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The Detroit times., 1915-06-19

DR.. and Mrs. William Donald have
gene % the Pacific coast
o.
Nrs. Dwight Cutler will cntertain
ct luncheon. Thursday. june ~
%
Mrs. Sidney r. Miller viii enter.
tain q dinner Friday evening.
Niss Irses McFAdden. No. s3l
Third-avs.. 10 visiting relatives In
Grand Rapids.
Miss Josephine Clay entertained
guests ct luncheon Thursday. In tho
Holland Tea rooms.
Z Mn. Josephine Troester. No. 27%
last 0rand-bavd.. has gone 70 Cali
1osniA for ak weeks.
~ o.
Mro. Donald Maclean entertained
! guests q luncheon. Friday. In her
hons. No. 2O2 Seminole-ave.
City Of the Straits lodge, Star Of
The Detroit times., 1915-06-19

Reichert Of the Fashion Art League
Of America. Ivory charmeuse and
tulle is used. the satin forming the
upper part of the skirt which
opens at one side and slants down
at either side to the bottom. II
Grapes over the back panel and Is
fastened with q tulle rosette. The
bottom Of the skirt has several rows
Of tulle ruffes bound with the
satin.
The bolera Is of pearls and the
sleeves have caps OF real lace.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-19

tion-ave.: Joseph Ostrowskt Na 1s1
Thirty-thirdAt.: DR.. Charles -.
Kuhn. No. ESQ Theodors-st.: @. H,
Webb. NO. so HancockAvey west; J,
r.. Hayes. No. 696 HaributaSs.;
Joseph Meggs. No. ~ CanAeld-avs
east: Charles Dose No 3S3 Water
loost.: J. C. Cahalanger, No. I'll
Hubbard-ave.: julius Wolf. No. 29s
Drsgoon-ave.; Frank Svoka No. S6s
Warren-ave. east: Richard Marx
No. 80 Fifteenth-st.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-19

knowledge II power, but It won't
take the place Of gasoline.-Kansas
City Journal.
II 10 recorded that the Coliseum
at Rome had accommodations for
200 spectators.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-19

Tub frocks are lovely but as every
summer girl" knows they are far
from practical, 20 many Of the mid.
season gowns are made Of crepe or
embroidered wolfe, and they are
usually IN some Of the sand or gold
tints. which look 20 cool and keep
their appearance % well. II
This threepiece suit which
skstohsd the other day In the show
rooms Of Nine. Bailey Of the Fash
ion Art League Of America. Ii made
Of The popular imperial crepe and
it's light sand color.
The bolera waist " made over a
blouse Of net and lace. The skirt
boz . panel cad yoke cut In one
wttA D)eats - teth he froot end
- II e1sE1lse 60 & cEs2(
The Detroit times., 1915-06-19
PROMINENT MEN
DRAWN ON POLICE
COURT JURY PANEL

Among the well-known citizens
drawn on the police court jurors
panel for the July term are Edwin
A. Burch. vice-president OF the Ger.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-19

Cu6 links-sntb =. en-
are used instead q =
fastsn IL new se11ln6t W
Links hold che eoat looo0ly =
at the bust line iron vlo y
loose to the hip Ina u
The Qpaint iftllS -spulS
or ssuspendsrs 1ress q 4 W
a3ectiYs thar uh6h ~ y ~
or ratine. Vida fed0t
made for ne - ven -
are - necessary : pAyt q
Dutch" costune ~ ~ =
that fastsn % tie a11rt a
at the back ovsS : wllilo
stlk or wolfe. y
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
HAD NOTHING BUT CLOTHES
ceived Those Who Had Some
Faith In Human Nature.

His silk hat worn jauntily. overcoat
OF fashionable cut. patent leather
shoes and polished cane gave him an
air of prosperity which was height.
ened by his luxuriant whiskers.
He was halted by the trafic in
Times square and a shivering. ragged
pedestrian seized the chance to &C
cost him OF the curb.
"'Scuse me. mister" began the
ragged one humbly. kin you help a
Teller? I got one zen and I could
get a beer If l had our more"
Peering at his neighbor, the pros
porous n exclaimed airily:
Hello. kid-don't you know me?
I'm a DO myself"
THAT you. JIM" gasped the ragged
one in establishment. Il fought youse
was a swell banker"
IT win his clothes on bundle day"
explained the prosperous one a little
sadly. But what is a bankers clothes
wit no bank roll? It's only de empty
pocketbook after de moneys gone.
I'm on me way to de Knickerbocker
fer a free feed. viii you join me?"
They crossed Broadway together,
the fashionable figure and the one In
rags, arm In arm.
AS they reached the car track a
p~asser-by. pointing to them, re.
marked:
at is the lion and the lamb at last,
Probably some rich man %escorting a
derelict to some hotel for a dinner!
Charity is on the increase!"-New
York Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
NOTICE OF F~oRFEITURE

