-growr
birds, each nearly equal in weight tC
the crow itself, were killed, partly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21

against STOWo dIU F'dWNSs
eaten, left behind on the range. In
single year the crows destroyed some
thing over five hundred chicks.
Devices of all sorts were tried in
order to stop these ravages. Various
kinds of "scare-crows" were tried but
with no effect whatever. Dead crows
to their fellows, but instead of operat-
ing as warnings, they appeared to
serve as invitations to the dance"
Decoying the birds was tried, but with
no substantial effect on the steady
losses. Poisoning even was resorted
to, but all to no avail The losses con-
tinued almost constantly.
Finally plan was adopted which
is perfectly safe and sure in its opera
ton. 1t consists simply in running
strands of binder Irvine about two feet
apart over the whole of the poultry
range occupied by the young birds,
until they reach such size that they
are able to take care of themselves
These strings are run over the tops OF
the brooder houses, and on supports
made by cross strands of either wire
or two or three strings Of binder Irvine
twisted together. These cross strands
are held up where necessary by posts.
The whole network of strings thus
formed is put at such height that the
attendants in working about the yard
will not hit the strings when standing
upright. The area covered in with
strings in this way at the Maine sta.
ton poultry plant Is usually about
three acres per year. The expense of
covering this area is from SIS to $40
for Irvine. The labor of putting it up
is comparatively small. 1t forms per-
feet and complete protection against
both crows and hawks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
LARGE PROFIT MADE
IN RAISING CAPONS
Most of Work Can Be Done in
Winter When Time Is PIenti-
full With the Farmer.
(By MILLER PURVIS.)

No one is better situated to raise
capons than the farmer. On the av-
erage farm the additional work re-
CURED to raise from 100 to 200 ca
pons would not be noticed, and the
most of this work can be attended
to in the winter when time is plenti-
full with the farmer.
There are many stories told about
the size to which capons grow, while
the truth is that the ordinary capon
will grow to but one or two pounds
more than the ordinary uncaponized
cockerel would be in the same time,
and to secure this additional weight,
extra feeding is necessary.
In preparation for capon feeding 1t
is wise to hatch about twice the num-
Der of chickens as capons desired, for
fully half are likely to be pullets.
The pullets may be kept for egg-pro-
duction or may be sold for spring
chickens, thus securing enough money
to pay for raising the whole flock up
to the time the cockerels are old
enough to caponize, which is about
twelve weeks.
The operation of caponizing does
not require much skill, although the
beginner will probably kill two or
three at the start, which will not be
lost for they bleed to death in about
the same time as if they had their
threats cut and are equally as good
for table purposes as If bled in the lat
ter way.
A set of tools for caponizing costs
from $3.50 to 50 and with each set
are sent directions that any one can
follow.
After the caponizing, the cockerels
become docile and quiet; they lose
ambition and their combs cease to
grow; in fact they shrivel, and when
fed they eat their fill and then sit
quietly around until feeding time
comes again.
Capons always retain that sweetness
and juiciness Of flesh that are charac-
teristic Of the spring chicken-the rea-
son they bring such high price.
They are fed much as other fowls
are fed, only they get more. About all
they eat goes to the formation of juicy
palatable flesh.
few years ago capons commanded
hardly any attention in the West, and
do not yet bring the prices they do in
the Eastern cities.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
Hot In the SuperIative,

A preacher was describing the Bad
Place to a congregation of she'll
backs.
''Shipmates," he said, you've seen
the molten iron come running out of
the furnace, sizzling and kissing, like
some kind of snaky, horrible monster.
Well, shipmates-"
The preacher pointed his forefinger
at the awed shelIbacks.
well, shipmates," he said, solemn
ly, they use that stuff for ice cream
in hell"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
(By L. E. CHAPIN.)

(By l.. e. CHAPlN.)
1t is true that warm water Is just
as wet as cool water, but 1t is not so
palatable, and the hogs will thrive
better if they have a cool drink at
least twice a day. Water should al
ways be within reach.
Hogs exposed to the hot sunshine,
day in and day out during the sum.
mer will lose much of the gains they
make, even though the clover fields
be of the finest.
The main and only point in raising
hogs is to produce flesh that will
bring the most money, and every little
thing that will work toward this end
should be put into operation.
No farmer that continually stuffs
his breeding sows with corn can hope
to secure the best pigs. Breeding
stock requires more clover, bran, al
falfa than corn.
The short-nosed hog is always to be
desired against the long, slender-faced
type.
The SOW should be long -bodied and
the boar short.
1t has always been a disputed ques-
ton as to whether hog gains any
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
keepinu Frozen Eoos,

Recent experiments indicate that II
eggs are canned In strictly sanitary
manner while fresh, and kept frozen.
they will remain in good condition for
years. The government has been con-
Quoting tests along this line. The
eggs are kept in cans instead of their
original shells, and are completely
frozen instead Of being kept at tenn
perature near the freezing point.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
Roosta for the Poults.

