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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
Bank Clerk Who
Chased Robbers
Is Shot DOUn

J.AWTON. Okla. Nov. O.
Merle Conuor pf cache, Come
au,ho county. was wounded in an
encounter with two men who at
tempted 20 rob tho lndiahoWa
state bank at ludiahoma, few
miles west Or Cache. this after
noon.
Tho robbers entered the bank
a. 1880 O'Clock while Gcorg"
Ehbficsch, teller was alone,
ordered tho teller 60 throw up
his hands and forced him 10
open tho door of the vault, whith
was locked during the nom hour.
After opening the door the teller
told the men he did not know
how to open the safe within the
vault T.lc men left, nftcr TAX
ing revolver Kept ia tho bank
and escaped with two hprs'5
which were hltchcd on the main
street
Counor pursued the mon on
horseback ma alone. Near 70 farm
at the foot of the Wichiin
mountains tho men dismounted
and nrcd throo shots ut Connor.
one ~ which inflicted - flesh
wound in his right side, Connor
,as not armed and started back
TO ndinhomH. tclcphOnlnR the
authorities there from farm
house.
Tho robbcrs are believed to
have gone into the montains.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
CHURCH PEOPLE PLEASED
Dedication or Christian Church Is
Success In Every Way and Il
Encouraging.

Npttlhl 10 tue world
SAND SPRINGS. Nov. 0.-Tho
dedication services at the Christian
church sunday were we'll attended in
spite OF the inclemeut weather. They
lasted throughout the day and dur
ing the three meetings there were
90 conversions. The amount OF
money raised passed the s1S,S00
mark.
Rev. @. l.. SnIvcly OF Lowistown,
H., conducted the services and was
assisted by Rev Earl Mitchell Judge
Gentry, and the people of the Meth
odist and Baptist churches. In
speaking OF the results OF the series
of meetings Rev Mitchll said. I'VE
are more than pleased. We have
found many new friends and added
n number of new members to our
CONGREGATION. The success of the
whole affair is most encouraging to
us. and we heartily thank everyone
who assisted US in any way We
hope to repay by the good we can
do in the community In Gods name
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10

pany puts air into It's lines In winter
to force up lhe pressure and cause
meters to register when there ~ prac-
ticaliy no gas. while r. 6. sharp,
general manager of the gas COM
plry contends that no air Is intro
duCrd into the lines, and while
Wyors dcCalres the meters Will not
operate unless gas IL going through
them Duncan and Rogers WIN at
tempt to prove that meters con-
tinurd 10 ctlon-abnoramlly so
during the coolest weather here
Vhsn there was practically no gas.
Thig Canten,tor ana the testimony
~ James u. DigRs, upon which part
~ the examination OF Wy"rs was
based Tuesday morning, caused. an
exchange of highly seasoned rep
artcc to pass between Rogers and
Wyers.
Judge Diggs had testified that
last November, when the weather
was temperate, and when there was
sufficient gas for all purposes, his
gas bill was S3s. and that last jan
usry. whom 1t almost required "A
match TO find'a Pickering flame Of
gas, his bill was S44, or twice as
much as for November.
No ehS, biHR'F bIiis
How do you account for this?"
Rogers asked Wyers.
\ Wyers replied that IL was impos.
sible--.that II Digs bill was $ai ho
must have used twice as much gas.
But he testified that there was
hardly any gas>during the month ot
January" Rogers insisted
Then he must he wrong" Wyers
asserted. IT'S a scientific fact that
the meter cannot register more gas
than what goes through it,"
Rogers asked Wyers IL he was not
receiving 500 day and expenses
to testify foi IN, oklahoma Natural
Wyeps>repliel that ne Is, and that no
Is frequently called upcn by gas cou-
panics to give expert testimony when
they have hearings on requests for
increases In rates. When Rogers
stressed ~ fact that he Is a paid
witness,- Wyers insinuated that
Rogers was playing to the gal
ierlcs."
I'm not playing to the galleries, u
Rogers replied, but ] would like
! for you to give sensible reply "a
my question concerning Judge Diggs
testimony. As long as he paid the
gas bill he should nave a very clear
idea OF the gas situation as 1t con-
cerned him, Science may be "'ght
= but It doesn't explain why he hat
10 pay twice as much for gas during
a cold month when he didn't gel
as much as he did to months pre-
viously,"
Wycrs Contrad,cts Himself
While admitting that ar would
cause meters to register. Wy"r saiC
tests had been made to show tina
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
TEXAS GIRL PLUNGES
DAGGER INTO HEART

