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Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18
A LITERARY TALK.

The Actd Di,Und Of the Romans
was the best apology for newspaper
they had. In those days the scrib-
bier had picnic-plenty of work if
he wanted it, aud cash when it was
done. OF course the patricians would
not pay very much for such book
as "Bloody Bill of the Mountains, or
the Victims of the Magic Hatchet,"
nor would they devote much time to
reading it. They desired informa-
ton, and when it was satisfied they
paid for it.
Our old Roman great-great-great-
grandsires used to dote over a book.
They made the leaves of wood, lead,
silver or gold or ivory, according to
the size of their incomes; they were
secured by chains, protected by spe-
cial statutes, and solemnly bequeathed
by will. Yes, our grandfathers knew
the value of books, and they knew
their proper place. PerditIon is the
place for many modern books, and
oblivion is the goal.
But let us return to the newspaper.
The newspaper is a giant that kills
all the Jacks. If you have ever
"monkeYed" with newspaper, per-
haps you have discovered that not
every man can run newspaper,
though a newspaper can run him into
the poorhouse. Jim Franklin tried
TO run a newspaper once, but he had
to send for his brother Ben to do it
for him. Before l64l there were
very few jolly local political scraps
recorded in the papers, because there
were very few people at that time,
maybe, or perhaps the editors couldn't
see "divvy" in 'em.
Now, you must know, my gentle
reader, that mercury is poison, but
the first literary paper published in
England, we believe, was the Mer-
GURUS Librarius, and the first reform
paper the Mercurius Reformatus.
Born with such titles can their pres
ent condition be wondered at? They
are gone with the but we won't say
it. We have a shining, clean and
milk-white reputation for veracity,
and we don't like to stain it.
The first sporting paper was the
Jockeys Intelligencer, but if its orig
inator ever dreamed of the miserable
emanations OF the 10th century he
would have thrown up his job. All
papers published between 1867 and
1912 were blessed by men Of talent;
some of them are now, and this is
the cause of the great power of the
press. If you do not believe the
press is powerful, put your finger on
the bed and get your worst enemy to
pull the lever Talk about the press
having no power, why does the par
son like to see his sermon therein,
and the business man the qualities of
his goods in glorious adjectives there
in, and the matrimonlally inclined
young man his name therein? and
why does this desire fill the heart of
the king and the beggar, the presi-
dent,and the tramp? The press is
powerful, and they know it. 1t can
create peace or war, vice or virtue,
depress a man or make him drunk
with the JOY of beholding his quail
ties. 1t has the power (but God pre-
vent it from exercising the power of
demoralizing homes and revolution
izing governments.
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Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18
DISCHARGED.

SPRINGFIELD, Kas., March 18.-
The prisoners charged with the MUIR
der of Sheriff Dunn were discharged
today, as their cases were nolle
pressed on account of the inability
of the court to obtain jury who did
not believe that the sheriff was un-
lawfully killed. Much indignation
is expressed at the decision.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18
A FREIGHT WAR.

CRY OF MEx1Co, March ia
freight war in progress between
Mexican Pacific points. Guatemala
is importing corn via Manzaluto.
Guatemala dispatches say that Bar
rios recent speech, although pacific,
showed on undercurrent of hatred
for Salvador. Only the extreme pow
erty of both governments, it is said,
delays the outbreak of war between
the two countries.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18

Last night a negro undertook to
break in the sides of Mrs. Myers
boarding house. He was arrested,
but the lady refusing to prosecute
the case he was discharged.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18
HEAVY SNOW.

CHICAGO, March 1s.-Reports from
points in Tennessee, Arkansas and
Texas report heavy SHOWS and dam
age to fruit crops. These storms
are heavier than have been expert
enced in years.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18
JUDGMENTS.

New York, March ls.-Judgments
aggregating $780, ,4s5 against the Mon
terey & Mexican Gulf Railroad COM
pany, of Mexico, in favor of John w.
Wills 6 Co. No protested drafts
were filed today in this city,
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18

The murderer of Jack o'Malley is
in the Springer Jail.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-03-18
LATE NEWS
uNIoN rAcIFIo srArEMENT.