AS soon as the early Matched poults
(little turkeys) get large enough to
roost, let them roost In the trees or on
the tops Of sheds. Don't put them in
buildings where they will not get as
good air to BREATHE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
DEPENDS.

"Is ton Of coal very much, par"
1T depends on whether you are
shoveling it or burning it."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
Crimson Glover Hay.

Crimson clover hay must be cut ear
ly, otherwise the ripened hairs on stem
and head may form hair balls in horses
and mules stomachs Very few cases
recover.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
Lamb ChIIls Quickly.

Nothing chills quicker than new
lamb before it is we'll filed. and when
once we'll filled few small animals are
warmer or will stand more.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
Remove the ROSTERS.

Remove male birds from the flock
as soon as the breeding season is over.
Infertile eggs can stand more hot
weather.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21

Pride makes some people ridiculous
and prevents others from becoming So
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21
At Newport.

$50 your daughter is down and out ?"
Eyes; she took the count. "-Chica-
go Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21

If the play is a frost the audience
soon melts away.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-08-21

A delicious combination of ginger aromatics
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Insomnia Look for the Owl Trade Mark on
the wrapper, lest you get cheap, worthless or
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of purity, favor and strength. Sold by all
druggists and grocers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

returned 20 her home yesterday after
VISITING relatives at Elm Grove for a
Charles Waterhouse. OF washington.
Pa. Is visiting friends at Elm Grove
Mrs. David Mcclure. OF Elm Grove.
viii leave to-day for a weeks visit with
relatives az Finleyville. Pa.
Miss Margaret Mason h slightly i'm
proved at her home on Highland ave-
nue., Elm Grove.
Miss lola Houston. OF Covington. Ky.
who has been visiting relatives in Elm
yesterday for Columbus where she will
spend several days before returning
home.
Miss Alberta Dunlap. OF Glendale. IL
spending a few days visiting relatives
Mr. and Mrs. J. @. Gates and it'll.
son. Howard. former residents OF Elm
Grove. now OF New Castle. Pa are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Douglas. OF
AIR. and Mrs. VIM. Folmar have re-
turned % their home az Cedar Rocks,
after short visit with relatives at
ClarinEton. %. They made the trip in
Mr.. ana Mrs Robert Farley are IN.
proud parents OF a baby daughter. waich
Sunday.
George. the young son OF Mr.. and Mr..
James Doyles. Of Fulton. q ill OF diph-
thcrim
Rev. l.. p. Leweilyn and O. b Buahon
left yesterday afternoon 20 attend the
scssions 81 Wheeling Presbytery IN the
Presbyterian church. which convened
last night They are reprcEeuting the
Stone church az Elm Grove.
ton. o., D. visiting her sister. Mrs VIII
liam Folmar. q Cedar Rocks. for a rev
days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
WILLIAM ADAMS ls VICTIM or
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT
YESTERDAY.
Was FEELING Timber Near West Fin
icy, Pa.-Deeeaaed Lived Near
West Alexander.

while engaged In Telling trees
on the Montgomery farm near
West Finley, Pa. william Adams.
= we'll known iunberunan Of near
West Alexander. was caught be-
meath q failing tree and ~as 90
badly crushed that he died almost
Instantly. The distressing acct.
dent occurred yesterday morning
shortly after 9 o'clock.
Adams was Telling trees which
were 20 be hauled 20 a saw mill
near By. Ne was working on =
large one when u suddenly crash
ed 70 earth, failing In the opposite
direction from that which ne eS.
neoted. Ne was caught beneath
its butt.
The lumberman't rloht lsf was
torn almost from HE BODY. while
he right shoulder ard eide were
horribly crushed. Hls BODY u,aa
removed % hls hons. where u
was prepared for buriai
The victim Of the unfortunate
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
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Thousands praise them for general
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
MORRIS FINED
Young Man Tatsa ON Home. nseowsu
aauev when offfccr Asked Vim 4
Question arr Goes 10 JaiL

ft ie rad affair Tor n ma, 20 t.r. d.
Firl home and Then b. arrested f0r FrIu II
en. bot notrrfhflora that la what har.
NNfHn fn one Frank Morris vrnfnrIfrv
rInruluH o. 20 o'clock. ErHnE vac fnn
irF sally Ernest homo when be- urr
Hafan nU policeman what be urnr a..
inf We GOT real nnurv ard vas faHrn
VI. r.tL huLIning Judge Jordan
made % $40 and COSTS Tor trlur frIfr
and Prank was fined nn additional ff0
ann costs FOR resisting
nlN nIEnr r1Hrr were hear ~ a. fnffras.
iarrv Young. drunk o. and costs. I.r.
tfnihNrH drunk Or and casts. Wrr
nos iigee. dlHordcrlv. $40 end rr.f-
llfnr Hlrk later Unr0lr1 her. ffnrr.
Nillar nnd GnifIn West Hianrllrfe I'D
anl costs This happened at 30. llts
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
Call and Get Legal Stamp Book Containing S48O Worth
MINISTERS LEAVE
Pastors o. Local Prssbytsrian Churches
IA Attgudancc ~ Wheelirg Preshv-
tery Sessions IN Weuaburg.