To Mrs. L. Smith, Joby Smith and
Jake Austgen:
You are hereby notified that ] have
expended the sum of Two Thousand
-Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400) in labor
and improvements upon what are
known as the "Joby," "~Juanita,'
"William Jakey" and "Lily Of the
Valley" lode mining claims, situated
in what is known as the Paradise
Mining District, Humboldt County, Ne
vada: the above mentioned Two
Thousand Four Hundred Dollars being
the amount required for holding said
claims for the years 1910, 1911, 1912,
1919. 1914 and 1915, and expenses Cor
working said claims.
Therefore, you arc indebted to me
in the following amounts:
Joby Smith, as the owner OF a one
half interest in the "Joby' lode min
inc claim. in the sun of Three Hun
bred Dollars (S3OO).
Mrs. l.. Smith, as the owner Of a
one-third interest in the "Juanita'
and civilian Jakey" lode mining
claims, in the sum Of Four Hundred
Dollars $4,000.
Jake Austgen, as tnr owner of a one
half interest in the "Lily Of the Val.
leyv lode mining claim, in the sum OF
Three Hundred Dollars $4,000.
And if within ninety days after this
notice by publication you fail 20 con
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
CERTIFICATE OF PARTNERSHIP

We, the undersigned, A. FL. Taylor,
John G.. Leinss and Dudley Newton, do
hereby certify that on the 1st day of
August, A. D. 1915, we began, and ever
since have been and now are, carrying
CT a mining and milling business as
co-partners, in Humboldt county, Ne
vada, under the firm name and style OF
SUPERLATIVE MINING COMPANY,
and that We propose carrying on such
business under that nam in the future;
that the full names of all of the CO.
partners SO carrying on said business
are as above stated; that Winnemucca,
Nevada, is the place of residence of
each of said persons; that such persons
are all of the co-partners in such bust
ness, and that each is a general part
ner in such business.
Witness our hands at W~innemucca,
Nevada, this 18th day of August, A. d.
1915.
A. III. TAYLOR,
JOHN G. LEINSS,
DUDLEY NEWTON.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16

perry and t~reacherous. At the end OF
four hours the venturesome Amos
came face up against a dismal catas-
trophe.
Horses, wagon, Amos and all had
slid and plunged where a snow ledge
had given way.
II was a roll rather than a plunge
and Amos landed waist deep in a
heavy drift, unhurt. The wagon lost
two wheels in striking a rock.
"Whoal" shouted the disconnected
wayfarer urgently as the horses tore
themselves loose from the wreck.
But the steeds we're frightened, deaf
to command. Their harness trailing,
they struggled up the incline and were
lost to view, and when their owner
regained the mountain level he saw
them dashing away beyond reach or
recall.
For several hours he strove to fol-
low and locate them. Then his whole
body snow-clogged. wearied. exhaust
ed, he realized that he must set about
seeking some safe shelter for he
night.
At length Amos found a depression
under a rocky ledge fronting away
from the fierce roaring blasts. Day
was dying. The prospect was not only
forlorn. but even perilous. II was a
question which way he should proceed
with the morning, homeward or town
ward.
Its a two days tramp either way"
he reflected. "The horses are lost.
They will never find their way back
to the ranch and in such dangerous
weather it is useless looking for
them"
He had some food in his knapsack
and after a brief repast settled down
to rest for the night. 1t was hard to
sleep amid the anxieties and uncer-
tainties of the hour, however.
Suddenly, as he lay thinking n
planning for the morrow, Amos sprang
up as a quick glare showed across the
ridge valley. Why he exclaimed,
it's a house-a cabin. and 1t is burn
ing up!"
Amos left his shelter. The snow
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
cArARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
face. Halls Catarrh Cure is not 1
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years and is a regular prescrip-
ten. II is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combination
OF the two Ingredients is what pro-
dbces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
patton. -advt.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
For His Life
andHisLov
- By
Augustus Goodrich Sherwin
,Copyrlght. LIE. by w. q Chapman.l

