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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
SHORT WHEAT
UNTIL '18 CROP
Allies Face 250,000,000 Less
Bushels Than Wanted
For Active Needs

Washington. Aug. IS. - America
and her allies face a shortage of ESQ.,
100000 bushels of wheat to tide them
over until the 1918 harvests. the Ma
tional Service Handbook issued by the
official Bureau of Public Information
declares. simultaneously it is learn
ed from other sources that the Gov
ernment is making world survey to
determine other sources of wheat sup
ply. Careful inquiry has been made
Wheat @ 9 plP1ting in siberia en'UGthsns WITH as
surances OF large purchases from the
allied Governments.
I'm the United States" says the. new
official document, the crop of winter
wheat is very definitely far below
normal. Even with the increased
acreage for spring wheat the forecast
ooc @ b1sheis .ea The lowest vs. gp' unofeiaI
Canadian forecast is $50. 900. 900. which,
added to the possible 1e0, 100000 BUSH
els carried over from the present
makes approximately 1,OOs.0O0,O0O
"We will need for the coming year
for flour manufacture for the United
States and Canada 550.000.00 bushels.
100000 bushels will be needed. Vari-
Gus industries will require 100000
bushels. and carrying half the pres
ent surplus would add 10000, 900 bush
els more. making total of 0.000,-
900 bushels for the United States and
Canada.
The allies will need at least $780,
100000 bushels of wheat and 425, 000,-
900 bushels of feed grain to carry
them through to harvest. We will
have but 300,000,000 bushels to ex-
port-a shortage of 250.0OO.OOo BUSH
els"
The handbook then says that every
made by the country to meet the
threatened shortage.
The book is designed. according to
Chairman Creel. of the committee. "to
point out the most useful revenues of
service" to the people of the country
and at the same time inform the pub
lie what the Government Is doing in
it's effort to. press the war to quick
and successful close.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

At Reservoir courts this afternoon,
weather permitting, a battle royal in
tennis is scheduled. 1t was the cham
pionship contest between Charles Fa-
ger and William McCreath. the latter
local champion for several seasons.
Eager yesterday won three out of
four sets in the finals match in the
mems singles of the Greaterr Harris
burg Patriotic tennis tournament, de-
feating C. Yahn.
The scores yesterday were 60, 4-6
Ga and 6-3. While this contest was
lacking in interest, there were times
when both players showed exception
ally good work. Eager is a newcomer
and his victory yesterday over Yahn
who has been a local favorite, won
him much praise.
McCreath Is Favorite
In to-day's match the local title
holder is a big favorite. His playing
at all times has been on the cham
pionship order. 1t is the general be-
lief. however, that Eager will give
threatened. and in the event the
match could not be played to-day, the
local committee hoped to be able tc
have the title match decided before
McCreath leaves for the training
camp.
Mrs. Chris Sauers and Mrs. John
Runkle won the finals in the ladies
doubles, by defeating Miss Janet Eek
els and Miss Josephine Campbell, OF
Mechanicsburg. The match was some
what one-sided. going to the winners
by 60 scores in both encounters
In the semifinals of the mixed
doubles, Mrs. Sauers and Glenwood
Beard defeated Miss Elizabeth Smith
and V. Eager in straight sets. They
played Miss Mildred Sheesley ant
Charles Pollock this afternoon.
The summaries.
Mixed doubles. seminal round
Mrs. Chris Sauers and C. Beard de.
feated Miss L. Smith and V. Eager
60. 6-2.
Women's doubles. final round-Mrs
John Kunkie and Mrs. Chris Sauer.
defeated Miss James Eckels and Mis-!
Josephine Campbell, 60. 60.
Mems singles, final round-Charle!
Eager defeated Charles Yahn, 60, 4-6
Ga, 6-S.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

At meeting tonight of the Alli-
son iHll League plans will be COM
pleted for the post season series be-
tween Reading Railway and Stanley
A. c. teams. The latter won the first
series and Reading the second. The
battle for the championship promises
much interest. Both teams have been
putting up fast game.
Among the crack shots from Penn
sylvania who will participate in the
Grand American handicap at Chicago
next week is w. c. Pritchard. of Lam
caster. He is well known to local
shots, being a member of the Lam
caster team in the Pennsylvania Four
City Trapshooters League. His work
Is always attractive and his many
friends hope he will succeed in land
ing some big purses in the west.
Railroad shooters will be out in
force tomorrow. Everybody wants
to get a chance at the new traps at
Lucknow. Just now there Is lively
competition among the members of
the Motive Power Athletic Association
Gun Club. Every Saturday afternoon
contests are staged.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
Walter Cox Easy Winner;
Wins Feature Race Event