Local Presbyterian ministers and lay
dnlerntng. representing the sessions of
The various Presbyterian churches of
this city and vicinity. left yesterday
nI irrnuuu for WellshurF. where they win
attend the fan meeting n the WhfrIiur
irnahVfrrV. which convened last rIrnt.
IrH flcnIlV cN0rv church 90 the drn0fni.
patton In the counties comprising fhe
i.fn uyterF, Hancock. Brooke. onto Mar
nnHl and Wefzel fa rcurcrenfaf.
The most important burfneau fo d.
transacted ie the completion 81 arranrr-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

accident was about 20 years %
age. and is survived By = wife
ard two children Ne resided IN
West Finley township. two and
one haH miles southeast Of West
Alexander.
Funeral services will BE- cor
Quoted over the remains Wednsa-
Day morning AZ 20 o'clock, with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

Arnold knopfuf. who was arrested ~
FIm Grove l1ef week on the Chnr1a 0f
nDutirrEinT. Will probably Do tried b1s
the federal authorifioa Deputy III
Marshal o. o. Allison. nuonf vcafer,fav
Dr. FainrrluH evidence On the case and aff
Information war turned over b. ff "a
.lufiie sinner George p BOYD. re- D.
likely that the states auffGriffer an
turn me case over f0 the federal c0urr.
tnouFn a. YET nu warrant against Enar-
tut has been Issued Dol the higher trini-
The allered bootiegger o. being held
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

4o,,.. -, Is, Sutler and L. y. Sims viii leave
tend the annual Grand lodge r,ee,t III. ~ AZ
ne hniishts OF Pythias which convenes An
49, Guy tomorrow. They go as dele
1870 from Mystic lodge No "a Knights
~ fythias. OF Elm Grove supreme
Gepresentative James II. Beans and
'Sfs,nno vice Chancellor John p. Arbenz
the convention "
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
Samples Free by Mail

Care for your hair with Cuticura Soap
and cutieura Ointment They keep the
scalp clean and free nom dandrun. Allay
Itching and irritation and promote natural
hair-sroving conditions when all else fails.
Although cuticura Soap C25c) and cuti-
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everyvhere. sample OF each with 32-p.
Skin Book viii be sent free upon request
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
LodRe 20 MAJ

The members Of Henry CLAY camp
NO. q. No. 22s. NJ. w A. will hold an
Important meeting this evening at
HANGS nall Besides the transaction of
business matters o IA routine nature
ARRANGEMENTS VIII be made for the In
1uation Ia class OF candidates at an
early date and also for the Observance
a social hour by the members OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

With running
sores and I
bad 20 keep
their hand.
tied up The
eczema cams
In yellow
pimplS and
turned 20 .
Urw D-a,sl~-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
OUT-THE-PIKE


- The york OF the West virginia Tract.
sn1 Electric company on the new
Eepidly IN the town OF Fulton' 1'bs ~ors
- tteoinf the poles and wires will be
&p,cteo inside or the next few weeks
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

Plumbing shop OF viii Fr,ara
sneereo Sunday night at Elm Crow
~ S,,t,s cellar window In the rear OF
ouiialng. Mr.. Eckard upon investt-
ssung yesterday. did not miss anvtS,ng
eVSn notice that anything miebf
'e oeen taken from the shop.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

1his evening seibert ana smith NJ
ne Elm Grove bowling alleys. will en-
- IN the bovlers. who participated in
49, ouck PIN league which ended re-
Gently AT the alleys Rowing viii he
kne oiversion OF the evening. which NH
- followed by a luncheon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

a. Mystic lodge No. "a. Knights of Pvth-
"a. neld very interesting meeting last
esenlnB at their headquarters on Main
sueet. Elm Grove. Several business
mhtters OF routine nature were tran
saSeeo ~ the members. and much inter-
success OF the order during the fall and
WINTER. when several candidates will be
1,nluated into the mysteries OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

zhs dance given az woeber's. on Main
1913 Elm Grove. by the young men OF
es community last evening, was well
enJoyed by all who were nrsssr,
ure In connection with the dance
Waa the serving OF refreshmenfs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

The largest sponge ever found came
rom The Mediterranean 10 was three
ieot across and ton feet In circumfer.
ence.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
ZIMMERMAN CRUSHED TO
DEATH BY FALLING TREE

mcnts for the installation Of the new
Sew M1rflnHVilIe
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