Copyright, 1915. by W. G. Chapman.)
NO abnormal low temperatures
within the limits of observation"-thus
the signal service bulletin, and Amos
Wilbur, reading 1t aloud, frightened
up, glanced at the thermometer and
then at the distant hills and went In
search of his father.
Don't know what ebnormule means
and rather guess them limits of OBJ.
~servation is limited" remarked old
John Wilbur. See here, son" and the
pioneer frontierman reversed the un.
dersurface of a tree twig rear at hand
Black, as you see. That means frost
and a thaw, and snow. Durn yer low
temperamentsl Thar's rain and a
food, jest as hefty clements, beani
there?"
But Amos was not to be g~ainsaid
He had waited five long weeks to get
across the range to Bartonville. An
uncle, dying, had left him a good
team of horses and a truck wagon and
a little sum of money. Amos was all
for joining a young friend In a small
business at the nearest city. The RIG
would bring a good price.
Five hundred dollars is some capi
tai and my friend has as much more
| feel that I'm built for business, dad
The old man kept his weather eye
fixed suspiciously on the horizon as
he gave a reluctant consent to the
proposed journey. He was getting
tired of ranch rigors himself, and II
was pleasant to think of comfortable
town life. In no sense did he demuI
from Amos trying a business expert
ment. The weather prospects, how
ever, were in ominous disfavor with
him. To the last, even as the spir
tied team started off the next morn
ing, he persisted that Amos was TAX
ing risks and advised a weeks delay.
Dad was right" spoke Amos to
himself &c hours later. Night was
coming on and a binding snow storm
had long since driven the team off the
straight trail. Were 1t not that the
steep divide lay behind him now, dan
gerously snow slogged. Amos would
have made back for the home shelter
The snow was soft. clinging and
binding. The rocky course was slip
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
APPLICATION No. $3.50
Notice Of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State Of Nevada


Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of August, 1915, in accordance
with Section SO, Chapter 140, of the
Statutes of 1913, one Auguste siard, of
Pleasant Valley, County of Humboldt,
and State of Nevada, made application
to the State Engineer of Nevada for
pu mission to appropriate the public
waters of the State of Nevada. Such
Appropriation is to be made from
Gooseberry Creek in T. 80 N, r. 40
F., NJ. d. B. & NJ, at a point in the
NEA of NWA of Sec. 30, T. 80 N, r.
a E., M. ID. B. & NJ, by means of a
dam, and Cloths of one cubic foot per
second is to be conveyed to Lots 2, )
and 4 of Sec. 80, T. 80 N, r. 40 E., M.
u. B. & NJ, by means of a ditch, and
there used for irrigation, stock and do
nestle purposes. Water not TO be re-
turned to stream.
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication August IL, 1915.
LAST publication Sept. 16. 1915.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
APPLICATION No. 1851
Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State Of Nevada

Notice Of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on the
etl day of August, 1915, in accordance
with Section 80, Chapter 140, of the
Statutes of 1913, one Auguste Siard, of
Pleasant Valley, County of Humboldt,
and State of Nevada, made application
to the State Engineer of Nevada for
permission to appropriate the public
waters of the State of Nevada. Such
appropriation is to be made from
unnamed springs, south Of Gooseberry
Creek, in the VIZ of Sec. 80, T. 80 N,
Il. 40 E., M. D. B. & NJ, also springs
in the SWA of Sec. 90 and the SEA
OF Sec. 80, said township and range, at
a point in the SEA of SWA of Sec. 80,
T 80 N, r. 20 E., M. d. B. & NJ, by
mean of a ditch, and 17-100 of one
cubic foot per second is to be conveyed
to Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Sec. 80, T. 80 N,
X 40 E., M. ID. B. & NJ, by means of
bitches, pipes and other aqueducts, AMI
there used for irrigation, stock water.
ing and domestic purposes. Water not
tc be returned to stream.
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication August II, 1915.
Last publication Sept. 16, 1915.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
Monarmitt.N.tional r.ina

Auto stage leaves office of Whine
mucca Garage, "a w. Sixth st., every
morning Except Sunday and leaves
McDermitt and National at same hour.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
COLDS DO NOT LEAVE WILLINGLY

Because a cold is stubborn is no rea-
son why you should be. Instead of
: wearing it out. get sure relief by
Il king DR.. Kings New Discovery. Dan
gcrous bronchial and lung ailments of
ten follow a cold which has been neg
lccted at the beginning. As your body
Faithfully battles those cold germs, no
better aid can be given than the use OF
this remedy. It's merit has been tested
by old and young. Get a bottle today.
zoe and 4I.OO. -advt.3
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16

tribute your proportions of such ex-
.penditures and amounts due on said as
sessment work, as in said
mining claims, your interests in said
mining claims will become the property
of the subscriber.
l.. @. COOPER,
Dated at W~innemucca, Nevada, Au-
gust 5, 1915.
First publication, August 5, 1918.
Last publication, Nov. a, 1915.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-09-16
WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY
AUTOMOBILE STAGE LINES
W1nnemucca Garage