Cleveland, Aug. 16.-Walter Cox
walked off with the feature event of
yesterdays card in the North Ran
dali grand circuit meeting, winning
first money in the $4,000 trotting fea-
ture with Lu Princeton.
Royal Mac, the favorite in this
race, gave Lu Princeton some hard
competition but failed to reward.
Cox also won the 2.19 pace with
Marjorie Kay, who found the going
easy.
In the 2.13 pace Butte Hale, driven
by Murphy, proved the class of his
field and although he did not win
either of the three heats by large
margin, was not forced to extend
himself.
The 2.15 trot, with eleven starters
was a hot proposition from start to
finish. Royal Hall, the favorite, was
not even a contender, Cora David go
ing to the front and walking off with
first money.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
NEW FIGURES IN
CIRUIT RACES
Nancy Hanks Goes Fast Mile
at Pottstown; Large
Entry List

Pottsville, Pa. Aug. 16. = over
10000 people yesterday witnessed
the best days racing seen here for a
long time, and with II heats in the
three events they got the full worth
of their money. All were warmly
contested.
The 2.25 trot was won by Nancy
Hanks and she set new record for
herself. She won the first heat in
2.1SA, with Tyson driving. Kathryn
Colotte, away in the rear at the
three-quarter, made a whirlwind
finish, only a neck behind. Tyson
took the next heat in the slower
time of 2.20, but Nancy Hanks won
the next two and race, with Tyson
always a close second.
The PA pace was won in straight
heats by Miss King, whose mark OF
2.12A clipped to 2.1oA. She
was driven by Jack McGrath,
and his brother Ed. with. Wade
Locanda, always an interesting con-
tender, won second money.
Sixteen horses lined up for the
2.2S trot, the biggest field seen on
the local tracks for years, and the
remarkable feature was that all but
one were in up to the final one oil
the four heats. El Sahib took the
initial heat in 2.15A, but Mott, with
Bedworth Chief, outdrove him in the
next three and won the race. In the
finish of each heat nearly the whole
field was closely bounded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
| Good Rules to Follow
When You Play Golf

Seven cardinal rules for golfers,
as set down by Harry Vardon, six
times now open champion OF
Great Britain, are as follows:
Keep the head steady and do
not let the left heel turn out
ward-then the body can only
wind up when the arms go back.
Grip firInest with the thumbs
and forefngers-they are not so
we'll adapted as the other fingers
to the purpose of taking a string
hold and they are the most inn
portant of all for the purpose oil
the golf grip.
Let the club head lead. the left
wrist turning inward. the arms
following the club head and the
right hip screwing next.
Don't throw the arms forward
as you start to come down as
though you were moving the
grass. Rather throw them back
and let them come around in
their own way from that point.
Let the movement of the right
shoulder be steady and rhythmici
1t should have nothing in the ma
ture of a sudden drop or jerk.
Don't bo afraid to hit hard;
If you are swinging correctly,
hard hitting is not pressing.
Keep your head still until the
club has struck the ball"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
'SHORTY'S' HIT
WINS IN TENTH
Dauphin Throws Big Scare
Into Steelton in Sensational
Game; Some Stars

Steelton had some foe yesterday in
the Dauphin team OF the Dauphin-
Perry League. The Bethlehem League
boys won out in the tenth. score
to l. Dauphin was not pleased at
the treatment received at the hands
of the umpire and would like to meet
shorty Miller's squad on a neutral
ground with a different man with the
indicator. According to Dauphin fans.
close decisions We're a factor in Steel
tons victory and that several times
Steelton fans called for fair play"
Sensational Playing
One thing is certain, those Steelton
hitters and baserunners were busy.
Fast fielding featured the teamwork
and sensational plays were numerous.
Dauphins ability to bunch hits
brought run in the second inning.
after Steelton had Tailed one in the
Inst. 1t was then a battle of pitchers
until the finish.
Miller was responsible for the win
ming run in the tenth. Hoar singled
and was sacrificed to second by Rob-
irson. Miller hit, scoring the winning
run with one man down. The score:
gsFr~r- -f-sT Tr.gNN
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
New Crop of Sluggers
Americans Are Leading