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
spread out on the table whore
Miss Sanders apparently had been
telling her fortune. In the ceH-
ter, face up, was tire ace ot spades
known as the death card among
fortune tellcrs. a knife silt In tho
center OF 1t CorrcspOnded In size
to the dagger with which Miss
Sanders killsd herself.
In a signed statement. made TO
the police tonight. Carver said
Miss Sanders frequently came to
Chicago and that at one time no
loved her madly"
II promised to marry her" no
said. according To the police. but
she was high strung and tcm-
pcramcntal and we quarreled
every time we met. Two months
ago I broke off the engagement,
hut Theodore refused to listen To
me and repeatedly urged mo to
marry her. We were discussing
the engagement when she killed
herself | stood up, intending TO
leave In order to avoid sCcpc.
and as turned, away | heard her
body fan"
RcCoIulHs lp INV poli'e' var
vars statement that he broke Off
the engagement two months ago,
was not borne out by the letters
found In Miss Sanders possession.
One dated october %. referred TO
their plans for marriage. In II
Carver said he had inquired from
the court about his divorce
and whether It wns legal for him
60 he remarr1cd but was struck
dumb, when no learned that ne
had Only been granted separa;
ton and not n divorce.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
RUB RHEUMATIC,
ACHING JOINTS
AND STOP PAIN
Instant Relief With a Small
Trial Bottle of Old st.
Jacobs Oil"
rheumatism Is "pain" only.

KhcuWatIsn IS pun ONIy'
Not one case in fifty requires inter-
nal treatment, Stop drugging! Rub
soothing, penetrating st. Jacobs Oil"
right into your sore, stiff, aching
Joints, and relief comes instantly.
"St. Jacobs oil" Is a harmless rheu-
matism linIment which never as
appoints and cannot burn the skin.
Limber up, Quit complaining! Get
n small trial bottle of old, honest
"St. Jacobs OIL" at any drug store.
and In Just a moment you'll be free
from rheumatic pain, soreness and
stiffness Don't suffer! Relief
awaits you. st. Jacobs on" is
lust as good for sciatica, neuralgia,
iumbago, backache, sprains.--Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10

the gas situation before resuming
the hearing.
l.. j. =. Rooney and Barney
Meyer. appointed by Commissioner
Walker at the recommendation OF
the city attorney, are already busy
preparing their report. They have
been asked by Duncan and Rogers
to investigate the gas company's
voluminous report and obtain figures
to production and distributor and
replacement values, In addition to
other detailed information that may
be presented as evidence by the city.
Many OF those who have attended
the hearing as spectators believe
wyers gave the key to the situation
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
MARKET FOR HOME PRODUC
Established in Intcrurban office
Building with waiting Room.

CptAldl 70 WV W biih'
SAND SPRINGS. Nov. 9.-TheTc
viii be market at the new inter-
urban building for the employees OF
tho sand springs Home interests
within few weeks, according tot a
statement made by an official OF tho
line today All OF the produces Of
the big farm Will be brought to tho
room In the new building designed
for that purpose and viii be sold to
the employees at cost. Besides the
market there viii ho a lunch room
ana reading room for the employees.
Light lunches will be served at noon,
and In tho summer time buttcrmilk
from the dairy win be sold at a
minimum price.
n is the plan Of tho company 10
Install a waiting room in the build
/ Ing for passengers aui within a short
. time the front rooms viii be com
! pIct,d for this purpose, The Of
/ NccE of the iutoruThln have been
/ transferred to their new quarters on
the second floor and the gas COM
pany offices have been placed In the
lower rooms at the rear OF the biuld.
lng.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
Want Women on Jury
to Try Mrs. Peete
for DentOn's Murder

Los ANGELES. Nov. o. Seven
women and 2s men COmppse the
vonire from which the jury 20 try
Mrs. Louise pcctc, charged with
the murder Of Jacob G. Denton,
will be chosen In Superior Judge
willis court. It was learned today
While numerically speaking the
chances for the women to become
Jurors are one in four, II ia under
stood that both prosecution and
defensN favor having as many wu-
men az possible To Try the accused
enigma woman
Mrs. Pcrtc has hold her first
conference with Public Defender
Walton j. wood. who viii repre-
sent her at the county Jail She IL
aid 10 have urged wood 10 rush
the preparation OF her defense 80
that n VIII bc certain that her trial
viii start November %, She Is
reported to be strongly against "A
continuance Of the case for any
reason
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
RED CROSS JOB
NOT YET ENDED
Local Chapter Still Finds
Work to do Connected
With Army Life.

