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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-02-08

This fellow she stsesss temptation
faee 20 face and gets hy unscathsss
ssas sasisd Nirength to his charaeter.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-02-08
BUSINESS LOCALS

LOST fslaek fur robe. on road
near ar IN town. Finder please leave.
with Hugo Jongewsard and receive
reward.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-02-08

s FOR SAI.Es- Large male turkey
and 90 large white I,ekin ducks.
Call VIM. Trimble. 10 on the Gotten
Lane,
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-02-08

FOR SAL E Two yuuns purehfed
Shoffhorn ruws that will ealve in
March, also two yeHisns bulls for
sale. Al. II, Thomas.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-13

! nature WONDt
Worse Libre.
\ The fella
l room with
Is very cOnscientiO.
And obliging
At times.
Especially after
He's through shaw
With his
Safety razor,
He comes in
And asks me
If / want
To shave.
If so, /
Can use his
Safety razor
AS it's all set.
And if l do
Use it
After I'm through
With it, it
Means l have to
Clean it.
Thereby saving
Him the trouble
OF cleaning it. r
But what makes
Ne sore
Is that every
Time l shave
With my
Safety razor
And get through
With it
l want to be
Thoughtful
And polite
So l ask him
If he wants
To use my razor
AS it's all set.
And, darn it,
He never needs
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-13
AT THE REHEARSAL

'You must bring that mermaid in
the moving picture sea story more
up to date"
Whats the matter with the ar
rangement nOw?"
In posing her on the rock you've
given her a golden harp. For heav-
ems sake, man, take it away and give
her a Ukelele."
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

The German military campaign
offensive still distinguishes their tactics and they still prdgal
of the face of the natural difficulties The allied
offensive Flanders apparently be met with the old German
counterng
the midst of downPur Of rain and inundated
ground condition that the allied command considered sufficiently
deterrent to halt further onslsughts.
That Of the allied advance that appeared to be disturbing
to the Germans the gain of ground Immediately north
from the village of St. Julien Seenstraee
that the Germans delivered their ferees counter attacks
only enIarg Ypres salient
points Of
Poecappe immediately
railway Langemak only mile beyond the allies
of St. Julien and Poecappele mile Langemarck
is the distance northeast of St. Julien Both
of the Forest of Houthust, heavily fortified wood.
The German successful recovering village of
St. Julien British still in
feree south of St. Julien znebeke and the region of the Y
Rouers railway.
railway YprThorout railway are
of the utmost Importance the Germans being
of supply for the section of the Ypres
attacked RouIers
and succeeded the former attempt reganng village
of Westhoek, south of Zonnebeke
through phraseoogy the hectic
spirit the excited apprehension with
which the German high apparently
effort more like the
Bureau than an official from
headquarters The thing is of Importance
first time has occurred and therefore for the first time
the part of the German high anxiety
tofore apparent
The fighting the Aisne continues North
Of the Asn the Germans again attacked again
of the Avocourt Wood and Hill Germans they captured
positions to depth of 700 yards for distance
md 500 prisoners.
On the Russian 'front.' the reorganization army going
forward TOday from Perograd resignation
General Buof and the supreme command of
General Koniof, the rsted in
Gacia Kornlof took
that set in within the and resulted
Brusilof.
Meanwhile the Russian defense growing ag
gressive North of the Dne river wred
from the Germans and Auans mportan height oso rh,
of Trembowa in the region of Gmaov Attempts the Teuons
effect further crossings river south of this
vicinity defeated while southeast Brody Gaca where
Germans attempted movement they were also
defeated
South Of the Dne the Russians fighting
Teunc advance but have been partly The
withdraw still to C1ernowiz in
Bukowna In the Capathsn the Russian has forced the
Austrans make progress only a great cost in men,
The Washington times., 1917-08-02