Old timers who have been slug
ging away for several years past
continue to occupy the places of
prominence in the race for
American League batting honors,
but in the National League crop
of new slugsers has come to the
fore. Up near the top of Ban
Johnson's honor list one finds the
names of Cobb, Speaker, Roth
Veach, McInnis and Baker, with
Sisler as tho only comparative
newcomer to get into the thick of
the battle. In the Tener league
one finds the names of Roush,
Cruise, Hornsby, Kauff and Groh
as the five leading batsmen, TAX
ing into consideration only the
players who are in the game
every day. Two or three years
ago these names meant nothing
in the Swat Society of the Ma
tional League. Zimmerman,
Wheat, Daubert and Wagner. the
stars of other days, are found
below the 500 mark and several
others who cnce battled for the
batting honors of the senior
league have dropped out of the
game. But in the American
League the old timers hold sway.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
Remodeling the Map
of Darkest Africa

Much has been written of the
changes to be made in the map of
Europe as a result of the war. but
II is likely that these will be insig-
nificant, in extent of territory in
volved, as compared with the
changes to be made in the map of
Africa.
The so-called dark continent" is
now a hodge-podge of races. A re-
distribution of the territories of the
allies is almost certain to be made
in order to bring about n greater
homobeneity. Such a reshifting of
boundary lines would add greatly
to the developn ent of the various
colonies, especially those of the west
coast. The British dream of an 'all
rail" route from Cairo to the cape
will be realized in the absorption
of German East Africa, the con-
quest of which has been almost COM
pleted by the forces of the Union
of South Africa.
The latter dominion is already in
full possession of German South
west Africa. II Great Britain can
effect a deal with Portugal for Por-
tuguese East Africa the whole south
ern part of the continent will be be-
meath the British flag. 1t is under
stood that Britain, in the redis-
tribution of Africa, stands ready TO
give up her possessions on the west
coast in order to obtain supremacy
in the east and sourn. Belgium and
Portugal will retain their hold on
the destinies of Central Africa, and
their territories are likely to be in>
creased in extent. The changes to
be made will provide large. connect
ed areas for each country involved.
New York World.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
Reach Finals in Tennis
Matches at Boston

Boston, Aug. 16.-In yesterdays
national patriotic lawn tennis play on
the courts of the Longwood Cricket
Club the mems doubles were mar
rowed to the semifinals, the results
of the match being as anticipates:
Frederick B. Alexander and Harold
A. Throckmorton experienced little
difficulty in eliminating W. L. Wei
and P. L. Yung, the Chinese PAIR,
allowing them two, one and three
games only in the respective sets
while Nathaniel w. Niles and Theo'
dore Roosevelt Pell. after playing
unsteadily and winning their sec,
ond set from Richard Bishop and
LYLE e. Mahan, 81, captured the
third by the same score as their OPP
ponents won the first, 6-2.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

WELLYS , CORNER

Future games on local schedules
must not be overlooked. On Saturday
Manager Harry Burrs will take his
Casino paeemakers to West End A. A.
field for game with the leaders in
the local championship series. Har-
risburg's crack colored aggregation
has only been in the field since June,
but has been causing quite a stir in
baseball circles.
Steelton's baseball Offering on Sat-
urday will be Logan Square. of Phil
aoelphia. Much interest is manifested
in this game because it will bring to
Steelton number of former college
and Tri-State stars.
New Cumberland shooters will be
hosts on Saturday to many crack
shots from this vicinity. The gun
club of that place has planned for a
big program starting at 1 o'clock in
the afternoon. There will be six
trophies competed for and everybody
is invited to join in dusting the clay
birds. One of the trophies will be
for beginners. A large field of shoot
ers expected and there will be a
lively competition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
DUMMY EVANS DIES

New YORK, Aug. 16.-Paul Maich-
Use, a mute boxer, known in the
sporting world as Dummy Evans,r
died yesterday in the Polytechnic
Hospital from a fractured skull. He
was removed last night from a hall
in West Forty-fourth street, where
he had taken part in a bout under
the auspices of the Pioneer Sporting
Club. The bout was one of the pre-
liminary affairs. 1t was scheduled
to go six rounds. In the second
round Evans got shaky. The referee
stopped the bout and ordered him re-
moved to the dressingroom. Once
in the room the mute collapsed. An
ambulance was summoned.
Evans never regained consciousness
in the hospital
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
CLEVELAND HIT HARD