All kinds Of service, from sending
n deserter back TO the army to
attempting TO secure the release OF
a soldier from the army TO care for
hlH young bride, Is performed daily
at the Red Cross headquarters.
The army dcscrtcr who was IN
duced by Mrs. Jennie Is. Beam, sec
retary, to go back tu the army,
went over the hlr about year
ago. His presence horc was learned
by Mrs. Dcam. who. instead ~ turn.
ing him Over to tho authorities, com
vinccd him of the troaaonahlc char
acter of his act and pcrsuHdcd him
TO report to the nearest army post
in uniform so that the fun penalty
Of dcscrtion viii not be visited upou
him. Mrs Beam viii send his young
wife. whom he married after d'acr-
tion ana who dld not know thht no
lacked an honorable discharge from
tho army, back 10 her home in Iowa
10 await her husbands release from
tho armW
ON M1udly Mrs Beam made out
affidavitr for th' release ~ sol
dier who married "a local Girl whom
he me ,nf inatricd while on ms
furICurh horc early IN October. Tho
girl, who has not yet had a twentieth
birthday a. ilt 1iG utnhlc 20 work.
Tho R,d Cross report for the
north ~ October A as follows:
Money lo.ncd, s6s7b; money
loaned rul returned, s2G0.i5; num-
her OF families uca's with, $40, num-
ber II lcce-a kiS; number Of tole-
hrnms. 10. number Of office calls,
329; number of telephone calls, go.
information offtcn ualls, rs. This
brings thc total ror,v collected for
the soldiers daring the year up to
s3.O02Si and tho total number OF
families touched, 3,S0b.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10

no air was IN the lines Of The OKLA
honi Nltural. He declai "a burrer
al iius ,mcnts would solve mRh NJ
the difficulty, but hat becsuse of
tho difference In temperature Dt.
tween winter and summer, the
saIpe amount OF gas in winter would
nt produce as much heat as II had
10 combat a colder atmosphere and
overcome II before the heat could
DO felt.
The hearing was adjourned Tues
day evening until Thursday morning
due to meeting Of tho utilities COM
pany representative In Bartlesvillo
and a meeting on gas conservation
at the same time. Members or the
corporation commission. officials OF
the gas company, Wyers, city At
torncy Duncan and Attorney Rogers
pect TO attend, TO lear nmory OF
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10

LAREDO. Texas, Nov. o.--Mlss
Theodore Sanders, who committed
suicide In Chicago today, was
born and reared here. and for sew
eral years was "a teacher In the
city schools. She came OF n family
OF early settlers in this section and
was popular in society circles.
Some months ago Miss Sanders
sued prominent BUSINESS man for
breach Of promise. and after ter
mlnatton OF the suit made n trip
to Mexico City and later to Los
Angeles.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
Want Railroad to Pay
for Oil Vel Casino

Suit TO recover judgment FOR 81
40, the value OF n car load of ycu
casing, s103 freight bin and $500
for loss of profit. was brought In
district court Tuesday by tho Phoe-
nix Pipe and supply company
against the Santa Fe railroad Tho
plaintiff elleges the pipe was lost by
the railroad during transit from
Kansas to Oklahoma.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10

from the gas company's viewpoint
when he admitted that the distrib-
uting lines are in bad order and
that the company must have money
with which to repair them. Consid-
erable skepticism was expressed,
however. MS to whether the COM
pAny would use the money so OBJ
taned for improvements.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
Ticket office Question
Is Again Brought Forth

Tho Tulsa association of purchas-
ing agents at n meeting held Mon
dav night took up the battle for an
uptown ticket office With the result
that committee, Will leave for St
Louis this week 10 confer with the
Frisco officials regarding tho
matter. j. Burr Gibbons delivered
the principal address
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
sImnson pIshnrmcnt sncLs.

by Associated Press state Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov 9,.rhC
state supreme court today denied
the application for rc-hcaring ut
disbnrmrut proceedings against Os-
car simpson, formerly county at
torney Of Grady county. Two
months ago the court ordered Simp.
son dasoarred from practlcing law
IN thA Eiat@,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
Ranks Close Thursday.