Yes, really, it's the only way. Perspira-
ton rots silk, so it should be washed right
out. And any kind of soap that requires any
rubbing at all just ruins silk stockings. Lux
dissolves the dirt, and it actually falls out
into the sudsy water, with just few swish
ings up and down, and few squeezings to
get the suds through every part of the silk.
And most wonderful of all, my white
stockings stay white It's free alkali in soap
that makes silk turn yellow-together with
little bits of cake soap that don't get rinsed
out Lux hasn't any free alkali, and the thin
fakes melt the minute they touch the water.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
PERSHING USESHIS
CANE TODRILL MEN
IN BAYONET WORK

WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDI-
TIONARY ARMY. Aug. with the
memory Of their own commander-in-
chief personally showing EN- him it was
done with a cane. Pershing's Sammies
went at bayonet practice today with ir-
resistibIe vim
Every man in camp "speeded up"
Very few there were who did not hear
the generals reiterated phrases during
ysterdays day long inspection: Hurry
up, more snap and did not need them
today.
Major General Pershing frequently
voiced open criticism OF those in his
ranks for unsoldierly bearing. The
fact that French officers were in
spectinE with him did not make him
hesitate to single out individuals for
rebuke. On one occasion he waited
to see a sergeant put a squad through
the present and right shoulder arms
and then took matters into his own
hands sharply admonishing some OF
the Sammies for inattention and gum
chewing. He called a dozen from
the ranks Of another sloppy drilling
detachment TO make them stand al
attention for fve minutes.
Not even some officers escaped crit
Icism.
In the fac sirnile trenches of the
training camp the general demon
strated with his cane just how the
British Tommy thrusts to kill.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

II you want to keep your hair in
rood condition, be careful what you
wash IL with
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkall This dries
the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and
is very harmful. Just plain mulsified
eocoa5ut oil (Which is pure and en-
tirely greaseless), is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub IL in. One or two tea
Epoonfuls will make an abundance OF
rich, creamy Iather. and cleanses the
hair and scalp thoroughly. The lather
rinses out easily. and removes every
particle Of dust, dirt, dandruff, and
excessive oil. The hair dries quick
" and evenly and It leaves It fne
and silky, bright, fluffy. and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsihed cocoanut oil
NJ most any drug store. 1t is very
cheap, and a few ounces Is enough to
last everyone in the family for
monthS.-Advt
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
Secretary Baker Says
Nothing Has Happened''

Answering rumors to an alleged disaster to
American forces, Secretary of War Baker made the fol-
lowing statement today:
81 have hesitancy in saying that not syllable
has reached the War Department which would lead US
to believe that any misfortune has attended forces
on land or sea- and reerate the pledge made
time ago that any such word will be instantly given to
the country subject only to the qualifications that any
military movement in process at the time be completed
so as not to imperil the remainder of the forces in
volved Let me repeat that no word has reached US
which would Justify any fear at this time.''
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
OFFICIAL WAR REPORTS
FRENCH

PARIS, Aug. 2.-continued bad
weather in Belgium, with but
scant fighting, was reported In
today's official statement
On other fronts, however, raid
ing and intense artillery duels
were reported
From Braye-en-Laonnois to
Craonne (along the Chemln des
Dames) artillery IRE was very
active, the war office said. At
an element we carried out . sue
cessfuI raid, taking prisoners.
Southeast OF Rheims the en-
envy twice was unsuccessful in
attempted raids. On the left bank
of the Mouse enemy artillery IRE
was violent. In Avocourt wood
in the evening the Germans re-
newed their attacks without sue
cess. Raids in the woods and
around Apremont were complete
ly broken down.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
FRENCH WARPLANE
SINKS SUBMARINE

AN AMERICAN PORT. Aug. "A
French battle-plane. conveying a
liner which arrived here today from
a French port, bombed and sank a
large German submarine two days
after the liner left port, her officers
reported today.
The U-boat attacked the steamer.
despite a convoy OF destroyers and
battle planes. and shot a torpedo that
missed the liners stern by a scant
nifty yards. One OF the aeropIanes
swooped down and hurled a bomb
that made q direct hit
The Washington times., 1917-08-02