BosToN, March ls.-Union Pacific
January statement, whole system:
Gross earnings, $S,2l4,19s, increase
$0s, ,75l; net, $9oo,s2s, increase $751;
$50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
The Weather Yesterday.

Yesterday was one Of the hottest days
Of the year, although, fortunately, the
thermometer did not climb up to the
100 degree mark, as it has done this sea-
son, upon one or two occasions. Nine
ty-fve was about the top notch observed
at Schnepf's, and that was felt very
much by humanity, there being very lit
tie air stirring. Once, about one
o'clock, and again about eight last
evening, there were symptoms of a
storm, but the indications came to
nothing. The sky looked very queer
during the half hour between half-past
seven and eight in the evening, taking
on a peculiar yellowish tinge, which
was reflected upon the streets in daz-
cling manner, making objects short
distance away seem to be surrounded by
a shifting haze. Last night was hot
throughout, and we are promised an
other scorcher to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
STIhULANTS.

Why do physicians recommend Klein's Silver
Age and Duquesue Rye WHISTLES: Because
hrst, they are pure, old and relisble-because
thew have prescribed them for their patients
and found that no other medicine would nour
ISM anu tone up the system Sc rapidly and thor
oughly. Silver Age costs only d.S per full
quart ana Duquesne sl.25 per quart. The oes
hotels and dealers in liquors keep them for thel'
choice customers Send for complete catalogue
and price list OF all kinds OF wines LIQUORS and
cordiAs. The most complete and largest house
outside OF New York City. Address, Max Klein
50 FEDERAL ST., Allegheny, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Boy Run Over.

Charles Schultz, six year old lad,
who lives on South Jacob street, met
with painful accident yesterday morn
inn. He was standing on the corner OF
Chapline and TwentY-fourth streets,
watching the st. Alphonsus Society
parade, when horse which became
frightened at the music Of the band,
knocked him down and tramped on
him. His left ankle was badly hurt,
and he was otherwise severely injured.
DR.. Burchinal rendered the necessary
medical assistance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Justice Gillespio's Court.

The case of Louis Zimmerman, &C.
cused Of cutting VIM. Stoehr, came up
before Justice Gillespie yesterday. A
hearing OF the case was postponed until
August %. The cutting took place on
July II.
The case OF William Weidenbusch,
charged by Fanny Hildebrand with tres
pass was postponed until next Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
THE NEWS OF TIE DAY.
sniff for ,s6. GOO pamages.

Philip Ferdinand filed the prelimi-
nary papers yesterday, at the office OF
the Circuit Clerk, in a suit for $4,000
damages against the Wheeling Steel
Company for injuries sustained by an ac-
cident. 1t was stated at the Court
House yesterday that an offer OF COM
promise on 81, 200 had been refused.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Stole Eighteen Dollars.

Edith Thompson, an inmate Of Fannie
Prestons house of i'll fame, complained
to the police yesterday about noon that
George White, colored youth, had
stolen SIS from her. Officer Desmond
took charge of the case, and arrested
White, who gave up SOLO and said
James Midas, friend, had $40 more.
The latter was found and gave up the
money. All the money but $500 was
thus accounted for. White was locked
up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Coming Picnic.

The Knights of ST. George, Of the
Cathedral, at their last meeting appoint
ed a committee 10 make arrangements
for picnic to be given at Wheeling
Park on the gath or 25th inst. The
Opera House orchestra will furnish the
music. The proceeds will go toward a
fund for erecting new residence for
Bishop Kahn and the priests at the
Cathedral.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Marriage Licenses.

A marriage license was issued yester-
day 20 Harry Tibbins, native OF Frank
lin, Pa, aged %, and Lille McGaughey
a native of Oakdale, Pa, aged p; also
to Jerome \. Hunt, native OF Wheel
ing, aged %, and Sallie j. Hettz, ma
tive of Wheeling, aged 10; also Vinzeny
Muller, aged IS, and Josephine Jaen-
krel, aged 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Attend To Your Ewes.

Ifyou need spectacles, eyes tire or head
aches when reading or sewing, consult
and have. your eyes carefully and scien-
tifcally examined for glasses, without
charge, by Prof. Shelf, the Scientific
Optician, corner Main and Eleventh
streets. Sun. Tues. Th. & Sat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds of Transfer Left for Record Yes
terday.