TULSA BANKS WILL BE CLOS
ED Ali day Thursday, Armistice day,
according 10 II. +. Farmer, secretary
OF the tulsa Clearing House asso.
cistion. All banks received notlfi.
cation from Farmer Tuesday.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10

~ gave Don Sung to st, utility Bufr
Orpingtons aud the egg yItld Increased
from to 20 n day. Don Sung In n
wonder and ! am now giving It 20 all
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
Air Wont Work Meters

A~urneys representing the city
vii ltry to prove that the gas COM
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-11-10
MRS. FRANK SEAMAN.
city Auditor.

Approved;
PRANK II. DUNCAN,
city Attorney.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30
WOULD ENLARGE
CITY HOSPITALS
KiWaniS Club Advocates En-
Iargement of Two LO-
cal Institutions.

Immediate steps in the enlarge
ment Of the South Pend and Misha-
waka hospitals. the establishment
OF a new. county hospital or both.
were advocated at the meeting OF
the Kiwanis club at the oliver no
tel Thursday noon.
The opinions Of the members
varied as to the best action to be
taken. Some advocated additions to
the present hospitals and directly
opposed the county institution as
sorting that it would necessarily be
Influenced by POLITICS and elections
others pointed ont the fact that
South Bend was paying about "a
percent Of the taxes of the county
and all the hospital expense and that
county institution was eded
Another reason advanced was that
increases I'm the present hospitals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30
RELEASE ALLEGED
HOLO-UP MAN
Preliminary Hearing of Other
Prisoners viii be Held
Saturday Morning.

zein said. charged with compile
ity fin the recent wave Of hold-ups
that held south Bend in It's grip.
was released from the custody OF
the police Thursday morning after
the preliminary hearing was held
in the city court
said. arrested last Thursday
with Steve Reno. an alleged accom-
plice. has been held in the city jail
pending the Investigation conduct
cd by the police. The hearing set
for wednesday was delayed one day
upon agreement between counsel for
the defense and the prosecutor to
enable the state 90 prepare and file
an affidavit At the hearing Thurs
day the state admitted lack OF
sufficient evidence warrantng hold
ing the defendant and the court or
dered his immediate release. Friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30

must be made by popular subscrip-
ton and that many would side-step
that who should assume some Of the
expenses.
Appoint Committee.
4 committee composed Of Nelson
Jones, Mayor Carson and Rev A. ST
Eells was appointed TO investigate
conditions and report AZ the next
meeting 81 the club
A committee composed Of George
PIatner. Paul Keehne and Walter
Hudebrand was appointed TO inves-
tigate local post office conditions
and make recommendations as 20
the advisabnity of constructing a
new building.
lyon the resolution of George
PIatner, the club voted that IN
board of directors purchase a mum
Der Of tickets for the concert 20 be
given by the American Legion Feb.
10 and see directly TO the sale of
these tickets.
John George OF Indianapolis,
FIRST <iwanian OF Indiana" gave a
short talk 20 the club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30
ARREST NICHOLSON

on adviccs received from tho
Michigan City. Ind. police, Ted
Nickerson. 337 II 5. Michigan ST..
was taken i'm custody Thursday
morning on charges of defrauding
O. board DIN at the lake town. He
viii be held awaiting tho arrival OF
officers from Michigan City.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30
ARREST MAN WANTED
ON FORGERY CHARGE

Charles Talbert, wanted in Foun-
tain county Indiana on the Charge
rested Wednesday by Sheriff Duel
and turned over TO Sheriff Ambrose
Banta of that county. Sheriff Ban
IA left Thursday for CovingtOn
where charges will be placed
against Talbert.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30
nod Tavi Driver.

Reno and the remaining suspect
Tom Glance, the taxi driver and
supposed head Of the robbcr band
Will have their preliminary hearing
before Special Judge Sands !u the
city court Saturday morning
a suit of attachment filed in the
superior court Thursday on the
Chaplin State bank for any money
that may be deposited there by
Reno and Glance is an outgrowth Of
the arrest OF the two suspects. The
suit was fled By Thomas O'%eH. a
recent victim Of the alleged con-
spirators. The plaintiff in the suit
charges that he was robbed OF S625
at q lonely spot ia the road be-
tween Cary and Hammond, Ind.
while riding in an auto driven by
Glance He further charges con-
spiracy and states in his complaint
that Reno and Glance were seen
depositing money at the Chaplin
So. bank and asks for Judgment COW
ering the amount Of his loss.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-30

from Michigan city came 20 the aid
~ Said. employing counsel and sign
ing his bond for his release Wed
uesd3y.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
SCHLEY COUNTY FARMERS
WILL GROW TOBACCO