PARIS. Aug. 2.-Complete allied
mastery OF the air has been achieved
on that section OF the front where
the Lafayette escadrille OF American
air fighters is located. Dispatches
from the squadron headquarters to-
day declared that on Monday the
star flyers OF the Lafayette corps, in
GLIDING Captain Thenault, Lieuten-
ant Thaw, Lieutenant Lufberry and
Sergeants Rockwell. Parsons and
Willis, had flown a distance OF twenty
miles behind the German lines with
out even sighting an enemy plane.
Most OF their reconnaissance was over
German aviation fields, but the enemy
declined TO fight
Il am thirsting for a good old
fashioned hight" complained one La
fayette flyer, q message received
here today.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
How Any Woman Can
Remove Hairy Growths
Beauty culturs)

1t is not longer necessary for .
woman to visit beauty specialist 10
have superfluous hairs removed, for,
with the aid of . plain delatone pasta,
she can, in the privacy OF her own
home, remove even q stubborn growth
in q very few minutes. The paste -
made by mixing some water with Q
little powdered delatone. This IL aD-
piled to the hairs and after 2 or
minutes removed and the skin washed,
when IL will be left clear and hairleaG
Be sure you buy real delatone--AdYG
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
SEES DECISIVE BATTLE
IN new BELGIAN DRIVE

PARIS, Aug. 2.-That the allied
thrust in Belgium will develop into .
decisive battle was the prediction
made today by the military expert of
the Gaulois
He declares that in General Petain
France has found her Grant" The
writer concludes:
"On the result OF this new battle,
destined to pierce the German lines
from the North Sea to the banks of
the Scarpe. depends. in all probabili-
ty, the liberation Of northern
France and Belgian Flanders"
The Washington times., 1917-08-02

lighting the positions which the
Germans had taken at great loss
of life were revon.
Although unofficial advices had
stated that the skies had cleared
and the rains abated, the official
statement said that the downpour
has continued for forty-eight
hours
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
BRITISH

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Ths third
day OF the great battle OF Elan
ders opened with another impor-
tant success for the British. Field
Marshal Haig's men recaptured
ground lost to the Germans east
OF Ypres on wednesday.
The British war office announc-
ed today that q strong counter at
tack was launched by the British
during the night along the Ypres-
Roulers road, and after heavy
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
GUARDSMAN FALLS
ON HIS OWN BAYONE1

While patrollIng his posi- on the
bridge over the railroad tracks at
New York avenue northeast early to-
day, Private John Seaburne. Of Com
pany A. First Separate Battalion. Dis
trict National Guard. fell on his own
bayonet cutting a cash in his abdo-
men.
The wounded guardsman was re-
moved 70 Walter Reed Hospital,
where It was said his condition IL
serious.
SeAburne IL nineteen years old, and
comes from Brentwood, Nd.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
U. S. EXPECTED TO TAKE
ALL AMERICAN CRAFT

NEW YORK, Aug. New York
shipping men had a report today that
the Government will soon take over,
under charter, all merchantmen fly
ing the American nag.
Several hundred vessels, mostly in
the coast and South American trades,
would be affected.
The Government may have Norwe-
gian ships operate in these waters,
replacing the American, II is said.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
YANKEE AVIATORS
INENTIRE CONTROL
ON GREAT FRONT

PARIS. Aug. 2~AetInE ~ q
gunner In a British aIrplane,
SerEt. J. A. DrexeI, Of the French
Lafayette EEcadriIIe, dropped n
ton of explosives over the German
depot Rt BruEes, according to the
announcement today. He returned
safely despite fierce eannonadinE
and n sky Illuminated with Ger
man searchIiEhts, rockets, and
6area.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
AMERICAN SCHOONER
U-BOAT GUN VICTIM

LONDON, Aug. Sinking of the
American schooner John Hays Ham,
mond by gunfre Of a German sub,
marine was announced today by the
admiralty. The crew was saved.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
Vital Records.