Paradise and willow Point Line
Leaves winnemucca land opposite
points, daily Except Sunday at Z q.
m. for Paradise, Willow Point and way
stations. 25 los. baggage allowed; &c
ID for excess.
Office and garage Sixth and Melar.
key streets. Phone 46
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
PROBLEM
CAN Be ADJUSTED

Berlin, June l.. The Lokal Anzei,
ger prints d noteworthy article on
German-American relations by its
general director, Eugene thinner
mann, which, coming on the heels of
Fridays c~onciliatory article, is taken
TO mean that influential Representa-
lives Of politics and business are
standing behind this paper and eX-
erting their efforts for a German
American understanding.
"President Wilson" says Herr Zim-
merInann, desires nothing more and
nothing less than an understanding
between Germany and England con
corning the forms Of maritime war
fare. which, at the s&me time, Will
insure the safety Of American passen-
gers. The task is not light, consider
ing the development OF naval war,
but it can be solved if all interests
display good will"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
TO HOLD FIFTY MEETINGS
Speakers Win Visit Sections to Gre
ate Interest in Equity.

The most virile campaign conduct
ed in behalf Of the American Society
OF Equity in North Dakota win be car
ried on in the next six weeks, when
fifty meetings will be held in various
sections OF the state to arouse inter-
est in the society's work.
The fifty meeting campaign. as ii
has been termed, follows closely on
the heels of the series of four meet
ings held in the state recently and
which were exceptionally successful.
Many OF the speakers who aided in
the big district meetings will cooper
ate in the new series.
Recent additions to the Society of
Equity forces include F. O. Hellstrom,
former warden OF the state peniten-
tiary, and Grant Youlnans, formerly a
banker Of Minot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
THIRTEEN PERSONS
PERISH IN STORM

la Crosse, Wis June 1~4.-Th;rteen
persons are reported dead and more
than fifty hurt in the storm which
swept over Western Wisconsin and
parts Of Minnesota and Iowa Saturday
night. Seven lost their lives neal
Ferryville, Wis; five near Lansing,
Ia, and II at Reedsburg, Wis. Prop
erty damage is estimated at $500, 900.
Many cities We're Completely isolat-
ed when telegraph and telephone
We're torn down and the full extent OF
the storms toll was not realized until
the service was repaired or dispatches
sent from neighboring towns.
The dead near Ferryville are Mrs.
Maria Finley, seventy years old: John
Finley, ner grandson, one year old;
Miss Rose Finley, daughter of Mrs.
Finley Mrs. John Daley OF Atlantic.
Ia, sister of Rose Finley: Charles
McManus. an infant. and a farm labor
er, name unknown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
BELIEVES BRYAN is RIGHT
Congressman HeIgesen Comments o.,
Foreign Policy.

Congressman H. T. Helgesen Of
North Dakota, a Republican member
of the house, expressed the opinion at
Washington that if the Wilson admin.
istration had been guided in it's pres.
ent foreign policy by William J.. Brv.
IN, former secretary of state, all DOS.
ability Of trouble with Germany
would have been avoided.
AS things now stand, Helgesen said
the United States is on the verge If
a crisis in it's international relations
Helgesen declared the administra.
sistent and illogical in the light of
peace treaties negotiated by it with
thirty other nations.
On the other hand, he asserted
Bryan had outlined the proper course
and was entirely right in his insist.
ence that the troubles with Germany
should have been referred to a com.
mission for investigation, and that the
United States should go to the utmost
limit to prevent Americans from tax.
ing passage on ships that enter the
wal zones or vessels carrying contra
band Of war.
Great Britain is interfering with
our rights on the high seas to the
same extent as Germany SO far as
principle is coacerned.
We should deal equally firm with
both countries. | am informed that
Mr.. Bryan advised that a sharp note
be sent to Great Britain giving notice
that we would not tolerate further in,
reference with Il shipping.
81 think the administrations policy
is unwise and likely to involve US in
troubles fraught with possibly serious
Consequences
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
VETS TO TRY REFERENDUM
Observation-Disclosures Say They Will
Procure Resubmission.