Deeds of Transfer Left for Record Yes
terday.
The following transfers OF real estate
were left for record at Clerk Hooks
Office yesterday:
Deed made August s, 1892, by Pat
rick O'Neal and wife to John w. Marsh
and Charles NJ. Marsh, for part of lot
No. 10. in the Joseph Caldwell addition.
Consideration, $500.
Deed made July /, 1892, by the
Wheeling Iron and Nail Company to the
Wheeling Steel and Iron Company, for
the Top mill property of every de-
sciption. Consideration, 5000, 549.36.
Deed made August 1, 1892, by the
Belmont Nail Company to the Wheeling
Iron AID Steel Company, for all the
property of the first mentioned Com
pany. Consideration, S536,O79.5S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

wPersops leaving the city for country
mountain or seashOre, can have the REG
IsTRR mailed TO them for IS cents per
month, or 80 cents per month for Daily
and sunday. The address can be changed
at will by sending postal card TO the pub
LEGATION Office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Low Rates 70 CIeveland.

Tuesday, August 18th, the Wheeling
and Lake Erie railway will sell round
trip tickets to Cleveland, good until
August Goth, for 80 40. Two through
trains, leaving Wheeling at $50 q. m.
and 9:45 a. m. For further particulars
apply to station ticket agents, Union
ticket office, or o. r. Wood, 7. P. A.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
CRANn CnNcrRr-

Grand Concert to be given by Full
Brass Band composed OF "a homestead strik-
era &c TN Palace saloon, No. 90 sixteenth
street rear P0stoffice, Tuesday evening,
August 9. aE1 o'clock. Come and hear
baud OF hnrc working men render some
dno nSunfc Come Opei Gene all!
JOHN q. ER0kRs Proprietor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Maintain Lake Park.

July 25th to August sad, inclusive, the
B. & o. Co. will sell Excursion Tickets
from Wheeling to Mountain Lake Park,
at 81 so round trip, good returning Au-
gust 3Ist.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

SILVER GLOSS Flour is made from the
best winter wheat in the world. Ask
your grocer for 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Index to New advertisements.
FOURTH PAGE
An ola story.
FITTH PAGE

FITTH PAGE
Wsuted-To Exchange Shot Gun for Bicycle.
" .u'ed-lrSITance Agents.
For Rent-Fucnished Rooms.
Wauted-GirlS 20 LS0el and Wrap BottleS.t
stocks and Resl Estate for Ssle-Thos.
o. Briru.
WaUted-OvcrSeer.
For observation-disclosures Lizzie Bay.
10 Is the BeSt-GalaNy Flour.
Dissolution Of Partnership-Montgom Il
Son.
Lists Cholera aud Diarrh9a Cure-R. d.
Lis.
For Ssle-Grocery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

THE plain feast with good bread is 8
sure success; the grand feast without 1t
is a failure. Silver Gloss Flour is the
winner. All irst-class grocers sell 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
DbeeIiu9 8eoister
rn.rmnmsr.r ,,.rnrn.

Mr.. c. Scbnepf, the Opera House drug
giSt, made the following observations OF
the temperature Yesterday; = a. m, 20;
g a. NJ, IS; y m. go; s p m, 3d. 7p.
M, 90. Weather, chan geable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

BEWARE OF FRAUDs.-Be sure you
get the genuine DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. 1t cures Colds, Group, Asthma,
Deafness and Rheumatism.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

"TIRED ALL THE TINE" - Hoods
Sarsaparilla possesses just those ele-
ments of strength which you so earn
estly crave; it will build you up, give
you an appetite, strengthen your stom-
sch and nerves. Try it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

Advertisers might get an eye-opener
about the circulation of newspapers by
doing a little detective work on the quiet.
A word to the wise Is sufficient,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
Sunday Train on o. Z. r. Railroad.