BlFths-
Manton N. and Clara ?. wyverl. girl.
John p. and Helen S. Rowies. boy.
Charles A. and MARY ?. Russell. Eiri.
John A. and Jessie B. Marshall. girl.
william r. and Fora B. L0wery. girl.
John R. and Lillian Hoffman, boy.
James s. and Violet n. Gibson. boy.
John W. and haude Ferry, Efri.
Robert z. and Billie G. Campbell, boy.
Frank and Edith Williams, boy.
James and Faith RidEley. boy twins.
Arthur and Maybell Bryant, girl.
Frank and Mary Adkins, boy.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02

After dozens of washings, my stockings sro
as white as when bought theml"
Order package today from your grocer,
your druggist, or any department store See
how it will make your stockings last Lever
Bros. Co., Cambridge, Mass.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
sRAkEMAN's INQUEST TODAY.

Coroner hewitt will hold an inquest
at the Morgue at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon in the case OF James 9.
Hatcher, forty years old. OF 31s X
street northeast, who was run over
and killed by q freight train at Sec
ond and K streets northeast yester-
day afternoon. The wheels Of a car
passed over his legs at the ankles.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
How to wash silk stocking.

Whisk handful OF Lux Into thick latheT In very -
water Add cold water till ukewarm Dip your 1toehs
nEs through the foamy athsr many trnes-vVorf then
about the Guds-do not rub Rinse three atsTI ~
hst the second cooler last cold sdueesS
the water out-do not wiring. When nearly dry, pre1S
with warm iron-never Q hot one.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
Deathh

Mary A. Huseman. q yrs. SO sth St ~.
Anselm J. Snow ~ yrs, Wash. Asy. Hos.
Helen NJ. Sloan. "a yrs. so 18th st. nv.
Frank B McVey, - yrs, eo7 II n. NV.
sarina BrtEuslio. yrs, l24E Sth II. NV.
Rev. John O'Hara, IS yrs, Holy Trinity
Church rectory.
Julia F. Colt. 70 yrs. So4J p ct. nv.
Annie T Leary. 20 yrp.. 1911 II. nv.
Annie Edwards. 50 yrs, 10 n at. %.
John ?. Lougs So yTs.. Georgetown Hos
Michael Hassett. 10 yrs. Georgetown Hos.
Mary p. Klumhewicz. 20 yrs. Prov. Hos
William T. Ashford. 50 yrs. izl4 Madison st.
NV.
Dwight @. Smith. yrs. Emergency Hos.
Isaac Edwards. rs yrs. $50 18th IT. NV.
William Henson, s yrs. Tuberculosis Hos.
Alexander Lee, 5 yrs. on street, 9th and X
rts.
Mary E. Carr. 50 yrs. Emergency Hos.
Margaret Brown. Il yrs, Blue Plains. D. g.
John II. Brown. - yrs. i5l Corcoran II. NV.
Jennie Bradford. s. yrs. 33os Champaign ave.
Charles T. Ross. Is yrs. 100 10Th II &c.
Lawrence J. Brown. 10 DAYS tZS 18th St -
Jennie II. johnson. Is days, 1924 lind st. NV
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
Marriage LIeensea.

Nelson s. lap, 81. Doyiestovn. Pa: Graos
T. veach. u. washington. The Rev. Her
man G. FultI.
james s. Kelly. n: Ida z. Howard. L. IA
Rev. 7. J. Rervick.
william A. Chisley. -: BaTbara A. Bundy.
IS The Rev. Paul Grifnth.
Clarence White. u: Nauds williams, 10. Ths
Rev. Isaac Wright
John s. BarksdAle. -, Springfield, Va; vlr-
ginia c. Hill. y Acotink, Va. The Rev.
Joseph T. Ware
Miller Toomer. 81 Sue Epps. Il. The Rev.
W. II. Jenag1n.
Rev. ". d. jarvis.
The Washington times., 1917-08-02
DEATHS