That an effort may oon be made
to get the r~esubmission of the liquor
question in North Dakota before the
voters seems assured. The PROPOSE
ton is to procure between now and
the next general election the requir-
ed number Of signatures to place the
issue on the ballot. This can be
done under the initiative and referen-
dun.
According to a broad construction
of the referendum law the petition
nus contain a number Of names
equal to 10 per cent Of the total vote
at the preceding general election and
these signatures must be procured
in a majority of the counties of the
state, which would be twenty-seven,
as there are tifty-two organized coun-
ties.
Some Of the interested in the move.
ment say that a careful study of the
state indicates twenty-seven counties
contain a sufficient number Of per
sons opposed to the present prohibit
ton law to insure success Of the ref.
erendum movement, These counties
practically have been listed for the
campaign. Parts Of the state that
are strong for prohibition will be
avoided.
Those who favor resubmission con
tend that less than Is per cent OF
the present day voters have had op,
portunity to express their sentiments.
They argue that after a quarter of a
century the voters of today should
have the privilege Of passing on the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
GREEKS DECLARE FOR WAR
Return M. VenizeIos to Power at Par.
~liamcntary Elections.

Paris. June IA dispatch from
Athens to the Havas news agency
says that the candidates Of the party
OF NJ. Venizelos, the former premier,
who gave up his Office on accom- OF
his policy in favor of war on the side
Of the allies, were elected in Athens
and that elsewhere through the king
dom his partisana were successful.
King Constantine has not yet learn.
ed the result Of the election, as his
physical condition still continues to
cause anxiety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
RUSSIAN FRONT Is BROKEN
Vienna Announces Further Austrian
SuccesseG.

Vienna, June ~ The following Of
fetal statement was issued from gen
cral headquarters:
IN the Russian war theater the al
lied armies again attacked in Middle
Galicia. After stubborn fighting the
Russian front TO the east and south
cast Of Jaroslau was broken and the
enemy was forced 10 retreat with
vcr% heaVI losses.
The Russians have also been re-
treating near Mo&ciska and to the
southeast Of that place. We cap
tered 5000 Russians.
BATTLES south OF the Dniestcr are
continuing. Near DerzoW, south Of
Mikolaiow. cur troops rcpolsed four
strong attacks. The enemy was rout-
cd from the battlefield"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
ON THE PROHIBITION TICKET
Said Bryan Is Willing to Make Race
for President.

Minneapolis, juno 1@.-That VIII
lam Jennings Bryan has his eye on
the presidential chair was strongly in
dicatcd in It telegram received by w.
G. CalderWood, national secretary Of
the Prohibition party.
The message came from Philadel-
phia, signed Editor Of the Public Led
ger, asking if he would favor Bryan
as a Prohibition candidate and giving
the assurance that Bryan will make
a canvass to that end"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
LABOR H0NORSS.S. MCDONALD
Grand Forks Mar Now President of
North Dakota Federation.

S. S. Mcdonald OF Grand Forks,
formerly of Duluth. was elected presi-
dent of the North Dakota Federation
of Labor at the annual meeting held
at Fargo. Mcdonald also was chosen
delegate to the Minnesota State Fed.
GRAFTON of Labor meeting at Winona.
A resolution was adopted condemn
ing the North Dakota legislature for
its failure to act favorably on legis-
lation affecting labor. Con Myers Of
Grand Forks was elected secretary
and treasurer; j. W. Green and G. G..
Bernstein, both Of Fargo, vice presi-
dents, and William English OF Grand
Forks, director.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
GOVERNMENT LOSES APPEAL
National Cash Register Officials Es-
cape Jail Terms.

Washington, June 1.-THE supreme
court OF the United States declined
to review the reversal by the Sixth
United States circuit court of appeals
OF the conviction Of officials Of the
National Cash Register company of
alleged violations OF the Sherman
antitrust law. BY this decision the
government lost the most important
criminal prosecution under that law.
The circuit court reversed the con-
victions Of President John II. Patter-
Q and other officers of the National
Cash Register company, which carried
Jail sentences.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-06-17
THREE HURT IN RAIL WRECK
After Crash Match Thrown Causes
Tank Car to Blow Up.

The conductor and two passengers
We're Slightly injured and seven cars
We're destroyed when a mixed train
on the 500 railway east Of Bismarck
was wrecked.
Derailment of a big gasoline tank
car brought the train to a sudden
stop and sent five other cars into the
ditch.
After the passengers had left for
Bismarck the tank car exploded and
started a fire in the other wrecked
cars.
Passing autoists threw a match
which ignited the gas in the tank and
caused the explosion, it is believed.