The Sunday morning train on the
Ohio river road will hereafter leave at
eight o'clock, city time, Instead OF
seven o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

FIR Pillows GIVEN AWAY with Bal
sam Fir Soap, at Mcclure House Phar-
macy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

CLEARANCE SALzZOf oxferd Ties
and low shoes OF every description at
reduced prices. L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

THERE is -four and -four, but for max
ing the best bread and cake the Silver
Gloss leads them all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

The Committee on Markets did not
obtain a quorum. 1t will probably meet
before the meeting of Council this even
inp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
j.. NE. PoTIT5

Main and Tenth SITS. wheeling. w. Va
Our store boat THE CYCLONE" is now
ready for business Look out for greater bar
gains than ever Will remain few days only
AZ the principal landings along the river.
iuleeadh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

CLOSING OUT-Odds and ends Of Ok
ford Ties regardless OF cost.
L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

CLEARANCE SALE-All odds and ends
of Oxford Ties at reduced prices.
L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

The Committee on Health did not OBJ
tain a quorum, but bills amounting to
1904. 16 were examined, and will be APP
proved before Council meets this even
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
GRAVES DESIGNATED.
wORKMEN EXCAVATING FOR A STREET IN
THE OLD CITY CEMETERY.
Collins and Their Contents Turned Out BY Pick
and Shovel, and Gartsd Away to DO
Dumped in the Creek

ITO such base uses must we come at last
Imperious Cesar, dead and turned 10 clay,
May stop 8 hole 10 keep the wind away"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
rTEINWAY PIANO FOR SALE.

We have good secondhand steinwsy Up
right Piano which We offer at a bargain.
F.w. BAUAER & CO.,
ivo 1910 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

These prophetic verses Of Shakes
peare are verified in the ruthless des-
truction Of graves now being done at
the old city cemetery at the head OF
Twenty-third street. This city Of the
dead has outlived its usefulness, and
with the recent sale Of the property, 1t
has been marked off into lots, and now
street is being graded through it.
Skulls and bones, not OF Caesars,
but OF men identified with the
history Of Wheeling half century ago,
are rudely disturbed, and carted away
to be dumped over the bank OF Wheel
ing creek, or used to fill the lots OF
property owners.
The ground upon which the cemetery
was located was given to the city by
Eoff and ChaDline to be used for a Gem
etery, with the stipulation that as soon
as it should cease to be devoted to that
purpose, it was TO revert back to their
heirs. The ground sloped gradually,
and was filed with nice shade trees. 1t
was a good location for cemetery,
there being at that time but few resi-
dences In the vicinity. When there was
no more room left the city secured the
property at the east end of Sixteenth
street, and when this cemetery was full
the location was again changed, this
time to the Peninsula.
TIE OLD GRAVEYARD
was the principal burying ground OF
the city in its day. The last burial
took place about sixteen or eighteen
years ago, and at that time the Gene
terry was in good condition. 1t was
neatly fenced in, the graves were we'll
kept, with an abundance Of shade,
flowers and shrubbery. When the au-
thorities ceased to pay attention to 1t, 1t
rapidly went to destruction.
The fence decayed and was destroyed
by boys. Cows and other domestic ami
mails were permitted to roam about
among the graves without being dis
turbed. The boys amused themselves
by starting stones on the hillside, which
crashed against the tombstones and de-
stroyed them. The trees died, and the
heavy rains washed deep ruts in the
ground. On several occasions after
heavy rains fragments of human bones
and skulls were found in the gutter
along Twenty-third street. While all
this was going on no steps were
taken to preserve the ceme-
terry. Persons living in that section
of the city who needed stones
for building or other purposes secured
them from the cemetery. The tomb
stones were broken, and their inScrip-
tions almost effaced, so that they read
lily answered these purposes. Many
relatives OF persons who were buried in
the cemetery, had the bodies removed.
but hundreds were allowed to remain.
Some time ago the EOff and Chapiine
heirs came into possession Of the prop
erty, and 1t was afterwards sold. 1t
has been marked off into lots, and IS
now known as White and Filan's addi-
ton. Some months ago, Mr.. James Nc
Cracker leased 2 part of the land for
the purpose of erecting a stable. In
excayating for the foundation, the
workmen turned up a number OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

The Committee on Police passed po-
lice bills amounting to S26l.51, and city
prison bills amounting to Sl2S.50. A
petition from the City Hospital Asso-
citation, asking that the members Of the
force be allowed to sell tickets for the
races on the Fair Grounds, on the 18th
inst, was laid on the table.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

The Committee on Real Estate passed
on bills amounting to Sl2.49. 1t
recommended that "a part OF North
Market street, 26x7O feet in dimensions,
be leased TO the North End Athletic
Association. The Association desire to
erect building upon the ground.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
CITY BUSINESS.
HALF A DOZEN COMMITTEE MEETINGS LAST
MIGHT.
Chief Hsaly's New Appointments Held Over Until
This Evsning-Ths Old Atlantic Engine
of Little Accuunt-Miscella-
neOus Matters.