wOODwARD-suddenly at stockbridge.
Mass, his summer home. at D m
Wednesday, August 1. s. W. WOODWARD.
CARRICo-suddenly on Monday. July 20.
JAMES NJ. CARRICO. at Frederick. Nd,
beloved brother OF William G Carrico.
Announcement OF funeral later.
HAssETT-on "wednesday. August /. 1871. At
40 q. m. MICHAEL. the beloved con Of
the late Patrick and Bridget Hassett in his
Geventy-third year.
Funeral Friday. August J. 1911. from his
late residence. SO street southeast at
$50 q. m, thence TO 81. Peters Church
where requiem mass will be said for the
repose Of his soul. Relatives and friends In
yitNd,
The Washington times., 1917-08-02

WANTED - Edison Business
Photograph operator. One who
can transcribe notes as dictated.
Apply Room 1857, Munsey Build
ing, after Nine A. NJ. Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-23

but, if there was shortage It wss
not apparent down this way. The So
called "rot" has not been apparent
to any, extent, although It mas been
the wettest season for years. Irrlga-
ton has not been necessary where
such plants are established.
Among other crops, corn will indie
horse" by July 4, hay fields are
yielding immensely and acres and
acres of onions stand up In the BEST
of condition. The field crops nave
done or are doing their best to re-
duce the high cost of living, and the
fruit trees never looked more thrifty.
Moorestown, N. j., June 23.-Hun-
dreds of acres of spinach are going
to waste on the farms in this vicini-
ty on account of lack of a market
and pickers. Canneries have been
asked to buy entire fields at less than
the cost of seed, but have refused to
make any bid, giving as reason that
it is impossible to get tin cans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-23

enters q neutral country where there
is the slightest possibility OF that
food being transferred to the enemy.
THE Republic of Switzerland, with
which we have Away been friendly
and which is classed as neutral ma
ton, exported into Germany in 1917
S1l 100000 in merchandise, whereas
in 1914 she exported to Germany So
100000 Our exports to Switzerland
from July to February in the fiscal
year totaled S13,996,O0O, against
S54S,0O0 for the same period in 1914.
This merely is one concrete example
Of what becomes Of our supplies.
Similar figures can be given in the
case of Denmark and Sweden. 1t is,
therefore, our duty to ourselves and
as a step toward the ending of the
war that we supply no foodstuffs TO
neutral nations"
From the standpoint of self-inter-
est, the report remarked that this
loss of exports would be made up in
increased trade with our allies. 1t
was suggested also that labels should
employ the metric system of weights
and measures in the trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-23

Co., at Norfolk, denies the statements
in T.. C. Andrews and Co.'s telegram
and while admitting tnat there is a
shortage of labor here, which the
transportation companies are not re-
sponsible for, declares that no such
conditions exist as have been report
ed and that farm products are be-
ing moved by the Old Dominion
steamers daily.
1t is known that Mr.. Paien has
been assured by prominent members
Of rthe home guard that a least fifty
members of that organization will
supply aid in loading truck for the
Northern markets. 1t is said that
these men have offered to work or
the docks of the company Afternoon
and night in order to load the steam
ers, and Mr.. Palen has the offer un'
der consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-23
PAGEANT IN PETERSBURG.
Number Of Organizations Participate
in Monster Turnout.

