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Show INJURED MINING MAN IN CRITICAL STATE David B. Leyson of Ely, Who Shot Self by Accident, May Lose Fight ' for Life. Special to The Tribune. ELY, New, Jan. 3. David B. Ley-son, Ley-son, cashier of the Nevada Consolidated Consolidat-ed Copper company, who accidentally shot himself through the abdoaien, Tuesday evening, was reported slightly improved tonight, but his physician's say bis chances i'or recovery are less than even. Dr. Union Wortbinpton of Salt Lake, who arrived here today to assist the looal physician in Hie case, refuses to give Iris views. He will remain here for several days, however, to watch developments. Mrs. H. W. Davis of Salt Lake, niotbi'i of Mr. Leyson, also a rri ved today and the meeting between mother and son.;-was most affecting. it is believed that the presence of I he mother has had an excellent effect upon the patient, as he has beefi in much hetter spirits since she reached bis bedside. |