Cleveland, Aug. 16.-The Cleve-
land American League Club stands
to lose two of its regular infielders
and two pitchers by the selective
conscription law. Joe Harris, first
baseman, was examined and accept
ed by a local draft board to-day.
Third baseman Joe Evans and Pitch
er Clark Dickerson were examined
and accepted at New York last week.
Pitcher Ed. Klepfer passed his ex-
animation at Warren, Pa, yesteray,
and was told he might expect to be
called about September 5.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
CASINOS WINNERS
IN ISLAND GAME
Hit Timely; Route Company
l Boys; Spencer Shows
Mound Form

Those Sixth ward Casinos were in
a batting mood again yesterday and
won out in n game with Company L
team. at Island Park. The fast work
of the local colored champions took
the Eighth regiment boys OFF their
feet at the start. The score at tho
finish was to 4.
Spencer pitched for the Nictors ano
had control at all times. His support
was of the gilt-edge order. lie was
stingy when the sacks were occupied.
Burd the new catcher for the Sixth
Warders got into the game the last
two innings and showed up IN me
style. Guve and Poke were timely
hitters for Manager Harry Burr
aggregation.
Eisl'nburg was hot hard in the
fourth. He and Williams were lead-
ing hitters for the soldiers. lie
famed IL men. Fitzgerald and Bar
bridge tielded fast and at times SEN
sationals The score:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
WoLGAsT FALLS DOWN

Milwaukee, Aug. 16.-Ad Wolgast,
former lightweight champion boxer,
was disqualified physically when he
appeared yesterday before the ex-
animation board for men drafted for
patient at a local sanatarium for
several months. He did not claim
exemption.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
BIG MERCHANDISE SHOOT

Plans were completed to-day for
big merchandise shoot on Saturday.
1t will be held at Second and Divf-
son streets. under the direction of the
Harrisburg Sportsmen's Association.
The secretary, Billy Cleckner. has pre-
pared a big list of prizes to be award
ed winners. Many local shooters who
are at Sunbury to-day will partlci-
pate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
National League
Blue Ridge League


Chicago, Aug. 1b.-Bobby Byrne,
the former Philadelphia National
infielder, who was unconditionally
released. has been signed by the
Chicago White Sox to play third
base. Byrne will report Friday or Sat
urday. Following Weaver's injury
at Washington, President Comiskey
opened negotiations with Byrne and
they came to terms to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
MORAN WINS SHOOT

Ashland, Pa, Aug. 16. - Condy
Moran. of Marion Heights, defeated
William Boadman in an exciting
live-bird shoot here yesterday for
purse of $500. The men shot at
TWENTY-FIVE birds and were tied sew
cral times until near the finish, when
Moran edged up one bird and won
by the score of is to Il.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
THE INNOCENCE OF YOUTH.

A solicitor, deeply In eranest In
his efforts in an intricate case, was
astonished at being interrupted by
a small golden-haired boy his face
tear-stained. his eyes fearful. We'll,
my lad" said the lawyer. land what
do you want?' Are you a lawyer"
the lad inquired. stuffing grimy
fist into each eye. Yes, sonnie,"
said the lawyer, that's my calling
in life" "Thcn-then, please" said
the boy in a choking voice, 81 want
divorce from my papa and
mammal"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
IMPOSSIBLE TREATMENT

Binks-"Say, old man, do you
know of any cure for insomnia? ?"
Jinks-"Counting one thousand Is
said to be a remedy"
Binks-"Confound It; that's what
everybody tells me. but the baby's
too young to count"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
COMPANY I

Two-base hits, w. Williams, Eisen-
l.urger, Poke: three base hits. Poke
Dansler. c. Williams: home runs
Eisenburger. Guye: struck by Spen-
Ger II Eisenberger, 10; stolen bases,
Treist 1 Tagsert /: Henry, /; Dang
Ter /: umpire John Jackson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
SHORE JOINS NAVY

Boston, Aug. 16.-Ernie Shore, the
Red SoX star right-hander. enllsted
in the navy as a yeoman here, the
same service as his manager and
teani-mate Lewis, are already in.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