Americus, Ga, Feb 27.-Encourag
ed by remunerative returns from last
years crop, Schley county farmers
will go more extensively than ever
into tobacco raising this year. C. L..
Battle, S. N. Jones f. r. Smith, s.
Il. Denton. J. l.. Mcdonald and Rog-
ers Williams will expand their to-
tacco acreage. and in addition, other
farmers will plant small acres to
tobacco. Adequate curing houses
have been erected at Ellaville during
the past summer. and the tobacco
growers there plan to employ an ex-
pert who will superintend the curing
of heir crop when it is gathered.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
ATLANTA MAN LIVED
ON MILK ANE TOAST
FOT TWO LONG YEARS

Every vital organ becomes affected
the heart, kidneys, liver, intestines
blood, nerves and even the brain
because the stomach is the general
organ of the body Even the teeth
become affected and the gums de-
velop pyorrhea.
"Puratone contains certain medical
which readily combat this
acid condition. have spent prac-
tically a lifetime in exhaustive and
scientific research work among plant
life of the South Sea Islands and
other remote sections OF the world
in perfecting my Puratone. That |
have been successful in creating the
proper medicine is proven by Mr.. Al
trogge's statement"
Puratone is sold in Cordele by Jen-
nings Drug Store and by one leading
Drug Store in every town.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
A Woman's Tonic and Nervine

Augusta, Ga. .:-"Dming all of my mar
ricd life | have found Dr. Picrces Favorte
Prescription TO be splendid tonic and
ncrvinc was on the verge Of nervous pro-
stration when | first started to take the
Prescription during the first year of my
married life) and it cured me Of my ner-
vousness and 50 built me up in health that
ever since that time have depended upon
il to.rest0re me to Il better condition when
cver,I have become weak nervous and
rundown. II has never once failed 10
strengthen mo and relieve me Of the ncr-
vousness and | consider it the best medicine
III The world for women who are weak and
ailing. MRS. H. J. MILLER, 524
Phillip st.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01

The navel orange" is native Of
Brazil, Forty-five years ago its buds
We're grated on two California
orange trees. These two trees still
survive the parents of an industry
that has produced $40,000.000 in
profits and now uses 175,000 acres
in California alone. The navel
orange" was first brought to the
United States by a missionary.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
A BIG WATERMELON
CROP is PLANNED

Moultrie, Feb 28.-The largest acre
age ever given to watermelons in the
Moultrie territory will be planted this
season, according to Moultrians who
study farm conditions. With favora-
Bile seasons, it is believed that several
hundred cars will be shipped by grow
ers in this section The crop last
year although short as a result of bad
weather, was a very printable one and
this explains in part the increased
acreage that will be given to water
melons this season.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01

has been Of much
benefit to me. |
have taken it when
suffering from FEM
inine troubles
which had caused
me to become all
rundown and when
| was going thru
middle life / de-
pe2ded entirely
upon the Pre-
scription' to keep
me well, it being
my only medicine,
and / came thru
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
Bilious Attacks and Sick.Headaches

Augusta, Ga.:-"Dr. Picrces Pleasant
Pellets are the best have ever used. /
give them to all members of my family and
J consider them very good for children.
being easy to take, and while they are very
effective. they do not cause distress. They
act on the liver, toning it up when sluggish,
sicI-headaches the Pleasant Pellets arl
especially fine. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
let's should be kept in every home ae
family medicine. MRS. W. :. PATCh
1888 Estes st.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01

Wilson felt the temper of the
country accurately, both in keeping
us out of war and declaring war;"
says Charles Zueblin.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01

Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of
Jhe Exchequer. blamas the worlds
sugar shortage on American prohi
bition. DRY" countries use more
sugar, ne says.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01

the change in splendid health. can highly
recommend 'Favorite Prescription for
weak women or those approaching the
crticat time Of life, it is the best medicine
| have eyer taken. MRS. S. A. Me-
QUINN, 2913 4th Ave.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
ADS
ONE CENT A WORD
CASH IN ADVANCE
THREE TIMES
FOR PRICE OF TWO

FOR SALE-perfectly good accident
Policies. Paying from forty to five
hundred dollars per month for either
sickness or accident From four hun
dred to fifty thousand for death or
loss Of your limbs. Interstate Life
and Accident Co. L. J. Carter Agt.
Macris Bldg 2-18-26
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01
STOPS THAT ITCH

the other-so says, seriously, Major
General Sir Louis Jackson OF the
Royal Engineers.
The Cordele dispatch., 1920-03-01

an the next war" there would be
no more reason to forbid the, use of
gas than of rifle fire, one is as