.rosa work q repairing the National
~ s,on hudiers to Leatherwood will
~ s,ssrted inside OF the next Few dsvs
lRfeb ne Mdtiantic Bithulithic company 81
lt-ong Run which Is beinr cors vsa uP
81. ne county commissioners are amt
Ss6 nave the road completed before
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

uo.1,e social suehre party win be given
All y, evening at ST Michaeis school
<'s.s OF the parish. A general Kood
- - expected and refreshments will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

The students OF the TriadeIphia Dis
trict High school at n meeting held
yesterday morning. voted to make ap-
plication at the next meeting OF the
Ohio Valley Athletic association TO join
the organization. II the school should
be admitted 70 membership. less trouble
VIZ be experienced In arranging athletic
games. The football team will be
coached by Prof. Villee. OF the manual
training department, and. from now on
daily practice viii be held in prepare
tion for the opening game.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
ECZEMA COVERED
CH|LDREN'S HANDS
Had to Keep Hands Tied Up. tched
So Could Not Rest at Night. Cried
About All the Time. cuticura
Soap and Ointment Healed.

Lsfayette. Tcun---I rccslved treat
benenf nom tho cusicur. Soap and ONT
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

.. For Satisfactory
Concrete Work Can
: IsE G. B. KIMBERLY CO.
eenmuioaeh Building. Both Phons<
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

Robert NJ Daugherty. OF Bridge
street. Elm Grove. Is Improving after a
few weeks illness.
Harry Kimmins and Edward McCaus-
land. Of Elm Grove. left last evening
for the wildwood club. where they viii
spend few days hunting.
Miss Rhoda Phillips. OF Graysvilie.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

The Bessie shaw Mission circle VIII
evening at the stone church. Miss
Ethel Braden. a state official Of the
order will be present. and no doubt will
deliver a splendid talk on the work OF
the organization. Every member Is
cordially invited to be present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22
BOOTLEGGER TO
FEDERAL COURT
ARNOLD HHoPFuT. ARRESTED N
ELM Grove LAST WEI
TO BIZ TRAu8FEmnEn.

Case win ven likely Come Up A 4s.t
Term Before Judge Dayton m
stead q IN Criminal Court.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-22

n you are one u those house.
wives upon whom rests the re-
spondbility of providing three
meals a day for a particular fam
ily- you viii ind our line Of choice
meats, poultry and provisions Of
Ter the best possible opportunity
70 select something that win
please all
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-07-14
LOSES A FINGER
BUT SAVES HAND
Mr.. }. G. Nalley Was Operated
Upon Saturday =. Anderson u
County Hospital ..:9 @
(From sunday:a paily.l 8.

j. G. Nalley, proprietor o fthe High
Shoals mills, and residing two miles
east of the city. underwent an onera-
ton yesterday at the Anderson Hoss
uital. -,
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Nal
Icy some months ago met with pain
tal accident at his mills By having his
right hand badly mnngled In the ,cogs
OF the wheels and septic poison set in
but was brought under control, and
ne has quite recovered. The middle
inger. however, was go Impaired
that 1t became necessary .ci :ar,.-
by removing 1t entirely zip into tha
nand. Mr.. Nalley's many friends viii
neglad to learn that the operation was
be glad to learn that the operation. was
able to be carried home last yeyaning'
Eariy IN the spring his life was Ia
great danger. but he is now much stsfs
ter. DR.. J.. c. Harris operated, Eattirr,
day very successfully. Is a .;T !.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1914-07-14
NEGRO ATTEMPTED TO
KILL White FOREMAN
ERNEST SHAW IN A CRITICAL
CONDITION
SKULL FRACTURED
Marvin Howard, a Negro Planta.
ion Hand, Struck Overseer
Behind Ear With Rock
SKULL FRACTURED
(From Sundays Daily.)

From Sundays Daily.)
Following closely upon the killing
OF negro by white foreman Friday
afternoon. negro plantation hand at
tempted to kill Ernest Shaw, foreman
of the John Pruitt plantation. Mr..
Shaw was struck behind the ear and
his skull war fractured. He was at
once rushed to the Anderson county
hospital and ct an carly hour this
morning the hospital authoritie,
said that while MIR. Shaw's condi-
tion was very serious, II was reason
able to believe that he might re-
cover.
The Pruitt plantation is in the Starr
nesghborEood and from the informa-
ttOn available it seems that the fore
man and the negro had q dispute,
during the progress of which Mr..
Shaw turned TO one side and the ne
gro waiting for his chance. let fly
with rock, inflictihg the injury.
1t was said last night that the blow
from the rock was 30 severe that 1t
fractured the skull the width OF the
hand and the wound is very dan
gerous indeed. Shaw is a man of
splendid build and 1t Is believed that
his constitution will permit him to
recover. tfif