Number Of Organizations Participate
in Monster Turnout.
Petersburg, Va, June 23.-A street
pageant was given here yesterday in
the interest Of the American Red
Cross. The parade was participated
in by A. ?. Hill Camp Confederate
Veterans, Company NJ, Of Emporla
Fourth Virginia Regiment; Home De-
Tense Guard, Boy Scouts, school chill
dren, clerks association and war;
Gus civic and secret organizations.
There were several hundred auto
mobiles decorated with Req Cross
pennants and American frags and
occupied by women attired as Red
Cross nurses in the line OF march
The fire department also took parr
The procession was two miles long
and was witnessed by over 10000
persons.
An address in the interest Of Red
Cross work was delivered at Central
Park by Rev. E. N. Calisch, of Rica-
mond. Last night at washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church
TIE Rev. ]. B. VIM addressed q
large audience. Petersburg has rails
ed $1,000 Of the $4,000 which was
allotted the city.
Bristol, Va, June 23. Bristol passeC
last night the city's allotment of
$25 900 in the Red Cross campaign,
the contributions totaling $25, iG5.5O
The city is being swept by a wave of
patriotism that promises to bring the
final total in excess Of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-23
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
In Effect December 10, 1915


NJ B.--Eoliowlng schedule figures
Trains leave Union Station. Alezan.
drla.
Orange 10 G. and o.. No 400 for Cor
louisville and Richmond.
S:47 y. NJ. Daily--Local for Harrison
burg and way stations. Buret parl"r
car.
5:17 A. NJ. DaIly-Ma;l rraln. coaches
for Manassas. Warrcntom Orange,
Lynchburg, Greensboro and Charlotte,
1922 A. NJ: Daily-U. s. Fast Mai
stops only for passengers 10 points
at which scheduled to stop. COACHES
and Sleeping cars to Atlanta. Ne"
Orleans, Birmingham. Sleeping ca:
Salisbury to Ashville: Coaches 70"
Charlottesville. I%nchburK' panpille
4:22 p. NJ paily--Local for Chariot
tesville connecting at Calverton Tor
1852 p. NJ. DaIly-RlrmIngham spe-
Atlanta, Admission. Birmingham. ana
Atlanta, Anniston. birmingham,
Through first class coaches between
Washington. Atlanta and Birmingham,
Dining car service. Tourist to Califor-
4:09 p. M.--DaiIy local for Har-
ris0uburg and way Stations on Manas-
sus branch. pullmuu Buffet parior
cars
see p NJ. local for Warrenton.
7:lT p. NJ. Duily-.tugusta Special
Through train with sleeping cars 10
Charlotte, Columbia. Aiken and Au-
guata. Through Sleeping cars 10 Ash
Vile.
1902 p. NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
Chattanooga Limited tyia Lynchbur%!
First class coaches and sleeping cars
to Roanoke. Knoxville Chattanooga.
Sleeper to New Orleans. Washington
to Roanoke Dining car service.
1902 r. NJ. Daily--New York and
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club nnh Observation ears 10
New Orleans. DinInG ear service.
4:27 \. NJ. Daily-Memphis special.
sleeping cars and coaches for Roa-
noke. Knoxville. Nashville. Chatta-
nooga. and Memphis. Dining car Ser
vice. Washington sleeping cars open
10 p. M.
For detailed schedule figures. tick
cts .rcservations etc. apply 10
S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent. Alexandria. Va.
Fl. f. CARY. Gcnl PAS. Agent
W II TAYLOE. Pass. Traffic Mgr.
r. Fl. DcRUTTS. Division Passenger
Agent. 7O5 18th ST.. n. W. Washins-
ton. d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-06-23
IMPRISONED TO DEATH

Unique Disaster Attracts Crowd Ar
ter Men Inside Stack Cut Their
Only Stay Rivets.
Pittsburgh, June 23.-lmprisoned
in a 1O-foot section of huge smoke
stack at the cd Homeopathic Hospl-
tai building, Second avenue, when it
toppled over and crashed into the base,
ment, 200 feet below, two worxmen
were dashed to death shortly before
noon yesterday. For more than :;
quarter of an hour the men, realizing
their danger, hung to the thin iron
rim of the stack in an cndeavor to
hold it perpendicular and prevent its
topping over, and when aid was
about to reach them the stack buck
led and fcll--due probably to one
of the men attempting to ease the
position in which he chung.