National League
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
Cincinnati lat Brooklyn.
American League
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at st. Louis.
Washington at Detroit.
Boston at Cleveland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
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LGszzzxu1JNce
A DOWN-AND-OUTER'S TOAST
GHTIER N0ne111<.

may G drink m you wiTto leadeTs3not SS T.
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yey nqsS 5nh = 5R Ss si es dons
An And s OnIy epeogragsmsnt d E rings b in his his s ears won
But % the felloW Se who does is the % @ Won"
Who dropped m far behind behind in in the he grqeling pace;
~ ~ " ~ DowN-AND- OUTER.
MORE WAR AR AND A SPORT TALK
Every in the country isn't gGng to war at the same time
5o g9uTE % smd @ as6 the PRsGs & @ % SP0F G Navy
be continued the general Of
able
things
FOOTBALL
opened this fail
We all
Of
Yale and Princeton should not be those
Snowy wSen ar was ~as e1 la Redden mmedae his
Guard where enSers6p
a. pqGn ion 3 this @ element ya dYsPPsd PED
NOT THAT WE EVER HEARD OF
groand RSdr ta sf he esn sse b services
@ m 3 3 @ @ R m sG GsSdf B1t 1f aa t6a a o @
others used this exemption
country unit @ have % Psea ssa. ag % for RsG
this any n
The umpire might well put an exemption
his share of warfare
s6 and fans most mpes
stew wnen en ampe came inspection player
admit ntt that i Aforesaid Umpire wasn't
sDa 9 the Collins n So
at bat Since
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
PEACE A NECESSITY

when you married me you said
you'd give me every luxury"
We'll. I've given you car. haven't
u"
"Oh that wasn't luxury, that was
a necessity"
Club"
"Pooh That was also a necessity"
Well I've let you have your own
way in everything-but come to
think of it, 1 CUES that was also a
necessity. sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
oUTFTELDER is ExEMPTED

Chicago, Aug. Ib.-LesIle Mann,
outfielder of the Chicago Nationals,
was passed by an exemption board
yesterday. He claimed exemption
as the support of wife and two
children. His home Is at Lincoln.
Neb.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

in, Lutz, Williams. Sacrifice hits
Robinson, Carris. Cornog. Double
plays-Cornog to Murray; McCurdy to
Shelter. Struck out-By Hoar, IL: by
Gilday. 3. Base on balls-Off Hoar, 2:
of Gilday. ,. Left on base-Steelton,
3; Dauphin S. Stolen bases-Connors.
.; McGuckin. Shelter. Williams. Gill
day. First base on errors-Steelton. / :
Dauphin, l. Passed ball-Carris. Time
-2.05. Umpire-Taggart.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY

National League
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (two
games).
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW

American League
No games scheduled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16
MANY no THE SAME

Bull: How many Gigs dye smoke
a day
Durham: Amy given number. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

SummdIU|
rs
SCORES OF YESTERDAY
National League

National League
Boston. 3; Philadelphia, 0.
Brooklyn. 5; New York. (frst
game).
New York. I; Brooklyn. l (second
game).
Pittsburgh. 8 Cincinnati, 2.
st. Louis-Chicago-not scheduled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-16

nATnrTN-

One out when winning run scored.
Score by innings:
Dauphin ...........O1OO OOO-1
Sleellon ,.........,l 0 0 0 1-2
Two-base hits-McGeehan, McGuck-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-03
EMPLOYEES NARROWLY
ESCAPE DEATH WHEN
TRAIN TURNS OVER
Engineer p. J. Maloney. Fireman
Z. @. Cummings, and Switch
man Troutman Unable to Jump
When Engine Hits Open Switch.

y. J. Maloney. engineer. =. &. Cum.
minEs. fireman, and Walter T%routfnan.
e%witchman. had n narrow escape from
death when second train No. : carry
ing dead head equipment turned over
i'm the santa Re yards Just below the
viaduct at 8 80 o'clock this morning.
No one vas injured.
The men did Tot have time To jump.
The lights IN the cab q OUT as soon
US the engine toppied aud n was some
time before tho three could find Then
way out.
The engine and two coaches turned
over and were stnl lying on thch SIDE
this afternoon.
SwitchiNan Tr9utman had gone
down IN the lower yards on flag duty
and had boarded the engine there Til,
cause Of the accident was due 90 ai
open switch.