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Show NOTED MISSIONARY IS KILLED BY LION The Rev. Ralph W. Tidrick of Iowa Dies From Wounds Inflicted hy Beast. KHARTOUM, Egyptian Sudan, April 21. The Rov. Ralph W. Tidriek of tho American United Presbyterian mission in tho 'Sudan, died today of wounds received in an encounter with a lion. Mr, Tidnck, who was stationed at Doloib Hill, Sobat river, was attacked seven days ao. He started down the NTiIo for Khartoum to undergo treatment.. treat-ment.. The trip occupied six days. Ho arrived here yesterdaj' and died todav. Mr. Tidrick entered tho mission field in 1906. The mission is directed by the United Presbyterian church of North America, with headquarters in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, April 21. Tho Rov. Ralph W. Tidrick, tho American missionary who was fatally attacked by a lion in tiie Sudan, was a native of Iowa. He was T.fl years old and a graduate of Iowa Mate college. " Mr. Tidrick leaves a widow and two children. chil-dren. His homo wa's in Mouut Ayr, Towa. |