The City Hall swarmed with members
of Council last evening, despite the ex-
cessive hot weather, and large amount
of Committee business was transacted,
preparatory to this evenings regular
session OF Council
The Fire Committee was sfrst called
to order, and examined and passed upon
bills amounting to S4O4.sl. A long
communication was received from the
Ahrens Company, relative to rebuilding
the old Atlantic engine. The firm said
that after taking the old engine apart
and giving il thorough examina-
ton they doubted their ability TO
turn out job which would warrant the
reason that not only was the machine OF
an obsoate pattern, but it was in very
bad shape. They were willing to go
ahead and do the best they could, but
deemed it to be their duty to advise the
city of the facts. II the Committee was
willing, they would submit an alterna-
tive proposition by which the city could
secure another new steamer very cheap
ly. The Committee discussed the mat
ter for time, and then deferred action
until the arrival of Mr.. q Ahrens, who
will come on with the new engine al
ready purchased, which is to be shipped
tomorrow. The Vigilant engine broke
down at the Baer fire and had TO go to
the shop.
A large amount Of miscellaneous de-
partmental business was considered and
placed In the hands of subcommittee
or acted upon at once. Among other
thing, Foreman j. B. McClyment, Of
the Island, was authorized TO look up a
pair Of horses for the new engine.
The Chief had his list of new APP
pointees ready, but they will not be
submitted until this evening, when an
adjourned session of the committee will
be held.
At the session of the Board Of Public
Works the contract for the iron railing
for the top of the retaining wall at the
upper end of North Main street was let
to Cox e Co. The railing will be $50
feet long. The bids for the Forty-fifth
street catch basin are not satisfactory,
and they were all rejected. New pro-
posals will be asked for.
Considerable miscellaneous business
was transacted.
The Committee on Real Estate passed
on bills amounting to S12.49. 1t
recommended that "a part OF North
Market street, 26x7O feet in dimensions,
be leased TO the North End Athletic
Association. The Association desire to
erect building upon the ground.
The Committee on Police passed po-
lice bills amounting to S26l.51, and city
prison bills amounting to Sl2S.50. A
petition from the City Hospital Asso-
citation, asking that the members OF the
force be allowed to sell tickets for the
races on the Fair Grounds, on the 18th
inst, was laid on the table.
The Committee on Health did not OBJ
tain a quorum, but bills amounting to
1904. 16 were examined, and will be APP
proved before Council meets this even
ing.
The Committee on Markets did not
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

REASON? BEECHAM's PILLS act like
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09

HOODS Pills invigOrate the liver.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-09
BONES AND SKULLS.

Last week work was comm enced upon
the opening Of Jacob Street, from
Twenty-second to Twenty-third, The
property is graded to a depth of from
three to ten feet below the surface, and
the workmen have encountered a score
of cofins in their excavations, The
wood was in affair state Of preserva-
ton, but the collins were cut with the
picks, and their contents thrown out
with the other dirt, 10 be carted away.
Several skulls and other bones were
thrown on the bank, and one or two
small boys started to gather them up
for the purpose of selling them to some
Junk dealer for old bones. They were
prevented from doing so, however, by
persons living in the vicinity, and
hole was dug Sunday night, in which
all the bones which could be gathered
together were buried.
A REGISTER reporter was on the
scene yesterday afternoon and watched
the progress OF the work of excavation
for some time. On the side OF the bank
at a depth of about six feet below the
surface, projected half dozen collins.
The ends were chopped of and the
bones pulled out and thrown into the
carts. They were then hauled to the
creek bank, near the Whitaker mill,
while other teams carried the dirt to
different sections to be used for filling.
The cofins were found within a few
feet Of each other, and some were placed
on top OF others.