Show HE KNEW A tenderfoot A alta mine laule patrick murray of perth amboy X J had an exciting experience a few days ago with a mine mule at summit hill pa which he will never forget forg et says the new york post when he reached the bottom of the slope and proceeded to explore the gangway he attracted the attention of one of the mules he is at a loss to know what angered the animal but the beast came for him at full speed and murray started for a heading with nothing but the light of a miners lamp to guide him it was a race for life the mule was rapidly closing the gap when the reached two mine cars he plunged between them the mule countermarched counter marched and began using his hind feet with terrible effect he kicked the stout oak planks of the car into kindling wood and while he was occupied in this manner murray made his escape and returned to the surface he is fully satisfied that the mine mule is not to be trifled with especially ally if you are tenderfoot with a red necktie |